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International Exchanges: "Time-dependent properties of quasi-periodic pulsations as indicators of flaring energy release processes"
UK team: | Russian Team: |
Anne-Marie Broomhall (PI) | Kupriyanova Elena (PI) |
Valery Nakariakov | Kashapova Larisa |
Dmitrii Kolotkov | Bogod Vladimir |
Chloe Pugh | Kaltman Tatiana |
Sergey Anfinogentov | Kuleshova Alena |
Tishtrya Mehta |
Zhdanov Dmitriy |
Timothy Duckenfield | Kuznetsov Alexey |
Katie Kosak | Lysenko Alexandra |
Kudryavtseva Anastasiya |
Simulated Flares:
The ISSI team led by Broomhall performed a 'Hare and Hounds' exercise to determine how good various methods are at detecting QPPs in flares. The hare (Broomhall) has produced simulated flares. All of the data sets contain a primary flare (of various lengths, amplitudes and shapes), red and white noise. Then various additional 'qpp-like' signals have been added to some of the flares as well. Each flare has been assigned a random number which is in the filename. The files are in fits format with a time column and a flux column. All time series are 300 data points in length (arbitrary units). These flares will also be used in this project. The flares can be found following the link below:
1) V. M. Nakariakov, D. Y. Kolotkov, E. G. Kupriyanova, T. Mehta, C. E. Pugh, D.-H. Lee and A.-M. Broomhall «Non-stationary quasi-periodic pulsations in solar and stellar flares», 2018, Plasma Phys. Cont. Fusion, 61, 1, id 014024. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6587/aad97c. http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6587/aad97c/pdf
2) Elena G. Kupriyanova, Larisa K. Kashapova, Tom Van Doorsselaere, Partha Chowdhury, Abhishek K. Srivastava, and Yong-Jae Moon "Quasi-periodic pulsations in a solar flare with an unusual phase shift" MNRAS, 2019, DOI: 10.1093/mnras/sty3480 (https://arxiv.org/abs/1812.09868)
The International Workshop "Eruptive energy release processes on the Sun and stars: origins and effects", 10-12 October 2018, the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics SB RAS, Irkutsk, Russia (http://en.iszf.irk.ru/ISW2018)
Workshop 2 "Quasi-periodic Pulsations in Stellar Flares: a Tool for Studying the Solar-Stellar Connection", from 26th Feb to 2rd March 2018, International Space Science Institute, Bern, Switzerland, (http://www.issibern.ch/teams/quasistellflare/index.php/workshop-2-schedule/)
The 17th RHESSI workshop, 18-23 June 2018, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (http://rhessi17.lofar.ie/). See PDF file with presentation here
XVIth Hvar Astrophysical Colloquium/ ISEST 2018 Workshop, 24-28 September 2018, Hvar, Croatia http://oh.geof.unizg.hr/index.php/en/meetings/isest-2018
XXII Russian Annual Meeting on Solar Physics "Solar and Solar-Earth physics-2017", 8–12 October 2018, Pulkovo Observatory, Saint Petersburg, Russia (in Russian)
15th European Space Weather Week, 5-9 November 2018, Leuven, Belgium (http://www.stce.be/esww15/program/program.php)
Seminar at the Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics, University of Warwick, UK, on 14 November 2018 (file "Kupriyanova_et_al_2018-11-14_Warwick.pdf")


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IT'S hard not to feel paternal towards 'our Divock'. Hard not to worry about a big year ahead for a big kid in a big city. The city has consumed lesser men. Tested the best. Swallowed the rest. For starters, can he survive the local fetish for name contraction? Div? Divo? Divy, la? It's an early hurdle in a busy schedule. He doesn't need this. The Divmeister. Big Ock.
The boy is just out of his teens. He'll have sorted a flat in town by now. It'll have white walls, a patio in the sky, and come with a pre-plumbed 60-inch ultra 4 super HD behemoth of a telly. His dad is his agent and will probably be moving in with him for a bit. It's a double-edged sword for the Divster. Good to have mister Origi there, to sort stuff out — pay the milk man, sort the lecky etc — but he's also a bit of style cramper to a young buck out to make a name .
The Divy doesn't need his dad making embarrassing quips when he's got the lads round for a seven-hour FIFA sesh. He wants to look like he's in control when his Belgian buddies — big Christian Benteke and Simon Mignolet — knock round. He's played FIFA against Benteke on international trips and he's no slouch. All you need is daddy putting you off by whacking on his Plastic Bertrand vinyl.
Still, dad says he's just staying for the first six months. Girls and mates can wait. Get settled. Get some starts. Show what he's got.
The last 12 months have been a roller coaster. World Cup star, £10m move to Liverpool, a bit of shit year back on loan at Lille, and now finally here — in Scouse land — in the pool of life; ready to roll.
Brendan Rodgers has been good. From day one really. He came round just after Divo got the keys to the new gaff. Gave him a nice big picture for his wall. Calls him 'son' a lot, which confuses and slightly annoys mister Origi the elder.
The lads in training have been amazing. So warm and welcoming. Having the Belgian lads there is great. He's played alongside Benteke on Belgium international trips and he can't help but look up to him. He likes Simon, although he finds him a touch gauche, what with the incessant high-fiving and fist bumping and calling everyone 'man'. His heart's in the right place though.
The lads here are good players. Even the rubbish ones can play a bit. Mario is a character and a friendly guy but you never know quite where you are with him. When he thinks no one's looking he seems very sad.
Milner seems to be the important one. Even the captain, Henderson, seems to know he's the big man on campus (BMOC). Big Div doesn't mind. He's just happy to be here. It's the start of an adventure.
Job one will be to get on to a pitch in a first-team shirt. Any minutes will do. Christian gets an automatic place, and probably the new Brazilian as well. So it's not going to be easy. Get into the squad for the first game of the season. Get brought on when Adam Lallana starts blowing. Stretch your legs Divo, lad. Stretch those tiring early season Stakhanovite Stoke legs at. Give 'em something to chase. Get a shot away. Get a touch on something. Score.
Then they sing your name. Somehow. DIV-OCK-OREE-GEE echoes round the Britannia. It feels good. Really good. Final whistle and your goal saves a point for Liverpool. Brendan's not happy with the lads but he's happy with the Divmeister. Gets him in a one-handed head lock. Fixing eyes. Well done, son. Well played. You did exactly what I needed you to do. You gave them something to think about. You worked them. You gave wee Phil some options. Well done, son.
Wish we'd won. Still, eh? Stoke 1 Liverpool 1. Origi. 68 minutes. On the television. In the headlines. Something for the folks back home. Off we go from here. This is what dad said we needed. A goal. Any goal. It's the platform. The launch pad.
Time to relax in the city now. Going out with Jordon Ibe, Jordan Rossiter, Jordan Henderson and Christian. Dad's coming as well. He edges himself ahead of the group as they enter the restaurant that is called 'Nando's'. We have a reservation, he proudly declares. He ignores the welcomer politely trying to explain that they don't do bookings. Table for five. He sideways glances to his son, smiling proudly. In the name of 'Origi'. DIVOCK ORIGI.
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Parodies, references and notes explanations for Dr. STONE episodes 21 to 24.
Time stamps are approximate
Episode 21
19:01 Ruri's line "Suika mo oyaku ni tachitai desu yo ne" (roughly "Suika too wants to be helpful, right?") was not translated and just appeared as "That's right" which is only what Suika said in response to what Ruri said.
22:20The game-like screen is a parody of the game Spelunker.
Episode 22
12:48 "Tashika ni daretoku no saiaku no jitai da na" was translated as "That definitely is the worst-case scenario", which is mostly correct. However, it omitted the part about "daretoku" (literally "who's benefit").
Episode 23
10:40 "Yokubari zenbu setto" was translated as "all-of-the-above mega set". More literally, it is "greed everything set".
Episode 24
5:50The blurry writing on the grave stung but the bee is "ぼーいち之墓" (literally "Booichi's grave"). Booichi is a parody of the "Bouichi", the author of the Dr. STONE manga's pen name. In the roomanised text, "Bouichi" is written "Boichi", which omits either an "u" sound or an extra "o" sound.
10:04 Byakuya says "giku" which is an expression of sudden panic, in this case, from being found out.
11:10 Byakuya says "tte ba yo" which is the sentence ending of the character Uzumaki Naruto from the manga NARUTO.
12:05 Kohaku's dad says "omae-tachi no yaku ni tatereba" (literally "if (it) is of use to you(plural)") in reference to the shield. In Japanese, shield can be "tate", so it is a bit of a pun.
18:39The 4 characters shown are the Xuanzang, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing from the novel Xī Yóu Jì / Journey to the West. However, for some reason, Sha Wujing appears to be a kappa.
18:43Depicted is probably Son Gokuu from the Dragonball manga. Incidentally, "Son Gokuu" is the Japanese way of saying "Sun Wukong", and Gokuu from Dragonball is based on the Sun Wukong from Xī Yóu Jì / Journey to the West.
18:43Depicted are the Nintendo Switch and a PlayStation controller.
Screenshot credits: ©米スタジオ・Boichi/集英社・Dr.STONE製作委員会
If you would like, you can let us know your comments or if we missed anything or got anything wrong.


