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Eastern spirituality places an emphasis on the concept that “we are not these physical bodies,” or in the words of the famous musician Sting, “We are spirits, in the material world.” Many forms of eastern spirituality share this common teaching that our true identity is spiritual. We are currently having a bodily existence, but the body is not our true identity; therefore, identification with the body is to be renounced. For a new spiritual practitioner, this concept of renouncing the body, if not guided properly with wisdom, can take one on a passionate ride of neglecting to care for one’s body, and therefore putting one’s health at unnecessary risk. We may think, “Well if I am not the body, I don’t need the body. I am going to prove to myself and/or to others that I am spiritually advanced – that I don’t identify with my body – so I am going to neglect its needs and focus only on the soul.” While this may sound like a welcome challenge to the enthusiastic new spiritual practitioner, let us examine this situation with an analogy.
We all know that we are not our cars. We may own or lease cars, and use them to get from place to place, but the car is not who we are – we are people. Nevertheless, the car serves a valuable purpose – it takes us to places we need to go, and people we need to see. We can use the car to be of service to others, or to go to places of worship, and in such cases the car becomes a vehicle to assist us on our spiritual journeys. Although we know that we are not our cars, we don’t neglect to care for them, thinking, “I am not my car, so I will not fill up the gas tank, rotate the tires, or change the oil. I will just focus on my true identity of being a person.” If you think in that way, within no time, your car won’t be taking you anywhere, and you may not be able to as swiftly or conveniently accomplish your goals or mission (whether it be going to work, driving to care for others, taking a road trip, etc.).
Similarly, if we neglect to care for the health of our bodies in the name of spirituality, we may inadvertently be placing unnecessary impediments on our spiritual paths. While it is true that ill health need not be an obstacle to spiritual practice (one can always internally meditate, pray, or worship, no matter the physical condition), to put ourselves into a state of ill health due to unnecessary neglect in the name of renouncing the body, would not be a wise choice. If being of service to others is a part of your spiritual practice, think how much more service you can do for others with a strong and healthy body.
The human body is actually a precious gift. If you look around and observe animals, you will see that they can nicely eat, sleep, play, mate, and defend themselves, but they do not gather and discuss higher subject matters and question: who are we, why are we here, why do we suffer, why do we have to die, and where did we come from? They are focused on finding food, shelter, and during mating season, a mate. They also don’t create elaborate communities for worship of a higher being. The human body is unique in that it offers us a brain, mind, and communication system suited for inquiry into the purpose of life. Since we are not yet at the purely liberated stage of life (if we were, we likely would not be here having this earthly experience), we actually do require a physical body to move around in this world. If we have been so fortunate to have been given a human body, rather than an animal one (no offense intended against the animals), we should value the human body to the extent that it can help us (the soul) take a journey towards enlightenment. One way to value the body is to care for our health, not for the purpose of self indulgence, but with the intention of being of service to others, and using our bodies to inquire into the truth.
How can we best care for our physical bodily vehicles? According to Ayurveda, our daily habits such as eating, sleeping, and working, greatly affect our state of health. Long term effects of repeated bad health habits (daily versus occasional skipping of meals, indulgence in sweets, overeating, sleep deprivation, etc.) can cause future health problems. To continue on a spiritual path for many years to come, rather than as a phase or short term engagement, it is important to practice daily habits that can maintain the body in a healthy and strong state for the long run. Although a goal of spiritual practice is to eventually become transcendental to our physical and mental needs and act as a pure soul, it is more conducive to rise to a transcendental stage from the mode of goodness rather than from passion or ignorance. The mode of goodness implies living a regulated life (regular sleeping, eating, and work habits), eating simple and healthy foods, and being honest and clean (see Bhagavad-gita, chapters 14 and 17, for details on the modes of nature). By living in goodness, we will gradually develop a clearer mind and healthier body with which to peacefully execute our spiritual practices.
Think long term – be wise and develop habits now that can last a lifetime, and live a balanced and healthy life with the ultimate goal of self realization. Real renunciation means to renounce attachment to and identifying the self as the body, not to artificially renounce the body. Although we are not these bodies, our health is still our wealth, for a healthy body and mind are the vehicles that can take us on our journey towards enlightenment.
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# A* Algorithm: Efficient Path Finding Made Possible
A* Algorithm: A Heuristic Search Algorithm for Efficient Path Finding
If you’ve ever wondered how GPS systems manage to calculate the shortest route from point A to point B, the answer lies in A* Algorithm. A* Algorithm (pronounced “A Star”) is a heuristic search algorithm, which combines the benefits of both branch and bound search algorithms and best search algorithms for efficiency in path finding and graph traversal.
In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the inner workings of A* Algorithm, its importance, and how it achieves efficiency. What is A* Algorithm?
A* Algorithm is a widely-used heuristic search algorithm that is employed in many applications, including path finding and mapping. Heuristics refer to techniques or methods that help you discover or learn something effectively.
The algorithm uses a heuristic function that estimates the shortest distance from the current state to the goal state. The Importance of A* Algorithm
A* Algorithm is important because it provides an efficient alternative to other graph traversal algorithms.
It is particularly useful in pathfinding applications, where finding the shortest path between the starting node and destination node is essential. A* Algorithm’s efficiency can be attributed to the heuristic function used to estimate the distance between nodes.
By using this heuristic function, A* Algorithm can quickly identify which paths are the most promising, allowing it to eliminate paths that lead to a dead end. How A* Algorithm Works
A* Algorithm is a combination of branch and bound search algorithms and best search algorithms.
This combination allows the algorithm to take advantage of the benefits of both approaches for a more efficient search. Branch and bound search algorithms break down the search into smaller parts and determine which branches to explore further, while best search algorithms prioritize promising paths for more efficient search.
The heuristic function used in A* Algorithm is f(X) = g(N) + h(N), where N represents a node, g(N) is the cost from the starting node to the current node, h(N) is the estimated cost from the current node to the goal node, and f(X) is the combined cost of both. This heuristic function allows A* Algorithm to explore the most promising nodes while simultaneously ruling out those that are not likely to lead to the goal state.
The incremental search process of A* Algorithm is completed through the use of a search tree. The search tree begins with the starting node, and the algorithm progressively explores the tree, identifying partial solutions until it reaches the goal.
Once the goal is reached, the algorithm backtracks to find the shortest path by examining leaf nodes and prioritizing solutions with the lowest cost. The algorithm stores partial solutions in a priority queue, which allows for efficient retrieval of the best solution at any given time.
## Conclusion
A* Algorithm is an efficient heuristic search algorithm used in many applications requiring pathfinding or mapping. Its efficiency can be attributed to the heuristic function used to estimate the distance between nodes, allowing the algorithm to prioritize promising paths for more efficient search.
The incremental search process and the use of a priority queue enable the algorithm to store partial solutions and retrieve the best solution efficiently. 3) Example of A* Algorithm
Solving puzzles can be challenging, but with A* Algorithm, we can tackle even the most complicated puzzles efficiently.
One such puzzle is the eight puzzle, which is a sliding tile puzzle that consists of eight numbered tiles and a blank space. The aim is to arrange the tiles into numerical order by sliding them into the blank space.
Let’s explore how A* Algorithm can be applied to solve this puzzle. To solve the eight puzzle with A* Algorithm, we must define the evaluation function f(x) = g(x) + h(x), where g(x) is the cost to move from the starting state to the current state, and h(x) is the estimated cost to move from the current state to the goal state.
In our case, the goal state is the position of the tiles in numerical order. Thus, the aim is to minimize the f(x) value to reach the goal state.
For each state, the possible moves to empty tiles generate children nodes in the search tree. The search tree for a given input is built as each node is generated and expanded based on the best value for f(x) among immediate neighbors.
By constantly expanding nodes based on the least f(x) value in the search tree, A* Algorithm guarantees that a solution is found, assuming one exists, and that the solution path has the minimum cost. For instance, let’s consider an example of the eight puzzle.
## We can define the initial configuration of the eight puzzle as:
[1,2,3]
[0,4,6]
[7,5,8]
The blank space is represented by 0. Our goal is to rearrange the puzzle until we have a configuration that is in numerical order, as shown below:
[1,2,3]
[4,5,6]
[7,8,0]
We can calculate the evaluation function f(X) value for a state by adding the cost to reach that state from the start state, the value of g(X), and the estimated cost to reach the goal state, the value of h(X).
The cost to move from one state to another is one for the eight puzzle. Thus, we define g(X) as the number of moves taken to reach that particular state.
The cost of rearranging a single tile out of place so that it is in the correct position equals one; thus, we can define h(X) as the total number of tiles out of place. Therefore, we can calculate the h(X) value for the initial configuration shown above as 7.
As the starting position is itself not in numerical order, h(X) is not zero. The g(X) value of the initial configuration is zero.
Thus, the f(X) value of the initial configuration is 7. Next, we must compute the f(X) values of all possible successors, which is where A* Algorithm comes in.
In our case, there are three possible moves, each of which produces a new node in the search tree as follows:
[1,2,3] [1,2,3] [1,2,3]
[4,0,6] -> [1,4,3] -> [1,4,3]
[7,5,8] [7,5,6] [7,5,0]
The f(X) value of each of the children nodes can be computed by adding their respective g(X) and h(X) values. For instance, the f(X) value of the first child node in the search tree – [1,2,3][4,0,6][7,5,8] – is 6, because the g(X) value is 1 and the h(X) value is 5, giving an f(X) value of 6.
The second child’s f(X) value is also 6, and the third child’s f(X) value is 8. We consider the node with the lowest f(X) value as the next node to be expanded, thus leading to a solution of the eight puzzles.
4) Implementation of A* Algorithm in Python
Python is a popular programming language, and many developers use it to develop machine learning algorithms and applications. With its clear syntax and easy-to-understand structure, Python is also an excellent choice for implementing A* Algorithm.
Here, we will show an example of using A* Algorithm in Python using the Misplaced Tiles Heuristics technique, which is a popular admissible heuristic function. First, we define the initial state of the puzzle as a list, as follows:
initial_state = [1,2,3,4,0,5,6,7,8]
The misplaced tiles heuristic function evaluates the sum of the number of tiles in incorrect positions in the puzzle.
To implement the misplaced tiles heuristic function, we define the following code block:
def misplaced_tiles(state):
goal_state = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,0]
return sum([state[x] != goal_state[x] for x in range(len(state))])
We can invoke the misplaced_tiles() function to calculate the h(x) value for any given state of the puzzle. Next, we define the function to generate the child nodes of a particular puzzle configuration.
This function takes a state as input and generates all the possible moves for that state and returns a list of the resultant child nodes. Here is the code block for the move generation function:
def generate_children(node, node_dict, h_fn):
children = []
index = node.index(0)
direction = [-1,1,-3,3]
for move in direction:
if 0<= index+move <=8 and ((move==-3 and index in [3,4,5]) or (move==3 and index in [0,1,2])):
child = node.copy()
child[index] = node[index+move]
child[index+move] = 0
if tuple(child) not in node_dict:
node_dict[tuple(child)] = node_dict[tuple(node)] + 1
h = h_fn(child)
f = node_dict[tuple(child)] + h
children.append([child, node, f])
return children
The generate_children() function takes in the current state, node_dict, which stores the g(x) value of each node, and returns a list of the resulting nodes.
The h_fn parameter is the misplaced_tiles() function defined earlier and is used to calculate the h(x) value for each child node. Finally, we define the A* Algorithm function itself that takes in the initial state, the goal state, and the misplaced_tiles() function as follows:
def A_star(start, goal, h_fn):
start_node = [start, None, 0]
node_dict = {tuple(start):0}
queue = [start_node]
while queue:
queue.sort(key=lambda x: x[2])
node = queue.pop(0)
if node[0] == goal:
return node
children = generate_children(node[0], node_dict, h_fn)
for child in children:
queue.append(child)
return None
The A_star() function takes the initial state, the goal state, and the misplaced_tiles() heuristic function as parameters.
It returns the optimal path from the initial state to the goal state if it exists. The function works by using a priority queue to store nodes in order of increasing f(a) value.
Then, using the generate_children() function, each node is expanded, and new children nodes are generated in each loop iteration. The optimal path between the start and the goal can then be obtained from the goal node by backtracking through its parent nodes.
## Conclusion
A* Algorithm is a popular and efficient algorithm used for solving many problems that require pathfinding or mapping, including the eight puzzles. Its success lies in its ability to evaluate the sum of the g(x) and h(x) values to generate the f(x) value for each node and identify the most promising paths to explore.
Implementing A* Algorithm in Python can be an excellent option for developers due to the language’s clear syntax structure and easy-to-understand paradigm. In this article, we have discussed the evaluation function and technique for solving the eight puzzles and presented a sample implementation of A* Algorithm using Python and Misplaced Tiles Heuristics.
5) Admissibility and Limitations of A* Algorithm
A* Algorithm is a heuristic search algorithm that is commonly used to solve various path-finding and mapping problems, including the eight puzzles. However, like other algorithms, A* Algorithm has some limitations.
In this section, we will discuss the concept of admissibility in A* Algorithm and the limitations of the algorithm. Admissibility in A* Algorithm refers to the ability of the evaluation function to provide an optimal solution.
An optimal solution is one that provides the shortest path from the start node to the goal node. An admissible heuristic function is one that never overestimates the cost of reaching the goal state.
This means that the heuristic function should always provide a lower bound for the actual cost. For instance, in the case of the eight puzzle, if we use the misplaced tiles heuristic function to evaluate the number of tiles that are out of order, the heuristic function’s value should always be less than or equal to the actual cost to reach the goal state.
Theoretically, A* Algorithm should find the optimal path if the heuristic function is admissible. However, in practice, the optimal solution is not always guaranteed because the heuristic function may not be perfect, and the algorithm may not explore all possible nodes.
As a result, the algorithm may return suboptimal solutions. Another limitation of A* Algorithm is its dependence on the accuracy of the heuristic function employed.
If the heuristic function is not precise, the algorithm may not efficiently search the space, leading to inefficiency, and may fail to find optimal or even suboptimal solutions. This dependence on the heuristic function may pose challenges in problems where creating an admissible heuristic function is difficult.
In addition, the performance of the algorithm is dependent on the search space’s complexity and can increase if the search space is dense or vast. 6) Summary and Applications of A* Algorithm
Despite its limitations, A* Algorithm remains one of the most efficient and widely-used algorithms for solving path-finding and mapping problems that involve finding the optimal path.
In this section, we will explore some of the common problems that can be solved using A* Algorithm and the algorithm’s significance in various industries. One common problem that can be solved using A* Algorithm is the N-Queen problem, which involves placing n queens on an n x n chessboard so that no queen can attack another queen.
The problem can be solved using A* Algorithm by creating a search space and an evaluation function that calculates the number of conflicts in a given state and the least number of moves required to reach the goal state. Another problem that can be solved using A* Algorithm is the 0-1 Knapsack problem that involves finding the optimal combination of items to fit into a knapsack with a given capacity to maximize the value of the items.
This problem is solved by creating a search space and an evaluation function that calculates the value of selecting a specific combination of items. A* Algorithm is also used in network routing protocols to optimize traffic paths and reduce congestion.
The algorithm can identify the most optimized path to route data packets from the sender to the recipient based on several factors such as the cost, the distance, and the network’s topology. A* Algorithm also finds wide applications in artificial intelligence (AI).
In artificial intelligence, A* Algorithm can be used for natural language processing, facial recognition, and machine learning. In reinforcement learning, A* Algorithm plays a pivotal role in identifying optimal values and policies for agents.
In conclusion, A* Algorithm is an efficient and widely-used algorithm for solving many path-finding and mapping problems that involve finding the optimal path. The algorithm’s effectiveness and efficiency are dependent on the quality of the heuristic function, the complexity of the search space, and the precision of the technique employed.
A* Algorithm’s versatility and success have made it an essential tool in many industries, including computer science, engineering, and artificial intelligence. A* Algorithm is a popular and efficient algorithm used for solving path-finding and mapping problems.
The algorithm’s optimization lies in its ability to evaluate an admissible heuristic function that provides a lower bound for the actual cost and guides the algorithm towards more promising paths. The limitations of A* Algorithm include the accuracy of the heuristic function employed, the complexity of the search space, and the efficiency of the technique.
Despite its limitations, A* Algorithm remains a versatile tool used in various industries such as computer science, engineering, natural language processing, facial recognition, and machine learning. The importance of A* Algorithm cannot be overstated as it has led to defining new optimal algorithms, revolutionized network routing protocols, and advanced artificial intelligence.
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ट्रेंड स्टाफ नर्सिज एसोसिएशन विरोध करेगी। हिंदी न्यूज़ उत्तर प्रदेश सीतापुर सीतापुरसिधौली में लगाया गया पंजीयन कैम्प दरअसल राजेंद्र माथुर की जन्मभूमि में जितने भी न्यूज चैनल्स के दफ्तर हैं वहां महज नाम वाले ही चल रहे हैं काम वालों को इन्होंने दबाकर रख दिया है। उनमें कुछ नाम तो ऐसे हैं जो केवल तथाकथित बुद्धिजीवी होने का ढोंग रचकर ही खुद को वरिष्ठ पत्रकार साबित करने से बाज नहीं आते तो कुछ बिना व्यवहारिक ज्ञान के भी चैनल प्रमुख बनकर बैठे हैं। ऐसे नामवालों ने पढ़लिखकर कलम से क्रांति लाने वालों पर पर्दा डाल रखा है लेकिन अब वो वक्त आ गया है कि पढ़ालिखा नौजवान इन नामवालों को पटखनी देने के लिए आवाज उठाने लगा है। जो बस नाम के लिए कुर्सी पर बैठे हैं अब वो युवा कलमकारों की नोंक पर हैं इसलिए आगाज से पहले यह आवाज उन तक भड़ास4मीडिया के जरिये पहुंचाई जा रही है। बहुत हुई नाइंसाफी अब नहीं सहेगा देश का कलमकार कोई अत्याचार। स्वतंत्रता संग्राम सेनानी सुखदेव प्रसाद गुप्ता की 92 वर्षीय पत्नी मंतो देवी गुप्ता के विरुद्ध मारपीट का रिपोर्ट करवाने के विरोध में भारतीय जनता युवा मोर्चा ने बागबाहरा नगरपालिका कार्यालय का घेराव किया। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ( डब्ल्यूएचओ )</s>
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a=int(input("ingresa año\n"))
if(a % 4 == 0 and a % 100 != 0 or a % 400 == 0):
print("El año "+str(a)+" Si es bisiesto ")
else:
print("El año "+str(a)+" No es bisiesto ")
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A little over a year ago I was sitting in my dorm room, scanning LinkedIn, wondering what I was going to do during the summer. The spring semester was winding down and I was searching for an internship that would allow me to gain the experience I needed to further my communication knowledge and academic studies.
During this somewhat frantic search I received an email from our Communication department at Villanova detailing an internship at Graham Media Partners. I quickly read through the job requirements and responsibilities about the position. This opportunity seemed to be too good to be true. Before I knew it, I was interviewing with Steve, Lisa, and Sarah and starting my first day of work soon after.
Throughout the last year, I have had the privilege to grow my skillset and marketing knowledge, while simultaneously watching this company grow. From a brand-new office to a growing staff and many new clients, I have been so grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside Graham Media Partners.
When I started at GMP, I didn’t realize the level of real work I would be given or even allowed to do. I had heard horror stories about interns whose sole purpose was to go on coffee runs or to simply scan and file papers. This is not the case at GMP. From day one, I was given a wide range of client responsibility and projects that allowed me to learn everyday along the way. From client services and engagement to social media management, I am overwhelmed with the knowledge and skillset that I am taking with me from this experience.
This was not your average internship and this is not your average agency. The leadership at GMP helped me learn the ropes and were always there to answer any question or inquiry I had. I have learned an incredible amount not only about the industry, but also what it takes to create and maintain your own company from Steve and Lisa. What makes GMP so special is the team. As a small agency, everyone on the team has a sense of involvement in each project and client. The leadership at GMP has successfully cultivated a culture of inclusivity, productivity, and teamwork that is hard to come by.
As graduation quickly approaches, I am sad that my time at GMP is coming to an end. I could not have asked for a better internship experience that projected my knowledge and abilities forward into the professional world.
I cannot thank the entire GMP team enough for the time they have invested in me and the opportunity to grow over the past year. I look forward to watching their success long into the future!
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# Operators
# Arithmetic operators
x = 10
y = 5
print('#### Arithmetic ####')
print('addition :', x+y)
print('subtraction:', x-y)
print('multiply :', x*y)
print('division :', x/y)
print('modulus :', x % y)
print('exponential:', x**y)
print('floor division:', x//y)
print('')
# Assignment operators
x = 15
print('### Assignment operators')
x += 3
print('+= operator:', x)
x -= 3
print('-= operator:', x)
x *= 3
print('*= operator:', x)
x /= 3
print('/= operator:', x)
x %= 3
print('%= operator:', x)
x //= 3
print('//= operator:', x)
x **= 3
print('**= operator:', x)
x = 5
x &= 3
print('&= operator:', x)
x = 5
x |= 3
print('|= operator:', x)
x = 5
x ^= 3
print('^= operator:', x)
print('')
# Comparison operators
print('### Comparison operators')
x = 4
y = 4
if x == y:
print(x, y, '== operator: are equal')
y = 5
if x != y:
print(x, y, '!= operator: are not equal')
if y > x:
print(x, y, '> operator: y greater than x')
if x < y:
print(x, y, '< operator: x lesser than y')
y = 4
if x >= y:
print(x, y, '>= operator: x greater than or equal to y')
if x <= y:
print(x, y, '<= operator: x lesser than or equal to y')
print('')
# Logical operators
print('### Logical operators')
y = 5
if x < y and y > 4:
print(x, y, 'and operator: x less than y and y greater than 4')
if x == y or y > 4:
print(x, y, 'or operator: x equals y or y greater than 4')
if not(x >= y and y > 5):
print(x, y, 'not operator: x greater than y and y greater than 5')
print('')
# Identity operators
print('### Identity operators')
y = 4
if x is y:
print(x, y, 'is operator: return true when x, y variables are same ')
y = 5
if x is not y:
print(x, y, 'is not operator: return true when x, y variables are not same ')
print('')
# Membership operators
print('### Membership operators')
a = ['apple', 'banana', 'mango', 'grapes']
b = 'mango'
if b in a:
print('in operator : ', b, 'is available in the array', a)
b = 'orange'
if b not in a:
print('not in operator: ', b, 'is not available in the array', a)
print('')
# Bitwise operators
print('### Bitwise operators')
a = 60
b = 13
c = 0
c = a & b
print(a, b, '& operator: Value of c is: ', c)
c = a | b
print(a, b, '| operator: Value of c is: ', c)
c = a ^ b
print(a, b, '^ operator: Value of c is: ', c)
c = ~ a
print(a, b, '~ operator: Value of c is: ', c)
c = a << 2
print(a, b, '<< operator: Value of c is: ', c)
c = a >> 2
print(a, b, '>> operator: Value of c is: ', c)
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Working with Intel and the Linux Foundation, Novell is providing users and developers with an opportunity to test drive the Moblin v2.0 beta. Designed to provide Netbook users with the best possible experience, Moblin delivers the applications that are most important for those of use who use this small form-factor computer to handle email, web browsing, social networking and multimedia tasks all on an interface designed for the netbook screen.
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Building stage props is an exciting and creative process that can add tremendous value to any theatrical production. Here's a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you get started:
**Step 1: Understand the Script and Characters**
Before building any prop, read through the script carefully and identify all necessary items. Consider the characters using these props – their personalities, social statuses, occupations, etc. This will influence your design choices. For example, a wealthy character might carry a gold-plated fountain pen while a farmer may have a simple wooden pitchfork.
**Key Tip:** Always consult with the director or designer about their vision for the play and specific requirements they have for each prop.
**Step 2: Research Historical Context & Style**
If the play is set in a particular historical period or location, research its culture, fashion trends, architecture, technology level, materials availability, etc. Your goal is to create authentic pieces that accurately reflect the time and place.
**Guideline:** Use reputable sources such as books, museum websites, documentaries, or academic articles rather than relying solely on internet images which could be inaccurate.
**Step 3: Sketch Initial Design Ideas**
Put your ideas down on paper by sketching preliminary designs. Don't worry if they aren't perfect; this stage allows you to explore various options before committing to one direction. Think about functionality, aesthetics, safety, durability, weight, and size constraints.
**Key Tip:** Remember to keep sketches proportionally correct so measurements are accurate when constructing.
**Step 4: Source Materials**
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**Guideline:** Whenever possible, repurpose old or discarded items instead of buying new ones. It saves money and reduces waste.
**Step 5: Create Detailed Plans**
Based on your initial sketches, develop more detailed plans including precise measurements, cross sections, assembly methods, paint schemes, etc. These should serve as blueprints throughout the construction process.
**Key Tip:** Double check every measurement to ensure accuracy. A small mistake early on can lead to significant problems later.
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**Key Tip:** Test movable elements regularly during construction to make sure they function smoothly.
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**Guideline:** To avoid damaging freshly painted surfaces, wait at least 24 hours after the final coat has dried before handling.
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उत्तरदायित्व सौंपा गया। १९७७ में दक्षिण मद्रास की सीट से उन्हें लोकसभा का सदस्य चुना गया। जिसमें उन्होंने विपक्षी नेता की भूमिका निभाई। १९८० में वे लोकसभा का सदस्य चुने जाने के बाद इंदिरा गांधी की सरकार में उन्हें वित्त मंत्रालय का कार्यभार सौंपा गया और उसके बाद उन्हें रक्षा मंत्री बनाया गया। उन्होंने पश्चिमी और पूर्वी यूरोप के साथ ही सोवियत यूनियन, अमेरिका, कनाडा, दक्षिण पश्चिमी एशिया, जापान, ऑस्ट्रेलिया, न्यूजीलैंड, यूगोस्लाविया और मॉरिशस की आधिकारिक यात्राएँ कीं। वे अगस्त १९८४ में देश के उप राष्ट्रपति बने। इसके साथ ही वे राज्यसभा के अध्यक्ष भी रहे। इस दौरान वे इंदिरा गांधी शांति पुरस्कार व जवाहरलाल नेहरू अवार्ड फॉर इंटरनेशनल अंडरस्टैंडिंग के निर्णायक पीठ के अध्यक्ष रहे। उन्होंने २५ जुलाई १९८७ को देश के आठवें राष्ट्रपति के रूप में शपथ ली। अंतिम समय केंद्र सरकार ने पूर्व राष्ट्रपति आर. वेंकटरमन के सम्मान में देशमें सात दिन का राष्ट्रीय शोक घोषित किया है। एक सरकारी प्रवक्ता ने बताया कि इस अवधि में कोई भी सरकारी मनोरंजन कार्यक्रम नहीं होगा और सभी सरकारी इमारतों पर तिरंगा आधा झुका रहेगा। इसके साथ ही गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह के बाद होने वाले बीटिंग रट्रीट तथा राष्ट्रीय कैडेट कोर की प्रधानमंत्री रैली समेत सभी सरकारी कार्यक्रम रद्द</s>
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Always void breathing in mold or mold spores! Wear an N-95 respirator whenever you are performing any kind of mold cleanup. N-95 respirators can look like the familiar paper dust masks you see sold in bulk you see in stores near the painting supplies, but the paper-like N-95 has a nozzle on the front. Other N-95 masks are plastic or rubber and have removable cartridges that trap most of the mold spores from entering your airways. Always wear gloves when cleaning up or removing molds and mildews. The longer the glove the more protection your skin has. Look for the kind that extend to the middle of the forearm. If you are using chlorine bleach, or a strong cleaning solution, select gloves made from natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile, polyurethane, or PVC. Always avoid touching mold or moldy items with your bare hands. Avoid getting mold or mold spores in your eyes and always wear goggles, but not the kind with ventilation holes. Look for goggles that are solid and that don't let any air come through to your face.
You'll know your done cleaning up the mold when you've cleaned up all visible and odiferous traces of the mold, both on the surface and behind and underneath the surface where you found the mold. You'll know that you're really done cleaning it up when you come back a week or a month later and don't find any new mold growth. Once you've cleaned up mold somewhere, always check back regularly to assure that it really is gone. Remember to check during different seasons and weather conditions. The occasional wet summer or damp winter can renew the conditions under which the original mold grew.
