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__label__1 Partial shading is worse than it sounds. This post addresses a problem specific to solar PV modules that use string_inverters, which are the most common kinds of inverters. For an introduction to solar PV technology, see my previous post. Every manufacturer will tell you to avoid obstructions to your array—trees,antennae, bird droppings, what have you. But they really mean it, and the reason might not be so obvious. The long and short of it is that partial shading of one module can compromise the output of the entire array. Here’s how: Remember that it’s the inverter’s responsibility to convert the DC power generated by the solar panels into AC power for use in the house. Well, one reason we use AC is because it’s especially easy to get along with. AC power is expressed as a ratio of voltage to current (volts to amps), and it can be converted between different ratios rather easily. This way it can conform to the requirements of everything from your washing machine to your cell phone charger. Each appliance’s voltage/current preference is determined by how it uses electricity to perform its tasks. When a string inverter changes the DC power from a solar array into AC power for the house, it has to choose a voltage/current ratio, too. The optimal ratio is whatever ratio provides the most power, so it’s referred to as the maximum power point. Under varying conditions of temperature and sunlight, the maximum power point is constantly changing. Many solar inverters available today come with maximum power point tracking, a.k.a. MPPT, which means they’re constantly probing the system to find the right ratio and making adjustments in real time. Now, at any given time, most string inverters can only accept one MPP—one voltage/current ratio—for all the modules under their charge. Partial shading means there’s at least one module that can’t generate at the power of the other ones. In this case, most systems have two options. The first option is to compromise: the inverter’s MPPT will choose a lower power point at which all the panels can generate together.* In this sense, the entire array is only as strong as its weakest link. The inverter’s other option is to refuse the power from the shaded module. This isn’t an ideal situation; it means the shaded module has to dump what current it is generating through a bypass diode so that it’s discharged peacefully. But think of the poor bypass diode… it would be like entering and exiting a building through the fire escape every day – your apartment’s not designed for that! Clearly though, either situation — the bypass or the lower power point — is undesirable. There’s a technology called the microinverter that seeks, among other things, to avoid this problem altogether by giving each panel has its own small inverter. So if one module has partial shading, then it generates at whatever power point it can, and the others carry on in peace. Some microinverters are even built-in on the level of the solar cells. The technology has been around for a while, but only recently has it become economical. String inverters are tried and true, but to keep things running smoothly, keep your panels sunny! * For this reason as well, you’ll want to get more than one inverter if your array features modules with different orientations. This entry was posted in renewable-energy, renooble, solar-PV and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Leave a reply
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__label__0 The article can be divided into 2 logical parts: More: Introduction to Roslyn and its use in program development Kate Milovidova 19 may 2016, 12:59 Kate Milovidova 11 may 2016, 6:52 Andrey2008 21 november 2014, 14:24 I have studied numbers of errors caused by using the Copy-Pate method and can assure you that programmers most often tend to make mistakes in the last fragment of a homogeneous code block. I have never seen this phenomenon described in books on programming, so I decided to write about it myself. I called it the "last line effect". Andrey2008 2 june 2014, 6:03 - Why do not you learn? - Yep, the programming is not really for everyone. - Actually, the programming makes me miserable. - Wow. What do you mean by that? - What is this mindset? - Why do you need this to become a good coder? - I work like this: KlauS 28 may 2014, 15:11 I think that each of you tried to find the own way to solve tasks in the learning process of a relational database management system, and not knowing that out there are various helpful features, which could speed up the queries at times and reduce the code size. In this article I want to share with you my experience, namely how to work with MySQL comfortably, often allowing the programmer to do the things that other databases would not be able to do. This material would be useful rather for those who just decided to delve into the wonderful world of queries, but maybe the experienced programmers will find something interesting for themselves here. ZimerMan 26 may 2014, 15:03 imagePerhaps, this article may not present any new or fresh ideas, besides, I'm sure you have often read something like this somewhere else. This post even does not claim the fact to be true. Its content is the fruit of my own experience, mistakes, and the knowledge that I have gotten from my colleagues. I'm sure that many people will be able to find themselves in my article. Probably, the first stage is not very typical for the programmers who are not involved in the Olympic programming, but the following stages do not independent from this factor at all. Papay 15 may 2014, 13:55 Andrey2008 9 april 2014, 11:46 MeLavi 29 october 2012, 22:03 All tips are independent and their order does not matter. KlauS 8 may 2012, 15:19 1 2 3
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__label__1 Skip to main content Geographical Term Details Nature reserve Definition ( Areas allocated to preserve and protect certain animals and plants, or both. They differ from national park, which are largely a place for public recreation, because they are provided exclusively to protect species for their own sake. Endangered species are increasingly being kept in nature reserves to prevent them from extinction, particularly in India, Indonesia and some African countries. Natural reserves were used once to preserve the animals that landowners hunted, but, in the 19th century, they became places where animals were kept to prevent them from dying out. Special refuges and sanctuaries are also often designated to protect certain species or groups of wild animals or plants, especially if their numbers and distribution have been significantly reduced. (Gemet) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms N/ARoydon Common Stover Country Park Thompson Common Pinkhill Meadow Nansmellyn Marsh Wicken Fen Strumpshaw Fen Upton Broad and Marshes Geographical FeatureIs Geographical Feature of This term is used for the following terms: Approved Date
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__label__1 Thursday, March 31, 2011 Super Duper Foods What are super foods? Where do antioxidants come from? Are phytochemicals good or bad? These are just a few of the many questions I often get asked as a dietitian. Food companies and the media have done an excellent job of confusing the public as to which foods are healthy and which are not. Words such as super, antioxidant, and natural get thrown around without much care. But what are they and where do they come from? Phytochemicals are compounds found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and dry beans that are thought to promote health. They include antioxidants, fiber, and the natural chemicals that give plants their flavor and color. People have known about phytochemicals for centuries even if they did not call them phytochemicals. Chewing the bark of the willow tree in ancient Greece was known to reduce pain; the compound salicin was extracted from the bark and is produced commercially today as aspirin. As we go through our day, our bodies move from bed to kitchen to shower to work… all these activities require energy. This energy is provided by the foods we eat. As food breaks down in our stomachs and is transported through the blood to our muscles, thousands of chemical reactions take place creating ‘free radicals.’ Think back to grade school when you added vinegar to baking soda to create a flowing messy “volcano.” Unlike the volcano, we do not immediately see the end results of these reactions. Just like the volcano though, the reactions that take place inside us leave behind byproducts called free radicals that need to be cleaned up. This is where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants are molecules found in fruits and vegetables that clean up and neutralize the harmful free radicals. If left roaming free in the body, free radicals will cause inflammation and stress; which may lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis. The most commonly know antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and lycopene. Foods high in these antioxidants are citrus fruits, dark green vegetables, nuts, and tomatoes. Super Foods are those that contain high amounts of antioxidants and phytochemicals. They are low in fat and calories. Thanks to celebrities and companies promoting their favorite products, new super foods seem to be popping up every year or so. It started with cranberries and then moved to pomegranates and then the acai berry. There is nothing magical about these fruits by themselves. Drinking gallons of blueberry pomegranate juice will not make excess pounds fall off or protect someone from cancer. However, eating a wide variety of colorful vegetables and fruits will help promote an overall healthy body and when they replace high fat, high calorie foods they can aid in weight loss. Some diets encourage people to fast or ‘cleanse’ their bodies of toxins and free radicals by drinking special teas, juices, or other concoctions. The lack of calories in these diets is what leads to weight loss in the short term. Once the person begins eating normally again, weight will be regained quickly. Adding green tea (un-sweet) and small amounts of fruit or vegetable juice to any diet can be a good way in increase vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but will not make up for a diet high in processed foods. Thursday, March 17, 2011 Quick Prep Products We all experience times when a "home cooked" meal just is not possible. You get caught at the office and have to stay late, your kids have a football or hockey game that goes into double overtime, or you just don't feel like putting much energy into cooking. It's times like these when having quality quick prep products on hand can be very beneficial. Instead of ordering that pizza or swinging by the drive through, consider keeping a couple of these products on hand. Any of these would also be great for people trying to be animal friendly and having a "Meatless Monday." Garden Lites: Frozen egg souffles chock full of vegetables. I've only tried the spinach, but when paired with a slice or two of toast it makes a complete and very filling breakfast, lunch, or super for one. Each package contains one souffle that is big enough to be split between two small kids if needed. The best part is that all the ingredients are pronounceable. At approximately 140 calories (2 points) per souffle, these are perfect for people watching their weight; especially if they are doing the new Weight Watchers Points Plus program. Buitoni Ravioli: We tried the Mushroom Agnolotti and they were scrumptious. They were so flavorful and rich they do not even need sauce. But a drizzle of leftover pizza sauce did a nice job of adding a little moisture to the edges of our ravioli. Each package contains 2 servings which range in calories from 250 to more than 340 for most of the cheese versions. Convenience wise they cook up in 4-6 minutes which is just enough time to pop a bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave. My only complaint is that their products are a little pricey. They range from $3-$8 depending upon the filling and number of servings per package. For larger families they may not be a great choice as a main course, but could work as a side dish. Trader Joe's Indian Fare: Shelf stable packages of 'traditional' vegetarian Indian dishes. We tried the Madras Lentils a while back and served it with TJ's frozen Naan and a vegetable; of course. Thankfully I had some dry lentils on had that I quickly cooked; otherwise the 2 serving package would have fed only one of us. We were both very impressed. The flavor was great and at $2 a pouch they are very affordable. Each serving contains just over 200 calories, and is low in fat. As with most packaged products their sodium is a little high at just over 600mg, but I let that slide since they have more than 6g of fiber and no added sugar. Too cook, either immerse the pack in a pot of boiling water, or empty the contents into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes. Soon we will try their Punjab Choley and I have a feeling I will be adding a can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans to stretch it. The frozen Naan is delicious and thaws/bakes in approximately 1 minute. Now this is what I call fast food! For people who do not like traditional breakfast foods, these would be a great stand in. Prepackaged foods are not always the best options...some fast food burgers have fewer calories many of the TV dinners lurking in the freezer section. However, if you do a little looking and read the nutrition labels there are some great buys out there. Thursday, March 10, 2011 National Nutrition Month 2011 Mixed greens salad, Chicken with mango salsa, steamed broccoli, apple/cranberry risotto, angel food cake with fresh strawberries March is National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is Eat Right With Color. People who consume lots of colorful vegetables and fruits tend to weigh less, suffer fewer chronic diseases, and lead healthier lives compared to people who do not. The produce section of the grocery store contains a wide array of colors and each one may have special properties that benefit our bodies; this is why it’s important to eat a variety of different colored vegetables and fruits. To get in as many different colors each day try and consume at least one fruit or vegetable with each meal. This may mean topping morning cereal with a cut up banana or fresh blue berries. Sautéed mushrooms and peppers make ‘egg-celent’ additions to omelets and are a sneaky way to get veggies in at breakfast. Sandwiches are another easy way to sneak in more vegetables by loading them up with fresh baby spinach, sliced cucumbers, and sprouts. Dip fresh slices of apple in low-fat vanilla yogurt for a light and refreshing desert after super. To ensure a variety of colorful produce people can try and eat ’the colors of the rainbow.’ This is done by consuming 1 vegetable or fruit each day that is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, and/or White. Foods that are red and orange contain vitamin A which is important for eye health. These colors are also easy to spot. Fill your shopping cart with mangos, tomatoes, carrots, and strawberries. Foods such as yellow summer squash, bananas, white grapefruit, and corn contain vitamin C which is an important antioxidant. Green foods such as broccoli, spinach, and green beans are believed to help prevent cancer. The compound chlorophyll gives these vegetables their color and is believed to help prevent not only cancer but heart disease and even Alzheimer’s dementia. Also, thanks to their high concentrations of vitamins C and A as well as iron and calcium, green vegetables are considered ‘super foods.’ Blue and purple colored foods might be harder to spot, but purple grapes black and blue berries are a good start. Black berries and black beans also count. The dark blue and purple colors contain high concentrations of antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation occurs when the body is under stress or injured. Chronic diseases such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and diabetes also cause inflammation. Over time this inflammation can be very damaging to the body and its many different tissues. White and brown produce like cauliflower, onions, mushrooms, and pinto beans are good for intestinal health. Some people may experience gas and bloating after eating cauliflower and onions, but if eaten in small amounts each day the body will adapt and the bloating will decrease. Peeling, chopping, and preparing fresh produce can be time consuming. Cutting up bell peppers, celery, and onions on the weekends can help make them easier/faster to use during the busy week nights. Weekends or days off of work are also a great time to prepare snack bags filled with fresh grapes and baby carrots. Before heading to work in the morning, grab a bag for an instant healthy snack later in the day. Grocery stores also offer precut veggies such as broccoli, lettuce, and mushrooms. These types of items are great for the super time crunched, as well as people who have limited knife skills. Frozen vegetables can be very economical, especially for large families. The produce is picked when it is the ripest and flash frozen. Compared to canned vegetables, those that are frozen retain more vitamins and minerals and are not loaded with extra salt. Stock up on large bags of frozen broccoli, green beans, and vegetable blends for a quick side to any meal. Juices are an easy way to sip down a serving of fruit and in some cases, vegetables as well. However, fruit juice contains the same number of calories from sugar as a similar serving of soda. While juice contains vitamins and minerals it does not contain any fiber to help people feel full. Because of these reasons, people who are trying to maintain or lose weight may find it helpful to limit juice to 4-6 oz per day. For individuals who enjoy a glass of juice at breakfast, make sure to read the label as see that it contains only 100% juice. Juice drinks such as ‘Sunny D’ contain very little real fruit juice and are mostly added sugar and corn syrup. Just like whole fruit, try and pick juices with the most color. Orange, pink grapefruit, cranberry, and purple grape juice will contain more antioxidants than clear juices such as pear and apple. It’s easy to see why eating a variety vegetables and fruit is important to keeping our bodies as healthy as possible. Celebrate National Nutrition Month by trying a few new fruits or vegetables and by trying to “eat the rainbow” people will ensure that they are consuming plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber; all of which are important to ensuring optimal health.
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__label__1 Monday, January 21, 2008 Stars in the night sky are grouped into galaxies based on their proximity to other stars and other groups of stars. Although astronomers don't seem to have too much trouble identifying galaxies, the problem of clustering data points is a challenging algorithmic equivalent, and finding better algorithms is an import pursuit, because clustering algorithms have broad applications in areas ranging from computer vision to process optimization to movie recommendations. One simple and effective clustering algorithm is known as k-means. The 'k' implies the number of groups needs to be specified beforehand. The algorithm doesn't try to figure out how many groups exist; rather, given a set of data points and the number of groups (k), the k-means algorithm does its best to sensibly divide the data points into k distinct groups, or clusters. I'll stick with the star analogy in explaining how it works. Suppose there are a finite number of stars in some volume of space (data points). And also suppose k spaceships suddenly appear at random positions within this volume of space. Step 1. For each star, find the nearest spaceship and declare it a member of the nearest spaceship's galaxy (cluster). Step 2. After assigning stars to spaceship, move each spaceship to the center of its galaxy (based on averaging all of the locations of the the stars in the galaxy). 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 over and over until the spaceships stop moving. That's it. Here's a link to a little demo applet I wrote: Post a Comment Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom] << Home
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__label__1 A lesson in sugar, not so sweet (part two: metabolic stressor) Stock photo. It’s time to connect sugars to metabolic dysfunction. As a quick reminder, sugar is a paired unit made up of glucose and fructose. These are the same two sugars (a term that can be used generically for the various related calorie-bearing sweeteners) that comprise high fructose corn syrup. Also notable is that starch is composed of long chains of glucose. Consuming too much of any or all of these substances puts stress on your body in numerous ways. Our individual metabolic vulnerabilities fall prey to this stress, as some individuals may develop diabetes and others cardiovascular disease, etc. This lesson will focus on the stress that too much glucose can place on your metabolism. Since your body can use glucose for energy, we are quick to accept this “blood sugar” as a good thing. We are equally inclined to believe the marketing that encourages us to buy more (sport drinks, pasta, etc.) especially if we also believe the claims that dietary fat is unhealthy. It turns out, however, high blood levels of glucose (more than two teaspoons) can be lethal. Consuming a typical sugary beverage (or a bagel) threatens to introduce five to 10 times that amount. Chris Zenyuh. Luckily, your body is equipped to protect itself from such assaults and in the case of a glucose “rush,” it calls upon cells buried within your pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin works like a verbal command to your fat cells, directing them to remove glucose from your blood before it can reach dangerous levels. The more glucose consumed, the more insulin produced and the more your fat cells are called into action. (Notably and ironically, high insulin levels actually reduce the ability of your muscle cells to absorb this energy, leaving them, and you, still hungry.) These verbal directions, when repeated frequently throughout the day, become tiresome to your fat cells, which develop a sort of hearing loss described by the medical community as “insulin insensitivity.” Progressively more insulin than before will be required to get the job done, crossing the line to a pre-diabetic state. Eventually, the cells become unable to “hear” the insulin commands (insulin resistance), a condition known as diabetes. If that is not concerning enough, insulin also functions as an inflammatory signal to your body. Inflammation, a topic of its own, is a critical component of our health maintenance. It should work in concert with our natural repair mechanisms. But when out of balance, it inhibits our recovery from even normal wear and tear. One may develop arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and/or require extended recovery times for illness and injury. Recent research places the blame for heart attacks on the inflammation that can develop along the walls of your arteries. Ironically, the cholesterol that was once thought to be the culprit is now seen as evidence of your body’s attempts to repair this inflammation. Similarly, obesity, once viewed as a pre-cursor to diabetes, is now known to be just one symptom of glucose management malfunction that may occur as diabetes progresses. The acronym TOFI (Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside) has been coined to describe individuals who appear healthy, but have metabolic dysfunction that is dangerously real. Our society has yet to learn the difference between looks and health. Many thin individuals are unknowingly pre-diabetic or at risk for heart disease. Even the acronym TOFI continues to promote the stereotype that fat is unhealthy. And yet, there are plenty of active, overweight individuals who are metabolically healthier than many of the thin people who judge them. Whether absorbed from starchy foods or literally half of table sugar, glucose represents both an energy source and a cause of disease, depending on the amount and frequency of its consumption. Knowing how your body metabolizes glucose is an important step in being able to make better food and beverage choices for a healthier life. Choose well, live well. “Chow for now!” Chris Zenyuh is a science teacher at Harborfields High School and has been teaching for 30 years.