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The Jonsplus i100 Pro is a mini-ITX PC case that supports a 360mm radiator in the roof. In essence this chassis is a longer version of the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P with an increased volume of 23 litres which makes it rather large. Is this a case worth buying, or is it just too much work?
Main features
- Versatile Mini-ITX Case
- Elegant design made from aluminium and steel
- Two tinted side panels
- Modular construction with many hardware options
- Up to one 360/280 radiator at the top
- Up to six 120 or four 140 mm fans
- Boxed with riser cable for vertical GPU mounting
- Up to 1x 3.5-inch and 2x 2.5-inch drives
- Motherboard support: Mini-ITX.
- Expansion slots: 2 in vertical mode, 3 in horizontal mode.
- Included fans: None.
- Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/2x 140mm roof, 3x 120mm floor.
- Radiator mounts: 360mm/280mm roof.
- 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
- Internal drive bays: 1x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch, 2×2.5-inch.
- Dimensions: 322mm H (with 15mm feet) x 435mm D x 194mm W.
Working with the Jonsplus i100 Pro throws up a fundamental question, whether you should stick with the default layout of a vertical graphics card and a PCI Express riser cable or move things around and opt for a traditional horizontal graphics card.
As we show in our video, this choice of layout is closely tied to the question of whether you are using air or liquid cooling on your CPU and GPU with pros and cons for each approach.
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i9-11900K, Palit RTX 3080 and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Jonsplus i100 Pro 's cooling capabilities.
Test System:
- Processor: Intel Core i9-11900K (10 cores/20 threads)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Z590I Aorus Ultra BIOS F5d
- Memory: 16GB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR4-3200MHz
- Graphics card: Palit RTX 3080 Reference
- Power supply: Corsair SF600 600W Gold
- SSD: 500GB Sabrent Rocket 4.0 M.2 NVMe
- OS: Windows 10
Custom Loop Cooling
- CPU Block/Pump/Reservoir: Barrow combo unit
- GPU Block: EK Quantum Vector Full Nickel
- Radiator: Alphacool 280mm ST30 Nickel
- Radiator fans: 2x Noctua NF-A14 Chromax
- Case fans: 3x Noctua NF-F12 Chromax
- Fittings: EKWB Quantum 10/13mm
- Soft Tube
- Coolant: EK Cryofuel Clear
Cooling Performance
Cooling Performance Overview
We pummelled the test system with a combination of Time Spy Stress Test and Cinebench R23 to produce a system power draw close to 600W, which was right on the limit of our SFX Corsair SF600 power supply. We used five Noctua fans in the build and were intrigued to see significant changes in temperatures after we increased fan speed and also when we increased the pump speed. These figures suggest the Jonsplus i100 Pro is working effectively and is flowing a decent amount of cooling air.
Closing Thoughts
KitGuru's Editor chose the title 'Leo Goes A Little Crazy' after he watched the Jonsplus i100 Pro video and it looks like a very fine choice.
As you will have seen in the video, the broad sweep of the case is fine and relatively straightforward, but once you dig into the detail you find it is indeed slightly maddening. Using the default vertical graphics configuration introduces the risk the PCIe Gen 3 riser will cause problems, but provided you overcome that hurdle and provided your vertical graphics card isn't choked by the glass side panel you will find the heavily tinted glass obscures the interior very effectively. In other words, you have built your PC to display your graphics card and will then find it is pretty much hidden from view.
Around the other side of the case you have the opposite situation which is that cable management is problematic, however the mess is thankfully hidden from view by the tinted glass. People, please, can we simply have clear glass on the pretty side and an opaque cover on the other side.
We instead opted for a conventional layout with a horizontal graphics card and could have used a regular air cooler or AIO on the CPU, however we instead chose to build a custom loop so we could fully test the Jonsplus i100 Pro.
We're not sure we would recommend this course of action as it created a significant amount of work but the point that drove me crazy is that we went round all the options and ended up with a PC that does a decent job, and yet we are not the least bit sure this is how Jonsplus intended us to use the i100 Pro.
If you choose to buy this case you are effectively buying a blank canvas that limits you to a Mini-ITX motherboard and that steers you towards an SFX power supply. After that, you're pretty much on your own and while that may give you a frisson of excitement it might also cause you some frustration.
You can buy the Jonsplus i100 Pro for £156.95 from Overclockers UK HERE.
Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.
- Quality hardware, good component fit.
- Easily supports a 280mm radiator.
- Supports a huge air cooler inc. Noctua NH-D15.
- Support for multiple storage drives.
- Cable management requires work.
- 26 Litres is large for an ITX case.
- Only supports dual slot graphics in vertical mode.
- No fans included.
- ITX hardware adds expense.
KitGuru says: The Jonsplus i100 Pro requires work and careful thought, but the finished result can be satisfying.
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This workflow toggles the Do Not Disturb feature of macOS, optionally for a given length of time. It was inspired by CalmNotifications, but allowing for automatically toggling back after a time period as well as using a different method to toggle so that the status indicator (dimming of the notification icon) works correctly.
This does require configuring the keyboard shortcut for toggling Do Not Disturb. The short version is: set the shortcut to Cmd+Ctrl+Option+Shift+D
. You can find details in the README.


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Similar to most other operating systems, Apple's macOS also enables its users to manage file permission based on user and user groups. But many may not be aware of the feature or simply not been able to find it.
In this guide, we'll show you how you can use the file permission settings in the macOS-powered computer to restrict access for certain user or user groups.
How to manage file permissions in macOS
In macOS, there are two ways to set permission — using the Finder app or through the terminal. As terminal is a bit complex to use for regular users because of the need to enter commands, we'll be using the Finder app route for permission management.
Step 1: Open the Finder app on your system which will be present on the Dock.
Step 2: In the app, right click a file or folder and select the "Get Info" option. Now, in the window that opens, select "Sharing & Permissions" option.
You'll now be shown a list of accounts or user groups on your system along with the access levels under the "Privilege" category.
Step 3: To set permission for a user or user group that's not listed, select the Plus (+) sign at the bottom of the window.
Step 4: Now choose the user or group in the selection window and then click the "Select" button.
You will be able to set permissions like "Read Only" access as well as the "Read & Write" access, which are pretty much self-explanatory.
Step 5: To edit the permission for existing user, click on the arrow next to the existing level for that account and then select either "Read Only" or "Read & Write" from the list. As the permissions are set instantly, close the window once you're done.


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First Lady Michelle Obama dined at Stephan Pyles last night. Chef Pyles says Mrs. Obama had Caesar salad, seared halibut, and his classic bone-in cowboy rib-eye with red chile onion rings, though "she only had about 4 bites" of the steak. Her dining companion was Matrice Ellis-Kirk, wife of former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk. [Stephan Pyles/Facebook via SideDish]
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HP-02 Usu-Gami (15g/m²) (formerly Usu-Mino)
Size: 25" x 36.5"
Weight: 15-16 g/m²
Weight: 15-16 g/m²
Usu-Gami paper, natural in color, recommended for backing or delicate repair work.
Made from 100% Japanese Nasu Kozo, cooked with soda ash, and board dried by Hasegawa Washi Kobo
Handmade papermaker Satoshi Hasegawa recently relocated to Yamagata prefecture where he will continue to make his beautiful kozo papers. We've decided to re-name his new papers "Usu-gami" to replace the Hon-Mino paper series.
*Note: Many use the name "kizuki" to refer to a couple of specific papers: Usu-gami (HP-02) and Usu-gami Thin (HP-04). However, in Japan, "kizuki" is a general term for any 100% kozo paper.