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नई दिल्ली। प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) ने मध्यप्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री कमलनाथ के भांजे Ratul पुरी के खिलाफ दिल्ली की अदालत में आज सप्लीमेंट्री चार्जशीट दाखिल की।
रतुल को वीवीआईपी हेलिकॉप्टर घोटाले से जुड़े मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग केस में आरोपी बनाया गया है। उस पर डील में बिचौलिए की भूमिका निभाने और रिश्वत लेने के आरोप हैं। इससे पहले 8 हजार करोड़ रु. के अन्य मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग केस में रतुल को गिरफ्तारी हुई थी, फिलहाल वह जेल में है।
ईडी ने सितंबर में पहली चार्जशीट दायर की थी, इसमें खुलासा हुआ था कि रतुल दुबई के हवाला ऑपरेटर राकेश सक्सेना के क्रेडिट कार्ड पर आलीशान जिंदगी जी रहा था। वह प्राइवेट जेट में सफर करता था और नाइट क्लब में उसका रोज का आना-जाना था। अमेरिका के एक क्लब में उसने एक बार में 7.8 करोड़ रुपए (11,43,980 डॉलर) खर्च कर दिए थे।
रतुल पर बैंकों से रु. लेकर अन्य बैंकों में ट्रांसफर करने का आरोप
ईडी ने बैंकों से धोखाधड़ी के मामले में कहा था कि रतुल, उसके सहयोगियों और मोजर बियर इंडिया प्राइवेट लिमिटेड के नाम शामिल हैं। रतुल कंपनी में एग्जिक्यूटिव डायरेक्टर और उसके पिता दीपक पुरी मोजर बियर के मालिक हैं। ईडी के मुताबिक, रतुल पर बैंकों से 8 हजार करोड़ रुपए कर्ज लेकर इसे दूसरे ग्रुप में ट्रांसफर करने का आरोप है। एजेंसी ने रतुल के द्वारा मोजर बियर से जुड़े देश-विदेश के कई खातों में रकम ट्रांसफर करने की जांच की।
रतुल के खिलाफ 354 करोड़ रु. की धोखाधड़ी का केस दर्ज
प्रवर्तन निदेशालय ने रतुल पुरी, पिता दीपक पुरी, मां नीता (कमलनाथ की बहन) और अन्य के खिलाफ सेंट्रल बैंक से 354 करोड़ की धोखाधड़ी के आरोप में केस दर्ज किया था। बैंक ने दावा किया था कि मोजर बियर के डायरेक्टर्स ने कर्ज हासिल करने के लिए झूठे दस्तावेजों का इस्तेमाल किया।
सीबीआई ने 17 अगस्त को मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग का मामला दर्ज किया
सीबीआई ने भी 17 अगस्त को मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग मामले में केस दर्ज किया था। 2010 में वीवीआईपी के लिए इटली की कंपनी फिनमेकेनिका की ब्रिटिश सब्सिडियरी अगस्ता वेस्टलैंड से 12 हेलीकॉप्टर खरीदने के लिए 3,600 करोड़ रुपए की डील हुई थी। इसमें रतुल पर बिचौलिए की भूमिका और रिश्वत लेने के आरोप हैं। अगस्ता द्वारा डील की शर्तें तोड़ने के आरोपों की वजह से यूपीए ने 2014 में डील रद्द कर दी थी।
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नई दिल्ली। प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) ने मध्यप्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री कमलनाथ के भांजे Ratul पुरी के खिलाफ दिल्ली की अदालत में आज सप्लीमेंट्री चार्जशीट दाखिल की।
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# A, B, C, D and E are sitting in a row. B is between A and K Who among them is in the middle ? I. A is left of 13 and right of D. II.C is at the right end.
A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
Answer: D) If the data in both the statements together are needed.
Explanation:
Clearly, we have the order : A. a E. From I, we have the order : D, A, B. E.
From II, we get the complete sequence as D, A, B. E, C.
Clearly. B is in the middle. So, both I and II are required.
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Pradeep correctly remembers that his mother's is before twenty third February but after ninteenth February, whereas his brother correctly remembers that their mother's birthday is not on or after twentysecond February. On which day in February is definitely their mother's birthday ?
A) 20 or 21 B) 20 C) 21 D) None
Explanation:
According to Pradeep : 20,21 or 22...(1)
According to his brother : not 22....(2)
From (1)&(2), the birthday falls on February 20 or 21.
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Q:
Rakesh scored more than Raju
Ravi scored less than Rakesh
Raju scored more than Ravi
Ranga score more than Raju but less than Rakesh
Then who is the top scorrer among them ?
A) Ranga B) Raju C) Rakesh D) Ravi
Explanation:
1. Rakesh
2. Ranga
3. Raju
4. Ravi
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Q:
First day of the month is Tuesday and Last day of the same month is Monday. Then which one will be that month ?
A) January B) February C) March D) August
Explanation:
We know that the day repeats after every seven days.
Given that first day of the month is Tuesday
i.e 1st - Tuesday
1+7 = 8 - Tuesday
8+7 =15- Tuesday
15+7=22-Tuesday
22+7=29-Tuesday
But given that last day of the same month is Monday
It is possible only in he month of Febuary with 28 days.
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Each boy contribute rupees equal to the number of girls and each girl contribute rupees equal to the number of boys in a class of 60 students. If the total contribution collected is Rs.1600,how many girls are there in the class ?
A) 30 B) 25 C) 15 D) 40
Explanation:
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Vipin's and Javed's salaries are in the proportion of 4 : 3 respectively. What is Vipin's salary ?
I. Javed's salary is 75% that of Vipin's salary.
II. Javed's salary is Rs 4500.
A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
Explanation:
Statement I is merely an interpretation of the information contained in the question
However, Vipin's salary can be determined from statement II as follows
Let Vipin's and Javed's salaries be 4x and ax respectively.
Then, 3x = 4500 or x = 1500 Vipin's salary = 4x = Rs 6000.
Thus, II alone is sufficient.
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How is B related to A ?
I. A is B's sister.
II. is the father of A and B.
A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
Explanation:
From statements I and II together, we can conclude only that either B is the sister or brother of A.
So, even from both the statements, the exact relation cannot be known.
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In a certain code language, '297' means 'tie clip button'. Which number means 'button' ?
I. In that language '926' means 'clip your tie'.
II. In that language '175' means 'hole and button'.
A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
Explanation:
Comparing the information in the question with statement 1. we find that '2' and '9' are the codes for 'tie' and 'dip'. So, '7' represents 'button'.
Thus, I alone iS sufficient.
Again, comparing the information in the question with II, WO find that the common code number '7' stands for the common word 'button'.
Thus, II alone also is sufficient.
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In a code, 'lee pee tin' means 'Always keep smiling'. What is the code for ?
I. 'tin lut lee' means 'Always keep left'.
II. 'dee pee' means 'Rose smiling.
A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
Explanation:
Comparing the information in the question with I. we find that 'tin' and 'lee' are the codes for 'always' and 'keep'.
So. 'pee' represents 'smiling' Thus, I alone is sufficient Am.
comparing the information in the question with II, we find that the common code word 'pee' stands for the common word 'smiling'.
Thus, II alone is also sufficient
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Summary of where the Chef’s cuisine is inspired from and how he/she goes about expressing it
International food and design with professional decoration. I'm specialized in buffet and seated parties.
List of the Chef's favorite ingredients
How did the Chef learn how to cook and what is his story?
Studied at the Culinary School of Dekweneh where I was granted a Bachelors degree with excellence, in addition to a certificate in Hotel Management (TS3). I Started my career in Lebanon and abroad. I teach cooking lessons at Massar school, and had a certificate from the IRD. I participated at the Francophone Games 2009 and helped prepare more then 6000×3 meals a day. Joined and participated in many galleries and exhibitions in Lebanon and abroad Ex: HORECA, Inshape, Etc…
Dekwaneh Culinary School
Student (Jan 2003 - May 2006)
Executive Chef (Feb 2014-Now)
Executive Chef (Jan 2013-Now)
Travel: 500 kms
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Toy Story
Browse the toy store aisles and you'll find plenty of items to load into your buggy. But which toys are best for your child? Rachel Webb gives us helpful advice.
Plenty of choices
Retailers have provided parents with a wide variety of choices when it comes to purchasing toys.. It can often be confusing to know which ones parents should buy. Good toys should meet several criteria as outlined below:
Age appropriate
Focus on what your child needs to develop both physically and emotionally and look for toys that can help them grow in those areas. For example, a baby needs toys that can help with his reach and grasp, hand/eye coordination and stimulation. While toddlers need toys they can pack around with them, as they explore their surroundings.
Safety hazards
Avoid toys with small pieces that could be lost or swallowed. Toys need to be sturdy as well. Toys that break easily can be a unexpected safety hazard. Look at toys from a child's point of view, and anticipate how rough they might be on it. You should ask yourself what part could break first and why?
According to the National Safety Council, well over six million children are injured each year by accidents involving children's toys and other products.
Stimulate creativity
Look for toys that will not stifle a child's imagination. Often mechanical toys are entertaining, but take away a child's chance to participate. Avoid toys that will not teach or develop skills. The best toys let a child think or perform.
Cheap imitations
If you child has an interest in a hobby, avoid buying a cheap imitation of the real thing. Whenever possible save up money to buy the real thing. For example, will your child get more use out of a real sewing machine instead of the play one they want?
Would money be better spent on your budding artist by purchasing real beginning artist's brushes rather than a cheap watercolor set with hard to control blunt brushes. Often a bad purchase can discourage newly found talents when a child gets frustrated with the end result the product created.
Quality, not quantity
Children can become overwhelmed at gift-giving occasions to the point that they don't know what to play with or can't concentrate on one toy long enough to let their creativity bloom. It may not be due to the wrong kind of toys, but rather, too many toys!
Long-term exposure to excessive gifts can actually be harmful to children. As they grow older they could be learning that gifts and spending are the only important things worth seeking in life. If children become accustomed to receiving everything they want, they don't learn the value of earning or work ethics.
Giving our children gifts is not a bad thing, but when choosing appropriate toys remember the old saying--buy "quality not quantity."
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Comments on "Quality not quantity" July 23, 2009 | 12:02 AM
Totally agree - quality not quantity!!! What is more, natural toys (wooden, linen and so on) are best for your child!
melissa barlow July 13, 2009 | 7:01 PM
My husband and I have never bought a lot of toys for either of our girls. My oldest liked to cut out teeny tiny people and clothes out of paper. She did origami, and eventually some sewing. She did like her Barbies but would have rather done a puzzle or some drawing. My youngest likes dolls and pretend play such as dress up. She draws and creates as well. The little wooden shape cube with the shapes from when she was a baby can now help to learn addition or subtraction or geometric education.
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Deer Park is a located in the Houston metropolitan area and has a population of 32,010. It boasts over 10,000 homes, a library, a community theater, a municipal court building, a school district with 15 campuses, hotels, a variety of transportation options, and many recreational venues.
It also has many industrial facilities, both large and small, which employ both locals and commuters.
Assisting Deer Park Employees
Although employers do everything they can to keep a work environment safe for their Deer Park employees, if you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to benefits from your employer.
Charles J. Argento has 30 years of experience handling worker’s compensation and non-subscriber claims when workers have suffered from work-related injuries or illnesses. He is an attorney who is committed to helping injured and ill employees restore quality of life and get the help they deserve.
Deer Park Injured Workers
In Texas, employers are required to maintain a safe workplace under state regulations and OSHA. A safe workplace means proper training for employees, safe equipment, and safety procedures.
Texas employers are not required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, but many do. In the event of an injury, an employee would be covered and would be eligible for benefits including:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Disability compensation
- Death benefits
If an employer chooses to not carry insurance, it is considered a “non-subscriber.” An employee who has a work-related illness or injury will have to sue the employer directly for benefits.
While the remedy for an injury or illness may seem simple, benefits under workers’ compensation are often denied in Texas. Additionally, the benefits awarded may not cover the cost of lost wages, medical bills, or long-term care which may be needed.
Securing the services of workers’ compensation attorney Charles J. Argento allows an injured or ill employee to obtain peace of mind, because you know that you are doing everything you can to secure benefits and restore quality of life. Using aggressive litigation and settlement tactics, Mr. Argento fights to uphold the rights of injured Deer Park employees.
Call now for a free consultation
If you or a loved one have suffered a work-related illness or injury and need to obtain benefits from an employer, the law office of Charles J. Argento can help. We offer a free initial consultation for all potential clients, and Spanish-speaking services are also available. We welcome your call at (713) 225-5050.
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नाइट पर युवाओं को झूमने का मौका मिलेगा। रोहित शर्मा ने 24वें ओवर में शानदार चौका लगाकर अपने पचास रन पूरे किए. रोहित की यह 38वीं हाफ सेंचुरी थी. भारत: 953 (24 ओवर) कोतवाल ने बताया कि रामचंद्र के शस्त्र लाइसेंस निरस्तीकरण के लिए एसएसपी को रिपोर्ट भेजी जाएगी। एसएसपी के माध्यम से शाहजहांपुर के सक्षम अधिकारियों को रिपोर्ट प्रेषित कर लाइसेंस निरस्तीकरण की कार्रवाई कराई जाएगी। यह सत्र भारतीय कप्तान विराट कोहली और उनके खिलाड़ियों के लिए काफी महत्वपूर्ण है जिनके सामने विदेशी सरजमीं पर भारत के प्रदर्शन में सुधार करने की चुनौती है। इसके लिए हालांकि भारतीय टीम अपने तेज गेंदबाजों पर काफी निर्भर करेगी। कांग्रेस तेजपाल का बचाव नहीं कर रही : शिंदे वहीं, सस्ती होने की वजह से भी यूरिया की खपत देश में बेतहाशा बढ़ गई है जो न सिर्फ़ फसलों बल्कि सेहत के लिए भी बेहद हानिकारक है. सामान्यत: किसी उर्वरक में नाइट्रोजन, फास्फोरस और पोटैशियम का अनुपात 4:2:1 बेहतर माना जाता है. लेकिन कृषि विशषज्ञों के मुताबिक पंजाब जैसे राज्य में यह अनुपात बिगड़कर 40:10:1 हो गया है. इसका एक प्रमुख कारण सब्सिडी में असमानता भी है. 201516 में तय 77 हजार करोड़ की सब्सिडी में से 52 हजार करोड़ रुपए सिर्फ़ यूरिया</s>
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2-4-6-8 How Do You Communicate?
If you want to be a leader, you must be a good communicator. Or as Winston Churchill once said, “The difference between leadership and mere management is communication.”
Two of the most powerful statements you could make consist of only three words each: I love you and I am sorry. They carry a great deal of meaning.
We don’t always have to be as succinct as that, but we do need to be able to get to the point quickly. Why? Because we live in an age of information overload, so we have all developed a rapid switch-off reflex.
That’s the conditioning you are up against, and only skillful communicators can get through the barrier. This is especially important in business, so let me offer you a simple formula for making your communication more effective. I call it 2-4-6-8:
• 2 fundamental principles of public speaking;
• 4 main situations in which to have good communication skills;
• 6 common obstacles to clear communication; and
• 8 essentials that will enable you to plan and prepare a speech or presentation that others will want to hear.
2 General Principles
Why do you make a presentation? Is it to impart some information? Then why not send an e-mail instead? It’s more efficient, takes less time, and people can read it when it suits them best.
The real reason for making a speech or presentation is to bring about change in the thinking, attitude or behaviour of the audience.
So, General Principle no. 1 is: Aim to make change.
The second General Principle is about the way you deliver your factual content. It’s never enough to deliver facts raw. Facts and figures are neutral, and need to be interpreted to become information and understood to become knowledge. But that knowledge may be shared by others, so why do people need to hear it from you? You need to put your own filter over the knowledge and give people your take on the facts. That will make them unique.
So General Principle no. 2 is: Filter the facts.
4 Situations
There are 4 situations in which good communication skills are necessary:
1. Informally, in your private life: Do you know anyone who is boring? Someone who causes you to lose the will to live?
2. Informally among your colleagues at work: Similarly, at work, there may be some people whose contributions to conversations are leaden. You don’t want to be the one who drives others away, do you?
3. Formal presentations to your peers or the Board: Even internal presentations need to be slick. They get you noticed. Consider what happens at meetings – the ones who speak well are impressive and more likely to get support for their ideas.
4. Formal presentations to clients: These presentations matter the most because you are speaking on behalf of your company. Clients will be impressed and persuaded by well-structured and polished presentations.
Let’s now consider the obstacles to clear communication. Most of them are created by ourselves, which is why I use the acrostic I BUILT.
Misunderstanding: 6 Obstacles (Erected by Ourselves)
I = Incomplete: Can what you say make a mental picture? Imagine receiving directions to somewhere you have never been before and reaching a junction where the directions are silent on which way to turn.
B = Beliefs: People have pre-conceptions and they are conditioned by personal experience. Do your own get in the way?
U = Unclear: You need a clear idea of what you are trying to say, otherwise others will find it hard to understand you.
I = Irrelevant: If you put in extraneous stuff (that belongs in brackets), you’ll confuse your message.
L = Language: The same word can mean different things to different people, often according to the kind of business they are in.
T = Terms of reference: Establish common ground or your listeners will soon switch off. Start where they are, and add to their existing store of knowledge.
Finally, here is an 8-point checklist for business presentations. Follow them and you’ll be fine. Otherwise, you may be sad—hence the acrostic, OH AM I SAD.
O = Objective: What’s your purpose? What do you want to achieve?
H = Hook: Always use a hook to grab attention at the start. It could be something unexpected that you say or do, but however dramatic, it must relate to your message.
A = Audience: Always consider who will be in your audience and ensure that you make your message relevant to their needs.
M = Message: What would you like your audience to receive and remember from your presentation? What is the essence of your content and why should they care?
I = Interest: You have their attention, now tell them the things that will cause them to say, “I want that.” This is the body of your presentation.
S = Structure: Follow a simple structure that keeps you on track and allows your listeners to follow you.
A = Action: What do you want them to do as a result of hearing you?
D = Delivery: How good are you on the platform? It’s worth getting professional coaching. All top athletes do. And in these crunching times, the best speakers will have the edge.
In about 2 minutes at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most quoted speeches in American history. In a single short speech, Lt. Col. Tim Collins inspired his troops during the second Gulf War and became an international figure.
That’s the power of speech. So, 2-4-6-8, how do you communicate?
This article was excerpted from PR News' Media Training Guidebook 2009 Edition. The article was written by Phillip Khan-Panni is CEO of PKP Communicators, a business consultancy offering training programs in communication skills and cross culture. To order this guidebook or find out more information, go to www.prnewsonline.com/store.
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"Over the Top," Restaurant Review, 6/27
Ageism: It's What's for Dinner
Apparently, blatant ageism is the only "ism" left that is safe to freely express, as evidenced by Luke Tsai's review of The Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel. Tsai's take on the view, the location, and the food was overwhelmed by his stupefied shock of encountering old people doing the unthinkable — eating their dinner while enjoying the beautiful view in a nice restaurant not plagued with music amped up to create the illusion of a "happenin' scene."
I wanted to ask Tsai why it is any more remarkable for a diner to want or need to bring his or her own cushion than it is for diners to request a high chair for a tiny child, How condescending is it to assume the staff's "goodness" shown to the old diners is any different than the "goodness" shown to any regular patron (waiters depends on everybody's tips — even old people's). Why is Tsai so obsessed with the dining and behavioral habits of the old people whom he observed — an old man who put his hands on his head, then ate with "aplomb" (really? aplomb?) may, according to Tsai's interpretation, be doing so due to "confusion." Some old diners dressed up. Um, yeah, some people of all ages still like to honor a formal dining experience by dressing up.
Luke Tsai never comes right out and says that a restaurant room occupied by more than one or two diners who "look upwards of eighty years old" is just icky, but he sure suggests it by his concentration on this aspect of The Terrace Room. The real issue is why a review steeped in ageist attitudes is fit to print unchallenged by the editorial staff. I'm pretty sure that an observation that a restaurant's clientele is dominated by, say, a particular race that details his interpretation of their behaviors and dress habits, or by the disabled, would go straight back to the writer for a rewrite.
The irony of the oblivion to ageism is that everyone (except those who die tragically young) gets old — even Luke Tsai, even the editors at the Express.
Kathy Rehak, Richmond
Luke Tsai Responds
One of the tricky things that every writer struggles with (or ought to struggle with) is tone. The last thing I wanted for that particular article was to take on a sarcastic or condescending tone toward the elderly. I'm very sorry that that's how it came across to you. I wonder, though, if you go back and reread my review, if it's possible for you to see that I was trying to report, as objectively as I could, on what I saw at The Terrace Room. I did talk about how many of the diners were elderly, not because I have any problem with that, but because I think that's useful information for people to know when they're deciding if it's a restaurant they'd like to visit.
If a restaurant has a lot of families with children eating there, I'll mention that. If a restaurant seems to cater to tattooed "scenesters," I'll talk about that. In one recent review of an Afghan restaurant in Oakland, I mentioned that it seemed popular with the local Spanish-speaking population. I wasn't judging that fact; I just mentioned it because I thought it was interesting and maybe somewhat unexpected. I did in fact spend a portion of my review of The Terrace Room describing some of the elderly diners that I saw during my first visit, but honestly and truly, my intention was never to make fun of them or to make them sound "icky," as you put it.
"Pot Tickets and Prop 215: Ask Legalization Nation," Legalization Nation, 6/27
Educate the Cops
After working jail intake for seven years, I came up with a simple rule to stay out of trouble: Never talk to cops. If you must, be brief, be courteous, try to get on your way.
However, the ridiculousness surrounding the enforcement of Prop 215 sounds more like state-sanctioned schadenfreude than public safety provision. The c'est la vie policy seems to be not to require that our officers remain abreast of current law, but rather to slap cancer patients with felonies and leave them to (forgive me) hash it out in court.
Our justice system is overburdened enough as is, with only 5 percent of criminal cases making it to trial. The judges and prosecutors pushing the papers in these cases probably aren't thrilled about the busywork, so if the problem is a matter of lower-level officers not receiving proper education on the regulations, then the solution seems really obvious: educate them. Stop wasting time and money.
Tyler Pritchard, Oakland
"Silent Summer," Seven Days, 6/27
The Anti-Hunting Legislature
From a general environmentalist statement, you went off on a rant about lead and condors, professing [the value of] a ban on the use of lead for hunting and shooting statewide. I believe you are misinformed in a number of ways about the use of lead for hunting and its effects.
Without a conclusive scientific study about the condor population and lead, the state legislature, in a knee-jerk manner, superseded the authority of the Department of Fish and Game and enacted legislation to form a no-lead hunting zone in the Condor Habitat Range. You are suggesting banning the use of hunting with lead statewide, even outside of the condor range.
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Alison Johnson, PsyD
Friendships are very complex relationships. Aristotle outlined three different types of relationships:
1) Friendships of utility: these are the types of friendships which are not very deep. They have a certain “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” kind of feel to them. A good example of this type of relationship might be a friendly next-door neighbor who waters your plants when you are away, and you feed their cat when they go on vacation.
2) Friendships of pleasure: these types of friendships exist primarily because you enjoy the persons company. These friends are more “activity buddies.” A good example might be the friend whose company you enjoy at a knitting club.
3) Friendships of the good: these friendships are the longer-term variety where mutual respect exists between the two parties. The individuals in the relationship share values, goals and ideals. These friendships may originate as far back as high school or college, but they can develop later in life too.
Most of the friendships which take up our time, thoughts and energy are the third kind. They involve more maintenance and care and, from time to time, evaluation. Evaluating a relationship often happens when the friendship looks as though it may be struggling. However, evaluating your friendships, even when they are going well, can ward off difficult times or provide an opportunity for personal growth.
Here are some useful guidelines to help you step back for a moment and evaluate your friendships.
1. What is the overall health of your relationship?
Shasta Nelson is a relationship expert. She has identified three markers which designate a healthy friendship—the first being positivity. To measure this, take note of whether you feel good or bad after hanging out with this person. The second is consistency, which has to do with how often you see or connect with the friend. And the third concerns vulnerability. When a friendship satisfies these guidelines, “we feel like we can share ourselves, be acknowledged for who we are, and feel known,” Nelson says. An unhealthy friendship is lacking one or more of these components.
2. Now that you have met the “real person” inside are you still motivated to stay in the relationship?
Most relationships have a honey-moon phase. That is to say, a period of time where their very best version of themselves show up to play. This is the “face-book” stage, where everything about them is wine and roses. A platonic relationship, just like a marriage, heads into a period of time where one or the other partner becomes disillusioned with their new found friend. This often occurs because people are attracted to others who seem like themselves, only to discover all the ways in which they are not! If we are not able to negotiate through this period, a relationship will often break up. Compromise, acceptance and focusing on the positive traits of your friend will go a long way to pushing through this awkward phase of the friendship.
3. Is your friendship toxic or needy?
We hear this term, “toxic relationship” thrown around all over the place and used as the reason for a break up of a friendship. “Toxic” and “needy” are sometimes used interchangeably without much thought. The truth is that we all have “needs” in a relationship. It is the way some friends go about getting those needs met which leads to a relationship becoming “toxic.” Unlike “needy”, toxic relationships are often manipulative and dishonest, and characterized more by selfish motives. Consider your friends motives when discerning between “needy” and toxic.”
4. Is there a healthy balance?
Sometimes, you can evaluate your friendships by listening to that small inner voice which tells you that you are giving more than receiving benefits in the friendship. Resentment is a very telling sign that you are working harder in the relationship than your friend. Obviously, you will need to take stock of this balance over a period of time. Sometimes a friend can be in a season of much greater need. However, the overall balance sheet should even out over time.
5. Is it you or your friend?
Healthy introspection should also be a part of your evaluation. Before you cast blame and responsibility on your friend, take a moment to look at your contribution to the conflict or deterioration of the friendship. This also gives you some control over the situation. It is much easier to change your behavior than to try to change someone else. If it is all someone else’s responsibility, then you are nothing more than a hapless victim with no power to make any changes! Everybody is reacting to one another. Nobody behaves in a vacuum. Look for patterns in your relationships. Ask others if they can give you feedback (not judgement) about your behavior in the friendship. Where is there room for you to grow personally in the relationship?
6. Is there enough gratitude and positivity?
It is not uncommon for a friendship to enter into a period where the interactions become increasingly draining or negative. This sometimes happens when the reciprocity of the relationship goes off balance. It may be due to one of the friends going through a particularly trying time where he/she needs an exorbitant amount of support. This is a time to inject some fun and positivity into the relationship. Consider respites from the negativity by doing something fun together to restore the balance. It is very difficult to be negative and use words of gratitude at the same time. Gratitude is the antidote to anger and contempt.
5. Even the best of friends can’t read minds
Before you break-up with a friend, consider whether you have been entirely honest and open with them. Is your friend even aware that they are doing something which annoys or hurts you? Sometimes we push down our thoughts and feelings until “the last straw moment,” when a whole litany of complaints and resentments come spewing out like red hot lava. It really behooves us to communicate more openly with our friends so that this can be avoided. If you start to feel a little “crispy” about a friendship, try talking to them before you become completely burnt out. For example, you could tell a friend that her complaints about her work are stressing you out. She might be totally unaware of this. Then, she may be able to make a change in her behavior to avoid hurting the relationship further.
6. Parting ways
In a situation where the friendship is becoming a burden and there does not seem to be a way to resolve the conflicts or imbalance, it is probably time to separate. This needs to be done mindfully and sensitively, particularly if you live in the same community and/or share other friendships. Make sure that the cause of the break-up is not just attributed to your friend. Talk about your own thoughts and feelings and your role in the relationship difficulties. Here are some approaches:
1. the direct talk: where everything comes to the surface. Awkward but sometimes really necessary in order to see where each member of the relationship stands and set boundaries for the future.
2. taking a friendship break: this might help to calm things down or gain better perspective on a situation. A time period should be decided.
3. the slow back-away: a less direct method but this method can avoid hurting someone’s feelings or work better with someone who won’t listen to boundaries. This is the least preferred method because it is less honest.
4. the burst: this technique is usually abrupt and to the point in situations where a relationship is toxic or hurtful. However, the directness ensures that the other person clearly understands your intentions and boundaries.
Friends and the nature of your friendships are always changing. That is the essence of friendships. Friends might not be forever friends – but, how you make, keep, and break-up with friends is a forever challenge.
“All true things must change and only that which changes remains true.”
— C.G. Jung
Stay true to yourself and your friends! - Alison Johnson, PsyD
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Traditional Argentina Clothing
Argentina is a beautiful land with a diversified culture and tradition. This is because Argentina had been severely influenced by many countries like Italy, Germany, Spain and UK. The Spanish people were the immediate oppressors of the country.
Argentina got its freedom from Spain in the year 1816 AD. Therefore, the effects of the cultures and traditions can always been felt on the Argentineans. The dress, as it is quite expected, has also been influenced by the other cultures. However, the country has some understandings about their dress codes also. It is observed that this dress code is different in cities and villages. The people in the cities put on dress that resembles very closely to that of Australians. It consists of formal dress of shirts, trousers, and coat. Whereas, the people in the villages put on traditional gaucho dresses. It is the dress of the traditional cowboys.
It, generally, consists of a wide brimmed hat (Also known as the cowboy hats), a poncho, a loose pair of trousers. This pair of trousers is essentially tucked inside the long gumboots. This traditional gaucho dress is influenced by the gaucho people who live in the area of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay- three main countries of the Latin America.
The Argentineans also put on a certain kind of shoes that is made of ropes and strong canvas. These shoes are also very popular in the country, as many inhabitants of Argentina prefer these shoes very much. Another kind of trouser, known as bombachas, is made of strong black cloth. It is also a very preferred cloth for the Argentineans.
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I-League Pick of the Week: Mahindra United vs Dempo
The League leaders Dempo travel to the Bollywood city to play Mahindra United on Thursday. With only 2 points separating these two teams,
this game can decide the league leader. For Mahindra, who have lost only once so far this season, it is a wonderful opportunity to take pole position.
The last time these two teams met in Goa, Mahindra’s Ravanan was given a red card in the 34th minute. But the Mumbai team was leading till the 93rd minute, when Climax Lawrence made sure that the visitors didn’t go back with 3 points, equalising only seconds
from the final whistle.
Both the coaches know the importance of this match and want to make the most out of this game. For the Jeepmen, the home advantage will
surely matter, and they will make sure that they do not miss this chance to lead the table. On the other hand, Armando Colaco’s boys know that a draw wouldn’t be a bad result, as they still will lead the table.
Hopefully it will be a high-scoring game as Mahindra will push their men forward right from the whistle. I predict a narrow win for Mahindra United.
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Lorenz attractor
(After Edward Lorenz, its discoverer) A region in the phase space of the solution to certain systems of (non-linear) differential equations. Under certain conditions, the motion of a particle described by such as system will neither converge to a steady state nor diverge to infinity, but will stay in a bounded but chaotically defined region. By chaotic, we mean that the particle's location, while definitely in the attractor, might as well be randomly placed there. That is, the particle appears to move randomly, and yet obeys a deeper order, since is never leaves the attractor.
