A winch is a type of device which is used to easily and conveniently wind in or wind out a rope, cable or wire. It has various number of uses that includes, from pulling in sail on a sail boat to haul vehicles out of compromising situations,
There are various types of winches available according to its use. One of the types of winch includes hand crank winch which are suitable for pulling in small or light items. There are also high power winches that can be attached to vehicles or machinery to move heavy and bulky items. Another type includes electric cable winch, where it becomes even more fast to load and unload goods from one place to another.
With the varieties there are incredible uses of winches. Some of them are,
- Four Wheeler Drives: Winches are found in the four wheeler drives vehicles. They are beneficial for the ones who love to drive on the off roads or dirt tracks, because they help to get of the sticky situation.
- Boats and Ships: Winches are used in different types of ships. On the huge sailing ships it can be used to pull up and push down the boats sail. On the larger boats, it is used to pull up the anchor, move mast and lift heavy items and cargo directly on the deck.
- Cars and Trucks: Winches are useful for cars and trucks. It can be used to carry out the stuck cars from the bad condition formed either due to weather or road.


Senior citizens across the world love keeping their brains busy with crossword puzzles, sudoku or word jumbles. These brain-teasers actually help keep neurons firing clearly and quickly. Now a new study has a prescription for the Internet age. According to a paper to be released in an upcoming issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, surfing the web can improve brain function in older adults.60-Second Science is a daily podcast of Scientific American.
Neuroscientists at U.C.L.A. scanned the brains of two dozen 55- to 74-year-old volunteers as they both read and searched the web. Both activities sent blood rushing to the areas of the brain that control memory and language. However, when using the internet, brain regions that deal with complex reasoning and decision-making also lit up. And the effect was more pronounced the more Internet savvy the surfer was: older adults with more Internet experience under their belts got twice the brain benefit of web rookies when going online. The researchers say their study points to ways of designing software that can keep older folks’ brains brisk. Just what you needed, grandma and grandpa ROTFLOLing.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Elderly Web Surfers Benefit Brains
This is from one of the podcasts I normally listen to. (Grammar Girl says it is OK to end a sentence with a preposition, maroon.)


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The current data format is based on trials, each of which is composed of records. This format may be modified to be more general in the future to accommodate data sets that do not fit conveniently in a trial-based format.


Cydonia geographical name
Cy·do·nia noun \sī-ˈdō-nē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)
: a monotypic genus of small Asian trees (family Rosaceae) that includes the quince (C. oblonga)
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Some women with iron deficiency due to bariatric surgery or malabsorption also have vitamin B12 and, less commonly, folate deficiency
, which can contribute to the development of anemia (see "Diagnosis of anemia, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy.
Diagnosis and treatment of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
12] and folate deficiency
and bone marrow disorders and normal in liver disease and alcohol use.
Macrocytosis is the earliest indication seen in complete blood counts of patients with vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
4 However, previously there has been no detailed study in Pakistan of the biochemical etiology of this anemia, exploring the relative contributions of iron, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
The megaloblastic anemias are disorders caused by impaired DNAsynthesis usually due to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
If not received regularly, folate deficiency
occurs in 2-3 months.
Those with a folate deficiency
were found to be almost three-and-a-half times more likely to develop dementia.
According to the researchers, this threshold is higher than the standard cutoff for diagnosing folate deficiency
(less than 10 nm/L).
(serum folate 4 ng/mL or red blood cell folate < 151 ng/mL) and vitamin B12 deficiency (plasma vitamin B12 < 203 pg/mL) were obtained as a national prevalence.
Table 1: Prevalence of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
B12 and folate deficiency
was detected in 10% and 7% patients respectively.


Purdue University has a fun simulator called Impact Earth that shows you what would happen if a particular kind of meteorite smashed down from space. Plug in some info about the meteorite you'd like to simulate--size, composition, angle and speed of impact--and then check out the precise kind of havoc it would wreak. We've written about it before, but it somehow seems more pressing now. Maybe because of this little thing. Try Impact Earth here.
“Earth is a moving target, traveling around the sun at 65,000 miles per hour. [Asteroid 2012 DA14] is missing us by only about 14 minutes."--former astronaut Ed Lu
Collaborative art installation Space Odyssey 2.0 takes a look at what science means to art today. And you know what that means? Space geese.
Including a solar-powered balloon, a storm on Saturn, how NASA watches the Super Bowl and more
Russia's rocket track record isn't looking so good lately.
The largest solar sail the solar system has ever seen weighs only 70 pounds.
What is 'the right stuff' for a trip to Mars?
RASSOR drops the scientific instruments of its cousins for 100 pounds of durability.
Following North Korea's semi-successful December space launch, South Korea one-ups its rival by launching a space rocket AND successfully placing a satellite in orbit.
But we've seen this before. Some more tests are needed to confirm it.
Probably. Iranian state television reports that the Islamic Republic has put a monkey into suborbital space and recovered it alive.
Curiosity may get all the kudos these days, but the wizened Opportunity rover continues to log miles on the Martian surface.
The Phoenix program is building a robot that can repurpose dead satellites into new ones in space.
Haulin’ freight on the moon.
A new way of communicating with far-away objects


The duty cycle, also known as a duty ratio or multiplex rate, is the fraction of total time that each row of the LCD is addressed.
A pixel or segment in an LCD is turned on by an AC voltage applied to it. On a very simple display, such as a 7-segment display, each segment can be driven by its own AC voltage. In such a case there needs to be one connection from the LCD controller to the LCD for each segment. For simple displays with 100 or so segments, this method gives great performance. This is called 1/1 duty cycle, each segment is driven 100% of the time when it is on.
A modest 20×4 character display would require 3200 connections between the LCD controller and the LCD if it were to be driven at 1/1 duty cycle. It is not practical to route that many connections between the controller and the glass.
What is done is called “multiplexing” which combines multiple signals into a single signal and allows pixels or segments to be driven for some fraction of the time. Take the same 20×4 display driven at 1/32 duty cycle and the number of connections comes down to a much more reasonable 132 connections. Essentially, the display is divided into 32 “separate” displays–one per horizontal line. Each line is driven by its AC signal in its turn. That means that each “on” pixel gets driven 1/32 or 3.125% of the time.
The duty cycle indicates how many of these “separate” displays are controlled.
Even More Quick Explanation
Low duty cycle (1/1, 1/2) = better performance but constrained to simpler displays
High duty cycle (1/32, 1/64) = lower performance but allows more complex displays
Read More about Duty Cycle


Researchers from the German research organisation, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, are developing new separation and sorting technologies that have the potential to curb the rapid rise in demand for raw materials. The research is being carried out under the ‘Molecular Sorting for Resource Efficiency’ project, which is part of Fraunhofer’s ‘Markets Beyond Tomorrow’ research programme. Read more…
A combination of dwindling supplies, growing demand in industrialising countries and stricter environmental regulations mean that raw materials are becoming extremely expensive. Global reserves of raw materials have been steadily declining for a number of years and forecasts suggest demand could double by 2030.
The aim of the project is to develop innovative recycling processes at the molecular level, which will enable existing resources to be recovered and reused in high-value applications on an industrial scale. One example of the benefits of this new technology is recycling for photovoltaics, which requires glass with minimal iron content so as not to affect the transmission of light. The new separation and sorting process will allow iron atoms to be removed from flat scrap glass to produce suitable high transparency glass.
Other examples include rare metals from slags and gases and high-quality wood materials from wood scrap. The project will develop techniques for recycling waste streams of glass, wood, composite materials, slags and hot gasses, and by the end of the project the developed processes should also be applicable to other material flows.
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Animal Species:Sharpnose Sevengill Shark, Heptranchias perlo (Bonnaterre, 1788)
The Sharpnose Sevengill Shark has a slender body with a long caudal peduncle. It occurs in tropical and temperate waters, usually at depths between 100 m to 400 m.
Standard Common Name
Sharpnose Sevengill Shark
The Sharpnose Sevengill Shark has a slender body with a long caudal peduncle (glossary). It has a pointed head with large eyes. There are seven pairs of long gill slits and a single dorsal fin. The teeth in the upper jaw have a narrow oblique cusp (glossary) and small lateral cusplets. The lower jaw teeth are shaped like a cockscomb.
The species is brownish to grey above and paler below. The tips of the dorsal and anal fins are dark in juveniles becoming whitish in adults. The eyes are green in life.
In Australia it is known from northern Queensland, down the east coast, around the south of the country, including Tasmania and north to off north-western Western Australia.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
Distribution by collection data
It occurs in tropical and temperate continental and insular shelves and upper slope waters usually at depths between 100 m to 400 m. It has however been caught as deep as 1000 m.
See video, above.
- Last, P.R. & J.D. Stevens. 1994. Sharks and Rays of Australia. CSIRO. Pp. 513, Pl. 1-84.
Mark McGrouther , Collection Manager, Ichthyology
Tags fishes, ichthyology, Sharpnose Sevengill Shark, Heptranchias perlo, Hexanchidae, adult, marine, long and skinny, seven pairs of gill slits, single dorsal fin, narrow cusped teeth, cockscomb, brown, grey, green eyes, > 1m,


It is important that when you are using the internet that you stay safe. You should never give out any personal information such as your full name, address or phone number when you're online, no matter who you think you're talking to.
Remember to be SMART when you're on the internet!
- Safe - be safe on the internet.
- Meeting - NEVER meet up!
- Accepting - don't accept anything (it may be a virus).
- Reliable - check your source.
- Tell - Always tell someone when you don't feel safe.
For advice, help or to make a report visit the website below by clicking on the 'Click CEOP' button.
Below are some useful websites that will help you to learn about internet safety and test your knowledge on using the web safely. There are also some websites that are safe places for you to join the online community.
Questions, answers and tools to help you make the most of your time online. you may even get to hear an important message from your favourite Youtuber!
The internet is a wonderful place to explore and discover new things, to connect and communicate with others and to be creative. Use this website to get help, get answers, get SMART and have fun!
A fun and interactive website which helps you to recognise the dangers and increase self-confidence whenever you go online. Includes games, puzzles, videos and activities.
These cartoons illustrate 5 e-safety SMART rules and include a real life SMART Crew of young people, who guide the cartoon characters in their quest, and help them make safe online decisions.
Learn about online safety by reading information, playing games and watching videos.
This Online Safety Quiz is your chance to show that you know how to be a safe Internet surfer. Answer each question and, when you get it right, you'll go to the next question!


