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B B Sea is a take away food outlet with a varied menu.
Barbara's Flower Shop is a florists selling a variety of flowers which can be bought for different occasions.
Basi Plumbers Merchants is a plumbers' merchant offering a variety of plumbing supplies for the kitchen, bathroom and elsewhere.
BBN Fast Net is a supplier of construction materials specialising in nuts, bolts and fixings.
Beauty Wardrobe is a beauty salon providing various pampering services and beauty treatment.
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Bradford is a roofing company offering a range of roofing solutions for different types of building.
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Call Box is a telecoms company.
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Computer Sales & Services is a computer support company offering a range of advice and services to help computer users.
Concept Communications is a mobile phone shop selling a range of phones and associated products.
Dacrylate Paints is a decorators' merchant supplying a wide range of decorating supplies for DIY and home improvements.
Designer Factory Kitchens is a furniture store selling a wide range of furniture for different types of room.
Disco & Karaoke Centre (Midnight Connection) is a retailer of disco equipment and DJ gear including sound and lighting items.
Dr J A Donnelly is a dental surgeon providing health care services for the oral cavity.
Dr M R Parrott is a dental surgeon offering a range of tooth and mouth care services.
Falcon is a firm of financial brokers who will find a range of deals for customers.
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Flexiform Business Furniture Ltd is a furniture company providing a range of furniture and other equipment for offices.
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Get Stuffed is a sandwich shop which serves a variety of sandwiches, rolls, baguettes and other snacks as well as providing a food delivery service.
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Gill Newsagents is a newsagent selling magazines, newpapers and various household supplies.
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J Ljustina is a dentist offering check-ups and other dental procedures.
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John Earnshaw is a firm of opticians offering a range of eye care services and products.
K S Hunjan & Associates is a dentist who offers various dental treatments and products.
K V Jewellers is a jewellers' shop selling a wide range of jewellery items.
Kababee is a take away food outlet with a varied menu to choose from.
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Leeds Road Service Station is a 24 hour petrol filling station where drivers can refuel their vehicles at any time of day or night.
Leeds Road Sub Post Office is a post office which provides a range of mail services and also sells stationery and other convenience items.
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Mughal's Restaurant is an Indian restaurant serving a selection of curry and other spicy foods which are traditionally eaten in India.
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N D F Furniture Ltd is a furniture store selling a wide range of furniture for different types of room.
Nangla Furniture is a furniture store selling a wide range of furniture for different types of room.
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Nationals Travel is a firm of travel agents providing holidaymakers with a choice of flights, hotels and holiday opportunities.
One To One Roofing is a roofing company offering a range of roofing solutions for different types of building.
Panesar's is a bathroom company offering a range of bathroom planning services and bathroom furniture.
Papa is a household store selling a range of homewares and other items for the home.
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Prince's Hairdresser is a barbers' shop specialising in hair services for men.
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R M Mortgage Services is a firm of mortgage brokers who will find the best mortgage deals for customers.
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Q: How to extract lines between repetitive n number of tags from XML and continue until last tag? I have an XML file with over 2,500 <Item> elements.
The example below shows the sample layout. I want to copy every line in between <Item name="1st"> and the <Item name="500th"> to a new file as is. Then continue to the next 500 from <Item name=501st"> onwards, and write that out to a new file. Result is 5 new files. Nothing to be skipped.
<Item name="1st"><ItemProperties>
<property>data</property><property>data</property>
</ItemProperties>
...
...
<Item name="500th"><ItemProperties>
<property>data</property><property>data</property>
</ItemProperties>

The below operation does it for the first 500, but I do not know how to keep going until the last closing tag.
xmllint --xpath "//Item[position()<=500]" FileName.XML > Output1.XML

See this link for an example:

A: Using python, first solution is to treat from line 0 to the last line, one line at a time:
nfh = None
with open('foo.xml') as fh:
    num = 0
    for index, line in enumerate(fh):
        if not index % 500:
            num += 1
            if nfh:
                nfh.close()
            nfh =  open('file_name{}.txt'.format(num), 'w')
        nfh.write(line)
if nfh:
    nfh.close()

Second, is using lxml to enumerate only specific tag in the XML file:
import lxml.etree as etree
xml_data = etree.parse('foo.xml')
nfh = None
num = 0

for index, tag in enumerate(xml_data.xpath('//Item')):
    # Enumerate 500 tags
    if not index % 500:
        num += 1
        if nfh:
            nfh.close()
        nfh =  open('Output{}.XML'.format(num), 'wb')
    nfh.write(etree.tostring(tag))
if nfh:
    nfh.close()

