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Your, hair is your crowning glory and you take immense pride in your beautiful locks. But with time, the color of your hair the thickness or the texture suffers thanks to pollution and exposure to chemicals. As you age, there are color changes, it becomes dull, limp and lackluster, but you need to do something to restore the bounce and vitality of your hair don't you? How can you do that? This article will help you decide how you can take care of your hair, and maintain a proper diet for healthy hair. A mane of thick, silky and glossy hair is in fact just a few steps away.
How does your Hair get its distinctive Color?
There are cells naturally produced by the body which emit melanin to give a natural color to your hair. But as you age, the melanin production reduces considerably and you lose the natural color of your hair. Whether it is as rich as a raven's wing or a deep shade of auburn, your hair color defines you. The healthier you are, the healthier your hair is, so ensure you nourish your hair from within to get that thick bouncy shining locks, which can be called a neighbor's envy and owner's pride. Let's check out home remedies for white hair to turn black then a list of foods for healthy hair to get a thick mane of hair.
Foods, which Nourish Your Hair
Food plays a vital role in taking care of your body, and that includes your hair. No amount of medicines can help you to protect your valued strands if you don't nourish your hair from within.
- Carbohydrates – Carbohydrates comprise about 55 to 60% of your diet. Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy and help in the growth of body tissues and hair. So, it is important to consume more of complex carbohydrates like vegetables, fruits, whole grains and brown rice instead of sugar and refined flours. Carbohydrate-rich foods are a good source of B-complex vitamins that are vital to healthy hair.
- Protein – Protein is the building block of hair and it should comprise about 20% of your diet. Protein makes the hair strong and prevents breakage. Inadequate protein intake over a lengthy period can cause a major hair fall, which will adversely affect the texture of the hair.Foods high in protein are soy, tofu, dairy products like milk and milk products, nuts, oilseeds, beans, and pulses.
- Essential fatty Acids – Along with a proper diet healthy, hair needs essential fatty acids, which aids dry and brittle hair and improves the texture. Essential fatty acids come from vegetable oils, whole grains, legumes, fresh nuts and oil seeds, flaxseed oil and pumpkin seeds. Roughly 15 – 20% of your daily calories should come from these sources.
- Vitamin A – Vitamin A is necessary for a healthy mane and scalp. Beta-carotene is found in green and yellow vegetables and fruits, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apricots.
- Vitamin E – Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake and improves circulation, thereby improving hair health and growth. Add E to your diet by consuming foods like avocados, rice bran, nuts, dark green vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
- Vitamin K – This is one of the lesser known vitamins but is a very important vitamin for healthy growth of hair. Food sources of Vitamin K include dairy foods, figs, asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, rye, soybeans, wheat, and yogurt.
- Vitamin B – Include B-vitamins in your diet to make sure your hair does not have split-ends which make it rough and unmanageable. These include whole grains, beans, lentils, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and tomatoes. Biotin deficiency has been linked to hair loss. Foods which are high in biotin are brown rice, cracked wheat, green peas, lentils, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. Dandruff, greasy hair is a result of a deficiency of vitamin B. We must remember these points when we are seeking out home remedies for hair care.
- Vitamin C – Vitamin C is an important vitamin for good circulation, hair growth and hair color. If you have enough vitamin C you will have strong, supple strands of hair that do not split. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that promotes cell and tissue repair and enhances the immune system. Good sources of vitamin C are all citrus fruits like oranges, lime, lemon, berries, and vegetables like brussel sprouts, cucumbers, tomato, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables and red peppers. A healthy hair diet must be maintained to get best results.
- Iron – Iron helps to transport oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair and its follicles do not get enough oxygen. This means that the goodness in the root of your hair is much less effective along the length of the strand. You can increase your iron intake by eating dark green vegetables, whole grains, and garden cress seeds or by adding iron supplements under supervision. This is a great nutrient and a must- remember point for home remedies for hair color.
- Potassium – Banana is a very potent source of potassium, which is important in nutrient transfer through different cell membranes.
- Magnesium – Magnesium is an essential mineral for hair growth. It is usually contained in foods like whole grains, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, fruits, nuts, and pulses.
- Zinc – Zinc builds hair protein and thus plays a vital role in maintaining good hair condition. Zinc is very helpful in promoting hair growth. Its deficiency is marked by poor hair growth and considerable hair loss. Natural Sources of zinc are legumes, mushrooms, nonfat dry milk, spinach, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.
- Iodine and Copper – Replenish your iodine and copper needs by including seafood in your diet. If your iodine levels and copper levels drop, then your melanin production will drop and consequently the texture and color of your hair will suffer. Replenish your iodine and copper levels by adding crabs, oysters and fish to your diet.
Beauty Hacks to restore the Natural Color of Your Hair
Now that you have got your diet in order, you must now try these home remedies for hair care and to make your hair shine. Preserve your hair color with these awesome beauty hacks.
- Amla or Indian gooseberry is famous for its therapeutic usage. It can be consumed as well as added to various hair packs to nourish your hair. Yes, it can be part of any home remedies for hair growth; such is the nutrient value of this very powerful pint-sized fruit. Make a pack of amla shikakai powder and henna powder and add an egg to give the pack a sort of mud like consistency. Apply it on your scalp and wait for an hour to seep its goodness. Wash off with a natural shampoo made by ritha. Not only amla gives your hair a good bounce but stops premature graying and retains the color of your hair.
- The use of henna leaves – Many people detest the deep auburn color that henna lends to the hair. But you can still use henna by boiling henna leaves in mustard oil. Cool it and then use the oil to massage your scalp. This is a very effective remedy to retain the color of your hair and stop it from graying.
- Curry leaves concoction – Boil curry leaves in coconut oil and uses it afterward to give your head the much-needed oil massage. You can use curry leaves as flavoring your dishes. Try and use it more and more dishes to ingest its rare biochemicals, which is very good for your hair.
- Clarified butter or ghee for hair color and hair health – Ayurveda has claimed time and again that consuming ghee is good for health and also great for retaining the color of your hair and add vitality to your tresses.
- Use the right shampoo – Check out the ingredients of the shampoo before buying, if you manage to get hold of the correct shampoo you could maintain your hair and also keep your hair age under wraps. Use shampoos with selenium, salicylic acid, zinc, amla, shikakai and coal tar bits. Your hair will certainly thank you for it.
- Massage therapy – Whenever you are stressed massage your scalp with coconut oil, sesame oil, or mustard oil and relax and aid circulation. Stress is one factor which causes hair to turn gray. This is one of the most potent home remedies for black hair.
- Another concoction – Place several pieces of dried ribbed gourd in an airtight container. Add one or two cups of coconut oil to it. Let this mixture sit for a few days. Boil it at medium heat till the gourd gets liquefied completely. Cool it and then apply it on your hair and you would see a marked difference after a few weeks.
- Maintenance pack – Soak henna powder and amla powder in tea liqueur for the night. Next morning add brahmi powder, bhringaraj powder, curd one egg and lemon juice. Apply it on the scalp and let it stay for an hour. This maintains your hair color and imparts a luminous shine. Use it twice a month for best results.
Exercises, to Retain the Color of Your Hair
To lead a healthy and stress-free life one must incorporate exercises to the daily regime, and yoga tops the list, as it is an effective tool to lose weight, and surprise! Also, to maintain your luscious locks! So what are the exercises you must include to flaunt long and beautiful tresses.