Lorenz modelled the location of a particle moving subject to atmospheric forces and obtained a certain system of ordinary differential equations. When he solved the system numerically, he found that his particle moved wildly and apparently randomly. After a while, though, he found that while the momentary behaviour of the particle was chaotic, the general pattern of an attractor appeared. In his case, the pattern was the butterfly shaped attractor now known as the Lorenz attractor.
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BIGGBOSS 13: बिगबॉस 13 सीजन अब फिनाले से बस थोड़ी ही दूर है। फिनाले के टॉप 5 कंटेस्टेंट की लिस्ट शामिल होने के लिए कंटेस्टेंट कोई भी कसर नहीं छोड़ रहे है। शो में बने रहने के लिए कंटेस्टेंट के लिए एक-एक दिन बहुत ज्यादा महत्वपूर्ण बन गया है। बता दे, बिगबॉस 13 के इस सीजन में पहली बार प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस हो रहा है जिसमे कंटेस्टेंट्स को कड़वे सवालों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है। बता दे, प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान बिगबॉस के घर में ऐसा हुआ जिसे देखकर शो के मेकर्स एक बार फिर शक के घेरे में आगए है। दरअसल, शो में प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान रिपोर्ट्स के बिच एक लड़की को देखा गया जो शो में रिपोर्टर बनकर गई है जिसे सिद्धार्थ शुक्ला की बेस्ट फ्रेंड बताया जा रहा है।
शो के अपकमिंग एपिसोड के प्रोमो को देखते ही दर्शकों के बिच हलचल मच गई है। जहाँ उस लेडी रिपोर्टर को लेकर शो मेकर्स पर सवाल उठाया जा रहा है। शो को एक बार फिर पक्षपात होने का आरोप लगाया जा रहा है। इंस्टाग्राम पर बिगबॉस न्यूज़ नाम के एक अकाउंट पर मेकर्स पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा गया है कि सिद्धार्थ की बेस्टफ्रेंड और यूट्यूबर कब से रिपोर्टर बन गई है।
एक यूजर ने कहा की शो देखना ही बंद कर देना चाहिए बकवास शो है । वही एक ने लिखा शो में सबकुछ पक्षपात है। मालूम हो कि ऐसा पहली बार नहीं हुआ है जब शो के मेकर्स पर सिद्धार्थ शुक्ला को लेकर पक्षपात करने का आरोप लगा हो इससे पहले भी मेकर्स पर सिद्धार्थ का फेवर करने का आरोप लगा था जब ये दावा किया गया था कि बिग बॉस मेकिंग टीम की चीफ कॉन्टेंट ऑफिसर मनीषा शर्मा सिद्धार्थ की गर्लफ्रेंड हैं जो सिड का पक्ष ले रही हैं और इसपर शो के होस्ट सलमान खान भी कुछ नहीं बोल पा रहे हैं।
बता दे, आनेवाले 15 फरवरी को बिगबॉस 13 के इस सीजन का फिनाले होनेवाला है। जिसके लिए दर्शक काफी ज्यादा एक्ससिटेड है।
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कोविशील्ड ट्रेडमार्क के पंजीकरण के लिए आवेदन दिया था जो लंबित है और कंपनी 30 मई, 2020 से अपने उत्पादों के लिए इस ट्रेडमार्क का इस्तेमाल करती आ रही है। पाटलिपुत्र और दीघा एरिया में चलने वाली बसों को अब स्कूल के गेट पर रोकने की मनाही की गई है। बच्चों को चढ़ाने से लेकर उतारने का काम सीधे कैंपस के अंदर ही होगा। यही नहीं, स्कूल को इस पर भी ध्यान देना होगा कि जो भी गार्जियन आते हैं उनकी गाडि़यां कहां पार्क हो रही हैं, ताकि दूसरे शहरी को इस वजह से जाम में न फंसना पड़े। ज्ञात हो कि स्कूल के सामने लगने वाली गाडि़यों की वजह से दीघा, पाटलिपुत्रा, अशोक राजपथ सहित कई एरिया में घंटों जाम लगा रहता है। डीटीओ जल्द ही इसकी जांच एमवीआई से कराने जा रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि यातायात बाधित होने की वजह से लोगों को काफी परेशानियों का सामना करना पड़ा. इस मामले में भारतीय किसान परिषद के अध्यक्ष सुखबीर खलीफा समेत करीब 600 लोगों के खिलाफ भारतीय दंड संहिता की विभिन्न धाराओं के तहत मुकदमा दर्ज किया गया है. जीत के लिए 180 रन के लक्ष्य का पीछा करने उतरी दिल्ली कैपिटल्स की शुरुआत खराब रही। ओपनर पृथ्वी</s>
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डीजीपी ने कहा कि हनीप्रीत समेत अन्य की धरपकड़ के लिए कोशिश की जा रही है। उन्होंने कहा कि इंटरनैशनल अलर्ट जारी कर दिया गया है और पुलिस की टीम जगह-जगह रेड मार रही है। डीजीपी ने बताया कि २५ अगस्त तक हनीप्रीत के खिलाफ कोई केस नहीं था, लेकिन डेरा के कर्मचारी सुरिंदर धीमान की गिरफ्तारी के बाद उसकी भूमिका भी संदिग्ध हो गई।
डीजीपी ने बताया कि इसके बाद हनीप्रीत पर भी मामला दर्ज किया गया और पकड़ने के लिए अभियान चलाया गया। डीजीपी के मुताबिक पुलिस को सूचना मिली थी कि हिंसा के बाद हनीप्रीत सिरसा स्थित डेरा सच्चा सौदा आई थी। हनीप्रीत को पकड़ने के लिए हरियाणा और राजस्थान पुलिस की टीम ने श्री गंगानगर में छापा मारा था। राम रहीम के पैतृक घर की तलाशी ली गई थी पर हनीप्रीत नहीं मिली।
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Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
Can Earthquakes be Predicted?
Can earthquakes be predicted? We get tornado warnings, hurricane warnings, snow storm warnings, but no earthquake warnings or earthquake prediction. Why is this? It’s difficult to prepare for something when we don’t know when it is coming. All we know is that eventually, the Big One will happen. Is new science making it possible to predict earthquakes?
Unlike the weather, earthquakes are impossible to predict in the short term. The earth’s crust is a complex system. It’s not possible to calculate the precise amount of energy build-up that causes an earthquake, nor how soon a fault will rupture. Scientists can only talk in broad probabilities: a 72% chance of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the next 30 years in the San Francisco Bay Area; a 60% chance of a 6.7, in the Los Angeles Area.
When an earthquake hits, it takes a few moments to realize what’s going on. A warning immediately before the earthquake would save time and allow you to take quick action before the shaking starts. This is soon to be a reality with USGS’s ShakeAlert system and Early Warning Lab’s new app called QuakeAlert.
Earthquake Early Warnings: One Step Closer to Earthquake Prediction
ShakeAlert is a communication system that provides a few seconds’ notice before earthquake shaking begins. This is called earthquake early warning. While it’s not earthquake prediction per se, it’s a first step in that direction.
ShakeAlert consists of a network of seismic sensor stations and regional control centers on the West Coast of the US that detects the earthquake after it occurs and sends an imminent warning.
In order for the alert to be effective, it must arrive before the shaking starts. In other words, the speed of communication needs to “outrun” the propagation of earthquake waves. Therefore, time is of the essence for the system and the network. Many factors affect if you get a two-seconds warning or 20 seconds. Here are three of the most significant factors:
First, the location and depth of the earthquake. The farther and deeper the earthquake, the more warning time we get. Here’s why: Every earthquake produces two types of waves, primary waves (yellow in the animation below), and secondary waves (red in the animation below). Primary waves are pulses of pressure, and secondary waves are the back-and-forth motion that causes strong shaking. Primary waves travel faster than secondary waves, in the same way that lightning travels faster than thunder. The time between the two types of waves is dependent on the type of fault and depth of the epicenter. If the earthquake epicenter is at a greater depth, the longer the time lapse between the waves at the surface, just like the farther a storm, the longer the delay between lightning and thunder. The faster-traveling primary waves pull ahead of the secondary waves.
Second, the larger the network of seismic sensor stations, the sooner an earthquake can be detected. To optimize the density of stations, scientists aim for stations placed every six miles in a city, every 12 miles in areas of historical epicenters, and every 25 miles elsewhere. This is roughly 1,675 stations on the west coast. Right now there are 900 stations. As more stations come online, we will get more warning time.
Third, the seismic sensor stations that detect the primary waves send the information to the regional control center, where a program called Elarms quickly assesses that an earthquake occurred, where it occurred, the magnitude of the earthquake, and whether the system should send an alert. At least four sensors triggered by the primary waves are required to find the epicenter location, and the sensor needs at least four seconds of primary wave data to calculate the earthquake magnitude. As this software improves, the amount of warning time increases.
See below to see the system in action.
The Future of Earthquake Warnings
Earthquake warnings can do more than alert people through their phones. It can be used in many industries to shut down dangerous equipment. For example, alerting drivers through their vehicle to put on their emergency lights and pull over, slowing and stopping trains, placing construction equipment in safer positions, shutting down gas lines or nuclear reactors.
Want to be one of the first to get earthquake warnings in the US? If you live in Los Angeles County, download the ShakeAlertLA app here, and you’ll receive a warning before the next Magnitude 5.0 earthquake. If you live in California, Oregon, or Washington, Early Warning Labs will release their app this year. Sign up for beta access here.
Use those seconds wisely!
Author: Camille Bhalerao
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Guidelines for correcting Mendeley entries
1. start by syncing the library; wait until it is synced before you start working
2. click on "Needs review" in the list of folders in the Library navigation bar on the left
3. start at the top, work your way down
4. open the manuscript (e.g. by double clicking the entry in the center of the screen). many documents contain information about the full citation on their front page (e.g. in a footnote or as a note added at the top of the paper, or in the header or footer on following pages).
1. if this provides all the information you need, check and correct
1. the type of article (journal, conference proceedings etc.).
1. conference proceeding paper should be "conference proceedings"
2. chapters in books that are not conference proceedings should be type "Book Section"
2. title
3. authors (make sure to use the full names as used in other articles by the same author; e.g. if it says "Bock, Kathryn J." in one article for Kay Bock, it should say it for all).
4. journal, book
5. volume and issue (for journal articles and some books)
6. pages
7. editors and book title (for book sections, book, conference proceedings)
2. you might need to get the information via Google Scholar:
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2. enter the title and last name of authors and year to find the right article.
3. make sure it's the right article (e.g. by checking the doc linked on the web) - many authors publish many papers with similar names
3. you can also use the "search by title" function in Mendeley, but be cautious: many mendeley entries are wrong!
5. after correcting entries and once your confident things are correct, mark the article entry as "Details are correct";
1. be sure to check whether this is a final version or a draft, proofs, or alike. article for which you are sure the information is correct, but they are drafts, proofs, etc. should be moved into the "Drafts and unpublished ..." folder after having been corrected. Also be sure to check the box at the bottom of the entry to not sync these to the Mendeley database.
2. if none of 4.1-4.3 provides the required information, move the paper into the "Can't find citation folder".
6. end by syncing the library; wait until it is synced before closing the program (you can sync while you're working, if you want to avoid long waiting times at the end)
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नई दिल्ली। एमजी (मॉरिस गैराज) मोटर इंडिया ने गुरुवार को भारत की पहली प्योर इलेक्ट्रिक इंटरनेट एसयूवी -जेडएस ईवी के लिए एंड-टू-एंड इलेक्ट्रिक व्हीकल इकोसिस्टम लॉन्च किया। जेडएस ईवी स्वच्छ, कुशल और तेज पावरट्रेन के साथ एमजी की पहली प्योर इलेक्ट्रिक इंटरनेट एसयूवी है। दुनिया के सबसे बड़ी बैटरी निमार्ताओं में से एक सीएटीएल की नई एडवांस 44.5 केडब्ल्यूएच, लिक्विड-कूल्ड एनएमसी (निकल मैंगनीज कोबाल्ट) बैटरी, कार को फुल चार्ज होने पर 340 किलोमीटर की यात्रा के काबिल बनाती है। यह 353 एनएम का इंस्टैंट टॉर्क और 143 पीएस की शक्ति प्रदान करती है, जो खड़ी गाड़ी को 8.5 सेकंड में 100 किमी प्रति घंटे की रफ्तार पकड़ने में सक्षम बनाती है।
एमजी मोटर इंडिया ने मल्टी-स्टेप चाजिर्ंग इकोसिस्टम के लिए ईवी क्षेत्र में विभिन्न ग्लोबल और स्थानीय कंपनियों से साझेदारी की है। इसका उद्देश्य जेडएस ईवी ग्राहकों की आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करना है।
प्रत्येक जेडएस ईवी कहीं भी चार्ज करने के लिए ऑन-बोर्ड केबल और घरों, कार्यालयों में चार्ज करने के लिए एसी फास्ट चार्जर के साथ आती है। कार निर्माता चुनिंदा एमजी शोरूमों पर एक डीसी सुपर-फास्ट चाजिर्ंग नेटवर्क भी स्थापित कर रहा है और प्रमुख मार्गों पर चुनिंदा सैटेलाइट शहरों में एमजी डीलरशिप पर विस्तारित चाजिर्ंग नेटवर्क बनाने की योजना बना रहा है।
सुपर-फास्ट डीसी चार्जर (50 किलोवॉट) के माध्यम से जेएस ईवी 50 मिनट के भीतर 80 प्रतिशत बैटरी क्षमता तक पहुंच जाएगी, जबकि घरों में स्थापित एसी फास्ट चार्जर्स को पूर्ण चार्ज में लगभग 6-8 घंटे लगेंगे।
एमजी मोटर इंडिया के चेयरमैन और मैनेजिंग डायरेक्टर राजीव चाबा ने कहा, "भारत में ईवी क्रांति के लिए एमजी मोटर इंडिया उत्साही है और उत्प्रेरक का काम कर रहा है। इसके जरिये एमजी ऊर्जा क्षेत्र की अग्रणी कंपनियों के साथ मिलकर मजबूत, एंड-टू-एंड इलेक्ट्रिक व्हीकल इकोसिस्टम बना रहा है।
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Stick Men's new album
is a super collision
of sweet crunchy grooves.
Stick Men's Supercollider is the place for those new to this trio to start listening. The Stick Men are Tony Levin (Chapman Stick), Markus Reuter (Touch Guitar), and Pat Mastelotto (percussion). If you recognize those names from their other bands and solo work that alone should be enough for you to buy this album.
Disc 1 of this 2-disc set is best-of collection from their previous albums. Because I already have all those albums, Disc 2 was my sweet surprise because it consists entirely of live improvisations from the band's 2013 tour for the DEEP album. It's simply mind boggling what these guys can play.
Here's a video that gives you a taste of their sound.
Stick Men's website is http://www.iapetus-media.com/stick-men/ where you can find 3 more videos.
"Aside from purely technical analysis, nothing can be said about music, except when it is bad; when it is good, one can only listen and be grateful.” -W.H. Auden
I received no compensation of any kind for this review.
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Hybrid College Success Course 20-890-200
The transition to college for students with disabilities is an exciting and sometimes scary experience. In an effort to support students in this critical life event, Madison College offers a College Success course focused on the transition to college for students with disabilities. This course uses the successful College Success course model to explore the critical issues linked to the transition to college for students with disabilities (SWD), including self-management, critical thinking, self-advocacy and effective communication.
Take charge of your transition to college and earn 3 credits.
The class is held each year, starting in July, to prepare students for the upcoming fall semester. Check back for exact dates. This class meets in-person for 36 hours with 12 hours of flipped instruction (done outside of class).
- Be part of an active and collaborative learning environment
- Develop personal leadership skills
- Build assistive and educational technology literacy
- Sharpen your learning strategies
- Engage in community building
- Develop self-advocacy, critical thinking and communication skills
- Get connected to vital Madison College resources and so much more
To register, call Scott at (608) 246-6791.
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Congratulations on beginning your journey toward potentially adding alpacas to your world!
Being an alpaca owner provides unique and wonderful life experiences. People in many countries call alpacas “the world’s finest livestock.” Valuable business assets of any kind possess qualities that make them desirable: gold is scarce, real estate provides shelter, oil produces energy, bonds earn interest, stocks may increase in value, and diamonds symbolize love. Alpacas share some of these same attributes.
Alpacas are scarce and unique, and the textiles produced from their fleeces are in demand at fashion centers in New York, Paris, Milan, and Tokyo. There are excellent profit opportunities and tax advantages available to alpaca breeders. Historically, alpacas sustained ancient cultures, including the Incas of Peru. Today, alpacas still represent the primary source of income for thousands of South Americans. History has validated the value of the alpaca.
Long before stocks were sold on the New York Stock Exchange, livestock was a traditional form of wealth for many cultures. The richest families of ancient times counted their wealth by the size of their herds. Today wealth as a result of livestock ownership is not as common, but opportunities do exist for profitable farms and ranches. Tending to a herd of graceful alpacas can be an exciting source of revenue, and a rewarding lifestyle.
A key question to answer before starting a new venture is, WHY? Why are you considering becoming an alpaca owner?
Alpacas offer an outstanding choice for livestock ownership. Alpacas have a charismatic manner, they do very well on small farms, and they produce a luxury product which is continually increasing in demand.
In researching the opportunities and gathering information to help with your decision making, it is recommended you visit as many farms in your local area as possible. Review the farm environment and operation of each, and ask the owners about their views of the alpaca industry. The AOA website, www.alpacainfo.com, and AOA's Alpaca Owners Guide are great tools to help you locate farms near you. In addition to researching the alpaca industry and relevant statistics, it is strongly recommended that you spend time with a business consultant or tax advisor to discuss your interest in starting an alpaca business.
Many breeders will work with you to develop a plan designed for your particular situation; however, you are encouraged to independently develop your own financial analysis utilizing professional support if necessary. As a buyer you need to be certain that starting an alpaca business is an appropriate use of both your time and financial resources.
Analyzing the feasibility of alpaca ownership requires making a set of assumptions. Determining the costs associated with raising the animals and how much revenue they might generate in the future are the basic elements used in projecting a return on the investment. The assumptions found here are based on many breeders’ experiences.
The hands-on method of raising alpacas, as either a part- or full-time business, requires that the alpaca breeder own a small ranch or acreage, properly fenced with a small barn or shelter. Many farms already have outbuildings suitable for alpacas. The alpaca owner is presumed to supply the day-to-day labor.
A second approach is to purchase the animals and place them in the care of an established breeder. This arrangement for care and boarding of an animal on behalf of another is known as “agistment.” Under this method you, as owner, typically make the important decisions about care, breeding, sales, etc.
You may have an existing farm to use for your alpacas, or you may be starting new. If you are starting new, please check your local and county ordinances to ensure that starting a farming operation on your selected property is allowed, and whether there are any constraints you need to keep in mind as you develop your business plan.
The organization of your farm will impact the efficiency of your day-to-day operations. As you are visiting other farms, take pictures of their set ups and ask questions about what they like about their setup, and what would they love to change.
Will you have a centralized barn or will you have multiple portable style shelters?
Think about putting electrical outlets close to your water tanks if you have freezing winters (unless you enjoy breaking ice), and close to your shelters in case you have very warm days and need to plug in a fan to help keep the alpacas cool.
Hay Storage will be driven by the form of hay available to you and the type of equipment you have available for moving the hay—small square bales (55–100#); large square bales (3’x3’x8’); or round bales. It is important to ensure hay does not mold due to exposure to moisture, so proper storage is essential.
Have a plan for the disposal of your manure. It may be a stock pile you spread on your pastures and fields, or selling it to gardeners or nurseries. New manure will be created daily by the alpacas, and should be removed from their living area on a regular basis to minimize the risk of parasites.
Alpacas need to be shorn yearly for their health, and the collection of your annual fiber harvest. The shearing event is something you may hold on your farm, or you may take your animals to another location for shearing.
In addition to pasture and hay, alpacas require supplements to guarantee they get essential vitamins and minerals. Some owners also provide extra supplements in the form of grain or pellets. Some farms will purchase pellet supplements in 50# bags, while others will buy in bulk and store the feed in large bins.
Alpacas need to have their toenails cut on a regular basis. In some areas they will need routine immunizations. Teeth trimming may be required. Assistance with birthing may be necessary. The ability to weigh alpacas is important in managing their health. Having an area where a scale and restraining chute can be set up is important.
Do you have a local vet to call on when required? Are you willing to administer injections or draw blood yourself?
Every farm should be prepared for the need to get an alpaca from the farm to a veterinary office or local animal hospital for treatment. If you plan to participate in the AOA show system, the style and size of trailer maybe oriented to the number of animals you plan to show and the distance you are willing to travel to show them.
Consider the use of tractors, UTVs, hay elevators, manure spreaders or brush hogs as tools for helping to manage the farm environment.
Will you have a farm store where you can sell your fiber and fiber products? Will local zoning regulations allow retail sales from your location? Do you have a building that could be renovated to a store, or will you need a new structure?
If you are thinking of processing some or all of your own fiber, do you have space for washing, drying, dying or other value-added activities you may perform?
Prices for shelter, fencing, equipment, and labor vary widely based on geographic location, as well as individual needs and tastes. For example, some alpaca breeders will opt for a $500 carport structure as a shelter for their animals, whereas others might spend upwards of $100,000 or more for a state-of-the-art breeding facility and showplace. Additionally, fencing could add several thousand dollars to your budget. If you manage the herd yourself, you’ll require an inventory of halters, shears, toenail clippers, lead ropes, and other miscellaneous gear. These items could add $500 – $1000 to your initial costs.
A great advantage of the alpaca business is there are multiple opportunities for generating revenue. As you visit other alpaca owners, be sure to ask them about their revenue generation activities.
Any of these methods can work to generate income with alpacas. The key to success is finding the method(s) that work best for you.
Every business owner has operational expenses necessary to run their business. These are areas of expenses that should be considered as you research the alpaca industry.
If you are viewing this new relationship with alpacas as a business, it is essential to treat it as a business.
Will you be doing all of the manual labor, or will you be hiring individuals to help you, either occasionally or on a daily basis?
Plan on the need to repair equipment, fencing, water lines, or other items you and the alpacas regularly depend on.
The AOA show system is a great way to market your alpacas and your farm. As a participant, you will have show entry fees, stall fees, and travel costs to plan for.
The alpaca fiber is your annual harvest and you should have plans for how the fiber will be utilized. How you have it processed is a personal preference, but everyone should consider having it processed in some manner.
Every business needs to market themselves and their products to attract new customers.
The major tax advantages of alpaca ownership include depreciation, capital gains treatment, and, if you are an active hands-on owner, the benefit of offsetting ordinary income from other sources with expenses from your ranching business.
It is important to make a purchase decision using assumptions that reflect your personal tax and financial situation, as well as your own assessment of the alpaca industry.
Financing terms are available from some breeders, and range from a few months to two years or more.
It is always wise to consider both the upside and the downside of any potential purchase. It is important to feel comfortable with a range of possible financial returns, in case your actual experience differs from your assumptions. Quality, color, gender of alpaca offspring, and strength of the overall industry could influence income results positively or negatively.
Those considering entering the alpaca industry should engage an accountant for advice in setting up bookkeeping and determining the proper use of the concepts discussed in this brochure. A very helpful IRS publication, #225, “The Farmer’s Tax Guide,” can be obtained from your local IRS office.
Raising alpacas at your own ranch in the hands-on fashion can offer the active owner some very attractive tax advantages. If alpacas are actively raised for profit, all the expenses attributable to the endeavor can be written off against your income. These expenses can also help shelter current cash flow from taxes.
The less active owner using the agisted ownership approach may not enjoy all of the tax benefits, but many of the advantages apply. For instance, the passive alpaca owner can depreciate breeding stock and expense the direct cost of maintaining the animals. The main difference between a hands-on, or active, rancher and a passive owner involves deducting losses against other income. The passive investor may only be able to deduct losses from investment against gain from the sale of animals and fleece. The active rancher can take the losses against other income.
Alpaca breeding allows for tax-deferred wealth building. An owner can purchase several alpacas and then allow the herd to grow over time without paying income tax on its increased size and value, until he or she decides to sell an animal or sell the entire herd.
To qualify for the most favorable tax treatment as a rancher, you must establish that you are in business to make a profit and are actively involved in your business. You cannot raise alpacas as a hobby rancher or passive investor and receive the same tax benefits as an active, hands-on, for-profit rancher.
Once you’ve established that you are raising alpacas with the intent to make a profit, you can deduct all qualifying expenses from your gross income.
It is strongly recommended that you spend time with a tax and accounting specialist to understand the current IRS regulations and their applicability to an alpaca business.
Every startup business wants to know if they can be profitable and alpaca ownership is no different. The answer to the question is the same for any business: IT DEPENDS.
Can you keep the cost of ownership low and the revenue high? Reducing the cost of owning and raising alpacas is a key element for generating profits.
As for revenue, there are many potential methods of creating revenue and alpaca owners will choose the ones that they are most comfortable with. Generating revenue will require marketing and effort in order to acquire customers. The cost of marketing can be reduced by partnering with other farms.
With focused effort and the willingness to learn new skills, alpaca ownership can be profitable.
Many alpaca owners have found the alpaca lifestyle both personally and financially rewarding. As is true of any business start-up, owning alpacas involves a willingness to work and take financial risks. Your ultimate success will be determined by your ability to market your animals, fiber and finished goods, as well as your available resources, your communication skills, and your ability and willingness to provide top-notch customer service that results in a good reputation.
Work with your family, selected mentors and professional business advisers to develop an alpaca ownership plan that is best for you based on your current situation and goals. Although this article discusses different considerations for alpaca ownership, it is, of course, impossible to guarantee the ultimate success of any business.
AOA is dedicated to providing information and resources to help with research and decision making. AOA's website is a valuable tool in researching the industry.
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What Is 10 Percent of 16 OR
# What Is 10 Percent of 16
Few people look forward to answering math questions in school. But finding a good, solid solution - to a challenging math problem- can come in very handy when you’re trying to do math on your own.
### Divide
One of the easiest ways to determine a 10 percent discount is to divide the total sale price by 10 and then subtract that from the price. You can calculate this discount in your head. For a 20 percent discount, divide by ten and multiply the result by two. Or you can use one of two other methods for calculating the 10 percent discount without needing a calculator.
While 10 percent of any amount is the amount multiplied by 0.1, an easier way to calculate 10 percent is to divide the amount by 10. So, 10 percent of \$18.40, divided by 10, equates to \$1.84. To figure the total cost with the 10 percent discount, take \$18.40 and subtract \$1.84 which equates to a total sales price of \$16.56. (Source: sciencing.com)
### Value
Notice that 10 percent of \$18.40 can also be found without doing any math at all. Simply move the decimal point one digit to the left to yield the 10 percent discount. This is applicable to any value. Ten percent of \$1,369.98 is \$136.998, or roughly \$137, for a discounted price of \$1,369.98 minus \$137, or \$1,232.98.
To calculate percentages, start by writing the number you want to turn into a percentage over the total value so you end up with a fraction. Then, turn the fraction into a decimal by dividing the top number by the bottom number. Finally, multiply the decimal by 100 to find the percentage. (Source: percentagecalculator.guru)
### Step
I've seen a lot of students get confused whenever a question comes up about converting a fraction to a percentage, but if you follow the steps laid out here it should be simple. That said, you may still need a calculator for more complicated fractions (and you can always use our calculator in the form below). s
And there you have it! Two different ways to convert 10/16 to a percentage. Both are pretty straightforward and easy to do, but I personally prefer the convert to decimal method as it takes less steps. (Source: visualfractions.com)
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In these worksheets, students will learn to find the volume of a three-dimensional shape.
#### The measure of volume lets you know how much a container can hold whether it be a suitcase or pitcher for water. Each different shape can hold differing amounts. Each shape requires a differing formula to find that measure of how much it can. Often students will start with finding the volume of a rectangle and then run with that formula on all geometric shapes. This is where the confusion starts. When you come across a word problem that is looking for some form of volume first determine which shape you are dealing with before you do anything else. Once you have that down, its time to find a matching formula for that shape.
In these worksheets, your students will solve word problems involving finding the volume of three-dimensional shapes (cubes, spheres, cylinders, etc.) A sound understanding of algebra is required in order for students to be successful with these worksheets. There are eleven worksheets in this set. This set of worksheets contains lessons, step-by-step solutions to sample problems, and both simple and more complex problems, a review, and a quiz. It also includes ample worksheets for students to practice independently. Worksheets are provided at both the basic and intermediate skills levels. Students may require extra paper on which to do their calculations. Most worksheets contain between eight and eleven problems. When finished with this set of worksheets, students will be able to solve word problems involving finding the volume of a three-dimensional shape. These worksheets explain how to find the volume of a three-dimensional shape. Sample problems are solved and practice problems are provided.
# Volume Worksheets
## Volume Word Problems Lesson
Students will learn how to find the volume of a cube. A sample problem is solved and two practice problems are provided.
## Worksheet
Two spheres A and B have a volume of 1440 cubic cm and 800 respectively. Find the ratio of their radius.
## Practice
How much milk is needed to fill a bottle that is 20m deep and 8m wide?
## Review and Practice
A Red ball has a volume of 3,000 cubic meters and a Green ball has a volume of 1,500 cubic meters. Find the ratio of their radius.
## Quiz
Four metal boxes with sides of 8 cm are melted and casted into a sphere. Find the volume of sphere so formed.
## Check
What is the volume of a regular cylindrical glass whose base has radius of 5 cm and has height of 8 cm?