Increasing Household Access to Domestic Sanitation in Greater Colombo, Sri Lanka
Although Sri Lanka has reached upper middle income country status, there is still a need to increase access to improved sanitation services for many residents. This project sought to increase access to domestic sanitation for low-income households. The grant subsidized the cost of improved access to sanitation services for households located in the Greater Colombo metropolitan area, where the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) provides and manages sanitation services. By 2019, the project had connected 44,000 beneficiaries through 8,800 toilets.
(See special section on GPOBA's participation at 2017 Water Week for highlights on this project)


posted by Thom Holwerda on Sun 5th Aug 2007 11:33 UTC, submitted by Meng
"Minimig [homepage] stands for Mini Amiga. Minimig is an FPGA-based re-implementation of the original Amiga 500 hardware. In it's current form, Minimig is a single PCB measuring only 12*12cm which makes it the smallest 'Amiga' ever made and the first new 'Amiga' in almost 14 years! Minimig is available for download as an open-source/open-hardware design under the GNU public license. This page describes the architecture and the inner working of the Minimig. All design files can be downloaded from the download section."


Proper Arabic DVD Dora The Explorer Rhymes And Riddles
DORA HAD A LITTLE LAMB:
Mary had a Little lamb, its fleece was white as snow: but when the Little Lamb gets lost, Dora and Boots know where to go!
Preschoolers join them as they jump into a big book of Nursery Rhymes to bring Little Lamb home to Mary.
Along the way, they'll help nursery rhyme pals pick pickled peppers or climb a waterspout, all while helping Dora catch stars!
CALL ME MR. RIDDLES: Boots loves riddles!
He loves them so much that he wants to be called Mr. Riddles and he wants to go to Tall Mountain to solve the Silliest Riddle in the Riddle Contest.
To get there, Dora, Boots, and preschoolers will have to riddle their way past Troll Bridge and through the Knock-Knock Door, so that they can solve the Silliest Riddle of All! BACKPACK:
When Dora received Backpack from her parents, she got more than a gift.
She got a great new friend!
Preschoolers join Dora and Backpack's first adventure together, as they solve a riddle at Troll Bridge, climb the Big Rock and try to return Dora's eight books to the Library before it closes!
BIG RIVER: Dora never goes anywhere without her Backpack, and Boots never goes anywhere without his beloved red boots. But in this wild water adventure,
Boots loses a boot in the big river! He'll need the help of Dora, Backpack, and preschoolers to get it back!


This is my first time posting. I'm working on a statistics problem that I'm having difficulty understanding. Here is the problem:
The Praxis II test was given to a sample of 1573 prospective teachers. The mean of these scores was 1053 and the standard deviation was 92.
a.) Give a 95% confidence interval (μ ± 2ơ) for the mean (average) score in the population of all young women.
b.) Suppose that a sample of 300 prospective teachers had produced the same mean and standard deviation. Again, give the 95% confidence interval (μ ± 2ơ) for the mean (average) score in this case.
I have gone over and over but I'm not understanding something because it feels like information is missing based on what I have been doing. I appreciate any help with understanding the problem.


Saharan glass and a brooch belonging to King Tut provide the first evidence of a comet directly impacting Earth, a new study claims. The finding may help unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the birth of our solar system.
About 28 million years ago a comet exploded over Egypt, creating a 3600°F (2000°C) blast wave that spread out over the desert below. The fiery shockwave melted the sand, forming copious amounts of yellow silica glass scattered over 2,300 square miles (6,000 square kilometers) of the Sahara.
Polished into the shape of a scarab beetle, a large piece of this glass found its way into a brooch owned by the famed Egyptian boy king Tutankhamen.
“Because there is no sign of an impact crater, it has been a mystery as to what kind of celestial event actually could have caused this debris field, but a small, black stone found lying in the middle of the glass area caught our attention,” said study co-author David Block, an astronomer at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A tiny slice of the black pebble was put through isotopic analysis, which definitely ruled out that it came from a meteor. Instead, the analysis showed that the pebble possessed the unique chemical signature of a comet, measured in terms of elements such as argon and carbon.
“It was then basically a matter of running the movie backwards in time and predicting what temperatures were needed to create the conditions we find that make up the fragment today,” Block says. “So when I saw the result of the analyses, I was completely ecstatic to realize that such a piece of cosmic history has been found for the first time right on our doorstep.”
Read more at National Geographic


Print showing the internal structure of the human eye, Europe, 1851-1860
A human eye has been dissected in different ways to show the internal structure. The image in the top left shows the lens and the vitreous humour, the jelly-like substance that fills most of the eyeball. This print was taken from an anatomical treatise called 'Schola Medicinæ Universalis Nova' or the 'New Universal History and School of Medicine' by William Rowley (1742-1806), an English male midwife, surgeon and anatomist. First published in 1793, the work contained 68 copper engravings of the human body as well as a brief history of medicine. Anatomical prints were useful tools for medical students as specific features of the body could be enlarged and picked out, making the structures easier to understand.
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Pictorial works produced by transferring images by means of a matrix such as a plate, block, or screen, using any of various printing processes. When emphasizing the individual printed image, use "impressions." Avoid the controversial expression "original prints," except in reference to discussions of the expression's use. If prints are neither "reproductive prints" nor "popular prints," use just "prints."
A branch of medical science concerned with the structure of living organisms.


Texty a kontexty. Několik poznámek k postavení slovesné folkloristiky mezi evropskou etnologií a kulturní antropologií
THE TEXTS AND CONTEXTS. SOME COMMENTS ON THE POSITION OF LITERARY FOLKLORISTICS BETWEEN EUROPEAN ETHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
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The study reflects on the actual position of literary folkloristics within the domestic academic discourse. Although - at the very beginning of ethnologic research - the studies of folklore texts were in the foreground and a more remarkable interest in artefacts of material or folk culture as a whole occurred much more later, at present the study of folklore reaches a certain marginal position, being even part of rhetoric proclaimed by proponents of different schools in cultural and social anthropology. The essay reflects on the causes of the above contemporary phenomenon, considering the inherent characteristics of folkloristics, and - simultaneously - outlining the impulses to the next development thereof. The main sense and importance of literary folkloristics, a discipline being in an apparently 'schizophrenic' position on the boundary between humanities and social sciences, is regarded not as taking-over of the period conjunctural themes, theories or methodologies from other branches, but as emphasizing of collection and analysis of the texts widespread by word of mouth, which should especially be in the foreground of folkloristic researches.
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What is the Meaning of the Coming UK Referendum on Britain's EU Membership?
What really motivates the British?
What will happen to the UK following the coming EU referendum?
If the UK will vote "Out" - Is war a potential risk to Europe?
Answers to all the above queries are now found in the synopsis of the academic volume as well as clarification of the haze surrounding the uniqueness of the British national identity - Buy the Synopsis Now!
You are invited to read here an excerpt from the appendix, added especially for the readers of the synopsis: "The British are perhaps the most favored candidates of all European groups for the emergence of a national and collective spirit, as well as a cultural distinction. This is because of their unique position on a group of islands – a position that affected a sense of self-worth upon them. All those factors played a part in the emergence of the British strong self-esteem, and can explain the resultant economy that reflected British strength and endurance as well as cultural dominance, as shown by the dissemination of their language and culture worldwide. The British indeed nurtured and esteemed their national identity, as embodied in Britain’s royal dynasty that symbolizes their long imperial tradition".


RT: February 22, 2015
Another radioactive water leak in the sea has been detected at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, the facility’s operator TEPCO announced. Contamination levels in the gutter reportedly spiked up 70 times over regular readings.
The sensors are connected to the gutter that pours rain and ground water from the plant to a bay adjacent to the facility.
The levels of contamination were between 50 and 70 times higher than Fukushima’s already elevated radioactive status, and were detected at about 10 am local time (1.00 am GMT), AFP reported.
After the discovery, the gutter was blocked to prevent leaks to the Pacific Ocean.
Throughout Sunday, contamination levels fell, but still measured 10 to 20 times more than prior to the leak.
“We are currently monitoring the sensors at the gutter and seeing the trend,” a company spokesman said.
He did not specify the cause of the leak.
It has proved difficult for TEPCO to deal with plant decommissioning. Postponed deadlines and alarming incidents occur regularly at the facility.
(read the full article at RT)


Overwhelming gravity of black holes does not allow even light to escape, making it just impossible for astronomers to spot these massive holes. However, that could change as a team of scientists are working on a new project to capture the first-ever picture of a black hole at the heart of the Milky Way.
Astronomers know that a super-massive black hole dubbed Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) exists at the core of our galaxy, but they have thus far failed to capture its image.
Now, an international team of researchers from observatories in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Chile, Spain, Mexico and Antarctica, have launched a new project called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) to capture an image of the black hole.
EHT Director Sheperd Doeleman said, “We hope to see the un-seeable. We want to see something that by its very nature tries to do everything it can not to be seen. It’s the ultimate cloaking device.”
Sgr A* has an estimated mass of around 4 million times that of our host star – the Sun. It has been exerting its super great gravitational influence on our galaxy for billions of years.
As per current theories, Sgr A* should appear as a bright crescent of light with a faint interior. In case it looks different, it could mean that current theoretical physics is imperfect.


