Honeybees are not just the best animal ever, they are a fundamental part of our ecosystem and the most economically valuable pollinator of crop monocultures worldwide. But their existence is under threat.
Now Texas state Senator Judith Zaffirini authored Senate Bill 2427 to save not just bee colonies, but also native plants and wildlife on the way. By helping foster areas where bees thrive, Zaffirini hopes to reverse the decrease in healthy bee habitats.
While the bee population worldwide is huge, and the dystopian future is still far away on the horizon, the reported decrease in colony numbers over the past 15 years is still concerning.
Between 2020 and 2021, beekeepers across the U.S. lost almost half of their managed honey bee colonies, according to a national survey conducted by Bee Informed Partnership (BIP), a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the health and sustainability of honey bees. That’s nearly 30% more than the expected 20% loss due to natural environmental factors like winter.
In 2022 the United States Department of Agriculture released its most recent report showing a decline of 16% of the colonies in the first half of the year.
According to Zafirini, this is a nationwide issue that needs addressing. “That is why I’m committed to doing more to protect nature’s best pollinators, including the more than 800 native bee species in Texas,” Zaffirini said to the Dallas Observer.
If passed, the bill would create the Texas Pollinator-Smart program which would promote the conservation and creation of habitats for birds and pollinators like bees near sites for solar energy.
Zafirini’s bill would allow for land used for wildlife management to qualify as open-space land valuation. This means that the taxable value of the land is based on its ability to produce agricultural products rather than its market value.
To qualify, the land should be used to propagate a sustaining breeding, migrating or wintering population of indigenous wild animals in at least three ways proposed by the bill. This includes habitat control, actively using the land to protect species listed as endangered and providing shelter and supplemental supplies of food.
“To do this, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension would provide educational materials and technical assistance to those participating or interested in the program,” she said. “These resources are especially helpful for assessing the suitability of a solar site and the types of vegetation that would be most beneficial to pollinators.”


Do you know what factors contribute to the overall health of our patients? The answer may surprise you. Studies show that 40% of an individual’s health is determined by socio-economic factors such as education, occupation, or income. 30% is determined by health behaviors such as diet, exercise, or substance use. 10% is determined by one’s physical environment, such as their community, house, or workplace. Finally, only 20% is determined by their access to healthcare and the quality of that care.
UCLA Health is committed to addressing the social determinants of health in several ways. Our community health needs assessments provide information about the needs, issues, and health status of the populations we serve. This information helps us develop a community health improvement plan by justifying how and where resources should be allocated to best meet community needs. As an anchor institution, we are committed to equity in our hiring practices, procurement of products and services from sustainable and diverse sources, and community engagement. Our physicians and community outreach teams educate our patients on healthy lifestyle habits and the importance of preventative care.
UCLA Health has also adopted LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design as the standard for our green building practices. Our hospitals and clinics are built with patient safety as our first consideration. Our designers and architects choose building specifications that do not contain harmful chemicals of concern outlined in the Practice Greenhealth safer chemicals initiative. We address key environmental health hazards such as indoor air and water quality, and implement energy efficiency and waste reduction programs to reduce our resource consumption.


A corporation is an individual or collective that is structured to have share holders, and a board of directors. Corporations are usually larger business entities that have a considerable amount of money from business dealings having to do with marketing a type of service or product as well as making money from the investments of its shareholders.
Corporation sponsorships invest in particular events, functions or organizations for many reasons. Exposure to various demographics is a primary reason for corporate sponsorship. Particularly within the world of corporate sponsoring of sporting events and individual athletes, exposure of product as worn by an admired team or individual has a tremdous positive impact on product sales. There are coporate sponsorships for many enterprises from corporate team and athletic sponsorship programs to adult sponsor programs and corporate sponsorships for cultural projects. There is also corporate sponsorship for refugees, corporate child sponsorship programs, performing arts sponsorships by corporation, and the very important corporate Olympic sponsorship.
Corporate sponsorships promote the existance of the arts, athletics, intitiatives for helping other countries, sports teams, animals, children and the environment. These corporate sponsors don't just contribute money they also may contribute equipment, clothing, food, educational materials such as books, paper and other valuable education tools such as software, computers and similar equipment.


Thasos ’s ancient theatre is not a particularly well-pre served example; its virtue for the visitor was once—as so often with ancient theatres—the beauty of its site and the grateful shade of the pine-trees which grew within it. These have all now been removed and modern seating has been imported, somewhat changing the atmosphere of the place—even though the view towards the Macedonian mainland remains as beautiful as ever. Thasos had a strong tradition of drama: Aristotle considered the comic actor and writer, Hegemon of Thasos , the originator of comic parody. The earliest performances may have taken place in the vicinity of the sanctuary of Dionysos, because the present theatre dates only from around the year 300 bc. The permanent stage set, or proskenion, was like a portico of Doric columns, surmounted by an architrave with a decorated frieze, of which fragments may be seen in the museum. In the 2nd century ad, the theatre was transformed to accommodate the new taste for dangerous spectacles, and the ring of orthostats in front of the first row of seats was added for the protection of the audience. Behind it can be seen holes for awning fixtures: a few of the seats still bear the inscribed names of the families who paid to have them reserved for their use.
Thasos Island is part of the Northern Aegean Island Group, Greece.


In December 1976 the American helicopter firm Sikorsky was announced as the winner of the competition to design a multi-purpose tactical transport helicopter for the US army to replace the UH-1. The firm submitted a helicopter S-70 (UH-60), which made its first flight two years earlier in October 1974. Then the machine became the basis of the production program of the company. All the years of serial production built more than 1000 copies.
Helicopter S-70 (UH-60) designed for single-rotor twin-engine scheme. The blade spar is made of titanium alloy, lining of fiberglass, the tail part with a honeycomb core. On the S-70 was first used elastomeric bearings of the rotor, hingeless tail rotor natureboy;tsimi lubrication bearings, titanium main rotor hub, carbon fiber tail rotor blades, sealed gearboxes with grease lubrication and electric de-icing system.
The reliability and survivability of the helicopter was increased four to five times compared to the predecessors. So, 17 percent of the mass of the helicopter are more reliable and more durable composite materials, the seats of the crew and eleven paratroopers made armored, strengthened the attachment of engines and main gearbox, in case of emergency hitting the ground is automatically activated fire fighting system.
Highly economical engines of the helicopter have increased characteristics of reliability and maintainability. The tail rotor installed on the tail of composite materials, the plane of rotation turned at an angle of 34° relative to horizontal construction.
The helicopter is armed with 7.62-mm machine guns, two pylons with four hardpoints can be mounted unguided rockets, ATGM, bombs and additional fuel tanks.
SIKORSKY UH-60L BLACK HAWK: the diameter of the rotor 16 is 360 mm, the empty weight is 4619 kg, maximum weight of 9185 kg, payload capacity of 3630 kg, turboprop engines General Electric T-700-GE-700 power 1119 kW, maximum speed 296 km/h, range 600 km, crew – three people.


The Conjunction Fallacy
The `Conjunction Fallacy’ is a fallacy or error in decision making where people judge that a conjunction of two possible events is more likely than one or both of the conjuncts. A good description can be found here.
The most famous example is due to Tversky and Kahneman (1983), where they gave the following scenario:
Linda is 31 years old, single, outspoken, and very bright. She majored in philosophy. As a student, she was deeply concerned with issues of discrimination and social justice, and also participated in anti-nuclear demonstrations.
Which is more probable?
a) Linda is a bank teller.
b) Linda is a bank teller and is active in the feminist movement.
The correct answer, according to the laws classical probability theory, is a). Nevertheless, answer b) seems intuitively more reasonable, and indeed experiments have demonstrated that many people choose b) over a).
To understand this behaviour we need to construct a model of reasoning that isn’t based on classical probability. A model based on quantum theory was given by Busemeyer et al. (2011). In this model the events “Feminist” and “Bank Teller” are represented by a pair of non-orthogonal bases, and the initial knowledge state of a decision maker, after having read the vignette, by a state vector in this space. Depending on the relative angles between the basis vectors and the state vector we can reproduce the experimentally observed probabilities.
The example below lets you adjust the angle between Bank Teller and Feminist, and the angle of the state vector, and computes the various probabilities. It can also give a visual indication of how the projections from the initial state onto the various possibilities work.
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Minimum Length Uncertainty Relations in the Presence of Dark Energy
We introduce a dark energy-modified minimum length uncertainty relation (DE-MLUR) or dark energy uncertainty principle (DE-UP) for short. The new relation is structurally similar to the MLUR introduced by Károlyházy (1968), and reproduced by Ng and van Dam (1994) using alternative arguments, but with a number of important differences. These include a dependence on the de Sitter horizon, which may be expressed in terms of the cosmological constant as . Applying the DE-UP to both charged and neutral particles, we obtain estimates of two limiting mass scales, expressed in terms of the fundamental constants . Evaluated numerically, the charged particle limit corresponds to the order of magnitude value of the electron mass ( ), while the neutral particle limit is consistent with current experimental bounds on the mass of the electron neutrino ( ). Possible cosmological consequences of the DE-UP are considered and we note that these lead naturally to a holographic relation between the bulk and the boundary of the Universe. Low and high energy regimes in which dark energy effects may dominate canonical quantum behaviour are identified and the possibility of testing the model using near-future experiments is briefly discussed.
- Pub Date:
- January 2019
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- High Energy Physics - Theory;
- Quantum Physics
- 27 pages, 3 figures, 1 table, 1 appendix. Major revisions, invited contribution to the Galaxies special issue "The dark side of the Universe", T. Harko and F. Lobo eds. (v3). Published version, https://doi.org/10.3390/galaxies7010011


