First Annual Ida B. Wells Barnett Lecture
Monday, March 10, 2008
As part of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum's celebration of Women's History Month, listen in for the first annual Ida B. Wells Lecture with Paula Giddings, author of Ida: A Sword Among Lions - Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching. Ida B Wells was one of the most fearless crusaders for civil rights and women's rights in United States history. She was a newspaper editor and publisher, investigative journalist, co-founder of the NAACP, political candidate, mother, wife, and the single most powerful leader in the anti-lynching campaign in America.
Wells came to Chicago in 1892, after her life was endangered in Memphis by a series of threats and ransacking of the newspaper offices where she worked. She had attracted this negative attention through her blistering articles condemning segregation, lynching and her support of women’s suffrage. While in Chicago, she organized a boycott of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago with Frederick Douglas to draw attention to the crimes of lynching. She also worked with Jane Addams to successfully block the establishment of segregated schools in Chicago. In 1930, she ran for the Illinois State Legislature and became one of the first black women to run for public office in the United States.
The lecture will be the Chicago launch of Paula Giddings' new book on Ida B Wells entitled Ida: A Sword Among Lions. Ida B Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching. Toni Morrison describes the book in the following way: "History at its best- clear, intelligent, moving. Paula Giddings has written a book as priceless as its subject."


Gramma's Grammar/Let’s Go Grammar!
Grammar is fun!
Grammar tells how we use words to talk and write to one another.
We learn about grammar so we can understand other people, and so other people can understand us!
We use grammar every day, all of the time. We usually do not realize that we are using it.
Remember, grammar is fun, and learning about grammar is fun, too!


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Federal wildlife officials say an endangered seabird has hatched at Midway Atoll, the first time the species has done so outside Japan in recorded history.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said a short-tailed albatross hatched Friday at Eastern Island, one of three small flat coral islands in Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge about 1,300 miles northwest of Honolulu.
Refuge staff and volunteers have been monitoring the bird's nest remotely with a video camera.
Until now, the short-tailed albatross has only been known to have reproduced at two sites: Torishima island in Japan and islands controlled by Tokyo and claimed by Beijing, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China.
Feather hunting devastated the species at the turn of the 20th century.


The overall aim with the research project is to study and analyse the conditions for a child rights perspective to be implemented in the stable. Studies show hat young people who have a voice and are part of decision-makings in sport tend to continue longer. Having a voice is also an important factor to prevent abuse and harassment. Furthermore, the right to express ones views and to have them accounted for is one of the main principles in the UN Convention on the Right of the Child that will be part of Swedish law in 2020. Central research questions are: What are the possibilities in general for young riders to have something to say about their participation: when and on what matters do they have a voice? What knowledge do instructors and trainers have of a child right's perspective, and what characterize stable cultures where youths either can or cannot exercise the right to express their views freely and have them accounted for? What recourses would leaders benefit from?


PORTLAND, Ore., June 26 (UPI) -- Older U.S. women with insufficient levels of vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the "sunshine" vitamin, researchers say.
Study author Dr. Erin LeBlanc, an endocrinologist at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Ore., said the study involved more than 4,600 women age 65 over nearly five years.
The study, published in the Journal of Women's Health, found those with insufficient levels of vitamin D in their blood gained about 2 pounds more than those with adequate levels of the vitamin.
"This is one of the first studies to show that women with low levels of vitamin D gain more weight, and although it was only 2 pounds, over time that can add up," LeBlanc said in a statement. "Nearly 80 percent of women in our study had insufficient levels of vitamin D. A primary source of this important vitamin is sunlight, and as modern societies move indoors, continuous vitamin D insufficiency may be contributing to chronic weight gain."
Seventy-eight percent of the women had less than 30 nanograms per millimeter of vitamin D in their blood -- the level defined as sufficient by The Endocrine Society panel of experts who set clinical guidelines on vitamin D deficiency.
In the group of 571 women who gained weight, those with insufficient vitamin D levels gained more -- 18.5 pounds over five years -- than women who had sufficient vitamin D," LeBlanc said. "The latter group gained 16.4 pounds over the same period."


Children are the ones who are most susceptible to infections. Sore throats, common cold, tonsillitis, fever, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea, ear pain, toothache…are some complaints that all children suffer from more than once in their childhood. Medical attention is a must in sickness; but besides that, regular health checkups, following the immunization schedule, and appropriate healthcare steps at home – all play a crucial role in boosting your child’s immunity and maintaining his or her health. Keeping the needs of growing children in mind, we bring you some useful articles on how you can keep your kid healthy and strong.
Maintaining Your Children's Health
From hereditary issues to dangerous environmental threats, it can be difficult to protect against all the daily risks to the health of your child. Child health care should begin with a thorough understanding of the immediate issues and the possible afflictions that are looming around the corner. In many cases, common sense is your best weapon to fight off infection, while other conditions demand a stronger response. But as more preventative measures and treatments become controversial, how do you know if you're acting in your child's best interest?
Whether it's a decision regarding vaccines, antibiotics or alternative medicine, you'll be more comfortable and confident in your course of action when you gather healthcare information from reliable sources. It's a good idea to keep up with recalls and news reports, and to read up on the pros and cons of various treatments. Speak with your doctor as needed, but prepare questions for the pharmacist as well - they will have a wealth of training and knowledge to share.


NEW YORK (AP) — A new analysis concludes that bones found in 1940 on a remote Pacific island were quite likely to be remains from famed aviator Amelia Earhart.
The new report is the latest chapter in a back-and-forth that has played out about the remains, which are now lost.
All that survive are seven measurements, from the skull and bones from the arm and leg. Those measurements led a scientist in 1941 to conclude that they belong to a man.
Now University of Tennessee anthropologist Richard Jantz has weighed in with a new analysis of the measurements, published in the journal Forensic Anthropology.
Earhart disappeared during an attempted flight around the world in 1937. The search for an answer to what happened to her and her navigator has captivated the public for decades.


Samsung, the world's largest maker of computer memory chips, unveiled a 64-gigabit NAND flash memory chip based on finer process technology using circuit elements that are 30 nanometers wide.
Samsung touted the development of the chip as a world first and said the new chip marks the eighth straight year that memory density has doubled and the seventh straight year that the nanometer scale has improved for NAND flash. The company said it plans to begin production of the chip in 2009.
Last year the company announced 32-gigabit NAND flash memory chip based on 40-nanometer process technology. Production of that chip will begin 2008. The bulk of Samsung's flash memory chips in 2007 are produced using 50-nanometer process technology.


Maximinus, Galerius Valerius
MAXIMINUS, GALERIUS VALERIUS, Roman emperor from 303 to 314, was originally an Illyrian shepherd, and bore the name of Daza. His mother was a sister of him who afterwards became the emperor Galerius. He rose to high distinction after he had joined the army, and in 305 he was raised by his uncle to the rank of Caesar, with the honorary appellation of Jovius, Syria and Egypt being the government assigned to him. In 308, after the elevation of Licinius, he insisted on receiving the title of Augustus ; on the death of Galerius in 311 he succeeded to the supreme command of the provinces of Asia, and, when Licinius and Constantine began to make common cause with one another, Maximin entered into a secret alliance with Maxentius. He came to an open rupture with Licinius in 313, sustained a crushing defeat in the neighbourhood of Heraclea on April 30th, and, having fled with extraordinary celerity first to Nicomedia and afterwards to Tarsus, perished at the latter city in August following. His death was variously ascribed " to despair, to poison, and to the Divine justice." Maximin, in every respect a worthless character, has a bad eminence in the annals of the Christian church as having renewed persecution after the publication of the toleration edict of Galerius.
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Effects of Enhancing Pontoons on Abundance of Fish: Initial Experiments in Estuaries
We investigated whether it was possible to increase abundances of fish associated with pontoons by increasing the available shelter. The physical complexity of the undersides of pontoons was enhanced by adding 7 m2 units made up of artificial seagrass leaves. Abundances of fish from these pontoons were compared with those from normal pontoons. The total number of fish, number of species and number of recently settled fish were significantly higher on enhanced pontoons than on unenhanced pontoons during December, but not October. The number of recently settled fish on pontoons was low compared to simultaneous settlement of fish in nearby natural habitat. Possible reasons for this were the position of pontoons in the water column, their movement in relation to tides and currents, and shading.
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Knit 4 Together – K4 Tog + Tutorial
Putting together 4 stitches using the knit stitch is referred to as Knit 4 Together. The abbreviation is called K4 Tog.
Instead of knitting one stitch with the knit stitch, you are going to collect 4 stitches on the knitting needles and put with all 4 at the same time. This will convert 4 stitches to be only 1 by the time you are done. This is used in subtracting out stitches like a top of a hat and etc.
Follow the tutorial below if you need further help.


