CPR is a life saving technique that is used to revive a victim of cardiac arrest. But, one thing that many people do not know is that one can perform CPR on their pets too. There are many organizations who offer pet CPR course. Nut one thing that is good is that if you know CPR on adults, you can perform it on the pet as well if you know just a few additional things.
CPR for dogs
CPR technique for dogs varies depending on the size of the dog. Before you start giving CPR you need to be sure that the dog is having cardiac arrest otherwise the dog might get startled and you can end by getting bitten. One also needs to keep it mind that CPR are fatal for healthy dogs and one should not conduct it unless required. In order to check if the dog is responsive or not, try to wake the dog up and check his breathing and pulse. If there is something blocking the airway or the dog’s gums and lips are turning blue, you will need to give CPR.
For dogs weighing less than 30 pounds –
- Keep your dog on a flat surface with the right side downwards and the left side upwards.
- Place your hands and place the other palm on each side of the dog’s heart.
- Compress firmly till a depth of one inch into the dog’s chest. Hold for one second and then release for one second. You need to repeat this for about 100 times per minute.
- After every 5 compressions, breathe into the dog’s nose if you are alone. Otherwise have the second person five rescue breaths after every two or three compressions.
For dogs weighing more than 30 pounds –
- Place the dog on a flat surface similar to the above position and then position yourself by the dog’s back.
- Place one of your palm on the dog’s chest close to the heart and the other palm on the top of it.
- Keep your arms straight and compress the chest to a depth of about a quarter of the chest’s width at a rate of 80 compressions per minute.
- Hold the dog’s nose and breathe into it once after every five comrpessions or ask someone else to rescue breath after every two to three compressions.
CPR for dogs is similar to that of humans with only small changes. If you have a beloved dog and want to take care of him, it is best to learn the technique beforehand.


Heroes Who Help Us From Around the World, by Gogerly, Liz; Wheatcroft, Ryan
- ISBN: 9781445165684 | 1445165686
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/8/2022
Nurture a child's natural curiosity with this quirky book about the jobs people do!
Think of a person who does a heroic job. Perhaps you're thinking of a firefighter who puts out burning buildings, or a doctor who makes sick people better? These people are definitely heroes, but our world is full of lots of amazing people whose job it is to help us. From park rangers to police officers and from librarians to lifeguards, the heroes who help us are everywhere!
Readers will love spotting the similarities and differences between the people and places that are familiar and those that are new to them. It opens up opportunities for talking about interesting careers, diversity and positive role models and will inspire them to become 'everyday heroes' through kindness and compassion.
Our heroes in action are beautifully illustrated and accompanied by easy-to-read text, which is great for sharing with a child as they learn to read. It is perfect for more confident readers who can read alone.
A truly inclusive and positive book, Heroes Who Help Us represents the diversity of people on our planet and celebrates Earth's infinite varieties of race, gender, ethnicity and abilities. From Botswana to Brazil and from Nepal to New Zealand, many countries from the six inhabited continents are included, and every child reading this book should be able to find themselves represented in some way.
Perfect for children aged 5+ who are learning about values and citizenship and for curious minds eager to find out a little more about the amazing people in our world.


Chapter Published on Lifelong Learning in Engineering
Nelson Baker featured as contributing author in global released engineering report on sustainable development
Engineering has always had an essential role in development and human welfare. Ensuring that future generations of engineers and scientists will be able to design solutions for local and global challenges is critical.
To raise awareness of the role of primary and lifelong education for engineering in the modern life, Nelson Baker, dean of Professional Education, along with global higher education leaders from the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Germany, were key contributors to a newly release global engineering report entitled, Engineering for Sustainable Development: Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals, released by The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In their chapter, "Lifelong Learning in Engineering: An Imperative to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals," Baker and his co-authors, provide a snapshot of the engineering innovations that are shaping our world, especially emerging technologies such as big data and AI, which are crucial for addressing the pressing challenges facing humankind and the planet.
In addition, the chapter also analyzes the transformation of engineering education as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution that will enable engineers to tackle the challenges ahead, while highlighting the roles of professional societies, governments, and industry in achieving the goals and targets set in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the future of work.
"Many of the 17 sustainable development goals can only be achieved through the active participation and contribution of skilled engineers and technologists, " they explain. "However, the advent of new technologies, automation, demographic changes and employment mobility will require continuous reskilling on the part of the engineering profession" (p. 129).


Computer hardware consists of the internal components of a computer, including the computer case, central processing unit, chip sets, keyboard, monitor, mouse, optical drive, hard diskettes and other hard drives. The computer hardware also includes the operating system and drivers that are needed to communicate with software programs. Computer hardware must be arranged in a specific manner so that the devices can be accessed easily by the operating system. After the hardware is installed, the computer is ready to function. There are three hardware components that must be synchronized in order for a computer to run efficiently.
CD ROM drives are among the most common hardware components found in computers. The CD ROM drive enables the users to read and write data to removable media such as CDs, floppy disks, and tapes. DVD ROM drives are also another common hardware component. The DVD ROM drive allows the users to read and write data from DVD media such as tapes, CDs, and DVDs. SCSI (isterio) SCSI cards are another type of common hardware device.
Central processing unit or CPU is the most important part of the computer system. The CPU performs basic operations like loading programs and commands into the memory and executing them. The central processing unit also consists of input and output peripherals such as keyboard, display, printer, audio input and output devices, scanners, disk drives and graphics processor.
Keyboard and mouse are input devices that are necessary to perform tasks. An operating system consists of various applications that run on the CPU. In a typical computer, the operating system software and hardware are combined. The software portion is referred to as applications. Software consists of programming languages used to control the various tasks in the computer. When a computer would complete a task, an instruction to finish the task is then written to the CPU.
The operating system is programmed to start up tasks that the user inputs. The user may, for instance, start the operating system by clicking the power button on the front panel. A keyboard is used to input text and to control the various tasks in the computer. A monitor displays the computer environment. A scanner converts the images that are captured by the camera into digital data and a printer loads the data into the printer.
Output devices refers to devices such as printers, scanners and output ports. A printer connects the input and output devices to the computer. When a printer fails, the PC needs to boot up from the DVD or CD in order to execute commands. Output ports output digital signals to the monitor and speakers.


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Jul 07, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
About the Event
This workshop is designed to acquaint students with the life and times of
Johann Sebastian Bach.
• What was life like during the 1600 and 1700s?
• What was Bach’s education?
• Did he attend a school where music was taught?
• Did his music differ from composers before his time?
Excerpts of Bach’s works and important vocabulary will be introduced to
describe the form and style of his music.
DR. BERTRAM GREENSPAN is a noted violinist and conductor who is a professor emeritus at Rowan University (NJ). He received his early training in Chicago, at the Juilliard School of Music and earned his Masters and Doctor of Music degrees at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Among his honors and awards are the gold Medal and Diplome d’Honneur of the Foundation Eugene Ysaye of Brussels, Belgium, the Distinguished Service Award of the American String Teachers Association - NJ Chapter and the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award by Rowan University.
His performance career has included appointments as Concertmaster of the Chicago Chamber Orchestra and the orchestras of Lancaster, PA and Reading, PA. His solo and chamber music performances have received praise from critics in Philadelphia, NYC, The Hague and Vienna to name a few.
He served as Assistant Conductor of the Reading Symphony Orchestra and has been the Conductor of All-State and Regional Youth Orchestra in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Illinois. At Rowan University he conducted the Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra and Opera Company Productions.