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__label__1 1. Ada 2. Editorial 3. Business & industry 4. Helping rare starts with finding rare Helping rare starts with finding rare (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often ref1 Rare disease compound noun any condition that affects fewer than one in 2,000 individuals* ref2 The word ‘rare’ is a bit misleading when it comes to disease. Conservative estimates suggest there are over 6,000 known rare diseases affecting approximately 300 million people worldwide.ref3 That's one in 17 of us.ref4 In other words, rare disease isn’t all that rare. Widespread, chronically misunderstood, and often grave: Healthcare needs to work harder for rare. With Rare Disease Day behind us, and #meetAda 02. Rare Disease coming up, we're focusing in on rare at Ada. We sat with Vanessa Lemarié, our Rare Disease Lead, to talk about challenges in rare disease and how AI health tools like Ada could help people get the answers they need faster. The rare disease diagnostic challenge “Rare is complicated,” Vanessa explains, “and one of the greatest challenges for doctors is drawing that link between symptoms and the possibility of a rare disease in the first place.” Rare and common diseases often share symptoms that can be non-specific. “As primary care doctors always look for the most common causes of disease first, they – quite understandably – don’t usually think of rare diseases in consultations. That means these diseases are often missed in the GP clinic.” It’s this initial link between symptoms and rare diseases that is so crucial to the rare disease journey. The time taken to identify the link between symptoms and rare diseases causes delays in referral to specialist centers for diagnosis. “People with rare diseases face diagnostic odysseys that last, on average, five years and involve several doctors.ref5 These experiences can be bewildering, traumatic, and leave people feeling helpless.” Vanessa continues, “Uneven distribution and inaccessibility of specialist centers in some parts of the world mean many people will go their whole lives without receiving the rare disease diagnosis they desperately need for adequate care.” Reducing the burden on people with rare disease and health systems “Health systems are built to support as many people as possible while keeping costs under control. Since rare diseases are comparatively uncommon, they can't be a primary focus for national health systems.” But taken together rare affects millions worldwide. Vanessa goes on, “The real burden of rare disease is underestimated. We need to focus on alleviating the personal strain that the rare disease diagnostic journey can cause. But we mustn’t lose sight of the financial cost of incorrect or missing rare disease diagnosis.” AI health tools like Ada have the potential to help address both. The power in AI is the ability to check patient-reported symptoms against common and rare diseases at the same time. Vanessa explains, “Doctors are human at the end of the day. Simultaneously comparing common and rare is an impossible task for primary care doctors to take on – especially given their tight schedules.” This unique capability of AI tools like Ada could be vital to helping surface the suspicion of rare diseases earlier. “If we can persuade people to share Ada’s medically grounded symptom assessment reports with their doctors, we can help ensure the possibility of a rare disease isn't missed.” Ada’s work in rare disease Making AI work for rare is a core aspect of our work at Ada. “By using AI to raise the suspicion of a rare disease early, we could speed up referral to specialist clinics for diagnosis. That could mean simplified rare disease journeys and a reduced burden on doctors and health systems.” Vanessa goes on, “We need to develop AI with rare diseases in mind. At Ada, we collaborate with stakeholders across the health ecosystem to make this happen.” Keep an eye on Ada Editorial and our socials over the coming weeks. We’ll be sharing more about rare at Ada, including a deep dive into our rare disease work with Vanessa. *EU-specific definition of rare disease 1. Lexico. “Definition of Rare” 2. European Commission. “Rare Diseases” 3. Nguengang Wakap, S., Lambert, D.M., Olry, A. et al. “Estimating cumulative point prevalence of rare diseases: analysis of the Orphanet database”. European Journal of Human Genetics 28, 165–173 (2020). 4. Rare Disease UK. “What is a rare disease?” 5. Global Genes. “RARE Facts”
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__label__1 Monday, July 07, 2008 Slate on "The Sex Difference Evangelists"'s Amanda Schaffer takes on scientists and commentators who believe that certain differences in personality traits in humans are hard-wired based on gender. For women, those traits are (perhaps unsurprisingly) emotion-based and related to empathy. Though proponents of the theory of gender based differences couch their conclusions in terms of an "empathy advantage" for women and girls, Schaffer points out that the science is faulty and the conclusions drawn by the scientists are based more on societal presuppositions than on hard data. Even though it's being touted as an "advantage," claiming girls are inherently more empathetic than boys also perpetuates a stereotype of what types of behaviors boys and girls should exhibit--probably the same stereotype that fosters the belief that single-sex educational environments ought to be so different from one another.
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__label__1 Let them dream of the future One day. We all have something we promise ourselves we will do one day. A dream for the future that we strive towards, no matter how big or small. It could be travelling the world, learning a new language, or starting a family. There may be barriers in the way but still we believe we will do it, somehow, and that dream can give us purpose even when times are hard. Imagine a world where the barrier to your dreams is a disease that does not just take away hopes for the future, it takes away the joy of the present. Rabies kills over 59,000 people every year. But the needless deaths are only part of the story. Rabies disproportionally affects the poorest in society, people who already face countless challenges in their lives. 40% of those that die from rabies are children under the age of 15.Children that will never get to realise their potential and achieve their dreams. Leaving behind parents who will never get to see them grow up and have families of their own. Rabies' effect on children is not just limited to those who catch it. If a child loses a parent to rabies it often means they have to give up school in order to work and support their family, robbing them of the education that could give them a brighter future. School children Globally rabies causes economic losses of 8.6 billion USD every year But worse than the economic loss, it robs people of their future. The Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY's) are the number of years of potential life lost due to early death. For deaths from rabies this is over 3.7 million years every single year. 3.7 million years taken away by rabies. 3.7 million years of people's futures and dreams stolen. And the worst thing is it that this cruel disease can be prevented. Rabies can be stopped, and the best solution is the most cost effective one. 99% of human cases of rabies come from dogs. By vaccinating stray and pet dogs in rabies hotspots we can take this threat away, protecting dogs and people. We all have something we promise ourselves we will do one day. For people living in fear of rabies the one thing they want is for rabies to be gone. Make today the day you help them become the Final Rabies Generation. Get involved Sign up for our newsletter Mission Rabies 4 Castle Street BH21 5PZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1725 557225 © Mission Rabies 2021 - All rights reserved. Mission Rabies Registered with Fundraising Regulator We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Would you like to accept all cookies for this site?
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__label__0 Use string manipulating functions , Computer Engineering Write a script that will first initialize a string variable that will kept x and y coordinates of a point in the form 'x 3.1 y 6.4'. Then, use string manipulating functions to extract the coordinates and place them. Posted Date: 3/20/2013 1:22:56 AM | Location : United States Related Discussions:- Use string manipulating functions , Assignment Help, Ask Question on Use string manipulating functions , Get Answer, Expert's Help, Use string manipulating functions Discussions Write discussion on Use string manipulating functions Your posts are moderated Related Questions Q. Example of shared programming using library routines? Think about subsequent set of statements Process A Process B : Bring out the importance of hierarchy of operators? The operators within C are grouped hierarchically according to their precedence(i.e., order of evaluation). Operations w Application layer: It's the topmost layer in OSI model, which allows the user to access network. This layer provides user interface for network applications like remote login, Wor Superscalar Processors In scalar processors, only one instruction is implemented per cycle. That means only single instruction is issued per cycle and only single instruction i What is line option explicit Line explicit function makes the compiler to recognize all the variables which are not particular by the dim statement. This command significantly For the following, cmd1 and cmd2 are arbitrary UNIX commands, and file1 and file2 are files owned by you. Write UNIX (bash) commands to: (a) Run cmd1 and append its output to f Describe five bit even parity checker. Ans: Five bit even parity checker: EX-OR gates are utilized for checking the parity as they generate output 1, while the input ha Q. What is CODE SEGMENT? The logical program segment is termed as code segment. When linker links a program it makes a note in header section of program's executable file defin Q. State any three properties of the neutrons. (i) A Neutrons are the constituent particles of all nuclei except hydrogen. (ii) As they are neutral particles they aren't de
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__label__0 DR Ambedkar IAS Academy What is food inflation, its causes and impacts? Food inflation refers to the condition where by there exist increase in wholesale price index of essential food item (defined as food basket) relative to the general inflation or the consumer price index. Food inflation refers to rise in whole sale price index of essential food item. It means , when food price increased and consumption capacity decrease. Supply side and external factors affecting food inflation: Fuel and agricultural wage inflation and international food price surge. On the supply side, rise in prices of key inputs, including fuel and agricultural wages have impacted the prices of various commodities and aggregate food inflation. SSL Certificate for just $8.88 with Namecheap Find out the real causes of rising food prices in the Saudi market require a doubling of systematic efforts dating back to the roots of the problem and analyze the economic dimensions professionally away from the interpretation and conjecture and belief, has received many economic readings of the phenomenon of rising prices and inflation in an effort to address and deal with economic merits lift harm the consumer does not affect the the economic process in the future. Inflation its disastrous consequences on the national economies and when it was expanding globally, it means a kind of depression, but the immunity of states differ in their confrontation and resistance, which is a relative factor moves according to internal monetary policies rises and falls index according to the ability of processors on the discount, and those treatments begin and end with a fundamental question is .. Why are food prices rising? Through this report, we learn the answer in the Saudi reality: Food prices are the main source of inflation in Saudi Arabia, where he rose high pace in recent years and the longer effects everyone. The main reason behind the rise in food prices is bolted prices on world commodity exchanges, in addition to some temporary factors, such as weather conditions that contributed to the complexity of the mutation process in the patterns of consumption and uses of agricultural products, causing so in food prices around the world. The current gap between supply and demand to shrink over time, and that agricultural commodities prices are falling at the end of it, but the evidence of conditions at the moment suggests that the next few years will see a continued rise in inflation in the prices of food items to about 5 percent on average. Despite the rise in agricultural commodities in Saudi Arabia and emulation inflation levels of other Gulf states and not disagreeing too much about Britain or the United States, but we have not seen evidence of the involvement of retailers to raise prices deliberately, even though the claims of higher prices are not justified during Ramadan seem more credible. Other local factors in food prices, however, have contributed to global factors listed below were the main reason behind the expensive prices of food and beverages. Mutated consumption patterns: a result of rising incomes in China and India, large mutations in dietary patterns globally, where eating habits are changing higher income level. Given the incredible number of population of 2.5 billion people in these two countries, the two mutations have huge implications for food prices worldwide. For example, we find that high consumption of rice in India directly from the expensive prices in the UK. The use of agricultural crops for energy production: the use of agricultural crops as feedstock in the production of ethanol (from corn, wheat and sugar cane) came on the other agricultural crops areas account (especially in the United States) that fell, causing the high prices sharply. Agricultural conditions bad: saw the last two years conditions of life bad unusually in a number of major agricultural countries, has Australia witnessed in particular the worst drought in over a century in 2006, was not agricultural conditions in Europe and North America the best off in the past Last. The high cost of imported goods: where a rise in oil prices to increase the transportation and shipping cost also caused the devaluation of the riyal in the high prices of imported goods. Although the effects of some of these factors will diminish over time (due to improved weather conditions, for example), but the situation on the ground prepared for higher inflation in food prices at a higher rate than usual, and not able to goods from global developments beyond their control. SSL Certificate for just $8.88 with Namecheap Leave a Reply
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__label__1 Next: , Up: Examples 4.1 Single distribution tree example, start to finish Lets suppose you have a simple source tree with one application, called 'foozbar' you wish to release. While you would probably suffice using Autoconf and Automake features you may still use Autodist. First, you create the default 'distdir' into your software package: autodist -i Then, you create the '' file from your existing '' or '' file. If you don't have configure script written yet, please refer to the Autoconf manual. In the '' you add as first macro in the file: Then, you create distribution file for your application: # Foozbar distribution name Foozbar package foozbar define _DIST_FOOZBAR This distribution file go into 'distdir/foozbar'. And there you go. You have succesfully integrated Autodist into your source tree. If you need to do development and you wish to use the 'default' distribution for that, you should inherit the new 'foozbar' distribution in it. Add the following line in 'distdir/default': inherit foozbar After that, you can prepare the source tree for configuration and compilation by giving: After this command you can give './configure' and 'make'. If you want to do development directly in a tree prepared for the 'foozbar' distribution, or you are ready to start creating a new distribution package, you give: autodist foozbar 1.0 To create the distribution package, you will give: The end result will be a 'foozbar-1.0.tar.gz' package.
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__label__0 In analog computer A. Input is first converted to digital form B. Input is never converted to digital form C. Output is displayed in digital form D. All of the above You can do it 1. When a key is pressed on the keyboard, which standard is used for converting the keystroke into the… 2. What type of control pins are needed in a microprocessor to regulate traffic on the bus, in order to… 3. EBCDIC stands for 4. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at which the different… 5. What is a light pen? 6. Which of the following computer implemented binary numbers, perform calculations using electronics and… 7. Why ABC computer is called so? 8. Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not 9. Which of the following is the largest manufacturer of Hard Disk Drives? 10. What is required when more than one person uses a central computer at the same time? 11. Which of the following is the smallest storage? 12. The computer abbreviation KB usually means 13. Memory unit is one part of 14. Which of the following is correct acronym of VGA? 15. Which of the following are the best units of data on an external storage device? 16. Which device is required for the Internet connection? 17. Tape speed is measured in 18. Which network is a packet switching network? 19. Which of the following is input device? 20. A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as 21. MSI is the abbreviation of 22. The computer size was very large in 23. What is the name of the display feature that highlights are of the screen which requires operator attention? 24. A compiler is a translating program which 25. 174. When was the X window system born? 26. In a computer_____ is capable to store single binary bit. 27. The most common type of storage devices are- 28. _______ computers are also called personal computers 29. The output quality of a printer is measured by 30. What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes?
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__label__1 Human Evolution: The More the Merrier 31 August 2006 (All day) James Sikela Populous power. A cross section of human cortex shows the distribution of a protein fragment (red) that may have been key to human brain evolution. Evolution occurs when genes mutate, or when they alter where, when, and how strongly they are active. In addition, hiccups in DNA replication can foster change by causing some parts of genes to be repeated as they are copied. Twin genes or duplicated regulatory regions result, and although one in the pair usually has to keep doing its original job, the other is free to mutate and take on new roles that can enhance an organism's survival. In earlier work, James Sikela, a genome researcher at the University of Colorado, Denver, and Jonathan Pollack from Stanford University and colleagues found 134 genes that had been duplicated primarily after human ancestors split off from other primates. In the new study, Sikela, Gerald Wyckoff from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and their colleagues compared the sequences of these genes in primates, as well from mice and rats, to reconstruct the history of each duplicated gene. They found 44 genes with more than five copies each in the human genome. One in particular, called MGC8902, caught their eye. Humans have 49 copies of this gene, while chimps have 10 and macaques have four, the team reports tomorrow in Science. With so many copies, "MGC8902 stands out as a very good candidate to be important to a human specific trait," says Sikela. A closer look revealed that the heavily-duplicated gene contained its own duplications: six copies of a domain called DUF1220. The domains exist in other primates, but are most common in humans, says Sikela. The researchers discovered that the genes with the DUF1220 domains are expressed in the heart, spleen, skeletal muscle, and small intestine, and are particularly active in the brain's neocortex. Thus, they may play a role in higher cognition. "The exciting thing here is the expansion of a gene family associated with expression in specific neurons," says Evan Eichler, a geneticist at the University of Washington, Seattle. But, he adds, "I would be cautious about overextrapolating these observations to brain enlargement." Related sites Posted In:
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__label__0 National Responders Day - post National Responders Day image in article National Responders Day National Responders Day is October 29th! National First Responders Day - Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Click to read full article... What You Should Know About First Responders - You've seen the term "First Responder" in print or mentioned by a presidential candidate or two. These days, it's pretty broadly used, but it started as primarily an EMS title, complete with capitalization. What the term First Responder means depends on where you live, but it's probably not an ambulance or a person on an ambulance. Click to read full article... What Is a First Responder and What Do They Do? - First responders are the first to arrive and help at emergency scenes, which can include car accidents, natural disasters, or even terrorist attacks. Individuals who work as first responders must obtain certifications and receive specialized training. Collectively, this group is the backbone of safety in our society. First responders require additional support apart from their central support systems. Click to read full article... *Archived from H&H's Constant Contact Newsletters [10.21.2022] Need help? Call us at 240-261-1463 Call us
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__label__0 代写essay：联合国儿童基金会概况 A Profile of United Nations Children’s Fund 时间:2017-11-13 14:55来源:www.ukthesis.org 作者：英国论文网 点击联系客服: 客服：Damien United Nations Children’s Fund “We believe in a world where ZERO children die of things we can prevent." The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, is an intergovernmental organization (IGO) that was started by the United Nations in 1946. UNICEF is non-profit and works to prevent childhood death by improving the healthcare, education, and nutrition of children around the world. They also provide emergency relief to those in need. Their reach is international and their goal is to have zero children die from preventable causes (UNICEF). On December 11, 1946 the “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund” was started by the United Nations General Assembly. Its creation coincided with World War II in order to bring food and medical care to war-torn children in Europe, the Middle East, and China. The name was shortened to United Nations Children’s Fund in 1953 when it was made a permanent fixture of the United Nations System (UNICEF USA). Despite its name change, the fund kept the acronym UNICEF; which is still in use today. In 1965, the United Nations Children’s Fund won the Nobel Peace Prize for ‘the promotion of brotherhood among nations.” (UNICEF). In its 68 year history there have been many famous UNICEF Goodwill ambassadors including Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon, Jackie Chan, Shakira, David Beckham, Audrey Hepburn, Danny Kaye (first celebrity ambassador), and the entire Manchester United Football Club (Borgen Project). UNICEF focuses its energy in more than 190 countries, including the United States (UNICEF). In order to conduct their humanitarian operations they have established offices worldwide. Major operations are carried out through these offices in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Additionally, there are programs and trainings there year-round. The United States Fund for UNICEF is located in New York City, and is the main U.S. office for UNICEF. The U.S. Fund works in cooperation with the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to help UNICEF achieve the goal of zero preventable child fatalities (UNICEF USA). The United Nations Foundation in DC, Friends of UNFPA in New York, and the International Peace Institute in New York are other associations in the United States that help fund UNICEF projects (UNICEF).(责任编辑：BUG) UK Thesis Base Contacts
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__label__0 Where results make sense Topic: Roman citizen Related Topics In the News (Tue 21 May 13) Roman Empire Population Thanks to the concept of the Roman Census, there are some figures specifically related to the Roman Empire, but these are often deemed unreliable as the people who were included in each periodic census could change. Also clouding the science of the census is whether or not the count in various years was limited to male citizens, citizens and their families, women, freedmen, slaves and/or everybody else in between. www.unrv.com /empire/roman-population.php (1122 words) Encyclopedia topic: Roman citizen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Slave (A person who is owned by someone) s who were freed became citizens. Children born to a legionary (A soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)) were, however, denied citizenship. Citizens couldn't be sentenced to death (additional info and facts about sentenced to death) unless they were accused (A defendant in a criminal proceeding) of treason (Disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior). www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/roman_citizen.htm (163 words) Citizen Watches from Authorized Citizen Watch Dealer White Guilloche textured dial with gilt color Roman numerals and luminous hands, stainless steel case and watch bracelet with gold plated accents and deployment style clasp with spring release. White Guilloche textured dial with Roman numerals and luminous hands, stainless steel case and watch bracelet with deployment style clasp with spring release. Citizen Men`s Eco-Drive Calibre 8700 watch with white dial, stainless steel case and bracelet. www.righttime.com /rt/citizen/citizenwatches.htm (2234 words) Encyclopedia: Citizen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Citizenship is membership in a political community (originally a city but now usually a state), and carries with it rights to political participation; a person having such membership is a citizen. If you are looking for Seiko, Citizen, Pulsar, GPS watches, Timex watches, Dive watches, Flight watches, alarm clocks or some great hand-painted 24k gold fine china, you have come to right place. ``Citizen Ruth,'' written and directed by Alexander Payne, is a satire with the reckless courage to take on both sides in the abortion debate. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Citizen (294 words) If a woman who had shamed her honorable estate was deprived the right to wear the stola she would wear the make toga as a sign of her degradation. Citizen Soldier: Defending America's Founding Principles Law, in turn, always reflects the moral beliefs of a weighted majority of citizens - the group that is most willing to incur costs to see their ideas enacted into law. Citizen Soldier is headquartered on George Washington's estate, in the Common Pasture of River Farm, across Little Hunting Creek and about a mile from the What follows is a transcript of O'Reilly's statements and questions, with answers we at Citizen Soldier have written and that every Bible-believer today needs to be able to give. www.citizensoldier.org (5035 words) definition of roman www.brainydictionary.com /words/ro/roman213971.html (255 words) Archaeology and the New Testament In 1968, a gravesite in the city of Jerusalem was uncovered containing thirty-five bodies. The Dead Sea Scrolls tell that both Jews and Romans abhorred crucifixion due to its cruelty and humiliation. In Acts 19:22 and Romans 16:23, Erastus, a coworker of Paul, is named the Corinthian city treasurer. www.leaderu.com /orgs/probe/docs/arch-nt.html (2505 words) Roman Citizenship Everything Roman is reflected not just in the way we fight and conquer, but in the way we work and play, and in the way we conduct our lives. Romans live the dream and we invite you to share that dream with us. Have their character identity and social status documented as a member of the People of Rome, and a citizen of the Roman Empire. www.romanempire.net /romepage/Citizenship/Roman_Citizenship.htm (954 words) Roman Plebians This will be the starting social status for almost every citizen of Rome. You are a citizen of Rome, and you must never bend a knee in supplication to either lords or gods. Plebeians are encouraged to seek out a Noble Household and offer your services as a "Client" in exchange for their "Patronage". www.romanempire.net /romepage/PolCht/plebeians.htm (299 words) Citizen Weather Observer Program Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP) Signup and Access Information: APRS Wx Net Citizen Weather ("flagged" stations only) Read more about phishing in this article from the Washington Post. mywebpages.comcast.net /dshelms/cwop.html (1533 words) www.newadvent.org /cathen/09478c.htm (339 words) Alexander Polyhistor [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) After Alexander's release he lived in Italy as a Roman citizen. www.iep.utm.edu /a/alexpoly.htm (1657 words) Bible and Tradition Apologetics Index Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Reply to Jason Engwer's Catholic But Not Roman Catholic Series on the Church Fathers: Sola Scriptura (An In-Depth Analysis of Ten Church Fathers' Views Pertaining to the Rule of Faith) (Dave Armstrong vs. Jason Engwer) Paul the Traveler and Roman Citizen (W.M. Ramsay) Roman Theological Forum Study Program: The Neo-Patristic Approach to Sacred Scripture ic.net /~erasmus/ERASMUS3.HTM (2062 words) Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis) Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.