## Basic Skills
A wall of length 10m, width 1.5m and height 1m is to constructed by using tiles, each of dimensions 10cm by 10cm by 20cm, how many tiles will be needed?
## Volume Word Problems Independent Practice
How much cement is needed to build a cylindrical pillar that is 56 feet long with diameter of 4 feet?
## Intermediate Skills Worksheet
The box is shaped like a cube and has a bottom area of 18 in2. If Nancy has 162 cubic inches of chocolate and she wants the box to be as tall as possible, what should be length of box?
## Intermediate Skills Practice
If oil is poured from a cylindrical vessel of radius 7cm and height 18cm into an empty rectangular vessel of 22cm long and 6cm wide, find out the height of water in rectangular vessels.
## Intermediate Skills Drill
Suppose a swimming pool in the shape of a hemisphere is 28m wide. How much water can store in pool? Round your answers to one decimal place.
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from datetime import date
from Budget import Budget
class Transaction(Budget):
name, amount, date = "", "", ""
transactions = []
trans_id = 0
budget = Budget()
def Add_Transaction(self, name, amount, myDate):
try:
num = 0
self.name = name
self.amount = int(amount)
if(len(Transaction.budgetlist) <= 0):
print("Please set budget first")
else:
print(
"\nChoose the budget to add the transaction to from the list below")
Transaction.Budget_list(self)
print("\n")
num = int(input("Write the number of your choice: "))
budget_name = Transaction.budget.find_budget_name(num)
amount = int(amount)
#Transaction.budget.update_budget(num, amount)
if(Transaction.budget.update_budget(num, amount) == True):
Transaction.transactions.append("Name: {}, Amount: {}kr, Date: {}, Type: {}".format(
self.name, self.amount, myDate, budget_name))
except:
print("Wrong format!!!")
def Budget_list(self):
Transaction.budget.seeHistory()
def get_all_transc(self):
if(len(Transaction.transactions) <= 0):
print("No records has been registered!!!")
else:
for x in Transaction.transactions:
print(str(x))
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से चार आरक्षित टिकट, सात आरक्षण रद्दकरण खाली मांग पत्र, नकदी 1260 रूपए और मोबाइल मिला जिसे जब्त कर लिया गया। उसके पास रेलवे द्वारा जारी कोई लाइसेंस नहीं मिलने पर कड़ाई से पूछताछ की गई। उसने बताया कि शिवानंदनगर निवासी निर्मल सिंह बावरिया के कहने पर वह रेलवे टिकट का आरक्षण कराता है। इसके एवज में उसे प्रत्येक टिकट पर 25 रूपए कमीशन मिलते है। केंद्र सरकार के हाल के फैसले के बाद देश के सैनिक स्कूलों में लड़कियां भी अब दाखिला लेकर छठी और नौवीं दोनों कक्षाओं में पढ़ाई कर सकेंगी। सैनिक स्कूलों में पढ़ाई करके सेना की ट्रेनिंग लेकर देश की सेवा करने और सेना में अधिकारी बनने का सपना देखती हैं। प्रदेश में 60 प्रतिशत आबादी को कोविड वैक्सीन की दूसरी डोज लगाई जा चुकी है। प्रदेश में 55 लाख 23 हजार पात्र लोग हैं, जिनका कोविड 19 के खिलाफ टीकाकरण किया जा रहा है। किन्नौर जिले में 100 फीसदी लोगों को दूसरी डोज लग चुकी है। लाहौलस्पीति 85 फीसदी लक्ष्य हासिल कर दूसरे स्थान पर है। स्वास्थ्य सचिव अमिताभ अवस्थी ने बताया कि 30 नवंबर तक हिमाचल में लक्षित सभी लोगों को वैक्सीन की दूसरी डोज लगाने का लक्ष्य रखा है। लोगों को घरघर जाकर</s>
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Child abuse prevention: How to spot the signs of abuse
Child abuse prevention: How to spot the signs of abuse
Pinwheel Garden brings awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month
04 April, 2018, 02:05
The theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month this year is "Plant smiles, grow giggles, and harvest love", according to Carly Wheat, center director. Comparing the national rounded number of victims from 2012 (656,000) to the national estimate of victims in 2016 (676,000) shows an increase of 3.0 percent. Every hour of every day, there is allegation of child abuse in Tennessee.
- Ensure that organizations, groups and teams that your children are involved with minimize one-on-one time between children and adults. Children who experience abuse are twice as likely to commit violent crimes in the future. Review contact lists regularly and ask about any people you don't recognize. "When you're talking about abuse that can be physical or sexual".
- If your child tells you that he or she has been abused, stay calm, listen carefully and never blame the child. Child abuse can also affect broader health outcomes into adolescence and adulthood.
The biggest fundraising month of the year for the Henry County Carl Perkins Center has begun, with numerous events planned throughout April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
We want to share some information about the Children's Advocacy Center of McKean County.
"We actually begin preparations months in advance for this month's events", Wheat said. Sadly, those services are needed in our community nearly every day, and we are fortunate to have an agency such as CAC.
The Pinwheel is the symbol for Prevent Child Abuse America. "We are privileged to work with our colleagues at the Family Justice Center and support families dealing with the complexities of abuse by providing help, hope, and healing".
The pinwheels are meant to symbolize a carefree childhood that everyone deserves.
"It's our responsibility to protect our children", Armstrong said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 90 Americans a day die from opioid overdose . The new studies don't directly assess the effect of legalizing marijuana on opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
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After months of speculation, today ESPN officially announced that they will be entering the crowded streaming service fray. Before launch, fans can access free MLS out-of-market games streaming live on live on MLSsoccer.com and the MLS App.
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One Plus 6 Price, Specifications, Launch Date Revealed
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Basic Trunnion Bascule Bridge Concept
The operation of a trunnion bascule bridge is modeled after a balanced horizontal seesaw. On the playground seesaw, the pivot point (trunnion) is in the middle so the weights on either side of the pivot point are equal. For a bridge, the pivot point is moved to one side and the seesaw is rebalanced. The animation below shows the rebalancing of the seesaw.
Once the seesaw is balanced, a relatively small amount of energy is needed to raise / lower the bridge. For example, two approx 110 hp electric motors are used to raise one side of the Michigan Avenue bridge (approx. 4,300 tons). For comparison, a 2014 all electric Fiat 500e weighs 1.5 tons and is powered by a 111 hp motor.
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ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट: काशी तो काशी है, कोई कितनी भी कोशिश कर ले, इसे उन्माद से नहीं जीता जा सकता...
यह देखना दिलचस्प होगा कि आने वाले दिनों में जब यूपी में चुनाव का बिगुल बजेगा तो काशी को सियासत वाले सियासत का कैसा जामा पहनाते हैं। जो भी हो, पर यहां के लोगों की इस राय में दम है कि काशी तो काशी है, इसे उन्माद से नहीं जीता जा सकता।
काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर का नया वैभव पाकर काशी बेशक गदगद है। किंतु कॉरिडोर के उद्घाटन के लिए 13 दिसंबर को प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के आगमन की तैयारियों को लेकर प्रशासन की ओर से की गई रंगरोगन की कार्यवाही ने काशी के माथे पर बल डाल दिया। उसकी त्योरियां चढ़ गईं। मिजाज भांप कर प्रशासनिक अमले ने मकानों को गेरुए रंग में रंगने की मुहिम पर रोक लगा दी। यह जरूरी भी था इसलिए कि काशी तो काशी है। इसे अयोध्या नहीं बनाया जा सकता।
यह स्वर है बनारस की उन अड़ियों में एक अड़ी का जहां शहर भर के पढ़े-लिखे, पढ़ने-पढ़ाने वाले, लेखक-लिक्खाड़ और जनता की रहनुमाई करने वाले रोजाना सुबह-शाम चाय की चुस्कियों पर बहस-मुबाहिसा करते हैं, अपनी बातें रखते हैं, अगले को मानने के लिए बाध्य करते हैं। अगला उनकी बात को खारिज करता है और बहस अगले दिन के लिए जहां की तहां बनी रहती है। मोदी द्वारा काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर कॉरिडोर काशी को सौंपकर लौटने के बाद शहर के कहवा घरों से लेकर चाय चट्टियों में काशी क्या है, कैसी है जैसा विषय चर्चा के केन्द्र में बना हुआ है।
13-14 दिसंबर को काशी में प्रधानमंत्री के शिव राग के माध्यम से पूरे यूपी को जिस रंग में रंगने की कोशिश हुई, उसका सियासी निहितार्थ भी बहस का बिंदु बना हुआ है। बकौल चाय चट्टी, काशी की प्रकृति ही ऐसी है कि इसे एक रंग में नहीं बांधा जा सकता। एकरंग का सिद्धांत इसे स्वीकार नहीं। इतिहास के जानकार केसरी कुमार तो सीधे कहते है कि काशी कई दफा उजड़ी, कई दफा बसी किंतु हर बार वह सबकी काशी बनी रही। काशी ने कभी कट्टरता को स्वीकार नहीं किया। बनारस होने के बाद भी उसने एकरस की जगह समरस बने रहने का भान कराया। यही वजह है कि काशी के एक घाट पर तुलसी अपने राम के लिए चौपाइयां लिखते मिलते हैं, तो वहीं रैदास अपने दोहों की रचना करते हैं। कवि सुब्रह्मण्यम काशी के किसी हिस्से में गंगा की अभ्यर्थना करते हैं, तो वहीं कहीं किसी मंदिर में गूंज उठती है भारत रत्न उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खां की शहनाई, तो नजीर बनारसी अपनी कविताओं में गंगा का शुभ गान करते मिलते हैं।
जरदौजी के काम से जुड़े किशन मजबूत दावा करते हैं। कहते हैं, इस नगरी के एक हिस्से में ऐसे लोगों का कुनबा है जो हिन्दू नहीं किंतु हिन्दू देवी-देवताओं के शीश पर धारण किए जाने वाले मुकुट का निर्माण करते हैं। ऐसे बारीक कारीगरों को लोग रज्जाक, अब्दुल्ला या फातिमा नाम से जानते हैं। इस प्रकार की बहसों से ही पता चलता है कि काशी शंकराचार्य की अवधारणा करती है, तो उन्हें पराजय का स्वाद भी दिलाती है। कभी कबीर को खड़ा करती है, कभी जगन्नाथ दास रत्नाकर को। इसका कोना-कोना समूची भारतीय संस्कृति और भिन्न-भिन्न जीवन शैली की साझा झलक है। यही कारण है कि विभिन्न जातियों या वर्ग के लोग यहां टोली में नहीं, टोले में बसते हैं, जैसे बंगाली टोला, गुजराती टोला, ललिता घाट पर मद्रासी टोला, कज्जाकपुरा में मियां टोला। टोले भी ऐसे जो छोटे-मोटे नगर का अहसास करा दें।
बनारसी साड़ी के कारोबारी राम नरेश का कहना भी कम लाजिमी नहीं। वह कहते हैं कि यह बहुरंगी नगर है। किंतु इधर बीच चली सियासती हवा ने काशी को आजमाने की कोशिश शुरू की है। कोई भी रंग हो यदि उसे हर जगह उपस्थित कर दिया जाए, तो वह एक तरह का उन्माद पैदा करता है- अपने एकाधिकारवाद का उन्माद। काशी ने कभी इस तरह के उन्माद को प्रश्रय नहीं दिया। मुगल काल में किसी सम्राट ने काशी को अपने रंग में रंगना चाहा और इसका नाम बदलकर मुहम्मदाबाद रख दिया। किंतु उसका आदेश व्यवहार में कपूर के टिकिये-सा उड़ गया। काशी तब भी काशी बनी रही और आज भी काशी ही है। काशी का अपना रंग है। इस पर कोई दूसरा रंग नहीं चढ़ सकता।
फिर भी समय के साथ बहुत कुछ बदल रहा है। बेशक काशी भी बदल रही है। काशी कहीं-न-कहीं अपनी बेशकीमती ऐतिहासिक गलियों की थाती खोकर विध्वंस की नींव पर नए विकास का लंबा-चौड़ा आंगन तैयार कर रही है। सबको मुक्ति के धाम पहुंचाने वाले शिव को ही तंग गलियों से मुक्ति मिली का नारा देकर सियासी गलियारों में नई कहानी गढ़ी जा रही है। चौक पर पान की गुमटी में बैठे शरणदास कहते हैं- काशी सब कुछ समझ रही है। चौतरफा एक ही मंजर। अतीत को दोहराने के बहाने चुनावी संधान और लक्ष्य को हासिल करना एकमात्र ध्येय।
बहरहाल, कबीर की काशी इन दिनों झाल-ढोल- मजीरों पर निर्गुन की बजाय किसी का गुन गाने में तल्लीन है। अब यह देखना दिलचस्प होगा कि आने वाले दिनों में जब यूपी में चुनाव का बिगुल बजेगा तो काशी को सियासत वाले सियासत का कैसा जामा पहनाते हैं। जो भी हो, पर यहां के लोगों की इस राय में दम है कि काशी तो काशी है, इसे उन्माद से नहीं जीता जा सकता।
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Costa Rica
Map Courtesy CIA World Factbook
The Republic of Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south-southeast. Since the civil war of 1948 that brought President José Figueres Ferrer to power, the country has been free of violent political conflict. Figueres also abolished the military and today, Costa Rica has only a national police force. Unlike most of its continental neighbors, Costa Rica, alongside Uruguay, is seen as an exceptional example of political stablity in the region, and sometimes refered to as the "Switzerland of Latin America."
After briefly joining the Mexican Empire of Agustín de Iturbide (see: History of Mexico and Mexican Empire), Costa Rica became a state in the United Provinces of Central America (see: History of Central America) from 1823 to 1839. In 1824, the capital moved to San José. From the 1840s on, Costa Rica was an independent nation.
Costa Rica has avoided much of the violence that has plagued Central America. Since the late 19th century only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. In 1949, José Figueres Ferrer abolished the army; and since then Costa Rica has been one of the few countries to operate within the democratic system without the assistance of a military.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Costa Rica".
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Country Living Fair is a major Stone Mountain Event sponsored by Country Living Magazine.
The fair takes place at the Events Meadow in late October of each year.
The Country Living Fair features arts and crafts, antiques, decorations, and more.
There are various demonstrations and presentations and you can meet the editors of the magazine.
The fair is held in the same place as the Yellow Daisy Festival.
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Since I was a little girl, I was fascinated by J’adore. Every time I would walk into a perfume store and see the ads with the gorgeous golden bottle and even more gorgeous Claudia Schiffer, I would pine for a bottle of this juice for myself.
Now, my perfume shelf is a riot of fragrances and my prized bottle of J’adore was pushed behind by newer and fancier concoctions until a couple of days back, it caught my eye again. All it took was a lackadaisical sniff of the perfume to remind me why I loved it so much and this compulsive review is the result of that sniff!
J’adore celebrates the bouquet of Ylang Ylang, Damask Rose and Sambac Jasmine. Other noticeable notes are Tuberose, Magnolia, Plum, and Mandarin. There is also a hint of Musk, Vanilla and Blackberry. The perfume is a perfect concoction with no floral note overpowering the other
Despite having a list of flowers as the main notes, the fragrance is not overwhelmingly floral or sickly sweet. The white flowers blend beautifully with fruity notes and the warm musky base notes to create a fresh, smooth, luminous golden scent. The pale yellow, musky floral dry down of this perfume is my absolute favorite.
It has been my to-go fragrance and can be worn any time of the day and year. J’adore (Eau de parfum) has one of the best longevity that I know of. I can still get a faint dry down whiff of it on my skin by the end of the day and on my clothes even the next day! The Silage is exceptionally good too.
I know my crush on J’adore is going to be short-lived and the sensual amphora shaped bottle will be pushed back until I am ready to be blown away by this simple yet sophisticated potion again.
As common and overdone this scent, I am not embarrassed to fall in love with it time and again.
Now for today’s tip: A lot of women have complained about longevity of perfumes. ‘It does not last on me for more than an hour’ or ‘after an hour, I cannot smell it on me anymore’. Well, when we first smell a fragrance, the scent receptors send a signal to the brain’s limbic system, which determines how we will process and feel about that particular scent. But the receptors in our nose essentially turn off after around two breaths, and the scent—no matter how strong initially—starts to fade. So next time you want to test the longevity of your perfume, ask someone around you if they can still smell it!
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"""
Name: LinkedListClass.py
Author: Sid Bishnu
Details: This script contains functions for forming a linked list class with integer data.
"""
class Record:
def __init__(myRecord,listData=0,key=0,PointerToNextRecord=None):
myRecord.listData = listData
myRecord.key = key
myRecord.next = PointerToNextRecord
class LinkedList:
def __init__(myLinkedList): # Takes in a list and points the head, tail, and current position to None.
myLinkedList.head = None
myLinkedList.tail = None
myLinkedList.current = None
def DestructList(myLinkedList): # Takes in a list, rewinds it.
myLinkedList.current = myLinkedList.head
while myLinkedList.current is not None:
pNext = myLinkedList.current.next # Point to the next in the list.
# Set the pointer to the current position to None.
myLinkedList.current = None
# Update the current position.
myLinkedList.current = pNext
myLinkedList.head = myLinkedList.current
myLinkedList.tail = myLinkedList.current
"""
In python garbage collection happens. Therefore, only
myLinkedList.head = None
myLinkedList.tail = None
myLinkedList.current = None
would also destruct the link list.
"""
def ListIsEmpty(myLinkedList):
LogicalOutput = (myLinkedList.head is None) and (myLinkedList.tail is None) and (myLinkedList.current is None)
return LogicalOutput
def AddToList(myLinkedList,inData,inKey):
newRecord = Record()
if myLinkedList.tail is not None:
myLinkedList.tail.next = newRecord
myLinkedList.tail = newRecord
else: # if the tail points to None
myLinkedList.tail = newRecord
myLinkedList.head = newRecord
myLinkedList.current = myLinkedList.tail
myLinkedList.current.next = None
myLinkedList.current.listData = inData
myLinkedList.current.key = inKey
def GetCurrentData(myLinkedList):
outData = myLinkedList.current.listData
outKey = myLinkedList.current.key
return outData, outKey
def MoveToNext(myLinkedList):
myLinkedList.current = myLinkedList.current.next
def PrintList(myLinkedList):
myLinkedList.current = myLinkedList.head
while myLinkedList.current is not None:
outData, outKey = myLinkedList.GetCurrentData()
print(outData,outKey)
myLinkedList.MoveToNext()
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Local Implementation of the Wisconsin Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan
Coalition or Group Capacity
• Coalition Self-Assessment Tool
• Asset Mapping
• General Resources
• Coalition Infrastructure Resources
• Coalition Function Resources
• Training Resources
A description of the categories and values for the Coalition Self-Assessment Tool and the resulting score (PDF, 197 KB) are available. A pdf version of the Coalition Self-Assessment Tool (PDF) can be downloaded to make it easier to fill in the tool as a group.
The tool is specifically designed for coalitions, so if you are an organization other than a coalition, answer the questions below and then go to the resources page for specific strategies for your organization.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of your coalition or organization to implement an obesity prevention strategy?
• Do you have sufficient resources?
• How can you pick something that is attainable with your current resources?
Asset Mapping
Asset Mapping is the process of cataloging the resources of a community. Asset mapping can serve a number of purposes:
1. Identify possible resources
2. Provide a foundation for strategic planning and implementation
3. Deepen understanding of key regional systems and linkages
4. Become a catalyst for new partnerships
5. Be an organizational and motivational tool for implementation
Asset Mapping Summary (PDF) - A more detailed description of asset mapping as well as tools to identify partners and catalog their resources.
General Resources
Community Tool Box - Practical information for community building that both professionals and ordinary citizens can use in everyday practice -- for example, leadership skills, program evaluation, and writing a grant application.
Fundamentals of Evaluating Partnerships: Evaluation Guide - The evaluation guides are a series of evaluation technical assistance tools developed by the CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP). The guides clarify approaches to and methods of evaluation, provide examples specific to the scope and purpose of programs, and recommend resources for additional reading.
Coalition Function
Training Resources
If your coalition assessment indicated that you currently have limited resources, a first step would be to receive additional training to develop additional skills and resources. The resources below are a good starting point:
Wisconsin Healthy Leadership Training: UW-Madison and Medical College of Wisconsin
• Community Teams Program - The program involves a twelve-month commitment for teams of individuals who are leading community health initiatives to facilitate the development of collaborative leadership and public health skills.
• The Health Policy Program is a one-day workshop designed to increase individual and community capacity to understand and change policies that impact community health.
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program - Regular trainings and archived webinars on a variety of topics.
Coalitions: Key Definitions
Coalition capacity is the ability of a coalition to effectively and efficiently develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that address important health issues within a community. Implicit in this description are strategic planning, the identification and use of evidence-based practices, and the solicitation of input from key community stakeholders. Coalition capacity describes both structural and functional aspects of a coalition as well as the ability to evaluate these aspects.
Coalition structure represents the objective aspects of a coalition. These include, for example, the number of members and their affiliations and qualifications, the structure of the organization (e.g., chair, executive committee, sub-committees), rules or procedures, meeting schedule and format, attendance, available funding, etc.
Coalition function represents more subjective aspects, such as leadership quality, member involvement and satisfaction, collaboration literacy, performance levels, clarity of roles and expectations, effectiveness of decision-making and conflict resolution processes, meeting quality, etc.
Capacity evaluation represents an assessment of the structure and function of the coalition in relation to its short and long terms goals and objectives (or tentative ones for new coalitions). Evidence is gathered to answer specific evaluation questions and can include quantitative assessments, such as member surveys, qualitative assessments such as member or leader interviews, or structural documents, such as rosters, attendance records, meeting minutes, etc.
Return to Resources Home Page
Last Revised: December 10, 2018
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# For question go to:
# https://www.hackerrank.com/challenges/climbing-the-leaderboard/problem
no_of_players = int(input())
leaderBoard_Scores = sorted(set(list(map(int, input().split()))), reverse = True)
no_of_games = int(input())
gameScores = list(map(int, input().split()))
length = len(leaderBoard_Scores)
for itr in gameScores:
while (length > 0) and (itr >= leaderBoard_Scores[length - 1]):
length -= 1
print(length + 1)
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ठीक कुछ महीनो पहले की ही बात है जब इंसान अपनी मन मर्ज़ी का मालिक हुआ करता था, या सीधे यही कह सकते हैं की इंसान खुद को ही भगवन समझने लग गया था। लेकिन प्रकृति का यही नियम है कि जब भी धरती पर पाप का घड़ा भर जाता है तो कुछ न कुछ ऐसा हो ही जाता है के इंसान को पटरी पर आने में ज़ादा समय नहीं लगता। जहाँ आज सिर्फ भारत ही नहीं पूरी दुनिया कोरोना जैसी गंभीर समस्या से जूझ रहा है। आज की तारीख में कोरोना न जाने कितने ही घर उजाड़ चुका है।
देश में कोरोना की क्या स्थिति है इसका अंदाजा सबको है। सरकार ने भी सारे तरीके लगा डाले इस वायरस को फैलने से रोकने के लिए। लेकिन कभी नादान जनता की गलगी की वजह से और कभी सरकार के कुछ गलत फैसलों की वजह से आज भारत में 50,000 से ऊपर कोरोना के मरीज़ बढ़ चुके हैं।
देश में बढ़ रही कोरोना की गिनती के लिए कभी जमातियों को गुनेहगार ठहराया गया तो कभी कभी खुद सरकार ने ही शराब की दुकाने और ठेके खोल कर इस महामारी को हवा देदी। ऐसा लगने लगा है के अब इस महामारी से बाहर आ पाना बहुत मुश्किल है।
बीतें मात्र तीन दिनों में ही मरीजों की गिनती में लगभग 15,000 का इजाफा हुआ है, भारत में कोरोना की हिस्ट्री में यह अभी तक आये केसेस में डेली के हिसाब से बहुत बड़ा अंक है। लोग बीमार हो रहे है और मर भी रहे हैं। और अगर इसे आने वाले समय में कंट्रोल नहीं किया गया तो देश में स्थिति बद से बदतर हो जाएगी। नज़र डालते हैं कुछ आंकड़ों पर:-
बता दें कि सबसे पहले जनवरी में केरल में कोरोना का पहला मामला सामने आया था। इस तरह बढ़ता गया कोरोना का आंकड़ा
25 मार्च- 605 पॉजिटिव केस, 10 मौत
3 अप्रैल- 2547 पॉजिटिव केस, 62 मौत
4 अप्रैल- 3072 पॉजिटिव केस, 75 मौत
13 अप्रैल- 9352 पॉजिटिव केस, 324 मौत
14 अप्रैल- 10815 पॉजिटिव केस, 353 मौत
23 अप्रैल- 21700 पॉजिटिव केस, 686 मौत
24 अप्रैल- 23452 पॉजिटिव केस, 723 मौत
6 मई- 52991 पॉजिटिव केस, 1711 मौत
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Detroit Pistons Regular Season Rosters
2005-2006 Detroit Pistons Regular Season Roster
2005-2006 Detroit Depth Chart
|Starters||C. Billups||R. Hamilton||T. Prince||R. Wallace||B. Wallace|
|Rotation||L. Hunter||M. Evans||A. McDyess|
|Rotation||T. Delk||C. Delfino||D. Davis|
|Lim PT||A. Acker||J. Maxiell|
|Lim PT||A. Johnson|
2005-2006 Central Division Standings
2005-2006 Detroit Awards & Honors
|Player||Award / Honor|
|Ben Wallace||All-NBA Second Team (2006)
|Chauncey Billups||All-NBA Second Team (2006)
|Chauncey Billups||Player Of The Month (Jan 06)
|Richard Hamilton||Player Of The Week (01/22/06)
|Ben Wallace||Defensive Player Of The Year (2006)
|Ben Wallace||All-NBA Defensive First Team (2006)
|Tayshaun Prince||All-NBA Defensive Second Team (2006)
|Chauncey Billups||All-NBA Defensive Second Team (2006)
|Chauncey Billups||Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (2006)
|Richard Hamilton||Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (2006)
|Ben Wallace||Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (2006)
|Rasheed Wallace||Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection (2006)
|Chauncey Billups||Three Point Shootout Participant (2006)
2005-2006 Detroit Season Stat Leaders
2005-2006 Detroit Pistons Roster Composition
|Selected via Draft
Tayshaun Prince was selected as the #23 pick in the First Round of the 2002 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Tayshaun Prince signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons on July 2, 2002. Tayshaun Prince signed a multi-year extension with the Detroit Pistons on October 31, 2005.
|Acquired via Trade
Kelvin Cato was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Orlando Magic on February 15, 2006.
Richard Hamilton was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Washington Wizards on September 11, 2002. Richard Hamilton re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on August 5, 2003.
Ben Wallace was acquired in a sign and trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Orlando Magic on August 3, 2000.
Rasheed Wallace was acquired in a trade by the Detroit Pistons from the Atlanta Hawks on February 19, 2004. Rasheed Wallace re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on July 23, 2004.
|Acquired via Free Agency
Chauncey Billups signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on July 17, 2002.
Dale Davis signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on August 25, 2005.
Tony Delk signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on March 1, 2006.
Maurice Evans signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on September 2, 2005.
Antonio McDyess signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons on July 14, 2004.
