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Achieving the Dream urges colleges to make a commitment to eliminating achievement gaps while improving outcomes for all students. Achieving the Dream helps institutions examine their policies, practices, and institutional culture with the goal of reducing inequities that create barriers to success. To achieve high rates of success for all students, especially students who traditionally have faced the most significant barriers to achievement, institutions must have a student-centered vision, a culture of evidence, and accountability and a commitment to equity and excellence. By addressing the structural inequities that impede student success, colleges help address America's growing disparities in income and wealth. Click below to view David Dodson, President of MDC, highlight why equity is a critical component of student success.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15214
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The Karel Landman House is located on the farm Uithoek in the Glencoe Valley and dates from just after the Battle of Ncome /Blood River in 1838. Landman and his son-in-law,Jan de Jager passed through the area on the way to the battle and were attracted to it. After the battle, in which Landman was second in command of the Boers, he settled on Uithoek and his daughter Susanna and de Jager settled on the adjoining farm Wasbank. The Karel Landman House is the oldest surviving pioneer house in Kwazulu Natal. It is located on private property but can be viewed by prior arrangement with the owner.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15215
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Following on from the sculptured heads by Franz Messerschmidt, for which he used his own face as a template, I thought I'd run a little series on self-portraits.
Having been to see the big Gauguin exhibition at Tate Modern last month (which incidentally convinced me that Van Gogh was the superior painter) I'll begin with Gauguin's. I'm sure that we're all familiar with his more famous Polynesian works so I think a look at his self-portraits would be a good place to start.
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was born in Paris 7 June 1848 and is considered one of the leading painters of the Post-Impressionist period. He died of syphilis at the age of 54 on 8 May 1903 at Atuona, Hiva ‘Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. The last portrait shown here was the last one he painted, in 1903.
Thank you for posting these. It would be fascinating to see these along side van Gogh's .
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15221
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Long before an environmental conscience was something people cared much about, Burroughs’ founders named the new school for a poet naturalist who lived in a wilderness cabin. In so doing, they imbued a reverence for nature into the very fabric of Burroughs. That core value, preserved through the decades, permeates a Burroughs education — from what students experience in their classes and at Drey Land (our 40-acre wilderness camp) to how the Plant Operations Department maintains the grounds to how architects design new buildings.
What is sustainability at Burroughs?
Sustainability at Burroughs means many things. It can be about the physical changes we make to our campus to reduce energy and resource consumption, and it can be about the ways we seek to change mindsets among members of the school community about the way we live our lives.
Our newest buildings are LEED certified, and the solar panels on the new gym roof generate a portion of the school’s electricity needs. We compost all food and waste materials from our kitchen and dining room. We recycle the majority of the materials we consume on campus and are working toward zero waste. Our physical plant vehicles use bio-diesel fuel produced from our kitchen.
All students in 7th and 9th grades participate in multi-day science and environmental immersion programs at Drey Land, our wilderness camp in the Ozarks. The gardening class learns how to plant and grow vegetables for the school’s kitchen. All 10th grade students participate in an annual seminar to learn about what it means to be a global citizen on a smaller, more crowded planet with finite resources. Finally, sustainability related topics permeate our 7th – 12th grade curriculum, begining with 7th grade earth science and culminating with an AP environmental science elective.
Our sustainability work at Burroughs is always changing and evolving. We invite you to be involved!
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15222
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Parenthood is an essential feeling for every person because it gives real relief. But these days the majority of people are lacking to enjoy this feeling due to increase rate of divorce and single parenting. But single parent faces my problems in order to raise their child such as prey eyes of society, responsibilities, decision-making, and not able to give proper time to a child.
But many people are unable to conceive a child due to the death of the partner or divorce. In this manner, there are various options available in order to conceive a child. These treatments include assisted reproductive procedures such as IVF and IUI.
Many people choose IVF treatment In India which is known as In-Vitro fertilization in order to cure their reproductive disease. In this procedure, your surgeon will collect eggs from the female and they combine these immature eggs with the donor sperm in the clinical lab. After that the surgical implant that fertilized embryos in the woman’s uterus in order to conception.
Firstly your surgeon will examine you in order to understand that you are able to conceive or not. After then he will collect eggs from the female reproductive system with the goal to combine it with donor sperm in the clinical lab.
After this procedure, your surgeon will check for a sperm donor. Or the may recommend you to convince your any relative with the goal to the donor the sperm. Otherwise, he will use donor or prior collected sperm.
After the combination and fertilization outside the body, your surgeon will implant that embryos in your uterus for conception. This is the successful IVF process to get pregnant.
IUI is explained as Intrauterine Insemination, which is the infertility treatment. In this process, the sperm is utilized for fertilization and placed into the lady’s uterus. Prior to implantation, the sperm is washed to ensure the best quality. In this process, your surgeon also uses donor sperm which is prepared in the lab prior to implantation. Additionally, the IUI process is performed during the female’s natural cycle. In this treatment, your surgeon gives you such type of fertility drugs along with this treatment.
You should first consult your problem with a fertility specialist. If you are unable to conceive with these both procedure, then he may suggest you surrogacy in which a surrogate lady conceive your child on the behalf of you.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15223
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Commercial boilers have many different applications in hotels, hospitals, apartment complexes, schools, factories, and more. For a boiler to run efficiently with minimal risk to handlers, everyone must follow certain guidelines. Below are a few things to consider when adopting a program for commercial boiler maintenance in Centerville OH.
Every state has regulations and rules for boiler use. For instance, high-pressure and low-pressure boilers must typically be inspected once per year, but it may depend on the location. Boiler inspectors will verify that a boiler has a readable nameplate, an ASME construction code, and working stop valves. Additionally, the maintenance tech will evaluate the boiler room to ensure that it’s sufficiently lit, that the emergency switch is clearly labeled, and that nothing flammable is stored nearby. These regulations and rules should be available to all workers who may come into contact with a boiler.
With the importance of having trained operators onsite, it may be a wise decision to consider hiring trainers who are certified by ASME and who can provide training on maintenance processes, specific equipment, and much more.
If staff members aren’t trained on boiler safety and what to avoid, it’s important that they receive this training as quickly as possible. Although they’re rare, explosions do occur. Therefore, it’s important for operators to learn how to monitor pressure levels, temperature, corrosion, and water levels.
Every boiler needs occasional repairs and upgrades. When it is time for Commercial Boiler Maintenance in Centerville OH, companies can rent boilers to keep up with crucial operations. When rental boilers are installed, users should remember to inspect them daily for smooth operation. In regards to choosing a rental or repair agent, company owners should choose a company that knows the current system and its applications.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15224
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What else can you do with your pharmacy degree?
Whilst at University , I, like many, viewed my career options upon graduation as falling broadly into one of two camps: Hospital or Community. I was vaguely aware of other career paths for pharmacists in different sectors but with industrial pre-registration placements so scarce and with no idea about the other roles for pharmacists I decided to apply for hospital pharmacy. I had no idea that a year later I’d be a qualified pharmacist working primarily in the field of marketing, an area I hadn’t even considered at the time.
Management is not just about managing people, it includes your day to day work, meeting objectives in your appraisals or managing processes and projects. To some degree, everyone has some experience in these areas.
The nation was shocked by the Panorama expose of cruel behaviour to people with a learning disability living at Winterbourne View in Bristol. The subsequent enquiry not only raised many concerns about the care of people with a learning disability but also about the use of antipsychotics and antidepressants.
Subsequent investigations and actions took two paths. The first, a series of studies demonstrated widespread use of many categories of psychotropic drugs often in combinations. In addition there was widespread use of PRN psychotropic drugs. The second was NICE guidelines relating to aspects of treatment of people with a learning disability.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15234
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Now the good news: 80 percent of strokes are preventable. And since Gwinnett Medical Center holds Joint Commission Certification as a Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive care is in your neighborhood.
What is stroke? Blood vessels that carry oxygen to the brain become blocked or burst. When the brain cannot get enough oxygen, cells begin to die, causing disability and sometimes death.
Who’s at risk? Anyone, at any age, can have a stroke. Certain factors, including being 55 and older and being male, put you at greater risk.
1. Know your blood pressure. If it is too high, work with your doctor to lower it.
3. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
4. Find out if you have high cholesterol. If so, work with your doctor to control it.
5. If you are diabetic, follow your doctor’s recommendations carefully to control your diabetes.
7. Enjoy a lower sodium (salt), and lower fat diet.
8. Find out from your doctor if you have atrial fibrillation. If so, learn how to monitor and control it.
9. Ask your doctor for any other ways to lower your individual risk of stroke.
10. Know the symptoms of stroke.
A handy way to remember these symptoms of stroke is– act F.A.S.T!
F=Face Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
S=Speech Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T=Time If you observe any of these signs, call 911. Time lost is brain lost.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15235
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These summer activities for 1 year olds and toddlers include sensory play ideas, outdoor motor fun, and arts and crafts to keep little ones busy all summer.
It can seem difficult to keep 1 and 2 year olds busy all summer long. Kids this age need to move and explore, they often use their mouths to discover and have short attention spans. But, there is SO much learning going on at this age! And as we know, the best way to learn is through hands-on experiential activities. Here is a list of tons of summer toddler activities to keep you busy!
These summer activities for 1 year olds are perfect for little ones who like to move and explore! From sensory activities, gross motor fun, and even some outdoor arts and crafts, you will be busy and having fun all summer long.
Enjoy playing and exploring with these summer activities for 1 year olds and toddlers!
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15239
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I wrote a feature for issue 11 of Wireframe magazine on weird game distribution methods in the 1980s. Reasearching it was absolutely fascinating.
Did you know that loads of people individually worked out that you could download games from the radio? Microcomputer games used to come on audio cassettes, so you could play the cassettes on the radio, then listeners could tape the broadcast and load the program onto their computer. Wireless downloads before Wi-Fi even existed!
And there was even a sort of proto-Internet called Prestel that was run by the Post Office, and people could download games from that, too. AND you could download BBC Micro games from teletext. AND there was even a way to download games from a TV programme using a light sensor. The 80s were a crazy, experimental time in the computer world.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15240
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The United States has officially adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This new system makes sweeping changes to product classification requirements and labeling requirements for products. OSHA’s adoption is actually a revision of the original Hazard Communication Standard to align with the GHS. OSHA calls this revision HazCom 2012.
OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). As of June 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. A sample revised HCS label, identifying the required label elements, is shown on the right. Supplemental information can also be provided on the label as needed.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15241
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Salesse, K, Dufour, E., Lebon, M., Wurster, C., Castex, D., Bruzek, J., and Zazzo, A. (2014) Variability of bone preservation in a confined environment: the case of the catacomb of Sts Peter and Marcellinus (Rome, Italy). Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 416. 43 - 54.
Most of the studies investigating the diagenetic trajectory of fossil bones focus on open-air sites and very little work have been published in confined environments such as catacombs. While the stable thermal history of catacombs should favor bone preservation, the accumulation of corpses over a short period of time could favor their destruction. The aim of this study is to describe the diagenetic trajectory of 128 human bone samples coming from six different burial chambers of the catacomb of Sts Peter and Marcellinus (SSPM, Rome, Italy). A multi-proxy approach was undertaken to provide an assessment of the molecular preservation as well as a direct record of the isotopic composition itself. Collagen yield, carbon and nitrogen abundances, C:N ratio, FT-IR based collagen and carbonate contents and crystallinity index, radiocarbon dating and stable isotope analysis of bone collagen and carbonate indicate that both the mineral and the organic fractions are impacted by diagenesis to various degrees, and that bones originating from the small burial chambers are more affected than those coming from the large ones. While some of the bones were strongly recrystallized, the impact of bone diagenesis on the stable isotope values of bone carbonate was limited. Comparison with contemporary sites from the Latium showed that conditions prevailing in catacombs seem overall to favor, rather than disadvantage bone preservation.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15243
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The Restricted Three Body problem is a basic model in celestial mechanics and it has been extensively used in the design of some spatial missions. Sometimes, the designers of these missions consider other similar models which are perturbations of this because the physical reality is more complex and they have to take into account the influence of other physical phenomena. In this work, the idea of the Restricted Three Body problem is adapted to a precession phenomenon. This precession is considered in different ways and, as a result, different models are obtained. It will be important to analyze the models by computing the invariant objects like critical points, periodic orbits and invariant manifolds. Another objective of this work is to see how a precessing models can be useful when applied to galactic dynamics, which is an important field where the results of celestial mechanics have been widely used. In this case, a precessing model can be a first approximation to explain the warps observed in some galaxies. En aquest projecte s'estudiaran diversos models gravitacionals de sistemes dinàmics en un sistema giratori on els primaris, o un solid rigid, esta subjecte a moviments de precessió. L'objectiu consisteix en fer els models, calcular els equivalents als punts d'equilibri colineals, calcular també objectes invariants i com aplicació veure si es poden explicar els warps que apareixen en galaxies barrades.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15246
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Rabies is an invariably fatal disease to which all mammals are potentially susceptible, including humans, if no treatment is received. The characteristics of the disease vary greatly. Incubation of the infection after exposure is often prolonged and variable, causing problems both in predicting disease spread and in proving disease freedom.