- Vajrasana/Diamond pose – It is the simplest pose to boost circulation in your scalp, it enhances the health and speeds up the growth. It prevents scalp infection. It improves our digestion and hence improves hair color and quality. Sit on the floor with legs folded and heel touching your butt. Put your hands on your lap. Try stretching it to one minute.
- Bhujangasana or cobra pose – It is great for the digestive system and circulation, so it is great for maintaining the dark tint of your hair. Lie on your stomach and lift your head ala' the snake. Support your hands on the floor, and breathe
- Sasangasana or the rabbit pose -It is great for obtaining black lustrous hair and improve blood circulation to the hair. Sit in the child's pose and lower your head and the top of the head should touch the floor and your Breathe and hold for four to eight breaths. It is terrific to retain natural hair color at home.
Recipes to make your hair radiate with health
You are what you eat, haven't you heard that a million times already? But there is no way you can ignore this adage! Start with this healthy recipe and with time watch your hair, put to shame even the raven's wing.
1. Zesty Avocado with Kale
Good fats are essential for healthy hair. Combine them with the king of antioxidants kale, and you have a recipe good not only for your hair but for your health as well.
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup lightly packed cilantro
- 1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head of kale
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 4 lemons, juiced and the zest took out
- 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and finely chopped
- 2 avocadoes
Directions: If using fresh, untested pumpkin seeds, roast them by heating 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seeds and cook until you the nutty aroma wafts out from the kitchen for about 2 to 3 minutes.
In a large bowl, blend the kale, cilantro, tomatoes, and onions. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, vinegar, garlic, and the residual 4 tablespoons of oil. Add the vinaigrette to the kale mixture and toss to combine.
Divide the avocados, pit, and peel. Place 1 avocado half on each of 4 plates and top each serving with some of the kale salad. Give it a nice seasoning with salt and pepper.
2. Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas are chock full of proteins and other nutrients and what's more, it is very hair-friendly as well.
- 1 tsp. grape seed oil
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup baby carrots, cut into rounds
- 1 tbsp. dried currants or raisins
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. curry powder
- 1/8 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp. light unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbsp. Fat-free plain Greek yoghurt
Directions: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add the onion and cook for about 1 minute, or until it is suitably softened. Reduce to low heat. Add the water, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, currants, cinnamon, curry powder, turmeric and coconut milk. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft and the liquid is mostly absorbed. You can season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve topped with yoghurt and garnish with additional cinnamon if desired.
3. Kidney Bean Stew Peas
Eat more protein for your hair health. Those are oft repeated words. This recipe is protein rich, and hence great for your hair.
- 2 cups kidney beans
- 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 10 pimento grains (allspice)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. natural sea salt
- 2 red potatoes, cubed
- 1 sweet potato (batata), cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
Directions: Soak the peas in water for at least 10 to 12 hours in a pot. Place coconut milk, scallions, pimento grains, garlic, and whole pepper in the pot. Slowly boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. You can season it by adding the onions, crushed garlic, and thyme. Add carrots and potatoes. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Remove hot pepper before serving. Serve hot with jasmine rice or quinoa.
4. Green smoothie
You should keep your gut health in optimal condition to keep your hair healthy and maintain its colour. This smoothie is going to keep your gut healthy and in prime condition.
- 1/3 small cucumber
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 cup trimmed kale
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 1 lemon wedge, juice
- 1/4 green apple
Directions: Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy.
5. Protein Smoothie
This recipe is full of vitamin B6, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and fiber, the very nutrients for luxuriant hair growth and a shining mane!
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 2 tbsp. flax seeds
- 1/2 avocado
- 3 pitted dates
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp. chopped ginger
Directions: In a blender, process all ingredients until smooth. It will make about 2 cups.
Pranayama for a Healthy Tint
Pranayama is a great way of relaxing the body and eliminate the stress which affects your health negatively. This helps in distancing yourself from the chaotic world around and relaxes you from within.
Bhastrika Pranayama
This is a great practice to relax and rejuvenate weary souls. An effective stress buster helping you to recuperate and give a fresh lease of life , this on the hand increases blood circulation and helps in growth of hair and retain it's natural color.
- Seated comfortably on a yoga mat in padmasanaor vajrasana. Keep your hands on your knees. Breathe normally and feel relaxed.
- Inhale deeply through your nostrils with full force till your lungs are filled with air.
- Exhale forcefully through nostrils, making a hissing sound till you have breathed out all the air emptying your lungs.
- Remember that in Bhastrika Pranayama, your abdomen should not contract. Use your chest.
- Repeat for another 10-15 times.
Bharamari Pranayama
This is a Pranayama where you need to distance yourself from the immediate circumstances and focus on the breathing. This is a great exercise to keep your tresses dark and healthy.
- Sit on a yoga mat or a soft blanket. Breathe and straighten your spine. Relax.
- Breathe in deeply, filling your lungs with enough air.
- With both the thumbs, close your ears.
- Close your eyes and using the middle fingers, press your eyes lightly.
- Press either sides of your forehead with the index fingers.
- With the remaining fingers, press the sides of the bridge of your nose.
- Exhale through your nose making a humming sound while chanting OM mentally. Inhaling will happen automatically.
- Perform this exercise either 11 or 21 times according to your comfort levels.
Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
An effective exercise to take care of your hair issues, you will get glossy thick hair if you do this exercise regularly.
- Kneel down on the ground, keeping your knees at least 6 inches apart.
- Use both your hands to reach backwards and grab the right ankle with your right hand, and left ankle with your left hand while trying to look upwards towards the ceiling.
- Keeping your thighs straight, try and push your abdomen in forward motion.
- Try and hold this position for a few breaths at least, release your hands and return to the starting position.
- If you are suffering from hypertension, migraine or any back and neck injury, you should give this asana a miss.
Halasana (Plough Pose)
It's a difficult exercise to master, but once you start doing this you will feel your hair health will definitely improve for the better.
- Lie down on the floor with your back flat and place your hands by your side, palms resting on the ground.
- Get into a comfortable position. Slowly lift your legs, keeping them at a right angle to the floor.
- Bend it backwards over your head slowly without jerking your movements and keep your feet straight so that your toes are touching the ground beyond your head, then press your chin against your throat.
- To retain this posture for long, support your back with your elbows on the ground.
- Breathe normally as long as you are able to hold this posture, return to your original position and repeat again.
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
It is a great exercise to get the blood circulation going, and keep your shiny and healthy hair.
- Stand with your legs about 3-4 feet apart. Now raise both your hands, keeping your hands in a straight alignment with your shoulders.
- Bend towards the right side, and touch the toes of your right leg with the fingers of your right hand.
- Raise the left hand towards the ceiling and look up towards your left hand.
- Hold the position for a minute or so. Repeat the same with the left side.
A lifestyle change can not only benefit your hair but your entire body. Don't let a frenetic lifestyle take a heavy toll on you. Take up a holistic approach to looking good and feel great. Both of them are inextricably linked to one another. There are many hair care tips to follow, and beauty regimes but if you don't fuel your body with food and strengthen it with exercise you won't get the desired results. The combination of all these would help to get your much-desired mane of thick crowning glory, one that you could flaunt with pleasure.


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Fr. Matthew Lamoureux, MIC
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Although I've only been a Marian for a short time, I've been blessed to meet many of my fellow Marians from other countries. I have experienced their strong sense of community, commitment to the teachings of the Holy Father, and love of Our Lady.
Those are some of the reasons I was drawn to the Congregation. I admire the Marians' devotion to Our Lady, their love of Jesus, The Divine Mercy, and fidelity to the Holy Father.
