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Someone told me that reading glasses (a priori with a magnifying glass effect only) improve one's eyesight of objects lying in the long range distance. I am really sceptic about it since everything is blurry if I look at objects through those glasses! Is it possible (for this particular person at least)?
I don't think this is possible. Suppose that your unaided eye can focus on objects over some range of distanced from $d_1$ (closest) to $d_2$ (furthest). Putting a converging lens in front of your eye reduces both $d_1$ and $d_2$. That is, it shifts the range of distances over which you can focus closer to you, not further.
Here's the geometric-optics proof of this. Varying the distance at which you can focus is equivalent to varying the effective focal length of your eye. If $D$ is the diameter of your eye, and $d$ is the distance of the object you're focusing on, then the focal length is given by $$ {1\over f}={1\over d}+{1\over D}. $$ When you put on your reading glasses, the effective $f$ is decreased, or to put it another way, the effective power of the lens, $1/f$, is increased. (To be specific, $1/f_{\rm new}=1/f_{\rm old}+1/f_{\rm lens}$.) So the left side of the equation becomes larger. $D$ doesn't change, so $1/d$ must become larger. So $d$, the distance to which you focus, becomes less.


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Unanswered: iPhone Style List Button?
Hey all, I'm posting this image of an iPhone (the one I'm inquiring about is on the left). Is there a way in Sencha to easily make a list like this that is essentially a group of buttons? I know there's the list in Sencha and then the normal button but I was hoping to set up something like that group of buttons that say Sounds, Brightness, Wallpaper. I like the way they are grouped and have the ability for icons and arrows at the end.
I'm assuming there isn't just a built-in special kind of list from this, but would it be hard to do manually?
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Oh okay cool, so you'd essentially be using a form with a label as your button and then just putting an icon at the end (as if it was fit like an hbox...?), I think?

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Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist. They are Germany's Iron Youth who enter the war with high ideals and leave it disillusioned or dead. As Paul struggles with the realities of the man he has become, and the inscrutable world to which he must return, he is led like a ghost of his former self into the war's final hours. All Quiet is one of the greatest war novels of all time, an eloquent expression of the futility, hopelessness and irreparable losses of war.
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"Escapes the Boundaries of Time and Place"
A novel's greatness can often be seen in its timelessness and it globalness. This novel escapes the boundaries of time and place. It is as real today as it must have been when first publlished. There is something both poetic and banal in the solidarity and brotherhood that surrounds war, death and the madness of man's struggle for survival in the midst of the dark and chocking abyss that floats in the trenches of war.
"Simply amazing"
This book, from the story to the narration, was pure perfection. I have read hundreds of books and seen thousands of films in my life, yet none came close to the the horrors of war depicted in this book. No wonder the Nazi's wanted the author's head! This book gave me a whole new perspective on WWI that I never had before. I cannot recommend enough. Should be required reading for all the peoples of earth.
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This is a classic book. Frank Muller (narrator) performance elevates this book to a five star.
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This is an old book about a German soldier going through the machine of war on the Western front. Due to how old it is, I did not expect it to be that brutal, but it was actually pretty tough at parts. It is like a more raw, stripped down version of For Whom the Bell Tolls. It has a few funny parts to break up all the horror, but overall it successfully brings you into a battle and does not let you out alive. It was almost too heavy, but I liked it.
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Phenomenal depiction of the horror and monotony of war.
Paul Bäumer at 18 is convinced along with his classmates to join the WWI war effort. They meet an older soldier, Stanislaus Katczinsky or Kat, who becomes a mentor and helps them survive initially.
Overall the grisly descriptions and absolute hopelessness is relentless. It's easy to see why the Nazis banned and burned this book.
Frank Muller is one of my favorite narrators, and his work on this book made it even more incredible.
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I have downloaded almost 200 audiobooks from Audible - this ranks in the top 10.
The truth of it......sad, but compelling. The futility of war....so much pain and loss at the human level. Kids killing kids - dreams shattered, and for what? But it was a very well done story, despite the grim subject matter. And also very thought provoking.
The evenness and matter of factness of his tone really brought out the truth of the story. He expressed the reality of the characters lives very well. I thought he was top notch, and did a fantastic job.
The main character, Paul. It was HIS story, but it could have been any one of the character's story, or any soldier's story. I think that was possibly the author's point.
Everyone should read this, particularly any young person considering joining the military. This story may have been about WW1, but I think it is just as relevant in today's world. War is war. And war is hell.
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A very brutal look at the horrors of war through the eyes of a soldier on the front lines in WWI. Utter despair crushes the remnants of hope as Baumer sees his fellow soldiers cut down on the primer of live. One moment he sees one of them go down and he reflects on all the wasted years of becoming so strong in his math skills just to parish this way. He also grapples with wounding a enemy soldier and watching him slowly die since he can't do anything to help the poor guy and reflects the whole time on how indifferent they are from one another. A very powerful read that has earned its honored place as one of the most loved classics on war of all time.
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It's easy to see why the Nazis banned and burned the book. Not many books are so eloquently anti-war, both in overt statements and also structured into the story. Hitler didn't want citizens or soldiers to know the truth of war, or be exposed to questioning of authority and breeches of discipline.