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__label__0 See the headline below: What the traveler needs to know about the Euro I think "the traveler" should be "a traveler". It can be either "a traveler" or "the traveler" or "travelers (need)". The use of the definite article "the" is certainly a peculiar substitute for the indefinite "a", but there are certain conditions under which this substitution can be made. Unfortunately, I don't which conditions those are! Emotion: crying I'm going to think about it some more and get back to you if I manage to work out something resembling an explanation! Students: We have free audio pronunciation exercises. A, an and the can be used to specify that a noun refers to the whole class to which individual countable nouns belong. We call the usage of articles in such manner generic. What a traveller needs to know about the Euro. (any traveller, not specific) What the traveller needs to know about the Euro. (all travellers) I've learned another property of the!
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__label__1 Colles Fracture (Distal Radius Fracture) WHAT IS A COLLES FRACTURE (Distal radius Fracture) In the medical community, professionals often refer to a distal radius fracture using the term Colles Fracture. Named after Abraham Colles who defined this type of fracture, Cole introduced Colles Fracture in medical literature in 1814. The wrist has two bones in the forearm, the ulna and the radius. With the body in anatomical position, the radius sits lateral to the ulna. Individuals can find the radius on the thumb side of the wrist. The radius rotates around the ulna when the arm twists. Physicians suggest the distal portion of the radius makes up roughly the third of the bone nearest to the hand. The most common of wrist fractures, a distal radius fracture, occurs most often from falling onto an outstretched arm. The second most common way that a distal radius fracture occurs happens from traumatic impact. Frequently the fracture appears non-displaced or slightly displaced and does not require surgical intervention. If the forearm experiences an out of place bone, a medical provider must set the bone back into place before casting. To reset the bone, the patient may need to undergo surgery. However, if the fracture extends into the wrist joint, breaks through the skin, fractures multiple places, severely dislocates, or peripheral damage occurs to the vascular system or the tendons of the wrist, then the patient may require surgical intervention. Symptoms of a fracture, Colles or otherwise, typically exhibit similar symptoms with one another. With a fractured bone, pain occurs when using the affected limb, in this case the wrist. The pain may worsen while flexing the wrist. With a radius fracture present, the patient may also feel tenderness in the wrist area, especially while palpating the wrist. Swelling, bruising, and possible deformity of the wrist may also occur with a wrist fracture. The pain may feel like a consistent deep ache with additional sharp pain when moving or irritating the fracture. All of these symptoms in conjunction with a traumatic incident to the wrist should warrant a trip to see an orthopedic hand and wrist specialist. The orthopedic hand and wrist specialist evaluates, reduces, and immobilizes the fracture. If necessary, the orthopedic specialist may recommend surgical intervention. diagnosing and treating a COLLES, DISTAL RADIUS, FRACTURE To diagnose a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture, the orthopedic specialists starts with a physical examination. During a physician exam, the doctor goes over patient history with the patient. The doctor also goes over the daily recreational activities that the patient performs in addition to work activities. Next, the orthopedic hand and wrist specialist examines the affected arm and wrist. The doctor may move the wrist and palpate the wrist in different areas to see which areas reproduce pain. Next, the physician orders diagnostic testing. Often, a simple X-Ray can diagnose a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture. If the orthopedic specialist finds the Colles fracture in the wrong position to heal, the orthopedic hand and wrist specialist may need to reset the fracture to put the fracture back into the correct alignment. Surgeons often reset fractures with the patient asleep under anesthesia due to the painful process. Medical professionals refer to resetting a fracture using the term fracture reduction. Often, fracture reductions occur in Emergency Rooms. To reset a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture, an anesthesiologist places the patient under either local or general anesthesia. Often, doctors can perform a fracture reduction using a nerve block and local anesthesia. If the fracture appears more severe, the doctor may opt for general anesthesia. With a patient under general anesthesia, the patient remains asleep for the entirety of the procedure. While asleep, the patient does not feel anything and does not wake up until after the procedure. Once the anesthesiologist places the patient under, the surgeon performs the reduction. To perform a fracture reduction, the orthopedic hand and wrist specialist moves the end of the broken bone the place it back into proper alignment. Orthopedic specialists must perform fracture reductions in order for the bone to heal correctly. If a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture goes left untreated and does not get reduced, many issues may arise for the patient in the future. The patient may experience great pain along with nerve or artery damage. Following the reduction, the treating physician must hold the fracture in place so the fracture can heal properly. Initially, the treating physician often prescribes a splint to hold the fracture into place while the swelling goes down. Once the swelling goes down, the doctor most likely fits the patient for a cast a week or so later. The patient must wear the case for roughly six to eight weeks. In many cases, the patient has two casts during their casting period. The doctor changes the cast to inspect the healing progress and replace the cast for hygienic reasons. The cast wearing time frame may vary based on the provider and the specific fracture. Following the hard cast, the physician may require the patient to wear a soft cast for 4 more weeks to ensure the wrist remains protected and stabile. Severe cases of a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture may require distal radius fixation with a volar plate. Using a volar plate to fixate a fracture requires a surgeon to use pins or screws to hold the reduced fracture into place. Recovering from a Colles fracture, or Distal Radius Fracture After the casting period, many muscles surrounding the wrist may have atrophied. To protect the bones of the wrist, the muscles surrounding the wrist must remain strong. To strengthen these muscles post casting, the treatinghand-and-wrist-anatomy-bone physician may require the patient to participate in physical therapy. Book a Consultation
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__label__1 Maize is currently the only major hybrid cereal crop in Europe that offers outstanding possibilities in terms of performance and environmental impact.French breeders are ranked second behind the USA in terms of maize seed production. Maize has demonstrated sustained gain in productivity in a global stagnation context in France. In order to face the challenges of delivering safe and high-quality food and feed in a sustainable manner while maintaining yield and stability across different environments affected by climatic change, a paradigm shift is needed in maize breeding. Scientific breakthroughs are needed to take advantage of emerging technologies and better valorize the potential of this species.
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__label__1 A marine biologist is using virtual reality to bring people closer to the ocean Diving in the oceans, marine biologist Erika Woolsey has seen first-hand how coral reefs and sea life are being damaged by climate change. It has made her determined to find a way for others to share her experience -- including those who can't easily explore the ocean. Through her non-profit, The Hydrous, Woolsey is using virtual reality to "bring the ocean to everyone." The San Francisco-based collective of scientists, filmmakers and divers is taking people on immersive virtual dives to create a sense of "universal ocean empathy," raising awareness of reef damage and inspiring action to protect our seas. by Megan Alldridge and Stefanie Blendis, CNN Enter text for this Innovation - leave blank for default
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__label__1 Skip to Content How To Get Rid Of Frogs In The Most Humane Manner? Frogs fit well in their natural environment; however, they can be a pain in the butt if they find shelter in your backyard, making you want to get rid of them. Not only will you have to bear with the loud croaks late into the night, but you also risk exposing your pets to poisonous species. On the flip side, frogs play an essential role in the ecosystem, and we can’t rule out their benefits to the environment. That said, your biggest problem right now is how to get rid of the little creatures in your backyard without appearing to contradict animal protection laws. We got you covered in this comprehensive guide that outlines the most humane manner of keeping frogs away. There are several ways you can use to get rid of frogs in your garden in several situations. Let’s get down to what is at stake for you. Photo by Gary Yost | Unsplash Know the Frog Species in your Yard For starters, you want to know the type of frogs in your backyard. There are many species of frogs today, including invasive species like the Cuban Tree Frog. Study or do quick research to identify the type of frog in your garden. This will help you determine whether the frog species in question falls under the endangered or protected species list. You risk falling into trouble with the law if you try to harm an endangered species on the verge of extinction. Seek professional services if still in doubt of the frog species in your garden. Frog Attractants in your Yard Having a sizable number of frogs in your yard is a clear indicator of potential frog attractants. Attractants in your garden could be anything from food to water bodies like ponds. Let’s look at some potential frog attractants you want to know so that you can nip your problem in the bud. Photo by Mido | Unsplash Frogs will find your garden their perfect home if you have tall grass and plenty of weeds around. They are timid creatures by nature and will jump at the opportunity to hide in a garden that doesn’t align with modern gardening techniques. Bugs such as flies and mosquitoes in your garden are a surefire way to have frogs croaking in your garden. Insects are a primary food source for frogs, and no doubt they will find their way into your yard for a feast. Amphibians love water, and you won’t miss them near any water source. Open water sources could be the reason frogs are basking in your yard right now. You want to check out your landscape or drainage sources to ensure you do not have unwanted water bodies around your garden. Photo by Van Duijn | Unsplash Night lighting in your garden provides a beautiful semblance of your landscape. On the contrary, it’s a reserve of many insects that attract frogs into your yard. The more lights you have in your garden, the more insects which attract frogs and toads. How to Get Rid of Frogs in the Most Humane Ways 1. Lessen their Natural Environment in your Garden Frogs love shelter and water. Get rid of the frogs by removing their natural habitat in your garden. Drain off ponds or pools in your garden for a couple of weeks. Also, consider covering the pool if you are not using it. If you have domestic animals in the garden that need water, ensure you empty their troughs once you finish watering them. Slash off weeds and overgrown plants in your yard. Keep your lawn mowed, always. Once you remove their habitation, they won’t survive. 2. Cut off their Food Supply The classic food for frogs is bugs or insects. Get rid of them in your garden, and you can say bye to sleepless nights. Notably, frogs can also feed on pet food, especially if you keep leaving the pet dishes outside your house. Photo by Couleur | Pexels To get rid of insects and other food sources, consider: • Using mild insecticides to get rid of the bugs. • Keeping pet food dishes in the house after feeding your pets. • Turning off the lighting in your garden as they are the major attraction of bugs at night. 3. Set up a Barrier How high is your garden barrier or fence because frogs can also hop? Species like the American Bullfrogs can hope two feet high. Your best shot here will be to erect a barrier higher than two feet if you want to keep the frogs out of your yard. When setting up a barrier, consider using a mesh around our garden with holes smaller than a chicken wire. Frogs can also squeeze through holes and better brace yourself early for such eventualities. Also, firm well posts holding your fence to prevent them from tipping over. If your budget allows, consider using concrete or metallic posts which last longer than the wooden ones. Photo by Luiz Felipe | Unsplash 4. Remove the Frogs Physically from your Garden Deciding to remove the frogs physically from your garden will be easier for you if you have made your garden frog-proof. That is by cutting off their food supply, erecting fences, and getting rid of their natural environment. You now want to capture the frogs physically and keep them off your garden for good. Here are some options to consider: Capture the Frogs at Night Frogs are nocturnal creatures. They are most active when dark, and that gives you the right time to capture the pests. Walk around your garden with a torch and shine it directly in their eyes. This startles and immobilizes them, which makes it easier for you to capture them. One more thing, frogs don’t know how to look behind their backs, which is a plus for you. Scoop the Frogs out of your Pool To do this well, you will need a long handle scoop net with small holes. Use it to scoop the frog out of your pool or pond and place them in a separate tall container. Scooping frogs will require that you use the help of another person during the scoop exercise. As you scoop the frogs up and out, have someone else opening and closing the lid of the tall container immediately to prevent them from jumping out. 5. Sprinkle Coffee Grounds in your Garden Coffee grounds have proven helpful in getting rid of frogs. Spread them on the ground around your yard. The grounds cause discomfort to frogs when they step on them. Coffee grounds also double up as crucial nutrients to your plants. Be careful not to use coffee grounds with acidic soils since it will lead to lower pH levels harmful to your plants. 6. Use Salt Water Using salt water is quite useful to deter frogs in your garden, though not as much. Saltwater creates a film that causes sting on the frog’s feet, which helps to deter them for a while. Sprinkle the water on surfaces and walkways. Take care not to expose your plants to saltwater. 7. Sedate the Frogs Sedating or freezing the frog is a humane way to get rid of the frog (s) in your yard since the cold numbs their bodies, and you won’t have trouble catching and transferring them out of your garden. Most frog species love hibernating. This makes it easy for you to sedate them. Place captured frogs into a fridge to cause them to sleep. Afterward, transfer the frogs to a natural environment. Alternatively, you could decide to euthanize the frogs, especially the invasive species. 8. Use Vinegar Vinegar is an alternative to using saltwater. It has the same effect as saltwater on frogs causing havoc in your garden. Avoid spraying on your garden plants because of their high acidity levels. 9. Use a Snake Repellent I get you. We are dealing with frogs here and not snakes. But the exciting bit is that frogs get scared easily by snake repellents, just like snakes. The repellent won’t eliminate the frogs, but it will help you get rid of their presence in your garden. Eliminate their Production outside your Garden Humanely Getting rid of frogs is one thing, and eliminating their reproduction humanely in your garden is another. Eliminating their reproduction in your garden is a plus for you since it will have a double whammy effect on their entire life cycle. Grown frogs are kept away while new ones aren’t allowed to multiply. Get Rid of the Eggs Most frogs lay eggs during the rainy season and will continue laying eggs as long as the rainy season lasts. That gives you a rough idea of the masses of frog eggs you need to get rid of from your pond or pool. Frog cluster their eggs together in a jelly mass. Scoop the eggs out of your pond and move them to a natural habitat instead of leaving them out in the heat to die. There is a slight difference between toad and frog eggs. Toads clump their eggs together in a string-shaped form. Photo by Dorothea Oldani | Unsplash Remove Tadpoles from the Bottom of your Pool You can do this by scooping them out with a long handle scoop net-like previously. You will find tadpoles at the bottom of the pool. Leaving them out in the sun makes them dry out and die. Instead, transfer them to a more natural environment out of your garden and leave them to fend for their survival. By deploying the above methods and guidelines, you will indeed have a frog-free garden or backyard. Pin it now!