I've also noticed that this community isn't too individualistic. Everyone seems to look out for each another and help each other to become as holy as possible. It's really amazing to see how Our Lady has formed us as a community to become more like her Son.
I made many of these observations in 1999, during a visit to Poland to witness Pope John Paul II's blessing of the Marians' Shrine of Our Lady of Lichen and the beatification of the two Marian martyrs.
The faith of the Marian martyrs, beatified by the Holy Father in Warsaw, is a great inspiration. It was an awesome experience to be there for their beatification.
Like them, we should always be ready to defend our faith — and be ready to die for it. Their witness reminds us that we might be called to be martyrs — maybe not physically, but in one way or another to stand up for our faith, to sacrifice. Blessed Anthony and George really took a stand against evil and wouldn't let it conquer. With all of the evil in the world today, we're called to do the same.


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magneticex02.in : Current based Magnetic field detector
Requires: S-Pisces/Magnetic
Minimum Versions: Atlas 5.28.1.R
The example shows :
- A dual collector bipolar structure made using Atlas syntax
- Bifurcation of the collector currents due to Magnetic field
Without the field, the collector currents are identical, applying the magnetic field breaks the symmetry causing more current to flow to one of the collectors. The difference in collector currents allows the magnetic field to be measured. This structure is not strictly speaking a magneto-transistor as the base thickness is zero in some directions.
To load and run this example, select the Load button in DeckBuild > Examples. This will copy the input file and any support files to your current working directory. Select the Run button in DeckBuild to execute the example.


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This is the Multiples Choice Questions Part 4 of the Series in Fiber Optics Communications as one of the Communications Engineering topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Examination Questions in Electronic System and Technologies, Communications Books, Journals and other Communications References.
Online Questions and Answers Topic Outline
- MCQs in Principles of Light Transmission
- MCQs in Types of Light Sources, Laser, LED
- MCQs in Light Detectors
- MCQs in Modulation and Waveform
- MCQs in System Design
- MCQs in General application
- MCQs in System Bandwidth
- MCQs in Splicing Techniques
MCQs in Fiber Optics Communications Series
Following is the list of multiple choice questions in this brand new series:
Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part IV of the Series
151. A device that was constructed from mirrors and selenium detectors that transmitted sound waves over a beam of light.
- A. lightphone
- B. photophone
- C. cameraphone
- D. walletphone
152. Which fiber-optic system is better?
- A. 3 repeaters
- B. 8 repeaters
- C. 11 repeaters
- D. 20 repeaters
153. What is the frequency limit of a copper wire?
- A. approximately 0.5 MHz
- B. approximately 1.0 MHz
- C. approximately 40 GHz
- D. none of the above
154. They were granted patents for scanning and transmitting television images through uncoated fiber cables.
- A. Baird and Hansel
- B. Bockham and Kao
- C. Kapron and Keck
- D. Maiman and Schawlow
155. The product of the bit rate and distance of a fiber-optic system is 2 Gbits-km/s. What is the maximum rate at 5 km?
- A. 100 Mbits/s
- B. 200 Mbits/s
- C. 400 Mbits/s
- D. 1000 Gbits/s
156. Approximately what is the frequency limit of the optical fiber?
- A. 20 MHz
- B. 1 MHz
- C. 100 MHz
- D. 40 GHz
157. They experimented with light transmission cables through bundle of fibers and lead to the development of flexible fiberscope.
- A. Townes, Schawlow and Kao
- B. Maiman, Kao and Bockham
- C. Maurer, Kapron and Keck
- D. Van Heel, Hopkins and Kapany
158. Photodiodes operate properly with
- A. forward bias
- B. reverse bias
- C. neither forward nor reverse bias
- D. either forward or reverse bias
159. He coined the term "fiber optics" in 1956.
- A. Kapany
- B. Kao
- C. Bockham
- D. Keck
160. They wrote a paper describing how it was possible to use stimulated emission for amplifying light waves (laser) as well as microwaves (maser).
- A. Theodore Maiman
- B. KC Kao and GA Bockham
- C. Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow
- D. Kapron, Keck and Maurer
161. The scientist who built the first optical maser
- A. Charles Townes
- B. GA Bockham
- C. Theodore Maiman
- D. ACS Van Heel
162. A single fiber can handle as many voice channels as
- A. a pair of copper conductors
- B. a 1500-pair cable
- C. a 500-pair cable
- D. a 1000-pair cable
163. They proposed a new communication medium using cladded fiber cables.
- A. Kao and Bockham
- B. Maiman, Kao and Bockham
- C. Kapron, Keck and Maurer
- D. Maiman and Schawlow
164. An incident ray can be defined as
- A. a light ray reflected from a flat surface
- B. a light directed toward a surface
- C. a diffused light ray
- D. a light ray that happens periodically
165. Developed an optical fiber with losses less that 2 dB/km
- A. Kao and Bockham
- B. Maiman, Kao and Bockham
- C. Maiman and Schawlow
- D. Kapron, Keck and Maurer
166. The band of light frequencies that are too high to be seen by the human eye.
- A. Ultraviolet
- B. Visible light
- C. Infrared
- D. Yellow
167. Which of the following is the fastest light sensor?
- A. PIN photodiode
- B. Photovoltaic diode
- C. Photodiode
- D. Avalanche photodiode
168. Range of infrared
- A. 360 nm to 440 nm
- B. 670 nm to 10^3 nm
- C. 110 nm to 240 nm
- D. 770 nm to 10^6 nm
169. The term dispersion describes the process of
- A. separating light into its component frequencies
- B. reflecting light from a smooth surface
- C. the process by which light is absorbed by an uneven rough surface
- D. light scattering
170. The band of light frequencies to which human eye will respond
- A. Infrared
- B. Visible light
- C. Ultraviolet
- D. Cosmic ray
171. Laser light is very bright because it is
- A. pure
- B. white
- C. coherent
- D. monochromatic
172. Which of the following is the fastest light sensor?
- A. PIN photodiode
- B. Photovoltaic diode
- C. Photodiode
- D. Avalanche photodiode
173. Range of wavelength of visible light
- A. 670 nm to 10^3 nm
- B. 440 nm to 540 nm
- C. 110 nm to 240 nm
- D. 390 nm to 770 nm
174. The band of light frequencies that are too low to be seen by the human eye
- A. Infrared
- B. X-rays
- C. Visible
- D. Ultraviolet
175. Which of the following terms best describes the reason that light is refracted at different angles?
- A. Photon energy changes with wavelength
- B. Light is refracted as a function of surface smoothness
- C. The angle is determined partly by a and b
- D. The angle is determined by the index of the materials
176. Range of wavelengths of ultraviolet
- A. 670 nm to 10^3 nm
- B. 440 nm to 540 nm
- C. 110 nm to 240 nm
- D. 10 nm to 390 nm
177. Single frequency light is called
- A. pure
- B. intense
- C. coherent
- D. monochromatic
178. The coating in a fiber helps protect fiber from moisture, which reduces the possibility of the occurrence of a detrimental phenomenon called
- A. static fatigue
- B. mechanical fatigue
- C. stress fatigue
- D. coating fatigue
179. The term critical angle describes
- A. the point at which light is refracted
- B. the point at which light becomes invisible
- C. the point at which light has gone from the refractive mode to the reflective mode
- D. the point at which light has crossed the boundary layers from one index to another
180. The ratio of the speed of light in air to the speed of light in another substance is called
- A. speed factor
- B. index of reflection
- C. index of refraction
- D. speed gain
181. The three essential types of fiber commonly used today except:
- A. Plastic core and cladding
- B. Plastic core and glass cladding
- C. Glass core and glass cladding (SCS)
- D. Glass core and plastic cladding (PCS)
182. What phenomenon will result if the glass fiber is exposed to long periods of high humidity?
- A. stress fatigue
- B. core corrosion
- C. stress corrosion
- D. cladding corrosion
183. The law that states "When visible light of high frequency electromagnetic radiation illuminates a metallic surface, electrons are emitted" is known as ____________.