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text: A friend of mine was asked to donate or draw of few "parody-ish" caricatures of the actors/characters from Game of Thrones. There are no copyright issues since it is art and it is caricature or parodies of characters. The titles of the books etc will not be on the print. It is for a university sci-fi fundraiser or something. In any event, they will most likely be framed prints. Since she is familiar with the series but not an obsessed fan, she asked me to help her out a bit. Her first one will be Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). For simplicity's sake she can just draw Tyrion in his Lannister armor with some landscape or a castle as a backdrop. Big goofy head, small body type drawing. But for some fun, I suggested she put each character in a sports uniform or something - like Tyrion is in a softball jersey - bat in hand, with a Casterly Rock Jersey on, crimson/gold. With a can of "direwolf beer" in his other hand and maybe a sign in the outfield of "Seven Kingdoms Beer League" or something. Assuming collectors and fans of fantasy and sci-fi would show up to this event which annually gets high attendance, locally, what would you, fans of the show prefer...or neither. Either way she is going to draw caricatures, just trying to have some fun with it. If this thread has to be moved to art, I apologize, I figured I would get better responses, here, if any.


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A member of the Panoguide forum, after noting a decrease in forum activity, asked if interest in panoramas is declining. A simple question but very important one as many people do not realize how far reaching panoramic photography is. Panoramic photography as never been so popular and it's growing by "heaps".
It is my belief activity (posting) in the social networking groups isn't a good barometer in determining levels of interest in this genre. Many questions already answered can be easily found by googling. Even our own forum sees less questions but gets more views. Also as more groups and networking resources open participation is more spread out.
We're also active in a few outside circles and most recently attended a conference involving 3D imaging technologies and this week a conference focusing on forensics. We've seen first hand how other industries are opening up and realizing the far spread applications of panoramic photography. The genre is rapidly moving forward spreading into many other areas to include Gigapixel high res imagery, Law Enforcement (forensics), Military (reconnaissance and tactical planning), NASA (mars rover), Engineering (survey and LIDAR), Governmental (geological mapping to security). Photogrammetry, and Immersive media (VR tours to street mapping), to name a few. Companies like Google are expanding 360 VR globally. Sony is seeking to meet needs as well with some surprises on the horizon. Nikon is reaching out to panoramic photographers and listening to their suggestions. Even conferences and events which focus on panoramic photography such as IVRPA in NYC and Panotools in NL quickly fill to capacity. Speakers are already lining up for the IVRPA event 11 months away in Iceland.
As hardware manufactures and software developers continually strive to meet the needs of end users, setups and workflows become easier which results in fewer questions having to be asked.
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When we are in beach we can see waves coming when the sun light goes of the waves amplitude will increase what is the reason Some people said me that for moon light the frequency and velocity of waves will increase What is the reason behind that? but only at night these waves frequency will increase what makes it so
It doesn't, all acepted models of wave generation base solely on force transmission by wind, current, sea states and gravity. Any "light inducted effect" if ever exist is neglected by comparasion with the other forces.
Light and heat from the sun causes the water to worm up and evaporate causing air currents which in turn changes the frequency of the waves. The divergence of heat absorption of the land and the ocean courses a temperature difference which in turn causes large masses of air to flow and change the wave size and frequency. At night when the temperature somewhat equalizes the wind dies down the waves mellow out and the frequency changes. Now by earth standards these are local effects. You need to study the major air currents and the colories effect of the earth spinning has on global wave currents and air flow
I too have heard this phenomenon. At night, the waves will suddenly go lap-lap-lap-lap-lap-lap very quickly.
At night, things are very calm, and the only waves are very tiny. At my local beach, the day time waves might be two or three feet tall. Nice body surfing. At night and early the next morning, the water is calm and the waves are small maybe 6 inches. Being small, they have a short distance between them so they come quickly. Since it is calm, they are very regular and precise. There are various interference phenomena.
If you have two sources of such waves, their action will depend upon the sum of the two waves. Since the source frequencies cannot be identical, there is a "beat" that develops. You can lay in bed hearing nothing at all. No breaking waves anywhere. And then a constructive interference begins to form and when they agree you will hear lap-lap-lap quickly.
The angle of the wave front to the beach is normally zero, but when the direction is off then little curls will form as the wave breaks at different stations along the beachfront. You can then hear a lap-lap-lap that travels from right to left in stereo.


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A variety of rodent models, including various inbred mouse strains, the hemophilia A mouse, the Gunn rat, the Nagase analbuminemic rat, the dipeptidyl peptidase IV deficient (DPPIV-) rat and the DPPIV- mouse, the Long-Evans Cinnamon rat, etc., are available for studies. Several animals constitute unique genetic models for studying hepatic pathophysiology. Animal models, where acute or chronic liver injury is induced with toxins, including cell cycle regulators, are available. The DPPIV- rat and mouse-based transplantation systems have been very helpful for analyzing the fate of transplanted adult and fetal hepatocytes, as well as stem/progenitor cells. Studies are conducted to examine whether liver repopulation with hepatocyte transplantation could offer metabolic function in chronic liver disease and improve survival in animals with liver failure. Related studies are aimed at propagating subsets of stem/progenitor cells from fetal human tissues and analyzing mechanisms of cell differentiation, including after transplantation in immunodeficient animals. Some studies utilize microarray-based gene expression analysis and others use established cell and molecular biology methods. Further studies concern mechanisms of gene transfer with lentiviral vectors. Additional studies are aimed at developing novel models of human disease. The overall effort is aimed at translating basic research findings into clinical studies in people.