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Android X Server
Posted by sky | Tags: Android, Debian, Linux, Open-Source, Personal, ssh, testing, window manager
The XServer XSDL is a complete X Window System server for Android which uses SDL ported by Sergii Pylypenko (pelya). The source code is hosted at git https://github.com/pelya/xserver-xsdl.
He has also ported several games to the Android OS.
With this X server installed, there is no longer a need to use the combination of a Linux X server (eg. tightvncserver) and an Android VNC client app which is much much slower.
When you first launched the X server app, you can change device config to configure how the left/right mouse click behavior is simulated, to remap keyboard keys, and other options. (Though there is no explanation of what they do)
The escape and insert keys are needed, so most would want to remap some keys to them. It seems the X server does not recognize the "Caps Lock" key, so I have to remap another key to it.
I use the X server mainly to access Debian Linux installed on my Android system. For ref: see Running Debian Armhf alongside Android There are also other easier ways to install a variety of Linux on an Android system which can be googled.
For Debian kit, I run the Linux ssh server with deb s (in a command line).
Note: the debian.img is mounted at boot time, see Debian Android with no Root
Below, I run the script to login to Linux via the ssh, and if its successful, the script will launch the Android X server via the am command.
1 #!/system/bin/sh
2 # prompt for ssh login to localhost
3 while true; do
4 echo -n "Login user: "
5 read user
6 case $user in
7 "") break;;
8 exit ) break;;
9 term ) break;;
10 * )
11 grps=$(/usr/bin/groups $user 2> /dev/null)
12 if [ -z "$grps" ]; then
13 echo "sorry"
14 continue
15 fi
16 # ssh
17 if /usr/bin/ssh "${user}@localhost" 'nohup waitx > /dev/null 2>&1 &'; then
18 #pid=$(/usr/bin/pgrep -n -uterm ssh)
19 # start X
20 /system/bin/am start --user 0 -n x.org.server/.MainActivity
21 fi
22 exit
23 esac
24 done
25 exit 1
The script will prompt for the login name, it will simply exit if you either enter exit, or term, or you hit <Enter> without entering anything. It will say sorry if it thinks the entered login name is not valid, and it will prompt for the login again. Otherwise, it runs the ssh command to login to the local ssh server.
The script itself is normal, it does not require root access. Typically, the sshd_config should have "PermitRootLogin no" so that root account cannot login via ssh. You can allow specific users with AllowUsers option.
In order to do Linux administration, you will need an account in the sudo group. So, while using root access, run this command to add a user to the sudo group: adduser <username> sudo
This also depends on whether the sudo group can execute any command. In the /etc/sudoers file, if you find the below, then any members in the sudo group can use the sudo command.
1 # Allow members of group sudo to execute any command
2 %sudo ALL=(ALL:ALL) ALL
For convenience, I set the initial command preference of the Android Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich to run my login script. So, once I launch the terminal app, the login prompt is displayed. If I login successfully, then the X server is launched.
Also, while using root access, add the below line to /etc/passwd
1 term:x:10125:10125::/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/app_HOME:/bin/sh
The userid of my Android Terminal Emulator is 10125. This is auto-assigned by Android, so it will be different. The line is added so that the ssh command can be run from the Android Terminal Emulator.
The ssh runs another script waitx after login.
1 #!/bin/sh
2 # if X is not killed, no wait is needed
3 if [ -z "$(netstat -lp | grep -i x11)" ]; then
4 sleep 7
6 wait=4
7 while [ -z "$(netstat -lp | grep -i x11)" ]; do
8 if [ $wait -eq 0 ]; then
9 echo "not waiting .. quit"
10 exit
11 fi
12 sleep 1
13 $((wait--))
14 done
15 fi
16 startwm
The waitx script checks whether the X server is running, and if it is running, then it runs another script startwm which will then run i3 the X window manager that I am using.
As the X server is only launched after the first successful login, one will have to wait a longer time initially before using any X applications. (try login script again if the X window manager is not displayed)
My startwm script looks like:
1 #!/bin/sh
3 echo "Staring wm"
5 xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources
6 xmodmap ~/.xmodmaprc
8 #wmii -r python/wmiirc &
9 /usr/bin/i3 &


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General convolution theorems for two-dimensional quaternion Fourier transforms (QFTs) are presented. It is shown that these theorems are valid not only for real-valued functions but also for quaternion-valued functions. We describe some useful properties of generalized convolutions and compare them with the convolution theorems of the classical Fourier transform. We finally apply the obtained results to study hypoellipticity and to solve the heat equation in quaternion algebra framework.
1. Introduction
Convolution is a mathematical operation with several applications in pure and applied mathematics such as numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra, and the design and implementation of finite impulse response filters in signal processing. In [1–3], the authors introduced the Clifford convolution. It is found that some properties of convolution, when generalized to the Clifford Fourier transform (CFT), are very similar to the classical ones.
On the other hand, the quaternion Fourier transform (QFT) is a nontrivial generalization of the classical Fourier transform (FT) using quaternion algebra. The QFT has been shown to be related to the other quaternion signal analysis tools such as quaternion wavelet transform, fractional quaternion Fourier transform, quaternionic windowed Fourier transform, and quaternion Wigner transform [4–9]. A number of already known and useful properties of this extended transform are generalizations of the corresponding properties of the FT with some modifications, but the generalization of convolution theorems of the QFT is still an open problem. In the recent past, several authors [10–13] tried to formulate convolution theorems for the QFT. But they only treated them for real-valued functions which is quite similar to the classical case. In [14], the authors briefly introduced, without proof, the QFT of the convolution of two-dimensional quaternion signals.
In this paper, we establish general convolutions for QFT. Because quaternion multiplication is not commutative, we find new properties of the QFT of convolution of two quaternion-valued functions. These properties describe closely the relationship between the quaternion convolution and its QFT. The generalization of the convolution theorems of the QFT is mainly motivated by the Clifford convolution of general geometric Fourier transform, which has been recently studied in [15, 16]. We further establish the inverse QFT of the product of the QFT, which is very useful in solving partial differential equations in quaternion algebra framework.
This paper consists of the following sections. Section 2 deals with some results on the real quaternion algebra and the definition of the QFT and its basic properties. We also review some basic properties of QFT, which will be necessary in the next section. Section 3 establishes convolution theorems of QFT and some of their consequences. Section 4 presents an application of QFT to study hypoellipticity and to solve the heat equation in quaternion algebra. Some conclusions are drawn in Section 5.
2. Quaternion Algebra
For convenience, we specify the notation used in this paper. The quaternion algebra over , denoted by , is an associative noncommutative four-dimensional algebra, which obeys the following multiplication rules: For a quaternion , is called the scalar part of denoted by and is called the vector (or pure) part of . The vector part of is conventionally denoted by . Let , and let , be their vector parts, respectively. It is common to write for short Then, (2) yields the quaternionic multiplication as The quaternion conjugate of , given by is an anti-involution; that is, From (5) we obtain the norm or modulus of defined as It is not difficult to see that Using the conjugate (5) and the modulus of , we can define the inverse of as which shows that is a normed division algebra. As in the algebra of complex numbers, we can define three nontrivial quaternion involutions [10]:
Hereinafter, besides the quaternion units , , and and the vector part of a quaternion , we will use the real vector notation: and so on when there is no confusion. This gives the following definition.
Definition 1 (see [10]). A function is called quaternionic Hermitian if, for the involutions and , for each .
For any unit quaternion and for any vector the action of the operator on is equivalent to a rotation of the vector through an angle about as the axis of rotation.
It is convenient to introduce an inner product for two functions as follows: In particular, for , we obtain the scalar product of the above inner product (15) given by
2.1. Multiindices and Derivatives
A couple of nonnegative integers is called a multiindex. We denote and for , Derivatives are conveniently expressed by multiindices: Denote by the standard basis of . The vector differential along the direction is defined by where .
2.2. QFT and Its Properties
Definition 2. The QFT of is the transform given by the integral where is called the quaternion Fourier transform operator or the quaternion Fourier transformation.
Using the Euler formula for the quaternion Fourier kernel , we can rewrite (21) in the following form:
Definition 3. The inverse QFT of is the transform given by the integral
Some important properties of the QFT are stated in the following lemmas proved in [12, 17].
Lemma 4. Let . If , then
In particular, if , then And if , then
Lemma 5 (scalar QFT Parseval). The scalar product of and its QFT are related by And in particular, with , the Plancherel theorem indicates that
This shows that the total signal energy computed in the spatial domain is equal to the total signal energy computed in the quaternion domain.
3. Convolution of QFT
In this section, we establish the quaternion convolution of the QFT which extends the classical convolution to quaternion fields. Let us first define the convolution of two quaternion-valued functions.
Definition 6. The convolution of and , denoted by , is defined by
Example 7. To illustrate the general noncommutativity , let us compute the convolution of and . Although , we can still define the convolution of and , because decays rapidly at infinity. A simple calculation gives On the other hand, we have
In the following, we summarize the elementary properties of quaternion convolution as shown in Table 1 (compared to Folland [18]).
Lemma 8 (linearity). For quaternion functions , and and quaternion constants and one gets One also gets for real constants and (due to the noncommutativity of the quaternion multiplication, (33) does not hold for quaternion constants and )
Lemma 9 (shifting). Given a quaternion function , let denote the shifted (translated) function defined by , where . Then one gets
Proof. For (34), a direct calculation gives which finishes the proof.
Remark 10. From (34) and (35), it is not difficult to see that and .
Lemma 11 (conjugation). For all quaternion functions one has
Proof. A straightforward computation gives This finishes the proof.
Lemma 12 (see [2, 3]; vector differential). For all quaternion functions one has
Ell and Sangwine [19] distinguish between right and left discrete quaternion convolution due to the non-commutative property of the quaternion multiplication. Here, we only consider one kind of quaternion convolutions. We come now to the main theorem (generalization of the QFT of the quaternion convolution in general geometric Fourier transform is investigated in [15]. It can easily be seen that the result is closely related to equation of [15]) of this paper. This theorem describes the relationship between the convolution of two quaternion functions and its QFT.
Theorem 13. Let and be two quaternion-valued functions, then the QFT of the convolution of and is given by
Proof. In this proof we will use the decomposition of quaternion functions and their QFTs. Let and denote the QFT of and , respectively. Expanding the QFT of the left-hand side of (40), we immediately get
By the change of variables , the above transform can be written as
where the assumption for is used in the fourth line. This gives the desired result.
The following lemmas are special cases of Theorem 13.
Lemma 14. Let , where If , then (40) takes the form On the other hand, if , then
Proof. We only prove expression (44) of Lemma 14, with the other being similar. Following the steps of (41) we immediately get which was to be proven.
Lemma 15. Let , where If , then which is of the same form as a convolution of the classical Fourier transform [20].
Remark 16. It is important to notice that, if , where then Lemma 15 reduces to where .
Table 2 compares convolution theorems of the QFT and classical FT for .
The following theorem is useful for solving the heat equation in quaternion algebra.
Theorem 17. If and , then
Proof. By the QFT inversion, we get, after some simplification, where, in the second line, we have used the assumption . This completes the proof of (51).
As an immediate consequence of Theorem 17, we get the following corollaries.
Corollary 18. If and , where then (51) reduces to
Corollary 19. Let And consider the quaternionic Gabor filter
Proof. The QFT of is given by and the QFT of is given by Therefore, using Corollary 18, we obtain (57).
4. Applications of QFT
In [19], the authors proposed to use quaternions in order to define a Fourier transform applicable to color images. Their framework makes it possible to compute a single, holistic, Fourier transform which treats a color image as a vector field. In image processing, taking a given image as the initial value, the forward solution to the heat equation or a diffusion equation in general, produces blurred images and the backward solution produces sharpen images for example, see [21, pages 342–350].
In this section, we present two applications of QFT to partial differential equations in quaternion algebra.
4.1. Hypoellipticity
In this paper, since we only deal with QFT in the framework, we will discuss the hypoellipticity in this framework; that is, we will only deal with solutions for linear partial differential operators with constant quaternion coefficients: The noncommutativity of quaternion gives different aspects of with constant complex coefficients .
Example 20. Let , , and . (i)Since , we have when . But, when , as in general, we cannot have in general.(ii)We have when . But, by the same reason as (i), when , we cannot have in general.
Let us start with the definition of our version of hypoellipticity (compared to [22, page 110]).
Definition 21. The linear partial differential operator in is said to be -hypoelliptic if, given any subset of and any solution in such that is a function in , then all its components are a function in .
Definition 22. Given a linear partial differential operator of (60) with the quaternion constant coefficients. One says that a solution of , where is the delta function, is called a fundamental solution of .
Let and be subsets of . Define the sum by .
Theorem 23. Assume that there is one fundamental solution of which is a function in , and the identities are satisfied for arbitrary sufficiently smooth quaternion-valued functions and such that is a compactly supported quaternion function with of being quaternion constant coefficients and of being real constant coefficients. Then, the linear partial differential operator is -hypoelliptic in .
Proof. Firstly, let be an arbitrary open subset of and a solution in with values in such that is a function in . Let be an arbitrary point in . It will suffice to show that is a function in some open neighborhood of . Take an open disc such that . There exists a function such that and in . Then, we have
where every term of contains a derivative of of nonzero order; therefore , where the derivatives of vanish, especially in and outside of . For the fundamental solution , the hypothesis (61) implies
But is a compactly supported function and the convolution of any function with any compactly supported function is a function. Therefore, it suffices to show that is a function in an open neighborhood of , because is also a function in an open neighborhood of and in .
Finally, we will show that is a function in an open neighborhood of . Let us select such that . Then, the open disc is a neighborhood of . Let , another cutoff function, be equal to one for and to zero for . We have
The hypothesis implies that , and therefore . Since
is contained in the -neighborhood of . We have already seen that . Hence, vanishes in , and, therefore, is a function in .
4.2. Parabolic Initial Value Problem
Let us consider the parabolic initial value problem with where is the quaternion Schwartz space. Applying the QFT, we easily obtain The general solution of (69) is given by where is a quaternion constant. We impose the initial condition to obtain Notice that the QFT of a Gaussian quaternion function is also a Gaussian quaternion function (compared to Bahri et al. [13]). Hence Applying the inverse QFT, we have Since then we can apply the convolution theorem of (51) to get where , and , . By Definition 6 of the convolution, we finally obtain In an actual application, one often takes the quaternionic Gabor filter (see [6, 10]) as Therefore, the above identity will reduce to
5. Conclusion
Due to the non-commutative property of quaternion multiplication, there are three different types of two-dimensional QFTs. These three QFTs are the so-called left-sided QFT, right-sided QFT, and a double-sided QFT, respectively. In this work, we have established convolution theorem of the double-sided QFT applied to real fields and quaternion fields . Some important properties of the QFT convolution are investigated. We have shown that the QFT convolution is useful to study hypoellipticity and to solve the heat equation in quaternion algebra framework. It can easily be seen that the solution of generalized heat equation is extension of solution of the classical heat equation.
The future work will establish the convolution theorems of the right-sided QFT. We compare some properties of the convolution theorems of the two types of QFTs. We will apply the properties to find the solution of partial differential equations in quaternion algebra framework. The solutions of generalized partial differential equations using the properties of the three types of two-dimensional QFTs will be compared too.
The authors would like to thank the reviewers whose deep and extensive comments greatly contributed to improve this paper. The first author is partially supported by Hibah Penelitian Kompetisi Internal Tahun 2013 (no. 110/UN4-.42/LK.26/SP-UH/2013) from the Hasanuddin University, Indonesia. The second author is partially supported by JSPS.KAKENHI (C)22540130 and (C)25400202 of Japan and the third author is partially supported by NSERC of Canada.