Anthony P. Hamins, Erik L. Johnsson, Alexander Maranghides
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are collaborating to assess and validate fire computer codes for nuclear power plant applications. This evaluation is being conducted through a series of benchmarking and validation exercises. The goal of the present study was to provide data from a large-scale fire test of a simulated nuclear power plant cable room. The experiments consisted of a hydrocarbon spray fire with a 1 MW heat release rate, burning in a single compartment 7 m wide, 22 m long, and 4 m high. Measurements included the vertical temperature profiles, heat flux to the compartment surfaces, the velocity and temperature at the compartment doorway, and the total heat release rate. From these measurements, an energy balance was considered, in which it was determined that nearly 74% of the fire's energy went to heat compartment surfaces, 22% escaped through the doorway, and 4% heated gases in the compartment.
, Johnsson, E.
and Maranghides, A.
Energy Balance in a Large Compartment Fire, Fire Safety Journal, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=101096
(Accessed June 10, 2023)


Physical inactivity remains a global health issue, and while some may argue that many factors of the global technology boom contribute to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, others say that this same boom will do more than ever before to increase physical activity levels worldwide.
Scientists have long-used wearable sensors to measure individuals in free living situations, but now more than ever wearable activity monitors such as Fitbits are affordable, allowing more individuals to buy this technology and take full advantage of rapid improvements in the translation of the raw data from these devices into meaningful information. This includes ever-improving social elements where users can form communities with others they know (and dont know), to some extent leveraging the social norming that has proven effective in modifying other behaviors like energy consumption.
Advances in mobile and wireless technology have also helped bicycle sharing become a global fixture. As of 2013, at least 225 cities in 48 countries had active bike sharing programs which vary in size from just a handful of bikes around city centers to encompassing the entire city, as does the Velib system in Paris, making it easier for more residents to forgo daily motorized transportation.
These developments are extremely important because as a population we are unlikely to suddenly dedicate 30 (or more) continuous minutes to organized exercise within already busy lives. Instead, we are much more likely to engage in incidental bouts of activity throughout the day such as taking the stairs or choosing to cycle 1-2 miles at a time. Wearable devices and their trimmings, together with growing smart bicycling infrastructure, are two things that can help promote more physical activity in urban settings worldwide. I hope many of you can leverage these factors as of today, World Health Day 2014, and choose to be active.


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There is need for a term to express the physics of rocks. It should be related to petrology much as geophysics is related to geology. "Petrophysics" is suggested as the term pertaining to the physics of particular rock types, whereas geophysics pertains to the physics of larger rock systems composing the earth.
The petrophysics of reservoir rocks is discussed here. This subject is a study of the physical properties of rock which are related to the pore and fluid distribution. Over the past few years considerable study has been made of rock properties, such as porosity, permeability, capillary pressure, hydrocarbon saturation, fluid properties, electrical resistivity, self- or natural-potential, and radioactivity of different types of rocks. These properties have been investigated separately and in relation, one to another, particularly as they pertain to the detection and evaluation of hydrocarbon-bearing layers.
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Video: Newly-discovered fish species breaks deepest diving record
A ghostly never-before-seen fish with wing-like fins has set a new depth record for fish. During a recent trip to the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean, the deepest place on Earth, the previously-unknown snailfish was filmed several times floating along the dark sea floor, reaching a record low of 8143 metres below the surface (see video above).
The unusual fish, spotted on the expedition, which was led by Jeff Drazen and Patty Fryer of the University of Hawaii, has a different body shape from other known varieties of snailfish. It boasts broad, translucent fins, stringy appendages and an eel-like tail that allows it to glide smoothly.
Snailfish are known to thrive at extreme depths: another variety, Pseudoliparis amblystomopsis, previously held the undisputed record for deepest-living fish at 7703 metres. Handling the intense pressure of the deep sea is a challenge for most animals because it impedes muscles and nerves and bends proteins out of shape, disrupting the working of enzymes required for life.
How low can you go?
In 1999, Paul Yancey from Whitman College in Washington, who was also on the recent trip, discovered that a chemical called trimethylamine oxide, or TMAO, which helps regulate the concentration of dissolved substances in cells, prevents proteins from warping in deep-living fish. Levels of TMAO were found to be higher in deeper-dwelling species and individuals. But there is a limit to the amount of the chemical that a cell can hold, which should also constrain how low fish can go.
Earlier this year, along with Alan Jamieson from the University of Aberdeen, UK, Yancey calculated that the depth limit for fish, based on TMAO, should be about 8200 metres, which neatly matched real observations. And the new discovery gets even closer to the mark. “The new depth record for fish is still within the 8200 metres we predicted,” says Yancey.


According to the United States Geological Survey each year there are more than 10,000 earth quakes and in many years the number reaches above 30,000. That's a lot of movement! The good news is that most of those earthquakes measure 4.9 or less in magnitude and aren't really felt by humans.
But that doesn't make them any less scary. Earthquakes can be extraordinarily frightening for both children and adults alike. However, when you understand what causes earthquakes and how very frequent they actually are, children can begin to set aside their fear and discover some of the many wonders of the Earth and geology.
Teaching about Earthquakes
Imagine how people must have felt centuries ago when the ground would unexpectedly shake. Today, earthquakes are often predicted as is the potential destruction they may cause. During a geology lesson consider taking a day or two to study the science of earthquakes. Discuss why they happen and how scientists measure and predict them. Teacher Planet can help.
Teacher Planet offers lesson plans on epicenters, real time data projects and how scientists predict earthquakes. They also offer hands on activities to help those tactile learners in your classroom. Worksheets, printables and additional teaching resources help round out your unit on earthquakes and other natural disasters.


This episode of Under the microscope focuses on the Sporophyll of Pteridium (Bracken). Pteridium is a genus of the family Dennstaedtiaceae, commonly known as either bracken or ferns.
Whilst a full write-up of these plants is not in the scope of this article, some information is provided;
Interestingly the ferns have alternating generations, one year the larger plants produce spores whilst the next year the younger plants produce sex cells (e.g. eggs and sperm).
The images below are of the Sporophyll of the bracken. The Sporophyll is a leaf that contains Sporangium which basically contains a structure where spores are produced.
How it was taken:
All of my “under the microscope” images are taken in a similar manner, and using the below equipment. In this case, focus stacking was conducted by capturing a video of the subject as I move through the planes of focus, and then software pulled the images out of that video and focus stacked them into the images below;
- Radical Microscope (Affiliate Link)
- Nikon D5300 DSLR
- DSLR to Microscope Adapter
- Helicon Focus
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|| Investigative Interviews of Children: A Guide for Helping Professionals
||Debra A. Poole and Michael E. Lamb
||American Psychological Association, ©1998
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This 295-page book combines theory, research, and practice, and provides
practical instructions for conducting effective, noncontaminating interviews
of children. The book begins with a summary of the current understanding
about child abuse, including the controversies over interviewing strategies
and the factors behind false allegations. It then addresses the strengths
and weaknesses of children as witnesses and how this relates to interviewing.
The third chapter describes efforts to construct interview protocols, including
the cognitive interview, the step-wise interview, and the National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development protocol.
Chapter 4 presents a flexible interview protocol for interviewing children.
This chapter is detailed and practical and the suggestions are solidly grounded
in research. QuickGuides on the phases of the interview and the hierarchy
of interview questions provide readily accessible cues for an interviewer.
Chapter 5 summarizes the research on children's language development and
how this relates to talking with children. The evidence for ancillary techniques,
including drawings, anatomically-detailed dolls, and other props is reviewed
in Chapter 6, which also contains information on interviewing children with
disabilities, and a brief description of Criterion-Based Content Analysis/Statement
The last chapter contains an excellent discussion of decision theory and
judgment and decision making in professionals. Systematic errors and common
biases that result in mistaken conclusions are described, along with strategies
for overcoming these. The book ends with 32 pages of references and an index.
This important book should be read and studied by all professionals who
conduct investigatory interviews of children. It is the best available resource
for understanding how to interview children properly. It is also useful
for anyone who wants to know the current research on child witnesses and
how they must be interviewed to obtain reliable and accurate information.
Reviewed by Hollida Wakefield, Institute for Psychological Therapies.


Modeling Time in Java Programs for Automatic Error DetectionProceedings of the 6th Conference on Formal Methods in Software Engineering (FormaliSE), 2018
Modern programming languages, such as Java, represent time as integer variables, called timestamps. Timestamps allow developers to tacitly model incorrect time values resulting in a program failure because any negative value or every positive value is not necessarily a valid time representation. Current approaches to automatically detect errors in programs, such as Randoop and FindBugs, cannot detect such errors because they treat timestamps as normal integer variables and test them with random values verifying if the program throws an exception. In this paper, we present an approach that considers the time semantics of the Java language to systematically detect time related errors in Java programs. With the formal time semantics, our approach determines which integer variables handle time and which statements use or alter their values. Based on this information, it translates these statements into an SMT model that is passed to an SMT solver. The solver formally verifies the correctness of the model and reports the violations of time properties in that program. For the evaluation, we have implemented our approach in a prototype tool and applied it to the source code of 20 Java open source projects. The results show that our approach is scalable and it is capable of detecting time errors precisely enough allowing its usability in real-world applications.
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Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition in which the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal nerves in the lower back. Over two million patients nationwide are diagnosed and treated for stenosis annually. It is generally found in people over the age of 50, and the likelihood of developing cervical spinal stenosis increases with age. The root causes of cervical spinal stenosis are:
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness.
Sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disk, a herniated disk often causes nerve impingement and shooting pain.
In some situations following cervical spinal fusion surgery, a patient’s pain may persist, intensify, or change in character. Unfortunately, this persistent or new pain may not be able to be fixed by additional surgery. Learn more about Persistent Pain Syndrome, and available treatment options.
Epidural and facet injections can be effective for nerve irritation
A minimally invasive procedure to remove excess disc material
Stimulation of peripheral nerves to stop pain signaling to the bain
Vertebral body augmentation following a compression fracture
Targeted anesthetic is bathed on to affected nerves
Use of biologics to repair and regenerate intervertbal discs
Stimulation of the dorsal column to stop pain signaling to the brain
Intrathecal delivery medication for chronic pain and movement disorders
A targeted affected nerve is heated to burn the nerve and stop pain signaling
A minimally invasive category of procedures to help decompress nerves
Stimulation of the dorsal root ganglion to stop pain signaling to the brain
Minimally invasive procedure to prevent excess movement


