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Megateg elegans is a species of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It is from Queensland. | WIKI |
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Auto Compressed Hammer
The Auto Compressed Hammer will automatically hammer Compressed Blocks in its inventory as long as its provided with some energy.
It can be powered using any Forge Energy compatible mod.
Crafting
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If a mod adding steel is loaded, the recipe will require steel ingots instead of iron blocks.
Interface
Upgrades
To speed up an Auto Compressed Hammer, you can insert additional Compressed Diamond Hammers into the two upgrade slots available. These hammers can also be enchanted with either Unbreaking, Fortune or Efficiency.
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Race has always been and continues to be a complicated topic, according to Colorado Lt. Governor Joe Garcia. And despite repeated predictions that race issues would end, the scientific, historical, and legal battles surrounding it still rage.
Garcia began by recapping the history of race in western society and, specifically, the United States. He explained that the issue of race “really became an issue in the 16th and 17th centuries with more European explorations” as the Europeans came into contact with people who did not look and act like them. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, scientists attempted to explain these differences and classify people by appearance and, some believed, mental capacities, opening the door for race-based slavery.
Garcia argued that from the beginning of European realization of race, classification and understanding proved difficult. Garcia then shifted focus to a legal history of race in America by demonstrating the difficulties the courts had had in establishing clear definitions of race and its implications. He cited the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, but diverged from the case’s primary fame and pointed out the more complicated nature of Plessy’s case. Garcia explained, “His first argument was not only that he was white, but that he had property rights in his whiteness.”
Another string of difficult cases on racial identity sprang from naturalization laws prior to the 1950s, when one of the qualifications for becoming a citizen was ‘whiteness.’ “From 1875 to 1952, there were about 55 cases where people of Japanese, Chinese, and eastern European descent” were denied citizenship on basis of their race and “sued for whiteness,” reports Garcia. Originally, the courts turned to the classifications of the 17th and 18th centuries, but the courts found these did not support their desired conclusions and eventually decried these in favor of “common knowledge.” The courts ultimately took a stand very similar to their later stance on pornography. They could not clearly define “whiteness,” but they knew what was not white when they saw it. Even for the courts, Garcia argued, racial boundaries have been elusive.
History is an interesting topic, but by definition is in the past. Garcia brought his discussion into the present by tying the definitional difficulties of race to the issue of affirmative action. He admitted up front, “Some people like affirmative action and some people hate it,” and disclosed his personal support for the practice. Affirmative action was instated ten to fifteen years after Brown v. Board of Education to force school integration and make sure underrepresented populations receive the opportunities they deserve. However, Garcia openly commented that affirmative action often, “benefits most those who need it least” as people of minority racial groups, but privileged backgrounds take advantage of it. He left the issue of how to be sure underrepresented groups are truly given an equal share open to the audience as an issue to consider.
Garcia concluded his talk very honestly saying, “I don’t have a conclusion because this isn’t something we’re going to be done with any time soon.” His message on the ever-complicated nature of race, and his encouragement of discussion throughout his talk complemented the rest of the Delta Days agenda. The Colorado School of Mines was fortunate to have him as a speaker. | FINEWEB-EDU |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 romantic comedy film written by and starring Nia Vardalos. The movie is centred on Toula, a Greek-American woman (Nia Vardalos), who falls in love with a non-Greek American, Ian (played by John Corbett). The movie also examines the protagonist's relationship with her family, with their cultural heritage and value system, which is sometimes rocky but ends with mutual appreciation. Yassou, in Greek, means hello.
Love is here to stay... so is her family.
Aunt Voula
* [after her daughter Nikki behaves rudely] Skase! Be a lady!
* Tell me what to say. But don't tell me what to say.
* [upon learning Ian is a vegetarian] What do you mean, he don't eat no meat? [The entire room stops, in shock. We hear plates break and there are gasps.] ...That's okay, that's okay. I make lamb.
* [to Ian's parents] Now, you are family. Okay. All my life, I had a lump at the back of my neck, right here. Always, a lump. Then I started menopause and the lump got bigger from the "hormonees." It started to grow. So I go to the doctor, and he did the bio... the b... the... the bios... the... b... the "bobopsy." Inside the lump he found teeth and a spinal column. Yes. Inside the lump was my twin. [Ian's parents are horrified. Voula grabs a drink and toasts.] Opa!!
* Toula. Toula! You're engaged! You're engaged-We never think this would happen for you-Never! Never. Taki, didn't we say that..?
* [Watching Ian dance at the reception] Oh, Taki... he looks Greek.
* [Telling Ian's Family] Look, this is what we do. The parents, they give a gift.
* [To Gus and Maria] Woe to me, business is bad.
* [After Nick accidentally hears his name called] No, my Nikki. She was supposed to come over and curl my hair.
Toula
* [narrating] When I was growing up, I knew I was different. The other girls were blonde and delicate. And I was a swarthy six-year-old with sideburns.
* [narrating] In Greek school, where I learned valuable lessons such as: "If Nick has one goat and Maria has nine, how soon will they marry?"
* [narrating] My dad believed in two things: That Greeks should educate non-Greeks about being Greek and that any ailment from psoriasis to poison ivy could be cured with Windex.
* [narrating] Nice Greek girls who don't find a husband work in the family restaurant. So here I am, day after day, year after year, thirty and way past my expiration date.
* Ma, you gonna make me swallow my tongue!
* [seeing herself in her wedding gown for the first time] I'm a snow beast!
Gus Portokalos
* Toula, there's two kinds of people: Greeks and everybody else who wish they were Greeks.
* [to Ian's parents] Welcome to my home. Over here is my brother, Ted, and his wife, Melissa, and their children, Anita, Diane and Nick. Over here, my brother Tommy, his wife Angie, and their children, Anita, Diane and Nick. And here, my brother George, his wife Freda, and their children, Anita, Diane and Nick. Taki, Sophie, Kari, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, uh, Nikki, and I am Gus.
* [at the wedding reception] Hello. Welcome to the Portokalos family and welcome the-the Miller family. I-I was thinking last night, um, the night before my-my daughter was gonna marry, uh, I-an Miller, that, um, you know, the root of the word Miller is a Greek word. Miller come from the Greek word "milo", which is mean apple, there you go. As many of you know, our name Portokalos is come from the Greek word "portokali", which means orange. So, okay, here tonight we have, uh, apple and orange... we all different, but, in the end, we all fruit.
* [To Maria and Toula] It is mistake to educate women but, nobody listen to me cause now we have a boyfriend in the house! Is he nice Greek boy? Oh no no Greek! No Greek xeno! Xeno with the long hair on top of his head!
Maria
* [to young Nick] Niko! Don't play with your food! When I was your age, we didn't have food!
* [after Athena offers to buy her some new pantyhose] No queen size, they make me look fat.
* [to Toula] I gave you life so that you could live it.
Other
* Greek School Teacher: Ο Νίκος έχει ένα κατσίκι. (Nikos has one goat.)
* Nick: I've never seen my sister this happy, Ian. [serious] If you hurt her, I'll kill you and make it look like an accident.
Dialogue
* [First lines]
* Gus: [to Toula] You better get married soon. You're starting to look... old!
* Toula: [narrating] My dad has been saying that to me since I was fifteen. Because nice Greek girls are supposed to do three things in life: marry Greek boys, make Greek babies, and feed everyone until the day we die.
* Gus: Now, gimme a word, any word, and I show (sow) you how the root of that word is Greek.
* Young Athena: [under her breath; embarrassed] Oh, not this again.
* Gus: Okay? How about arachnophobia? Arachna, that comes from the Greek word for spider, and phobia is a phobia, is mean fear. So, fear of spider, there you go.
* Schoolgirl: Okay, Mr. Portokalos. How about the word kimono?
* Young Athena: [whispers] Good one.
* Gus: Kimono, kimono, kimono. Ha! Of course! Kimono is come from the Greek word himona, is mean winter. So, what do you wear in the wintertime to stay warm? A robe. You see: robe, kimono. There you go!
* Toula: [narrating] A couple more years went by, and Dad brought his mother over from Greece to live with us. Because we weren't weird enough.
* Yiayia: [spoken in Greek] Listen up, ugly Turk. You're not kidnapping me!
* [Gus laughs and tries to hug her, but Yiayia suddenly hits him and runs out the door. Maria and Gus chase after her.]
* Gus: Mama, please! The Greeks and the Turks friends now!
* Toula: [narrating] We told my grandma the war was over, but she still slept with a knife under her pillow.
* Aunt Voula: Toula, have you seen Nikki?
* [Toula shakes her head. Her brother, Nick, appears from the kitchen.]
* Nico: What's up, dear?
* Aunt Voula: No, my Nikki. She was supposed to come over and curl my hairs.
* [Maria looks through the orders.]
* Maria: Nick, did you check the meat before you signed for it?
* Nico: Yeah, I checked it.
* Maria: It better be fresh!
* Toula: [narrating] If nagging were an Olympic sport, my Aunt Voula would win a gold medal!
* Aunt Voula: Taki, you couldn't wait for me?
* Taki: [whispers] Sorry, sorry.
* Aunt Voula: Sorry, sorry. Don't sorry me. Ugh. Look at this, a rash. Somebody gave me the mati.
* Gus: Put some Windex on. [sprays Windex on her rash]
* Aunt Voula: Ohh Gus, please, please!
* Gus: Voula, this works! Last night, my toe was as big as my face.
* Taki: [looks very interested]
* Aunt Voula: [very disgusted] So why you not wait for me?
* Taki: 'Cause, he wants to talk.
* [Toula is staring at Ian, oblivious that Mike and Ian notice.]
* Mike: Hi?
* Toula: [coming back to reality] Hi. Sorry. My brain...switched off, you know. You ever have one of those days? Going along and then...rrrrrrRRRRRRRRrrrrrr. Here I am, standing here, your own private Greek statue.
* [Ian laughs]
* Mike: Could I, uh, get some more coffee?
* Toula: Sure. [pours Ian a cup and then walks off]
* Toula: Dad, I've been going through our inventory and, um, I've noticed that we've been doing a lot of unnecessary ordering. Um, so, I've been thinking that maybe we should update our system, like, get a computer. I don't know if you remember, but I got all A's in computers. But there's a lot of new stuff to learn now, so, um, if you want, I could go to college and, um, take a few courses.
* Gus: Why? Why you want to leave me? [starts crying]
* Toula: [upset by her father's overreaction] I'm not leaving you! Don't you want me to do something with my life?
* Gus: Yes! Get married! Make babies! You look so...old!
* [Maria promises Toula that she will talk to Gus about Toula wanting to attend college.]
* Toula: Ma, Dad is so stubborn. What he says goes. "Ah, the man is the head of the household!"
* Maria: Let me tell you something, Toula. The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can turn the head any way she wants.
* Maria Portokalos: [arguing with Gus about Toula attending college] What is wrong with Toula going to school downtown?
* Gus Portokalos: There's drugs downtown!
* Maria Portokalos: What are you saying? Are you saying Toula will get involved with drugs?
* Gus Portokalos: No. But somebody will say to her, "Eh, take this bag down to the bus depot," and she'll do it!
* Maria Portokalos: She is not stupid! She's smart!
* Gus Portokalos: I know she's smart. So what for she needs more school? She's smart enough for a girl.
* Maria Portokalos: [offended] Oh! You think you're smarter than me, huh?
* Gus Portokalos: [stammering] No, I... I mean... You... you know...
* Maria Portokalos: [angrily] What? What you mean? I run the restaurant, I cook, I clean, I wash for you! And I raise three kids! And I teach Sunday school! You know? It's lucky for me I have you to tie my shoes!
* Gus Portokalos: Maria!
* [Maria leaves the room, slamming the door, and smiles at Toula.]
* [Toula is getting ready for a secret date with Ian.]
* Gus Portokalos: Where are you going?
* Toula Portokalos: I'm taking a pottery class.
* Gus Portokalos: [approvingly] Ah! The Greeks invented pottery.
* Ian: What do you do for Christmas with your family?
* Toula: Uh, my mom makes roast lamb.
* Ian: Mmm...with mint jelly?
* Toula: No.
* [Long pause.]
* Ian: And...?
* Toula: And...
* [pause]
* Toula: I'm Greek, right?
* Ian: Right...?
* Toula: So, what happens is my dad and uncles, they fight over who gets to eat the lamb brain. And then my aunt Voula forks the eyeball and chases me around with it, trying to get me to eat it, 'cause it's gonna make me smart. So, you have two cousins, I have twenty-seven first cousins. Just twenty-seven first cousins alone! And my whole family is big and loud. And everybody is in each other's lives and business. All the time! Like, you never just have a minute alone, just to think! 'Cause we're always together, just eating, eating, eating! The only other people we know are Greeks, 'cause Greeks marry Greeks to breed more Greeks, to be loud breeding Greek eaters!
* Ian: Wow.
* Ian: I know this great place... Zorba something... anyway, I'd love to take you there if you'd like to go.
* Toula: Uh, that place, Dancing Zorba's...
* Ian: Dancing Zorba's!
* Toula: My family kinda owns that place.
* Ian:[recognizing where he met Toula before] I remember you. You're that waitress.
* Toula: Seating hostess, actually.
* Ian: I remember you.
* Toula: Look, I was going through a phase until now. I was Frump Girl.
* Ian: I don't remember Frump Girl, but I remember you.
* Gus: You sneak around all over Chicago, but you never come here to ask me, can you date my daughter?
* Ian: Well, I'm sorry, I'll ask you if I can date your daughter. Sir, she's thirty years old.
* Gus: I am the head of this house.
* Ian: Okay, may I please date your daughter?
* Gus: Noooooo!
* Maria: Ian, are you hungry?
* Ian: Uh no, I already ate.
* Maria: Okay, I make you something.
* Maria: Toula, on my wedding night, my mother, she said to me, "Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom!"
* Toula: Eww. Please let that be the end of your speech.
* [At the Greek Orthodox wedding.]
* Harriet Miller: How are we supposed to know what's going on?
* Rodney Miller: It's all Greek to me.
* Toula: I woke up with this huge zit this morning.
* Ian: Where?
* Toula: [points to spot on face] There.
* Ian: I had a huge zit this morning!
* Toula: Really? Where?
* Ian: [points to his face] Well, it was there, but it's gone now.
* Toula: Why?
* Ian: I put some Windex on it.
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* Toula: [voiceover] Sometimes, I am afraid that it didn't happen. I'm scared that I'll wake up and still be buttering garlic bread, waiting for my life to start. But it did happen, it did! And I figured out some stuff. My family is big and loud, but they're my family. We fight and we laugh, and yes, we roast lamb on a spit in the front yard. And wherever I go, whatever I do, they will always be there. [scene change to Toula, Ian, and their young daughter in the present day] So, Ian and I moved into the house my parents bought us, a minute later I was pregnant, and six years later it was our daughter's turn to go to Greek School.
* Daughter: But Mom, I wanna go to Brownies.
* Toula: I know, I know, but I promise you this, you can marry whoever you want!
Cast
* Nia Vardalos — Toula Portokalos
* John Corbett — Ian Miller
* Michael Constantine — Gus Portokalos
* Lainie Kazan — Maria Portokalos
* Andrea Martin — Aunt Voula
* Louis Mandylor — Nick Portokalos
* Stavroula Logothettis — Athena
* Bess Meisler — Yiayia | WIKI |
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Configuration for PowerDeComposer
PowerDeComposerConfig
The PowerDeComposer configuration for composing and decomposing model files.
Example
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<PowerDeComposerConfig>
<Decompose>
<!-- Specify a XPath to execute on both sides (composed and decomposed) to decide whether the decompose. -->
<!-- The value of the XPath must be found in the root XML document of the decomposed model, so it can be in a decompose part of the model. -->
<!-- If the value doesn't exist on both sides we do nothing. -->
<!-- If the value exists on one side but not on the other side, we decompose. -->
<!-- If the value exists on both sides, we decompose if the value is different. -->
<ChangeDetection xpath="..." />
<!-- Configuration on how to replace identifiers. -->
<IdentifierReplacements>
<IdentifierReplacement identifierNodeXPath="..." replacementValueXPath="..." referencingNodeXPath="..." />
<IdentifierReplacement identifierNodeXPath="..." replacementValueXPath="..." referencingNodeXPath="..." />
...
</IdentifierReplacements>
<!-- Specify the nodes to remove before decomposing. -->
<NodeRemovals>
<NodeRemoval xpath="..." />
<NodeRemoval xpath="..." />
...
</NodeRemovals>
<!-- Specify which elements should be decomposed. -->
<!-- The DecomposableElement is implicitly a AllConditions group. -->
<DecomposableElement>
<ElementCondition xpath="..." />
<ElementCondition xpath="..." />
...
<OneOffConditions>
...
</OneOffConditions>
<AllConditions>
...
</AllConditions>
<!-- Here we specify the xpath to execute on a decomposable element to get the folder name to store the file in. -->
<!-- The first TargetFolderName configuration which yields a value will be used. -->
<TargetFolderNames>
<TargetFolderName xpath="..." />
<TargetFolderName xpath="..." />
...
</TargetFolderNames>
<!-- Here we specify the xpath to execute on a decomposable element to get the file name (without .xml). -->
<!-- Target target file names are considered in order of appearance in the config. Once a value has been found which hasen't been written before in the current run, the value is used. -->
<!-- For example if the first TargetFileName would lead to the same file name (in the same target folder) for 2 decomposed elements,
the first one would get the name of the TargetFileName specified
and the second one will get the TargetFileName of the next configuration which leads to a value.
-->
<!-- If no value is found using any configuration an exception is thrown. -->
<TargetFileNames>
<TargetFileName xpath="..." />
<TargetFileName xpath="..." />
...
</TargetFileNames>
<!-- Here we specify which information to include as an attribute on the xi:include tag. -->
<IncludeAttributes>
<IncludeAttribute name="..." xpath="..." />
<IncludeAttribute name="..." xpath="..." />
...
</IncludeAttributes>
</DecomposableElement>
</Decompose>
</PowerDeComposerConfig>
Config elements
Config element Description
ChangeDetection Node to evaluate on the composed and decomposed models. Of the value is empty on at least one side or the value differs the decompose is executed.
IdentifierReplacement Instruction to replace identifiers with alternative values. The identifierNodeXPath is the node which contains the identifier in the composed model. The replacementValueXPath must be executed to get the new identifier value. The referencingNodeXPath value is optional, it if specified the value in these nodes will also be replaced using the value of the old identifier and the new identifier.
NodeRemoval Instruction to remove nodes before decomposing. The XPath is evaluated to find the nodes to remove. An example for such an instruction is to remove the modification date on referenced objects.
ElementCondition A condition for an element which need to be extracted into seperate files (XPath expression per node). All conditions together inside the DecomposableElement element are evaluated against a model element to decide whether it needs to be decomposed. Element conditions can be grouped in OneOffConditions or AllConditions elements to specify whether one or all conditions should be met within the container.
TargetFolderName The node contents to use as the folder name for the extracted elements. For PowerDesigner objects this can for example be ./Stereotype. The xpath can be a simple node selection like "./Stereotype", or it can also contain XPath 1.0 functions like "concat(./name(), '_', ./Stereotype)".
TargetFileName The node contents to use as the file name (without extension) for the extracted elements. For PowerDesigner objects this can for example be ./ObjectID, ./Code or ./Name. The xpath can be a simple node selection like "./ObjectID", or it can also contain XPath 1.0 functions like "concat(./ObjectID, '_', ./Code)".
IncludeAttribute Instruction to include a certain attribute in the xi:include tag. The name is the name for the xi:include attribute. The xpath expressions will be evaluated to get the value for the new attribute. The xpath can be a simple node selection like "./ObjectID", or it can also contain XPath 1.0 functions like "concat('ID=', ./ObjectID)".
Default config
When no configuration file is specified on the command, the following configuration will be used by default.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<PowerDeComposerConfig>
<Decompose>
<!-- Specify a XPath to execute on both sides (composed and decomposed) to decide whether the decompose. -->
<!-- The value of the XPath must be found in the root XML document of the decomposed model, so it can be in a decompose part of the model. -->
<!-- If the value doesn't exist on both sides we do nothing. -->
<!-- If the value exists on one side but not on the other side, we decompose. -->
<!-- If the value exists on both sides, we decompose if the value is different. -->
<ChangeDetection xpath="/processing-instruction('PowerDesigner')/@LastModificationDate" />
<!-- Specify the nodes to remove before decomposing. -->
<NodeRemovals>
<!-- Remove the object count on the PowerDesigner processing instruction. -->
<NodeRemoval xpath="/processing-instruction('PowerDesigner')/@Objects" />
<!-- Remove the symbols count on the PowerDesigner processing instruction. -->
<NodeRemoval xpath="/processing-instruction('PowerDesigner')/@Symbols" />
<!-- Remove the last modification date on the PowerDesigner processing instruction. -->
<NodeRemoval xpath="/processing-instruction('PowerDesigner')/@LastModificationDate" />
<!-- Remove the CreationDate, Creator, ModificationDate & Modifier from all Shortcuts. -->
<NodeRemoval xpath="//Shortcut/CreationDate" />
<NodeRemoval xpath="//Shortcut/Creator" />
<NodeRemoval xpath="//Shortcut/ModificationDate" />
<NodeRemoval xpath="//Shortcut/Modifier" />
<!-- Remove the TargetModelLastModificationDate from all TargetModels. -->
<NodeRemoval xpath="//TargetModel/TargetModelLastModificationDate" />
</NodeRemovals>
<!-- Configuration on how to replace identifiers. -->
<IdentifierReplacements>
<IdentifierReplacement identifierNodeXPath="//*/@Id[../ObjectID]" replacementValueXPath="../ObjectID" referencingNodeXPath="//*/@Ref" />
<IdentifierReplacement identifierNodeXPath="//Symbols/*/@Id[../Object/*/@Ref]" replacementValueXPath="concat('Symbol_', ../Object/*/@Ref)" />
</IdentifierReplacements>
<!-- Specify which elements should be decomposed. -->
<!-- The DecomposableElement is implicitly a AllConditions group. -->
<DecomposableElement>
<!-- The element must have a ObjectID and a Code element as childs. -->
<ElementCondition xpath="./ObjectID and ./Code" />
<!-- Use the parent axis on the current node to set a predicate on the parent. -->
<!-- Decompose all elements where the parent name starts with 'c:' (these are the collections in PowerDesigner). -->
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[starts-with(name(), 'c:')]" />
<!-- Don't decompose the Children collection (this is the higher level collection of the model). -->
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:Children']" />
<!-- LDM collections not to decompose. -->
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:Attributes']" />
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:Identifiers']" />
<!-- PDM collections not to decompose. -->
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:Columns']" />
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:Keys']" />
<!-- Don't decompose sub shortcuts. -->
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() != 'c:SubShortcuts']" />
<!-- Example for comparing on the element name. -->
<!-- <ElementCondition xpath="name() = 'o:Entity'" /> -->
<!-- Example for using starts-with with the name() function. -->
<!-- <ElementCondition xpath="starts-with(name(), 'o:')" /> -->
<!-- You can nest conditions groups (OneOfConditions and AllConditions). See the example below. -->
<!--
<OneOffConditions>
<ElementCondition xpath="name() = 'SomeElementName'" />
<ElementCondition xpath="name() = 'SomeOtherElementName'" />
<AllConditions>
<ElementCondition xpath="parent::node()[name() = 'c:Entities'" />
<ElementCondition xpath="starts-with(./Code, 'ENT')" />
</AllConditions>
</OneOffConditions>
-->
<!-- Here we specify the xpath to execute on a decomposable element to get the folder name to store the file in. -->
<TargetFolderNames>
<!-- For items with a Stereotype element, we use the Stereotype. -->
<TargetFolderName xpath="./Stereotype" condition="string-length(./Stereotype) > 0" />
<!-- For items with a TargetStereotype element, we use the TargetStereotype (the TargetStereotype is specified in case of shortcuts). -->
<TargetFolderName xpath="./TargetStereotype" condition="string-length(./TargetStereotype) > 0" />
<!-- For items which don't have a Stereotype or TargetStereotype element, we use the name of the element. -->
<TargetFolderName xpath="translate(name(), ':', '_')" />
</TargetFolderNames>
<!-- Here we specify the xpath to execute on a decomposable element to get the file name (without .xml). -->
<!-- Target target file names are considered in order of appearance in the config. Once a value has been found which hasen't been written before in the current run, the value is used. -->
<!-- For example if the first TargetFileName would lead to the same file name (in the same target folder) for 2 decomposed elements,
the first one would get the name of the TargetFileName specified
and the second one will get the TargetFileName of the next configuration which leads to a value.
-->
<!-- If no value is found using any configuration an exception is thrown. -->
<TargetFileNames>
<!-- For items with a Code element and it is unique for the given TargetFolder, we use the Code. -->
<TargetFileName xpath="translate(normalize-space(./Code), ' ', '_')" condition="string-length(./Code) > 0" />
<!-- For items with a Code and ObjectID element and it is NOT unique for the given TargetFolder, we use the Code and ObjectID. -->
<TargetFileName xpath="concat(translate(normalize-space(./Code), ' ', '_'), '_', ./ObjectID)" condition="string-length(./Code) > 0 and string-length(./ObjectID) > 0" />
<!-- For items without a Code element, but with an ObjectID we use the ObjectID. -->
<TargetFileName xpath="./ObjectID" condition="string-length(./ObjectID) > 0" />
<!-- For items which don't have a Code and ObjectID element, we use the name of the element. -->
<TargetFileName xpath="translate(name(), ':', '_')" />
</TargetFileNames>
<!-- Here we specify which information to include as an attribute on the xi:include tag. -->
<IncludeAttributes />
<!--<IncludeAttributes>
<IncludeAttribute name="ObjectID" xpath="./ObjectID" />
</IncludeAttributes>-->
</DecomposableElement>
</Decompose>
</PowerDeComposerConfig> | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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A validation of the post concussion symptom scale in the assessment of complex concussion using cognitive testing and functional MRI
1. Jen-Kai Chen1,
2. Karen M Johnston2,
3. Alex Collie3,
4. Paul McCrory4,
5. Alain Ptito5
1. 1
Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2. 2
Concussion Clinic NeuroRehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Division of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. 3
Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
4. 4
Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
5. 5
Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1. Dr Alain Ptito, Neuropsychology Department/Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, Montreal Neurological Institute, 3801 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2B4; alain.ptito{at}mcgill.ca
Abstract
Background: Clinical assessment of cerebral concussion relies on the presence and duration of post concussive symptoms (PCS). Given that these PCS are subjective reports and not always specific to concussion, their usefulness remains to be validated.
Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of self-reported PCS by means of cognitive tests and functional MRI (fMRI).
Method: 28 male athletes with and without concussion were grouped according to their PCS score. They were then administered a computerised cognitive test battery and submitted to an fMRI session where cerebral activations associated with verbal and non-verbal working memory tasks were analysed.
Results: Behaviourally, response accuracy and speed on the cognitive test battery were comparable for the control and low PCS group. The moderate PCS group showed significantly slower response times than the control group on the matching (p<0.05) and one-back tasks (p<0.05). The functional MRI study showed reduced task related activation patterns in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for both low and moderate PCS groups. Activation peaks outside the regions of interest, not seen in the control group, were also noted for both PCS groups. Regression analyses indicated an inverse relationship between PCS scores and performances on several CogSport subtests. Severity of PCS also predicted fMRI blood oxygen level dependent signal changes in cerebral prefrontal regions.
Conclusion: Self-reported PCS is associated with an ongoing cerebral haemodynamic abnormality as well as with mild cognitive impairment. These results support the use of the PCS scale in the assessment of cerebral concussion and in monitoring recovery.
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• Funding support: This study was supported by a grant from CASM/NHL and CIHR operating grant MOP-64271. The funding agencies were not involved in the design and conduct of the study; the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of the data; or in the preparation, review and submission of the manuscript.
• Competing interests: At the time of writing this manuscript, Dr Collie was an employee of CogState Ltd, the manufacturer of the CogSport tests described in this paper. None of the other authors have any financial interest in CogState Ltd or any other conflict of interest.
• Abbreviations:
BOLD
blood oxygen level dependent
fMRI
functional MRI
PCS
post concussive symptoms
VOI
volume of interest
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Scan Information File (SIF)
What is SIF data
SIF contains the PET frame start and end times, and the numbers of observed events during each PET time frame.
SIF data is stored in an ASCII text file. This is an example of a SIF data:
4/12/2002 18:11:32 28 4 1 B04946 C-11
0 60 125296 119001
60 75 637313 269790
75 80 1031361 299114
80 90 3196802 1001146
90 100 4401745 1349903
...
Title line contains the following information:
1. Scan start time
2. Number of frames
3. Number of columns in SIF data
4. SIF version (in this case 1)
5. Study id (study number)
6. Isotope that was used to label the PET radiopharmaceutical
Each data line contains the following columns:
1. Frame start time (s)
2. Frame end time (s)
3. Number of prompts
4. Number of random events
Why is SIF needed
Calculating fit weights for analysis models
Prompts and randoms in the SIF data can be used or are required in calculating weights for model fits. SIF data is required e.g. when applying simplified reference tissue model with basis function approach (imgbfbp). Weights can be added into regional datafiles using tacweigh.
Storing PET frame times with Analyze and NIfTI image formats
Analyze and NIfTI image formats do not contain information on PET frame times, therefore PET images in Analyze and NIfTI format should always be accompanied by SIF data.
DICOM images should contain frame times, but if not, Carimas can read frame times from sif file saved in the DICOM folder with name FrameInfo.sif.
Storing the label isotope with Analyze and NIfTI image formats
Analyze and NIfTI image format does not contain information on the isotope or its half-life, therefore dynamic Analyze and NIfTI images should always be accompanied by SIF data. If SIF does not either contain isotope, it can be added to SIF files using sifisot.
Where does SIF data come from
From PET scanners
PET image data is stored in PACS in DICOM format which contains the time frame information. If image data is converted to Analyze 7.5 or NIfTI format using ImageConverter, be sure to tick the check-box for saving SIF.
GE Advance
In Turku PET Centre, SIF data is extracted together with ECAT 6.3 images from GE Advance database, and written in the same directory as the PET image with extension .sif.
HR+
SIF data can be extracted from HR+ scan data (*.s) using hrp2sif.
Siemens Inveon small-animal PET/CT
SIF data can be extracted from original image header files (*.hdr) using upet2sif.
From dynamic PET image
If SIF data is not available, the weights can be estimated with sufficient accuracy based on PET image data. Programs eframe and imgweigh can be used to produce SIF from dynamic ECAT 6.3 or ECAT 7 images.
Comparison of fit weight factors calculated from net true counts (gold standard) and from average radioactivity concentration in the dynamic image:
Brain [18F]FDOPA study scanned with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
Brain [11C]FLB study scanned with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
Brain [11C]PIB study scanned with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
Myocardial [11C]HED study scanned in 2D with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
Myocardial [18F]FDG study scanned in 2D with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
Myocardial [15O]H2O study scanned in 2D with HR+:
comparison of hrp2sif and cti2sif
From regional PET curves
If absolutely necessary, the SIF files can also be made from regional PET data using tacweigh with option -sif=filename. Program tacframe can make SIF from TTAC file containing just the frame times.
Software for processing SIF data
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Rh On that day the wife also got up and began to roam about. The muzhik shaved himself, put on a clean shirt (the old woman had washed it), and went to the village to a rich muzhik to beg mercy of him. His meadow land and the corn land had been mortgaged to this rich muzhik, and he went to beg him to give back the land before the crops were ripe. Towards evening the man returned, vexed and tearful. The rich muzhik would have no mercy; he said, "Bring the money!"