In increase of physical activities and other stressful situations especially by old people, to alcoholic drinkers and habitual antacid takers, it is ideal to take in Vitamin B.
Vit B functions as an anti-neuritic factor. It is a co-enzyme converting carbohydrate into energy in the nerve tissues, muscles and heart. It is necessary for proper metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy. It improves mental attitude, too. To children, Vit B promotes growth.
We have abundant food sources of Vit B. It includes blackstrap molasses, bran, brewer's Yeast, eggs, corn, meats, especially pork, liver, oatmeal, raw nuts, soybeans and soybean products, such as tofu, wheat germ, milk, whole brown rice and whole wheat.
Our body should not lack Vit B as it is responsible also for the brain and nervous function. It helps in treating indigestion as well.
To know the symptoms if we lack Vit B in our body, we usually experience digestive upsets, fatigue, impairment of memory, loss of appetite, nausea and muscle weakness. I am happy to have known these facts for myself after i Yahoo search.


Synchrotron radiation 57Fe-Mössbauer spectroscopy using nuclear monochromator
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A synchrotron radiation (SR) Mössbauer spectrometer has been developed by using a nuclear Bragg monochromator (NBM). It enables energy-domain 57Fe SR-Mössbauer spectroscopy (SRMS). Doppler-shifted SR-Mössbauer radiation is produced by pure nuclear Bragg reflection (PNBR) from an oscillating 57FeBO3 crystal near the Néel point. In this paper, we describe the optics and its applications, including high-pressure SRMS, grazing incidence SRMS and γ-ray diffraction studies with the Rayleigh scattering of Mössbauer radiation (RSMR) method.
KeywordsSynchrotron radiation Mössbauer effect Nuclear resonant scattering Bragg scattering
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The Cave was formed when basalt lava flowed out of a vent 500 thousand years ago forming a lava tube typical to this type of volcanic activity on the Snake River Plains. It was important to early settlers and native Americans for food storage. John A. Dalton, the original homesteader, and his family also used the Cave as a refuge from encounters with unfriendly native Americans. Travel north on SH 34, turn right (east) onto Ice Cave Road and proceed 0.15 mile to the pull off on the left (north) side of the road above the Ice Cave Entrance. View a 360 panorama photo of the inside of the cave by Don Bain.
799 ID-34, Grace, ID 83241


Maria Van Kerhove, the World Health Organization’s technical lead for COVID-19 response and head of the emerging diseases and zoonoses unit, stated that the spread of the novel coronavirus by people who aren’t showing symptoms is a rare occurrence.
She said that the conclusion is based on data gathered by the organization.
Van Kerkhove stated:
“We have a number of reports from countries who are doing very detailed contact tracing. They’re following asymptomatic cases, they’re following contacts, and they’re not finding secondary transmission onward. It is very rare — and much of that is not published in the literature.”
She added that the organization is continuously analyzing the data and trying to get more information from countries to form a definitive conclusion.
Van Kerkhove also spoke about how COVID-19, a respiratory pathogen, spreads – It is extremely dangerous because it can spread through droplets, which are released when someone coughs or sneezes.
She said that often cases of asymptomatic patients turn out to be cases of the mild disease:
“When we actually go back, and we say how many of them were truly asymptomatic, we find out that many have really mild disease.”
However, many patients don’t present typical COVID symptoms like fever, severe coughs, shortness of breath, though some have mild disease.
“Having said that, we do know that there can be people who are truly asymptomatic,” she added.
It is far more dangerous when a patient is pre-symptomatic, meaning that it is experiencing an early stage of an illness before the regular symptoms have kicked in.
Asymptomatic patients, on the other hand, are experiencing a full-phased infection, presenting no symptoms.
Van Kerkhove accentuated the difference between the two groups of individuals during Monday’s media briefing.


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'Discuss and Choose' printed from http://nrich.maths.org/
Why do this problem?
gives an opportunity to discuss the quantities involved in the statements, and may involve estimation, calculation and/or research. Children will rely not only on what they have learnt from school, but also on information they have picked up from elsewhere. The discussion may well reveal some surprises, particularly in terms
of their understanding of different units of measurement.
The activity could be suitable for small group or whole class discussions, depending on the experiences of the children involved. You might find it helpful to print off copies of this sheet
which has all the statements on it. The statements could be cut up so that each is on a separate card.
The role of the adult in this kind of situation is to enable discussion to take place effectively. It may be that after an initial discussion about each statement, you assign a pair or small group of children a few statements each and invite them to come up with evidence to support their suggested answer. If possible, encourage them to record as they go along so that they have a
reminder of what they did.
So, what do "you" think about what "they" have just said?
Tell us your thoughts about ...
So, what do you all think?
Do some of you agree with ...?
If so, why? Or why not?
How could we be more sure?
Youngsters could create their own challenges in a similar way for others to discuss.
Try to help by listening, sharing and offering thoughts where appropriate.


Few cities in Texas boast a history as rich and storied as San Antonio. One reason is just how long the city has been around – 2018 marks the city’s 300th birthday. Char Miller took the opportunity to write a book that spans San Antonio’s entire history. It’s called ‘San Antonio: A Tricentennial History.’
Miller has lived in San Antonio for 26 years and still found things that surprised him about the city’s history.
“One of the surprising things I knew, but didn’t was how much the city was born of violence,” Miller says. “…San Antonio was a pretty violent place as various groups literally fought to gain control over it. And blood, at times, flowed in the streets, flowed in the rivers. It’s quite appalling in retrospect. “
Miller also wanted to provide a new perspective on the city’s history, one that starts before the Alamo.
“So part of the reason for writing 300 years was obviously the gimmick of the celebration of the tricentennial, but that really allowed me to dig back deep into actually the 1600s to think about what it meant before San Antonio was a city that the Spanish developed,” Miller says.
Written by Morgan Kuehler.


The Things Only Government Can Do
Much of this book to this point has been a caution against—some might say a tirade against—excessive reliance on government to make sound decisions when resources are scarce, people pursue their self-interest, and information is costly. But as noted previously, government is among the oldest human institutions, and human institutions do not persevere so long—since the dawn of settled agriculture, perhaps 7,000 years ago—unless they bring some benefits. And although much of what government can do, as we have seen, is inimical to human achievement precisely because prices ordinarily provide incentives for people to use scarce resources to greatest social benefit, it turns out that sometimes market prices provide poor incentives. Government, by using its power to take command of resources or limit how they are used, can in fact use them more efficiently under these circumstances. The conditions required for this to be true, which also have relevance even outside the question of government versus private responses to resource-use decisions, must be carefully delineated, and this chapter does that.


Next year we expect the emergence of devices that use the latest wireless standard 802.11ac, which provides data transfer rate is three times higher than the current standard 802.11n.
The new standard uses the 5 GHz frequency range and in addition provides an increase in the rate of coverage. When using 80-MHz channels in the room, where there is no interference, provided the rate of about 1 Gbit / s and at 160-MHz channels, the rate increases to 1.2 Gb / s and more. For comparison, in the same conditions with 802.11n provides a 300 Mbit / sec.
It is expected that the gadgets that support the wireless standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac, we can see at the beginning of 2012.


| Dust Separator |
Space-saving central final filtering for all types of waste coming from air filtering plants.
The separating of the dust is made according to the cyclone principle with downstream fine filtration of the conveying air.
The thoroughly filtered air can be blown into the room or led back into a pre-filter.
The filter cartridges charged with dust are automatically blow off by the impact of the compressed air blast at timed intervals.
| Screw Compactor|
The Screw Compactor can be applied downstream of any dust-and fibre-separating group, thus conveying the waste automatically to a disposal station, in a continuous and space-saving way.
Arriving waste is seized by the warm shaft of the Screw Compactor and pushed through a tube. The compacting is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder which restricts the tube exit by clamping jaws.
- Automatic filter cleaning.
- High filtering efficiency
- Low space requirement, room height <3 m.
- Free standing
- Low consumption of compressed air, since duration and intervals of the air blasts are adjustable
- Automatic discharge of waste
- Smaller waste volume
- No dust emission, because the dust is contained in the waste
- No necessity to replace bags
- Conveyance in ascending slope up to 30° is possible
|© Luwa (UK) Ltd Air Engineering


Often you need to copy the error code or details to search on the internet. By default Windows 10 does not allows copying the text from error messages or warning. As many of the dialogues and error messages give vague details about the event so the diagnosis process requires copying the text from the dialogues.
Copy Text from Dialogs and Error Messages
Textify is a useful program that allows the users to extract text from the error messages and the dialog boxes. Different startup configurations help in extracting the text and keyboard interaction while the dialog box requires a response from the users.
Use different modifier keys and a mouse button to start the application for text extraction. The hotkeys are customizable and you can change them any time you want. After clicking on the dialog box, it will display the text for copying from an editable text field. This procedure works for different types of errors, messages, and other dialog boxes.
This application also supports searching the text on google and Wikipedia with just a single click below the text. All it din’t work with the registry editor and the Command Prompt when opened with Administrative rights.
Copying an Error Message in Notepad
A more simple way to extract the text from the dialog box is by using the default Windows method:
- As soon as the error message dialog box appears, press and hold CTRL with INSERT Button.
- Open Notepad either from the Run or the from the start menu
- Paste the copied text using CTRL + V or by right-clicking on the text area and choose Paste from the Context menu within the application.


