The basic unit
This is caused by the phenyl groups to be too large to fit on the same side of the bond, as there would be great steric hindrance between the hydrogen atoms: The hydrogens are too close together in the cis conformation In the trans conformation there is much more room, and so less hindrance.


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Most of the Sequins we see today are made of plastic. Specialty Sequins and Higher end Sequins may be made of semi-precious stones, Swarovski Crystal, Glass, Shell, Metal, and â¦ other natural or man made materials.


Informed consent
Others. 1  International ethical guidelines for biomedical research involving human subjects. 2  International ethical guidelines for epidemiological studies. 3  World Medical Association: Declaration of Helsinki.  European Group on 1  Ethics. Directive 2001/20/ec of the European Parliament and of the Council.


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The Indian Council of Medical research brought out the 'Policy Statement on Ethical. Considerations involved in Research on Human Subjects' in 1980 and revised these. guidelines in 2000 as the 'Ethical guidelines for Biomedical Research on Human. Subjects'.


Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. Summary information. The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code) guides institutions and researchers in responsible research practices and promotes research integrity.


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In research on sensitive issues, this will. have to be properly addressed in the research protocol to safeguard the human rights. of the dependent or vulnerable persons and populations. Some of the points in the international guidelines for biomedical research on human.


Ethical standards and procedures for research with human beings
Ethical standards and procedures for research with human beings. Background. Research ethics govern the standards of conduct for scientific researchers. It is important to adhere to ethical principles in order to protect the dignity, rights and welfare of research participants.


Ethics
the first time research using human subjects became the subject of legal scrutiny. o December 9, 1946, an American military court opened criminal proceedings against 23 German doctors and administrators for conducting medical experiments on thousands of concentration camp prisoners without their consent. Most of the subjects of these experiments died or were permanently crippled as a result.


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The Ethics Guidelines for Human Biomedical Research is a timely publication to mark the. 15th anniversary of the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC). The landscape of the. biomedical sciences in Singapore has changed tremendously since the inception of the BAC.


Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
It assists institutions in developing their own employee codes of conduct and procedures for the investigation of allegations of research misconduct by providing a comprehensive framework of acceptable academic standards. The Code is currently under review.


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Programs at the NIH. The Guidelines and Policies for the Conduct of Research(henceforth, â Guidelines & Policiesâ) set forth. the general principles governing the conduct of good science as practiced in the Intramural Research. Programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They address needs arising from the rapid growth of.


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Healthcare professionals may also use the product for the quantitative measurement of. glucose in venous, arterial, or neonatal whole blood and ketone in venous blood, provided. the sample is used within 30 minutes after collection.


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laboratory use of the abbott medisense meter for beta-hydroxybutyrate measurement. GRD Jones, A Screnci, P Graham Chemical Pathology, St Vincentâs Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. Background Keto-acidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of Type 1 diabetes mellitus.


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Acceptance Criteria for this study Up to +/- 0.7 mmol/L below 3.5 mmol/L, then 20% This criteria allows clear separation of DKA from normals3 Sample Comparison Precision Sample Stability Whole blood dilution Sample Addition â low volumes Conclusions The Abbott Medisense BOHB system is suitable for laboratory use, providing a simple, robust technology for use on EDTA and heparin whole blood samples stored for up to 3 days at 4 degrees or 1 day at room temperature.


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Fluoride oxalate whole blood appears to be satisfactory. All results were within the stated performance criteria. Care must be taken to ensure sufficient sample volume. Dilution of high samples is not supported. LABORATORY USE OF THE ABBOTT MEDISENSE METER FOR BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE MEASUREMENT. GRD Jones, A Screnci, P Graham Chemical Pathology, St Vincentâs Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010.


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The Abbott Precision Xceed Pro Blood Glucose Meter should not be used if the patient is severely dehydrated, hypotensive, in hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, in shock or in peripheral shutdown. Fluoride/oxalate should not be used as a sample preservative if it is to be used on the Abbott Precision Xceed Pro. Neonatal use: The Precision Xceed Pro test strip has been evaluated with neonatal blood. As a matter of good practice, caution is advised in the interpretation of neonate glucose values below 2.8mmol/L. NB.


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The Precision Xceed Pro Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitoring System is intended. for in vitro (outside the body) diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of glucose. (D-glucose) in fresh capillary whole blood (fingertip), and of B-Ketone (beta-. hydroxybutyrate) in fresh capillary whole blood samples.


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Low volume testing on automated analysers is not cost effective. Abbott has developed a near-patient test for BOHB on the Medisense meter. We evaluate the Abbott test for use in the laboratory. Requirements for Laboratory Testing The Medisense meter is designed for near-patient testing using a whole blood fingerprick sample.


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Aims To evaluate the Abbott Medisense meter for BOHB measurement in a laboratory environment. This includes assessment of: Sample types Precision Sample stability Effect of short sample volume Sample Dilution Note: Accuracy has previously been addressed in the literature1,2 and does not form part of this evaluation.


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The size of the current depends of the amount of glucose in the blood sample. 3. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS. Test sample: Whole blood (usually a capillary sample taken from the upper quadrant of the fingers). Venous or arterial whole blood can also be used with Abbott Precision Xceed Pro test strips. Sample volume: 0.6Î¼L. NOTE: The meter will beep and the countdown will commence when sufficient sample has been applied to the test strip.


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B-ketone within-run precision - Testing with blood was conducted using four Xceed meters for each of three lots of blood ketone test strips with three venous whole blood samples. Each blood was spiked to five 3-OHB (ketone) levels (0-0.75, 0.75-1.5, 1.5-3, 3-4.5 and 4.5-8.0 mmol/L). For each lot of test strips, twenty replicate measurements were performed for each blood and ketone level. Testing with control solution was conducted over two runs using four Xceed meters for each of three lots of blood ketone test strips with low, mid and high ketone control solution. For each


ADH
ADH is produced by the hypothalamus in the brain and stored in the posterior pituitary gland at the base of the brain. ADH is normally released by the pituitary in response to sensors that detect an increase in blood osmolality (number of dissolved particles in the blood) or decrease in blood volume. The kidneys respond to ADH by conserving water and producing urine that is more concentrated. The retained water dilutes the blood, lowers its osmolality, and increases blood volume and pressure.


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Knee Pain and Popping. Knee pain and popping is a common problem and can be caused by a number of things. Another term commonly used for popping in the knee is crepitus, which essentially means a noisy joint, whether it be popping, clicking, cracking or snapping.


Clicking Knees
Osteoarthritis - This type of arthritis is the natural wear and tear of the knee joint as we age. Because some of the cushioning becomes worn away from the knee, it may cause misalignment and knee clicking can occur. This may or may not be accompanied by pain. Extra Tissue or Plica in Knee - Some patients develop extra tissue around the knee or between areas of the knee joint. This extra tissue may then cause knee clicking noise during bending. Luckily, this is usually harmless (and painless).


What Causes that Clicking Sound in the Knee?
There are about three causes to the clicking sound in your knee, even if it doesn't hurt. Also included are some exercises to help alleviate the symptoms. Member question. A couple of weeks ago I hit my knee on the house door - it really hurt.


What Causes that Clicking Sound in the Knee?
Sometimes this tissue can become trapped between parts of your knee while bending and cause clicking. Of these three possibilities the problem with your patella, runnerâs knee, is the most likely. In order to make sure your patella is tracking properly there are a few exercises that you can do.


Is Joint Popping and Cracking Serious?
In the knee, for example, cracking or popping may occur if the patella (knee cap) is slightly out of alignment, and rubs on the adjacent tissues. Other causes of joint noise are the snapping of tendons or scar tissue over a prominence or something referred to as cavitation.


Trainer Q&A: Why does my knee crack and pop?
Q: Why does my knee crack and pop during leg exercises? A: Popping and cracking sounds are common with movements that involve bending or twisting. Concern is only when the popping and cracking sounds occur with pain. Your bones are covered with cartilage that allows them to move smoothly against each other. Training and being active over the years can create incongruencies in the cartilage leading to irregular gliding of your bones, creating this crepitus sound.


Clicking Knees
Clicking in knees may also occur after knee surgeries, because the muscles surrounding the knee are not as strong as before due to bedrest. This difference in muscle strength may cause misalignment issues that cause knee clicking. Luckily, this typically goes away as knee strength returns.


What Causes that Clicking Sound in the Knee?
Here are some possible causes: Your knee cap, or patella, could be tracking improperly in the groove of your femur. This condition is known as ârunnerâs knee.â Normally, your upper leg bone, femur, and your lower leg bone, tibia, and your patella slide along one other when bending your knee.


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Take time to ask about the steam feature when looking at a washer and confirm the temperature achieved-so you can weigh the benefit against the extra cost for that machine.


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Take time to ask about the steam feature when looking at a washer and confirm the temperature achieved-so you can weigh the benefit against the extra cost for that machine. Compare prices of steam washers. Compare prices of washers.


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Take time to ask about the steam feature when looking at a washer and confirm the temperature achieved-so you can weigh the benefit against the extra cost for that machine. Compare prices of steam washers.


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Steam washing functionality is generally reserved for higher end washers, so expect to pay a premium for this technology, generally around $200 over non-equipped washers. We are beginning to see the price come down on steam laundry functionality and in a few years all washers will mostly likely boast the features.


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Aside from doing a great job at cleaning clothes, steam cleaning washing machines also are very effective at cleaning themselves. While most washers have cleaning cycles, just sloshing hot water around proves to be rather ineffective in cleaning the drum and glass.


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Final Wash Cycle: Most steam washers use steam during final cycles to help relax fibers, resulting in less wrinkled clothing. Aside from doing a great job at cleaning clothes, steam cleaning washing machines also are very effective at cleaning themselves.


What Does a Steam Feature On a Washer Do?
On the other hand, an extra $400 may negate the benefit. Take time to ask about the steam feature when looking at a washer and confirm the temperature achieved-so you can weigh the benefit against the extra cost for that machine.