Elisyei fell a-thinking: "How will they be able to live now? People are going out to reap now, but they have nothing, for their crops are mortgaged. The rye is ripening, people are preparing to gather it in (and our mother earth has given bountifully), but these have nothing to gather, their desyatin is sold to the rich muzhik. When I go away they'll be just as wretched as ever." And Elisyei cudgelled his brains about it, and did not go away that evening, but put it off till the morrow. He went to sleep in the barn. He said his prayers, laid down, and could not close an eye. He ought to have gone, he had already spent a lot of time and money there, but he was sorry for the people. "You've not done all you might," he thought, "you would give them a drop of water and some crumbs of bread, but what's the good of that? Now you should redeem their field and crop. Redeem their field, buy a cow for the children, and a cart to carry the muzhik's sheaves. Verily, brother Elisyei Kuz'mich, thou art all at sea
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FOREX-U.S. dollar rallies as risk appetite ebbs; bitcoin pulls back
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The dollar gained on Friday after several days of losses this week, as risk appetite soured with stocks and some commodity prices lower, while investors also consolidated gains made on other currencies ahead of a long weekend in U.S. markets.
Financial markets are closed on Monday for President's Day.
"We're seeing the consolidation that we expected earlier in the week," said Erik Bregar, head of FX strategy, at Exchange Bank of Canada in Toronto. "Risk sentiment is still the predominant driver of the dollar right now."
Bitcoin BTC=BTSP, meanwhile, was down 2.2% on the day at $46,909, after hitting a record high of $49,000. It was on track for gains of roughly 20% in a milestone week marked by the endorsement of major firms such as Elon Musk's Tesla TSLA.O.
The world's most popular cryptocurrency hit a record high overnight after U.S. banking group BNY Mellon BK.N said it had formed a unit to help clients hold, transfer and issue digital assets.
"There is clearly some nervousness around this level," OANDA analyst Craig Erlam told his clients, citing fears that a correction could hit soon after the $50,000 landmark is reached.
In mid-morning trading, the dollar index =USDrose 0.2% to 90.621 after subdued volumes in Asia because of the Lunar New Year.
It was, however, on track to fall 0.5% for the week - its first losing week in three - in what ING analysts described as a "consolidative mood" amid uncertainty about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery.
Weaker-than-expected weekly U.S. jobless claims data on Thursday added to concerns the dollar's previous rally had priced in too fast a rebound for the U.S. economy.
The dollar was up 0.3% against the yen at 105.04 JPY=EBS.
There has been a divergence in views among traders this year over how U.S. President Joe Biden's planned $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus package will affect the dollar.
Some see it as bolstering the currency as it should speed a U.S. recovery relative to other countries, while others reckon it would feed a global reflation narrative that should lift riskier assets at the dollar's expense.
The euro EUR=EBSfell 0.3% to $1.2091.
The British pound was little changed at $1.3822 against the dollar but was steady against the euro after data showed Britain's economy suffered a record slump in 2020 but grew in the final quarter.
The Australian AUD=D3, New Zealand NZD=D3, and Canadian dollars CAD=D3 all fell against the greenback as risk appetite ebbed.
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EUR=EBS
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+0.23%
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$0.7736
$0.7755
-0.24%
+0.57%
+$0.7756
+$0.7719
Euro/Swiss
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1.0799
1.0794
+0.05%
-0.07%
+1.0808
+1.0788
Euro/Sterling
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0.8750
0.8778
-0.32%
-2.09%
+0.8792
+0.8745
NZ Dollar/Dollar
NZD=D3
$0.7194
$0.7227
-0.46%
+0.18%
+$0.7232
+$0.7178
Dollar/Norway
NOK=D3
8.4935
8.4790
+0.19%
-1.07%
+8.5140
+8.4770
Euro/Norway
EURNOK=
10.2730
10.2840
-0.11%
-1.85%
+10.3140
+10.2720
Dollar/Sweden
SEK=
8.3325
8.3238
-0.08%
+1.67%
+8.3462
+8.3177
Euro/Sweden
EURSEK=
10.0790
10.0871
-0.08%
+0.03%
+10.1137
+10.0740
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Vertical & Horizontal equity
In my class today on the Federal income tax, we're discussing vertical equity and horizontal equity. I'll be adding content to this article as we learn more, but I'd appreciate a little help! :) Andrew Gradman talk/WP:Hornbook 20:01, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
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"1) This article misses the idea that equity is not equality. The equity principle has to do with people getting what they deserve. For example, if one party contributes more effort or resources to a joint project than others do, it can be argued that this party should receive a higher proportion of the benefits than those others."
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* Reference : Charness, Gary & Dufwenberg, Martin, 2003. "Promises & Partnership," Research Papers in Economics 2003:3, Stockholm University, Department of Economics.
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"Equitability in fair division means every person’s subjective valuation of their own share of some goods is the same. The surplus procedure (SP) achieves a more complex variant called proportional equitability. For more than two people, a division cannot always both be equitable and envy-free.
This paragraph is very weak. The previous two could also be improved. In the last forty years, a variety of formal criteria of economic justice have been introduced in economic theory (see, for instance, Thomson (2014) and the literature cited therein). These criteria have broad conceptual appeal, as well as significant operational power, and have contributed considerably to our understanding of normative issues concerning the allocation of goods and services. Some focal references are the following: Fleurbaey, M., Maniquet, F., 2006. Fair income tax. Review of Economic Studies 73, 55-83. Fleurbaey, M., Maniquet, F., (2011), A Theory of Fairness and Social Welfare, Econometric Society Monograph, Cambridge University Press. Foley, D., (1967), Resource allocation and the public sector, Yale Econ. Essays 7, 45-98. Moreno-Ternero, J.D., Roemer, J.E. 2006. Impartiality, priority and solidarity in the theory of justice. Econometrica 74, 1419-1427. Moulin, H., Roemer, J., (1989), Public ownership of the external world and private ownership of self, Journal of Political Economy 97, 347-367. Pazner E., Schmeidler, D., (1974), A difficulty in the concept of fairness, Review of Economic Studies 41, 991-993. Roemer, J., (1996), Theories of distributive justice, Harvard University Press. Thomson, W., 2014. The Theory of Fair Allocation, Princeton University Press. Forthcoming. Young P., 1988. Distributive justice in taxation, Journal of Economic Theory 44, 321-38"
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"1. "Equity or economic equality is the concept or idea of fairness in economics, particularly in regard to [income,] taxation or welfare economics." insert the text in brackets
2. "Equity may be distinguished from economic efficiency in overall evaluation of social welfare. Although 'equity' has broader uses, it may be posed as a counterpart to economic inequality in yielding a "good" distribution of wealth. It has been studied in experimental economics as inequity aversion."
Edit this paragraph as follows: "Equity may be distinguished from economic efficiency in overall evaluation of social welfare. Although 'equity' has broader uses, it may be posed as a counterpart to economic inequality in yielding a "good" distribution of wealth. It has been studied in experimental economics as inequity aversion."
"Equity should be distinguished from the concept of economic efficiency. Equitable distribution of resources does not imply efficiency. For instance, in a competitive market with intersecting supply and demand, if everyone trades, the social welfare is lower than it would be in the efficient competitive equilibrium. Although 'equity' has a broader scope, it may pose as a counterpart to economic inequality in yielding a "good" distribution of wealth. It has been established by behavioral and experimental economists that is part of human nature to be averse to inequitable treatment or unequal distribution of resources.[ref. Fehr & Schmidt, 1999 and Bolton & Ockenfels, 2000]"
Refs. Fehr, Ernst, and Klaus M. Schmidt. "A theory of fairness, competition, and cooperation." Quarterly journal of Economics (1999): 817-868. Bolton, Gary E., and Axel Ockenfels. "ERC: A theory of equity, reciprocity, and competition." American economic review (2000): 166-193."
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is this a concept or a movement?
Previously a paragraph in the short decription stated:
"More specifically, it may refer to equal life chances regardless of identity, to provide all citizens with a basic and equal minimum of income, goods, and services or to increase funds and commitment for redistribution."
This is not grammatical and in fact makes no sense. To illustrate:
I read this as an enumeration of three more specific meanings of it (being "equality"):
meaning 1: "equal life chances regardless of identity"
meaning 2: "to provide all citizens with a basic and equal minimum of income, goods, and services"
meaning 3: "to increase funds and commitment for redistribution"
If this was phrased with meaning 2 in isolation:
"More specifically, it may refer to provide all citizens with a basic and equal minimum of income, goods, and services."
This is not grammatical. Equality cannot provide a minimum of income.
Meaning 3 in isolation:
"More specifically, it may refer to increase funds and commitment for redistribution"
Equality as an idea or concept cannot increase funds or commitment for redistribution.
Concepts are not agentic and do not advocate for implementing themselves.
People (or an implied ideological movement?) may say that equality is desirable and therefore this movement's stated aim
is "to increase funds and commitment for redistribution".
Hence I changed it. But I'm not quite sure, what exact movement, school of thought or ideology is being referred to.
So it would be nice, if someone with more semantic insight on this topic could clarify this.
Or perhaps drop this sentence altogether? Must.learn.more. (talk) 12:40, 18 September 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
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De-Mystifying EMDR
Updated: Jul 11
What is EMDR therapy? It sounds very scientific and a little scary right? I wanted to write this article to hopefully de-mystify EMDR and make it feel less scary as it has huge benefits in therapy.
EMDR stands for Eye movement and Desensitization Reprocessing, again this feels very scientific and I had images of my head being wired up to lots of machines to be reprogrammed when I first heard of this therapy. I can tell you now that this is not the case, no machines involved (however some therapists do like to use a gadget called a Bi Lateral Stimulator which aids the client if the eye movement reprocessing or tapping is unsuitable).
EMDR was first developed by Francine Shapiro back in 1987, she first became aware whilst out walking in a park that eye movements appeared to decrease negative emotions associated with her own traumatic memories. In her work she identified that eye movements had a desensitizing effect and soon realized that other people had the same response with these eye movements, and this is what started her work to develop EMDR therapy. In 1989 controlled studies were published in the treatment of PTSD, EMDR was found to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms of PTSD and today is widely used due to its effectiveness.
So how does EMDR work? The scientific answer is that EMDR facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories. In layman’s terms this means that when a trauma occurs, the brain takes a snapshot of the incident, but because the brain and body have been triggered into survival mode, it shuts off the supply of oxygen to the top of the brain which is where we have our thinking brain. The stress hormone cortisol is also released. The brain then struggles to process these memories in a logical order as it would in a normal memory, everything from that traumatic incident gets mis-filed. This is the reason PTSD sufferers can be triggered at any time. These mis-filed memories can be anything from a picture in the mind to a smell, taste, sound or even a feeling that the brain associates with the original trauma. It is important to point out that trauma does not have to be a major life-threatening event, it can be anything that a person deems different from their everyday life, such as rape, domestic abuse, being in a narcissistic relationship, getting stuck in a lift, witnessing an event, etc.
There are eight phases in total, the first phase; the assessment phase, the therapist will work with you identifying presenting symptoms, medication, and history, and drawing up a treatment plan that works for you.
Phase two; is working to give you coping strategies or as the therapist may call it resourcing you with techniques so that you can use them on yourself if you feel you are being triggered at any time, this helps stop any re-traumatizing happening. (this is the main advantage of EMDR therapy as other therapies can re- trigger trauma by revisiting the event without resourcing the client with safe coping mechanisms). It gives you the knowledge you can talk about or remember the event without experiencing the side effects.
Phases three- five; this is the preparation phase, the therapist will talk to you about the event, they will not want specific details, but are looking for what emotions you feel when thinking about the trauma. Are there any physical symptoms you are experiencing, such a pain in a specific area of the body? This helps the therapist to understand how the trauma is affecting you. You will be asked what negative images or beliefs you have due to the event. Then what the positive would look like if the issue were to be resolved. This is sometimes called the target event. You will be asked to focus on the image, negative thought, and body sensations while simultaneously engaging in EMDR processing using sets of bilateral stimulation. These sets may include eye movements, (eyes focusing on a finger or object whilst it moves from side to side in a set pattern), taps, or tones. The type and length of these sets is different for each client. At this point, you are instructed to just notice whatever spontaneously happens. After each set of stimulation, you will be asked to let your mind go blank and to notice whatever thought, feeling, image, memory, or sensation comes to mind. Depending upon what you report the therapist will choose the next focus of attention. These repeated numerous times throughout the session. If the client becomes distressed or has difficulty in progressing, the therapist follows established procedures to help the client get back on track, using the previously taught resourcing methods. When you report no distress related to the targeted memory, you are asked to think of the preferred positive belief that was identified at the beginning of the session. At this time, you may adjust the positive belief if necessary, and then focus on it during the next set of distressing events.
Phase six; the therapist will take you through a guided bodyscan. This is to help you to identify what may be happening in the body. As it is known that we store physical effects from trauma within the body, for example tightness in the chest, an upset tummy, heavy feet, or a bad headache etc.
Phase seven; the therapist will start to close the therapy session, they may ask you to keep a journal of anything that may arise in relation to new memories of the trauma event, and physical symptoms, it is normal to feel quite tired after a session of EMDR therapy. It can help to remind you to use the resourcing techniques that were previously taught to help calm yourself.
Phase eight; this is known as the re-evaluation phase as this is happens the beginning of the next session to identify the progress made, if you need any more re-processing and if there were any new target events that you would like to work on.
So, what has happened to these traumatic memories, as stated before the brain mis-files the traumatic event unable to make sense of them. The eye movement or tapping has a bi-lateral stimulation affect getting both sides of the brain working at once. Promoting blood flow to the whole brain. This in turn helps the brain to take these memories and make sense of them, file them away safely as just a memory with no associated effects. You will be able to revisit these memories as you would an ordinary everyday memory.
EMDR has proven effective in the management of not just PTSD/CPTSD but also anxiety, depression, and addiction. Before the pandemic it was thought that EMDR therapy had to be performed with the person in next to the therapist however, it been shown just as effective being delivered online, so does not have to be limited to in the therapy room, great news with this “new normal” we are living in.
I hope this has de- mystified EMDR therapy a little for you, but if you would like to know anymore information or if you are interested in having some EMDR therapy please contact me at https://www.serenityspeaking.com.
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Venus Doom received positive reviews from critics, with many commending the album's heaviness and experimentation. The album charted in thirteen countries, including the top ten in four. Venus Doom was eventually certified gold in Finland and gave the band their highest US chart position to date at number twelve, selling over 38.000 copies in the first week. The album also gave the band their first Grammy nomination for "Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package". Two singles were released, with "The Kiss of Dawn" reaching number two in Finland. During the summer of 2007, HIM toured across the United States as a part of Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution Tour, as well as opening for Metallica in Europe. HIM began the supporting tour for Venus Doom in the fall of 2007 in North America, followed by the UK, before returning to Europe in early 2008.
Production
In September 2006, HIM cancelled a forthcoming North American tour in support of their previous album Dark Light to begin work on new material. In February 2007, the band entered Finnvox Studios in Helsinki to record their sixth studio album, with producers Hiili Hiilesmaa and Tim Palmer, both of whom had previously worked on the band's 2003 album Love Metal. After three months of recording, the album was mixed at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles by Tim Palmer, and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York. For the album's front cover the band used a painting by artist David Harouni, that vocalist Ville Valo had purchased while on tour in New Orleans. The painting had been hanging on Valo's living room wall while he was writing material for the album, so he felt it was only natural to use it as the cover art. The title Venus Doom continues the band's tradition of contrasts in album titles, with Venus being the Roman goddess of love, and doom representing Judgement Day and doom metal.
The making-of the album was plagued with problems Valo was facing in his personal life. Exhaustion and his break-up with fiancée Jonna Nygrén had severely affected Valo's worsening alcohol abuse, resulting in him reportedly vomiting and defecating blood at one point. All these issues came to a head when Valo suffered a nervous breakdown during the recording process. Valo did manage to recuperate, until the mixing stage, when he began drinking again. Eventually he was admitted to the Promises Rehabilitation Clinic in Malibu by the band's manager Seppo Vesterinen.
Music and lyrics
Venus Doom has been described as HIM's heaviest and darkest album to date, and was written with the intent of creating a much heavier and darker follow-up to Dark Light. Valo stated that the band's idea was to combine Loveless by My Bloody Valentine and Master of Puppets by Metallica, and that the album drew on some of the band's early influences, including My Dying Bride, Anathema and Paradise Lost. Valo also described Venus Doom as a more personal album than previous efforts, as well as more "organic" and "violent". Valo also wrote some of the album while in Sirkka, Lapland. Speaking on the sound of the album, BBC described it as a "grand, gothic metal [record] combined with cod-mysticism, crunchy guitars, thrashy drums and a breathy vocal delivery tinged with effects."
Talking about the themes explored on Venus Doom, Valo stated: "Lyrically, it's about me losing a relationship and then actually regaining it, and losing my sanity and regaining it [...] It's like me getting rid of my demons and putting the pain in the music." The title-track talks about "how much love has to suffer for our humankind's insanity and our stupidity to get through to our jaded, cold hearts". "Passion's Killing Floor" was included on the soundtrack album of the 2007 film Transformers, while "The Kiss of Dawn" was partly inspired by a friend of Valo's who committed suicide. In "Song or Suicide", Valo used lines from the poems of Finnish author Timo K. Mukka, while the title was inspired by American singer-songwriter Judee Sill. Valo also described the song as being very "positive", and talks about the "feeling that you have enough to do and say, at least for yourself, not to end your days, and not to want to leave this world." The track was also recorded at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. "Sleepwalking Past Hope" is the longest song in HIM's catalogue and was partly inspired by Valo's relationship with Jonna Nygrén. Valo explained, stating: "It's about 'When do you really want to let go?' 'When is the time?', because nobody can tell you the time to let go of a relationship or let go of yourself."
Release and promotion
Venus Doom was originally scheduled to be released on 10 July 2007, but was pushed back to September in May 2007. From 25 July to 3 September 2007, HIM toured the US with Linkin Park on their Projekt Revolution Tour, which also included My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday and Placebo. Prior to the beginning of the tour, HIM also held a contest for fans to win a trip to meet the band at tour's opening date in Seattle. The winners of the contest would also be featured on a forthcoming live DVD. HIM also played a number of concerts in the summer of 2007 opening for Metallica on their Sick of the Studio '07 Tour, including a show at Wembley Stadium in London. "The Kiss of Dawn" was released as the first single from Venus Doom on 28 July 2007, and reached number two in Finland, number 30 in Sweden, number 44 in Germany, and number 59 in the UK. "Bleed Well" followed later that year as the second single from the album. Both also received music videos.
Venus Doom was released on 14 September 2007, and charted in thirteen countries, including at number two in Finland, number three in Germany, number five in Switzerland, and number nine in Austria. The album also gave HIM their highest US chart position to date at number twelve. Venus Doom was eventually certified gold in Finland, and was also nominated for the "Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package", as well as "Rock Album of the Year" at the 2007 Emma Awards. HIM began the North American leg of the supporting tour for Venus Doom on 18 October 2007 in Sayreville, New Jersey, with Bleeding Through serving as support. The band's shows at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on 14 and 15 November 2007 were also filmed and recorded, and later released as the live album Digital Versatile Doom on 29 April 2008. In December 2007 HIM toured across the UK, before starting a European tour in early 2008.
Reception
Venus Doom received positive reviews from critics, with an average score of 67 out of 100 on Metacritic. NME described it as "an extremely well-executed pop-metal album", while Aaron Burgess of Spin called the album "may be the year's heaviest, creepiest, and sexiest hard-rock group effort". He also commended the rest of the band for being able to stretch out alongside Valo. Sauli Vuoti of Soundi awarded Venus Doom four stars out five and described as "dark, depressing and extremely twisted". He also gave praise to guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindström's performance, and called "Sleepwalking Past Hope" "melancholic HIM at their best". Vuoti did compare Venus Doom as being less "hit-focused" and "straightforward" than Dark Light, describing the album as more "experimental". Rumba's Janne Flinkkilä also gave the album four out five stars, and while he did comment on the band's intent on repeating themselves, he still touted Venus Doom as HIM's best album, with special praise being given to Valo's vocal performance. Mape Ollila of Imperiumi.net also called Venus Doom the band's heaviest and darkest album yet, awarding the album eight-plus out of ten. He also commended the band's decision not to repeat the formula of Dark Light to gain more success.
NOW also commended the band's choice to experiment, while Rolling Stone stated: "The melodies tend toward the lush, while underneath, Valo's bandmates rock with fury and efficiency, ensuring that all the heartbroken laments are badass enough for hardcore metalheads." AllMusic's Jason Lymangrover gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, and described the album as finding the band "back on track and sounding more metal than ever." He did criticize the lyrics, but also stated that "most fans of the band don't want to philosophize, they want to hear the group rock out, and this release shows them doing precisely that, even harder than before." Eamonn Stack of the BBC was also positive in his review of Venus Doom, describing the album as "instantly catchy, heavy and melodramatic, and produced with polish and with some great choruses", but did feel that the material lacked variety. Jarkko Jokelainen of Helsingin Sanomat was more mixed in his review, giving kudos to the Lindström's guitar playing and the arrangements, but overall felt that the album lacked the hit-potential of Dark Light.
Valo later ranked Venus Doom as one of his favorite albums by the band, and in 2017 described it as a "tribute album to the artists, because of whom we formed the band", and as a "look at personal limits through the lenses of Melleri and Mukka. The search for the core of Slavic melancholy." Loudwire later ranked Venus Doom fifth in the band's discography, describing it as "focusing more on chunky, heaving riffs" and displaying "HIM's dynamic interplay between unchained love and heartbreak". Kaaoszine ranked the album as HIM's fourth-best album, calling it "one of the band's strongest albums as a whole". "Sleepwalking Past Hope" was also voted the band's best song by the readers of Metal Hammer in 2017.
Track listing
All Lyrics written by Ville Valo.
Personnel
* HIM
* Ville Valo − lead vocals, photography, art direction
* Mikko "Linde" Lindström − guitar
* Mikko "Mige" Paananen − bass
* Janne "Burton" Puurtinen − keyboards
* Mika "Gas Lipstick" Karppinen − drums
* Production
* Hiili Hiilesmaa – producer, engineer
* Tim Palmer – producer, engineer, mixer, photography
* Arto Tuunela – assistant engineer
* Jamie Seyberth – mixing assistant
* Ted Jensen – mastering
* Michael Goldstone – A&R
* Matt Taylor – art direction, design, photography
* Ville Juurikkala – photography
* David Harouni – artwork | WIKI |
2015 Pro12 Grand Final
The 2015 Pro12 Grand Final was the final match of the 2014–15 Pro12 season. The 2014–15 season was the first with Guinness as the title sponsor and the sixth ever League Grand Final. The final was played between Glasgow Warriors and Munster.
Glasgow won their first title, winning on a 31–13 scoreline.
2015 play-offs
The semi-finals followed a 1 v 4, 2 v 3 system with the games being played at the home ground of the higher placed teams.
Build-up
In January 2015, the tournament organisers confirmed that the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast would host the final. The organisers chose to move away from giving home advantage to the highest placed finisher at the end of the regular season.
Munster were looking to win the title for a fourth time, the last win being in 2011 against Leinster, while Glasgow had never won the title. The match was shown live on Sky Sports in Ireland and the UK, on TG4 in Ireland and on BBC Two Scotland in Scotland. Both teams received an allocation of 2,000 tickets after the public sale sold out in April.
Conor Murray was an injury doubt to start for Munster after he was forced off in the semi-final with an injury to the medial ligament in his right knee, he may be replaced again by Duncan Williams at scrum-half. Paul O'Connell was expected to play his last game for Munster in the final.
Summary
Rob Harley scored the first try for Glasgow in the 9th minute which was converted by Finn Russell. Ian Keatley got the first score for Munster, a penalty in the 23rd minute. Glasgow then scored two tries without reply to lead 21–3 in the 32nd minute and lead 10–21 at half time, Andrew Smith scored the Munster try just before half time. Ian Keatley reduced the lead to 13–21 in the 48th minute with another penalty for Munster but a Finn Russell try and conversion in the 58th minute made the score 13–28 in favor of Glasgow. Another penalty for Glasgow by Duncan Weir with seven minutes to go made the final score 13–31. | WIKI |
Gwardia Wrocław (men's volleyball)
Gwardia Wrocław is a professional men's volleyball club based in Wrocław in southwestern Poland, founded in 1948. Three–time Polish Champion and one time Polish Cup winner. Since 2018, the club has been playing in the 1st Polish Volleyball League.
Honours
* Polish Championship
* Winners (3): 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82
* Polish Cup
* Winners (1): 1980–81 | WIKI |
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[((TX_Ack = '1') and (IsIPv4_l = '1' and Reader_Counter_us = PROTOCOL_IPV4_ADDRESS_LENGTH - 1)), ((TX_Ack = '1') and not (IsIPv4_l = '1' and Reader_Counter_us = PROTOCOL_IPV4_ADDRESS_LENGTH - 1) and (IsIPv6_l = '1' and Reader_Counter_us = PROTOCOL_IPV6_ADDRESS_LENGTH - 1))]
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Del LaGrace Volcano
Del LaGrace Volcano (born July 26, 1957) is an American artist, performer, and activist from California. A formally trained photographer, Volcano's work includes installation, performance and film and interrogates the performance of gender on several levels, especially the performance of masculinity and femininity.
Identity
Born intersex, Volcano developed both male and female characteristics as an adolescent but was raised and socialized as female. Volcano continued to live the first 37 years of their life as a woman, but since then has been living as both male and female. Del LaGrace Volcano (formerly named Della Grace) continues to adopt their true self through their name and gender. After marrying a queer man, Johnny Volcano, Del took on their current name to challenge the "bi-gendered status quo." Johnny has now changed his name while Del kept the surname and passed it on to their two children. Del has been in a partnership with the children's mother, Matilda Wurm since 2006. to which Del refers to themself as a "MaPa".
Education
Prior to moving to San Francisco when they were nineteen, Volcano attended Allan Hancock College as a student in the Visual Studies program from 1977 to 1979. Volcano earned an MA in Photographic Studies at University of Derby, UK in 1992 after studying photography at the San Francisco Art Institute from 1979 to 1981.
Life and career
Volcano's work complicates understandings of both femininity and masculinity by depicting lesbian masculinity. In "The Feminine Principle" Volcano takes queer femininities as a focus; including in this project is a portrait of Kate Bornstein. In "Lesbian Boyz and Other Inverts," Volcano's celebration of butch dykes, transsexual boys and other gender-queers. In the project, masculinity is shown as a tool of subversion.
Volcano's recent photographs demonstrate how intersex bodies can offer an entirely new perspective on the body. The “normal” body in relation to Volcano's photographs becomes queer, describing the bodies in their latest works as "sites of mutation, loss, and longing." In these newer works, Volcano takes on the loss of their friend, Kathy Acker and the transformation of their lover Simo Maronati's abled body into a disabled one. Here, Volcano illustrates the queerness of any body marked by illness or trauma. Their self-portrait "INTER*me" photograph series (formally the "Herm Body" series) is a raw rendition of the artist's body using black and white Polaroid film, in conversation with their previous work it speaks to the construction of different age-selves and the technologies of gender in photography.
Volcano's artist statement of September 2005 reads:
Volcano also explores themes of both sexual and gender fluidity throughout their work. Volcano often depicts the instability of gender identity, by pushing past the binary gender system, and frequently uses their queerness in their work to contest the idea of sexual identity as something that is permanently embodied. As shown in Volcano's photography book, "Love Bites", Volcano presents various images of women at sexual play, dressed "in costumes ranging from brides to gay leather men". Volcano, in this way, seems to aim at defying conventional gender norms and feminist principles within their text. In Teddy Boy David, Volcano further pushes this agenda and toys with the idea of age dynamics and, mainly, youthfulness in terms of sexuality and sexual play.
Publications by Volcano
Love Bites, as Della Grace, published by Gay Men's Press, London, 1991: "In the USA it was banned by Customs & Excise for two weeks. In Canada they cut the most "offensive" photographs out of the book before selling it. In England it was sold by mainstream booksellers but not in lesbian or gay bookshops who protested they couldn't take the risk or disagreed with the SM content."
The Drag King Book, co-authored with Judith "Jack" Halberstam, published by Serpent's Tail, 1999. The Drag King Book focusses on the drag kings of London, San Francisco, and New York. Volcano, in the book's forward, describes their first experience with a drag king act, which took place in San Francisco in 1985 when "the On Our Backs/ BurLEZK gang were putting on strip shows for lesbians at The Baybrick Inn."
Sublime Mutations, published by Konkursbuch, 2000: "Sublime Mutations, a photographic retrospective of Del LaGrace Volcano's work produced over the course of the last ten years, visually remaps the political and theoretical cutting edge of the queer avant garde." In Jay Prossler's introduction, Prossler claims that through LaGrace Volcano's work "we see the changing shape of our bodies and our communities reflected". Importantly however, we also glimpse the changes promised by our was of seeing, the mutations we read as well as those that are visited upon our bodies. LaGrace Volcano skillfully demonstrates that sublime mutations are always already the transformations that viewers project on the physical world, and especially on the body.
Sex Works 1978–2005, also containing an essay by Beatriz Preciado. Published by Konkursbuch, 2005. Sex Works shows a history of sex in the queer scene.
Publications with contributions by Volcano
A contribution to Queer Theory, edited by Iain Morland and Dino Willox, published in 2004. The book presents fifteen articles on sexuality, gender studies and other aspects of queer studies. Other contributors include Judith Butler, Patrick Califia, Cheryl Chase, Larry Kramer, and Stephen Whittle.
A contribution to Inter: Erfahrungen intergeschlechtlicher Menschen in der Welt der zwei Geschlechter, edited by Elisa Barth, in 2013. Other contributors include Mauro Cabral, Sally Gross, and Phoebe Hart.
Femmes of Power : Exploding Queer Feminities, co-authored with Ulrika Dahl. Published by Serpent's Tail in 2008
A contribution to Intersex and After, an issue of GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies edited by Iain Morland in 2009. Other contributors include Alice Dreger, Iain Morland, and Vernon Rosario.
Volcano's photography featured in the sex-positive lesbian erotica publication Quim magazine, published in the UK between 1989 and 2001.
Solo exhibitions
* Reterospective: Del LaGrace, Magazin 4, Bregenz, Austria, September 1996
* A Kingdome Comes, Standpoint Gallery, London, July 1999
* Fluid Fire, Galleri Format, Malmö, Sweden, December 2001
* One Man? Show, Babele Gallery, Milan, Italy, April 2001
* Gerkhe's Artists, Hamburg Erotic Art Museum, 2001
* Fluid Fire, Format Gallery, Malmo, 2002
* Venus Boyz, Zita, Folkets Bio, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2002
* Pas de Regrets, â la Galerie du Forum des images, France, November 2003
* Intersex 101: The Two Gender System as a Human Rights Abuse, NGBK gallery, Berlin, Germany, June 2005
* Corpus Queer: bodies in resistance, Transpalette, Emmetrop, Bourges, France September 2005
* Mid-career retrospective, Leslie Lohman Museum, 2012
Group exhibitions
* Street Style, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, June, 1994
* Desire, Nordic Arts Centre, Helsinki, Finland; Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden; Louisiana, Humlebœk, Denmark; 1995–97
* Duke: King of the Hill, Courtauld Galleries, London, November 1999–2001
* Encounters of the Third Kind, Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands, August 1998
* Sex Mutant, The Nunnery, London, August 2000
* Fallen Heroes: Masculinity & Representation, Espai D'Art Contemporani de Castello, CastÉleon, Spain, April 2002
* Female Turbulence, Aeroplastics Gallery, Brussels, Belgium, October 2003
* A Boost in the Shell, Aeroplastics Gallery Brussels, Belgium, May 2005
* Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970–1990, Tate Britain, November 2023 – April 2024
Television and film work
Volcano appeared in Gabriel Baur's film, Venus Boyz. | WIKI |
User:PaleoKaden
Hello! I'm Kaden. I will mostly be contributing to paleontology or WWII related articles.