Practical Guide to Raising Kids with FASD or Drug Exposure
Who better to talk about raising children who have been exposed in utero to drugs and alcohol than a panel of mothers who are doing just that. What works and what doesn’t? What is life really like as a parent of a child with FASD?
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- What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
- How does FASD differ from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?
- How does the impact of alcohol exposure in utero differ from the impact of drug exposure during pregnancy?
- What type of impairments are common with children exposed to alcohol during pregnancy?
- Does FASD affect the child’s intelligence?
- What type of behavior is typical with children affected by FASD?
- How can you distinguish between Primary Behaviors and Secondary Behaviors and why is this distinction important?
- What is neurobehavioral model for helping children with FASD?
- How does FASD affect a child’s social development?
- Why is it important to understand the root cause of the behavior?
- Is facial deformity always associated with FASD?
- When is alcohol use in pregnancy damaging to the fetus?
- What parenting techniques work best for children with FASD?
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Under Dagobert I, the dead that were interred in Saint-Denis' necropolis were buried with their jewelry and weapons, as well as with everyday objects. These included belt accessories, knife, razor, shears, tweezers, keys, flints and strikers.
A plaster sarcophagus, discovered to the west of the church of Saint-Barthélemy, contained the body of a young horseman. Unfortunately, the grave had been cut through by a foundation. From the funerary objects that remained, archaeologists were able to reconstruct a belt with buckle and back-plate. A scramasax and its sheath hung from a belt mount. The sheath was made of organic material (now lost), and twenty-two copper alloy studs. A purse, which also hung from the belt, probably held the knife-razor as well as an iron striker and flint used to start a fire. The horseman was buried with only one spur, following the custom of the time. It was attached to the left shoe, which was made of leather, using straps fitted with a small buckle and an iron strap-end. A silver coin attributed to the early seventh century allowed archaeologists to date the grave. All of these iron and copper alloy objects are representative of materials found in graves in the outside areas of the basilica's necropolis. They also testify to great mastery in metalworking.


A microgrid can be explained as a collection of electricity sources and sinks – or loads that operate with a traditional centralized grid (macro grid). A microgrid can also disconnect and function as a single entity – if needed – depending on the physical or economic condition.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy Microgrid Exchange Group, a microgrid can be defined as follows:
A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island mode.
Microgrids in most cases are backed by generators or renewable wind and solar energy supplies. They are used as power backup in emergencies or aid the main power distribution grid during periods of heavy demand. A microgrid that includes local wind or solar resources can make the main grid less susceptible to any performance mishaps or hazards.
Buildings equipped by electric generation in the form of solar panels and contingency generators can also generate energy and revenue during downtime. By integrating smart grid deployments, excess energy can be sold back to local microgrid establishments to generate revenue, while also offering resilience and capacity to the local electrical grids.
A microgrid not only offers backup for the grid in case of emergencies and contingencies, it can also cut costs or connect to a local resource that is either too small or unreliable for traditional grid use. A microgrid enables communities to become more energy independent and environment-friendly. Microgrids come in varying sizes and capacities—from powering single, compact facility to large areas. Individuals can opt for cleaner, cheaper energy by installing solar panels on the roofs of their homes or by connecting to a local solar power management grid.
Private residents can regulate their own consumption in an effective manner using either a storage solution or an integrated heat and power generating system. As explained above, they can also sell surplus energy back to the main grid at a pre-defined tariff. #SchneiderElectric is a globally renowned brand entering the microgrid industry. #LifeIsOn.
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Yes – micro grids of power combined with “micro grids” of mobile networks (5G) is a combination one could discuss…


A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, is a routine screening test used to detect abnormal cells in the cervix, which can be a sign of cervical cancer. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Pap smears, when they should be done, and what to expect during the test.
Why Are Pap Smears Important?
Pap smears are an important tool in the early detection of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and regular Pap smears can help detect abnormal cells before they turn into cancer. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from cervical cancer has decreased by more than 50% in the past 40 years due in large part to the widespread use of Pap smears.
When Should I Get a Pap Smear?
The frequency of Pap smears depends on your age and medical history. The general guidelines are as follows:
If you have a history of abnormal Pap smears or other risk factors for cervical cancer, such as a weakened immune system or a history of HPV infection, your healthcare provider may recommend more frequent screening.
What Happens During a Pap Smear?
A Pap smear is a quick and simple test that can be done in your healthcare provider's office. You will be asked to lie on your back on an exam table with your feet in stirrups. Your healthcare provider will then insert a speculum into your vagina to hold it open and visualize the cervix. They will then use a small brush or spatula to collect cells from the surface of the cervix. The cells are sent to a laboratory for analysis.
You may feel some discomfort or pressure during the test, but it should not be painful. It is normal to experience some light spotting or cramping afterwards.
Pap smears are an important part of women's health and can help detect abnormal cells in the cervix before they turn into cancer. It is important to follow the recommended screening guidelines and speak with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns or questions about Pap smears. Remember, early detection is key in the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer.


SAVY 2019: Session 4, Day 4 – Journey Through Time (Rising 3rd/4th)
We started Day Four in Journey through Time by returning to the Virginia colony with a focus on political freedom. We came up with a working definition of freedom and then tracked its presence, or lack thereof, in most of the world during the seventeenth century. We examined the claim, frequently made by the English during that time, that they were the freest people in the world. We then looked to Virginia to find out if those freedoms would come to North America.
We first followed the leadership decisions of a governor named Lord De La Warre, who did not think freedom should be a big part of the colonial experience. The colony ultimately decided to move in a different direction, which led to Reform of 1618 and the first elected assembly in the English colonies – for many, the beginning of freedom in English America.
We then talked about how every colony after Virginia would follow a similar model, which made it an unpleasant development for the colonies when England, in the wake of the French and Indian War, began taxing the colonies more directly – depriving them, in their words, of their freedom. In this context, the class then considered the major moments in the buildup to the Revolutionary War, starting with the Stamp Act of 1765.
We finished with an in-class reenactment of the Boston Massacre, where we tried to figure out what actually happened and its importance in American History. We’ll start tomorrow with how all of this culminated with the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War!
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LEVITATE is currently building tools to help European cities, regions and national governments prepare for a future with increasing levels of automated vehicles in passenger cars, urban transport services and urban logistics. The project is preparing a new impact assessment framework to enable policy makers to maximise the benefits of connected and automated transport systems (CATS) and utilise the technologies to achieve societal objectives.
Deliverable 3.1: A taxonomy of potential impacts of connected and automated vehicles
Recently several reports have been published within the LEVITATE project. Deliverable 3.1, A taxonomy of potential impacts of connected and automated vehicles at different levels of implementation focuses on the identification of potential impacts of CATs and indicators that can be used to measure these impacts.
D3.1 provides an inventory and classification of impacts of CATS at different levels of implementation and on different topics such as road safety, mobility and efficiency, environment, economy and society. A distinction is made between direct, systemic and wider impacts. Direct impacts are changes that are noticed by each road user on each trip; Systemic impacts are system-wide impacts within the transport system; and wider impacts are changes occurring outside the transport system, such as changes in land use and employment. Furthermore, a distinction is made between primary impacts and secondary impacts.
The report highlights that the actual impacts of connected and automated transport systems are unknown and will remain so for a long time. However, potential impacts can be identified, and preliminary estimates can be developed. Most analysts believe that a wide implementation of CATS will improve road safety and possibly the efficiency of traffic operations. However, the reliability of automation technology is currently unknown, and there will most likely be unforeseen and rare events that we cannot be taken into account. With regards to policy making, the report points out that highly uncertain estimates of impacts may serve as the basis for identifying policy interventions to increase the likelihood that impacts will be in the desired direction (e.g., policies that can help prevent the urban sprawl that CATs are expected to increase).
The findings of this deliverable will be key in the further development of the use cases and provide the foundation for subsequent work to look at short-, medium- and long-term impacts.
You can access all the publications and learn more about the project here.


Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) are a new generation of display technology. OLEDs with polarized light are optimal for mobile displays or other full color display applications. To enable a high quality of full color displays, a polarizer may be paired with a transparent electrode of an OLED. This filters unwanted reflected light from the background and yields linearly or circularly polarized light. However, this polarizer/OLED arrangement decreases the device efficiency of the OLED by filtering some of the emitted photons. Therefore, there is a need for transparent and efficient OLED display technology.
Researchers at Arizona State University have invented transparent OLEDs with controlled one-side emissive displays. The emissive light from one side of the OLED can be eliminated without reducing the natural background light from the back. This is done by positioning polarizers to filter the circularly polarized light from OLEDs. Thus, the majority of the light is emitted from only one side of the overall device. These transparent and efficient OLEDs are possible through the incorporation of optically pure chiral metal complexes. These chiral molecules reduce the need for optical elements, thus enhancing efficiency and creating brighter display elements.
- Smart devices
- Electronic devices
- Flexible displays
Benefits and Advantages
- Enhanced Efficiency – Chiral molecules eliminate potential photon loss.
- Reduced Complexity – The combination of materials simplifies the components required.
- Brighter Displays – Alignment of chiral complex emitters enhance the out-coupling efficiency of the device (i.e. more photons exit the device to produce higher illumination intensity).
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Home to Iowa’s Only International Baccalaureate Programmes
Des Moines Public Schools offers students and families with educational choices not found in much of Iowa. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is one such example.
In 2008, DMPS became the first and only school district in Iowa to offer the world-renowned IB Programme as another approach to learning for students. Today, the IB program in Des Moines includes six schools.
The school district is currently home to the following IB World Schools:
- Hubbell Elementary School
- Moore Elementary School
- Stowe Elementary School
- Walnut Street School
- Brody Middle School
- Merrill Middle School
IB is a school-wide program providing a framework for teaching and learning that engages students in guided inquiry centered on universal concepts. Guided inquiry emphasizes students’ natural curiosity and provides them with an opportunity to ask questions and seek answers in a collaborative classroom where students and teachers work together to explore the curriculum. At the middle school level, IB students experience the district curriculum enhanced with rigorous international standards across eight subject areas.
After three years of working to implement the IB Programme, a team of experts visits each school to observe progress and provide recommendations for further growth. Following those visits, officials at the IB Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland decide whether or not the schools should be declared IB World Schools.
The following documents provide additional information about the IB Programme:
GENERAL INFORMATION: International Baccalaureate Brochure
ELEMENTARY GRADES: Primary Years Programme
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL: Middle Years Programme


The winter months can be tough on your roof, especially if you live in extremely cold climates like Canada. Many problems can occur during the height of the winter, which means that as soon as winter is over it’s important to check for any issues. Once these problems are identified, you can have them fixed right away instead of waiting too long. Otherwise, a simple roof issue can become expensive to fix.
When warm air hits cold surfaces, condensation forms. If your attic isn’t properly insulated, it becomes a target for condensation, leading to other problems like mold and mildew, which will damage your home’s internal structure.
During sunny days and freezing temperatures, icicles form. The sun melts the snow on the roof, but the cold temperatures refreeze the droplets before they fall. Long icicles are dangerous to both people as well as their pets. Heavy ones can also damage the gutters. To prevent icicles from growing, gutters should be kept clear of debris like leaves and twigs.
Ice dams are a common roof problem during winter. Ice dams occur when water and ice accumulate on the roof as well as beneath the shingles. When temperatures are above-freezing and the lower areas are beneath freezing temperatures, this makes the roof prime for developing ice dams.
Snow that melts from the upper areas of the roof (which are warmer) flows down and freezes again on the lower areas (which are colder). This is why it’s common to see ice dams in roofs and gutters. When water backs up on the dam, it can leak through cracks and cause damage on the roof exterior. Ice dams can potentially cause serious water damage to homes, but the chances of this happening can be minimized by making sure that the roof is properly insulated and that the attic has a proper ventilation system in place.


Many herbs have been studied for their pharmaceutical properties and therapeutic potential during recent years. In this context, oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) aromatic and medicinal plants have been assessed for antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Although the essential oils of oregano and rosemary have a significant commercial value and their therapeutical properties have been well documented, the solid residues of the essential oil hydrodistillation process however have not been studied for their antibacterial properties, to our knowledge. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of oregano and rosemary waste solid residues of hydrodistillation process on pathogenic bacteria. More specifically, the antibacterial effect of both aromatic plants herbage before distillation (raw) and the sun-dried essential oil residue were investigated on the following bacteria: Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, and B. cereus. The raw and the solid residues were grounded and incorporated in Mueller-Hinton agar before sterilization in various concentrations (5 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml and 20 mg/ml). The medium was distributed in plates and bacteria were inoculated on the plates (3 plates per bacterium). After incubation, plates were assessed for bacteria growth. Results showed that rosemary solid residue was able to inhibit the growth of all Bacilli (B. subtilis, B. licheniformis, B. cereus) strains, while oregano solid residue was able to inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus, even in the minimum concentration incorporated, whereas B. cereus, in the maximum concentration. These results suggest a potential use of the solid residue from the hydrodistillation of oregano and rosemary as antimicrobial substrate.
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Neurodivergence describes the concept of a neurotype being different from the "norm". A person is neurodivergent, or ND for short, if they are diagnosed – either by a professional or via self-diagnosis self-identity – with one or more of the following: Autism, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, -please add more here-
The antonym of neurodivergent is neurotypical. Or Predominant Neurotype PNT
Difference between neurodivergence and neurodiversity
Neurodivergence express a quality of a person's neurology in relation to the common neurotypical one or Predominant Neurotype (PNT); neurodiversity expresses that there are several neurotypes which differ from each other. One person can be neurodivergent; you could also say "a group of neurodivergent people," who may or may not be neurodivergent in the same way as one another.
A group can be neurodiverse if they have different neurotypes from one another. A group consisting of people with differing neurotypes (which may include neurotypicals or PNT’s) are a neurodiverse group.
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This paper contrasts seven spatial biodiversity conservation area designations by six different bodies: Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), and the Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); the Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) of the Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO); the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) under criteria developed by the IUCN; the Areas of Particular Environmental Interest (APEIs) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA); the Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO); and the Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) used by small island States in the Pacific Ocean; on five themes: biological and ecological features, functions served by areas receiving these labels, governance, threats and pressures, and other considerations. The seven different labels for such areas were generally similar in the biologically and ecological criteria to be met, and the functions typically served by these areas. Differences among the labels increased when considering governance, threat and pressures, and other considerations. Implications of these similarities and differences for policy development and outcomes are discussed. Performance reviews of the various labels under these themes could provide insight into both the effectiveness of the provisions in the Agreements and Decisions and how evidence is acquired and used to inform their application, allowing improvements to each approach to learn from experiences with other labels.


South Carolina is a state located in the Coastal Southeastern region of the United States of America, whereas Myanmar is a country located in Southeast Asia. Today in this article, we will discuss the comparison between South Carolina and Myanmar regarding various aspects.
Is South Carolina bigger than Myanmar?
The total area of South Carolina is 32,020 sq mi, and the total area of Myanmar is 261,228 sq mi. South Carolina is smaller than Myanmar by 229,208 sq mi. South Carolina is around 8.16 times smaller than Myanmar.
Area of South Carolina: 32,020 sq mi ( 82,932 km2 )
Area of Myanmar: 261,228 sq mi ( 676,578 km2 )
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total population of South Carolina as of 1st July 2021 was estimated to be around 5,190,705.
Based on the World Bank data, the total population of Myanmar as of 2020, was estimated to be around 54,409,794.
Here is some more data comparison between South Carolina and Myanmar.
The capital city of South Carolina is Columbia, and the capital city of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
South Carolina: English
South Carolina: South Carolinian
ISO 3166 Code
South Carolina: US-SC
South Carolina Time Zone:
UTC − 5 (Eastern Standard Time)
UTC − 4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Myanmar Time Zone:
UTC + 6:30 (Myanmar Standard Time)
Coordinates of South Carolina:
33° 55′ 0.84″ N, 80° 53′ 47.04″ W
Coordinates of Myanmar:
22° 0′ 0″ N, 96° 0′ 0″ E
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Swangey Fen is an ancient wet woodland site of special scientific Interest at Attleborough, Norfolk on the banks of the river Thet, an area regularly visited by Otters. The Otter Trust have restored and maintained this site. Over the years areas of open fen have been colonised by Alder, Ash, Birch, and Sallow, blocking the light and drying out the peat.
The aim of the management program is to restore the open fen conditions from over 100 years ago, when peat was dug and wood removed to provide fuel for the poor of the area, reed was cut to provide animal bedding, and in the resultant wet, low nutrient peat and good light rushes, orchids, and many different sedges thrived. Shallow ponds typical of those left by ancient peat digging, are dug to further increase biodiversity.
The wealth of other wildlife especially birds, plants and invertebrates includes both roe and red deer. In order to maintain the 47 acre site the fen areas need to be mown and raked at least once every two years.
Restore Our Planet funded the purchase of a rotary mower and brushcutters and power-rake to help the Otter Trust in this work.
Photo: © Restore UK
Otter in water and weeds. © Chris Gomersall