This, assuming your XML is closer to this:
<root>
<Item name="1st"><ItemProperties>
<property>data</property><property>data</property>
</ItemProperties>
</Item>
<Item name="2nd"><ItemProperties>
<property>data</property><property>data</property>
</ItemProperties>
</Item>
....
<Item name="500th"><ItemProperties>
<property>data</property><property>data</property>
</ItemProperties>
</Item>
....
</root>

A: import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
xml_doc = ET.parse('table.xml')
results = xml_doc.getroot()
def chunkify(lst,n):
  # Split the list into 'n' equal parts
  return [ lst[i::n] for i in xrange(n) ]

count = 1
for f in chunkify(results,5):
  temp_str = ''
  for element in f:
    temp_str = temp_str + ET.tostring(element)
  with open(str(count) +"_Output.xml", "w") as text_file:
    text_file.write(temp_str)
  count = count +1

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CMM continues to successfully market products under license, though now it is taking a further step ahead as it developed a new line of products: hair accessories.
"We will initially launch collections under license, to work with the following: pony tail bands, click-clack clips, hair clips, elastic cord, bobby pins, plastic head bands, and head bands", says Sergi Martin.
CMM is soon going to market three Disney collections: Frozen, Princesses, and Minnie, followed by Paw Patrol and LOL Surprise. Our interviewee defines this clearly: "today, the best license, that makes a difference".
As products address mostly young consumers, namely children, all CMM hair accessories have been subjected to strict quality controls, 100% safe and of course, always environmentally respectful.
These new products will be shown at stores, in counter displays. Clients who want to market a larger number of products may choose a standing display. Both the smaller and larger displays are made from recycled cardboard.
There are consumers who do not want to follow the style of any licensed collection in particular, so the company will also market non-licensed products, to meet every need and preference.
"We want to expand the number of available choices, so we add more products to our line of accessories, including hair brushes, bracelets, etc.", says Sergi Martin as our interview ends.


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Q: after deploying reactjs website when i am refreshing the page i got error after deploying reactjs website when i am refreshing the page i got error for example the home page is /
but the other page /aboutme when i click on link it routes me to about me page but when i refresh in a page that is not a home page i got blank page or error in the local host all is fine but in deploy ment i got error
app.js file :
import './App.css';
import Navbar from './Navbar';
import './Navbar.css'

import AnimatedRoutes from './AnimatedRoutes';
import 'bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css';
import {BrowserRouter as Router } from 'react-router-dom'

function App() {

  return (
<div>
<Router>
  <Navbar />

<AnimatedRoutes />

</Router>

</div>

  );
}

export default App;

animatedroutes.js file :
import React from 'react'
import {Routes,Route,useLocation} from 'react-router-dom'
import HomePage from './HomePage';
import AboutMe from './AboutMe';
import Resume from './Resume';
import Contact from './Contact';
import Certificates from './Certificates';
import {AnimatePresence} from 'framer-motion'

function AnimatedRoutes() {
    const location =useLocation();

  return (
  <AnimatePresence>

<Routes location={location} key={location.pathname}>
<Route exact path="/" element={<HomePage />} />
<Route path="/about" element={<AboutMe />} />
<Route path="/resume" element={<Resume />} />
<Route path="/contact" element={<Contact />} />
<Route path="/certificates" element={<Certificates />} />
</Routes>
  </AnimatePresence>

  )
}

export default AnimatedRoutes


There are so many options in furniture that it can be overwhelming when you furnish your home. A helpful guideline is to choose the basic style you want and choose pieces that go together so your home has a uniform appearance. Unless you like antique or vintage furniture, you'll probably choose from modern or contemporary. Here's a look at the difference between the two.
You can't go wrong with modern furniture. It has a classic look that isn't outdated or too trendy. This is the furniture that has been popular throughout the 1900s and up to today. Modern furniture has had its phases too, as tastes and materials change over the years, but for the most part, it's held to a basic appearance. For instance, dining tables and chairs made from solid wood are modern pieces of furniture that have been in homes for generations.
Modern furniture is defined by the material it's made from as well as the color and texture of the upholstery. Classic lines and basic colors are popular choices that go with any décor and can be livened up with colorful pillows and throws. Most furniture stores have modern furniture in several options so it's easy to outfit your entire home in pieces with elegant, classic lines.
Contemporary furniture follows trends. It may be in style one decade and look outdated in the next. Examples are plastic dining sets in bold colors from the sixties or aluminum table sets from the fifties. Today, contemporary furniture takes on many styles so you can choose a look that's unique to your home. You may want plastic furniture with curving lines or furniture made from metal and glass. The materials that make the furniture as well as the color can date contemporary furniture to a timeline in the past.
What's contemporary today will be identified with this point in history in the future. While contemporary furniture doesn't provide a classic look, it makes your home look trendy and on the leading edge of design. You may love this look if you're an artsy person or if you like to be different. You'll find many options in contemporary furniture, and finding just the right pieces may take looking at several stores. The hunt for the right pieces of contemporary furniture adds an element of fun to furnishing your home. You can find both contemporary and modern furniture in furniture stores, so making your choice is a matter of deciding on the decorating theme of your home.