You can find my prehistoric creature reference website here. | WIKI |
List of @midnight episodes
@midnight is an American comedy panel show hosted by Chris Hardwick. The half-hour show premiered on October 21, 2013, and airs Mondays through Thursdays on Comedy Central. A total of 600 episodes have aired. After the cancellation of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, it was moved to 11:30 p.m. (EST), where it continued to air through its final episode, which aired on August 4, 2017. | WIKI |
Investigation of The Efficacy of Some Hydroxypyridinone Iron Chelators
Student thesis: Doctoral ThesisDoctor of Philosophy
Abstract
Patients who suffer from secondary iron overload, such as β-thalassemia, are heavily iron overloaded due to their dependence on frequent blood transfusions. Iron chelation therapy has been required for the treatment of the iron overload when the body iron homeostasis has been disrupted. CP20/deferiprone, which belongs to the 3-Hydroxypyridin-4-one (3-HPO) family, has been used as a clinically useful iron chelator by virtue of its oral activity and good iron mobilisation potency. However, it has been associated with some side effects due to the large dose administered, which is related to the extensive Phase II glucuronic acid conjugation at one of the essential iron chelation sites (3-hydroxyl group) in the liver. So novel iron chelators with reduced glucuronide conjugates at the 3-hydroxyl group are sought.
The research questions approached in the thesis are to investigate the in vitro hepatic drug metabolism and in vivo iron mobilisation efficacy of 2nd generation 3-hydroxypyridin-4-one chelators. The specific aim is to screen their in vitro liver metabolic clearance profiles using liver microsomes and to select the candidate compounds with potential potency in iron chelation for further in vivo iron mobilisation efficacy study using a Fe59-Ferritin loaded rat model.
A rapid, but sensitive and selective bio-analytical method for screening and quantification of the hepatic in vitro metabolic clearance of novel 3-hydroxypyridin-4-ones has been developed. This new approach is suitable for screening a series of 3-HPOs with high-throughput. A series of 3- HPO derivatives including two stereoisomers of chiral compounds, deferiprone analogues and pegylated 3-HPOs have been screened using the developed method and have represented different structure related metabolic profiles, which are of great relevance to investigate the structure activity relationships. One of the chiral enantiomers, CN128, was demonstrated to be much less susceptible towards the glucuronidation conjugation enzyme in the in vitro microsomal model (the percentage of glucuronidation is only 20% less compared to that of CP20/deferiprone). Another HPO, the acetamido-alkyl analogue of deferiprone, CM1, was found to be extensively conjugated by glucuronic acid (the percentage of glucuronidation is roughly 70% less compared to that of CP20/deferiprone). However, CM1 possesses a higher LogP value compared with CP20/ deferiprone, consequently, it was predicted to remove intracellular iron more efficiently from iron overloaded sites. These two compounds were selected for the in vivo iron mobilisation efficacy study in a Fe59-Ferritin loaded rat model. CN128 displayed significantly higher iron mobilisation from the rat liver at lower doses when compared with therapeutic doses of CP20/deferiprone. CM1, although more effective than CP20/ deferiprone, was much less effective than CN128.
Date of Award2016
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
• King's College London
SupervisorRobert Hider (Supervisor) & Peter Hylands (Supervisor)
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2015 British Touring Car Championship
The 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (commonly abbreviated as BTCC) was a motor racing championship for production-based touring cars held across England and Scotland. The championship featured a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded amateur drivers competing in highly modified versions of family cars which are sold to the general public and conform to the technical regulations for the championship. The 2015 season was the 58th British Touring Car Championship season and the fifth season for cars conforming to the Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) specification.
Colin Turkington was the defending drivers' champion. West Surrey Racing was the defending teams' champion, and MG the defending manufacturers' champions.
Driver changes
* Changed teams
* Sam Tordoff, moved from MG/Triple Eight to West Surrey Racing.
* Andrew Jordan, moved to the works MG/Triple Eight team from his family run Eurotech Racing.
* Colin Turkington and Jason Plato, both moved to Team BMR from West Surrey Racing and MG/Triple Eight respectively.
* Dave Newsham, moved from AmD Tuning to Power Maxed Racing.
* Jack Goff, moved from Team BMR to Triple Eight Racing.
* James Cole, moved from United Autosports to Motorbase Performance.
* Entering/re-entering BTCC
* Mike Bushell, who raced in the Knockhill round in 2013, will compete in his first full season with AmD Tuning.
* Richard Hawken and Derek Palmer Jr., who competed in the HSCC Super Touring Car Championship for historic touring cars in 2014, will enter the championship with Support Our Paras Racing.
* Jeff Smith will return to the BTCC with Eurotech Racing, having last raced for them in 2013.
* Andy Wilmot will return with Welch Motorsport, having last raced at Rockingham in 2013 for Tony Gilham Racing.
* Triple WTCC champion Andy Priaulx will return with West Surrey Racing, having last raced in the series in 2002.
* Alex Martin, who competed in the Ferrari Challenge in 2014, will enter the championship with Team Parker Racing under the Dextra Racing banner.
* Kieran Gallagher will return with Team HARD, having last raced with the team at Knockhill in 2013.
* Josh Cook, who was runner-up in the 2014 Renault Clio Cup United Kingdom season, will make his BTCC debut with Power Maxed Racing under the #RacingforHeroes banner.
* Ex-motocross rider Stewart Lines will make his BTCC debut with Houseman Racing, having previously raced in the Mini Challenge, Volkswagen Cup and the SEAT Cupra Championship.
* Nicolas Hamilton, half-brother to Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and sometime ETCC competitor, will enter the championship with AmD Tuning. However his entry is considered as guest entry and therefore he won't be eligible for points.
* Leaving BTCC
* Ollie Jackson and Nick Foster announced that they would not be returning to the BTCC in 2015. Foster made one-off appearance at Rockingham for Team IHG Rewards Club as replacement for Andy Priaulx, who was unable to participate due to duties in the European Le Mans Series.
* Lea Wood stepped down from his driving duties, to take a management role in his team, Houseman Racing.
* Chris Stockton stepped down from being team owner and driver of BTC Racing, selling the team to Automotive Brands.
* Marc Hynes left the championship to concentrate on the revived Manor F1 Team.
* Alain Menu, Fabrizio Giovanardi and Jack Clarke were unable to find a seat after losing their seats at Team BMR and Motorbase Performance respectively. Menu later returned, replacing the injured Warren Scott for the Brands Hatch season finale.
* Glynn Geddie and Luke Hines left the series after United Autosports left the championship.
* Robb Holland left the championship, having sold his car to AmD Tuning. He later returned to BTCC with Handy Motorsport filling in for Simon Belcher.
Team changes
* Infiniti entered the championship, offering factory support and the Infiniti Q50 as a base model. The cars are being run by Pro Motorsport under the banner of "Support Our Paras Racing". The team lost the Infiniti sponsorship and its manufacturer status following the 3rd round. The team was scaled down to a single entry from the Snetterton round onwards.
* Aiden Moffat Racing switched from a Chevrolet Cruze to a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, built by Ciceley Racing.
* After initially announcing a return in 2015, BTC Racing was sold to title sponsor Automotive Brands in February. The team switched to a saloon version of the Chevrolet Cruze for 2015, having bought Aiden Moffat's 2014 car.
* Team HARD re-entered the series having bought a single Toyota Avensis, previously owned by United Autosports.
* United Autosports left the series after only a single year of participation having sold their licences to Team HARD and Power Maxed Racing respectively.
* Motorbase Performance withdrew from the first half of the season, but rejoined the series from the Snetterton round onwards.
* Team Dynamics switched from the Honda Civic Tourer to the Honda Civic Type R.
Rule changes
Organisers outlined a series of rule changes for the 2015 season in October 2014:
* The amount of success ballast is now implemented to the top ten drivers on the grid and the championship heading into a weekend instead of five. With more drivers now carrying ballast, the weight has been increased with the maximum being 30 kg heavier than in previous years. The maximum success ballast is 75 kg for the championship leader, down to 9 kg for tenth place. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars carry their success ballast as far forward in the cabin as possible, in order to better equalise the front to rear weight balance between both drivetrain formats.
* Cosworth and Xtrac independently analyse the start-line performances and in-gear acceleration of front and rear-wheel drive cars with a view to more equalising them through engine management programming.
* All engines have now been re-tested and re-validated by both TOCA and an independent specialist company – resulting in a boost level being set for each car and engine type for the season. As the larger amount of success ballast has a greater effect than before, the lap-time boost level adjustment can be dropped.
* Each car must still use the Dunlop soft tyre for one race at nine events – the Thruxton event does not apply as the soft tyre is not used at the venue – but each car must use them three times in race 1, three times in race 2 and three times in race 3 during the course of the season.
* The grid for race 2 at each event is set in the order of the fastest lap times achieved in race 1. If during race 1 a driver changes one or more tyres of the same type then any quicker lap time (if achieved) after that tyre change is discounted.
* The Jack Sears Trophy will be awarded to the top 'Rookie Driver' of the year.
Race calendar
The provisional calendar was announced by the championship organisers on 18 August 2014. After using the "International" circuit configuration in 2014, the Oulton Park round will revert to the "Island" layout.
Championship standings
* Notes
* No driver may collect more than one point for leading a lap per race regardless of how many laps they lead.
Drivers' Championship
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Talk:Tierra Blanca Joven eruption
VEI of 6 or 7 eruption
The eruption might have been a VEI-7 eruption because the volume of ejecta was estimate to about 43.7 cubic kilometers (10.5 cu mi) of dense rock equivalent making it one of the largest holocene eruption in Central America. KMTRAGER (talk) 12:28, 16 January 2021 (UTC) | WIKI |
Michel Debost
Michel Debost (born 20 January 1934), is a French flutist.
Born in Paris, he is one of the well known flutists of the French school. He has studied under Gaston Crunelle and Marcel Moyse.
Debost has won major international competitions. He was Principal Flute in the "Orchestre de Paris". He replaced Jean-Pierre Rampal as Professor of flute at the Conservatoire de Paris. Debost has recorded much flute repertoire on LPs and CD. He lives in the United States with his wife Kathleen Chastain who is also a flutist. He taught at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio from 1989-2011. | WIKI |
Arrays and inheritance, a source of errors
If you work with arrays of objects and offer some functions to execute on these arrays, it is common to pass an array pointer and the array size as function parameters. Arrays will often hold a huge amount of data. You normally don’t want to pass them as value and create a copy of the array. Therefore, if you pass an array as parameter it is transferred as pointer to the first element. This C++ feature is known as “array decay”. Once you convert an array into a pointer you lose the ability of the sizeof operator to count elements in the array. This lost ability is referred to as “decay” as the array decays into a pointer.
The following source code shows an example for array decaying. We have a class with a print function and we create an array of class instances. As we want to call the print function for all arrays, we create an according helper function. So, we pass the array and the array size as parameters to this function. As mentioned before, the array is passed as pointer to avoid copying the whole array. Therefore, the array is decayed into a pointer.
class MyClass
{
public:
MyClass() : x(5)
{
}
void Print() const
{
std::cout << x << std::endl;
}
private:
int x;
};
void PrintAll(const MyClass* elements, const int numberOfElements)
{
for (int index = 0; index < numberOfElements; ++index)
{
elements[index].Print();
}
}
int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
MyClass elements[10];
PrintAll(elements, 10);
return 0;
}
The example implementation works fine and prints the right results. So, array decaying seems to be a good and straight forward feature. But unfortunately, it is also a source of errors. As mentioned before, the decay comes together with a loss of size information. But size information is needed if we want to step through the array elements. The element size is calculated by the given array type, in this case “MyClass”. So, we have to think about the question what happens if the passed array is of a different type, for example of an object derived from “MyClass”. The following example shows an according implementation.
class MyClass
{
public:
MyClass() : x(5)
{
}
void Print() const
{
std::cout << x << std::endl;
}
private:
int x;
};
class MyDerivedClass : public MyClass
{
private:
double y;
};
void PrintAll(const MyClass* elements, const int numberOfElements)
{
for (int index = 0; index < numberOfElements; ++index)
{
elements[index].Print();
}
}
int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
MyDerivedClass elements[10];
PrintAll(elements, 10);
return 0;
}
If you execute this test application you will see strange outputs. This undefined behavior is a result of the array decay. The size information of the origin type “MyDerivedClass” gets lost. Within the function the size of “MyClass” is used to go to the next array position. Therefore, a wrong memory location is interpreted as class instance and so we end up in undefined behavior of the application.
The way that array names decay into pointers is fundamental to their use in C and C++. However, array decay interacts very badly with inheritance as this feature isn’t available in C. A logical guideline may be to use arrays in C only because array decay works fine in case there is no inheritance. In C++ we should instead use alternatives to arrays. So, you can use the build in vector type. The following source code shows the example application with change from array to vector.
class MyClass
{
public:
MyClass() : x(5)
{
}
void Print() const
{
std::cout << x << std::endl;
}
private:
int x;
};
class MyDerivedClass : public MyClass
{
private:
double y;
};
void PrintAll(std::vector<MyClass>& elements)
{
for (int index = 0; index < elements.size(); ++index)
{
elements[index].Print();
}
}
int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
std::vector<MyClass> elements(10);
PrintAll(elements); // ok
std::vector<MyDerivedClass> derivedElements(10);
PrintAll(derivedElements); // compiler error, cannot convert vector<MyDerivedClass> to vector<MyClass>
return 0;
}
This time the implementation error can be detected by the compiler. The strong type safety system of C++ prevents the function call with an incompatible type. So we can pass a vector of “MyClass” instances but no vector of “MyDerivedClass” instances.
Summary
Array decay is the concept of passing an array as a pointer to the first element. As a side effect, the size information is lost. This will lead to undefined behavior if the passed array contains elements with a divergent size, for example like in most inheritance scenarios. Therefore it is recommended to use arrays in C code or in scenarios without inheritance only. In all other cases, you should use type safe collections like vectors.
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HF Foods Group Leads The Charge In These 3 Penny Stocks
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Operations: The company generates revenue of $1.20 billion from its wholesale groceries segment.
Market Cap: $197.24M
HF Foods Group, with a market cap of US$197.24 million and revenue of US$1.20 billion, is navigating challenges typical for penny stocks. Despite being unprofitable, it has reduced losses by 66% annually over the past five years and forecasts suggest earnings growth of 130.08% per year. However, its high net debt to equity ratio of 62.9% raises concerns about financial leverage. Recent developments include the launch of an innovative e-commerce platform leveraging existing logistics to enhance market penetration without additional costs—a strategic move following substantial goodwill impairment charges in Q4 2024 totaling US$46.30 million.
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Operations: The company's revenue segments consist of Bressner, generating $30.14 million, and One Stop Systems, Inc. (including Concept Development Inc.), contributing $24.56 million.
Market Cap: $58.85M
One Stop Systems, Inc., with a market cap of US$58.85 million, exemplifies the volatility and potential of penny stocks. Despite being unprofitable and experiencing increased losses over the past five years, it maintains a solid financial position with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and more cash than debt. Recent developments include securing a US$6.5 million defense contract for high-performance servers, highlighting its strategic focus on defense markets. Revenue for Q1 2025 was US$12.26 million, slightly down from last year, while net loss widened to US$2.02 million as the company navigates growth in rugged computing solutions for edge applications.
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Overview: 3D Systems Corporation offers 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions across various regions worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $271.09 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from two primary segments: Healthcare, contributing $189.74 million, and Industrial, accounting for $250.39 million.
Market Cap: $271.09M
3D Systems Corporation, with a market cap of US$271.09 million, reflects the complexities of penny stocks through its strategic focus on digital manufacturing solutions despite ongoing financial challenges. The company recently highlighted advancements in digital dentistry and personalized healthcare, emphasizing its leadership with innovations like the NextDent® materials and 3D-printed facial implants. However, it remains unprofitable with a net loss of US$255.59 million for 2024 and increasing debt levels over five years. While short-term assets cover liabilities comfortably, achieving profitability remains uncertain as it continues to leverage its expertise in additive manufacturing across various sectors.
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"Why should it not? I once read something about the Water of Youth before in a book, and my belief is that they said it acted not only on people, but on insects, and on flowers; then why not on a dog?"
"Augusta dear! what will you do when you are young again?" asked Prudence softly.
"Oh, lots of things," said Miss Semaphore. "She did not like to own, even to her sister, the golden dreams that floated before her, and that she felt would be slightly ridiculous for a mature woman to confess.
"How old will you be?"
"Well, if the thing can be regulated, I should like to be about eight-and-twenty. You see that is considered young, but not too young. At eight-and-twenty a woman has sense, if ever she is going to have it, and is old enough then to know her own mind. Eight-and-twenty, and stay at it, is my idea."
"I should like to be eighteen," said Prudence.
"Too young. At eighteen one is generally either a fool or a pert Miss, and therefore unattractive to the best sort of men. However, I should not mind standing at twenty | WIKI |
município
Etymology
Borrowed from. .
Noun
* 1) municipality; county; borough low-level political subdivision, typically encompassing a town and nearby villages
* 2) municipium town with self-governing rights, whose citizens had Roman citizenship
* 1) municipium town with self-governing rights, whose citizens had Roman citizenship | WIKI |
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
How To's
To learn more about VDI, click here.
Connecting to VDI
To learn about the types of VDI Clients and which Client you are using, use the infographic below:
Connecting to VDI Thin Client
1. At the login warning screen, select OK to accept disclaimer.
2. When prompted, enter your NYS user name and password.
3.If prompted for server address, enter desktop.ny.gov.
4. If an ITS Desktop User Experience icon shows up, double-click the icon.
5. Select OK. You will now be presented with your VDI desktop.
Connecting to VDI Zero Client
1. Enter desktop.ny.gov in the Server text box, click Connect.
2. Enter your NYS user name and password, click Login.
3. Select ITS Desktop User Experience and then Connect
4. A disclaimer screen will appear, click Ok and you will arrive at your VDI desktop.
Installing Horizon VMWare Client
1. Open your web browser and go to desktop.ny.gov
2. Select the option to Install the VMWare Horizon Client Software. Click Run.
3. Follow all prompts for installing the Client. If prompted for type of Internet address select IPV4. If prompted to enter default server name, enter desktop.ny.gov .
4. Once successfully installed, click "Finish".
5. Click "Yes" to restart your computer.
Connecting to VDI Horizon VMWare Client
1. Click the VMWare Horizon Client icon on your desktop.
2. Double-click the desktop.ny.gov server icon. If you do not see the desktop.ny.gov icon, click the + New Server button and enter the address when prompted.
3. Enter your username and password. Select your agency from the Domain Drop Down menu. Note: Username is typically first initial and last name.
4. Double-click Agency VDI icon.
5. Select OK to accept the Security disclaimer.
6. You will see the Windows PC logon screen. Use the menu bar at the top of your screen to access setup options or use a USB device.
7. If your screen freezes and you are prompted to enter Ctrl-Alt-Delete, click +Send Ctrl-Alt-Delete in the top menu bar.
Connecting to VDI Horizon VMWare Client (from Outside of the NYS Network):
1. Open your browser and go to https://desktop.ny.gov
2. Click on VMWare Horizon HTML Access
3. On the next screen you will be prompted to provide your RSA SecurID Token.
4. After entering your RSA information, enter your Standard Username and password. Be sure to select the correct domain from the drop-down list.
5. Select the pool for your virtual desktop. NOTE: You may only be provided with a single option in this drop-down menu.
6. Your desktop should load normally.
Please note that USB devices (beside keyboard and mouse) are not available through the HTML client.
Using MS Outlook Programs
Starting MS Word and Other Office Programs
1. Click the Start button in the task bar.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click on Word 2013 or another program you would like to use.
MS Outlook Web Access
1. Double-click the Outlook Web Access icon on your desktop.
2. If prompted to disable add-ons, click Ask me later, then select Don't disable.
3. Use your existing Office 365 email address and password.
MS Outlook Client
1. Click the Start button in the task bar.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click on Outlook 2013.
4. Use your existing Office 365 email address and password.
5. Wait for O365 to download your email to the client the first time you use the Outlook client. Reset any previous settings, including your signature and other email options.
Common Questions
What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)?
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the practice of running a user's desktop inside a virtual machine that lives on a server in a datacenter. All profile settings, installed applications, and the operating system are stored and managed centrally.
Why is the state migrating toward enterprise VDI?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a positive move toward the future, and aligns with ITS efforts to consolidate and centralize IT resources. VDI streamlines support and reduces costs, while at the same time enables users to access virtual desktops anytime, from anywhere.
Can a user remote into their desktop computer from home?
Users will need to log into VDI, and then select the Remote Desktop Connection link to remote to their desktop computer. You will need to know your computer name and domain. You can find your computer name by clicking Start, then Computer and looking in the lower left corner of the window. You will enter the computer name before the domain it reside in (its.ny.gov). Example: If your computer name is ESDAPP722, you will enter ESDAPP722.its.ny.gov.
When I log on using VDI all of my icons are gone, what do I do?
You may need to restart your session. Select Logoff or Restart. Wait 4 -5 minutes after restarting and log back in. Your icons should be restored. If that does not correct the issue, contact the Enterprise Service Desk or your local Service Desk.
My VDI session froze. How do I get back in to the VDI session?
Use the "send Ctrl-Alt-Delete" button at the top of the session to unlock the computer. Turn off the device, wait 4-5 minutes and try logging back on. Your session should restart with a new virtual machine (new desktop).
More Commonly Asked Questions
Training Videos
What is Desktop Virtualization and VDI?
Using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Basics
Quick Start Guide
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Build an Interface Wizard
Interface patterns give you an opportunity to explore different interface designs. Be sure to check out How to Adapt a Pattern for Your Application.
Goal
Divide a big form into sections presented one step at a time with validation.
This design pattern is not recommended for offline interfaces because reflecting immediate changes in an interface based on user interaction requires a connection to the server.
Wizards should be used to break up a large form into smaller steps rather than activity-chaining. Users can step back and forth within a wizard without losing data in between steps.
All the fields must be valid before the user is allowed to move to the next steps. However, the user is allowed to move to a previous step even if the fields in the current step aren't valid. The last step in the wizard is a confirmation screen.
This scenario demonstrates:
• How to create a wizard using the showWhen parameter of an interface component
• How to conditionally set readOnly and required on an interface component
• How to show and change the style of buttons
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a!localVariables(
local!employee:a!map( firstName:null, lastName:null, department:null, title:null, phoneNumber:null, startDate:null ),
local!currentStep: 1,
a!formLayout(
label: "Example: Onboarding Wizard",
contents:{
a!columnsLayout(
columns:{
a!columnLayout(
contents:{
a!textField(
label: "First Name",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.firstName,
saveInto: local!employee.firstName,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {1,3} )
),
a!textField(
label: "Last Name",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.lastName,
saveInto: local!employee.lastName,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {1,3} )
),
a!textField(
label: "Phone Number",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.phoneNumber,
saveInto: local!employee.phoneNumber,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {2,3} )
)
}
),
a!columnLayout(
contents:{
a!textField(
label: "Department",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.department,
saveInto: local!employee.department,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {1,3} )
),
a!textField(
label: "Title",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.title,
saveInto: local!employee.title,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {1,3} )
),
a!dateField(
label: "Start Date",
labelPosition: if( local!currentStep = 3, "ADJACENT","ABOVE"),
value: local!employee.startDate,
saveInto: local!employee.startDate,
readOnly: local!currentStep = 3,
required: not( local!currentStep = 3),
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {2,3} )
)
}
)
}
)
},
buttons: a!buttonLayout(
primaryButtons: {
a!buttonWidget(
label: "Go Back",
value: local!currentStep - 1,
saveInto: local!currentStep,
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {2,3} )
),
a!buttonWidget(
label: if( local!currentStep = 1, "Next", "Go to Review"),
value: local!currentStep + 1,
saveInto: local!currentStep,
validate: true,
showWhen: or( local!currentStep = {1,2} )
),
a!buttonWidget(
label: "Onboard Employee",
style: "PRIMARY",
submit: true,
showWhen: local!currentStep = 3
)
}
)
)
)
Test it out
1. Click Next without entering a value in any of the fields. The user will stay on step 1 until all fields are entered.
2. Enter values for all the field. Click Next. Notice part two of the form will appear.
3. Click Go Back. Notice that you can go back to part 1.
4. Enter values for all required fields in step 2. Click Go to Review. Notice that all values entered will appear as a set of read only data.
Notable implementation details
• The showWhen parameter is used extensively to conditionally show particular fields as well as set requiredness & read only setting.
• Each "Next" button is configured to increment local!currentStep. Validate is set to true, which ensures all fields are required before continuing on to the next step.
• Each "Go Back" button is not configured to enforce validation. This allows the user to go to a previous step even if the current step has null required fields and other invalid fields. This button also decrements local!currentStep by one.
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delta indexing support in ultrasphinx
Ahead of schedule, Ultrasphinx 1.9 is out with delta indexing, ERB support in the .base files, and official compatibility with Sphinx 0.9.8-rc1.
what it is
Delta indexing speeds up your updates by not reindexing the entire dataset every time. Instead, it keeps a main index which is updated rarely, and a delta index, which is updated frequently and only contains recently changed records.
Of course, your records need timestamps for this to work.
See the documentation for more details. There is also an explanation of the implementation on the forum.
gotchas
Note that there are some gotchas surrounding Sphinx and index merges, mainly that facet counts and text sorting may not be perfectly accurate. In an append-rich environment (most web apps) these tend not to matter.
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1. Fantastic work Evan; this was the last missing piece of functionality to make Sphinx the perfect search engine.
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Taxonomic classification of metagenomic sequences
Gerlach W (2012)
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Bacteria, archaea and microeukaryotes can be found in almost every habitat present in nature, in particular in soil, sediments and sea water. They typically live in complex communities with different kinds of symbiotic associations which include relationships with larger organisms like animals or plants. Examples are microbial communities in the gut or on the skin of animals and humans, or bacteria that live in symbiosis with plants. The vast majority of such microbes are unculturable and thus cannot be sequenced by means of traditional methods. The recently upcoming discipline of metagenomics provides various in vivo- and in silico-tools to overcome this limitation. In particular, high-throughput sequencing techniques like 454 or Solexa-Illumina make it possible to explore those microbes by studying whole natural microbial communities and analysing their biological diversity as well as the underlying metabolic pathways. A current limitation of theses technologies is that they can sequence only DNA fragments of a limited length. With this limitation it is usually not possible to recover complete microbial genomes. In addition, the DNA fragments are drawn randomly from the microbial communities and the exact species of origin is unknown. Over the past few years, different methods have been developed for the taxonomic and functional characterization of metagenomic shotgun sequences. However, the taxonomic classification of metagenomic sequences from novel species without close homologues in the biological sequence databases poses a challenge due to the high number of wrong taxonomic predictions on lower taxonomic ranks. In this thesis we present CARMA3, a novel method for the taxonomic classification of assembled and unassembled metagenomic sequences that has been adapted to work with both BLAST and HMMER3 homology searches. CARMA3 accepts protein-encoding DNA sequences, protein sequences, and 16S-rDNA sequences as input. In addition, we present WebCARMA, a web application for the analysis of protein-encoding DNA sequences with CARMA3 without the need for a local installation. We evaluate our novel method in different experiments using simulated and real shotgun metagenomes and show that CARMA3 makes fewer wrong taxonomic predictions (at the same sensitivity) than other BLAST-based methods. In the last experiment we show that also very short reads can, in principle, be used to describe the taxonomic content of a metagenome.
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Lina Hamdan
Lina Mounir Hamdan (Arabic: لينا منير حمدان; born 1956) is a Syrian poet and literary figure based in Tartus, Syria. Hamdan has published multiple poetry collections since 1990 and is a prominent member of the Arab Writers Union since 2000. Her poetry is acclaimed for its free-flowing style and emotional vulnerability.
Early life and eduation
Born in Aleppo, Syria, Hamdan moved between the Syrian cities of Damascus and Homs in her early life. Her father, poet and officer Mounir Hamdan, motivated her to explore Arabic poetry and literature from an early age. She graduated from the University of Damascus with a degree in Arabic literature.
Career
She was an Arabic secondary school teacher and later principal in Homs before retiring and moving to Tartus at the dawn of the Syrian civil war.
During her time as an educator, Hamdan organized school events and end of year festivals to attract and motivate young talent. She became in constant contact with the Arab Writers Union, newspapers and municipal cultural centers. After multiple positions with the Union in Homs, Hamdan is now the secretary of the Union's Tartus branch and organizes events with the municipality.
Hamdan has written and published five poetry collections both during and after her professional career alongside short poems on her social media platforms. Beyond the Fog was released in 2023 after a three year sabbatical. | WIKI |
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See also the list of Registered Historic Places in Kansas. | WIKI |
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and great interest attended the trials. During thirty hours, with 5,000 horse-power, they steamed respectively at 14 "33 and 13*43 knots, and with 18,000 horse-power at 20*6 and 20 "96 knots, while during four hours, with 25,000 horse-power, the speeds were 21 '8 and 22*41 knots, a strong wind blowing at the time. The characteristics of the other lirst-class, and of the more important second-class cruisers, will be gleaned from the preceding table. Their armament is very strong and care- fully protected, and they have high freeboard, the bow and stern chasers being well above the water. Their vital parts are beneath a 4-in. curved steel deck, associated with many watertight compartments. Their coal-bunker capacity is 3,000 tons. The new second-class cruisers of the Arrogant class have armoured bows and great manceuvring power, but they have been criticised on the ground of defective speed and armament. Of the new destroyers three are experimental boats of 32 and 33 knots, while a fourth is fitted with the new steam turbine.
Production and Industry. I. Agriculture. In 1876 the number of owners of less than an acre of land in the United Kingdom, exclusive of the metropolis, was officially returned at 852,408 ; of owners of more than an acre at 321,386 ; total number of owners, 1,173,794. The whole extent of land accounted for in the returns was, however, five-and-a- half millions of acres less than the area of the United Kingdom, all common and waste lands, as well as the metropolis and the lands of owners of less than an acre, having been excluded from the survey. The following table shows the distribution of the surface in each section of Great Britain in percentages of the total acreage of each section : —
—, England Wales Scotland Ireland Average Cultivable and pasture area "Woods, coppice, &c. Mountain, heath, water, &c 77 4*8 18*2 60 3*5 36*5 25 4*5 70*5 72 1*6 26*4 58-5 3*6 37*9 100*0 32,527 100-0 100*0 100*0 100*0 Total area (in 1,000 acres) 4,712 19,085 20,820 77,144
The following table shows the distribution of the cultivable area ; - F 2 | WIKI |
Talk:Kate Upton/Archive 1
lede
We really need to rock out the lede! Kate deserves better than this! Azx2 16:52, 20 July 2013 (UTC)
Unsourced Claims
"unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately" per Wikipedia - BLP sources — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiaeditor10011 (talk • contribs) 13:03, 26 July 2013 (UTC)
Taco Bell Stuff
We have recently seen the addition of stuff under the heading of "Personal". I have removed it again as it is not a notable event for a BLP and no references have been provided. --BweeB (talk) 07:20, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
You have been reported for repeatedly deleting items on a page when they are currently being posted. Extremely rude in dealing with other people posting. --borntorock (talk) 07:22, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
* Perhaps rude, but we must abide by Wiki policy when adding material to BLP on Wiki. --BweeB (talk) 07:27, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
* Which is something you are clearly not doing with your edits. As I said, reported for abuse. Now leave me alone, cyber-bulling is a crime. --borntorock (talk) 09:22, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
Agreed about Personal Section and Taco Bell Stuff. Her article now looks good as of today. Please avoid personal attack from one editor to another editor; it does not help Wikipedia.org at all. Thanks.
The Filmography section is pitifully sparse. Therefore, I believe she should be described as a celebrity rather than an actress.Lynxx2 (talk) 23:51, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
The Career section is overly detailed with non-essential information. While I appreciate her admirers trying to advance her importance, it seems comically padded-out.Lynxx2 (talk) 00:01, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
* While her filmography is sparse, her two roles technically make her an actress. If you propose certain changes to the career section, feel free to suggest them. Mbinebri talk ← 01:06, 5 May 2012 (UTC)
Career section: "participated in the 2011 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, in July 2011." Participate in a game event is not notable. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 13:30, 26 July 2013 (UTC)
Edit request on 26 October 2013
When she was in the 7th grade she dated a guy called Paul Geldenhuis who now lives in South Africa.