The British Isles (UK and the Republic of Ireland) have been rabies free since the disease was eradicated in 1922 but rabies is still present in many other countries across the world.
For details about rabies, pet passports and quarantine visit the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) website.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15253
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Red, yellow or green… tomatoes come in many different sizes, shapes and colors, but when it comes to processing them, they are all treated the same. When you are making a particular recipe, look for the qualities that best fit your need. I’ve had several calls about making salsa, so here are a few tips to help you make the best recipe yet.
Choose a firm tomato for thicker salsa.
Use fresh, high quality tomatoes, not ones that are overripe or spoiled. Poor quality to begin with may yield poor quality salsa that is more likely to spoil.
Read your recipe first, then follow it if the tomatoes need to be peeled or not.
If you are adding peppers, be sure to use rubber gloves and be aware that not doing so may cause skin irritation. Bell peppers can be substituted for some or all of the long green chilies. Canned chilies can be used in place of fresh if you desire. (For detailed directions see the fact sheet reference listed below).
Vinegar or lemon juice should be in the recipe to raise the acidity level for canning safety. Make sure to use vinegar of at least 5% acidity and bottled lemon juice. An equal amount of lemon juice can be safely substituted for vinegar, but do not substitute vinegar for lemon juice as this could result in a potentially unsafe salsa. Lemon juice is more acidic than vinegar and it has less effect on the product’s flavor.
The amount of spices and herbs can be altered in these recipes, so that they are made to you and your family’s flavor preferences, and doing so will no compromise the safety of the product.
Process the recipe in a boiling water bath according to directions.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15256
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Now, we wish to multiply the values in column A with the values in column B, and then add their product with the values in column C.
1) We write the complete operation we will perform in column D.
2) Once we get the result, we copy the formula. Placing the cursor on the lower right hand corner of the cell, clicking on the left button on your mouse and keeping it pressed, we begin to drag the mouse down until we reached the desired position.
3) We release the button on the mouse and we will get the calculated values.
As we can see in the image above, we have copied the formula with its corresponding columns and rows.
a) We write the operation in the cell where we want to see the result. To fix cell C2 to the formula, we use the $ sign to fix each one of its attributes. This means, we fix its column (C) and its row (2).
b) As we have done before, we drag the formula down wherever we want this operation to take place.
c) We release the mouse (left button) and we will get the results of the operation. This keeps the value in cell C2 fixed.
c) If we select one of the cells, for example D4, we will see the copied formula with C2 fixed in the formula bar.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15258
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Riverwalk is a paved, accessible, urban greenway that stretches about 1.8 miles along the Eno River between Gold Park in western Hillsborough and trails east of town. It is a popular trail for walking, jogging and cycling, and provides pedestrian connections between several neighborhoods.
The greenway’s downtown portion is the primary route of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and the first section of the statewide trail system to be constructed in Orange County. Riverwalk also is one of the few sections of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail located in an urban environment, giving users easy access to restrooms, restaurants and shopping.
Downtown Hillsborough — the main entrance is by the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock Street, adjacent to the Gateway Center.
Gold Park — the town park is located at 415 Dimmocks Mill Road.
River Park — the Orange County park is located at 140 E. Margaret Lane behind the Orange County Justice Facility.
Riverwalk includes emergency markers, which are placed every 0.1 miles. The yellow markers are labeled “Orange County 911 Location” on the top half. The bottom half contains the identifying location code and number to give emergency personnel. The numbers were created in coordination with the Orange Rural Fire Department, which the Town of Hillsborough contracts with for fire protection. The department’s firefighters serve as emergency first responders.
Also installed along Riverwalk are round, white markers labeled MST to signify the portion of the greenway that is a part of the N.C. Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
The Hillsborough Police Department offers the following safety and etiquette tips. Call 911 to report emergencies.
Use the trail only during daylight hours.
Stop, look and yield to traffic at street crossings.
Visitors are encouraged to use the buddy system and use the trail in pairs or groups.
Be courteous and respectful to other users.
Respect the privacy of adjacent landowners.
Pass on the left, and give an audible signal of your intention to pass.
Clean up litter and pet waste.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15261
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A set of 1000kN bending machine with hybrid energy-saving system may reduce carbon dioxide discharge by 6000kg every year, which equivalent to planting 330 trees; it also save 150 liters hydraulic oil which does not contain the hydraulic oil to be replaced regularly every year. Energy loss decreases significantly, thus slowing down the deterioration rate of hydraulic oil due to high temperature so that oil life can be prolonged by 3 times. With power saving of 6000kWh every year, it is a real revolution of green bending machine.
Estun provides the CNC machine with an energy-conservative-controlled follow-up switch which changes with time.
Energy configuration with hybrid drive composed of two-way plunger pump and servomotor set a new example in respect of forging machine tool energy-saving. With lower cost compared with common variable pump, extremely low noise disposal create environmental comfort and reduce labor intensity to effectively reduce potential safety hazard brought by fatigue operation. Highly efficient volume control reduces oil medium consumption by the system, leakage and calorific value incurred, thus energy consumption of the system is significantly reduced.
17-digit encoder in servomotor may realize step angle control above 0.01°, which is more accurate for hydraulic pump to conduct system leakage compensation. There is no surplus oil output, let alone extra overflow loss; the synchronism is quite favorable to better solve the problem of multi-cylinder driving and synchronous control. Test indicates that in pressure maintaining phase, bending machine can obtain data from Delem system by feedback signal of grating position, which indicates repeated positioning accuracy of the dead point below sliding block can be stably controlled at 0.005mm.
Motor is the energy transfer element with real-time balance between energy consumption and power. Different from hydraulic pressure station, motor has extremely low power in static condition with motor efficiency more than 95%. Direct drive structure almost has no energy loss. Drive has internal capacitance which recycles energy at the time of braking.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15264
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Farmer, farm leader, MLA (1921-1922).
Born at Yorkshire, England on 3 October 1864, he came to Canada with his parents in 1867. He moved to Manitoba in 1889 on his honeymoon, settling at Deleau. He threshed 36,000 bushels of wheat in one year but he was an early exponent of mixed farming. He was provincial director of the United Farmers of Manitoba and held positions in co-operative organizations, including the Presidency of Manitoba Cooperative Dairies. He was elected by a four-vote majority to the Manitoba Legislature in 1920, representing the Glenwood constituency. He turned down offers of the premiership and suggested John Bracken instead. He was later active in the formation of the Progressive Party of Manitoba.
He and wife Annie Gertrude Shanks (1869-1964) of Lloydtown, Ontario had six children: Arthur Thomas Herbert Robson (1890-?), Leslie Victor Robson, Earl Perry Robson (1896-1975), Annie Ada Elizabeth Robson (1897-?), William Samuel Robson (1899-?), and Sadie Augusta Robson (1902-?). He served for several years as councillor and then Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Sifton. He was, for 30 years, secretary-treasurer of Deleau school district and for 10 years secretary-treasurer of the Deleau Consolidated School District. He was superintendent of the Sunday school at Bethel Methodist Church in Deleau for 43 years.
He was seventy-six at the time of his death in November 1941 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Duluth, Minnesota.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15267
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Vit B1 is a cofactor for which enzymes?
megaloblastic anemia neuro sx (paresthesias, subacute combined degeneration) usually caused by malabs (sprue, enteritis, Diphyllobothrium latum), lack of IF (pernicious anemia, gastric bypass surgery), or absence of terminal ileum (Crohn's) found in animal problems and made only by microorgs.
Vit E "E for erythrocytes"
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15270
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This collection of essays, written by a distinguished group of literary critics, explores the Jewish woman's experience in Latin America. It came about as an attempt to define the cultural experience of Jewish Latin American women writers, as well as their relationship with their various countries. Included are Ilan Stavans and Magdalena Maiz-Peña writing on Mexico, David William Foster on Argentina, Regina Igel and Nelson Vieira on Brazil, Elizabeth Ross Horan on Chile and Uruguay, Joan Friedman on Venezuela, and Ruth Behar, Ester Shapiro Rok, and Rosa Lowinger on Cuba.
As Marjorie Agosín notes, the role of memory for the writers included in this volume is a central theme. The majority of them are daughters of Sephardic or Ashkenazi immigrants, many of whom fled the Holocaust. They write openly about their identity and their hybrid condition as Jews in predominantly Catholic countries, an issue that has not, until recently, been addressed with candor.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15273
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Deficit Tops the Public's Long-Term Worries, But Are They Ready to Act?
Jobs are still the top problem facing the country today, according to the latest Gallup survey, but for the first time ever, people say the federal deficit will be the biggest problem 25 years from now.
It's no surprise that jobs and the economy top current worries, as they have for the past couple of years. The question about the most important problem in 25 years provides an interesting window into what the public sees as troubling trends for the future. Besides the deficit, the list includes the economy, environment, health care and energy, and certainly you can make a case for any of them as a disturbing trend for the future. But the deficit has seen a big jump, from under 5 percent to 14 percent in the survey.
The most interesting thing is that difference in urgency. Right now the deficit is No. 5 on the Gallup list of most important current problems, at 8 percent, which is significant but still pretty far back compared to 31 percent for unemployment, 24 percent for the economy overall, 20 percent for health care and 10 percent for general "dissatisfaction with government." Yet it leads the list of long-term problems.
And in this case, the experts would mostly agree. The Committee on the Fiscal Future report warns that action needs to be taken to control the long-term budget problem � but also said the government should hold off another year in order to deal with the current economic crisis. Most budget experts would argue that the current federal deficits, huge as they are, aren't as scary as the long-term projections that show the U.S. public debt becoming larger than our entire economy in a little more than 10 years.
Projections, of course, are a lot like the Ghost of Christmas Future in Dickens' A Christmas Carol: visions of what might be, not guarantees of what will be. The nation's fiscal problems are completely solvable, and there are a lot of alternatives for solving them. But it will probably require sacrifices, and the sooner we start, the easier it will be.
So the question that the Gallup poll can't answer is what's needed to help Americans make difficult decisions now in order to avoid the problem they worry about most 25 years from now.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15277
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Need to buy a new Subaru MAF? Also known as a Mass airflow meter or mass airflow sensor. A MAF could be the cause of an engine light or warning light on your dashboard. A MAF measures the intake of air into your Subaru engine so it can calculate how much fuel is needed to efficiently run the engine. If the MAF has failed your engine may run lumpy. Visually it looks like a flow tube which air passes through, the tube has a sensor inside which sends a signal to the Subaru ECU.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15278
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Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution can potentially interact with several other medicines (see Atrovent Drug Interactions).
If you happen to overdose on ipratropium bromide inhalation solution, seek immediate medical attention.
Store ipratropium bromide inhalation solution at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Store the ipratropium bromide inhalation solution vials in the original pouch until you are ready to use them.
Keep ipratropium bromide inhalation solution and all medications out of the reach of children.
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution: What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?
If you do not take your ipratropium bromide inhalation solution as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of ipratropium bromide inhalation solution.
How Does Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Work?
Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution belongs to a group of medications known as anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. By binding to specific receptors (called muscarinic receptors) in the airway, ipratropium bromide inhalation solution helps to relax the smooth muscle of the airway.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15280
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A denture is a removable prosthesis made to replace missing teeth. Generally dentures are made out of acrylic resin and can be combined with various metals. Dentures improve chewing ability and speech, and provide support for facial muscles.
The denture fabrication process takes approximately one month and roughly five appointments. After the initial diagnosis is made, impressions are made to determine proper jaw position. An appointment to "try-in" your new denture will be scheduled to assure proper colour, shape and fit. The final denture is then placed and any subsequent visits for needed adjustments are made.
There are three basic types of dentures; full dentures, partial dentures, and over dentures. Full dentures replace all the teeth and can be worn on the upper or lower jaw or both. Partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting and changing position. An Over denture is a type of denture that is designed to go over your teeth. It is attached by specialised dental attachments that are secured in the roots or implants.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15282
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Traditional methods of freeing presses included disassembling the press, cutting the parallels, or heating the tie rods - all of which may cause damage to the press. Press freeing with liquid nitrogen is faster and more safe.