- A. Einstein law of photon
- B. Marconi's law
- C. Maxwell's law
- D. Plank's law
184. Both LEDs and ILDs operate correctly with
- A. forward bias
- B. reverse bias
- C. neither forward nor reverse bias
- D. either forward or reverse bias
185. Any energy above the ground state is called ___________.
- A. normal state
- B. above-ground state
- C. excited state
- D. spontaneous state
186. The process of decaying from one energy level to another energy level is called __________.
- A. Spontaneous emission
- B. Excited emission
- C. Absorption
- D. Any of these
187. The process of moving from one energy level to another is called ____________.
- A. Spontaneous emission
- B. Excited emission
- C. Absorption
- D. Spontaneous decay
188. Most fiber optic light sources emit light in which spectrum?
- A. visible
- B. infrared
- C. ultraviolet
- D. X-ray
189. A packet of energy which is equal to the difference between the two energy levels.
- A. Photons
- B. Electronvolt
- C. Quantum
- D. Quanta
190. It is the science of measuring only light waves that are visible to the human eye.
- A. Radiometry
- B. Photometry
- C. Ophthalmology
- D. Optometry
191. The refractive index number is
- A. a number which compares the transparency of a material with that of air
- B. a number of assigned by the manufacturer to the fiber in question
- C. a number which determines the core diameter
- D. a term describing core elasticity
192. It is a science of measuring light throughout the entire electromagnetic spectrum
- A. Radiometry
- B. Photometry
- C. Ophthalmology
- D. Optometry
193. Which light emitter is preferred for high-speed data in a fiber-optic system?
- A. incandescent
- C. neon
- D. laser
194. Light intensity is generally described in terms of __________ and measured in _________.
- A. Luminous flux density; Lumens per unit area
- B. Luminous flux intensity; Lumens per unit area
- C. Luminous flux density; Lumens per unit volume
- D. Luminous flux intensity; Lumens per unit volume
195. In radiometric terms, it measures the rate at which electromagnetic waves transfer light energy
- A. Optical radiation
- B. Optical impedance
- C. Optical illusion
- D. Optical power
196. It is described as the flow of light energy past a given point in a specified time
- A. Optical radiation
- B. Optical impedance
- C. Optical illusion
- D. Optical power
197. The term single mode and multimode are best described as
- A. a number of fibers placed into fiber-optic cable
- B. the number of voice channels each fiber can support
- C. the number of wavelengths each fiber can support
- D. the index number
198. Optical power is sometimes called __________.
- A. Radiant emission
- B. Radiant power
- C. Radiant flux
- D. Radiant optics
199. In refraction that occurs in air/glass interfaces, among the visible light, which is bent the most?
- A. red
- B. violet
- C. yellow
- D. green
200. Fiber-optic cables with attenuation of 1.8, 3.4, 5.9 and 18 dB are linked together. The total loss is
- A. 7.5 dB
- B. 19.8 dB
- C. 29.1 dB
- D. 650 dB
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Natural sinkholes are rare, but researchers in China have just uncovered the largest cluster in the world, 49 of them covering an area of more than 231 square miles.
Government officials in the Shaanxi province in northwest China report the collection of sinkholes was found during a recent survey of land around Hanzhong City.
These tiankengs, as they're also known, run along a 'karst' landform belt in the Qinling-Bashan Mountains of southwest Shaanxi. Karst landforms are the result of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum dissipating, tesulting in subterranean drainage systems with sinkholes, caves, and tunnels.
An international team of geologists discovered a chain of 49 sinkholes and more than 50 funnels ranging from 50 to 100 metres (164-328 feet) in diameter.
The holes are spread over four counties. One enormous sinkhole was found, deeper than the Eiffel Tower is tall, and wider than the height of the Empire State Building.
"The largest one was in Zhenba, which had the largest diameter of 520 metres [1,706 feet] and a maximum depth of 320 metres [1049 feet]," Wang Weihua, chief of the Department of Land and Resources of Shaanxi, told China Daily.
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Founded in 1999, Globalsat Group is the first Pan-American consortium of mobile satellite service (MSS) and a leading Latin American provider of satellite voice, data and M2M / IoT services and hardware, with their own offices in the USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico as well as distributors in main cities of Latin America with a focus on terrestrial, marine and aerial satellite solutions—and now, the Globalsat Group has obtained license for all Inmarsat services through their Mexican affiliate, MultiSAT.
Distribución y Tecnologías SA de CV, which operates under the MultiSAT brand and is part of Globalsat Group, announced that they have received official authorization and landing rights for foreign satellite signals in the Ka- and L-bands. The Ka-band authorization includes Inmarsat I5 satellites, which deliver the new generation Global Express ("GX") service, both for transmission (Earth to satellite) and reception (satellite to Earth), making it possible to legally provide mobile and fixed Internet or point-to-point maritime, land and aeronautical data connectivity anywhere within Mexican territory
Globalsat Group / Multisat has also been authorized for L-band services. The Inmarsat Fleet Xpress service combines Ka- and L-band services, providing greater robustness and redundancy than any other maritime satellite connectivity solution. The climatic and seismic conditions of Mexico, the extension of the nation's territory, heterogeneous demographic distribution and the magnitude of economic activity in its territorial seas are characteristics that make satellite an ideal solution for a growing number of public and private institutions which require always-on connectivity. Ka- and L-band satellite service can provide the link when or where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or not feasible.
According to Globalsat Group CEO Alberto Palacios, as in other countries, this multi-band licensing places the group in a privileged position to offer the full range of mobile and fixed services that Inmarsat has to offer in L-, Ka- and both bands combined. Enabling access in Mexico to Inmarsat's whole infrastructure allows the firm to have a leading presence in this important market—including M2M / IoT projects, high-quality fixed and mobile VSAT as well as tactical voice and data through highly portable terminals.


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<< back Aspen DUI hearing in 1981 of Hunter S. Thompson. Sterling Greenwood, a former investigative reporter/columnist for Scripps-Howard in Memphis, had only months earlier blown into Aspen after a divorce, to reside initially with Aspen Daily News publisher Dave Danforth at Smuggler Trailer Park. then in his car parked behind what is now The Aspen Store. Greenwood covered the Thompson DUI story for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver , another Scripps-Howard paper. He also worked during this time period for the Aspen Daily News variously as contributor, distributor, associate editor and editor. After the hearing which cleared Thompson of the DUI charge, Greenwood and Thompson went bar hopping for several hours, winding up at the Hotel Jerome where Greenwood, by then in an extreme state of chemical inconvenience -- from alcohol and iboga extracts -- phoned in his story from one of the old phone booths which used to be in the hotel's lobby when the Jerome was a dump.For a fuller, more colorful account of the day's events, see "A Gentlemen for Justice Luncheon with Dr. Hunter S. Thompson" uploaded to www.aspenfreepress.com from Aspen Free Press street edition headlined "Breakfast with Hunter."