Roses vs Daisies
An interesting parlor game is to call out a word and ask participants whether it engenders positive or negative thoughts. Love, for instance, will inevitably evoke positive comments. For some words, like fire, respondents will say it’s a 50-50 proposition depending on the circumstance. Then there are words like selfishness and egocentricity which are universally condemned as negative.
Nobody likes self-centeredness and stinginess . . . except self-centered and stingy people. Those who embody these attitudes exhibit an insensitivity and heartlessness that alienates others and contributes to a fractured community.
A character in William Krueger’s book Purgatory Ridge is described thus: “Rose seemed to be the robust embodiment of an enviable and endearing goodwill, a personal grace that was certainly deepened by her spirituality but had, in fact, always been there. Rose never seemed empty, never unable to give.”
Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is one of the most disliked female characters in all literary history. She selfishly and constantly seeks wealth and security no matter what harm it may cause others.
Who would you rather have for a neighbor, Rose or Daisy Buchanan? Or more importantly: do I want to emulate Rose or Daisy? Put another way, do I want to be a person of goodwill and caring toward others or one whose concern is basically only for myself? Communities characterized by peace and harmony are populated by individuals with Rose’s mindset . . . a frame of mind that takes into consideration the well-being of others as well as self.
Wars, be they fought in living rooms with words or on battlefields with guns, happen because of self-interest. And wars make the planet a most unpleasant place to live. So in the effort to fashion concordant, healthy societies, let’s strive to act like Rose, not Daisy.


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Poem by William Wordsworth
THE STRUGGLING rill insensibly is grown Into a brook of loud and stately march, Crossed ever and anon by plank or arch; And, for like use, lo! what might seem a zone Chosen for ornament,—stone matched with stone In studied symmetry, with interspace For the clear waters to pursue their race Without restraint. How swiftly have they flown, Succeeding,—still succeeding! Here the child Puts, when the high-swollen flood runs fierce and wild, His budding courage to the proof; and here Declining manhood learns to note the sly And sure encroachments of infirmity, Thinking how fast time runs, life’s end how near!
Poem Theme: Duddon
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Rachel’s romance with Cates runs parallel to her own personal development and highlights the primary conflict in the play—fundamentalism versus freedom of thought. Rachel’s budding emotions pull her away from her father, Reverend Brown, the religious leader of Hillsboro. As Rachel tells more of her story, her father and the form of Christianity practiced in Hillsboro appear more and more cruel and heartless. Rachel relates that her father always frightened her, even from a young age. He publicly confirms her fears at a town prayer meeting, when he damns her soul for supporting Cates. As Rachel’s romantic interest, Cates, who teaches evolution to his students and brings an open mind to matters of science and religion, stands in bold opposition to Rachel’s father and his views. Perhaps most important, Cates refrains from imposing his own views on others and is willing to engage in constant questioning of ideas. Throughout Inherit the Wind, these two characters—Cates and Reverend Brown—test Rachel’s loyalties. At the conclusion of the trial, Rachel separates from her father and departs with Cates—a choice that enables her personal liberation.


The Sibylline Oracles are a collection of oracular utterances written in Greek hexameters ascribed to the Sibyls, prophetesses who uttered divine revelations in a frenzied state. Fourteen books and eight fragments of Sibylline Oracles survive, in an edition of the 6th or 7th century AD. They are not to be confused with the original Sibylline Books of the ancient Etruscans and Romans which were burned by order of Roman general Flavius Stilicho in the 4th century AD.are messages, warnings, and prophetic verses
- The wicked ... worship stones and brute beasts instead of God,
revering very many things, one here another there, which have no reason,
or mind or hearing.
- 5:75-78, in The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, edited by James H. Charlesworth, pp. 394-395
- From their own labors and wicked notions
men have accepted gods of wood and stone.
They have made them of bronze and gold and silver, vain
lifeless, dumb, and smelted in fire, vainly putting their trust in such as these.
- 5:81-85, in The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, edited by James H. Charlesworth, p. 395
- There was once among men a shining light of the sun
when the harmonious ray of the prophets was being spread abroad,
a tongue dripping a beautiful drink for all mortals with honeyed sweetness;
it made manifest, offered and effected gentle things for all.
- 5:238-241, "Praise and exaltation of the Jews" in The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, edited by James H. Charlesworth, p. 399
- The imperishable God who dwells in the sky in anger
will case a lightning bolt from heaven against the power of the impious.
- 5:298 in The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, edited by James H. Charlesworth, p. 400
- O MEN, why do ye vainly think on things
Too lofty, as if ye immortal were?
- Warning against excessive hunger for power, The Sibylline Oracles, Book XIV


Questionnaires and web experiments are used to study human tendencies. They can be employed for research, for example , on attitudes or choices among learners or in cognitive psychology. In addition , they are often used to gather data in the field. Web surveys online have a lot of advantages, including fast active data capture and validation of responses. Even so, there are risks involved in conducting studies on the web, such as coding problems, dropout, and even more. internet-based.org/internet-polls This post provides a fundamental overview of the most typical types of questionnaires and Web tests, and points out how they can provide.
One of the key dissimilarities between forms and Web trials is the range of question types. Each type possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, and each may develop different reactions. It is important to know the limitations within the types of questionnaires and Web trials, and to know the dimensions of the most appropriate processes for the task available.
Several studies have been conducted on the effects of different design choices. Specifically, they have investigated the differences in miss out and item nonresponse costs, as well as the a result of logotypes in measurement mistake. Using logotypes can make the questionnaire more appealing, and increase the chances of respondents responding to the problems.
One try things out consisted of an online survey carried out using a single-page design. The outcomes showed that your percentage of respondents revealing their emails was around 68%. For the multiple-page design, the percentage increased to 70%. However , the effects of each designs were not significantly distinctive.


Old Church Lane Preserve
Old Church Lane Preserve is a 31-acre preserve consisting of shrub and forested wetlands, surrounded by upland deciduous forest, ridges, and rock outcrops. The forested wetland, located in the southwestern section, is partially open. Skunk cabbage, cinnamon fern, royal fern, and sphagnum moss are found in the ground layer. Red maple is the dominant tree species and broadleaf spirea is the dominant shrub. New York fern and witch hazel are found at the edges of the wetland. The upland area contains sassafrass, in addition to black birch, sugar maple, ironwood, red maple, red oak, chestnut oak and yellow poplar. In 2003, the ownership of the preserve was transferred by the Open Space Institute to the Westchester Land Trust.
Look out for...
Highlights: Diverse wetlands with a variety of wetland plants, stream corridors, rocky ridges, mature forest with numerous hardwood species.


How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the joy of attracting birds to your yard. Bird lover and expert Chris Earley wants to share his passion for our colorful singing and flying neighbors with the whole family. This easy-to-read book helps readers of all ages not only attract and identify birds but also understand bird behavior and their relationship to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and feed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract different kinds of birds.
Packed into this easy book:
Colorfully designed and full of photographs, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids will feed the curiosity and imagination of young lovers of nature.
Chris Earley is a zoologist and environmental biologist. He is the Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator at The Arboretum, University of Guelph. His previous books include Falcons in the City, Dragonflies, Caterpillars and Feed the Birds. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.


It used to be that fish was the go-to way to get omega-3s. These essential fatty acids, according to solid scientific research, can improve heart health and may prevent certain types of cancers. Salmon, tuna, and other sea dwellers are loaded with them, which is why we suggest that the Rebuccis eat fish twice a week (see familycircle.com/healthyfamily2011). Recently, however, numerous supermarket staples have been promoting their omega-3 credentials, so it's important to learn where these nutrients are derived from to ensure you're getting what you need.
By Regina Ragone
There are three main dietary omega-3 fatty acids, and they aren't all created equal. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), occurs in plant foods like soybeans, canola oil, and pumpkin seeds. The second and third types, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found mostly in seafood, are most closely associated with boosting heart health. Since your body has to first convert ALA into EPA and DHA for it to be effective, and only a small amount actually gets converted, it's important to get the bulk of your omega-3s from fish sources.