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When I store basil in the fridge, sometimes it gets brown spots. Is it still usable? Is that valid also for Thai basil? Throwing it all away after 2-3 days seems such a waste. Also, how can I prevent this from happening?
You can store it with the stems in a glass of water, like a bouquet, preferably not in the refrigerator. A few black spots that aren't moldy or slimy doesn't make it totally unusable, but it isn't very appealing to eat.
This is actually precisely the reason why it's not recommended to refrigerate fresh basil leaves.
I would not recommend consuming basil that has turned brown/black, especially if it is "slimy" to the touch. Even though a few brown spots are probably safe, it will be bitter and, well, slimy. Throw it away - and consider using some of the storage methods discussed in the link above.
If it's only been a few days, there's no sliminess or weird texture, and the smell is still fresh and basil-like with no hints of unpleasant decomposition, then what I've found is it's just a matter of presentation. It won't be very good for garnish, but if all you need out of it is its flavor, then it's fine. Blended into a puree or simmered in a sauce at the last minute, it still tastes fine to me. Even just by themselves, the mottled leaves have tasted fine, just a little rougher texture. So it's not necessarily a complete waste.
If you have leftover basil you can also freeze it so it doesn't go to waste. It won't be that nice for salads or drinks, but it will still be perfectly good for putting in pasta sauces or pesto.
As long as they are NOT slimy and well cleaned use them. I blend in food processor with fresh garlic, olive oil and a bit of good Parma just so it sticks. Take a large tray or cookie sheet, cover with waxed paper drop by large spoonfuls (they spread a bit) and freeze. When frozen take off waxed paper and freeze in ZIP lock bags. You have a good beginning pesto for use in soup, stew/goulash pasta or risotto. The sky is the limit. I make this frequently in summer and again winter when I run out!!


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April 10, 2013
Top reasons why fashion designer Ruald Rheeder loves Cape Town
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I'm Tanki Em, a fashion-obsessed Cape Town dame living an awkward life.
I write about fashion, dream about clothes, think in trends and when the sun comes out in the morning, the first thing I think is: "Urg, this is going to be a rollercoaster of a day, so let's go!"
My life is random. I have troublemaker talents that cannot be challenged (that's how Dragon Ball-Z I can get), and recover after an emotional pow-wow via blogspot. I Instagram a lot so I don't Pinterest, I tweet but I'm probably antisocial. Some assume I'm a young businesswoman (if only they knew I'm trying to figure this thing out.)
All in all, I'm about clothes, fashion and the digital world. Everything else is just ... a blur.
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The future of South African menswear lies stylishly with Cape-Town based designers and brands such as Craig Port, Fabiani, Carducci, Csquared and, without a doubt, Ruald Rheeder – who is fast becoming a savvy business and fashion brand in South Africa.
Rheeder recently showcased his latest range at the AFI Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg in March.
The range is a ready-to-wear blend of pieces that are definitely worth a purchase; his design aesthetic is constructed in simple contrasts to allow his target market to create everyday-wear looks using a Ruald Rheeder shirt, pants and style.
The showcase was also accompanied by news of the new face of the brand, Top Billing presenter Jonathan Boynton-Lee, who walked the runway and also features in the latest campaign by the brand.
With all the news around the brand and its positive future, I chatted to Ruald about why he loves Cape Town and what he enjoys about the Mother City:
Who are your top three Cape Town fashion icons (styling, design and media)?
My one and only fashion icon is Tom Ford. Ford embodies what every man should and could look like. He is crazy talented and I love everything that he does. Locally, I don't have fashion icons as such – but I am inspired by people from all walks of life in general. I look up to each and every creative in our industry for their dedication, passion and keeping the industry alive.
What are your top the nightlife spots in Cape Town?
The Orphanage; the Reserve in Adderley Street; and the new Shimmy Beach Club at the V&A Waterfront.
What are your top three favourite shopping spots in Cape Town?
I would have to say V&A Waterfront , Kloof Street and Long Street.
And lastly, why do you love Cape Town?
I love Cape Town because of its uniqueness in terms of setting, people, lifestyle and creativity. I absolutely love travelling, but nothing beats Cape Town – there is just no place like it!
For more on the brand via digital media, follow these links (I love some of the looks presented at Fashion Week Joburg last month):
- Website: http://www.rualdrheeder.co.za
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruald-Rheeder/138359106280764
- Twitter: @rualdrheeder
Ruald Rheeder menswear is available from a YDE store near you. I really think that as a Cape Town brand, his future is bright and fashionably ready for the rest of South Africa.


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Lake Wales Police: Teen Arrested After Home Invasion
17-year-old arrested in Lake Wales
Published: Monday, June 24, 2013 at 6:21 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, June 24, 2013 at 6:21 p.m.
LAKE WALES | Police said they arrested a Lake Wales teen Friday after a woman was held at gunpoint during a home invasion.
Marcus Dontue Henderson, 17, of 3915 Quarter Horse Way, is facing charges of home invasion robbery with a firearm, unarmed burglary and false imprisonment, according to Lake Wales police.
Reports state that about 6:30 a.m. Friday, a 52-year-old woman heard a noise outside her home in the 200 block of C Street. When she opened the door, Henderson held a gun, which was described as long, similar to a shotgun or rifle, to her face, according to reports.