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Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of persistent viral infections: pathogenesis and prevention
Retrovirology volume 5, Article number: L5 (2008)
Several viral infections, including human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C viruses, and cytomegalovirus can be transferred from mothers to their infants; these viruses may establish persistent infections and are a significant source of child morbidity and mortality globally. The development of successful preventive antiviral or vaccine strategies is dependent upon better understanding of the infection process and transmitted viral strains, along with defining immune correlates of protection against infection or natural disease. Unique features of MTCT may be particularly helpful in understanding correlates of immune protection. Neonatal vaccination may not only prevent mother-to-child transmission but may also provide lifetime immunity. It is thus also important to define how best to elicit durable protective immune responses in infants.
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Luzuriaga, K. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of persistent viral infections: pathogenesis and prevention. Retrovirology 5 (Suppl 1), L5 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4690-5-S1-L5
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Dhakshu, Dhakṣu: 4 definitions
Dhakshu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Dhakshu has 2 English definitions available.
The Sanskrit term Dhakṣu can be transliterated into English as Dhaksu or Dhakshu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Languages of India and abroad
[Deutsch Wörterbuch]Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Böhtlingk and Roth Grosses Petersburger Wörterbuch
Dhakṣu (धक्षु):—(von 1. dah) adj. brennend [Ṛgveda 10, 115, 4.] dakṣu [?2, 4, 4; vgl. Prātiśākhya zum Ṛgveda 4, 41.]Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Sanskrit-Wörterbuch in kürzerer Fassung
Dhakṣu (धक्षु):—Adj. = dakṣu brennend.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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large parts of the existing buildings in the country, particularly in the small and medium sized cities building materials (i. e. the building that with bricks, stones and cement blocks or are they all or part of Verticalloads by the walls of the building materials to bear) So examining the vulnerability of this type of the structure of the earthquake is particularly important Also, most structures that are historical importance, with the use of building materials . brick structures , usually in the quake has major weaknesses . understanding the weaknesses a prelude to choose a suitable for strengthening them. but the most vulnerable brick structures of the structure in the earthquake . The reason for the failure of the buildings and rupture largely due to inadequate form and inadequate performance structure to stress and bend arising from the earthquake and particularly administrative weaknesses , residents of the buildings in the quake zones at serious risk is placed. In this paper methodology seismic vulnerability brick structures and executive procedures remove all kinds of weaknesses of them would be reviewed.


Numerous nations are continuallyendeavoring to frame new models and strategies to guarantee balance, howeverthere are as yet numerous frameworks that have hindrances, for instance, in theFirst Past the Post electoral system the competitor with the most votes may notreally win the race, while in the Proportional Representation electoral systemit intends to speak to in an administrative body each political gathering orgathering in extent to its real voting quality in the electorate In thisexposition. Through this paper I will thoroughly analyze the fundamentalhighlights of FPTP and PR framework, feature the advantages and disadvantagesof the two systems, talk about on the off chance that one is more “democratic”,and if a framework will probably deliver political strength and less demandingapproach making. “In the first past the post or FPTP, otherwisecalled Simple Majority Voting, Winner-takes-all voting or Plurality voting isthe most essential type of voting framework.
In its least difficult shape,under FPTP, voting happens in single-part voting public”. 1Votersput a cross in a case beside their favored applicant, and the hopeful whoassembles the most votes in the voting public or other constituent region winsthe decision. Every other vote means nothing.
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ca/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/docview/1722693684?accountid=12347. 2 Cho, Seok-ju, “Three-party competition in parliamentary democracy withproportional representation”.
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This blog post features the beautiful Blaschka models; delicate glass representations of sea creatures and other invertebrates created by master craftsmen Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka. Here curator Geoff Swinney talks about the appeal of the models.
I have long been fascinated and intrigued by these glass models. For me, these models are from a different world. They were made in a time when photography was in its infancy, and the aquarium was an expensive new invention. In such a world how could people be shown the smaller animals which live in the seas? Sure, there were engravings in scientific books, but Leopold Blaschka devised a way of bringing these pictures ‘to life’ in 3D.
I find it fascinating to think that opportunities to see the living animals close up and in detail were so rare that even Blaschka himself had to work from scientific illustrations. These he translated from mere two dimensional pictures into lifelike models.
Glass was an ideal medium for capturing the delicacy and beauty of these invertebrate animals. His training as a jeweller enabled him to craft the glass into exquisite representations of how the animals would look when alive.
- Are the models works of art?
- Are they examples of superb craftsmanship?
- Or are they merely exquisitely-made teaching aids?
For me such questions are pointless. The models, quite simply, are things of beauty, made with great skill and ingenuity. They lie at an intersection of art, natural science and technology. I am delighted, therefore, that when the refurbished Victorian portion of the National Museum of Scotland opens next summer, the models will feature in the Window on the World section of the Grand Gallery. There they are not associated with any particular section of the collections: they are neither art nor science. In this setting, the models may be enjoyed in a variety of ways and can tell a variety of different intersecting stories drawn from both art and science.
The Blaschka models epitomise National Museums Scotland’s declared aim to be a place ‘Where the arts and sciences intermingle: a space where the full spectrum of human creativity and invention, across cultural boundaries and through time, can be seen alongside the wonder and diversity of the natural world.’


On Saturday 12 March 2022 we started on the Carrowniskey River at the Glenkeen Estate. We discussed its condition, particularly the hydromorphology of the river – its shape, slope, substratum, flow rate and banks. What is its ideal state? The upland part of the catchment is quite bare of trees, however, and this may affect the flow of water – making it flashier than it would be if the uplands were more natural – and leading to a greater risk of flooding in heavy rainfall.
We sampled the invertebrates at the edge, being careful to avoid any trout redds that may still have juvenile fish in them. There was a very nice range of insects and other macroinvertebrates indication that water quality is very good at this point along the river.
We didn’t have time for the full group to visit the bare peat bog at Srahnacloy/Cregganroe on the upper section of the Bunowen River. But a quick detour to photograph it (see above) showed ongoing exploitation of an area of some 20 hectares of bog that inevitably is having an impact on the Bunowen River.
We moved on to the Bellakip River and examined James Ryan’s recent native woodland planting on either side of the river. This will be a wonderful natural woodland area when it matures, providing a great boost to local wildlife.
We sampled the Bellakip River and it too appeared to be in very good condition. The only issue obvious here was historic animal access points where damage to the banks has led to erosion and siltation.


Woodland burials offer a natural alternative form of burial. They are for people who care about the environment and are happy for their resting place to be part of a developing woodland.
We manage the woodland for the benefit of wildlife and to provide a natural and tranquil place to visit and enjoy.
Both Bybrook Cemetery and Tenterden Cemetery offer woodland burials.
How your burial will help the woodland
A woodland is much more than trees. A thriving woodland has open glades and is a home for many different wild flowers, birds and other animals. Part of the fee you pay goes towards adding these important features to the woodland.
Coffins and caskets
Biodegradable cardboard coffins are used to make sure that the burials are as natural as possible. Your funeral director or Cemeteries Officer can advise you on the different types of coffin available.
Religious beliefs and faiths
Woodland burials are for people of all faiths, beliefs and cultures and there are no areas set aside for particular groups. You can arrange a graveside ceremony at the time of burial if you wish.
Memorials on the grave itself are limited to a simple post and plaque. This is provided by the council. In order to preserve a natural woodland character no other memorials are permitted on the graves.
Suggested perennial native plant list for woodland grave planting.


Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as vehicle drivers, but they do not have the same protection in a crash. Vehicles also frequently do not treat them with the same caution and respect that they give to other motorists.
Perhaps this is part of the reason that the state has a reputation for dangerous roadways when it comes to bicyclists. However, bike safety should be a concern for everyone in the state.
Florida leads the nation in biking fatalities
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018, there were 857 bicyclists who died in crashes in all 50 states put together. Florida bicycle accidents alone accounted for almost 19% of that total with 161 fatalities. Most of the accidents involved either a passenger car or light truck.
Data shows that early evening is the most dangerous time for Florida bicyclists to ride on roadways. Also, urban areas see a greater number of bike fatalities than rural areas.
Biker education increases safety for riders
The NHTSA publishes educational information on best practices for bike safety. The information stresses the importance of wearing a properly fitting helmet. It also states that a rider should make sure his or her bike is in good condition and is not too big or small.
Because motorists often overlook what they do not expect to see, bicyclists should make themselves stand out with bright or contrasting clothing, reflective tape and bicycle lights.
Florida can be a great place for bikers, but as long as there are careless drivers causing crashes, cyclists continue to have higher levels of risk.