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What does a washer steam feature do and is it worth the higher cost? Answer: While most steam washers are in the higher end of the price scale, at least one model (Whirlpool) is available for $1000 or less.


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Posts: 7,962. My current washing machine has steam cycles-I've had it for a year or so, and probably used it less than 10 times. We tend to use it on the kids sheets during pollen season, since it claims that steam is the best way to remove allergens.


Top Ten Wild Predators
get healthy living updates. Either run for your life or face the top 10 most feared predators of the animal kingdom. 10. Tarantula. Tarantula spiders are among the most feared animals on the planet, and with good reason.


Predators (film)
1 Predators (soundtrack) â The soundtrack to the film by John Debney. 2  Predators: Beating the Bullet â A comic book adaptation of the film. 3  Predators (video game) â The first of two mobile games based on the film. 4  Predators (Gameloft) â The second mobile game based on the film.


Predators (film)
He also states that the Predators always come in groups of three and that there is a blood-feud occurring between two different tribes of Predator â the black tribe, who are now hunting Royce and the others, and the classic form of Predators seen in other films, one of which they found tied up at the Predator camp.


Predators  (film)
Followed by. Predators is a 2010 science fiction film directed by Nimrod NimrÃ³d antal and Starring Adrien, Brody Topher, Grace Alice, Braga Walton goggins And Laurence. fishburne


Predators (film)
However, the film avoids any mention of the Alien franchise and ignores the Alien vs. Predator series completely. The title Predators is intended to have a double meaning, in that it refers to both the film's alien creatures, as well as the group of humans that are hunted by them.


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Thanks for the info. I have to agree that the most alarming predators are the ones that lurk under water! The black mamba and the wolf were beautiful. The picture of the Komodo dragon just made me laugh (which I'm sure would not be my response if I ever met one!).


Yautja (Predator)
Combat between yautja is generally not permitted as the focus of their species is to kill and hunt other life forms. Certain Predator clans have been known to take unorthodox approaches such as accepting humans into their clans.


What Are Cankles?
From exercise to surgery (to acceptance), experts weigh in on the best options. âCanklesâ is slang that blends âcalfâ and âankles.â People use it to describe legs in which the calf doesnât taper down to the ankle. If you donât have a condition that causes swelling, cankles arenât a health concern. Exercise physiologist Rich Weil, director of the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program, says, âCankles is not a medical term, nor is it a medical condition.â.


Can You Get Rid of Cankles?
A weight-loss doc explains the main causes of oversized anklesâand whether you can slim them down. While we aren't particularly fans of the name cankles, finding the root cause of your wide ankles can do more than make your booties fit betterâespecially if the extra mass down there is something new.


Can You Get Rid of Cankles?
3. Fluid Retention. A sudden loss of discernable ankles is often caused by fluid retentionâeither due to sodium intake or pregnancy, says Cederquist. While sodium encourages the body to hang onto water and bloat, pregnancy often comes with poor circulation, which can cause blood to pool in the ankles.


What's up with the Media's Interest in Cankles???
Ankle sprains, both old and new, cause thickness around the outside of the ankle. Swelling of the ankles and lower leg is treated frequently by podiatrists using a soft cast, known as an unna boot. It is also common for women beyond their forties to develop fatty ankles due to fat deposits around and below the ankle. Often, these deposits put pressure on the nerves and can be problematic. Posted by Dr. Marlene Reid, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon at 1:50 PM.


How to Lose Ankle Fat
The word joins two words: calves and ankles. Excess fat around the ankles has a variety of causes, such as genetics or being overweight. While there is little you can do short of surgery if genetics is the cause, reducing ankle fat is possible if weight gain is the culprit. Lifestyle changes and exercise can help shape your legs.


I Have a Fat Undefined Ankle Though my Weight is Normal, Any Solution?
If the caliber of the lake around the ankle is due to excess fat this can be treated by liposuction. The situation is uncommon and suction of this area is slightly more problematic the normal. Compressive garments and leg elevation is important in convalescence.


I Have a Fat Undefined Ankle Though my Weight is Normal, Any Solution?
Most fat ankles, also known as cankles, can be improved by small cannula liposuction. This is not so much about substantative fat removal but more small volume fat removal in select areas (inner and outer ankes) to create a visible separation between the calf and the ankle area.


What Are Cankles?
Body fat is body fat and it doesn't matter if it's on your ankles, thighs, hips, or belly.â. Ankle liposuction is possible, but it âseems a little drastic, says Jessica LeRoy, clinical director for the Center for the Psychology of Women in Los Angeles.


I Have a Fat Undefined Ankle Though my Weight is Normal, Any Solution?
Anytime there is a concern for fat ankles, liposuction can be a possibility. However, these areas are rarely liposuctioned. Many times the issue with the ankles may not be fat. An exam is mandatory in these patients as well as explanation of what is and is not possible, should surgery be considered.


caveat
Learner's definition of CAVEAT. [count] formal. : an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something. His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.


caveat
a warning or caution; admonition. 2. Law. a legal notice to a court or public officer to suspend a certain proceeding until the notifier is given a hearing: a caveat filed against the probate of a will. Origin of caveat. < Latin: let him beware, 3rd person singular present subjunctive of cavÄre to take care; see caution.


Caveat Investor?
What the rule does is extend a fiduciary duty or standard to a broad set of investment advisors (many, particularly at broker-dealers, who were previously exempt) who provide recommendations to such plans. A fiduciary dutyâ is the highest standard of care recognized in American law.


Australia: Caveats in Western Australia
Australia: Caveats in Western Australia. A caveat is in the nature of an injunction. In WA, it is generally lodged on a certificate of title to prevent certain dealings in the land or notify the public of the caveator's interest that affects the land.


caveat
Used in the past by someone objecting to the appointment of an executor or administrator of an estate or to the granting of a patent for an invention, the term caveat is rarely used by modern attorneys. caveat. n. (kah-vee-ott) from Latin caveat for let him beware. 1) a warning or caution.


Australia: Caveats in Western Australia
The caveat used will act as a statutory injunction preventing the registration of instruments, either: 1  absolutely (absolute caveat) 2  until after notice is given to the caveator (notice caveat) 3  unless the instrument registered is expressed to be subject to the claim of the caveator (subject to claim caveat).


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PART IX â CAVEATS. I Lodgement of Caveats. A Definition. A caveat is a statutory injunction to maintain a property in statu quo until the caveatorâs. unregistered interest has been determined by a court, or the caveat is withdrawn or lapses (J & H. Just (Holdings) Pty Ltd v Bank of New South Wales).


Caveat Investor?
Caveat Investor? The âFiduciary Ruleâ and Unintended Consequences. The Department of Laborâs Fiduciary Rule, which is applicable to retirement plans subject to ERISA such as 401(k) plans and to certain other retirement plans such as IRAs, is set to go into effect in April 2017.


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1 The internet access points, or gateways, screen DoD network assets from Internet threats and provide secure connectivity to the Intelligence Community (IC) and other federal government and allied networks operating at the unclassified level.


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Welcome to the PlayStationâ¢Now Support Forum! You can browse through discussion threads to find solutions or troubleshooting to an issue that you may be having with PlayStationâ¢Now. You can also post about new issues if theyâre not already in discussion.


SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED IP DATA
The SBU IP Data service also provides DoD mission partners with centralized and protected access to the public internet. This service supports up to and including SBU security classification.


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Welcome to the PlayStationâ¢Music Support Forum! PlayStationâ¢Music in partnership with Spotify allows consumers to instantly stream millions of songs on their PlayStationÂ® systems and other connected devices.


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A new capability to supportenhancements for the Unclassified Information Sharing-All Partners Acess (UISS-APAN) starts in FY 2012.UISS-APAN migrates existing systems supporting coalition sharing to an enterprise solution hosted on a DISADefense Enterprise Computing Center.


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Welcome to the PlayStationÂ®Network Support Forum! You can or browse through discussion threads to find solutions or troubleshooting to an issue that you may be having on PSN or the PS Store. You can also post about new issues if theyâre not already in discussion.


SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED IP DATA
This unclassified IP data service for internet connectivity and information transfer supports DoD applications such as email, web services, and file transfer.


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Welcome to the PlayStation Games & Services Support Forum! You can browse through discussion threads to find solutions or troubleshooting to an issue that you may be having with a PlayStation Game or Service such as PS Plus.


SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED IP DATA
SBU IP Data provides point-to-point connectivity to DISA mission partners. This unclassified IP data service for internet connectivity and information transfer supports Department of Defense (DoD) applications such as e-mail, web services, and file transfer.


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Acquisition StrategyPerformance-based contracts are primarily used for this support. MNIS maximizes the use of competitive awards and uses various contract types, employs largeand small contractors, and is focused to achieve agency socio-economic goals and incorporate DoD acquisition reform initiatives.


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Jurgen Klinsmann is a bad coach, but the USMNT needs him. The United States would be in great shape with Jurgen Klinsmann as technical director. Unfortunately, he wanted to be the coach too. That stinks, but it's a worthwhile sacrifice for U.S. Soccer.


Klinsmann Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team
Two years later, Klinsmann took over the head coaching position at Bayern Munich. Under his guidance, Bayern reached the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, losing to eventual champion Barcelona. Overall, his record with Bayern from 2008-09 in all competitions was 25-9-9.


United States men's national soccer team
In the 2006 World Cup, after finishing top of the CONCACAF qualification tournament, the U.S. was drawn into Group E along with the Czech Republic, Italy, and Ghana. The United States opened its tournament with a 3â0 loss to the Czech Republic. The team then drew 1â1 against Italy, who went on to win the World Cup.


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MNT Jul 29, 2011. CHICAGO (July 29, 2011) Ã¢â¬â U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach of the U.S. MenÃ¢â¬â¢s National Team today, making him the 35th coach in the history of the program. Ã¢â¬ÅWe are excited to have Jurgen as the head coach of our MenÃ¢â¬â¢s National Team,Ã¢â¬ said Gulati.


