Illinois is a state in the United States of America located in the mid-Western region of the country, whereas Tunisia is a country in the continent of Africa located on the northernmost region. Today in this article, we will discuss the comparison between Illinois and Tunisia regarding various aspects.
Is Illinois bigger than Tunisia?
The total area of Illinois is 57,915 sq mi, and the total area of Tunisia is 63,170 sq mi. Illinois is smaller than Tunisia by 5,255 sq mi. Illinois is around 1.09 times smaller than Tunisia.
Area of Illinois: 57,915 sq mi ( 149,997 km2 )
Area of Tunisia: 63,170 sq mi ( 163,610 km2 )
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total population of Illinois as of 1st July 2021 was estimated to be around 12,671,469.
Based on the Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data, the total population of Tunisia as of 30th May 2022, is estimated to be around 12,057,765.
Here is some more data comparison between Illinois and Tunisia.
The capital of Illinois is Springfield, and the capital city of Tunisia is Tunis.
ISO 3166 Code
Human Development Index
HDI of Illinois as of 2019: 0.934
HDI of Tunisia as of 2019: 0.740
Illinois Time Zone:
UTC − 6 (Central Standard Time)
UTC − 5 (Central Daylight Time)
Tunisia Time Zone:
UTC + 1 (Central European Time)
Coordinates of Illinois:
40° 2′ 30.12″ N, 89° 11′ 47.4″ W
Coordinates of Tunisia:
34° 0′ 0″ N, 9° 0′ 0″ E
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Announcement Date: March 3, 2015
“Since 1999 a large and growing body of observational data, including in hospitalized patients, shows there are benefits to using antiviral drugs beyond the treatment of uncomplicated illness. In medical practice, these drugs have been documented to reduce serious flu complications”. This connects with an earlier statement by CDC Director Dr Thomas Frieden “Antiviral flu medicines are underutilized. If you get them early, they could keep you out of the hospital and might even save your life.”
Why CDC Recommends Influenza Antiviral Drugs
The 2014-2015 flu season has been a difficult one for a number of reasons, including circulation of H3N2 viruses which are typically associated with more severe flu seasons, and reduced vaccine effectiveness because circulating H3N2 viruses are different or have “drifted” from the H3N2 virus used to make vaccine. A number of media and online outlets have inquired about the public health rationale behind CDC’s influenza antiviral recommendations. This statement provides background information and explains the rationale for CDC’s influenza antiviral recommendations.
Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent influenza illness and protect against its potentially deadly consequences. When a person is sick with flu, however, antiviral flu drugs are a treatment option. They work best when taken within 48 hours of becoming sick.
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Update on Flu Season 2014-15
Press Briefing Transcript Friday, January 9, 2014 at 12:00 E.T.
Cochrane review not cited: statements are made on the basis of industry funded studies which are referenced in the first document.


Electric vehicles (EV) are one of the biggest inventions of our century. These vehicles are silent, pollution-free and are expected to make internal combustion engine vehicles obsolete by 2025.
The main feature that makes electric cars incredibly attractive and innovative is their induction motor, a system powered by a lithium-ion battery. Then, charging is an important aspect to take into consideration when one owns an electric vehicle.
Types of EV charging
These three types of EV charging equipment. Most EVs include Level 1 as a standard feature. This first level is typically plugged into a standard household outlet. The voltage corresponding to this level is 110 V and offers around 3.3 kW to the car. The battery is fully charged in 8 to 12 hours, making it the perfect option for overnight charging.
The next level usually offers 6.6 kW of power but requires between 220 and 240 V. Level 2 charging equipment needs to be installed by a professional and it can charge an EV in half the time of the Level 1 charger, between 3 to 4 hours. They are a great option for installing at home.
Level 3 charging equipment function with 480 V so it provides a very quick charging process, about 10 minutes. Due to its high voltage, they are not appropriate for private homes. They are commonly found in public places.
How to charge an EV
An electric vehicle is easy to charge. All you need to do is connecting it to a charging station through a charging cable. Despite many EV public charging points are free to use, most Level 3 and Level 2 chargers require payment. Prices are established according to the energy consumed or charging time, but a set fee for a charging session can be found as well.
Most countries have invested a lot of money in the infrastructure needed to offer charging stations in public places. However, if you prefer to feel more comfortable and safer, home charging options are also available.


Water Management - AwarenessDownload as PDF
Water Management - Awareness
LO1: Explain what wholesome water and potable water is
LO2: Receiving water alongside (ex-pipe, road tankers)
LO3: Receiving water from other vessels or barges
LO4: Reverse Osmosis
LO6: Explain the various water treatment options (disinfection) available, including Chlorination, UV filtration, Silver Ionisation, Ultra-filtration
LO7: Identify legislation applicable to water management
LO8: Describe water management responsibilities for key job roles
Oil & Gas Industry
No prerequisites are required to sit this course.
The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.
This awareness course is aimed at Medics, 2nd Engineers, Chief Officers or similar. Candidates will be able to identify basic components of water management systems. Significantly reducing the harm to the environment.
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Track-II diplomacy made major contribution in reducing tension between the US and Soviet Union during late 1950’s and 1960’s. Attempts have been made in the past to apply the concepts developed particularly during 1960’s to other regions of the world. South Asia at one time had more than a hundred channels, only a few have survived. Some of these ventures have been one time exercise while others have survived for several years. Socialization process has been more successful than the other three stages. Filtration and transmission also hold great significance but several factors have retarded their growth. Implementation can only take place when the earlier three stages have been successful. However, it needs to be recognized that several ideas developed under Track-II initiatives have been implemented e.g. the establishment of hotline connecting the leadership of land forces of Pakistan and India. Some CBMs can also be traced back to Neemrana and other Track-II initiatives. Mindsets of common people and decision-makers need to be changed, in that lies the real success of Track-II initiatives.
Track-II Diplomacy, Initiatives, Socialization, Filtrations, Transmission, Implementation
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Wizarat, T. A. (2014). Track II as a method to break barriers: Pakistan-India relations since 1980. Business Review, 9(2), 11-23. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.54784/1990-6587.1268
March 30, 2021


A Comprehensive Video Tutorial
Upon popular request, we have released a tabla tutorial in which we elaborate on the basic tabla strokes briefly highlighted in the first segment of In the Footsteps of the Masters, Episode 1: The Basic Strokes. This includes the strokes of dha, ta, ghe, te, te (de), tu, kat and ke, which have all been explained in detail in this video, along with demonstrations. Remember that comments and queries are always welcomed at Save the Sitar!
This article is not an episode in our series In the Footsteps of the Masters, but rather a detailed lesson which you can refer to while following the series.
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The 42 Lessons for the Tabla (Smithsonian Folkways)
In the Footsteps of the Masters (Our YouTube Playlist)
This article, including the inserted video(s), is not a substitute for the booklet “42 Lessons for the Tabla”. Please read the relevant parts of the booklet along with this article for a fuller understanding of the series “In the Footsteps of the Masters”.
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A slot is a narrow opening that receives something. It can also be a position or job opening. In the case of a slot in an airplane, it is an opening in the wing that improves airflow.
A Slot Function is a function that extends built-in signals, such as reader and writer methods. These functions do not know what QAction triggered them, so they are a flexible way to generate readers, writers, and accessor methods automatically.
Slots are used in many languages. They have a wide range of uses, including in linguistics and archaeology. They are also found in other disciplines, such as science.
They can be implemented as a static or virtual function, a Lambda expression, a member function of a class, or a global function. They are a very useful type of function to have, but they can be difficult to use correctly.
In C++, slot functions are a good choice for extending built-in signals. They can be inserted into any function that accepts the keyword slot, and they are often used to match slots in a global function or class.
The meaning of slot varies by context, but it is typically used in the sense of a narrow opening or position. For example, a slot in an airplane wing is an interior opening that allows passengers to enter and exit the plane without having to go through the rest of the aircraft.
Another common usage of the term is a shortened version of “slave to technology.” This refers to someone who cannot live without their electronic devices.