To see original Rocky Mountain News story by Sterling Greenwood click here
Hunter S. Thompson Fiery Funeral Blastoff Photo, click here -- Aspen Free Press photo by Karen Day
Hunter S. Thompson Friends Say Hollywood Hijacked Funeral, click here -- Aspen Free Press story by Sterling Greenwood
Hunter S. Thompson Shoots Self to Death Today -- click here. An Aspen Free Press "EXTRA" street edition Feb. 20, 2005, which apres skiers slumped on bar stools read in stunned disbelief all over town.
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How to Design a Useful Customer Survey for Your Nonprofit
Developing a picture of your current constituents is critically important to creating a marketing plan for your nonprofit organization, and a good survey can be your camera. If you're going to go to the effort to conduct a survey, it needs to have a purpose and must be clear, direct and useful. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind:
If your survey is long, fewer people will complete it.
You probably want to include some multiple-choice questions, but be sure to have one or two open-ended questions as well so people have a chance to speak their minds without being limited to formulated responses.
Be careful not to ask leading questions — questions that suggest the answers you hope to hear from constituents.
Explore different kinds of information by asking how convenient and appealing your events and services are and by asking your patrons what other kinds of programs they would enjoy.
Ask your current constituents how they found out about you. The answers tell you which forms of your current marketing are effective and begin to suggest how you may best further spread the word about your programs.


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Mt. Magazine State Park
For a breathtaking view atop the highest point in Arkansas, visit Mt. Magazine State Park. Reservations may be made at the park's magnificent 60-room lodge or one of the 13 cabins. Located on Scenic Highway 309, 43 miles southwest of Russellville. www.mountmagazine.com (877) 665-6343. Mt. Nebo State Park: View sweeping views of the Arkansas River or hike/bike 14 miles of winding trails situated 1,350 feet above the River Valley. Mt. Nebo State Park is one of two Arkansas State Parks offering launch sites for hang gliding enthusiasts. Campsites and cabins available. www.mountnebo.com (479) 229-3655.
Bona Dea Trails
If trails or biking are your style, the Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary is a must. Over 186 acres and 5.5 miles of trails and wetlands and wooded lowlands provide a perfect habitat for 200 species of birds. (479) 968-5008.
Ozark Mountains and Buffalo National River
Starting in early October and running through the middle of November, the mountain's sights along Hwy 7 explode with vibrant fall colors spanning the rainbow. The Ozark Mountains and the Buffalo National River, the country's first national river with 95,000 acres of public land along its corridor, are a must to see in the autumn. Hidden nearby are natural springs, caves, waterfalls, natural bridges, and box-like canyons.
Big Piney
Want adventure? Canoe the Big Piney Creek nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. Contact Moore Outdoors for water levels, rates, or to make reservations for a great outdoor outing on one of Arkansas's best waterways. (479) 331-3606; www.mooreoutdoors.com.
Holla Bend Wildlife Management
Established to provide essential habitat for migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, this area has over 7,000 acres of agricultural fields, bottomlands, forest and open water. Home to several species of ducks, bald eagles, Canadian geese and other wildlife throughout the year. 10448 Holla Bend Rd., Dardanelle, (479) 229-4300.
Mountain Biking Ouita Coal Company & Old Post trails
Maintained by the River Valley Chapter of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists Club, Ouita Coal Company Trail is a nine-mile, single track lollipop trail system. It's a great stopover for riders heading south to the Ouachitas or north to the trail playgrounds in Bentonville. Old Post is a "fast, flowy trail near the banks of the Arkansas River" for any level of riding ability. Riders can make a full day of Old Post Park: eight miles of singletrack, an 18-hole professional disc golf course, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts decorate this Corp of Engineers owned park.
Hang Gliding
Aficionados of this aerial activity will find launch sites at Mt. Nebo and Mt. Magazine State Parks. Even if you don't participate—watching can be just as exciting! Call for regulations and weather conditions. Mt. Magazine State Park, 16878 Highway 309 South, Paris, (479) 963-8502; Mt. Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Highway 155, Dardanelle, (479) 229-3655. www.arkansasstateparks.com.
Russellville Country Club
Founded in 1926 by an enterprising group of 71 men. For information on green fees and membership, call the club at (479) 968-1139. 186 Country Club Plaza north of Russellville off AR Hwy. 7, Russellville. www.golfrcc.com.
Disc Golf
A sport played much like traditional golf but with major differences. Disc golfers use flying discs, or a type of Frisbee. Russellville features two 18-hole "champion caliber" disc golf courses. The first is located 0.8 miles north of Russellville on Pleasant View Rd., and the second at 1598 Lock & Dam Road, off of AR Hwy. 7. For information, contact the Recreation and Parks Dept. at (479) 968-1272.


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Now is your chance to find out what really goes inside the strange and shady world of the DS-MAX/Cydcor/Innovage multi-level-marketing sales cults. Luke St. Germaine, who last shared with us an excerpt from a book he's working on about his experiences, has agreed to let Consumerist readers interview him. Put your questions in the comments or email them to email@example.com and let's find out the straight scoop. For the backstory on what DS-MAX is all about, Eric Wolfram's List of Known Scams gives a very comprehensive overview, and you can also check out these posts from our archive. [More]
I Escaped The DS-MAX Multi-Level-Marketing Sales Cult
Luke St. Germaine worked his way up the ladder of Cydcor, a spinoff of the notorious multi-level-marketing outfit DS-MAX, d/b/a Innovage aka Granton Marketing, from sales grunt to running his own office, until he saw the true face of the sales cult and got out the game. Exclusive to Consumerist, this is an excerpt from a novel he wrote about his experience. [More]


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Smoking food in a wok imparts a deep, delicious flavour into foods. You can smoke to cook, or smoke to impart flavour. The methods are very similar, the process almost identical.
Turning your wok into a smoker is simple and very efficient. You will need your wok – a nice big one from an Asian supermarket is best; lots of alfoil, a round cooling rack or bamboo steamer, and finely ground wood chips.
Line the wok with alfoil so it hangs over the edges all the way around, about 3 – 5 cm.
Make sure it's THOROUGHLY covered.
Place the wood chips (the ones above I have soaked in water and a little liquid smoke) in the bottom. You only need around a cupful.
Fold a second piece of foil into the shape of the woodchips, and cover.
Pop your steamer over this and centralise. If you don't have a steamer you can use a cake rack or a roast rack – you need it to sit above the chips without touching. If you use metal, make sure you do not pierce the alfoil.
Now pop your food into the steamer. I am smoking eggplants from my garden, and some Patrice Newell garlic.
Cover the basket with the lid, then lay a layer of alfoil loosely over the top.
Tuck the sides of the top layer down and at the same time, gather the bottom layer's overhang and crimp them together.
You are doing this to create an almost airtight environment all the way around.
Snug as a bug in a rug.
Heat your flame on 'high'.
Pop the wok over the flame and reduce to very low. Do not wait too long to do this or your wood chips with catch and begin to blacken.
So will your steamer basket.
Trust me. I know this.
Burned bamboo is not the flavour you wish to share with your guests.
You want a nice, slow smoulder.
You will soon see some drifts of smoke escape from your little smoking machine. A slow smoulder in a smoker that allows some of the smoke to escape produces a better-finished product.
You can hot smoke by leaving the burner on under the wok, turning the foil pouch into a mini oven, or you can get cooler temperatures by blasting it with heat for 1 minute out of every ten. It'll get hot enough to produce smoke, which will get trapped in the foil and smoke the food without cooking it much
Now, before you open the smoking oven, I strongly suggest you TAKE IT OUTSIDE.
Carefully remove the top foil and the lid. It will release a lot of smoke.
Test your foods for done-ness.