As the victim was forced back inside, she reached for her keys in an attempt to press the car alarm, according to police. The noise worked as a distraction, giving her a chance to try to wrestle the gun away from Henderson, reports state.
During the struggle, Henderson hit the woman several times with the end of the gun, which broke, reports state. She received only minor injuries and was able to escape by running out the front door as Henderson went out the back of the home, according to police.
Lake Wales police Officer Dale Hampton and his K-9, Deacon, found a backpack with the broken weapon inside several blocks from the victim's home, police said.
Police used a Polk County Sheriff's Office air unit in the search.
During the search, more than a mile away in the 800 block of East Osceola Avenue, a resident noticed the helicopter and decided to check her home, which was unlocked that morning, reports state. She found Henderson hiding in a bedroom closet and called police to report a possible burglary, the reports said.
Police said Henderson was identified as the suspect in the home invasion robbery by several witnesses and was arrested.
He is being held in the Polk County Jail without bail.
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I guess this is for Nick more than anyone else.
While I like the design of my NN, I found that perhaps some fasteners could be better sized to allow "repairing/replacing" in the field.
I will elaborate,
After climbing a mountain to shoot a pano I found the set screw on the upper arm scale came loose and fell out into my pack and I did not have the allen wrenches from NN wih me. Fortunately I had my 3d printed angle block in my pack.
No worries I thought, I would be passing by one of the best stocked hardware stores in NY. I'll just pick up a wrench.
They had every size allen wrench both sae and metric(up to 3/4" / 19mm)....except for the one I needed. Why? because the set screw is so small no one keeps those wrenches/screws in stock.
I spent the rest of that weekend shooting without the upper scale.
While it wasn't a "show stopper" for me, it was not a good feeling.
I understand using such a small fastener so as not be obtrusive. Personally I would rather have a larger fastener that I can get a wrench for anywhere.
Perhaps going forward fasteners can be sized to allow getting replacement fasteners/wrenches at a common hardware store?
ps. I will be drilling and tapping that fastener to the next larger size...they had lots of that size in stock.


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Place holder for the May 2012 meeting
This is a meeting and general get together for anyone involved in or interested getting involved with the darkroom at Noisebridge. If you would like to possibly shape how the darkroom functions, want to come and meet up with folks also using the space, or want to use the space in the future, you're encouraged to come.
- Where: Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St in San Francesco
- When: Check the doodle!
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- Names, introductions, personal projects
- Mailing list, Google calendar, get on that!
- General goals of the darkroom, update Darkroom page
- Discussion and agreeance about guidelines of the darkroom, updating Darkroom page
- Personal items and projects being kept in the darkroom
- Donated items versus personal items
- Current state of the darkroom, what's broken
- Improvements to the space, what can be fixed, who would like to tackle those tasks?
- light leaks
- fixer jug
- negative scanners - Get rid of them
- color processor
- chemical audit
- tick mark on jug
- white masking tape
- more jugs
- dish strainer
- wire shelves for drying this in the black shelves
- house keeping general
- moving the the film dryer
- darkroom in use light
- Classes, we should host some
- some classes
- 35mm film class some time next week
- light boxes by Kelly
- lighting talks for the darkroom
- Moar photographs on the walls of Noisebridge!
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Gynecologic Cancer-Abdominal Surgery: After Your Surgery
Cathy Dorazio-Schantz BSN, RNC, Cynthia L. Griffo RN, MS
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: September 8, 2002
Copyright © 2002 by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission in writing from the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Immediately After Your Surgery
When your surgery is done, you will go to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) to recover from the anesthesia. Your blood pressure, oxygen level, and heart rate will be checked. You may wake up a few times, but most people don't remember much about the PACU. In most cases family members will be able to come to the PACU and visit with you. You may spend a few hours here before being taken to your room.
Once you are awake and your blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen level are normal, you will leave the PACU. You will then go to your hospital room. You will be in the hospital for 3-4 days.
Your Surgical Team:
During your stay many doctors and nurses will be working together to take care of you. Your doctor will visit you. You may also be visited by surgical fellows and residents (doctors who are getting more training), and medical students. We tell you this so you will be prepared for groups of doctors visiting you after your surgery.
Surgical Incision:
You will have a bandage covering your incision. The nurse will check your bandage and it will be changed the day after your surgery.
There may be a drain (small tube) in your incision. This drain is to remove blood and fluid in the area of your surgery. This fluid is removed so that it does not place pressure on the area. The drain may be attached to a bag. The nurse will check your drain and empty the bag if you have one. The drain will be removed as the drainage begins to decrease.
Urinary Catheter:
You will have a urinary catheter (Foley Catheter) which is a small tube placed to drain your bladder. The tube is held in place by a small balloon, so it will not come out of your bladder. The catheter may be slightly uncomfortable. It will be removed the day after your surgery.
Naso-Gastric Tube (NG Tube):
If your surgery involved your bowel, you will have a NG tube. This is a thin flexible tube that goes through your nose and into your stomach. It was inserted while you were under anesthesia. It empties your stomach so your bowels can rest. It may feel slightly uncomfortable to your nose. As your bowels start to return to normal the tube will be removed.
Deep Breathing Exercises:
Your nurse will show you how to do deep breathing exercises. You will also learn how to use a small breathing machine called an incentive spirometer. Both of these are used to help your lungs stay healthy while you get better.