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Colour and lights in Chartres
Today we headed south west from Paris and drove for miles and miles through a mostly flat, uniform landscape, enormous fields of wheat and corn stretching out as far as the eye could see. A lot of the wheat had already been harvested and the farmers were out in the fields bringing in the next crop, their huge tractors sending great clouds of dust up into the air behind them.
We were headed for a small town called Illiers Combray, in the Eure valley, about 30 minutes south of Chartres for a quick 2-night stop on our way to the Loire region. It is still incredibly hot and so we spent a while when we arrived trying to work out where the best shade would be on our pitch later on in the day. We used a compass and did a reasonable job, but the sun didn't track exactly where we expected and so we didn't get quite as much shade as we hoped. As it turned out it didn't really matter since we spent the afternoon in the swimming pool and then, after a huge storm overnight, the following day was rainy and overcast!
Although a small municipal campsite, Le Bois Fleuri benefitted from being next door to the town's substantial outdoor municipal swimming pool. So we spent the afternoon mixing with local French families and children enjoying the last few days of their school summer holidays. It was great fun, and dipping down into the cool water was so welcome in the heat!
[Update: since getting shade is so important to us when it is this hot, we (well, Andy actually) set about finding a better way to determine exactly where the sun will come up and go down. He has a 'night sky' app on his phone that allows you to identify star constellations when you hold it up to the sky and he discovered that it will do the same for the sun. You can even set it to a future date and time and it will show you where the sun will be then. Brilliant!]
Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres
The cathedral in Chartres is described by the Lonely Planet as 'One of Western civilisation's crowning architectural achievements' and it is certainly very impressive, in a lop-sided kind of way. The main, western façade has two very different steeples – one Gothic and one Romanesque in style. As we drove towards the town, we could see these spires from miles away, towering above everything else in the landscape. The cathedral is huge – 130m long – and is renowned for its brilliant-blue stained glass windows and sacred holy veil. The current cathedral was built in the early 1200s, to replace the one that had been burnt down in 1194, along with much of the town. It is France's best preserved medieval cathedral and alongside it is a charming old town, full of half timbered medieval houses, narrow streets and steps leading down to the River Eure.
Inside the cathedral, you are instantly struck not only by the dazzlingly bright colours in the stained glass of the windows but the fact that every one of them, three storeys of them in places, is decorative – there is not a single pane of clear glass in the whole building. The glass in the west portal is the oldest and dates from the mid-12th century, having survived the fire of 1194, along with the Romanesque steeple. Apparently the glass is one of the most important collections of medieval stained glass in the world, and the steeple is the tallest Romanesque steeple still standing.
Our exploration of the church was extremely atmospheric, accompanied as it was by beautiful, haunting singing and a short service being read in French. As well as the stained glass, there were beautifully carved scenes in the stone around the choir and exquisitely intricate detailing everywhere you looked. We had hoped to see the famous Sainte Voile (Holy Veil), said to have been worn by the Virgin Mary when she gave birth to Jesus, but as we approached the north end of the church in which it is kept, we were told that the cathedral was closing.
Chartres en Lumières
After dinner, it was time for Chartres en Lumières – a very special illumination of the town that happens every evening during the summer. And what a spectacle! Chartres' illuminations were classy and sophisticated, subtle and artistic. The magic all started at 9:45pm, in the square in front of the cathedral where a hundred or so people had gathered. The music began and then, very slowly, lights started to creep up the ancient façade of the cathedral and define its outline, together with the rose window and spires above until the whole edifice was glowing with colour and light. Not only that, but this spectacle was animated, and suddenly there were dozens of tiny figures lowering themselves down the front of the cathedral on ropes, and then giant figures of saints began to grow from the floor up the façade. It was spellbinding!
The whole thing kept moving and changing as we watched; first thousands of stars and a solar system passing by, then figures climbing up with blocks and windows, literally building the cathedral from blocks of light, finishing off with a spinning rose window. Next fire crept up the front and then ice. We gathered that it was perhaps telling the story of Chartres and the cathedral, but we weren't sure. And it didn't matter – it was enough that it was beautiful and mesmerising to watch. You couldn't take your eyes off it. After a while, the cathedral went dark and everyone clapped in appreciation of what we had just seen.
Then the whole sequence started again and we moved off to find some more of the magic. Because it is not just the cathedral that is part of this spectacle, but the whole of the town. Apparently there are 27 landmarks in Chartres that are lit up each evening from mid-April to mid-October. We followed the crowds around the side of the cathedral and watched again as the north façade was brought to life. Then it was on into a park to behind the cathedral where the side of the former Bishop's Palace was alive with another story being told in lights and music, this time involving the sun and the moon. Down at the river, the riverbank and a bridge were alive with fish and sea creatures and further up in town, the theatre building was also lit up. The whole town was buzzing with life and there was such a lovely atmosphere with lots of families strolling around in the warm evening air. All together a magical experience and one we would highly recommend if you are ever in this region.
Campsite: Camping Le Bois Fleuri, Illiers Combray
What we liked:
- Good municipal swimming pool right next door
- Convenient for a short stop on the way to the Loire
What we didn't like:
- No toilet paper or hand soap
- Quite shabby campsite and facilities – toilet block very dark with broken tiles, grass and hedges not cut so everywhere bit overgrown
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Liz Wetherby
I had never heard of the illumination of the cathedral/town. What a wonderful experience!!
It was amazing, Liz! We were so glad we made the effort to get there. It was a VERY late night for the girls, but worth it. Sarah x