<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 07:31, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
* Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: you haven't provided a source, but this is not notable information anyhow. --Stfg (talk) 09:23, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
Attention Authors, Editors, & Writers
Authors, Editors,and Writers:
Don't waste your time and energy in writing unsourced, poorly sourced, and un-notable information on her Wikipedia page because it will be deleted immediately. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiweb10011 (talk • contribs) 07:15, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
Updating Measurements
The measurements currently cited are from FMD site, appear to be incorrect and haven't been updated since 2011. Other sites (Nytimes) clearly specify different measurements which appear more plausible and convincing. Sumwhile (talk) 17:46, 2 September 2014 (UTC)
New image
This page needs a new, more up to date, photo of Kate Upton. The current picture, though still incredibly attractive, does not portray her in her most current state (plus her hair is a little messed up in the one on her page right now). Let's work to find a new image or images and add them in. Let me hear your thoughts. Thanks! Meatsgains (talk) 23:04, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
* What current state are you referring to? She's 21, and the photo was taken less than three years ago. Her appearance hasn't changed significantly. Nightscream (talk) 01:48, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
* There is usually not a big difference between how someone looks when they're 30 and when they're 33, but there is often IS a big difference between how someone looks when they're 18 and when they're 21. Bostoner (talk) 20:51, 24 April 2014 (UTC)
* Current picture is great, with the logo of "Game of Wars" on the wall in the background (she appears in their Superbowl ad, coming from sauna to riding an attack horse.) -- AstroU (talk) 00:27, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
Status of relationship with Justin Verlander
It says Kate Upton and Justin Verlander broke up when he proposed and she declined. Kate herself said this was a lie and they have not broken up. Believe me I wish they did because I'm in love with her, but many articles including a tweet by Kate proves they have not broken up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:54, 9 February 2015 (UTC)
The poster above is correct. If Upton and Verlander broke up, they're now back together. Source: https://instagram.com/p/0f4uieq87j/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 15:40, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
They're still together, and the source cited by the assertion that they broke up doesn't say that. It only says that Justin proposed and was turned down because she believes it would hurt her career to get married. Other sources say he didn't propose, so the best solution is probably to take the item out.
Very minor edit needed
In Career, second item from the bottom: "one of Coster-Waldau character's mistresses" should read "one of Coster-Waldau's character's mistresses". Someone forgot the possessive form. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 03:29, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 20 December 2014
I beg to add new information to the article:
In December 2014 the American magazine «People» called her "the sexiest woman of the year".
АлексЧабичеккер (talk) 17:49, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
* Done. Mbinebri talk ← 19:10, 20 December 2014 (UTC)
Kate Upton: the most average, overweight model that is being hyped up for no reason who has not worked with any major fashion houses. (source: common sense) — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 23:39, 25 January 2015 (UTC)
* You should be more polite and kinder. This is not a gossip magazine. -- Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 00:03, 26 January 2015 (UTC)
* Agreed--be civil. You should take unkind words back after you view the online clip of her Superbowl ad for "Game of Wars" app. -- AstroU (talk) 00:29, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
* She is gorgeous. If a model's job is to maintain the elusive "perfect" amount of body fat, then being a touch "overweight" is what healthy people consider being on the safe side. Proper nutrition is much more valuable than being in accord with <IP_ADDRESS>'s opinion of the perfect weight, and I'm sure she knows it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 03:37, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
Verlander
Upton and Verlander are still together. Information on the page about their split in January is false. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 04:42, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 26 October 2015
Please note that both Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue covers links in 'External Images' section produce a 404 Not Found result. I'm referring to this section here:
I have located some links that could replace the dead ones. For 2012 image: http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/kate-upton-2012-SI-swimsuit-cover.jpg For 2013 image: http://cdn-jpg.si.com/sites/default/files/2013/02/kate-upton-cover.jpg Hope these ones work out for you. Thank you.
<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 09:56, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
* Yellow check.svg Partly done: I have added an archive link for the 2012 image. The 2013 image works for me so I made no change. -- ferret (talk) 14:25, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
Image
* Originally posted at User talk:Mark Arsten
Toddtouron (talk) 20:31, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
* other possible images can be seen at commons:Category:Kate Upton, or you could upload a new one appropriately licensed. If you make a proposal on this talk page first and see if other editors have any comments. Regards — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 20:41, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
* Also, please see WP:DCM for information about donating copyrighted materials (for which you own the copyright) for use on Wikipedia. Non-free images and those copyrighted by others (e.g., Harpers Bazaar) cannot be used here. Lastly, please note that this is an encyclopedia, not a professional profile site, and neither Kate Upton nor the organization(s) that manage her career "own" this page. See WP:OWN. General Ization Talk
Missing images
Please note that both Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue covers links in 'External Images' section again produce a 404 Not Found result. There is an archive link for the 2012 image. Is it possible to add one for 2013 image as well? If not, perhaps you can use this image: http://cdn-jpg.si.com/sites/default/files/2013/02/kate-upton-cover.jpg Hope it helps. Thank you. Sorry for making a new request, I did not know how to reply to the previous request. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 13:49, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
* Padlock-silver-open.svg Not done: According to the page's protection level you should be able to edit the page yourself. If you seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. Kharkiv07 ( T ) 21:22, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
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Wiki What
It strikes me that a link to the Wiki What episode with her is not unthinkable in the external links section. Do we want that? Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 08:53, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
* I removed it as it seems self-promotional on many levels. I believe that if it is going to be on the page it needs to be an internal citation supporting facts. -- BrillLyle (talk) 10:21, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
The funny image
It´s fun, I read the Esquire-article, but... well, IMO Facebook-y. At least the armor one was her working (?). Personal life section, perhaps? Or cut the dog. Or add a significant section about the dog. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 18:49, 23 September 2017 (UTC)
* In the video, Upton expressed that she did not like the current picture, that she wanted a different picture. She posed for the picture that was posted. The assumption is that she approved it. If the dog was a problem it can be cropped out. But to remove it seems to go against what the subject of the article is asking for, which is to replace her picture. Since when is something expressed by the subject just automatically dismissed? I have seen this changed for other entries when the subject has not liked their picture. I think the picture in one form or another should be restored. -- BrillLyle (talk) 10:52, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
* In general, going against what the subject of the article is asking for happens all the time on WP when there is a policy or guideline (in this case MOS:LEADIMAGE and whatever) that indicates it should. Not being directly under the subjects control is one of the things that gives WP some value (a value that can be sold).
* In this case, I agree with who added the current leadimage that it´s a better choice (I'm fairly certain that was your motive). If you´ve seen any of the more hotly contested leadimage debates on WP you´ve seen that microphones often are called "distracting", and this one had a big dog in it. Upton is not a dogbreeder (?) and there are no mentions of dogs in the article. Sure, crop the dogimage and suggest it here, or add it WP:BOLDLY and see what happens. It´s up to editorial discretion/consensus, I think I personally would prefer the current image. Perhaps Upton would too, who knows. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 12:06, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
Reliability of Esquire/Wiki What as sources
I opened a discussion about using Esquire/WikiWhat-facebook as sources for this article at RSN here -- Jytdog (talk) 02:21, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
* The usage of Esquire as a source is acceptable. It is a legitimate news source. There is no reason to object. It is not a tabloid like the Mirror UK. It is mainstream US media. It is clear that the description of the creation of digital content by a Hearst-owned entity is not relevant to this topic at all. Media companies have a process of creating online content, just like they have a process for creating articles. This process does not refute the actual content that was created. -- BrillLyle (talk) 10:27, 24 September 2017 (UTC)
* The discussion is happening at RSN, not here. Jytdog (talk) 06:18, 25 September 2017 (UTC) | WIKI |
Pardon me: The Hillary scandals are just getting started | TheHill
If you think you have scandal fatigue now, just wait. Should Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonLewandowski on potential NH Senate run: If I run, 'I'm going to win' Fighter pilot vs. astronaut match-up in Arizona could determine control of Senate Progressive Democrats' turnout plans simply don't add up MORE win the presidency on Nov. 8, you can expect an endless stream of Hillary scandals, even if President Obama issues a pre-emptive pardon for her before the election. Yes, the president has the power to issue pardons before an offender has been charged with a crime. That precedent was established when the Supreme Court ruled in 1866 that a presidential pardon "extends to every offence known to the law, and may be exercised at any time after its commission, either before legal proceedings are taken, or during their pendency, or after conviction and judgment." Discussion of the Supreme Court ruling in Ex parte Garland sprouted up on Democrat-leaning websites and blogs at the end of the Bush 43 presidency, when the liberal establishment convinced itself that only by pardoning intelligence officials involved in extraordinary renditions and the enhanced interrogation of terrorists could they escape jail sentences. Of course, President George W. Bush didn’t need to pardon torturers, because U.S. intelligence officials had not committed torture. Rather, they had acted within a set of strict constitutional guidelines set out by then Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo (derisively referred to by Wikipedia as the “Torture Memos”). But while a presidential pardon might avoid the sorry spectacle of a national security investigation by the FBI of an incoming president for her reckless mishandling of classified information while secretary of State, it would in no way deter Republicans in Congress from conducting their own investigations of Mrs. Clinton, up to and including impeachment proceedings. For example, we now know that four separate FBI field offices have been conducting a corruption investigation of the Clinton Foundation for well over a year. Imagine for a moment how Congress would react if Obama were to pardon Mrs. Clinton not just for her email woes but for her past corruption, even for corruption not yet discovered? Do you really think Republicans, even if they were in the minority, would let that one go? I recall the tenacity of Rep. Henry González, a long-time Democrat back-bencher from Texas who rose to become chairman of the House Banking Committee in 1989. González used all the wiles of his congressional office to prosecute President George H.W. Bush for arming Saddam Hussein in the lead-up to the first Gulf War. González was so successful in his efforts that they contributed to Bill ClintonWilliam (Bill) Jefferson ClintonThe magic of majority rule in elections The return of Ken Starr Assault weapons ban picks up steam in Congress MORE’s 1992 victory over an incumbent president who, at his peak, had a 90 percent approval rating. Here are just a few of the Hillary scandals Congress could pursue: • The Loretta Lynch meeting with Bill Clinton on the tarmac of the Phoenix airport, just as the FBI was getting ready to make public its conclusions on the Hillary Clinton private email server. Did Bill Clinton promise Lynch that Hillary, if elected president, would reappoint her as Attorney General? • Pay for play at the Clinton Foundation. I can imagine several committee chairmen exploring whether the actions of the Clinton Foundation violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). While a presidential pardon might clear Mrs. Clinton of RICO charges, it wouldn’t cover Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Doug Band, Huma Abedin, or a host of other Clinton Foundation officials who solicited donations from foreign corporations and foreign governments in exchange for official favors while Mrs. Clinton was Secretary of State. Will they all go to the mat (or jail) to protect Mrs. Clinton and her scandal-plagued presidency? GOP senator: Clinton Foundation one of world's largest money laundering schemes https://t.co/Su0IMrmxe2 pic.twitter.com/93jrvXX2TZ Pay-to-play schemes that violated RICO could lead to multiple federal prosecutions to disgorge illicit profits through civil forfeiture proceedings. Imagine the Clinton Foundation having to repay the Governments of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria and Qatar tens of millions of dollars for having essentially traded payoffs for U.S. government favors or for the promise of favors to come? What about the Varkey Foundation and its GEMS education initiative, which paid Bill Clinton more than $56 million to serve as front man for a gigantic fund-raising scheme? “Upon funding and implementation, these commitments will have a total value of over $70 billion,” the foundation website boasts. Are they waiting for Mrs. Clinton to be sworn into office before those “commitments” can be banked? Are donors expecting future favors from a Clinton administration in return for their money? I can’t imagine Congress not wanting to know answers to those questions. Or what about contributions to the Clinton Global Initiative from the Abraaj Group, a UAE private equity company partly-owned by the family of Jaafar Dhia Jaafar, the mastermind of Saddam Hussein’s nuclear weapons program? Congressional investigators will want to know if those donations influenced a decision made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to award the Abraaj Group hundreds of millions of dollars in investment management contracts through the State Department’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation. • Illegal coordination between Hillary’s presidential campaign, her super Pac, and the Democratic National Committee. Allegations of illegal collusion stemmed from undercover video shot by Project Veritas that captured DNC self-styled “undercover” operatives boasting of carrying out dirty tricks in coordination with the Clinton presidential campaign. Congress will want to hear testimony from the DNC operatives, and will undoubtedly demand that the DNC provide financial records detailing their relationship to these “consultants.” • The Iran nuclear deal. Congress will surely want to investigate Mrs. Clinton’s role in establishing a secret back-channel with Iran that led to the worst diplomatic deal in U.S. history, a deal that rewarded a terrorist and terror-sponsor regime with $150 billion and a sure path to nuclear weapons. Did Mrs. Clinton meet with Iranian officials or regime intermediaries before official talks began? Did she make promises to Clinton Foundation donors that she would “open up” Iran for U.S. business once she became president? Oh, the scandals will be rich, and they will be unending. And they are all of the Clintons’ making. They will not only further weaken our hand in foreign relations, but will distract us from what needs to be done domestically to make this country great again. 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Understanding Your Pathology Report: Esophagus With Reactive or Reflux Changes, Not Including Barrett’s Esophagus
When your esophagus was biopsied with an endoscope, the samples taken were studied under the microscope by a specialized doctor with many years of training called a pathologist. The pathologist sends your doctor a report that gives a diagnosis for each sample taken. Information in this report will be used to help manage your care. The questions and answers that follow are meant to help you understand medical language you might find in the pathology report from the biopsy
What does GEJ mean?
The esophagus is a tubular organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. The place where the esophagus meets the stomach is called the gastro-esophageal junction, or GEJ.
What does squamous mucosa mean?
The lining of the esophagus is known as the mucosa. It is called squamous mucosa when the top layer is made up of squamous cells. Squamous cells are flat cells that look similar to fish scales when viewed under the microscope. They are also found on the surface of the skin. Most of the esophagus is lined by squamous mucosa.
What are reactive changes?
A number of things, including chronic reflux (regurgitation) of the stomach contents up into the esophagus, trauma from taking medicines, and infections can injure the squamous lining of the esophagus. The esophagus reacts to the injury and tries to repair itself. This creates changes that can be seen under the microscope that are called reactive changes. (Reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus is sometimes called gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD. It can cause problems with heartburn.)
Do reactive changes in my esophagus put me at risk for cancer?
No. Reactive changes do not mean that you will get cancer. Still, the process that is causing the reactive changes needs to be treated so that the esophagus can heal and the lining can return to a normal appearance.
What are reflux changes?
Reflux means regurgitation of the stomach contents up into the esophagus. It can cause heartburn. The contents of the stomach contain acid, and when the esophagus is exposed to the acid over a long period it can injure its squamous lining. This causes certain changes that the pathologist can see under the microscope.
Does reflux cause cancer?
By itself, reflux does not cause cancer. Reflux most commonly causes reactive changes in the lining of the esophagus. However, if reflux keeps occurring over a long time, it can also lead to other changes in the lining of the esophagus that can increase the risk of cancer. That is why reflux is considered a risk factor for cancer of the esophagus. Your doctor will work with you to treat your reflux, which may help prevent more problems from developing in your esophagus.
What if the report mentions gastric cardiac-type mucosa?
The cardia is the part of the stomach near the place that the esophagus enters the stomach. Sometimes this area is sampled when the esophagus is biopsied.
What does it mean if it also says that the cardiac-type mucosa has inflammation?
Inflammation can be caused by acid from the stomach or by infection. The most common cause of infection is the bacteria H. pylori. When the stomach gets infected with this bacteria, it can cause problems like gastritis (irritation of the stomach) and ulcers.
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Talk:Coil bind
Is anyone actively working on this page? I would like to re-write it a bit for accuracy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Benthatsme (talk • contribs) 15:17, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
* Well I've been letting it sit lately. But you're free to edit it if you want.Mustang6172 (talk) 05:37, 6 May 2008 (UTC) | WIKI |
Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/July 13, 2020
Would adding an image of the novel the film was based on be a weird move? --- C & C (Coffeeandcrumbs) 22:16, 15 June 2020 (UTC)
* Sounds good to me. - Dank (push to talk) 22:21, 15 June 2020 (UTC)
* Yes, I'll do that Jimfbleak - talk to me? 06:38, 16 June 2020 (UTC) | WIKI |
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Feb 19 (Reuters) - Puma SE: * PUMA CEO SAYS MOST OF FACTORIES IN CHINA IN OPERATION, ALTHOUGH SOME IMPACT ON WORKER MOVEMENT * PUMA CEO SAYS OUTBOUND LOGISTICS FROM CHINA HAS IMPROVED OVER LAST 4-5 DAYS * PUMA CEO SAYS ONLY EXPECTS DELAYS TO DELIVERIES FROM CHINA OF 2-3 WEEKS * PUMA CEO SAYS FACTORIES DELIVERING MATERIALS, COMPONENTS TO OTHER PRODUCTION MARKETS ARE ALSO MOSTLY OPEN * PUMA CEO SAYS IF STORES IN CHINA STILL CLOSED IN 4 WEEKS THEN MIGHT HAVE TO RECONSIDER GUIDANCE Further company coverage: (Berlin Speed Desk) | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
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—I thought so.
—Yes, madame, this Chatterton Agreable comes in twelve different colors. The countess took five.
—Then, of course, I can't consider it. I am really sorry to give you so much trouble, Mr. Juhasz.
—But it is no trouble at all.
—You are perfectly charming, Mr. Juhasz. Just as if you had been born to cater to the caprices of women. You never lose patience
—[Clearing away the materials.] But that's what we are here for, madame.
—[Rummaging through the materials.] This is nice, but it isn't becoming to me. This is for a bigger woman this for a | WIKI |
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Length, two-and one-half inches; brown, with large square black spots; belly, white; hind legs, yellow underneath.
Length, one-and one-half inches; head, green; back, brown, with a reddish line in the middle and three light-edged black spots on each side; legs, very long. | WIKI |
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Recrowned the wreathless hours That mused and mourned upon their works in vain; For all their works of death Song filled with light and breath, And listening grief relaxed her lightening chain; For sweet as all the wide sweet south She found the song like honey from the lion's mouth.
High from his throne in heaven Simonides, Crowned with mild aureole of memorial tears That the everlasting sun of all time sees All golden, molten from the forge of years, Smiled, as the gift was laid upon his knees Of songs that hang like pearls in mourners' ears, Mild as the murmuring of Hymettian bees | WIKI |
What are the Pros and Cons of UV Air Purifiers?
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When it comes to air purification, HEPA filters often come to mind. This is not surprising, as HEPA filters are widely recognized as the industry standard in air cleansing and play a crucial role in maintaining high-quality indoor air.
HEPA filters excel at capturing airborne viruses, reducing the risk of virus transmission and promoting a healthier environment. However, different technologies serve different air-cleansing purposes and HEPA filters cannot kill germs. UV air purifiers offer a unique advantage in targeting and sterilizing germs in the air, surpassing the capabilities of HEPA filter-based purifiers.
UV-C, a specific type of ultraviolet radiation, is commonly used to purify the air. When utilized correctly and exposed for an adequate duration, it can safely eliminate and inactivate bacteria viruses and mold in the air.
At Germitrol, through our numerous innovations and products over the years, our teams dedicatedaim is to ensure clean air, free from bacteria and germs for all.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding people from harmful germs, bacteria, and air pollutants, Germitrol has developed a range of UV air purifier Singapore. Our extensive selection of air purifiers and air-cleaning products allows you to maintain a pleasant and fresh indoor environment in your home or business. With the integration of UV air sterilizers or purifiers, maintaining a clean and healthy indoor space has never been easier. Experience the difference with Germitrol and enjoy the benefits of purified air.
Why UV Air Purifiers are an Essential Investment for the Health and Safety of Your Family
Scientific research has shown UVC radiation has the ability to destroy the outer protein layer of viruses, rendering them incapable of causing harm and effectively neutralizing their potential threat.
The impact of UV light on the DNA and RNA structure of microbes makes it difficult for them to reproduce. By disrupting certain chemical links, UV light effectively hinders their ability to multiply and spread.
Additionally, studies have also established the effectiveness and safety of HEPA air filtration. This advanced filtration method efficiently eliminates microorganisms, dust, viruses, and even microscopic particles as small as 0.3 microns.
In today's world, having an air purifier that effectively eliminates germs is crucial for maintaining clean and good indoor air quality. Whether it's your home, business or commercial property, investing in a reliable UV air purifier ensures that the air you breathe is clean from harmful contaminants and promotes a healthier living environment for you and your loved ones.
Here are some advantages of UV air purifiers:
Enhanced Elimination Of Pollutants
While conventional air filters may miss smaller germs and viruses, UV air purifiers are capable of targeting and eliminating these microscopic particles, with up to 99.9999% kill rate of bacterias, ensuring cleaner indoor air quality by killing bacteria and viruses that go pass the standard air filters.
Reduced Strain On HVAC Systems
While options like HEPA filters can restrict airflow and potentially strain HVAC systems, UV air purifiers complement the existing system without restricting airflow. This helps alleviate pressure on the HVAC system, reducing the risk of unexpected failures and optimizing energy efficiency.
Additional Safety Net Protection
What happens when HEPA filters break or get clogged? In the unfortunate event of a broken or clogged HEPA filter, the consequences can be dire. Not only will fine particles no longer be effectively trapped and filtered, but there is also a risk of germs thriving on the filters. As a result, your air purifier may start releasing germs and particles back into the air you breathe. While air purifiers are designed to circulate air efficiently, ensuring clean air circulation, this becomes problematic when your air purifier starts throwing out dirty air. Using a properly fitter UV air purifier with HEPA can prevent this. If the filters should fail, the UV-C chamber will be able to kill germs in the air, thus allowing the air purifier to continue throwing out clean air rid of germs.
Exploring the Limitations: What You Should Know About UV Air Purifiers
While UV air purifiers offer potential benefits, it is crucial to understand their limitations. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
The production process of UV light-emitting bulbs can impact their effectiveness to remove viruses. Some bulbs may have a special coating that reduces the amount of UV-C released, resulting in decreased intensity. Sufficient UV light is necessary to effectively eliminate germs and pathogens. Insufficient light can reduce the UV dose, allowing bacteria and viruses to survive.
UV and UV-C light cleaners primarily target microorganisms and may not effectively remove particulates and allergens commonly found in homes. Viruses often attach themselves to these particles, and it is through these particles that viruses can be spread through sneezing and coughing. Therefore, even if you have a UV air purifier, it may not alleviate symptoms related to allergens. Ensure that your UVC air purifiers come with HEPA filters.
Germitrol air sterilizer or purifiers have sufficient UVC lights and come with HEPA filters. So you can rest assured that you have the safest air in your room.
Despite these limitations, Germitrol is one of the leading providers of high-quality UV air purifiers. Whether it is for residential or commercial environments, our air purifiers offer effective and reliable solutions to enhance indoor air quality. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Talk:Meantime (disambiguation)
Meantime was also a - never completed - crpg by Interplay, based on the Wasteland engine. It's probably very obscure, and there's not too much known about it, so I'm not sure if it should be added. -- Nils Jeppe 11:06, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
* Add it only if you can provide a wiklink which would lead to info about it.--Hraefen Talk 17:56, 18 September 2006 (UTC) | WIKI |
Uncovering US Market's 3 Undiscovered Gems
As the U.S. stock market navigates a landscape marked by fluctuating tariffs and economic uncertainties, small-cap stocks often present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth potential beyond the more widely covered large-cap companies. In this environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for those with strong fundamentals and resilience to external pressures, making them true gems in an ever-evolving market.
Click here to see the full list of 290 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: XPEL, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing, installation, sale, and distribution of protective films and coatings with a market capitalization of $906.02 million.
Operations: XPEL generates revenue primarily through the sale and distribution of protective films and coatings. The company has a market capitalization of $906.02 million.
XPEL, a nimble player in the auto components sector, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 2.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -2.4%. The company boasts a robust financial position with more cash than total debt and an impressive debt-to-equity ratio reduction from 18.7% to 0.08% over five years. Recent earnings results highlight revenue of US$124.71 million for Q2 2025, up from US$109.92 million last year, while net income reached US$16.29 million compared to US$15.03 million previously—indicating solid operational performance amidst strategic expansion efforts in China and product diversification initiatives like windshield protection films.
XPEL's strategic expansion into China and new product launches aim to enhance revenue stability. Click here to explore the full narrative on XPEL's growth strategy.
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Overview: Yuanbao Inc. operates as an online insurance distribution and services provider in the People’s Republic of China with a market capitalization of approximately $1.21 billion.
Operations: Yuanbao generates revenue primarily from its insurance broker segment, amounting to CN¥3.58 billion.
Yuanbao, a promising player in the market, recently showcased impressive financial strides. The company reported first-quarter sales of CNY 970.06 million, up from CNY 674.54 million last year, with net income climbing to CNY 295.1 million from CNY 132.85 million previously. Its earnings per share saw a significant boost; basic EPS surged to CNY 17.88 from CNY 4.98, while diluted EPS rose to CNY 6.48 from CNY 2.94 year-on-year. Despite its volatile share price lately, Yuanbao's debt-free status and high-quality earnings paint a robust picture for potential investors looking at undervalued opportunities in the market.
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Overview: China Yuchai International Limited, with a market cap of $879.80 million, operates through its subsidiaries to manufacture, assemble, and sell diesel and natural gas engines for various applications including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and more both in China and internationally.
Operations: China Yuchai generates revenue primarily from its Yuchai segment, amounting to CN¥19.10 billion, with a smaller contribution from HL Global Enterprises Limited at CN¥30.78 million.
China Yuchai International, with its diverse engine applications from trucks to marine uses, seems poised for growth despite broader market challenges. The company's earnings grew by 13% last year, outpacing the Machinery industry's -1.6%. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 19.7x is attractive compared to the industry average of 23.4x. With a debt-to-equity increase from 17.8% to 20.4% over five years and more cash than total debt, financial stability appears solid. Strategic moves like partnering with Kim Long Motor in Vietnam could bolster international presence while potential regulatory hurdles in China may impact future margins and revenue streams.
China Yuchai International's strategic partnerships and R&D investments enhance its growth potential. Click here to explore the full narrative on China Yuchai International.
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Molecular Models of Aging: Comparative Analysis of Gene Signatures in Replicative Senescence and Stress Induced Premature Senescence
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In culturing normal diploid cells, senescence may either happen naturally, in the form of replicative senescence, or it may be a consequence of external challenges such as oxidative stress. In this work, a comparative analysis design has been used that aims to reconstruct the molecular cascades which are specific for replicative senescence (RS) and stress-induced senescence (SIPS) in human fibroblasts. The results indicate the involvement of caspase-3/keratin-18 pathway and serine/threonine kinase Aurora A/ MDM2 pathway commonly shared between RS and SIPS. Moreover, stromelysin/MMP3 and N-acetyl glucosaminyl transferase enzyme MGAT1, which initiates the synthesis of hybrid and complex N-glycans, were identified as key orchestrating components in RS and SIPS, respectively. In RS only, Aurora-B driven cell cycle signaling was deregulated in concert with the suppression of anabolic branches of the fatty acids and estrogen metabolism. In SIPS, Aurora-B signaling is deprioritized, and the synthetic branches of cholesterol metabolism are upregulated, rather than downregulated, while proteasome/ubiquitin ligase pathways of protein degradation dominate the regulatory landscape. This picture indicates that SIPS proceeds in cells that are actively fighting stress which facilitates premature senescence while failing to completely activate the orderly program of RS. The promoters of genes differentially expressed in either RS or SIPS are unusually enriched by the binding sites for Homeobox family proteins, with particular emphasis on HMX1, IRX2, HDX and HOXC13. Additionally, Iroquois Homeobox 2 (IRX2) was identified as a master regulator for the secretion of SPP1-encoded Osteopontin, a stromal driver for tumor growth that is overexpressed by both RS and SIPS fibroblasts. The latter supports the hypothesis that senescence-specific de-repression of SPP1 aids in SIPS-dependent stromal activation.
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Things to Consider When Buying LED Light
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StarMIMO: RX Diversity and MIMO OTA Test Range
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In Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems, spatial correlation plays an important role. The level of correlation cannot be determined based on antenna characteristics without knowing the propagation characteristics. Therefore, a new Over-the-air (OTA) testing methodology is needed in order to take into account both antenna and propagation characteristics in the system setup when testing multi-antenna devices.
MIMO-OTA device testing with anechoic chambers emulates complex spatial- temporal propagation environments at the device location in a realistic and repeatable way by using a radio channel emulator connected to a circular array of probes (multiple cluster) or to an array of probes on one side of the chamber forming a single spatial cluster model. Both configurations are referred to as the Multi-probe technique. This technique addresses the need to generate precise spatial channel models at the device location for the evaluation of MIMO antenna and handset performance. Wide band cellular propagation channels exhibit the cluster behavior which can be taken into account by emulating the Spatial Channel model within the anechoic chamber. The clusters are then simultaneously mapped to the probes so that the sum of the trans-mitted signals at the DUT location is as defined in the model. These measurement-based channel models include all dimensions of the radio channel (time, frequency, space and polarization). Each cluster is split between several probes to enable angular spread. As a result the geometry based environment of the channel model is accurately reproduced within the anechoic chamber.
The primary goal of the MIMO OTA measurement system is to be able to compare Multi-antenna/MIMO devices and algorithms based on their throughput performances when tested against spatial channel models. All critical parts of the mobile terminal design (antennas, RF front-end, baseband processing) are tested in an end-to-end configuration. This document aims to present all the most relevant technical features of the MVG StarMIMO system relative to the MIMO OTA measurement technique with anechoic chambers. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Zhang Qun
Zhang Qun (May 9, 1889 – December 14, 1990), was a Chinese politician and premier of the Republic of China and a prominent member of the Kuomintang. He served as secretary general to the President of the Republic from 1954 to 1972 and senior advisor to Presidents Chiang Kai-shek, Yen Chia-kan, Chiang Ching-kuo, and Lee Teng-hui. Under the influence of his wife, Ma Yu-ying, he became a Christian in the 1930s.
Education and early career
Born in the Huayang County (now part of Shuangliu County), Sichuan province, Chang was admitted in 1906 to the Baoding Military Academy, just southwest of Beijing. The next year, he was selected to go to Japan to study at the Tokyo Shimbu Gakko, a preparatory military school, where he specialized in artillery. Together with his classmate, Chiang Kai-shek, he joined the Tongmenghui the same year. After completing their preparatory studies, they both served in the Takada regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army’s 13th Field Artillery Brigade, stationed in Niigata Prefecture before returning to China to serve under Sun Yat-sen in the Xinhai Revolution which would overthrow the Qing monarchy in 1911. During this period, a lifelong friendship between the two men and Huang Fu was formed and the three became sworn, or blood, brothers. Chang married Ma Yu-ying (馬育英) in 1913; because their first child was born in 1917, he later joked to have practiced family planning long before it became popular.
When Yuan Shikai attempted to restore the monarchy, Chang fled to Japan, finished his military training at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1915, and then went to the Netherlands East Indies, where he taught in an overseas Chinese school. Returning to China to participate in Yuan's overthrow in the National Protection War, he served as adjutant-general to Cen Chunxuan, president of the southern provinces, which repudiated Yuan's regime. With the restoration of the Republic, Chang held several posts. Becoming a major general of the National Revolutionary Army at age 28, he later became a member of the Kuomintang's Central Executive Committee, mayor of Shanghai and president of Tongji University, governor of Hubei province and foreign minister. In the KMT, he led the Political Science Clique (政學系), which included military men such as Huang Fu and Xiong Shihui (熊式輝), intellectuals, such as Yang Yongtai and Wang Chonghui, and bankers and industrialists, including Wu Dingchang (吳鼎昌) and Chang Kia-ngau. During World War II, he served as secretary general of the National Security Council and governor of Sichuan province.
Post-war career
In 1946, Chang, representing the national government, was a member of the Committee of Three (also known as the Marshall Mission) along with General George C. Marshall, then head of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chinese Communist Party representative Zhou Enlai, which had been established in Nanjing in January 1946 to effect a Kuomintang-Communist truce and head off civil war. The Marshall Mission helped to bring about a temporary ceasefire, but its plans for a political-military settlement did not succeed.