Diet After Surgery:
After your surgery, you will not be eating or drinking. You will get nourishment through your IV. Starting to eat and drink depends on your bowels. Your doctors and nurses will check your bowels by listening with a stethoscope to see if you are passing gas. Once your bowels return to normal you will be given liquids and then move on to eat regular food.
How You Will Feel after Surgery
Discomfort after Surgery
In the first few hours after surgery, you will feel groggy, and you may drift in and out of sleep. This is normal after anesthesia. Your mouth may feel dry. A breathing tube was used during your surgery. Because of this, your throat may feel a little sore.
There will be pain at the site of your surgery - the degree of pain will depend on how much surgery you had. The pain after surgery has been described as a moderate to severe discomfort in the area of your stomach. You may also experience some numbness near your surgery site. The numbness is not unusual and should improve in the coming months.
Your doctor will order pain medicine for you. It is important that you be as comfortable as possible, and that your pain medicine works. While in the hospital, you will be instructed in the use of a Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump. This lets you control the amount of pain medicine that you receive. If the medicine is not relieving your pain, talk to your doctor or nurse.
Most people experience gas pain following surgery. Some people have a lot of pain. Walking around or doing other kinds of light activity can often relieve this. Sometimes, rocking in the rocking chair and drinking warm liquids helps. Your pain medicine will not relieve gas pain. Getting rid of the gas is the only thing that helps. Your nurse can help you find ways to get rid of the gas.
Rest and Activity after Surgery
The first days after surgery you may feel sleepy and tired from the anesthesia and all the stress prior to the surgery. If you don't feel up to having many visitors, ask your nurse to place a "No Visitors" sign on your door or have family members talk to guests.
On the day of surgery you will be on "bed rest." It is important that you turn in bed every few hours. This will help your breathing and circulation. When moving in bed it's helpful to roll by first bending your knees and then reaching for the side rail. Do not hold your breath, as this may increase your discomfort.
The day after surgery you will be getting out of bed with the help of your nurse. Your nurse or a family member or friend should continue to help you until you are steady on your feet. Also, it is best to try to stand as straight as possible when walking to avoid back pain from poor posture.
During activity (walking, standing, coughing, deep breathing) it is helpful to support your incision by holding a small pillow or rolled-up blanket over your abdomen. This will lessen the abdominal pain.
Possible Symptoms You May Experience After Your Surgery
After your surgery it is not unusual to have some of the symptoms listed below. Talk with your doctors and nurses who will be able to suggest ways to help make these symptoms better.
- Headache and nausea: You may have a headache or nausea after you wake up. This is not unusual. Tell your doctor or nurse and they will give you medicine. It is caused by the long period of time you have been without food, and the amount of surgery you had to your bowels.
- Difficulty emptying your bladder after your catheter is removed: It is not uncommon to have difficulty emptying your bladder once your Foley catheter is removed. If you continue to have trouble your doctor will recommend putting the catheter in again to empty your bladder. It may be may slightly uncomfortable.
- Difficulty having bowel movements: After abdominal surgery it may take a little time before your bowels return to normal and you are able to pass gas and stool (bowel movement). Getting up and out of bed is very important in getting your bowels back to normal.
- Nausea or vomiting that does not easily go away: -- After abdominal surgery some patients have nausea and vomiting that does not go away. Your doctor may order medicine, IV fluids and tell you to not eat or drink until the symptoms go away. If one medicine doesn't work, your doctors and nurses will work until they find the medicine that works for you. If the problem still does not go away, your doctor or nurse will place a naso-gastric (NG) tube. This is a thin tube that goes through your nose and down into your stomach. The tube empties your stomach so your bowels can rest. As your bowels return to normal, the nausea and vomiting will stop.
How to Care for Yourself at Home
Pain Medicines
You will receive a prescription for pain medicine to take at home. It is a good idea to fill this prescription as soon as you can. Do not wait until you are in pain to fill the prescription, in case there is a delay in the pharmacy filling it. When you are at home, if the medicine does not reduce your pain, do not take more medicine. Call your doctor to ask about switching to a different type of medicine.
At home take your temperature every morning and evening for two weeks. Call your doctor if you have a temperature over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Incision and Personal Hygiene
Keep your incision clean and dry. You may take a shower and let the water run over your incision, but do not scrub your incision. You may pat your incision dry. Do not put anything on your incision such as powder or lotion. Baths or swimming are not allowed until you see your doctor for your follow-up visit. Call your doctor if you start to have drainage from your incision, or if there is an increase in swelling or redness around your incision.
Do not put anything in your vagina until your doctor sees you, or for four weeks. This includes no douching, tampons, or sexual intercourse. Notify your doctor if you get a vaginal discharge that itches or has a bad smell. This may mean you have a vaginal infection. Your doctor will prescribe medicine to relieve this.
Once you are home you may increase your activities a little bit at a time. You may not drive a car or lift anything over 10 pounds until your doctor says it is OK. Do not have sexual intercourse until seen by your doctor or for four weeks after your surgery. For more information, see the "Helpful Fact Sheet-About Gynecologic Cancer and Sexuality."
Bowel and Bladder
Call your doctor or nurse if you have any trouble with urinating, such as pain, burning, if you are unable to reach the bathroom in time, or if you urinate often. These could be symptoms of a urinary tract infection or urinary incontinence (UI). UI is a rare complication of gynecological cancer surgery and can be treated. Please refer to the "Helpful Fact Sheet -About Urinary Incontinence."
Call your doctor or nurse if you have nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.