No Place Like Home 1, and 2 are digital manipulations of a photograph of the first house I lived in from age 4 to 8, in a small town in Ontario, Canada with my parents and siblings. The text is a reference to Dorothy’s repeated refrain from the Wizard of Oz when she clicks her ruby red shoes and says, “there’s no place like home.” The house here is reminiscent of the trauma, fear and confusion that represented home for me as a child and for many others.
No Place Like Home 3 depicts the many rooms of the house, which did not
provide safety, with the text representing the lack of security a child
is made to feel when her love and trust is manipulated and abused.
All pieces were created using Photoshop.
And a side note: for many years, home meant nothing to me but fear until
I was able to come to terms with my childhood and of not having the kind
of home I had heard about from tv or in films. Not everyone does.
“According to self-reported data from the 2014 General Social Survey on
Victimization (GSS), one-third (33%) of Canadians aged 15 and older
experienced some form of maltreatment during childhood. Child
maltreatment includes physical and/or sexual abuse before the age of 15
by someone aged 18 or older, as well as witnessing violence by a parent
or guardian against another adult.”
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Before heading out to film this story on the Open High School of Utah, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had a lot of the same questions most people would have about an online high school: What kind of students go to high school online? How are teachers building their curriculum from open educational resources and what does it look like? How are the students interacting with their teachers and other students in an online venue?
After spending a day with the founding members, administration, faculty, and a room full of students and their parents, we got answers to all those questions, and left feeling like we were witnessing the beginnings of something phenomenal.
Technology rules at Open High where their approach to learning embraces the idea that teaching shouldn't be as static as the textbooks on which it's based. Shattering traditional methods, the Open High School of Utah curriculum is built from open educational resources. These resources are the foundation for their content and are aligned with Utah state standards to ensure the highest quality educational experience. The teachers enhance with screencasts, interactive components, and engaging activities to create high quality curricula for their students.
The use of open resources also makes it possible to very easily modify the curriculum to meet student needs. This is perhaps the most exciting aspect of the Open High School of Utah! Every student’s educational experience can be customized to best fit their needs, turning the one-size-fits-all, teach-to-the-middle education system on its head.
In keeping with their mission the Open High School of Utah, a public charter school, is the first secondary school to share the curriculum they develop as an open educational resource. Today they announce the release of ten semesters of creative commons licensed content at www.ocw.openhighschool.org.
Opensource.com invites you to watch the video below and share this amazing story. If you are interested in learning more about the Open High School of Utah, check out the website.


Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (c. AD 56 – c. 120)
Statue of Tacitus, the Roman Historian and Politician
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A copy of the second Medicean manuscript of Annals
In this series, Prof. Noe looks at “Agricola” by Publius Cornelius Tacitus. Tacitus was an aristocratic Roman historian who lived and wrote during the first and second century A.D. “Agricola” is both a biography of Tacitus’ father-in-law, who was a general and governor in Roman Britain, and an ethnography of the British Isles.
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September 7, 2022
Elul is Happening!
Learning about Elul - The Hebrew Month Before Rosh Hashanah
The Hebrew month of Elul began last Sunday. This means several things:
We have a whole month that precedes Rosh Hashanah and serves as a time for spiritual preparation for the New Year.
Elul, like all Hebrew months, begins on a new moon. We are a week and a half into the month of Elul already!
The moon will wax and wane, and when the next new moon arrives, it will be erev Rosh Hashanah. (Sunday, September 25th).
We can observe the moon nightly and follow its trajectory to the New Year 5783!
We blow the shofar everyday of Elul (except Shabbat) to wake ourselves up from the rote patterns we have inevitably fallen into over the past year.
We spend the month engaged in a practice known as Cheshbon HaNefesh-- turning inward, reviewing the past year, doing an accounting of our souls, and making necessary repairs in our relationships (Teshuvah).
We read Psalm 27 twice daily as soul preparation.
We prepare ourselves for the potential and transformation the new year brings.
We begin to say good-bye to the Jewish year 5782, and prepare to greet 5783.
The month of Elul is a potent time of year. I encourage you to engage in meaningful, soul stretching experiences during the month.
Here are a few ways to engage during Elul:
Listen to the shofar! We’ll be blowing the shofar everyday of Elul (except Shabbat). This is a pop-up experience, where the location changes–You can also catch this live, or afterward, on Facebook. If you want the shofar to come to you for an in person experience, let me know! You can also LISTEN HERE.
Check out Elul Unbound from our friends at Judaism Unbound.
Read Psalm 27. It is traditional to read this Psalm everyday of Elul.
Begin greeting each other with L’shanah Tovah!
Send New Year’s cards to friends and family!


We use this video to prepare to create a logo. Mostly I want students to understand a few rules to apply when creating lettering styles. The main rule is that whatever you do to one letter, you must do to all of them. The video calls this "following the rules of your own chrome". The other rule would be set up guidelines with a ruler so that all letters follow the same height requirement. Otherwise your lettering tends to look very unprofessional.
The following are either examples of the Chrome method demonstrated in the video or application of the principles used in that method. The key principle is that whatever you do to one letter you must do to all the letters. By following this key principle you can arrive at a good looking logo despite not actually trying to make it appear to be chrome.
Be careful! Always lay out your lettering in advance. I messed this one up by not spelling Guardian out before I began! Its a lesson well worth remembering!
Crazy letters can make great logos if you are consistent with the approach you are taking. I think this logo for Vortex looks pretty cool if I do say so myself.
The following logos are mostly unfinished, but I wanted to present them for the lettering ideas.
Draw two lines at an angle that get closer to each other and you have a pretty cool effect. This one still shows the layout procedure I was using to make the effect.
I am not sure this one works very well. It gets the point across, but is to hard to read to be an effective logo.
Most of these names are for characters I created during my High School years, and they were original names at the time.
Notice the blocking. I do this when I am not sure a logo will fit. Its worth your time to do this to your logo to make sure you have enough room and that the letters flow well with each other.
Look carefully and you can see the blocking on this one as well. Also note the letters above. I was being very careful!
This is another easy to use lettering style that students may be familiar with, but be unable to create. This video has a good idea for steps to creating consistent bubble letters.
Bubble letting is easy and fits some comedic style characters very well. This is my parody character from way back in my Junior High and High School days.


Many of the recent media stories about the Senkaku Islands seem to be based on mistaken notions.Here we examine some of the most commonly held misconceptions.
Misconception 1: “Japan ‘seized’ the Senkakus from China.”
Stories about the Senkaku Islands often state casually that Japan “seized them” from China as a result of the Sino-Japanese War. Is this true? Japanese fishermen and merchants had already grown active in and around the Senkakus for some years by 1893 when some of them drifted ashore in China (then under the rule of the Qing Dynasty) and were questioned by the authorities there. Despite such an increase in activities by Japanese citizens on the Senkaku Islands, there is no record whatsoever of China having asserted sovereignty over these islands during that time, including in the aforementioned case. Against this backdrop, Japan incorporated the Senkakus into Okinawa Prefecture with a Cabinet decision in January 1895. In no sense did Japan “seize” them, much less “steal” the islands from China. In this light, it is only natural that these islands did not come up for discussion in the April 1895 peace treaty negotiations at the end of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95. In the first place, a report on Japan submitted to the Qing government by one of its experts in 1889, titled You li Riben tu jing (Maps, Figures and Depiction of Japan based on field research), explicitly listed the Senkakus as Japanese territory. The preface to the report was written by none other than Premier Li Hongzhang, a powerful statesman who soon after represented China in the April 1895 peace talks. It is thus simply inconceivable that the Qing government considered the Senkakus to have been “seized” from it.