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Today is another day of beading and smiles!! For those of you who have been watching I want to show off where I am at on my Brown and Ivory Agate Slice….it is turning out very beautiful!! Remember that you can check out my Facebook Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page throughout the day to watch updates and working photos.
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Kingdom Hearts 3D, Jump Festa 2012 trailer (ENGLISH SUBTITLES, HD 720p) - YouTube
I forgot who first posted this. If someone knows who first posted this, can they reply to this post?
Yeah, I've already seen this, but there's no English subs on the bottom. Sorry if I'm being a pain. I'm still waiting for someone to post something that has English sub titles something like this Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep [Jump Festa 2010 Preview w/ subs] - YouTube
Dreaded_Desire62 said:
Did you click [cc] on the video? It's Closed Caption.
rac7d said:
The world that is the musketeers world, is that an alternate disney castle period or is it france?
My understanding is that it is actually not Disney Castle. Sora says "Is this a world Mickey visited....?" Hinting that it's someplace different than Disney Castle.
Plus, Mickey says "I'm pretending to be a musketeer in this world for something too." Or something along those lines.
Since Minnie was not in Timeless River, they could actually use The Country Of The Musketeers has her homeworld if they really want to.
You're right. Sorry the building is called Notre Dame. I should have remembered that since I've been there
But no, Frollo burns down "all" of Paris in search of Esmerelda.
I took it as a possibility that may have been using the Gargoyle Boss instead of Frollo setting fire to the whole place, since he is seen shooting fireballs, and I believe setting the bridge on fire.
It all depends on how true they actually stay with the story, and the fact that Frollo's sword is on top of the cathedral, when in the movie it fell with him, could mean otherwise. Obviously there are changes, so that it will fit along with the story they have written so it can be used in KH, but I'm sure you understand what I mean.
DChiuch
www.danielchiuchiarelli.com
Do you mean you're waiting for a hard-subbed version rather than one using YouTube's closed captions, or haven't you noticed the closed captions?
Edit: Oops, beaten by Ethnic Woman
DChiuch said:
Yeah, I'm waiting for a hard-subbed version. And, how does the close caption work with the subs?
I've been meaning to mention this for a while.
I would LOVE if they released that book from the trailer as a pre-order bonus. It would only need to be that one page, but oh gawds that would be beautiful.
If they're willing to make Dream Eater Plushies, I wouldn't put it past them on making that CGI book. It'd sell like hotcakes for sure.
You click the CC button (on the video player), and then select either English or Japanese, and it will display those subtitles.
To quote the guy from that terrible video;"You will get MILLIONS of MILLIONs... possible JILLIONS of pre-orders..."
can't really see any reason why they'd exclude a Frollo fight, if we had a battle against the Queen of Hearts then sure they can make do for him
I think Grimhilde was justified because it was left open that she didn't actually die, did she? they're probably saving her for later
Guys, that isn't Frollo's sword. It's the knife he tried to stab Quasi with, but Quasimodo caught it and immediately dropped it on the ground. Since when does five-inch knife = over a foot long sword?
Cyborg009
Bot-Buster
Guys, that isn't Frollo's sword, it's the knife he tried to stab Quasi with, but Quasi caught it and immediately dropped it on the ground. Since when does five-inch knife = over a foot long sword?
in movie he drew out a sword after learning that Esmeralda was still alive and they to kill them both with it.
No, that's his sword. His dagger is of a different design.
Cyborg009 said:
I'm talking about the blade Ansem picked up. Frollo had both a knife and a sword. After Quasi took the knife and threw it, he took out his sword and began chasing Quasimodo while he began carrying Esmeralda.
Watch from 11:10.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Part 6 - YouTube
Edit: Oh wait, it is the sword. Man, I can never stop failing! The camera made me believe it was shorter than Frollo's word at first.
That's not the same as the one Ansem SoD picked up. It's a different design.
Absolute said:
I believe it was said year a long while ago that MF uses Saix's model in BBS.
I couldn't find a model of Xehanort Jr. aka Young Master Xehanort, but I was able to find references of Xemnas, Saix, and Mysterious Figure. I wish I could post it from Microsoft Word, but I'm having some trouble with it.
I couldn't find a model of Xehanort Jr. aka Young Master Xehanort, but I was able to find references of Xemnas, Saix, and Mysterious Figure. Now, I honestly think Mysterious Figure looks a lot like Saix due to the similarity to the coat and color, because it's a lot darker than Xemnas' coat. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong or if they can find a picture of Xehanort Jr. to do comparances. http://images.wikia.com/kingdomhearts/images/2/27/Cloak.pngMysterious Figure http://images.wikia.com/kingdomhearts/images/b/b3/Saïx_Render_(Idle)_KHII.pngSaix
That's because it's Sai'x's model they're using for the boss.
Photo comparison time~
I edited my post already saying I was wrong and why.
Unfortunately, when you edit past posts people don't generally see it.