Liquid nitrogen is applied to the pressure points of the seized press. These cooled pressure points contract and relieve the pressure thereby freeing the press with no metallurgic change.
Once the press is released and back to room temperature, the press will function normally and no further adjustments will be needed.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15285
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A group of 27 scientists, led by Dr. William “Barney” Balch of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, will board the R/V Melville in Punta Arenas, Chile on January 11, 2011, and will arrive 36 days later in Cape Town, South Africa after travelling a distance of 7650 miles (12,311 km) across the Atlantic Ocean.
Scientists participating in the Great Belt Cruise are conducting the first systematic study of the Great Southern Coccolithophore Belt, and seek to understand more about the species of coccolithophores that make up the Great Belt, factors that affect their abundance and distribution, and the impacts of ocean acidification and climate change on the coccolithophores in the Great Belt.
The field observations and experiments will provide important information on the current status of the Great Belt in the context of global biogeochemistry. The size of the Great Belt indicates that it likely plays a major role in global biogeochemistry and climate change feedbacks. Thus, the investigators expect this work to have broad, transformative impacts in biological and chemical oceanography.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15286
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If you hire me as your private yoga teacher, in the first session I’ll give you a quick 2 minute history of yoga!
I’ll explain that yoga originated as a comprehensive system for living a peaceful life, and that the ‘yoga bible’ has 8 yoga commandments (limbs).
Two of those eight have gained a foothold in the west – Asana (posture) and Pranayama (breathwork).
In today’s post, I’ll introduce the other 6 limbs and why they’re important.
The 8 Limbs of Yoga come from Patanjali’s yoga sutras, an ancient text which many have called a yoga bible. There is much to be learned from studying the sutras and this discussion will just be a brief introduction.
The first 2 Limbs, Yamas and Niyamas, are like the do’s and don’t’s of yoga’s moral code — ethical guidelines that if followed, add up to an upright life.
Very generally, yamas are things we shouldn’t do, while Niyamas are things we should. The yamas govern our behavior with others and the world at large. Niyamas govern our relationship to our inner world.
The 5th, 6th and 7th limbs are aspects of meditation and the 8th Limb, Samadhi, is the elusive union of our consciousness with divine consciousness. Some would describe it as a complete merging of the self and the divinity within.
While Samadhi does represent a certain apex of yoga achievement, few mortals who live in the modern world will attain this. The good news is that many beginning meditators can still experience glimpses of Samadhi!
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15287
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This detailed analysis of one of the most brutal periods of religious persecution ever recorded is a must-read for history buffs of all stripes. Author Henry Charles Lea lends detail and dimension to the historical record, providing a turn-by-turn recounting of events along with deeper insight into the motives and psychology of the persecutors and persecuted. Henry Charles Lea (September 19, 1825 ? October 24, 1909) was an American historian, civic reformer, and political activist. Lea was born and lived in Philadelphia. In 1843 Henry Charles Lea joined his father in business, and continued with the firm (renamed Lea, Brothers & Co. and even later Lea & Febinger) until 1880, when his sons took over the business. In 1847, after working in the family publishing firm for four years, Lea suffered a nervous breakdown and the twenty-two-year-old abandoned his intellectual and scientific work for some time. Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, one of the country's most prominent doctors in the field of nervous disorders, treated Lea and became a family friend. During his convalescence, Lea began reading French memoirs of the medieval period. They kindled his interest in medieval history and changed his career course from scientist to historian.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15289
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The trail must now work itself around Varian Peak. This was named for the noted physicist, Russell Varian who was instrumental in establishing this area as a State Park. It is on this peak that Goat rock can be found. Fog, which can be found throughout the year, can be seen here drifting up from the Pacific ocean.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15291
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"token_count": 67
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Institutionalized corruption is pervasive in India. It requires individuals and businesses to negotiate bureaucratic mazes, pay off government servants, and break laws merely to acquire the basic elements of governance. With nearly half of India’s economic activity in the informal sector, ‘shadow economies’ permeate the lives of every citizen. What on the surface looks like a dysfunctional or broken system operates smoothly and ben- eficially for the politicians, businesses, and connected individuals who use it with ease. For the average Indian citizen, however, access is challenging, and corruption is a visible reminder of the failed promise of democracy. This article broadens the anti-corruption agenda in India by recognizing how corruption carries with it ingrained structural components that cannot be disentangled from the formal sector. In some cases, what is thought of as ‘corruption’ actually improves operational efficiency for citizens when compared to India’s overworked judiciary and extensive bureaucracy. Any serious at- tempt to ‘fix’ corruption must also account for the rationalizations of individuals and companies that engage in what are commonly seen as corrupt activities.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15292
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Illustrations of the Log Canoes discovered in the bog which forms the bank of the old River, at the junction of the Nen, at Horsey, near Peterborough. Fig. 1. A Horizontal View. 2. A Side View of the same. 3, is part of a similar Canoe composed of two Logs. 4, is a transverse section of the line A. B. Fig. 1. 5, is a ditto of the line C. D. Fig. 1. 6, is a ditto of the line E. F. Fig. 1. A Canoe of this description was found at Anglebridge in 1818, by a man cutting a dyke; there is also one of the same description, but more modern, in the British Museum, that was brought from the Sandwich Islands by Captain Cook.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15295
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"token_count": 174
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Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: An Introduction for the Life and Medical Sciences is an invaluable text allowing students to develop appropriate key skills when designing experiments, generating results, analysing data and ultimately presenting findings to academics and referees. Taking a hands-on approach, each of these key areas is introduced clearly and carefully, showing how to access and evaluate information using a variety of resources.
Basic analytical theory is gradually introduced alongside practical applications to enhance student understanding. The reader is shown how to present data in charts using Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis is carefully explained showing clearly how to manipulate data in spreadsheets and analyse the results using commonly used tests. A section is also included on the use of PowerPoint as well as giving advice on how to prepare a short talk or seminar.
Guidance on how to complete and present practical and project work through to postgraduate dissertation.
Clear step-by-step introduction to Microsoft Excel, presentation skills and statistical analysis.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15297
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"token_count": 191
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A lot of people are going solar-powered these days with their homes and work places. Here we show you how to build your own solar-powered workshop. There are a few good reasons why you would want to build a workshop this way, the most important is that in the long run, it will save you a lot of money. The task may sound daunting but with some good instructions and the right supplies it can be done by just about anyone.
The list of materials needed to build a solar workshop is pretty extensive but they all serve a very specific purpose in this type of project.
Once you gather your tools and supplies you will need to make sure that everything is the correct tool and that all is working properly as it should. The first step is to connect the wiring to the juction box. At the junction box end, there should be a water tight connector. This, of course will protect this area from getting wet. Now you must strip the wires and connect the cable to your junction box. The red wire represents the positive and the black wire represents the negative. Connect wires to their terminal posts and tighten with a screwdriver.
Attach all mounting hardware to the panel. Once that is done, position and install your panel onto the roof of your shop. Route the wire from the solar panel across the roof and place it under the overhang of the roof. To pass the wire into the interior of the building you must drill a hole about 1/2 inch in size and pass the wire through to the interior. Secure the wire with staples and cover the hole with caulking.
Now it’s time to install the electrical panel and attach the panel wiring and connect the battery. Wire the inverter by connecting two heavy duty cables from the utility box to the back of the unit, which should have two receptacle units. Connect the positive and negative wires to their terminals and then turn on the inverter to make sure that electricity is flowing.
Wire the interior by placing the light fixture on the ceiling. For more details and a step by step intstruction chart on how to build your own solar-powered workshop see DIY Solar-Power Work Shed here.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15299
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The NTSB says vessel operators don’t always have their eyes or minds on the waterway. Increased use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) among commercial transportation employees has made distractions more prevalent and is an increasing risk in vessel operations.
In heavily regulated transportation industries like marine, communicating with crew and dispatchers, checking instruments and equipment and completing scheduled tasks may be part of normal work duties, but engaging in tasks other than vessel operation impairs performance. Federal regulations should prohibit the non-operational use of cell phones and other wireless electronic devices by on-duty crewmembers in safety-critical positions, but no such regulation exists.
In the last decade, the NTSB has investigated several marine accidents in which distraction was a cause or contributing factor. One of the most prominent accidents occurred in July 2010, when the 250 foot sludge barge The Resource, which was being towed alongside the 78.9-foot tugboat Caribbean Sea, collided with the anchored 33-foot amphibious passenger vehicle DUKW 34 in the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a result of the collision, DUKW 34 sank in about 55 feet of water. Two passengers were fatally injured, and 26 passengers suffered minor injuries.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15300
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"token_count": 249
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Invisalign is a customized set of aligners that are used to straighten the teeth of kids, teens and adults. This breakthrough technology is an excellent alternative to metal braces. It’s made of smooth and comfortable polyurethane plastic that’s virtually invisible. There are no clunky metal brackets, bands or wires to worry about and best of all, it’s removable.
You will need to change your Invisalign aligners every two weeks. Your teeth will move gradually week by week until they reach the final position prescribed by your dentist.
Comfortable to wear. It’s made of smooth plastic aligners so you won’t feel any pain even at the onset.
Removable. That means you can eat and drink as usual, and you can also brush and floss as you normally do.
Invisible. No one will know you are wearing aligners unless you actually tell them.
Less treatment time. Typically, you’ll need to wear Invisalign aligners for about a year but it really varies from patient to patient. You will also need to see your dentist every month or two to check your progress.
These aligners can be used to treat many kinds of dental problems in teens and adults. If your smile needs improvement (whether minor or major), Invisalign can help. It can fix teeth that are overcrowded or widely spaced. It can relieve a range of complex problems like underbites, overbites and crossbites. Many certified dentists even use it as part of their dental treatment plans.
Invisalign is clear, unobtrusive, non-irritating and practically invisible. No wonder it’s the choice of more than 500,000 people!
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15302
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Think you know an old wives’ tale from the truth? Tatyana Leonov separates the facts from the fiction.
Too much sodium (the main component of salt) isn’t ideal, however, the primary cause of high blood sodium levels isn’t over-consumption of salt, but dehydration. In fact, the right amount of sodium is essential for helping your body maintain good health. The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends adults keep their intake to a maximum of 2300mg of sodium per day, which is equivalent to about 6g of salt.
According to the Australasian Bottled Water Institute not many people know how much water they need. “Fluid needs are highly individualised,” Alison Garth, a sports dietitian from the Australian Sports Institute, says. You require 35 to 45ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day, and that can also come from foods with a high water percentage, such as fruit. If you experience extreme heat, overindulge in salty foods or work out, your requirement will increase. How much? According to many doctors and dietitians it’s simple: enough to quench your thirst.
It takes about three days for your body to digest gum, and get rid of it in the stool like any other food. “While it isn’t recommended that you swallow it, the sugar will be digested and the gum residue will pass through the digestive system within a few of days,” Renn says. So it won’t stay in your body for seven days, let alone seven years.
Tryptophan is an amino acid found in milk, and in large doses it can cause sleepiness – however, there’s nowhere near enough in a glass of milk. In fact, according to most doctors there’s no food that can induce sleep. Milk may not be a trigger for sleep, but childhood memories and the soothing imagery it conjures up could be.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15303
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It often happens that owners of dishwashers have to face the problem of lack of water in the working compartment. Such a malfunction can occur for a number of reasons. What is more important is that not always water can be supplied even to a fully serviceable unit.
Initially, check the water supply to the riser. If it is supplied properly, you need to check the status of working units – a hose, a filter and so on.
The inlet valve is clogged or broken.
Before you start the repair, be sure that the inlet tap is open and there is a good head of water in the riser. If everything is good, then the problem is in the hose, filter or valve.
For the repair you will need to have two screwdrivers – a regular one and a bent screwdriver. In addition, you will need a toothpick or an ordinary awl if the problem is a clog. When carrying out cleaning, try to make a minimum of effort, as you risk breaking the filter.
If the problem is the malfunction of the dishwasher components, you will need a similar spare part for replacement. This may be a hose, an inlet valve or a filter. As a rule, all gaskets and other sealing products are supplied complete with the dishwasher.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15307
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I am sure if you perform your front arm raises like this some trainer will try to correct you and many others will think you are doing it all wrong. The reasons would be that “the delts stop working as you bring the arms high up” and “you should keep the tension on the delts”. Most people bring the dumbbells up until their arms are parallel to the floor which is a fine way of doing this exercise.
However, the delts are still actively involved in this exercise as you bring the dumbbells high up, past the point where your arms are parallel to the floor. I recently read that the delts are still active as you bring the arms 40degrees above the parallel. As you bring the dumbbells past this point, you also start engaging the middle traps muscle, a muscle which adds a lot to your back development.