A Message from the Directors of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Public Health and Natural Resources
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is partnering with the Illinois Departments of Public Health (IDPH) and Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Attorney General in a state-wide effort to prevent illegal dumping. The idea is to stop each small dumping event from becoming a larger, potential threat to public health and the environment and a costly mess that must be cleaned up with taxpayer’s money. To launch this effort, we need cooperation and commitment from local government, enforcement agencies and other organizations and associations to provide educational information to citizens in your area.
Illegal dump sites often pose physical, chemical and biological hazards. Rainwater collecting in discarded items (e.g., used tires) provides a place for mosquitoes to breed. Mosquito species recently analyzed from the large illegal dump site in Markham were found to be the species that are capable of carrying West Nile Virus and a type of encephalitis.
The attached fact sheet contains questions and answers about illegal dumping that may be helpful to you in reaching out to citizens in your town, township or county. By arming citizens with the proper information about how to report an illegal dumping incident, you may be able to stop a bad practice that ultimately affects all Illinois citizens. Our hope is that local officials will make use of the fact sheet information to place on your website with your logo and with the appropriate local contact for citizens to call about illegal dumping. We are also attaching the three public service announcements that Illinois EPA recorded for your use.
The cost of cleaning up large dump sites can be in the hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars. We hope to be able to count on your support in heading off this problem through vigilance and action by citizens and enforcement authorities at the local level. Illinois EPA can offer legal and technical assistance in your investigations and prosecutions. We look forward to working with you to address this serious and growing problem and making Illinois a better and safer place for our citizens!
- Illinois EPA's Illegal Dumping Fact Sheets
Contains information for citizens and law enforcement agencies. Download printable fact sheets for distribution.
- Markham Illegal Dumping Site Fact Sheets
- Public Service Announcment 1
- Public Service Announcment 2
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The French quickly followed the British lead in developing tanks and ended World War I with the largest tank force in the world, one that was further refined in the interwar period. However, an early defeat in World War II led to a period of inactivity during a crucial period of armored warfare development and as a result, the French were forced to come up to speed during the post-war years in order to fulfill its NATO obligations.
The French developed their own tank designs just one year after the British first used them in combat. It was soon after that the groundbreaking Renault FT was produced, a vehicle that would shape the development of tanks thereafter, moving from the large and lumbering behemoths into smaller and more mobile designs featuring turrets and a single large gun. These were used extensively during the final Allied offensives in 1918 and also equipped the US's incipient tank forces. French tank design was at the forefront of technology up until World War II, where they enjoyed a slight superiority over the German panzers, but suffered due to poor tactics, lack of concentration among French tank forces, as well as inferior radio equipment which hampered cooperation. After the surrender, tank development halted, and Free French forces were forced to use mostly US equipment as they fought back to help liberate their country.
After the war, French industry was in tatters, but the need to rearm led to the development of a few indigenous designs in the immediate post-war period. Nevertheless, reliance on US equipment was still high and even by the 1956 Suez Crisis, most French heavy weapons were of US origin. By the 1960s, however, new designs like the AMX-30 main battle tank had come into service, in addition to a myriad of armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles that equipped both the French Army as well as many export customers abroad. Although France was slow to catch up with its NATO partners in producing a modern third generation tank (in the 1991 Gulf War, it was still using the now obsolete AMX-30), the Leclerc has proven to be among the most capable in the world, and a new generation of armored vehicles like the VBCI will give French forces the flexibility and power to adapt to modern threats as they arise.
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15 – 20 November 2017 — Urbanization generates a number of benefits that contribute to the economies of scale and agglomeration particularly if well managed and planned. But the experience shows that cities and local governments in the developing world, and in Asia it is not so different, are largely ill-equipped to deal with rapid urbanization and the increasing demand for land, housing, infrastructure and urban services.
It means cities and local governments must prepare themselves as organization and their territories in order to face enormous challenges and be able to ensure that no one is left behind and be excluded from the wealth and prosperity generated by cities and planned urbanization This remarkable urban transformation will be accompanied by the growth of slums and informal settlements that will cause adverse impacts on the sustainability of cities, worsen the quality of life and force large parts of the urban population to live in appalling living conditions.
The aim of the training course was to help participants increase their knowledge, equip them with innovative tools and know-how for designing and implementing appropriate policies, approaches, programmes and interventions in housing and slum upgrading that help their city to achieve the SDG11.1.
The workshop was designed to respond to the challenges faced by senior managers and decision makers who face with rapid urbanization and are directly involved in the planning, management and implementation of housing, urban regeneration policies and citywide slum upgrading programmes in Asian cities. Those working in local and national governments, NGOs, private sector companies will find the course useful.
The course enabled the participants to:
• Acquire a sound knowledge about the challenges of informal urbanization that plague Asian cities;
• Develop an understanding of the rationale and the underlying causes of informal land and housing development processes that propel the appearance of slums and informal settlements;
• Understand the Agenda 2030 and the SDG’s in particular the SDG11 and its targets with an emphasis on the SDG11.1 focused on housing and slums;
• Understand the structure and functioning of the housing sector;
• Acquire a set of tools to analyse and understand housing markets and the rationale of supply and demand in view of defining housing affordability; and
• Develop knowledge and skills about the planning and implementation of citywide about slum upgrading programmes.


Lead and Learn- Being Inclusive
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In Foundation 3 (Well Being and Development) of The Successful Leader Learning
Series, learn strategies to creating an inclusive, girl led space,
embracing troop diversity and understanding how the role of the troop
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In addition, gsLearn houses several other training on Diversity and
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personal professional development.
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Hiring for a Diverse Workforce
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Leading a Diverse Workforce Part 1 and Part 2
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diversity and creating an inclusive environment. Troops and
individual members are invited to view a video of
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“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.”
Socrates is credited with saying, “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.”
Whether he actually said these words in ancient Athens or not, ‘Socratic Method’ or ‘Dialogic Teaching’ continues to be one of the most effective teaching methods and has questioning at its heart.
Create a Climate Where Learners Feel Safe to Make Mistakes
Effective questioning takes planning and practice. It’s important that a climate is created where learners feel safe to make mistakes and there are various techniques that can support this:
- Using a ‘no-hands’ rule makes your classroom inclusive and ensures that all learners know that they’re likely to be asked for a response.
- Building in wait time is critical and takes nerve – even a short silence can feel like an eternity – but it lets learners gather their thoughts. You can support this by encouraging learners to talk to a partner so they can think about and rehearse their answer.
- Using prompts and more probing questions teases out answers and moves learners‘ thinking on (see Bloom’s below).
- Placing a requirement on the answer, such as a minimum number of words, encourages longer responses.
Don’t Forget Bloom’s…
And don’t forget Bloom’s taxonomy – it’s a great framework for planning your questions to check prior knowledge and to identify any misconceptions. The updated verb-based version is more dynamic than Bloom’s original and focuses on moving learners from concrete to abstract knowledge (factual → conceptual → procedural → metacognitive) and from lower to higher order thinking skills (remember → understand → apply → analyse → evaluate → create).To support you in deciding where your learners are in their learning, we have developed Resources to Support the Identification of Gaps in Reading, Writing and Maths for Years 1-6 which includes questions to check prior knowledge and to identify any misconceptions.


DAVID J. BREWER was born in Smyrna, Asia Minor, in what is now Izir, Turkey, on June 20, 1837. His missionary family returned to the United States one year after Brewer’s birth and settled in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Brewer attended Wesleyan University for two years and then transferred to Yale, where he was graduated in 1856. After reading law for one year, Brewer attended Albany Law School and was graduated in 1858. He then moved to Kansas, where he was admitted to the bar and established a law practice. In 1861, Brewer was appointed Commissioner of the Circuit Court in Leavenworth. Two years later, he was elected a Judge of the Probate and Criminal Courts of Leavenworth County. From 1865 to 1869, he served on the United States District Court for Kansas. Brewer was elected to the Kansas Supreme Court in 1870 and served for fourteen years. In 1884, President Chester A. Arthur appointed Brewer to the Circuit Court for the Eighth Circuit. On December 4, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison nominated Brewer to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Senate confirmed the appointment on December 18, 1889. Brewer served on the Supreme Court for twenty years. He died on March 28, 1910, at the age of seventy-two.