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coaxial cableA strong, flexible, high-capacity cable widely used in audio, video and data applications. Commonly called "coax" (pronounced "co-axe"), the cable comprises a solid or stranded wire in the center, surrounded by insulation. The insulation is wrapped with a metallic foil or braided wire that serves as the ground line and interference shield. All of this is enclosed in a plastic cover, which may have a fire-safe Teflon coating.
There Are Many Types
Typically with impedances of 50 or 75 Ohms, cables have different outside diameters and maximum capacities for operating voltage. Designated with an RG (radio grade) prefix such as RG-6, cables are also rated for signal loss (attenuation in dBs per 100 feet). Following are common types; however, there are many more in use. See RCA connector and F connector.
Impedance Core Layers Range in Dia. inType Ohms (mm) Sheath RG-6 75-76 1.0 2 RG-6 Quad 75-76 1.0 4 RG-58 50-53.5 0.9 1 RG-59 73-75 0.81 1 RG-59 Quad 73-75 0.81 4
|Coax uses two wires. The inner wire is the primary conductor. The ground wire is an aluminum or copper sheath that surrounds the insulation of the primary conductor and also serves as a shield against external interference.|


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Another explanation is that even though the Israelites were instructed to celebrate Passover in Egypt, they were commanded again in the second year of their freedom to commemorate and celebrate Passover. Now they are in the wilderness receiving all the precepts of the Torah.
The secret is concealed in the connection between the words ‘year’ and ‘month’ (#56). A year is ‘measured’ according to the sun that is the aspect of Zeir Anpin and male. A ‘month’ follows the cycle of the moon that is the aspect of Malchut, female because it doesn’t have light of its own.
‘in the first month of the second year’ implies unification of Zeir Anpin and Malchut. The place of this unification was in the Sinai desert, that is a place with little life presence and great desire for the Light. That was the best place for the Israelites to receive all the precepts of the Torah.
Rabbi Shimon says; wow to a person that says the Torah comes to tell us simple stories. If it was true then we would be able to create much better and nicer stories. If the Torah was to tell us about things of this world, then there are great leaders and rulers in this world that we can follow their laws to benefit ourselves. But the words of the Torah conceal the secrets of the supernal worlds.


How does the Corona virus spread and how can it be prevented?
This is a question that is born in the minds of people all over the world, including all Pakistanis. First of all, it is important to keep in mind that the corona virus has the ability to transmit from animal to human and from human to human.
The disease can spread by sneezing or coughing. Causing mucus to spit out of the mouth. According to scientists, coughing and sneezing can travel up to several feet, with up to 10 minutes in the air. Which can also affect other people. It is not yet known how long this corona virus survives.
However, other viruses can last from a few minutes to months.
The reason for the transmission of the Corona virus is to travel to any affected person. Which can transmit the virus to an area where it does not exist.
Symptoms of the Crohn’s virus begin to appear after 14 days in the affected person.
The virus is capable of transmitting the virus before it can show its symptoms, algeria reports. Other onyx viruses spread at lower speeds than viruses and cause fewer deaths.
The death rate for any virus is 2.4%, but the spread of Corona between 2003 and 2004 caused 9.6% of the virus-infected deaths.
The Corona virus has infected more than 10,000 people and lost more than 200 lives, most of them in Wuhan, China. Experts have said that thorough washing with soap is essential to prevent viruses.
The face should be covered when coughing and sneezing. Also avoid direct contact with animals. The doctor should be contacted if any symptoms appear.


Five plus 32 equals what?
When we’re adding two numbers together, we can add them in any order. We could switch the numbers to say 32 plus five. We could add these numbers mentally by starting at number 32 in our heads and counting on five more: one, two, three, four, five. If we start at 32 and count forward five, the number we land on is number 37. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37. 32 plus five equals 37.
So five plus 32 also equals 37. We reversed the order of the numbers, started at 32, and we counted on five. Five plus 32 equals 37.


The EU designs its cohesion policy with the primary purpose of reducing disparities in regional development. The success of the policy is largely determined by the identification of factors that contribute to such disparities. One of the key determinants of economic success is human capital. This article examines the relationship between the quality of human capital and economic development of EU's regions. Using spatial analysis methods, the spatial dependencies between the growth of human capital and GDP per capita are investigated. According to the research results, the highest levels of human capital are typical of the most affluent regions in Western Europe, while its lowest levels are found in the poorest countries that became EU members only recently and in countries in southern Europe, including Greece. The spatial correlation measures confirm that spatial relationships have effect on the regional resources of human capital, showing that regions rich in human capital border on regions that are similar to them in that respect. The results of the spatial growth regression indicate that the amount of human capital in the region has a significant and positive effect on its GDP per capita.
European Union regions human capital GDP per capita Moran statistics spatial regression economic growth


Barnacle, Tube Sponges and Sea Sponges
Barnacles, Tube Sponges and Sea sponges come in a variety of species, sizes, shapes and colors. Take look at our selection.
Barnacles (Balanus tintinnabulum) are found in the Gulf and usually attaches to platforms, they wash up on beaches in clumps after storms.
Tube Sponges (Agelas conifera) Occasional found in Florida; common Bahamas and Caribbean.
Sea Sponges (Porifera) There are 5,000 different kinds of sea sponges found in oceans all over the world.
Sea Beans (Entada gigas) are seeds or fruits carried by the oceans. Over 200 types ride the currents to Florida. Also know as the Sea heart and come from huge vine in Golfito, Costa Rica.


US finds long-lost diary of top Nazi leader and Hitler aide
Writings record plans for mass killings
The US government has recovered 400 pages from the long-lost diary of Alfred Rosenberg, a confidant of Adolf Hitler who played a central role in the extermination of millions of Jews and others during the second World War.
A preliminary US government assessment reviewed by Reuters asserts the diary could offer new insight into meetings Rosenberg had with Hitler and other top Nazi leaders, including Heinrich Himmler and Herman Goering. It also includes details about the German occupation of the Soviet Union, including plans for mass killings of Jews and other Eastern Europeans.
“The documentation is of considerable importance for the study of the Nazi era, including the history of the Holocaust,” according to the assessment, prepared by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington. “A cursory content analysis indicates that the material sheds new light on a number of important issues relating to the Third Reich’s policy.
“The diary will be an important source of information to historians that complements, and in part contradicts, already known documentation.”– (Reuters)


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Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2000 March 5
Explanation: The dark nebula predominant at the lower left of the above photograph is known as the Pipe Nebula. The dark clouds, suggestively shaped like smoke rising from a pipe, are caused by absorption of background starlight by dust. These dust clouds can be traced all the way to the Rho Ophiuchi nebular clouds on the right. The brightest star in the field is Antares. Many types of nebula are highlighted here: the red are emission nebula, the blue are reflection nebula, and the dark are absorption nebula. This picture has been digitally enhanced.
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Jerry Bonnell (USRA)
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In the Hindu religion, Chardham Yatra in Uttarkhand is revered as one of the holiest places. It covers the four sacred abodes of God that are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It is also a world-famous pilgrimage destination. Of the four sacred sites, Badrinath has come to have the highest importance because it is believed to be the holy abode of Lord Vishnu. In fact, Lord Vishnu is also known as Lord Badrinath. Asthi Visarjan in Badrinath is a popular undertaking of many Hindu religious followers. Asthi Visarjan is a Hindu religious ritual for the dearly departed where the ashen remains and bones of the deceased family member are immersed and scattered in a holy river.
Brahma Kapal Ghat is a platform found on the banks of the Alakananda River in Badrinath. The river lies approximately 100 meters from the Badrinath Temple. The site has seen through the ages droves of people descending on this place to offer prayers and rituals for their dearly departed loved ones. These homages and rites are performed for the benefit of the deceased persons’ souls. They bring peace to the spirit and unshackle them from the bondages of the afterlife. It is also believed that any living person who offers Shraadh and rituals for the dead member in the family is assured of salvation from rebirths. According to Hindu sacred texts, Badrinath is one of the holiest places in the Hindu religion, as well as one of the most significant sites for the Asthi Visarjan religious ritual for the deceased. Asthi Visarjan in Brahma Kapal Ghat is a popular choice among Hindu devotees.
According to legend, the earth could not support the impact of the descent of the goddess Ganga when she was sent down to alleviate the suffering of mankind. The mighty Ganga (Ganges), thus, broke and diverged into twelve holy channels. Alakananda River was one of them.


Jawbone of enormous size
Berkeley County, West Virginia. Created on May 15, 1772 by an act of House of Burgesses from the northern third of Frederick County when it was part of Virginia, Berkeley County became West Virginia’s second oldest county after the Mountain State was admitted to the Union in 1863 during the American Civil War.
Another jawbone of enormous size is recorded as having been discovered near Martinsburg the county seat. (Berkeley County)
History of Hampshire County, West Virginia 1897


The stellar success the Hungarian artist Károly Kotász enjoyed in the 1920s and 1930s in galleries all over Europe offers a fascinating insight into the mechanisms of artistic fame.
A reticent, disabled man who rarely left his hometown in Hungary, Kotász conquered the art world in western Europe, only to rapidly fall into oblivion soon afterwards. Nevertheless, his paintings can still be found in many public and private collections, bearing evidence of his former reputation. His painting in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery recently featured in an Art UK story.
Gifted to the museum by a private collector in 1940, Kotász’s Birmingham picture spent the next seven decades in storage. Thanks to a collaboration between the museum and the University of Birmingham, it has now reemerged and has been put on display in the permanent exhibition, alongside works by Kotász’s French and British contemporaries.
This is a perfect occasion to think about the role institutions such as galleries, museums and art criticism play in making artists famous. It is also an opportunity to get to know an artist from East Central Europe – a geographical area that is underrepresented in museums and galleries in the UK.
Was the national origin of the artist one of the reasons behind his sudden, but ultimately brief success? How did his disability affect his career? All these questions will be explored in two gallery talks given by Nóra Veszprémi of the University of Birmingham on Saturday 8th December 2018 – one in English at
Dr Nóra Veszprémi, Research Fellow, University of Birmingham


There’s Big Data and then there’s radio astronomy Big Data…it’s bigger than big!
Associate Professor Kevin Vinsen from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) will share with us just how gigantic this data is – from the upcoming project CHILES that will produce an incredibly large map of the sky in radio waves, through to the world’s largest future telescope, the Square Kilometre Array which will produce a torrent of data larger than the entire internet, every single day.
- When: 23 April, 2015
- Time: Arrive 6.30pm for 7pm start
- Where: Scitech Planetarium
- Cost: Free
Radio Astronomy and Really BIG Data is free, but bookings are essential as seating is limited. Book your free place via the Scitech website.