Klinsmann Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team
U.S. Men's National Team. Head Coach. Jurgen Klinsmann. U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team on July 29, 2011, making him the 35th coach in the history of the program. Klinsmann has been involved in soccer almost his entire life as a player, coach, television analyst and consultant.


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Jurgen Klinsmann is a bad coach, but the USMNT needs him. By Kevin McCauley ï @kevinmccauley on Jul 27, 2015, 7:59a 113. The United States would be in great shape with Jurgen Klinsmann as technical director. Unfortunately, he wanted to be the coach too. That stinks, but it's a worthwhile sacrifice for U.S. Soccer. The United States men's national team's Gold Cup losses to Jamaica and Panama were pretty embarrassing, and they have a lot of people wondering if Jurgen Klinsmann should be removed as head coach.


United States men's national soccer team
Bradley began his competitive career with the national team with the 2007 Gold Cup. In the final, the United States beat Mexico 2â1, which qualified it for the 2009 Confederations Cup. The U.S. had a notable performance at the 2009 Confederations Cup. In the semifinals, the U.S. defeated Spain 2â0. At the time, Spain was atop the FIFA World Rankings and was on a run of 35 games undefeated. With the win, the United States advanced to its first-ever final in a men's FIFA tournament; however, the team lost 3â2 to Brazil after leading 2â0 at half time.


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Klinsmann Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team. CHICAGO (July 29, 2011) Ã¢â¬â U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach of the U.S. MenÃ¢â¬â¢s National Team today, making him the 35th coach in the history of the program. Ã¢â¬ÅWe are excited to have Jurgen as the head coach of our MenÃ¢â¬â¢s National Team,Ã¢â¬ said Gulati.


Jurgen Klinsmann is a bad coach, but the USMNT needs him
U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati spent five years courting Klinsmann and finally got his man in 2011 by giving Klinsmann full control of the program and the shiny job title he always coveted: head coach and technical director.


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If you are shooting across multiple days or locations, highlight the moments you will be filming that day and quickly tell people how the fit into the final commercial. If working with a DP, review the camera and lighting choices ahead of time so that you are ready to shoot when everyone arrives.


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Casting talent to read from a prepared script for a product shoot. 1  DATES & LOCATIONS: 2  Shoots early next week (week of Sept. 9) at a studio in Brooklyn, NY. 3  Seeking submissions from: Brooklyn, NY.


How are TV commercials produced?
There can be dozens of steps that go into producing a TV commercial, but some of the most crucial aspects take place long before the commercial is actually filmed. A concept is mapped, scripted and then illustrated on storyboards that detail how the commercial will progress.


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The average TV commercial is 30 seconds. So they should be fairly easy to shoot, right? Wrong. Learn about TV commercial production at HowStuffWorks.


How are TV commercials produced?
Although a 30-second commercial may not take long to air, it is the culmination of months of production. In general, TV commercial production begins with a meeting between the advertiser and the creative agency hired to make the commercial, although some advertisers will take advantage of in-house production teams at local TV stations as well.


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The more B-roll you can shoot, the better your commercial will be since B-roll is often used under voice overs or to transition from one shot to the next. Method 3


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Backstage's commercial auditions include roles for national, local, spec, and infomercials. Find auditions and casting calls for commercials in LA with Backstage. You can further refine your search by using the filters to find appropriate roles in your location, age range, gender, union status and more. New commercial auditions are posted to Backstage.com daily.


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Casting Investor Professional for commercial spot on sustainability and renewable energy. 1  DATES & LOCATIONS: 2  Production Date: September 8, 2017 Shoot times: 9am - 1pm San Francisco, CA 94134. 3  Seeking submissions from: San Francisco, CA.


How are TV commercials produced?
At its most basic, a television commercial is a form of advertising that promotes goods, services, products, organizations or ideas. Television commercials can range in duration from 3 minutes to 60, 45, 30, 15 or 10 seconds.


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There is little received evidence on the behavior of the fixed effects estimator in other models. We. will focus on three, the tobit and truncated regression models for limited dependent variables and. the Weibull model for survival (duration) data. In the case of the tobit model, a surprising result.


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Answer Wiki. A tobit regression is very similar to a probit regression (hence the name, originally Tobin's probit). In the Probit model we hypothesize [math]y^{*}[/math] being a Gaussian variable with mean [math]E(y^{*}) = x^{'}_{i} \beta[/math] and a variance conventionally fixed to 1 as an identification constraint.


Tobit regression
Tobit regression. The tobit model, also called a censored regression model, is designed to estimate linear relationships between variables when there is either left- or right-censoring in the dependent variable (also known as censoring from below and above, respectively).


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statistical significance of variables in the model..) In contrast, the fixed effects estimator is a full. information estimator that, under its assumptions, provides results for all model parameters. including the parameters of the heterogeneity. In spite of its shortcomings, the fixed effects.


Tobit model
Tobit model. The Tobit model is a statistical model proposed by James Tobin (1958) to describe the relationship between a non-negative dependent variable y i {\displaystyle y_{i}} and an independent variable (or vector) x i {\displaystyle x_{i}} . The term Tobit was derived from Tobin's name by truncating and adding -it by analogy with the probit model.


Probit model
Probit model. In statistics, a probit model is a type of regression where the dependent variable can only take two values, for example married or not married. The word is a portmanteau, coming from probability + unit.


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The notations in this excerpt comes from Tobit model: \begin{align} y^{*}&=x\beta+u, \quad u|x\sim N(0,\sigma^2)\\ y^{*}&=\max(y^*,0) \end{align} where $y$ and $x$ are observed. To sum up the difference between least squares and Tobit regression is the inherent assumption of normality in the latter.


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In a Tobit model, we observe actual values of [math]y^{*}[/math] above some threshold (conventionally 0) but only observe that a case is below the threshold, without seeing its magnitude. The likelihood is a censored Gaussian, which has a Bernoulli part for the censoring and a modified Gaussian for the rest.


What are the assumptions for applying a Tobit regression model?
As others have mentioned here, the main application of tobit regression is where there is censoring of data. Tobit is widely used in conjunction with Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and by the economist. In DEA, efficiency score lies in between 0 and 1, which means that the dependent variable is censored at 0 from left and 1 from right. Therefore, application of linear regression (OLS) is not feasible.


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As such, the foregoing does not. give evidence on the point for which it is usually cited, that is, the small sample bias of the. unconditional fixed effects estimator of the fixed effects model. More to the point, if the researcher.


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Method 2 of 3: Pruning Late Spring/Early Summer Clematis. 1. Know which clematis should be pruned before blooming. Clematis that bloom in very late spring and early summer should be pruned before they blossom. This type of clematis include most large-flower types.


How to Prune a Purple Jackmanii Clematis
This clematis hybrid adorns the garden with its large, 6- to 8-inch flowers throughout summer and fall. Because Jackmanii blooms on new wood, it must be pruned at just the right time. Otherwise, you risk cutting off the buds, reducing the current seasonâs flowers.


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Consider pruning this type of clematis as you would a late summer clematis. The reason for doing this would be to delay heavy blooming until the later summer (in case you are going to be gone for the early summer and want to see your clematis bloom). See Method Three for how to prune in this way.


How to Prune a Purple Jackmanii Clematis
Clematis is a fragrant, abundantly flowering vine. If you're searching for a prolific, purple-flowering vine to grow on a fence, a trellis or up a lamp post, Jackmanii (Clematis hybrid Jackmanii) just might be the perfect choice.


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They should be listed on the tag or in the description as 1, 2 or 3 (sometimes A, B or C). 1  Type 1 bloom the earliest in spring and set their flower buds on old wood only. 2  Type 2 can bloom on old and new wood and generally start flowering in late spring. 3  Type 3 bloom only on new wood.


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Theyâll tell you which group theyâre in! 1  Type 1 only need to have stray or damaged stems cleaned out. 2  Type 2 have more diversity in their genetics but the easy answer is to prune them lightly in late winter or early spring when you see buds begin to swell. 3  Type 3 are easy!


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2. Prune your clematis in the early spring. To prune this sort of clematis, you will have to locate the healthy buds. They should be about a third of the way down from the top of the plant. Once you have located the buds, use pruning or garden shears to cut the vine just above the buds, removing the top part of the plant and keeping the buds intact. 1  6 Edit step.


How to Prune a Purple Jackmanii Clematis
1. Wait to prune Jackmanii until after it finishes flowering in the fall or early winter. Alternatively, prune it in late winter or early spring before it begins to sprout new growth. Cut the vine back to within 24 inches of the ground.


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A. My first answer to anyone about Clematis pruning is: Donât worry! Itâs very hard to kill one by pruning it or neglecting it. That said, they will all benefit from regular care, and pruning should be a part of it. The climbing varieties and species fall into three general categories.


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1 Type 1 bloom the earliest in spring and set their flower buds on old wood only. 2  Examples are the alpina, montana and armandii species. 3  Type 2 can bloom on old and new wood and generally start flowering in late spring. 4  Almost all of the traditional large-flowered hybrids like âHenryiâ and âNelly Moserâ are in this group.


2016 Acura ILX drive review
For 2016, the direct-injected 2.4-liter I4 from the TLX is transplanted into the ILX making 201 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque and serves as the sole engine option now and is bolted to Acuraâs in-house developed eight-speed dual-clutch sequential manual.


Acura ILX
Car Buying Service. Although the ILX is basically a Honda Civic, it is a really nice Civic, featuring an interior with upgraded materials. The sole powertrain is a 201-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder with front-wheel drive. The transmission is a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic; a manual is not available.


2016 Acura ILX drive review
What is it? Acura has performed an extensive midcycle update to its ILX gateway model packing in a new drivetrain, styling, features and a sportier A-Spec model. Previously, the ILX offered a 2.0-liter I4 with 150 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque as a base engine, which was mated to five-speed automatic transmission.