Follow-up Appointments
Your surgeon will make appointments with you for follow-up visits. It is very important to keep these appointments, as the surgeon needs to check the healing of your wound and make sure that everything is OK.
Coping with Emotions
You may have many feelings before, during and after your surgery. Fear, anxiety, sadness and anger are all normal feelings to have. The most important thing is to find ways to take good care of you. Let yourself feel and talk about your emotions. This may be one of the most important things you do for yourself.
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I just moved into a new house (well, actually it's old - 1920). We don't have a garbage disposal and was interested in in having one installed so I called a plumber. He estimated $650-750 saying that the electrical wiring would be the main cost because the electrical needs to be run directly to the circuit breaker. Is that right? Perhaps I can do the wiring myself?
Yes, you'll need a 20 Amp 120V outlet with just the disposal on it. I don't see why you shouldn't be able to wire it up yourself.
Something else to think about - is your house on a septic tank or a sewer system? Some city regulations don't allow a garbage disposal on a septic tank. Ours is kind of kludged with the switch under the sink because it was an after-inspection add-on to the house when it was built. At least that's what the home inspector told me when I asked him about it.
How updated is your wiring? In an old house, it might still have knob and tube wiring. If this is the case then I wouldn't want to mess with wiring up a disposal.
However, if the wiring has been redone with modern stuff, then its pretty easy. I put one in my 1920s house (with updated wiring) earlier this year.
The main problem I had is that every spot on my breaker box was already full. (See question I asked about this here.) Code does in fact require the disposal to have its own circuit, but for me this was difficult option. Instead I just spliced into the existing kitchen circuit.
I calculated the max power draw of all the kitchen appliances plus the new disposal, and it was well under the 20 Amp max of the circuit. It seems silly to dedicate a whole circuit to an appliance that shouldn't draw over 2 Amps.
A double check of the specs on my 1/4 HP disposal indicates it pulls up to 9 Amps! Don't do what I did. Put the disposal on its own circuit.
$650-$750 is a lot to pay. If you're home's wiring can handle it, it's something you can do yourself for about $150 in materials and a few hours of work.
You can tap into an existing outlet possibly, if it is nearby. I am lucky to have a 120V outlet under my sink. I just replaced my disposal today and would also like to state that if you don't own a bottle jack, get one. They aren't expensive but it pays and saves time to get one, especially if you are doing it yourself. It just makes the whole hookup easier. Use the bottle jack with a flat piece of wood (1x4 will do) to help you raise and hold the disposal in place while you use the special tool to screw the disposal socket onto the bracket. Voila!


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DETROIT General Motors on Sunday unleashed the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the seventh generation of the classic American sports car and the first new version since 2005.
The Stingray boasts an estimated 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful standard Corvette in history, GM said. The highly anticipated unveiling came on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit during a special preview at the citys Russell Industrial Center.
For 60 years, the Corvette has represented the state of the art in performance cars, said Mark Reuss, GM North American president, as he stood on stage next to a fire-alarm red Stingray, its tarp just pulled off. Since 1953, through the good times and the bad times for this company, there was always Corvette, demonstrating what it means to win to be the best.
The Stingray, a storied name first used in 1963, represents an important launch for General Motors as it tries to rebound from bankruptcy and shore up declining and historically low U.S. market share. The company will also use the Detroit auto show to formally debut its new Silverado and GMC trucks and its Cadillac ELR a plug-in hybrid based on the Chevy Volt thats aimed at the California market.
Corvette production in recent years has plummeted from more than 40,000 in 2007 to less than 12,000 in 2012 but that can be at least partly attributed to an economy that hampered luxury purchases. Historically, Corvette redesigns, which have averaged once every nine years, have boosted production by 50 percent or more.
The new Stingrays exterior is a study in sharp edges and angles, continuing an evolution started with the 2005 redesign of its more-rounded predecessor. If theres a controversial styling element, its the rather busy rear end, which replaces the Vettes signature round tail lights with squarish lights that lean away from center.
Of all the reveals at this weeks NAIAS, the Corvette is bound to be the most polarizing, said Jesse Toprak, a senior analyst at TrueCar.com. So many enthusiasts feel bound to the Corvettes swoopy heritage and may find the seventh-generation design to be too angular.
Bill Visnic, an analyst at auto information company Edmunds.com, said he was on the fence about the design.
There is a need to make them distinctive, but in the case of the Corvette, there is still a need to pay homage to the tradition, and that gives you a mash-up of ideas, he said. I think it is effective but expected.
If the styling departs somewhat from tradition, Chevy draws on the cars heritage with the return of the Stingray name.
We knew we couldnt use the Stingray name unless the new car truly lived up to the legacy, said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. The result is a new Corvette Stingray that breaks from tradition, while remaining instantly recognizable as a Corvette the world over.
The new Stingray will rip through zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1G in cornering grip, according to Chevrolet. The car will also be the most fuel-efficient Corvette to date, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model.
The all-new 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 engine features three new technologies: direct injection, variable valve timing and an active fuel management system that enables the engine to throttle down to a four-cylinder configuration in certain situations, such as highway cruising.
Putting power to the ground will be a new seven-speed manual transmission. The automatic transmission option is a six-speed with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
A Z51 performance package will include an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling, and an aerodynamics package that Chevrolet says improves high-speed stability.