Eliza Simmons Bryant.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
ELIZA SIMMONS BRYANT (1827–1907) founded a home in Cleveland, Ohio, for elderly African-Americans, many, freed slaves. The Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People, now known as Eliza Bryant Village, continues to serve some of Cleveland’s most vulnerable residents.
Eliza Bryant’s official biography asserts that she “was born in North Carolina to Polly Simmons, a slave, and her master. She was raised on a plantation in Wayne County. In 1848, Polly Simmons was freed, and moved with her family to Cleveland, Ohio, where she purchased a home, with funds from her master.” In fact, Eliza was born free to Polly Simmons, who was part of a large family whose freedom dated from at least the mid-18th century. Her father may have been white, and may have employed her mother, but was not her master. (Eliza turned 21 in about 1848 — was a release from an indenture the “freedom” attributed to her mother in her bio?) The 1850 census of the South Side of the Neuse, Wayne County, shows: Polly Simmons, 47, her children Eliza, 23, Buckner, 21, and George, 18; plus Nancy A., 17, and Willie Grice, 15, and Rufus Daniel, 14; all described as mulatto. They are listed among a cluster of Simmonses, including 84 year-old Phereby Simmons, who may have been Polly’s mother.
Photo courtesy of http://www.elizabryant.org. Wikipedia; US Federal Population Schedule.
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Exhaust Systems reduce noise and remove harmful fumes away from your vehicle.
WHAT DOES THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DO?
The purpose of an exhaust system is not just to minimize engine noise, but also to redirect lethal fumes away from your car. Carbon monoxide gas is a colorless, odorless chemical that may escape from an unsecured exhaust system. If the chemical is inhaled it may cause health hazards. Because of this, it is important to have your exhaust system examined and maintained on a regular basis. Correctly functioning exhaust systems also assists in safeguarding the environment from damaging emissions released into the environment.
WHY IS SERVICE IMPORTANT?
A loud car may be an indicator that it’s time for a brand-new muffler or exhaust system. Identifying signs of rust, wear and damage may protect against splits and leaks in the exhaust system. Several states and cities require emissions testing to register your car. Checking for laws prior to registering your automobile may save you money and time, before your emissions testing.
WHAT INDICATES THAT MY MUFFLER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEMS?
- Loud thumps, growls, or bangs
- Indicators of corrosion
- A vibration or shaking of your muffler when idling
- If your muffler is hanging lower than normal
- It has been more than a year since your exhaust system has been checked.
WHAT DOES A MUFFER/EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION INVOLVE?
- Ensuring that mounts are safe and secure
- Examining your exhaust pipelines for splits
- Examining your catalytic converter– the devise that redirects dangerous emissions
- Checking oxygen sensing units
- Inspecting exhaust manifolds and gaskets for wear
- Examining the muffler for indicators of corrosion or wear
Call us now to book your next muffler repair before your next emissions inspection. Or click the schedule service button. It’s that easy!


In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Violent crimes are defined in the UCR Program as those offenses which involve force or threat of force.
The data presented in Crime in the United States reflect the Hierarchy Rule, which requires that only the most serious offense in a multiple-offense criminal incident be counted. The descending order of UCR violent crimes are murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, followed by the property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. Although arson is also a property crime, the Hierarchy Rule does not apply to the offense of arson. In cases in which an arson occurs in conjunction with another violent or property crime, both crimes are reported, the arson and the additional crime.
- In 2011, an estimated 1,203,564 violent crimes occurred nationwide, a decrease of 3.8 percent from the 2010 estimate.
- When considering 5- and 10-year trends, the 2011 estimated violent crime total was 15.4 percent below the 2007 level and 15.5 percent below the 2002 level.
- There were an estimated 386.3 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in 2011.
- Aggravated assaults accounted for the highest number of violent crimes reported to law enforcement at 62.4 percent. Robbery comprised 29.4 percent of violent crimes, forcible rape accounted for 6.9 percent, and murder accounted for 1.2 percent of estimated violent crimes in 2011.
- Information collected regarding type of weapon showed that firearms were used in 67.7 percent of the nation’s murders, 41.3 percent of robberies, and 21.2 percent of aggravated assaults. (Weapons data are not collected for forcible rape.) (See Expanded Homicide Data Table 7, Robbery Table 3, and the Aggravated Assault Table.)
What you won’t find on this page
Clearance and arrest data for violent crime.


Growing up in a family with conscious parents that cared for animals and conservation, Jennie Gilbert has always had a heart for wildlife. And what became a great passion at a very early age, has now become a full time commitment. A couple of years ago, Jennie Co-founded Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre with Paul Barnes and now works every day to rescue, research, rehabilitate and release marine turtles.
Issues threatening the survival of turtles
Net capture and entanglement in discarded fishing apparatus. Overfishing leads to the loss of turtle food and the destruction of their natural habitat.
Climate change causes sand temperatures to increase,
resulting in a shift in the balance of female to male ratio. Increasing sand temperatures in many areas are resulting in 99% females being born. Increasing water temperature is affecting the natural feeding grounds. Extreme weather events also result in the loss of nesting beaches.
Pollution from plastic, microplastics, and chemical waste causes turtles having to shift from their feeding and breeding grounds. Light pollution is a factor in turtles coming up to the nest and hatchlings heading towards light and being hit by cars or predated on by animals.
Poaching (and unfortunately turtle eggs are poached) for food sources. Hawksbill turtles have declined by 90% over the past two decades, as they are poached for their shell to be used as tortoise shell jewelry, furniture and trinkets.
Coastal development is resulting in nesting beaches being lost.
Jennie’s 5 advice on how to help
- Get involved in beach cleanups.
- Get involved in local community projects and campaigns, such as rubbish removal or campaigning to end the use of plastics.
- Say no to turtle products.
- Talk about what’s happening to the turtle population and what you as an individual can do to help.
- Every single person can make a difference. Making one small change can make a vast difference to the survival of many species.
Text: Anna Bergman


Written Assignment: Basic Market Structures.
I’m working on a Economics exercise and need support.
1. Consider the monopolistic competition market structure. What does it have in common with a pure monopoly market structure? What does it have in common with a perfectly competitive market structure?
2. Why do economists consider zero economic profit to be “normal”? (p. 339 #8)
3. Assume firms in the short run are earning above-normal profits. Explain what will happen to these profits in the long run for each of the four market types (pure monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, perfect competition). (p. 381 #2)
4. In the following list are a number of well-known companies and the products that they sell. Which of the four types of markets (pure monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, perfect competition) best characterizes the markets in which they compete? Explain why.
a) McDonald’s- hamburgers
b) ExxonMobil- gas
c) Dell- personal computers
d) Heinz- ketchup
e) Proctor & Gamble- disposable diapers
f) Starbucks- gourmet coffee
g) Domino’s- pizza
h) Intel- computer chip for the PC (p. 381 #9)


Cord Blood Injections To Prevent Diabetes?
Isla Robinson: Girl makes history by being injected with blood from umbilical cord in bid to prevent diabetes
Isla Robinson’s umbilical cord blood was stored at birth and is now being used in a pioneering study with researchers hoping that it could lead to a major breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes.
Speaking to smh.com, Isla’s mum Rachel Weldon said: “It just seemed like a good insurance policy I suppose. Now being involved in this trial we just feel so grateful.”
Isla’s cord blood was stored in temperatures below -160C, the blood – which is packed with T-cells – was then defrosted before being put back into her body.
Isla made history by becoming the first person to be injected with her own cord blood in an effort to prevent type 1 diabetes, the four-year-old girl was given the pioneering treatment in Australia. Researchers hope the blood – which is rich in immune cells – will help boost her immune system and prevent the disease developing in the future.
Diabetes occurs when the body attacks its own insulin-producing cells.
Isla has a very high risk of developing diabetes and is undergoing regular tests. Isla’s older sister, 6 year-old Ruby, has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and Isla’s half-brother has also been diagnosed with the condition.
Researchers behind the pioneering work hope that even if the treatment does not stop the Isla from getting diabetes, it could delay the age at which she is diagnosed with the condition.
The leader of the study Maria Craig said: “I’m hoping we can completely switch off that autoimmune process and she will never get it.”
Isla is the first of about 20 children who will receive the transfusion.
Medics say there is increasing evidence that T-cells from umbilical cord blood can help with diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.


Wallace Clement Sabine, the Father of Architectural Acoustics. This book is an invaluable treasury of acoustical case history problems and their solutions. The eleven papers in the book are as insightful today as when Sabine first wrote them. They constitute a primer in architectural acoustics – straightforward and easy to follow, not just for the professional engineer and architect, but also for people who are not acquainted with the physical sciences. No doubt when engineers and architects hear of a book such as this – a collection of papers written by a theoretician, no less a Harvard professor – they will think of the book as an academic tome of little practical use. Wrong! This book shows us clear, simple methodology for solving today’s acoustic problems.
The quintessence of Sabine’s acoustical insight is encapsulated in two simple statements: (1) simultaneous sounds should preserve their frequency balance and (2) successive sounds should remain clear from each other and extraneous sounds. The three fundamental elements of architectural acoustics are loudness, reverberation and resonance, and interference, echoes and other phenomena are but subsets of these elements. Sabine explains that the problems of architectural acoustics require two distinct lines of investigation: one, to determine quantitatively the physical conditions on which loudness, reverberation, resonance and allied phenomena depend; the other, to determine the intensity that each of these elements should have, what conditions are best for the distinct audition of speech, and what conditions are best for music in its various forms. The first is based purely on scientific grounds; the second is a matter of judgment and taste.
The spirit of Wallace Clement Sabine, this clear-thinking genius of architectural acoustics, shines ineluctably through time to reach us, as pure as when his words were first penned. This gem of a book is a must-read for every architect, builder and room acoustician.
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Technically, you can burn a piece of wood minutes after you cut it, but you'll have challenges getting the fire to start and stay lit if the wood is green. You should allow wood to sit and dry for a period of time after cutting it to give you the best results when building a fire. Dead wood, on the other hand, doesn't need to sit and you can burn it soon after cutting.
If a tree is alive and healthy, it's considered "green wood." This term is based around the greenish-yellow hue of the wood itself. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, fresh green wood may be composed of roughly 45 percent water content, which makes burning it difficult or impossible. After cutting green wood, allow it to sit outdoors for six to 12 months to allow it to properly "season," or dry. Burning the wood after this period will yield the best results.
When you cut down a dead tree, or cut dead branches off a living tree, you can burn the wood instantly. It's important to check the color of the wood itself once you cut through it. If it's greenish or yellowish, it needs to season. If it's gray or dark brown, it's likely dead or rotting and suitable for burning.
To properly season your wood, stack it outdoors or under a shelter on wooden skids or another platform that keeps it off the ground. When stacking pieces, place the bark side down so that it doesn't protect the freshly cut wood from the elements. Though you can also store cut wood in your garage, it isn't wise to do so right away as the wood may contain termites or other insects that could damage your garage.
When you buy cut firewood for burning at home or in a camp fire, check it carefully to determine it no longer appears green. Ask the vendor how long the wood has been seasoned and only make the purchase if the wood has been seasoned long enough and passes your visual inspection.
Toronto-based journalist William McCoy has been writing since 1997, specializing in topics such as sports, nutrition and health. He serves as the Studio's sports and recreation section expert. McCoy is a journalism graduate of Ryerson University.