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Disney in your Day readers have been voting for the month of March. (by the way, I feel like I need a better way to address my audience with a cool name or something, but I've got nothing. "Disney in your Day-ers" is definitely not it!). I am not totally surprised by our final two, though there were other choices I thought could have been here as well.
Without a doubt the sidekicks from the Disney renaissance in the 1990s were the most popular. It became clear after round 1 that the older films just didn't have as interesting or well developed sidekicks. While there are some well loved sidekicks that are a bit more modern, like Pascal from Tangled and of course Olaf from Frozen, they just couldn't beat out favorites from movies like Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid, and Mulan.
And now we are down to two: the Genie from Aladdin vs. Mushu from Mulan. I've noticed Disney sidekicks tend to fall into one of three groups. They are humorous (Heihei), adorable (Pascal), or wise (Jiminy Cricket). Of course not all of them are in these categories and some may fall into more than one. But our final two are definitely more on the humorous end, which shows that the voters seem to enjoy the comic relief sidekicks! And while they are both funny and voiced by comedians, they also have a lot of heart and personality. So which one of these two sidekicks was the favorite amongst Disney in your Day voters?
The winner is…
The Genie!
This is pretty much what I expected when I started the tournament, so I am definitely not surprised by this. And it's hard to argue that the Genie isn't one of, if not the, best Disney sidekick. I mean, he has genie power after all! Who wouldn't want a sidekick who could perform all sorts of magic and grant wishes? But that aside, the Genie is of course a favorite because of the incredible voicework of Robin Williams.
To be honest, the only reason why I personally struggled about voting for him or including him is that he's such a huge part of the movie (really, he steals the show) that it's hard for me to think of him as a "sidekick." I will say I was impressed that Mushu put up a good fight against him!
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Some words have a beautiful ring about the. Cadence, I think, is one of them. It was G's last short story that inspired this week's choice of word for #WordWednesdayFun.
I think I have a fairly good vocabulary but when I read G's use of the word, I confess I was unsure as to its meaning. Now I know.
Merriam-Webster first –
Popularity: Top 20% of words
Simple Definition
: a regular beat or rhythm
: the way a person's voice changes by gently rising and falling while he or she is speaking
: an ending part of a piece of musicFull Definition
a : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language
b : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
a : a falling inflection of the voice
b : a concluding and usually falling strain; specifically : a musical chord sequence moving to a harmonic close or point of rest and giving the sense of harmonic completion
: the modulated and rhythmic recurrence of a sound especially in nature
cadenced adjective
cadential adjectiveExamples in a sentence
the steady cadence of the drums
Oars moved back and forth in smooth cadence.
He speaks with a soft Southern cadence.Did You Know?
Falling into the hands of English speakers in the 14th century, cadence derives via Middle English and Old Italian from the Latin verb cadere, meaning "to fall." ("Cadere" can be found in the history of many common English words, including "decay," "coincide," and "accident"). We most often hear "cadence" used in contexts pertaining to voice or music – it might refer to the familiar way in which someone speaks, or the rhythms employed by a rap artist, or the rising and falling notes of a bird's call. "Cadenza," the Old Italian word that factors into the history of "cadence," has its own place in English as well, usually referring to a brilliant musical flourish played before closing out an aria.Origin and Etymology
Middle English, from Old Italian cadenza, from cadere to fall, from Latin — more at chanceFirst Known Use: 14th century
beat, rhythm, measure, meter
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text: Russia looks at the return of the Gold Standard by the medium of a Gold-Back Cryptocurrency ByAli RazaPRO INVESTOR Updated: 17 June 2019 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Don't invest unless prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, you shouldn't expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Research is underway by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to develop a cryptocurrency backed by gold. This cryptocurrency would be used for international settlements and would see the return of the gold benchmark. In a recent press release, stated that Vladimir Gutenev, a member of the Russian State Duma, had submitted plans for this project in August 2018. As a follow up to the submission, talks have continued. Head of the CBR, Elvira Nabiullina, made a public announcement that while the CBR was giving serious consideration to the project submitted by Gutenev, the prime objective of the CBR is to ensure that all settlements are made in the national currency. Gutenev views gold as the most reliable metal and would provide a secure backdrop to his proposal of a gold-backed cryptocurrency. In general, buying cryptocurrencies and online crypto trading are seen as being risky as they do not have the guarantee of anything stable. By linking the cryptocurrency to gold, which is seen as an actual strength, the stability of the price will be guaranteed. Future of Gutenev's proposal In a further report, RT.com shared the views of the CBR with readers. In the report, Nabiullina is quoted as saying that in essence, the CBR is not in favor of the establishment of cryptocurrencies in the financial systems of Russia.The purpose of cryptocurrencies could not replace financial proxies. The proposal by Gutenev has not been entirely shelved by the Central Bank of Russia and they will, going forward, be looking at introducing stablecoins. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency linked directly to an astable asset, for example, gold or even the US dollar. This condition was included in the Gutenev's proposal of a gold-backed cryptocurrency. An official of the CBR indicated that Russia's forex and gold assets would soon exceed $500 billion. As the Central Bank of Russia looks to minimize its dependence on the US dollar, it is looking at increasing its gold bullion stock. These reserves, both foreign exchange and gold, would be used to handle any crisis that may arise. In May 2019, the value of the gold assets of the CBR totaled nearly $492 billion. Russia ranked amongst the highest international buyers of gold in the first quarter of 2019 as they increased the amount of gold held in safekeeping by 55.3 tons. Gold-backed cryptocurrencies elsewhere in the world In recent developments, Iran has introduced a gold-backed cryptocurrency known as 'PayMon'. Little is known about this platform, but it is understood to be based on the XLM blockchain and will only be used for trading in special exchange offices. Earlier reported that four Iranian national banks and a company known as Ghoghnoos were working with the Iranian authorities on the introduction of the PayMon system. With Iran under sanctions by the United States, urged on by current President, Donald Trump, PayMon would offer an avenue for Iran trade which circumvents these sanctions. Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage


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Roger Ebert is all kinds of badass. He wrote a Russ Meyer movie (one that's crazy even by Russ Meyer standards). He has a Pulitzer Prize. He's done more for thumbs than any individual since the days of the gladiators. And while he's easily lumped into the big fat group of givers of movie marquee exclamations, he remains, in truth, one of the most consistently passionate, insightful, witty and bold film critics the form has ever known. In recent years, throughout his very public battle with thyroid cancer, he has been forthright, and self-deprecating -- writing recently that "Well, we're all dying in increments."
Tuesday, on his old pal Oprah Winfrey's show, Ebert made a rare television appearance and "spoke" for the first time in almost four years -- about cancer, about childhood memories, and about the best movies of the year. Though multiple surgeries have robbed him of his power of speech and his ability to eat and drink (he gets his nutrition via a feeding tube now) – the 67-year-old remains as opinionated – and overscheduled – as ever.
Opening her pre-Oscar show with a prerecorded tour through a day in the life of the world's best-known critic, Winfrey followed Ebert through a schedule that could wipe out a man a third his age – three movie screenings, banging out his column, working out and hanging with his devoted wife Chaz.
He then took the couch – looking frail and strange, a radical departure from the big, talkative gadfly who's been a television fixture for nearly 30 years. Toting his Mac laptop, Ebert proceeded to answer Oprah's questions in a slow, computer-generated voice. But his words were as engaging as ever. "In my dreams I'm talking all the time," he explained. And amazingly, thanks to a career spent talking all the time, a company in Scotland has been working with him to construct a computer voice program based on clips of his real voice. Trying it out for the first time, his laptop intoned in pretty passable Ebert-ese: "In first grade they said I talked too much -- and now I still can." But though he's ebullient as ever, he insists there will be "no more surgery ... We have to find peace with the way we look and get on with life."
The critic then offered his Oscar picks – he's going with Bigelow and "Hurt Locker" – but he offered something much more. Toward the end of his segment, Ebert's wife read a statement that first appeared in the intense, fascinating portrait of him in the March Esquire. The man who's spent his life answering to a job title with such negative connotations – critic -- issued as positive a review on life as anyone could ever give. "We must try to contribute joy to the world," she read. "That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out."