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__label__1 Guided writing in French Guided writing in French First and second semester 6 credits 100% coursework FREN2002 or equivalent Hours per week: 4+1 hrs/week Contact hours: 60 hours Total learning hours: 140 hours This course constitutes the capstone course and is required for graduation. In this course, participants will receive tuition and guidance to complete a 3500-4500 words piece of writing in French based on their experience and reflection about France and/or the French language and culture. Discussions with tutors will focus on developing students’ organisation skills, and ability to use discourse markers and text grammar to present their composition in a sequenced and coherent way. The objectives of this course are: to increase students' confidence in their handling of written French, to stimulate creative writing and to enhance composition skills. Learning outcomes 1) Demonstrate the ability to plan, research and complete an extended piece of writing in French. 2) Apply language skills at a level of upper-intermediate proficiency to communicate and collaborate in the target language. 3) Use the French language to discuss commonalities and differences between the home and French cultures. 4) Use the French language at a level of upper-intermediate proficiency consistent with level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). SMLC title small.png
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__label__1 Explore BrainMass Animal Biology Excretory system in grasshopper, bacteria, fish and bear Select one of the basic physiological processes from the following list: Acquire & process nutrients Get rid of waste Reproduction Obtain information about & respond to external environment Movement Post a 200 to 300 word response explaining how that physiological process DIFFERS among ALL the following organism A hypothesis about migratory songbirds is posed. Many migratory songbirds, such as warblers, are declining. Evidence suggests that some of these birds might be victims of pesticides. Most of the pesticides implicated in songbird mortality have not been used in the United States since the 1970s. I suggest a hypothesis to explain the current decline in songbird numbers. I also d Biology Questions 1.What organ is characteristic of mollusks? 2. What is the chief advantage that the eye of a dragonfly has over the eye of a hawk? 3. Although amphibians were the first animals to move onto dry land, they were still dependent on water for reproduction and lor respiration. What evolutionary adaptations allowed reptiles to bec Gaseous exchange in earthworm & polychaetes 1. How is gas exchange accomplished by earthworms? 2. What is the function of the nephridia of the molluscs? 4. How does gas exchange take place in marine polychaetes? 5. How does the body organization of crustaceans differ from the body organization of flightless insects? 6. Name and list four characteristics of arthrop Biology Questions 1. Cite six ways in which fungi are (a) beneficial to humans, and (b) harmful to humans. 2. A lichen is a symbiotic relationship that most often involves which two organisms? 3. Karyogamy in the basidiomycetes results in the production of what? 4. Fungi are non-motile. How are they dispersed to new areas? 5. What fungai Symbiotic Relationship Symbiotic Relationships. See attached file for full problem description. Symbiotic Relationship Handout Laboratory 33 1. What is symbiosis? 2. Describe these types of symbiotic relationships. A. mutualism B. commensalism C. parasitism 3. Complete the follow Circulatory System In order for an insect to grow as large as an elephant, which changes or modification would need to be made in the circulatory systems of insects? a) the heart would need to have multiple chambers b) the circulating body fluid would need to be contained in closed vessels c) the heart would need to have multiple ostia Taxonomic Classification Animals are placed in taxonomic classifications based on differences and similarities of their traits. If you know what critical traits to look for, it is possible to separate any animal into a taxonomic category. Download the document. (See attached file) The document contains a table with images. The images are examples Laboratory 25- The Chordates 1. Describe characteristics for deuterostomes. 2. List phyla with deuterostomes. 3. List the subphyla of chordates and give an example of each. 4. Describe the general characteristics of echinoderms. 5. List and describe the four chordate characteristics. Structure Function notochord dors Chordata on Phylogenetic Tree Can you show me a good website that illustrates where cordata fits on the phylogenetic tree for a poster I am doing on Chordata? Different Groups of Amniotes I am studying Amniota and I was wondering if someone could explain to me the following concepts. I know that the features of Chordata are the notochord, dorsal nerve cords, gill clefts (except for Tunicata); segmented muscles and a post-anal tail. I know that developmentally we are related to echinoderms. Can you explain the Q4 need concise answers 4. An investigator performed cytofluorimetric (FACS) analyses of a mouse strain called C.B20 and a spontaneously arising point mutant that arose in the same strain called "C.B20 scid." Splenocytes from each strain were stained with anti-IgM (green) and anti-CD3 (red), then analyzed. The proportion of cells falling into each phen Some people argue that each individual animal has an intrinsic right to survival. Should this right extend to plants and microorganisms? What about the Anopheles mosquito, which transmits malaria? Tigers that sometimes kill people in India? Bacteria that cause typhoid fever? Defend your position. Is it right to use an Anti-Predation Animal Behavior Discuss the costs and benefits of group life (sociality) with regard to antipreditor, feeding and reproductive behavior. Animal Behavior: Subordinate Situations Why individuals remain in subordinate situations (for example peripheral males at a lek or lowest tanking individual in a social group lie a wolf pack or lion pride) where they had limited access to important resources. What is the general explanation for remaining? Animal Behavior 1.5 List threee types of evidence we have for genetic influences in the development of behavior and describe a non-human example that illustrates one of these tpes of evidence. 1.9 The evolutiont of flight in birds and the evolution of blood sucking by a moth inthe genus Calpe. Choose one of the above methods and describe how Energy expenditure in resource management Suppose a tree squirrel living in the conifer forests near La Grande eats seeds that it extracts from pine cones and fungi that it finds on the forest floor. Also, suppose that currently it takes an average of 2 minutes to find a cone and 4 minutes to find a fungus. It takes 10 minutes to break open the cone and eat the seeds an Animal Behavior: Remaining in One Place One of the decisions that must be made by a searcher or a waiter is how long to remain in one place. On what basis should an individual make such a decision? Individuals are often specialized in their diets in the short term than they are in the long term. What is a search image? How does it facilitate short-term specializati Animal Adaptation Think about gazelles, zebras, antelopes, and other large hooved animals living in herds on the plans of Africa where there are a variety of species of large mammation predators like cheetahs, lions, leopards, hunting dogs, etc. Visualize that you are a member of one of those prey species. Explain about the antipredator mechanism Animal Behavior: Antipredatory Adaption The terms below, tell how each function as an antipredatory adaption and give a non-human example. - bastesian mimicry - misdirection - chemical repulsion - surprise - disruptive coloration - removing telltale evidence Territory and Home Range, Map Sense and Compass Sense 3, Below is the movement track made by a bacterium in a culture dish exposed to a heat lamp shining from the side. What kind of response has the bacterium made? 4. Differentiate (don't just define): a. Territory and home range - b. Map sense and compass sense - 5. In my paper on roost site selection by silver-haired bats Animal Behavior - Offspring Dispersion 1. As this male and its mate search their territory for insects to feed their young they wander widely but are able to return straight back to the nest once they have found food. What ability are they using to do so? At the end of the first nesting period, suppose this male and its mate have successfully raised one son and on Animal Behavior Displace new owner and reclaim territory. See attached file for full problem description. Animal Behaviour and Ritualization Define ritualization and give one example of the way a behaviour might be changed during this process. See attached file for full problem description. Questions about animal behavior and learning (1) Choose one of the following terms (imprinting, habituation or latent learning) and tell how this type of learning could be adaptive for a wild organism. (2) The two graphs [see attachment] show the results of testing 4 species of birds in a spatial task and a non-spatial task. Why are Clark's nutcrackers much better than
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__label__1 Sylvia atricapilla This is one of the bigger warblers, and the sexes differ. The male is greyish brown on top, smoky-grey underneath (palest beneath the tail and on the throat) with a grey face and back of the neck. There's a whitish ring around the eye and the diagnostic black cap on the head. Females and juveniles resemble each other; they're browner than the adult male, with brownish-grey underparts, the cap has a reddish-brown tinge, and the pale ring around the eye is still evident. Summer habitats including woodlands with at least some deciduous trees and a combination of trees and bushes; tends towards thickets and other areas with dense, bushy vegetation. May also visit mature parkland and gardens. Blackcaps can be territorial and may attack other birds, particularly if they invade the Blackcap's feeding space. This is an energetic bird that is fairly inconspicuous. Summer diet includes caterpillars, flies and beetles. Autumn and winter diet includes honeysuckle, holly, mistletoe and sea buckthorn. Will feed on what is convenient and abundant, including scraps, nectar, fallen apples and from feeders. Breeding takes place in April and May, with both parents incubating a clutch of 4 or 5 eggs for 13 – 14 days. The young are tended to by both parents and leave the nest at about 10-12 days old. A second brood may be laid, particularly by birds in the south of the region. Populations in the northern areas of their reach are migratory, while birds of the southern habitats are mostly residential. Blackcaps are predominately summer visitors to the region, arriving during April and May. The region also plays host to a small number of birds over winter (about 3000), most of these from the north-east of Europe. Breeding birds of the region usually spend winter in Spain and Portugal via France, and some go to West Africa. Over 1.2 million pairs breed in the UK and 10 000–20 000 in Ireland. Observation Tips These birds are widespread when breeding, with males singing fully by the middle of April. Birds who remain in the region for winter are harder to find, but some of them feed habitually from the same feeders in gardens. The rich, melodious song resembles a Garden Warbler's, however it is more jolty and the speed is more varied. Has phrases and notes, and generally ends with a songful climax. Has a 'tack' call and a churring call as well; some birds may mimic other birdsong. Back to Bird Index
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__label__0 Asked Dec 10, 2019 Be sure to answer all parts. Write the ground-state electron configurations for the following elements: V, As, Au. Expert Answer Step 1 Electronic configuration: The electron configuration is the distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals. Electrons occupy in the lowest energy orbitals. The increasing order of orbital energy is . The lowest energy orbital is . The order of energy of the orbital for the for the first three period ... Image Transcriptionclose Given, V (Vanadium) As Au Want to see the full answer? See Solution Check out a sample Q&A here. Want to see this answer and more? See Solution *Response times may vary by subject and question. Tagged in General Chemistry Related Chemistry Q&A Find answers to questions asked by student like you Show more Q&A Q: What is the Gibbs free energy change (dG) of a reaction at -33.0 *C whose enthalpy change (dH) is 18... A: The equation is: Q: times that of Br, (g) under the same conditions. 0,(g) effuses at a rate that is rateo2 rateBr2 A: A famous chemist Thomas Graham stated a Law related to effusion of the gases. According to Thomas Gr... Q: what is the difference between dipole-dipole and ion-dipole? can I get some of examples of each? A: The intermolecular forces are the type of forces which are able to mediate the interactions present ... Q: What is the chemical name for SnO2? A: Chemical names of compounds are written by first writing the name of cation followed by the name of ... Q: Please convert 297.6 kilocalories to grams. Please convert 1041.6 kilocalories to grams. A: 1 calorie = 0.1296 grams.So, Q: A physician orders 725 mg of epinephrine to be administered to a patient. Epinephrine is available a... A: Given:Epinephrine dosage to be given = 725 mg = 0.725 g.Epinephrine is available as a solution of 0.... Q: Ka for weak acid HZ is 2.8 * 10^-5. The PH of a buffer prepared by combining 50.0 ml of 1.00 M NaZ a... A: Calculation for number of moles of HZ: Q: Question #39 ! Thank you :) A: The density of HCl solution is 1.19 g/mL. That means in 1 mL of the solution there is 1.19 g HCl The... Q: What name(s) is/are given to the species in a redoc reaction that supplies the electrons? A: A redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction wherein the oxidation states of the atoms involved i...
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__label__0 The Rebel Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium Buy The Rebel Lesson Plans Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________ Multiple Choice Questions 1. According to Part 3, Hegel allowed mutual recognition of minds to be reached in what? (a) Power. (b) Religion. (c) Love. (d) Politics. 2. In the introduction, if nothing is true or false or good or bad, man's guiding principle is to demonstrate that he is what? (a) Efficient. (b) Absurd. (c) Logical. (d) Weak. 3. In the introduction, rebellion is born of the spectacle of what? (a) Murder. (b) Love. (c) Revolution. (d) Irrationality. 4. According to Part 1, remaining silent gives the appearance that one has no what? (a) Tongue. (b) Feelings. (c) Opinions. (d) Thoughts. 5. In the introduction, what is it always possible to do? (a) To act illogically. (b) To delegate murder. (c) To act reasonably. (d) To commit crime. Short Answer Questions 1. According to Camus' introduction, one purpose is to find out if what can avoid committing murder? 2. According to Part 2, what is a "degenerate form of Christianity"? 3. What belief system accepts suicide as legitimate? 4. According to Camus, the rebel does what more than he denies? 5. According to Part 2, what is the only religion that is present throughout history? Short Essay Questions 1. According to Camus in Part 3, what coincides with the acceptance of iniquity? 2. Why does Camus say the Fascist revolutions of the twentieth century do not deserve the title of a revolution? 3. According to Camus in Part 5, what is the positive value in the initial rebellion movement? 4. Why are the crimes of the Hitler regime without precedent in history, according to Camus in Part 3? 5. In Part 3, what does Camus say the Fascists were the first to construct? 6. How does Camus connect murder and suicide in the Introduction? 7. According to Camus in Part 5, what does the revolution of the twentieth century believe? 8. What does Camus say in Part 3 is the purpose of his book? 9. How does Camus define a rebel in Part 1? 10. How does Camus describe monarchy in a theocratic form in Part 3? (see the answer keys) This section contains 637 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) Buy The Rebel Lesson Plans The Rebel from BookRags. (c)2017 BookRags, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Us on Facebook
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__label__1 15 8月 2018 Why Make The Switch To LED Lighting? 0 Comment One of the fastest developing lighting technologies today is the light-emitting diode (or LED). A type of solid-state lighting, LEDs use a semiconductor to convert electricity into light, are often small in area (less than 1 square millimeter) and emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers that can trap light. They are also the most efficient lights on the market. Also called luminous efficacy, a light bulb’s efficacy is a measure of emitted light (lumens) divided by power it draws (watts). A bulb that is 100 percent efficient at converting energy into light would have an efficacy of 683 lm/W. To put this in context, a 60 to 100-watt incandescent bulb has an efficacy of 15 lm/W, an equivalent CFL has an efficacy of 50-70 lm/W, and current LED-based replacement bulbs on the market range from 90-140 lm/W. Leave a Reply
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__label__0 Hazy, 2010 Water, hose, sink, construction lamp. European Exchange Academy, Beelitz Heilstätten, Germany In the middle of a German forest a fine misty rain randomly appears in a room of a long abandon hospital causing a growing puddle of water on the floor. The water is squeezed through hundreds of tiny holes in a water hose suspended from the ceiling disappearing through a window in the hallway. Outside the building the hose is connected to a tap regularly used by the neighbouring residences. When the tap is turned on it provides water to its user, as well as causing the fine rain in the room. Slowly, though steadily, the room is crumbling. Video documentation from European Exchange Academy, 2010.
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__label__0 Basic Veterinary Care Terms for Cats Explained By Amanda Eliis Jan 20, 2017 Basic Veterinary Care Terms for Cats Explained Every time we take our cat to the vet it seems to cost a fortune. There are a number of procedures performed, a ton of strange jargon thrown at us, a bunch of shots given to our felines, and then vets recommending performing one test or another. Often times it can be very confusing and we are unsure of what things our cats actually need — and what they don’t. A lot of the time we don’t even understand some of the words our veterinarians are using, making it difficult to make a decision one way or the other. While we want to keep our felines healthy and provide them with the care they need, we don’t want to spend a ton of money on things that our cats might not actually need. Here are some of the basic veterinary procedures and terms for our cats explained. FIV and FeLV These are two of the terms probably most commonly heard and most likely not understood. There are test for both of these viruses, and applicable vaccines as well. Let’s look at what each one means individually. FIV: ‘Feline Immunodeficiency Virus’ or ‘Lentivirus’: This is a scary term for a virus that affects between 1.5-3% of the cat population — making it quite rare. It is a fancy word for a virus that most likely affects free-roaming, outdoor cats, and is hardly seen in the indoor population. It is a virus that later on in life will cause a cat’s immune system to break down and be more susceptible to other infections. Blood testing is performed in order to determine whether or not a cat has this virus, but even with a positive diagnosis, cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives. FeLV: ‘Feline Leukemia Virus’: This is a virus that affects 2-3% of the cat population. It is a serious condition that is spread through contact with other cats. A simple blood test can determine whether or not a feline has this virus. It is easily preventable by keeping your cat away from contact with other possibly infected cats — and also by vaccination. All kittens should be tested for FeLV before they are purchased or adopted, and then given a series of shots to prevent the cat from acquiring the virus. Before purchasing or adopting a kitten or cat, testing for FIV and FeLV are very important. After testing negative for FeLV you should have your veterinarian give your pet a series of FeLV shots. Eye Problems Conjunctivitis: This is the most common condition associated with your cat’s eyes. It is a very large word that means swelling of the eyelid. Symptoms include frequent blinking, squinting, and unusual discharge. It usually occurs in very young cats or those that have been exposed to airborne allergens. It is very treatable with eye drops and usually clears up quickly. Kidney Conditions Renal Amyloidosis: This large word relates to the cat’s kidneys. It is a serious condition that means a collection of harmful substances are building up in kidney tissue and causing kidney failure. Symptoms of this disease include drinking more water, eating less, and losing weight. The condition most commonly occurs in Abyssinian cats. Heart Conditions Cardiomyopathy: This term relates to the cat’s heart and is basically a disease that affects the muscles of the heart. It is a serious condition that can eventually lead to breathing problems and blood clots, but some cats still live very long lives. This disease is often a result of genetic or unknown origins and can also be caused by high blood pressure. Thyroid Problems Hyperthyroidism: This is a very common disease in cats. It means that the cat’s organ called the thyroid is producing too much of a thyroid hormone and is increasing the metabolism of the cat’s body. Symptoms include weight loss, eating more, vomiting, drinking more, and poor hair coat. A blood test can determine the presence of the disease. Luckily, it can be easily managed with medication. Login to leave comments Follow Me! Necoichi Official Site - We develop excellent cat products that are both functional and beautifully designed to help your cat live a happy life with you
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__label__1 It is a fact that the tax systems of developing countries are severely constrained by lack of adequate legislation, deep-rooted weak democratic institutions and pervasive corruption. Tax systems’ collection shortfalls are mainly due to low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, poverty and illicit financial flows (IFF). Therefore, in order to increase the tax revenues in such countries, it would be necessary to increase the fiscal space (Domestic Revenue Mobilisation)[1] in a progressive way without affecting the poorest. With a fair and progressive increase in taxes on the wealth of companies and citizens, developing countries can collect more money and allocate it to public services that benefit their citizens, such as infrastructure, education or health. In developing countries, income and expenditure management (tax systems) play a key role in poverty eradication and sustainable development. In fact, the Sustainable Development Goals in their target 16.4 point to the reduction of IFFs along with the return of stolen assets as a means to achieve sustainable development[2]. Thus, while effective and efficient use of the tax system has a positive effect on the public services provided to the population, a mismanagement of the tax system leads to behaviours that results in illicit financial flows, which is particularly serious in Africa and mainly in those countries that are rich in natural resources. A clear example of this mismanagement of the tax system is the data showing that African countries are losing US$50 Billion a year on Illicit financial flows and that this amount is greater than all the Official Development Assistance (ODA) the continent receives.[3] There are two main reasons for IFF: first, a national bad management on their tax systems. And second, it is due to the weakness of an international tax system control. Although the main responsibility in the tax system lies with national governments; in a globalized economy, international cooperation mechanisms and global tax reforms are needed to prevent multinationals from taking advantage of legal loopholes to evade or avoid paying taxes. But what are we referring to when we talk about Illicit Financial flows? According to the report of the High-level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa of 2015, Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) is “money that is illegally earned, transferred or utilized. This funds typically originate from three sources: commercial tax evasion, trade misinvoicing and abusive transfer pricing: including criminal activities… and bribery and theft of government officials.[4] This definition allows us a better understanding of why the activity generated with the extractive industry (oil, gas and minerals) is directly responsible for the loss of domestic revenues by countries rich in natural resources. It is estimated that developing countries raise only 65 per cent of the potential revenue they could raise, and out of that amount, the extractive industry is responsible for 60-65 per cent of the money defrauded in Africa.[5] These illicit behaviours and inefficiency in revenue collection make it necessary to review the tax systems to improve the capacity to collect taxes and to establish international control mechanisms to the practices of the extractive industry. Among these illicit behaviors we highlight the three most common practices in the IFF: Tax Avoidance. In principle, this practice would be within legal limits. Multinationals in their strategy to reduce production costs would in parallel develop an aggressive tax strategy in which they would minimize amounts to be paid in taxes by taking advantage of the national legislation and complex corporate structures. In these cases, companies would study the legal gaps in order to benefit from tax exemptions provided for in the tax law. That is, large corporations with astronomical economic benefits that would cling to legal arguments to stop contributing in the countries where they develop their extractive activities. Although a priori these practices would be legal, they are still unethical business practices, incompatible with corporate social responsibility established by all international standards.[6] Tax Evasion. This illicit conduct clearly means illegal fraud actions in which the large corporations fails to pay the amount due for the benefits obtained. Multinational companies involved in resource extraction are particularly effective at paying only a small share of the taxes that they owe. It happens when extractive companies try to avoid paying taxes by falsifying and concealing certain data with which the amounts to be paid are determined, such as the quantities of ore extracted, the price received by them, the profits obtained by the company, payments made to local authorities and officials to obtain licenses, etc. These actions are considered tax offences and are punishable by a fine and even imprisonment.[7] Moreover, tax evasion in African countries deprives governments of the ability to provide public services, such as healthcare and education, to the 413 million people living below the poverty line. Transfer pricing. This practice refers to the rules and methods for pricing transactions within and between companies under common ownership or control. These companies operate in different countries and realize transactions to distort the real incomes.[8] To carry out these practices, companies use complex corporate structures within the same corporate group. Sometimes these companies have their headquarters in tax havens where hardly any companies are taxed. The companies declare few profits in ordinary activity, distort the purchase and sale prices of raw materials, and make purchases and sales between companies in the same group, always declaring losses in developing countries and declaring profits in tax havens where they are hardly taxed.[9] But who benefits most by these illicit conducts? What is striking is that companies use legal tricks for their illegal and illicit practices. These practices are covered by national and international legal tax systems and therefore protected by politicians, policy makers and officials. The only beneficiaries are the corporations that certainly do not pay taxes in developing countries and neither do they in the rich countries because they use the corporate structures to tax in tax havens. So why do politicians, policy makers and governments continue to resist changing the legislation? What part of the negotiations and agreements between big corporations, politicians and governments does not transcend to the citizens? Why do most European ministers and commissioners, at the end of their terms in office, end up being members of the boards of directors of large companies? Does it have anything to do with the revolving doors? José Luis Gutiérrrez Aranda AEFJN Policy Officer [1] Domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) refers to the generation of government revenue from domestic resources, from tax or non-tax sources (royalties, licenses, levies or other income). [2] SDGs, United Nations [3] UNECA, Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, Report commissioned by the AU Conference of Ministers of Finance. [4] ECDPM The complexity of tackling illicit financial flows in Practice [5] Collect more, Spend better, [6] Tax avoidance by mining companies in developing countries file:///C:/Users/UserPC/Downloads/Tax+avoidance+and+mining+Report.pdf [7] Capital Flight from Africa: Causes, Effects, and Policy Issues, Published to Oxford Scholarship Online: December 2014. [9] Armed with evidence: Zambia requires mining companies to cough up records.