Is Chronic Hepatitis B Contagious?
Transmission of Chronic Hepatitis B from Person to Person
Chronic Hepatitis B is considered to be contagious between people.
Generally the infectious agent may be transmitted by saliva, air, cough, fecal-oral route,
surfaces, blood, needles, blood transfusions, sexual contact, mother to fetus, etc.
Chronic Hepatitis B, although infectious, is not a genetic disease. It is not caused by a defective or abnormal gene.
The contagious disease, Chronic Hepatitis B, can be transmitted:
- by sexual conduct between people.
- from person to person by blood.
- from the mother to her fetus.
Spread by blood, sexual fluids, bodily fluids, or breast milk. Not spread
by casual contact such as handshakes.
Contagiousness properties for Chronic Hepatitis B:
Contagious by sex?:
Contagious by oral sex?:
Contagious by anal sex?:
Contagious by vaginal sex?:
Contagious from body fluids?:
Contagious breastfeeding mother to infant?:
About contagion and contagiousness:
Contagion and contagiousness refers to how easily
the spread of Chronic Hepatitis B is possible from one person to another.
Other words for contagion include "infection", "infectiousness",
"transmission" or "transmissability".
Contagiousness has nothing to do with genetics
or inheriting diseases from parents.
For an overview of contagion,
see Introduction to Contagion.


I posted some videos recently about wild container in my balcony garden, now I am going to write about growing strawberries. But before that I would like to write how good these fruits are.
Just a few people know that strawberry have a lot of medical properties. Strawberry leafs and roots may be used to treat diarrhoea. Some time ago tea from strawberry leafs was used as a treatment against dysentiry. Fruits with leafs may also be used to treat urinary tract disorders. These berries reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases as well.
Amazing, isn’t it? So that’s why it is a “must have” berry in your diet. We need to eat them as much as possible during the summer. Wild strawberries may also be freezed for winter time (berries will not loose their anti-cancer activity)
Strawberries may be easily started from seeds, or can be bought as transplants. On the market try to find healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaves and flower buds.
Put their roots in the water for about an hour before planting.
Plant them at ground level.
Strawberries may be easily divided in early spring just as the new growth appears. You need to lift the plants and pull apart the crowns.
Strawberries have to be planted in the sunny location with 5-8 hours of sun every day. But if you live in hot areas, try to choose location that receives protection from the afternoon sun. Strawberry prefer a well-drained, moist, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Water them daily.
Some useful advices
In order to eliminate weeds and keep moisture you may want to mulch plants with straw.
To feed plants, apply some compost around the plants at the beginning of the season before mulching.
To prevent plants from freezing during the winter you can cover them with straw or loose leafs.
How to grow carrots
Help the world! Use paper pot maker!


I am implementing a software that simulates the color of the sky. To do this, I use a model that takes as input the sun position and returns the Yxy components of a D-illuminant for each point of the ...
Spectral emission by elements occurs in discrete wavelengths. There are only about 118 elements. My question is whether there are pure colors either disfavored in nature or even disallowed? The sun ...
Could somebody please tell me if there's a reasonably cheap substance or device can I use to smooth the spectrum of a light source? For example, if the spectrum has spikes as in the blue graph below, ...
Its well known that the Sun's spectrum is not continuous, and that there are dark bands within the suns spectrum. Is it possible to produce a color of paint that is bright in, say, indoor lighting and ...
What determines the form of the intensity spectra of different particle species in Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) measurements? See e.g. I figure that bigger particles have more ways to get ...
I was puzzled by the wide absorption lines in a stellar spectrum I found. The following is what I expect absorption lines to look like - thin, crisp lines: However, I found this stellar spectrum, ...
I spent a while working with MgF2-windowed xenon flash / discharge lamps. Primarily, I characterized their spectra with two normal-incidence spectrometers against a calibrated Deuterium lamp. In this ...
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Many light sources like LEDs and lasers only emit a single wavelength of light. Is there a light source that emits all wavelengths of visible light at the same time?


National Posture Institute News Story-PRINT and Distribute to your kids! Government advises kids on how to help at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dinner is fun, but helping get everything ready for the big meal can be a lot of fun too.
Here are a few things you can do to help out.
Plan the menu. Talk with your family about what you want to have for Thanksgiving dinner. Pick a couple side dishes to go with turkey, like vegetables, potatoes and salad. Then pick something for dessert.
Set the table. While your parents are busy carving the turkey, offer to set the table. Fold the napkins and then place the forks on the left side of the plate and the knives on the right side.
Lend a hand in the kitchen. There are lots of dishes to get ready for Thanksgiving, so ask your parents what you can help with. Maybe you can mash the potatoes or slice the cranberry sauce. Make sure to ask your parents if you’re not sure about certain kitchen tools, like knives.
Clean up. Give your parents a break when dinner is over and help with clean up. Sweep the floor or load the dishwasher so your parents don’t have to.
Your parents will be so happy to have your help. After a full day of cooking, eating and cleaning up, you can all enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert.
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If you use a car to get around and live in an area that experiences winter weather, it’s important to prepare your car for winter. Here’s what you should know if you drive during winter weather:
- Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.
- Install good winter tires. Make sure each tire has enough tread.
- Keep your gas tank full. A full tank keeps the fuel line from freezing, and it’s also a good idea in case you lose power.
- Build an emergency kit with winter essentials. Include weather clothes, a blanket, and an ice scraper.
For the full list of items to keep in your car emergency kit, visit: https://www.ready.gov/car.


From Ohio History Central
On February 12, 1820, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Marion County. Residents named the county in honor of Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolution. The county was the home of United States President Warren G. Harding. The Ohio Historical Society now operates Harding’s home as a museum. Harding is also buried in the county.
Marion County is located in the north central portion of Ohio. The county seat is Marion, which is the largest population center, with almost thirty-eight thousand residents in 2000. This marked a ten percent growth in the town’s population since 1990, and the county, itself, experienced a three percent growth rate, to a total population of 66,217 people, during this same time period. Much of this growth resulted from Franklin County and Delaware County residents trying to escape the busyness of Columbus. An average of 164 people live in each of Marion County’s 404 square miles.
Despite the tremendous growth, Marion County remains heavily rural, but subdivisions and businesses are quickly taking over much of this land. Manufacturing businesses are the county’s largest employer, with retail and government positions finishing second and third respectively. The Marion Power Shovel Company, a manufacturer of construction equipment, was historically one of the county’s largest employers. The Ohio State University Marion also employs numerous residents. The county’s average income was approximately twenty-two thousand dollars per person in 1999, with almost twelve percent of the population living in poverty.
Most voters in Marion County claim to be independents, yet in recent years, they have supported Republican candidates at the national level.


Contrary to what some may believe, it’s not Mexican Independence Day. (via TIME Photos)
Cinco De Mayo is the holiday of tequila and tex-mex, shares a genre with Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s day and has become hugely popular throughout the United States. But how many people actually know the history behind this springtime celebration?
(More on TIME.com: See the top 10 drunkest holidays)
Cinco De Mayo marks the 1862 battle of Puebla, during which Mexican troops defeated the French army in an underdog victory regarded as a symbol of national unity. Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16, but Cinco De Mayo is only observed regionally.
Mexican-Americans in southwestern states like New Mexico and California are thought to have brought the holiday north of the border. Since then, it has become hugely commercialized and bars have reaped the benefits. It’s not so much a hallmark holiday as an alcohol business holiday — shown in part by the launch of Bud Light Lime on May 5, 2008.
Head to TIME’s photo gallery to learn more about a “Mexican holiday with an anti-imperialist message that’s nonetheless become a reason for Americans to overdose on beer and tequila every spring.”
(More on TIME.com: See the top 10 ridiculously strong drinks)


More than 60 percent of Americans experience problems sleeping at least a few nights each month, with 41 percent reporting sleep difficulties every night or almost every night, according to a March 2009 study by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). This study also shows that one in five of us consistently gets less than six hours of sleep per night. Insufficient sleep diminishes a person's judgment and performance, lowers the quality of life, increases the likelihood of accidents, and heightens the risk for a variety of major illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Of the 64 percent of Americans reporting sleep difficulties in the NSF study, only half had discussed their sleep problems with a healthcare professional. Of those seeking help, 42 percent were diagnosed with a sleep disorder. With proper diagnosis and treatment, individuals with sleeping difficulties can return to full, restful, regular sleep patterns, thus improving their health and quality of life.
The McKay-Dee Hospital Sleep Center Can Help
Have you been told that you snore? Do you wake up often with a headache? Have you gained weight? Have friends or family said they have noticed changes in your personality? Have you been told that you stop breathing while you sleep? Do you feel sleepy during the day, even though you slept through the night? Have you fallen asleep while driving? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may be showing signs of having a sleeping problem.
Most sleep problems can be treated and some even cured with expert evaluation and appropriate treatment. The Sleep Disorders Center at McKay-Dee Hospital utilizes the latest technology in diagnosing and treating sleep/wake disorders.
Talk with your doctor, or call (801) 387-2700 to schedule an appointment and get more information.