In 1947, Chang headed the first coalition government as president of the Executive Yuan, a position also known as premier of the Republic of China. His platform was to prepare China for constitutional government, land reform, and price control. Despite his long ties with Chiang Kai-shek, he could not bring about the political reforms that he favored. After the transfer of the capital from Nanjing to Taipei, he became chief of staff and secretary general to the president in 1954. Among his duties were planning the government's foreign policy and representing the president in Japan, Africa and Europe, including the Second Vatican Council in 1965. In 1972, he played a large role in the difficult negotiations regarding Japan's switch of diplomatic recognition to the People's Republic of China. His last official position was chairman of the Presidium of the Kuomintang's Central Advisory Committee.
Personal life
A member of the board of the National Palace Museum, Chang was a renowned calligrapher, keen art collector, friend of great artists such as Chang Dai-chien, Huang Jun-bi and Ran In-ting, and recipient of honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of Illinois, Seoul National University, St. John's University (New York), Sungkyunkwan University and Soochow University (Taiwan). He died at the age of 101 years, 242 days, of heart and kidney failure, at Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, on December 14, 1990. From 20 January 1990, when former Japanese Prime Minister Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni died until his own death, Chang was the world's oldest living former head of government.
Chang's wife, Ma Yu-ying (馬育英; pinyin: Ma Yuying), was a devout Christian and died in 1974. His daughter, Yalan Chang Lew (劉張亞蘭; pinyin: Liu Zhang Yalan), died on July 14, 2014, at age 97 in Seattle, US; she was the widow of Ambassador Yu-tang Daniel Lew (劉毓棠; pinyin: Liu Yutang), who had died in 2005 at age 92 in Taipei. His son, Dr. Philip Chi-cheng Chang (張繼正; pinyin: Zhang Jizheng), who died on October 24, 2015, at age 96 in Taipei, was former communications minister 1969-72, chairman of the Council for Economic Planning and Development 1973-76, finance minister 1978-81 and governor of the Central Bank of China 1984-89. His second son, Rev. Dr. Chi-chong Chang, who died on October 26, 2020, at age 92 in California, was vice president of the Truth Theological Seminary and pastor emeritus of the Mandarin Baptist Church of Pasadena, California.
Awards
* Order of National Glory
* Order of Blue Sky and White Sun
* Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng
* Order of the Brilliant Star, Special Class with Grand Cordon
* 🇱🇻 Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class (January 19, 1937)
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* Governor Chang takes salute at a parade of Central Military Academy cadets, marking the 31st anniversary of the Chinese Revolution in 1942
* General George Marshall attends signing of Chinese Truce. National Security Council Secretary General Chang Chun and Communist representative Zhou Enlai sign the truce in 1946. (From National Archives and Records Administration - ARC 39099, LI 208-UN-192, beginning at 6:56)
* 行政院長張群蒞台 Premier Chang arrives in Taipei in October, 1947
* 台灣省慶祝第二屆光復節大會 Premier Chang presides over the celebrations of Taiwan's Retrocession Day, October 25, 1947
* 張群特使訪日專輯 Special Envoy Chang Chun visits Japan, where he met with the Emperor, Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi and others in 1957
* 日本前首相吉田茂訪華 Secretary General Chang receives former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida in 1964
* 長江萬里圖 The 65-foot-long painting, Yangtze River by Chang Dai-chien, commissioned for Chang Chun's 80th birthday, on display at the National Museum of History in Taipei in 1967
* 行政院新舊任院長交接典禮 Secretary General Chang presides over the transfer of the premiership in 1972
* 張學良 Chang Hsueh-liang's 90th birthday celebration, hosted by 101-year-old Chang Chun on June 1, 1990 (View especially from 0:29-1:04 where Chang Chun remembers their friendship of 60 years) | WIKI |
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و ﺣﻀﻮر ﺑﻪ ﻋﻨﻮان ﺗﻜﻨﻮاز ، ﻧﻮازﻧﺪه و آﻫﻨﮕﺴﺎز - ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺐ ﺟﺸﻨﻮاره ﻫﺎي ﻣﻮﺳﻴﻘﻲ ،ﻓﺠﺮ ،ﻓﺠﺮﺟﻮان دف ﻧﻮاي رﺣﻤﺖ
- ﻧﻮازﻧﺪﮔﻲ در ارﻛﺴﺘﺮ ﻣﻠﻲ اﺻﻔﻬﺎن ، ﺑﻪ ﺧﻮاﻧﻨﺪﮔﻲ ﺳﺎﻻر ﻋﻘﻴﻠﻲ و ﻋﻠﻴﺮﺿﺎ ﻗﺮﺑﺎﻧﻲ
/ ﮔﺮوه ﺳﺎز ﻫﺎي ﻛﻮﺑﻪ اي دﮔﺮﺳﻮ - ﺳﺮﭘﺮﺳﺖ و آﻫﻨﮕﺴﺎز ﮔﺮوه دف ﻧﻮازان آﺳﺘﻴﺎژ
- ﻫﻤﻜﺎري ﺑﺎ ﺳﺎزﻣﺎن ﺻﺪا و ﺳﻴﻤﺎ ﻣﺮﻛﺰ اﺻﻔﻬﺎن ، واﺣﺪ ﻣﻮﺳﻴﻘﻲ از ﺳﺎل 1385
- اﺟﺮاي ﻛﻨﺴﺮت ﻫﺎي ﻣﺘﻌﺪد در اﻳﺮان و ﻛﺸﻮر ﻫﺎي ﻛﺮه ﺟﻨﻮﺑﻲ ، ﺑﻮﺳﻨﻲ و ﻫﺮزﮔﻮ وﻳﻦ ، ارﻣﻨﺴﺘﺎن
- اﻧﺘﺸﺎر و ﺗﺪوﻳﻦ ﻛﺘﺎب آﻣﻮزش دف ﻧﻮازي ﺑﺎ ﻣﻘﺪﻣﻪ اي از اﺳﺘﺎد ﺑﻴﮋن ﻛﺎﻣﻜﺎر ، زﻣﺴﺘﺎن 1389
( - ﻧﻮازﻧﺪﮔﻲ در آﻟﺒﻮم ” ﺧﻮﺷﺎ ﺳﺮو “ ﺑﻪ ﺧﻮاﻧﻨﺪﮔﻲ ﺣﺴﺎم اﻟﺪﻳﻦ ﺳﺮاج و آﻫﻨﮕﺴﺎزي اﻣﻴﻦ
ﺷﺮﻛﺖ در ﺟﺸﻨﻮاره ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﻤﻠﻠﻲ
- آﻫﻨﮕﺴﺎزي و ﻧﻮازﻧﺪﮔﻲ آﻟﺒﻮﻣﻲ ﺑﻪ ﻧﺎم " ﺳﻴﺎه ﻣﺸﻖ " ﺑﺮاي ﺳﺎزﻫﺎي ﻛﻮﺑﻪ اي اﻳﺮاﻧﻲ ﺑﺎ ﺣﻀﻮر اﺳﺘﺎد ارژﻧﮓ ﻛﺎﻣﻜﺎر ) در دﺳﺖ اﻧﺘﺸﺎر (
- ﻧﻮازﻧﺪﮔﻲ در آﻟﺒﻮم " طعم تصنيف " ﺑﻪ ﺧﻮاﻧﻨﺪﮔﻲ ﭘﻮرﻳﺎ اﺧﻮاص و آﻫﻨ ﮕﺴﺎزي ﻋﻴﺴﻲ ﻏﻔﺎري ) ﮔﺮوه واﺑﺎت : در دﺳﺖ اﻧﺘﺸﺎر (
- ﻧﻮازﻧﺪﮔﻲ در آﻟﺒﻮم ﺗﺼﻮﻳﺮي " سرو خرامان " ﺑﻪ ﺧﻮاﻧﻨﺪﮔﻲ ﻣﺠﺘﺒﻲ ﻋﺴﮕﺮي و آﻫﻨﮕﺴﺎزي ﺳﺎﻣﺎن ﺻﺎدﻗﻴﺎن ) ﮔﺮوه ﺧﺰان ( 1394
( - ﺿﺒﻂ آﺛﺎر ﺗﺼﻮﻳﺮي ﺑﻪ ﻫﻤﺮاه ﮔﺮوه ﻣﻮﺳﻴﻘﻲ ﺧﺰان ) در دﺳﺖ اﻧﺘﺸﺎر
POUAN JAMSHIDI (BORN 1983)
* Learn the rudiments of music by playing the setar
* Acquisition DAF to master Bijan kamkar
* playing at The National Orchestra, singing by
Salar Aghili, Alireza Ghorbani
* Director and composer of DEGAR SOO & ASTIYAZH Daf
players ensemble
* Exert Many concerts in iran and some countries like
South Korea and Bosnia
* Learn the rudiments of music by playing the setar
* Acquisition DAF to master Bijan kamkar
* playing at The National Orchestra, singing by
Salar Aghili, Alireza Ghorbani
* Director and composer of DEGAR SOO & ASTIYAZH Daf
players ensemble
* Exert Many concerts in iran and some countries like
South Korea and Bosnia Herzegovina,Armenia
* Develop and publish a teaching book for playing Daf
with an introduction to master Bijan Kamkar
* Playining in KHOSHA SARV album, singing by Hesamoddin Seraj
and composing by Amin Heydari
* Participation at international festival (ICCN) UNESCO in
south korea,with KHAZAN Ensemble (2012)
* Composing and playing at
IYAH MASHGH album by iranian percossions,
by master Arjang Kamkar,Hoze Honari,(Being published)
* Publish album, singing by Pouria Akhavas and composing
by Isa GHafarii (Being published)
* Playining in SARV e KHARAMAN album, singing by Mojtaba Asghari
and composing by Saman Sadeghiyan
* Record video clip with khazan ensemble,(Being published ) | WIKI |
Sweet Silence
Sweet Silence is the sixth studio album by Berlin-based musician Barbara Morgenstern.
Personnel
* Barbara Morgenstern - composer, lyricist, primary artist, producer
* T. Raumschmiere - mixing | WIKI |
REBOL for COBOL programmers
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Program structure suggestion
Date written: October 5, 2012
Date revised:
Date reviewed:
This page suggests a general structure for a REBOL program, for those transitioning out of COBOL.
Training wheels
In the REBOL/Core manual, Carl mentions the use of parentheses as "training wheels" that you may use to make you code look more familiar to you, and that you eventually will quit using as you become handier with REBOL. I am suggesting another variation of that idea, which is to structure your code in a way similar to the way you would structure it in a COBOL program.
It can be frustrating to see a new computer language and want to do somethhing with it, and not be able to quite figure out where to begin. These pages are going to try to get you going quickly on something, so you can see a useful program and understand how it works. From there, you should be able to see where to begin if you want to write your own program.
COBOL structure
Depending on circumstances, you might not write things in this order, but the end result would be that your program would have different kinds of code grouped into four main areas.
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
code-to-identify-program
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION
code-to-identify-environment
DATA DIVISION.
FILE SECTION.
code-to-define-files
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION
code-for-working variables
SCREEN SECTION.
code-to-define-screens
PROCEDURE-DIVISION
OPENING-PARAGRAPH.
executable-statements
performed-paragraphs
The REBOL equivalent
If it helps, you can make a similar layout in REBOL. Keeping in mind that the semicolon is a comment character, you could have:
REBOL [
rebol-header-statements
]
;; FILE SECTION
code-to-read-and-write-files
;; WORKING-STORAGE SECTION
code-to-pseudo-define-variables
;; SCREEN-SECTION
code-to-define-screens
;; PROCEDURE DIVISION
performable-functions
main-program-code
Sample programs on this site will be created with that structure. Keep in mind that this is just a suggestion. None of this is required. It is just some ideas for you to structure your code in a familiar way, to get you going in REBOL programming. If you find these ideas useless, that's fine. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Garland Jean-Batiste
Garland Anthony Jean-Batiste (born April 2, 1965) is a former American football running back who was a 1987 replacement player for the New Orleans Saints. He played in three games.
Early life
Jean-Batiste was born on April 2, 1965, in Lafeyette, Louisiana. He went to high school at Martinville (LA).
College career
He went to college at LSU. In 1983 he only had 1 rush in one game but it went for 58 yards.
In 1984 he played in 8 games and had 32 rushes for 145 yards and a touchdown. He also had 2 receptions for 9 yards.
In 1985 he had 23 rushes for 89 yards. He also had 1 catch for 4 yards.
In 1986 Garland Jean-Batiste had 50 rushes for 260 yards. He also had 8 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown.
Professional career
He was signed as a replacement player by the New Orleans Saints in 1987. He played in week 4 to 6. In week 6 he had his only statistics; 8 rushes for 18 yards in a 19–17 win against the Chicago Bears. That was his last game. | WIKI |
Ray Picard
D. Raymond "Ray" Picard (born January 4, 1928) is a member of the Northeastern University athletics Hall of Fame. Picard was elected in 1977 for his exploits as a hockey goalie. Picard was a two time All-American for the Huskies, the first All-American at Northeastern.
Before coming to Huntington Avenue Picard spent two years in the Marine Corps. He also honed his hockey skills for the Boston Junior Olympics and was also voted that Most Valuable Player in the 1948 US Amateur Championships.
At Northeastern, Picard besides being named All-American twice, also won the Leonard M. Fowle Award, for New England's Most Outstanding Player and the Walter A. Brown Award for Most Outstanding American College Hockey Player in New England.
In 1953, Picard signed a contract with the Boston Bruins and he played a season for their farm team the Worcester Warriors in the 1953-54 season, where he played 13 games. | WIKI |
Migrating templates
Migrating templates
01-03-2017 11:52
jsreport offers 3 ways how to migrate templates between servers. These are summarized in the next chapters which are sorted by the convenience of the usage.
Using extension
jsreport includes import-export extension which can be used to export templates into zip file and re-import it to a different instance. You can use the extension's studio UI to do this or even automate it using the REST API.
export
The nice thing about this is that the same export zip can be imported to a server instance using a different template store. This means you can use this also to migrate from local template store into sql for example.
Check the import-export documentation for details.
Manual copy
You can also manually copy stored templates to different location, however this varies based on the used template store.
Template store Migration
file system copy paste the data folder
mongodb mongodump and mongorestore jsreport collections
sql insert from select for jsreport tables
Note that this technique can be used only when the source and target template store type matches.
OData API
The last option is to use the jsreport odata REST API to query the required templates from one instance and post the results to the different server instance. This will work also if the source template store is different from the target. It is probably the most complex technique which is completely adaptable but time consuming to implement. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2009 August 25
August 25
This is a list of redirects that have been proposed for deletion or other action on August 25, 2009
WikiBlame
The result of the discussion was no consensus to delete. ~ mazca talk 23:10, 4 September 2009 (UTC) Cross namespace redirect as a result of a page-move. No article namespace links. Killiondude (talk) 23:50, 25 August 2009 (UTC) 'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* → Wikipedia:WikiBlame (links to redirect)
* → Wikipedia:WikiBlame (links to redirect)
* Keep The tool is possibly a relevant search term people look for when using Wikipedia. I moved it to Wikipedia:-space because it's mainly relevant for Wikipedia-users but the redirect allows people to find it when looking for it in the mainspace - which is where one would normally believe an article about a web service to reside. Since the tool has been covered in multiple external sources while reporting about who inserted a particular bit of text into an article, there is a good possibility that someone will enter "Wikiblame" into the search box to find information on it. Since redirects serve to aid the navigation especially of new and infrequent users, this redirect is one of those where a cross namespace redirect is desirable. Regards So Why 07:19, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete as a XNR from article space. There are some helpful redirects I can accept in that namespace, mainly ones that help newbie editors out, like Speedy Delete, or Articles for deletion. I don't think that WikiBlame is in that category, and I would very much like to keep the behind-the-scenes stuff out of main space as much as possible, since they of course also show up as false positives in searches of our readers. Amalthea 11:26, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
* Keep I consider this a useful redirect, and I'd expect users to search for this term. Rjwilmsi 21:44, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete Redirects from article space to other spaces are evil. They confuse new editors and readers.-- Fabrictramp | talk to me 19:09, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
* Fork the article to WP space, not move. WB is notable. Rich Farmbrough, 21:08, 30 August 2009 (UTC).
* WP:NOTABLE notable? How so? Amalthea 21:11, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete - I feel the building analogy on the Cross namespace redirect page sums it up. CNRs from mainspace to project space make readers "fall into the pipework". Besides, any editor whose target is WP:WikiBlame would probably know enough about the project so that his/her next act is to add the prefix "WP:". Intelligent sium 01:55, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* Fork/Delete --- The XNR link should go. [User:Rich Farmbrough|Rich Farmbrough]] is right, of course. The redirect should be replaced with an encyclopedic article on the subject in the article namespace. — m a k o ๛ 18:40, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Age Ageing
* The result of the discussion was retargeted to Age and Ageing (non-admin close) B.Wind (talk) 03:38, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
I think this should be deleted. OUP will never have a dedicated section to Age & Aging, and redlinks would serve the community more than a redirect to its publisher. Headbomb {{{sup|ταλκ}}κοντριβς – WP Physics} 23:06, 25 August 2009 (UTC) 'The above is preserved as the archive of an RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* → Oxford University Press (links to redirect)
* Already repointed' to a better place. Rich Farmbrough, 21:11, 30 August 2009 (UTC).
* Fantastic. Keep retargeted redirect (to Age and Ageing) as this is how that journal is often cited. -- Thinking of England (talk) 00:29, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
* Keep - per ToE. Thanks for retargeting, Rich. --Zach425 talk / contribs 09:44, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
various Hartford County, CT, redirects
The result of the discussion was delete all; no objections raised to any, and hence the consensus both here and in previous discussions applies: these redirects are best replaced with redlinks to encourage article creation. ~ mazca talk 22:52, 4 September 2009 (UTC) This is a 5th batch of Connecticut NRHP Historic Districts (HDs), for which I propose deleting the redirect from NRHP name, to facilitate orderly article creation at the red-links that will then appear in the county-wide list articles such as National Register of Historic Places listings in Hartford County, Connecticut. Previous batches of similar NRHP HD redirects were: Redirects for discussion/Log/2009 August 10, Redirects for discussion/Log/2009 July 17, Redirects for discussion/Log/2009 July 13, and Redirects for discussion/Log/2009 June 25. As Aervanath noted in closing the similar Tolland County batch "While certain of the target articles contain information about the history of the town, and some contain a small list of sites of historical interest, none actually discuss the historic district as such. Per WP:Red link, "red links help Wikipedia grow", as they encourage people to build articles to fill the gap, whereas redirects do not."
Redirects proposed to be deleted:
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Note this one was briefly redirected to Windsor, Connecticut, previously.
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Note this one was briefly redirected to Canton, Connecticut, previously.
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was briefly redirected to Glastonbury, Connecticut, previously.
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to East Hartford, Connecticut
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to East Granby, Connecticut
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to Weatogue
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to Enfield, Connecticut
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to Enfield, Connecticut
* → Glastonbury, Connecticut There is more than one HD in town of Glastonbury.
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to Granby, Connecticut
* → National Register of Historic Places listings in Connecticut Was redirected to Manchester, Connecticut. There is more than one HD in town of Manchester.
* → Connecticut Route 159
* → Avon, Connecticut
* → Rocky Hill, Connecticut
* → Southington, Connecticut
* → Suffield, Connecticut
doncram (talk) 20:02, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* Delete per WP:REDLINK and per User:Doncram's discussion. This list is good work. Wikipedia is ready to grow into these articles. — m a k o ๛ 18:43, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Quibble (computing)
The result of the discussion was delete - incorrect term with a bracketed disambiguator making it an unlikely search term. No merged content. ~ mazca talk 23:12, 4 September 2009 (UTC) The term "quibble" doesn't exist in quantum computing. The only references to it on Google are due to Wikipedia's page on the term, or its usage with the usual English meaning of "minor objection." Robin (talk) 13:49, 25 August 2009 (UTC) 'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* → Qubit (links to redirect)
* Delete. The bracketed qualifier makes this a highly unlikely search term. There was an article there before it was redirected to Qubit, but it doesn't seem to have been merged anywhere. Jafeluv (talk) 13:56, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Neutral --- Very little benefit, very little harm. — m a k o ๛ 18:44, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Ballets designed by Ronald Bates
The result of the discussion was delete, unlikely search terms. ~ mazca talk 22:53, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
* → Ronald Bates (links to redirect)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* → Theme and Variations (ballet)
* → Heinrich Ignaz Biber
* → Steve Reich
* → Steve Reich
* → Samuel Barber
* → Franz Liszt Jafeluv (talk) 11:46, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete per nom. Clubmarx (talk) 02:23, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Neutral --- Once again, little benefit. Then again, little harm either. Search terms are not likely but not impossible. — m a k o ๛ 18:46, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Delete all per previous discussions on ballet redirects. I don't see the point in ignoring precedent here. B.Wind (talk) 18:45, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
* → Samuel Barber
* → Franz Liszt Jafeluv (talk) 11:46, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete per nom. Clubmarx (talk) 02:23, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Neutral --- Once again, little benefit. Then again, little harm either. Search terms are not likely but not impossible. — m a k o ๛ 18:46, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Delete all per previous discussions on ballet redirects. I don't see the point in ignoring precedent here. B.Wind (talk) 18:45, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
* Delete all per previous discussions on ballet redirects. I don't see the point in ignoring precedent here. B.Wind (talk) 18:45, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
Ballets by composer
The result of the discussion was delete, unlikely search terms, usage in catmore templates now corrected and removed. ~ mazca talk 22:54, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
* → Ballet (music) (links to redirect)
* → Ballet
* → Ballet
* → Ballet
* → Choreography
* → Ballet
* → Ballet
* → Ballet Jafeluv (talk) 09:42, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Keep: These exist as redirects from s. — Robert Greer (talk) 09:57, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Did you know that you can specify the article name with catmore, like this: ? See Template:Catmore for more information. Jafeluv (talk) 10:29, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Note: I've corrected the catmore templates to point to the correct article instead of a redirect. Jafeluv (talk) 13:33, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* → Ballet
* → Ballet Jafeluv (talk) 09:42, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Keep: These exist as redirects from s. — Robert Greer (talk) 09:57, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Did you know that you can specify the article name with catmore, like this: ? See Template:Catmore for more information. Jafeluv (talk) 10:29, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Note: I've corrected the catmore templates to point to the correct article instead of a redirect. Jafeluv (talk) 13:33, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Note: I've corrected the catmore templates to point to the correct article instead of a redirect. Jafeluv (talk) 13:33, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* Note: those who are feeling a case of déjà vu when reading this mass nomination are probably recalling Redirects for discussion/Ballet redirects. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 19:07, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Hmm, since these were deleted following the RfD and subsequently recreated, I think G4 would apply here? Jafeluv (talk) 19:13, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete per Jafeluv. The last 3 might have some usefulness, but getting rid of those would bring you to the better result of the category of the same name. Clubmarx (talk) 02:22, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete --- If Jafeluv has fixed the source/need of these redirects, it seems they can safely be deleted. — m a k o ๛ 20:02, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Delete all per previous discussions on ballet redirects. I don't see the point in ignoring precedent here. B.Wind (talk) 18:09, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
Redirects to New York City Ballet related lists
The result of the discussion was Delete. Killiondude (talk) 05:44, 3 September 2009 (UTC) Implausible search term for New York City Ballet, which was the original target. In its current form the redirect is a R2 candidate, but I'm briging it here since it could just as easily be retargeted to the article instead of the talk page. Jafeluv (talk) 09:30, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* → Talk:New York City Ballet (links to redirect)
* Keep: Ditto. — Robert Greer (talk) 09:58, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* Delete inappropriate self-reference. "Redirects..." makes sense only in a Wikipedia context. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 19:01, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete I don't think articles should start with 'redirect' - this is not useful as a redirect. Clubmarx (talk) 02:19, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete --- Does very little harm but serves no purpose at all. — m a k o ๛ 20:03, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Dance redirects
The result of the discussion was Delete. Killiondude (talk) 05:41, 3 September 2009 (UTC) Delete. Unuseful redirect whose only purpose seems to be to act as the "main article" for Category:Dance redirects (which is now at CfD). Jafeluv (talk) 08:59, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* → Dance (links to redirect)
* Keep: Ditto. — Robert Greer (talk) 09:58, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* Delete I fail to see the purpose of this redirect. Debresser (talk) 18:07, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete inappropriate self-reference. "Redirects..." makes sense only in a Wikipedia context. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 19:08, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete per above. Clubmarx (talk) 02:18, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete --- Inappropriate self-reference and impossible search term. — m a k o ๛ 20:03, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Content fork
The result of the discussion was Delete. Killiondude (talk) 05:40, 3 September 2009 (UTC) Deletion. Article-namespace redirect pointing to Wikipedia-space page? uKER (talk) 08:08, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* → Wikipedia:Content forking (links to redirect)
* Delete. Unnecessary, and unlikely to be helpful to readers. Any idea why these aren't covered by CSD R2 in the first place? Jafeluv (talk) 09:07, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* I wondered the same thing. Why would there ever be redirects from article space to WP? --uKER (talk) 09:21, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* An informative answer to that question can be found here. Jafeluv (talk) 11:26, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete speedily or re-point to an article, people will use then it becomes harder to delete. Rich Farmbrough, 22:29, 30 August 2009 (UTC).
* Delete Although the link above claims such redirects help newbies, I disagree, because they are more likely to think they have been redirected to an article.-- Fabrictramp | talk to me 22:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
* Delete - the term makes sense only within a Wikipedia context. A newbie would be unlikely to look for an article about content fork without first seeing the expression, which is used almost exclusively within the context of deletion debates and WP:NPOV.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 16:38, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
* Delete -- For the cross namespace issues and the failure to find a more appropriate place to. — m a k o ๛ 20:11, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
Kaimeng
The result of the discussion was delete, extremely tenuous connection, unlikely search term for Parity. ~ mazca talk 22:50, 4 September 2009 (UTC) Request Delete as likely vandalism. Created October 2007 as redirect to God as sole edit to date by Aty3(talk·contribs) and retargeted five months later to Parity as sole edit to date by <IP_ADDRESS>(talk). Google search yields no relevant results. ("Kai Meng" is a fairly common pair of personal names with Kaimeng less common.) Thinking of England (talk) 06:02, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
* → Parity (links to redirect)
* Kaimeng is a possible variant of the Hanzi pinyin for 开门, meaning either an imperative sentence "Open [the] door"(there are no articles in Chinese), or "[an] Open door", which may relate to parity. However, I find it unlikely that anyone will search for this term, so Delete. Intelligent sium 02:03, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
* Thanks for explaining the meaning -- I had thought the retargeting rather odd. As it is, parity is a dab page with links to a dozen articles, but none dealing with its general use as a synonym for equality. Wiktionary is the closest we get for that. -- Thinking of England (talk) 14:10, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* Weak Delete - no visible connection, questionable creation/revision with no summaries. Weak because the redirect bizarrely gets between 5 & 10 hits most months. --Zach425 talk / contribs 09:33, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* Weak Delete -- as per Zach425 above. — m a k o ๛ 20:12, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) manufactures engines for cars and trucks near Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America, itself a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. Construction of the factory was completed in 2003.
Engines produced
* A25A-FXS I4 (2018–present) for Highlander and Sienna
* M20A-FKS I4 (2018–present) for Corolla, Corolla Cross, and RAV4
* V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (2021–present) for Sequoia and Tundra
* 2TR-FE I4 (2005–2023) for Tacoma
Former production
* 1GR-FE V6 (2005–2015) for Tacoma
* 2GR-FE V6 (2013–2019) for Highlander
* 1UR-FE V8 (2008–2019) for Tundra and Sequoia
* 3UR-FE V8 (2007–2021) for Tundra and Sequoia
* AR engine I4 (2011–2019) for various models
* 2GR-FKS V6 (2016–2023) for Tacoma | WIKI |
What are the risks of nuclear imaging?
There are minimal risks when conducting a nuclear medicine study. These are allergic reactions and radiation risk. Allergic reactions have been reported, but they are very rare and almost always mild. All medical procedures performed on anyone, whether a child or an adult, carry some risk of injury.
The risk of injury can be small or large depending on the type of activity being performed. In nuclear medicine, the radiation risk of routine nuclear medicine testing is generally perceived to be very small, but limited. There are several ways to communicate this risk and this varies from place to place. Once the information considered essential to be communicated to a patient is agreed upon, the next step is to identify the best person or groups of people who can communicate this risk to patients.
Legal precedents established by bodies such as the International Commission on Radiological Protection indicate that this risk is best identified by the referring physician at the time of the decision to request the test, taking into account the demographics, clinical presentation of the patient and any influence on the management of the patient as a result of the test in question. On a more practical level, patients are more likely to be informed of the radiation risk through a leaflet prior to the test and are given the opportunity to discuss the risks and benefits of the test with department staff. What is clear is that patients definitely need to be informed of the risks prior to the procedure and should be given the opportunity to discuss this matter in more detail with a trained person. Nuclear therapeutic procedures include radioactive iodine (I-13) therapy and radioimmunotherapy.
Radioimmunotherapy combines radiation therapy and the targeting capacity of immunotherapy. Immunotherapy mimics cellular activity in the body's immune system, so radiation is able to target affected areas very precisely. Therapeutic nuclear medicine is generally used for severe types of cancer and diseases affecting the thyroid gland. Radioactive tracers used in nuclear medicine are, in most cases, injected into a vein.
For some studies, they may be given orally. These markers are not dyes or medications and have no side effects. The amount of radiation a patient receives on a typical nuclear medicine scan tends to be very low. Learn more about the benefits and risks of imaging tests, including nuclear medicine, and how to reduce your radiation exposure.
The dose of ionizing radiation for these procedures is usually higher than the dose received from a common X-ray procedure. There are always some possible risks from exposure to ionizing radiation in healthcare, but these procedures should be used when the health benefits outweigh these risks. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the U.S. UU.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and states regulate the use of radioactive materials for nuclear medicine to ensure that patients, medical staff and the public are safe. Before using any type of nuclear medicine procedure, it must be justified to ensure that the benefits of the procedures outweigh the risks to the patient. However, exposure to too much radiation can quickly damage organs or tissues, while exposure to any amount of radiation can increase the risk of cancer years after exposure. Image Gentlyexternal icon is a campaign that encourages medical facilities to use a “child-sized” amount of radioactive material when a child undergoes a nuclear medicine procedure.
Although nuclear imaging is commonly used for diagnostic purposes, they also have valuable therapeutic applications, such as treating hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, blood imbalances, and any bone pain caused by certain types of cancer. When you know the pros and cons of nuclear medicine scans, you can rest easy knowing that nuclear imaging is safe. While individual nuclear medicine professionals retain local responsibility and accountability, specialized societies have a clear role to play in assisting in the safe and efficient practice of nuclear medicine. As an integral part of patient care, nuclear imaging is used in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of serious illnesses.
The radiation risk that arises from nuclear medicine research represents a small but manageable risk for patients and needs to be effectively communicated to them. Slovic's fundamental study in 1987 showed that the general public may have fundamentally different ideas about the risk derived from nuclear technology compared to experts in the field, even when nuclear technology was compared to daily activities, which were quite risky in nature. Similarly, most patients undergoing a nuclear medicine procedure would like to believe that the chances of developing some complications as a result of a diagnostic test are more theoretical than those applicable individually. The main difference between nuclear medicine imaging and other radiological tests is that nuclear medicine imaging evaluates organ function, while other imaging methods evaluate anatomy (how organs look).
In research, the level of risk is considered “trivial” if the effective dose is 10 mSv. In many ways, nuclear imaging tests are the most sophisticated and accurate diagnostic tests available. Thanks to their special training, the nuclear doctor can select the most appropriate examination for the patient's particular medical problem, thus avoiding any unnecessary exposure to radiation. There are no general rules for preparing for the nuclear medicine test, as each type of test has its own requirements.