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__label__0 Skip to main content Help, My Research Paper is Due Workshop Our Research Paper Assignment Final Paper Assignment Photo of vintage TV showing rainbow colored vertical stripes across screenEach of us is surrounded by media images, audio, and video all day, every day: •we pass billboards when we are in our cars and on the bus; •we see advertisements, images, and videos when we scroll through our social media sites; •we hear music on the radio, Spotify, and on our ipods; and, •we see real and fictionalized video when we watch television, go to the movies, or watch video clips on our phones. How does all the media we are exposed to impact the way we think, and feel, about other people? Does it portray people in an unbiased manner or does it create/further racial and gender stereotypes? For our assignment, you will need to explore ONE media source (like one advertising campaign, television genre, popular film, musician, etc.) and analyze whether your specific source does, or does not, contribute to stereotypes based on race or gender. To successfully complete this assignment, you will need to acquire at least 5 credible sources on your research topic. At least two of these five sources must be scholarly journal articles.
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__label__1 Now accepting Telehealth appointments. Schedule a virtual visit. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet The specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) has helped to improve the quality of life for many thousands of people who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive ailments. This diet is intended to reduce symptoms experienced by people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, diverticulosis or diverticulitis, cystic fibrosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic diarrhea. The specific carbohydrate diet permits only foods which are unprocessed and free of grain, sugar, and starch. The diet is based on the principle that not everyone’s digestive tract is able to easily digest complex carbohydrates and sugars. On the specific carbohydrate diet, only simple, easily digestible carbohydrates are allowed, thus preventing a buildup of undigested carbohydrates which can feed bacteria in the gut and lead to irritation of the intestinal lining. How does the diet work? The guidelines of the specific carbohydrate diet are based on the chemical structure of foods and how easily they are digested. The allowed carbohydrates are simple monosaccharides (single molecules), which are easily digested and absorbed in the intestines. Complex disaccharides (double molecules) and polysaccharides (chain molecules) are not allowed. Complex carbohydrates that are not easily digested can feed harmful bacteria, leading to bacterial overgrowth, irritation, and inflammation in the intestines. The diet works by starving these bacteria and restoring balance to the gut flora. As the microbiota begins to stabilize, the corresponding reduction of toxins and irritants in the intestines leads to decreased levels of inflammation. What do I eat? Allowed Foods: Allowed Meats: eggs, chicken, turkey, beef, fish, pork, wild game, bacon, lamb Allowed Vegetables: fresh or frozen forms of most commonly eaten vegetables are acceptable (asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkin, spinach, squash, string beans, tomatoes and watercress) Allowed Fruits: commonly found fresh, frozen, or dried fruits with nothing added are acceptable (apples, avocados, bananas (ripe with black spots), berries of all kinds, coconut, dates, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi fruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, prunes, raisins, rhubarb, tangerines) Allowed Dairy: SCD yogurt, natural 30-day aged cow and goat cheeses (not Kraft), butter, ghee, and dry curd cottage cheese (DCCC) Allowed Nuts: almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts (no additives for butters, salted mixes, and flours) Allowed Legumes: peanuts, white beans, navy beans, lentils, split peas, lima beans, kidney beans, black beans Allowed Spices: most non-mixed spices are allowed, screen for anti-caking agents, and make sure the ingredients are listed Not Allowed Foods: No CEREAL GRAINS: wheat, barley, corn, rye, oats, rice, buckwheat, millet, triticale, bulgur, spelt, quinoa Not Allowed Meats: ham, processed sausages, lunch meats, bratwurst, turkey dogs, hot dogs Not Allowed Vegetables: canned vegetables are not allowed due to the usual addition of sugars, processing aids, and preservative chemicals Not Allowed Fruits: canned fruits and most fruit juices are not allowed due to the common addition of sweeteners, preservatives, and processing aids Not Allowed Legumes: soybeans, chick peas, bean sprouts, mungbeans, fava beans, garbanzo beans Not Allowed Dairy: commercial yogurts, milk of any kind, unnatural cheeses (Kraft and most other mainstream shredded cheeses fall into this group), all of the following cheeses: cottage, cream, feta, gejetost, mozzarella, neufchatel, primost, ricotta, processed cheese spreads No STARCHES: including potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, arrowroot, parsnip, cornstarch, tapioca starch Not Allowed Spices: curry powders, most onion and garlic powders are filled with anti-caking agents Allowed Drinks: weak tea or coffee, water, mineral water, club soda, dry wine, gin, rye, Scotch, bourbon, vodka Not Allowed Drinks: instant coffee, most commercial juices, milk, soda pop, sweet wines, flavored liqueurs, brandy, sherry Allowed Sweeteners: Not Allowed Sweeteners: sugar of any kind (cane, coconut, table, etc), agave syrup, maple syrup, artificial sweeteners Click here for a comprehensive list of which foods are allowed and not allowed on the specific carbohydrate diet. Want more information? Suggested book: Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall Suggested website: Natalie Bransky Assistant to Dr. Treyzon You Might Also Enjoy... Eosinophilic Esophagitis How to Reintroduce FODMAPs Is Keto or Paleo Right for You?
A restrictive diet might be appealing to those who have gut-related health issues. The ketogenic (keto) and paleolithic (paleo) diet are two commonly practiced systems that mirror these benefits. Pet Therapy Pet therapy has been widely known to have a multitude of positive effects and improve patients’ well-being physically, psychosocially, and emotionally.
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__label__1 How to Calculate 5/10 Plus 1/10 Are you looking to work out and calculate how to add 5/10 plus 1/10? In this really simple guide, we'll teach you exactly what 5/10 + 1/10 is and walk you through the step-by-process of how to add two fractions together. Let's set up 5/10 and 1/10 side by side so they are easier to see: 5 / 10 + 1 / 10 5 + 1 / 10 = 6 / 10 You're done! You now know exactly how to calculate 5/10 + 1/10. Hopefully you understood the process and can use the same techniques to add other fractions together. The complete answer is below (simplified to the lowest form): Convert 5/10 plus 1/10 to Decimal 6 / 10 = 0.6 Cite, Link, or Reference This Page • "How to Calculate 5/10 plus 1/10". Accessed on November 28, 2022. • "How to Calculate 5/10 plus 1/10"., Accessed 28 November, 2022. • How to Calculate 5/10 plus 1/10. Retrieved from Preset List of Fraction Addition Examples
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__label__1 Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Hot Water , director, Nuclear Safety Project | January 6, 2015, 6:00 am EDT Bookmark and Share Fission Stories #179 Earlier this summer, the owner of the Turkey Point nuclear plant in Florida requested and the NRC approved a change in the maximum limit on cooling water used by plant. For years, the plant had operated with the limit at 100°F. The plant could only continue operating for a few hours when this limit was exceeded. But power uprates and global warming conspired to cause problems with this limit. Turkey Point uses an extensive canal network for its cooling water needs. Pumps pulled water from the canals and routed it through the plant to remove waste heat. The warmed water was discharged back into the canals. Long peninsulars of dirt forced the warmed water to wind back and forth literally for miles before it could again be drawn into the plant. En route, the warmed water would surrender some of its thermal energy to the air so as to be a little cooler for its next trip through the plant. On September 26, 1996, the NRC approved a 4.5% increase in the maximum power level of the Unit 3 and 4 reactors at Turkey Point. On June 15, 2012, the NRC approved a 15% increase in each reactor’s maximum power level. Nuclear power reactors like those at Turkey Point are only about 33% efficient—for every three units of energy produced by the reactor core, only one unit goes out on the transmission lines as electricity while two units must be discharged as waste heat or thermal pollution. The higher power levels that NRC allowed Turkey Point’s reactors to operate, the more waste heat had to be released into the canal network. Global warming only compounded that situation by warming both the temperature of the water in the canals and the temperature of the air cooling the canal water. As the NRC reviewed the plant owner’s request to increase the cooling water temperature limit from 100°F to 104°F, I received several inquiries regarding safety implications of the proposed increase. My review of the paperwork the owner submitted to the NRC justifying the requested increase showed how it would have little to no impact on safety margins. Turkey Point takes water from the canals for two purposes: (1) to cool the steam used to spin the turbine-generator to make electricity, and (2) to cool emergency equipment during an accident. For both purposes, the canal water flows through exchangers to cool steam or hot water that gets re-used by the plant. The canal water, warmed by several degrees, is returned to the canal network. Shell and tube heat exchangers are commonly used to transfer waste heat to cooling water from the nearby lake, river, ocean, or canal system. In Figure 1, blue represents the water from an internal plant cooling system. For example, the component cooling water (CCW) system for each reactor at Turkey Point was three pumps and two heat exchangers. Only one pump and heat exchanger is needed to handle the heat loads during an accident—the others are provided for increased reliability. The CCW system cools safety equipment like the emergency diesel generators and the areas housing the emergency core cooling system pumps. The CCW system water enters to the lower right of the heat exchanger, flows leftward through its tubes, and leaves via an outlet to the upper left. Fig. 1 (Source: Creative Commons by Oschal, modified by UCS) Canal water is represented in red on the schematic in Figure 1. It enters the shell of the heat exchanger to the upper left and passes rightward past the tubes before leaving via an outlet to the lower right. Baffles force the canal water to weave its way back and forth across the tubes, maximizing the amount of time this water stays in contact with the tubes. Heat conducts through the thin metal tube walls resulting in the canal water leaving the heat exchanger a few degrees warmer while the CCW system water is a few degrees cooler. In the original design, canal water entering the plant, and this CCW heat exchanger, at 100°F was able to cool the CCW system water enough to adequately handle all the heat loads under accident conditions. Increasing the canal water’s maximum temperature limit to 104°F did not alter this safety outcome for this simple reason—the heat exchangers had available margin. The heat exchangers have many more than the seven tubes illustrated in this simplified drawing. Workers plug tubes when the thin metal walls break. And debris inside the canal water sometimes clogs other tubes. The heat exchangers have available margin built into them so that an entire heat exchanger need not be replaced every time a single tube gets plugged or clogged. The available margin also enables the heat exchanger tubes to experience some degradation and still remain functional. Scaling, rusting, biological growth, and other mechanisms can foul the tube walls. The performance of essential heat exchangers must be tested periodically to measure performance and verify safety margins are maintained. If not, the tubes must be cleaned or other actions taken to restore the necessary margins. The 4°F canal water temperature increase does not prevent the heat exchangers from removing the required thermal energy from the CCW and other vital plant cooling systems. The increase may mean that workers can plug fewer tubes and/or that the tubes require cleaning more frequently. But it doesn’t mean that the plant’s safety margins have been compromised and is the reason that the NRC approved the increase. Our Takeaway Turkey Point’s owner also requested and received enforcement discretion from the NRC, allowing the plant to continue operating with canal water temperature exceeding 100°F while the requested increase was being reviewed. The owner also asked the NRC to review the requested increase on an expedited basis, short-cutting the normal process and its opportunities for public notice and comment. Did global warming catch them by surprise? It’s been in the papers and on the radio and television. There may have even been a Simpsons episode or two about it. Or did the fact that global warming causes the temperature of earth, water, and air (i.e, the globe) to increase surprise them? These are Rhettorical questions because their answers don’t mean a damn. The first two, three, and perhaps even four plant owners can claim to be surprised. But after the NRC approved cooling water temperature limit increases for Millstone Unit 2, Peach Bottom Units 2 and 3, and Millstone Unit 3 in just the past two years, the “didn’t know any better” excuse is quite lame. And the NRC should not allow plant owners to use lame excuses to get express lane service. Turkey Point’s owner could have—and should have—submitted its request via the normal channels instead of making the NRC drop everything to review it ASAP and denying the public its full rights to review and comment on proposed changes. Next time an owner comes to the NRC with such a lame excuse, the NRC must channel Nancy Reagan and just say no. Posted in: Fission Stories, Nuclear Power Safety Tags: , , , , Show Comments Comment Policy • dinkydave Another well informed, informative post. • Thank you for acknowledging that there was no safety issue. I was just taking photos of this power plant about an hour ago while standing next to a sign warning not to swim in the canal I was standing next to because of crocodiles, which are endangered but thriving in the area around the nuclear plant. See the Netflix documentary Crocpocalypse, which also mentions Turkey Point. Next time an owner comes to the NRC with such a lame excuse… You failed to tell us what the “lame” excuse was. I’m amused at your claim that it was global warming that caused the temperature limitations. It was unusually hot weather and the need to keep ever growing numbers of air conditioners running. Climate change is real but you should know better than to confuse local weather variation with climate change. You should also know that nuclear energy is by far and away our largest low carbon source of energy. The reason they wanted it expedited was to keep the air conditioners running. Public comment would likely have slowed down or even stopped the approval because it would have given anti-nuclear energy ideologues a chance to stir fear and doubt. • jharragi >>You should also know that nuclear energy is by far and away our largest low carbon source of energy. So what? The reality is that nuclear is not growing but contracting. This is because while it currently the biggest low CO2 source, it is not the best. There are many reasons for this, wind generation capacity for example is cheaper, safer & can be installed much faster. Denmark has demonstrated that 20% electric wind generation capacity can be deployed in a decade. Of course with good old American engineering we should be able to achieve more faster… A big problem with nuclear’s low carbon claims is that the industry argues that they should get subsidies for low carbon emissions on top of the huge public subsidies it already receives. To help ensure that, it seeks to minimize money flowing to other low carbon sources. If it is successful in this effort, it slows deployment of renewable sources which ultimately contributes overall to elevated CO2 emissions. I also wonder how the total carbon footprint of nuclear generation stacks up when factoring in all the carbon emission of the fuel chain, waste disposal (if it ever actually happens), several hundred employees commuting daily to plants and whatever fraction of the some 10 billion dollars of construction cost per reactor is represented by fossil fuel use. Also, it would be prudent to add into the equation, say, a half a percent per reactor of the eventual carbon footprint of the Fukushima accident. Thankfully, the industry seeks to minimize the amount of safety upgrades done to prevent accidents, thus at least lowering the carbon emissions of component manufacturing and delivery…
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__label__0 28 Matching Annotations 1. Sep 2020 1. Tetzcotzingo 2. Jul 2020 3. Dec 2019 1. tragic poetry of Greece 2. Theseus Theseus was the mythical king and founder-hero of Athens. Plutarch's Life of Theseus makes use of varying accounts of the death of the Minotaur, Theseus' escape, and the love of Ariadne for Theseus. 3. Solon Solon (c. 638 – c. 558 BC) was an Athenian poet, statesman, and lawmaker. In Plutarch's telling, he is particularly notable for his efforts to legislate against political, economic, and moral decline in pre-Socratic Athens. 4. I shall kill no albatross, This expression is a reference to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," in which the Mariner inexplicably slays an albatross. The allusion may imply that Walton will play the role of Coleridge's Wedding Guest instead: he will listen to Victor's long, obsessive story that will ultimately be a confession of guilt, like the Ancient Mariner' tale. Since the poem was not published until September 1798, this reference also places the "17--" date of these letters as the summer of 1799. On the poem's role in the novel, see Beth Lau, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Frankenstein," in Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the Sciences of Life, ed. Nicholas Roe (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001): 207-23. Victor refers to the Greeks' long retreat from Armenia in Xenophon's Anabasis: "And when all had reached the summit [having made it], then indeed they fell to embracing one another, and generals and captains as well, with tears in their eyes" (4.7). 6. Lycurgus Lycurgus (c. 820 BC) was the legendary reformer of Sparta. He established the military-oriented reformation of Spartan society, and promoted the three Spartan virtues: equality (among citizens, at least), austerity, and military fitness. 7. Greece had not been enslaved In ancient Greece it was common practice to enslave entire populations of a conquered nation. Greece was conquered by the Romans in 146 CE. 1. say a few words of consolation; he could only express his heartfelt sympathy. “Poor William!” said he, “dear lovely child, 59he now sleeps with his angel mother! Who that had seen him bright and joyous in his young beauty, but must weep over his untimely loss! To die so miserably; to feel the murderer’s grasp! How much more a murderer, that could destroy such radiant innocence! Poor little fellow! one only consolation have we; his friends mourn and weep, but he is at rest. The pang is over, his sufferings are at an end for ever. A sod covers his gentle form, and he knows no pain. He can no longer be a subject for pity; we must reserve that for his miserable survivors.” In 1831, Clerval's words emotionally underscore the abhorrent nature of the crime. This outcry replaces a more philosophical reference in 1818 to the "maxims of the Stoics." 4. Jun 2019 2. the fact that they likely evolved to counteract oxidative stress, 5. May 2019 Interestingly other megalithic cultures have artistic renderings of a "birdman" as well, including the Incan, Mayan, and Egyptian cultures. 6. Jan 2019 7. Nov 2017 1. Now, on to my third problem: I think Angus Maddison may be doing things wrong. I realize this is a rather presumptuous thing to say, but I think it's true. Specifically, the assumption that GDP before 1700 was proportional to agricultural productivity seems to me not to be a good one. The reason is that even in a non-industrial society, there is a potentially huge source of GDP increases: trade. Remember, in a world where output is mostly in the form of commodities (i.e. no increasing returns to scale), the old Ricardian theory of trade makes a lot of sense. Stable ancient empires that could act as free trade zones were probably capable of dramatically increasing their per capita GDP beyond the base provided by the productivity of their land. This is the finding of Ian Morris in Why the West Rules For Now. He constructs a "social development index" that includes things like urbanization and military capabilities, and probably correlates with an ancient region's per capita GDP (it is hard to build cities and make war without producing stuff). He finds dramatic changes in this social development index over the course of the Roman Empire; at its height, Rome seems to have been extremely rich, but a couple centuries earlier or later it was desperately poor. Morris corroborates this index with data on shipwrecks, lead poisoning, and other things that would tend to correlate with output. Basically, Rome saw huge fluctuations in per capita GDP. But it is unlikely that Rome's agricultural productivity changed much over this time. Instead, what probably happened was the rise and fall of cross-Mediterranean trade. If trade could make Rome dramatically richer, and its absence could make Rome dramatically poorer, then Maddison's data set is wrong. Just because most people in 100 AD were farmers does not mean that most people were subsistence farmers. And frankly, I'm not sure how people use Maddison's data set without noticing this fact. Trading is very important. The West advantage over China in the past. 8. Sep 2017 9. Jul 2017 1. The ancient mode of production 10. Jun 2017 11. Feb 2017 Learning about these "lost places" is so cool! Interesting to think about this. 12. Feb 2016 1. How did animals help create the world? • How were the earth, sun, and moon formed? • Who created human beings? 0 How did Coyote influence the world? 1) The animals were there for humans when they needed help. 2) They were created by the mother and father. 3) Human beings were created by the mother and father. 2. How were human beings created? • Where did they obtain their knowledge, and how did they provide for themselves? 1) Human beings were created by birth from mother and father. 2) The father passed on his offspring and that his how they gained knowledge. 13. Jan 2016 1. Now like all the surpassing beings the Earth-mother and the Sky-father were changeable, even as smoke in the wind; transmutable at thought, manifesting themselves in any form at will, like as dancers may by mask-making. It is amazing how descriptive the world was made. The way things are being described in this document make me think of how peaceful this world was made to be. How come it could not be like this anymore? 2. The boy that remained in the lodge grew very rapidly, and soon was able to make himself bows and arrows and to go out to hunt in the vicinity. Finally, for several days he returned home without his bow and arrows. At last he was asked why he had to have a new bow and arrows every morning The boy had to teach himself how to use things. When we grow up we do not rely on our parents as much, we have to explore the world on our own. 14. Sep 2013 Does this still apply today?