Writing Strands is a full language arts program includes writing, reading, and speaking but only focuses on grammar on a “need to know” basis. The introductory level of the course focuses on basic, organizational, descriptive, and creative writing, while the higher levels concentrate on preparing students for high school and college level writing. The courses start at pre-school and go all the way through the 12 grade. The curriculum consists of a book for each level, and a parents’ guide each for reading, communicating and evaluating writing.
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Arlete Conde on 21 Jul 2022
Hi. I have a satellite image band 2 in tiff format, I want to use this image to make the box counting method. I used this code, but my image is black. How I can resolve this?
c = imread('B2.tif'); imagesc(~c) colormap gray axis square
Christopher McCausland on 21 Jul 2022
If you could share the image that would be great.
Having a look at your code the ~ will turn 'c' into a logical array. Try this instead;
c = imread('B2.tif');
imagesc(c) % note the removed ~
Let me know if that helps,


The newest baby at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Hudson, is 3 months old with brown eyes and gray fur. He drinks two bottles of formula a day and weighs a whopping 140 pounds.
The shaggy male muskox arrived late last week from the Large Animal Research Station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he was born and later rejected by his mother.
Muskoxen like Hudson are from the bovidae family, commonly associated with bison, buffalo, and domestic cattle. They are generally found in colder areas like Greenland, Alaska, and northern Canada – particularly the Hudson Bay area of Canada that prompted zoo staff’s name for the calf – though climate change is quickly affecting their natural habitat.
“We are thrilled for Hudson to make his new home at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium,” said Shannon Smith, senior staff biologist at the zoo. “These are ancient animals with a rich history, and they help teach our visitors about ways in which animals adapt to survive in some of the world’s harshest climates.”
With a growth rate of 2 pounds per week, the zoo staff expects to take Hudson off his formula bottles in the coming weeks leaving him with a diet of timothy hay as well as a specially formulated herbivore chow which will help him grow as large as 5 feet tall, weighing more than 800 pounds.
Hudson is joining long-time zoo resident, 13-year-old Mya in the muskoxen yard to continue the zoo’s 35-year muskoxen tradition. Additionally, the zoo plans to bring in a 2-year-old female and a 4-year-old male in the coming weeks.
Hudson made his public debut August 2nd at the zoo’s muskoxen yard and will be available for guest viewing during zoo hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.


I came across this fascinating website the other day. I agree with the article in Digital Inspiration that when you consider the world’s population of 6,927,434,849, it is difficult to put it into perspective when you try to break it down into sub-categories. Yes, we could round it off to about 7 billion (give or take a hundred million), but it is still hard to grasp. That is what makes the concept below so intriguing and easy to understand.
The World of 100 – by Toby Ng. If the world were a village of 100 people, how would the composition be? The set of 20 posters is built on statistics about the spread of population around the world under various classifications. The numbers are turned into graphics to give another sense a touch – Look, this is the world we are living in.
Digital Inspiration described it this way: World statistics are often hard to remember but if the same data is presented with visuals and in relative form, things can get a little simple. That’s exactly how designer Toby Ng is approaching the problem with his World of 100 project. He has created a set of 20 posters around various world statistics but instead of talking in billions, numbers that are hard to visualize, the theme revolves around a village that has exactly 100 people. Example: If the world were a village of 100 people, 14 won't be able to read - that number is easier to visualize than 14% of 7 billion.
Today’s article is a visual look at our little village of 100 people (the world population). I have selected five key areas (of the 20 shown on the website above). Please take a moment and really look at each of these posters. They tell a story.
Even though it would be nice to be one of the ‘6’ in the ‘Money’ poster above, we still have much to be thankful for … especially our freedom.


Health Tip: Are You Prone to Metabolic Syndrome?
-- Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that are related to being overweight or obese. It increases the risk of serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says having three or more of the following conditions indicates metabolic syndrome:
- Having extra belly fat and a large waist.
- Having high amounts of triglycerides in the blood.
- Having low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol.
- Having high blood pressure.
- Having high fasting blood sugar, which may indicate diabetes.
Posted: September 2010


LOW-COST, ULTRA-HIGH SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL RESOLUTION MAPPING OF INTERTIDAL ROCK PLATFORMS
Keywords: Photogrammetry, Mapping, High resolution, Three-dimensional, Coast, Ecology
Abstract. Intertidal ecosystems have primarily been studied using field-based sampling; remote sensing offers the ability to collect data over large areas in a snapshot of time which could compliment field-based sampling methods by extrapolating them into the wider spatial and temporal context. Conventional remote sensing tools (such as satellite and aircraft imaging) provide data at relatively course, sub-meter resolutions or with limited temporal resolutions and relatively high costs for small-scale environmental science and ecology studies. In this paper, we describe a low-cost, kite-based imaging system and photogrammetric pipeline that was developed for constructing highresolution, 3D, photo-realistic terrain models of intertidal rocky shores. The processing pipeline uses automatic image feature detection and matching, structure-from-motion and photo-textured terrain surface reconstruction algorithms that require minimal human input and only a small number of ground control points and allow the use of cheap, consumer-grade digital cameras. The resulting maps combine colour and topographic information at sub-centimeter resolutions over an area of approximately 100m, thus enabling spatial properties of the intertidal environment to be determined across a hierarchy of spatial scales. Results of the system are presented for an intertidal rock platform at Cape Banks, Sydney, Australia. Potential uses of this technique include mapping of plant (micro- and macro-algae) and animal (e.g. gastropods) assemblages at multiple spatial and temporal scales.


Scientists in China succeeded in growing the yield of a strain of saltwater-tolerant rice nearly three times their expectation.
In the spring months, over 200 types of rice were planted at the Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice Research and Development Center in Qingdao, a coastal city in eastern China’s Shandong Province. Seawater from the Yellow Sea was pumped, diluted and channeled into the rice paddies.
Researchers initially expected an output of around 4.5 tons per hectare, but surprised themselves when four types registered 6.5 to 9.3 tons per hectare.
Tests on saline-alkali tolerant rice have been going on in China for some time, but the unexpected yield marks its readiness for commercialization.
Research leader Yuan Longping, also known as China’s “Father of Hybrid Rice,” told reporters that cultivation of the strain can feed more than 200 million people, the South China Morning Post noted.
Qingdao-based startup Yuan Ce Biological Technology, which partnered with Yuan’s team, is now selling the new rice as “Yuan Mi” in honor of the scientist.
“Yuan Mi,” however, costs 50 yuan ($7.50) per kilogram — about eight times more than the cost of ordinary rice. It is currently sold in 1-kilogram (2.2 pounds), 2-kilogram (4.4 pounds), 5-kilogram (11 pounds) and 10-kilogram (22 pounds) packs.
Despite the hefty price tag, six tons of the strain have been sold since August, thanks to its impressive flavor and texture.
In addition, consumers are reportedly keen on its potential health benefits.
According to Xinhua, the strain could be rich in calcium and other micronutrients, as such are abundant in saline water.
The property of salt as a disinfectant could also repel pathogenic bacteria, making “sea rice” less exposed to pests. As a result, farmers may decrease their use of pesticides.
Yuan Ce Biological Technology expects to make 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) in “sea rice” revenue by the end of the year. Prices are expected to fall as production increases.
Photos via Xinhua


Issue No. 06 - November-December (1998 vol. 18)
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/38.734977
Humans feel various tactile sensations by touching and rubbing an object lightly. In this article, we propose a method of displaying such tactile feeling realistically. We produce the feeling by selective stimulation of mechanoreceptors located at different depths in the skin, using the skin's elastic transfer property. Our system is a sparse array of stimulators, each of which controls both partial pressure and overall contact pressure on the skin to selectively stimulate the shallow and the deep mechanoreceptors. The principle of selective stimulation is described. We experimentally confirmed it could realistically display finer virtual texture than due to the stimulator spacing.
Virtual reality, Haptic interface, Tactile feeling display, Tactile texture.
H. Shinoda, N. Asamura and N. Yokoyama, "Selectively Stimulating Skin Receptors for Tactile Display," in IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 18, no. , pp. 32-37, 1998.