1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. - Continued
The fire truck is equipped with a 12-volt dc main electrical system and a 110-volt ac auxiliary system. All
components and subsystems used to operate and control the truck and firefighting equipment are powered from the 12-
volt system. The 110-volt ac system is used to operate auxiliary power tools and accessories.
The 110-volt ac system consists of a 12-Vdc to 110-Vac Inverter connected to the main engine alternator.
Four receptacles are mounted on the left and right sides of the hose body, (see fig. 1-10). An additional two 110-Vac
receptacles are available on the inverter itself.
The 12-volt system consists of four maintenance-free batteries located in the battery compartment. The
batteries are connected to a battery switch in the cab. To maintain the charge of the batteries, two 12-volt, 80-amp
alternators, driven by the main engine, are provided. All of the major components and circuits are protected by
automatic-reset-type circuit breakers. To provide 24-Vdc to auxiliary radio equipment the truck is equipped with a 12to
24-Vdc converter. The converter is connected to the truck batteries via the battery switch.
Figure 1-10. Electrical System Components


Dio Chrysostom, Discourses 2.33
32 In this fashion Alexander would talk with his father, thereby revealing his innermost thoughts. The fact is that while he loved Homer, for Achilles he felt not only admiration but even jealousy because of Homer's poesy, just as handsome boys are sometimes jealous of others who are handsome, because these have more powerful lovers. To the other poets he gave hardly a thought; but he did mention 33 Stesichorus and Pindar, the former because he was looked upon as an imitator of Homer and composed a "Capture of Troy," a creditable work, and Pindar because of the brilliancy of his genius and the fact that he had extolled the ancestor whose name he bore: Alexander, nicknamed the Philhellene, to whom the poet alluded in the verse
Namesake of the blest sons of Dardanus.
This is the reason why, when later he sacked Thebes, he left only that poet's house standing, directing that this notice be posted upon it:
Set not on fire the roof of Pindar, maker of song.
Undoubtedly he was most grateful to those who eulogized him worthily, when he was so particular as this in seeking renown.
- אלכסנדר מחריב את תבאי אך משאיר את ביתו של פינדרוס על תילו כמחווה של כבוד והערכה על כך שהאחרון שיבח את אחד מאבותיו בעל אותו השם.
- Bergk, Poetae Lyrici Graeci, Pindar, Fragment 120. See also Pindar, p578 in L. C. L. An allusion to Alexander, or Paris, son of Priam and descendant of Dardanus, the first king of Troy.


A standard high school science problem is to estimate the volume of an irregular solid. There are two ways of doing this.
One is very complicated and inaccurate. The other is very simple and precise. The complicated method is to make all kinds of measurements across the surface and try to come up with a geometric model for the shape. The simple method is to put the object in a beaker of water and see how much water is displaced.
Same story with the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. Some scientists have engaged in a complex and flawed approach of trying to interpret gravity data. The simple and accurate way is to look at sea level data.
Any water which melts from an ice sheet runs into the sea. Thus an increase in melt rate would necessarily have to be paired with an increase in the rate of sea level rise – of course assuming that ocean temperatures have not cooled.
This has not happened. In fact, the rate of sea level rise has actually slowed over the last five years.
This simple fact is a show stopper for the theory that the rate of ice sheet melt has increased. You can’t get around it. Ocean temperatures have not cooled significantly, so the unavoidable conclusion is that ice sheet melt rates have not increased.


Permaculture, based on the concept of “permanent agriculture” or “permanent culture,” is a term coined by Australians David Holmgren and Bill Mollison in the 1970s. It describes a design system for creating human settlements that function in harmony with nature. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and the ecological patterns of the living world, Permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, organizations, housing developments, towns and villages, or city neighborhoods.
Permaculture Gardening is in development on the Strawbale Studio land outside Oxford, MI.
- Sheet Mulch has been applied to several garden beds for “Zone One” plants that need the most attention and are used on a frequent basis, such as chives, basil, arugula, tomatoes, and kale.
- A greenhouse is under construction for year-round food production. It is 12 ‘ x 20 ‘ and low-cost.
- Foods that are growing naturally on the property are being mapped and a list of their uses is being made. This includes plants, bushes and trees.
- Maps and list of uses is also being made for the plants that were in the existing “flower gardens” around the house. All plants have uses, and these plants are not only ornamental, but useful as foods, medicines, fiber, dyes, etc.
- Fruit trees and bushes have been procured.


Lonsdale Greenway, Park and Recreation Center History
In 1890, William Ragsdale enlisted 100 Knoxville businessmen for a land development project on the western edge of Knoxville north of Western Avenue and south of Mechanicsville. William Ragsdale named the new Lonsdale community by combining parts of his mother's maiden name, Lonas, and the "dale" from the end of "Ragsdale."
Many of the homes in this community exhibit Victorian and Craftsman influence. Ragsdale named the streets after Civil War generals and Union states.
Water rights appeared two years later from the Lonsdale-Beaumont Water Corporation, bringing in much needed industrial development in the form of brick, coal, lumber, and paper companies.
In 1917, the City annexed the previously incorporated towns of Lonsdale, Mountain View, Park City, Beaumont, Island Home, Oakwood, and part of Vestal, as well as large unincorporated areas such as South Knoxville and Sequoyah Hills. The land area of the City was increased from four to twenty six square miles. The census of 1920 reflected this dramatic growth in figures that showed that the City’s population had more than doubled in ten years. The population rose from 36,346 in 1910 to 77,818 in 1920.


1361-2014 - IEEE Guide for Selecting, Charging, Testing, and Evaluating Lead-Acid Batteries Used in Stand-Alone Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Description: This guide is applicable to all stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) systems where PV is the only charging source. Stand-alone PV system parameters and operating conditions are discussed in relation to battery characteristics and expected system performance. Charging parameters for PV systems are suggested to help in the selection of a battery for a specific application. Finally, a performance test to verify the battery selection and system parameters is provided, including discussions on how to interpret test results. Test results only provide information on initial battery performance. No cycle-life predictions are made.


Worksheets of colouring and finding pentagon shapes with matching object
Colouring pages of polar animals
A collective noun is a word for a group of specific items, animals and people. Nouns...
Mixed Vowel Worksheets
Worksheets of matching long and short vowel sounds within a list of words
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This new title briefly explains the history of the game of golf before delving into the science of the sport. The book explores how physics, biomechanics, psychology, and technology all play a part in how a person plays the sport. The title concludes with training and conditioning techniques that can be used by golfers.
Feature & Benefits
- Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques.
- Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries.
- The full-color text is augmented by fact boxes, sidebars, photos, and detailed diagrams, charts and graphs.
- In addition, a subject-specific glossary, bibliography and index provide further tools for researching the sports and concepts discussed throughout the volume.


72Re: [python-iter] Colon syntax: We barely knew thee...
- Mar 3, 2001From: <qrczak@...>
>You can think about that in your own terms :)
> 1. xkeys(), xitems().
> 2. keys, items.
> 3. keys(), items().
> Why 1: Doesn't change existing methods or break any existing code.
> Doesn't require any magic to work - easy to understand.
> Consistent with xrange() and xreadlines().
> Why not 1: Introduces an unnecessary duplication of names only to
> enable good performance. A programmer should not have to
> worry whether he should use keys or xkeys, because their
> meaning is essentially the same.
> Why 2: A single attribute can be used as either iterator or list
> producer, with backward-compatible syntax for the latter.
> Why not 2: Attribute syntax plays the role of a method only because of
> backward compatibility. Classes must implement this using
> __getattr__ because it's really a stateful method call.
> Doesn't scale to places when an argument is needed or to
> module-scope functions (e.g. range).
dict.keys = stateless lazy list
dict.keys() = dict.keys.__call__() - to produce old fashion list
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Inspired by Flint Water Crisis, Seventh Grader Creates Device That Quickly Detects Lead in Water
Gitanjali Rao, 11, isn’t even in high school yet, but she’s causing a stir in the scientific community. The seventh grader has created a device that can identify lead-contaminated water faster than anything else on the market.
Rao explained to ABC that she was inspired by the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
“I had been following the Flint, Michigan issue for about two years,” she told the network. “I was appalled by the number of people affected by lead contamination in water and I wanted to do something to change this.”
Rao developed a system that uses disposable cartridges — an idea garnered from an MIT article that the seventh grader read — to test the lead levels in the water. The cartridges are then linked to a mobile app which displays the results almost immediately.
This method is incredibly timely, especially compared to the usual method which can takes weeks between testing and the delivery of results. The system was named “Tethys” after the Greek goddess of fresh water.
The youngster spoke further about her invention in a demo-reel video, saying, “Clean water always makes you feel good. The tool allows easy testing at home, or agencies for quick detection and remedial action. It can be expanded in the future to test for other chemical contaminants in portable water. I hope this helps in a small way to detect and prevent long-term effects for lead contamination for many of us.”
Rao’s work earned her a victory in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, which saw her beat out nine other finalists for the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” In addition, she was awarded $25,000 for her invention.
Be sure to SHARE Rao’s story with anyone you know who’s interested in science, or simply needs some reassurance about the future of our planet.