Vibration Sensor Mounting Tips
Accelerometers by nature are sensitive tools. This sensitivity is heavily influenced by how the sensor is mounted. Standard accelerometers are mounted several ways based on need and application. Typical route-based data collecting will be done with a rare earth magnet. The magnet can be either flat or a two-pole type. This provides good data with the ease of moving the magnet around quickly.
Occasionally a guard or other item will inhibit the ability of the analyst to access the best location to collect the readings. In that case you can use a permanent mounted accelerometer or a probe or “stinger” to collect that data.
It’s important to remember when using either of these two options is the probe/stinger can affect the frequency response of the accelerometer. Essentially the added distance the energy must travel through the probe dampens the vibration signal and can impact the frequency response on the upper end of the spectra.
This can be apparent in high frequency data around early stage bearing defects for example. The trade-off for access is accuracy sometimes and some data is better than no data in most cases, so the stinger can be helpful as long as you remember it may/can influence your data.
The chart below illustrates the quality of signal each mounting option can provide. Note the difference from the stinger to a flat magnet.


Landscape restoration in India will improve the lives of women, unemployed youth, landless people and small and marginal landholders, according to researchers with World Resources Institute (WRI).
A new report focused on the central Indian district of Sidhi suggests that restoring land by growing trees and protecting forests would do more than conserve biodiversity, improve water recharge, sequester carbon, enhance rural livelihoods and spur rural development.
“It’s a nearly $19 million opportunity that this rural district can’t afford to miss,” the researchers with WRI India said, recommending the widespread application of such nature-based solutions to climate change in other degraded areas.
In Sidhi, most livelihoods are forest and land dependent, but over time, changes in forest composition, land degradation, rising temperatures and desertification have had negative consequences.
Local people should be at the core of changes, actively designing and implementing landscape restoration projects, the researchers said.
More than 700 million people in India depend on forests and agriculture for sustenance. And over 250 million people depend on forests for fuelwood, fodder, food security and non-timber forest products.
The researchers adapted the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) to include criteria that go beyond the environmental benefits of restoration, assessing the impact of land restoration on the economy, land tenure and resource rights.
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Robot Design And Flight Assembled Architecture by Gramazio Kohler and Rafaella d’Andrea
The modern art world continuously undergoes constant innovation in terms of design, mediums, and technological advances. In today’s time and society, it seems that technology is playing an important part in creating the future of art and design.
Recently, artists are pairing up with techies to meld the worlds of art and technology.
In particular, Swiss architects Gramazio & Kohler and autonomous systems technician Raffaello d’Andrea have banded together to create an architectural piece with robots.
Their latest project, “Flight Assembled Architecture,” is using a system of programmed flying robot machines to create a sculptural piece by flying foam blocks into a 20 foot tall structure. These beautifully crafted flying contraptions are an extension of the artists at hand using them in a way that could be the future of the art world.
Will we live in a society where the artist becomes obsolete and talent will be based in the hands of the inanimate, the robot? Art is ever-changing, and with the rise of technology being folded into the mix of the art world, one wonders what will become of art and the artist.
This architecture and art blog about architects Gramazio, Kohler, Rafaella and d’Andrea project “Flight Assembled Architecture” was published by Nazmiyal Antique Oriental Rugs located in the heart of Manhattan New York City NY.


December 1922: Artists Květa and Jitka Válová are born
The acclaimed Czech artists Květa and Jitka Válová, who were twins, were born 100 years ago, on December 13, 1922.
The sisters shared a date of birth, a lifelong home in the formerly industrial town of Kladno, near Prague, and great artistic talent.
That said, the large-format paintings of each are different, bearing a personal signature and style. The pair were part of the art group Trasa, which also included sculptor Olbram Zoubek, among others.
After the war the Válová girls studied under the great Czech Cubist artist Emil Filla.
They were financially supported by their mother (they had lost their father at a young age) and artist friends. Jitka painted on the ground floor of their Kladno home while Květa had a studio on the first floor.
Jitka was interested in animals and their fight for survival, nature and man. Květa’s art is more spiritual.
However, in the 1950s, no artist who did not work in the socialist realist genre had it easy. Communist writer Marie Majerová said they were a black stain on "red Kladno" and they were barred from exhibiting.
They eventually found recognition following the fall of the Iron Curtain and since the 1990s their works have been exhibited at home and abroad. Among the awards they have received is Austria’s Herder Prize.
The sisters’ centenary is being marked by an exhibition entitled A Path Destined by Faith at the Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region in Kutná Hora. It runs until 19 March next year.
The 10 most famous Czech painters
Their paintings adorn the foyer of the National Theatre, the Municipal House and the Astronomical Clock. This series presents artists who have achieved global success.


Depending upon your age or chosen profession, or where you grew up, curiosity or love of American history, you may or may not know of Levittown, New York.
In 1947 the construction firm Levitt & Sons began building the first development of tract housing. This development occurred in response to the short supply of homes for returning GI’s from World War II. The community was named Levittown and was built on a potato farm on Long Island. Over 17, 000 homes were constructed in less than five years and were sold at a fixed price of $6,990.
Surrounding the new construction schools and shopping centers emerged. The area boomed. While the “residents were subject to restrictive covenants in their deeds” there was no formal homeowners association established,” nonetheless the residents did have rules to abide by.(2015, April 22). History of Homeowners Associations. For example, there were restrictions on laundry lines, where they were to be placed and residents were required to “mow their lawns once a week.” (Peltz, 1988). Consider Levittown the first common interest development (CID) launched, thereby leading to what some today love or hate, the HOA.
Historically, forming communities with certain restrictions were focusing on race and religion, and homeowners associations were not in existence. But as planned communities have evolved over the course of the last century the focus on restriction has shifted to landscape, pets and amenities. Residents move into those communities where the restrictions and covenants rest well with them and pay for them…well, until they dispute them.
Today, according to the Public Record, the median home sale price in Levittown, New York is in the mid $300,000 range.
(2015, April 22). History of Homeowners Associations. Retrieved from http://realestate.findlaw.com/owning-a-home/history-of-homeowners-associations.html.


A comprehensive resource for safe and responsible laser use
US: Low-cost malaria detector uses a laser pointer and a magnet
The portable device is about the size of a toaster. It “has been made simple enough to be used by everyone and is also compact and rugged so that it can be shipped worldwide.”
One of the principal researchers is working on making this commercially available.
Popular press account at CrazyEngineers.com. Scientific paper published May 21 2018: Rapid Diagnostic for Point-of-Care Malaria Screening, Samantha E. McBirney, Dongyu Chen, Alexis Scholtz, Hossein Ameri, and Andrea M. Armani, ACS Sensors Article ASAP, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.8b00269
US: MIT develops system to locate laser perpetrators using as few as two cameras, from miles away
The Laser Aircraft Strike Suppression Optical System (LASSOS) uses two or more low-light CCD sensor cameras that observe the night sky, each with a star tracker that determines the attitude of the sensor. The cameras observe a volume of airspace such as around an airport. Beam locations are identified by analyzing the two (or more) different views to find the endpoint of the laser beam.
In one test, LASSOS identified the ground location of a laser beam aimed into the sky, using two cameras located nine nautical miles away. The locations was determined within 30 seconds. The system was so accurate that it could differentiate between locations separated by only 5 meters.
A key attribute of LASSOS is that the final output is a Google Earth map with the beam and perpetrator location overlaid. This makes it easy for law enforcement to know the area they will be searching for the perpetrator.
An MIT press release gave no indication of potential installation and operational costs, and did not indicate any further plans for testing or implementation.
LASSOS was developed under Air Force Contract No. FA8721-05-C-0002 and/or FA8702-15-D-0001.
From a September 2017 MIT Lincoln Laboratory press release, reprinted below (click the “read more” link.) MIT also has a YouTube video of the system; the LASSOS description begins about 56 seconds into the video. Thanks to Greg Makhov, who brought this to our attention via a Tech Briefs article printed in January 2018.