Advantages of Database & Disadvantages of Database
Here are some advantages of database and disadvantages of database. A database management system is a collection of interrelated data and a set of programs to access those data. It is a software system that manages data stored in the database.
It provides an effective method of defining, storing, and retrieving the information contained in the database. (the primary goal of a DBMS is to provide an environment that is both convenient and efficient to use in retrieving and storing database information.
It provides users with the information that they required. Some examples of DBMS packages are dBASE, FoxPro, FoxBase, Oracle, Ms-Access, etc…
Advantages of Database
- Make an easy to add new data. Modify the database and delete existing data.
- Organize the data in a proper sequence.
- Eliminates redundancy of data.
- Easy queries of data in the database – save the user time.
- Allows multiple users to be active at one time (data in the database may be shared among several users).
- Protecting data against unauthorized access.
- Allows the growth of the database system.
Disadvantages of Database
- Cost of purchasing of developing software
- Chances of losing data
- Chances of data leakage and hacking.
- Cost of sharing data.
- Required trained manpower.
- Cost of maintenance of software.


Virago is one of the terms in which homophobia and machismo are more clearly unite. The machismo for making women an incapable and weak being, and homophobia for being used against women who could be lesbians. At present, the Dictionary of the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language defines Virago as a masculine woman, and that is why it is related to lesbians and, people use it as a synonym, as well as the derived words Viragismo (lesbianism), Viragista (lesbian), etc. It would be the time that, after four hundred years, the Royal Academy expanded the information a bit.
However, in origin, the meaning of this term was different because Virago, which comes directly from Latin, had the sense of heroin, as we can see in the CORDE in its first dating in 1160. Later, in 1607, we find it in a Spanish-French dictionary with the meaning of a virtuous woman who does man things.
Thus we see that, as time goes, with successive translations and definitions, characteristics of people such as courage and bravery are assigned exclusively to men. For these hetero-patriarchal societies, women were minor beings who could not be brave, resolute or have courage. These were man characteristics. We go from heroine to virtuous woman who does things of man, to end up currently being a masculine woman.
Over time these definitions will imply that if a woman shows “masculine” characteristics, she may be a lesbian.
What do you think about this expression?
Tell us what you think, if you like it or not, if there is an error, and also, if you know any word with which to expand this dictionary. Your opinion and your information are very important. And the diffusion too!
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Faucaria tigrina, commonly called Tiger Jaws, is a lovely little succulent plant that is blooming now. The blooms open mid-day and evening for two or three days before they are spent. Look closely and you can see tips on the leaves shaped like teeth, which is why the plant is commonly referred to as tiger jaws.
I have another plant labeled F. tigrina with the same pretty yellow flowers with just a hint of teeth, but bumps on the leaves instead. I don’t know if I have that one mislabeled or it is simply a variation within the species, which does happen.
I also have a Faucaria bosscheana v. haagii with smaller, more compact, smoother leaves that are a different shade of green, but the same yellow flowers. Most faucarias will have yellow flowers, but a few might have white, and even sometimes pink flowers. I have never seen anything but yellow. The yellow stands out and makes a nice statement among my pots.
These little plants are native to Africa, found in South Africa, the Eastern Cape, and Karoo Desert but seem to do well here. They may be considered cold hardy in some places, but I bring mine in for the winter. Their name comes from Latin fauces, which means animal mouth. They do open late in the day, but if they are in shade or it’s a cloudy day, they won’t. Even though they are opening as light fades, they have to have that sunlight to initiate the opening of the buds.
So with that in mind, I suggest you put them in a location where you might sit in the evenings and enjoy them.


Is it possible for a company's employees or customers to be physically harmed by the energy emitted by an RFID interrogator?
There has not been a great deal of research conducted in this area, but there has been some.
Daniel W. Engels, director of the University of Texas at Arlington's Radio Frequency Innovation and Technology Center, and an associate professor in the college's Department of Electrical Engineering, wrote a paper along with Darmindra D. Arumugam—then a student at the university, now a graduate—entitled "Specific Absorption Rates in the Human Head and Shoulder for Passive UHF RFID Systems at 915 MHz." Their research revealed that in an ideal absorption environment, an RFID reader located 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) from the human head presents a specific absorption rate above 1.6W/kg for both the spatial-peak 1 g and 10 g cube of tissue—the maximum value allowed by the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
"The basic result of all of our work is that really close proximity to UHF [ultrahigh-frequency] RFID readers has potential health issues, particularly when close to the eyes," Engels wrote in response to my question regarding the potential harmful effects of RFID on the human body. "The eyes are perhaps the most vulnerable part of our bodies to RF radiation."
To avoid any potential harm to humans, Engels said, UHF RFID interrogators should be set back at least 0.5 meter (1.6 feet) from anyone who might receive constant exposure. He suggests having the read zone cover the body below the neck, which is presumably where the tag would be placed. He adds: "Don't put a big 'LOOK HERE!' sign on the reader antenna."
If the interrogator is within legal power output limits, and is kept at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) from the human body, the incident radiation—even on the eyes—is at a level well below maximum allowable levels. Engels cautions against turning reader emissions on and off to reduce RF exposure, noting that his early-stage research indicates this could have an impact on pacemakers.
—Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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All engineering depends on the human structure. Every single human being, even crude ones, eats, rest, walk and chat. All design and goods mirror these human exercises. Humanized human creatures endeavor to play out these exercises with some level of effortlessness and congruity. Throughout the long term, amicable extents and connections between human creatures and their constructed climate have been contemplated, recorded and reported. At the point when Leonardo ad Vinci drew his Vitruvious man, he was repeating model standards, which had as of now been found by the antiquated Romans and Greeks.
The antiquated Greeks trusted in sacrosanct math and amicable connections of octaves dependent on the seventh in the melodic scale, just as fourths and fifths that created the alleged music of the circles. Consecrated math stretched out to the constructed climate, and it was accepted that holiness made through calculation. The antiquated Chinese likewise had faith in amicable connections between human creatures and our constructed climate and set up an intricate arrangement of synchronizations through the act of Fang-sui. My review here https://humdes.info.
So where does that place us in current and contemporary society? For what reason do we view at unlimited plans of decorations and structures as though anything new could be made? It is fundamental for a human body to sit-accordingly it is unavoidable that a seat would be made. It is essential for a human body to rest, along these lines it is unavoidable that a bed would be made. It is important for a human being to talk with other human creatures, in this way two seats should be situated for discussion to happen. We should eat, along these lines we should have eating utensils, and by extrapolation, tables. On the off chance that these goods are to be set in a helpful, satisfying and agreeable relationship to one another and to the human creatures who utilize the decorations, we then, at that point have inside design. Our unending interest with the assembled climate is likewise to be sure unavoidable, all things considered, it is simply the reflection our life elements. Inside design and engineering has very little to do with style and taste and cash as current distributions would need us accept. Truly inside design and engineering has to do with a lot further and unpreventable articulations of the human mind, body and soul.