Scientists expect to observe the greatest effects of global warming in the Arctic.
Earthwatch expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference.Showing 7 of 7 matches
How is a national treasure being reshaped by the changing climate?
Rhino populations are in crisis due to the high value of rhino horn combined with widespread poaching.
Join researchers in the towering mountains and verdant forests of Utah to monitor the health and diversity of bee populations.<
By studying the feeding behavior of killer whales in Iceland, scientists can better understand potential threats to this specie
Even in a world-class protected area, wildlife needs our support. How are giraffes, rhinos, and other species faring?
What can we learn about the behavior, habits, and needs of wildlife living in the Mongolian steppe?


Peter Heylyn's 1652 book "Cosmographie" (enlarged from his "Microcosmos" of 1621) was one of the earliest attempts to describe the complete world in English being the first known description of Australia and among the first of California. The book comprises 4 sections, examining the geography, politics, and cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, with an addendum on Terra Incognita, including Australia, and extending to Utopia, Fairyland, and the "Land of Chivalrie".
In 1659, Thomas Porter published a smaller but extensive "Compendious Description of the Whole World" which also included a Chronology of world events from Creation forward. These were all part of a major trend in the European Renaissance to explore (and perhaps comprehend) the known world.
The word was commonly used by Buckminster Fuller in his lectures.


The spruce spider mite is considered one of the most destructive spider mites in the United States. It injures the foliage of spruce, arborvitae, juniper, hemlock, pine, Douglas-fir, and occasionally other conifers.
This species damages host plants by sucking plant fluid from needles as they feed. Infested trees at first have a speckled, yellowish appearance, and lack rich green color. After prolonged feeding, needles turn rusty colored and may drop prematurely. Mites usually attack older needles located in the lower and inner parts of the plant. Damage may spread as the season progresses. This species also produces silken webs on the needles.
When plant foliage begins to show off-green, or stippled, color and spider mites are suspected, perform a foliage check. Take a piece of white paper, hold it under a branch suspected of having mites, and strike the branch hard against the paper. This should dislodge the mites, and even though they are only 0.5 mm long, you should be able to see the dark, oval spider mites against the white background. Examine three to four places around the plant. If you dislodge ten or more mites at each site, it would be advisable to apply a registered miticide. Ostvig Tree Care has licensed professionals that will be able to apply it both effectively & properly to your trees.
This species is sometimes referred to as a cool season pest. The best time to treat spruce spider mite infestations is in early to mid-May, and again in early September if needed. Repeated applications are sometimes needed to keep mite populations in check. Also, mite populations may increase following the use of certain insecticides. Ostvig Tree Care has licensed professionals that will be able to apply it both effectively & properly to your trees. Call today at 952-473-0534 or 651-653-9930.


HTML and CSS Reference
Figure 5-14. Border radius
The box-shadow property allows you to create shadows on block-level elements.
This can be handy when designs call for drop shadows with varying sizes.
Rather than using several images for different shadow styles, you can now use a
few lines of CSS.
The box-shadow property has the following format.
box-shadow: horizontal-offset vertical-offset blur spread color inset;
The horizontal-offset and vertical-offset properties dictate the position of
the shadow in pixels, blur sets the amount of blur in pixels, spread sets the
shadows spread in pixels, color sets the shadow's color, and inset sets
whether the shadow should be on the inside or outside of the element. The
inset property has a value of inset or nothing.
For instance, the following CSS will produce results similar to Figure 5-15.
border: 1px solid #000000;
box-shadow: 10px 10px 20px 5px #000000;


Geographically Central and Peripheral Populations of Tropical Rainforest Lizards
Moritz, C., Langham, G., Kearney, M., Krockenberger, A., VanDerWal, J. and Williams, S. 2012. Integrating phylogeography and physiology reveals divergence of thermal traits between central and peripheral lineages of tropical rainforest lizards. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 367: 1680-1687.
Against this backdrop, Moritz et al. (2012) tested this hypothesis through comparative assays of minimum and maximum critical thermal limits (CTmin and CTmax), as well as optimal performance parameters, including CTopt, across central and peripheral lineages of three species of ground-dwelling skinks (scincid lizards) that are endemic to the rainforests of northeast Australia: Gnypetoscincus queenslandiae, Carlia rubrigularis and Saproscincus basiliscus.
In the words of the six scientists, the results indicate that "peripheral lineages show significantly increased optimal performance temperatures (Topt) relative to central populations, as well as elevated CTmin." As a result, Moritz et al. state that the peripheral lineages they examined "appear to have evolved higher thermal optima relative to centrally located lineages," noting that this finding "contrasts with the usual assumption that local adaptation of peripheral populations will be overwhelmed by gene flow from the center of the species range or, in the absence of immigration, will experience higher extinction rates," thereby concluding that "long-isolated populations in peripheral rainforests harbor genotypes that confer resilience to future warming."
Chown, S., Hoffmann, A.A., Kristensen, T.N., Angilletta Jr., M.J., Stenseth, N.C. and Pertoldi, C. 2010. Adapting to climate change: a perspective from evolutionary physiology. Climate Research 43: 3-15.


CANEY CREEK (FREESTONE COUNTY)
CANEY CREEK (Freestone County). Caney Creek rises less than a mile east of Teague in western Freestone County (at 31°37' N, 96°14' W) and runs northwest for fifteen miles to its mouth on Tehuacana Creek, five miles southeast of Streetman (at 31°51' N, 96°15' W). It crosses flat to rolling prairies with local shallow depressions, surfaced by clay and sandy loams that support hardwoods, pines, conifers, and grasses. The area is used primarily as dry cropland and forest.
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article."CANEY CREEK (FREESTONE COUNTY)," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rbc49), accessed October 23, 2014. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.


World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999. The purpose of the day is to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world and, as the UNESCO session declaring the day says, to "give fresh recognition and impetus to national, regional and international poetry movements".
It was generally celebrated in October, sometimes on the 5th, but in the latter part of the 20th Century the world community celebrated it on 15 October, the birthday of Virgil, the Roman epic poet and poet laureate under Augustus. The tradition to keep an October date for national or international poetry day celebrations still holds in many countries. It is still 5 October in the UK. Alternatively, a different October or even November date is celebrated.
- National Poetry Month, held in April in the United States and Canada
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The #1 most common cooking mistake is not tasting as you go.
The same is true of coding. A common scenario is a newbie coder gets an idea for a huge project and codes, codes, codes… then, finally, when it seems like their coding all the pieces, they press Run and hope for the best. Nine times out of ten, this ends in an error message, a sad coder, and a long search for the bug (probably, many bugs).
Experienced coders are testing parts of their code all the time. This makes bugs (mistakes in code) easier to identify within a smaller subset of code—avoiding the 'needle in a haystack' problem. It also helps to spot bugs earlier, soon after the the bug is created, and to prevent larger bugs from being created.
When students get used to this process, they become more independent, since it enables them to identify bugs on their own instead of waiting for someone to help them.
How can you get students in the habit of taste testing their code?
Apply this thinking to all types of activities that you do with your child! For example:
Cooking! How is it tasting and how do you adjust accordingly as you go? Increasingly complex recipes is a great way to level up.
Writing an essay. Why is it easier to proofread after each paragraph/section instead of waiting until the very end?
Building something, especially if there’s a defined end goal. For example, putting together IKEA furniture with your child: “Let’s check we put together each part correctly before we put it all together."
After getting enough practice with this thinking, your child will internalize it into a habit.
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Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) is an essential part of all students’ education. At Unified Academy, the PSHE curriculum enables all students develop the
Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) is an essential part of all students’ education. At Unified Academy, the PSHE curriculum enables all students develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, safe, and prepared for life. Our PSHE programme and the universal PHSE offer aims to have an impact on both student’s academic and social outcomes. PSHE education contributes to our school’s statutory duties including the Equality Act (2010) to provide a balanced and broadly-based curriculum. Our PSHE offer addresses; substance misuse and its dangers, healthy eating, the importance of physical and mental health citizenship, British values, budgeting and other key skills for life. These are addressed through the core themes of ‘Health and Wellbeing’, ‘Living in the Wider World’ and ‘Relationships’. Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is embedded within our PSHE framework. PSHE at Unified Academy will address barriers to learning, raise aspirations, and improve the life chances of all students. Students in Year 9, 10 and 11 will gain AQA Unit Awards to recognise their achievements.
If you require further information on this curriculum subject and the planned outcomes, please contact Louise Kidger email@example.com