An inverse association was observed between water fluoride and childhood BP.
Association between water fluoride and BP showed discrepancies in sex, age, arace.
A negative association was found between plasma fluoride and BP only in other races.
To examine the association between fluoride exposure and childhood blood pressure (BP), we used data involving 3260 subjects participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2013 to 2016. Both plasma and water fluoride concentrations were measured using the ion-specific electrode. Outcome variables were systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). For a 1-mg/L increase in water fluoride concentration, the participants? SBP decreased by 0.473 mm Hg (95% CI: -0.860, -0.087). Specifically, inverse associations were found between water fluoride and SBP in girls (B= -0.423, 95% CI: -0.886, -0.021), adolescents (B= -0.623, 95% CI: -0.975, -0.272), and non-Hispanic whites (B= B0.694, 95% CI: -1.237, -0.151). Also, every 1-umol/L increase in plasma fluoride concentration was associated with a 1.183 mm Hg decrease in SBP among other races (95% CI: -2.258, -0.108). This study suggested that fluoride exposure may affect childhood blood pressure.
*Original abstract online at https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2022.2040449


SQL And Python
# The Basics
Python is the language you use to define how to solve a problem
In solving the problem, it is very common to need to access a database
SQL is the language that we use to define the database problem that needs solving
Python and most other languages provide modules to allow you to issue SQL commands to a database and read the results back
This means having one source file with two programming languages in it (Python and SQL)
Python supports many DBMS
Some examples include:
- Very basic, single access, limited data types. Included with Python.
- Very popular, very sophisticated DBMS. Free and used on lots of web servers.
- MS SQL
- Very popular, very sophisticated. Has a free express version. Used by many businesses and some webservers. Produced by Microsoft.
- A graphical database system produced by Microsoft. Highly unrecommended for most use cases. Does not stick to Microsoft standards.
# Connecting to a database with Python
Connect to the DBMS
Issue SQL commands or queries
Read and process results
- You only need to do this for commands that return a result
Disconnect from the DBMS
In some instances it might be more efficient to connect once do lots of commands and then disconnect.


My Adventures in Antarctica
Sir Ernest Shackleton braved the brutal arctic weather to save his shipwrecked crew. Over 100 years on, adventurer and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis tells Smith Journal why he decided to experience Shackleton’s thoroughly unpleasant journey for himself.
Interviewer Taz Liffman
In November 1915, when much of Europe was doing all it could to end the war that didn’t end all wars, Sir Ernest Shackleton and 27 of his men were milling about on an Antarctic ice floe, watching their ship, the Endurance, slowly sink.
For the past 10 months, they had been living aboard the stricken vessel, which had become trapped in thick pack ice en route to the Weddell Sea coast. During this period of enforced ennui, Shackleton employed various strategies aimed at keeping his men’s morale buoyed. He sent his scientists out to collect specimens, scheduled evening social activities, and instructed his sailors to keep swabbing the decks so their vessel would be ship-shape for the coming summer thaw that – it was hoped – would set them free. By October, though, it became apparent that the Endurance could, well, endure no more. Under amassing pressure from the building ice, the ship’s hull was breached and she began to take on water.
“Shackleton, knowing the game was up, gave the order to abandon ship.”
Standing amid his stranded men and their salvaged provisions, watching their passage home crunch up and sink from sight, he’s said to have turned to them calmly and proclaimed: “So now we’ll go home.”


These are the names – and all of them are male
The sons of Jacob who to Egypt came
Just seventy at first – it was small scale
Then rose a king who knew not Joseph’s fame.
The king saw Jacob’s sons and grandsons – lots!
For they had babes and babes and babes galore
A demographic crisis! He could not
Keep letting Jews have babies anymore.
He made them work as slaves, and lest they fight
Appointed taskmasters who said: Make brick!
They toiled all day long, no end in sight
And still they had more babes – what was their trick?
Said Pharaoh: Throw all boys into the Nile
But girls may live. (He knew not of their wiles.)
Ilana Kurshan is the author of If All the Seas Were Ink, winner of the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature.
929 is the number of chapters in the Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, the formative text of the Jewish heritage. It is also the name of a cutting-edge project dedicated to creating a global Jewish conversation anchored in the Hebrew Bible. 929 English invites Jews everywhere to read and study Tanakh, one chapter a day, Sunday through Thursday together with a website with creative readings and pluralistic interpretations, including audio and video, by a wide range of writers, artists, rabbis, educators, scholars, students and more. As an outgrowth of the web-based platform, 929 English also offers classes, pop-up lectures, events and across North America. We invite you to learn along with us and be part of our dynamic community.
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The Iowa wine and grape industry underwent a rapid phase of growth at the turn of the 21st century that is continuing to evolve and develop today. Cultivar trials across the state found that `Marquette' grapevines were performing poorly in eastern Iowa while other cultivars performed well. A preliminary investigation suggested a magnesium induced potassium deficiency and/or above optimum soil pH as the cause of poor growth of `Marquette'. Soils in the upper Mississippi Valley are derived from limestone and dolomite bedrock resulting in their characteristically high pH and high magnesium properties, which often inhibits potassium uptake. Recommendations to amend these soil types for grape production do not exist but are essential for optimizing grapevine yield. This study was undertaken to determine how to amend vineyard soils with a low potassium/magnesium concentration and above optimum pH. The multi-year pot culture study included two cultivars, Marquette and St. Croix, and four soil amendment treatments. Soil amendment treatments compared all combinations of potassium/magnesium concentration (0.24 and amended to 0.50) and soil pH (7.2 and amended to 6.2) in a two-by-two factorial. Results indicated potassium additions increased the soil potassium/magnesium concentration as well as increased the petiole potassium concentration. Decreasing the pH alone decreased available soil magnesium but had no effect on the potassium/magnesium concentration. This suggests that it is only necessary to add potassium to increase the potassium/magnesium concentration in these soils.


The latest update on birds at our feeders.
Many people reported that birds disappeared from their feeders in the fall but finally began returning as the weather got cold. We do not always know why there are fewer birds at feeders in a given year but there are a number of factors that could account for it. This fall there were exceptionally good natural food crops of berries, seeds, nuts, and cones. The birds took advantage of this natural bounty and, combined with the mild fall weather, spent more time in the woods, often ignoring feeders entirely.
Woodpeckers seemed to be the first to return followed gradually by other species. Christmas Bird Count data are beginning to come in and first indications are that the number of most feeder birds is average with one exception – Black-capped Chickadee. This is one of our most common feeder birds so its absence is especially noticeable.
So where are all the chickadees? We don’t know of any mortality event that would have reduced the population, and the timing of their initial disappearance in the fall indicates two possibilities:
- the chickadees in Canada never came south to New Hampshire because of good food supplies to the north;
- chickadees left the state in the fall for points south.
Keep in mind that some birds we think of as year-round residents, including chickadees, Blue Jays, and House Finch, migrate in some years. Occasionally, they move south in response to food supplies or weather cues we can’t detect. The birds you see in summer may not be the same individuals you see in winter. Some species, such as American Goldfinch, are nomadic, following food sources over a large region so that we can have years with many goldfinch and other years with none.
On the plus side, signs are that it is a record-breaking winter for Dark-eyed Juncos with many Christmas Bird Counts reporting record high numbers.
Please help us figure out what’s happening by taking part in our annual Winter Bird Survey in February. Check the web site for more information: http://nhbirdrecords.org/bird-conservation/bwbs/backyard-winter-bird-survey/ or to be added to the mailing list, email us at [email protected].
January 2, 2018


Short expressions – simple math expressions (+ = …)
: Is A=A+1 the same as A += 1 ?
The short answer is YES
If you are an old style RPG programmer, evolving into a modern RPG programmer you will frequently see this style of coding when looking at modern RPGLE code examples:
$variable += 1;
$variable -= 1;
$variable *= 2;
$variable /= 2;
This math notation simply means “take the right side and apply it to the left side of the value”
$variable += 1 could also be written at $variable = $variable + 1
Or we could negate a value by typing
$variable *= -1
I like it and have used this style for years.
But remember, don’t mix up up += with =+
$variable += 1will add one to the value $variable
$variable =+ 1will set the value of $variable to ‘+1’
“NOTE – dont mix up up += with =+”
that is enough reason for me to never use this style of coding
at least with $variable = $variable +1, there is no confusion.
Used Like in other Languages, there is no confusion, if you are not confused. Thats the best improvement ever.
If you still hold on old writing styles, you probably coding fixed format ?