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__label__1 PoultryWorld - Ducks and rice paddies linked to spread of AI Other Poultry Species News 462 views update:Feb 3, 2010 Ducks and rice paddies linked to spread of AI Researchers believe that almost all the outbreaks in Thailand and Vietnam between 2004 and 2005 can be traced to ducks that fed near rice paddies that had just been harvested. The researchers, working with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, say that infected ducks spread the virus to wild birds that also came to the rice paddies to feed. Avian flu is often associated with chickens, but it has been reported that chickens die from the virus too quickly to effectively spread the disease. Therefore, researchers believe that limiting the movement of domestic ducks and vaccinating ducks help to curb the spread of the virus. Related links: Editor WorldPoultry Or register to be able to comment.
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__label__1 10 Animals That Can Be Potty Trained! With Pictures! Last updated on February 5th, 2022 Just like humans, the excretion of animals can also be channelized, and some creatures can be trained to sit on a potty to defecate, making it a convenient and more hygienic way of excretion. Most domesticated pets are potty trained to avoid any sort of cleaning. A healthy relationship between humans and animals can happen only when the two can understand each other and live in harmony. Animals that can be potty trained: • Hamsters • Parrots • Cockatiels • Cats • Ferrets • Gerbils • Rabbits • Dogs • Guinea Pigs • Pigeons Table of Contents Here are 10 animals that can be potty trained. Taming a creature is necessary but helping them evolve to a more civilized way of life is even more necessary. Here are some animals that can be potty-trained. 1. Hamsters hamster in bathroom 27112021 Potty training your hamster is the answer if you don’t wish its cage to be smelly. Also, potty training your pet hamster can keep the cage clean as well. Since hamsters are quick learners and are pretty intelligent, training them isn’t too difficult either. Also, as they are pretty clean themselves, they prefer using the same spot for their potty and if you closely observe your hamster’s habits, you will soon find this to be true. Place a litter box there, and you will be amazed to see how quickly it adapts to that particular litter box as its potty spot. If it has more than one spot, place litter boxes at those spots. They will be better off that way. Also, the type of litter box needed for your little gnawer is a matter of personal preference. It is worth noting that hamsters poop several times per day. 2. Parrots parrot on toilet paper 27112021 In the wild, parrots have a habit of using particular spots as their potty. They also defecate only under specific conditions. They are pretty intelligent creatures and adapt to their domestic environment quite quickly. Observation has shown that parrots are mostly territorial, and they defecate near the edges of their territory. Also, they usually don’t go to the potty at night time. So at home also, you need to observe their feeding and excretion timings. While the little parrots may need to go potty every 20-25 minutes, the mid-sized and mid-aged ones may need to defecate every half an hour to fifty minutes. The grand adults may need to use the potty after every eight hours. Use commands like ‘No’ to stop them from defecating and “Pretty potty” for them to defecate. And reward them every time they take your commands. In roughly 3 days, you will see that they have learned, and they will communicate each time they need to ease themselves. 3. Cockatiels cockatiel on hand 27112021 If you take a little pain to potty train your cockatiel, you will be proud to have a disciplined pet like it. Cockatiels need ample time away from their cages and their most favorite perching spot is usually their master’s shoulder. Through a few days of observation, studying your cockatiel’s habits and the cue they usually give before defecating can help you potty train them quicker. Whenever you know that it will defecate, take it to the spot you wish it to use, and let it release its bowel contents. Whenever you see them doing this on their own, praise them immensely and give them some incentive. They will attach themselves to this habit and begin taking the initiative to defecate at the designated spot. Cockatiels usually poop an average of 22 times a day. 4. Cats cat using litter box 27112021 Cats normally poop one time a day and although they are naturally clean animals, they usually need a little potty training. Unless your kitten is old enough to go outside to poop, provide it with a litter box that it can use to defecate in. After it has matured enough, it will prefer going to poop outside the house. Even then, you may need to train it to poop at certain spots only. While cleaning the litter boxes is a necessity, some of these felines find the smell of certain disinfectants repulsive. Moreover, the litter box must be large enough for your cat and you should always place it a pretty good distance away from where you feed your cat. The walls of litter boxes shouldn’t be too high, especially for kittens lest they feel scared. Try to ensure that there aren’t other cats or dogs in that area. 5. Ferrets ferret in toilet 27112021 Like cats, ferrets also need litter boxes. It is quite simple to potty train a ferret. Just observe them, and you will soon identify the spot where they usually defecate. Place litter boxes at exactly such locations, and in no time, they will form a discipline habit of visiting these litter boxes to poop. If a ferret is on a kibble diet, it will need to defecate every 4-6 hours. However, ferrets living on a raw diet use litter boxes less frequently. If you haven’t provided a litter box for your ferret, most probably, it is defecating in the corner of the room. Therefore, I recommend that you place a litter box in each of your rooms. 6. Gerbils gerbil 27112021 Gerbils usually poop 3 to 4 times a day and they are pretty clean creatures, which is why it is relatively easy to potty train them. Just bring a litter box and fill it with sand or chinchilla dust. Your gerbil will eventually make this their toilet. However, some of these rodents are stubborn and may not take to the litter tray immediately. So instead, you may have to deep clean their living quarters and use some sprays at the spots they are still using for their potty. Once they understand their limited options, they will eventually visit your designated litter tray for their pooping activities. Therefore, always make sure that the litter tray is within their enclosure. This will motivate them to use it more often. Also, whenever you clean their litter, make sure to deep clean the substrate because that is where they will bury their waste. 7. Rabbits rabbit sitting on toilet paper 27112021 A rabbit will poop an average of 250 times a day, however, they can be potty trained at any age, but I recommend getting them litter trained at earlier ages. Baby rabbits are quite difficult to potty train, whereas older rabbits can be easily trained to go potty. It is always suggested that the rabbits be neutered. Otherwise, non-neutered rabbits tend to mark various areas of the house with their pee and defecation. A litter tray, more than a litter box, is more effective. Use litter like alfalfa, paper, or even some hay. A hayrack with fresh and sweet-smelling hay helps a lot. Place this litter tray at the spot where your rabbits go potty. They will begin using the litter tray with great pomp. 8. Dogs dog going potty 27112021 With puppies and dogs alike, potty training begins with a particular schedule that you make your canines habituated with – a particular time for their routine defecation. It pays off to use a particular phrase as a cue for them to understand better – something like ‘bathroom’ or ‘toilet time.’ Dogs usually poop 1 to 5 times a day and training them to go potty needs a lot of patience from you and also a lot of determination. You can expect to potty train your pups and dogs based on positive reinforcement, not punishment. And express your appreciation each time your canine pet does the job correctly. This will motivate them to try and keep doing the right thing at all times. Make sure that their feeding schedule is adhered to. Also, take the puppies out often. They still aren’t mature enough to form a habit or build up ample control over their urges. 9. Guinea Pigs guinea pig in litter tray 27112021 With time and patience, you can potty train your guinea pigs. First, observe where they like to defecate and urinate. They will usually use the same spot each time. Set up a litter box at that spot and the smell in that area will make them come back to go potty. Just like with any other domesticated animal, whenever your guinea pig behaves the way you want it to, reward it with your appreciation in a soft and loving tone with some kind words and give it a little treat. This will motivate it to repeat the task correctly again the next time. Next, try training them out of the cage. This will take somewhat longer to form a habit, though. Don’t scold them ever. As it is, they cannot understand what is wrong. Rather, work your way to understanding the cues when they wish to ease themselves of bowel contents. 10. Pigeons pigeon in nest 27112021 While it is believed that pigeons are brilliant creatures, they are said to be the second smartest among birds and the sixth smartest animal. This makes it quite easy to potty train them. And once that has been achieved, they make for the best possible pets you could ever have. Pigeons usually poop once every hour. Observe their poop timings, the cues that they give before actually pooping, and their favorite spot to poop. Then bring a litter box and fix a perch or stand onto it. Whenever the birds want to poop, they will go to that spot, perch, and poop there. Also, if they tend to poop on your shoulders, just shoo them off. This will push them to defecate at their poop box. And give them a treat whenever they do it correctly. The animals that can be potty trained are hamsters, parrots, cockatiels, ferrets, cats, gerbils, rabbits, dogs, guinea pigs, and pigeons. While discipline is one of the key factors that every creature should have, some animals cannot innately be tamed to perfection or trained to be civilized. Scroll to Top
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__label__1 Populus tremuloides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Quaking aspen) Jump to navigation Jump to search Quaking aspen 2013-10-06 15 04 21 Aspens during autumn along the Changing Canyon Nature Trail in Lamoille Canyon, Nevada.jpg Quaking aspen grove in Lamoille Canyon, Nevada, U.S. Scientific classification edit Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Salicaceae Genus: Populus Section: Populus sect. Populus P. tremuloides Binomial name Populus tremuloides Populus tremuloides range map 2.png Populus tremuloides is a deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America, one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen,[2][3][4] trembling aspen,[2][3] American aspen,[3] mountain or golden aspen,[5] trembling poplar,[5] white poplar,[5] and popple,[5] as well as others.[5] The trees have tall trunks, up to 25 meters (82 feet) tall, with smooth pale bark, scarred with black. The glossy green leaves, dull beneath, become golden to yellow, rarely red, in autumn. The species often propagates through its roots to form large clonal groves originating from a shared root system. These roots are not rhizomes, as new growth develops from adventitious buds on the parent root system (the ortet). Populus tremuloides is the most widely distributed tree in North America, being found from Canada to central Mexico.[4][6] It is the defining species of the aspen parkland biome in the Prairie Provinces of Canada and extreme northwest Minnesota. The quaking aspen is the state tree of Utah.[7] The quaking or trembling of the leaves that is referred to in the common names is due to the flexible flattened petioles. The specific epithet, tremuloides, evokes this trembling behavior and can be literally translated as "like (Populus) tremula", the European trembling aspen.[citation needed] Aspen catkins in spring Quaking aspen is a tall, fast growing tree, usually 20–25 m (65–80 ft) at maturity, with a trunk 20 to 80 cm (8 inches to 2 feet 7 inches) in diameter; records are 36.5 m (119 ft 9 in) in height and 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in) in diameter. The bark is relatively smooth, colored greenish-white to gray, and is marked by thick black horizontal scars and prominent black knots. Parallel vertical scars are tell-tale signs of elk, which strip off aspen bark with their front teeth. The leaves on mature trees are nearly round, 4–8 centimeters (1+123+14 inches) in diameter with small rounded teeth, and a 3–7-centimeter (1+142+34-inch) long, flattened petiole. Young trees and root sprouts have much larger (10–20 centimeters, 4–8 in long) nearly triangular leaves. Aspens are dioecious, with separate male and female clones. The flowers are catkins 4–6 centimeters (1+122+14 in) long, produced in early spring before the leaves. The fruit is a 10-centimeter-long (4-inch) pendulous string of 6-millimeter (14-inch) capsules, each capsule containing about ten minute seeds embedded in cottony fluff, which aids wind dispersal of the seeds when they are mature in early summer. Trees as young as 2–3 years old may begin seed production, but significant output begins starting at 10 years of age. Best seed production is obtained between the ages of 50 and 70 years. Quaking aspen grows more slowly in the dry conditions of western North America than it does in the more humid east and also lives longer—ages of 100–120 years are typical in the west with some individuals living 200 years. In the east, stands decay faster, sometimes in 60 years or less depending on the region. Trembling aspen at sunset in Langley, British Columbia, December 2010 Quaking aspen occurs across Canada in all provinces and territories, with the possible exception of Nunavut. In the United States, it can be found as far north as the northern foothills of the Brooks Range in Alaska, where road margins and gravel pads provide islands of well-drained habitat in a region where soils are often waterlogged due to underlying permafrost.[8] It occurs at low elevations as far south as northern Nebraska and central Indiana. In the western United States, this tree rarely survives at elevations lower than 1,500 feet (460 m) due to hot summers experienced below that elevation, and is generally found at 5,000–12,000 feet (1,500–3,700 m). It grows at high altitudes as far south as Guanajuato, Mexico.[citation needed] Quaking aspen grows in a wide variety of climatic conditions. January and July average temperatures range from −30 °C (−22 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) in the Alaska Interior to −3 °C (27 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Average annual precipitation ranges from 1,020 mm (40 inches) in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador to as little as 180 mm (7.1 inches) in the Alaska Interior. The southern limit of the species' range roughly follows the 24 °C (75 °F) mean July isotherm.[4] Shrub-like dwarf clones exist in marginal environments too cold and dry to be hospitable to full-size trees, for example at the species' upper elevation limits in the White Mountains.[citation needed] Individual clonal colonies of different colors can be discerned during the autumn, as seen on this mountainside in the Matanuska Valley in Alaska. Quaking aspen propagates itself primarily through root sprouts, and extensive clonal colonies are common. Each colony is its own clone, and all trees in the clone have identical characteristics and share a single root structure. A clone may turn color earlier or later in the fall than its neighbouring aspen clones. Fall colors are usually bright tones of yellow; in some areas, red blushes may be occasionally seen. As all trees in a given clonal colony are considered part of the same organism, one clonal colony, named Pando, is considered the heaviest[9] and oldest[2] living organism at six million kilograms and perhaps 80,000 years old. Aspens do produce seeds, but seldom grow from them. Pollination is inhibited by the fact that aspens are either male or female, and large stands are usually all clones of the same sex. Even if pollinated, the small seeds (three million per pound) are only viable a short time as they lack a stored food source or a protective coating.[10] The buds and bark supply food for snowshoe hares, moose, black bears, cottontail rabbits, porcupines, deer, grouse, and mountain beavers. The shoots are eaten by sheep, goats, and cattle. Elk are known to browse the trees.[11] Typical yellow autumn foliage Atypical orange and red autumn foliage Beginning in the 1990s, North American scientists noticed an increase in dead or dying aspen trees. As this accelerated in 2004, a debate over causes began. No insect, disease, or environmental condition has yet been definitively identified as a cause. Trees adjacent to one another are often stricken or not. In other instances, entire groves have died.[citation needed] Many areas of the Western US have experienced increased diebacks which are often attributed to ungulate grazing and wildfire suppression. At high altitudes where grasses can be rare, ungulates can browse young aspen sprouts and prevent those young trees from reaching maturity. As a result, some aspen groves close to cattle or other grazing animals, such as deer or elk, have very few young trees and can be invaded by conifers, which are not typically browsed. Another possible deterrent to aspen regeneration is widespread wildfire suppression. Aspens are vigorous resprouters and even though the above-ground portion of the organism may die in a wild-fire, the roots, which are often protected from lethal temperatures during a fire, will sprout new trees soon after a fire. Disturbances such as fires seem to be a necessary ecological event in order for aspens to compete with conifers, which tend to replace aspens over long, disturbance-free intervals. The current dieback in the American West may have roots in the strict fire suppression policy in the United States.[12] On the other hand, the widespread decimation of conifer forests by the mountain pine beetle may provide increased opportunities for aspen groves to proliferate under the right conditions.[13] Because of vegetative regeneration by aspen, where an entire group of trees are essentially clones, there is a concern that something that hits one will eventually kill all of the trees, presuming they share the same vulnerability. A conference was held in Utah in September 2006 to share notes and consider investigative methodology.[14] Grouse and quail eat the winter buds. Mammals such as beavers and rabbits eat the bark, foliage, and buds. Game animals, sheep, and goats browse the foliage.[15] Like other poplars, aspens make poor fuel wood, as they dry slowly, rot quickly, and do not give off much heat. Yet they are still widely used in campgrounds because they are cheap and plentiful and not widely used in building lumber. Pioneers in the North American west used them to create log cabins and dugouts, though they were not the preferred species.[citation needed] The leaves of the quaking aspen and other species in the genus Populus serve as food for caterpillars of various moths and butterflies.[citation needed] In Canada, quaking aspen wood is used mainly for pulp products such as books, newsprint, and fine printing paper. It is especially good for panel products such as oriented strand board and waferboard. It is light in weight and is used for furniture, boxes and crates, core stock in plywood, and wall panels.[citation needed] See also[edit] • Pando, an exceptionally large clonal colony of P. tremuloides determined to be a single male tree 1. ^ Barstow, M. & Stritch, L. 2018. Populus tremuloides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T61960127A61960136. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61960127A61960136.en. Downloaded on 20 September 2021. 2. ^ a b c Quaking Aspen by the Bryce Canyon National Park Service 3. ^ a b c "Populus tremuloides". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4. ^ a b c Perala, D. A. (1990). "Populus tremuloides". In Burns, Russell M.; Honkala, Barbara H. (eds.). Hardwoods. Silvics of North America. Washington, D.C.: United States Forest Service (USFS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2 – via Southern Research Station (www.srs.fs.fed.us). 5. ^ a b c d e "technology transfer fact sheet: Populus spp" (PDF). Forest Products Laboratory: R&D USDA. Madison, Wisconsin: United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Center for Wood Anatomy Research. Retrieved 20 September 2010. 6. ^ "Aspen, Quaking (Populus tremuloides)". Arbor Day Foundation. 7. ^ "S.B. 41 State Tree Change". Utah State Legislature. 8. ^ Ackerman, Daniel; Breen, Amy (2016-06-06). "Infrastructure Development Accelerates Range Expansion of Trembling Aspen ( Populus tremuloides, Salicaceae) into the Arctic". Arctic. 69 (2): 130–136. doi:10.14430/arctic4560. ISSN 1923-1245. 10. ^ a b Ewing, Susan. The Great Alaska Nature Factbook. Portland: Alaska Northwest Books, 1996. 12. ^ Haskins; et al. (2007). "Impact of fire suppression on aspen populations". Forestry and Wildlife Management. 19 (3): 54–57. 13. ^ Pelz, Kristen A.; Smith, Frederick W. (July 2013). "How will aspen respond to mountain pine beetle? A review of literature and discussion of knowledge gaps". Forest Ecology and Management. 299: 60–69. doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2013.01.008. 14. ^ Kelley, Katie (26 September 2006). "Emblem of the West Is Dying, and No One Can Figure Out Why". The New York Times. 15. ^ Whitney, Stephen (1985). Western Forests (The Audubon Society Nature Guides). New York: Knopf. p. 390. ISBN 0-394-73127-1. External links[edit]