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Una: "Ahhh, not again, I have had enough coffee for today!"
{It was Mark and mine 12.5th dating anniversary on Saturday so the four of us went to have lunch in town. We decided to check out a new place which turned out to be cute but rather overpriced, sort of smelly (weird old wood smell) and with very limited menu. They did have "children cappuccino", which is basically steamed milk with cacao. Una and Nestor naturally decided to have a cappuccino like their parents. After that we did some shopping, got frozen and Mark suggested we warm up in our favourite coffee place. Una decided to protest with the sentence above}
The same day, while walking in town, we ran into Sinterklaas with his Pieten on the main square. I will write a separate post about the Sinterklaas craze around here as it seems all we talk about these days. For now, as soon as Nestor and Una saw the Sint, they let go of our hands, ran to him and Nestor ever so gratefully said:
"Sint, thank you SO much for my toy gun!" Sint chuckled and told Nestor that he was very welcome.
{a bit of background story – we are really uncomfortable with toy guns in our house, so neither of the kids have had them before. Una got a NERF foam dart gun as a birthday present from a friend, and Nestor has been drooling over it ever since. So we gave in and ask Sint to get him one of his own.}
Nestor is going through a phase where he is scared at night and anywhere from 1am onward climbs into our bed to cuddle, talk, sing, muse on the meaning of life, in short anything but sleep. Needless to say we are all TIRED.
The conversation at breakfast this morning:
Mark: "Nestor, will you please stay in your own bed at night?"
Nestor: "Yes, Daddy. I will. One day."
Mark: "Not one day, Nestor. Tonight."
Nestor: "Not tonight. Monday"
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Kismet, serendipity, or destiny. There are times when the stars align, and we, as designers, find ourselves sitting in front of the ideal client. I'm sometimes asked what makes a great client or a great client relationship.
Obviously, finding a kindred spirit is exceptional. You know when you meet someone for the first time and it just clicks? That doesn't always occur, but when it does, I find the process of working with that new client extremely exhilarating. Not only am I learning about them, I always seem to have the opportunity to learn something new about myself and my design abilities.
Risk Takers
Another sign of a great client is when I identify someone that not only has faith in my abilities but is also willing to take a risk in a design element. Sometimes a leap of faith in design, can leave everyone a little uneasy in the onset, but it's extremely exciting when both you and the client are willing to experiment with a design adventure.
There are times when I may have the opportunity to select a hand made piece or use something a little different in a client's project. It may be something as simple as a paint color or finish, a special molding or using an extraordinary sculpture or hand-made piece of furniture. The client that is willing to take that leap with me is always one I consider a kindred spirit.
A client partnership takes on many phases over the course of the project from selection to payment. Collaborating on all aspects of a project makes for an ideal outcome, a satisfied client and the creation of a new relationship for me.


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RE: Oct 10g CPU patch download
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 09:25:04 -0700
Message-ID: <FD1D618E4F164D4C8BA5513D4268174A01714167964B_at_EXCHCLUSTER1-02.win.slac.stanford.edu>
But extended support fees were waived for one-year, and the customers received this extension automatically. This extension expires July 31, 2011. If you have kept your premier support current, then you should be able to download patches.
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From: oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org [mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Michael Brown Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:40 AM To: mschmitt_at_uchicago.edu
Cc: Job Miller; oracle-l_at_freelists.org Subject: Re: Oct 10g CPU patch download
Extended support is now tied to a CSI and enforced. Before MOS, I guess we were supposed to realize that we were not supposed to download the patch.
if you have not paid for extended support, you are on sustaining which means that you only have access to patches released before July 2010 for 10.2. On sustaining support, you will not get access to all the of the 10.2 patches until extended support ends in July 2013.
Michael Brown
http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l Received on Wed Nov 02 2011 - 11:25:04 CDT


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Living with antiques
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
"It is the loveliness of little things that imparts life to a room." This quote sums up the feeling of this wonderful book. It is filled with hints and tips on finding and caring for antiques and collectible. The joy of combing through flea markets looking for the next perfect addition to your collection is reflected in both text and pictures. The chapters cover ceramics, wood, silver, textiles, glass and paper. What ever makes your heart sing is covered in this book. A nice plus is an index listing of flea market and shop locations in both the United States and Europe. This is a book I go back to and read and look through time and time again, a keeper for your personal library.
Pages: 256
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Barbara Milo Ohrbach
A sad story told with humour
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
This was my first Clive James book. I loved it. I've not yet been to Bombay, or any part of India, but having read the book, I feel like it's a place that I must (but not necessarily want to) visit. It's a sad story about the life a young boy growing up in poverty in Bombay. It is tragic, but it is told with such objectiveness that you cannot cast judgment upon any of the characters involved. This is a brilliant display of James' talent of telling things how they are, without imposing a moralistice slant. You'll even laugh a lot.This book is definitely worth reading.
Pages: 263
Publisher: Random House
Clive James
Excellent, interesting, concise, and infinitely readable!
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
The layout of this book is extremely well considered. Depending on the reader, one can focus on the user, admin, or programmer section. The theory is also presented in a separate section with an appropriate level of background security information (you might want to read this section first if you don't have any security background).The writing is also very well done. Dr. Tung never repeats himself (unlike other technology authors) and his examples are short and to the point. The reader is even, occasionally, treated to a delightful sense of humor. I certinaly hope that Dr. Tung will produce more books.I recommend this book to anyone, period. Of course, if you are using or developing Kerberos apps, then I really, really recommend it. Any system admin worth his or her salt should read this book as well, even if they are not currently considering Kerberos.My final thought: this book would make a great stocking stuffer!!!Dr. Matthew Presley, Chief Scientist, QB, Inc.
Pages: 192
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Brian Tung
A great way for women to learn who men think
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
As a Woman Army Veteran, I remain true to staying in touch with the lessons of military life, through reading books like this one. James Jones made me stop to think, mull over, and think some more, as the dialogues between each character developed. I truly felt at times that I was there, wanting to shake up a few of the characters. I felt their pain, and some of their positive feelings. And, I had to remind myself that I am living vicariously through reading this book, lessons that empower me in business, in dating, in communicating with the opposite sex, and in just being more empowered.This book speaks to everyone, about change, expectations and the things that we choose to decide what really matters.
Pages: 864
Publisher: Delta
James Jones
Boiling Point
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
An excellent sequel to his earlier book, 'The Heat Is On.' Check out my Amazon Reviews from October 15th 2002. As I noted earlier, reading Jonathan Weiner's book, 'The Next One Hundred Years: Shaping the Fate of Our Living Earth' before reading Gelbspan is valuable because it explains the history and science of global warming before introducing current policy issues; including the heavy obstructionism by the fossil fuels industry(oil & coal) and their public relations apparatus. As Gelbspan notes, outside of the U.S. the existence of global warming is no longer debated. The rest of the world has moved on to positive and meaningful steps to deal with the problem. Quite very probably the most serious problem facing humanity in the 21st Century.
Pages: 254
Publisher: Basic Books
Ross Gelbspan
Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory & Practice
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Sue & Sue have revised their book with wonderful results. This time they include a section "Clinical Implications" in each chapter, this adds to the information and helps with the teaching of this necessary subject. As usual Sue & Sue are thorough and thoughtful in their presentation. They also include the notion of Organizational Culture as a needed subject of study. I highly recommend this book for any clinican and professor who works in the field of psychology. Dr. Gabrielle M. Guedet, Ph.D., MFT
Pages: 368
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Derald Wing Sue
David Sue
Great Read!