Statistics as unbiased estimators: Exploring the teaching of standard deviation
Research in Mathematics Education
This manuscript presents findings from a study about the knowledge for and planned teaching of standard deviation. We investigate how understanding variance as an unbiased (inferential) estimator–not just a descriptive statistic for the variation (spread) in data–is related to teachers’ instruction regarding standard deviation, particularly around the issue of division by n-1. In this regard, the study contributes to our understanding about how knowledge of mathematics beyond the current instructional level, what we refer to as nonlocal mathematics, becomes important for teaching. The findings indicate that acquired knowledge of nonlocal mathematics can play a role in altering teachers’ planned instructional approaches in terms of student activity and cognitive demand in their instruction.
Link to Published Version
Wasserman, N. H., Casey, S., Champion, J., & Huey, M. (2017). Statistics as unbiased estimators: Exploring the teaching of standard deviation. Research in Mathematics Education, 19(3), 236–256. https://doi.org/10.1080/14794802.2017.1333918


How the ability to manage emotions shapes perception of risk
Can our ability to recognize and control our emotions determine how dangerous we perceive certain hazards to be and whether or not we think we are at risk?
How to analyze different characteristics of olfaction in rodents
Correct analysis of olfaction is crucial for an accurate interpretation of mouse social behavior. Today's guest article describes how to analyze different characteristics with the olfactory habituation/dishabituation test.
How music affects children’s development
Researchers dove deeper into building an understanding of the relationship between music and emotions and how music affects children’s development.
Radial Arm Maze: The Basics
The radial arm maze is an apparatus consisting of a circular center compartment from which 8 equally spaced «arms» extend. Researchers use it to measure two forms of memory known as “reference memory” and “working memory.”
The relevance of emotions on the evaluation of a transactional website
A UX test is a method of evaluating a product or service by having users test it. Researchers studied how emotions influence opinions about a website by conducting UX tests.
The influence of ad-evoked emotions on brand attitudes
Can brand authenticity generate positive emotions among consumers and turn into a positive brand attitude?
Why use Virtual Reality in Neurosciences?
Virtual Reality may become an easy way to calibrate or standardize complex tasks in immersive environments. How can researchers easily apply VR?
Entrepreneurs’ facial expressions & emotional contagion during investor pitches
What is the influence of emotions in a decision-making process? Dinkla and Liebregts wondered if displaying joy and emotional mimicry play a role during pitches.
Furthering behavioral studies for understanding microbiota-brain insights
How and to what extend do microbes in the gut affect the brain and behavior? Discover how they do this kind of research at UCLA.
Investigating facial expressions in autism and borderline personality disorder
Within two specific populations researchers investigated the role of facial expressions on social interactions.


Racing Extinction Teaching Guides
Discovery Education and Vulcan Productions have partnered to create four dynamic, interactive classroom lessons that engage students on the importance of biodiversity to our planet. Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards, each lesson features video clips from the acclaimed documentary, bringing the excitement of the documentary directly into the classroom.
Modern Extinction: The 6th Extinction
In this lesson, students explore modern extinctions in the context of mass extinctions from Earth’s past. Students watch Racing Extinction video clips to enhance their perspective and insight.Guide + Lesson Plan →
Extinction And What We Eat
In this lesson, students investigate the relationship between extinctions and human activities, including food production. Students watch Racing Extinction video clips to understand the scale of global extinctions.Guide + Lesson Plan →
The Warming Planet
In this lesson, students explore the evidence for climate change and global warming. The lesson emphasizes data-driven exploration. The exploration begins with indications of past ice ages and warming periods and the role of climate change in mass extinctions.Guide + Lesson Plan →
Working a Turn-Around
In this lesson, students focus on data-driven solutions to the climate change scenario. Students first research the various methods ways scientists use to compare past and modern extinctions. Students then choose a particular area of scientific study and brainstorm solutions to extinction in this area.
Check out exclusive clips from the film Racing Extinction in the four interactive lessons.
As part of our commitment to education, we are excited to be able to provide a free screening for grades K-12 so you can bring the action and excitement of the documentary directly into the classroom. Simply, select “K-12” when creating a screening event.
For all other public screening licenses and questions, submit a public screening request here.
To celebrate some of the amazing species seen in Racing Extinction, we have created four posters that we invite you to download and share with your students.
All photos credited to Joel Sartore


It is proper for us to begin with an understanding of God. The ‘god’ designated in the Bible, the Holy Scriptures (the Old Testament and the New Testament) is designated as the chief-est and most powerful uncreated spiritual being of all spiritual beings and all physical reality. It is proper to capitalize the word “G-o-d” as well as any pronouns or items that describe Him. It is a respect thing and delineates Him from all other spiritual beings.
God as described in the Bible is YHWH (often written out ‘Yahweh’ and pronounced yah-way) which is a name that comes from Exodus 3:13-15 (in the Old Testament):
“Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers– the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob– has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, the name by which I am to be remembered from generation to generation.”
The name “I Am Who I Am” is the letters Y-H-W-H in the original language of ancient Hebrew. That is a little technical, but important since throughout human history many gods have had names. You may have heard of Zeus or Allah or some other name, but these are not the same gods as the God described in the Bible. Specifically with Allah, from the Christian perspective, Allah is not the same as YHWH and the basic characteristics are different. We do not wish to seem dismissive in any way, but the God in the Bible is YHWH and is the uncontested Supreme Being of All the Universe.


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We want to appear definitive in our beliefs. We want to exude confidence when arguing for and defending our points of view. We fear it will be seen as a sign of weakness if we are indecisive or change our minds – if we flip-flop.
Thomas Bayes, an 18th-century statistician, introduced the concept of conditional probability and what ultimately became known as Bayes' Theorem. His theorem has been generalized to a real-life mindset: Bayesian thinking. Knowing how we got from Bayes mathematical work to Bayesian thinking is not as important as concept itself – to properly understand our world, we must allow new information to challenge and marginally alter our previously held beliefs.
You have watched Jocko Slugger play baseball many times and believe that he is a great hitter. But the next time you see him bat, he strikes out. Does that mean that you should now think he is a horrible hitter? Of course not. Should it challenge your belief that he is still a great hitter? Well yes, it should, just a little bit. One strikeout is not enough to reverse your previously held beliefs about his skill because those beliefs are based on a much broader body of evidence, but the most recent evidence suggests that you shouldn't believe them now quite as strongly as you previously did. What if Jocko strikes out next time, and the next time, and the time after that? At some point, you are forced to believe that Jocko is no longer a great hitter. You flip-flop on your opinion of him, but you are using proper Bayesian thinking to reach that conclusion.
Research provides us new information which we should use to challenge our previously held beliefs. Sometimes that new information will align with our beliefs and make them even stronger. Other times it refutes them and gives us pause. Depending on the strength of our previous convictions and the forcefulness of the new evidence, we may even change our mind – we may flip-flop. But that’s ok – we have learned. We have used Bayesian thinking to reach a new belief. We are now more knowledgeable about the matter than we were before and it’s perfectly fine to not only admit that but to defend it. After all, remember - the Earth used to be flat.


Topics studied at KS3
Discovering History and History Skills
1066 the invasion and consolidation
Medieval church, crime and power
Death, dying and change
Tudors and the religious see-saw
Power and religious struggle
World War I
Home Front and the position of women
Sport in History
Prejudice and Discrimination
Modern History in Themes
The Origins of the Cold War
GCSE Edexcel History 9-1
Thematic study and historic environment 30% of the qualification
Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city.
Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city.
Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries
Period study and British depth study 40% of the qualification
Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88.
Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941–91
Modern depth study 30% of the qualification
The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad
The development of the civil rights movement, 1954–60
US involvement in the Vietnam War, 1954–75
Helping Your Child With Homework
For all humanities subjects we would encourage you to support students to read, listen or watch the news daily so they are aware of current events. We will give lists of any television programmes or series which support topics being undertaken in lessons as and when appropriate.
Students would benefit from visiting any local or national museums and exhibitions to develop their historical knowledge. We would encourage students to read around the subjects they are being taught including fiction books.