The cars interior, a point of criticism in past Corvettes, will include carbon fiber, aluminum and hand-wrapped leather trim pieces, and two 8-inch configurable infotainment screens. There will be two seat choices: one for all-around comfort and a Competition Sport option with aggressive side bolstering to hold the driver in place during hard cornering.
The cockpit also features five settings the driver can select to optimize the car for varying driving conditions: Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport and Track.
GM has not revealed pricing for the new Stingray but said it will be in the range of the current car, which starts at about $50,000 and climbs north of six figures in some variations.
GM executives hope the Corvette, which will go on sale in the third quarter, will build excitement for the entire Chevrolet brand.
As we continue to bolster Chevrolets best lineup ever, here comes the best Corvette ever, Reuss said as he unveiled the car in Detroit.
Toprak, of TrueCar.com, said the Corvette could generate street-level buzz for the company.
In a year where GMs sales are expected to be stagnant, he said, the new Corvette will bring the much needed showroom traffic to Chevrolet dealers.
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If it were possible to live forever, would our brains grow infinitely with the number of memories that we store? Or would we remove old memories as we create new ones?
You would need to live a long, long, long, long time for this to become remotely problematic.
Your question seems to suppose that a memory is "stored" by a neuron, and since neurons have mass, then the more memories we have the more our brains will weigh. Actually, neurogenesis is pretty rare in the adult brain--most of the cortex is fixed, and new neurons do not grow. (The hippocampus is the best known counterexample, but it's important to note that contrary to lore, the hippocampus doesn't store memories per sé, though it is involved in the formation and retrieval of memories).
Memories are represented in the brain as patterns of firing neurons. Let's say, for simplicity, that each neuron can either be on or off. Since there are 86 billion neurons in the brain, we can experience 2^86bn possible brain states. That's a lot.
Of course there are a lot of simplifications here--most notably, there is a lot of structure to the brain, and so i'm not suggesting you can store 2^86bn memories--but the logic is the same. Even with only 1,000 neurons, we can store a ridiculous amount of information (2^1000).
I would like to comment on MCM's answer as well, because I don't think it's true that we "remove" old memories. Or rather, the topic is still being debated in cognitive science today. For an old take on it, see renowned memory researcher Endel Tulving's (1974) article, in which he says:
The idea is that some memories are suppressed (no, not repressed), being rendered inaccessible. Robert Bjork and John Anderson have (separately) done some nice work in this area.
So before you worry about this becoming a problem, I suspect you need to work out the secret of immortality first.
We already remove old ones and create new ones. I doubt you remember most of Geometry, for instance.
As for capacity, this article from Scientific American gives a good overview of what we can estimate with our current knowledge.
So, there is an upper limit. Where is it? Well, probably a bit longer than our reasonable lifespan at the moment.
We already remove old memories (well, more properly unimportant ones) partially in order to make room for new ones
There are 3 different levels of storage, but none of them involve an increase of mass. (Distribution of mass, in one sense, but not amount thereof.) I'm not a neuroscientist, but there are one or two lurking around here who can correct anything wrong that I say, so don't take me as an authority. As I understand it: the first level is strictly electrochemical and very short-lived (except in some savants), such as what was the last word that you heard or the last time that you cracked your knuckles. Once the experience is over, it is forgotten. The second is just chemical, as proteins or whatever organize themselves into patterns that are essentially "books". That is what happens with stuff that you need to keep, such as school lessons, tax laws, or whatever. The third is DNA transcription, wherein a memory becomes an intrinsic part of your existence and might be inherited (as in "instinct" or even transplanted to another person.


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I think Akeem Jordan is gonna stay. Reid brought him over from philly
Local media is reporting that the Chiefs know they have lost, Albert to Miami for a contract in excess of 10 million a year, Asomoah to the Falcons for 4.5 a year, Schwartz to either the Rams or Giants for 4 million a year, McCluster to a variety teams but Cleveland appear to be the front runner with Ray Farmer making the connection.
Akeem Jordan is testing fee agency knowing that N. Johnson is pushing him for his starting spot.
Adam Teicher stated that the Chiefs are looking to build through the draft including players that hey took last year.
Not sure what we will do to replace Tyson Jackson.
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Looks like interior oline is gunna have to be addressed early in the draft.
I know safety is high on everyone's list of priorities but I was curious what everyone thought of sanders commings. I remember he had a lot of hype surrounding him entering last season and injury ruined that but could he fill the safety role next season?
Also I think a trade back is gumna be ideal this year. WR's will be available along with some pass rushers like Ealy maybe. Also the guard from Stanford might be a solid pick.
Sure hope we at least address some of our needs they free agency. Gonna hurt to lose I line depth and try to replace in draft! Guess we'll see
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T. Jax has gone to Atlanta.
DMC signed for 4.5 mil at Tennessee.
Im interested in what they are going to do about OL. I really hope they keep Schwartz. I liked him and he is flexible to cover one of the Tackles.
Supposedly we are interested in Jermichael Finley. I dont know what his injury was, but I hope he comes cheap since he will likely be a slow start.
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Scwartz has agreed to terms with the NY Giants. We need to pick up an OG. I don't think we can get two starters in the draft.