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Rh bellious. Hence its mottoes are discipline, instruction, restraint, voluntary or conscious effort, the necessity of tasks, and so on. From this point of view studies, rather than attitudes and habits, embody the logical factor in education. The mind becomes logical only by learning to conform to an external subject-matter. To produce this conformity, the study should first be analyzed (by text-book or teacher) into its logical elements; then each of these elements should be defined; finally, all of the elements should be arranged in series or classes according to logical formulæ or general principles. Then the pupil learns the definitions one by one; and progressively adding one to another builds up the logical system, and thereby is himself gradually imbued, from without, with logical quality.
This description will gain meaning through an illustration. Suppose the subject is geography. The first thing is to give its definition, marking it off from every other subject. Then the various abstract terms upon which depends the scientific development of the science are stated and defined one by one—pole, equator, ecliptic, zone,—from the simpler units to the more complex which are formed out of them; then the more concrete elements are taken in similar series: continent, island, coast, promontory, cape, isthmus, peninsula, ocean, lake, coast, gulf, bay, and so on. In acquiring this material, the mind is supposed not only to gain important information, but, by accommodating itself to ready-made logical definitions, generalizations, and classifications, gradually to acquire logical habits.
This type of method has been applied to every subject taught in the schools—reading, writing, music, physics, grammar, arithmetic. Drawing for example, | WIKI |
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The Lawyer's Livelihood ciers, the manufacturers, and the mer chants, as far, relatively, as in the heroic age when the traditional fate of the lawyer was to die poor, a destiny reserved now for particular pursuit by philanthropists arranging for post humous praise. But amplitude of means may result to the lawyer from contact with affairs of twentieth century magnitude, and this without a suggestion of "touch" in the specific sense recently developed in the language of the street. Auber re pelled the imputation of advancing years, suggested by a stray gray hair on his shoulder, by declaring that "some old man in the crowd must have brushed against me." So, the trusted and con genial counsel of the present day may find that his justly earned remuneration, willingly accorded, by clients of timely fortune, partakes of the circumambient affluence. Accordingly lawyers of our time both in England and America, highly esteemed by the general public as well as by their professional brethren, not infrequently have enjoyed very considerable incomes. No explanation would be expected of the fact that an estate larger probably than any left before his day by any American lawyer, was distributed by the will of James C. Carter, leader of the bar, lover of his country and bene factor of his fellow man; and no one justly could begrudge the material rec ompense that has attested the value of the professional services of some of the distinguished presidents of the New York City Bar Association, including our brilliant Secretary of State, and the delightful symposiarch before whom the Governor was speaking at our last annual banquet. Not solely by "heaping fees upon fees," but sometimes merely by syste matic economy and prudent investment
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the industrious lawyer of moderate pro fessional income may insure "peace with honor" in his old age for both himself and his family. The meteoric course of the brilliant counsel who despite the continuous receipt of large and merited compensation finally found himself un able to release from attachment the dinner that he was spreading before a Lord Chief Justice, may be contrasted with that of a contemporaneous Judge of the Supreme Court of the same state, whose average annual earnings did not exceed $3,000, but who, nevertheless, was able to crown a career altogether honorable by large bequests for the education of youth in New England and for the advancement of poor blacks in the South. Except in the view of social econo mists professing aversion to private property and to all men of wealth as products of a vicious order, the fortunes of lawyers such as these, being "honestly come by," in the phrase of Mr. Lowell, will not be regarded as "sordid, base or belittling." Their right to live upon terms of self-respect in the sphere of their activities will not be denied. But the lawyer who chooses or who pursues his profession primarily, or even principally, as a money-getter, falls into twofold error. First, he selects for his purpose an inferior instrument, for, as already observed, in money-making, as in the opportunities for money-making, the lawyer lags behind the trader of equal ability, and second, he compro mises his own tone, and correspondingly the standing of his profession, which will be privileged so long, and only so long, as it preserves its distinction as a learned profession. The attorney who shares or who competes with his client in trading adventures consents that such actions and such methods be estimated in the terms of the adventure. As was observed by | WIKI |
What Is a Lung Plethysmography?
How is a Lung Plethysmography Done and What Does it Measure?
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What is lung plethysmography, how is it done, and what do the results mean?. Istockphoto.com/Stock Photo©AntonioGuillem
Plethysmography is a lung test (pulmonary function test) performed to measure the compliance of the lungs by determining how much air your lungs can hold. (Lung plethysmography is different than impedance plethysmography, a test for blood clots in the legs.) It is useful along with other lung tests in that it is able to determine the absolute volume of air in your lungs.
How Does Plethysmography Work?
Plethsmography is based on one of the gas laws called Boyle's law.
As long as temperature is constant, the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional. This will make more sense when we discuss the procedure.
Indications - When is the Test Done?
A plethysmography may be ordered for several reasons. Some of these include:
• In diagnosis to distinguish obstructive versus restrictive lung diseases. (In some cases it can be difficult to determine if a lung disease is obstructive or restrictive (there is an overlap in some of the pulmonary function tests) and plethysmography can help make this difficult distinction.
• To assess your response to treatment. For exaple, to see if your lung disease is getting worse, improving, or staying the same.
• To evaluate your lungs to see if you would tolerate lung cancer surgery.
How is a Lung Plethysmography Test Done? - Procedure
During a plethysmography, you will be asked to sit in a small, airtight room that looks a bit like a telephone booth.
If you ordinarily use oxygen, you will not need to receive your oxygen during the test. Your technician will place clips on your nose and give you a mouthpiece to breathe through. Some people feel claustrophobic when the procedure begins, but you can open the door or remove the mouthpiece at any time if you need (though this can lengthen the procedure.) The technician will then take you through various breathing patterns, having you breathe normally, then pant for several breaths, then take a deep breath in and blow it all out.
Most people tolerate the procedure very well, though some people may feel claustrophobic or become lightheaded during the procedure. Overall, the active part of this test takes around 15 minutes.
What Does the Test Measure?
Plethysmography gives your doctor measurements that can help her understand how well your lungs are functioning. Most pulmonary function tests do not measure residual volume or the amount of air left in your lungs after you exhale as much air as you can. By determining this measurement, plethysmography helps your doctor calculate other numbers as well. Measurements that can be made using this test include:
• Functional residual volume - Functional residual volume is the amount of air left in your lungs after you exhale as much air as you can.
• Functional residual capacity (FRC) - Functional residual capacity (FRC) is a measure of how much air is left in your lungs after you have exhaled as much as possible (the expiratory reserve volume). plus the amount of air left in your lungs after you breathe out normally (the residual volume.)
• Total lung capacity (TLC) - This is a measure of the total amount of air in your chest after you've taken the deepest breath you possibly can.
Understanding Plethysmography Results - What Do They Mean?
Depending on whether your results that your functional residual capacity is elevated, normal, or less than expected, your doctor can better evaluate what lung condition you may be suffering with.
Increased Functional Residual Capacity
Obstructive lung diseases often cause an increased FRC. In order to picture this, you can imagine how, with conditions such as emphysema, after each breath, the full volume is not exhaled. The elastic recoil is damaged so that extra air is left over. The extra air that is left over which can not be exhaled is added to the normal volume left over after breathing out.
Conditions which may result in an increased FRC include:
• Emphysema
• Cystic fibrosis
Decreased Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
A decreased functional residual capacity means that there is a decreased amount of air space present in the lungs. This, in turn, can have several causes. The lungs may be "less elastic" either externally or internally, for example, from weakness of the chest muscles related to a stroke, or a decreased elasticity of the lungs themselves (decreased compliance) due to a chronic lung condition.This pattern may also be seen if you have had part of a lung removed for lung cancer. Conditions which may result in a decreased FRC include:
These numbers may be abnormal if your airways are narrowed or blocked in some way, if too much air is left in your lungs after you exhale (as in emphysema), or if your lungs are unable to expand completely.
Examples: Jay's doctor recommended he have a procedure called plethysmography before his surgery for lung cancer.
Sources:
Criee, C., Sorichter, S., Smith H. et al. Body plethysmography – Its principles and clinical use. Respiratory Medicine. 2011. 105(7):959-971.
U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus. Plethysmography. Updated 11/22/14. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003771.htm
Zysman-Colman, Z., and L. Lands. Whole Body Plethysmography: Practical Considerations. Paediatric Respiratory Reviews. 2016. 19:39-41.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. considers more intel sharing with Saudi Arabia after attack-sources
(Adds background) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The United States is considering increasing its intelligence sharing with Saudi Arabia after Saturday’s attack on Saudi oil facilities, which halved the kingdom’s production and jolted world oil markets, U.S. officials told Reuters. The U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not say how broad any increase in intelligence sharing might be or discuss other options being weighed by the administration as a response to the attack on the world’s biggest crude oil processing plant. But the United States, long wary of deep involvement in the war in Yemen, has only selectively shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia about the threats from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants, who claimed responsibility for the attack. Such intelligence shared with the Saudis has long lacked the kind of detail that would allow the Saudi-led coalition to pinpoint Houthi leaders or their networks, which the United States has long maintained are supported by Iran. Any expansion in U.S. intelligence sharing could trigger a sharp reaction from Congress, where lawmakers, outraged over civilian casualties in the war, have made several failed attempts to halt U.S. support to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. They have also tried to prevent President Donald Trump from selling more arms to the kingdom without congressional approval. Trump has said the United States was “locked and loaded” to retaliate and on Monday questioned Iran’s claim that it had nothing to do with Saturday’s attack. For, months Iranian officials have issued veiled threats, saying that if Tehran is blocked from exporting oil, other countries will not be able to do so either. However, Iran has denied any role in a series of attacks in recent months, including bombings of tankers in the Gulf and the strikes claimed by the Houthis. The latest attack triggered the biggest surge in oil prices since 1991. Iran’s Yemeni allies have promised more strikes to come. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the group carried out Saturday’s pre-dawn attack with drones, including some powered by jet engines. But several U.S. officials say they believe that the attack on Saudi Arabia came from the opposite direction, possibly from Iran itself rather than Yemen. On Sunday, one U.S. official said: “There’s no doubt that Iran is responsible for this. No matter how you slice it, there’s no escaping it. There’s no other candidate.” The war in Yemen, where the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates lead an air campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, is considered one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters. (Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Jon Boyle and Alistair Bell) | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Global Hopf Bifurcation in a Simple Climate Model
Citation:
Ghil, Michael, and John Tavantzis. 1983. “Global Hopf Bifurcation in a Simple Climate Model.” Siam Journal on Applied Mathematics 43 (5). Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics: 1019–1041.
Abstract:
The mathematical structure of a simple climate model is investigated. The model is governed by a system of two nonlinear, autonomous differential equations for the evolution in time of global temperature $T$ and meridional ice-sheet extent $L$. The system's solutions are studied by a combination of qualitative reasoning with explicit calculations, both analytical and numerical. For plausible values of the physical parameters, a branch of periodic solutions obtains, which is both orbitally and structurally stable. The amplitude of the stable periodic solutions in $T$ and $L$ correspond roughly to that obtained from proxy records of Quaternary glaciation cycles. The period of these solutions increases along the branch, until it becomes infinite, while the amplitude of the limiting solution is finite. The limiting solution is a homoclinic orbit formed by the reconnecting separatrix of a saddle. The exchange of stability between the branch of periodic solutions and the steady solution from which it arises is studied by a slight simplification of known methods [20], [21].
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Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2010 May 21
= May 21 =
Video game sales numbers
Where can I find accurate sales numbers for video games? Chevy monte carlo 05:37, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* OK, I'll narrow it down. Nintendo sales? Chevy monte carlo 18:39, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* It is going to cost you. NPD Group accumulates sales data from thousands of retail stores in the US and piles it into a big Excel spreadsheet which they then sell to the video game publishers who pay for their services. (They also perform this service for many other categories of products sold at retail.) Not all retailers participate, so NPD performs some guesswork to try to paint a complete picture for customers — but because it's based on data from the point of sale, it is by far the best data available. Since it's just a bunch of Excel columns and rows, you can quickly sort by revenue, by units sold, by platform, by the genre of game (though they're historically not great at correctly identifying video game genre), etc. etc. It's a great resource. I don't know exactly what it costs, but it's multiple tens of thousands of dollars for a year's subscription to the least expensive version of the reports; so really this is something intended for the publishers to buy. Occasionally they cough up a snippet of free data just to tease everyone. Comet Tuttle (talk) 19:03, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* What about download sales? Vimescarrot (talk) 07:55, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
* Never mind! Thanks though, I will check out that NPD data stuff... Chevy monte carlo 05:21, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
name of cartoonist on the tip of my tongue?
He's that guy, still working, I think, who does moderately crude illustrations in the style of potboiler 1930s adventure novels - often westerns - with strange non-sequitur captions - 'Jake really loved his German hermeneutics texts' - that sort of thing. Can anyone put me out of my misery please? Adambrowne666 (talk) 10:52, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* Glen Baxter? Ghmyrtle (talk) 11:04, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* Spot on! Thanks!Adambrowne666 (talk) 11:06, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
name of a movie
I want to know the name of a movie. On this movie a guy goes to jail. But bombs continue to explode in city. on some part they tell to him in prison something like "stop doing this", and I think that he says "I am im prison I am not doing those bombings". Sorry about the lack of info, but I only saw a comercial about this movie, a and more than 1 year ago. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 20:52, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* Law Abiding Citizen? Everard Proudfoot (talk) 21:14, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
Yes, the movie is that one.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 02:26, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
Who
Who is this person ?<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:36, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* Well, guessing from the name of the photo, it's Patrick Kearney. DuncanHill (talk) 22:38, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* But not that Patrick Kearney, who's a serial killer and is locked up. In fact, not any Patrick Kearney at all, but Patrick Kerney. -- Jack of Oz ... speak! ... 22:51, 21 May 2010 (UTC)
* It's not my fault if he can't spell his own name! DuncanHill (talk) 22:55, 21 May 2010 (UTC) | WIKI |
Henk Fraser
Hendrikus "Henk" Fraser (born 7 July 1966) is a Dutch football coach and former player. He is the manager of football club RKC Waalwijk.
He played as a defender for various Dutch teams. Born in Suriname, he earned seven caps for the Netherlands national team in which he scored one goal. He was a member of the Dutch team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy under coach Leo Beenhakker. He made his debut for the Netherlands on 6 September 1989, in a friendly against Denmark (2–2).
Playing career
Fraser played for Sparta Rotterdam (1984–86), FC Utrecht (1986–88), Roda JC (1988–90), and Feyenoord Rotterdam (1990–99), with whom he won the Dutch title twice (in 1993 and 1999). After his professional career he became a youth coach at Feyenoord.
ADO Den Haag
Being assistant of Maurice Steijn for two years, Fraser became first the caretaking manager of ADO Den Haag after Steijn had been sacked. However, a month later he signed deal with the club to be the permanent manager until the summer of 2016.
Vitesse
Vitesse Arnhem announced on 13 June 2016 that Fraser would replace Peter Bosz at the start of the 2016–17 season. In his first full season, won the club first major trophy in its 125-year existence. Fraser defeating AZ by a score of 2–0 in the final of the KNVB Cup, with two goals from Ricky van Wolfswinkel. On 5 August 2017 Vitesse were beaten 1–1 (4–2 pen.) at De Kuip, Rotterdam in the Johan Cruyff Shield final by Feyenoord.
On 18 December 2017, Fraser announced he would not be extending his ending contract at the end of the season, leaving the club. On 12 March 2018, it was announced that russian coach Leonid Slutsky would replace Henk Fraser as the new manager of Dutch Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem, for the start of the 2018-19 season. On 23 March 2018, Fraser was presented as the new head coach for Sparta Rotterdam for the next season. Following a significant dip in form, Fraser was relieved of his duties in April 2018, two months prior to the conclusion of his contract at Vitesse.
Sparta Rotterdam
In December 2017, the board of Sparta Rotterdam announced that they had recruited Dick Advocaat to succeed the dismissed Alex Pastoor. The former national team coach of Netherlands signed for six months and was instructed to keep Sparta in the Eredivisie. In the meantime, club management were looking for a head coach for the new season. On 23 March 2018, Fraser signed a two-year contract with Sparta, beginning on 1 July. Despite Advocaat's presence, Sparta were relegated to the second-tier Eerste Divisie after a 3–1 defeat against FC Emmen. In his first season as head coach, Fraser won promotion to the Eredivisie through the play-offs. In the following season, Sparta finished 11th in the COVID-19 abandoned Eredivisie season. In the 2020–21 season, Sparta finished in 8th place in the Eredivisie under the leadership of Fraser, thereby qualifying for the European football play-offs. However, Sparta was defeated by Feyenoord in the first play-off round. On 24 April 2022, Fraser resigned after Sparta told him about their intention to fire assistant manager Aleksandar Ranković. At the time of his resignation Sparta was in the 18th place of the Eredivisie with 4 matches remaining.
FC Utrecht
In April 2022, FC Utrecht announced that Fraser would become the club's new coach for the new season, signing a contract for three seasons. On 14 December 2022, after a training accident with Amin Younes, he left the club.
Player
Feyenoord
* Eredivisie: 1992–93, 1998–99
* KNVB Cup: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1993–94, 1994–95
* Dutch Supercup: 1991
Manager
Vitesse
* KNVB Cup: 2016–17
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Business routes of Interstate 80
Interstate 80 Business may refer to several business routes of the Interstate Highway System that connects Interstate 80 with the central business district of various cities bypassed by I-80. The business route in each community is considered a unique route. In many cases, these routes are a former section of a U.S. Route or state highway.
California
Interstate business routes in California are assigned by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) but are not maintained by Caltrans unless they overlay other routes of the state highway system. Local authorities may request route assignment from the Caltrans Transportation System Information Program, and all requests require approval of the executive committee of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Sacramento
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.), called the Capital City Freeway in its entirety, is a business loop of I-80 through Sacramento. Unlike most business routes in California, it is state-maintained and assigned route numbers in the state highway system—part of US Route 50 (US 50) on its western half (5.64 mi) and unsigned State Route 51 (SR 51) on its eastern half (8.86 mi). The full road is a freeway and carried I-80 until 1981, when the signage and designation of I-80 was transferred to the Beltline Freeway, previously signed as I-880. At that time, AASHTO assigned the I-305 designation to the west half, which met Interstate Highway standards. However, Caltrans has never signed this number, put it on any road signs, or used it internally. (Note: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) lists unsigned I-305 as 6 mi, increased from 5.3 mi in 1999.
Truckee
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) was a business loop in Truckee. It served as a loop around Truckee near I-80 and traversed through Donner Pass Road. All signs and references to the business loop were removed between 2003 and 2004 as part of the reconstruction of I-80 through the area.
West Wendover, Nevada–Wendover, Utah
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) is an unofficial business loop of I-80 that is 2.26 mi long and serves as the main street for the US cities of West Wendover, Nevada, and Wendover, Utah, along a roadway named Wendover Boulevard. Wendover Boulevard was originally part of US 40, which connected California to New Jersey via Nevada and Utah. A portion of the Nevada segment is concurrent with US 93 Alternate (US 93 Alt), and the entire portion in Utah is coterminous with Utah State Route 58 (SR-58). The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) applied for the business loop designation in the early 1980s, but the designation has never been approved; nevertheless, signs are posted in both states. Between July 1976 and 1993, I-80 Bus was concurrent with Nevada State Route 224 (SR 224) in Nevada.
Evanston
Interstate 80 Business Loop (I-80 BL) is a business loop of I-80 that runs 3.15 mi through Evanston in western Uinta County. The business route is coexistent with U.S. Route 189 Business (US 189 Bus.) for its entire length. I-80 BL begins at I-80 exit 3; the ramp from westbound I-80 to the business route lies east of the other three ramps of the diamond interchange. The business routes heads east along Harrison Drive, which veers northeast onto 11th Street at the western edge of the city street grid. In the downtown area, I-80 BL turns southeast onto Front Street. At the intersection of Front Street and 6th Street, which is the northern terminus of Wyoming Highway 150 (WYO 150) and the southern terminus of WYO 89, the business route turns north and crosses the Union Pacific Railroad's Evanston Subdivision rail line. I-80 BL crosses the Bear River, then turns east onto Bear River Drive (Lincoln Highway) while WYO 89 continues north. The business route follows Bear River Drive east, then meets I-80 again at exit 6, before terminating at the Bear River State Park rest area south of the Interstate.
Fort Bridger–Lyman
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 BL) is a business loop of I-80 that has a length of 15.63 mi through Fort Bridger and Lyman in eastern Uinta County. The business route begins at I-80 exit 34 where it heads east across Blacks Fork of the Green River and passes through the unincorporated town of Fort Bridger, which contains the namesake historic fort. I-80 BL intersects WYO 414 in the hamlet of Urie then curves north onto the town of Lyman. The business route follows Main Street, then intersects the southern end of WYO 413 within a sharp curve east onto Clark Street. I-80 BL leaves the town and curves northeast, then crosses Smiths Fork, a tributary of Blacks Fork, before rejoining I-80 at exit 48.
Green River
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 BL) is a business loop of I-80 within Green River that spans 2.51 mi through Green River in western Sweetwater County. The business route is coexistent with U.S. Route 30 Business (US 30 Bus.) for its entire length and avoids the Green River Tunnel on I-80. I-80 BL begins at exit 89, a trumpet interchange that connects with the eastern terminus of WYO 374. The highway heads southeast parallel to the Green River along Flaming Gorge Way through the center of Green River. Near the east end of the city, I-80 BL parallels a Union Pacific Railroad railyard that serves as the western end of the railroad's Rawlins Subdivision and the eastern end of the Evanston Subdivision. Next to the railyard, the business route has an intersection with WYO 530 (Uinta Drive), which heads north, then curves back south and bridges the business route and the railyard on its way to the portion of the city south of the Green River. Immediately east of WYO 530, I-80 BL rejoins the mainline Interstate at exit 91, another trumpet interchange.
Rock Springs
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 BL) is a business loop of I-80 that runs 4.12 mi through Rock Springs in central Sweetwater County. The business route is coexistent with U.S. Route 30 Business (US 30 Bus.) for its entire length. I-80 BL begins at exit 102 and heads east along Dewar Drive. The highway curves northeast and passes to the north of downtown Rock Springs. Downtown is served by WYO 430, which I-80 BL intersects just east of a rail line that branches north from the Union Pacific Railroad's Rawlins Subdivision. The business route follows Center Street west of WYO 430 and Bridger Avenue to the east, then follows Pilot Butte Avenue through the eastern part of the city to its eastern junction with I-80 at exit 107.
Rawlins
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 BL) is a business loop of I-80 that has a length of 3.77 mi through Rawlins in western Carbon County. The business route is coexistent with U.S. Route 30 Business (US 30 Bus.) for its entire length. I-80 BL begins at I-80 exit 211 on the western edge of the city and heads east concurrently with WYO 789 along Spruce Street. In downtown Rawlins, at the intersection of Spruce Street and 3rd Street, the business route turns south onto 3rd Street, WY 789 turns north onto 3rd Street, and the business route begins to run concurrently with US 287. Three blocks to the south, I-80 BL and US 287 turn east onto Cedar Street and parallel the Union Pacific Railroad along its Rawlins railyard, which serves as the boundary between the Rawlins Subdivision to the west and the Laramie Subdivision to the east. The highway meets the southern end of US 287 Bypass (US 287 Byp; Higley Boulevard) shortly before reaching its eastern end at I-80 exit 215. Within the trumpet interchange on the south side of I-80, the interchange ramps meet the western end of WYO 76, which heads east toward Sinclair.
Laramie
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) is a business loop of I-80 that spans 6.357 mi through Laramie in southern Albany County. I-80 BL begins at I-80 exit 310 and heads east along Curtis Street, which crosses over the Laramie River and the Union Pacific Railroad's Laramie Subdivision. The business route turns south onto 3rd Street, along which the highway runs concurrently with US 30 and US 287. In downtown Laramie, I-80 BL and US 30 turn east onto Grand Avenue, which runs along the southern edge of the University of Wyoming campus. The highway curves southeast and leaves the city of Laramie just north of its end at the trumpet interchange of I-80 exit 316.
Cheyenne
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) is a business loop of I-80 that runs 6.935 mi through Cheyenne in central Laramie County. I-80 BL begins at I-80 exit 358, a three-ramp partial cloverleaf interchange next to the Union Pacific Railroad's Laramie Subdivision rail line at the western city limits of Cheyenne. WYO 225 (Otto Road) heads southwest from the interchange and I-80 BL and US 30 head east along Lincolnway. The interchange has no ramp to eastbound I-80; that movement is made via the business route's four-ramp partial cloverleaf interchange with I-25 and US 87 a short distance to the east. I-80 BL and US 30 intersect Missile Drive, cross Crow Creek, and have an at-grade crossing of a BNSF Railway line before entering downtown Cheyenne. In the center of downtown, north of the Cheyenne railyard and the Cheyenne Depot Museum, the highways intersect US 85, I-25 Bus, and the northern end of I-180. Those north–south highways use Central Avenue southbound and Warren Avenue northbound. I-80 BL and US 30 leave downtown Cheyenne and the vicinity of the railroad as they pass Holiday Park. On the east side of Cheyenne at Lincolnway's intersection with WYO 212 (College Drive), US 30 continues east and I-80 BL turns south onto WYO 212. The business route and state highway cross over Union Pacific Railroad's Sidney Subdivision on the way to the eastern terminus of I-80 BL at I-80 exit 364 across from the Laramie County Fairgrounds.
Pine Bluffs
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) is a business loop in the US state of Wyoming. It serves as a loop through Pine Bluffs, near I-80 and traverses approximately 1.5 mi. Concurrent highway routing in the Pine Bluffs area is along US 30 (including Parsons Street). Previous concurrent routing included US 30 and State Link 53B (L-53B) in Nebraska. All signs and references to the business loop in Nebraska were completely removed in 2009, due to a decommissioning of all such related Interstate routes statewide. Business route shields were removed on the Wyoming side around the same time but were reinstalled in places along the route in Pine Bluffs in 2012.
Sidney
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) was a business loop in the US state of Nebraska. It served as a loop through Sidney, near I-80 and traversed approximately 9 mi over multiple highways. Concurrent highways included Nebraska Highway 19 (N-19), US 30 (Illinois Street) and L-17J. All signs and references to the business loop were removed in 2009 due to a decommissioning of all such related Interstate routes statewide.
Lincoln
Interstate 80 Business (I-80 Bus.) was a business loop in the US state of Nebraska. It served as a services loop through Lincoln for Interstate travelers, as the Interstate was outside of the city at the time. The route traversed the range of 11 to 14 mi, over various city streets and several highways. The business route entered the city from the west at I-80, overlapping with US 6 (West "O" Street), was aligned with several downtown one-way streets, went past the University of Nebraska City/East Campuses, and exited the city to the northeast, back to the Interstate, along the US 6 (Cornhusker Highway)/US 77 corridors (generally following the old Detroit–Lincoln–Denver Highway route throughout the city). The route was established in 1962 and was decommissioned at an unknown later date. | WIKI |
1953 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The 1953 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 65th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The championship ended on 25 October 1953.
Avondhu were the defending champions.
On 25 October 1953, Glen Rovers won the championship following an 8–5 to 4–3 defeat of Sarsfields in the final. This was their 14th championship title overall and their first title in three championship seasons.
To Championship
Returned after a one-year absence
* Seandún
Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
* Bandon
* Nemo Rangers
From Championship
Regraded to the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
* Rathluirc
Regraded to the Cork Junior Hurling Championship
* Ballincollig
First round
* Duhallow received a bye in this round, however, they later withdrew from the championship.
Second round
* Blackrock were readmitted to the championship and Midleton, who they had unsuccessfully objected to at an earlier date, were ruled out of the championship. | WIKI |
dump SYSTEM RESERVED partition from GUI installer
Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by g0d, Oct 27, 2010.
1. g0d
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a number of the simpler solutions i've found for this either didn't work, or stopped working (possibly because of hotfixes i integrated). here's a simple way to do this from the GUI installer:
* start with no partitions (all unallocated space)
* create a small partition (i used 1024 MB) - windows cannot install here, so no prompt for the 'system reserved' partition
* expand the small partition into the unallocated space
done!
2. urie
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You can do that when installing windows 7 just use advanced settings.
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Switching Safari tabs from BBEdit
I’ve written before about the automation I use when writing a blog post to quickly add a link to the frontmost Safari page. It’s kind of involved, including both Python and AppleScripting of BBEdit to add a Markdown reference link to the bottom of the current document and put the cursor back where it belongs. Its great value is that it lets me add a link by just pressing ⌃L—no switching between BBEdit and Safari or messing around with the clipboard. I can stay focused on what I’m writing. But there’s another automation I use in conjunction with it that I’ve never written about because it’s so ridiculously simple. And yet it’s just as important in keeping me on track.
Most of the time, I have BBEdit in the foreground and Safari behind it, with some number of Safari tabs open to the pages I expect to link to in the post.
BBEdit and Safari
If the page I want to link to is in the current tab, my linking automation works wonderfully. But if I want to link to one of the other tabs, I have to bring Safari forward, switch tabs, go back to BBEdit, and add the link. The app switching is an unnecessary interruption. To avoid that, I use this one-step Keyboard Maestro macro:
KM Next Safari Tab
There’s a similar one that uses the Previous Safari Tab action and is bound to ⇧⌘[.
With these two macros, I can navigate between Safari tabs just as I would if Safari were the active application. The Safari window in the background updates with every tab switch, so I can see what page it’s on. When I get to the right page, I use ⌃L to add a link to it.
Before I bought Keyboard Maestro, I had AppleScripts that worked similarly but not as smoothly. They were kept in BBEdit’s Scripts folder and were also bound to ⇧⌘] and ⇧⌘[. Here’s one of them:
applescript:
1: tell application "System Events"
2: tell process "Safari"
3: set frontmost to true
4: click menu item "Show Next Tab" of menu "Window" of menu bar 1
5: end tell
6: tell process "BBEdit" to set frontmost to true
7: end tell
These worked, but there was a brief flash as Safari came to the front, did its tab switch, and then retreated as BBEdit was made frontmost again. It wasn’t particularly distracting, but once I learned that Keyboard Maestro could do the tab switch in the background, I stopped using the AppleScripts.
(Strictly speaking, only one of these macros is necessary, as the tabs act as a loop; when you get to the rightmost tab, the “next” tab is the leftmost one. But it’s more convenient to have both “next” and “previous” available, just as it is when you’re working in Safari itself.)
Now that we’ve entered the brave new world of Shortcuts on the Mac, you might be wondering if this can be done without Keyboard Maestro or AppleScript. As far as I can tell, the answer is no. If you want to switch tabs in a shortcut, it looks like you’ll have to call out to AppleScript.
Safari actions for Shortcuts on the Mac
If you’re a Chrome user, Keyboard Maestro has similar actions for switching tabs there. Nothing for Firefox, unfortunately, but you can use AppleScript and UI scripting:
applescript:
1: tell application "System Events"
2: tell process "Firefox"
3: set frontmost to true
4: keystroke "]" using {command down, shift down}
5: end tell
6: tell process "BBEdit" to set frontmost to true
7: end tell
As with my old AppleScripts for Safari, this will cause a brief flash. The same idea could be used on any browser that has a keyboard shortcut for switching tabs.
I often forget to blog about these simple automations. I need to remember that simple and effective are not antonyms.
Update 3/5/2022 12:05PM
Shortly after this was posted, George Snow sent me an email with this clever “next tab” AppleScript that works entirely in the background and avoids the flashing problem of my scripts:
applescript:
1: tell application "Safari"
2: tell front window
3: set tabCount to count of every tab
4: set currentTab to (index of current tab)
5: set nextTab to (currentTab + 1)
6: if nextTab > tabCount then
7: set current tab to tab 1
8: else
9: set current tab to tab nextTab
10: end if
11: end tell
12: end tell
Because it doesn’t use menu selections or keystrokes, Safari doesn’t have to be in the foreground, even for a split second. It takes advantage of the fact that Safari assigns tab numbers from left to right, starting at one. You can see how Lines 6–10 handle the situation when you’re already on the rightmost tab.
I’m pretty sure George’s script will work on Chrome with just a minor tweak or two. I don’t have Chrome installed on any of my Macs anymore, but I’m pretty sure it uses the same left-to-right tab numbering scheme.