Could brain stimulation help stroke survivors?
A new treatment method could be used to help people recover from strokes.
Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine found that optogenetically stimulating mice's brains five days after a stroke led to an improvement in their condition.
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research could aid the development of brain-stimulation therapies similar to those used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, chronic pain and epilepsy.
Strokes are the world's second-largest cause of death, affecting 15 million people every year.
The only approved drug for use in patients affected by the condition is an injectable medication called tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA.
Although this can limit the damage if it is used within a few hours of a stroke, it only benefits around five per cent of patients, because many do not arrive at a medical centre in time for the treatment to be administered.
The new technique was found to work as long as five days after a stroke. In addition, the optogenetics method avoids the problems associated with other brain stimulation techniques as it does not affect all cell types in the affected area.
It works by expressing a light-sensitive protein in specifically targeted brain cells. When it is exposed to light of the right wavelength, this light-sensitive protein is activated and causes the cell to fire.
The researchers targeted the brain's primary motor cortex, which is involved in regulating motor functions.
They discovered that stimulating the area in mice affected by a stroke led to improvements in their motor coordination, balance and muscular strength.
Mice were able to walk further down a rotating rod than mice which had not had brain stimulation. They also regained more lost weight and showed enhanced blood flow in their brain.
Follow up tests are to take place to determine whether the recovery is sustainable in the long-term. They are also examining the effect of the technique in other parts of the brain to find out which are the most amenable to interventions.
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10 Green Vegetable Names And Their Nutrient
Green vegetables are a great food choice for people who want to eat healthy. They are low in calories, high in nutrients, and have a variety of flavors. Some of the best green vegetables include: asparagus, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, lettuces (Romaine lettuce is especially good for health), mustard greens, onion, orange bell pepper, peas and peppers. Many people are unaware of the many different types of vegetables that are available that are classified as “green.” Many of these vegetables contain important nutrients and vitamins that can help improve your health. Here is a list of some common green vegetable names and their nutrient content:
- Asparagus: Contains vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Broccoli: Contains vitamin K, folate, and vitamin A.
- Cabbage: Contains vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Carrots Contains beta-carotene and vitamin A.
- Cauliflower Contains vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Celery Contains vitamin K, folate and iron.
- Chard Contains vitamin B6, folate, and potassium.
- Collards Contains vitamin C, folate and calcium.
- Cucumber Contains vitamin C, folate and potassium.
- Corn Contains magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6
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Polynomial equations are some of the most popular types of equations in Math. Knowing how to solve them is a thing but actually solving them is another thing.
The methods you can use to solve them are many, but if you happen to have Matlab or the free Matlab alternative Octave you might as well be good using them to buy time if the purpose of solving the equation is more than simply solving the equation.
Caution: The following methods will help you solve polynomial equations quickly but will not show you how to manually solve polynomial equations, it will simply help you get results faster. This can be helpful if you are not interested in the method but on the answers and may also be very useful to check your result after manually solving your equations.
Solving polynomial equations using Matlab
Solving quadratic equations using Matlab
Quadratic equation are equations in the form
So you will also find quadratic equations in the form
Let’s go ahead and solve the following equation with Matlab
To solve this equation with Matlab you will enter the following code
roots([1 -3 2])
and Matlab will give you the roots of the polynomial equation
If the equation was the following
the code would be
roots([1 0 -4])
and the result
Solving cubic equations using Matlab
Let’s use the following equation
The line of code to solve it won’t be that different compared to the previous one. The only difference here is that we have non-zero third-order coefficient to add to it
roots([1 6 0 -20])
Do not forget to add 0 between 6 and -20 since the first-order coefficient is zero
The result will be
Solving quartic equations using Matlab
Using the following polynomial equation
The code will be
roots([1 2 -6*sqrt(10) +1])
And the result will be
The higher-order the higher number of coefficients. Remember the order which with you enter coefficients in the code affect the result, and always remember to put 0 to indicate where the coefficient is not existent for lower exponents of the equation.


About one in five, equivalent to 19%, children in the US are obese. Children with obesity are at higher risk for having other chronic health conditions and diseases, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone, and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes. They also have more risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Children with obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults, this can lead to lifelong physical and mental health problems. Adult obesity is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many types of cancers.
Childhood obesity is influenced by many factors including eating and physical activity, genetics, metabolism, family and home environment, and community and social factors. For some, obesity may be influenced by:
- Too much time spent being inactive
- Lack of sleep
- Lack of places to go in the community and get physical activity
- Easy access to inexpensive, high-calorie foods and sugary beverages
- Lack of access to affordable, healthier foods
There are ways you can help ensure your children are a healthy weight:
- Be aware of your child’s growth
- Provide nutritious, lower-calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables in place of foods high in added sugars and solid fats.
- Make sure drinking water is always available as an alternative to sugary beverages and limit juice intake.
- Help children get the recommended amount of physical activity each day.
- Be a role model. Eat healthy meals and snacks and get the right amount of physical activity every day.
Eating healthy on a budget is doable
Make a plan before heading to the store:
- Plan your weekly meals
- Make a grocery list – and stick to it
- Look for discounts and deals
Central Counties Health Centers receives deliveries of fresh fruit and vegetables from the Central Illinois Foodbank every Tuesday and Thursday. You can grab what you need at the Cook Street location year-round.
If you have any concerns about your child’s eating habits or involvement in physical activities speak with your health provider.


High Efficiency Aeration Systems
SEPRA offers a biological aeration system, ponds to large lagoons without use of expensive and delicate air compressors (to reduce BOD levels, smell control, sludge digestion...). Waste water is pumped through patented ejectors, creating a vacuum that allows air to be sucked in the loop. The water / gas mixture will then be redistributed into the tank through patented nozzles for further transfer and mixing of gas. Microbubbles are formed through the entire liquid and surface on the surface. The pump can be submerged or externally.
- No need any blower, single consumption refers to the circulation pump;
- High depth of liquid to be aerated > 6m,
- High MLSS sludge concentration> 4 g / l, as in the case of membrane bioreactors. From several experimental trials, it has been found that for biological oxidation tanks with MLSS 4g / l an Alpha factor is found in about 0.9. However, the decreasing efficiency of MLSS growth remains negligible compared to traditional systems.
- Low footprint and particular silence of the system,
- No moving parts
- Injection of various types of gas without changing the system: air, oxygen, ozone or other
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7 Effective Strategies to Manage Stress and Improve Your Wellbeing
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and while a certain amount of stress can be beneficial in helping us focus and deal with challenges, excessive or prolonged stress can seriously impact our wellbeing.
Chronic stress can lead to a multitude of physical and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Managing stress is therefore essential for maintaining overall health and improving our quality of life. Here are some practical strategies for managing stress:
1. Identify the sources of stress: Understanding what is causing stress can help you address the problem and create a plan to manage it more effectively. It could be work, relationships, finances, or health issues.
2. Practice relaxation techniques: Breathing exercises, meditation, yoga or Tai Chi are great ways to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. These techniques help lower your heart rate, reduce blood pressure and soothe your muscles.
3. Stay physically active: Regular exercise and physical activity can have a positive impact on both physical and emotional health, and can help reduce stress levels by releasing endorphins.
4. Get enough sleep: Sleep deprivation can cause increased levels of stress and anxiety, so aim for at least 7 hours of restful sleep each night.
5. Prioritize self-care: Making self-care a priority can help you reduce stress, feel more balanced and focused, and improve overall wellbeing. Engaging in activities such as reading, taking a warm bath or getting a massage can help you relax and recharge.
6. Practice healthy habits: Eating a balanced diet, reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, and avoiding smoking can all help reduce stress levels and improve overall health.
7. Seek support: Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can help you gain perspective, feel heard and supported, and learn healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. Managing stress can be a challenge, but incorporating these strategies into your daily routine can help improve your overall wellbeing and quality of life.
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Many countries use supplemental immunization activities (SIAs) with oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) to keep their population immunity to transmission high using preventive, planned SIAs (pSIAs) and outbreaks response SIAs (oSIAs). Prior studies suggested that investment in pSIAs saved substantial health and financial costs due to avoided outbreaks. However, questions remain about the benefits of SIAs, particularly with the recent introduction of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) into routine immunization in all OPV-using countries. The mounting costs of polio eradication activities and the need to respond to oSIAs threatens the use of limited financial resources for pSIAs, including in the remaining countries with endemic transmission of serotype 1 wild poliovirus (WPV1) (i.e., Pakistan and Afghanistan). A recent updated global poliovirus transmission model suggested that the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is not on track to stop transmission of WPV1 in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We use the updated global model to explore the role of pSIAs to achieve WPV1 eradication. We find that unless Pakistan and Afghanistan manage to increase the quality of bivalent OPV (bOPV) pSIAs, which we model as intensity (i.e., sufficiently high-coverage bOPV pSIAs that reach missed children), the model does not lead to successful eradication of WPV1. Achieving WPV1 eradication, the global objectives of the GPEI, and a successful polio endgame depend on effective and sufficient use of OPV. IPV use plays a negligible role in stopping transmission in Pakistan and Afghanistan and most other countries supported by the GPEI, and more IPV use will not help to stop transmission.
Keywords: Dynamic modeling; eradication; oral poliovirus vaccine; polio.
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Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics
The longitudinal motions of a vehicle include accelerating, cruising, uphill and downhill motions. The performance and the driveability of a vehicle including accelerations at various loadings and driving conditions are the main topics of this chapter. Vehicle engineers have long realized the importance of driveability in the commercial success of vehicles. Vehicle longitudinal dynamics involves the study of several issues including engine behaviour, tyre tractive force generation, resistive forces acting on the vehicle and the drivers' gearshifting habits.
In this chapter first, simple vehicle models are developed which are useful for the initial estimation of vehicle longitudinal performance. For more detailed analyses and reliable design, however, more elaborate models including the engine characteristics, tyre slips, shifting delays, rotating masses and driveline losses have to be used. Such models with increasing details are being developed and many examples using typical vehicle data are included throughout and MATLAB® codes for vehicle performance calculations are provided in this chapter.
3.2 Torque Generators
The vehicle is accelerated by a tractive force at the driving wheels which in turn depends on the torque applied at these wheels. In the vehicle longitudinal performance analysis, therefore, the power source which delivers the torque – usually an internal combustion engine (ICE) – plays an important role. Different ...