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Francis Greenway
1824 – St. James Church, King St., Sydney, Australia
Architect: Francis Greenway
The church came about through a series of unusual events. In 1819 convict and civil architect Francis Greenway was asked to design a courthouse for Governor Lachlan Macquarie. At that time, Macquarie's plans encompassed a grand cathedral on George Street, and a courthouse and school on King Street. However after recommendations were made to London, the cathedral plans were put on hold, the school relocated, the planned school turned into the courthouse and the already commenced courthouse converted into the church we see today. Consecrated on 11 February 1824, this is the oldest church in Sydney, completely designed and built by convict labour.


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When it comes to cleaning, deep cleaning, and decluttering your home, you probably have strong opinions.
Either cleaning excites you (a chance to finally get organized and clean), or you dread it (where do I begin with this mess).
Regardless of your feelings about cleaning, deep cleaning is the perfect chance to get your house in order.
You can have a clean house from top to bottom if you follow this cleaning plan:
1. Give yourself a reason to clean
I normally do my "spring cleaning," or "deep cleaning," quarterly. This is my chance to get to all the weird things that I fully intend to clean but never do.
While I have my master cleaning list broken into sections (daily, bi-weekly, weekly, etc.), sometimes I don't get to everything.
To make sure I get everything done, I schedule something at the end, like one of my kids' birthday parties, a holiday gathering, or a fun evening with friends.
A little bribery is always nice, too!
2. Clean from the top down
When doing a deep cleaning, start from the top down.
Especially if you're cleaning quarterly or less frequently, you need to make sure that the dirt from high things, like ceiling fans, isn't falling on your freshly scrubbed floor!
3. Follow a cleaning routine
Following a cleaning routine (and a handy checklist) is the perfect way to whip through your cleaning (grab a free printable copy of my cleaning checklist in the resource library). It takes the guesswork out of what you need to do next (and in what order). It also helps distracted mommies (raising my hand!) stay on task.
In case anyone wants to help (husband, kids, anyone?), they can jump right in!
I also really like the Motivated Moms Chore Planner. It's a checklist and planner in one with cleaning tasks for every day of the year. By doing one extra task a day, your home will be whipped into shape in no time.
4. Break your cleaning into sections
Break your home into sections when you clean.
When most people come to your house, they don't go parading around your bedroom, peeking into closets, and looking in bathroom cupboards (unless they run out of toilet paper, which is why you should always get out a fresh roll before someone comes).
If you're doing a quick weekly cleaning, start with the sections of the house that people will see, like the kitchen, family room, etc.
However, if you're doing a deep cleaning, start with the areas least likely to be seen, like the bedrooms. Then, by the time company comes a week later, the main living areas will still be clean.
I normally spend a week deep cleaning, so it makes sense to end with the high-traffic areas, like the kitchen. This ensures that the most-used areas of your house are still fresh when company arrives.
5. Declutter
This may seem out of order, but I don't typically worry about decluttering when I'm deep cleaning.
Especially if you're cleaning for a purpose, like a party or holiday, and you're on a timeline, it's essential to clean as quickly (but thoroughly) as possible.
I've been trying to be more intentional about keeping clutter out of my house. A few months ago, I spent some time decluttering based on Marie Kondo's principles in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying-Up (read my review here).
However, if you still need to declutter and aren't on a time crunch, take an extra day to declutter each room as you go.
Cleaning will be much easier once your home is decluttered.
6. Maintain a tidy home
Once your house is decluttered, you'll want to maintain that clutter-free status.
Try to stay clutter-free by doing things like this:
- Keep two bags in the bottom of your closet: a bag of clothes that need to be dry cleaned and a bag of clothes that need to be donated. If clothes need to be sewn, keep them with your sewing kit or start a third bag if you need to take them somewhere else. Once those bags are full, take care of them.
- Keep empty, clear plastic tubs under your kids' beds. As you notice that your kids outgrow clothes, place the clothes in the tubs (discard worn or irreparably stained clothes). Once those tubs are full, place the clothes in labeled containers (the clear, zippered blanket bags are great, as are empty diaper boxes) and store them for the next baby. If you're done having kids, still take the time to place the clothes in labeled boxes to save for a garage sale or donation.
- Declutter the kids' toys as you wash them. After an illness (or quarterly if we've been healthy), my kids and I give the toys a bath. That's my opportunity to throw out broken toys and put away toys that are no longer age-appropriate.
- Try not to let clutter enter your home. Go through the mail, newspapers, magazines, etc., and discard whatever you don't need. Make sure that everything has a home, and get rid of anything that doesn't belong or is broken.
Getting your house party ready (or just ready for your enjoyment) may seem like a daunting task. By following a routine, breaking your house into sections, and working from the top down, your house can be ready before you know it!
Happy cleaning!
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Aug 14, 2019
Legends Podcast is cracking open the cinematic vault and bringing you a whole month of cons, capers, and car chases! Whether you're an East End card sharp, a handsome art thief, a trio of rogue soldiers, or eight feisty heisting heroines, you'll find the big score right here on our podcast. This is Aug-Heist!
This week we're talking about The Thomas Crown Affair, also one of our Legends of '99, a remake of the 1968 Steve McQueen-Faye Dunaway caper. Action director John McTeirnan pairs Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the lead roles, for a sexy update to the classic cat-and-mouse game between a wealthy art thief and a determined insurance investigator. The film employs - and also subverts - several heist movie tropes, but is the end result a new masterpiece or a cheap forgery of the original?
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Today, we honor all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. More importantly, we remember those who paid the ultimate price for every American's freedom.
President Lincoln wrote and delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 — not long before the first Memorial Day in 1866. For generations, his solemn words and grateful tone have been repeated on the final Monday in May. Lincoln spoke of a "great task remaining before us" after the historic battle in southern Pennsylvania:
"... that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
On this Memorial Day, Grassfire encourages you to remember all of the men and women who "gave the last full measure of devotion" to ensure "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." May we never forget that America remains "the land of the free" because it truly is "the home of the brave."
For life, liberty and limited government,
The Grassfire Team
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Nov 27, 2019
Most people think that when they get somewhere else other than where they are then things will get better - that a change in geography will produce a change in their psychology. But until you learn to appreciate the current moment of your life, wherever you are isn't enough. Tune in to the award winning podcast Being Here and open the doors to living in the moment. Callers welcome at Tel# 1-888-346-9141!


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Early on in my childhood, my parents made an effort to involve me with the day-to-day activities of cattle ranching. I was along for the ride when they fed cake, built fence and hauled cattle…not to mention the many, many 'pasture miles' of cow checking. I became friends with the animals my family cared for and developed a deep appreciation for livestock. One day, when I was five, my parents brought home an orphaned calf that was only a few days old. They gave her to me to raise as a bottle calf, and "Lady" became the first official member of my very own Angus herd.
As I grew up, I began to recognize the cattle my parents were raising were something special. Not only were Angus cattle considered "The Business Breed", but virtually everyone (even urban dwellers) had heard of Black Angus—an Angus steak was the best steak there was! I was proud to be a rancher's daughter.
In high school, I continued to help my parents on the ranch. Gathering and sorting bulls on a regular basis for private treaty buyers taught me a lot about handling livestock. I also came to appreciate the assistance of a good horse and dog. From time to time, cattle buyers from Mexico would come to the ranch, giving me the opportunity to charlar en Español.
As time went on, I realized my parents and grandparents had invested a lot of time and care over the years, and that they had built a high-quality, yet functional, Angus herd. My family's selection over time for docility, calving ease, good mothering ability, feed efficiency, and structural soundness has created an Angus herd with a strong foundation. Their cattle not only have the polished look any good Angus should, but they also have backbone. They are well-suited to handle the various harsh weather conditions that are typical for Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle.
Today, I still have my Angus herd that was started by Lady. My herd is small, but they represent something that was started 70 years ago by my family…the pursuit of progressive genetics paired with the idea that an animal should be well-suited for its environment.
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Sierra Takushi '21 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant to Thailand.
Takushi, a race, ethnicity, and migration studies major and education minor, will be an assistant teacher in Thailand for 12 months, with her position beginning in late September 2021.
"This Fulbright award is the greatest gift; I am humbled by the opportunity to live and teach in my mother's home country," she says. "My mother is an immigrant from the Chachoengsao Province of Thailand, and for the past four years, I have been working on rebuilding my relationship with my mother and my severed ties with my Thai culture. I am honored with the chance to reconnect with my culture, my people, and my family through this Fulbright award."
Takushi credits Chelsea Walter, the cultural and linguistic diversity education specialist at Colorado College, with introducing her to teaching English as a second language in her course, Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners. The class introduces students to theories, applications, and issues related to teaching English as a Second Language.
She also credits Walter with encouraging her to apply for the Fulbright and says she was a key supporter throughout the application process.
Takushi has a personal blog, where she writes "culturally sensitive, conscientious travel writing reflections on my travels." Her most recent blog series was about her travels to Thailand to visit family. "Visiting family, spending time in Thailand, and reflecting on my connection to people and place, all was integral to my decision to apply for the Fulbright," she says.
Takushi also serves as a senior ambassador of outreach and access for the CC Office of Admission. She was one of a record 12 Colorado College Fulbright semifinalists this year, selected from more than 11,700 applications, representing a 12% increase from the 2019-20 application cycle.