Arnold was known for performing his front raises in this manner and his middle traps were testament to this exercise’s effectiveness. Here is a video of him doing it.
The only reason that going above parallel is not recommended is if you have a shoulder injury or some other shoulder problem.
WARNING! I however guard you against using excessive weight on this movement and then use the whole body to swing the weight up. Do not do this. Maintain strict form. Look at the weight that Arnold used, I am sure he could have used 70lb dumbbells if he wanted to. Train not only with the muscles, but train with the mind.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15308
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During Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the north, Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's capture of the Union garrison at Harper's Ferry resulted in the largest surrender of United States troops before World War II.
In September 1862, when Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River into Maryland during Lee’s first invasion of the north, it was expected that the Union forces garrisoned at Harper’s Ferry would be forced to retreat. Surprisingly, they did not. Harper’s Ferry was crucial to Lee’s invasion because it meant an open line of communications and supplies through the Shenandoah Valley. To ensure the success of his invasion, Harper’s Ferry had to be taken.
On September 13th, under the command of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Confederate forces approached Harper’s Ferry from three sides, taking control of the heights surrounding the town. With the heights in his control, Jackson deployed his artillery and tried to ensure there was no route of escape for the Union troops.
On the evening of September 14th however, Union cavalry under Col. Benjamin F. Davis made a desperate break out attempt. Under the cover of darkness, and with some luck, the 1,500 men were able to cross Potomac River undetected. The cavalry troops not only escaped, but would also capture 91 Confederate ammunition supply wagons. Although the escape was successful, over 12,000 men were still trapped in Harper’s Ferry.
On the morning of September 15th, after a council of war with his commanders, Union commander Col. Dixon S. Miles agreed that surrender was their only option. (Dixon was mortally wounded by a shell before the surrender took place.) With the surrender, Jackson would capture 12,000 soldiers, 13,000 arms, and 47 pieces of artillery. The surrender at Harper’s Ferry would be the largest surrender of United States soldiers until Bataan in 1942.
With Harper’s Ferry secured, Jackson’s men would begin the march to rejoin Lee in Maryland. Arriving near Sharpsburg, these soldiers would arrive just in time to bolster Lee’s army and help save him from disaster in the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15310
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Adding more straw to the Bay’s back.
When the Cosco Busan collided with the Bay Bridge earlier this month, spilling 58,000 gallons of heavy-duty bunker fuel into the Bay, it was a heartbreaking reminder of the Bay’s vulnerability.
As both a major shipping port and critical wildlife habitat, the Bay is at risk for an even more catastrophic spill. Obviously we need stronger regulations and stiffer penalties to prevent future spills. But we also need to continue working everyday to restore the Bay’s wetland habitat and freshwater inflows, and to reduce pollution, so that our Bay will be better able to protect and heal itself.
It was heartening to see the public outpouring of concern for the Bay in the wake of the spill. Now it only remains for us all to harness that energy to continue working for a healthy Bay, even as the media coverage of the spill fades away.
Although SF Bay is not within our marine sanctuary program, both Bolinas Lagoon and Tomales Bay are part of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. These two sites, which are designated Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites) like the bay, have been stressed in the past, but now enjoy special protection under the marine sanctuary aegis. We are working dynamically to restore damaged but still extraordinarily important habitats and prevent further impacts. Your “working every day” concept is vital to this effort. Thank you for focusing on the long-term picture.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15315
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Index of words, starting with "it"
(1) - It (pron.) As an indefinite object after some intransitive verbs, or after a substantive used humorously as a verb; as, to foot it (i. e., to walk).
(2) - It (pron.) As a substitute for such general terms as, the state of affairs, the condition of things, and the like; as, how is it with the sick man?
(3) - It (pron.) As an indefinite nominative for a impersonal verb; as, it snows; it rains.
(4) - It (pron.) As a demonstrative, especially at the beginning of a sentence, pointing to that which is about to be stated, named, or mentioned, or referring to that which apparent or well known; as, I saw it was John.
(5) - It (pron.) As a substance for any noun of the neuter gender; as, here is the book, take it home.
(6) - It (pron.) The neuter pronoun of the third person, corresponding to the masculine pronoun he and the feminine she, and having the same plural (they, their or theirs, them).
(1) - Itacolumite (n.) A laminated, granular, siliceous rocks, often occurring in regions where the diamond is found.
(1) - Italian (n.) The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.
(2) - Italian (n.) A native or inhabitant of Italy.
(3) - Italian (a.) Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language.
(1) - Italianate (a.) Italianized; Italianated.
(2) - Italianate (v. t.) To render Italian, or conformable to Italian customs; to Italianize.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15318
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"token_count": 392
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From the snow capped peak of Kilimanjaro to the endless plains of the Serengeti, from the sun -kissed island of the Zanzibar Archipelago to the gentle shores of Lake Victoria, the country contains immense cultural and natural wealth.
It was here, on the dusty floor of Olduvai Gorge, that early man left his first footprints. It was here, on palm fringed Zanzibar, that Swahili traders welcomed dhows and trading boats across the Indian Ocean.
For Millennia, Tanzania played an essential part in the life of the African continent. The great wilderness migration alone comprises of the largest movement of land animals on the planet. With over 25% of the country’s total land mass dedicated to the preservation of Africa’s great wilderness and credible range of animal species.
The Republic of Tanzania is one of Africa’s most peaceful countries. Home to a flourishing democracy and prospering economy, the country is known for its peace and security. A well maintained infrastructure and three international airports connect its bustling commercial centers and ensure easy transportation, whether by air or by road.
Tanzania’s people are a diverse mix of traditional tribes, village farmers and cosmopolitan professionals united by a common language, Swahili and a strong sense of national community.
Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the most famous of the country’s national parks, the annual wildebeest migration attracting thousands of visitors each year. For sheer African magic, the Ngorongoro Crater – often called the 8th Natural wonder of the world – is a must see. Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks also reward the discerning traveler.
The magic of the safari isn’t all this great country has to offer, Tropical beaches, coral reefs and Swahili culture along the Indian ocean coast are also a main attraction for visitors who want to end their experience of the African bush with some well – earned relaxation, Zanzibar style.
For the more intrepid adventures, a climb to the rooftop of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, is the highlight of a safari itinerary. Longer treks through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, through the magical Gol mountains or up the active volcano or Ol Donyo Lengai, are a fantastic way to experience little-visited parts of the country in a new way.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15319
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"token_count": 502
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1. Overweight rates in Brazil are higher than the OECD average. Almost 1 in 2 men and and over 1 in 2 women are overweight in Brazil.
2. Up to 64 000 life years could be gained through individual prevention programmes in Brazil every year. When effects on disability are accounted for, interventions can save up to 104 000 years of life in good health (DALYs).
3. How much does prevention cost? How much does it save? Most prevention programmes would cost up to US$ 145 m every year, with individual counselling by family doctors costing up to US$ 388 m. All prevention programmes will cut health expenditures for chronic diseases (up to US$ 257 m per year).
4. Is prevention cost-effective? Prevention can improve health at a lower cost than many treatments offered today by health systems. In Brazil, all of the prevention programmes examined will be cost-effective in the long run (i.e. 100 years) – relative to the standard of US$ 15 000 per year of life gained in good health. Some programmes, e.g. shool-based interventions, will take a longer time to produce their health effects and therefore will be less cost-effective in the short run. Others, such as fiscal measures and food advertising regulation, will pay for themselves after a few years.
5. Up to 220 000 life years could be gained through a combination of prevention programmes in Brazil every year. Combining several interventions to tackle unhealthy diet and physical inactivity is a very efficient way of improving population health. A prevention strategy including a mass media campaign, food taxes and subsidies, nutritional labelling and marketing restrictions would be cost-saving after only a few years.
6. The cost of an affordable prevention package in Brazil. A prevention strategy to tackle unhealthy diet and physical inactivity can contribute to a package designed to tackle the main risk factors for chronic diseases, including also tobacco, alcohol, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In Brazil, such prevention package could be implemented for an annual cost of US$ 2.9 per head. Interventions to tackle unhealthy diets and physical inactivity would cost US$ 0.48 per head.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15320
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"token_count": 440
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In 1606 the Duyfken, owned by the Dutch East India Company and stationed in the East Indies, made a voyage of exploration looking for "east and south lands" which took it on the first historically recorded voyage to Australia.
That was part of the Dutch expansion into the Spice Trade between Asia and Europe. The newly formed Dutch nation, the United Provinces, was already by the far the most successful shipping nation in Europe. They owned far more ships than any other nation. England had only about one-eighth the number of ships.
There were a number of reasons for the Dutch success. The new nation was ruled more by merchants than the aristocracy. Many ships were owned and operated by cooperatives or partnerships. Modern systems of credit, insurance, and trade were developed in Amsterdam.
The Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) was set up to coordinate the activities of several Dutch companies competing in the Spice Trade - to provide a united opposition to the Portuguese, Spanish and English competitors. The Company was given the power to wage wars and to make treaties with foreign princes; powers which no King would give away to merchants.
The VOC became the largest corporation in world. Not only did it monopolise the spice trade to Europe it took over much of the shipping in Asia. VOC ships sometimes sighted the Australian coast on their way to Java and voyages of discovery to Australia and New Zealand were made by VOC ships during the 17th century.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15321
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"token_count": 299
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A groundbreaking two-year study in southern Oregon found greater abundance and diversity of wild bees in areas that experienced moderate and severe forest fires compared to areas with low-severity fires. The study, published today in the journal Ecosphere by researchers in the Oregon State University College of Forestry, is the first to demonstrate that wildfire severity is a strong predictor of bee diversity in mixed-conifer forest.
Bees are the most important among the Earth’s pollinators, which combine for an estimated $100 billion in global economic impact each year. Oregon is home to more than 500 species of native bees. Animal pollinators enhance the reproduction of nearly 90 percent of the Earth’s flowering plants, including many food crops.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15325
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"token_count": 146
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Inositol is a naturally occurring substance. It’s sometimes called Vitamin B8 and it’s one of the most versatile nutrients for promoting brain wellness, relaxation, and restful sleep. It’s also a crucial nutrient for female hormonal health because it supports optimal liver function.
Which Foods Are High In Inositol?
It’s mostly found in fruits like oranges and cantaloupe. Inositol is also found in wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, bananas, liver, brown rice, oat flakes, nuts, unrefined molasses, raisins, and vegetables.
People who suffer from depression and anxiety often have reduced amounts of inositol in their spinal fluid. It’s unknown whether the lack of inositol causes depression, or depression leads to a lack of inositol.
Many people find when they boost their inositol levels they significantly reduce ruminating, obsessive and anxious thoughts. It has a calming, non-tranquilizer effect which can improve sleep, depression, and OCD. Inositol has a similar beneficial effect to SSRIs without many of the SSRI side effects.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to check with their doctor before taking inositol or any supplement.
Nausea can be a common side effect associated with any B-vitamin consumption and can be remedied by taking a smaller amount.
Inositol is NOT recommended for rapid cycling of moods, psychosis or bipolar disorder.
How Much Inositol Should You Take?
It depends largely on the condition for which you are taking inositol. Always consult your doctor before taking inositol and follow recommended dosages on the label.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15327
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I started out as a forest engineer, but gradually became more and more interested in population and conservation genetics. Initially, the focus of my genetic research was on tree species, such as black alder and elm trees, with adaptation and hybridisation as main topics. Later on, populations of animal species, mostly amphibians, were the subject of my studies. My current work focuses primarily on the evaluation of the genetic status of populations and on how the surroundings and landscape influence the genetic composition of these populations. The goal is to translate acquired insights into management measures to help maintain current and future populations.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15328
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As the son of professional members of the Lithuanian National Radio Orchestra, his mother half German, his father a Baltic Jew, and the grandson of the violinist, music teacher and Swedish music historian, Karl Brückner, it did not take long for young Gidon to discover the violin. “You will never amount to anything unless you first work tirelessly,” his father would say. And his mother would retort, “If you work tirelessly, you will have a better life,” he explains matter-of-factly in his autobiography Kindheitssplitter (Splinters of Childhood, not yet translated in English). “I don’t know either if I learned a lot from my grandfather. However, I am certain that his curiosity about all things new or original and his profound conviction that one must first hear a sound ‘within oneself’ before playing it helped forge the person I am today.” The young Gidon showed early on an insatiable curiosity, and this despite the long hours of practice and the scrutiny of not one but three authority figures. He devoured books, mastered checkers, was happily swept away by movies and even created “clubs” with his friends so they could converse, inquire and progress.