Science poetry or scientific poetry is a specialised poetic genre that makes use of science as its topic. Crucial factor to bear in mind is to pick a topic you have an interest in This mission must be fun, and it’s best to learn loads from doing it. Africa Unit Presentations and Field Trip Ideas – For the culminating exercise for our 4 part palms-on unit on Africa, make African dishes and present on well-known people related to Africa.
26: Science has also introduced medical equipments that assist to avoid wasting human life. And it modifications with studying and experience. Additionally needless to say utilizing dangerous chemicals in a science fair challenge shouldn’t be allowed. My daughter found these really cool science experiments which are nice for teenagers!
Put science into practice with excessive-curiosity science activities and initiatives that foster curiosity and investigation. The apparatus for the popcorn science truthful mission may be set up fairly simply. Of course, no one who involves the Human Origins exhibit enters as a blank slate; visitors come in shaped by a lifetime of culture and environment.
Erosion Lesson – This is part 6 of a 6 part fingers-on unit research on Earth Science. In many cases, science students engaged on their college science initiatives must repeat their experiments. On this simple elementary science tasks we’re going to see how substances change and then we are going to reverse the physical adjustments.
When science students present true data, it also supplies legitimacy to their science initiatives. This stress will be demonstrated by easy homeschool science experiments. Science and expertise research is usually funded via a competitive course of by which potential analysis tasks are evaluated and only probably the most promising receive funding.


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Democracy in Action: The 1963 Mississippi Freedom Vote
William Lawson, Assistant Professor of Department of Communication
The Mississippi Freedom Vote in 1963 consisted of an integrated citizens' campaign for civil rights. With candidates Aaron Henry, a black pharmacist from Clarksdale for governor, and Reverend Ed King, a college chaplain from Vicksburg for lieutenant governor, the Freedom Vote ran a platform aimed at obtaining votes, justice, jobs, and education for blacks in the Magnolia State.
The Mississippi Freedom Vote of 1963 is no small thing. It is a complex historical and rhetorical phenomenon worthy of in-depth analysis. The Freedom Vote campaign employed the rhetorical tactics of image events to protest voting rights inequalities by executing a campaign that allowed participants to enact the very agency that was being criticized.The campaign turned protesters into citizens, allowing local citizens to experience empowerment, and it allowed organizers to learn valuable lessons that they would employ time and time again.
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How do we- treat tear duct blockage in babies?
A tear duct probing is a treatment procedure that is performed on children between the age of 9 months and three years of age approximately to fix a congenital tear duct obstruction.
It is more of a procedure than surgery per se, since it aims to re-establish the physiological tear duct, without any kind of aggresive surgical procedure.
In actual fact, all children are born with a physiological obstruction of the tear duct. More than that, it takes around two weeks for the tear duct to open after birth.
After this time, the tear duct opens allowing tears to drain normally, and at no time do the eyes water. Some children, however, take a very long time to clear the duct, which means they often suffer epiphora on the affected side.
Six months is considered an appropriate period to allow the duct to settle itself. After that period, a tear duct exploration should be considered.
Despite being a very quick and non-aggressive procedure, because of the young age of the patients to be treated, it is performed under mild sedation which keeps the child calm, drowsy and free from pain.
A tear duct probe is passed through the affected duct in order to clear it in the simplest and most atraumatic way possible.
The results of the tear duct probe depend more on the age of the child than the technique itself. It is a very easy technique, the success rate of which is practically one hundred percent if performed on children around one year old.
The percentage rate reduces significantly if we wait too long to perform it, and that is because the closed area ossifies for good and it may be impossible to clear it with just one probing.
The probing is very safe, quick and efficient. There is still the possibility of making a false duct if it is not performed carefully, but in expert hands this complication does not occur under any circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Not at all. It is a completely painless operation as it is performed under sedation. There is absolutely no pain or discomfort when the patient wakes up.
Absolutely. Sedation is performed under anaesthetic and it always remains at superficial level.


With a student population representing about 40 different nationalities, Kilberry Valley Primary School students say reading culturally diverse books helps them learn about each other.
Principal Neil Cunningham says Kilberry Valley Primary School has participated in the Premiers' Reading Challenge every year, long before he started working at the school 10 years ago. Last year, 522 students completed the challenge.
'It's been a strong part of the school culture,' Neil says. 'We've had some really passionate staff who have driven it over the years.'
Neil asked his students why we should read diverse books.
- 'So we can learn what people do in different countries,' says Sanela in Year 1.
- 'To learn about people from other countries' talents,' says Pia in Year 1.
- 'So we can make a 'text to self' connection,' says Lilly in Year 1, echoing the concepts she learned in class. In her class, teachers encourage students to talk about the connections they make between texts and their own experiences.
- 'It helps us learn about others,' says Sugresia in Year 1.
- 'To learn about different cultures and countries,' says Ella in Year 6.
- 'If we are visiting a country, we could learn about their celebrations,' says Raveen in Year 6.


New Zealand has introduced a new climate change law which is hailed worldwide as a very unique move towards mitigating the effects of Climate change.
The Climate change law introduced by New Zealand will require banks, insurers, & investment managers to report the impacts of climate change on their business.
What could have ousted this unique move?
The term Climate Change has almost gotten synonymous with achieving the target of keeping the global temperature below 2°Celcius. That sure is the most critical aspect of mitigating the global issue.
However, there is much more to it than just this. The Paris Agreement in December 2015, enshrined three goals to strengthen the global response against climate change:
- Adaptation for addressing & reducing vulnerability to climate change,
- Mitigation for reducing emissions to limit the global temperature increase to well below 2°C up to 1.5°C,
- Making financial flows consistent with climate goals.
Often looked upon and neglected, this could have prompted the Minister of Climate Change James Shaw to introduce this law.
The rationale behind the introduction of this law as the Minister of Climate Change James Shaw in a statement mentioned is: “We cannot simply get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 unless the financial sector knows what impact their investments are having on the climate.”
This law is projected to bring the risks and resilience related to climate change to the heart of financial and business decision-making, thus making a significant impact.
- The law that has been introduced in the parliament will require financial institutions to report the risks & opportunities related to climate and how they would be managed.
- All of the country’s biggest companies, around 200 of them that meet the NZ$1 billion thresholds will fall under this legislation.
- Once the law is passed, disclosures will be required for the next financial year.
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But teens with ADHD more likely to have other negative outcomes, such as self-harm, compared with teens without ADHD
MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not appear to lower overall self-reported quality of life (QOL) among adolescents (aged 14 to 15 years), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in JAMA Network Open.
Luise Kazda, M.P.H., from the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney, and colleagues compared QOL in 393 matched adolescents with and without an ADHD diagnosis.
The researchers found that compared with adolescents without an ADHD diagnosis, those with ADHD reported similar QOL on the Child Health Utility 9D, general health, happiness, and peer trust. However, psychological sense of school membership, academic self-concept, and self-efficacy were worse for adolescents with an ADHD diagnosis. Adolescents with ADHD also displayed more negative social behaviors and were more likely to harm themselves (odds ratio, 2.53) versus adolescents without an ADHD diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, our results indicate no beneficial associations of an ADHD diagnosis with adolescentsâ QOL, which is highly concerning,” the authors write. “It implies that the harms associated with an ADHD label (such as stigma, prejudice, deflection from other problems, or the perceived inability to change) may not be offset by benefits associated with the diagnosis or treatment.”
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Definition of Inapposite:
Synonyms of Inapposite:
● Bad form
● At odds
Opposite/Antonyms of Inapposite:
Sentence/Example of Inapposite:
They are not content to tell you that this or that inapposite event has taken place.
It depends for its effect, not upon ornament, which perforce appears trivial and inapposite, but upon its mass.
This speech of Aeneas, though not inapposite, is rather didactic—a fault which always remained a danger to Euripides.
He stood before his bookshelves trying to select a volume, rejecting one after another as inapposite.
This lesson is, perhaps, not inapposite for a nation already proud in arms but new in history.
In addition, the functional act is inapposite, sometimes even harmful; it may be described as a parasite function.
As for Jenny Trewhella, madness would have to help the signature of such an inapposite conjunction.
They are names mostly associated with the early annals of Montreal, and seem rather inapposite here.
Why, I was almost tempted to join in the general merriment his inapposite reply elicited.
And any two lines, no matter how inapposite, can174 be æsthetically related by other lines properly placed.