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Living up to 100th birthday might not be as easy as many people think. It is beyond doubt, a major milestone that calls for a milestone celebration. After all, there are a lot of pitfalls along the way in life.
Turning 100 obviously is an amazing celebration of a life well lived. Find warm 100th Day Wishes/Prayers from our list below if you need help in sending happy birthday messages as great as the special centenarian.
Short Warmth 100 Day Birthday Wishes
Happy 90th birthday…for the 10th time.
Many more years and good health. Happy 100th birthday!
Sending love and prayers…Happy 100 years old today!.
Happy 100th birthday – today is a special birthday bash for a special person on a special occasion!
Wishing you the health and joy you deserve! Congratulations on reaching a century in age. WOW! Happy 100th birthday!
Hoping your 100th birthday is unforgettable for you. It is certainly for us, because you're unforgettable. Happy birthday!
You are very special and surely honor is due for all the great things that you've done in your life. Happy 100th birthday!
Warm 100th Day Birthday Wishes
May your special day be filled with sunshine, smiles, laughter and love…exactly what you've brought the world for 10 decades. Have a very happy 100th birthday.
100 warm wishes, hugs and kisses on your 100th birthday. You deserve it, so you'll have to sit still when we all give them to you. Happy 100th birthday!
May every minute of your 100th birthday be filled with the immense joy you've shared with your loved ones for 100 years. Happy birthday!
May your 100th birthday bring you more than all the joy, wisdom, hope and love you've always given away so freely. Happy 100th birthday!
Wishing you many more years of good health, overwhelming happiness, amazing grace and perfect peace of mind. Happy 100th birthday!
To me, you're 10 decades young. When I look at you, I don't see a 100 year old. I see someone who inspires me to love every trial and tribulation of life.
Today is our chance to celebrate a major milestone — the day you were born 100 years ago. It's a blessing you're still with us. You are a blessing. Always have been! Happy 100th birthday!
You deserve a standing ovation! You've always been a superstar. Now that you're in Act III of your life, we just want you to know you have always had a talent for being so wonderful. We love you. Happy 100th birthday!
You shouldn't only be congratulated for reaching 100, an amazing milestone in itself. You should be praised for the love, caring and wisdom you've given so generously every day for 100 years. Happy 100th birthday!
On this special day, saying congratulations is not enough. You deserve a Medal of Courage, a Purple Heart, a street named after you, at least a parade in your honor. Happy 100th birthday!
You're a very special person, and not just because you've lived 100 years. Mostly, you're special because, whether you've faced bad or good times, you have always been a loving presence and kind hand for everyone around you. I wish you a 100th birthday as special as you.
100th birthday!
Keep your chin up — if you can still manage it.
Besides, you're only one-tenth of the way to 1,000 years old.
A standing ovation wouldn't come even close to what you deserve from everyone blessed to know you. You deserve 100 standing ovations — one for every year you've brought countless moments of love, joy, support, compassion and wonder to so many lives. Let me be the first of many to applaud you. Happy 100th birthday!
May all your wishes come specially true on this very special birthday! Happy 100th birthday!
Happy 100th birthday! When your birthday cake comes out, lit up by 100 burning candles, we will not only be celebrating your 10 decades on this planet — we'll be basking in the light you so generously and lovingly bestow upon us all.
You should be proud of yourself — not because you've turned 100, but due to the fact that you've lived the last 10 decades with integrity, honor and the commitment to making our world a much more beautiful and loving place. Happy 100th birthday!
Your 100th birthday means 100 candles on your birthday cake. Don't worry, we'll be there to help you blow them all out. After all, you've always been there for us. Happy birthday!
You are very special! You've done more in your lifetime than anyone we know. You truly are the most amazing 100 year old anywhere! Happy 100th birthday!
May every moment of your 100th birthday be filled with joy and health. Here's to a healthy and peaceful life for years to come. Happy 100th birthday!
Each new day holds the promise of happiness and peace of mind. It's another opportunity to embark on a new journey, another day to celebrate life.
To celebrate your life and the joy you have brought to the lives of others, we are lighting 100 candles in your honor! 100 reasons we love and respect you!
Warm wishes on your 100th birthday. May your birthday bring you more happiness and love. You deserve it. Happy 100th birthday!
Today, we're celebrating your 100 years of life. You've always been an inspiration to everyone your entire lifetime. Happy 100th birthday!
Happy 100th birthday! I can think of 100 reasons why you're so special — one for every year you've graced this world with your love, kindness, wisdom and strength.
The world's greatest gift on your 100th birthday is a one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable, priceless gem. It's you, of course. Happy 100th birthday!
Birthday Prayers For 100 Year Old
May the birthday candles that represent the years of your life. Be a reflection to others of your love for Christ.
O God, Please ensure that (name) has a happy and celebratory birthday.
I pray that (name) is surrounded by family and friends as she marks the passing of another year.
In your name I pray. Happy 100th Birthday Wishes.
Lord God, Thank you for those times of celebration, when we remember the amazing day of our birth and our beginning here on earth. We pray that you would bless (name), as we gather to give thanks for the wonder of this life, and for all the stages and seasons that they have been through.
And we ask for your blessing upon the way ahead.
As we celebrate you today, I pray God grants you with good health and happiness for the rest of your days. HAPPY 100th Birthday
To celebrate your life and the joy you have brought to the lives of others, we are lighting 100 candles in your honor! 100 reasons we love and respect you! May the Almighty God continue guide and protect you.
May all your wishes come specially true on this very special birthday! Happy 100th birthday!
I can think of 100 reasons why you're so special — one for every year you've graced this world with your love, kindness, wisdom and strength.
I pray that loneliness, bad health, and unsafe living conditions shall not come near you. Happy 100th day birthday!
I feel so blessed and opportuned to celebrate this day with you . You are one of the many that the Lord saw fit to allow to walk on this earth for a great number of years. I appreciate you sharing you life with us all. Happy Birthday.


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Talking to your family about what you want to happen at your death may make you feel squeamish for many reasons. In fact, it's a taboo subject for many people, including for the following reasons:
- Contemplating one's own mortality can be difficult and upsetting.
- Some families simply practice or rather, avoid, talking about financial issues that affect the family. For them, it is a matter of privacy and/or they feel that it is none of anyone's business what they do with their affairs on death.
- Some people think that not speaking about it is a way to prevent family feuds (or additional family feuding)—they are in fact saying (and have actually said this to me) that "they can fight about it when I'm gone." In this case, people know that there is a likelihood that certain family members who have historical acrimony or who have dollar signs in their eyes will fight over their estate.
- There are also individuals who assume that everything and everyone affected will fall into place at the relevant time i.e. at their death, in what they hope is the distant future. Thus, they conclude that there is no need to stress everyone out right now by talking about it. It will all work itself out in the future.
These are just a few of the notions people carry and which lead them to avoid discussing their estates during the planning stages. However, a family discussion on these and other related issues can go a long way to preventing hurt feelings, estate litigation and family breakup.
Essentially, a discussion can achieve buy-in and acceptance of your decisions because your family will not only hear your plan but can also hear your reasons for setting things up the way you have. For example, an adult child may feel grave hurt and disappointment over the fact that you have chosen to give a larger portion of your estate to another child. This hurt may be compounded by the fact that a will is often the last thing people will say to their loved ones. Unfortunately, disappointed beneficiaries all too often express their hurt and anger using the court system which, amongst other things, destroys family relationships and erodes estate assets.
On the other hand, if you choose to discuss your plans before your death, your family will have an opportunity to tell you their feelings about your plan. By having a family discussion about this aspect of your estate plan, you will have the opportunity to explain that the child you gave more to, in actual fact is struggling financially or perhaps has special needs such as an illness or other challenge, and that you want to help alleviate some of the strain they're under. You may be surprised to find that the child who will receive less actually agrees with your decision, now that you've explained that you simply want to alleviate financial strain rather than that you love that child more than the one you gave less to. That child may now cooperate with the estate administration once you're gone in full agreement with your written wishes and intentions. Again, the discussion may help to avoid hurt feelings and litigation.
Other reasons for unequal distribution or even creation of trusts which many would agree are valid but may cause controversy if no explanation is given include protecting beneficiaries who:
- would likely squander the inheritance
- suffer from substance abuse habits
- would be unduly influenced by another person such as a domineering or manipulative spouse
Some clients have even told me that they would like to benefit the next generation and give to their grandchildren to give them a start in life rather than their adult children who have already established themselves financially.
Thus, the reasons why people plan their estates as they do are as diverse and numerous as the plans themselves. Different family dynamics, asset types and title to assets, beneficiary needs, values, belief systems, goals and objectives all mean that different planning will take place and a variety of estate plans will be established.
Please note that I'm not saying that one needs others' permission in order to plan one's estate as one desires or that one doesn't have freedom to do as one wishes within the confines of the relevant law. In reality, you do have that freedom. However, it is wise to take all necessary steps to avoid severe or bitter disappointment which can lead to litigation and all of the ugly realities that go along with it. Consider how much will really be achieved if your family is torn apart and your estates assets are wasted in a bitter court battle due? How would you feel if it is caused by misunderstanding and ignorance about your plan?
If you would like to discuss how to speak to your family about your estate plan and what that could involve, please contact Andrea Kelly.
Andrea Kelly, Lawyer, has extensive experience in wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration matters. She provides clients with a high standard of timely professionalism and expertise, incorporating a very thorough fact finding process. This is quite often enlightening for her clients and facilitates individually tailored services. If you would like to know more, feel free to use the easy contact form or read Andrea's bio.