Almost compulsively, he devoured the great works of literature, fervently frequented theatres and studied Stanislavski. He kept writing, especially in his journal. “It is only through working that you can feel that you are in a visionary state of being. Life, for me, is in what you feel,” he writes on July 9, 1963. A few months later, barely an hour before going on stage for the second tour of the Republic Competition, he quickly jotted down: “I must, 1) think of Borisova [a theatre actress under whose spell he had fallen]; 2) bring joy to people; 3) convey the beauty of the piece; 4) think of what the composer wanted to express; 5) play for myself. In short—forget all of this and think of the music!” This passion for words continues to live in him and besides the autobiography of his early years he has published three works that reflect his artistic philosophy.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15334
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In other words, the first term is equal to 1 ( ), and to get the nth term ( ), multiplty the previous, i.e. (n-1)st, term by two and add one ( ). So the next three terms are 63, 127, 255.
I will let you work out a corresponding description in English; the next three terms are 365, 1094, 3281.
The easiest way to describe the third sequence is that the nth term is equal to n times (n + 1), i.e. the sequence can be written as . Written explicitly, . Hence the next three terms are 42, 56, 72. But there are other equivalent ways to describe this sequence. In fact, this is equally true of the first two sequences as well. Further challenge: can you come up with other ways to characterize these three sequences? How many different characterizations can you come up with?
To get each term from the previous term, add up the digits, and multiply by two. For example, . Therefore the next three terms are 8, 16, 14. Notice that if you keep going further, the sequence enters a loop: . Further challenge: will this always happen? In other words, picking any starting value you want, and applying the same rule as this sequence, will the sequence always enter a loop? How many different loops are there?
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15336
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
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Human Disease Genes website series (HDG) is an international library of websites for professional information about genes and copy number variances and their clinical consequences.
HDG is a research initiative of the department of Human Genetics of the Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, in collaboration with the University of Washington and the University of Adelaide.
The overall goal is to collect and provide the clinical consequences of novel variants in the human genome (gene mutations as well as genomic copy number variants). Each website is moderated by a dedicated team of professionals (clinicians and molecular biologists) and provides up to date (yet mostly unpublished) clinical information about one specific gene or copy number variant. HDG aims to fill the gap between first publication of several cases and consecutive publication of a large review paper.
Professionals will find relevant information that helps with interpretation of variants and counselling of their patient and will have the opportunity to share clinical data. Patients, parents and care-givers will find useful information on the disease and have the opportunity to share their experience on submitting detailed clinical information through the website of our partner of GenIDA. The platform can also be used by researchers to share functional or other data.
Bert B.A. de Vries and Han G. Brunner (Nijmegen, The Netherlands), Evan Eichler (Seattle, US), Jozef Gecz (Adelaide, Australia).
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15337
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 292
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An international team of researchers led by Ala Khazendar of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory found that the remnant of the Larsen B Ice Shelf is flowing more quickly toward the ocean, becoming increasingly fragmented, and developing large cracks. In addition, two of its tributary glaciers are flowing faster and thinning rapidly.
Ice shelves act as dams for glaciers flowing from Antarctica to the ocean. When they collapse, glacial ice can flow into the ocean more quickly, accelerating the pace of global sea level rise.
The research team used data collected by NASA’s Operation IceBridge, a multi-year airborne campaign to survey polar ice, in combination with satellite data on ice flow speeds. The team expects that the Larsen B remnant will soon shatter into hundreds of drifting icebergs, allowing glaciers to move unhindered toward the sea.
A separate study found that the neighboring Larsen C Ice Shelf is thinning from above and below, probably as a result of both warmer air temperatures and warmer ocean currents. This much larger ice shelf could follow Larsen B and Larsen A (which collapsed in 1996) to collapse by the end of this century.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15339
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 236
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Communication across the brain networks is dependent on neuronal oscillations. Detection of the synchronous activation of neurons can be used to determine the well-being of the connectivity in the human brain networks. Well-connected highly synchronous activity can be measured by MEG, EEG, fMRI, and PET and then analyzed with several types of mathematical algorithms. Coherence is one mathematical method that can detect how well 2 or more sensors or brain regions have similar oscillatory activity with each other. Phase synchrony can be used to determine if these oscillatory activities are in sync or out of sync with each other. Correlation is used to determine the strength of interaction between two locations or signals. Granger causality can be used to determine the direction of the information flow in the neuronal brain networks. Statistical analysis can be performed on the connectivity results to verify evidence of normal or abnormal network activity in a patient.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15340
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 179
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A recent study found huge variations of salt content in pasta sauces, so we've rounded up 23 to find the worst culprits.
According to the Australian Health Survey, Australians are currently consuming double the World Health Organisation's recommended daily salt intake of 5 grams a day and showing the consequences, with a third of adults living with high blood pressure. To work out salt content from sodium, we multiply sodium by 2.5 and divide by 1000.
195mg, equates to 0.49g of salt.
200mg, equates to 0.5g of salt.
252mg, equates to 0.63g of salt.
Both Mutti's Tomato Passata and Tomato Passata with Basil have the same salt levels.
260mg, , equates to 0.65g of salt.
300mg, , equates to 0.75g of salt.
340mg, equates to 0.85g of salt.
350mg, equates to 0.88g of salt.
357mg, equates to 0.89g of salt.
360mg, equates to 0.9g of salt.
380mg, equates to 0.95g of salt.
385mg, equates to 0.96g of salt.
Heart Foundation Victoria’s Unpack The Salt says to keep your eye on the ‘per 100g’ column of the nutrition label, and stay below 400mg of sodium per 100g (but below 120mg is best).
400mg, equates to 1g of salt.
Barilla Napoletana, Barilla Basilico and Barilla Arrabbiata sauces have the same sodium per 100g.
406mg, equates to 1.02g of salt.
440mg, equates to 1.1g of salt.
480mg, equates to 1.2g of salt.
This is where things start to get a little worrying, at almost a third of the recommended daily salt intake.
Mutti Simply Sugo Capers and Onion.
559mg, equates to 1.4g of salt.
560mg, equates to 1.4g of salt.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15342
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 460
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John F. Kennedy was a democrat and the 35th president of the United States. He died an unfortunate death on November 22, 1963. Kennedy was shot in the back of the head at 12:30pm central standard time while traveling in a presidential motorcade through downtown Dallas. He was then taken to Parkland Hospital where he was pronounced dead 30 minutes after arrival.
The first three years of Kennedy’s burial at Arlington Cemetery saw 16 million visitors at his grave. After three years, He was moved to a permanent memorial where his family members were later buried as well.
Kennedy’s Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson, succeeded him and issued an executive order to create the Warren Commission, which would be used to investigate this assassination. This commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the murder.
This conclusion, and the mystery of his death in general, have led to many conspiracies regarding the truth behind Kennedy’s assassination.
Why was Kennedy so popular? Do you think he would have been as popular, had he not died?
Why was his grave site moved?
What do you think fuels continued conspiracy theories about his death?
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15346
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This chapter aims to provide a guide for young trainees writing their first study protocol. It includes important aspects junior researchers should consider before getting started and preparing their first study protocol. After having read the chapter, the reader should have a good idea about what a study protocol is about and be able to answer the question why, when, and how a study protocol should be written. Finally, the reader will be prepared to master the very first step of conducting a successful study—writing a brief, concise, but comprehensive study protocol.
Study protocol examples of typical clinical scenarios further illustrate the approach to this mandatory and important part of a research project.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15348
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
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Southern Africa -- The hunger crises in Africa explodes to a staggering 18 million at risk of starvation in seven south African countries. World Vision's Carla Andersen says they are providing for urgent needs, but need more help to solve the problem.
"Our development activities include distribution of seeds and tools. We also work a lot with the people to educate them about techniques in planting, crop rotations, better irrigation systems and helping them to recover from the problem so that it won't continue in the coming years."
Andersen mentioned evangelistic outreach opportunities in the region.
"We carry out our activities as an extension of Christ's love, and we also partner with many Christian organizations in all the countries where we work as well as the local churches and we provide all of our relief and development activities without any discrimination."
Nigeria -- Sectarian fighting has resulted in many casualties in Nigeria, where Christians live under rising persecution under a full Islamic law government.
Baptist World Alliance's Denton Lotz commented, "There's an underlying rivalry, almost, between these two groups, and that's unfortunate. The Christians in Nigeria and the responsible Muslim leaders have come together and said 'this isn't right."
However, Lotz says, the church continues to grow.
"There's a tremendous response to the Gospel, partially because they've been living in such desperate times. Here it's an oil-producing country, but they've had oil shortages. There's a real disparity between the rich and the poor and between those who have and those who do not have, and so, the Gospel come in as a moderating force and it gives people hope."
Lotz said the Alliance encourages Nigerian Christians by helping to fix some of the destruction wreaked in the recent riots.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15350
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 360
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Diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels and has become increasingly prominent in the health debate in recent years. The rate of doctor-diagnosed diabetes among adults has risen from 2.4% in 1994 to 6.5% in 2017. There has also been a rise in obesity, which is related to diabetes.
The rate of doctor-diagnosed diabetes has increased since 1994, from 2.4% to 6.5% in 2017.
The increasing prevalence of doctor-diagnosed diabetes is particularly marked among older age groups. Among adults aged 65+ the rate of doctor-diagnosed diabetes rose from 5.6% in 1994 to 15.0% in 2017.
Note: The HSE data makes no distinction between type 1 and type 2 diabetes because of changing patterns of the disease.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15351
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"token_count": 164
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Thanks to Jane Austen, and even more to all the television and film adaptations, we tend to think of Victorian and pre-Victorian Britain as a bit of a stuffy class based society where everyone knew their place. And so no doubt it was.
A good case in point was the essayist William Hazlitt. He was not exactly from a proletarian background, but he certainly wasn’t well connected. Not to begin with anyway. And yet by dint of nothing more than an ability to write and to put into writing some of the radical ideas that were swirling around he was able to become a major figure friendly with the likes of Coleridge, Wordsworth and Stendhal.
He still has big name fans. Simon Schama name drops him from time to time. Orwell was a fan. Micheal Foot never quite got around to writing a biography of him.
And yet his works are little read nowadays and you struggle to find them in print. But with Project Gutenberg to hand, that is not a problem. I downloaded his best known collection – Table Talk – and gave it a read. It didn’t take long to see why they are so hard to find. I gave up less than a third of the way through. They might be highly rated but I didn’t think they were very good.
In Our Time covered Hazlitt not so long ago.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15354
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 287
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By Tom LaVenture / Jamestown Sun on Dec 19, 2018 at 8:04 a.m.
Brett Hertz and Dillon Shaffer received one of North Dakota’s highest honors for Boys Scouts of America - the Theodore Roosevelt Award.
The two Scouts are members of Troop 163, which is chartered by the Men of Trinity of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown. The two received the award Monday at the church.
Before you can pursue the T.R. Award a Scout must have 20 merit badges related to outdoors, wildlife and nature, along with completing hiking, journaling outdoors and a presentation on Roosevelt’s seven principles of wildlife conservation, Shaffer said. It also requires completing a hunting safety course, he said.
The T.R. Award is considered one of the big three Scouting awards along with the Supernova and Eagle Scout. Hertz, a 16-year-old sophomore, has already earned his Eagle Scout rank and Shaffer is close to completing his own and already has his Supernova Award.
Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, the award is given to Boy Scouts who demonstrate a healthy mind and body, and knowledge of citizenship, conservation ethics, natural history and being adept at outdoor activities, said Robbie Hertz, a Scoutmaster and the father of Brett Hertz.
The award is a collaborative effort of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Boys Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A and 4-H. The award recognizes youth who have highly developed outdoor skills and a strong conservation ethic.
The collaboration makes for a good program, Hertz said. The Scouts have a wealth of resources to help with research become more of a learning experience than just about completing tasks, he said.
To support the award this past summer the Scouts volunteered with the North Dakota Patriot Guard’s state convention in Jamestown and helped do cleanup of the Jamestown Reservoir, he said. The Scouts also completed a 20-mile march through a state park.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15356
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"token_count": 418
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Almost every teenager wants a job, yet many people are against it. I believe teenagers should have after-school jobs for a number of reasons. First, having a son or a daughter that works can financially help the parents. Also, the experience the teenager will acquire from after-school jobs will help him or her on future jobs.
After school jobs essays In a world where getting ahead less of what you know and more of what you've done, I think that after school jobs for students are increasingly beneficial. I don't believe the myths that with a job there is no time for school work of extracurricular activities. I a.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15361
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Preschool children need to practice their gross motor and sensory skills. The level of refinement in physical activity increases steadily.
A variety of physical activities stimulating cross-body coordination, balance and proprioception is recommended. Jumping and running are important means of building bone mass.