Then kotfu sent me a tweet with a Keyboard Maestro-based solution for Firefox:
Use the Keyboard Maestro “Type A Keystroke” action, click the gear, choose “Send To”, and select “Firefox” from the list of apps.
Here’s a screenshot of kotfu’s solution:
Keyboard Maestro Send To submenu
That gear menu has lots of useful stuff. I really should look at it more often. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Champ Motorsport
Champ Motorsport is a Chinese auto racing team based in Zhuhai, China. The team has raced in the TCR International Series, since 2016. Having also raced in the TCR Asia Series, Asian Formula Renault Series and China Formula 4 Championship amongst others.
Asian Formula Renault Series
Having first entered the championship in 2004. The team returned in 2005 and won the championship with Taiwanese driver Hanss Lin. The team kept entering the series for many years before again winning the title in 2013 with Colombian driver Julio Acosta.
Formula 4 Chinese Championship
The team entered the first season of the China F4 series with Chinese drivers Chen Zhuoxuan, Liu Wenlong, Yang Fan and Xie Ruilin alongside 2013 Asian Formula Renault champion Julio Acosta. Acosta took seven out of eight possible victories, with Acosta having secured the title at the fourth round out of five of the championship. Acosta therefore did not take part in the final round of the 2015–16 season. For 2016 the team entered Liu Wenlong and Xie Ruilin again for a second season with the team.
Formula Masters China
The team made a one-off appearance in the series at their home circuit at Zhuhai International Circuit, with the team entering Xie Ruilin and Leong Hon Chio for the event.
TCR Asia Series
The team entered the Asian TCR series for 2016, with Henry Ho and Michael Ho driving a Honda Civic TCR each. The team finished fourth in the Teams' championship, with Henry Ho having taken three podiums.
Honda Civic TCR (2016–)
After having raced in the 2016 TCR Asia Series, the team entered the 2016 TCR International Series with TCR Asia regular driver Michael Ho driving a Honda Civic TCR. However, Ho withdrew from 2016 Guia Race of Macau before the first practice session.
F4 Chinese Championship
† Yi drove for Glory Racing Team until round 6.
Formula Masters China
† Leong drove for DP Motorsport from round 4 onwards.
Formula V6 Asia
† Marchy Lee drove for Team Meritus in round 1.
‡ Kwong drove for Dilango Racing in round 1. | WIKI |
Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 107 Part 2.djvu/562
107 STAT. 1514 PUBLIC LAW 103-150—NOV. 23, 1993 SEC. 3. DISCLAIMER. Nothing in this Joint Resolution is intended to serve as a settlement of any claims against the United States. Approved November 23, 1993. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 19: SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-126 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 15, considered and passed House.
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Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis causes about 30,000 deaths annually in the US, 4,000 of which are directly due to lack of a donor liver available for transplant. These numbers could be reduced dramatically should the donor organ pool be expanded by rendering marginal cases, such as Donors obtained after Cardiac Death (DCD), transplantable. It is estimated that about 6,000 cadaveric livers/yr are only marginally damaged by ischemia post-cardiac death and could be resuscitated for transplantation. There is evidence from our lab and others that machine perfusion is a very promising approach for recovering cadaveric organs that would be otherwise rejected from the donor pool. However, clinical realization of such a machine perfusion device requires sophisticated algorithms that ensure tight control of the system, maximize the viability of the organ and accurately assess if the liver is ready for transplantation at the end of perfusion. There is a significant gap of algorithms designed for such an organ viability maximization task, which prevents clinical translation of these technologies and vertical advancement of the field. Our long-term goal is to develop novel engineering strategies to enable efficient transplantation of marginal donor organs and reduce deaths due to organ shortage. The objective of the proposed study is to develop a dynamic, online method to assess liver viability during perfusion and employ it to optimize liver metabolism to enhance recovery from ischemia. The central hypothesis to be tested here is that the liver viability during perfusion is correlated to liver metabolic function during machine perfusion. The work described here is expected to generate a dynamic, on-line liver viability score which can be used to assess the condition of the donor organs prior to transplantation surgery, ultimately reducing the guesswork involved in transplantation of marginal donor organs. The results of this work will also have a positive impact on engineering science by establishing the basis for integration of process design &control of these complex, dynamic organ preservation systems. The work is also expected to lead to improvements in healthcare by accelerating development of sophisticated organ preservation modalities and reducing deaths due to liver failure.
Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01DK096075-03
Application #
8706146
Study Section
Modeling and Analysis of Biological Systems Study Section (MABS)
Program Officer
Serrano, Jose
Project Start
2012-08-01
Project End
2017-07-31
Budget Start
2014-08-01
Budget End
2015-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2014
Total Cost
$405,726
Indirect Cost
$171,637
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
073130411
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199
Bruinsma, Bote G; Avruch, James H; Sridharan, Gautham V et al. (2017) Peritransplant Energy Changes and Their Correlation to Outcome After Human Liver Transplantation. Transplantation 101:1637-1644
Sridharan, Gautham Vivek; Bruinsma, Bote; Bale, Shyam Sundhar et al. (2017) Metabolomic Modularity Analysis (MMA) to Quantify Human Liver Perfusion Dynamics. Metabolites 7:
Bruinsma, Bote G; Uygun, Korkut (2017) Subzero organ preservation: the dawn of a new ice age? Curr Opin Organ Transplant 22:281-286
Bruinsma, Bote G; Sridharan, Gautham V; Weeder, Pepijn D et al. (2016) Metabolic profiling during ex vivo machine perfusion of the human liver. Sci Rep 6:22415
Bruinsma, Bote G; Berendsen, Tim A; Izamis, Maria-Louisa et al. (2015) Supercooling preservation and transplantation of the rat liver. Nat Protoc 10:484-94
Bruinsma, Bote G; Avruch, James H; Weeder, Pepijn D et al. (2015) Functional human liver preservation and recovery by means of subnormothermic machine perfusion. J Vis Exp :
Puts, C F; Berendsen, T A; Bruinsma, B G et al. (2015) Polyethylene glycol protects primary hepatocytes during supercooling preservation. Cryobiology 71:125-9
Bruinsma, Bote G; Wu, Wilson; Ozer, Sinan et al. (2015) Warm ischemic injury is reflected in the release of injury markers during cold preservation of the human liver. PLoS One 10:e0123421
Izamis, Maria-Louisa; Perk, Sinem; Calhoun, Candice et al. (2015) Machine perfusion enhances hepatocyte isolation yields from ischemic livers. Cryobiology 71:244-55
Bruinsma, B G; Yeh, H; Ozer, S et al. (2014) Subnormothermic machine perfusion for ex vivo preservation and recovery of the human liver for transplantation. Am J Transplant 14:1400-9
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Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Template:User burp
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The result of the discussion was delete. Salvio Let's talk about it! 10:05, 18 November 2011 (UTC)
Template:User burp
Procedural nomination; was nominated at TfD, but userbox nominations belong here. N Y Kevin @804, i.e. 18:17, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
* Delete My thanks to NYKen for moving the nomination here. This userbox should be deleted as it is stupid and juvenile. Even by the loose standards of user boxes, this serves no useful purpose. Created by an account primarily devoted to vandalism and utilized only by that account.ScottyBerg (talk) 18:24, 9 November 2011 (UTC)
* Delete pointless juvenilia. Ten Pound Hammer • (What did I screw up now?) 01:44, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
* Delete - silly, and not in a good way. Super Mario Man 02:57, 13 November 2011 (UTC)
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Mongol Daguur
Mongol Daguur (Монгол дагуур, also referred to as Mongolian Dauria) is a steppe and wetland region in Mongolia listed as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar Site of International Importance. A transboundary ecoregion straddling three countries, the area is located in Dornod Province of eastern Mongolia, and is contiguous with the Daurian ecoregion in Russia and the Hulun Lake wetlands in China. The area is categorized as a Strictly Protected Area within the framework of protected areas in Mongolia.
Mongol Daguur's steppe and wetlands territory mainly consists of low mountainous landscapes that support a variety of fauna and flora. The biosphere reserve provides nesting and breeding grounds for globally endangered species such as the white-naped crane, while also serving as a migratory stopover site for many rare and endangered species. | WIKI |
Releasing Cyrus IMAP
These instructions are specifically for doing releases from branches that contain RST-based documentation and infrastructure. This includes 2.5 and later versions.
For new releases from ancient branches, see Releasing new builds of ancient Cyrus IMAP versions
Prerequisites
You will need a GPG key that you can use for signing. Ellie doesn't remember off the top of her head how to create one of these, so for now just read the manual like she did. :)
Once you have a GPG key, it's helpful to upload your public key to the MIT key-server
And you need permission to send to the cyrus-announce mailing list.
Order of operations
Sometimes you're releasing several new versions all at once(ish), for example maybe there's been a security fix that affected 2.4, 2.5 and 3.0.
Github's release page will put a "Latest Release" graphic on the release with the newest tag (by timestamp, I think). This means that, if you're doing new releases for several different versions, you want to do the oldest one first, and only do the release for the current-stable branch last.
If you start at the current stable branch and then work your way backwards through the older ones, you'll get Github saying "2.5.15 is the Latest Release" even though 3.0.13 was also just released... so, even though releasing the current-stable fix feels more urgent, suck it up and get the older-branch ones out first.
Release notes
Write up the release notes, and add them to the appropriate location under docsrc/imap/download/release-notes/. They will not yet be linked up.
Commit and push your changes, and then wait for cyrusimap.org to rebuild (happens each hour, and takes a few mins, so check at about 5 past). The new release notes will be available at their direct URL -- easiest way to find it is to browse to some earlier version's release notes, then change version in the address bar to load up the new one. Confirm that they are correct and complete.
Pre-release testing
1. Ensure your git repository is clean, using something like git clean -xfd. Note that this command will destroy any uncommitted work you might have, so make sure your ducks are in line before proceeding.
2. Generate a configure script: autoreconf -i -s
3. Generate everything else: ./configure --enable-maintainer-mode (you do not need any other options at this stage).
4. Run make distcheck. This will generate a distribution tarball, and test it in various ways. It takes about 10-15 mins to run, depending on your hardware. If this command fails*, you are not ready to release -- fix the problems, get them tested and committed, then restart the pre-release testing.
5. make distcheck can only test so much (it doesn't know about cunit or cassandane), so you also need to check the tarball against those.
1. The tarball will be called something like cyrus-imapd-3.0.0-rc2-23-g0241b22.tar.gz (this corresponds to the git describe output).
2. Extract it: tar xfz cyrus-imapd-*.tar.gz (substitute version for *).
3. Change into the directory: cd cyrus-imapd-*
4. Configure it: ./configure [...] (provide the same arguments you would when building for Cassandane at any other time).
5. Compile it: make -j4 -- it should build correctly.
6. Run the unit tests: make -j4 check -- they should pass.
7. Install it to your Cassandane prefix: make install
8. Then run Cassandane normally -- it should pass.
9. If any of this fails, fix it, commit it, then restart the pre-release testing.
Note
make distcheck doesn't work on the 2.5 branch. For 2.5, just use make dist instead.
Note
Realistically, there's usually some set of expected Cassandane failures from each Cyrus branch, especially for 2.5. If you're doing releases regularly, you've probably got a good gut feel for which failures are a problem and which ones are just "that old thing". If you don't do releases regularly, try to pull in someone who does for guidance about which failures are ignorable, and which should be a source of stress.
If in doubt, try building and testing the previous release from the same series, and compare the test results.
Linking up release notes
The linkage of release notes is handled in docsrc/conf.py. There's a bunch of places it needs to be updated. We should iterate these in detail at some point, but for now the easiest thing to do is look for lines containing the previous version and, if it makes sense to do so, update them to contain the new version.
After this change is committed and pushed upstream, the cyrusimap.org website will start showing the new version as the "current" version at the next hourly update. So ellie likes to do this step at about 5-10 past the hour, which then gives her 50 minutes to finish the rest of the release process without the website updating before the downloads are available.
Version tagging
Note: it is absolutely critical that your repository is clean and your local commits have been pushed upstream at this point. If they are not, and if anybody else pushes in the meantime, you will end up with a mess.
1. Ensure your repository is clean again: git clean -xfd
2. Create a signed, annotated tag for the new version: git tag -s cyrus-imapd-<version>
3. You will be prompted to enter a commit message for the tag. I use the following, just because it's what the old instructions said:
We are pleased to announce the release of Cyrus IMAP version <version>.
This release contains features and fixes you can find on the following pages:
[paste link to the release notes for this version here]
4. You will also be prompted to enter the pass phrase for your GPG key, do it.
5. Generate a configure script: autoreconf -i -s
6. Generate everything else: ./configure --enable-maintainer-mode
7. Create the distribution tarball: make distcheck (yes, again! this time will have the correct version, now that you've tagged it.)
8. If anything goes wrong up to here, delete the tag, fix the issue, and start again from scratch.
9. Sign the distribution tarball: gpg --sign -b cyrus-imapd-<version>.tar.gz
10. Ellie also likes to copy the tarball and signature file somewhere safe, just in case something happens between now and uploading.
11. Push the tag upstream: git push ci cyrus-imapd-<version> (assuming your remote is named "ci").
Inter-version website consistency
The website is built from an amalgamation of documentation from:
• The current stable cyrus-imapd branch (top level)
• The current master cyrus-imapd branch (/dev hierarchy)
• Each of the following cyrus-imapd branches (/x.y hierarchies)
• cyrus-imapd-2.5
• cyrus-imapd-3.0
• cyrus-imapd-3.2
• The current master cyrus-sasl branch (/sasl hierarchy)
When making a cyrus-imapd release, you need to add the new release notes file to each relevant cyrus-imapd branch. You also need to check and update the contents of docsrc/conf.py on each branch AND the cyrus-sasl repository.
Sometimes you can just cherry-pick the commits around, but note that the 2.5 website stores release notes files in a different path, so if you bother to copy release notes back to this branch, a naive cherry-pick will not put them in the right place!
This step often gets forgotten, so if you actually follow it, and notice some missing versions, just go ahead and add them while you're there.
Uploading
Note
This section does NOT apply to releases from the master branch. We do not publish release tarballs for those. People running master code are expected to use a git checkout.
Time to upload the release tarball and signature file!
1. Navigate to https://github.com/cyrusimap/cyrus-imapd/releases
2. The tag you pushed earlier will now be available as a release, but it will have very little information about it
3. Click on the tag name
4. Click "Edit tag" on the right
5. Leave every field on the page as it is (probably blank!), except:
6. Use the "Attach binaries by dropping them here or selecting them" widget to upload the tarball and signature files
7. If this is an alpha/beta/rc release, click the "This is a pre-release" checkbox
8. Click "Save". The commit message from the tag annotation will be used as the release description.
Tell the world
1. Send an announcement to the info-cyrus and cyrus-announce lists. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
User:Finalius/RQQ
Yeah, the RQQ got move-mcfied. It's sort of hush-hush. However, admins do have souls, and allowed this to stay out of the way. | WIKI |
Common Toxic Ingredients You May Find in Your Daily Products
The average American is exposed to more than 100 chemicals from cosmetics, soaps, and other personal care items before leaving the house in the morning, according to Harvard's School of Public Health.
How can we tell which chemicals are hazardous and which ones are safe?
Although these goods' labeling may present them as safe, their chemical components are primarily untested and controlled, and some formulations still contain known carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting substances.
Fortunately, there are several websites and applications that let you look up the names of substances and items that could be bad for the short- and long-term health of you and your family.
The list of frequent dangerous substances in everyday items is condensed here, along with suggestions for safer substitutes.
Fragrances
Fragrance formulae are classified as "trade secrets" under federal law and are protected from disclosure. Companies effectively utilize the term "fragrance" through this loophole to avoid disclosing the hundreds of potentially dangerous chemical compounds in their product.
Allergies, hormone disruption, and cancer can all be brought on by prolonged exposure.
You are better off using fragrance-free products or those that use herb extracts and essential oils as alternatives to these fragrances.
Talc in Makeup and Powders
Some cosmetic products, pressed or loose powders, and body powder include talc. It is banned in Europe, and anything outlawed anywhere in the globe should raise some red flags.
Long-term exposure can result in cancer, serious breathing issues, and lung inflammation.
You can consider alternatives with rice, tapioca, or corn starch.
Lead in Lipsticks
Other heavy metals, including chromium, cadmium, aluminum, manganese, AND lead, have also been found in lipstick. Even though the amount is small, the cumulative and long-term exposure adds up. Especially chemicals like lead can build up in the body.
Long-term exposure can cause fertility issues, hormone disruption, and neurotoxicity, contributing to learning and behavioral problems.
As an alternative, you can use lipsticks that use plant-based waxes such as candelilla or carnauba wax.
Formaldehyde in Various Products
Formaldehyde is a result of mixing many different preservatives, not something that is added directly to goods. Chemicals like bronopol, quaternium-15, and diazolidinyl urea break down and produce formaldehyde. Because of it, leukemia, pancreatic, and skin cancer are all connected to long-term exposure.
Look for products that use proteins such as sericin and keratin instead. There are also those that use food extracts like lemon, green tea, and honey as preservatives instead of formaldehyde.
Ammonia in House Cleaners
Both packaged hair color and home cleansers include ammonia. This is one of the most typical harmful home chemicals that is corrosive, unpleasant, and may be identified by its strong odor. When used in close proximity, ammonia fumes instantly irritate the nose, lungs, and throat.
The cardiovascular system and mucosal membranes may be harmed by prolonged exposure.
Go for cleaners that use a vinegar base instead of ammonia.
Sodium Lauryl (Ether) Sulfate in Body Wash and Shampoos
One of the most prevalent potentially harmful compounds in skincare is SLS and SLES, frequently used in products like face/body wash and shampoos. This added ingredient improves a product's spreading and wetting capabilities, making them foam and lather. Both are regarded as irritants and can produce carcinogens when combined with other compounds.
You can go for natural herb bars or brands that use jujube bark extract for a lather instead.
Conclusion
There are several dangerous substances in the cleaning and cosmetic products we use daily. Some of these substances can cause cancer, while others can cause skin irritation and allergies. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these substances and avoid using products containing them.
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I walked around that morning asking for work at each farm. Around noon a Japanese farmer gave me as much watermelon as I could eat. Later on I ate some peaches at another farm, and ended up by eating cantaloupe. Just about dark I met a young Molokon who had read my Tolstoy "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" booklet, while in conscientious objector camp. I put my sleeping bag under the trees in his yard. Next day I worked for his uncle in the harvesting of beet seed. It was very hot and I drank plenty of water and had only melon for breakfast. After three days I worked on a farm in the middle of the desert cleaning ditches for ten hours a day, at sixty cents an hour. Then I walked for miles seeking another job. Finally I got a job in a dairy. After I had worked two months, the farmer sold his cows, so I had to look for another job.
I slept at the home of a friend in Phoenix and got up early before daylight, went down to the slave market at Second and Jefferson, and jumped on the first truck going out of town. I did not know if I was going east, west, north, or south. I worked in a field for a big produce company and at night asked where I could find a cabin to stay. Shacks were only for Mexicans and not for white men. I walked down the road and met a Molokon who said he had a shack up the road which I could live in, free of charge. I was soon sleeping on an old spring mattress. I got an old stove and fixed the place up. I worked day by day for the produce company at sixty cents an hour.
I worked at different kinds of weeding in the fields, and one Saturday the man across the road asked me to cut wood at seventy-five cents an hour. One day I was working with an old man over seventy years of age. He was illiterate and when we signed our names to our checks he made an X mark. When he saw another fellow mark his check with an X he thought his signature was being forged. He asked me, "Have you got the mark of the beast?"
I knew what he meant by this question but asked him. "Has the gov'ment got your number; did you give them your name and get a number on a social security, ration or draft card? For if you did you have the mark of the beast which in these last days seeks to corrupt all of God's children."
I answered that I had used a social security card for three months, but since a tax had been withheld from my pay I had stopped working where it was necessary to have a social security card; that was the reason I was now working on a farm. I had used a ration card for a time, but had refused to register for the draft and did not intend to take any old age pension.
The old man answered; "I have nary a card. Guess they thought I was too old to register for the war and didn't bother me. All of my family made blood money during the war and now my wife and brothers have the mark of the beast again, for they accept old age pension. I will work until I drop before I take money from the beast; from the gov'ment that makes bombs!" And he added "Yes, in these days they number the babies in hospitals when they are born; get boys, and even girls, numbered up for war as they grow up; pester them with numbers when they die. The Mark of the Beast is everywhere. The Bible says that people will be divided, for folks who witness for the Lord can't be a part of numbering and voting and war. If their families prefer blood money then such | WIKI |
Your question: What does a orthopedic medical assistant do?
A medical assistant in an orthopedic office offers care and treatment to patients under the supervision of an orthopedist. Treatment consists of applying splints to limbs, bandaging wounds and other assistance as requested form the physician. Also, she may perform range of motion tests to report injury severity.
How much does an orthopedic medical assistant make?
Orthopedic Medical Assistant SalariesJob TitleSalaryOrthoAtlanta Orthopedic Medical Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$21/hrZimmer Biomet Orthopedic Medical Device Consultant salaries – 3 salaries reported$80,992/yrWestchester Medical Center Medical Resident Orthopedics salaries – 2 salaries reported$71,122/yrЕщё 3 строки
What are the primary responsibilities of the medical assistant in an orthopedic practice?
1. Perform a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing dressings, removing sutures/staples, applying and removing casts and splints. 2. Assist physician in back office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs and patient history, and assisting with minor procedures.
What is the responsibility of a medical assistant?
Medical assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and book …
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Who is responsible for a medical assistant?
In addition to their clerical responsibilities, medical assistants perform a variety of clinical tasks and work under the direct supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Is a medical assistant higher than a CNA?
CNA: Job duties. Medical assistants enjoy the best of both worlds in healthcare facilities as they move between direct patient care and administrative tasks. … CNAs, on the other hand, work directly with patients all the time.
What a medical assistant can not do?
Medical assistants are not allowed to perform such invasive procedures as: placing the needle or starting and disconnecting the infusion tube of an IV. administering medications or injections into the IV line. charting the pupillary responses.
What does a medical assistant do in a pulmonologist office?
Your duties will include: Assisting with triage for patients who come into the department for emergency care. Taking and recording patient vital signs. Taking and maintaining patient histories that may help doctors with the proper diagnosis and treatments.
Can a medical assistant give a shot?
Medical assistants are usually allowed to administer oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injections as well as inhaled medications such as nebulizer therapy. Proper training and even certification may also be required. … However, they are not allowed to inject any medication into an IV.
What are three key traits any medical assistant needs to have?
5 Must-Have Qualities Every Medical Assistant Needs
• Compassionate. Whether you’re working in the front office or the back office, it’s important to be compassionate toward patients and put them at ease. …
• Dependable. …
• Adaptable. …
• Problem Solver. …
• Passionate.
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What is the highest pay for medical assistant?
Medical Assistants made a median salary of $33,610 in 2018. The best-paid 25 percent made $39,190 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $28,400.
Do medical assistants clean poop?
Medical assistants who work in doctor’s offices or clinics may be expected work any time the office is open. Will I have to clean feces? … It’s very unlikely that you’ll be required to clean up feces, urine or vomit if you work in a doctor’s office or hospital.
How much do experienced medical assistants make?
An experienced Medical Assistant with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $16.84 based on 6,988 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $18.
Where do medical assistants most commonly work?
Most medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
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Marie Carandini
Marie Carandini, Marchioness of Sarzano (born Maria Burgess; 1 February 1826 – 13 April 1894) was an English-Australian opera singer.
Early life
Maria Burgess was born in Brixton, Surrey, the daughter of coachman James Burgess (died 1835) and Martha Burgess ( Medwin). Her mother was a cousin of Thomas Medwin, Byron's companion and biographer, and her father claimed a close relationship to Shelley. She was brought by her parents to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) in 1833.
At the age of 17, she married an Italian nobleman, Jerome Carandini, the Marquis of Sarzano (1803–1870), who was a political refugee. Her musical training and first performances were in Hobart.
Career
The Carandinis came to Sydney around 1845 and studied under Isaac Nathan, Sara Flower and Lewis Henry Lavenu.
Marie soon established a reputation as a concert singer and operatic prima donna, both in Sydney and Melbourne, and was a popular favourite in many other centres in Australia. She was frequently billed as "The Australian Jenny Lind". She has the distinction of having been Australia's first Adalgisa in Bellini's opera Norma (1852, Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney) beside the Norma of Sara Flower. Her husband, having received a pardon from the Italian government, went to Italy in 1870, but died at Modena of gastric fever and inflammation of the lungs soon after his arrival. Madame Carandini continued to sing in concerts for some years in Australia and New Zealand, with visits to the United States and India. In November 1858 Carandini sang Leonora in Verdi's Il trovatore in a twenty-seven performance season at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne. The Carandini troupe performed what may have been New Zealand's first full opera production when they performed Henry Bishop's Guy Mannering at Dunedin's Princess Theatre in September 1862.
Late life and legacy
Carandini's last Australian appearance was in farewell concert on 3 February 1892 at the Melbourne Town Hall; she sang "Jessie the flower of Dumblane" with a strong voice for her age. Soon afterwards she left for England. In her late life, Carandini lived at Richmond Hill, near Bath, with her daughter; she died there on 13 April 1894, aged 68.
Family
Carandini had eight children, of whom five daughters were musical and took part in her tours. Her eldest daughter Rosina Palmer was a notable Australian soprano, while her son Christie Palmerston was an explorer and prospector in northern Queensland.
Her great-grandson (by her daughter, Countess Estelle Marie (née Carandini di Sarzano); (1889–1981)) was actor Sir Christopher Lee and her great-great-granddaughter is Dame Harriet Walter.
She was also the great-grandmother of the actress Hermione Hannen through her daughter Fanny Ellen Hannah Louisa Carandini, who married Sir Henry Morland.
Tribute
A street in the Canberra suburb of Melba is named in her honour. | WIKI |
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Revolutionary Left Movement (Venezuela)
The Revolutionary Left Movement (Spanish: Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria, MIR) was a left-wing Marxist political party in Venezuela. It split from Acción Democrática in 1960 and became involved in armed guerrilla struggle against the Venezuelan state.
MIR merged with the Movement for Socialism (MAS) in 1988.
History
The origins of the party can be traced directly to the first visit Commander Fidel Castro made to Venezuela, specifically to its capital Caracas in January 1959, to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of the military dictatorship of General Marcos Pérez Jiménez. Castro's visit served him to encourage the youth of the Democratic Action around the epic lived by the Cuban Revolution in Sierra Maestra. The political contrast of Castro and then Venezuelan president, Rómulo Betancourt, made the political youth of the time more encouraged towards Castro's position, this made more by generational differences than ideological ones. To round off the internal crisis, Democratic Action expelled from their ranks a number of youth leaders and party members that identified themselves with Cuban policy in addition to constant criticism of the policy of unemployment, struggle against reaction, land reform, economic policy, fiscal and international all contrary to the doctrinal basis of Democratic Action.
For these reasons, Domingo Alberto Rangel, Gumersindo Rodriguez and Jose Rafael Muñoz justified the division from their former party and founded, with groups of mostly young people, the new leftist revolutionary party. At the exact moment of the creation of MIR, it pleaded, according to their weekly Izquierda, as a "Marxist party, their goal was to drive the Venezuelan people to the path of socialism through the National Revolution realizing a clearly anti-imperialist and anti-feudal program".
On May 9, 1962, the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) and the MIR are disabled by the government of Romulo Betancourt and they assume the armed struggle that lasted until the first government of Rafael Caldera. However it was MIR that first launched to the armed struggle in Venezuela causing serious urban clashes between 1961 and 1962 and the installation of a guerrilla front in the East of the country which they called Front Manuel Ponte Rodríguez, to be later dismantled in 1964 by the Venezuelan army and reconstituted in 1965 with the name of Guerrilla Front Antonio Jose de Sucre.
During this time, the MIR integrates with the PCV, the so-called Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN). Some of their leaders included Domingo Alberto Rangel, Jose Manuel "Chema" Saher, Américo Silva, Americo Martin, Simon Saez Mérida, Etanislao Gonzalez, Jose Manuel Gilli Trejo, Ruben Jaramillo, Gabriel Puerta Aponte, Victor and Fernando Soto Rojas, Julio Escalona, Marcos Gomez, Carlos José Ugueto Marino and Carlos Betancourt.
The MIR was actively involved in subversive struggles developed in Venezuela in the 1960s. One of the most active cells was named "Van Troi" led by Jesus Alberto Marquez Finol who executed many officers, soldiers and civilians for not supporting the armed struggle, such as the shooting of Doctor Alfredo Seijas, Legal Counsel of the DIGEPOL in September 1965, who was a lawyer and was abducted from inside the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and moved towards urbanization Macaracuay of Caracas, to run to death. Other rural guerrilla Youth members of the MIR, as Ramon Amundaray Sanchez, died after being caught flying a pipeline north of the state Anzoátegui.
Divisions
Just as the MIR decided to go to the armed struggle, a sector of the party opposed to these actions, led by Jorge Dager, decided to found on 20 August 1962 the People's Democratic Force party, achieving about 10% of the votes in 1963. On 1965 another sector from the party withdraws and merges itself to the Revolutionary Party of Nationalist Integration (PRIN). Then at the end of 1968, the MIR faces fierce controversy at the armed struggle infertile actions and is divided into three groups: the main MIR, led by Domingo Alberto Rangel, who pacifies and denies armed violence, supporting presidential elections from 1973, 1983 and 1988 choosing Movement for Socialism (MAS) candidates: José Vicente Rangel and Teodoro Petkoff. The group of Carlos Betancourt who formed the Red Flag Party on January 20, 1970, with a predominantly rural guerrilla trend, later legalized as a party in 2000 but not before suffering several internal divisions. And the third group led by Jorge Rodriguez and Julio Escalona who decide to start an urban guerrilla struggle but combined with legal means, creating the Revolutionary Organization (OR), whose legal facade would be called Socialist League and would participate in the elections being led by Carmelo Laborit, Jorge Rodriguez, Orlando Yajure, Oscar Battaglini, Norelkis Meza and David Nieves. Furthermore, Américo Martin created a new political group called New Alternative.
Starting on 1982, the main trend in the MIR began a process of alliance and merger with the Movement for Socialism (MAS). In 1983, participating in the elections for president and Congress within the electoral card called MAS-MIR. After this election, it starts the final merger of both parties, leaving the MIR officially disbanded and most of its members integrated into the MAS. | WIKI |
Stokksundet (Vestland)
Stokksundet is a sound between the islands of Stord and Bømlo in Vestland county, Norway. It is about 15 km long and it runs from the village of Koløyhamn in the north to the islands of Føyno, Nautøya, and Spyssøya in the south. The Digernessundet is a small strait on the south end that connects the Stokksundet to the vast Hardangerfjorden. On the southern end of the strait, the Stord Bridge and Bømla Bridge cross the sound, connecting the islands of Stord and Bømlo to the Bømlafjord Tunnel as part of the Triangle Link which connects both islands to the mainland. | WIKI |
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Translucent with syncrepl to Active Directory
Hello,
I'm trying to get syncrepl work from a provider that is configured as a
back-ldap to an Active Directory with the translucent overlay. Although
the master is also an OpenLDAP, since it uses the back-ldap backend to
AD, the entryUUID and entryCSN fields are not present, thus preventing
syncrepl from working.
But I really only need to replicate the local modifications stored in my
translucent (HDB). And doing a slapcat shows that the entryUUID and
entryCSN are present in the translucent DB. So I'm wondering if there's
a way to tell syncrepl to bother only with entries stored in my hdb, and
ignore anything that doesn't have the entryUUID/CSN fields (the fields
proxied from AD).