Reminiscence Therapy and Life Story Work
Reminiscence therapy involves talking about things from the past, using prompts such as photos, familiar objects or music. It stimulates the person’s autobiographical memory, memory for their life experiences and in so doing, may assist maintenance of identity, self-esteem and wellbeing.
Life Story Work is usually shared between the person with dementia and a family member, friend or support worker. A scrapbook or photo album is used to record details of the person’s life experiences, values and beliefs.
Memory Groups and Workshops
For the newly diagnosed ask your Community Psychiatric Nurse or Link Worker about Supported Self Management, Memory Groups and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy available as appropriate at the Woodlands Resource Centre or Glenkirk Centre.
Alzheimer Scotland Activities Library A practical resource which aims to promote improved wellbeing and mental health for people with dementia. It will achieve this through the availability of suitable and age appropriate activity equipment for hire for short periods of time that will help people to continue current skills, relearn old skills or gain new skills. These activity items will help to stimulate the person and supplement any Cognitive Stimulation Therapy that the person may have undertaken.
East Dunbartonshire Photo Library shows some interesting photographs which could be useful conversation starters or reminiscing.


According to the National Stroke Association, up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Some risk factors are out of your control, such as age and race, but you can reduce your risk by changing personal habits or receiving medical treatment.
The following activities may help prevent a stroke:
- Exercise regularly.
- Increase intake of fruits and vegetables and limit dietary salt and fat.
- Refrain from smoking.
- Drink alcohol only in moderation (one to two drinks per day).
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Frequently check blood pressure and follow physician recommendations for keeping it in a safe range.
- Consider taking a low dose of aspirin if your physician determines it is safe.
- Keep chronic medical conditions, like high cholesterol and diabetes, under control.
- Seek medical care if you have symptoms of a stroke, even if symptoms stop.


Remittances; Voluntary and Involuntary Resettlement; International Migration; Debt Markets; Population Policies
The World Region
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Summary: There are more than 215 million international migrants in the world. Recorded remittances received by developing countries, estimated to be US$325 billion in 2010, far exceed the volume of official aid flows and constitute more than 10 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in many developing countries. Migration and remittances factbook 2011 provides a comprehensive picture of emigration, skilled emigration, immigration, and remittance flows for 210 countries and 15 country groups, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data. The current edition of the factbook updates the information in the popular 2008 edition with additional data for 71 countries collected from various sources, including national censuses, labor force surveys, population registers, and other national sources. In addition, it provides selected socioeconomic characteristics such as population, labor force, age dependency ratio, gross national income (GNI) per capita, and poverty headcount for each country and regional grouping. More frequent and timely monitoring of migration and remittance trends can provide policy makers, researchers, and the development community with the tools to make informed decisions. The factbook makes an important contribution to this effort by providing the latest available data and facts on migration and remittance trends worldwide in a comprehensive and readily accessible format.
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Watch this History of Music and Great Composers video entitled The Life and Musical Works of Frederic Francois Chopin to study the lasting contributions made to the history of music by the Polish pianist and composer Frederic Chopin.
Use this K12 educational video to study the life and music of the Polish pianist and composer Frideric Chopin. Explore the events that shaped Chopin's revolutionary piano compositions. Listen to excerpts from his waltzes, polonaises, piano concertos and preludes. Perceive how his childhood, musical training and the age in which he lived influenced his work.


The government is ruled by talented people hence it has advantages like better decision making and better welfare. The process of the system is faster. Law making process is also quicker comparitively. The rate of corruption is much lesser.
As ther are a selected people who rule this government, the processing of things in this system is much faster. The rate of corrupitoin can be comparitively lower. There is no single person rule. Hence, errors in making laws will be avoided.


Solar panels typically consist of a layer of silicon cells, a metal frame, a glass casing, and wiring which allow current to flow from the silicon cells. Silicon is a non-metal with conductive properties that enables the absorption and conversion of sunlight into electricity. When light interacts with a silicon cell, it causes movement within the electrons which initiates a flow of electric current. This process is known as the “photovoltaic effect” and it describes the general functionality of solar panel technology.
Solar panels work by absorbing sunlight with photovoltaic cells which generate direct current (DC) energy.


At 11:57 on July 26, China used the Long March No. 2C carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center to successfully send 3 satellites of the 05 group of 30 remote sensing into the predetermined orbit, and the launch was a complete success.
Chang'er C rocket flies into space (photo by Shi Liqun)
The Long March II C carrier rocket that carried out this launch mission was developed by the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The rocket is the earliest gold medal rocket that has successfully performed the mission in three inland launch sites in China. This launch is also the first spacecraft launch mission performed by this type of rocket this year.
The remote sensing 30 satellite group 05 is mainly used for electromagnetic environment detection and related technology verification.
This launch is the 54th launch of the Long March II C series carrier rocket and the 308th flight of the Long March series carrier rocket. (T


(Music) Theory of Education
Common Application Topic of Your Choice
If the English language were a playground, the word “education” would definitely be a bully. Big and scary sounding, education grabs unsuspecting pronouns by the collar and throws them up against the wall with their untied shoes kicking above the ground until they prove themselves worthy and education plops them down and lets them pass. This personification of the word seems ironic to me, seeing how education is actually a great, empowering and liberating thing. I suppose the connotations of rigid, impersonal instruction that go along with an institutionalized education give it that feeling, but there’s a much better way of educating than that. An individualized, flexible, and engaging education is really what I’m looking for, and there’s no better example of my ideal education than my music theory class.
Two swinging glass doors separate the bright, spacious, high-ceilinged lobby from the darker, shorter music wing, forming an almost invisible wall between the two. The lowering of light and headspace gives the corridor homey warmth, sort of like a comfortably safe cave. The music theory classroom seems like a completely different building accidentally included on the school’s blueprint; instead of desks and blackboards, there...
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Mobility is the ability of a joint to go through its full range of motion without limitations. Some ways to help improve the mobility of a joint and or muscle include, adjustments, stretches, muscle therapies, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation. This phase of rehab is commonly associated with pain/discomfort due to the lack of motion or inability of motion.
The ability of a joint to go through its full range of motion in a controlled manner. Some ways to help improve stability include exercises with a balance ball, slosh bar, body blade or other modalities that cause muscles to co-contract. This co-contraction ensures that muscles are activating properly and working together. If muscles are not co-contracting, one might develop muscle fatigue in overactive muscles and inactivation of other muscles resulting in injury.
The ability of a joint to go through its full range of motion in a controlled manner with added weight. Some ways to help with strength include resistance bands, dumbbells, goblet weights. This phase is what is typically considered as resistance training and involves loading the muscles with extra weight to build strength.
In conclusion, it is important to progress through these three phases in the correct order to prevent injury and also re-injury. If any of the phases get skipped, then it is likely that there will be compensation for the weakness causing further damage. On the other hand, there isn’t a correct progression through all three phases of rehab, we never properly train the muscles to move and activate correctly.


Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness, and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect nearly 30 percentage of adults at some point in their lives. But anxiety disorders are treatable and a number of effective treatments are available. Treatment helps most people lead normal productive lives.
Anxiety refers to anticipation of a future concern and is more associated with muscle tension and avoidance behaviour.
Fear is an emotional response to an immediate threat and is more associated with a fight or flight reaction – either staying to fight or leaving to escape danger.
Anxiety disorders can cause people into try to avoid situations that trigger or worsen their symptoms. Job performance, school work and personal relationships can be affected.
In general, for a person to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the fear or anxiety must:
- Be out of proportion to the situation or age inappropriate
- Hinder your ability to function normally
There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and separation anxiety disorder.


This seems like an impossible question, right? Of COURSE you are drinking enough coffee. It’s your lifeblood. You’re undoubtedly drinking enough.
According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, you may not be. The committee is a panel of academics and scientists who advise US agencies on various topics, and these agencies do include the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Department of Agriculture. The committee has determined that drinking coffee is indeed good for you (hooray!), but you should drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day to obtain the full benefits of the beverage. Most Americans, they found, drink only 1.7 cups a day.
The committee has determined that consuming 3-5 cups of coffee per day:
1. Does not have long-term health risks.
In fact, those who say that coffee has long-term health risks have been proved wrong time and time again with current research.
According to recent research, coffee reduces lower heart and stroke risk factors such as heart rhythm disturbances and arrhythmia.
Coffee is a natural diabetes fighter, but if you add sugar to your coffee, you aren’t helping fight diabetes in the slightest.
We’ve gone over this before in a previous blog post, so we won’t rehash it here. But if you’re curious how this is possible, visit the link above.
5. Can be incorporated into a healthy dietary pattern.
According to committee member Tom Brenna, “Coffee’s good stuff. I don’t want to get into implying coffee cures cancer—nobody thinks that. But there is no evidence for increased risk, if anything, the other way around.”
In other words, turn your brewer back on and pour yourself another cup of coffee. Chances are, you haven’t had your required dosage today.


Yama and Niyama
Yama is the first limb of Yoga, the universal ethical and moral rules, the moral virtues which, if attended, purify human nature and contribute to health and happiness of society. The yamas are divided into five wise characteristics, they tell us that our fundamental nature is compassionate, generous, honest and peaceful.
- Ahiṃsā: compassion for all living beings,
- Satya: commitment to truthfulness,
- Asteya: non-stealing,
- Brahmacharya: sense control,
- Aparigraha: non-possessivenes.
Niyama are the rules for personal observance, compared with yama, niyama are more intimate and personal, they refer to the attitude we adopt toward ourselves as we create a code for living harmoniously to help the personal growth.
- Śauca: purity,
- Santoṣa: contentment,
- Tapas: disciplined use of our energy,
- Svādhyāya: study of the self,
- Īśvarapraṇidhāna: celebration of the spiritual.