Preschoolers increasingly express themselves through spoken language. They use their imagination to act out scenarios, inspired by the social phenomena they encounter. Children’s role-play develops language, communication and understanding of the world. Play areas that offer easily recognizable themes can help promote this development.
Preschoolers grow to understand the cause-and-effect of phenomena in their surroundings, learning through play and first-hand interaction.
Since children need to experience things to understand them clearly, playgrounds should provide opportunities for cause-and-effect play such as manipulating various items, including materials from nature.
With a KOMPAN solution, you can be sure that this is built in.
This play-dense three tower structure allows for versatile physical activities, all in a spacious framework, allowing for a lot of children to play. A nice inclined net leads the child to the low house platform from which it can take the slide down. Alternatively, they can cross the bridge up to the middle tower. The middle tower can also be accessed by an ADA stairway, spacious enough for an assistant to go with the child. From here, the child can take the Curly Climber back to the ground, or cross the swaying climbing U-net which even allows for a break at the bottom of the net. On the other side of the U-net, a tall house platform invites a break and an elevated view or a slide ride down. A small play world exists under the platform, created by two play desks. If an additional break is needed, the hammock under the platform allows for one.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15362
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 381
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Ophthalmologists are both surgeons and physicians. They are especially trained and licensed to provide total eye care to patients – from giving diagnosis to performing minor to complex eye surgeries. Some also take part in studies about the causes and possible cures to different eye problems.
How Does an Ophthalmologist get Certified?
Aspiring ophthalmologist will first have to complete four years of college and then another four years of medical school. After that, one year of internship and a minimum three-year residency must be rendered. Finally, they will need to pass a rigorous two-part examination administered by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
How are Ophthalmologists Different from Optometrists and Opticians?
Ophthalmologists are highly-qualified to act as a physician or a surgeon. They are capable of treating eye diseases, prescribing eyeglasses to performing eye surgeries. Optometrists, on the other hand, are licensed to practice optometry. They are capable of studying the eye to prescribe corrective lenses and medications as well for eye diseases. Opticians, meanwhile, specialize in designing and fitting devices to improve vision.
You need to see an ophthalmologist when you notice signs of eye problems in you such as blurred vision, eyestrain, red eyes, specks or strings in your field of vision, double vision, and loss of peripheral vision.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15364
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 280
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Rapid progress towards understanding the molecular and cellular pathology of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, is revolutionizing drug discovery and clinical diagnosis/prognosis. However, there is still an urgent need for biomarkers to diagnose neurodegenerative disorders, especially early in their course, when therapy is likely to be most effective, and to monitor responses of patients to new therapies. Immune and inflammatory factors are important biomarker candidates as accumulating evidence indicates that immune/inflammatory processes contribute to, or at least influence, the pathogenesis and progression of neurodegenerative diseases; the central scientific aim of (Jordan McAfoose’s) PhD research that combines both clinical screening and translational animal experimentation. This project, therefore, represents the clinical part of his PhD which also integrates mechanistic research using an AD animal model.
The use of human brain tissue from brain banking centres remains a crucial aspect of brain research that promises to provide new insight into the still many open questions in neuroscience; especially in light of the increasing incidence of brain diseases associated with the global aging population. The opportunity to collaborate with Professor Scheltens – director of the Alzheimer center and codirector of the Programme Neurodegeneration – in association with the Neuroscience campus Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will allow Jordan to expand his PhD project (preliminary data discussed below) and represents one aspect by which the EU Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Program is creating opportunities for early career neuroscientists to conduct essential research on topical neuroscience questions using state-of-the-art facilities with access to precious human samples and clinical resources. Equally important, this program will provide him with the opportunity to work alongside leading researchers/programs in neuroscience throughout Europe, along with, the opportunity to develop further competency in neurodegenerative diseases, translational medicine and neuroscience.
3. that with age, mechanisms of immune senescence progressively impair functions of immunity and tolerance, possibly leading to decreased ability to protect against neurotoxicity along with a heightened inflammatory response to toxic misfolded proteins.
Lastly, by combining this clinical screening project and the cognitive-behavioral assessment and molecular and cellular characterization of an AD mouse model, we take an indispensable step in the translational research processes to bring information from the clinic to the lab and back again.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15365
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 476
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Elvis gathered a large crowd when he left from Penn Station.
Photographer Alfred Wertheimer recalls uttering that very question in early 1956. A publicist from RCA Victor Records had contacted him, asking if he was available to photograph a young singer named Elvis Presley.
Elvis in his Pullman Bedroom on the train from New York.
Elvis started his remarkable career in 1954, and two years later had his first number-one hit, “Heartbreak Hotel.” RCA released the record in January 1956.
After a ratings-grabbing appearance on ‘The Steve Allen Show’ and a recording session in New York City that produced ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Don’t Be Cruel,’ Elvis returned to Memphis on July 3rd, 1956 by train for a concert at Russwood Park.
Elvis’ mother encouraged him to take trains as she had a strong fear of flying.
Wertheimer accompanied Elvis on the train trip from New York to Memphis.
The photographs Wertheimer took of the early Elvis remain some of the most remarkable and intimate photographs ever made of any major celebrity, in any era.
Elvis at a Penn Station newsstand.
In the morning, Elvis repaired to Penn Station to start a 27-hour train ride home to Memphis. At Penn Station he ran into fellow singer Gene Vincent, congratulating Vincent on the success of his hit ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’!
Elvis traveled coach for the day trip to Memphis. He had a large Panda Bear doll with him and shared it with passengers. He was on his way to becoming a very star.
But a few months later, it appears, Elvis was still able to travel by train without getting mobbed.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15366
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"token_count": 372
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During World War II, many Jewish academics who fled Europe found safe haven in the ivory towers of the South’s black colleges.
The righteous gentiles who sheltered and saved Jews during the Holocaust were not just white Europeans. Thirty years before Jewish students were marching alongside blacks in the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s, black communities in the South provided a safe haven to dozens of young Jewish academics fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15367
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"token_count": 90
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Get Set Go Writing: 10-book set is a perfect collection for children to develop pen control whilst writing the alphabet, numbers colours and shapes.
Ideal for preschool children, each book in the Get Set Go Writing: 10-book set includes bright photographs and simple instructions to make learning fun.
Tracing, matching and drawing activities encourage toddlers to write letters, numbers and words. As they progress, children will become confident with more difficult concepts, expanding their vocabulary, learning number counting, and recognizing shapes, colours and spellings. The range of activities allows kids to progress at their own pace.
Once completed, kids can mark their work with a star or smiley face, building confidence and a sense of achievement. Then the pages can be wiped clean, allowing kids to practise until they succeed! A perfect introduction to learning to write books for children aged 3+ to get a headstart before school.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15371
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"token_count": 183
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Japanese architect Hiroshi Sambuichi modifies the monumental underground space at Cisterns in Copenhagen and created the space where natural elements meet the surrounding areas and his architectural creative skills. The exhibition is part of the official celebration in 2017 of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan.
Pritzker lauretes Toyo Ito and Fumihiko Maki have launched a petition against the construction of new Tokyo Olympic Stadium, which is to be designed by Zaha Hadid. It was originally initiated by a renowned anthropologist Shin-ichi Nakazawa, and Toyo Ito and Fumihiko Maki have joined the protest. They have pointed out the fact that 1) the selection process is unclear, 2) the construction process is unclear, 3) the excessive cost, and 4) neglecting the historic environment. Ito and Maki have proposed an alternative plan which is to renovate the existing stadium. The cost of the renovation is estimated to be less than half the cost of building the Olympic stadium.
In his personal sketchbook Sou Fujimoto offers insights into his design process. Through the sketches, drawings, and notes readers can trace how his complex concepts are made manifest and develop on paper. SOU FUJIMOTO, born in Hokkaido, Japan, in 1971, established his architectural practice Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000. In 2008, he was World Architecture Festival winner in the Private House category, and was awarded a RIBA International Fellowship in 2012. Recently he completed the new library and museum for the Musashino Art University in Tokyo. Available at Japanese design shop.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15372
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"token_count": 329
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The Premier League, also known in the United Kingdom as The Premiership, is an English professional league for soccer clubs. It was founded in 1992 and is currently formed by 20 teams in each season but, in a total of sixteen seasons, the title has been won by only four teams: Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, and Manchester United. The result of this competition determines the English teams that will participate in the various European competitions. This ranking contains the classifications of all the seasons since its creation.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15376
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Scientists of the Cornell University gathered 185 students in total for their study. At the start of the experiment, these students were given the choice between two 'dishes': either they chose chocolate cake, or they chose fruit salad. Then, one half of the students ate in a room where there was a mirror present, and the other half ate in a room where they couldn't admire themselves.
The evaluations of the food showed that the students who ate cake in front of a mirror, disliked the pastry more than those who ate it in a room without a mirror. The students who picked fruit did not notice any difference, despite the differing dining rooms.
"Taking a look in the mirror does not only tell you something about your physical appearance. It also becomes possible to look at yourself objectively. That way, you can assess yourself and your behaviour, like other people do it", says the study. If you see yourself eating unhealthily, it would create discomfort, due to the social standards that apply in our society.
Afterwards, a similar study was created, which showed that this phenomenon only arises if you yourself choose the unhealthy food, since this means you are responsible for the food you eat.
From the results, researchers conclude that placing a mirror might just be the secret to losing weight.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15377
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"token_count": 262
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Utah’s Hogle Zoo, together with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) have partnered to develop tools to educate individuals and communities about how to live, work, and recreate safely in wildlife habitats in Utah.
As the human – wildlife interface expands through housing and other developments throughout Utah, rural areas are becoming more urbanized. And with outdoor recreation becoming increasingly popular, there’s a rise in citizens concerned about how to be safe in these areas. As Utah continues to grow, and as humans and wildlife compete for space, the number of human-wildlife conflicts will increase.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15379
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 122
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In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, an endocrinologist of the University of Padova (N. Sonino) and a psychologist of the University of Bologna (G. fava) introduce the concept of rehabilitation in endocrinology and the need of a new type of medical service.
Long-standing endocrine disorders may imply a degree of irreversibility of the pathological process and induce highly individualized affective responses. The psychosocial impairment that is associated with incomplete remission from endocrine illness suggests the need for an innovative approach to treatment, introducing in clinical endocrinology the concept of rehabilitation, which in other fields of medicine is already established.
This new proposal stems from a number of unresolved issues related to the high prevalence of psychosocial impairment in patients adequately treated for various endocrine conditions. Indeed, rehabilitation in endocrinology may be indicated in the following cases: (a) delayed recovery after appropriate treatment; (b) discrepancy between endocrine status and current functioning; (c) presence of a decline in physical and social functioning; (d) persistence of important comorbidity, with special reference to psychiatric disturbances; (e) assessment of abnormal illness behavior; (f) problems with lifestyle and risk behavior, and (g) potential role of stress in endocrine disturbances.
The endocrine rehabilitation team should ideally include a trained clinical endocrinologist, a physical therapist and a psychologist, with opportunities for other specialist consultations. The goal of such service would be to ensure education, support and specific interventions, helping the patient and his/her family to achieve optimal coping with the difficulties of the recovery process. Due to its comprehensive psychosomatic characterization, this new approach would likely increase the chances of obtaining full recovery in a significant proportion of patients and has the potential of being cost-effective.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15380
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pg_dumpall is a utility for writing out (``dumping'') all PostgreSQL databases of a cluster into one script file. The script file contains SQL commands that can be used as input to psql(1) to restore the databases. It does this by calling pg_dump(1) for each database in a cluster. pg_dumpall also dumps global objects that are common to all databases. (pg_dump does not save these objects.) This currently includes information about database users and groups, tablespaces, and properties such as access permissions that apply to databases as a whole.
pg_dumpall needs to connect several times to the PostgreSQL server (once per database). If you use password authentication it will ask for a password each time. It is convenient to have a ~/.pgpass file in such cases. See in the documentation for more information.
This option is only relevant when creating a data-only dump. It instructs pg_dumpall to include commands to temporarily disable triggers on the target tables while the data is reloaded. Use this if you have referential integrity checks or other triggers on the tables that you do not want to invoke during data reload.
Specifies the name of the database to connect to to dump global objects and discover what other databases should be dumped. If not specified, the ``postgres'' database will be used, and if that does not exist, ``template1'' will be used.
pg_dumpall requires all needed tablespace directories to exist before the restore, else database creation will fail for databases in non-default locations.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15382
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The Seychelles is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km east of Kenya. The nation is an archipelago of 155 tropical islands, some granite and some coral. The majority of the islands are small and uninhabited. The landmass is only 459 km2, but the islands are spread over an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1,374,000 km2. Most of the Seychellois population reside on three islands. Approximately 90% of the population of 90,000 live on Mahé, 9% on Praslin and La Digue.