Links between bacteria derived from penguin guts and deposited guano and the surrounding soil microbiota
Penguins are an important indicator of marine ecosystem health and a major contributor of nutrients to terrestrial ecosystems in Antarctica. Their stomach microbiota is influenced by both the prey consumed and their foraging environment in the sea. As penguins feed at sea and breed on land, they might be expected to transfer microbes (e.g. prey-associated and marine bacteria) as well as nutrients from their stomachs while regurgitating food or in their guano to the surrounding terrestrial environment. However, most research attention to date has focused separately on the penguin gut microbiota (via cloacal/guano samples) and the terrestrial soil microbiota, and any relationship between them has yet to be established. Here, we analysed the bacterial communities in stomach regurgitates and cloacal swabs from the same individual birds, freshly deposited guano and rookery soils of two Pygoscelis penguins that breed sympatrically on Signy Island (South Orkney Islands, maritime Antarctic) using a high-throughput DNA sequencing method. Our data do not support the hypothesis that bacteria transferred from penguin guts and/or deposited guano make a significant contribution to the communities of the surrounding terrestrial microbial ecosystem. In both penguin species, composition of bacterial communities differed between the four sample types, with Jaccard similarities ranging between 10 and 36%. Assemblages of the dominant and co-occurring bacterial communities in rookery soils were either significantly negatively correlated or not correlated with the three other sample types. Sample-specific communities were also identified in this study, contributing around 63% of the identified diversity overall.
Authors: Yew, Wen Chyin, Pearce, David Anthony, Dunn, Michael James ORCID record for Michael James Dunn, Adlard, Stacey, Alias, Siti Aisyah, Samah, Azizan Abu, Convey, Peter ORCID record for Peter Convey


From Darkness to Light
Ever have one of those days—you know, the type of day in which nothing seems to go right? A day which Murphy as in Murphy’s Law is going wild? The day you wished never happened? In Jewish life, this day is Tisha B’av (the
9th of the month of Av). While this may not have much mention in the Scriptures themselves, our tradition is replete with awful things that happened on this day. It is a dark day, a day on which we mourn, a day which we look forward to redemption. It is a day which we know G-d will turn from darkness into light.
The greatest of the tragedies—and there are many—is the destruction of not just one but both of the Temples in Jerusalem. The first was destroyed because of idolatry and the second because of “baseless hatred.” What greater baseless hatred could there have been than killing the innocent, sinless Messiah? But that is not all! It was on this day that the 10 spies came back, with their evil report, and crippled the children of Israel’s faith, condemning that generation to die in the wilderness. It was on this day that the second revolt against Rome was crushed, in 135 CE, thus effectively banishing any thriving Jewish presence from the land of Israel. Subsequently, the Temple Mount was plowed over and turned into a pagan city. Further into Jewish history, this day marked the Jewish community being expelled from England in 1290. Most notably, this day signaled the Jewish community in Spain, the great and prosperous center of Jewish life and learning in the Middle Ages, being expelled. World War I began this day as well as the mass deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto. Needless to say, it remains a dark day within Jewish life.


The History of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in the United States and is watched by millions of people every year. It is one of the most popular events in the world and has become a cultural phenomenon. But what is the history of the Super Bowl? How did it start and who has won the most titles?The history of the Super Bowl dates back to 1967 when the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) merged. The two leagues had been competing for the championship for years and were both the top football leagues in the country. After the merger, the championship game was changed to the Super Bowl.The first Super Bowl was held in 1967 between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won the game, 35-10. Since then, the Super Bowl has become one of the most anticipated events of the year.The Super Bowl has seen many memorable moments throughout its history. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins became the first team to ever win a championship in the Super Bowl. The following year, the Dolphins completed their perfect season by winning their second Super Bowl. In 1980, the Los Angeles Raiders became the first wild card team to win the championship.The New England Patriots have been the most successful team in the Super Bowl era, winning six championships. The Pittsburgh Steelers have also been successful, winning six championships as well. Teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers have also won multiple championships.The Super Bowl has grown in popularity over the years and continues to be one of the most watched events on television. It is one of the few events in the United States that can bring people together, no matter what their political views or beliefs may be.The Super Bowl is an event that has become an American tradition and will continue to be one of the biggest sporting events in the world for many years to come. It is a celebration of the best of professional football and the teams that compete to become champions. Every year, millions of people tune in to watch the game and the spectacle that it brings. The Super Bowl is a great event that brings people together and showcases the best of what football has to offer.


Frontiers in Microbiology 12 ( 2021)
The rhizosphere is a dynamic ecosystem shaped by complex interactions between plant roots, soil, microbial communities and other micro- and macro-fauna. Although studied for decades, critical gaps exist in the study of plant roots, the rhizosphere microbiome and the soil system surrounding roots, partly due to the challenges associated with measuring and parsing these spatiotemporal interactions in complex heterogeneous systems such as soil. To overcome the challenges associated with in situ study of rhizosphere interactions, specialized plant growth chamber systems have been developed that mimic the natural growth environment. This review discusses the currently available lab-based systems ranging from widely known rhizotrons to other emerging devices designed to allow continuous monitoring and non-destructive sampling of the rhizosphere ecosystems in real-time throughout the developmental stages of a plant. We categorize them based on the major rhizosphere processes it addresses and identify their unique challenges as well as advantages. We find that while some design elements are shared among different systems (e.g., size exclusion membranes), most of the systems are bespoke and speaks to the intricacies and specialization involved in unraveling the details of rhizosphere processes. We also discuss what we describe as the next generation of growth chamber employing the latest technology as well as the current barriers they face. We conclude with a perspective on the current knowledge gaps in the rhizosphere which can be filled by innovative chamber designs.


EXPLORE THE BIBLE
“Explore the Bible” is an interactive Bible study. It looks to the Bible for the answers to such questions as “What is God like?” and “Where did we come from?”
Lessons – The material and quizzes for this online Bible Information Class
Glossary – Definitions for terms used in this online class
“Explore the Bible” Features:
- 16 Lessons with quizzes and additional Bible readings
- Instant feedback on quizzes
- Study aids such as links to a glossary of common, Christian terms and a guide to studying the Bible.
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Is something bothering you? Want a shoulder to lean on? God wants to help. You are not alone Find out what Jesus offers you in your life situation.


In this article, we will discuss Net Zero Carbon Emissions (Definition). So, let’s get started.
‘Net zero emissions’ refers to achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and greenhouse gas emissions taken out of the atmosphere. Think of it like a set of scales: producing greenhouse gas emissions tips the scales, and we want to get those scales back into balance with no new greenhouse gas being added to the atmosphere in any given year. Eventually, we will probably need to tip them the other way to repair past harm. Once we stop emitting greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, we still need to deal with all the emissions we’ve already pumped into the atmosphere over the years. That’s the difference between zero and net zero.
Getting to net zero means we can still produce some emissions, as long as they are offset by processes that reduce greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere. For example, these could be things like planting new forests, or or drawdown technologies like direct air capture. The more emissions that are produced, the more carbon dioxide we will eventually need to remove from the atmosphere (this is called sequestration) to reach net zero.
However, to meet the goal of net zero, new emissions of greenhouse gas must be as low as possible. This means that we need to rapidly phase out fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – and transition to renewable energy.


We all have a role to play in dismantling racism and ideologies that dehumanize people of color, but this critical work can often feel overwhelming. Have you ever found your heart beating faster? Your throat constricting? Your fist clinched or tears start to sting your eyes? These are all signs of a somatic response. Your body has its own way of sensing uncomfortable and potentially unsafe territory. What can you do? One option is to avoid difficult conversations or unfamiliar people. But avoidance causes your body to store up unnecessary energy and prevents growth from taking place. What if you had the ability to lengthen the time between stimulus and response? What if you could approach topics like racism from a settled state of being?
In this virtual workshop, OSU Extension Educator Whitney Gherman will share how white people can show up grounded and effective for racial justice. You will learn how to identify psychological, physiological and social factors that promote self-regulation, as well as gain skills and practices to stay engaged through tense moments.
All are welcome to attend! The workshop is free, but registration is required.
REGISTRATION: go.osu.edu/EmbodyingAntiRacism by Monday, October 19. You will receive the log in information for the workshop approximately 24 hours in advance of the session.
This session does not replace anti-racism training or learning directly from folks most impacted by racism. To learn more or ask questions, contact Whitney at firstname.lastname@example.org
This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend but would like to request more information and resources from the speaker, please contact Whitney at email@example.com.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning to participate in this event, please contact Jenny Lobb at firstname.lastname@example.org or 614-292-7775. Requests made 10 day prior to the event will generally allow enough time to provide seamless access; however, the university will still make every effort to meet requests made after this date.


UDL in Test Prep
"UDL is great but how does it support students during test taking settings?"
This is a very common and understandable question that people find themselves asking as they discover Universal Design for Learning. So with testing season upon us! Let's dive into a conversation about ways we can incorporate the checkpoints around engagement and action & expression in our quest to support students' during test time!
Multiple Means of Engagement
We have to get our learners engaged with tests! Easier said then done we know, but students having opportunities to feel safe, strategize, and use tools is imperative for them to have the skills they need for success. Remember during the testing phase of instruction we often are placing students in the most restrictive settings monitor progress and so we want to equip them with the internal reflective strategies to be successful. Here are some checkpoints and strategies to consider:
Provide Options for Self-regulation
Multiple Means of Action & Expression
Ultimately a well designed summative test should be one of many ways a students' executive brain networks are being challenged. During tests though, it is incredibly important to provide students with strategies they can do internally to support themselves. Below we are going to look at the checkpoints that we can reinforce before and after a test to support students incorporating high quality thinking.
Provide Options for Executive Functions
In closing, the goal of for Universal Design for Learning is creating expert learners. We need our students to be able to thrive in what ever environment they find themselves in, whether out on a job site, in a classroom, creating a project, or taking a formal test. Students become experts when they know how to use the knowledge and tools and resources at their disposal to show their understanding and get tasks done!
Here is a link to a google doc! Let us know if you have other ideas to add!
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Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb.￼
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. Family
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. English Name
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. Local Name
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. Description
A small deciduous tree. Leaves are elliptic, oblong, and greenish on the upper surface, silvery beneath with scattered scales. Flowers are small, scented and dull yellowish white. Flowers between April and May and are borne in the axils of leaves. Fruit is a drupe with a stony seed 2 cm long red and sweet when ripe. It has no known insect’s problems. It can be reproduced both from seed and by cuttings. Seed is also disseminated by birds. A rather slow growing tree. Sapwood narrow, heartwood dark brown. Porous Grains, with soft density and mild wood strength.
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. Distribution
Distributed throughout temperate and sub-tropical climates. Grows along water courses in the Northern Areas (Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral) and in moist places in Kaghan and Balochistan. An intolerant tree that grows well in moist places, slopes and valleys and along natural streams. It will grow in almost any soil but thrives in calcareous soils. Rainfall zone is 200 to 500 mm and temperature range of minus zero to 30°C.
Elaeagnus hortensis M. Bieb. Uses
This tree is planted for fodder and fruit and is lopped for fuel. Fruit jam and jellies, fodder, fuel, wildlife habitat, windbreaks, and nurse crop for timber trees.