Growing organic food can be significantly more profitable than traditional farming, netting organic farmers 22% to 35% more than their conventional counterparts, according to new research published in the journal PNAS.
In the meta-analysis of more than 120 studies on the economics of organic farming, Washington State University professor of entomology David Crower and his co-author found that organic farming typically yields 10 to 18% less than conventional farming. That lower output may be why some farmers doubt the benefits of going organic, but economic measures besides crop yield seem to play an important role. The premium prices customers pay for organic products more than make up for the lower yield; while only a 5 to 7% premium is required to break even, organic products typically have a 29 to 32% premium, the analysis found. Going organic requires farmers to spend 5 to 7% more on labor, but besides labor, costs are largely the same.
“Public perception is that if you’re doing organic, maybe you’re sacrificing financial sustainability, but we show that’s really not the case,” says Crowder. “If you’re getting a 30% margin on your competitors, that would be the envy of almost any business.”
Crowder says that organic farming provides a host of environmental benefits, including improved soil quality, along with benefits for biodiversity and ecology.
The process of becoming an organic farmer isn’t necessarily quick and easy. Land must be pesticide free for three years; during that time, farmers can’t yet market their product as organic. But in spite of the drawbacks, Crowder says the huge and growing demand for organic food is unmatched by the current supply: only about 1% of farming currently utilizes organic methods.
“We’re definitely not saying 100% should be organic,” Crowder says. “But there’s a really high demand for organic that isn’t being met right now.”


Amateur radio frequency allocations
Amateur radio frequency allocation is done by national telecommunication authorities. Globally, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) oversees how much radio spectrum is set aside for amateur radio transmissions. Individual amateur stations are free to use any frequency within authorized frequency ranges; authorized bands may vary by the class of the station license.
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The condition of corn in the 18 states that produce most of it has deteriorated due to widespread drought. The latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says 30 percent of the crop is now considered in poor or very poor condition. A week ago, it was 22 percent. Indiana and Illinois have been particularly hard hit. The USDA says Indiana's corn is now 61 percent poor or very poor compared to 50 percent last week. In Illinois, 48 percent of the corn is rated as poor or very poor, compared to 33 percent last week. The amount of corn rated good to excellent also is dropping, to 40 percent this week from 48 percent a week ago.
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It is the financial function in business organizations, which is to support and rationalize the departments responsible for taking financial decisions, strategies, plans, goals, and financial policies. The financial function is related to all actions related to obtaining funds and their proper use in the organization. It represents one of the specialized functions of the organization as an independent tool related to investments, financing, returns and profits and how to dispose of them, including self-financing sources.
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Defining the basic accounting concepts according to the basis: cash – accrual – rate.
- Applying the accounting course and methods of recording and migrating accounting entries. And inventory adjustments.
- Preparing the final accounts, the budget, as well as the financial reports.
- Present the basic financial statements, their importance, and the benefits of each financial statement.
- How to analyze and interpret financial statements for the purpose of making administrative and investment decisions.
- Studying the issue of financial budgets, their importance, and how to link financial budgets to the institution’s goals and strategy.
- Introduce the participant to how to prepare the sub-budgets and the main budget.
- Developing skills in the basics of classifying budgets, analyzing and evaluating the financial position.
- Training employees on the latest methods of financial analysis of financial statements and decision-making.
WHAT WILL THE TRAINEE GET AT THE END OF THIS WORKSHOP?
Workshop competition certificate from Our Media Training and Development Center.
Accredited certification from The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).


This course is designed for people who really enjoy tackling the toughest mathematical problems and who are fascinated by all things "mathematical", spanning algebra, geometry and number. Students who take Further Maths spend twice as much time studying Mathematics, and gain the A-level in Mathematics AND another A-level in Further Mathematics at the end of two years.
With such a large commitment to the subject, students need to be deeply interested in Maths and determined to work through challenging problems. They generally have exceptionally strong mathematical ability. As the course counts as two choices but in one subject area, Further Maths students should take a four A-level programme in total.
The Further Maths course includes all of the content of the A-level Maths course - please see the Mathematics page for details.
To complete the Further Maths A-level, additional topics are covered, mostly in the second year. These include:
- Differential equations
- More advanced calculus
- Polar co-ordinates
- Complex numbers
- More advanced statistics and mechanics
Assessment is at the end of the course by written examinations:
- For the A-level Maths there are three papers.
- For the A-level in Further Maths, we anticipate that there will be three more examinations
I enjoy Maths, which is imperative if you plan on taking this subject and I believe that it will give me a better chance of getting into a good university. The teachers are great as they help you get into the understanding of the subject rather than just knowing what the answer is.


This is one of my favorite writing projects to use with my class.
*It allows students to create and draw.
*There's secrecy (not showing others your drawing)
*A graphic organizer helps students write thorough descriptions
*A challenge to draw the original monster using only written words
This writing project starts with students creating their own creature or monster. Then they write as detailed a description as possible, including size, shape, color, etc. The writing is given to another student who will try to recreate the first drawing using only the written description.
I've found this very useful in helping students strengthen their writing and description skills. Student buy-in is strong and they really enjoy the process.
Included are example description with example monster picture, differentiation options, and a follow-up writing.


The Milwaukee City Hall, at 353 feet (108 m) tall, is one of the oldest standing skyscrapers. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. It was finished in 1895 and at the time was the third tallest structure in the nation. The hall has a distinctive red hue.
Milwaukee City Hall was designed by architect Henry Koch in Richardsonian-Romanesque style with a Flemish-German Renaissance Revival influence. Due to Milwaukee's historic German immigrant population, many of the surrounding buildings mirror this design. The foundation consists of 2,500 cedar piles which were driven in to the marshy land surrounding the Milwaukee River. The upper part of the tower was rebuilt after a fire in October 1929. As of 2005, the entire buildling is being renovated.
City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2005.
City Hall was the marketing symbol of Milwaukee until the completion of the Calatrava wing of the Milwaukee Art Museum in 2001, but the bell tower continues to be used as a municipal icon.
The bell in City Hall was named after Solomon Juneau, Milwaukee's first mayor. It was designed and crafted by the Campbells, who were early pioneers in creating diving chambers and suits near the Great Lakes area during that time.


Sometimes a better microscope does not lead to a better microscopy experience.
How safe is it to grow microorganisms? In this podcast episode, I will discuss this topic.
Try to avoid these mistakes when using a microscope! Here I talk about some common mistakes that I have seen beginning microscopists make. Watch the youtube video here.
There are several reasons, why you might not abel able to see some specimen features using a light microscope.
In this episode, I give some advice on what you can do to obtain a crisp image using your microscope. Keywords: microscope, focus, image, picture, resolution, magnification
There are several things that you have to do to get a good picture of fast moving microorganisms: Restrict the movement of the microbes, ensure correct microscope settings, ensure correct camera settings. Keywords: specimen, camera, depth of field, field of Read More …
Amateur microscopy is the use of a microscope to observe nature for its own sake, and for enjoyment.


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A very large telescope (VLT) is located in Chile. It collected about the galaxy in early 2011, during which time a cloud of gas and dust was found in the center of our galaxy, or Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers named the cloud of gas and dust G2. There is evidence that G2 can be formed, not just accumulated gas and dust.
Astronomers from recent times report the annual study of the VLT telescope data from Cologne College, Germany. 2005-2019 It can be concluded that G2 actually contained three baby stars, and this new finding reveals that the evolution of G2 is not exciting. This is because no young star has yet been found in the center of the magnificent black hole Sagittarius A * (SgrA *), the Milky Way galaxy itself.
Although it is not clear how the three stars formed. This is because the intense radiation of supermassive black holes makes it difficult for new stars to form. However, astronomers speculate that the SgrA * black hole may collide with G2 and explode into flames, creating a pyrotechnic-like phenomenon. However, the flashing activity could not be observed as expected.
(Image credit: NASA / ESA / STScl)
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In Stock. This classroom musical provides your students with an opportunity to experience musical theatre through the creation of a production. The numerous roles allow for many students to participate or for parts to be double-cast (depending on the size of your class). The musical is taught through nine lessons plus a performance evaluation and its theme is a universal one -- recognizing and respecting differences. Includes Teacher and Students Editions, Worksheets, Journal Pages, two CDs, and a poster.