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__label__0 Grammar-Monster provides a list of predicate examples, and also gives the definition of a predicate. K12Reader has simple predicate examples. MySchoolhouse shows some sample predicates, illustrating the difference betwee... More » Education One common English grammar rule is that all sentences begin with a capital letter. Titles of people, books, magazines, movies and proper nouns are also capitalized. Every sentence must end with a punctuation mark, such a... More » Education The primary meaning of predicate is to affirm, assert or declare. Someone might say, for instance, "I predicate my decision on the belief that John has good intentions on the matter." In this example, the use of predicat... More » Education similar articles This sentence is an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative. In this instance, the noun "example" is the predicate nominative, as it is the noun that identifies itself with the subject "this sentence." Cruciall... More » Education In the sentence "A heavy book fell off the shelf," the book is the subject, and "fell off the shelf" is the predicate. In the imperative sentence "Take the dog for a walk," the entire sentence is the predicate. The subje... More » Education Rules for constructing sentences are that a sentence must have a subject and a predicate, the sentence needs to express a complete thought, and the subject and predicate must agree with one another. Sentences must be pun... More » Education Some basic grammar rules include rules about sentence structure, such as a singular subject requires a singular predicate. A sentence must contain a subject and a predicate and should stand alone as a complete thought. More » Education
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__label__0 Why Parents are Always Involved? Parents always ask what they will do to prevent their child from getting into trouble.Relationship building goes a long way towards this goal.Encouraging a sense of closeness and unity and building strong relationship to your child can help you to get them into trouble.Even if the school has the primary responsibility for your childrens learning, as parents you need to work with the school to make things happen. Here are the different ways you can do as parent: 1) Have an active interest in your child's education. In this case you must attend any conferences in school that your child is active or review the works of your child that he brings from school.You must also see if your child is working to his potential. 2) Support your child's teacher. We all learned that teaching is a difficult task.Take the report of the teacher seriously about your child's behavior.Teachers may not take an extra time to call you unless it is important.Always discipline your child if he is not keeping in a proper behavior . Remind your child that what you expect towards her are also the expectations of her teachers. Discuss your concerns in a private place with the teacher and never show it to your child. 3) Agree to let the school do its duty. You and your child should follow the rules given by the school.We all know it is for the good of our child also. We must understand that the school provides a safe environment for all the students therefore they need your support as parents. 4) Cooperate and be active in your child's school.As parents there are many ways to be involved in school.If you are not sure on what to do try to ask advices in your child's school office.Parents are eagerly desirable with their child's school during early age but tend to lose their interest when their child gets old. Child are more likely to succeed if their parents take an active interest in how they are doing in school. You may also like...
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__label__1 Long-Term Memory: Definition, Types & Examples An error occurred trying to load this video. Try refreshing the page, or contact customer support. Coming up next: Cognitive Thinking: Creativity, Brainstorming and Convergent & Divergent Thinking You're on a roll. Keep up the good work! Take Quiz Watch Next Lesson Your next lesson will play in 10 seconds • 0:01 What Is Long-Term Memory? • 1:07 Declarative Memory • 2:53 Procedural Memory • 4:05 Lesson Summary Save Save Save Want to watch this again later? Log in or Sign up Speed Speed Recommended Lessons and Courses for You Lesson Transcript Instructor: Yolanda Williams Long-term memory consists of the memories that happened more than a few minutes ago. Learn more about long-term memory from real-life examples, and test your knowledge with a quiz. What Is Long-Term Memory? Try to recall the previous three minutes of your life. You can probably speak about it in great detail - where you were, what happened, what you felt. Now try to recall what happened to you last week. You might be able to remember certain things, such as waking up or going to work, but you are likely not able to recall everything that went on during the previous week. Those things that you were able to remember about last week are stored in long-term memory. Long-term memory is where we store memories for long periods of time. No matter if it is a memory from 30 seconds ago or from last week, a memory has to be stored once it has been created. Anything that you remember that took place more than a couple of minutes ago is stored in long-term memory. Once a memory is stored in long-term memory, it can last anywhere from a few minutes to the rest of your life. The amount of information that we can hold in long-term memory is thought to be infinite. This is in contrast to short-term memory, which can only hold between 5 and 9 items for 20 to 30 seconds. So, what are the different types of long-term memory? Declarative Memory Your ability to understand the concept of math, remember what you ate yesterday for breakfast, and recall the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina are examples of declarative memory. Declarative memory is the memory of factual information, general knowledge, data, and events. We are consciously aware of our declarative memories, and we can verbally 'declare' them. That is, we can communicate our memories to ourselves and others by speaking. For example, we can tell our friends that Hurricane Katrina displaced more than 400,000 residents. For this reason, declarative memory is also called explicit memory. Semantic memory and episodic memory are the two subtypes of declarative memories. Semantic memory contains general factual information and knowledge related to your world. It includes: • The meaning of the word 'memory' • The concept of a book • Understanding of multiplication • Your knowledge of the Civil War Episodic memory consists of our memories of personal experiences and specific events that have happened in the past. This includes: • Memories of your first kiss • Remembering what happened at the last basketball game you attended • Remembering the last meal you ate • Remembering the first time you met your husband When we recall specific events or experiences that we have had in our lives, we are using episodic memory. Episodic memory consists of personal facts and experience, while semantic memory consists of general facts and knowledge. For example, knowing that football is a sport is an example of semantic memory. Recalling what happened during the last football game that you attended is an episodic memory. To unlock this lesson you must be a Member. Create your account Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? Unlock Your Education See for yourself why 30 million people use Become a member and start learning now. Become a Member Back What teachers are saying about Try it risk-free for 30 days Earning College Credit To learn more, visit our Earning Credit Page Transferring credit to the school of your choice Create an account to start this course today Try it risk-free for 30 days! Create an account
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__label__1 10/02/2012 01:10 pm ET Updated Dec 02, 2012 The Changing View From Mount Olympus Throughout the months-long energetic debate about how, why and whether women can have it all, my interest has been piqued by something important that women are undeniably getting more of -- Olympic medals. In fact, the 2012 summer games were dubbed the Olympic "Year of the Woman." They flexed their muscles against other best athletes in the world, and when all the sweat had dried, women on the US team earned 65% of this nation's medals. There is a unique work-life twist to this development, so in the spirit of National Work and Family Month, allow me to point out a lesson in public policy that I recommend we all keep in mind as debate swirls around us about who should get what. First, a small digression into ancient history. The original Olympic Games began in 776 BC, continued for twelve centuries, and were dedicated to the twelve Greek gods who were believed to reside on Mount Olympus -- with the exception of Hades, who preferred to live you-know-where. All free male Greek citizens were entitled to participate in the Olympic Games, no matter what their social status. Women were not; even though half of the Greek gods were themselves female and several were responsible for such masculine exploits as hunting (Artemis/Diana) and war (Athena). In fact, married women weren't even allowed to watch the Games. Fast forward to the year 396 BC when Kyniska, daughter of the king of Sparta, became the first woman declared to be an Olympic victor of the most prestigious and dangerous sport of all, the four-horse chariot race, an unheard of feat that she repeated four years later in 392. There is a catch. She did not actually participate in the race a la Ben-Hur. She very cleverly took advantage of a loophole in Olympiad rules that awarded the olive crown to the owner of the horses, not the driver. To Greeks outside of Sparta, the fact that a woman owned property at all was a shocker, much less such expensive assets as a stable of award-winning horses and trainers. And why was she so endowed? Because Sparta was the most nonconformist city state in Greece. Sparta had also been at war for 30 years with Athens, the male population was decimated, and well-trained, strong women were very much needed to step into both the power and financial voids that were defining Sparta's changing world. Girls were subjected to the same rigorous physical and academic training as boys, and they went out for the same sports. Kyniska's brazen, un-ladylike behavior is considered one of the great game-changers in sports history, and she was followed by a succession of women who emulated her victory. Fast forward to 2012, which marks four decades of girls in this country taking advantage of equal access to education and sports as boys, thanks to Title IX legislation passed in 1972. It's taken several thousand years and unflinching dedication to a strong public policy, but by taking a page out of the ancient Spartan playbook, we have made Kyniska proud: a growing number of women from all over the world are Olympiads. Imagine the gains to be made if we were to replicate this same level of equal access in other domains. For one example, the World Economic Forum has estimated that If we closed the pay gap between genders in this country, Gross National Product could increase up to 9 percent. In other parts of the worlds the gains would be even greater. What a gift to give ourselves when all world economies most need a boost from something more positive and sustainable than austerity measures. The good news is that equal pay is not only a current governmental priority but it is also an issue that everyone within reading range can help resolve.
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__label__0 NASA 60th: What’s Out There NASA 60th: What’s Out There Watch the video click to begin We are inquisitive. We want to understand things. We want to understand more about our place in the in the galaxy and more about our place, really, in the universe. NASA's always been the leader in space exploration. In fact, NASA's been the first agency to explore each and every one of the major bodies in the solar system. It used to be that we were completely bound to the surface of the Earth. Now we actually have spacecraft that have orbited Mercury and Venus. We've been around Jupiter and Saturn, all the way to the outer planets, all the way out to Pluto and beyond. Think about that, in 60 years, we went from just standing on the surface, underneath our atmosphere, looking up, to actually visiting these places. You know, human exploration is not Star Trek. It's not go where no human has gone before. Planetary scientists actually go first. They study the body. They study the environment. They look at the risks. They look at the resources. And then human exploration with that knowledge moves out, leaving low-earth orbit, going to the moon and then on to Mars. Obviously we want to take humans to Mars. Obviously, we want somebody walking on that surface. Our current missions are helping us understand more about Mars, are helping us understand how to create oxygen and helping us understand about the atmosphere and the wind, so that we can actually have a living life on Mars. The areas that we are most interested in, where we're putting most of our resources, are the areas where there is a potential for life. So, when you think about Enceladus, which is a moon of Saturn, and you think about Europa, which is a moon of Jupiter, these are water worlds. We're talking about entire oceans with ice shelves. And ultimately the question is, is it possible that we could find life on those worlds that are moons of other planets within our own solar system. Our job is to go look and use the tools that NASA has provided so that we can learn-- what's out there? How does everything work? The Sun, the Earth, the planets, the stars all of these things are space science for us. Galaxies are clouds of stars, hundreds of billions of stars, are going away from us with a speed proportional to distance. Well, what made that happen? You divide the speed into the distance you get the age of the universe. So, that was the first time we knew that you never had an age. Questions like -- where do we come from? and how did we get here? And the big one, Are we alone? As much as we've learned about the cosmos, there's still so much that we don't know and that's why NASA build telescopes to answer the big questions that we haven't been able to answer yet. We can do more than we've ever done before because of capabilities that exist today. So, the next 60 years, I think is just going to be an exponential growth of our knowledge and understanding, which is really what NASA was created for 1958. NASA Live: Official Stream of NASA TV The Problem of Power in Space. NASA's New Kilopower Reactor James Webb Space Telescope Launch and Deployment Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch Camera E-8 Top 10 Recently Discovered EARTH LIKE PLANETS Apollo 16: "Nothing So Hidden" 1972 NASA; Fifth Moon Landing; John Young, Charlie Duke... 11 Things You Never Knew About The Earth "Welcome Back!" Discovery Lands Safely at Kennedy Earth's motion around the Sun, not as simple as I thought ORION - NASA's Deep Space Exploration Spacecraft - Explained in Detail Post a Comment
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__label__0 Square Foot Gardening Learn How To Garden In Small Gardens Use These Tips For Successful Gardening! While organic gardening is normally extremely enjoyable and relaxing, it can also cause you major problems if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. The advice in this piece is sure to pave the way to organic horticulture success. TIP! You can prevent pests from invading your garden with certain plants and natural materials. Planting marigolds or onions around the border of your garden will repel slugs. Put sod down the right way. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Pull out any weeds and break up the soil. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Water the soil until it is saturated. Stagger your sod so that each joint offsets from joints in adjacent rows. Make sure the sod is firmly placed to ensure a surface that is sufficiently flat and even. Also, make sure to use soil to fill the areas where there are gaps in the sod. You will have to water the sod every day for 2 weeks, and then it should be firmly rooted to the ground, and able to be walked on. TIP! Plant things that will give you color for the fall. However, you can still maintain your gardening hobby throughout the fall months. TIP! Gardening is an excellent relaxation tactic. Peace and relaxation can be found through several different avenues. When selecting among several varieties of a plant, choose the ones that will produce the largest yield. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields. Try using climber plants to cover up your fences and walls. Plants that climb are extraordinarily versatile, and can help hide an unsightly wall or fence, usually within one season. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Some climbers will attach themselves to a support using twining stems or tendrils, while other varieties need to be held up by tying them in place. Excellent varieties include honeysuckle, wisteria, jasmine, climbing roses and clematis. TIP! If you plan to raise organic plants inside, you need to think about how much light they will get. Ideally, these plants should be kept in a room that offers natural light from a window or glass door. Make sure to be weary of stink bugs whenever you garden, particularly during the fall months. They love to inhabit peppers, beans, tomatoes and all kinds of fruit varieties. They can do serious damage in your garden, so look for an effective method of reducing their population. TIP! For the best results, properly prepare your garden for planting. Before taking any other steps, you should first moisturize the soil. In a place that’s dark, pre-soak the seeds. You then want to place a small amount of seeds in a container that’s smaller and then fill it up with water to the top. This will keep your seeds hydrated and give you a little head start with your growing. Your seeds will then have the best chance possible to survive to maturity. TIP! Planted flowers will benefit from organic materials that are built up to as much as three inches. By doing this, you can lock in moisture, discourage weed growth, and nourish your plants. When mowing your lawn, avoid mowing the grass too short. When the grass is a little longer, the roots will be stronger and the lawn becomes more resistant. Short grass tends to have shallow roots, which can cause dried out, brown patches to occur. Organic Gardening TIP! To get the most from your composting efforts, aim for a 1:1 ratio of dried materials and green plant products. Garden wastes, such as grass clippings, are classified as green materials. In conclusion, there are more aspects of organic gardening than one would originally think. With hard work and patience, you will be happy with the end result–a fabulous organic garden. By using the advice you learned here, you will be well on the path to becoming an organic gardening pro. Square Foot Garden © 2020 Frontier Theme