2005-2006 Detroit Pistons Front Office
|Staff Member||Position||Start Season||Previous Job|
|William Davidson||Owner, Principal Owner||1974-1975||N/A|
|Mario Etemad||Executive VP of Operations||1994-1995||N/A|
|Flip Saunders||Head Coach||2005-2006||Head Coach (Minnesota Timberwolves, 1995 to 2005)|
|Igor Kokoskov||Assistant Coach||2003-2004||Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Clippers, 2000 to 2003)|
|Bill Pope||Assistant Coach, Advance Scout||2004-2005||N/A|
|Don Zierden||Assistant Coach||2005-2006||Assistant Coach (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2000 to 2005)|
|Sidney Lowe||Assistant Coach||2005-2006||Assistant Coach (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2003 to 2005)|
|John Hammond||VP of Basketball Operations||2002-2003||Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Clippers, 2000 to 2001)|
|Joe Dumars||President of Basketball Operations, General Manager||2000-2001||N/A|
|George David||Director of Scouting||2002-2003||Video Coordinator (Detroit Pistons, 1996 to 2002)|
|Scott Perry||Director of Player Personnel||2002-2003||College Scout (Detroit Pistons, 2000 to 2002)|
|Tony Ronzone||Director of Basketball Operations||2005-2006||Scout (Detroit Pistons, 2000 to 2005)|
|Paul Rivers||Video Coordinator||2005-2006||Video Coordinator (San Antonio Spurs, 2004 to 2005)|
|Mike Abdenour||Head Athletic Trainer||1975-1976||N/A|
|John Mason||Public Address Announcer||2003-2004||N/A|
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गायब किशोर का शव गन्ने के खेत में मिला
Kushinagar
Updated Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:44 AM IST
लक्ष्मीगंज। शनिवार को गायब हुए किशोर का शव सोमवार की शाम को गांव के पश्चिम बागीचे के पास एक गन्ने के खेत में मिला। पुलिस ने गायब किशोर के भाई की तहरीर पर पहले ही अपहरण का मुकदमा दर्ज कर रखा है। मौके पर पहुंची पुलिस शव को कब्जे में लेकर थाने लाई है।
रामकोला थाने के गांव देवरिया बाबू के अंसारी टोला निवासी नबीहसन ने सोमवार को थाने में तहरीर देकर बताया है कि उनका तेरह वर्षीय भाई मुहम्मद हसन शनिवार को गांव के ही एक व्यक्ति के पोल्ट्री फार्म पर मोबाइल चार्ज करने दिन में करीब दो बजे गया था। पोल्ट्री फार्म पर भीड़ होने की बात कहकर पोल्ट्रीफार्म वाले ने उनके भाई को यह कहकर वापस कर दिया था कि शाम पांच बजे आना। तहरीर में उन्होंने बताया है कि उनका भाई शाम पांच बजे फिर मोबाइल चार्ज करने गया। देर रात तक जब वह घर नहीं पहुंचा तो परिवार के लोग परेशान हो गए। कई जगह ढूंढा लेकिन पता नहीं चला। सोमवार को थाने में तहरीर देकर अपने भाई के अपहरण की आशंका जताई। जिस पर पुलिस ने अपहरण का मुकदमा दर्ज कर लिया था। पुलिस अभी किशोर का पता लगा पाती, तब तक सोमवार की शाम करीब छह बजे गांव के पश्चिम गन्ने के खेत में बच्चों ने एक शव देखा। शव की सूचना बच्चों ने गांव में जाकर दी। बच्चों की सूचना पर सबसे पहले अगवा मुहम्मद हसन की मां मौके पर पहुंची। उन्होंने शव की पहचान अपने पुत्र मुहम्मद हसन के रूप में की। उसके बाद यह खबर पूरे गांव में फैल गई। परिवार वालों ने इसकी सूचना पुलिस को दी। कुछ ही देर में मौके पर पुलिस भी पहुंच गई। शव पर सिर सहित कई जगह धारदार हथियार से किए गए प्रहार के निशान थे,पुलिस भी इसे हत्या मान रही है।
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पिछले ३८ दिनों से ये किसान अलग तरीकों से आंदोलन कर सुर्खियां बटोर रहे हैं।
किसान केंद्र से अपने लोन की माफी की मांग कर रहे हैं।
सरकार के खिलाफ अपना ऋण माफ कराने के लिए लंबे समय से दिल्ली के जन्तर-मन्तर पर आंदोलन कर रहे तमिलनाडु के किसानों ने आज (२२ अप्रैल) अपना मूत्र पिया। इससे पहले किसानों ने मोदी सरकार को धमकी देते हुए कहा था कि अगर उनकी मांगें पूरी नहीं की गईं तो वह शनिवार को अपना मूत्र पीएंगे और अगर फिर भी सरकार ने ध्यान नहीं दिया तो रविवार को अपना मल खाएंगे।
एचटी की खबर के मुताबिक पिछले ३८ दिनों से ये किसान अलग तरीकों से आंदोलन कर सुर्खियां बटोर रहे हैं। ये लोग अपने साथ मानव कंकाल भी लाए थे, जिसे लेकर इन लोगों का दावा था कि ये उन किसानों के हैं, जिन्होंने आत्महत्या की है। इन लोगों ने नग्न होकर रायसीना हिल्स पर प्रदर्शन करने के अलावा चूहे और सांप भी खाए थे। इसके अलावा नकली अंत्येष्टि भी की। अब ये लोग जन्तर-मन्तर पर मूत्र जमा करने के लिए एक प्लास्टिक की बोतल लिए सरकार के जवाब के इंतजार में बैठे हैं। आंदोलन की अगुआई कर रही नेशनल साउथ-इंडियन रिवर्स लिंकिंग फार्मर्स असोसिएशन के स्टेट प्रेजिडेंट पी.अयाकन्नू ने कहा था कि हमें पीने के लिए तमिलनाडु में पानी नहीं मिल रहा है और पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी इसकी अनदेखी कर रहे हैं, तो हमें अब अपने मूत्र से ही प्यास बुझानी पड़ेगी।
यह है मामला: तमिलनाडु के किसान ३८ दिनों से दिल्ली के जंतर मंतर पर प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं। ये किसान केंद्र से अपने लोन की माफी की मांग कर रहे हैं। उन किसानों का कहना है कि उनकी फसल कई बार आए सूखे और चक्रवात में बर्बाद हो चुकी है। किसानों ने उन लोगों को मिलने वाले राहत पैकेज पर भी पुनर्विचार करने के लिए कहा है। किसानों की यह भी मांग है कि उनको अगली साल के लिए बीज खरीदने दिए जाएं और हुए नुकसान की भरपाई की जाए।
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High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) Software 3.0
Wheeled Instrumentation Sensor Package for Data Collection
WISP Specs (PDF)
Order Form (PDF)
WISP Components Order Form (PDF)
Technical Bulletins
Owner's Area (Password required)
Lakeshore Universal Trail Access Project (Video)
Hetap Cart 2
Key HETAP and UTAP Differences
HETAP follows the same general principles as its predecessor, UTAP (the Universal Trail Assessment Process). Both collect objective trail measurements, produce detailed trail data for land managers, and provide summary trail reports for trail users. The main advantage to using HETAP is the ability to collect data and produce trail reports more quickly and accurately with only one person. This creates more opportunity to assess multiple trails while saving time and reducing personnel costs. Following are some key differences using HETAP:
Computerized System
This program provides easy screen flow and simple data entry. Trail data is automatically stored and sorted, thus eliminating the need to manually enter data using Trailware software. Detailed trail data and summary reports can be analyzed and printed directly from the program.
Quicker Data Collection
HETAP is designed to speed up the assessment process. On average, an individual can collect detailed trail information at one mile per hour when recording many features. It is also feasible to collect detailed trail data for a backcountry trail several miles long in only one day. As a result, longer trail lengths can be assessed with a greater amount of detail in a shorter amount of time.
One Person Assessment
HETAP is designed to enable one person to collect trail information. However, two or more individuals can still be used in the assessment process. Managers often require at least two individuals to work together for safety reasons. It is encouraged during training exercises that all available trail assessors work together as a team for review and consistency in measuring trail data. When two individuals are collecting trail data, the second person can measure trail width and features using a tape measure and a notepad or datasheet. The second data collector can periodically enter the features into HETAP or they can be entered later as long as feature locations (distance) are recorded with the feature notes. If compass readings are being recorded without a GPS, this person can also use the compass to record trail directions.
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Improved Data Accuracy
Stations can be recorded as often as desired along the trail. More frequent stations increases the accuracy of trail data. The HETAP data collection cart is only required to advance a distance of0.1 foot/0.03 meters to record another station. The ability to record stations anywhere along the trail allow for a more accurate trail assessment. It is strongly encouraged to use this to your advantage by taking as many stations along the trail as possible whenever there is any noticeable change in trail conditions.
Automatic Data Recordings
All data in the HETAP software program is automatically stored after the [Record Station] or [Record Feature] button is pushed. Distances, grades and cross slopes are continuously displayed in the HETAP program and are automatically recorded wherever a station is recorded. You can also record stations and features that have the same data attributes without reentering the same data by copying the data from a previous station or feature.
No Hard Paper Copies
All necessary data fields are present in the HETAP program. There is no need to write data down on paper that can be miswritten, illegible or lost. Trail data can be easily backed up to any location on your computer or to an external thumb drive.
No Station Marking
Station marking isn’t necessary with the HETAP program. There is no lag time waiting for your partner to catch up and find your exact location. However, a mark should still be made when moving the data vehicle off the trail when horses need to pass by, or you will be returning the next day to finish the assessment. This location can be flagged, staked or marked in the same way. If you have to, you could also use the GPS coordinates to relocate the exact position you were at when you finished collecting data during a previous assessment.
Fewer Trail Tools Required
A tape measurer is the only piece of UTAP equipment still required for trail assessments. A clinometer or inclinometer is not required. The tilt sensor box measures grade and cross slope automatically for you. As with UTAP, compass readings are optional. A compass is not required when using the GPS. However, when GPS can’t record compass readings because of canopy coverage, mountainous terrain, or near building structures, a compass could be used to input the heading.
No Maximum Grades and Cross Slopes
The identification and recording of maximum grades and cross slopes are no longer necessary. Simply record a station any time there is any change in grade and cross slope. Stations should be recorded often to reflect changing trail conditions. This can be determined visually or by comparing the last and current grade/cross slope in the Stations screen. Set and use the alarms to tell you when the grade or cross slope has changed. Keep in mind that a recorded station represents the distance you have already traveled. However it should also represent the typical grade and cross slope that is ahead of the location you are presently at. For example, if you just traveled 50 feet with a grade of 5% and then the grade abruptly increases to 12%, stop the data vehicle on the trail at the beginning of the new grade or cross slope on the and record a station.
No More Ruts, Dips, Bumps or Mounds
There is no need to remember lots of rules when these features exist. Simply record another station whenever a change in grade occurs. HETAP can record a station every 0.1-foot. For example, when approaching a dip, a new station would be recorded as soon as the negative grade drop begins, (top part of grade), at the bottom of the dip (start of the flat section), at the start of the positive grade (bottom part of grade) and as soon as it flattens back out.
MCW’s Easier to Record
Any significant change in tread width requires a new station. Simply record a station at the beginning of any significant change in tread width. In addition, when the tread width is less than the specified design width, it should be recorded as a ‘Minimum Clearance Width’ feature. The feature should be recorded at the start of the minimum width.
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print("Naturalne wielokrotności trójki mniejsze od 100 to:")
x = range(0, 100, 3)
lista = []
for i in x:
lista.append(i)
print(lista)
print("Usunięcie co trzeciego elementu z powyższej listy począwszy od piątego:")
n = len(lista)
lista2 = []
for i in range(4,n,3):
lista2.append(lista[i]) #tworzy listę zawierającą co 3 element tej pierwszej
lista3 = list(set(lista) - set(lista2))
print(lista3)
print("Średnia arytmetyczna wyrazów z powyższej listy to:")
suma = sum(lista3)
średnia = suma/len(lista3)
print(round(średnia,4))
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Creating Train and Test Matrices for Machine Learning using C#
For many machine learning problems, a very common procedure is to read data from a text file into a matrix, and then from that matrix create a training matrix (with typically a random 70 or 80% of the data items) and a test matrix (with the remaining items). There are quite a few ways to approach this problem. The diagram below shows a technique I use that balances efficiency, clarity, and side-effects.
Suppose the raw data in a text file corresponds to the famous Iris data set and looks like:
. . .
The first four values in each line are the predictors (petal length, petal width, sepal length, sepal width) and the last three values represent the species to predict, where (0,0,1) is setosa, (0,1,0) is versicolor, and (1,0,0) is virginica.
Let’s assume that these values have been stored in an array-of-arrays style matrix named data[][], by means of some method LoadData that reads the source file, parses each line, and stores each value.
We start like so:
static void MakeTrainTestByRef(double[][] allData, int seed,
Random rnd = new Random(seed);
int totRows = allData.Length;
. . .
The method accepts the source matrix, and a seed value for the randomization process (because we want the data items to be distributed randomly). The results are out-parameters. I don’t like using out-parameters, but for this problem they make sense. The train-test split is hard-coded as 80%-20% but you could add two parameters along the lines of trainPct and testPct — or just trainPct because the testPct value is determined by the trainPct (they must sum to 100%).
The method begins by creating a Random object and storing the number of rows into a local variable for easier readability. Next:
int numTrainRows = (int)(totRows * 0.80);
int numTestRows = totRows - numTrainRows;
trainData = new double[numTrainRows][];
testData = new double[numTestRows][];
The number of rows for the training and test matrices are computed, and the result matrices are allocated. Working with matrices can be tricky especially if, like many developers, you don’t work with them frequently. Next, a copy of all data is made, by reference:
copy[i] = allData[i];
We make a copy so that the original data matrix will not be affected by the row-scrambling. We make the copy by reference because the data matrix might be huge. Next, the rows of the copy matrix are scrambled using the Fisher-Yates algorithm:
int r = rnd.Next(i, copy.Length);
double[] tmp = copy[r];
copy[r] = copy[i];
copy[i] = tmp;
The method finishes by assigning, by reference, the train and test matrices:
. . .
trainData[i] = copy[i];
testData[i] = copy[i + numTrainRows];
} // MakeTrainTestByRef
In machine learning situations where the entire source data can fit into memory, I’ve used this technique often and it meets my needs most of the time.
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2 Responses to Creating Train and Test Matrices for Machine Learning using C#
1. henriquelemos0 says:
I couldn’t comment on the topic “Precision, Recall, Type I Error, Type II Error, True Positive and False Positive, and ROC Curves”, so I’m doing it here. The example says “Unknown to you, 74 of those people are in fact U.S. citizens and 16 are not U.S. citizens”, so 74 + 16 = 90, but the total should be 100.
• Thank you. You are right. The 74 should have been 84. I corrected the post. Interestingly, that mistake did not change the calculation of either precision or recall.
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Cyber and Data Privacy Due Diligence
On 25 July 2016, Verizon Communications announced that it would pay US$4.83 billion in cash to purchase Yahoo! Inc.[2] Seven months later, that price was cut by US$350 million and Yahoo! agreed to pay 50 per cent of any costs relating to government investigations and private litigation relating to historic data breaches.[3] The reason for the change? Verizon identified a massive undisclosed data breach during its due diligence, which dramatically changed the value of the transaction.
The Yahoo! data breach highlights an increasingly important aspect of due diligence in today’s data- and technology-driven society: cyber and data privacy due diligence. These topics, which were once peripheral to a transaction, have become critical. This chapter discusses some of the key issues that practitioners should consider when analysing a company’s cybersecurity and data privacy practices, including pre-diligence steps, commonly requested diligence items and potential red flags that may signal the need for additional scrutiny.
Overview of cyber due diligence
A critical aspect of any transaction is due diligence. During this process, a purchaser or investor (the Buyer) will typically conduct an in-depth review of the corporation to be acquired (the Target) to accurately value the transaction. This due diligence will also form the basis of the representations and warranties that the Target will include in the transaction documents.
Preparing for diligence: diligence requests
Due diligence, including cyber due diligence, is not a one-size-fits-all exercise – the Buyer needs to have a basic understanding of the Target’s business to focus on key issues. For example, if a Target only does business with other corporations, due diligence focusing on the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) and credit card information is less important than due diligence focusing on the protection of trade secrets. Conversely, trade secret diligence is probably less important for a consumer-facing Target that collects significant PII. As a result, Buyers should consider the nature of the Target and its data to properly scope and focus due diligence. The following are some of the issues to consider:
• Industry. In the United States, unlike in Europe, cybersecurity and data privacy are not subject to a single overarching regulatory and statutory framework. Instead, the requirements will vary depending on the specific industry. Therefore, for certain industries, such as healthcare and financial services, it is important that diligence questions focus on the requirements that are unique to those industries.
• Customer profile. Having a well-developed understanding of a Target’s customer base prior to conducting due diligence is also important. By identifying the Target’s typical customers (e.g., individuals, other corporations, the government), the Buyer can focus diligence requests on the typical data privacy and cybersecurity issues that arise in companies with the identified customer profile.
• Location. As discussed in more detail in Chapter 10, a Target located in the European Union or that does business with EU customers is likely to be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore should be subjected to more scrutiny given the large penalties that are authorised under the GDPR.[4]
• Data collection practices. Understanding the data that a Target typically collects and how it is collected will allow a Buyer to better understand the Target’s data privacy and cybersecurity risks. Care should be taken in analysing any Target that collects a significant amount of PII or receives credit card information.
• Previous cybersecurity incidents. A review of historic cybersecurity incidents can help a Buyer understand whether a Target has system vulnerabilities or inadequate policies and procedures, which may indicate that there are unidentified risks related to the Target. Certain documents (such as policies and procedures) may warrant more scrutiny for a Target that has a history of cybersecurity breaches and other incidents, and in some cases the Buyer may want to engage in careful technical diligence of the Buyer’s system.
These initial observations will serve two purposes. First, it will allow the Buyer to tailor its due diligence requests to the specific Target by identifying issues that are likely to be most important to the review. Second, it will allow the Buyer to identify at an early stage the biggest risks to the transaction and ensure that those risks are specifically analysed during the due diligence review. The following are some of the key risks that can be identified in the process:
• Financial industry. Cybersecurity in the financial sector has been an increasing area of focus for US and state regulators. Therefore, cyber diligence should be a specific area of focus for these entities. This diligence should consider whether, for example, the financial institution complies with the New York Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) cybersecurity regulations,[5] the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Safeguard Rules,[6] the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation S-P,[7] Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards or other provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) relating to data privacy and security,[8] as applicable.
• Healthcare industry. Targets in the healthcare industry may be subject to laws that specify data protection requirements for that sector, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)[9] and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act).[10]
• Government contractors. Government contractors are subject to a variety of cybersecurity requirements, the most prominent of which is the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication No. 800-171 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations).[11] Federal government contractors may be required to implement all (Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors) or some (all other federal agency contractors and subcontractors) of the requirements in this standard.
• Companies that conduct transactions with credit cards. Any company that collects and processes credit card information is likely to be required to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Systems (PCI DSS).[12]
• Companies with EU customers. The GDPR, which took effect in May 2018, is a sweeping EU data privacy law with broad extraterritorial effect that aims to protect the personal data of EU residents.[13]
Using this information, the Buyer can determine a materiality threshold for its diligence process. This materiality threshold is likely to take into account financial, litigation and reputational risk and reflect the Buyer’s appetite for risk and the importance of the Target’s data and IT assets to the value of the transaction overall. For example, diligence on a Target that collects significant PII is likely to have a lower materiality threshold for data breaches – which could cause significant litigation and reputational risks – than diligence on a Target that has little PII. Whatever the materiality threshold, it is important that the Buyer communicates this threshold to the diligence team as well as the Target. Furthermore, a Buyer should periodically re-evaluate the project’s materiality threshold in light of changes in the value of the deal or information uncovered during the diligence process.
Once the Buyer has assembled this information, the next step in the process is to make information requests. These requests are aimed at allowing the Buyer to fully understand the Target’s cybersecurity and data privacy policies. The goal is to ensure that at the end of the diligence process the Buyer has:
• analysed any pre-existing data breaches or other actual or threatened data security- or privacy-related enforcement or litigation;
• understood the PII that the company collects;
• identified sensitive data and data assets;
• evaluated the seller’s cybersecurity infrastructure;
• analysed the adequacy of the Target’s cybersecurity policies and procedures, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and corrective follow-up; and
• identified cyber-relevant terms of vendor and customer contracts, especially with respect to any indemnification provisions relating to cyber incidents.
As has been discussed, these requests should consider information that the Buyer already has about the Target. For example, if the Target is a financial institution, these requests will need to address the specific documents that the Target is required to have under the NY DFS regulations and the GLBA Safeguards Rule and Interagency Guidelines.[14] Similarly, diligence on a government contractor should request documents establishing compliance with NIST and other government-mandated standards. On the other hand, requests to Targets that process credit card transactions may focus on PCI DSS requirements.[15]
In addition to these targeted requests, the Buyer should also ask for information about any historic data breaches, enforcement matters or litigation; the Target’s cyber policies and practices; copies of any existing documents describing the Target’s compliance with applicable laws; documents describing any third-party testing of the Target’s cybersecurity and data privacy practices; and any other existing documents describing the Target’s cyber policies and practices. The Buyer should also consider whether the Target currently has cybersecurity insurance. As diligence is conducted, observations and findings should be cross-referenced, where possible, against both the Target’s documents and industry standards. Any discrepancy will be noteworthy, not necessarily as a red flag, but as a subject that requires further diligence to ensure that the deviation does not affect the Target’s valuation or raise concerns about potential future liabilities.
Conducting the diligence: policies and procedures
Cyber and data privacy policies and procedures are critical documents to review during due diligence. Depending on the Target, there may be a variety of policies and procedures relating to these topics, including policies regarding data access and confidentiality, data retention, cyber incident response, disaster recovery, rights of data subjects, data disclosure and sharing, data confidentiality, acceptable use of company-issue devices and the use of social media.
These policies and procedures come in a wide variety of forms. Some Targets may have separate policies that are internal-facing and external-facing; for example, a company may have a privacy policy that is published on its website as well as a more detailed internal privacy policy in the company handbook. There may also be different policies and procedures for data of different data subjects; for example, a company may have separate retention policies for existing customer data, prospective customer data and employee data. Similarly, a Target company comprised of multiple divisions or units carrying on separate businesses may have different policies and procedures that need to be analysed separately. These variations are immaterial, so long as the Target has policies and procedures in place that, as a minimum, are reasonable and comply with the Target’s contractual and legal obligations.
The Buyer should have a checklist of the policies and procedures that they expect to see prior to beginning this review. This checklist will be informed by the Buyer’s pre-diligence analysis regarding the Target’s industry, the types of data that are likely to be held and the Target’s customer profile. Using that checklist, the Buyer should aim to make, as a minimum, the following determinations about those policies and procedures.
Do the policies and procedures exist?
Lack of policies is typically a significant red flag that may warrant re-evaluating the Target’s purchase price and, as a minimum, is likely to require disclosure in any purchase agreement.
Are the policies and procedures adequate?
This evaluation should consider not only relevant laws and regulations but also industry best practices, contractual obligations and public representations (e.g., whether internal policies and procedures align with public-facing privacy notices or past statements on the Target company’s data practices). Attention should be given to Targets that are in one of the US industries, such as healthcare, that are subject to higher data protection standards. As part of this process, the diligence team should also review historical policies and procedures to determine whether there is any legacy risk of complaints or violations.[16] The evaluation should further consider whether the policies and procedures are based on a comprehensive risk assessment of the company or appear to be off-the-shelf policies that do not address the Target’s risk profile.
How does the Target collect and store PII?
Increasingly, one of the biggest risks that corporations face is a data breach that exposes customer PII. Therefore, diligence needs to ensure that the Target is only collecting PII with customer consent (where required), that the Target is taking steps to delete unnecessary historical PII and that the Target is using appropriate safeguards to store the PII. In this regard, it is important to note that most Targets will have at least some compliance obligations under the GDPR, which includes specific requirements about policies and procedures. Therefore, as part of this review, the Buyer must ensure that the Target has policies in place that fulfil those requirements.
What steps does the Target take to protect special categories of sensitive data?
Specifically, the Buyer should ensure that the Target has taken reasonable steps to protect any special categories of sensitive data (such as healthcare or financial data) that it holds from unauthorised internal or external access. As part of this process, the Buyer should also evaluate how the seller has identified special categories of sensitive data and whether this identification is over- or underinclusive.
As part of its review of policies and procedures, the Buyer should also request related documents, such as cyber-focused risk assessments, testing records and training logs. These records can serve a variety of purposes; for example, risk assessments may help to identify areas of concern and vulnerability, or help to identify and mitigate legacy risks. Similarly, penetration testing and employee training records, audits and other evaluations can identify any specific historic problems at the Target and provide insight into the attention (or lack thereof) the company has historically paid to cybersecurity and data privacy issues.
Once the Buyer has completed its review of the Target’s policies and procedures and related documents, it will need to consider whether and how any red flags that have been identified can be mitigated. One of the most common data privacy and cybersecurity representations that is included in a purchase agreement is that the seller or Target has adequate policies and procedures relating to its processing of personal data and that these policies comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as any other obligations the company may have from service agreements, industry standards, or public-facing disclosures and communications. A less common representation may go further and state that the seller has made all current and past versions of its policies and procedures available to the Buyer. To the extent that due diligence findings do not support these representations, the Buyer should ensure that these issues are included on any disclosure schedule.
Cyber diligence: historical exposure to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents
Understanding historical cyber and data privacy events is also a major area of focus in due diligence.
First, the Buyer needs to understand whether there are any pre-existing risks from an earlier breach or whether there are undisclosed breaches.
Second, the Buyer needs to recognise that companies are increasingly vulnerable to consumer complaints about how their data is handled. For example, the GDPR gives all data subjects in the European Union the right to file a complaint with an empowered regulatory authority or to bring a private suit against companies who do not honour their rights.[17] The United States has lagged in this regard, but it is catching up quickly with state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and increasing popular support for a federal law.[18]
In this environment, Buyers need to understand the risks of past or future data breaches to value adequately the potential liability that they are acquiring from the Target, as well as the steps that the Buyer can take to mitigate that liability. This diligence typically includes evaluating any complaints against the company (including notices of violations and investigations) by individuals and regulatory authorities. The cyber diligence team should also review any incident logs that are available, because the frequency of cybersecurity incidents (whether successful or not) can provide insight into whether the company and its data systems are common targets. Diligence should also include public records searches to identify whether the Target has been subject to any relevant allegations regarding cybersecurity. In addition, this review should be informed by the processes and procedures through which the Target detects, monitors and responds to cybersecurity incidents.
The Buyer should also consider complaints and notices of violations relating to other data privacy issues, such as the failure to respect a data subject’s access rights or non-compliance with restrictions on data sharing. The existence of such complaints may identify an undisclosed liability, while the frequency of violations and complaints can inform the Buyer about the customers (and other data subjects) it is acquiring with the Target. Finally, the Target’s response to such incidents can be a useful data point for understanding the Target’s culture of compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements.
Once the diligence review is complete on this area, the Buyer can protect itself from undisclosed liabilities by adding robust representations and warranties to the purchase agreement. A representation that the Target is not aware of any cybersecurity or data privacy incident (whether successful or not) will provide comfort to the Buyer that it understands the risks before the purchase is finalised. It is important to understand, however, that this representation does not protect against undetected breaches or unknown complaints. In addition, in some circumstances sellers may insist that these representations are limited by a specific look-back period, such as three or five years. This is one reason why thorough diligence on a company’s policies and procedures is so important – a company with a culture of robust cybersecurity policies and effective monitoring is less likely to have undiscovered issues.
Conducting diligence: contractual obligations and liabilities
Another area the Buyer should consider is whether the Target has contractual cybersecurity obligations. There are two types of contractual relationships that may touch on cybersecurity and data privacy – contracts with service providers and contracts with customers – both of which can create obligations and liabilities that extend beyond those imposed by laws and regulations.
In the United States (and most other jurisdictions), a company can be held liable for data privacy and cybersecurity-related incidents caused by third-party service providers. As a result, the Buyer needs to conduct cyber diligence on these entities. At the outset of the diligence process, the Buyer should request a list of all the Target’s service providers and vendors, and any agreements that are above a preset materiality threshold. The focus of this review should be on service providers that have access to the Target’s data, such as IT support, outsourced human resources, software developers, data servers and storage providers, and security providers. The review should include not only the service agreement and primary contracts, but also any terms of service, privacy notices and similarly related and relevant documents.
For service providers, the diligence process should aim to identify what obligations and liabilities are created by these relationships and how the Target mitigates these vulnerabilities. Questions that should be considered include the following:
• Are there adequate provisions in the agreements to provide comfort to the Target that its data is sufficiently protected?
• Are there any reciprocal requirements imposed on the Target company?
• Are there indemnification or allocations of liability provisions?
• What types of data are being shared or processed? Are there specific obligations that arise from those types of data (e.g., HIPAA requirements for health data)?
• Are any jurisdictions involved outside that of the Target? If so, do the agreements and procedures adequately satisfy laws and regulations of both jurisdictions? Are there any cross-border transfer issues?
• Do third-party vendors and service providers have their own vendors and service providers?
• Are the contracts consistent with any applicable Target vendor management policies?
The Buyer should also evaluate how the Target selects and monitors these third-party service providers.
The review of customer contracts will focus on any obligations and liabilities in those contracts to which the Target has agreed. The Buyer should evaluate any service agreements, terms of service, privacy notices, and other relevant documents that define the customer relationship. The Buyer should also determine whether the Target has made any representations relating to cybersecurity and data privacy when establishing the relationship underlying the transaction and whether those representations appear consistent with the Target’s practices, based on the remainder of the review.
As part of the Buyer’s review, it should also consider the Target company’s cyber insurance policies, if such cover exists. Insurance against data breaches and unintentional privacy violations is becoming increasingly common, both as part of a company’s umbrella cover as well as specifically and separately for companies in industries where data is an area of focus. The policies may provide some comfort by mitigating any identified risks or, conversely, identify areas of greater risk. In conducting this analysis, the Buyer must also confirm that a change of control will not affect the cover.
If a Target company has numerous contractual obligations, the Buyer may consider inserting representations and warranties into the purchase agreement to provide additional comfort that there will not be undue liability because of these obligations. There are two types of representations and warranties that Buyers can add. The first is a representation stating that the seller has provided the Buyer with all agreements with vendors and third parties during the diligence process. The second goes further to state that the seller has complied with its privacy and data security contractual obligations. Both representations are less common than some of the representations and warranties described previously, but it may be relevant to include them if some of these issues are uncovered during due diligence and cannot be addressed in other ways.
Conducting diligence: other common areas of focus
Depending on the characteristics of the Target and the context of the transaction, there are a variety of other areas that cyber diligence may include, such as compliance with public representations and industry standards, and the security of the company’s IT infrastructure.
In addition to complying with laws and regulations relating to data privacy and cybersecurity, a company may also have obligations that stem from its public representations or from industry standards and best practices. In the United States, for example, (as discussed further in Chapter 9) the primary federal watchdog for data privacy and cybersecurity issues is the FTC, which derives its authority from the FTC Act, which in turn prohibits unfair and deceptive commercial practices. While the FTC has broadly interpreted the FTC Act to require companies to provide ‘reasonable’ protections for sensitive consumer data, its primary enforcement focus is on ensuring that companies comply with prior statements, such as posted privacy policies or advertisements that tout a company’s security measures. A Target that is diligent about cybersecurity and data privacy issues will keep track of such statements and advertisements (or lack thereof) and document its compliance with the Act to protect against an FTC complaint or enforcement action. The Buyer should therefore request such records to consider whether they raise any red flags. The Buyer may also request representations and warranties that provide assurances that the company has materially complied with all such statements and advertisements, particularly if its records regarding compliance are not comprehensive.