The Seychellois coat of arms depicts a shield with a giant tortoise located on green grounds. On the ground there is a coco de mer palm tree. Behind it there is a blue sea with two islands and a sail ship. The shield is enthroned by a silver helmet with a white-tailed tropic bird located above blue and white waves. The shield is supported by two white sailfish. Beneath the shield the motto of Seychelles is stated: Finis Coronat Opus which means “The End Crowns the Work” in Latin.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15383
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
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Robert, son of William the Conqueror, known to history as Robert Curthose is an interesting historical figure. The Warriors of the Cross is the second of three volumes. I did not read the first book, but I know the history pretty well, so it was easy to pick up the story.
Robert is going on Crusade. His mistress and children are in England, so he decides to participate in the First Crusade. He has to leave Normandy in the hands of his brother William. On his way back he marries Sybil but finds out that his brother has died and he has a chance to be King of England.
It was interesting to read all this detail on Robert's life, however fictionalized. He is not especially well regarded by history being somewhat ineffective as a leader and politician. The book is well-written and I enjoyed it.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15385
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All eggs start out white in color; those that are laid in shades other than white have pigments deposited on them as the eggs travel through the hen’s oviduct. The journey through the chicken’s oviduct takes approximately 26 hours. The shell takes roughly 20 hour to be complete. Ameraucana birds have the pigment oocyanin deposited on the egg as it travels through the oviduct. This pigment... 1 small dab orange squirt of white 1 small dab (smaller than the orange) of pink or red (if red even less) mix, and add moe depending on how dark/light you want it.
1 small dab orange squirt of white 1 small dab (smaller than the orange) of pink or red (if red even less) mix, and add moe depending on how dark/light you want it.... In chicken eggs, Hyaluronic acid is found in the egg white. It is also found in the egg shell and membrane. Although the egg white contains hyaluronic acid, it is easier and more efficient to extract hyaluronic acid from egg shells. After extraction, apply the hyaluronic acid solution to a bruise to speed the healing process. You can also drink the solution to lubricate your joints.
All eggs start out white in color; those that are laid in shades other than white have pigments deposited on them as the eggs travel through the hen’s oviduct. The journey through the chicken’s oviduct takes approximately 26 hours. The shell takes roughly 20 hour to be complete. Ameraucana birds have the pigment oocyanin deposited on the egg as it travels through the oviduct. This pigment... The color eggshell is meant as a representation of the average color of a chicken egg. Since the color of chicken eggs may vary between pale brown and white, the color is an average between those two, closer to white than pale brown, because more chicken eggs are white.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15386
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 413
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Want to know the secret to scoring well in schools? Attention in class, focus to details, ability to recall concepts/formulas and regular brain training.
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Professor Cuntai Guan ran a trial for Children within the ages of 6 to 12 years old with ADHD received the treatment programme. The programme consisted of 3 training sessions weekly for 8 weeks, followed by a maintenance phase with once-monthly booster training sessions for 3 consecutive months. (30 minutes per session). Using a 3D graphic game, “CogoLand” where the user concentrates/focus and the avatar in the game will move.
Improve your cognitive skills with brain training solutions for everyone in your family.
Want to know the secret to scoring well in schools? Attention in class, focus to details, ability to recall concepts/formulas and regular practice.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15391
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 231
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Each of these moræ of the citizens has one polemarch, four centurions, eight captains of fifty, and sixteen enomotarchs.
Polemarch, pol′e-mark, n. a title of several officials in ancient Greek states.
After the death of Phoebidas the Lacedaemonians despatched a polemarch with a division by sea to form the garrison of Thespiae.
It devolves, finally, on the polemarch to see that all goes well.
Thus the chief archon, the official guardian of orphans and The polemarch.
"commander of the army" in Greek history, 1570s, from Greek polemarkhos "one who begins or leads a war," from polemos "war" + arkhos "leader, chief, ruler" (see archon).
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15392
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 182
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During the 1880s, while excavating the ancient Swedish town of Birka, archaeologist Knut Hjalmar Stolpe unearthed a large, well-furnished grave containing a Viking warrior. Alongside the armour-clad remains, Stolpe found weapons (sword, axe, spear, arrows), two shields, the skeletons of two unfortunate horses and, nestled lovingly in the corpse’s lap, a full set of board game pieces.
The importance of this final element was only emphasised when, in September 2017, DNA testing confirmed that the remains were in fact female. The arms and armour suggested she was a warrior, but the game pieces encouraged the most exciting conclusion: that she was of high status – perhaps “a powerful military leader,” as archaeologist Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson put it at the time of the revelation. Which means, in terms of upending our view of Viking society as male-dominated, the fact this real-life shieldmaiden could swing a blade is actually less significant than her ownership of a board game.
Tabletop gaming wasn’t just a frivolous pastime for Vikings – male or female. It was a sign of status. A huge deal.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15393
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
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To date we have been unable to source a photograph of U. a. pugnax.
Accepted scientific name: Ursus americanus pugnax (Harry Schelwald Swarth, 1911).
Description: The skull is broader and heavier than that of other American black bears, with flattened frontal bones. Black fur.
Range: Found on Dall Island in the Alexander Archipelago, Alaska, USA. The Island is just to the west of Prince of Wales Island and has an area of just over 254 square miles.
Habitat: Dall island is mainly forested with a peak elevation of 745 metres and a total land area of 657.9 km².
Life span: Assumed to be between 20 and 30 years in common with most other black bears.
Food: Omnivorous with a diet comprising vegetation, berries, pine nuts, insects, likely small mammals and carrion when found. Salmon during the spawning run. May also take fish from lakes.
Behaviour: The bears typically hibernate for up to five months, most commonly emerging in April or May. Pregnant females give birth in the den, usually to two or three cubs in January or February. They will remain with their mother for about one and a half years, during which time she will not become pregnant again.
Threats: It seems likely that the greatest threats to these bears are the logging and limestone quarrying industries.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15398
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 301
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The Egyptians and the Greeks share some characteristics within their artwork. One area that was shared by the Egyptians and the Greeks was the fact that they both used high authorities such as kings and gods for their sculptures. The Egyptians mainly used their kings such as King Menkuare and his Queen from Giza. The Greeks mainly used their goods such as Hermes and the Infant Dionysos. Although they used high authority figures for their sculptures they used different techniques to make these sculptures.
The Egyptians often used married couples for their sculptures.However, they use to portray the women as being very beneath the men.They used to have the women kneeling beside the king.Now over the years, they have started to portray the women as a little more equal of how the Egyptians started to show how the women are equal to the men in the sculpture King Menkaure and his Queen Khamerernebty.Even though the Queen is standing beside the King, you are still able to see that the King still has a higher authority over the Queen.You can tell this because the King is standing as if he is at attention and he has his left foot extended forward to show that he is still in power. However, the Queen also has her left foot extended, but it is not as far as the King’s.Furthermore, the King’s arms and hands are by his side with his fist clenched, while the Queens’ arms are bent and placed with one hand around him and the other touching his arm.The Egyptians wanted to portray the women as being a little more equal to the men but still wanted to prove that the men still had a higher authority.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15399
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 336
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Ever wonder why women are attracted to "bad boys" and not "nice guys"? The answer lies in our evolutionary history.
Throughout what evolutionary psychologists call the Environment of Evolution Adaptedness (EEA), females had the most reproductive success with those males that could physically defend them.
Thus females came to prefer those males that were physically strong (meaning they could overcome an enemy physically) and those males that were socially strong (meaning they could overcome an enemy by marshalling the support of their allies).
Today the same tendency exists in women. Women want a man who, if needed, can defend her.
But one very significant difference between then and now, however, is that then the male would almost certainly be forced to prove his physical strength, whereas today the probability is that the male will never be forced to physically defend the female.
What this means for us guys is that instead of showing our potential woman that we are tough by the way we fight, we show her that we are tough by the way we talk about the way we fight.
The bottom line for us is we must show strength.
A concrete way of doing this is by during your first date with your would-be lady, utter a certain five words. These five words may not seem much to you, but they will trigger a sea change in your would-be lady with respect to her feelings for you.
The five words are, said sincerely: "I'm not afraid of anything!"
Find a good occasion to say them. I bring up the subject of movies, then turn it to horror movies and ask her about her favorites. Inevitably she'll ask whether I was scared by such and such a movie, and... bingo! There's the opportunity.
Capture your would-be lady by showing you're a man who will satisfy her foremost need: to be protected.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15402
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{
"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 380
}
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Rivers are an important part of any country. The water of the rivers is used in many purposes e.g. generating electricity, fulfilling the water needs, agriculture, industries etc. like all other countries Australia has got a lot of this natural blessing. There are numerous rivers in each of its territory. The majority use this water for the production of electricity. This is a reason why there isn’t any electricity crisis in Australia. Anyhow, a list of all the rivers of Australia is given below.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15404
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 103
}
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In February 1912 thirty-eight American Jewish women met at Temple Emanuel in New York and founded Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America. This has become the largest Zionist organization in the Diaspora and the largest and most active Jewish women's organization ever. Its history is an inseparable part of the history of American Jewry and of the State of Israel, and the relationship between them. Hadassah is also part of the history of Jewish women in the United States and in the modern world more broadly. Its achievements are not only those of Zionism but, crucially, of women, and throughout this study Mira Katzburg-Yungman pays particular attention to the life stories of the individual women who played a role in them. Based on historical documentation collected in the United States and Israel and on broad research, the book covers many aspects of the history of Hadassah and analyses significant aspects of the fascinating story of the organization. A wide-ranging introductory section describes the contexts and challenges of Hadassah's history from its founding to the birth of the State of Israel.
Subsequent sections explore in turn the organization's ideology and its activity on the American scene after Israeli statehood; its political and ideological role in the World Zionist Organization; and its involvement in the new State of Israel in the twin fields of activity: in medicine and health care and in its work with children and young people. The final part of the book deals with topics that enrich our understanding of Hadassah in additional dimensions, such as gender issues, comparisons of Hadassah with other Zionist organizations, and the importance of people of the Yishuv and later of Israelis in Hadassah's activities. The study concludes with an Epilogue that considers developments up to 2005, assessing whether the conclusions reached with regard to Hadassah as an organization remain valid. It considers developments within Hadassah in the 1980s and 1990s, years in which the organization was affected by the significant changes within the wider American Jewish community, specifically the enormous increase in intermarriage with non-Jews and the impact of the so-called 'second wave' of feminism.
This extensive, diverse, and balanced study offers a picture of Hadassah in both arenas of its activity: in the land that is now the State of Israel, and in the United States. In doing so it makes a contribution not only to Zionist history but also to the history of American Jewish women and of Jewish women more widely.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15405
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 501
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Today, June 15, 2018, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims around the world begin the festivities of Eid’l-Fitr to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the month-long solemn period of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
Eid’l-Fitr, a “feast of breaking the fast” is a time for festivity, gratitude, charity, and prayers. It is celebrated by Muslims to show their gratitude to Allah for giving them the strength to observe the month-long fast.
Eid’l-Fitr celebrates the successful completion of Ramadan, falling on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal and symbolically determined by the sighting of the crescent moon shortly after sunset.
In the Philippines, Eid’l-Fitr is declared a national holiday by Republic Act No. 9177 known to Filipinos as “Araw ng Lebaran” or “Araw ng Raya”.
Muslims start the day of Eid’l-Fitr festivities with gatherings at mosques to pray. They also perform the Zakat al-Fitr, a mandatory act of charity for the poor and needy.
A variety of sweet dishes are served as traditional staples of the celebration, which is also called “Sweet Eid”.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15406
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 276
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Episodes 15 (Science and the Sea Part 1) and 16 (Science and the Sea Part 2) follow Duke University’s research vessel Eastward on a ten-day cruise. Episode 15 begins as the ship returns to port at the University’s marine laboratory on Pivers Island in Beaufort, North Carolina. Students watch scientists unload specimens gathered and equipment used on a geologic cruise. Students see a new group of scientists boarding Eastward for the next expedition and follow the scientists for ten days as they conduct their investigations.
The scientists study an embayment stretching from Charleston, South Carolina to Saint Augustine, Florida. This mass of water is confined between the shore and the Gulf Stream and is relatively unpolluted. The cruise begins as the Eastward sails to a point off the coast of Charleston. The ship sails along a series of six lines, known as transects. Each transect consists of a series of stations beginning in the shallow water near shore and ending in water more than 1,640 feet deep at the edge of the continental shelf. At each station, scientists collect data including water temperature, primary productivity, radioactive isotopes in the air and water, sediment samples from the ocean floor and samples of the life from the ocean floor. The episode ends by noting that the cruise will continue in Episode 16.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15407
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 272
}
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Herbaceous plants, like gingers, can be cut back a few days after a killing freeze. The plants will regrow from the roots if they have not been damaged.