The faster a car is going when it hits something, the more damage that is done to that car, other cars, and passengers. As the saying goes, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out. But even though everyone should know of this greater danger, speed was a common factor in more than 25% of traffic deaths in Louisiana in 2013.
Many officials believe that speed is a factor in even more wrecks than the data shows. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a wreck is considered speed-related if a driver was cited with speeding or a police officer indicated that it contributed to the wreck. A citation is a definite indication of speeding, but the opinion of an officer is different. There is no way of knowing if officers have failed to recognize speed as a factor.
One question about the relationship between speed and traffic deaths is whether speed causes more crashes or whether it just means that the risk of death is higher. A 2004 report of the Federal Highway Administration found that—all other things being equal—higher speeds increase crashes.
Who drives fast? The NHTSA data for 2013 indicates that age and sex are key indicators. Men are more likely to drive fast than women. And younger people are more likely to drive faster than older ones.
NHTSA data shows that in all age categories, more male speeders were involved in fatal crashes than females. Not surprisingly, younger male drivers were even more likely to speed than older ones.
Most of us probably suspect that senior citizens don’t usually drive with a “lead foot.” A 2011 survey found that 50% of drivers between ages 15 and 20 were considered to be speeders as opposed to persons over 65 years of age.
This kind of information is important for people to know. It allows drivers to see the risk of injury and death to themselves and to others by engaging in the risky behavior of speeding. As the national data shows, not only does wrecking at a high speed cause more deaths, driving at a high speed causes more wrecks.
If you or a family member have been injured in an accident with someone who was speeding, you may be entitled to money damages. We know the laws applicable to car accidents inside and out. We will work to get you a fair result. For a free evaluation, contact the experienced lawyers at Wright Pichon & Gray.


History of Livorno – the second largest city in Tuscany – is entirely linked to the fate of its port, one of the largest ports of the Mediterranean coast. Tourists are rarely visiting the city; habitually they are interested in resort towns of the coast, so the Quarter of “New Venice” in the heart of Livorno (under the walls of the old Medici fortress) is surprisingly little known even by Italian travelers. The channels that city residents affectionately call as the “ditches”, small fish restaurants and bars with tables on the narrow promenades that are especially crowded in the evenings create a unique cozy atmosphere worthy of Venice.
It is difficult to believe that 150 years ago this city was called as the “Little Paris” meaning the city of artists and performers; Amedeo Modigliani and Giovanni Fattori worked in Livorno, the school of painting by Macchiaioli whose members have found their inspiration in the atmosphere, colors and culture of this part of Tuscany also originated here. There is a museum with its famous collection of works by Giovanni Fattori (Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori) at Villa Mimbelli built in the XIX century. The museum assembled the works of Italian artists of the impressionist movement of XIX -XX centuries: Fattori, Lega, Signorini and Nomellini.
The most interesting object of the surroundings of Livorno is the Sanctuary of Madonna Montenero, saint patron of Tuscany. The ensemble evolved in the XIV century on the hill where the local shepherd (according the legend) saw the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Byzantine script; the sanctuary has grown dramatically over the next century as a result of the veneration of icons and became a place of pilgrimage and the necropolis of the great figures and personalities of Livorno and Tuscany.


Hippocrates is regarded as the father of medicine. He lived in ancient Greece and was a physician, or doctor. He is viewed as one of the greatest physicians in history, but few facts about his life are known.
It is thought that Hippocrates was born in about 460 bce on the island of Cos in Greece. According to others who lived at the same time as Hippocrates, he was greatly admired as a physician and a teacher. Plato refers to Hippocrates’ skill as a physician in two of his writings. Aristotle said that Hippocrates was called “the Great Physician.” Hippocrates appears to have traveled widely in Greece and Asia Minor, practicing medicine and teaching.
A collection of writing associated with Hippocrates has survived. The Hippocratic Collection contains about 60 medical works. Most of them were probably not written by Hippocrates. The works provide a sense of the medicine that was practiced by Hippocrates and other physicians of his era.
The text of the Hippocratic Oath is contained in the collection. This oath is a code of principles for medical teachers and their students. In the oath, the physician promises to give only beneficial treatments; to not cause harm or hurt; and to live a positive personal and professional life. Today, many doctors take the oath upon graduating from medical school.


Typhoon Maysak reaches the Korean Peninsula. Today’s Image of the Day from NASA Earth Observatory shows Typhoon Maysak just before it made landfall on the Korean Peninsula on September 2, 2020.
After one of the most extreme monsoon seasons in recorded history, Korea has been hit by two powerful storms in a single week, and a third typhoon may be on the way.
Typhoon Maysak made landfall in South Korea just days after Typhoon Bavi. Tropical Storm Haishen is now gaining momentum south of Japan, and could potentially become a category 4 storm.
Maysak was the strongest typhoon in the 2020 Western Pacific season. At its peak, Maysak had maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. Typhoon Maysak reaches the Korean Peninsula
According to NASA, the Korean Peninsula typically only sees one typhoon per year.
Korea (or Korean peninsula) is a region in East Asia. Since 1945 it has been divided into two sovereign states: North Korea (officially the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”) and South Korea (officially the “Republic of Korea”). Korea consists of the mainland Korean Peninsula (“Mainland Korea”), Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. It is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between the three competing states of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the “Unified Silla” period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civil war, ushering in the Later Three Kingdoms.
The photograph was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite.
Image Credit: NASA Earth Observatory
By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer


Antivirus devices are important components of a business’s security infrastructure. Many businesses work with multiple products to perform operations, including PCs, Apple computers, laptops, and even mobile devices. Most of these devices are not safe by the same antivirus software program, so they might need multiple antivirus solutions to supply best coverage possible.
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A Remote Sensing-Based Approach for Debris-Flow Susceptibility Assessment Using Artificial Neural Network in Uttarkashi, India.
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This study aims at identifying, mapping the distribution of vulnerable debris flow sites, and generating a corresponding susceptible map of the study area using Remote Sensing, Geographic Information system (GIS), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The above sites are identified using visualization technique in Google Earth to be later utilized in ANN-based model setup. The model is constructed, optimized, and validated using identified sites. The controlling factors of debris flow: Topographic Position Index (TPI), Normalized Vegetation Index (NDVI), Slope, Aspect, Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), Stream Power Index (SPI), Distance to Drainage and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) derived from Remote Sensing and observed datasets are utilized for generation of a best-fit model (Area Under Curve (AUC) - 0.77). The observations analyzed from generated susceptibility map include 1) area along the river with less vegetation, high slopes, barren land are more susceptible 2) consistent field validation results made this technique potentially reliable.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.


Essential Electronic Components: Switches, Encoders, and Potentiometers
Switches, Encoders, and Potentiometers are all types of electronic components used to control electrical devices.
A switch is a simple on/off device that interrupts or allows the flow of current in a circuit. Switches can be operated manually, by a lever or button, or automatically, by a sensor or other input.
Encoders are devices that convert mechanical motion into digital signals that can be used to control electronic devices. They are used in a variety of applications, including robotics, motor control, and industrial automation.
Functions and Applications of Switches in Electronic Circuits
Potentiometers are variable resistors that allow you to adjust the level of electrical resistance in a circuit. They are often used to control the volume or tone of audio devices, or to adjust the brightness of a display. A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider. If only two terminals are used, one end and the wiper, it acts as a variable resistor or rheostat.
Overall, switches encoders potentiometers are all important components in electronic systems, and each has its own specific uses and advantages depending on the application.
Encoders: Converting Mechanical Motion into Digital Signals
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New research has found a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage in early pregnancy.
Women who get a certain type of flu shot -that includes protection against the swine flu -for two years in a row, are at increased risk for miscarriage according to a new study
The Washington Post reports:
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It’s the first study to identify a potential link between miscarriage and the flu vaccine and the first to assess the effect of repeat influenza vaccination and risk of miscarriage. The findings suggest an association, not a causal link, and the research is too weak and preliminary, experts said, to change the advice, which is based on a multitude of previous studies, that pregnant women should get a flu vaccine to protect them from influenza, a deadly disease that may cause serious birth defects and miscarriage. But the study is likely to raise questions about the safety of the vaccine as flu season gets underway.
“I think it’s really important for women to understand that this is a possible link, and it is a possible link that needs to be studied and needs to be looked at over more [flu] seasons,” said Amanda Cohn, senior adviser for vaccines at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which funded the study.
As Vaxxter rightly asks: while they continue to “study” this issue, pregnant women should just continue getting the flu shot?
Currently, the the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC advise women to get a flu shot during any stage of their pregnancy. They say it is safe for both mother and fetus.
The results of the new study are published in journal Vaccine.