On a more general level, the Buyer should also request any records or documents that the Target has that can provide insight into its IT infrastructure and technology inventory, such as network diagrams. These records will help the Buyer to analyse its data mapping and identify security vulnerabilities. The Buyer may also want to consider whether the Target company’s security measures align with the needs and complexity of a Target company’s IT infrastructure and technology. Once diligence is complete, a Buyer may request representations and warranties to provide assurance that the Target company has adequate (i.e., commercially reasonable) security measures in place.
Addressing red flags
As the diligence process nears its close, the Buyer should consider the red flags that have been identified and determine whether and how they can be mitigated.
Some issues can be addressed by the Target prior to conclusion of the transaction. For these issues, pre-closing conditions or covenants can be used to ensure that the Target addresses these issues. Generally, this will only work for discrete concerns that can be resolved quickly or concerns that may become more complicated once the transaction is concluded. For example, a pending data access request needs to be addressed quickly, as waiting until the transaction closes will only increase the risk of liability. The Buyer can confirm that the Target has addressed these pre-closing conditions and covenants prior to closing either through additional diligence or the use of representations and warranties confirming that the conditions and covenants have been met.
Other issues may be addressed through representations and warranties in the purchase agreement, which can be integrated into existing sections of a purchase agreement (e.g., compliance with laws) or can form their own separate section. Typically, sellers argue that such representations and warranties should be based on a materiality threshold or on the knowledge of the company or certain officers of the company (or both). The seller’s materiality threshold will typically be higher than the one used by the Buyer, but it will be determined by considering many of the same factors as a Buyer will consider in setting its own materiality threshold for its diligence process.
There are more general representations and warranties that a Buyer may consider using to mitigate risks. One common representation that a Buyer may request from a seller has to do with the transaction itself – that, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, there will be no adverse effects from the transaction, such as a violation of any applicable laws, internal or external policies and procedures, prior statements or other obligations. An obvious example of this would be a provision in a third-party contract that gives a counterparty the right to terminate the relationship in the event of a change in control.
Purchase price adjustments are another mechanism that a Buyer can use to allocate cyber risk. Specifically, if the Target is unwilling to agree to either pre-closing conditions or representations and warranties, the Buyer may instead be able to negotiate an adjustment in price to account for the costs of remediation or the expected cost of uncovered liabilities and obligations.
Another method a Buyer can use to mitigate the cyber risks identified during its due diligence review is to purchase representations and warranties insurance (R&W insurance). R&W insurance can be purchased by either the Buyer or the Target, but Buyer-side policies are generally more common since Targets generally prefer to limit their continued liability. R&W insurance for Buyers also tends to provide broader cover and longer indemnification periods. A Buyer may offer to purchase R&W insurance in return for the Target’s agreement to specific representations and warranties. A Buyer should consider how the cost of such insurance will change the value of the transaction. In addition, R&W insurers will often rely on the Buyer’s due diligence when considering whether and how to provide R&W insurance, including cyber insurance. Thus, if a Buyer’s cyber diligence uncovers potential liabilities or does not contain adequate bases for its conclusions, an underwriter may insist on exclusions, such as for historic cybersecurity incidents.
Once the Buyer has done all it can during the transaction negotiation to account for the red flags it has identified during its cyber diligence, it should consider how these will inform its plans to integrate the Target. An extended discussion of post-acquisition issues is beyond the scope of this chapter, but common issues that arise include:
• considering how best to incorporate the Target’s database and IT assets into the Buyer’s existing IT infrastructure;
• retrofitting the Buyer’s cybersecurity policies and procedures to account for any unique cybersecurity obligations or vulnerabilities that the Target company has;
• transferring and converting key data into a format that is compatible with the Buyer’s systems;
• remediating any identified red flags that were not addressed prior to closing; and
• implementing monitoring protocols to ensure the Target continues to comply with its data privacy and cybersecurity obligations.
In addition, the Buyer should ensure that it takes into account the newly acquired company when it considers the practicality and lawfulness of its future plans (e.g., ensuring that expansion plans adequately account for any effects on the Target’s operations).
In the first half of 2018, more than 3.3 billion records were compromised from hundreds of known data breaches.[19] Countless more breaches are likely to have gone unreported or have still not yet been detected.[20] Every company is vulnerable to a data breach, regardless of the strength of its policies and procedures and the sophistication of its IT security infrastructure. As little as five years ago, these risks were not fully understood, and cyber due diligence may have been an afterthought in the due diligence process. Today it is a necessity. This chapter has addressed some of the key issues that a Buyer should consider in the diligence process as well as some of the key red flags, but a full description of cyber due diligence could easily fill a book. Therefore, to adequately conduct this diligence, it is critical that the Buyer use a professional team that understands cybersecurity risks and the specific material issues that Targets in a specific industry are likely to face.
1 Megan Gordon and Daniel Silver are partners and Benjamin Berringer and Brian Yin are associates at Clifford Chance US LLP.
2 Verizon, ‘Verizon to acquire Yahoo’s operating business’ (25 Jul 2016),
3 Verizon, ‘Verizon and Yahoo amend terms of definitive agreement’ (21 Feb 2017), -definitive-agreement-300410420.html. The revised agreement’s cost-sharing provision excluded investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
4 A company that is found to have violated the General Data Protection Regulation are subject to penalties of €20 million or 4 per cent of the company’s global annual revenue, whichever is greater. See Article 84, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR]).
5 Among other requirements, the New York Department of Financial Services [NY DFS] cybersecurity regulations require that regulated entities carry out a risk assessment in accordance with written policies and procedures, which must include: (1) criteria for evaluation and categorisation of threats; (2) criteria for assessment of confidentiality, integrity security and availability of the DFS-licensed entity’s information systems and non-public information; and (3) requirements describing risk mitigation or acceptance. Regulated entities must also maintain systems that are designed to reconstruct material financial transactions and keep audit trails designed to detect and respond to a cybersecurity event that has a reasonable likelihood of materially harming any material part of the normal operation of the entity. See NY Comp. Codes Rules & Regs Title 23, Section 500.
6 The Federal Trade Commission’s [FTC] Safeguards Rule, a regulation adopted pursuant to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, requires financial institutions to implement a written information security plan to protect customer information, which must include steps to protect against threats or unauthorised access to the information. See FTC Safeguards Rule, 16 CFR Section 314.
7 Regulation S-P requires covered entities to have policies and procedures to address the protection of customer information and records. Regulation S-P, 17 CFR Section 248.30.
8 The Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards establish standards for administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity and proper disposal of customer information. 12 CFR Part 30, app. B (OCC); 12 CFR Part 208, app. D-2 and Part 225, app. F (Board); 12 CFR Part 364, app. B (FDIC); and 12 CFR Part 570, app. B (OTS).
9 The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] Security Rule and the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the adoption and maintenance of reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards for protecting personal health data. See HIPAA Security Rule, 45 CFR Section 160, 164; HIPAA Privacy Rule, 45 CFR Sections 160, 164.
10 The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act [HITECH] Act strengthens the civil and criminal enforcement of HIPAA rules that protect health information transmitted electronically. See HITECH Act, 42 USC Section 300jj et seq., Section 17901 et seq.
11 See NIST, Special Publication No. 800-171, Rev. 1 ‘Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations’ (7 June 2018),
12 The Payment Card Industry Data Security Systems [PCI DSS] applies to all companies that store, process or share cardholder data and consists of technical and operational practices required for systems that store and use this data. See Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, Data Security Standard: Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures, Version 3.2.1 (May 2018), PCI_DSS_v3-2-1.pdf (note: users may first need to accept Ts & Cs of website).
13 Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
14 e.g., the NY DFS cybersecurity regulations requires covered entities to have: written policies approved by the board of directors that describe the cybersecurity programme in place to protect consumers’ private data; records of risk assessments; audit trails; and various notices and certifications submitted to the superintendent.
15 The PCI DSS consists of 12 broad requirements that make up six groups entitled ‘control objectives’.
16 There are no general laws in the United States that require such records to be maintained. However, failure to maintain these records may be a red flag, depending on the standards and best practices of the Target company.
17 Article 77, GDPR.
18 In 2018, California adopted the California Consumer Privacy Act, which featured many requirements similar to those of the GDPR, including the right to file a private action. 2018 Cal. Legis. Serv. Ch. 55 (West). As at April 2019, there is not yet any federal law that broadly provides such a right, but it would not be surprising to see such a provision in a future national data privacy law.
19 Gemalto, Breach Level Index (last visited 4 March 2019),
20 Breaches often taken years to be detected or reported. For example, a 2013 Yahoo! data breach was not discovered until late in 2016. See Vindu Goel and Nicole Perlroth, ‘Yahoo Says 1 Billion User Accounts Were Hacked’, N.Y. Times (14 Dec 2016),
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प्रभाव पड़ता है। संघ की अध्यक्ष प्रो. पद्मा आचार्य ने मंच संचालन करते हुए सागर की अनेक प्रतिष्ठित महिलाओं का जिक्र किया जो कभी इस कन्या महाविद्यालय से पढ़कर निकली हैं। वर्तमान में वे कॉलेज का नाम रोशन कर रहीं हैं। सचिव डाॅ. शक्ति जैन ने आयोजन की उपयोगिता पर प्रकाश डाला। स्टूडेंट ट्रेकिंग समन्वयक एवं नैक प्रभारी प्राध्यापक डाॅ. नवीन गिडियन ने बताया कि स्टूडेन्ट ट्रेकिंग योजना केंद्रीय योजना है, जिसके तहत शासन यह जानकारी एकत्र करता है कि महाविद्यालय से शिक्षित छात्राएं किसकिस क्षेत्र में आगे बढ़ीं एवं कितनी छात्राओं को शिक्षा उपरांत रोजगार प्राप्त हुआ। संघ की पूर्व अध्यक्ष प्रो. रेखा बख्शी ने महाविद्यालय की प्रारंभिक से वर्तमान अवस्था पर प्रकाश डाला। दरभंगा में आजकल आयेदिन छोटीबड़ी घटनाएं घट रही है। यहां भी धीरेधीरे अब बड़े शहरों की तर्ज पर क्राइम अपनी घुसपैठ बढ़ाता जा रहा है। वहीं आज की घटना का जिक्र करते चलें कि करीब 36 वर्षीय एक व्यवसायी जो गिट्टीबालू का कारोबारी था, का लाश मिलने से इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई है। यह घटना बहादुरपुर थाना क्षेत्र के शास्त्री नगर मोहल्ला की है। मालूम हो कि मृतक की शिनाख्त मनीष कुमार उर्फ सिंटू सिंह निवासी लखीसराय हुई है। घटना के बाद लोगों द्वारा</s>
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जमशेदपुर : डीबीएमएस सभागार में आज शिक्षक दिवस मनाया गया। सर्वप्रथम डॉ. सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन के चित्र पर माल्यार्पण किया गया। इस अवसर पर छात्रों को संबोधित करते हुए कॉलेज के चेयरमैन बी. चंद्रशेखर ने कहा कि डॉ. सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन का मानना था कि शिक्षक वह नहीं जो विद्यार्थियों के दिमाग में तथ्यों को जबरन ठुसे, बल्कि वास्तविक शिक्षक वह है, जो विद्यार्थियों को आनेवाले कल की चुनौतियों के लिए तैयार करें। शिक्षक दिवस गुरु और शिष्य के बीच बने सम्बन्ध को जीने का और गुरु के प्रति कृतज्ञता ज्ञापित करने का त्यौहार है। कॉलेज के छात्रों द्वारा विभिन्न प्रकार के कार्यक्रम स्वागत गीत और नाटक की प्रस्तुति देकर अपनी प्रतिभा का प्रदर्शन किया। कॉलेज की सचिव श्रीप्रिया धर्मराजन ने डॉ. सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन के जीवन पर प्रकाश डालते हुए कहा कि शिक्षक हमारे जीवन के नींव होते हैं।
प्राचार्या डॉ. जूही समर्पिता और उप प्राचार्या डॉ. मोनिका उप्पल ने कहा कि डॉ. सर्वपल्ली राधाकृष्णन की लोकप्रियता इतनी थी कि उन्हें देश रत्न भी कहकर पुकारा जाता था। डॉ. सर्वपल्ली का मानना था देश में सर्वश्रेष्ठ दिमाग वाले को ही शिक्षक बनाना चाहिए। छात्र-छात्राओं ने डॉ. सर्वपल्ली के जीवन से प्रेरणा लेने की बात कही। छात्र-छात्राओं ने बधाई पत्र तथा पुष्प गुच्छ देकर समस्त शिक्षक शिक्षिकाओं को सम्मानित किया। इस अवसर पर प्रबंधन समिति के सभी शिक्षक शिक्षिकाएं सहित सभी कर्मचारी उपस्थित थे।
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I got a compile error using Fizzler lib ( in Monodevelop IDE under Ubuntu 10. I added .Net Assembly References and autocompletion works file, but error during the compilation occurred.
Code here:
using System;
using Fizzler.Systems.HtmlAgilityPack;
using HtmlAgilityPack;
using System.Collections.Generic;
namespace test
class MainClass
public static void Main (string[] args)
HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlDocument html = new HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlDocument();
html.LoadHtml(@"some html");
HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlNode document = html.DocumentNode;
Error CS1061: Type HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlNode' does not contain a definition forQuerySelector' and no extension method QuerySelector' of typeHtmlAgilityPack.HtmlNode' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) (CS1061) (test)
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Are your HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlNode has that definition provided? Check again the API documentation. Please the error is clear by itself.
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Yes, it has a QuerySelector method according the documentation and under WIN7 in MS Visual Studio 2010 this code works fine. I think that is a mono problem. But I did't solve yet – user900140 Aug 18 '11 at 8:41
Do monodevelop has some thing called object browser just like in VS? Just check if this method is visible there. – zenwalker Aug 18 '11 at 8:44
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You may have found the answer to this question by now but I will post one anyway, since people may come across this page while looking for an answer.
using Fizzler.Systems.HtmlAgilityPack;
using myFizzler= Fizzler.Systems.HtmlAgilityPack.HtmlNodeSelection;
and call it like this in your project:
HtmlNode h2 = myFizzler.QuerySelector(document, "#fbTimelineHeadline h2");
I hope this helps.
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की नौकरी दिला दी जाती है। कई स्टूडेंट्स के पास अन्य कोई रास्ता नहीं होने से कॉल सेंटर की नौकरी करना मजबूरी हो जाती है। जिन चोटियों पर एक दशक पहले प्रक्षेपास्त्र व तोप के गोले दागे गए थे, नियंत्रण रेखा (एलओसी) से लगीं वही पहाड़ियां आज रोशनी से जगमग हो उठी थीं। दूर ले जाने के लिए एक व्यक्ति को गिरफ्तार किया है। सभी दो संदिग्धों से पूछताछ कर रही पुलिस सर्विलांस अधिकारी डॉ. यश अग्रवाल ने बताया कि संक्रमण की रोकथाम के लिए रोजाना की तरह मंगलवार को भी संयुक्त जिला चिकित्सालय के साथ ही सभी सीएचसी, पीएचसी, विकास भवन एवं कंटेनमेंट जोन में शिविर लगाकर 1508 संदिग्धों की कोविड जांच कराई गई। इनमें से 1004 का एंटीजेन टेस्ट कराया गया। जबकि 504 संदिग्धों का स्वॉब सैंपल लेकर आरटीपीसीआर जांच के लिए प्रयागराज स्थित लैब भेज दिया गया। विभिन्न माध्यमों से आई जांच रिपोर्ट में विकास भवन के एक कर्मचरी समेत कॉलेज में 60 सीटों पर प्रवेश रायपुर। (नईदुनिया प्रतिनिधि)। राजधानी रायपुर में पिग आयरन सप्लाई के नाम पर एक करोड़ रुपये की धोखाधड़ी का मामला प्रकाश में आया है। आरोपित ने पीड़ित को कम दर पर पिग आयरन देने के नाम पर झांसे में लेकर ठगी की</s>
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अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया था। मंगलवार सुबह वह अचानक अस्पताल की बिल्डिंग पर चढ़े और वहां से नीचे गिर गए। इसमे उनकी मौके पर मौत हो गई। सूचना पाकर चिनौर पुलिस ने शव को पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज कर मुकदमा दर्ज करने के बाद जांच करने में जुटी हुई है कि जवान ने आत्म हत्या किया किया या गल्ती से बिल्डिंग से गिर गए। यूपी में वर्ष 2017 में विधानसभा चुनाव होने है जिसके चलते प्रत्याशियों ने भी जुगाड़ से छोटे नोटों की व्यवस्था करनी शुरू कर दी है जिसकी मदद से वह विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ेंगे। खास बात है कि काशी में आठ विधानसभा सीटे हैं और सभी दलों के लिए यह सीटे महत्वपूर्ण है। प्रत्याशियों के पास जैसे ही छोटे नोट पहुंच रहे हैं उसे सुरक्षित ठिकाने पर पहुंचा दिया जा रहा है ताकि चुनाव के समय उसका पउयोग किया जा सके। गाढ़ी हो तो जरूरत के मुताबिक पानी डालकर दो मिनट तक ब्वॉयल कर लें. दाल मखनी तैयार है. ऊपर से हरा धनिया और क्रीम से गार्निशिंग करके सर्व करें. मामा के एक्सीडेंट की बात कहकर मामी को जंगल में ले गए भांजे फिर किया गैंगरेप जिलाधिकारी ने बताया, लीज डीड की शर्तों में साफ था कि</s>
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पिछले कई वर्षों से नागरिक उड्डयन मंत्रालय केवल उपकृत करने का साधन मात्र रह गया था. एयर इण्डिया की कर्मचारी यूनियनें “केवल अपने लाभ” की खातिर आन्दोलन करती थीं, इसी प्रकार एयर इण्डिया के पायलट भी अपनी दादागिरी और मक्कारी के लिए कुख्यात होने लगे थे.
कुल मिलाकर बात यह थी कि नेता-अफसर-यूनियन-कर्मचारी अर्थात सभी के सभी एयर इण्डिया को केवल बर्बाद करने में लगे रहे और उस पर हजारों करोड़ रूपए का कर्जा चढ़ गया. चूँकि कम्पनी सरकारी थी, इसलिए सरकार अपने बजट में से (यानी हमारी जेब में से) पैसा निकालकर बार-बार “बेल-आउट” पॅकेज जारी करती रही. परन्तु उपरोक्त खतरनाक चौकड़ी के रहते इस कवायद का कोई नतीजा नहीं निकलना था, और वैसा ही हुआ भी. अब स्थिति ये हो चुकी है कि सरकार ने जिस टाटा समूह से इस एयरलाईन्स को छीनकर सरकारी बना डाला था, खुद टाटा समूह भी इस बर्बाद हो चुकी कम्पनी को खरीदने के लिए तैयार नहीं हैं. एक स्वाभाविक सी बात है कि जब कोई उद्योगपति अपना पैसा कहीं लगाता है तो वह समाजसेवा के लिए कमाई के लिए लगाता है. एयर इण्डिया को खरीदने के इच्छुक उद्योगपतियों की पहली शर्त यही है कि वे “अपनी मर्जी के” और “अपनी शर्तों पर” कर्मचारी रखेंगे, और यह मांग जायज़ भी है. एयर इण्डिया सरलता से बिक भी नहीं रही है, क्योंकि इस को “उचित दाम” नहीं मिल रहे हैं. प्रफुल्ल पटेल जैसे कई मंत्रियों ने पिछले कई वर्षों से एयर इण्डिया को “अपने घर की टैक्सी” जैसा उपयोग किया, उसका नतीजा है कि अब इसका ढर्रा इतना बिगड़ चुका है कि जो भी निजी कंपनी इसे खरीदेगी वह एक तरह से “सफ़ेद हाथी” ही खरीद रही होगी. इसीलिए देरी हो रही है.
भयानक घाटे और अकर्मण्यता के सागर में गोते लगा रहे सरकारी उपक्रमों के “सफ़ेद हाथियों की श्रृंखला” में एक और नाम है BSNL और MTNL का. इनकी कहानी भी एयर इण्डिया से अधिक जुदा नहीं है. “सरकारी” शब्द जुड़ते ही किसी उपक्रम या कम्पनी का क्या हाल होता है, यह एयर इण्डिया और BSNL से सीखा जा सकता है. वही मक्कारी, वही कामचोरी, वही यूनियनबाजी, वही भ्रष्टाचार, वही नौकरशाही-नेता का गठजोड़... कहानी बिलकुल “सेम-टू-सेम” है. जिस समय तमिलनाडु में दयानिधि मारन अपने घर तक टेलीफोन की लाईनें बिछा रहे थे, अपना खुद का टेलीफोन एक्सचेंज खोले बैठे थे, भ्रष्टाचार की सभी सीमाएँ लांघ चुके थे, उस समय BSNL की किसी यूनियन ने उनके खिलाफ कोई आन्दोलन नहीं चलाया. क्योंकि कर्मचारी यूनियनें केवल “अपने हित”, “अपना वेतनमान”, “अपनी नेतागिरी” की तरफ ध्यान देती हैं. कभी ऐसा सुनने में नहीं आया कि टेलीफोन विभाग में चल रहे भीषण भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ किसी यूनियन ने अपने वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों का घेराव किया हो... कभी सुनने में नहीं आया कि किसी कर्मचारी संगठन ने अपने विभाग की बदहाली और दुरुपयोग के खिलाफ किसी मंत्री के खिलाफ धरना-प्रदर्शन किया हो.
जब वहाँ नौकरी करने वालों को ही अपने विभाग की परवाह नहीं है, जब सभी कर्मचारियों को केवल अधिकार चाहिए, कर्त्तव्य नहीं... तो ज़ाहिर है कि सरकार पोषित सार्वजनिक उपक्रम घाटे में जाएँगे ही. ऊपर से कई अनुपयोगी एवं अनुपादक कर्मचारियों का भीषण बोझ, उनकी सेलेरी, उनकी पेंशन, उनकी सुविधाएँ, उनके भत्ते.... आखिर सरकार की भी अपनी सीमा है, कब तक पोसेगी? और वे दिन भी लद गए जब “मियाँ जुम्मन फाख्ता उड़ाया करते थे”, अर्थात जब से टेलीकॉम क्षेत्र में निजी कंपनियों ने अपने पैर जमाए हैं, तब से BSNL की दादागिरी लगातार ख़त्म होती चली गयी है. वास्तव में होना तो यह चाहिए था कि सबसे बड़े “कस्टमर बेस” (यानी मार्केट में इकलौते) तथा गाँव-गाँव तक फैले हुए सबसे बड़े नेटवर्क के होते हुए BSNL को न तो घाटे में होना चाहिए था और ना ही निजी कंपनियों के सामने कमज़ोर पड़ना चाहिए था. लेकिन वैसा नहीं हुआ, आज की तारीख में जियो, एयरटेल, वोडाफोन और आईडिया के बाद पाँचवें नंबर पर खिसक गया है BSNL. ऐसा क्यों हुआ? BSNL का कस्टमर शेयर (जो एक समय 100% था) घटते-घटते 14% पर आ गया. आज भी BSNL के पास ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं है कि वह निजी कंपनियों से मुकाबला कैसे करेगा या अपना खोया हुआ ग्राहक आधार कैसे वापस हासिल करेगा? सब कुछ सरकार के भरोसे छोड़ दिया गया है. नेहरूवादी समाजवाद ने भारत के सार्वजनिक उपक्रमों में इतनी आत्म-मुग्धता भर रखी है कि वे आसन्न खतरे को भी नहीं देख पाते हैं, बाज़ार में प्रतिस्पर्धा करने की बात तो दूर है. ग्राहकों के साथ बदतमीजी, निजी कंपनियों के मुकाबले ऊँची दरें तथा आधुनिक तकनीक के साथ जल्दी समन्वय नहीं बैठा पाना BSNL की प्रमुख विफलता रही है, जिसकी तरफ किसी भी कर्मचारी यूनियन ने ध्यान नहीं दिया, तो अफसरों को क्या पड़ी है. जब उपरोक्त कर्मचारी संगठन हड़तालें और काम रोको करके अपने वेतनमान बढ़ा सकते हैं... जब निचले और मध्यम स्तरीय कर्मचारी सरकार को उनके हित में फैसला लेने पर मजबूर कर सकते हैं तो जनता (यानी ग्राहकों) से जुड़े मुद्दों पर भी उन्हें ऐसा क्यों नहीं करना चाहिए?
एयर इण्डिया और BSNL में काफी समानताएँ भी हैं. 2015-16 में एयर इण्डिया का कुल राजस्व 32,000 करोड़ रूपए था, जबकि BSNL का 23,000 करोड़ रूपए. BSNL की वार्षिक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार इसने 2016 में 3000 करोड़ रूपए का घाटा खाया. जबकि उधर एयर इण्डिया 2014 में ही 5900 करोड़ के घाटे पर बैठी थी. जेट एयरवेज, इंडिगो और अन्य निजी कंपनियों के आने के बाद एयर इण्डिया का ग्राहक बेस केवल 13% रह गया, इधर BSNL का ग्राहक बेस 14% तक रह गया. 2015 में एयर इण्डिया पर कर्जा 55,000 करोड़ रूपए था (जिसमें से 35% नए विमान और कलपुर्जे खरीदने तथा बैंकों से लिया गया उधार शामिल है). इसी प्रकार मार्च 2016 तक BSNL के सिर पर कुल कर्जा 47,000 करोड़ तक पहुँच चुका था. BSNL अपने कर्मचारियों के वेतन और पेंशन पर 15,000 करोड़ रूपए प्रतिवर्ष खर्च करता है. जिस प्रकार एयर इण्डिया के ग्राहकों की संख्या तेजी से गिर रही है, इसी प्रकार BSNL के लैंडलाइन ग्राहकों की संख्या चार करोड़ से घटकर डेढ़ करोड़ तक आ गयी, क्योंकि अपने घाटे की पूर्ती के लिए निजी कम्पनियों से मुकाबला करने की बजाय BSNL वाले महँगी लैंडलाइन और ब्रॉडबैंड सेवाएँ देते रहे, और ग्राहक लैंडलाइन से खिसककर मोबाईल पर चले गए. रही-सही कसर रिलायंस जियो ने पूरी कर दी. जब देश में 4G नेटवर्क आ रहा था, उस समय देश के प्रमुख छः टेलीकॉम सर्कलों में BSNL ने अपने स्पेक्ट्रम 6725 करोड़ में दूसरों को या तो बेच डाले या लीज़ पर दे डाले.
अब सवाल उठने लगे हैं कि आखिर “सरकार” को टेलीकॉम के धंधे में क्यों रहना चाहिए?? भले ही सरकार BSNL को बेचने का निर्णय कर भी ले, परन्तु असल समस्या अब भी बाकी है कि आखिर कोई निजी कंपनी एयर इण्डिया और BSNL जैसे “सफ़ेद हाथी” क्यों खरीदे? इस सफ़ेद हाथी के साथ, उसके हजारों “सरकारी मानसिकता” वाले कर्मचारियों को भी पालना-पोसना होगा... स्वाभाविक है कि जैसे एयर इण्डिया को बेचने में समस्या आ रही है, वैसे ही BSNL भी इतनी आसानी से नहीं बिकेगा.... और इस काम में जितनी देरी होती जाएगी, उतनी ही हमारी (यानी टैक्सपेयर्स की) जेब कटती जाएगी. दोनों ही कम्पनियाँ अब “सुधरने” की सीमा से बाहर हो चुकी हैं, बेचने के अलावा और कोई रास्ता नहीं है.
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10 Compliments Your Kids Need To Hear
1. Compliment their character.
We live in a world where integrity is neither consistently taught nor widely expected. When our children demonstrate honesty, kindness, trustworthiness and reliability, that’s a great time to take them aside and offer a sincere compliment.
2. Compliment obedience and respect.
It’s too easy to fall into patterns of disapproval, where the only time we notice is when kids do wrong. Rather than waiting for disobedience or disrespect (then coming down like a ton of bricks) try noticing obedience and respect: “I don’t always remember to tell you, but you are an awesome young man, and I appreciate the way you treat your mother”.
3. Compliment them for simply being part of the family.
Every time I see you, I’m thankful that I’m your Mom.” Kids need to understand that they are valued simply because they are.
4. Compliment contributions to the family.
Clearing the table (sweeping the porch… putting out the trash) makes a real difference. I appreciate your contribution.” Kids need to understand that what they do makes a difference, that the adults notice, and that pitching in is a good part of family life.
5. Compliment the quality of their work.
This is one clean porch, mister!” “You mowed the lawn right up to the edge. Way to go! I’m so glad you take this job so seriously, it shows.” Doing a job at a high standard is always worth noting.
6. Compliment the effort, even when the result is not the best.
Your willingness to help makes me happy! Now we need to take a look at how you can get the trash to the curb without leaving a trail!” Compliments can be an important part of our role as teachers.
7. Compliment when they achieve something new.
Wow! That’s a huge leap forward for you there in math, pal.” “Awesome! I’m not at all surprised after you worked so hard.” A well-placed compliment can keep a positive ball rolling.
8. Compliment their sense of style even if we don’t exactly share their taste.
We don’t want to force our kids into being clones of us. “When it comes to putting together an outfit, you certainly have some flair!” “I can tell that you put a lot of thought into the way you look.” “I’ve never seen a table set quite like that before – you have an amazing imagination!” It’s not useful to limit compliments to the narrow range of our own taste.
9. Compliment steps toward a long-term goal.
Son, the improvement you’re showing is commendable. Thanks for trying.” Waiting for perfection before we’re willing to dish out a compliment is inefficient, may dampen enthusiasm, and does little to help the process of growth.