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Home News Ferry News Dorian's cost to Ferry Division tops $4 million
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Dorian's cost to Ferry Division tops $4 million
Vehicles responding to Ocracoke Village following Hurricane Dorian in 2019 queue at the ferry terminal. Photo: NCDOT
Reprinted courtesy of the Coastal Review Online
By Kirk Ross
Ferry service employees had to work quickly after Hurricane Dorian to adapt in order to keep the response moving to a devastated Ocracoke Village, North Carolina Department of Transportation officials told a legislative panel last week.
The House Transportation Oversight Committee met Thursday to hear an update on the NCDOT Ferry Division's hurricane response as part of an overall departmental review going into this year's short session of the legislature.
Although damage was not as widespread as that from hurricanes Michael and Florence nearly two years ago, the financial hit to the ferry system from Hurricane Dorian was more than twice the $1.7 million cost of those storms combined.
As of Feb. 16, spending on Dorian preparation and recovery and repairs to damaged facilities had topped $4 million, according to the division's latest estimates.
The bulk of the cost highlighted the role the division played in recovery for Ocracoke Island, where ferry service provides the only transportation link.
Immediately after the storm, ferry crews worked with the Coast Guard to test routes and reestablish service to the island. Limited service was restored Sept. 7, the day after Hurricane Dorian swamped the village, to move emergency supplies and personnel from the National Guard and Red Cross.
But Ferry Division Deputy Director Jed Dixon said that given the scope of the impact in the village and the extensive repairs needed to reopen N.C. 12, division officials decided to open a direct run between Hatteras and Silver Lake using a Pamlico Sound route similar to the one transited by division's passenger ferry service, which started last summer.
With the larger, sound class vessels being used for the runs from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter, smaller vessels that are usually restricted to more protected river and sound crossings were employed.
"There was an urgency," Dixon said. "These runs were challenging for us. We were only able to make those runs when weather permitted."
Crews also had to work with ramps that were designed for larger ferries and were too steep to use for some vehicles.
Dixon said the extra run helped in the recovery at a critical time and provided additional ferry space for removing the massive amount of debris that followed the storm.
The division estimates it hauled off 26,861 stoves, refrigerators and other white goods and 6,780 tons of debris.
Dixon said the additional ferry runs were also important after a major setback on work to fully reopen N.C. 12 from South Dock to Ocracoke Village in November when a nor'easter struck the island.
"We had our challenges along the way. It seemed like at times Mother Nature just wouldn't let up," Dixon said, adding that, fortunately, NCDOT crews were positioned to move back into the work zone quickly. "As soon as the weather subsided, we were right back at it. We had sandbags going in and were working to restore that road. Once the road was repaired, that took a lot of pressure off our sound routes to supply some more service."
Work to repair damage to the stacking lanes for the South Dock station continues, Dixon said, including a shoreline stabilization project on areas that have seen repeated damage. He said that work is expected to be completed before the summer visitor season starts.
Costs tallied
Repairs made up $577,000 of the Ferry Division's Dorian costs, so far, most of it on work to Ocracoke Island dorms and other infrastructure, which were flooded at the height of the storm.
Most repairs for the system are expected to be completed by May, except for work on the heavily damaged Ocracoke living quarters for crew and terminal, which could take 18 to 24 months to complete.
Major damage estimates include the following:
$125,000 for Hatteras crew dorms.
$30,000 for Hatteras grounds repair.
$25,000 for Mann's Harbor shipyard.
$1.4 million for Ocracoke dorm rebuild.
$175,000 for Ocracoke terminal.
$75,000 for Ocracoke ticket booth.
$50,000 Ocracoke grounds.
$30,000 for Cedar Island terminal repairs.
As of Feb. 16, more than $4 million had been spent related to Hurricane Dorian, including preparation, recovery efforts and damage, the most the Ferry Division says it has spent on any disaster. Graphic: NCDOT
Damage to employee dorms affects operations
Catherine Peele
Catherine Peele, planning and development manager for the division, said the damage to the dorms on Ocracoke and the lack of available housing after the storm made it more difficult to keep service operating.
She said it finally took a combination of hotel rooms and Federal Emergency Management Agency trailers to be able to keep ferry crews on the island.