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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, is a serious eating disorder that can lead to extreme weight loss and severe malnutrition. A relatively new diagnosis, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder is characterized by weight loss but doesn’t occur alongside distortions in the way the person views their body. Treatment is available for this disorder. Learn more about avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, how it’s different from other diagnoses like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and how treatment can positively affect your recovery from ARFID.
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Bioplastic straws from Potato Starch
We are the generation that is responsible for the degrading natural environment starting from climate change to generating massive amounts of plastic waste, as we can invent anything to ease ourselves.
We prefer disposals rather than cutlery; plastic straws are the central element of the world’s rapidly growing plastic pollution.
However, Researchers from all around the world are trying to develop a sustainable solution for replacing plastic. As we have annoying paper straws which become soggy before we finish our drink
Researchers at Inha University in Korea recently developed bioplastic straws through a chemical process from potato starch and citric acid, which can be a real game changer. They claim these straws are more durable and eco-friendlier than paper and plastic straws.
Its production begins with combining potato starch, lignin (polymer found in the plant cell wall), and polyvinyl alcohol to form a slurry and spread on a flat glass surface for drying. Roll out the sheet into a straw shape using a Teflon rod and place it in the oven for curing (chemical reaction to solidify bioplastic.)
These straws can be manufactured at different lengths and thicknesses according to their purpose of use. It is also less expensive and hygienic than ordinary glass or metal straws.
During testing of the finished product, the bioplastic straws remained rigid in 95 degrees Celsius hot environment and were durable in water for around 24 hours.
To test biodegradability, the research team buried ordinary and starch straw at two different locations for two months and then received results showing that the regular straw remained unchanged while the starch straw had signs of decay.
Still, the question is, is bioplastic entirely safe and can reduce our waste problem? The question still needs to be answered as further research is going on.


Museo Del tesoro del duomo and mappea mundi in Vercelli
Picture from: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_del_Tesoro_del_Duomo_di_Vercelli#/media/File:Sala_Crocifisso_Museo_tesoro_duomo_Vercelli.jpg
This trip was part of the Lazarus Project managed by Gregory Heyworth of the University of Mississippi, and included Roger Easton of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Keith Knox of the Air Force Research Lab of Maui in Hawaii, Dale Knox, Damianos Kastotakis (Saint Catherine’s Monastery) and Liz Bondi, a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
The Codex Vercellensis is the earliest surviving manuscript of the old Latin Gospels. The order of the gospels in this Codex is Matthew, John, Luke and Mark, and consist of 634 pages of thin parchment, much in degraded condition. These fragile pages were digitized as 20,000 multispectral images by the MegaVision system.
This undertaking was reported, among other publications, in the Osservatore Romano, the official newspaper of the Vatican. This report can be viewed in the PDF below. The English translation can be found below the report in Italian, starting on page 3.


Endangered Species Act, Wetlands and Stormwater Regulatory Compliance for Energy & Utilities
EUCI Online Course
10.04.2021 - 10.05.2021
Brooke Marcus served as an instructor for EUCI's online course, "Endangered Species Act, Wetlands and Stormwater Regulatory Compliance for Energy & Utilities."
During this two-day educational event, Brooke and her fellow instructors:
- Reviewed utility and energy project activities that are likely to “trigger” environmental regulation under Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act;
- Discussed the basis and intent of these regulations;
- Identified endangered vs. threatened species, critical habitat designation, consultation process, penalties and more when it comes to the Endangered Species Act;
- Defined the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as the actions that may cause adverse effects, potential historic properties, and more;
- Reviewed the Clean Water Act, including Sections 303, 401, 402, and 404;
- Examined nationwide permits in order to understand what they do, where they are used, special considerations, etc.;
- Provided insight on the National Environmental Policy Act, such as its history, regulations, requirements and reforms; and
- Reviewed what’s included in the Coastal Zone Management Act.


Exploring the Wonders of Nature
Nature is a remarkable force that encompasses a vast array of breathtaking landscapes, awe-inspiring creatures, and intricate ecosystems. From the majestic mountains with their snow-capped peaks to the serene beaches with their crystal-clear waters, there is a beauty that captivates the human soul. The lush green forests are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, each playing a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of nature.
In the heart of the rainforest, one can witness the harmonious symphony of chirping birds, buzzing insects, and rustling leaves. The vibrant flowers bloom, painting the surroundings with a myriad of colors. Majestic creatures like the mighty lion, graceful deer, and playful dolphins roam freely in their natural habitats.
Exploring nature can be an exhilarating experience. Hiking through rugged terrains, one can witness the raw power of nature. The cascading waterfalls, with their thunderous roars, leave visitors in awe. The vast oceans, stretching as far as the eye can see, hold mysteries waiting to be discovered.
Preserving nature is of utmost importance. We must strive to protect and conserve these precious ecosystems for future generations. By adopting sustainable practices and raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation, we can ensure that the wonders of nature continue to inspire and enchant us.
Let us embark on a journey to reconnect with nature and appreciate its remarkable beauty. It is through our understanding and respect for the natural world that we can truly comprehend the significance of our own existence in this vast tapestry of life.


|Publication Type:||Journal Article|
|Year of Publication:||2011|
|Authors:||R. C. Welch|
|Journal:||Proc. R. Soc. Edinburgh. Sect. B. Biol. Sci.|
|Keywords:||Arachnids, Coleoptera, Dunes, Invertebrates, Lepidoptera, Machair, molluscs, Outer Hebrides|
During June and July 1976 the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology carried out a limited invertebrate survey on 18 sites in the Outer Hebrides.
Portable battery-operated UV light traps were installed at each site and left to operate for eight nights. Bad weather in June greatly reduced the numbers of Lepidoptera caught. During July moths were trapped at 16 of the sites. Details of the combined catches are given. Pitfall traps were also installed at all sites and all beetles, spiders, harvestmen, snails, millipedes, centipedes and woodlice have been identified. In addition a list of species of littoral Coleoptera recorded from 24 Hebridean localities is given.
This survey was part of a much wider project around the coasts of Scotland, commissioned by the Nature Conservancy Council, to whom a full report will be submitted when identification and analysis of the results has been completed.


Looking for fun and easy ways to help kids celebrate Black History Month? Here’s a roundup of the all the printable resources I have made; coloring pages, bulletin board displays, biography activities, posters and a timeline. They are available for purchase from my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Black resistance (Black History Month 2023 theme)
I was inspired by 2023’s theme, black resistance, to create a collaborative colouring bulletin board display and coloring pages celebrating important figures in the history of black resistance. They feature famous and important abolitionists and civil rights leaders from 1830 to now. Inspired by iconic photos of civil rights protests, the people are linking arms in front of protest signs of each era.
Celebrating famous black artists
I have made posters, collaborative colouring displays and colouring pages that feature famous black artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Kara Walker, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Kehinde Wiley, Alma Thomas, William H. Johnson, Lois Mailou Jones, Amy Sherald and more.
I have made three types of posters for Black History Month.
- Famous people series: famous artists, scientists, politicians, civil rights leaders and entertainers
- Quote posters: famous people with one of their quotes
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200 ul to ml (200 Microliters to Milliliters Conversion)
How many ml in 200 ul? - Are you a person trying to convert 200 Microliters to ml? You have landed at the right place! Our tool can convert 200 ul to ml at ease without any time delays! We consider the traditional calculation where 200 ul equals 0.2 ml. The symbol of microliter is "µL".
Hence to convert it to ml, to calculate the corresponding milliliters of 200 Microliters, just divide the volume value by 0.2 and then 200 µL is equal to 0.2 ml.
200 Microliters = 0.2 Milliliters
200 Litters = 0.2 Milliliters
(200 ul = 0.2 ml)
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The base formula for this Microliters to ml converter is
milliliters = Microliters / 1000.
Applying the same formula to 200 ul, it can be shown in the form of
ml = 200 / 1000 = 0.2 ml
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- Step 1: To convert 200 ul to ml, you should remember that ml equals a in divided value of 1000.
- Step 2: 200 ul divide the lenght value by 1000.
- Step 3: 200 / 1000 is equal to 0.2.
- Step 4: Hence, the answer is 200 ul = 0.2 ml.
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To study cytogenetic consequences of microwave irradiation on mammalian cells incubated in vitro.
Exposure duration: 7 days
|Exposure duration||7 days|
|Chamber||Microwave oven, six T-25 flasks|
|Setup||T-25 flasks placed around a rubber cylinder placed in the middle of the oven|
Cell growth rate was significantly reduced after 7 or 15 subculture passages under exposition. Chromosome aberrations emerged after the cells had been microwave-irradiated for about 20 passages. The long-term exposition caused 0.84 chromosome breaks per cell in RH5 cells and 0.10 breaks per cell in RH16 cells. The number of chromosome breaks was greatly reduced in both cell cultures after the cells had been returned to the conventional incubator and maintained for 30 passages. The number of polyploid cells was increased during the irradiation, and was significantly reduced in the conventional incubator. Many RH5 cells lost one chromosome and became 10-chromosome cells (the number of 10-chromosome cells increased during irradiation and continued to increase after being returned to the conventional incubator).