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the bard and even to those who have some reservations about reading Shakespearian plays. Greenblatt has done an excellent job in writing a book that is not only a delight to read, but informative as well. It's not a text crammed with tedious facts; instead it's a backstage pass on what's going on behind the scenes. Greenblatt stimulates your mind as he cleverly unfolds the fascinating details of the life of William Shakespeare.
Pages: 386
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Stephen Greenblatt
A wonderful sojourn into the power of human imagination
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
For anyone with a penchant for the rather obscure, the outrageously funny, and the dazzling world of Italo Calvino, this book ranks as one of the author's finest works.The tales of a suit of armor out to vindicate himself, and a count with literally "split personalities" is colored with heavy doses of wit, and a dab of philosophical discourse. Prose flows effortlessly accross your tongue as you read. And you don't seem to notice the passage of time. The characters, especially the protagonists, prove to be very endearing. For anyone who hasn't read Calvino, this is as good as any book to start with. It gets the bandwagon rolling.
Pages: 246
Publisher: Harcourt
Italo Calvino
Challenging --- Guaranteed to cut through entropy.
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I bought this book expecting to object to every page as I read it. Instead, I found myself saying "Amen" to almost everything Funk brings to the party. The church, if not Christianity itself, is in dire straits at the moment. Funk nails the problems with creedalism and antique theologies. For myself, I'd rather read Marcus J. Borg, because I find him more hopeful for the church, but Funk's opus is one that every pastor and every Christian and every seeker must read to break out of the idolatry of a Jesus who is dead. You might not like Funk's portrait of Jesus or his thoughts about Him, but a lot of people were turned off by John the Baptist, too. So, Wake Up! Take on the challenges put forth by Funk
Pages: 352
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Robert Walter Funk
A Series of Unfortunate Events # 5 is a great book.
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
This great book has a little of everything in it. It has sadness, intelligence, comedy, and much more. This book was incredibly descriptive. It also had unusual words that people rarely use and it tells you the difference. This book helps you learn and at the same time entertains you.
First the amazingly unfortunate orphans (the Baudelairs) are moved from their previous and ruined home and moved from house to house until now. Now they are in a boarding school and the children are still afraid that their first guardian is going to hunt them down as usual to steal their huge fortune. Thankfully the Baudelairs as usual manage to ruin Olaf's plot and keep their fortune. In this book however Olaf didn't run by himself and some accomplices. This time he took the Quagmire triplets who had a fortune of their own and they were not only friends of the orphans, they were orphans as well.
Pages: 240
Publisher: HarperCollins
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WildStar: Gear Progression Guide (F2P Edition)
Congrats on level 50 and welcome to the WildStar community! The goal of this guide is to provide you with a quick reference for gear progression in WildStar after you hit level 50. With the introduction of F2P, there will be a lot of new and returning players to the game. Do your best to welcome them, be patient and educate where possible. Hope my guides help along the way!
Gear Progression Path
- Renown Gear (ilvl 60) – This is your entry level gear purchased at the Veteran Expedition Reward Vendor in your main city.
- Veteran Adventures (ilvl 68/70) – Yield Renown currency. Most people generally skip these in regards to gear progression. Recommended ilvl: 60.
- Crafted Gear (ilvl 72+) – There are higher ilvl crafted items, but require raid currency (or a lot of money. The ilvl 72 items are your best bet if you go this route. Some also have imbuements that increase its ilvl.
- Veteran Dungeons (ilvl 78/80) – Yield Glory currency. Recommended ilvl: 68.
- World Bosses (ilvl 90) – No lockout, kill as many times as you'd like. Find a large group, get loot.
- Genetic Archives (ilvl 96/100) – First raid, requires attunement. Recommended ilvl: 78.
- Initiatilization Core Y-83 (ilvl 100/120 ?) – First "Boss in a Box" raid. Normal and Hard modes available. No attunement required. Recommended ilvl: 80/100.
- Datascape (ilvl 116/120) – Second raid, requires clearing GA. Recommended ilvl: 96.
While you're gearing…
Keep in mind, gear isn't the only thing you should be working towards once you reach max level. You'll want to begin collecting Amp and Ability upgrades and utilizing Runecrafting to make your character more powerful. These are just as (maybe even more) important than the gear itself and are acquired in a variety of ways. I'd recommend referring to Phix's Amp/Ability Guide to learn how. You should also be completing contracts and doing dailies for Elder Gems in Crimson Badlands, Northern Wastes, Blighthaven and The Defile.
Props to MRDO ODRM, Phix and Waldo on Entity-1 for helping me get caught up again in the WildStar community. I'll continue to update and create more guides as I see the need. If you have any recommendations, please don't hesitate to reach out! Sharing is caring and I'll see you all on Twitter!


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From humble beginnings often come great things. As explained earlier, RouletteHolland.nl is based in the Netherlands and was started by John Visser, who also comes from Amsterdam. The story of how he came to start the company is proof that sometimes all you need to start with is a dream.
Early Beginnings
John Visser was born to a poor shopkeeper in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1956. His mother died early, and he helped care for his brothers and sisters. From a young age, he wanted to succeed because he knew that he wanted to be able to take care of his loved ones.
From his first chances, John started working small odd jobs, even as early as 10 years of age. He saved anything he could, after helping his father take care of his family. A businessman in the neighborhood noticed him when he was only 14 and helped him find more ways to make money.
Early Businesses
By the time he was 20, John started his first small shop. He had the help and support of others, because everyone knew how hard he worked and that he was trustworthy. However, it soon became apparent that he was going to go on to bigger things.
He saw an opportunity to invest in an online gaming company, and the rest is history. He helped with that one, and has since gone on to many more gaming successes. Most of these are in other countries, although he still feels very close to his home in The Netherlands. In those other companies, he also offers amenities such as online games, and he has been very successful in those ventures.
Back to his roots
John feels very close to his home and very grateful for all the time he spent there. He knows that if not for the support he received from a young age, he would not be so successful today. Because of that, he always intended to provide a fantastic product in his home country too.
After earning many successes with these other enterprises, John finally felt that it was time to take advantage of what he saw as an opening in his home country. Thus the idea of RouletteHolland.nl was born.
Developing the company
In the beginning, the company only had a few games, but John knew he wanted to do something different. He did research and found the two most popular games, but made them more accessible. He also works with video developers to make the games better than ever before, and to provide them on several platforms.
Because he loves his homeland and believes in his company, John is investing his time and energy into making RouletteHolland.nl the best of all his online gaming resources. He is working toward the future, and giving his country an important resource as he builds his compnany into something anyone could be proud of. He wants people to know that when they see the name RouletteHolland.nl, they are going to experience top quality products.


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Growing up in the Finger Lakes of New York, high elevation Zone 5, I have the mantra of "Memorial Day is Final Frost" deeply embedded in my brain. I am constantly questioning my assumptions about myself and the world around me; this year I was inspired to dig a little deeper into this maxim.
Are historic frost dates still relevant?
potatoes are ideally planted three weeks before final frost
Pouring over decades of temperature records in our county from the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Association (which is totally free and fascinating, I highly recommend it!) from 1930 to present, here are my observations:
a) Our final frost dates have (surprisingly) remained fairly consistent, often occurring just before Memorial Day.