Acura ILX
Acura ILX. The Acura ILX is a compact luxury sedan for Honda's luxury brand Acura. All ILX variants are based upon the ninth-generation Civic Sedan. The ILX became Acura's first compact model since the RSX was discontinued after the 2006 model year, and the first compact sedan since the Integra was last produced in 2001.


2013 Acura ILX Review
3. Pricing for the base ILX starts at $25,900 and tops out at $31,400. The ILX 2.4L is priced at $29,200 and the Hybrid at $28,900 to start. For starters, Acura promised the ILX would not just be a rebaged Civic and by all accounts the ILX is entirely unique.


2013 Acura ILX Review
A well-rounded car, the ILX offers luxury for less and is certain to also deliver brand qualities like reliability and durability. What is lacking, however, is a more engaging driving experience, once a hallmark of Acura vehicles.


2013 Acura ILX Review
Inside the ILX is just as unique, if not more so. In fact, if you hadnât been told, it would be hard to detect the Civic underneath. Monotone cabins (black leather is standard on the 2.4) look a bit simple, though in true Acura fashion thereâs no shortage of buttons.


2013 Acura ILX
2013 Acura ILX. Reviews. Our Expert Reviews. The all-new 2013 Acura ILX might not scream family car, but there are plenty of parents who enjoy a car that doesn't proclaim their mommy or daddy status as they battle rush-hour traffic or head out solo to the grocery store.


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2017 Acura ILX Interior Overview. The interior of the 2017 Acura ILX is marked by a generally plain-looking design and midgrade materials, including some plastic surfaces that are hard to the touch. All of the seats are comfortable, though rear-seat headroom is less than generous.


Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for its visual artworks and writings.owever, a striking example of the line used to divide Dada and Surrealism among art experts is the pairing of 1925's Little Machine Constructed by Minimax Dadamax in Person (Von minimax dadamax selbst konstruiertes maschinchen) with The Kiss (Le Baiser) from 1927 by Max Ernst.


Art History and Artists
Surrealism began as a philosophical movement that said the way to find truth in the world was through the subconscious mind and dreams, rather than through logical thought. The movement included many artists, poets, and writers who expressed their theories in their work. Surrealism means above realism. 2  Dadaism didn't mean anything.  3 Dada was supposed to be a nonsense word. 4  The founder of the movement, Andre Breton, originally thought that the visual arts, such as painting and film, wouldn't be useful to the Surrealist movement.


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What makes the surrealist movement unique is their fascination with the unconscious mind. Surrealism rose at the same time as the writings of Sigmund Freud and the artists involved in the movement were highly interested in the ideas of dreams and the subconscious.Surrealism is significant in the history of art.It rose from Dadaism, which was a movement focused on chance and nihilism.urrealism is any art form stemming from the unconscious mind. It often features strange, hallucinatory visuals or absurd juxtapositions of objects or words. Surrealist artwork can be an object or an idea, and it represents the artist's idea of what that is, based on their own subconscious.


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Definition of Surrealism. Surrealism is any art form stemming from the unconscious mind. It often features strange, hallucinatory visuals or absurd juxtapositions of objects or words. Surrealist artwork can be an object or an idea, and it represents the artist's idea of what that is, based on their own subconscious.urrealism is any art form stemming from the unconscious mind. It often features strange, hallucinatory visuals or absurd juxtapositions of objects or words. Surrealist artwork can be an object or an idea, and it represents the artist's idea of what that is, based on their own subconscious.


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View Slideshow View Thumbnails. Surrealism originated in the late 1910s and early '20s as a literary movement that experimented with a new mode of expression called automatic writing, or automatism, which sought to release the unbridled imagination of the subconscious.iew Slideshow View Thumbnails. Surrealism originated in the late 1910s and early '20s as a literary movement that experimented with a new mode of expression called automatic writing, or automatism, which sought to release the unbridled imagination of the subconscious.


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The reality is, Magritte and other Surrealist artists wanted to create work that made the viewer think. None of the art has a solid answer. In fact, Surrealist art has a few characteristics you may notice: 1  Surrealists art often uses dream imagery to show the inner workings of the mind. Surrealist artists used collage. 2  A collage is a work of art created by using images not normally associated with one another. 3  These disparate associations were meant to make the viewer question previous rules of art and popular culture.


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Putting psychic life in the service of revolutionary politics, Surrealism publicly challenged vanguard modernism's insistence on 'art for art's sake.' But Surrealism also battled the social institutions-church, state, and family-that regulate the place of women within patriarchy.eret Oppenheim. Meret Oppenheim was a Swiss artist best-known for her work in Surrealism. A decade into the start of this movement, Oppenheim was invited to join the surrealist exhibition, Salon des Surindependants by Hans Arp and Alberto Giacometti, who were impressed by her work after visiting her studio.


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Although some may think Surrealism is just another art form, it's actually a cultural movement that was expressed through art, literature, and even politics. Surrealist artists used collage. 2  A collage is a work of art created by using images not normally associated with one another. 3  These disparate associations were meant to make the viewer question previous rules of art and popular culture.


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Surrealism is a modern art historical movement which formed around the French poet and theorist Andre AndrÃ© breton and-like minded colleagues In paris in the'1920 s 'and'30. S these artists and writers emphasized and explored the bizarre and seemingly illogical world of the. subconsciousrt History Tags: art, art history, artist, artists, critic, critical, criticism, fine art, help, historiography, library, methodology, research. This guide will help you with research related to art history. For thesis information, see the Thesis Help section of this guide.


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Art History Tags: art, art history, artist, artists, critic, critical, criticism, fine art, help, historiography, library, methodology, research. This guide will help you with research related to art history. For thesis information, see the Thesis Help section of this guide.rt History Tags: art, art history, artist, artists, critic, critical, criticism, fine art, help, historiography, library, methodology, research. This guide will help you with research related to art history. For thesis information, see the Thesis Help section of this guide.


Grilled Chicken Burgers
1 In a large bowl, combine the chicken and vegetables. 2  Add the egg, bread crumbs and seasonings to taste. 3  Mix all together well and form into 8 patties. 4  Grill over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.


Chicken Griller
Directions. Filet a slit in the chicken breast piece, insert .5 ounce mozzarella and sprinkle with seasonings of your choice. Season chicken breast piece. Wrap with one slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Grill on hot grill on medium-low heat. Number of Servings: 1.


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1 GRILL: Grill on a medium charcoal or gas grill for 20 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. 2  Turn every 6 to 7 minutes for best results. 3  OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


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1 OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2  Place grillers in baking dish uncovered and bake 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. 3  To crisp bacon, place grillers under broiler for 5 minutes or until golden.


Chicken Grillers Cooking Instructions
1 Turn every 6 to 7 minutes for best results. 2  OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3  Place grillers in baking dish uncovered and bake 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. 4  To crisp bacon, place grillers under broiler for 5 minutes or until golden.


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All you do: 1  GRILL: Grill on a medium charcoal or gas grill for 20 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. 2  OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


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Season the chicken breasts: Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Prepare the pan: Heat the saute sautÃ© pan over-medium high. Heat when it is quite, hot add the olive (oil or, butter if). using


Chicken Grillers Cooking Instructions
All you do: 1  GRILL: Grill on a medium charcoal or gas grill for 20 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. 2  Turn every 6 to 7 minutes for best results. 3  OVEN: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


How To Cook Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time
Instructions. 1  Flatten the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness with the bottom of a wide jar or glass. 2  You can also (carefully!) use the handle of a heavy chef's knife. 3  Season the chicken breasts: Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Prepare the pan: Heat the saute sautÃ© pan over-medium high. Heat when it is quite, hot add the olive (oil or, butter if). Using swirl the pan so it is lightly covered with the olive. oil


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So what is the reason for the growing popularity of compromise and release settlements, which obviously continues to the present day, regardless of the position taken by the National.


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There have been surprisingly few empirical studies of compromise and release. settlements in workersâ compensation systems in the U.S. One of the first was the study by. Morgan, Snider, and Sobol in the State of Michigan. Michigan is a wage-loss state, which makes.


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IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms to Help a Greater Number of Struggling Taxpayers Make a Fresh Start. Update Jan. 6, 2014 â Use Form 656 Booklet, Offer in Compromise, to find the correct form to use. IR-2012-53, May 21, 2012.


2018 Tax Relief Industry Study
Tax debt is a problem for everyone, not just the nearly 900,000 taxpayers with delinquent accounts (Source). Americans fail to pay $458 billion a year in taxes, according to the latest tax gap estimates (source). The tax gap is the difference between what taxpayers owe in taxes and what they pay on time.


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It seems clear that the increasing incidence of compromise and release settlements in. workersâ compensation programs over the past few decades is part of the retrenchment of. benefits discussed earlier. It also appears to be part of the struggle by workersâ compensation.


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In this crisis Pericles persuaded the wavering assembly that compromise was useless, because Sparta was resolved to precipitate a war in any case. Illingworth [Anglican], in Personality, Human and Divine (1894), Divine Immanence (1898), Reason and Revelation (1902), who at times seems rather to presuppose the Thomist compromise, and A.


IRS Relaxes Offer In Compromise Rules
An OIC is generally not accepted if the IRS believes the liability can be paid in full as a lump sum or a through payment agreement. The IRS looks at the taxpayerâs income and assets to make a determination of the taxpayerâs reasonable collection potential. OICs are subject to acceptance on legal requirements.


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If you compromise you will have made a difference on a social level without compromising artistic integrity. Sometimes you must compromise for the sake of the common good. Unfortunately the situation is analogous to diabetic pregnancies in that sudden stillbirth may occur without evidence of prior fetal compromise.


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Compromise Sentence Examples. 1  While Dean was impatient over Fred's over reaction to the judge's admonitions, he didn't wish to compromise his stepfather's relation with the court.  2 I will offer one last compromise before the Council sends in its armies to destroy you, Mison continued.


2018 Tax Relief Industry Study
What Americans fail to pay a year in taxes (Source) Americans fail to pay $458 billion a year in taxes, according to the latest tax gap estimates (source). The tax gap is the difference between what taxpayers owe in taxes and what they pay on time. These estimates also include taxes on income taxpayers donât declare.