The Tsar's Hunt 1894, Russian Empire, 19th century
The Tsar's Hunt 1890s. Царская охота, 1890e.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha became the property of the royal family in 1888 in exchange for lands in the Orel and Simbirsk provinces. After the construction of the Belovezhsky Imperial Palace was completed, Alexander III, Nicholas II, Grand Dukes often hunted in the Pushcha. In the town of Bialowieza (now Poland) a palace was built - a luxurious hunting residence with a beautiful park of 50 hectares. Only the entrance gates and several surrounding structures survived. There are numerous photographs of Nicholas II during the hunt in these places. Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna reported with great enthusiasm on September 21, 1912 from Spala to her aunt - Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna. "My dear Aunt Xenia ...": "It was terribly fun in Bialowieza. We went with Papa to hunt Olga and I. Marie was with Anastasia only twice." I stood two times with Papa on the number, since Prince Golitsyn, Prince Beloselsky and once at Drentina. "It was terribly good."


And after years of mystery, we finally know where they come from.
Here on Earth, thunderstorms and accompanying lightning strikes represent tremendous releases of energy.
Up to ~10 coulombs of charge — over 10²⁰ electrons — can be exchanged with each discharge.
Rather than transporting electrons between clouds and the ground, however, nature sometimes prefers alternative pathways.
One such phenomenon is known as “blue jet” lightning, which rises upwards from the clouds.
Instead of occurring between the charged clouds and the ground, charge exchange can proceed upwards.
A negatively charged layer above the clouds causes an upward propagation instead, with blue and ultraviolet light arising from nitrogen’s emission.
Similar examples of these transient luminous events occur above the clouds on Jupiter, too.
Blue jets may be bright, but their discovery was preceded by a longer-lasting, redder phenomenon: red sprites.
First reported way back in 1886, they weren’t photographed until 1989.
Since then, they’ve been witnessed many times, including from space.
These aren’t from up-going lightning, but cold plasma discharges occurring above terrestrial lightning strikes.
The color arises from fluorescent emissions: similar to auroral reds.
Red sprites may occur wherever thunderstorms do, but are typically obscured by clouds and/or daylight.
Ongoing research continues to investigate these optical/ultraviolet phenomena more deeply.
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words. Talk less; smile more.
Starts With A Bang is written by Ethan Siegel, Ph.D., author of Beyond The Galaxy, and Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive.


Informal Assessment Strategies explores the power of informed assessment practices on teachers, on instruction and, most of all, on the literacy success of students. Beth Charlton shows teachers how to use the results of assessment and how to find time to assess in an increasingly-crowded school day. She challenges teachers to reflect on their own practice, encourages them to explore the why, what, and how of assessment, and presents techniques to help busy teachers listen, question, and observe students, and focus on student strengths and abilities. These observations form the foundation for lessons that build on what students know.
Informal Assessment Strategies addresses the three fundamental components of successful teaching and learning:asking questions that engage students as they investigate, theorize, communicate, share, and reflect on their learning;observing students as they interact with others, participate in lessons, and complete assignments;planning well thought-out lessons that reflect an awareness of the curriculum, what a student can do, what the student needs to know next, and how the student and teacher measure success.
With student and teacher reflections sprinkled throughout, this highly-readable book is rooted in the life of the classroom. It shows teachers how to foster true engagement and nurture students who are involved in, aware of, and excited about their learning.


The cases of the Marburg virus that we are wary of have the potential to become the next pandemic continue to increase. There have been a total of eight new cases identified in Equatorial Guinea according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
New cases were announced on Thursday (23/3/2023). Therefore, the total number of confirmed cases is nine patients, while the number of suspected cases is 20. An outbreak of this deadly Ebola-like disease was announced last February, with 20 deaths reported.
Of the eight new cases, two were from the Central African country’s Kie-Ntem province, four from the Litoral province and two from Centre-Sur province, the WHO said in a statement.
The areas reporting cases were about 150 kilometers (93 miles) away, indicating more widespread transmission of the virus, the WHO said.
“Confirmation of these new cases is an important signal to step up response efforts to quickly stop the chain of transmission,” WHO Director Africa Matshidiso Moeti said in a statement.
“Marburg viral disease is a viral hemorrhagic fever that can have a mortality rate of up to 88 percent,” the WHO said.
Symptoms include fever, fatigue, vomiting blood and diarrhea. There are no approved vaccines or antiviral treatments to treat it.
Neighboring Cameroon also detected two suspected cases of Marburg’s disease last month although it has restricted movement along the border to avoid transmission.
Watch Video “Recognize the Early Symptoms of the Marburg Virus Appearing in Africa“


Bishopden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Bishopden family
The surname Bishopden was first found in Warwickshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 11th century when they held estates in that shire.
Early History of the Bishopden family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bishopden research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1510, 1600, 1100, 1167, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Bishopden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bishopden Spelling Variations
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bishopden were recorded, including Bishipton, Bishipston, Bishipdon, Bishopsdon, Bishopsden, Bishopden and many more.
Early Notables of the Bishopden family (pre 1700)
More information is included under the topic Early Bishopden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Bishopden family
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bishopden family emigrate to North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..


Early deprivation experiences, such as parental neglect, appear to be more closely associated with cognitive and emotional functioning in adolescence than early threat experiences, such as exposure to abuse.
Depression may be more closely related to how we perceive our relationships and position within a community than to whether or not we are socializing with others.
To speak about self-injury and how online communities might help, Emma Preston, an APS member and graduate student at the University of Southern California, joined APS’s Ludmila Nunes.
Spanking at age 5 is associated with increased behavior problems 1 and 3 years later -- an increase that cannot be attributed to characteristics of the child or the family environment
A longitudinal twin study suggests that victimization makes general and far-reaching contributions to mental disorders.
APS President Alison Gopnik discusses the increasing amount of scientific evidence that our experiences as children shape our adult lives.
Children who experience early-life stress and abuse are at risk of a wide spectrum of later disorders and symptoms, including depression.
New research associates early life adversity with the presentation of social anxiety disorder later in life.
Expert commentary from Vanessa LoBue on emotional development and the effect of emotion and experience on perception and learning. [April 1, 2020]
While the amount of exposure to disaster coverage on TV can impact children's well-being, their preexisting symptoms of posttraumatic stress also play an important role.
Cell phones and social media can help teens cope with stressful events—as long as they strike the right balance between spending time online and pursuing other coping activities.
Supportive parenting can help protect adolescents, and their brains, against the long-lasting impact of growing up in poverty.
Adults may "explain away" symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment.
Children often show remarkable resilience, but survey data shows that repeated exposure to adversity in childhood can have a significant impacts on health and well-being later in life.
The intense exhaustion of parental burnout can lead parents to feel detached from their children and unsure of their parenting abilities.
A one-time intervention that educates teens about the changeable nature of personality traits may prevent an increase in depressive symptoms often seen during the transition to high school.
A unique longitudinal investigation of Major Depressive Disorder tracks the illness across four critical periods in life, providing new insights into how depression emerges and develops over time.


.ToLower() method is a string method in C# that returns a new string in which all the characters are converted to lowercase.
The method does not modify the original string, but rather returns a new one. This method is helpful in normalizing user input or comparing strings in a case-insensitive manner.
myString is the string being converted to lowercase.
In the following example, the
.ToLower() method is called on a string
originalString, and is printed to the console:
using System;string originalString = "HELLO WORLD";Console.WriteLine(originalString.ToLower()); // Output: "hello world"
In following runnable example, a new string
originalString is created that contains some text. Then, the
.ToLower() method is called on this string and the result is stored in a new string variable
lowerCaseString. Finally, both the original and the lowercase strings are printed to the console.
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Important Contributions Teachers Can Make to Education
Don't discount the impact that a single teacher can make on the process of education. Educators are integral to the success and continued growth of our standard system of schooling. By working daily to educate America’s youths and making continued modifications to their practices to become more effective, teachers ensure their students receive a quality education that prepares them for the future.
It is the individual educator's passion that keeps the educational process running smoothly and productively. High quality teaching requires the drive and desire to effectively educate students and make a difference in the world. Without this passion, the educational process would not be nearly as effective and the lessons taught not as masterfully learned.
Teaching can be a difficult and thankless job. Some teachers stick to their their job even in difficult times because of their commitment to the task of educating students. Were it not for this commitment, students would not have the benefit of learning from seasoned teachers, but would instead be taught by freshly minted teachers who lack the same degree of experience.
Teachers commonly champion education and promote the importance of education to others in the community. They extol the virtues of quality schooling and encourage others to make financial commitments to improving the schools. This promotion helps ensure schools maintain the funding necessary to operate effectively.
Not all students learn the same. Teachers individualize the educational process. Experienced educators modify lessons to tailor them to students' needs. Without teachers making such adjustments, lessons would be one size fits all.
Teachers, who work on the educational front lines, are commonly the ones to develop the most innovative teaching practices. Though nonteachers can develop techniques or products for educational use, these outside innovators lack the experience necessary to make the techniques supremely effective. By making their innovations a direct response to student needs, teachers can ensure that the newly developed practice or procedure is educationally sound.