Tips and definitions: Vacation home purchase scenario
The value of the building refers to what the house costs.
That is, it is the property value minus the value of the land.
Typically, this is determined by using appraised values.
For example, if the price is $200,000 and
then the value of the building is (40,000/100,000)*200,000= $80,000
- if the building is appraised at $40,000. and the
- land is appraised at $60,000,
Note that the value of the building is subject to depreciation, while
that value of the land is not subject to depreciation.


In this unit I will discuss oxygen, ozone and life, the ozone layer today, oxygen and life; and cancer. Ozone is a form of oxygen which is a gas and an essential ingredient of the air that we breathe. Aerosol spray is the small squirts of fine mist of tiny droplets called an aerosol. The term aerosol is synonymous with spray cans. The compound CFCs are in spay cans to push the active ingredient out of the can. Ozone depletion is depletion of the ozone content of the stratosphere that will cause temperature changes on earth and more ultraviolet radiation wi11 penetrate to the earth. My unit wi11 include lesson plans, bibliographies for teacher and students, a vocabulary list hands on activities and a film. This unit will be taught in the eighth-grade science class for two weeks.
We realize that we play a major role in some of the problems that plague our environment. One such problem is the thinning of the ozone layer. It was not until after the ozone layer was developed that there was life on the land surface of the Earth. The ozone layer protects mankind and animals from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Ultraviolet radiation can kill living things.
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Dental implants are used to replace the tooth and the root of a tooth. They are usually used for patients who have lost a tooth or a range of teeth. In most cases, the patient must have great oral hygiene and a good overall health to receive a dental General Surgery. They aren’t given to each patient, as they are unsuitable for some people.
Generally, people with poor dental hygiene will be unable to have a dental implant, as the procedure would not be successful. This demonstrates why good dental hygiene is so important and the effects it can have in the long run.
The significant benefit of having a dental implant is that the cosmetic effect is far greater than any other procedure. The usage of the teeth and the arrangement of the mouth and bite will also be much greater with dental implants. Apart from the enhanced aesthetics, the individual will also experience better address capabilities and a far better bite.
In order to have dental implants fitted, you will have to see a surgeon or a dentist who has gone through complete training in dental implants to replace teeth. This is something which cannot be conducted by regular dentists since they don’t have the sufficient skills to perform the operation.
Dental implants are designed especially for the patient. They are custom made and designed to fit in the gap where the original teeth once were. They are also matched to fit the shape and size of the other teeth in the patient’s mouth.


Robert Schumann, pianist and composer, was born on June 8, 1810, in Zwickau, Germany and died on July 29, 1856 near Bonn, Germany.
Schumann was a composer in the Romantic Period (1825-1900) in music, whose life, although relatively short, was very romantic in spirit - today, it would make a good plot for a Soap Opera. For example, Schumann first met his future wife - piano virtuoso Clara Wieck (1819-1896) - while he was studying piano with her father, pianist Friedrich Wieck (1785-1873), and staying at their home, beginning October 20, 1830. Friedrich Wieck was so opposed to Clara marrying Schumann, that on June 15, 1839 she had to apply to the court for legal consent to marry without her father’s permission, which was necessary because she was under the age of 21 - she was 19. The court battle dragged on for well over a year with Friedrich Wieck publishing several slanderous pamphlets about Schumann and making large numbers of very unflattering charges. Consent was eventually granted by the court on August 1, 1840 and the couple were finally married on September 12, 1840 - exactly one day before Clara’s 21st birthday.
Fantasy Pieces Opus 73 (he also used the title Fantasy Pieces for his Opus 88 trio for violin, cello and piano) was written February 12-13, 1849, as three short pieces, originally entitled Night Pieces (Soiréestücke in German) for Clarinet and Piano. Although Schumann wrote for Clarinet in A, this edition provides a part for both Bb Clarinet and Clarinet in A
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- Fantasy Piece No. 3 (4/4, Allegro con brio, quarter = 138-160);
- Complete (All Three Pieces)
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Task One Video and Notes on a Neuron
1. Open up your packets to page 14. Watch the following video clip. As you view the clip you should draw a neuron and label the parts. The Neuron
Assemble a neuron and for a participation grade, you must explain the structure and parts to Ms. Gavin when assembled (BEFORE YOU CAN EAT YOUR COOKIES).
While snacking on your cookies, color and label the structures on page 13. Use your book for another reference.Homework:
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Amazingly, Nicholson found the source code for the control console of the Russian Soyuz capsule on a Russian website.
The source code was archived on a black 3.5-inch floppy disk now on display at the Boston Museum of Science.
The source code for the original “Shamoon” malware is widely known to have leaked.
Minor typographical corrections are documented in the source code.
Page numbers are documented as links within the source code.
Code written by a programmer in a high-level language and readable by people but not computers. Source code must be converted to object code or machine language by a compiler before a computer can read or execute the program. Compare object code.
(Or "source", or rarely "source language") The form in which a computer program is written by the programmer. Source code is written in some formal programming language which can be compiled automatically into object code or machine code or executed by an interpreter.


So important and beloved was the sacred desert tabernacle that the Bible records both its construction and completion. For the Ramban (Nahmanides), the most important of the tabernacle furnishings was the Holy Ark, the repository of the two Stone Tablets containing the Ten Commandments. The Ramban maintains that the prescription to build the tabernacle came immediately following the Revelation at Sinai; God’s voice continued to be transmitted between the two cherubs at the two ends of the ark cover.
From this perspective, the symbolism of the “cherubs” is exquisite in its simple sensitivity. The Midrash (cited by Rashi on Exodus 25:18) explains that each cherub had the face of a child with a body reminiscent of a soaring angel.
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How does Blu-ray Work
The advent of Blu-ray technology has drastically enhanced the optical storage system. It has an astounding storage capacity of 25 GB to 50 GB with a highly superior picture quality.
History of Blu-ray Technology
Blu-ray technology has changed the scene of computer storage media. Owing to their high-definition video and data storage capacities, Blu-ray discs are widely popular today. Know about the history of Blu-ray technology.
What is the Difference between HD DVD and Blu-ray?
What is HD DVD technology? What is Blu-ray technology? How are they different from each other? Let us find out.
What are Blu-ray discs? How did they get their name? For these answers and more, you must read on.


The Stanley Cup is a championship trophy awarded yearly to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff winner after the playoffs. The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine
The Stanley Cup is a championship trophy awarded yearly to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff winner after the playoffs. The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, symbol of the professional club championship of ice hockey.
The Cup already existed in the 1890s but the teams were not established until 1913.
The Cup Finals are known to be “World Series” between the champion of the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the champion of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA).
After a few league mergers and folds, the Stanley Cup Finals is competed as the championship series of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is a best-of-seven series contested between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Before the Stanley Cup was inaugurated as the “World Series” of ice hockey, it had been won and contested in 1893 when the Montreal Hockey Club were the first winner, winning the 1893 AHAC season.
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The championship was rotated between a rink of the NHA and NHL and a rink of the PCHA and WCHL/WHL. The finals were rotated between two finalists’ home ice.
The series allowed tied wins until 1929. The series would later alternate using each league’s rules.
The first live broadcast of the Stanley Cup Finals was in 1953 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It was hosted by Wes McKnight, play-by-play by Danny Gallivan and color commentary by Keith Dancy.
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Argentina is located in South America, being bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean. Argentina's terrain consists of plains (the Pampas), flat to rolling plateau (Patagonia) and rugged mountains (the Andes). Major rivers are the Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay rivers. Standing at 6962 metres, Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere and on the South American continent as well.
Buenos Aires is the capital city and a major port. Cordoba is the second largest city. Other ports include Bahia Blanca, Deseado, Rosario and Santa Fe.
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April 1, 2011:
Google announced the introduction of Gmail Motion, a new technology that would allow people to write emails using only hand gestures. Gmail Motion, the company explained, used a computer's webcam and a "spatial tracking algorithm" to track a person's gestures and translate them into words and commands. For instance, a person could 'open a message' by making a motion with their hands as if opening an envelope. Or they could 'reply' to a message by pointing backward over their shoulder. By 2011, Google had become well-known
for making spoof announcements every April first, with its annual spoofs both highly anticipated and widely shared. (The company earns a place in the Top 100 largely on the basis of that alone). But Gmail Motion was one of its more believable jokes. In fact, within a few days programmers had demonstrated that it was possible (if not practical) to create a working, gesture-based email system like Gmail Motion using existing, off-the-shelf technology.