Antigen/Antibody Tests for Infectious Disease
About Antigen/Antibody Tests. Infectious diseases are caused by tiny microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Proteins, called antigens, are carried on the cell surface of all infectious organisms; the immune system recognizes these foreign invaders, and in response forms proteins called antibodies to destroy or control them.


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HHV-6 infection, and 7.5% had Chlamydia. pneumonia infections vs. only 6%, 9% and. 1% of controls, respectively. They conclude, âThe results indicate that a large subset of. CFS patients show evidence of bacterial. and/or viral infection(s), and these infec-. tions may contribute to the severity of signs.


Passive Immunity in Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
Antibodies have been used for over a century in the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. They are used most commonly for the prevention of measles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, varicella, rabies, and vaccinia.


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The advantages of antibody-based. therapies include versatility, low toxicity, pathogen specificity, enhancement of immune. function, and favorable pharmacokinetics; the disadvantages include high cost, limited. usefulness against mixed infections, and the need for early and precise microbiologic. diagnosis.


Passive Immunity in Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
Prior to the use of antibiotics, antibodies were the only specific agents for the treatment of certain infections. Although this role has largely been supplanted by antibiotics, there still remains a crucial role for antibody in the treatment of certain infectious diseases (Table 1).


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Antibody-Based Therapies: Then and Now. Antibody-based (serum) therapies were first used. to treat human infections in the 1890s (6,7). In the. early 20th century, serum therapy was used to treat. a variety of bacterial infections, including. those cased by Corynebacterium diphtheriae , Strep-.


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There is controversy regarding the presence. of active infection in these conditions be-. cause physicians, including infectious dis-. ease specialists, do not understand that the. standard way to diagnose acute infections, an elevation of IgG and IgM antibodies, is. not a sensitive means of detecting chronic.


Passive Immunity in Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
This organism is a common cause of serious neonatal infections such as sepsis, and IVIG containing S. epidermidis opsonizing antibodies may be effective in its prevention. Fischer et al. (50) have studied IVIG in the treatment of S. epidermidis infections in suckling rats and have demonstrated a potential benefit.


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By lululemonathletica on Flickr. Lululemon has one of the strictest return policies of any major chain. The yoga-wear retailer doesn't allow any returns after 14 days, even on gifts. And even if you do bring the item back in that time it has to be in mint condition with tags intact.Customers have responded by taking to online forums to complain.he yoga-wear retailer doesn't allow any returns after 14 days, even on gifts. And even if you do bring the item back in that time it has to be in mint condition with tags intact.


Lululemon's Strict Return Policy Has Created A Huge Black Market
Lululemon has one of the strictest return policies of any major chain. The yoga-wear retailer doesn't allow any returns after 14 days, even on gifts.And even if you do bring the item back in that time it has to be in mint condition with tags intact. Customers have responded by taking to online forums to complain.he yoga-wear retailer doesn't allow any returns after 14 days, even on gifts. And even if you do bring the item back in that time it has to be in mint condition with tags intact.


Why Lululemon's Yoga Pants Cost $30 More Than Athleta's
Lululemon/Athleta. Lululemon's basic yoga pants (left) cost $98, while Athleta's cost $69 (right). Lululemon Athletica charges about $30 more for a pair of basic yoga pants than Gap Inc.'s Athleta simply because it knows women will pay for the brand.Lululemon's $98 pair looks almost exactly like Athleta's $69 pants.T he materials, a mixture of nylon and Lycra, are also the same.ululemon Athletica charges about $30 more for a pair of basic yoga pants than Gap Inc.'s Athleta simply because it knows women will pay for the brand. Lululemon's $98 pair looks almost exactly like Athleta's $69 pants. T he materials, a mixture of nylon and Lycra, are also the same.


Lululemon's Stringent Return Policy Is Hurting Its Business
Lululemon's stringent return policy is a frequent complaint among customers. The retailer doesn't accept any returns after two weeks, and even then only takes items with original tags that have never been worn.Meanwhile, Lululemon's biggest competitor, Athleta, offers full refunds any time and for any reason.o gain back customers' trust, Lululemon needs to relax its return policy, writes Sterne Agee analyst Sam Poser. Despite the fact that managers have discretion to make exceptions, the strict return policy is a reason for a new customer not to make a purchase, Poser wrote in an emailed note.


Lululemon Clothing
Horrible Customer Service & Return Policy. I got the lululemon hoodie for my Bday, but I did not like the colour. Lululemon refused to exchanged or return without the receipt. I asked to talk the manager and there was one girl she introduce herself as the manager of the store.She was the worst CUSTOMER SERVICE and Unprofessional as the manager of Lululemon.I never shop at LULULEMON AGAIN. ..........ululemon's return policy is very strict: no products accepted after 14 days, and all must be unwashed and unworn, with original tags. Honestly she should consider trying to be like Nordstrom, they have an awesome reputation and the best customer experience of any other retailer. Consumers love Nordstrom!!


Can I return clothes to Macy's without the tags?
Report Abuse. You should be able to as long as you have the receipt. Some stores have a certain number of days in which you can return clothes. There usually between 30 and 90 days so you better hurry. Source(s): I've returned clothes without the tags many times.eport Abuse. Check the receipt for the return policy. If it says you need the tag to return it then I guess you can't return your jacket. But most stores don't allow refunds without both he tag and the receipt.


Can I return clothes to Macy's without the tags?
Best Answer: As long as the item matches the item listed on the receipt you should be able to. You have 180 days from the day you purchased it to return it. However, you might have to find a willing sales associate to process it, some are strict, some are lenient.eport Abuse. Check the receipt for the return policy. If it says you need the tag to return it then I guess you can't return your jacket. But most stores don't allow refunds without both he tag and the receipt.


Can I return clothes to Macy's without the tags?
Report Abuse. Check the receipt for the return policy. If it says you need the tag to return it then I guess you can't return your jacket. But most stores don't allow refunds without both he tag and the receipt.eport Abuse. Check the receipt for the return policy. If it says you need the tag to return it then I guess you can't return your jacket. But most stores don't allow refunds without both he tag and the receipt.


Lululemon's Stringent Return Policy Is Hurting Its Business
In the past, Lululemon CEO Christine Day stood by her company's return policy, saying that it helped the brand to sell 95 percent of its product at full price by creating the concept of scarcity.We aren't Nordstrom , told The Wall Street Journal.o gain back customers' trust, Lululemon needs to relax its return policy, writes Sterne Agee analyst Sam Poser. Despite the fact that managers have discretion to make exceptions, the strict return policy is a reason for a new customer not to make a purchase, Poser wrote in an emailed note.


Lululemon Clothing
Lululemon's return policy is very strict: no products accepted after 14 days, and all must be unwashed and unworn, with original tags. Honestly she should consider trying to be like Nordstrom, they have an awesome reputation and the best customer experience of any other retailer. Consumers love Nordstrom!!ululemon's return policy is very strict: no products accepted after 14 days, and all must be unwashed and unworn, with original tags. Honestly she should consider trying to be like Nordstrom, they have an awesome reputation and the best customer experience of any other retailer. Consumers love Nordstrom!!


TC 3-22.20 Chapter 1 â Approach
As an NCO, you serve as the primary trainer for enlisted Soldiers, crews and small teams. You must conduct standards-based, performance-oriented, mission-and METL-focused PRT.In order to accomplish this, you need to do the following:1  Identify the specific individual, crew, and small team tasks that PRT enhances in support of your unitâs METL. 2  Prepare, rehearse, and execute PRT, effectively and professionally. 3  Evaluate PRT and conduct AARs; provide feedback to the commander.n order to accomplish this, you need to do the following: 1  Identify the specific individual, crew, and small team tasks that PRT enhances in support of your unitâs METL. 2  Prepare, rehearse, and execute PRT, effectively and professionally. 3  Evaluate PRT and conduct AARs; provide feedback to the commander.


Evolution of the NCO Insignia Essay
Established in 1966, the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) is the senior enlisted position of the Army. The sergeant major in this position serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army.stablished in 1966, the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) is the senior enlisted position of the Army. The sergeant major in this position serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army.


Progression of Rank Within the U.S. Army
CORPORAL (CPL). (Addressed as Corporal). The base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks, CPLs serve as team leader of the smallest Army units. Like SGTs, they are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.ORPORAL (CPL). (Addressed as Corporal). The base of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks, CPLs serve as team leader of the smallest Army units. Like SGTs, they are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.


TC 3-22.20 Chapter 1 â Approach
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS TRAIN INDIVIDUALS, CREWS, AND SMALL TEAMS. Noncommissioned officers serve as the primary trainers for enlisted Soldiers, crews, and small teams. Noncommissioned officers must conduct standards-based, performance-oriented, mission-and METL-focused PRT.ONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS TRAIN INDIVIDUALS, CREWS, AND SMALL TEAMS. Noncommissioned officers serve as the primary trainers for enlisted Soldiers, crews, and small teams. Noncommissioned officers must conduct standards-based, performance-oriented, mission-and METL-focused PRT.


Military Ranks and Insignia
CORPORAL (CPL). Corporal is the base level of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) ranks. Corporals serve as team leader of the smallest Army units. Like Sergeants, they are responsible for individual training, personal appearance and cleanliness of Soldiers.ERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY. There's only one Sergeant Major of the Army. The SMA oversees all Noncommissioned Officers. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (a four-star General).


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Additional Reading: Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) are the primary trainers of enlisted Soldiers, crews, and small teams. Their experience and knowledge are critical to determining the right collective tasks for the unit to train.COs train Soldiers and help officers train units. They develop and conduct training for their subordinates, coach and mentor other NCOs, and help train and educate junior officers. They instill in Soldiers discipline, resiliency, the Warrior Ethos, and Army Values.