The importance of periodic testing to assess students’ progress was the subject of previous blogs. Most American colleges and universities have become “test optional,” no longer requiring standardized admissions tests (ACT and SAT). These two exams have been aligned with public school curricula and the Common Core, so some states still use them as state assessments: Eight states still use the SAT, and another eight states require either all or part of the ACT.
Eight years ago an alternative to these exams debuted. In 2015, Classic Learning Initiatives (CLI)presented the Classic Learning Test (CLT). According to Jeremy Tate, the CLI founder, “A student coming from a classical school or home school has spent 12 years immersed in material that will never be on the SAT and ACT. The emphasis on classical and fictional texts in these environments stands in sharp contrast to the emphasis on informational texts in public schools.” The test website states, “Unlike other tests that change according to educational or cultural trends, CLT exams emphasize foundational critical thinking skills and are accessible to students from a variety of educational backgrounds.”
The CLT is a two hour online test that has three sections: 1) verbal reasoning 2)grammar/writing 3)quantitative reasoning. Each section contains forty questions, so a perfect score on the exam is 120. The test “uses excerpts of classic literature to test reading skills, and there’s more of a logic (rather than a calculation) focus on the quantitative reasoning section.” The admissions test is available to junior and senior high school students. Currently 200 faith-based colleges accept the CLT. “More than 100 colleges have tied scholarship dollars directly to CLT scores.” End of the year assessments “designed for students outside the public school system” (CLT8 and CLT10) are also available.
In Florida, Governor DeSantis has championed classical education. In fact, Florida’s legislature is considering the CLT as an alternative to the SAT for eligibility to the Bright Future’s Scholarship. Jeremy Tate hopes that the CLT is not considered a conservatives-only test. Rather, he adds that his aim is to provide all students and parents with freedom of choice for admissions testing and periodic assessments. Stay tuned for developments!


What Happens During Crime Scene Cleanup
Posted on: 20 January 2023Share
Crime scene cleanup is an important process that requires a lot of expertise and experience. It is a difficult and often unpleasant task, but it is also an essential part of crime scene investigation. Crime scene cleanup involves removing any evidence or biological material left behind at a crime scene, as well as restoring the scene to its original condition. Here is a rundown of the work of crime scene cleaners.
Remove Dangerous Materials
The first step in crime scene cleanup is to ensure that any dangerous materials, such as biohazards, are removed and disposed of in a safe and responsible manner. This includes the removal of bodily fluids, blood, and other potentially hazardous materials. Depending on the nature of the crime scene, other hazardous materials, such as firearms or drugs, may also need to be handled and disposed of properly. Of course, anything that could be used as evidence is saved.
Next, all evidence must be collected and handled in a way that ensures its integrity is preserved. This includes collecting and securing all physical evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, and other trace evidence. In addition, all biological evidence, such as blood and tissue samples, must be collected and processed in a manner that preserves its quality for further analysis.
Cleaning and Restoring
Once all evidence and hazardous materials have been removed, the crime scene must be thoroughly cleaned. This includes removing all traces of blood, bodily fluids, and other materials that may have been left behind. Specialized cleaning agents may be needed to ensure that all traces of the crime scene are eliminated. After the scene has been thoroughly cleaned, it is then ready to be restored to its original condition. This can include replacing and repairing items that were damaged during the crime.
Finally, all the evidence and materials collected must be properly documented and stored in a secure location. It is also important to have pictures or videos of all the documentation done in case there is ever a question about how the evidence was collected. This documentation is necessary to ensure that the evidence is stored correctly and is available for use in any future investigations.
Crime scene cleanup can be a difficult and grueling process, but it is an essential part of crime scene investigation. By properly handling and cleaning up a crime scene, investigators can ensure that evidence is preserved and that the scene is restored to its original condition. For more information on crime scene cleanup, contact a professional near you.


Monash & Chauvel
How Australia’s two greatest generals changed the course of world history
By Roland Perry
Published by Allen and Unwin
RRP $34.99 in paperback • ISBN 9781760291433
John Monash commanded the Australian forces on the Western Front at the most critical time of World War I, 1918. With his German Jewish heritage, Monash was an outsider who had risen to his position through his ground-breaking military achievements. He learned the lessons of past failures and devised the tactics that allowed his Australian troops to break through the stalemate of trench warfare, masterminding crucial battles, including Amiens, Mont St Quentin, Peronne, and at the Hindenburg Line that broke the German Army in France. In the war against the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East,
Harry Chauvel led the 34,000-strong Desert Mounted Column. Chauvel was an Empire man, who considered himself as British first, Australian second. However, his attitude changed during the course of the war when he realised he would have to ignore the directives of his British superiors and take the initiative in planning battle tactics himself if he was to defeat the Turks. He did this at Romani in the Sinai in August 1916; at Beersheba on 31 October 1917; and in the final 1918 drive to defeat the Turks.
By the end of the war both Monash and Chauvel had brought a distinctly Australian sensibility to their areas of operation. With this latest book Roland Perry has written a highly readable account of the careers of the two most important Australian field commanders of the First World War.
For a more extensive review of this book, go to this review in The Sydney Morning Herald (8 Feb 2018) – LINK HERE.


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Generally speaking, air duct manufacturing consists of the following processes：coiler-straighten and beading-shearing. Sometimes it needs punching and notching to realize pittsburgh lock. Stations of air duct equipment includes coil - straightening - beading - punching square - notching - folding - shearing - pittsburgh lock forming.
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Air ducts are usually made of sheet metal, but in some cases other metals can be used. The following are the most popular types of duct materials during air duct manufacturing and their uses:
Galvanized steel is the most commonly used material in pipeline system manufacturing. Steel piping systems expand and contract when heated and cooled.
The next popular pipe material is aluminum. Aluminum piping systems are commonly used in clean room facilities and special exhaust systems.
Secondly, stainless steel is a kind of material used in kitchen and smoke exhaust pipe. Some of these pipes are exposed, while others are hidden.
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Carbon steel is commonly used in applications involving flues and chimneys.


Exploring ‘the wind’ is a great opportunity to introduce children the impact of climate change and global warming and how clean energy, such as wind generation, can reduce greenhouse emissions.
1. Go for a windy walk - chat about what things move in the wind and why.
2. Chat about different strengths of wind - calm, light breeze, fresh breeze, high wind, gale, hurricane. (Tip! - write these descriptions on a piece of paper and ask your child to sort them into the correct order, or ask then to draw a visual representation of each description.)
3. Research some of the windiest places in NZ and on earth and plot them on a map.
4. Colour fun wind images.
5. Find pictures of different windmills or visit one.
6. Visit one of New Zealand’s 17 wind farms or take a virtual tour.
7. Design or draw a picture of a windmill or wind turbine.
8. Craft your own wind turbine, windmill or pinwheel.
9. Visit the library to find cool books about wind power.
10. Pretend to be a weather reporter talking about wind.
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Our fictional characters will be telling their pen-pals all about wind power. There is a beautiful poem by Christina Rossetti, a gorgeous vintage illustration, open-ended questions designed as great conversation starters, fun and easy wind experiments, plus imaginative art and crafts.
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A Glass of Water
A professor raised his glass of water in front of the students. “How heavy is this glass of water, you think?” he asked with a smile. The students’ answers ranged from 10 oz to 20 oz.
“Okay. Now, could one of you come here and help me hold the glass?” A girl walked to her table and held the glass. After a few minutes, the girl said, “Sir, I am tired, is it ok to leave the glass on the table now?”
The professor smiled, nodded yes and said to the students, “Imagine if you have to hold this glass for an hour or even a day! Would you think now that 10 or 20 oz weight too little? “No,” all students answered. “Exactly!
Hold it too long and you will only hurt yourself. Always remember to put the glass down several times a day,” said the teacher.
“The weight of a glass filled with water does not change, but the longer you hold it, the heavier it becomes. Our worries and stresses are like this glass of water. Think about them for a moment and nothing happens. Think about them longer and they begin to hurt. Think about them all day long and you will only feel panic making you unable to do anything else.”
Do not carry your burdens all day long, from morning to night.
Remember to put your burdens down as often as you can. Remember to put the glass down!