"The main concern for the residents is that they wanted an early departure from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter so they could get over to the mainland and back in the same day," Peele told legislators. "So being able to house those employees on Ocracoke, we were able to make that early morning run."
The department purchased four FEMA trailers for employees and is seeking funds for another six. Peele said the trailers are not a long-term solution and once repairs to the dorms are completed, the division plans to keep some for temporary housing and disaster response in future emergencies.
Peele said the storm also had an impact on maintenance to the sound class vessels, but previously scheduled work was completed this winter.
She had some good news to report on tram service on the island. The original trams put into service last year with the debut of the passenger ferry were destroyed, along with most of the other vehicles on the island when floodwater swept across parking areas that usually remain high and dry during storms.
Peele said that Hyde County was able to obtain a grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation to replace the trams and that three trams will be available when passenger ferry service resumes this summer, with two more shortly after.
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Gay GOP Heart Rudy, Hiss Romney
Cara Degette
There's been a lot of talk, as the national Log Cabin Republicans have gathered this weekend in downtown Denver, about being conservative and gay- and how to balance the two while gaining new allies and affecting change within the Republican Party.
There's been plenty of talk about Don't Ask Don't Tell, and "Ex-Gay ministries" and the 25th anniversary since the HIV-AIDS epidemic swept the country.
And there's been a lot of talk about election, 2008.One session, called "Under the Big Tent," crystallized just who is the choice – and who is the turncoat – when it comes to the 2008 Republican nominee for president.
The session was designed to coach participants on creating farm teams of candidates – it's better to run for a school board or a city council than to shoot right off the bat for Congress, participants were advised. A group of 50 or so gay Republicans – of about 200 LCR activists who have descended on the city from around the country – were asked who their choice is for POTUS.
John McCain got a total of one raised hand; Rudy Giuliani took the rest. When Mitt Romney was mentioned, there was audible hissing. Not surprising; it wasn't very long ago that the former governor of Massachusetts – the "old" Romney -had as close to hero status as anyone could get for gay Republicans. The "new" Romney, of course, supports amending the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage. And, well, it's pretty safe to say the LCR haven't warmed up to the "new" Romney.
Later, hotshot GOP pollster Tony Fabrizio was addressing the full group during his presentation, titled "The GOP at a Crossroads," He also talked about the old and new Romney a good extent.
Romney may very well turn out being the "consensus conservative" who carries the day for Republicans in '08, Fabrizio said. But, on the other hand, Fabrizio said he can see the opposition TV commercial, introducing the "real" Romney. Here's how it goes: Flip, Meet Flop.
The group erupted in laughter.
Cara DeGette is a senior fellow at Colorado Confidential, and a columnist and contributing editor at the Colorado Springs Independent. E-mail her at cdegette@coloradoconfidential.com
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Leading Equipment Manufacturer Chooses RuleStream to Automate Complex Engineering Processes for Custom Products
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Robbins & Myers to Streamline Engineering Automation and Improve Fulfillment
Wakefield, MA - June 20, 2006 - RuleStream Corporation, leading provider of knowledge and decision management solutions to the discrete manufacturing industries, today announced that Robbins & Myers, Inc has selected RuleStream to streamline engineering processes, increase quotation accuracy and improve customer response time.
Robbins & Myers' Moyno division is a leading innovator and manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps, grinders and pump systems. With lengthy lead times for engineering deliverables in both the order quotation and fulfillment processes, they conducted a comprehensive search for a commercial solution to address their needs.
RuleStream will initially be used to automate complex engineering processes associated with Moyno's Engineer-to-Order (ETO) operations. This includes automation of 3D models, complex drawings, performance calculations and Bills of Materials (BoMs), which will allow quotations and orders for non-standard products and systems to be processed faster and with more accuracy. Upon completion of the Moyno implementation, Robbins & Myers plans to implement RuleStream in other divisions with ETO processes.