First Sergeant Duty Descriptions
First Sergeant. Serves as senior enlisted advisor to the commander of 223rd Transportation Company with an authorized strength of 166 Soldiers. Responsible for training, administration, professional development, personnel accountability, safety, morale and mentoring of all assigned Soldiers.irst Sergeant for a basic training company consisting of 24 Soldiers, including 12 Drill Sergeants, Drill Sergeant Candidates, Training NCO and 2 Supply Sergeants.


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The propriety of the duties is determined by the official purpose they serve rather than the nature of the duties. â -DoD Directive 1315.9. Front Range Training and Consulting LLC provides training and education for Enlisted Aides throughout the Department of Defense.Enlisted Aides are assigned to serve in a General Officerâs residence to create and maintain an environment suitable for that general to conduct official business.he propriety of the duties is determined by the official purpose they serve rather than the nature of the duties. â -DoD Directive 1315.9. Front Range Training and Consulting LLC provides training and education for Enlisted Aides throughout the Department of Defense.


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There's No Limit To A Soldier's Success. Once you decide to join the Army, your success depends only on your desire and commitment to become a better Soldier. Learn about the various Army ranks for Enlisted Soldiers, Officers and Warrant Officers.You will also find the insignias of all of the Army branches, along with a description of the role each branch plays in the Army structure.here's No Limit To A Soldier's Success. Once you decide to join the Army, your success depends only on your desire and commitment to become a better Soldier. Learn about the various Army ranks for Enlisted Soldiers, Officers and Warrant Officers.


Military Ranks and Insignia
SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY. There's only one Sergeant Major of the Army. The SMA oversees all Noncommissioned Officers. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (a four-star General).ERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY. There's only one Sergeant Major of the Army. The SMA oversees all Noncommissioned Officers. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army (a four-star General).


Financial Dictionary
DEFINITION of 'Strategic Management'. The management of an organizationâs resources in order to achieve its goals and objectives. Strategic management involves setting objectives, analyzing the competitive environment, analyzing the internal organization, evaluating strategies, and making sure that the strategies are rolled out across the organization. Next Up.


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strategy noun [C/U]. âº a long-range âplan for âachieving something or âreaching a âgoal, or the âskill of making such âplans: [U] Chess is a âgame that ârequires strategy. strategic adjective us /strÉËtiÂ·dÊÉªk/ âº The âhill was of strategic âimportance for âcontrol of the âcountryside.


strategic
strategic-highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; a strategic chess move; strategic withdrawal; strategic bombing missions. important, of import-of great significance or value; important people; the important questions of the day.


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At its heart, strategic management involves recognizing opportunities and threats facing an organization, whether coming from within the organization or from competitors, and identifying how the organization stacks up compared to its competitors.


Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate is one of the 25 wards of the City of London and also the name of a major road (part of the A10) between Gracechurch Street and Norton Folgate in the northeast corner of London 's main financial district.Bishopsgate is named after one of the original eight gates in the London Wall.The site of this former gate is marked by a stone bishop 's mitre, fixed high upon a building located at Bishopsgate's junction with Wormwood Street, by the gardens there and facing the Heron Tower.ince the 1994 (City) and 2003 (ward) boundary changes, almost all of the ward is Without; only a small area surrounding the Leathersellers ' livery hall remains as Bishopsgate Within.


Bishopsgate
Welcome to our guide for the area around Bishopsgate in City and County of the City of London. Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop. The nearest station to Bishopsgate is Liverpool Street Tube Station which is about 4 minutes to the North East.Bishopsgate is in the London area of City.0 Liverpool Street, City, London EC2M | 5 minutes from Bishopsgate. One of five different restaurants and bars within the confines of the Andaz hotel, the George is a traditional looking pub-not your typical hotel ...


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196 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4NR, United Kingdom â City of London is a great choice for travelers interested in Food, History and Sightseeing â Check location Show map â Subway Access.Excellent location â rated 9.4/10! Rated by guests after their stay at 196 Bishopsgate.ocated in the heart of London's financial district, 196 Bishopsgate offer fully serviced and modern 4-star hotel apartments, across from Liverpool Street train and subway stations. 196 Bishopsgate have a range of accommodations, from Studio to Executive Apartments.


Good Evening
196 Bishopsgate is located in London's financial district, which is a short hop on the tube from the thriving West End, a mere walk to the River Thames, and a stone's throw from the numerous bars and restaurants of London's fashionable Hoxton and Shoreditch districts.96 Bishopsgate is located in London's financial district, which is a short hop on the tube from the thriving West End, a mere walk to the River Thames, and a stone's throw from the numerous bars and restaurants of London's fashionable Hoxton and Shoreditch districts.


St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate
110 Bishopsgate, City, London EC2N | 1 minute from St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate. When it was completed in March 2011 Heron Tower was the tallest building in the City of London, a title soon snatched from it by the ...5 St Mary Axe, City, London EC3A | 1 minute from St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate. Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...


St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate
27 Throgmorton Street, City, London EC2N | 4 minutes from St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate. Empty for four years, the building next to Drapers Hall and behind the Bank of England which used to be Throgmortons became Heroes Grotto of Comedy ...5 St Mary Axe, City, London EC3A | 1 minute from St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate. Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...


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Located in the heart of London's financial district, 196 Bishopsgate offer fully serviced and modern 4-star hotel apartments, across from Liverpool Street train and subway stations. 196 Bishopsgate have a range of accommodations, from Studio to Executive Apartments.ocated in the heart of London's financial district, 196 Bishopsgate offer fully serviced and modern 4-star hotel apartments, across from Liverpool Street train and subway stations. 196 Bishopsgate have a range of accommodations, from Studio to Executive Apartments.


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196 Bishopsgate is ideally located in the heart of the City close to numerous shops, restaurants and cafes at the nearby Broadgate, Leadenhall Market, Petticoate Lane and (needless to say) the West End!96 Bishopsgate is ideally located in the heart of the City close to numerous shops, restaurants and cafes at the nearby Broadgate, Leadenhall Market, Petticoate Lane and (needless to say) the West End!


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38 Threadneedle Street, City, London EC2R | 1 minute from Bishopsgate. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver indulges the Italian in him with his chain of family-oriented Jamie's Italian restaurants which have sprung up all over the country since ...0 Liverpool Street, City, London EC2M | 5 minutes from Bishopsgate. One of five different restaurants and bars within the confines of the Andaz hotel, the George is a traditional looking pub-not your typical hotel ...


St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate
27 Throgmorton Street, City, London EC2N | 2 minutes from Bishopsgate. Empty for four years, the building next to Drapers Hall and behind the Bank of England which used to be Throgmortons became Heroes Grotto of Comedy ...0 Liverpool Street, City, London EC2M | 5 minutes from Bishopsgate. One of five different restaurants and bars within the confines of the Andaz hotel, the George is a traditional looking pub-not your typical hotel ...


Know your cottageâs shore road allowance
Another alternative is to obtain a licence of occupation from the local government at an annual cost of $500 to $1,000 a year. While it may allow a private dock or boathouse to remain on public land, the permit may be terminated at any time, and it will not prevent public access to the shoreline property.


Know your cottageâs shore road allowance
Article Continued Below. The shore road allowance lies between the cottage property and the river, or lake, it faces. Tinti explained that if this road allowance exists, even if it is only on paper, a cottager will not own to the waterâs edge of the property unless title to the roadway has been purchased. Since the road exists legally on paper, the cottagerâs beach could be a road that can be freely enjoyed by members of the public, including snowmobilers and ATV users.


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are based on vegetative cover and natural resource values. SRA includes state and privatelyâowned forest, watershed, and rangeland for which the primary financial responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires rests with the State. SRA does not include lands within city boundaries or in federal ownership.


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SRA International to merge with CSC government services unit CSC said Monday that it has agreed to combine its government services unit with SRA International. Fairfax, Virginia-based SRA is owned by Providence Equity Partners and SRA's founder, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, as well as members of its management team.


SRA International to merge with CSC government services unit
SRA International to merge with CSC government services unit. CSC said Monday that it has agreed to combine its government services unit with SRA International. Fairfax, Virginia-based SRA is owned by Providence Equity Partners and SRA's founder, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, as well as members of its management team.


Know your cottageâs shore road allowance
This is why it is especially important to obtain a land survey when buying waterfront property, so that the purchasers can determine if anything has been built on land not owned by the cottager. For municipalities in holiday country, the sale of road allowances has become a lucrative source of revenue. Rates have doubled in recent years.


RHFD
What is the State Responsibility Area (SRA)? The State Responsibility Area includes state and privatelyâowned forest, watershed, and rangeland where the State of California has primary financial responsibility for the prevention and suppression of wildfires. SRA does not include lands within city boundaries or in federal ownership.


RHFD
State of California is financially responsible for the prevention and suppression of wildfires. The SRA does not include lands within incorporated city boundaries or federally owned lands. Who is responsible for paying the fee? The person or agency responsible for paying the fee is the owner of record of a habitable structure as of July 1, on the county assessor rolls, or as recorded by the California Department of Housing and


SRA International to merge with CSC government services unit
CSC said Monday that it has agreed to combine its government services unit with SRA International. Fairfax, Virginia-based SRA is owned by Providence Equity Partners and SRAâs founder, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, as well as members of its management team.


SRA International to merge with CSC government services unit
SRA is owned by a shareholder group led by Providence Equity Partners and SRAâs founder, Dr. Ernst Volgenau, as well as members of its management team. The transaction with SRA is targeted to close before the end of November 2015, upon the separation of CSCâs government services unit.


Enterogastric reflex
The enterogastric reflex is one of the three extrinsic reflexes of the gastrointestinal tract, the other two being the gastrocolic reflex and the gastroileal reflex. The enterogastric reflex is stimulated in the duodenum by a pH of 3-4 and in the stomach by a pH of 1.5.Upon initiation of the reflex, the release of gastrin by G-cells in the antrum of the stomach is shut off.This in turn inhibits gastric motility and the secretion of gastric acid (HCl).he enterogastric reflex is stimulated in the duodenum by a pH of 3-4 and in the stomach by a pH of 1.5. Upon initiation of the reflex, the release of gastrin by G-cells in the antrum of the stomach is shut off. This in turn inhibits gastric motility and the secretion of gastric acid (HCl).