***Official Chiefs Crowd Game Thread Starter***
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so we've lost starters
-left tackle
-right guard
-punt returner
-defensive end
-#3 wide receiver
not a good start, those losses with our existing wholes is to much to fix in the draft alone, might have to take a step back next season with the tougher schedule


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19-4091.00 - Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
Sample of reported job titles: Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Technician, Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist), Laboratory Specialist, Laboratory Technician, Process Laboratory Specialist, Public Health Sanitarian, Sanitarian, Sanitarian Specialist
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
- Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
- Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
- Develop testing procedures or direct activities of workers in laboratory.
- Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
- Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
- Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
- Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
- Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock to determine concentration of pollutants.
- Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
- Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
- Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
- Respond to and investigate hazardous conditions or spills, or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
- Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
- Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
- Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
- Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
- Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
- Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
- Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
- Air pollutant samplers — Digital hand meters; Handheld laser particle counters; Particulate monitors
- Air samplers or collectors — Air sampling impingers; Bioaerosol impactors; Indoor air quality IAQ monitors; Particulate samplers (see all 6 examples)
- Air sampling pumps — Air sampling primary flow calibrators; Area sampling pumps; Sequential air samplers
- Air velocity and temperature monitors — Air current test kits; Velometers
- Anemometers — Velocity meters
- Benchtop centrifuges — Centrifuges
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Chemical absorption gas analyzers — Passive samplers for organic vapors
- Colorimeters — Colorimetric field sampling devices
- Darkfield microscopes — Phase contrast microscopes
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Sewer surveillance cameras
- Digital cameras
- Flame ionization analyzers — Flame ionization detectors FID
- Flowmeters — Electronic pump calibrators; Flow monitoring equipment; Pilot tubes; Pump flowmeters
- Gas detector tubes — Detector tubes; Freon detectors; Halogen leak detectors
- Graphics tablets — Digitizing tablets
- Hydrocarbons analyzers or detectors — Chlorinated hydrocarbon testing equipment; Halide meters
- Hygrometers — Humidity sticks
- Ion analyzers — Photoionization detectors PID
- Laboratory bailers — Water sampling bailers
- Laboratory diluters — Dilution systems
- Laser printers
- Logging instruments for water wells — Interface probes; Water well depth meters
- Luxmeters
- Manometers — Micromanometers
- Microscope slides
- Moisture meters — Carpet sampling pump kits
- Multi gas monitors — Landfill gas collection systems; Landfill gas detection systems
- Nephelometers
- Notebook computers
- Ohmmeters — Volt-ohm meters VOM
- Open stream water level recorders — Water level recorders
- Oxygen generators — Zero air generators
- Ozone generator — Ozone generators
- Paint tester — Lead surface sampling kits
- Peristaltic pumps
- Permeability testing apparatus — Infiltrometers
- Personal computers — Pocket personal computers PC
- pH meters
- Plotter printers — Large-format plotters
- Polarizing microscopes — Polarized light microscopes
- Portable data input terminals — Field data collection computers
- Radon detectors — Radon detection devices
- Salinity meter — Salinity meters
- Sampling pumps — Centrifugal water sampling pumps; Low-flow pumps; Purge pumps; Water sample extraction pumps (see all 6 examples)
- Single gas monitors — Carbon monoxide monitors; CO2 monitors
- Soil core sampling apparatus — Soil augers
- Soil testing kits — Lead soil sampling kits; Soil vapor extraction units
- Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter — Noise dosimeters; Noise logging analyzers; Noise monitoring instruments; Sound level meters
- Spectrophotometers
- Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Autoclaves
- Still cameras — 35 millimeter cameras
- Vibration testers — Vibration monitors
- Water analyzers — Chloride test kits; Hach field kits; Water chemistry analysis equipment
- Water samplers — Lead water sampling kits; Water sample extraction tubes; Water sampling augers; Water sampling pumps
Technology used in this occupation:
- Analytical or scientific software — FishXing software; Flood modeling software; HEC RAS; Visual OTTHYMO (see all 7 examples)
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software; Autodesk Softdesk
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software ; ESRI ArcView; Geomechanical design analysis GDA software; Trimble GPS software (see all 7 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
- Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Detailed Work Activities
- Record research or operational data.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Analyze geological samples.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
- Test quality of materials or finished products.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Analyze environmental data.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Develop environmental research methods.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Advise others on matters of public policy.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
- Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.
- Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
- Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
- Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
- Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
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Work Context
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 85% responded "Every day."
- Electronic Mail — 63% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 49% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 52% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 48% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Exposed to Contaminants — 42% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 52% responded "Very important."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded "Very important."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 44% responded "Every day."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 43% responded "Every day."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 48% responded "Every day."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 37% responded "Very important results."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 47% responded "Every day."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 36% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 41% responded "Every day."
- Letters and Memos — 51% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Time Pressure — 38% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 35% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Deal With External Customers — 33% responded "Extremely important."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 75% responded "40 hours."
- Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 27% responded "Every day."
- Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 43% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 44% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Standing — 39% responded "More than half the time."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 40% responded "Very important."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 37% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 28% responded "More than half the time."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 34% responded "High responsibility."
- Physical Proximity — 64% responded "Slightly close (e.g., shared office)."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 42% responded "Moderate responsibility."
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 35% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 29% responded "Important."
- Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 44% responded "Once a year or more but not every month."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Master's degree
|Associate's degree
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Interest code: IRC
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2015)
|$20.69 hourly, $43,030 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2014)
|36,000 employees
|Projected growth (2014-2024)
|Faster than average (9% to 13%)
|Projected job openings (2014-2024)
|State trends
|Top industries (2014)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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- Environmental science and protection technicians . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.