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__label__1 Science Lab LHL believes in the sustenance of learning which gets customized in students who experience it individually. Persistently working with our motto “Beyond Imagination”, we are working out with an aim to carve our LHLites to be successful successors of Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam. Science lab provides the platform for such learning, where the equipment allows students to interact directly with the data gathered. They get a first-hand learning experience by performing various experiments on their own. Students are encouraged to prepare models on their own, using their creativity and understanding of the different scientific theories and concepts which they have learnt. Several complicated science theories and concepts are easily understood by students once they involve themselves in experimenting them. Anatomy models, physics science kits, and chemistry science kits for instance make it easy to understand the otherwise complex theories of science. Obviously, this debut experience at school kindles the students' analytical ability which promotes their research interest at the later stage of education. science lab
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__label__1 Étienne Louis Malus Quick Info 23 July 1775 Paris, France 24 February 1812 Paris, France Étienne Louis Malus was a French mathematician who was almost entirely concerned with the study of light. Étienne Louis Malus's father was Louis Malus de Mitry and was Treasurer of France. Étienne Louis was first educated at home where he was instructed in literature and mathematics. He then attended the engineering school, École Royale de Genie, at Mézières. There he was taught by Monge who realised Malus had special mathematical talents. In 1793 Malus left the school, having been dismissed for political reasons. On leaving Mézières, Malus joined the army and was posted to Dunkerque. There his abilities were noticed and he was sent to the École Polytechnique as a pupil. Here he was taught by Fourier, and he was perhaps the most able of all of Fourier's pupils. He was to remain associated with École Polytechnique as an examiner all his life. While studying at the École Polytechnique Malus began to undertake original research, writing papers on the path of light through materials of differing refractive indices. After graduating from the École Polytechnique Malus rejoined the army, this time taking part in campaigns on the Rhine in 1797. As an army engineer Malus was ordered to accompany Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798. This did not greatly please him since at the time that he received the order he was stationed in the town of Giessen, as part of the occupying force, and he was about to marry the daughter of the Chancellor of the University of Giessen. While in Cairo, Napoleon's fleet was destroyed in Aboukir Bay and Malus wrote, see [3], From then on we realised that all our communications with Europe were broken. We began to lose hope of ever seeing our native land again. At Napoleon's instigation, while they were in Cairo, the Cairo Institute was set up having 12 mathematical members. As well as Malus these included Monge, Fourier and Napoleon Bonaparte himself. After returning in 1801 Malus held posts in Antwerp, Strasbourg, and Paris. His mathematical work was almost entirely concerned with the study of light. This involved him in studying geometrical systems called ray systems, closely connected to Plücker's line complexes. He conducted experiments to verify Huygens' theories of light and rewrote the theory in analytical form. His discovery of the polarisation of light by reflection was published in 1809 and his theory of double refraction of light in crystals in 1810. In 1811 Malus served, along with Lagrange, Legendre, Laplace and Haüy, on the committee to decide on who to award the prize to for the best work on the propagation of heat in solid bodies. They awarded the prize to Fourier. Malus received many honours for his work, in particular he was awarded a prize from the Académie des Sciences in 1810 for his memoir on double refraction. In the same year he was elected to the Académie des Sciences and the following year, despite the war between England and France, Malus was awarded the Rumford medal of the Royal Society of London. References (show) 1. K M Pedersen, Biography in Dictionary of Scientific Biography (New York 1970-1990). See THIS LINK. 2. Biography in Encyclopaedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Etienne-Louis-Malus 3. E L Malus, L'agenda de Malus. Souvenirs de l'expédition d'Egypte, 1798-1801 (Paris, 1892). 4. J B Biot, Etienne Louis Malus, Biographie universelle XXVI (Paris, 1820), 410-. 5. J Z Buchwald, Experimental investigations of double refraction from Huygens to Malus, Arch. Hist. Exact Sci. 21 (4) (1979/80), 311-373. 6. E Frankel, The search for a corpuscular theory of double refraction : Malus, Laplace and the prize competition of 1808, Centaurus 18 (1973/74), 223-245. Additional Resources (show) Other websites about Étienne Louis Malus: 1. Dictionary of Scientific Biography 2. Encyclopaedia Britannica Honours (show) Cross-references (show) Written by J J O'Connor and E F Robertson Last Update January 1997
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__label__0 Also see definition of "Palsy" in Bible Study Dictionaries Word Study : P- P. P/ P< Pa Pb Pc Pd Pe Pf Ph Pi Pj Pk Pl Pm Pn Po Pp Pr Ps Pt Pu Pv Pw Px Py palsgravine | palsical | palsied | palstave | palster | Palsy | palsy-walsy | palsywort | palter | palterer | paltering Noun, Verb (usu participle), Verb (transitive) Palsyn. [OE. palesie, parlesy, OF. paralesie, F. paralysie, L. paralysis. See Paralysis.]. Paralysis, complete or partial. See Paralysis. Mark ii. 3. [1913 Webster] Bell's palsy, paralysis of the facial nerve, producing distortion of one side of the face; -- so called from Sir Charles Bell, an English surgeon who described it. -- Scrivener's palsy. See Writer's cramp, under Writer. -- Shaking palsy, (Med.) paralysis agitans, a disease usually occurring in old people, characterized by muscular tremors and a peculiar shaking and tottering gait; now called parkinsonism, or Parkinson's disease. Palsyv. t. To affect with palsy, or as with palsy; to deprive of action or energy; to paralyze. [1913 Webster] Palsy, n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 paralysis, esp. with involuntary tremors. 2 a a condition of utter helplessness. b a cause of this. (-ies, -ied) 1 affect with palsy. 2 render helpless. ME pa(r)lesi f. OF paralisie ult. f. L paralysis: see PARALYSIS MS, ague, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, apoplexy, brain disease, bumpiness, catalepsy, cataplexy, cephalalgia, cerebral palsy, chattering, chorea, cold shivers, diplegia, emotional disorder, epilepsy, falling sickness, fits and starts, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, headache, hemiplegia, herpes zoster, infantile paralysis, ischialgia, jactation, jactitation, jerkiness, joltiness, migraine, multiple sclerosis, nervous disorder, neuralgia, neuritis, neuropathy, organic psychosis, paralysis, paraplegia, paresis, polio, poliomyelitis, polyneuritis, pressure neuropathy, priapism, quaking, quavering, quivering, radiculitis, sciatic neuritis, sciatica, sensory paralysis, shakes, shaking, shaking palsy, shingles, shivering, shivers, shuddering, spasms, spastic paralysis, stroke, succussion, the jerks, tic douloureux, toxic psychosis, trembling, tremulousness, vibration N disease, illness, sickness, ailing, all the ills that flesh is heir to, morbidity, morbosity, infirmity, ailment, indisposition, complaint, disorder, malady, distemper, distemperature, visitation, attack, seizure, stroke, fit, delicacy, loss of health, invalidation, cachexy, cachexia, atrophy, marasmus, indigestion, dyspepsia, decay, decline, consumption, palsy, paralysis, prostration, taint, pollution, infection, sepsis, septicity, infestation, epidemic, pandemic, endemic, epizootic, murrain, plague, pestilence, pox, sore, ulcer, abscess, fester, boil, pimple, wen, carbuncle, gathering, imposthume, peccant humor, issue, rot, canker, cold sore, fever sore, cancer, carcinoma, leukemia, neoplastic disease, malignancy, tumor, caries, mortification, corruption, gangrene, sphacelus, sphacelation, leprosy, eruption, rash, breaking out, fever, temperature, calenture, inflammation, ague, angina pectoris, appendicitis, Asiatic cholera, spasmodic cholera, biliary calculus, kidney stone, black death, bubonic plague, pneumonic plague, blennorrhagia, blennorrhoea, blood poisoning, bloodstroke, bloody flux, brash, breakbone fever, dengue fever, malarial fever, Q-fever, heart attack, cardiac arrest, cardiomyopathy, hardening of the arteries, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, bronchocele, canker rash, cardialgia, carditis, endocarditis, cholera, asphyxia, chlorosis, chorea, cynanche, dartre, enanthem, enanthema, erysipelas, exanthem, exanthema, gallstone, goiter, gonorrhea, green sickness, grip, grippe, influenza, flu, hay fever, heartburn, heaves, rupture, hernia, hemorrhoids, piles, herpes, itch, king's evil, lockjaw, measles, mumps, polio, necrosis, pertussis, phthisis, pneumonia, psora, pyaemia, pyrosis, quinsy, rachitis, ringworm, rubeola, St. Vitus's dance, scabies, scarlatina, scarlet fever, scrofula, seasickness, struma, syntexis, tetanus, tetter, tonsillitis, tonsilitis, tracheocele, trachoma, trismus, varicella, varicosis, variola, water qualm, whooping cough, yellow fever, yellow jack, fatal disease, dangerous illness, galloping consumption, churchyard cough, general breaking up, break up of the system, idiocy insanity, martyr to disease, cripple, the halt the lame and the blind, valetudinary, valetudinarian, invalid, patient, case, sickroom, sick- chamber, pathology, etiology, nosology, anthrax, bighead, blackleg, blackquarter, cattle plague, glanders, mange, scrapie, milk sickness, heartworm, feline leukemia, roundworms, quarter-evil, quarter-ill, rinderpest, virus, bacterium, bacteria, DNA virus, RNA virus, rhinovirus, rhabdovirus, picornavirus, herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus, CMV, human immunodefficiency virus, HIV, diseased, ailing, ill, ill of, taken ill, seized with, indisposed, unwell, sick, squeamish, poorly, seedy, affected with illness, afflicted with illness, laid up, confined, bedridden, invalided, in hospital, on the sick list, out of health, out of sorts, under the weather, valetudinary, unsound, unhealthy, sickly, morbid, morbose, healthless, infirm, chlorotic, unbraced, drooping, flagging, lame, crippled, halting, morbid, tainted, vitiated, peccant, contaminated, poisoned, tabid, mangy, leprous, cankered, rotten, rotten to the core, rotten at the core, withered, palsied, paralytic, dyspeptic, luetic, pneumonic, pulmonic, phthisic, rachitic, syntectic, syntectical, tabetic, varicose, touched in the wind, broken-winded, spavined, gasping, hors de combat, weakly, weakened, decrepit, decayed, incurable, in declining health, cranky, in a bad way, in danger, prostrate, moribund, morbific epidemic, endemic, zymotic. N impotence, inability, disability, disablement, impuissance, imbecility, incapacity, incapability, inaptitude, ineptitude, incompetence, unproductivity, indocility, invalidity, disqualification, inefficiency, wastefulness, telum imbelle, brutum fulmen, blank, blank cartridge, flash in the pan, vox et proeterea nihil, dead letter, bit of waste paper, dummy, paper tiger, Quaker gun, inefficacy, failure, helplessness, prostration, paralysis, palsy, apoplexy, syncope, sideration, deliquium, collapse, exhaustion, softening of the brain, inanition, emasculation, orchiotomy, orchotomy, cripple, old woman, muff, powder puff, creampuff, pussycat, wimp, mollycoddle, eunuch, powerless, impotent, unable, incapable, incompetent, inefficient, ineffective, inept, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, disqualified, unendowed, inapt, unapt, crippled, disabled, armless, harmless, unarmed, weaponless, defenseless, sine ictu, unfortified, indefensible, vincible, pregnable, untenable, paralytic, paralyzed, palsied, imbecile, nerveless, sinewless, marrowless, pithless, lustless, emasculate, disjointed, out of joint, out of gear, unnerved, unhinged, water-logged, on one's beam ends, rudderless, laid on one's back, done up, dead beat, exhausted, shattered, demoralized, graveled, helpless, unfriended, fatherless, without a leg to stand on, hors de combat, laid on the shelf, null and void, nugatory, inoperative, good for nothing, ineffectual, inadequate, inefficacious, der kranke Mann, desirous still but impotent to rise, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. N insensibility, insensibleness, moral insensibility, inertness, inertia, vis inertiae, impassibility, impassibleness, inappetency, apathy, phlegm, dullness, hebetude, supineness, lukewarmness, cold fit, cold blood, cold heart, coldness, coolness, frigidity, sang froid, stoicism, imperturbation, nonchalance, unconcern, dry eyes, insouciance, recklessness, callousness, heart of stone, stock and stone, marble, deadness, torpor, torpidity, obstupefaction, lethargy, coma, trance, vegetative state, sleep, suspended animation, stupor, stupefaction, paralysis, palsy, numbness, neutrality, quietism, vegetation, insensible, unconscious, impassive, impassible, blind to, deaf to, dead to, unsusceptible, insusceptible, unimpressionable, unimpressible, passionless, spiritless, heartless, soulless, unfeeling, unmoral, apathetic, leuco-, phlegmatic, dull, frigid, cold blooded, cold hearted, cold as charity, flat, maudlin, obtuse, inert, supine, sluggish, torpid, torpedinous, torporific, sleepy, languid, half-hearted, tame, numbed, comatose, anaesthetic, stupefied, chloroformed, drugged, stoned, palsy-stricken, indifferent, lukewarm, careless, mindless, regardless, inattentive, neglectful, disregarding, unconcerned, nonchalant, pococurante, insouciant, sans souci, unambitious, unaffected, unruffled, unimpressed, uninspired, unexcited, unmoved, unstirred, untouched, unshocked, unstruck, unblushing, unanimated, vegetative, callous, thick-skinned, hard-nosed, pachydermatous, impervious, hardened, inured, casehardened, steeled against, proof against, imperturbable, unfelt, insensibly, aequo animo, without being moved, without being touched, without being impressed, in cold blood, with dry eyes, with withers unwrung, never mind, macht nichts, it is of no consequence, it cannot be helped, nothing coming amiss, it is all the same to, it is all one to. Physical Insensibility N insensibility, physical insensibility, obtuseness, palsy, paralysis, paraesthesia, anaesthesia, sleep, hemiplegia, motor paralysis, vegetable state, coma, anaesthetic agent, opium, ether, chloroform, chloral, nitrous oxide, laughing gas, exhilarating gas, protoxide of nitrogen, refrigeration, insensible, unfeeling, senseless, impercipient, callous, thick- skinned, pachydermatous, hard, hardened, case hardened, proof, obtuse, dull, anaesthetic, comatose, paralytic, palsied, numb, dead. Also see definition of "Palsy" in Bible Study Dictionaries For further exploring for "Palsy" in Webster Dictionary Online created in 0.28 seconds powered by
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__label__1 0:40 22/06/2018 Hacking is all about curiosity, exploration, and deeply understanding how something works. Most people who identify as “hackers” are working very hard to protect people and to make technology easier and safer to use. Unfortunately, when most people hear or read about hacking in the news, the story is about people using hacking to do harm, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Career-wise, people skilled in hacking are highly sought out by companies looking to strengthen their cybersecurity. Computer security experts are in very high demand today, and often are paid six-figure salaries. CTFs (short for capture the flag) are a type of computer security competition. Contestants are presented with a set of challenges which test their creativity, technical (and googling) skills, and problem-solving ability. Challenges usually cover a number of categories, and when solved, each yields a string (called a flag) which is submitted to an online scoring service. CTFs are a great way to learn a wide array of computer security skills in a safe, legal environment, and are hosted and played by many security groups around the world for fun and practice. No tagNo tag. Use category_name Cảnh báo: Bài viết này có văn phong phóng khoáng, có chứa một số từ ngữ teen code, nếu bạn không quen teen code hãy làm quen trước khi đọc, và quay lại sau nhé . From kzy with love <3 Cuối tuần định về quê bung lụa xong... We’ve created a small guide to get you started with CTF and more or less infosec in general. There are a few selected resources for each of the major CTF disciplines that should help you get up to speed in those. Prerequisites Basic Linux/Unix skills and some knowledge of programming... CTF ngày càng trở nên quen thuộc và gần gũi với các bạn học sinh, sinh viên có niềm đam mê học hỏi trên lĩnh vực an toàn thông tin. CTF dần trở thành một sân chơi bổ ích nhằm trau dồi, nâng cao khả năng và hiểu biết về...
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__label__0 Make a home for us Who and what lives in our conservation area? Common Banded Demoiselle Can be found in most of England, Wales and Ireland Common Toad Latin name: Bufo bufo Size: A male toad is around 65 mm in length. The females are around 25mm longer. Sometimes larger toads can be found, and these are usually females. Distribution: Found throughout England, Scotland and Wales, but not in Ireland. Months seen: All year round. Habitat: Fields, hedgerows, gardens and woodlands. Food: Worms, slugs and insects. Special features: Common Toads are Britain's largest and heaviest amphibians. The colouring of the toad varies according to the colour of the soil in it s habitat. If the soil is a greyish colour, the toads skin tends to be greyish to blend in. If the soil is more brownish, then so is the toad. Common Frog - Latin name: Rana temporaria Size: The male is approximately 70mms from head to tail, and the female is slightly larger. Distribution: Can be found in most parts of the UK. Months seen: March to October. Hibernates through the winter, often underwater. Habitat: Damp woodland and meadows. Great Crested Newt - Latin name: Triturus cristatus Size: Grows up to 17cms in length. Distribution: Found in most parts of England, Wales and southern Scotland. Months seen: March to October. Habitat: During spring and summer they can be found in, or near, ponds and streams. In early October they come out of the water to hibernate on dry land. Special features: The great crested newt is a protected species. It is illegal to handle great crested newts unless they are in immediate danger. During springtime, the male has a large crest running along its back (hence the name) and a bright orange belly. They are sometimes called the 'warty newt' as their skin is very bumpy. Special glands in the skin release a foul-tasting Smooth Newt - Latin name: Triturus vulgaris Smooth newts grow to a length of around 9cms. Distribution: Found throughout the UK. Months seen: March to October. Habitat: They can be found in, or near, ponds and streams during spring and summer. In early October they come out of the water to hibernate on dry land through to spring time. They spend the winter under a stone, under a log, or in compost heaps, where the temperature can be a little warmer. Food: Slugs, worms and insects Special features: When they emerge from hibernation in the spring, they head for their breeding ponds. Smooth newts are fairly slow moving, and if they have to cross roads to get to their ponds, this creates a problem for them. Where the kerb stones are too steep for them to climb, they can get trapped in gutters. In addition, some carelessly fall into drains. If you see one in a road, and it looks like it's in trouble, give it a helping hand by putting it out of the way of road, and foot traffic. Where frogs and toads lay a mass of spawn, in the hope that a few will survive, newts carefully deposit single eggs, which they hide under the leaves of aquatic plants. In the summer months, the undersides of their tails and their bellies become bright orange, however, this colouration fades in autumn and winter. Back to conservation home Food: Insects, slugs and small worms. Special features: Although called the common frog, this animal is now becoming quite rare in Britain. The widespread use of insecticides, and the diminishing number of breeding sites has greatly reduced their numbers. Frogs are different in appearance to toads in that their skin is quite smooth, and it has a moist feel.
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