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Making the world better, one answer at a time. the enterogastric reflex is actaully a trio of reflexes that inhibit the vagal nuclei in the medulla, inhibit local reflexes and activate the sympathetic fibres that cause the pyloric sphincter to tighten and prevents further chyme entry into the small intestine.se of the straw is not response to stimulus, and therefore not a reflex. Reflexes follow a Reflex ARC. The Arc is through the spinal cord. While the information gets sent to the brain (you know you touched something hot, or you are choking and coughing), the reflex totally by-passes the brain.


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enterogastric reflex A nervous reflex whereby stretching of the wall of the duodenum results in inhibition of gastric motility and reduced rate of emptying of the stomach. It is a feedback mechanism to regulate the rate at which partially digested food (chyme) leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.nterogastric reflex A nervous reflex whereby stretching of the wall of the duodenum results in inhibition of gastric motility and reduced rate of emptying of the stomach. It is a feedback mechanism to regulate the rate at which partially digested food (chyme) leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine.


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A reflex is a quick involuntary action. There are five steps to a reflex: the stimulus occurs, the sensory neurons sense the stimulus, it sends a message to your spinal cord (â¦ it doesn't reach the brain right then), the spinal cord sends a message to your motor neurons, and the reflex occurs.he signal goes up the sensory nerve to the spinal cord and then down a motor nerve to produce the motion. All of the processing of the signal is done in the spinal cord. An autonomic reflex involves different centers in the brain and does not always trigger motion.


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A reflex is a quick involuntary action. There are five steps to a reflex: the stimulus occurs, the sensory neurons sense the stimulus, it sends a message to your spinal cord (â¦ it doesn't reach the brain right then), the spinal cord sends a message to your motor neurons, and the reflex occurs.se of the straw is not response to stimulus, and therefore not a reflex. Reflexes follow a Reflex ARC. The Arc is through the spinal cord. While the information gets sent to the brain (you know you touched something hot, or you are choking and coughing), the reflex totally by-passes the brain.


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A reflex is basically an automatic response, something you don't control e.g. your eyes blinking or you hands move away from a hot object. Mainly reflexes are there to prevent â¦ injuries because it's much faster than a voluntary response (actions/response you control).se of the straw is not response to stimulus, and therefore not a reflex. Reflexes follow a Reflex ARC. The Arc is through the spinal cord. While the information gets sent to the brain (you know you touched something hot, or you are choking and coughing), the reflex totally by-passes the brain.


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Medical Definition of ENTEROGASTRIC REFLEX. : reflex inhibition of the emptying of the stomach's contents through the pylorus that occurs when the duodenum is stimulated by the presence of irritants, is overloaded, or is obstructed.weet. : reflex inhibition of the emptying of the stomach's contents through the pylorus that occurs when the duodenum is stimulated by the presence of irritants, is overloaded, or is obstructed.


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Mainly reflexes are there to prevent â¦ injuries because it's much faster than a voluntary response (actions/response you control). A reflex arc is basically: A stimulus is detected by the receptors in a sense organ.he signal goes up the sensory nerve to the spinal cord and then down a motor nerve to produce the motion. All of the processing of the signal is done in the spinal cord. An autonomic reflex involves different centers in the brain and does not always trigger motion.


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Tweet. : reflex inhibition of the emptying of the stomach's contents through the pylorus that occurs when the duodenum is stimulated by the presence of irritants, is overloaded, or is obstructed.weet. : reflex inhibition of the emptying of the stomach's contents through the pylorus that occurs when the duodenum is stimulated by the presence of irritants, is overloaded, or is obstructed.


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In Infants, there are reflexes called Moro, rooting, and sucking. Many of the reflexes of infants are lost as they grow older. For example, sucking from a nipple for food is different than using a straw. Use of the straw is not response to stimulus, and therefore not a reflex.Reflexes follow a Reflex ARC. The Arc is through the spinal cord. While the information gets sent to the brain (you know you touched something hot, or you are choking and coughing), the reflex totally by-passes the brain.he signal goes up the sensory nerve to the spinal cord and then down a motor nerve to produce the motion. All of the processing of the signal is done in the spinal cord. An autonomic reflex involves different centers in the brain and does not always trigger motion.


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Classification and Range. Komodo dragons are also known as Komodo monitors, or by the local Indonesian name, ora.. These giant lizards belong to the family Varanidae, which includes 52 species of monitor lizards. All varanids belong to a single genus. Varanus includes very tiny lizards only a few inches long to the immense Komodo dragon.


Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon Evolution. It is believed that the Komodo Dragon evolved from large reptiles from Varanus genus that walked the Earth more than 40 (decia decÃa) 200 million years Ago many experts are curious about why this is one of only two species that produce. venom


Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon Description. Out of more than 5,600 species of Lizards, the Komodo Dragon is the largest. This is huge Lizard that can be up to 10 feet long but the average is around 8 feet for the females. They weigh around 300 pounds. Due to the size and aggression of this Lizard there are many cultures that have stories about them.


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Komodo dragons are the world's largest lizards. They live on the islands of Komodo, Rinca and other tiny surrounding islands, and on the westernmost part of Flores Island in Indonesia. Komodo is west of Flores, east of Sumbawa, and north of Sumba. If you are an ordinary person, you can only reach Komodo by boat.


Komodo dragon fact file
Genus. Varanus. The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest lizard in the world, and with its ancient appearance and evocative name, the Komodo conjures up the stuff of legends. The heavy-set body of the Komodo dragon is long with stocky legs and a long muscular tail; the scaly skin is greyish-brown all over.


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Their saliva is not venomous, but the mouth of a Komodo dragon is so full of bacteria that a bite from one almost always leads to infection. If untreated, the infection is usually fatal. This is one way in which the dragons get food. They hide in the scraggly jungle and wait for a victim to pass by.


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1 Adult Komodo dragons can kill prey as large as deer and water buffalo, and this species can eat up to 80% of its own body weight at one time. 2  The Komodo dragon is venomous, and even if prey escapes it will rapidly succumb to shock and blood loss caused by the venom.


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We have a monitor lizard on Guam that is a smaller relative. Whereas the Komodo dragon can reach a length of 3 meters (about 10 feet), our little one can only get to be a little more than one meter long at most. Below is a baby monitor lizard that we rescued from our cats. The local name for our lizard is hilitai.


Komodo dragon fact file
1 The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world. 2  Adult Komodo dragons can kill prey as large as deer and water buffalo, and this species can eat up to 80% of its own body weight at one time.


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Diet. In the wild: The primary prey for wild adult dragons is the Sunda deer, but they also eat birds, snakes, fish, crabs, snails, small mammals, pigs, water buffalo, eggs, wild horses and younger Komodos. Komodo dragons are also scavengers, and will eat almost any type of carrion.


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One reason to add concrete to an existing slab is to level or raise the height of the slab. Concrete patios and decks are usually just a poured section of concrete sometimes over a gravel base but usually just onto the bare soil. Over time, the slab can settle further in one corner than elsewhere.


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If done properly, new concrete can often be poured right over an existing slab. For this to be feasible, the contractor needs to pour at least 2 inches thick, use smaller aggregate, and incorporate reinforcement such as welded wire mesh or fiber mixed into the concrete.


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Adding More Concrete. One reason to add concrete to an existing slab is to level or raise the height of the slab. Concrete patios and decks are usually just a poured section of concrete sometimes over a gravel base but usually just onto the bare soil.


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Re: Concrete Pour Over Existing Slab. Unless the new slab is the same size or smaller than the old slab you will have cracks at the edges of the old slab, and any cracks in the existing slab will transmit directly to the new slab if poured directly over it.


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One reason to add concrete to an existing slab is to level or raise the height of the slab. Concrete patios and decks are usually just a poured section of concrete sometimes over a gravel base but usually just onto the bare soil.


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Maybe and maybe not. If done properly, new concrete can often be poured right over an existing slab. For this to be feasible, the contractor needs to pour at least 2 inches thick, use smaller aggregate, and incorporate reinforcement such as welded wire mesh or fiber mixed into the concrete.


Can I pour a concrete slab over an existing slab?
Adding more concrete. One reason to add concrete to an existing slab is to level or raise the height of the slab. Concrete patios and decks are usually just a poured section of concrete sometimes over a gravel base but usually just onto the bare soil. Over time, the slab can settle further in one corner than elsewhere.


Can I pour a concrete slab over an existing slab?
You can pour more concrete over an existing slab if you do some preparation to the original surface. The problem with adding wet concrete to cured concrete is there will be no adhesion between the two layers.


Can I pour a concrete slab over an existing slab?
Adding more concrete. One reason to add concrete to an existing slab is to level or raise the height of the slab. Concrete patios and decks are usually just a poured section of concrete sometimes over a gravel base but usually just onto the bare soil.


United States Government
History US Government. The leader of the Executive Branch is the President of the United States. The President holds all the power for this branch of the government and the other members report to the President. Other parts of the Executive branch include the Vice President, the Executive Office of the President, and the Cabinet. The President. The President is seen as the leader of the US Government and is both the head of state and the Commander-in-Chief of the US armed forces.


Definitions containing wage bill
The process of one branch of government overseeing other branches of government is known as checks and balances. Presidential powers explicitly listed in the U.S. Constitution include: 1  Being able to veto, or reject, a proposal for a law. 2  Appoint federal posts, such as members of government agencies.


United States Government
The Cabinet is an important and powerful part of the Executive Branch. It is made up of the heads of 15 different departments. They all must be approved by the Senate. Take a ten question quiz at Executive Branch-The President questions page.


Executive Branch of Government: Definition, Responsibilities & Power
Defining the Executive Branch. Picture our federal government as a tree with three branches: the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch. Each branch is connected to the same trunk and together they make up the United States federal government.