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It's Earth Day, and yet again some of humanity hopes to amend years of seemingly irreparable damage inflicted on the planet.
Students gathered near the University Student Union, drawn initially by the assortment of crafts offered. While they worked on their sustainable crafts, such as upcycled earrings and tote bags, they were being educated on the significance of honorary holidays such as "Earth Day."
For those who identify as a millenial and are currently enrolled in college, treating the planet well seems like common sense. After all, much of the blame for the destruction inflicted upon the planet is in the hands of the generations of those older than us.
According to an article by the Guardian, Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius had already begun to observe the human impact on the climate in the 1890s. During the 1960s, measurements of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere led to the correlation between increased presence of the gas in the atmosphere and the rising global temperature. After this discovery, climate change still somehow remained an afterthought for much of the population.
Therefore, events hosted by ASI Beach Pride, like Earth Day and even the celebration of an entire Earth Week, play an important role in increasing the outreach and awareness of the issue of climate change. They serve to inform and encourage the younger generation to increase their knowledge of living a sustainable life and of the state of the environment.
While I believe that it's impossible to disprove and ridiculous to disbelieve in the human-caused damage sustained by the planet, some of my peers are uninformed about what it means to live "sustainably." According to Conserve, Energy, Future, a sustainable lifestyle is defined as a way of living in which one tries to reduce the amount of natural resources needed to survive.
It is easy to assume that, with a greater access to knowledge about the climate and the ways in which it is being altered, younger generations should be more informed and therefore more proactive.
But a study done by Sandra Wachholz, Nancy Artz and Douglas Chen which was included in the international journal of sustainability in higher education, found that one-third of students surveyed "do not comprehend the level of scientific consensus about climate change." The survey also found that those who are aware that the planet is currently in the throes of climate change were doing little to combat the effects of greenhouse gas emissions
Another study conducted May 2018 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab found that 59.1% of millennials considered themselves more concerned about the state of the environment that older generations. The study goes on to say that there is a significant difference between perspective and proactivity and that there is a greater need for action than there is for concern.
Scientists and researchers are encouraging institutions of higher education to move toward living a sustainable life and reducing their overall footprint as well encourage their students to reduce their own impact.
This further proves that events that celebrate sustainability are beneficial to not just the college as an institute but to the greater good of the planet.
So, the next time you see an event happening on Earth Day at your campus be sure to stop by and ask what you can do for your planet and not what it can do for you.


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BEIJING — The Chinese Communist Party operates out of a vast walled-off compound, known as Zhongnanhai, near Beijing's Forbidden City. It is here that party leaders oversee the Great Firewall – China's 24-hour control of the Internet.
Some 5,900 miles away, in a cottage in Berkeley, Calif., the staff of China Digital Times tries to poke holes in the Great Firewall. Every day, they collect, translate and publish many of the censorship directives the party sends to state media. They aggregate breaking news deemed "sensitive" by China's rulers and highlight the codewords Chinese people invent to get around the censors.
"There is no way you could take all these critical voices and party directives and put them together on one website in China. It would be taken down immediately," said Xiao Qiang, chief editor of China Digital Times and an adjunct professor at the University of California, Berkeley. "But outside the Great Firewall you can do that. And that is what we do."
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Since Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-35 last week closing school buildings and moving to "distance learning" we have received many questions. Below is a list of some of the frequently asked questions with my response.
When can my student(s) come get their stuff?
The public will not be allowed access to the school building until the "stay-at-home" order is lifted. The only exception will be if your student has prescription medicine in the buillding. If that is the case, please call to make arrangements.
Is the business office open?
Yes, although we are working remotely too. If you call and leave a voicemail someone will get back to you at our earliest convenience. Right now, you will get a much quicker response to your question by emailing the appropriate staff member. Offices are closed to the public accept in extreme circumstances. You must call first regardless.
Will you continue the food service program?
Yes, the meal program will continue through the scheduled end of the school year which is the week of June 1st.
What is "distance learning"?
Distance learning is school district's attempt to offer access to lessons, activities, projects, and resources so that students can continue to grow as learners until school is back in session next fall. There will be many different options for the purpose of distance learning. We will have online components as well as paper/pencil packets available to our students. We will work together to figure out which is best suited to your family.
For how long will we be utilizing "distance learning"?
Our distance learning program will be eight weeks long, beginning on Monday, April 13th. It will end when your student completes the work assigned the week of June 1st.
What if we do not have internet access at home?
As we begin this process, we will help your family determine the best way to receive the resources your student needs to learn during this time. We will offer packets for pickup during food pickup times as well as traditional mail service. We are preparing several "alternative" methods for student learning?
We have internet at home, can I enroll my student in pre-packaged online courses?
Yes, we have access to online courses (for grades 7-12) through a program called Edgenuity which many of our students are familiar with already. If you think this is best suited to your family, email Paula Davidson (firstname.lastname@example.com) to enroll in these courses. If you do have internet access and don't want to go this route, our teachers are busy right now putting together many lessons that will utilize digital resources such as Google Classroom.
Is "distance learning" mandatory?
Yes. We will be held accountable as a district for the delivery of instruction during this time period. Students must attempt to complete the work that they have access to to the best of their ability. We realize that every family has different circumstances right now, but we must work together to educate our students.
Are students being graded for their work in this program?
Yes...and no. We will be using a pass/incomplete model for awarding students credit in this program. Students will not receive traditional letter grades (think A-E) for the second semester of the 2019-20 school year. Instead, students will be awarded credit (CR) for completing this program during the second semester. This will not calculate as part of the student's cumulative grade point average. Except for extreme circumstances (at the agreement of the administration and the parent(s)), all students will be promoted to the next grade level in the fall for the 2020-21 school year.
If they aren't being graded, how do I hold my student accountable for assignments, activities, etc.?
You as the parent will sign off on the work completed by your student. If you believe that they have completed it to the best of their ability you will verify that on a weekly basis, if not don't sign off, hold them responsible. We will use several different methods to document this accountability piece. Choose the one that best suits your family.
My student has special needs, will the district still provide services and accomodations to him/her?
Yes. Our Special Education Department is working right now to make sure we are doing everything we can to meet the needs of all of our students. While students' Individualized Education Plans will likely need to be amended, we will still provide everything we can in a remote setting.
Do you have more information about this "Distance Learning" program?
Yes. I will be publishing our district's official distance learning guidelines on Friday, April 10th. This document will have more in-depth information about subjects including grading, suggestions for daily schedules, coursework, and contact and communication methods as well as other useful information. I will post this document on the school's website and social media pages.
I would like to thank everyone for their patience during this stressful time. I know that this method is not a perfect solution. Please do not stress out about it, "distance learning" will look different in every home I am sure. Right now, the most important thing is to be safe and stay healthy. The stress that this program may cause is part of the "healthy" equation. Please reach out to the appropriate staff member if you have questions or concerns. Access all of our contact information on the website.
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The term "ultrafast revolution" describes the transformations in science due to ultrafast laser technology. Today, ultrafast lasers are used in surgery, nanomaterial fabrication, biomedical imaging, spectroscopic investigations, and new applications are still emerging. This facility will draw together leading chemists, physicists, and engineers to investigate key ultrafast processes and phenomena in the physical, biochemical and material sciences. This is of strategic importance to keep Australia at the global forefront for scientific endeavours, supporting new research and commercial opportunities. This facility will also produce highly trained graduates, who will find employment in industry throughout Australia and globally.
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Effective start/end date | 1/01/09 → 31/12/09 |
- Australian Research Council (ARC)
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Tera Lynn Childs is the award-winning author of several books for teens, including the first two books in the Sweet Venom series, the mermaid romances Forgive My Fins, Fins Are Forever, and Just for Fins, as well as another mythology-inspired series, including Oh. My. Gods. and Goddess Boot Camp. Although Tera always dreamed of discovering a secret twin (or triplet), she is sad to report she remains an only child.


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This wonderful property consists of a spacious and fully-restored 19th Century Swahili 6 Bedroom townhouse for sale in Lamu. This private and elegant oasis in the midst of town sits on a 0.14-acre plot and has been built around a large and attractive walled garden. It is centrally located near the old fort.
The 3-storey house boasts of a spacious garden terrace with a dining area and a baraza sitting area on the ground floor. Also on the ground floor, we have a large and fully-equipped eat-in kitchen with a scullery and a storeroom as well as a single bedroom ensuite. The first floor features three double bedrooms sharing a bathroom, a dhobi, a gallery sitting room and a small open-air courtyard area. The 2nd floor has an airy and imposing master bedroom ensuite with a recently re-thatched makuti-thatched cathedral ceiling. The floor also has another bedroom and a large breezy thatched-roof terrace with baraza seating areas and lovely views across the town rooftops. Each floor has living spaces with various sitting areas.
Some of the available amenities include a private well, water storage tanks and a well-maintained lawn.