I'm getting the following error on the slave:
syncrepl_entry: rid=100 entry unchanged, ignored (dc=testdomain,dc=org)
do_syncrep2: rid=100 got empty syncUUID with LDAP_SYNC_ADD
Server in the example (using OpenLDAP 2.4.11 on Debian Lenny):
tst-dc01.testdomain.org = Active Directory
ldap.tst.testdomain.org = OpenLDAP master
ldap-slave.tst.testdomain.org = OpenLDAP slave
Master configuration:
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include /etc/ldap/schema/core.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/cosine.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/nis.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/inetorgperson.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/testdomain.schema
pidfile /var/run/slapd/slapd.pid
argsfile /var/run/slapd/slapd.args
modulepath /usr/lib/ldap
moduleload back_ldap
moduleload back_hdb
moduleload translucent
moduleload syncprov
TLSCACertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/testdomainca.pem
TLSCertificateFile /etc/ldap/ssl/ldap.tst.testdomain.org.crt
TLSCertificateKeyFile /etc/ldap/ssl/ldap.tst.testdomain.org.key
TLSVerifyClient never
defaultsearchbase "dc=testdomain,dc=org"
sizelimit unlimited
backend hdb
backend ldap
database hdb
directory /var/lib/ldap
suffix "dc=testdomain,dc=org"
index objectclass,entryCSN,entryUUID eq
rootdn cn=ldaproot,dc=testdomain,dc=org
rootpw blah
overlay translucent
uri "ldap://tst-dc01.testdomain.org";
idassert-bind bindmethod=simple
binddn="CN=readonly,DC=testdomain,DC=org"
credentials="pw"
mode=none
chase-referrals no
rebind-as-user yes
lastmod on
translucent_strict
overlay syncprov
syncprov-checkpoint 64 30
syncprov-sessionlog 1024
access to dn.subtree="dc=testdomain,dc=org"
by * read
Slave configuration:
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include /etc/ldap/schema/core.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/cosine.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/nis.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/inetorgperson.schema
include /etc/ldap/schema/testdomain.schema
pidfile /var/run/slapd/slapd.pid
argsfile /var/run/slapd/slapd.args
modulepath /usr/lib/ldap
moduleload back_ldap
moduleload back_hdb
moduleload translucent
TLSCACertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/testdomainca.pem
TLSCertificateFile /etc/ldap/ssl/ldap-slave.tst.testdomain.org.crt
TLSCertificateKeyFile /etc/ldap/ssl/ldap-slave.tst.testdomain.org.key
TLSVerifyClient never
defaultsearchbase "dc=testdomain,dc=org"
sizelimit unlimited
backend hdb
backend ldap
database hdb
directory /var/lib/ldap
suffix "dc=testdomain,dc=org"
index objectclass,entryCSN,entryUUID eq
rootdn cn=ldaproot,dc=testdomain,dc=org
rootpw blah
syncrepl rid=100
provider=ldaps://ldap.tst.testdomain.org
type=refreshAndPersist
interval=00:00:15:00
retry="300 20 7200 +"
searchbase="dc=testdomain,dc=org"
attrs="gecos"
schemachecking=off
bindmethod=simple
binddn="CN=repl,DC=testdomain,DC=org"
credentials="pw"
overlay translucent
uri "ldap://tst-dc01.testdomain.org
ldap://tst-dc02.testdomain.org";
idassert-bind bindmethod=simple
binddn="CN=readonly,DC=testdomain,DC=org"
credentials="pw"
mode=none
chase-referrals no
rebind-as-user yes
lastmod on
translucent_strict
access to dn.subtree="dc=testdomain,dc=org"
by * read
Thanks for any info!
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List of airlines of Armenia
This is a list of airlines which have an Air Operator Certificate issued by the General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia.
As of 2024, all airlines certified by the General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia are banned from EU airspace, on the list of carriers banned from operating into the European Union. | WIKI |
till date
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* 1) To date.
* 2) * 2015, Tridip Suhrud, translating, Sarasvatichandra I, Orient BlackSwan 2015, p. 133:
* ‘You have never kept anything from me till date. Have I done something wrong that you no longer trust me?’ | WIKI |
Baroe
Baroe is a settlement in Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the hometown of cricketer Dudley Theophilus. | WIKI |
Iulian Șerban
Iulian Șerban (25 February 1985 – 6 January 2021) was a Romanian paracanoeist who competed from the late 2000s onwards. He won a gold medal in the K-1 200 m LTA event at the 2010 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Poznań.
Șerban was born in Olănești, Vâlcea County, and died in Bucharest at the age of 35 on 6 January 2021. | WIKI |
Talk:Brony (My Little Pony)
Merge
For the love of all that is sacred, not everything needs a wiki page. Merge this into the MLP FiM page. --Havermayer (talk) 06:39, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
* So far as I can tell, most of it is already there. ReecyBoy42 (talk) 11:25, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
* In that case, I vote we delete it.--Havermayer (talk) 12:45, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
* Bronies have shown to be just as, if not more, obsessive than Trekkies, and are certainly growing to have as much of an impact (MLP-related images and quotes are seen all of the internet and in real life now). Trekkies have their own article, and I'm sure the cultural impact of Bronies will grow even further as time goes on. The Brony phenomena is possibly even more notable than the show itsself, as it has been covered more and boosted the popularity of FiM considerably. I strongly support the keeping of this page. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 14:50, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
* Yeah, and Star Trek has nearly half a century of history behind it, whle FIM has only been around for just shy of a full year. We have no idea if Bronydom will continue to have legs going forward, especially once FIM ends and gets replaced by G5. As it stands, the article offers almost nothing that isn't already covered in the main article, and the brony subculture CERTAINLY hasn't achieved the same heights as Trekkies, at least not yet. Not to mention that if the majority of Brony content gets shifted over here, that'll take away from the main FIM article, causing it to lose a lot of its biggest/most notable references and a lot of the information that helped it achieve GA status in the first place. Plus I think there's higher MLP Project priorities than just mirroring the "Internet Reception" section in a separate article, like doing major cleanup on the character list pages for example. I don't think we're really at a point yet where the two need to be separated. -- Cyberlink420 (talk) 20:41, 27 September 2011 (UTC)
* I realise that this is not how things on Wikipedia are done, but ask a group of people about FiM, and they're more likely to have encountered the fandom than have watched the show itsself. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 09:27, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
* Support merging with FiM after taking the comments into consideration. It's obvious that the brony fandom will have an independent article in the future, but I think I split the article too prematurely. Rainbow Dash !xmcuvg2MH 22:24, 27 September 2011 (UTC) | WIKI |
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January/February 2011 | by Claus Vogel
One of the many highlights from a recent photo assignment on Ellesmere Island was a chance encounter with a pair of long-tailed jaegers giving chase to an Arctic tern that had just returned from fishing on a nearby lake.
Displaying impressive aerial acrobatics, the jaegers bombarded the smaller tern with a series of dive bombs and aggressive head-on attacks. Eventually, the tern had no choice but to drop its catch. A split second later one of the attackers swooped below the tern and gracefully caught the minnow-like fish in midair with its powerfully hooked bill.
Several minutes later I spotted the black-masked bandits near my tent feeding a chick with their stolen catch.
Jaegers, from the German word for “hunter,” are close relatives of gulls and well-known members of the Arctic landscape. They differ from gulls in having specialized hooked bills with supraorbital salt glands that allow them to drink salt water. These birds also have prominent claws and tough scales on their legs giving them hawk-like features.
There are three species of jaegers that breed in Canada’s Arctic during the summer months. For the remainder of the year they spend their time at sea in the warm waters off the coasts of South America and Africa. All three species are strong fliers and practice some degree of piracy or kleptoparasitism — the harassing of other birds until they are forced to drop their catch.
During the winter months, when the jaegers are at sea, they obtain most of their food by provoking smaller seabirds such as terns, kittiwakes and auks into giving up their catch or by stealing it directly from their bills.
Other times the jaegers have been known to bully their victims by chasing after them in mid-flight or pulling at their feathers until the exhausted bird regurgitates its food and loses its catch to the Jaeger.
By the time they arrive in the North to breed, these birds become active predators and voracious thieves chasing and feeding on lemmings, voles, newly hatched chicks as well as on insects and berries. They have also been known to raid nests and steal eggs from a variety of birds including snow geese. On occasion they will resort to harassing terns and other birds into giving up their prized catches.
Hard to believe such an elegant and graceful flier in the Arctic sky can be such a menace. Little wonder why many refer to jaegers as pirates of the sky.
Currently Claus is living in the Yukon. Check out his website www.tradewindsphoto.ca for more stories and images from Canada’s North. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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there's a little mistake in the description: amidase can breaks every kind of amide bond, so the product of the reaction can be a NH3 but also NH2R or NHRR'--Madowiki (talk) 09:27, 6 November 2012 (UTC) | WIKI |
III. The Protestant Reformation is where a lot of changes took place in 16th century Europe where religion, politics, intelligence, and culture would be redefined by Martin Luther. He was a rebel against the Catholic Church where he was trying to reveal the pope and its officials as the robbers and the most hypocritical people of all. Just the idea of hell was used against the good people in exchange for monetary goods such as money and goods. He had much influence over the Germans by being able to translate the bible and teach them that this is not the way and that God was a forgiving father. He was very influential in starting a civil where he had influenced Germans to not believe in what the Italian papacy was feeding them. Luther was going to change a lot of things in the religious perspective. He took a lot of power away from the pope, exposing a lot of corruption, but also opening the eyes of countries that were in complete belief of what was offered to them. The Protestant Reformation happened during the years of 1517 to 1648 at the University of Wittenburg where Martin Luther taught and then spread throughout the country of Germany with making its way to Switzerland many parts of Western Europe.
King Henry VIII, second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, reigned during a large portion of the Reclamation. The severing of religious connections with the pope was almost strictly political due to the Pope’s rejection of annulling his marriage with Catherine. He chose a different archbishop who then granted the annulment, allowing him to marry Anne. Still no boy was born to give heir to the throne. This caused anger and frustration leading to the beheading of Anne.
A. Christopher Columbus sailed several times across the Atlantic from Spain to American, in 1492, 1493, 1498, and 1502. He initially wanted to figure out how to get from Europe to Asia, but that was not the case at this point. This lead to him reaching America. There was an “Age of Discovery” where Portugal was of the first to propose expeditions that would allow explorers to find and discover new lands that would lead to great wealth and fame. Christopher believed that you could sail through the Atlantic to essentially reach Asia much faster and being able to bypass having to go around the horn of Africa. His math led him to believe this was possible but was obviously incorrect as he was able to find America. The whole purpose of being able to get to Asia by water was to avoid the arduous and dangerous trip on foot. Two monarchs, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, believed in Christopher, in regard to his theory. The monarchs had the main goal of using Christopher to deliver Catholicism to the West, but with the obvious goals of fortune and fame. He essentially failed every time he went across the Atlantic with a new task. Anywhere from the broken Hispaniola settlement to the loss of men at Panama. He was an explorer at best, but fundamentally failed at all of the intended tasks.
B. Native American Indians, mainly in the Northeast, lived anywhere from the Atlantic coast of North Carolina to the River valley of Mississippi. They had small farms and villages that specialized in fishing that lived on the Atlantic coast. The Iroquois and Algonquians ended up fighting each other due to white settlement pressure from their unexpected arrival and their push to the west. The Central/South American Indians had a lot fertile lands in Northeast Mexico which wallowed for a lot variety with crops. It seems like it was a lot more difficult to navigate and control in comparison to the north due to there being over 200,000 inhabitants with a lot of city grounds to cover. It was a complete disaster for the conquistadors, but it seems that small pox disease and supporting anti-Aztec Indians caused the Aztecs to surrender.
Religion was getting pushed in Mexico by the Spaniards due to priests and officials getting placed within the country. The Columbian Exchange was followed after Christopher’s voyage, which brought upon a lot of transferring of ideas, technology, cultures, plants, from the Americas to Europe and back. A lot of viruses were passed such as, smallpox, chickenpox, malaria, measles, and many more diseases. Many cultures were destroyed due to these diseases and the many deaths that resulted after.
C. The English settlers dealt with many problems that included poor leadership, government, hostile Indians, and starvation. The settlers were attacked within only 3 days of attempting to settle in Jamestown. Many died due to starvation and disease. Also, the land didn’t help at all due it being marshy and with having a huge lack of “safe” drinking water. Captain John Smith lead Jamestown from being a complete failure. He stated the rule that if you did not work, you did not eat. He directed in getting shelters and fences build to defend from the reoccurring attacks from the Algonquian Indians. They ended up making nice with the Indians after the confederation lead by Chief Powhatan. There was a period where the Indians did not want to trade, but the colonists learned how to cultivate tobacco, which led to monetary success. This caused the idea of indentured servants to be pursued and supported in order to maximize profits from cheap labor.
D. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was intended to be a holy Protestant commonwealth. This is where Congregationalists wanted to purify the church from within instead of separating from it. The self-governing membership was very limited into who was able to represent the church with major respect to being able to demonstrate proof of God’s gift. There supposed to be a concept of “a city upon a hill” as far as freedom of religion was supposed to go, but the Puritans tolerated no other religions, which caused them to make clear of them in their area. This idea of freedom religion is compared in a way where our country was built in legislation to allow freedom of speech and religion, but in this case, there wasn’t much actual “freedom” as intended. The Great Awakening was considered a to be an impactful, religious revival that was supposed to create a movement during 1730s to 1740s. Secular rationalism was being pushed during this time with challenges being created for religion. During these times Christian religions have maintained a level of resiliency in regard to maintaining their core values. The Great Awakening had a huge impact with getting the people to rededicate themselves to their religion. This also had a huge impact on culture. George Whitefield was the most popular promoter during the Great Awakening. Johnathan Edwards also caused spiritual transformation during these times in major regards towards revivalism during the 1730s.
E. The Mercantile System was a system used in 18th century Europe to increase the wealth of the nation by the regulation of commercial interest through the help of the government. Being that mercantilism was the main operative part of Europe’s economic system, it was controlled by the government in a way that involved their engagement through mercantilism by promoting exporting more than importing, but also increasing their supply of high value metals. This was especially accomplished through the use of tariffs. Their premise was to increase their wealth by manipulating the trade system. The colonies played an important role in this instance because they were the ones to produce the raw materials but were only allowed to trade with the motherland (England). Furthermore, due to their forced trade with England, this allowed for industrial development and jobs in England. It was not successful because the colonials started to trade directly with the western Indians and Danish countries rather than England. This is what lead to their decrease in wealth. It was a step by step beneficial manner of being able to trade commodities for other commodities in systematic steps before returning back to home. The first leg involved British ships traveling to West Africa where items like guns, clothing, and rum was exchanged for slaves, which then the second leg brought them (the slaves) to American ports where the raw materials (timber and commodities) were brought back to Britain (Europe).
F. The French and Indian War came out of the Seven Years’ War. This involved the colonial powers, but the biggest fighting portion was in between the two countries of Great Britain and France. The supposed winner, would have “control” of N. America. There was a big competition between the two countries for the ancestral Indian lands. They were located in the Ohio Valley. Having this control would have the key to the major gain of the entire continent. The whole war was between 1754-1763, but it specifically started during the Spring of 1754. What started the war was when the Virginians ambushed the French scouting party, killing ten soldiers. There was a small team of Virginians and British soldiers in western Pennsylvania. Washington had a terrible loss of 300 men while the French and their Indian allies lost only a couple men. This all caused a “world war.” William Pit became the new British leader in 1757. He paid Prussia to fight in Europe. He then paid back the colonies for the troops in N. America. He borrowed a lot financially for the victory. It was referred to as the “world war” due to the war involving, Hanover, Prussia, Britain, Sweden, Russia, Austria, France, North America, India, the Caribbean, and even the Philippines.
V. Lost Colony – It was the late attempts in 1500s of where the English first settled in North America on Roanoke Island. This is where 120 English settlers disappeared mysteriously with no explanation. The second colony also disappeared, but the was no clear understanding if they had been killed by the Wanchese tribe or joined the Croatoan Natives.
Indentured servitude – This concept was common in British North America where it was way for poor people from Europe to move to the colonies but signed an agreement to cover for the costs.
Bacon’s Rebellion – Involves a rebellion that was against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. It was led by Nathaniel Bacon in 1676. This was important because it was the first rebellion, but also was developed because of unfair taxes and the selling of tobacco at low prices.
Treaty of Paris – Occurred in 1763 and involved the controlling of French colonies by the British. This included the high profiting “sugar island” colonies, North American possessions that were in the East of the Mississippi, Canada, and even Spanish Florida, and colonies in India. This was the highest point for Great Britain during the “world war.”
Carolina Rice – During Colonial Period, 1685, involved coastal South Carolina, which became the biggest producer of rice. It was a dominating commodity that lasted until the finishing of the Civil War.
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Rh that the people of Diarbekir and Mardeen had not obeyed the order of the Pope nor his supremacy, they sent letters to me and to Padre Fulgenzio, who was then at Baghdad, directing him to go to Diarbekir, and to inquire why the people had not submitted to my authority. Now this Padre was my enemy on account of the affair of the marriage, and this I learned further from the letters which reached me on the 14th of February, 1794, and I answered the Society accordingly. Padre Fulgenzio, however, departed and went to Selook, which is Kerkook, and created divisions among the Meshihayé there, and he did the same at Ainkâwa. Moreover he wrote letters to other villages which began in this style: I, Padre Fulgenzio, superior of the Patriarchs of the East, &c.; many of which letters fell into my hands. He then went to Mosul and sowed tares there also, and in the villages of that district, on account of which, a fierce dispute arose between him and Padre Mansoor, [prob. Vittorio] in which the whole congregation took part, because he wished to absolve Mutrau Yeshua-yau and his nephew, whose deceit rendered them undeserving of absolution. In consequence of this quarrel, Padre Fulgenzio went to Zakho, whither Mutran Hnan-Yeshua followed him, and was absolved by him, though in reality he did not know how to convey absolution, [on account of his ignorance of the Syriac.] This affair gave rise to many dissensions among the Meshihayé, all which I learned through letters which were addressed to me by Padre Mansoor and the congregation at Mosul. Many of these I got translated into Latin, and wrote others in Syriac to the Sacred Society, informing them of all that had occurred. When our lord the Pope heard of these things, he was very angry with Padre Fulgenzio and the people of Diarbekir and Mardeen, and with the consecrating and consecrated Metropolitans, and suspended the latter and the priests of Diarbekir from their ministerial functions. He moreover desired Padre Fulgenzio not to interfere with my affairs, or with the affairs of the Chaldeans, and the Sacred Society wrote him a very sharp letter full of rebuke, and | WIKI |
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Transglutaminase-catalyzed protein cross-linking in the molecular program of apoptosis and its relationship to neuronal processes
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Abstract
1. One type of transglutaminase is usually accumulated in various forms of naturally occurring cell death and apoptosis. The accumulated enzyme is activated during the death process, leading to the formation of cross-linked protein structures. Degradation of the cross-linked apoptotic bodies results in the elevation of the ε(γ-glutamyl)lysine isodipeptide concentration in body fluids, which may provide a diagnostic tool to monitor the apoptosis rate in various tissues under normal and pathologic conditions. 2. Extensive protein cross-linking may be directly related to the act of killing in some cells. In others, the effect of protein cross-linking is palliative, preventing leakage of macromolecules and enhancing phagocytosis of the dead cells. 3. Tissue transglutaminase has been implicated in some physiologic functions of the nervous system. 4. The molecular machinery of apoptosis is present and easily evoked in neuronal cells. 5. Effector elements of the apoptosis process have been associated with the pathogenesis of neurologic disorders. Tissue transglutaminase, representing one of the effector elements of apoptosis, may be induced and activated in cells following ischemia. It may also participate in the formation of abnormal cell inclusions and Aβ deposits in amyloid plaques.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)683-694
Number of pages12
JournalCellular and Molecular Neurobiology
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 1998
Keywords
• Apoptosis
• Cell death
• Neuronal cells
• Neuropathology
• Protein cross-linking
• Transglutaminase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
• Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
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School District of Lancaster
The School District of Lancaster is a large, urban school district of 11,300 students educated in 19 schools in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It serves both the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Township. Established in 1836, it is the second oldest school district in the state. The School District of Lancaster encompasses approximately 11 sqmi. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 70,348. By 2010, the district's population increased to 74,989 people. The School District of Lancaster serves a racially and economically diverse population of students: 60% Hispanic, 17% African American, 13% Caucasian, 10% Asian/other. According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 80.8% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $16,273 a year, while the median family income was $38,429. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. In Lancaster County, the median household income was $54,765. By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.
According to district officials, in school year 2017–2018 the School District of Lancaster provided basic educational services to 11,300 pupils through the employment of 930 teachers, 461 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 160 administrators. The district is a member of Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit (IU) 13.
The district operates 20 schools in 2017: twelve elementary schools, one K-12 school, four middle schools, one high school campus and two alternative schools. It employs 1,620 staff members, including administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff.
In 2014, the district sued the state of Pennsylvania, alleging that the state did not provide sufficient funding to provide its students an adequate education.
In 2016, the district was sued by six refugee students who were denied enrollment in the district's high school. Similar lawsuits had been filed against Utica City School District in New York the prior year, and similar incidents were reported elsewhere in the country.
As of 2023 according to Great Schools there were 11,080 Students in the school system. The demographics percentages were as follows.
White - 12%
Black - 16%
Hispanic - 60%
Asian - 4%
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Did you know that your body is made up of approx. 75% water? You are not just what you eat, but also what you drink. The amount and quality of water you intake can have a profound impact on your health.
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK?
The answer to this question depends on several factors such as our bio-individuality and lifestyle choices. In general women should consume approx. 2.2 L/day and men approx. 3 L per day. The following is a list of situations when you should be increasing the amount of water you drink:
1. in hot or humid temperatures
2. while hiking to high altitudes (above 8,200 feet)
3. during exercise
4. when enjoying a sauna, steam room or hot yoga class
5. when experiencing an illness such as diarrhea, vomiting or high fever
6. when pregnant and/or breast feeding
7. when consuming alcohol and/or coffee
WHEN SHOULD I DRINK WATER?
The time and amount of water you drink can also have a significant impact on how you feel. Here are some tips for getting the most out of drinking water:
1. Your body is most acidic upon rising so drinking a large quantity of water (1 L or more) immediately after waking up is one of the best ways to detox.
2. Add lemon to your water especially in the morning to help eliminate toxins accumulated during sleep
3. Drink mostly room temperature water; your body uses a large amount of energy to cool down or warm up water
4. Sipping warm water every 10-15 minutes helps to activate your lymphatic system and thus detoxing your body. This is a great strategy to use as part of a cleansing program
5. Drink water at least 20 minutes before or after meals so as to not dilute the enzymes necessary to break down food
6. Do not wait to feel thirsty before you drink water; by then your body is already in a high state of dehydration
7. Make water drinking a habit; buy an environmentally safe water bottle and carry with you everywhere; it takes a bit of time to build a new habit, but before you know it you will make this an integral part of your healthy lifestyle and your body will thank you.
TYPES OF WATER - BENEFITS & CONCERNS
TAP WATER
Tap water is the most readily available but may not be the safest option. Every city can have a different purification system, and while some are great, there are also many that can leave traces of bacteria, lead or chlorination by-products.
FILTERED WATER
Nowadays there are thousands of filters out there, each one promising the best and cleanest water. Some ionize, some alkalize, some eliminate a wide range of toxins and others demineralize and remineralize your water. So what is one to do? If you are truly interested in getting a water filtration system, then make sure you do your homework. Recent research points towards the benefits of using Kengan water and while consumer reports are promising, I personally believe in one thing: stick with water that is as close as possible to the way nature intended it.
DISTILLED WATER
While distilled water has many applications, many believe it is not the best option for everyday use due to the lack of minerals. Distilled water is also more acidic than other types of water and therefore caution must be exercised if it is intended to be used long term.
MINERAL WATER
Mineral water has been used for centuries as part of people’s hydration routine. It s believed that its mineral content has tremendous health benefits. There are thousands of kinds of mineral waters out there. If you enjoy this type, stick with natural mineral water (direct from the source and unaltered), ensure you vary your selection as each type has a different mineral component and use sporadically.
SPRING WATER
In choosing the right type of water you want to aim for pH balance. The ideal pH of your water should be between 7.3 to 7.5, which is neutral. Natural mountain spring water is in this ideal range. It is some of the healthiest water on the planet because it is "living water". It is in its raw, natural state the way nature intended. Remember to always purchase and store in glass bottles to avoid possible contamination from plastic materials.
Here are a few of the many health benefits you and your family will enjoy once you make the switch to pure spring water:
• Healthy body weight
• Proper digestion and nutrient absorption
• Healthy, glowing skin
• Better sleep
• Reduced inflammation and toxicity
• Better circulation
• More energy
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Bane of a wolf’s life
Aconite is a plant that’s native to many areas of Europe and Asia. Its stalks are loaded with purple flowers, so it’s an appealing perennial plant for ornamental gardens.
Each blossom is shaped like the hood of a medieval monk. This has inspired many of its other names, like monkshood, friar’s cap, and auld wife’s huid.
Aconite is also called wolf’s bane. Historically, shepherds used raw meat laced with aconite to bait and kill wolves.
Although there are many varieties of the plant, all of them are thought to be toxic. But some people believe that aconite has healing powers.
A shady past
Aconite has long been associated with magic and witchcraft. Harry Potter used it in potions. And in the past it was said to send witches soaring on their broomsticks.
Aconite also has a long history as a poison. Rumor has it that the Roman emperor Claudius was murdered with aconite.
As recently as 2010, a British woman was convicted of poisoning someone with a spicy aconite curry.
Eating too much of it can cause serious problems with your cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Use in medicine
Despite its toxic properties, aconite has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries. It was also used in mainstream Western medicine until the middle of the 20th century.
Today it can still be purchased at many health food stores as a homeopathic remedy. You can also find it at many pharmacies.
Some people believe it can help treat a wide variety of conditions, from colds to heart disease. However, depending on the dosage and how it’s processed, taking aconite can cause serious risks.
Over-the-counter options
Aconite products are widely available online and in brick-and-mortar stores. You can purchase aconite root that’s been dried and ground as a powder. You can also find it in pellets, tablets, capsules, and liquid formulas.
Many aconite products provide dosage instructions for adults and children. In fact, at least one product is marketed specifically for children.
It’s marketed as a “kiddie calmer” to help relieve shyness, nervousness, and worry.
Homeopathic uses
As with many homeopathic products, claims about the healing power of aconite include a wide range of conditions.
For example, some people believe it can help clear up conditions like colds, fevers, or headaches.
Some people also use it to treat other conditions from asthma to rheumatism. And some think it can help reduce inflammation, as well as pain caused by teething.
According to a review article published in the , some studies suggest that compounds found in aconite may offer health benefits. But more research is needed to learn how the herb affects your body.
Aconite contains potent alkaloids
Aconite’s potential health benefits may be due to the alkaloids it contains. Alkaloids are potent compounds, mostly produced by plants.
The main alkaloid found in aconite is called aconitine. Other examples of alkaloids include caffeine, strychnine, and nicotine.
Many alkaloids do have medicinal properties. For example, some of them are used to treat or prevent migraines, muscle spasms, asthma, or motion sickness.
Some may also help ward off glaucoma, malaria, bronchitis, or even Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, alkaloids can also be very toxic.
Aconite is highly toxic
Aconitine and other alkaloids found in aconite are highly toxic. Similar toxins are found in the venom of certain poisonous snakes.
Similar toxins are also found in arsenic, lead, ammonia, and the bacteria responsible for tetanus and botulism.
These alkaloids are classified as cardiotoxins and neurotoxins. They affect your cardiovascular and central nervous systems. They can interfere with essential communication between cells and cause serious health problems.
Soaking and boiling aconite helps to reduce its toxicity. But if you consume too much, or you use products that haven’t been processed properly, you can get aconite poisoning.
You can also absorb dangerous amounts of aconite through your skin or open wounds.
Symptoms of aconite poisoning
Aconite poisoning is life-threatening. It requires immediate medical attention.
Common symptoms of aconite poisoning include stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience a burning sensation in your mouth and tongue.
And you may have difficulty breathing and an irregular heartbeat. Some people also report a “creepy” sensation that feels like ants crawling over your body.
How to treat aconite poisoning
There are no known antidotes to aconite poisoning, but doctors can treat the symptoms.
If you have aconite poisoning, a review of research published in suggests that your doctor should closely monitor your vital signs.
They should pay close attention to your blood pressure and cardiac rhythm. And they may use medications to treat symptoms like low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, or abnormal heart rhythms.
In some cases your doctor may recommend cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Never use aconite unless you’ve gotten the green light from your doctor. Aconite poisoning can be fatal. In most cases, you’re probably better off trying another treatment. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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252 72d CONGRESS. SESS. I. CH. 209 . JUNE 6, 1932 . onn TAXES excess of eighteen months, and, in exceptional cases, for a further Bond req uire d. period not in excess of twelve months. If an extension is granted,. the Commissioner may require the donor to furnish a bond in such amount, not exceeding double the amount of the deficiency, and with such sure ties, as the G'o mmis sion er d eems nec essa ry, cond itio ned upon the payment of the deficiency in accordance with the terms of the extension. Notice to last known (j) ADDRESS FOR NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY .-In the absence of notice add ress. Post, p.257. to the Comm issioner under section 527(a) of the existence ofa fiduc iary rel atio nshi p, n otic e of a deficiency in respect of a tax imposed by this title, if mailed to the donor at his last known address, shall be sufficient for the purposes of this title even if such don or is deceased, or is under a legal disability. Jeopardy assess- SEC. 514. JEOP ARDY A SSESSM ENTS. menu. Immediatelyassessed (a) AUTHORITY FOR MAKING .-If the Commissioner believes that iy delay. t ion jeop ardi zed by the assessment or collection of a deficiency will be b jeo pard ized y delay, he shall immediately assess such deficiency (together with all interest, additional amounts, or additions to the tax provided for by law) and notice and demand shall be made by the collector for the payment thereof. De acfeneyletters, h DEFI CIENC Y LETTERS.-If the jeopardy assessment is made Notice to be mailed. before any notice in respect of the tax to which the jeopardy assess- ment relates has been mailed under section 513(a), then the Com- missioner shall mail a notice under such subsection within 60 days after the making of the assessment. Amount assessable (c) AMOUNT ASSESSABLE BEFORE DECISION OF BOARD .-The jeop- before Board's decision. ardy assessment may be made in respect of a deficiency greater or less than that notice of which has been mailed to the donor, despite the provisions of section 513(f) prohibiting the determination of additional deficiencies, and whether or not the donor has theretofore Redetermination. filed a petition with the Board of Tax Appeals. The Commissioner shall notify the Board of the amount of such assessment, if the peti- tion is filed with the Board before the making of the assessment or is subsequently filed, and the Board shall have jurisdiction to redetermine the entire amount of the deficiency and of all amo unts assessed at the same time in connection therewith. Amount assessable d) AMOUNT ASSESSABLE AFTER DECISION OF BOARD .-If j after decision of Board. ( the eo pard y as sess ment is made after the decision of the Board is rendered such assessment may be made only in respect of the defi- ciency determined by RIGH T Board in its decision. nal Not decision, al lowe d etc . 5- (e) EXPIRATION O F RIGH T To AS SES S .-A jeopardy assessment may . not be made after the decision of the Board has become final or after the donor has filed a petition for review of the decision of the Board. Bond to stay col lec- (f) BOND TO STAY COLLECTION .-When a jeopardy asse ssme nt h as tIon. been made the donor, within 10 days after notice and demand from the collector for the payment of the amount of the assessment, may obtain a stay of collection of the whole or any part of the amount of the assessment by filing with the collector a bond in such amount, not exceeding double the amount as to which the stay is desired, and Conditions. with such sureties, as the collector deems necessary, conditioned upon the payment of so much of the amount, the collection of which is stayed by the bond, as is not abated by a decision of the Board which has become final, to ether with interest the reon as prov ided in Pot, p .255. section 523 or 524(b) (4). if bond Further given befo ro conditions, conditions, (g) SAME -FUR THER CONDITIONS :If the bond is given before the filing petition. donor has filed his petition with the Board under section 513 (a), the bond shall contain a further condition that if a petition is not filed within the period provided in such subsection, then the amount the | WIKI |
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