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Instructor: Jason Nowaczyk. The executive branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States. Learn more about the executive branch, its responsibilities, and the extent of its power. Afterward, take a short quiz to check your understanding of the executive branch.


What does a Mechanical Engineer do?
Mechanical engineers can also work in non-engineering types of jobs, both within and outside of the engineering industry. These can be in areas such as: finance, management, law, the military, government, medicine, research, technical sales, technical consulting, technical publishing/science journalism, and teaching.


What Do Industrial Engineers Do?
You are here. Home. Industrial engineers (IEs) apply science, mathematics, and engineering methods to complex system integration and operations. Because these systems are so large and complex, IEs need to have knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines, the ability to work well with people, and a broad, systems perspective.


What Do Industrial Engineers Do?
The median annual wage for industrial engineers was $86,990 in May 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. To learn more about the School of MIME Industrial Engineering program, visit our industrial engineering course description page, for a list of courses and descriptions.


What are the Different Types of Jobs for Mechanical Engineers?
10 hilariously insightful foreign words. Mechanical engineering is the art and science of designing new machinery. Anything that requires power to use, such as an air conditioner or a car engine, was likely designed by a mechanical engineer. Jobs for mechanical engineers range from researching new tools to designing and manufacturing products and testing new devices. These jobs can be found in the private or public sector, sometimes for governments, other times for businesses and organizations.


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Mechanical engineers may design retractable roofs or cooling systems for large stadiums. Most mechanical engineering jobs require at least a bachelor's degree. Mechanical engineers may design and build automated assembly lines. Many mechanical engineering jobs require a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited trade school.


What does a Mechanical Engineer do?
The role of a mechanical engineer is to take a product from an idea to the marketplace. In order to accomplish this, a broad range of skills are needed. A mechanical engineer uses computer software programs to design or redesign various types of mechanical devices, such as engines, machines and robots.


Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineers use many types of tools, engines, and machines. Examples include the following: 1  Power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines.  Power-using machines, such as refrigeration and air-conditioning.


How to Charge a Kindle
Charging a Kindle With a Computer. 1  1. Plug your computer or laptop into an outlet. 2  2. Turn your computer on. 3  3. Find the micro USB cable that came with your Kindle.  4. Charge your Kindle when it has 25 percent battery 1  left. 5. Plug the small end of the micro USB cable into the bottom of your Kindle.


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Skip to Main Content Area Site Selections - Account, Store, Cart General Information - Store Pickup, Customer Support, Catalog, Service Product Search Form Product Category Navigation Product Brand Navigation Footer.


How to Charge Your Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite doesnât ship with a plug adapter. If you want to use a plug adapter, you must purchase one or use a compatible plug adapter, such as the one that comes with the Kindle 2, Kindle Keyboard, or iPhone. In addition, the charger that comes with the Kindle Fire also works with the Kindle Paperwhite. 1  When the Kindle Paperwhite is plugged into a power source and charging, the charge indicator light (located next to the power button) glows amber. When the device is fully charged, the light turns green.


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Extend Your Kindle Battery Life. Each generation of Amazonâs Kindle e-Reader has offered more functionality and memory for people who want to carry a library wherever they go. Improvements have been made to increase Kindle battery life, including the use of Lithium-ion Polymer Batteries.


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The Kindle Fire measures 7.5 by 4.7 by 0.45 inches and weighs 14.6 ounces. It will feel similar to other 7-inch tablets in your hands. The battery is rated for up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with the Wi-Fi turned off. (We expect the battery will be less than this in real usage.)


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10 things you need to know about the Kindle Fire. Sean Ludwig September 28, 2011 12:34 PM. Tags: Amazon, Apple, e-readers, Google, kindle, Kindle Fire, tablets. Amazon unveiled its much-hyped Kindle Fire tablet in New York City on Wednesday.


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Charging a Kindle With a Critical Battery Error. 1  1. Try to turn on your Kindle. If the battery is completely drained, the screen may read, âCritical Battery. 2  2. Plug your Kindle into an outlet. You will want to use the power adaptor method, because it charges more quickly than the computer method.


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Charging a Kindle With a Power Adaptor. 1  1. Purchase a micro USB power adaptor online. 2  2. Plug your micro USB cord into the back of the A/C power adaptor. 3  3. Plug the power adaptor into the wall.  4. Plug the small end of the micro USB cord into the bottom of the 1  Kindle. 5. Leave it to charge for 2 hours.


How to Charge Your Kindle Paperwhite
The first time you charge your Kindle Paperwhite, the process will take about four hours. After that, charging through the USB cable and a computer takes about three hours and charging through the plug adapter takes one to two hours. The battery charge meter is in the upper-right corner of the Home screen.


Area codes 306 and 639
The incumbent local exchange carrier in 306 and 639 is SaskTel. The main area code, 306, is one of the original 86 area codes assigned in 1947, in the contiguous United States and the then-nine-province extent of Canada.Saskatchewan's second area code, 639, was introduced in 2012, and is an overlay of 306.Despite Saskatchewan's small population, 306 was on the verge of exhaustion due to Canada's inefficient number allocation system.he incumbent local exchange carrier in 306 and 639 is SaskTel. The main area code, 306, is one of the original 86 area codes assigned in 1947, in the contiguous United States and the then-nine-province extent of Canada.


Area codes 306 and 639
Area codes 306 and 639 are the telephone area codes in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, encompassing the province.he incumbent local exchange carrier in 306 and 639 is SaskTel. The main area code, 306, is one of the original 86 area codes assigned in 1947, in the contiguous United States and the then-nine-province extent of Canada.


Philippines Reverse Phone Lookup
TELL A FRIEND. PRINT THIS PAGE. We hope that our area code reverse lookup tool has been of help in finding country code 63, the country code for Philippines. Click here to bookmark this page for easy access and share it with a friend to help with their phone number reverse lookup needs.f you have received a telephone call or number to call from country code 63, then the country from which that call originated is Philippines. This reverse phone lookup information helps you get specific dialing instructions from your country to Philippines below.


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Area code 639 was put into service on 05/25/13. Area code 639 is an overlay of area code 306.Mandatory 10 digit dialing is required. Ten digit dialing (area code + seven digit number) is necessary in the 306/639 overlay because two different homes in the same geographic area can have the same seven digit phone number but each would have a different area code.rea Code 639 History: Area code 639 was put into service on 05/25/13. Area code 639 is an overlay of area code 306. Mandatory 10 digit dialing is required.


Area Code 639
Area Code 639 History: Area code 639 was put into service on 05/25/13. Area code 639 is an overlay of area code 306. Mandatory 10 digit dialing is required.Ten digit dialing (area code + seven digit number) is necessary in the 306/639 overlay because two different homes in the same geographic area can have the same seven digit phone number but each would have a different area code.rea Code 639 History: Area code 639 was put into service on 05/25/13. Area code 639 is an overlay of area code 306. Mandatory 10 digit dialing is required.


List of dialling codes in the United Kingdom
In the majority of areas, the area code still corresponds to the original STD letter code. When dialling from abroad, the 0 prefix is not dialled.When dialling within the same area, the area code is not needed, save for a handful of areas that do require this.or example, the Coventry dialling code covers a large area of Warwickshire and the Manchester dialling code covers part or all of several neighbouring towns. When dialling within the country, all area codes are preceded by the national trunk prefix 0, which has been included in all listings in this article.


Philippines Reverse Phone Lookup
We hope that our area code reverse lookup tool has been of help in finding country code 63, the country code for Philippines.f you have received a telephone call or number to call from country code 63, then the country from which that call originated is Philippines. This reverse phone lookup information helps you get specific dialing instructions from your country to Philippines below.


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Area Code Listing, by Number. The cities listed with each area code are the major cities for that area code; this originated as the city in which the switch computer for that area code is located, but is no longer the case.The cities listed are not intended to be exhaustive.he cities listed with each area code are the major cities for that area code; this originated as the city in which the switch computer for that area code is located, but is no longer the case.


804 Area Code
Area code 804 was put into service when (804) 222- was introduced as the first prefix.Area code 804 was split. Some of the phone numbers had to be updated to area code 757 on that date.rea code 804 was put into service when (804) 222- was introduced as the first prefix. Area code 804 was split.


Philippines Reverse Phone Lookup
If you have received a telephone call or number to call from country code 63, then the country from which that call originated is Philippines. This reverse phone lookup information helps you get specific dialing instructions from your country to Philippines below.f you have received a telephone call or number to call from country code 63, then the country from which that call originated is Philippines. This reverse phone lookup information helps you get specific dialing instructions from your country to Philippines below.


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The electrical grid is expected to evolve to a new grid paradigm: the smart grid, an enhancement of the 20th century electrical grid. The traditional electrical grids are generally used to carry power from a few central generators to a large number of users or customers.


How Power Grids Work
No matter what energy source spins the generator, commercial electrical generators of any size generate what is called 3-phase AC power. To understand 3-phase AC power, it is helpful to understand single-phase power first.


The U.S. government thinks China could take down the power grid
1 The head of U.S. Cyber Command said China has the ability to attack the U.S. power grid.  Adm. Michael Rogers also cited other actors and nation-states that could attack utilities, but he did not name them.


Visualizing The U.S. Electric Grid
The U.S. electric grid is a complex network of independently owned and operated power plants and transmission lines. Aging infrastructure, combined with a rise in domestic electricity consumption, has forced experts to critically examine the status and health of the nation's electrical systems.


The U.S. government thinks China could take down the power grid
China and probably one or two other countries have the capacity to shut down the nation's power grid and other critical infrastructure through a cyber attack, the head of the National Security Agency told a Congressional panel Thursday.


Electrical grid
The structure, or topology of a grid can vary depending on the constraints of budget, requirements for system reliability, and the load and generation characteristics. The physical layout is often forced by what land is available and its geology. Distribution networks are divided into two types, radial or network.


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They are usually quite large to take advantage of the economies of scale. The electric power which is generated is stepped up to a higher voltage at which it connects to the electric power transmission network.


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