Healthy eating isn't that tough. It's all about eating balanced portions and a wide variety. You don't have to change everything at once. Just keep making small changes over time.
- Eat a wide variety of healthy foods
- Balance the number of calories you eat with your activity level
- Choose foods rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and fat-free/low-fat milk products
- Eat lean meats (such as poultry and fish) and beans for protein
- Limit your intake of saturated fats, trans-fats and cholesterol
- Limit your intake of salt
- Cut down on added sugars - that includes regular soft drinks which are high in calories
- Keep to sensible amounts of alcohol
- Have a proper breakfast every morning to stimulate your metabolism
- Space your eating throughout the day
- Don't skip meals
Try picking a few small changes that are important to you. Pick ones you feel confident that you can achieve and focus on those.
As you make these changes a part of the normal way you eat, you'll find that you're ready to take on something new.
Don't expect to be perfect - it's nearly impossible to eat right all of the time. It's okay to have a treat every now and then as long you stay motivated and on track most of the time.


Chablis is thought to have originated in northern Spain and grows well in a 'Mediterranean' climate. As a result, it is widely grown in many of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea including France, Italy, Spain, and Algeria. Chablis is the most widely planted grape in France. It has also found a home in almost every other wine producing country around the world.
The Chablis grape variety is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world. It's popularity stems from the high crop yields that it produces as well as the characteristics that it can bring to a wine. Chablis wine usually has red-fruit characteristics, deep violet and purple color, strong tannin structure and high levels of alcohol content. It is sometimes peppery like Syrah.
Chablis Wine Tip:
Chablis wine is brisk and fruity, very dry and with a refreshing acidity. Chardonnay grapes grow on a limestone soil rich with fossils.


The infantry has always had the worst of any war. Even so, by the 1930s planners decided to make the infantry a more effective weapon and the British Government had the Carden-Lloyd Carrier developed. The German Blitzkrieg took this development a quantum leap further with the Hanomag armoured personnel carrier (APC), employed by Rommel's Afrika Korps. The British response was the half-ton Universal carrier. The Soviet Union created the amphibious BMP series, since the Red Army knew that if ever invaded West Europe it would have a lot of rivers to cross. The United States produced the M1-13 in the early 1960s, the longest serving and most widely exported personnel carrier of all time, which saw active service as late as the Gulf War in 1991. It was the first vehicle in the world to use aluminium armour to reduce weight and is fully amphibious. To complement it, the M2 Bradley emerged in 1981 after 20 years of development. Equipped with a chain-gun capable of firing 600 rounds a minute and 2 TOW missile launchers, the Bradleys, together with the British Warriors, swept through Iraqi minefields with such speed that Saddam's troops were unable to deploy. Within a week the armoured infantry mission was accomplished.


What does space sound like? What would seem a rhetorical question, perhaps even poetic, and to which only a few and lucky astronauts had answer, has been resolved. Space agency NASA has declassified the sounds recorded by their missions in outer space. A file that has memorable moments of space adventure, as the historic “Houston, we have a problem” or that “3, 2, 1, off…” that launched Apollo 11 into orbit.
But not everything’s going to be historical moments here: it also reveals the answer to questions that more than one has wondered: And the stars, how do they sound like? And the thunders on Jupiter? And the comets traveling through the nothingness?
The answer is surprisingly similar to the imagination of Hollywood makers and television: a series of beeps and strange ‘space’ sounds show up on the web, which includes the ‘voice’ of Sputnik or the strange buzz of the light curves of KIC7671081B star.
Although there is room for newness: the space is unusually loud, and as a sample the roars of radio waves in the Earth’s atmosphere, a comet passing by or thunders over Jupiter; those sounds are available a week ago in NASA SoundCloud web, the soundtrack of outer space.
So this is how it sounds, for example, Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons:
But don’t think we’re privileged, cause this is not the first time space gets installed on worlwide screens. Some astronauts, like Chris Hadfield on land, and Reid Wiseman, in orbit, have used their space travels to publish spectacular photos and videos from outer space.


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A systematic review was conducted to investigate the use of technology in achieving behaviour change in chronic illness. The areas reviewed were: (1) methods employed to adapt traditional therapy from a face-to-face medium to a computer-assisted platform; (2) targets of behaviour change; and (3) level of human (e.g. therapist) involvement. The initial literature search produced 2032 articles. A total of 45 articles reporting 33 separate interventions met the inclusion/exclusion criteria and were reviewed in detail. The majority of interventions reported a theoretical basis, with many arising from a cognitive-behavioural framework. There was a wide range of therapy content. Therapist involvement was reported in 73% of the interventions. A common problem was high participant attrition, which may have been related to reduced levels of human interaction. Instigating successful behaviour change through technological interventions poses many difficulties. However, there are potential benefits of delivering therapy in this way. For people with long-term health conditions, technological self-management systems could provide a practical method of understanding and monitoring their condition, as well as therapeutic guidance to alter maladaptive behaviour.
FingerprintDive into the research topics of 'Technologically-assisted behaviour change: a systematic review of studies of novel technologies for the management of chronic illness'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
- 1 Finished
2/01/08 → 30/06/12
Project: Research council


Welcome to our Games and Activities page. We've featured links to educational resources for teachers and students to learn about air pollution, its causes and solutions.
Save Planet Polluto CD-ROM and Website
Save Planet Polluto is a free, interactive CD-ROM adventure created to teach children about air pollution and its impacts on their lives. Through a variety of challenging games with fun, memorable characters, children will learn:
SmogCity2.com shows kids how transportation choices, environmental factors and land use affect air pollution levels.
The player controls weather, traffic conditions, industry growth, use of consumer products and population. The results show children how pollution increases or decreases and how health is affected depending on their choices. The power to control pollution is in your hands!
This fun, game-filled site is produced by the Earth Science Communications Team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology.


“China lacked medical resources in the early 1950s. There were only around twenty thousand physicians and several tens of thousands of traditional Chinese medical practitioners in the country. To fully utilize these limited resources and explore Chinese medicines, the national leadership launched programs in an effort to promote the ideas of enhancing the healthcare services through a ‘combination of Western and traditional Chinese medicines.’ Medical school graduates or young doctors were encouraged to learn traditional Chinese medicines, while experienced traditional Chinese medical practitioners were asked to enrich their knowledge by attending training courses on Western medicine. This unique combination not only proved beneficial to patients but also enabled further exploration and development of Chinese medicine and its application through modern scientific approaches.” ~ Dr. Tu Youyou
“Traditional Chinese medicine uses sweet wormwood to treat fever. In the 1970s, after studies of traditional herbal medicines, Tu Youyou managed to extract a substance, artemisinin, which inhibits the malaria parasite. Drugs based on artemisinin have led to the survival and improved health of millions of people. For her work, Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award in clinical medicine and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura. Tu is the first Chinese Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine and the first female citizen of the People’s Republic of China to receive a Nobel Prize in any category.”
More on Dr. Tu Youyou and her fascinating career in medicine here.
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Houston – On Saturday, the 14th of October, the premiere of a freshly developed traveling space will hold at Space Center in Houston. The travelling space is on loan from the popular Smithsonian Museum.
It reviews the Space Race and more importantly what America achieved in the shot eight years spanning from 1961 through to 1969, how men landed on the moon by the cumulative efforts of 400,000 men.
Of the men includes Chester Vaughan who served the International Space Station. Vaughan recalls that they couldn’t fathom completing the project when it was commenced.
The Helmet of Buzz Aldrin and his gloves too are among the artifacts that will be displayed. They are members of a spacecraft for the protection of astronauts.
Exhibition to include graffiti display
Vaughan reveals, “In space, there is no pressure, 0 in fact. You must have at least 3 or 4 p.s.i. In a case where you don’t, the boiling of your blood will start.”
Other retrospectives that are separate from the adverse outcomes include.
William Harris, the President of Space Center Houston and the CEO, shared “It has been rumored that the Apollo capsule holds a graffiti display. In the exhibition, a full display of the said work will be done, and you will get to read what astronauts wrote.”


JHAT Jr.: Discovering America's History
This project's districts are located in north-central Utah, where a previous Teaching American History grant for middle and high school teachers was quite successful. To help elementary teachers become conversant and comfortable with teaching history, the project will engage participants in a 15-day seminar during their first year of participation. In subsequent years, shorter seminars and eight days of field study will be used to deliver content knowledge and methods training, and these will be bolstered every year by follow-up support and coaching. Three cohorts will convene in a tiered arrangement: Cohorts 1 and 3 will serve 30 teachers each from year-round schools, and Cohort 2 will serve 30 teachers from 9-month schools; Cohort 1 will begin in Year 1, Cohort 2 in Year 2, and Cohort 3 in Year 3, with all continuing through Year 5. By starting small, project leaders intend to take lessons learned about effective activities from the first cohort and apply them as remaining cohorts move into the project. All activities and instruction will focus on how the words and deeds of individuals shape history. During seminars, scholars and historians will guide learning of traditional American history, and the project director and a master teacher will lead methods sessions. Field visits will consist of explorations to local and national historic sites, and these will be guided by essential questions that prompt research and study. Throughout, teachers will collaborate to develop lesson units, podcasts, videos and other teaching resources. These materials will be shared on a project Web site and through the National History Education Clearinghouse.