Last month, Louisiana experienced the coldest winter temperatures we have seen in many years.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15410
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 54
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The image is about 40 arcseconds across, about 16.3 million miles (26.3 million kilometers) at the distance of the comet.
Data were provided by the HST proposals 14939 (D. Jewett, P.I.).
These images represent several exposures acquired by the WFC3/UVIS instrument through the F350LP filter on the Hubble Space Telescope. Color has been applied to the grayscale (black&white) images; the brightness maps to different color values.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15411
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 102
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Leave the motel and travel north on Highway 491 to Shiprock, drop into Highway 64 east into Aztec in San Juan County, via Kirkland and Farmington, at Aztec pick up Highway 550 north onto Highway 516 leaving New Mexico into Colorado travelling 137 miles.
Located on the high desert plain of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County surrounded by lands which are of great religious and historical significance to the Navajo Peoples.
Founded in 1878 also in San Juan County and is home for a US Airforce Base.
Nicknamed Baseball Town situated on the rivers of San Juan and Anmas many an area for mining they are Petroleum, Natural Gas and Coal. The coal is used locally by the Power plant the provider of electricity. Explore the town and take time out to do the river walk.
Drenched in history bordered by nature’s beauty in a real Indian settlement. Visit the Aztec Ruins National Monument close to the city explore a 900 year old ancestral Pueblo Great House over 400 masonry rooms see the original roof timbers. Discover the fingerprints of the ancient workers in the mortar and listen for echo of ritual drums in the reconstructed Great Kiva. Discover the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan People and tour the west ruins through the rooms and kivas with a religious site all built by the Ancient Puebloan People. Also go into the Visitors Centre with gifts and a museum.
Resume the journey pick up Highway 550 north onto Route 516 leaving New Mexico at the border line in Cedar Hill.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15412
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 315
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Longwall tailgates in coal mines are often subject to severe mining induced loading and deformation. Innovative tailgate supports have been developed over the years to provide safe and economical access and a ventilation pathway at the tailgate. The support capacity and yield capabilities of the supports need to be matched to the loading imposed by the surrounding rock mass. The ground response curve can be used to represent the rock mass response to mining and its effect on support systems. The FLAC finite difference code was used to supplement field results by simulating a longwall tailgate and the associated ground response. The ground response curve is developed by modeling tailgate excavations with different internal support pressures and recording the resulting convergence. Ground response curves are developed for two typical longwalls operating in the Pittsburgh seam with weak and strong immediate roof. An additional model is presented in which the effect of weak overburden strata is simulated. The ground response is shown to be significantly affected by the strength of the immediate roof as well as the main roof. The importance of yield capacity of standing support is demonstrated. Gob height and compaction are found to affect the amount of convergence in the tailgate. The potential exists to develop site specific tailgate design curves by combining model results with field observations.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15413
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{
"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 253
}
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Raising ruminant animals on grass allows them to live a life in-line with their biological needs, while producing meat that is healthier than grain-fed meat.
“Grass-fed meat” has become something of a catchphrase in the health and culinary worlds; an increasing number of grocery stores and restaurants now offer grass-fed meat, and the topic has received no shortage of attention in the media. However, grass-fed meat is not some revolutionary new trend – it is simply meat from animals raised as nature intended, and a highly nutritious food that has been a part of the human diet since the dawn of evolution. Research demonstrates that grass-fed meat is more nutritious than grain-fed meat, and the farming practices involved in its production are holistic and sustainable for the environment. Read on to learn about the many benefits of grass-fed meat, and why it deserves a place in your diet.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15414
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 186
}
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Did your doctor prescribe Coumadin for you? If you’re on Medicare, you may be wondering whether Medicare covers Coumadin. Here’s some information for you.
Coumadin, or its generic form warfarin, is in a class of drugs known as anticoagulants, also called blood thinners, according to the National Institutes of Health. Coumadin may be used to prevent blood clots and to treat certain heart conditions.
Under Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), prescription drug coverage is restricted to certain situations. Medicare Part A might cover Coumadin or warfarin, if you receive it as part of your treatment in an inpatient hospital setting. Medicare Part B typically covers certain prescription drugs that are administered at a doctor’s office or in a hospital outpatient setting – generally not pills you could take at home on your own, like Coumadin.
For most Medicare prescription drug coverage, you need to enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan under Part D. This coverage is optional, but if you take prescription drugs such as Coumadin or warfarin, it’s something you might want to consider.
You can get Medicare Part D coverage as either a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan.
When you’re looking for a plan, you might want to check the plan’s formulary, or covered drug list, to see if it covers Coumadin. Every Medicare Prescription Drug Plan has a formulary that lists the medications they cover and what your cost-sharing is for each type of prescription. Brand-name drugs like Coumadin tend to cost more than generic drugs like warfarin. A plan’s formulary may change at any time. You will receive notice from your plan when necessary. You may also want to check your plan’s Annual Notice of Change, sent every fall, and see if the prescription drugs you need are still covered and if your cost-sharing has changed.
Are you satisfied with your prescription drug coverage for Coumadin or other medications? If you’re looking to switch plans or add a new one, I’m happy to help you sort through the options available to you.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15419
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 475
}
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The Gila River Indian Community is home to a diverse group of birds that thrive in the natural reaches of the reservation. From bald eagles to water fowl, Mother Nature has always depended on birds to maintain the innate balance of the environment.
On Dec. 3, approximately 150 bird watchers ventured to three locations in the Community to usher in the 2016 Winter Bird Count. Community elders, youth and adults were accompanied by experts, rangers and staff from the Department of Environmental Quality and the Huhugam Heritage Center to document the local bird population.
“This is such an important job that we’re doing,” said Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis at the Huhugam Heritage Center when the bird count concluded.
The bird counts took place in District 5, District 6 and District 7. The bird counters then went to the Huhugam Heritage Center for presentations and cultural activities.
The bird count is not only an excellent way to document birds but also a way to connect Community with nature.
“The Winter Bird Count is a great way to relate the natural world to our culture,” said Althea Walker, DEQ.
Among the youth who attended was Marckie Sabori Lewis, 10, from District 6, who said his favorite part of the bird count was seeing the ducks.
Several groups participated in the event, in addition to DEQ and the Huhugam Heritage Center, including two Audobon societies, Arizona Game and Fish and Liberty Wildlife. Walker said the participation added to the success of the bird count.
Steven Prager, Important Bird Area Program Associate from Audubon Arizona, assisted with the bird count and said that birds across the Southwest are being affected by Arizona’s worsening drought conditions.
He said the bird count is a way to get resources for birds and to share expertise with Community members.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15420
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 382
}
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Use the -s form of a verb in the present tense when the subject is third person singular.
For all other subjects, use the base form in the present tense.
The Smiths live in Rome.
Ms. Conner lives in Milan.
The -s form of the verb have is has.
The -s form (present tense) for be is is. For the past tense, it is was.
Was is also used with first person singular subjects (I) in the past tense.
When auxiliary verbs are used, only the first verb carries the third person singular -s.
Leo is going to eat later.
Do not use the -s form of the verb with modals, regardless of the subject.
Grammar : The Verb "Be"
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15422
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"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 163
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The FHLMF’s idea in creating this school in 1917, was to make young French orphans active and capable, with a broad and solid general education. The committee included the study of history and the American institutions in the school’s curriculum. The students finished their study with an advanced course in the United States. They were be placed, under the care of the association, in large American companies whose leaders had already proposed to take in young the school’s graduates. The committee completed this initiative with a set of measures that would enable the school to be independent and self sufficient. In this regard, workshops concerning all of the professions necessary for the life of the community: tailors, shoemakers, painters, carpenters, blacksmiths, etc., were created to provide the castle with everything necessary for maintaining its buildings, and served as learning centers for children who entered these trades. Besides these workshops, a model farm and dairy were built to supply the orphanage and as a training center for children who were oriented towards agriculture.
As a committee dedicated to the allied countries, the FHLMF quickly added to the French group of orphans, young exiles from Poland, and then from Russia and Italy.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15423
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{
"dataset": "gair-prox/c4-pro",
"token_count": 249
}
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Many women experience weight gain as they age. This can be frustrating because weight gain can appear even when their diet and exercise patterns remain consistent. Menopause and the aging process can cause weight gain and excess weight may become concentrated in more noticeable places. Although the body does naturally change with age, weight gain and the health consequences that come along with being overweight or obese should not be seen as an inevitable part of aging.
Why Is Menopause Causing My Body to Change?
Women who have experienced surgical menopause tend to put on more weight at a faster rate than those who have not.
As people age, they naturally begin to lose muscle mass and gain body fat. Because muscle uses up more energy and calories than fat stores, as people get older, their bodies tend to need fewer calories. However, most people do not cut back on their calorie intake, and this can cause surprise weight gain.
How Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?
During menopause, a woman's estrogen levels fluctuate and drop, and one of estrogen's jobs is to distribute fat around the body in order to protect the reproductive organs. This means that during menopause, the body tends to redistribute weight to the abdominal area instead of to the hips, thighs, and buttocks. This redistribution can exacerbate weight gain.
On average, a woman gains 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) during menopause.
This weight gain can be frustrating for women, because weight gain not only can alter self-perception, confidence, and how they are seen, but it can also lead to serious health conditions. People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk for some cancers, heart disease, diabetes, body pains, and high blood pressure.
What Can I Do About Menopausal Weight Gain?
The mantra "eat healthy and exercise regularly" is repeated so frequently because it works. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help a woman lose weight and become healthier overall. If you are looking for guidance on how to kick-start your exercise regimen or how to eat healthy, it is a good idea to consult a doctor who can refer you to a dietitian or other specialists.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15424
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With all the media influences bombarding us daily, we must develop media literacy skills in our students so they can effectively interpret and evaluate information that may have a strong bias. This is especially important when dealing with health-related information.
After exploring the concept of media and persuasion techniques, students will design and present their own media messages using various formats to be assessed by the rubric provided at the end of the unit.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15428
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Caring for God’s creation is an ever evolving topic in this world, especially with each new natural or human-made disaster. As stewards of this world, we are called to examine our behaviors toward creation. While we need to take from the land for food and sustainability, we also need to be careful that we maintain good stewardship and do not exploit the wonderful things the earth provides.
The environment continues to be a focus of ELCA teachings and the church’s advocacy work. There are many resources to help discern, learn and act on the different aspects of caring for creation. Search the following resources to learn about ELCA-related social teachings, resources for study and education, and ways to get involved in actions that sustain and protect our environment and the resources God has entrusted to our use and care.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15430
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What are Colors and Sounds?
Synonyms for Frequencies are Colors, Sounds, and Tones.
The frequencies available from Many of ONE have a sampling rate of 192,000 times per second... they are very precise... more than 11x as precise as a music CD.
Music CD’s have a sampling rate of 44,100 times per second.
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15432
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This weekend, we did a fun project from the May 2010 issue of Family Fun magazine – a marshmallow catapult!
Actually, we didn’t have any marshmallows, so we have been launching cotton balls. This was a fun craft that was fairly easy to make, although it is definitely not one that kids can make all by themselves. The boys were happy that it works like a real catapult, and I was happy that there was no risk of damage to the house!
Step 1. Make the opening of the box larger but cutting it as shown.
Step 2. Punch a hole 2 inches from one end and 1/2 inch down from the opening of the box. Make a matching hole on the other side of the box. Use the pen to make the holes bigger so the pencils can fit though (we didn’t need to make them much bigger).
Step 3. In the center of the far end of the box (the opposite end from where you punched your two holes), poke a hole with the pushpin 1/4 inch up from the bottom.
Step 4. Use one rubber band to tie the pencils into a cross shape, as shown. The magazine said to cut the rubber band and use it as a strip. I couldn’t get that to work, so I used an uncut rubber band and wrapped it around the two pencils. Loop the other band around the 2 inch pencil section, as shown above.
Here is a picture of how the pipe cleaner end works. I ended up using two rubber bands looped together, because one wouldn’t stretch all the way to that hole. Our catapult now has less torque, so it doesn’t shoot as strongly. One long rubber band would probably work the best.
Here is how the finished catapult should look! We are holding it down into this position. In this picture, the catapult is ready to shoot. Simply let go, and the pencil flies up and flings the marshmallow!
We live in Texas, where it is way too hot to go outside, and this project was a fun way to let off a little steam!
how far (in meters) does this shoot???
we did this today- lots of fun!!
how far do this shoot in meters? too cool!
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gair-prox/c4-pro/00000/15433
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