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I just joined the forum yesterday and wanted to say hello to everyone. I am a long time anglophile who would one day love to visit England and France and Ireland who has had a long time interest in Princess Diana and in the last year or so reading about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. I am in the US and hope to share information and thoughts and ideas with everyone ! Thanks and have a great day :flowers:
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welcome i hope you cruise around the board and come to love all the royal families in their own unique ways (don't worry they'll become familar after a few weeks) don't forget there's no such thing as a stupid question and people on this board have yet to not anwer one of mine :)
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Overseas, comparable rates would apply.(Or a flat rate for the group can be negotiated)
Open to negotiation: usually NZ$40 per hour per singer (in NZ), though a flat-rate for a recording project can be offered instead, or included as part of a concert fee if applicable.
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Jay Z and Kanye West are going through tough times in their brotherhood, but their mutual friend Jeezy says they'll definitely survive the rough patch.
The Atlanta rapper hit up The Real recently and while there, opened up about what's going on with Hov and 'Ye. Though he didn't really share any specifics or confirm any of the rumors, he did say we all just have to let them deal with it themselves.
Jeezy told the daytime talk show hosts, "They're brothers. You gotta let brothers work out brotherly stuff. They got history, you gotta let them handle it. They're grown men, they're gonna fix it, they're gonna work it out."
When host Loni Love commented on how juicy the gossip was, Jeezy responded with a firm, "I try not to get into things like that. I try to focus on me and what I got going on, but um, they'll be alright."
As we previously reported, a fed up Kanye hit the stage for his Saint Pablo Tour concert in Seattle and explained why Drake took him and Hov off the album version of his hit "Pop Style."
After explaining the "TIDAL/Apple bullshit" and more, Kanye was also heard saying, "Our kids ain't never even played together." This revealing moment was also allegedly aimed at Jay:
Watch Jeezy address their longtime friendship above. Long live #TheThrone.
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Jay Z & Kanye West's Best Bro Moments
Jay Z & Kanye West's Best Bro Moments
1. Jay, 'Ye, and their loved ones hit a star-studded 2016 MTV Video Music Awards after party.Source:Getty 1 of 14
2. Kanye and Jay Z enjoy an L.A. Lakers game..Source:Getty 2 of 14
3. Jay Z supporting Ye at the adidas Originals x Kanye West YEEZY SEASON 1 show.Source:Getty 3 of 14
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5. Jay Z and Kanye bro out at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy brunch.Source:Getty 5 of 14
6. Jay Z and Kanye West at the official TIDAL launch event.Source:Getty 6 of 14
7. Jay and Ye at the Roc Nation And Three Six Zero Pre-GRAMMY Brunch in 2015Source:Getty 7 of 14
8. Bros hitting the stage.Source:Getty 8 of 14
9. That moment the world found out Bey and Jay were expecting their first kid.Source:WENN 9 of 14
10. Suit up.Source:Getty 10 of 14
11. Now that's a throwback!Source:Getty 11 of 14
12. All smiles and excellence.Source:Getty 12 of 14
13. It's the Roc!Source:Getty 13 of 14
14. It's always all love between the bros.Source:Getty 14 of 14
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# and/or raw data (think MVC::model)
use Text::Quote::Self qw(safe_text);
sub do_something {
my $user_input = shift;
my $safe = safe_text( $user_input );
# Same as Text::Escape::Any->new($user_input)
ref $safe; # Text::Escape::Any
"$safe"; # eq $user_input
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my %output;
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return \%output;
# in the part of application responsible
# for output (think MVC::view)
use Text::Quote::Self qw($safe_text_escaping);
sub format_html {
my $data = shift;
local $safe_text_escaping = "as_html";
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# raw unsafe data in case one needs it
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local $safe_text_escaping = "as_uri";
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} keys %$data;
UPDATE Renamed Text::Escape::Any => Text::Quote::Self - does the latter make more sense?
I would like to present a module that can hide potentially dangerous strings behind a facade with overloaded stringification. Concrete stringification method (as-is, uri-escape, quotemeta, etc) is chosen based on a package variable. Such variable can be localized to a scope, and is honoured by all of my stringifier objects at once.
This way the part of the application that handles data does not need to know about how we're going to present the data. And the presentation part may handle all of its input values as plain strings and not care to quote them properly, as long as preferred stringification method is set.
I still have some questions, mostly on naming:
- Is
Text::the right namespace?
- Is
Text::Escape::Anya descriptive enough name, and what would be better if not?
- It seems reasonable to abbreviate constructor. Is
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- I want to keep the package switch name as close the above as possible. Is
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Since my mother died, it's been a reflective several months for me.
I have thought a great deal about aging but more about vitality–how to keep it and nourish it.
This evening, the glorious rain that has pounded Northern California for four days took a momentary break as if to say, " There! Are you happy? Now that I have doused your fear of fire in the hills, what are you thinking?"
Good question. What am I thinking?
I stepped outside on my adobe porch tonight. To be honest, I took with me a glass of Wente Chardonnay and sat down on the step to consider and reconsider how, under the constant pounding of both rain and time, I should approach the next decade.
Add to those thoughts and to the reflective nature of the night, the blowing of the North Wind Boreas and the croaking of thousands of frogs–maybe Leto's peasants?– across our road, swimming and flirting in the old watering trough.
Talk about vitality.
The moon breaks through the rain clouds, creating a lovely halo around her visage.
The creek, anemic until this rain storm, its flow down to 12 inches, now carries leaf duff and little walnut-shell boats on a thrilling ride to the San Francisco Bay and to the sea.
The caterpillar I found on the fern, inches upward, looking for a safe haven in which to pause.
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I would do the D/R without filter. Filter will not need to be changed, and this way there is no messing with dropping pan, installing new gaskets, etc.
Use the MAZDA OE FLUID.
Do not forget to service your AWD REAR DIFF OIL also.
Just rolled 100K miles on my 2014 CX-5 GT and after reading several comments in forums about realities of "lifetime" transmission fluid, decided to contact my local dealer to inquire about fluid drain/refill and filter change. They said they do the D/R but not filter change. I was surprised to hear that. Just assumed filter change would be a no brainer, understanding that the transmission pan has to be dropped to change the filter.
Wondering what you all think about just doing the D/R without filter change? Seems to me like that would reduce the benefit of having new fluid?
I would do the D/R without filter. Filter will not need to be changed, and this way there is no messing with dropping pan, installing new gaskets, etc.
Use the MAZDA OE FLUID.
Do not forget to service your AWD REAR DIFF OIL also.
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Yeah, can only replace filter if you drop the pan which will also mean you need a new gasket to put the pan back on.
A drain/fill will just be a drain from the drain plug and refilling.
The theory of not changing the ATF when it's too old is the fresher ATF would have stronger detergent which may wash some accumulated debris into the valve body which in term clogs the tiny ATF routes inside. That's why many people suggest don't do the first ATF change if the mileage is high.
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I don't see the big deal in changing the filter if you want, while you're under there with the plastic panels down it might be like a good idea. The gasket might be a PITA if it is a silicone thing. My 97 Voyager was the same way until they came out with a reusable one. Just make sure you clean the mating surfaces real good before putting new gasket material on and don't use so much that it squeezes into the transmission when you bolt the pan back on. I believe the procedure calls for new pan bolts to be used if I'm not mistaken.
The TRANSMISSION filter is just a simple screen, it is not a fiber paper element like the engine oil filter. If the mesh screen in your trans filter has enough material on it to cause blockage, you will be having OTHER issues.
If the filter has enough material on it to cause blockage, that means you did not maintain your transmission properly and a drain/fill will simply increase the chances of breaking those little shavings free and getting them stuck in one of the transmissions many intricate passageways. This is why I recommend not to touch your transmission at all if you don't plan on changing the pan filter, because you're just going to have more problems.