10. Compliment their friends.
But only do this when you can do it honestly! “Your friends are the greatest!” “That Jake is such a good kid.” “You know, it gives me a lot of confidence to know you use common sense in choosing your friends.”
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Urban Being
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English | German, 320 pages, illustrated throughout, 20 x 26 cm, softcover with flaps ISBN 978-3-7212-0968-6 Release date: 08/2017
Robin Renner
Urban Being
Anatomy & Identity of the City
_Comparing analysis of urban structures
_Influence of urban anatomy on the inhabitants
_Survey on five scale levels
_With detailed charts and elaborate maps
Since cities as living environments are steadily gaining in importance, they must not only grow in size, but rather develop in terms of quality. A first important step is understanding how cities function.
The identity of each city is characterised by the behaviour of its inhabitants. At the same time, living conditions and realities are formed by the anatomy of a city. This anatomy is mostly determined by external factors. Remarkably, certain urban structures are used in a similar way all over the world. These influences and their effects on human life are illustrated and comprehensibly explained in this volume. The illustrated visualisations range from neighbourly urban quarters, via agglomerations, to macroregions stretching over thousands of kilometers. Through the combination of detailed maps on the one hand and real-life experiences on the other hand, the influence of the anatomy on the identity of the city is made understandable.
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The 10th anniversary of Harrow International School China in Beijing. (WANG JING / CHINA DAILY)
An increasing number of British schools are planning to set up campuses in second-tier cities in China, as the country's middle class expands and parents attach greater importance to their children's education.
More international schools in cities located around the Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas, in Southwest China and around Beijing are expected to open over the next few years.
"There are many opportunities within China for this type of school because the market is so big," says William Vanbergen, chairman of Wycombe Abbey International Schools Greater China.
He says that the availability of land and the livability of the city are among the most important factors when considering a location.
While "a very large piece of land, 10 hectares at least" is necessary for a school's development, Vanbergen says, the key factor lies in "where we can get foreign teachers to come and stay".
His school is going to set up campuses in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, as well as in Xiamen, Fujian province, and Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Ziver Olmez, associate director of strategic development at Harrow International School China, noted that demographics in China have changed radically over the past decade, with the middle class showing the most remarkable growth.
This group of people would like their children to receive a Western education while still retaining a good understanding of Chinese culture, tradition and language, he says.
According to the Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom, around 10 UK independent schools have established over 25 campuses in China as of the end of last year.
Most of these campuses have been established in first-tier cities.
The number is expected to double in the coming years, with more than 20 British school brands looking to set up shops in China by the end of 2020. This would bring the total number of British campuses in the country to over 50.
Liu Jing, head of DIT Education China, said the growth of the industry can be attributed to a growing awareness among Chinese parents about education and increased government support.
"More and more Chinese parents are willing to increase the investment in their children's education and want their children to become internationally educated without forgetting about their roots," she says.
"Meanwhile, the Chinese government has issued policies to encourage investment in private schools and to regulate the development of private education."
Li Sheng, a mother of an 8-year-old boy who moved her family to the UK several years ago, says there is no rotation model in British schools, which means good teachers in those schools do not travel abroad to teach in their overseas campuses.
But studying in those international schools will make it easier for Chinese students to apply for British universities, given their reputation and the credibility of the recommendation letters they receive from teachers, she adds.
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Why You Should Ditch the Alkaline Water and Drink This Instead
Why You Should Ditch the Alkaline Water and Drink This Instead
• Proponents of alkaline water say it helps keep your body from getting too acidic, which prevents oxidative stress and staves off disease. But research shows that alkaline water doesn’t actually do much.
• Your biology doesn’t work that simply. You want certain parts of your body (like your digestion) to be very acidic, while other parts must be more balanced. Drinking alkaline water doesn’t affect your overall body acidity, nor would you want it to.
• Don’t spend money on alkaline water. Instead, invest in a water filter and drink normal, high-quality filtered water.
You may have heard that alkaline water is good for you. Proponents of alkaline water (and an overall “alkaline diet”) say that your body can get too acidic, which creates oxidative stress and leads to disease over time. Their solution is to drink alkaline water and eat alkaline food to bring your system back into balance and keep you healthy.
There’s no good research supporting alkaline water (or an alkaline diet). Drinking alkaline water doesn’t affect your overall body acidity, nor would you want it to. This article will cover why alkaline water doesn’t work, as well as what you really should drink to live better.
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Alkaline water doesn’t change your blood pH
Proponents of alkaline water argue that your diet and lifestyle can change the pH (acid/base balance) of your blood. They argue that the food you eat leaves behind ash, and that the ash can either be acidic or alkaline, depending on your diet and the water you eat. The theory is that you want more alkaline ash, because too much acid is the root cause of most modern diseases, from osteoporosis to cancer. You can test your body’s pH by peeing on pH strips to see how acid or alkaline you are.
There are a lot of flaws to this theory. However, there are a couple things about it that are true. The first is that the foods you eat do leave behind acidic or alkaline “ash” in the form of minerals like sulfur (acidic) and magnesium (alkaline)[1][2].
The second true bit of this theory (and the part that often convinces people that alkaline diets are scientific) is that foods do change the pH of your urine[3]. That means if you eat an acidic food, you’ll see a change in color when you pee on a pH strip.
However, urinary pH doesn’t have any meaningful impact on the rest of your body. It’s just an indication of the type of waste products your body is eliminating. To really have an impact on your organs or major tissues, you’d have to change the pH of your blood.
Alkaline water and food do not change your blood pH[4]. It’s a good thing they don’t, too — your blood pH has to stay in a very narrow range. pH exists on a scale of 0-14, with 0 being very acidic and 14 being very alkaline, and 7 being neutral. Your blood has to stay right around 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. If it deviates just a little bit — 0.05 points in either direction — your organs will begin to shut down and, if you don’t get to a hospital quickly, you’ll die[5].
Related: What Is EZ Water and Why Do I Have to Get Naked in the Sun to Make It?
Does alkaline water prevent osteoporosis?
There’s a follow-up argument from people who push alkaline water. They say that your blood stays in that range, but it’s really too acidic, and your body is compensating by leaching calcium (which is alkaline) from your bones. The result, according to theory, is that eating too much acid-forming food will cause osteoporosis and make your bones brittle.
Again, there’s no evidence that foods leach calcium from your bones[6]. Your kidneys maintain a steady balance of calcium levels in your blood and bones, and control your acid-base balance throughout many of your tissues. Unless you have severe kidney disease, you don’t have to worry about a pH imbalance in your body.
Drink filtered water, not alkaline water
Alkaline diets are a hoax, and alkaline water doesn’t have any meaningful effect on your body.
You’re better off investing in a high-quality water filter. It’s worthwhile to filter your water — especially if you live in the U.S., where a large portion of water infrastructure uses old and rapidly aging lead pipes. Recent research also shows that fluoride impairs your thyroid function, even at a dose that’s half the minimum amount in U.S. drinking water[7][8].
Save your money when it comes to alkaline water. Instead, buy a quality water filter — you have several good water filter options starting at as little as $30.
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The Geography of Norwich
In the east of England is the city of Norwich, which is the largest town or city in the county of Norfolk and the region known as East Anglia. Its coordinates on the world map are latitude 520 37’ 41” and longitude 010 17’ 58”. The city is ranked 149th in England by size and has a population of around 122,000 giving a population density of about 31 per hectare, over its 3902 hectares of space. In terms of England, Norwich would be described as being lightly populated. However, in regional terms it is the fourth most densely populated area in the east of England.
Historically, Norwich was a rural economy dependant on farming, with 75% of the surrounding land being used for crop growing. Poultry farming has long been associated with this region, which was also once famous for rearing sheep. The dependence on farming meant that the region was made up of many dispersed settlements. Today, Norwich is the largest city in England without unitary authority status; this means its administration is split between a local district council and the Norfolk County council. Politically the city is divided into 13 local council electoral wards and has two MPs representing it in the Houses of Parliament.
The surface rock found in and around Norwich is pebbly silty clay that is typically 10m thick. This surface material was laid down when the glaciers retreated during the time of the ice ages and are some of the thickest deposits in the UK. Underneath this superficial layer is the bedrock which is a very early Cretaceous Limestone dating back about 142 million years. To the east of Norwich there are also some outcrops of sandstone. Being largely inaccessible for quarrying, the Limestone has not traditionally been cut into blocks for building. However, with the abundance of surface clay and access to a supply of limestone, a sort of concrete with extremely large pieces of aggregate is a common site in the construction of the walls of older buildings. Roofs were traditionally covered with straw thatch and sedge grass thatch ridges.
Norwich has two rivers flowing through it. The River Wensum flows nearest to the city centre, winding its way past the cathedral and castle to the north of the city. The River Wensum meets the River Yare, which flows up from south of the city, on the eastern side of the city. The River Wensum is navigable into the city from the confluence of the two rivers and The River Yare is then navigable to the sea at Great Yarmouth. The average elevation of Norwich city is around 20m and rarely rises above 30m. Its generally low lying aspect and having the confluence of two rivers has led to a moderate to high risk of localised flooding in the past. From the point of confluence the River Yare drops only 2m over a distance of some 40km, ie 1:20000. This is significant as it means that Norwich was geologically once at the head of an estuary with the coast being at a small town called Acle, some 15km to the east.
The climate in Norwich is typical of England being a temperate one. With most of its weather systems arriving on the westerly winds, the average temperature in January is 40C and July it is 160C, at 625ml of rainfall it significantly has less than English average of 750ml of rain a year. The average expectancy of rain in Norwich is about 200 days a year. The temperature in January is lower than might be expected as, being on the east of England, it gets little, if any, benefit from the North Atlantic Drift and is susceptible to blasts of cold air from the arctic region. However, its position also protects it from the heavier rainfall that the west of England receives.
House prices in Norwich tend to be higher than regional but lower than the national average prices. This is undoubtedly a reflection on the relative isolation of the city and its transport links. Being the regional centre it will always retain a high population, but it continues to find it difficult to attract major companies needing rapid access to the rest of the country. In early 2007, according to the local estate agents, the average price for a semi-detached 3 bedroom house was £165,000 compared to a national average of £185,000 and a regional one of £145,000. At £245,000 the average price of a typical 4 bed-roomed detached house in Norwich is almost 20% higher than the regional average but it is also nearly 20% below the national average. A two bed-roomed terraced house in Norwich will cost about £155,000, some £10,000 less than the national average but up to £30,000 more expensive than some other towns in East Anglia.
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Lung Cancer
Professor Stephen Spiro, head of Respiratory Medicine at UCL, takes a close look at the different kinds of lung cancer and the latest techniques for tackling it...
"The lung is a 'silent' organ: it has no pain fibres. There may be no symptoms at all. So you may have no idea when something is wrong."
Approximately 35,000 people per year are diagnosed in the UK with lung cancer; of these 80 per cent are or were smokers. It is responsible for more deaths in the UK than any other cancer and remains one of the biggest challenges in tumour medicine worldwide, both in terms of developing better treatments as well as trying to change our social behaviour when it comes to smoking.
In the 1960s 65 per cent of men smoked; however, this has fallen dramatically to 22 per cent, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of lung cancers seen in men over the last 10 to 15 years. Indeed nowadays more ex-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer than current smokers, as it takes about 15 years from quitting for the risk to drop to that of someone who has never smoked. However, the number of women who smoke has remained constant at approximately 25 per cent of the adult population, with the greatest number of smokers aged between 15 and 25. It kills more women in this country than any other type of cancer, and of the 20 per cent of people who get lung cancer yet have never smoked, the majority are again women, although of a much younger average age than smoking-related sufferers. In the 1970s, when I first began treating lung cancer, I would see just one woman for every seven to eight men; this is now one woman for every two men, and approaching an equal-sex disease.
Signs & symptoms
Although all lung cancers begin within the substance of the lungs or in their airway tubes, the lung is a silent organ in that it has no pain fibres. If it becomes upset it may cause no symptoms at all, or just make you cough. You therefore have no idea when something is wrong. As a result tumours can grow quietly in the lungs reaching a large size, and more significantly, having time to develop metastases (secondary tumours). These can travel to the glands within the central tissues of your chest (mediastinum), as well as to sites outside the chest such as the brain, bones, liver, skin and other lymph glands. Coughing, or even a change in your cough, as many sufferers are smokers and will already have a bad cough due to co-existent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If this new or changed cough hasnt cleared within three weeks, your GP should arrange further investigations including a chest X-ray. Wheezing, especially if it seems to be coming from one lung, (due to an airway being narrowed by a tumour). A chest infection that fails to clear normally or returns within a couple of weeks. Coughing up blood is clearly an important symptom and should precipitate immediate investigations. However, reassuringly for most people who cough blood there is no sinister cause. Chest pain can herald lung cancer, due to the inflammation of the lining of the lung (pleurisy), or the spread of the tumour to the mediastinum, which often causes a central aching type of pain. Those who seem to fare best and can usually be treated by surgically removing the cancer are those whose tumour is often found by chance on a chest X-ray. So GPs should have a low threshold for getting this done in anyone at risk who has a new chest complaint.
Prevention Clearly quitting smoking is extremely important and it is crucial to try to achieve this before the age of 40 years. After this age, the quantity smoked over the years adds up to a significant load, hugely increasing the risk of getting at least one, of all the smoking-related illnesses that abound. Screening for lung cancerLung cancer is the only common cancer that doesnt have a screening programme. There were efforts to see if a chest X-ray every year, or six months, in high-risk individuals would identify more lung cancers and thus save lives. Whilst this did seem to find more, often silent cancers, they were still not found early enough to affect the outcome and hence mortality rate was not improved. Current attention is now focussing on CT (computed tomography) scans, again in high-risk people – middle-aged smokers, often with COPD. The results of two large studies carried out over a three to five-year period, to see whether offering people an annual CT scan improves survival rates, are being awaited. However, current evidence shows that radiological imaging will still not detect lung cancer early enough to make a difference.
There are two major types of lung cancer: Small cell which makes up between 15 and 20 per cent of all cases. This is entirely smoking related and is the most aggressive cell type. It is usually too advanced for surgical removal and best treated by chemotherapy and possibly radiotherapy as well, depending on how localised it is when treatment is planned. Non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). This is the largest group and comprises different cell types: About 35 to 40 per cent are squamous cell. Again, this is almost entirely caused by smoking. However, it is the cell type least able to spread, which means it can often be treated with surgery, and has the highest cure rate. Adenocarcinomas are both smoking and non-smoking related cancers. They may spread, but are best treated whenever possible by surgery. This is the commonest type of lung cancer worldwide, and accounts for approximately 30 per cent of lung cancers in the UK.
• Surgery: Whenever possible lung cancers should be treated surgically, either by cutting out a lung lobe (lobectomy), or by removing the whole lung (pneumonectomy). The latter however is only done occasionally, as it can only be carried out in fitter individuals, those with excellent lung function and able to cope with just one lung, without being rendered impossibly breathless for day-to-day activities. As mentioned above small cell cancers are only very occasionally suitable for surgery, because the disease has spread beyond the lung at diagnosis. With NSCLC, only about 10 to 25 per cent are operated on because when they present, they appear confined to the lung. These cases all undergo extensive staging tests, including a CT scan and also a PET scan, or a combination of PET and CT, as well as careful lung function testing to make sure surgery will be withstood. Sadly because modern staging still only identifies metastases of 7mm diameter or more, some patients thought to have had a successfully curative operation will die of their cancer within the following five years due to silent, tiny metastases continuing to grow after surgery.
• Radiotherapy: When it comes to lung cancer the main role of radiotherapy is controlling the symptoms in people with advanced disease. For example, it can stop the coughing up of blood, shrink the tumour to improve breathlessness, relieve pain in bones, and control metastases in the brain or spinal cord. However, there are often people with technically removable tumours, but for whom surgery would be too dangerous, perhaps because their lung function is too poor, or they are too old to undergo thoracic operations. For them radiotherapy can be given with curative intent, and on the whole is 50 per cent as effective as surgery in getting a cure. The lung does not tolerate radiotherapy well above a certain level. However, because techniques are improving all the time, with equipment able to focus the treatment beam with ever-increasing precision, higher doses can now be focussed on the tumour whilst sparing the surrounding lung; this improved intensity of therapy may also improve survival following radiotherapy.
• Chemotherapy: In the management of small cell lung cancer, chemotherapy is the mainstay. As the tumour is aggressive, many cells are in division and therefore susceptible to chemotherapy. Usually four to six courses of intravenous chemotherapy are given, one course every three weeks, so it is usually well tolerated and, in small cell, very effective. In about 50 per cent of cases the disease will disappear from X-rays and scans, but sadly after a period of good health and remission, it can come back and is then resistant to most treatments. Radiotherapy will consolidate the gains of chemotherapy and is often given on completion. All in all about five per cent of people with small cell lung cancer are cured, and still fit and well after five years. With NSCLC, 80 per cent of cases cannot be treated using surgery or radiotherapy because the disease is too far advanced. Likewise with chemotherapy, some people are just too unwell to face it, others too old or frail or both. Also NSCLC is much less aggressive than small cell and therefore the response to chemotherapy is less dramatic and very few cases see the tumour disappear from view. However, for those who are still pretty fit, chemotherapy has seen some real advances over the last 15 years. It rarely cures, but has trebled the life expectancy of many patients.
'The whole arena of systemic treatment for advanced NSCLC is a rapidly changing field and more advances are expected in the near future'
In the past, research showed no real differences between regimes of chemotherapy drugs, and hence the emphasis was on using the least upsetting combinations with the fewest side effects. However, we now have different drugs for different cell types, which means its extremely important to get a precise diagnosis so that the right choices can be made. Furthermore, immunohistochemistry, which identifies tumour antibodies within the tissue samples taken for diagnosis, has added a further measure of diagnostic certainty, and is performed as a routine. Also the genetics of lung cancer are better understood with different mutations rendering an individual tumour less, or more susceptible to specific targeted treatments. Today, the treatment for squamous cell tumours involves using different drugs to those used to treat adenocarcinomas, and these differ from the choices in small cell cancers. The correct choice makes a significant difference as to the patients outcome. Similarly looking for certain mutations allows the oncologists to decide if a targeted drug would be a better choice than chemotherapy, or often as a second line treatment instead of further types of chemotherapy. For example, women who were never smokers, with an adenocarcinoma of the lung and of Asian origin will do extraordinarily better on targeted therapy, usually a tablet treatment, than with chemotherapy.
The whole arena of systemic treatment for advanced NSCLC is a rapidly changing field and more advances are expected in the near future. However, treatment remains difficult as patients are still facing the inevitable that, for many, the illness will be fatal. It is also harder to treat elderly patients who suffer from lung cancer, as they tolerate chemotherapy less well than their younger counterparts. The average age of lung cancer at diagnosis in the UK is nearly 70 years, and many people of this age dont want or cannot tolerate tough treatments. Also, the majority of those who get lung cancer are often not health conscious: they are smokers or ex-smokers, have already taken risks as a result, are older and usually of a lower socio-economic status. All this, plus the fact that they often have other illnesses, or are single, bereaved, or live alone, makes the facing up to their illness too difficult. Much of the treatment for lung cancer is palliative and the lung cancer nurse, the palliative care nurse, the hospice nurses and doctors, as well as the GP, will have a huge role in getting the best quality of life for each individual as the disease progresses. However, there is currently great interest in research for lung cancer – for screening and for new treatments. Bearing in mind the number of people who have or will get this dreadful illness, progress is much needed and the research community is responding well to the challenge.
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By The Numbers
This is a battle between the number 9 and 10 heavyweights according the the UFC, and both are on a downhill slide. Mir is renowned for his submission prowess from both dominant positions and from within his guard. Overeem has almost as many submission wins by guillotine chokes with 8 as Mir does total submissions with 9. Overeem also has a distinct advantage in regards to TKO wins. On paper, this looks like another certain victory for Overeem.
What's At Stake
UFC doesn't specifically state that a match falls under Loser Leaves Town rules, but there has been much speculation as to whether or not one of these competitors will no longer be involved in the company after tonight. Mir has dropped three in a row and Overeem two and with lots of hungry new competitors entering the division, it's hard to imagine either as more than a stepping stone at this point, but both could still have flourishing careers in other promotions. It's hard to imagine Mir, who carried the UFC's heavyweight division for years, rocking the Bellator banner.
Road to Victory
Both men have notorious weaknesses and well honed strengths. Mir has a more varied submission strategy. His open guard is one of the best in the business and he does some great work from it, but don't expect much else. Overeem's guillotine is his go to submission, but he's also tremendously better on his feet than Mir is. Mir's main weakness is Overeem's main strength - the clinch, especially along the cage. Carwin, Cormier, and Barnett were all able to successfully pin Mir against the cage and seriously hurt him. Overeem was punishing both of his last two opponents against the cage until they were able to adjust and defeat him. If Overeem comes into the fight prepared mentally, he's most dangerous. Mir may not have the physical gifts that come with a diet of racehorses, but mentally he's usually more prepared than most.
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जालंधर(अमित): गढ़ा वहिंदा इलाके के नंबरदार कीमती लाल ने एस.डी.एम.-1 राजीव वर्मा की अदालत में तहसीलदार-1 करणदीप सिंह भुल्लर के खिलाफ आर.टी.आई. के तहत जानकारी न देने पर अपील दायर की है जिसमें अगली सुनवाई 10 मई तय की गई है।
दोनों पक्षों की बात सुनकर बनती कार्रवाई की जाएगी : एस.डी.एम.-1
एस.डी.एम.-1 राजीव वर्मा ने कहा कि नंबरदार द्वारा उनके पास आर.टी.आई. एक्ट के अंतर्गत अपील दायर की गई है। इसके लिए दोनों पक्षों की बात सुनकर कानून अनुसार बनती कार्रवाई की जाएगी। अगर नंबरदार द्वारा मांगी गई जानकारी देने लायक होगी तो तहसीलदार को आदेश जारी किया जाएगा।
क्या है मामला, क्यों दायर की गई अपील?
नंबरदार कीमती लाल का कहना है कि तहसीलदार-1 करणदीप सिंह भुल्लर के पास उसके खिलाफ लिखित शिकायत आई थी जिसमें उसके ऊपर विरासत तस्दीक न करने और जानबूझ कर परेशान करने के आरोप लगाए गए थे। तहसीलदार ने शिकायत पर एक्शन लेते हुए नंबरदार को एक नोटिस जारी करते हुए उसे 11 जुलाई, 2017 को अपना पक्ष रखने के लिए प्रस्तुत होने के लिए कहा। कीमती लाल ने कहा कि शिकायतकत्र्ता राजेश कुमार का कहना था कि बूटा राम पुत्र स्व. हशनाक राय का 19-12-1995 को निधन हो जाने की वजह से उनकी विरासत का इंतकाल दर्ज व मंजूर करने के लिए सुशील कुमार पुत्र स्व. बूटा राम की तरफ से आवेदन दिया गया जिस संबंधी 25-05-2017 को सेवा केन्द्र से हल्फिया बयान तस्दीक करवाकर पटवारी को दिया गया था। इस संंबंधी पटवारी ने नंबरदार से रिपोर्ट मांगी थी परंतु उक्त नंबरदार के पास बार-बार जाने के बावजूद उसने विरासत तस्दीक नहीं की। शिकायतकत्र्ता ने आरोप लगाया था कि नंबरदार पैसों की डिमांड करना चाहता है और उक्त नंबरदार बिना पैसों के कोई काम नहीं करता है इसलिए नंबरदार के खिलाफ बनती कार्रवाई करके उसका विरासत इंतकाल दर्ज करवाने में मदद की जाए। इस मामले में कीमती लाल का कहना था कि उसने इंतकाल के साथ संबंधित सारे दस्तावेज मांगे थे मगर शिकायतकत्र्ता ने कोई भी दस्तावेज देने से साफ तौर पर इंकार कर दिया था। इंतकाल लगभग 22 साल पुराना है और जब तक वह सही वारिसों की पड़ताल नहीं कर लेते हैं तब तक वह इसे तस्दीक नहीं कर सकते। इतना ही नहीं शिकायतकत्र्ता बूटा राम का कानूनी वारिस ही नहीं है। जहां तक रिश्वत मांगने की बात है तो उसने कोई रिश्वत नहीं मांगी थी। इस मामले में शिकायतकत्र्ता को बार-बार बुलाने पर भी जब वह नहीं आया तो तहसीलदार ने 9 अक्तूबर, 2017 को केस फाइल कर दिया था। इसके बाद नंबरदार ने तहसीलदार से गढ़ा वहिंदा के हदबस्त नं. 304 की कापी मांगी थी। इसके साथ ही उसने अपने केस से संबंधित सारी जानकारी की मांग भी की थी जिसमें 50 दिन तक कोई जवाब न आने पर उसे मजबूरन फस्र्ट एपीलैंट अथार्टी एस.डी.एम.-1 के पास अपील करनी पड़ी थी।
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Family Takes a Drive and Video During Owasso OK Tornado - March 30 2016
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Kevin's Mobility News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to enterprise mobility that I run across each week. I am specifically targeting information that reflects market numbers and trends.
More shoppers flocked to Amazon’s website during the third quarter, helping the online retailer's net income climb 16 percent and easily beat analyst expectations.
Automatic Data Processing Inc., a provider of human resources, payroll and benefits administration services, has launched its first application, Run powered by ADP mobile payroll.
SkedgeMe, an Internet based productivity and scheduling tool for businesses, has released what it calls a “smart” scheduling application. SkedgeMe is cloud based, with business intelligence built into it, using complex rules to do all the work.
ClickSoftware has announced tight integration between Facebook and its ClickContact self service customer portal.
Overall, sales of PCs have been slower than expected. Gartner said 88.3 million PCs were sold in the third quarter, up 7.6 percent from a year ago, but below its earlier forecast of 12.7 percent growth.
Microsoft has unveiled the first nine Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the company's first attempt at catering to consumers and business users alike.
Enterprise mobility is becoming increasingly important for insurers’ technologically inclined workforce. In a recent survey of top business leaders, IT experts and mobile developers, Pyxis Mobile, a mobile application platform provider, found that companies are expanding beyond just mobile applications for field services and sales people, to empower all employees.
It’s no secret that Skype has major ambitions for its enterprise business. In a move that was clearly not a coincidence, Skype recently brought on Tony Bates, who ran the enterprise group at Cisco, as CEO.
AT&T now boasts a total of 92.8 million active wireless service lines. This comes off the back of a 2.6 million net subscriber gain over the third quarter of 2010, a record for this period of the year.
How much has Apple’s iPad changed the tech world? According to a forecast Friday from tech researcher Gartner, global sales of media tablets will reach 19.5 million this year — “driven by sales of the iPad,” the firm said. Tablet sales will reach 54.8 million in 2011 and grow to more than 208 million in 2014, Gartner said.
Consumers are driving a corporate shift away from BlackBerry. Apple’s iOS and Android are quickly becoming popular alternative IT solutions for large corporations, and it is clear that more and more companies are willing to expand their options when it comes to enterprise mobility management solutions
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Apple's wildly popular gadget lineup propelled the company to a new all time sales record of $20 billion, Apple said Monday as it announced its fourth quarter results.
Coffeehouse colossus Starbucks introduced the Starbucks Digital Network, an in store multimedia platform slated to go live across nearly 6,800 U.S. company operated locations on October 20, 2010.
Barnes & Noble will ship its Nook e-readers to 2,500 Wal-Mart stores starting October 24, 2010. Wal-Mart will offer two Nook models -- Nook 3G, which offers free AT&T 3G wireless and WiFi connectivity, as well as NOOK WiFi, a WiFi only model.
Apple announced the public beta of FaceTime for Mac, a new application that allows Mac users to video call iPhone 4 and iPod touch users as well as other Macs.
According to research firm Canalys, Microsoft’s software currently has around nine percent of the smartphone market and will be looking to push on from its current fourth position in the global market behind Symbian, RIM (makers of the BlackBerry) and Apple’s iPhone OS.
Nokia, the largest cell phone maker in the world, is cutting 1,800 jobs as it tries to streamline operations and speed up delivery of new software and better Web services for its besieged smartphones.
The Renaissance Mayflower, a historic luxury hotel in Washington, is using Compcierge mobile features to communicate with guests via text messaging.
Apple's iPhone may be close to the final build in preparation for its launch on Verizon's network in early 2011. The hardware appears to be done and the software is just receiving minor finishing touches. Word is, the iPhone 5 is also making progress.
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MIDLAND, Texas -- A West Texas sheriff said the skeletal remains of a second person have been found in a pit as part of an investigation into two teenagers missing since 2015.
Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter said the remains were found Saturday as investigators were searching a second pit on private land after receiving a tip early last month.
An initial set of remains were found about a week ago in another pit on the same land. The remains discovered Saturday were found about 14 feet (4.3 meters) down.
Painter said two teens have been missing since October 2015. He says a person was found with some property belonging to the missing pair, whose names weren't released. The sheriff also said that the property owner has cooperated and is not a person of interest in the investigation.
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Why the high street needs to adapt to the trend of veganism
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Do high street shops need to adapt to the trend of veganism?
Let’s take for example a butchers shop. It could be so easy for traditional butcher shops to turn their head away from the growth of veganism. To dismiss the movement as a passing ‘fad’. The truth is there is now undisputed health benefits of being Vegan, the link with combatting climate change and consumer choices towards animal welfare decisions. How will our butcher shops compete? How can traditional high street butchers shops embrace the growth of the consumer demand for plant-based products?
The fact is they need to. Over the last few years, we have helped lots of butcher shops and small high street supermarkets through our funding via a merchant cash advance. We’re in a good position for feedback, the reasons for capital, the issues businesses are facing. Recently we have been receiving feedback from small business on the high street, struggling with lack of footfall due to poor infrastructure, council car parking charges, increasing rates and more – it’s a tough environment already.