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Sindhi Grammar - Adjective
An adjective is a word that qualifies a noun. It may indicate the quality, quantity and volume of noun like (سُٺو) 'good', (چارِ) 'four' and (گهَڻو) 'much'.
The adjective normally precedes the noun it qualifies but it can also follow the noun. For example:
A good boy.
. سُٺو ڇوڪرو
He is a good boy
hū suṭho chhokro āhe.
. هوُ سُٺو ڇوڪرو آهي
Here (سُٺو) 'good' is the adjective which precedes and also follows the noun (ڇوڪرو) 'boy'.
In sindhi, adjectives are of two types
Changeable adjectives change according to the number, gender and case of the noun they qualify, for example noun (گهوڙو) 'horse' has the following forms.
With the qualifying -O ending adjective ([in sindhi]) 'good' the forms will be as follows:
Comparison of Ajectives
When adjective compares the quality of two nouns (objects) the word 'than' is put after the second noun. For example:
. گهوڙو ڪُتي کان وڏو آهي
ghoṛo kute khāN vaḏo āhe.
A horse is bigger than the dog.
Note: For more adjectives in Sindhi, see the list of adjectives in Grammatical Vocabulary in Vocabulary Section.
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For this example our network digram is as follows.
On R1 we need to set up and IP address on the interface and set up a LoopBack interface.
R1> enable R1# configure terminal R1(config)# interface fastethernet 0/0 R1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 R1(config-if)# no shutdown R1(config-if)# exit R1(config)# interface loopback 1 R1(config-if)# ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 R1(config-if)# end R1#
We now need to enable R1 as a DNS server
R1(config)# ip dns server
Now we need to add an A-Record for a host.
R1(config)# ip host TEST 192.168.10.1
now on R2 we need to add R1 as the name-server
R2(config)# ip name-server 192.168.1.1
We alos need to make sure that R2 has dns lookups enabled
R2(config)# ip domain-lookup
now we can test dns by sending a pint to TEST
We can see we have a responce now to check on R1
We can see we have lookups and we have responded to them. We are now done.
*DNS uses UPD on port 53 !!!


This blog post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX focuses on the importance of healthy baby teeth.
Some people don’t understand how important they are. Many parents don’t brush them thoroughly. Some allow their child to drink sugary juice from a sippy cup all day. They figure that they will get serious about oral hygiene when their child’s permanent teeth come in.
These misconceptions can be harmful. Childhood tooth decay is so widespread that many in the medical community call it a public health crisis.
Why are Healthy Baby Teeth Essential?
- Baby teeth keep the proper amount of space available for the permanent teeth that will come in later.
- Baby teeth are needed for normal speech development.
- Healthy baby teeth help your child eat a varied, nutritious diet. Decay makes it hard to chew. This can cause your child to reject many different foods, like high-nutrient raw vegetables.
- Decay and infection can be passed down from baby teeth to permanent teeth as they develop below them. That’s not what you want for the teeth meant to last a lifetime.
If your child hasn’t seen a dentist yet, we invite you to schedule an examination with us at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Parents throughout El Paso, Anthony, Socorro, Horizon City, and Canutillo trust our pediatric dentistry, as well as our complete general dentistry. Contact us today!
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Trauma-informed care is critical to integrated settings, as a history of trauma can affect both physical and mental health outcomes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) describes a trauma-informed approach (PDF—789 KB) as one that:
- Realizes the impact of trauma and works to promote recovery;
- Recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others;
- Responds by integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and
- Resists retraumatization of those who have experienced trauma.
Resources to help practices implement trauma-informed care are becoming increasingly available. For example, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) has created the Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center, which offers practical resources to help providers incorporate trauma-informed care in their organizations.
CHCS also recently released a Q & A session that discusses how understanding trauma can strengthen healthcare organizations, as well as a webinar that highlights how some providers have incorporated trauma-informed approaches into day-to-day practice for treating substance use disorders.
Other resources include:
- Resource Guide to Trauma-Informed Human Services: A series of resources from the Administration for Children and Families on key concepts related to trauma.
- Center for Evidence-Based Practices: A list of tools, trainings, and other resources for trauma-informed care from Case Western Reserve University.
- Treatment Improvement Protocol 57—Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services: A manual from SAMHSA that helps behavioral health professionals understand the impact of trauma and how to support recovery.


AMAZONIA THE GREEN DESERT
The Amazon is the largest forest in the world. It represents a real treasure of biodiversity (1/4 of the world's species live there and this territory is also home to many resources (gold, copper, iron ore, tantalum ... and 15% of the world's fresh water).
Described as the "lung of the planet", the Amazon is essential in the regulation of climate change in the world. It stores 90 to 140 billion tonnes of CO2 (WWF sources). Experts have been sounding the alarm bell for years now, as this absorption capacity is declining due to deforestation and fires (accidental or otherwise). No less than 20% of the Amazon rainforest has disappeared in 50 years (again according to WWF). Deforestation consists of converting wooded areas into agriculture (soybeans, palm), into breeding areas (meat, animals for their skins), to build hydroelectric dams and road infrastructure, for the mining industry, for timber trafficking. . Some initiatives make it possible to protect the forest by setting up reforestation projects and there is a lot to do! The functioning of our ecosystem cannot exist without this region of the world. We are finally aware of the scale of the phenomenon and the collateral damage of a situation that is deteriorating from year to year! Allusion made to the native populations who live there and represent the guardians of this green desert. Today, many of them no longer have the means to fulfill their role, for a variety of reasons depending on local "news". It could be the village to be rebuilt after a fire, land confiscated or taken by force, river waters polluted by industries which are in force, disease and malnutrition… the list goes on. These peoples feel abandoned by all and often live in a human indignity that is not acceptable. WHAT WE DO FOR THEM, WE DO FOR US, AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!


Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
What makes an audio guide appealing to young people? What stories would young people tell their friends about art? In their opinion, what types of sounds suit the artwork?
Over the course of one project week in 'Making the Connection', 9th grade students from Schule an der Jungfernheide discovered their own personal connections to works of art by Joseph Beuys, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol, and told their own stories about the experience. Working with audio-play author Patrick Findeis, art educator Renée Rapedius, and teacher Franziska Sommer, students developed an audio guide for young people for the Nationalgalerie's collection at the Hamburger Bahnhof. Especially with regard to modern and contemporary art, viewers can feel uncertain about what art is and how to talk about it. The focus of this project lies in encouraging young people to share their personal views on art: 'Artwork that I used to think was boring is exciting now because I noticed that each picture tells a different story. It's also exciting to be philosophical about it, about what meaning each colour in the artwork has for me, or what a vacuum cleaner on a pedestal is supposed to mean', says Leon, age 14.
Through an in-depth exploration of works of art selected by the young people themselves, personal commentaries were developed, true as well as fictitious stories were created, and all of it was enriched with sounds. Audio guides are available now in the museum, free of charge for young visitors.
The project took place in the context of a cooperation between the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and Gewobag's 'Berliner Leben'. This marks the second consecutive year that students have created an audio guide for young people. This year, the focus lies on 20th and 21st century works of art in the Hamburger Bahnhof. In May 2015 under the title 'Your Own Story', primary school children developed an exhibition guide for other children. In 2014, both projects focused on the Neue Nationalgalerie's collection display.


These 8 Historic Covered Bridges in Maine Date Back as Far as 1840
There are nearly 800 covered bridges in the United States, many of them historical that have been around for over 100 years. These bridges are stuck in time and are examples of 19th-century engineering.
According to Wikipedia, covered bridges in the U.S. were constructed for 100 years dating from the late 1700s to the late 1800s. They were constructed with a timber-truss structure with a roof, decking, and siding to keep snow and rain away from the wood structure. Back in the day, wooden bridges that weren't covered only lasted about 10 years while covered bridges could last over 100 years.
In Maine, there are eight historical covered bridges. Some are still open to vehicular traffic and others only allow pedestrian traffic. The majority of them are found in Oxford County, many in rural areas, the oldest of which was originally built in 1840.
In 1959, the Maine legislature enacted a law to preserve Maine's covered bridges. There were ten at the time and it became the mission of the Maine Department of Transportation to begin to renovate those covered bridges with state money provided as part of the new preservation law.
The Maine Department of Transportation still does the repairs and renovations on eight remaining covered bridges so that we can keep these pieces of Maine history around for generations.
All of these covered bridges are accessible though some are in some very rural and remote areas. If you don't mind a drive or hike you can visit each and every one in this list that still exist.