Amazing Potential of Stem Cells to Repair the Brain
My NewsBits are often about advances in stem cell research (1, 2, 3, 4). There is good reason – the recent advances in our understanding of stem cells make them a key component in efforts to heal the brain. This video shows the potential of stem cell-based therapy.
For years, medical students have been taught incorrectly that the brain cannot repair itself. Recent exciting research on stem cells has definitely put that “dogma” to rest. In fact, the rapid pace of discoveries about the brain indicates that the future may be closer than you think. The brain actually does repair itself, just not enough. The repair the brain does do uses a natural reservoir of stem cells (pluripotent cells that have the potential to become any cell). Recent research has shown that we will be able add more stem cells to boost the natural repair of the brain and restore lost functions, even functions usually considered to be lost forever. In the video, Dr. Siddharthan Chandran hypothesizes that the added stem cells help repair the brain, not by acting themselves to do the repairs, but by activating more of the brain’s own stem cells.
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By Malcolm McKinnon
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The popular view of the 1930s Depression as a conflict between rich and poor, the powerful and the powerless, is deeply embedded in our national psyche. The Broken Decade is the first account to question this orthodoxy.
The Labour victory in 1935 galvanised the nation and was heralded as a new dawn. Political rhetoric of the time represented Labour’s policies as a radical departure. McKinnon takes the longer view.
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A short protein fragment, or peptide, may lead the way to healing traumatic brain injuries, a primary cause of death and disability among youth.
Currently, drugs to treat such injuries are injected directly into the brain — an invasive technique — or into the bloodstream, which allows the medication to spread throughout the brain, causing harmful side effects. Attaching drugs to the new peptide, called CAQK, would avoid these problems. The peptide, just four amino acids long, binds to a protein complex that’s more abundant in injured areas and can therefore carry the therapy through the blood straight to the damaged sites.
To find the chemical courier, a team led by Erkki Ruoslahti of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in California tested 1 billion random combinations of amino acids — just one robustly bound specifically to injured brain tissue of mice and humans. The results were published in Nature Communications in June.
“We get more of the drug to go to the injury and to stay there,” Ruoslahti says. Now, older treatments that were abandoned because they didn’t latch to injured areas or had negative side effects could be revived.


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The gray fox is one of Florida’s most commonly seen carnivores. Though most are wary, some individuals become quite tame. They are frequently seen at night on unpaved roads, and individuals often allow themselves to be followed for some distance. The gray fox has a wide red-orange stripe along both flanks and on the sides of the neck, and a black-tipped tail. It is often confused with the red fox, which is a mahogany red, and has a white-tipped tail.
Red and gray foxes are similar in size and weigh 3-5 kg (7-11 lb). A coyote weighs about 3 times as much as a fox and looks like a smaller bushy-tailed version of a German shepherd dog.
Gray foxes are adaptable, opportunistic carnivores, flexible in their feeding habits, and quite tolerant of people. They feed on small animals, fruit, and insects, but they will also eat out of garbage cans and scavenge road-killed animals. Gray foxes prey heavily on rabbits, but they also eat rodents, birds, insects, acorns and fruit. They are active at night and usually hunt alone. They move at a rapid trot, eyes, ears and nose alert for signs of prey.
Gray foxes are most abundant in hardwood forests, pine-oak woodlands and brushy fields. They are the only member of the canid (dog) family that regularly climbs trees and have been seen in trees at heights up to 18 meters (59 ft).
Gray foxes usually form pair bonds that last year-round. Pairs mate in winter and produce a litter of about 4 pups in March or April after a gestation period of 53 days. Both parents guard and feed the young.
Fox populations are vulnerable to infectious diseases, especially rabies and canine distemper.
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How to Make Children Laugh
By Michael Rosen
Learn the most beautiful skill in the world from the world expert in making children laugh, Michael Rosen.
'A WORK OF GENIUS' - Chris Evans
Jokes, a jack-in-the-box, jelly and jumping beans make children laugh.
As do practical jokes, peekaboo, pantomine and poetry that makes no sense.
Why and how does this work? And why does it matter?
Writer and Professor of Children's Literature Michael Rosen, whose books - from We're Going on a Bear Hunt to Chocolate Cake - have made millions of children rock with laughter, gives us the tools for this greatest of gifts.
Michael Rosen is an award-winning poet, writer, performer and broadcaster. He is one of the most loved and respected figures in the children's book world, having delighted his young fans with bestselling gems such as We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy. He was Children's Laureate from 2007 until 2009, during which time he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize which give awards to the funniest children's books of the year. He frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children's literature.
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The early warning signs of a brain tumor can vary depending on the specific location of the mass and its growth rate, but potential signs can include visual disturbances, nausea and balance problems, explains Mayo Clinic. Individuals with brain tumors may also experience seizures and mental confusion.Continue Reading
Developing brain tumors can cause unusual symptoms, such as altered taste and smell, muscle weakness on one side of the body, hand tremors, headaches and drooping eyelids, explains MedlinePlus. Headaches associated with brain tumor development tend to occur during rest and worsen upon waking and with strenuous activities or behaviors such as exercising or coughing. Brain tumor-induced headaches may also be accompanied by vomiting and visual disturbances. Brain tumors that affect the pituitary gland may cause symptoms such as obesity, temperature sensitivities, nipple discharge and missed menstrual periods.
Treatment for brain tumors depends on the specific size and type of the mass as well as the patient's specific tolerance for medications, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. Treatment options include medications to control seizures, surgery and steroid medications, as well as radiation and chemotherapy. Individuals with tumors that have the potential to grow rapidly may benefit from targeted therapy treatments in which specific parts of the cell are treated to hinder their growth.Learn more about Cancer


This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word tapeti
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a small South American hare (Lepus Braziliensis)
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The tapeti, also known as the Brazilian rabbit or forest rabbit, is a cottontail rabbit species found in Central and South America.
It is a solitary, nocturnal animal, usually seen after nightfall or before dawn, feeding on grass and browse. It is found in forested habitats, close to swamps and along river edges, and in disturbed areas, such as gardens and plantations.
It is the only leporid species found in most of its range.
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(a) be conversant with surveying, shaft sinking, tunnelling practices, blasting and sequencing the extraction of the ore body as well as rock mechanics, mine ventilation, and general engineering..
(b) have a working knowledge of the strength and stability of mining excavations.
The selection of the correct mining method is one of the mining engineer’s most important functions. Mining engineers must understand the environmental problems in working underground, where ventilation, cooling of air and water, testing for methane, and provision of services such as power and water are essential for the productivity, safety and well-being of the workforce. It is also important for the mining engineer to be aware of the impact of the mining process on the environment and to be able to plan for restoration of the mining area so that it can be rehabilitated. Whether on the surface or underground, the mining engineer works closely with the the geologist, surveyors ,electrical and mechanical engineers and the mine surveyor to ensure that the mining operation is well planned and efficient, and that waste or overburden does not dilute or contaminate the ore destined for the extraction process.
The Mining Engineer is therefore one of the key contributors to the welfare of the mining industry.


An interesting read.
Here is a little history. Including how the term ‘Leatherneck’ came to be . .
Most Americans are unaware of the fact that over two hundred years ago,
the United States had declared war on Islam, and Thomas Jefferson led the charge!
At the height of the eighteenth century, Muslim pirates were the terror
of the Mediterranean and a large area of the North Atlantic. They
attacked every ship in sight, and held the crews for exorbitant
ransoms. Those taken hostage were subjected to barbaric treatment
and wrote heart breaking letters home, begging their government and
family members to pay whatever their Mohammedan captors
These extortionists of the high seas represented the Islamic nations of Tripoli, Tunis,
Morocco, and Algiers – collectively referred to as the Barbary Coast –
and presented a dangerous and unprovoked threat to the new American
Before the Revolutionary War, U.S…
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Islamic architecture as a means, not an end (Continued)
Islamic architecture means a process that starts from making an intention, continues with the planning, designing and building stages and ends with achieving the net results and how people make use of and benefit from them. Islamic architecture is a fine blend of all these stages which are interlaced with the tread of the same Islamic worldview and Islamic value system. It is almost impossible to single out a tier in the process and regard it more important than the rest. It is because of this conspicuous spiritual character of Islamic architecture, coupled with its both educational and societal roles, that the scholars of Islam never shied away from keenly addressing a number of issues pertaining to various dimensions of residential, mosque and communal architecture within the scope of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh islami). The relevant issues are discussed under different headings such as: legal rulings in connection with neighbours and neighbourhoods (ahkam al-jiwar), reconciliation (al-sulh) between immediate neighbours and all the people in a neighbourhood, people’s individual and collective rights, prohibition of inflicting harm (darar), legal rulings pertaining to building (ahkam al-bina’), and public services and facilities (al-marafiq). All these issues undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the identity of Islamic architecture. They are either directly or indirectly related to conceiving, designing, forming and using Islamic architecture. Since architecture is people’s art greatly influencing their moods and the day-to-day life engagements, the same issues concerning architecture are studied as part of exhaustive encyclopaedic works on Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh islami).