But those businesses who move with the times can survive. Those willing to embrace change and adopt changes in consumer spending are in with a chance. So, for a business such as a butchers shop where there is such a battle going on. Not only do they also face the same issues as every other high street shop, but they have to deal with cost-cutting supermarkets on the town fringes and now the rise in the veganism movement.
Veganism may be for some still a hipster market of the next generation but the facts are there. It is a surging national phenomenon, with plant-based businesses booming from John O’groats to lands end.
The bigger chains such as Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda and more – they are all at it. From plant-based cheeses to on-the-go lunch deals, ready meals and other options, the ranges are growing daily.
So how can the high street stores such as butchers adapt to survive? By embracing change, adapting to the market demand, being different, offering what consumers are looking for. But would a vegan step foot in a butchers shop anyway? Generally, veganism is a health choice, so the broader market isn’t radically opposed to butchery. If that were the case, Vegans would also have to boycott the supermarkets too – after all, they have at least two aisles dedicated to meat and poultry in most.
The advice for any business is to adapt. Don’t bury your head in the sand, look up and embrace new thinking, new products to sell, new methods and ways to sell it.
For restaurants see our article https://www.merchantloanadvance.co.uk/uk-restaurants-are-missing-out-on-the-veggie-market/
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The millennium bug is coming. And some folks are getting nervous.
At its worst, the "year 2000" or Y2K problem would cause a widespread failure of the older computers that were programmed long ago to save memory by recognizing only the last two digits of the year. The catch is that they will read the year 2000 as 00 or 1900, which will make them behave like Windows 95 on LSD, i.e. malfunction or shut down.
Are we at risk? Will society plunge back into the Dark Ages? Where some foresee unimaginable calamities others see only hype. The fact is that computers control everything from the lowly table toaster to the operating systems that regulate our electric utilities.
A worst case scenario finds communities shivering in the dark without electricity, heat or water and with their transportation systems paralyzed. January in Manitoba is no joke at the best of times. January with -30°C weather and interrupted power supplies would make Manitoba uninhabitable.
University of Winnipeg business professor David Erbach has raised a series of incisive questions about local Y2K challenges.
Can Manitoba Hydro guarantee that its own power system will work? A tricky problem is the software embedded in stand-alone devices. Consolidated Edison of New York recently tried moving up the date on one of its power plants. The plant shut itself down when its fail-safe triggers clicked in after monitoring devices concluded there hadn't been any maintenance carried out for 99 years. Does Hydro know that won't happen here?
How vulnerable is Manitoba Hydro to problems that arise elsewhere in the North American power grid? Manitoba has plenty of power of its own, but the grids are highly inter-connected. Can Hydro assure us it is able to isolate the province from outside breakdowns? Does it know? Without power, the pumps that supply both natural gas and water would be in jeopardy. Without gas for heating, water pipes would freeze and burst, and without water the city would be in dire straits.
Without electricity, the pumps at gasoline stations wouldn't work. Without the ability to refuel easily, how could we maintain truck traffic and the distribution of food?
The delivery of many crucial commodities, including the coal that fuels some power plants, depends on the railways. Would they continue to function despite the loss of power? Would they even be able to keep track of their rolling stock under those circumstances?
The air-traffic control computer system in the US is due for replacement, but the companies that might undertake the costly upgrade are afraid of the new system's liability implications. How vulnerable is Canada to air-traffic control problems?
- With reduced air and land traffic, highly perishable medical supplies would be more difficult to distribute. When one realizes that Denmark, for example, manufactures half the world's insulin, the question arises: Can hospitals ensure an adequate supply of critical and perishable medicines?
These are life and death issues. Even a few days' disruption would be disastrous. Montrealers discovered that the hard way last January, when some people actually died after a freak ice storm caused infrastructure to fail. The city had to evacuate entire neighborhoods. At the time, Montreal was the only city with the problem.
In a Manitoba January, people cannot survive for very long without power, natural gas and water. Suppliers of these essential services must be open with the public. Do they know they can continue operations despite the Y2K rollover?
The public has a right to know. The clock is ticking.
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Jaime and I fell in love with Carol Feller's Maenad
shawl when she recently came to the store for a trunk show. This lace
edged shawl is extra long, perfect for wrapping a couple times around
your pretty neck, or just draping over the shoulders.
We would love for you to join us in our Maenad KAL! We will be casting on next Tuesday, June 26th at Craft Night.
Come into the shop for your supplies and receive 15% off your yarns with the purchase of the Maenad pattern.
And here is a sneak peak at the yarns we chose for our shawls:
Jaime chose two colors of Madelinetosh Light--Cosmos and
Lowlands--for her Maenad. The depth of color in this yarn makes us
picked up two earthy hues of Sebastian by Anzula at their trunk show
last night! I'll be knitting my Maenad in the colors Clay and Shiitake.
Sebastian has a wonderful nubby, silky texture thanks to a blend of
Seacell and Merino fibers. You can look forward to this pretty yarn
being available in the store in August!
See you soon!
Amber & Jaime
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In reference to Michael O’Flynn backs tax on those hoarding development land by
Ciarán Hancock on June 21, 2017 in the Irish Times.
Michael O’Flynn, a property developer, gives support to a tax to those who are hoarding land and waiting until the housing prices increase. This tax has to be carefully composed in order to avoid taxing those who can’t build because of issues surrounding planning, lack of infrastructure, or zoning. This would be difficult to police and enforce due to fraud or proof of these issues.
O’Flynn also suggested the government to create a government separate entity to help coordinate the planning and zoning issues as well as manage infrastructure spending. This is so the two processes can better work together and help combat the housing issue.
If the government will reduce the VAT 4.5% from 13.5% to 9%, Michael O’Flynn said he would immediately decrease his housing prices. With a lower VAT tax, it will become more affordable for people leading developers to be more motivated to bring more housing. For example, if the VAT tax is reduced to 9% it will reduce €12,000 off of a €300,000 house.
Another issue O’Flynn brought up was that the current 3.5 income ratio should be increased to 4.5 income ratio, a ratio allowed in the UK.
O’Flynn brought up many points that he believes is wrong in our current housing market. A pricing bubble maybe amidst while everyone’s focus is on the Help-to-Buy scheme. With focus on the rest of the market, we can pressure the government to adapt regulations to the housing market as needed. This will help to avoid another housing crash.
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A few visuals for your Monday.
I want to be here. Right now.
God, I love this. Jacket design for the U.S. first edition of Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita”. Illustrator Mercer Mayer (1967).
Vintage magic posters.
"Portrait of Madame X" by John Singer Sargent, 1884.
pippi longstocking by astrid lindgren, first edition.
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NYAMATA, Rwanda (AP) — She lost her baby daughter and her right hand to a manic killing spree. He wielded the machete that took both.
Yet today, despite coming from opposite sides of an unspeakable shared past, Alice Mukarurinda and Emmanuel Ndayisaba are friends. She is the treasurer and he the vice president of a group that builds simple brick houses for genocide survivors. They live near each other and shop at the same market.
Their story of ethnic violence, extreme guilt and, to some degree, reconciliation is the story of Rwanda today, 20 years after its Hutu majority killed more than 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The Rwandan government is still accused by human rights groups of holding an iron grip on power, stifling dissent and killing political opponents. But even critics give President Paul Kagame credit for leading the country toward a peace that seemed all but impossible two decades ago.
“Whenever I look at my arm I remember what happened,” said Alice, a mother of five with a deep scar on her left temple where Emanuel sliced her with a machete. As she speaks, Emmanuel — the man who killed her baby — sits close enough that his left hand and her right stump sometimes touch.
On Monday, Rwanda marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of 100 days of bloody mayhem. But the genocide was really in the making for decades, fueled by hate speech, discrimination, propaganda and the training of death squads. Hutus had come to resent Tutsis for their greater wealth and what they saw as oppressive rule.
Rwanda is the most densely populated country in mainland Africa, slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Maryland but with a population of more than 12 million. The countryside is lush green, filled with uncountable numbers of banana trees.
The Hutu-Tutsi divide may be the country’s most notorious characteristic but also its most confounding. The two groups are so closely related that it’s nearly impossible for an outsider to tell which the average Rwandan belongs to. Even Rwandans have trouble knowing who is who, especially after two decades of a government push to create a single Rwandan identity.
For Alice, a Tutsi, the genocide began in 1992, when her family took refuge in a church for a week. Hutu community leaders began importing machetes. Houses were burned, cars taken.
Hutu leaders created lists of prominent or educated Tutsis targeted for killing. They also held meetings where they told those in attendance how evil the Tutsis were. Like many of his Hutu neighbors, Emmanuel soaked in the message.
The situation caught fire on April 6, 1994, when the plane carrying Rwanda’s president was shot down. Hutus started killing Tutsis, who ran for their lives and flooded Alice’s village.
Three days later, local Hutu leaders told Emmanuel, then 23, that they had a job for him.
They took him to a Tutsi home and ordered him to use his machete. A Christian who sang in his church choir, Emmanuel had never killed before. But inside this house he murdered 14 people. The next day, April 12, Emmanuel found a Tutsi doctor in hiding and killed him, too. The day after, he killed two women and a child.
“The very first family I killed, I felt bad, but then I got used to it,” he says. “Given how we were told that the Tutsis were evil, after the first family I just felt like I was killing our enemies.”
In the meantime, Alice’s family took refuge in a church, just as they had done before, crammed in with hundreds of others. But this time, Hutu attackers threw a bomb inside and set the church on fire. Those who fled the fire inside died by machetes outside. Alice lost some 26 family members, among the estimated 5,000 victims at the church.
Alice, then 25, escaped with her 9-month-old daughter and a 9-year-old niece into Rwanda’s green countryside, moving, hiding, moving. She hid in a forested swamp.
“There were so many bodies all over the place,” she says. “Hutus would wake up in the morning and go hunting for Tutsis to kill.”
By late April rebel Tutsi fighters led by Kagame had reached the capital and chased Hutus out. Hutu troops began to flee to neighboring countries, and the violence spread, with killings carried out by both sides.
On April 29, Emmanuel joined Hutu soldiers searching the countryside for Tutsis. The attackers blew a whistle whenever they found a Tutsi hiding.
The murders began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 3 p.m. Alice had been hiding in a swamp for days, keeping out only the top of her face so she could breathe. That was where the Hutus found her.
They surrounded the swamp. Then they attacked.
First they killed the girls. When that was done, they came after Alice. She was sure she would die, but instinctively put up her arm to defend herself.
Emmanuel, Alice’s school mate, recognized the woman but couldn’t recall her name. Perhaps that made it easier to rain down machete blows on Alice’s right arm, severing it just above the wrist. He sliced her face. His colleague pierced a spear through her left shoulder.
They left her for dead.
She was bloodied, scarred, and missing a hand, yes, but not dead. Alice fell unconscious, she says, and was found three days later by other survivors. It was only then that she realized she no longer had a right hand.
In the months after the genocide, guilt gnawed away at Emmanuel. He saw his victims during nightmares. In 1996, he turned himself in and confessed.
His prison term lasted from 1997 until 2003, when Kagame pardoned Hutus who admitted their guilt. After he was freed, he began asking family members of his victims for forgiveness. He joined a group of genocide killers and survivors called Ukurrkuganze, who still meet weekly.
It was there that he saw Alice, the woman he thought he had killed.
At first he avoided her. Eventually he kneeled before her and asked for forgiveness. After two weeks of thought and long discussions with her husband, she said yes.
“We had attended workshops and trainings and our hearts were kind of free, and I found it easy to forgive,” she says. “The Bible says you should forgive and you will also be forgiven.”
Josephine Munyeli is the director of peace and reconciliation programs in Rwanda for World Vision, a U.S.-based aid group. A survivor of the genocide herself, Munyeli says more killers and victims would like to reconcile but many don’t know who they attacked or were attacked by.
“Forgiveness is possible. It’s common here,” she says. “Guilt is heavy. When one realizes how heavy it is the first thing they do to recuperate themselves is apologize.”
Although Rwanda has made significant progress since the genocide, ethnic tensions remain. Alice worries that some genocide planners were never caught, and that messages denying the genocide still filter into the country from Hutus living abroad. She believes remembrance is important to ensure that another genocide never happens.
For Emmanuel, the anniversary periods bring back the nightmares. He looks like a man serving penance, who does not want to talk but feels he must.
“I’ve been asking myself why I acted like a fool, listening to such words, that this person is bad and that person is bad,” Emmanuel says. “The same people that encouraged the genocide are the ones saying there was no genocide.”
He, too, worries that the embers of the genocide still smolder.
“The problem is still there,” Emmanuel says. “There are Hutus who hate me for telling the truth. There are those up until now who participated in the genocide who deny they took part.”
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कानपुर। उत्तर प्रदेश के उप मुख्यमंत्री केशव प्रसाद मौर्य ने कानपुर सर्किट हाउस में सड़क परियोजना का शिलायन्स करने के बाद अपने सम्बोधन में विपक्षी पार्टियों की जमकर बखिया उधेड़ी. अपने सम्बोधन में उन्होंने सपा, बसपा व कांग्रेस पार्टी को आड़े हाथो लेते हुए कहा कि भृष्टाचार को समाप्त करने के लिए भाजपा बिचौलियों का काम ख़त्म कर रही है. जिससे यह पार्टिया बेचैन हो रही है की मोदी जी जितनी भी योजना बनाते है उसमे दलाली की कोई गुंजाइस ही नहीं छोड़ते इसलिए अब परेशान होकर अन्नदाताओ को भड़काने की कोशिश करी है. उन्होंने किसान कानून पर बिलकुल स्पष्ठ किया कि कानून किसानो के उत्थान के लिए है. इसलिए कांग्रेस पार्टी इस देश में लोगो को गुमराह करने का काम करती है. उन्होंने कहाकि कूड़ा और कचरा एक बड़ी समस्या है जिसको दूर करने का बीड़ा भाजपा सरकार ने उठाया है.
उत्तर प्रदेश में पंद्रह सौ किलोमीटर प्लास्टिक से कचरे वाली सड़क बनाने की कार्ययोजना तैयार की गई है. कचरे का इस्तेमाल सड़क बनाने में कैसे किया जाय इसको लेकर कई निवेशक आ रहे है जिससे उनको रोजगार भी मिलेगा. देश की रक्षा करने वाले वीर सैनिको के बलिदान पर उन्होंने बताया की ऐसे वीर बलिदानी सैनिको के लिए जय हिन्द वीर पद के नाम से उनके घर और गांव तक सड़क जाएगा. बलिदानी सैनिको के लिए विभाग ने अपने एक दिन का वेतन उनको समर्पित किया जिसकी वजह से बलिदानी सैनिको के परिवार को 22 लाख की सम्मान निधि दिया गया. कार्यक्रम समाप्ति के बाद मीडिया सेे रूबरू होते हुए उन्होंने बताया उत्तर प्रदेश और कानपुर के विकास के लिए 50 करोड़ से अधिक लागत के सड़क निर्माण परियोजना का लोकार्पण हुआ है. उन्होंने आश्वाशन दिया की जल्दी ही कानपुर से लखनऊ तक एक्सप्रेस वे बनाया जाएगा साथ रोड और मेट्रो की सौगात भी कानपुर मिलने वाली है. गंगा को अविरल और निर्मल बनाने के सवाल पर उन्होंने कहा की यह सरकार प्राथमिकता है. उन्होंने कहा की देश का किसान हमारी बात को मान रही है और जो नहीं मान रहे है उनसे बातचीत की जा रही है.
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A male student reported being robbed by four black males in hoodies on the corner of Browning Avenue and Somerset Street on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 16, according to an emergency alert sent out to the College community.
The alleged perpetrators then fled in the direction of campus, the alert said.
“No injuries were sustained by the victim and no weapons were used or displayed, but the victim believed the perpetrators may have been armed,” according to the text message and email sent around 9:40 p.m.
Anyone with information or who has witnessed suspicious behavior is encouraged to contact Campus Police or call 9-1-1.
The text message concluded by saying, “If there are further disruptions, we will notify campus.”
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70% of small business B2B websites lack a clearly defined call to action on their homepage—just one of the surprising flaws uncovered in a new study sponsored by Small Business Trends.
Here's a look at the areas where B2B websites struggled the most...
1) 70% lack a call to action on the homepage
Without the right call to action, you’re going to have a really hard time turning website traffic into leads and leads into customers. Every page on your site should serve a specific purpose. A call to action is your chance to engage your visitors and form a connection that will ultimately increase the likelihood they’ll make a purchase.
With each specific page, identify the one thing you’d want someone to do. Examples could include signing up for an enewsletter, downloading a whitepaper, requesting a demo, getting a quote, etc.
2) 56% of B2B websites lack meta descriptions
Think of meta descriptions as the sales copy that appears under your page title and website address in search results. When you don’t update the descriptions on the back end of your website, search engines will automatically pull in content from that specific page. Instead, take some time to write targeted and persuasive meta descriptions. I promise it will be worth the effort!
3) 70% don’t list a phone number prominently
People aren’t going to want to burn a lot of calories trying to find a phone number. If they’re at a point where they want to reach out, you want to make it as easy as possible for them to do so. The header (top of your website) is one option.
4) 87% don’t do anything to make their “contact us” option stand out
The whole point of having a “contact us” option is for people to be able to contact you. If you hide it at the bottom of your site or it blends in with everything else, you’re totally defeating the purpose. Think about the best placement for your “contact us” option and what you can do to make it stand out (without being totally over the top).
5) 82% don’t bother to even list their social media profiles
Think back to the call to action discussion—prospective customers might not be ready to buy when they visit your site, but they might want to connect with you via social media. When they do, that means you’ll be on their radar if and when they want to make a purchase. If you have social media profiles for your business, you definitely want to include them on your website.
The survey results underscore the critical importance of having a strategy in place to make it as easy as possible for prospective customers to 1) actually find your website and 2) ultimately make a purchase once they do.
You can download the free Small Business B2B Call to Action Study.
Want to know if your website has any flaws?
Check out my review of two free online tools to grade your site.
By: Shawn Graham
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नई दिल्ली । भारत में सरोगेसी का विनियमन करने वाले विधेयक को लोकसभा में पेश करते हुए स्वास्थ्य मंत्री हर्षवर्धन ने सोमवार को कहा कि इस विधेयक से व्यावसायिक सरोगेसी पर लगाम लगेगी और सरोगेसी के माध्यम से महिलाओं का उत्पीड़न रुकेगा। कश्मीर मुद्दे पर कांग्रेस समेत विपक्षी सदस्यों के हंगामे के बीच सरोगेसी (विनियमन) विधेयक, 2019 को पेश करते हुए हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि न्यूजीलैंड, ऑस्ट्रेलिया, जापान, ब्रिटेन, जापान, फिलीपीन, स्पेन, स्विट्जरलैंड और जर्मनी समेत अनेक देशों में व्यावसायिक सरोगेसी अवैध है। उन्होंने कहा कि केवल यूक्रेन, रूस और अमेरिका के कैलीफोर्निया प्रांत में यह वैध है। हर्षवर्धन ने कहा कि विधेयक में भारत में किराये की कोख (सरोगेसी) की प्रथा पर प्रभावी तरीके से विनियमन का प्रस्ताव है। इसके तहत राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर एक सरोगेसी बोर्ड और राज्य सरोगेसी बोर्ड के गठन का प्रस्ताव है। विधेयक पर चर्चा की शुरूआत तृणमूल कांग्रेस की काकोली घोष दस्तीदार ने की और विधेयक का समर्थन किया। इसके बाद उन्होंने कश्मीर मामले पर कांग्रेस, द्रमुक, नेशनल कान्फ्रेंस आदि दलों के सदस्यों की नारेबाजी के दौरान सदन में अव्यवस्था का हवाला देते हुए पीठासीन सभापति से सदन में व्यवस्था कायम करने का अनुरोध किया और ऐसा नहीं होने पर आगे बोलने में असमर्थता जाहिर की। भाजपा की रीता बहुगुणा जोशी ने कहा कि देश में सरोगेसी एक उद्योग जैसा बन गया है, ऐसे में यह विधेयक महिलाओं का शोषण रोकेगा। उन्होंने कहा कि नरेंद्र मोदी सरकार लगातार महिलाओं की भलाई के लिए विधेयक ला रही है और उसी क्रम में यह विधेयक लाया गया है। वाईएसआर कांग्रेस पार्टी की वी वी सत्यवती ने कहा कि विधेयक में करीबी रिश्तेदारों को परिभाषित नहीं किया गया है। तेलुगूदेशम पार्टी के केसी नेनी श्रीनिवास, अन्नाद्रमुक के पी रवींद्रनाथ कुमार, भाजपा के रविकिशन और सुभाष सरकार ने भी विधेयक का समर्थन किया।
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
Candlelight, See Right
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For this one I turned off the light in my shadowbox and lit this one small candle. That said, I still had my windows open and the light on that I paint by, which let some light into my box from the front. But I am loving that soft light.
Recently I got a very nice email from a fellow who said he was inspired by my paintings to write a song called "Still Life." The musician, Jakob Reinhardt, just put out an album, with one of my paintings as the cover. : ) I think he's incredibly talented! If you listen and are inclined to buy the album, you can use discount code "downatthedinghy" to get half off.
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3 bedroom terraced house for salePenny Street, Weymouth, Dorset
- Three bedroom terrace
- In need of some modernisation
- Close to town and beach
- No forward chain
- Large Lounge/Diner
- Ideal First Time Buy or Investment
A three bedroom Victorian terraced house located within a short stroll of Weymouth's award winning beach and town centre as well as the train station with direct access to London Waterloo. The property is in need of some modernisation and would make an ideal FIRST TIME BUY or INVESTMENT. Comprising of LARGE LOUNGE/DINER, kitchen, bathroom and has a COURTYARD. Offered with no forward chain. Please call us today on 01305 778500 to book your viewing.
Front Aspect Double Glazed Door To:- -
Entrance Hall - Central ceiling light, wooden door to:-
Lounge/Diner - 21'2 x 13'2 (6.45m x 4.01m) - Front and rear aspect double glazed window, central ceiling light x 2, wall mounted radiator, stairs to first floor
Kitchen - 9'6 x 5'3 (2.90m x 1.60m) - Side aspect double glazed window, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, central ceiling light, laminate floor, storage cupboard, electric oven gas hob with extractor, power points, part tiled, cooker hood, range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over, space for washing machine and fridge freezer
Lobby - 5'3 x 2'8 (1.60m x 0.81m) - Side aspect double glazed door to courtyard garden, laminate flooring
Bathroom - 6'1 x 5'0 (1.85m x 1.52m) - Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, panel enclosed bath, fully tiled, laminate floor, central ceiling light, extractor, side aspect double glazed window
Bedroom 3 - 6'4 x 9'6 (1.93m x 2.90m) - Side aspect double glazed window, laminate floor, wall mounted radiator, central ceiling light, power points
Bedroom 2 - 8'0 x 10'8 (2.44m x 3.25m) - Rear aspect double glazed window, wall mounted radiator, central ceiling light, power points
Bedroom 1 - 13'2 x 10'0 (4.01m x 3.05m) - Front aspect double glazed window, central ceiling light, power points, wall mounted radiator.
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Tip # 1
Try to only eat when you’re really hungry. Sometimes we can confuse thirst with hunger. Try having a glass or two of water and then wait 10 to 15 minutes to find out if you really are hungry.
Tip # 2
Eat your food really slowly and remember to stop when you start to feel satisfied – don’t make the mistake of waiting until you feel overly full, or be tempted by second helpings. Remember, it takes your body about 20 minutes to register food so again try to slow down and listen to those “full” messages.
Tip # 3
If left overs have a habit of tempting you, then a good weight loss tip is to make sure that they go straight back into the fridge for another day. If you ever feel hungry in-between meals then try and opt for a healthy snack.
Tip # 4
If you tend to overeat when you’re feeling depressed or anxious then try to deal with your emotions in another way like exercising or talking to a friend.
Tip # 5
Choose foods that are low in fat by checking the food labels. As a guide, a total fat content of 8 grams or less, and a saturated fat content of 3 grams or less is within a healthy range.
Tip # 6
Try to cut down on alcohol- it provides “empty calories”, meaning lots of calories but few significant nutrients.
Tip # 7
For permanent weight loss try using the healthiest cooking methods to cook your food such as steaming, grilling, biolling or microwaving. These cooking methods don’t require lots of added fat like roasting or frying.
Tip # 8
Try to eat more bulky “fibre rich” foods that have a low glycaemic index (GI) which means that they break down slowly and realease glucose into the blood stream gradually. This is a great weight loss tip because it means that you’re likely to feel fuller for longer and are less likely to crave sugary and high fat foods which should result in healthy weight loss.
Tip # 9
Keep washed and trimmed celery, carrots, broccoli and peppers in the fridge. You’ll be much more likely to snack on them if they are ready to eat.
Tip # 10
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Bracing the roof joists
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1. Cut and connect two braces. Each brace consists of two 2×4 pieces offset and screwed together. The ends of each component 2×4 has 45 degree angles cut. The two components of the brace will likely have different lengths.
2. Examining the partially completed greenhouse (below) one can see where the brace will eventually end up. The two 2×4 components of the brace are found in cells (H11 and I11) and (H12 and I12). There is a longer side to each component, and the shorter side results from cutting 45 degree angles. Using a miter saw to make the cuts would be fine; the measurements are for if one has to lay out the cut with a tape measure.
3. Connecting the two components to make the brace. Each brace will be for a specific side of the bay. In each case, the longer of the two components will be on the outside and the shorter on the inside. The longer component should extend beyond shorter to accommodate covering a 2×4 in the back. Examine the photo on the upper right – the brace will line up with the roof joist. Screw the two components together so this is possible. Note that the overlap at the front of the brace will be less. This will allow room for the pane of glass.
(Note that if you cut the components to the proper dimensions, but get confused by my description in putting them together, it will be obvious in the next step, and you can reassemble the components, and mutter a few expletives in my direction.)
4. Refer to the photo at the upper right. Use a square to move each roof joist so it is perpendicular to the frame. Then lay the brace between the frame and the joist and screw it into place.
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Mathsjam Jars
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Imagine different shaped vessels being filled. Can you work out what the graphs of the water level should look like?
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Four vehicles travelled on a road. What can you deduce from the times that they met?
Matchless
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
There is a particular value of x, and a value of y to go with it, which make all five expressions equal in value, can you find that x, y pair ?
Parabolic Patterns
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
The illustration shows the graphs of fifteen functions. Two of them have equations y=x^2 and y=-(x-4)^2. Find the equations of all the other graphs.
More Parabolic Patterns
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
The illustration shows the graphs of twelve functions. Three of them have equations y=x^2, x=y^2 and x=-y^2+2. Find the equations of all the other graphs.
Parabolas Again
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
Here is a pattern composed of the graphs of 14 parabolas. Can you find their equations?
Exploring Cubic Functions
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
Quadratic graphs are very familiar, but what patterns can you explore with cubics?
Four on the Road
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Four vehicles travel along a road one afternoon. Can you make sense of the graphs showing their motion?
Surprising Transformations
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
I took the graph y=4x+7 and performed four transformations. Can you find the order in which I could have carried out the transformations?
Perpendicular Lines
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Position the lines so that they are perpendicular to each other. What can you say about the equations of perpendicular lines?
Spaces for Exploration
Age 11 to 14
Alf Coles writes about how he tries to create 'spaces for exploration' for the students in his classrooms.
Electric Kettle
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Explore the relationship between resistance and temperature
Parallel Lines
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
How does the position of the line affect the equation of the line? What can you say about the equations of parallel lines?
Graphical Interpretation
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
This set of resources for teachers offers interactive environments to support work on graphical interpretation at Key Stage 4.
Ellipses
Age 14 to 18 Challenge Level:
Here is a pattern for you to experiment with using graph drawing software. Find the equations of the graphs in the pattern.
Maths Filler 2
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Can you draw the height-time chart as this complicated vessel fills with water?
What's That Graph?
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Can you work out which processes are represented by the graphs?
Walk and Ride
Age 7 to 14 Challenge Level:
How far have these students walked by the time the teacher's car reaches them after their bus broke down?
Bio Graphs
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
What biological growth processes can you fit to these graphs?
Immersion
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Various solids are lowered into a beaker of water. How does the water level rise in each case?
Lap Times
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Can you find the lap times of the two cyclists travelling at constant speeds?
Translating Lines
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Investigate what happens to the equation of different lines when you translate them. Try to predict what will happen. Explain your findings.
Maths Filler
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Imagine different shaped vessels being filled. Can you work out what the graphs of the water level should look like?
Reflecting Lines
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Investigate what happens to the equations of different lines when you reflect them in one of the axes. Try to predict what will happen. Explain your findings.
Up and Across
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Experiment with the interactivity of "rolling" regular polygons, and explore how the different positions of the red dot affects its vertical and horizontal movement at each stage.
Fence It
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
If you have only 40 metres of fencing available, what is the maximum area of land you can fence off?
Diamond Collector
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Collect as many diamonds as you can by drawing three straight lines.
How Far Does it Move?
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Experiment with the interactivity of "rolling" regular polygons, and explore how the different positions of the red dot affects the distance it travels at each stage.
Speeding Up, Slowing Down
Age 11 to 14 Challenge Level:
Experiment with the interactivity of "rolling" regular polygons, and explore how the different positions of the red dot affects its speed at each stage.
Bus Stop
Age 14 to 16 Challenge Level:
Two buses leave at the same time from two towns Shipton and Veston on the same long road, travelling towards each other. At each mile along the road are milestones. The buses' speeds are constant. . . .
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