Education: Bachelor of Science in horticulture (May 2018)
McNair Project: Nutritional Quality of Lettuce and Spinach Grown in High Tunnels and Open Fields (2016)
Mentor: C.B. Rajashekar, Ph.D.
In this study, we examined the nutritional qualities of commonly cultivated leafy-vegetables, lettuce (Lactuca sativa, vars. New Red Fire and Two Star) and spinach (Spinacia oleracea, vars. Bloomsdale Long Standing and Avon Hybrid), grown in high tunnels and open field. Seeds of two cultivars of lettuce and spinach were germinated in plastic trays, containing Premier Promix soil medium, in growth chambers. After 2weeks, the plants were then transplanted into the open field and high tunnel. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized block design (CRBD) with three replications. Each replication contained 12 seedlings. Under high tunnel, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) was reduced by more than 15% while UVA was reduced by more than 30% and UVB by about half compared to the open field. Lettuce was harvested after 4 weeks and shoot and root biomass was measured. Samples were prepared for analyses of mineral composition and phytochemical content in the leaves. Due to high temperatures in the field during July, the seedling establishment in spinach was poor.


Olives are fruits of the Olea europaea tree. Olea is the Latin word for “oil,” reflecting the Olive’s very high fat content (over 80%), of which approximately 75% is made up of oleic acid, a health-promoting monounsaturated fat that supports heart health.
Olives are one of the oldest foods and are believed to have originated in Crete between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago. Olives cannot be eaten right off the tree. Only after they have gone through special processing methods that reduce the intrinsic bitterness concentrated in their skin do they acquire their delicious taste.
The color and taste of Olives are determined by their ripeness when picked and how they are processed, which involves fermentation and/or curing oil, brine or salt. Fully ripened Olives are black in color, green unripe Olives can also turn black due to processing.
75% of all the olive oil sold worldwide comes from three Mediterranean countries, Italy, Spain or Greece. Mediterranean diets have been especially interesting to researchers in relation to heart disease. Given the amount of total fat in many Mediterranean diets. One reason for the lower-than expected heart disease is olive oil. The high amount of the oleic acid, the monounsaturated fatty acid has been shown in many studies to have an effect of lowering LDL cholesterol (bad Cholesterol).
Olives and Olive oil promote balanced blood sugar, anti-inflammatory benefits, and can promote healthy weight control. They are also a good source of good fat, iron, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, copper and several Carotenoids like Beta-Carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Try adding more Olives and Olive oil to your diet. You can add them to your favorite dish or in salads, omelets or as tapenade. They can be washed before consumption to reduce the salt content.
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Pediatric Dentists Outreach to Burlington Elementary School
Safari Children's Dentist's pediatric dentists had a wonderful time visiting Mohawk Gardens in South Burlington (for the second year!) Our first graders had a "community leader" curriculum for the fall and so our pediatric dentists were asked to come out and teach the kids about what it means to be a "Pediatric Dentist."
We explained how we only treated children's teeth and not adult's teeth. We also brought our 2 puppet animal friends: Amy the Alligator and Mike the Monkey to teach the kids how to brush their teeth. We explained that it was important to take care of their dental health. We had two little volunteers come up and pretend to be dentists. They used our large mirror and toothbrushes to show the class what dentists do when they have patients! We were also very happy to see that our first graders knew a lot about brushing and teeth!
After we finished, it was question and answer time. This means that our friends had to raise their hand and ask a question. And, of course, a question is a sentence that starts with "who," "what," "when," "where," and "how."
Our first graders were very enthusiastic and asked great questions.
Here are some of the fun questions our new friends asked:
"Why do dentists clean our teeth when we brush our teeth everyday?"
"Why do baby teeth fall off?"
The Safari Children's Dentists had a great time at Mohawk Gardens. We even gave each of our new friends a suprise loot bag filled with Halloween toothbrushes and Halloween stickers/prizes to get the kiddos into the Halloween spirit.


On Thursday, the Biden Administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency in the U.S.
As the United States counts more infections from monkeypox than any other country in the world, health experts are providing more details on how the virus is transmitted.
The virus spreads through skin-to-skin contact. While that may sound similar to COVID-19, Dr. Linda Yancey, infectious disease specialist at the Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, tells that “this is not a respiratory virus. It is not like COVID, which spreads primarily through the air. Monkeypox is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. I know a lot of the cases here have been transmitted through sex, but it’s not a sexually transmitted disease,” she explains. “That being said, it can be spread by large respiratory droplets,” Yancey adds.
“So, monkeypox is a sibling of smallpox. This could absolutely be transmitted in that fashion,” Yancey says. “So any high touch items like money, doorknobs, shopping carts, have the potential for transmission. Once again, this is not COVID”.
Hand sanitizers and cleaners are highly effective at killing this virus, according to Yancey. Health experts also suggest returning to social distancing practices and limiting close contact, which can lower the risk for infection.


5.91 2 Kings -- Manasseh
Judah’s history at this time was a like a rollercoaster: from the highpoint of a good king like Hezekiah, we fall into the pit of his son, Manasseh, the worst king of the entire Judahite line and the longest-reigning. He committed all the sins familiar to the kings of Israel, including offering his son as a sacrifice (2 Kings 21:6). But beyond this, he even set up an image of Asherah in the Temple itself (2 Kings 21:7). It is unfortunate that a man this degenerate was allowed to live so long, because not all of his sins were “religious” in nature. While Ahab had allowed his wife to murder God’s prophets and Naboth,
Manasseh also shed so much innocent blood that he filled Jerusalem from end to end (2 Kings 21:16).
Furthermore, his sins provoked the anger of God against the entire populace:
"I am going to bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of everyone who hears of it will tingle. I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab…. I will forsake the remnant of my inheritance and hand them over to their enemies. They will be looted and plundered by all their foes" (2 Kings 21:12-14).
Once again we see the critical importance of leadership in the rise and fall of God's people. The sins of the leader exposed the entire nation to the assaults of their enemies, and to the judgment of God. Particularly when an evil leader is entrenched for a generation or more, he stamps the country with his image and practices.
Manasseh was followed, briefly, by his son Amon, who was of like nature to his father. Fortunately he was assassinated by his own servants, and his young son, Josiah, ruled.


High Throughput via Paralleism
Scaling up the performance of a system typically involves adding computer hardware. The goal, especially with a shared resource like a database, is to add pieces (both hardware and software) that can run in parallel. If a system is divided up into pieces that block or interfere with each other nothing is gained. Parallelism is the key, if parallel units do not impede others then total throughput can be increased.
Here is a proposed architecture for a hardware and software configuration to allow maximum parallelism when using the RDM database engine.
The architecture recommended contains a separate disk controller for every disk drive. Why? Because even with multiple CPU cores executing multiple independent processes on different disk files, a single disk controller will end up serializing the disk access, creating a bottleneck. So the computer is a multi-core computer with 2 cores for every disk controller/drive. For this example, 8 cores with 4 controllers/drives.
Given this hardware configuration, a software configuration needs to be designed for parallel operation. A necessary ingredient for parallel software operation is a database that is partitioned such that each partition can be updated independently from the other partitions.
The applications in the figure above will open 4 different databases within 4 different “task” structures and then decide, based on a primary key, which database a record belongs in. It will either find it there or create it there. Reading is different. Within one “task” structure, all 4 databases should be opened in one call using the database union feature, and reading should be done without locks by using MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control) read-only-transactions.
Note also that CPU cores are depicted as though they are assigned to application processes, but the reality is that they are normally operating as SMP, so they will be scheduled to execute the processes that are available. In this case, it will potentially be all 4 TFSs and up to 4 application processes.Using an architecture similar to this RDM developers can design applications to take advantage of modern hardware and operating systems. By providing features that support parallelism within the data engine RDM allows developers to create applications that can scale with the hardware provided.
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New Smartphone Heart Monitoring Device Could Be A Lifesaver
It seems that smartphones can do just about anything these days including monitoring your heartbeat and alerting you and your doctor to any possible danger. The new device, developed jointly by the Embedded Systems and Telecommunications Circuits Lab at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Laussanne uses smartphone technology and could be a life saving innovation for heart patients according to Swiss researchers.
The actual device is a small, lightweight monitor that features four non-invasive electrode sensors attached to the skin which are linked to a radio module and computer chip which clips to a patient's belt. The data is then fed to the patient's smartphone where it can be viewed in real time for up to 150 hours on a single charge.
David Atienza, head of the Embedded Sytems Lab says, "many of the problems with the heart are not very well understood. It's very difficult for doctors to anticipate what is going to happen". Atienza added, "this device will provide a better understanding of what is going on". This device has been almost four years in the making from more bulky Holter monitors which are usually worn by patients 24 hours at a time.
Cardiologist Etienne Pruvot from Lausanne University Hospitals Cardiology Service is extremely excited about the potential of this device. "It's size, it's lightness, it's ease of use, the fact that it measures continuously and remotely, which allows analysis to take place anywhere, makes this device very attractive to doctors," Pruvot said. The research is part of a wider project called "Guardian Angels for a Smarter Life" in the hopes of developing small, autonomous and affordable technology to monitor health and prevent accidents.