Most leg pain comes from sciatica. The main problem of the leg is knee pain and what is known as shin splints. The muscles of the back and front of the thighs cross over the knee joint and the muscles of the lower leg cross over the knee and foot joint, but since the foot is locked to the ground, that greater force is radiated to the knee. Muscle dysfunction of the leg lead to foot and toe dysfunction. Sore feet can cause limping and the body does not like to limp, so that forces the pelvis to become misaligned which radiates dislocation and dysfunction to the back all the way to the neck. Shin splints is a name often given to any pain at the front of the lower leg. However, true shin splint symptoms occur at the front inside of the shin bone and can arise from a number of causes. The most common cause is inflammation of the periostium of the tibia. Traction forces on the periosteum from the muscles of the lower leg cause shin pain and inflammation.
Treatment for Leg, Knee & Foot Pain
The best way to treat leg, knee & foot pain is to first “correctly and specifically” identify its cause. The cause of leg, knee & foot pain is normally the bodies attempt to control the bodies gait. A competent gait assessment and postural alignment by a medical massage therapist must be the first step. A qualified medical massage therapist can find and correct the cause of postural misalignment and improper gait, foot and heel strike.


According to legend, when Saint Patrick decided to take his preaching overseas from Scotland, the Devil tried to thwart his plans by throwing a gigantic rock at his boat. He missed, and the saint journeyed to Ireland and converted the natives to Christianity and got rid of all the snakes. The huge rock is still there; a 240-foot-tall (73-meter-tall) volcanic basalt plug jutting from the River Clyde.
Humans have long gravitated toward the storied rock. It was at the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, and has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It has been a royal residence, a fortress, and is now a fine example of 18th-century Georgian military architecture.
A stream of fascinating historical characters have traveled to the rock. The legendary Merlin is said to have stayed there when it was known as Alt Clut. Vikings raided it in the ninth century. Sir William Wallace, a leader of the First War of Scottish Independence, was taken there in the early 14th century. Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed on the rock briefly before sailing to France as a child in 1548. The poet William Wordsworth and his wife visited in 1803.
Today, people continue to visit this centuries-old royal refuge. Climb the 500 steps of the Tower Crag, and you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views of the Scottish countryside.
Know Before You Go
Dumbarton is easy to reach by train or bus from Glasgow. Sometimes the castle is closed due to adverse weather conditions. Check with the website before visiting to ensure it's open. There is an entrance fee. Because you must climb stairs to reach the castle, it isn't really suitable for anyone with mobility issues.


Watch this blog for directions for interesting experiments that you can try at home! This is a chemistry experiment from our Kindergarten Chemistry unit.
Chemistry Fun with Pennies
You can explore chemical reactions and clean pennies at the same time.
- dull pennies
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (dilute acetic acid)
- 1 teaspoon salt (NaCl)
- 1 shallow, clear glass or plastic bowl (not metal)
- paper towels
Pour the salt and vinegar into the bowl. Stir until the salt dissolves.Dip a penny halfway into the liquid and hold it there for 10-20 seconds. Remove the penny from the liquid. What do you see?Now dump the rest of the pennies in and wait to see them shine!
Pennies get dull over time because the copper in the pennies slowly reacts with air to form copper oxide. Pure copper metal is bright and shiny, but the oxide is dull and greenish. When you place the pennies in the salt and vinegar solution, the acetic acid from the vinegar dissolves the copper oxide, leaving behind shiny clean pennies. The copper from the copper oxide stays in the liquid. You could use other acids instead of vinegar, like lemon juice.


Children's Liturgy of the Word Formation
Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is for all who celebrate the liturgy of the word with children during the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist. The workshop will be of particular interest to those who are new to this ministry. Experienced leaders and clergy will also find the workshop helpful.
The presentation will provide an overview of the resource from CCCB Publications. Included will be a discussion of the following issues: creating a place for prayer, preparing Scripture texts, leading intercessory prayer, music, and the use of ritual in celebrations with children.
Participants will also consider other ways in which children may participate more fully in the parish Sunday Eucharist.
Cost: $15.00 (includes copy of the book: Celebrating the Word with Children and handouts).
Facilitator: Christina Ronzio, Director of the Liturgy Office
Children's Liturgy of the Word Resources
The following resources have been approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for use with the celebration of Children's Liturgy of the Word:
- SUNDAY Lectionary (Year A, B, C)
These resources are used for the proclamation of the word during the celebration and includes inclusive, age appropriate language for children ages 6-12 years old.
- SUNDAY Weekly Leader's Guide (Year A, B, C)
These resources include the readings of the day, along with reflection ideas for leader's of the Children's Liturgy.
- Music CDs (Year A, B, C)
These CDs provide music for each Sunday and Feast Day, and contains the songs for the Psalm and Gospel Acclamations.
- Celebrating the Liturgy of the Word with Children
This resource offers user-friendly guidelines for the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word with children during Sunday Mass. It is a practical guide for those who are planning and/or leading these celebrations with children.
All of these resources can be ordered through the Liturgy Office. Please contact Anthony De Feo for further information.


Common Name: Large Mediterranean spurge
Euphorbia characias is native to southeastern Europe. When cut, it exudes a milky sap that is a skin irritant and was also used as a purgative (the common name 'spurge' comes from the Latin word for 'purge'.). The genus is named after Euphorbus, a Greek physician who described the medicinal properties of the plant. 'Characias' comes from xaraxias, the ancient name of this species. There are a number of subspecies in our garden, with a large display around the south side of the Maze.


By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer
Edited by Kathleen A. Mooney, LCHS Webmaster & Volunteer
St Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is the oldest Black congregation church and one of the oldest churches in Lawrence County
The Methodist Episcopal (M.E.) Church was organized in May 1844 by John Norman, Isaac Baker, Daniel Starks, Thomas Hall, Elijah Jackson and John Harris (formerly of Virginia). Their small congregation met for services in the home of Isabelle Taylor. Until the school board gave the congregation permission to use the basement of the Academy* on Jefferson Street as a place of worship, services were held from house to house.
Population statistics for 1850
Black population of Lawrence County = 132
Black population of New Castle = 51
As the Congregation Grew
As the congregation grew, a lot was purchased and their first little church was erected on North Shenango Street with a seating capacity of 125. The church would relocate to West Lincoln Avenue for a time. Then, in 1887, the M.E. Church joined the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) connection. A new church was built at 119 Elm Street and dedicated on September 6, 1891. That building (see photo) served the congregation for over seven decades before it fell to the redevelopment project in the mid-1970’s.
The Current St Luke AME Zion Church
On October 16, 1977, ground for the current St Luke AME Zion Church was consecrated. It is located at 603 Harbor Street in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
*The “Academy” referred to is uncertain. Perhaps it was the New Castle Female Seminary located on South Jefferson Street near the Diamond, or the New Castle Academy whose exact location is unknown.


verb (used with object), wedged, wedg·ing.
verb (used without object), wedged, wedg·ing.
Origin of wedge
Synonyms for wedge
Regional variation note
Examples from the Web for unwedge
Historical Examples of unwedge
They were too busy fighting to get their breath back, and to unwedge themselves from the sidecar.Dave Dawson at Dunkirk
Robert Sydney Bowen
Word Origin for wedge
mid-15c., from wedge (n.). Related: Wedged; wedging.
Old English wecg "a wedge," from Proto-Germanic *wagjaz (cf. Old Norse veggr, Middle Dutch wegge, Dutch wig, Old High German weggi "wedge," German Weck "wedge-shaped bread roll"), of unknown origin. Wedge issue is attested from 1999.
see thin edge of the wedge.


The following resources have been added to the resource pages:
Shadowmatic: A game in which students move around random objects in front of a simulated flashlight in order to find the shadow shape that object can make. This game is free and is good for a classroom warm up or as a fun activity when talking about light. (iOS): This application can be found on Elementary Science and Middle School Science
Binder: This app allows students to gather and organize digital texts and media for their classes in one location using any internet capable device. Instructors are also able to upload and share these digital resources for their course. It also allows for offline use of these texts. This free app is most effective for use in high school and higher education with some potential for middle school use (iOS, Android, Website). This application/website can be found on Classroom Tools
Quiver: This app allows students to bring drawings to life on their iPad. A number of coloring sheets are available to print through the app with some being education focused. Most educational pages are science and social studies related and all pages are appropriate for elementary and middle school students. This app is free with the option to purchase different coloring sheet collections. (iOS, Android, Kindle). This application can be found on Classroom Tools, Elementary Science, Elementary Social Studies, Middle School Science, Middle School Social Studies.
Have you used any of these resources in your classroom? Share your experience in the comments below!


Santiago de Cali is one of the significant places in the country of Colombia. Though the complete name of this city of Colombia is Santiago de Cali, it is more popularly known as Cali. Cali is one of the most important
The city known as Santiago de Cali of Colombia came into being in the month of July in the year 1536. The person behind the establishment of this city of South America is Sebastian de Belalcazar. This person of Spanish origin was quite well known for his conquers.
The city of Santiago de Cali represents a municipality within the country of Colombia. This city is situated in the western region of the country. Santiago de Cali city is the capital of one of the departments of Colombia. The name of this department is Valle del Cauca.
The name of the city Santiago de Cali is coined to pay homage to the famous Saint James, who is referred to as Santiago in the Spanish language. The weather condition that prevails in Santiago de Cali is mainly semi-tropical.
Santiago de Cali is situated on a valley called the Cauca Valley. This valley is located towards the west of a river called River Cauca. The region covered by the city is almost plain. The Western Mountain Range is situated to the west of this city of Colombia. The city is elevated at a height of 1,000 meters above the level of the sea.
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