What is Natural Capital and how does it link to materiality?
A recent study by PwC revealed that only two of the UK's 100 largest listed companies mentioned "Natural Capital" in their annual reports. There are a number of definitions of Natural Capital. Some distinguish between ecosystems, ecosystem services, biodiversity and natural resources but broadly a consensus forms around it being an aspect of the natural environment that provides value to people.
It encompasses a number of terms and potential impacts:
What is value?
Value is broadly used to quantify the importance, worth and usefulness of something. Stating that something has value for your organisation is closely associated with its materiality to the organisation. Monetary value underpins financial reporting; however the transition of a similar value approach to wider environmental impacts is in its infancy for most reporting organisations. In order to understand wider Natural Capital value it is important to look beyond the simple financial cost of using a product or resource and consider its broader upstream and downstream impacts.
Is Natural Capital valuation just “Materiality +”?
The plethora of sustainability reporting frameworks offers us a range of definitions for materiality. The scope, timeframe and stakeholder groups involved in a materiality assessment are the three critical components that vary between definitions but fundamentally materiality is just that, reporting what matters to an organisation. Valuing Natural Capital as part of a materiality assessment may require considering new stakeholder groups who are associated with the natural environmental impacts on which the organisation depends.
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Mapping Arctic kelp forests
Updated: Nov 23, 2021
One objective of the ArcticKelp project is to make predictions related to where the environmental conditions for kelp forests are ideal and provide a suitable habitat for specific kelp species. Another objective is to predict how much (percent cover) of these kelps can be found in those same places where suitability is predicted to be high. We were interested in doing this study because, due to climate change, the range of where kelps may be found in the Eastern Canadian Arctic may be found will likely change in the future. These changes could be either expansions or contractions of the current species distributions.
We found that sea temperature, ice thickness, and salinity are very important environmental variables that can explain the suitability of kelp habitat. We also found that the predicted distribution of kelp will likely expand to more northern locations in a climate change warming scenario. An important exception to this is the endemic arctic kelp L. solidungula. This species has a higher chance to lose a significant proportion of its habitat suitability. When making predictions related to the percent cover of kelps, the response among species studied were less clear.
Predicting the changes in the distribution of species in the future (mid and end of the century) is fundamental in order to make more accurate decisions about management of this resource in the present day. These marine underwater habitats are very important for coastal ecosystems because they create homes where small animals can find shelter, while simultaneously being one of the largest contributors to the base of the food web. One really important thing to highlight about the ArcticKelp predictions: these modelling approaches are predicting that the arctic kelps extent is potentially much greater than what it was suggested previously when including only available information about occurrence of species.
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|Translated title||The “Jewish” Rembrandt. The myth unraveled|
Mirjam Alexander, Edward van Voolen.
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2006. 96 pp., illustrations: 60 col., 25 × 17.2 cm. Dutch.
Joods Historisch Museum (10 November 2006–4 February 2007)
A systematic dismantling of “myths” about Rembrandt’s relationship with the Jews. Current theories on the Jewishness of his portraits, the nature of his relationship with Menasseh ben Israel, the identity of his painting “Jews in the Synagogue”, his knowledge of Hebrew letters, and his motivation for living in the Jewish Quarter are debunked through a reconsideration of the works that have played a central role in the formulation of these ideas.
Hebrew letters in non-Jewish art
Invitation to exhibition opening, leaflet, 4 pp., 1 col. illus., 21 × 14.8 cm.
Alexander-Knotter, Mirjam, Jasper Hillegers, and Edward van Voolen, The “Jewish” Rembrandt. The myth unraveled, Amsterdam, 2008. English translation of Dutch original.


Common name: Red ivy, Red flame ivy, Waffle plant, Metal leaf, Metallic plant
For beautiful metallic shades in your garden, grow Red ivy plants as green cover. These short shrubs grow to a height of 8-10 inches, spreading proliferously in pots, ledges, or on the ground, covering the ground with metallic grey-green-purple leaves. The upper side of the leaves is metallic green and lower side is purple. They also have a pink shading from the tip inwards.
Red ivy plants look very beautiful around large trees or palms, encircling the ground around the trunk very quickly. They prefer partial shade; leaves will get bleached in bright sunlight. Red ivy plants also produce small white flowers, though they are insignificant among the beautifully colored foliage.
They are considered invasive species in many countries since their rampant growth can hamper sprouting of seeds, or growth of other natural vegetation. They spread locally over large areas when stem cuttings are discarded in empty plots or dumping grounds.
Red ivy plants can root from the nodes enabling them to grow quickly. But gardeners love these ornamental plant because of their metallic sheen. They also grown well in hanging baskets, long vines trailing down along the sides of the baskets. Since they are fast-growing plants, they need regular watering and fertilization.
Red Ivy plants also have medicinal uses, and is used in treatment of wounds, kidney stones, diarrhea and dysentery. The juice from leaves helps in healing of wounds.
Propagation is from stem cuttings that root easily.


Now in Production ....My 6th grade Social Studies classes have been working on Ancient Greece. They were given the task of creating an artifact from that time period. They had to then research what the artifact was and how it was used. Once they had their artifact created, their research completed and typed up then they were to record infront of the Green-Screen. The goal of this part of the project is to have pictures of their artifact displaying behind them as they tell about their artifact. Below is an example of our project. Keep in mind we are still learning how to work with the Green-Screen and I have 20 students in the room while we are recording. We are also only using an iPad to do our recordings.
- Record in a very quiet area.
- Students need to practice standing still and delivering their presentations.
- Have your iPad, Flip Camera, etc... on a stand.
- Train students to be your "Tech Aides".
- We used the built in camera on the iPad to record our video clips.
- We used iMovie to create our Green-Screen video project. We had to change the preferences in iMove to "Show Advance settings" before we can add the Green-Screen effect.
As we finish this project I will post the step by step instructions we did to finalize our Ancient Greece Artifact Project.
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Welcome to another Mapinfo Tutorial for Beginners. In some cases, you may want to update the coordinates of your table in MapInfo. For example, let’s say you have a point layer. This layer has a corresponding attribute X and Y data attached to it. And then, you move the points from the map window. When you move objects in the map window, the attribute data will not change unless you update it manually. There is an easy way to update the X and Y columns on Mapinfo.
Another example, let’s say you have a point layer in UTM WGS84 projection. And then, you want to generate coordinate for each object in the layer in a different projection, for example, Longitude Latitude format. It is pretty easy to update coordinates in MapInfo Professional. See the following example.
Steps to Update Coordinates in MapInfo Professional
First, open the table in MapInfo. In this example, I have a point table as follow. You may use your own table to practice. So let’s call it the original table, showing some points. You can see the table browser as well.
As you can see, I have a browser window and a map window showing some points. Now, I will move some points to a new location and then update the coordinate to reflect the changes.
To update the coordinate in MapInfo, please follow these steps
- Go to Discover >> Update Coordinates
- Select the table to update
- Select the projection
- Specify the update mode. In this case, choose Map Object –> Table Column
- Select the field assignment for each column X and Y
- Press OK
Watch the entire process below
That’s it. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and see you next time. Cheers
EvireNovember 14, 2019
Where can I find “Discover” to update the coordinates?
adminNovember 19, 2019
Hi, Discover is a separate software.


In 2010, the German Radiological Society (DRG) commissioned Dr. Gabriele Moser, a historian of medicine at the University of Heidelberg, with a project exploring the history of the German Radiological Society during the era of the National Socialist dictatorship. The German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO) joined the project in 2012 because of the DRG and DEGRO’s shared past. After initial publications by Dr. Moser in the two societies’ professional publications (RöFo – Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen; Strahlentherapie und Onkologie), this exhibition seeks to provide an overview of this chapter in history. The project’s extensive research traces the criminal use of radiation in the service of National Socialist fanaticism about race while also documenting the careers of its scientists and practitioners. Furthermore, the findings include the biographies of radiologists who were persecuted and murdered in the years from 1933 to 1945, which were often quite difficult to locate and assemble.
The Boards of both societies would like to express their profound thanks to Dr. Moser for her work.
For the German Radiological Society:
Prof. Dr. Norbert Hosten, Greifswald
For the German Society for Radiation Oncology:
Prof. Dr. Michael Baumann, Dresden
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