"We selected RuleStream to provide cost-effective, timely engineering automation on non-standard orders, an important and growing segment of our business," said Todd Brown, Engineering Manager, Moyno Division. "We expect the RuleStream system to increase bid and win rates, improve margin security through more accurate cost estimation, and enhance customer responsiveness and satisfaction. In addition, it reinforces our strategy of improving our internal processes to ensure we provide the best-value solution for our customers."
"RuleStream will replace our internally developed legacy systems that were costly to maintain and difficult to update," said Launie Anderson, Director of IT at Robbins & Myers. "In the future, RuleStream's unique enterprise scalability, robust engineering knowledge management tools, and unmatched integrations with other engineering packages will allow us to support multiple divisions across the globe with a central knowledge repository."
RuleStream's comprehensive integration with SolidWorks® 3D mechanical design software will allow Robbins & Myers to take advantage of an integrated user environment. "The expansion of Robbins & Myers' solution to incorporate RuleStream's engineering knowledge management tools further extends the vision and innovation available through SolidWorks and its vast partner program," said Jeff Ray, COO of SolidWorks Corporation.
"As a leading supplier of highly engineered systems, Robbins & Myers' success is based on close and continuing interaction with their customers and the development of new and innovative products," said Robert Nierman, CEO of RuleStream. "RuleStream's solution will demonstrate its value for new product enhancements and new product launches, helping Robbins & Myers maintain its leadership position."
About Robbins & Myers
Robbins & Myers, Inc. is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered, application-critical equipment and systems for the global energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, municipal wastewater and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the Company maintains manufacturing facilities in 15 countries. www.robbinsmyers.com
About RuleStream
RuleStream's enterprise software for knowledge capture and reuse allows manufacturers to accelerate product planning, design and production by more effectively aggregating and managing their Intellectual Property (IP) assets. RuleStream's rules-driven product management (RPM) software solutions help manufacturers engaged in Fabrication and Assembly; Automotive and Aerospace/Defense Companies, and Architectural and Engineering firms realize higher productivity, faster design cycles, better quality and greater product innovation.
RuleStream provides an integrated IP database that enables manufacturers to automate complex decisions across their organizations and their supply chain. An extension of traditional product lifecycle management solutions, RuleStream's RPM technology ensures that business decisions incorporate the most up-to-date product-based intellectual property. RuleStream employs a breakthrough user environment that allows subject matter experts to easily capture rules about requirements, best practices, and capabilities for all product-centric business operations.
RuleStream customers include business leaders like General Electric and The Babcock & Wilcox Company. RuleStream's customers also include innovators like Fresno Valves & Castings, Interior Concepts, Lytron, CampbellRhea and S.A. Armstrong. For more information visit www.rulestream.com.
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Phone it in Friday XXX: Blog Updates and Writing
20 January 2023 17 January 2023 The Portly Politico1 Comment
Ah, yes—the bleak midwinter. A time for eating frozen pizzas and warm soups, washed down with hot, black coffee. A time for turning in early at night, indulging in the warmth and comfort of fleece sheets and heavy quilts.
I see why bears hibernate right now: 'tis the season for coziness, to embrace the hygge. I certainly eat like a grizzly preparing for a few months of hibernation, but I don't sleep off the excess fat stores. It just gets added on until another round of gastrointestinal self-denial kicks in after I gaze at my double chin too long.
It is with the spirit of the hibernating grizzly that I write this post. I love writing, but like most writers, that love is sometimes coupled with hate—or, in my case, weary indifference. It comes in waves, most of them brief, but I'm currently riding one at the moment—or flailing about frantically amid it, my head occasionally dipping below into the briny deep.
TBT^4: Beethoven's Sixth Symphony
19 January 2023 16 January 2023 The Portly PoliticoLeave a comment
I love it when I've been blogging long enough that some pieces get the coveted "TBT^4" designation (or higher!). I don't know if readers pick up on this delight, or that I'm even layering commentary upon commentary, but it's one of those little things that I enjoy about the blog.
I particularly love it when I get to reblog a post about something I really like. I know classical music isn't exactly the hot new thing, but most of the hot new things stink, and this music has stood and will continue to stand the tests of time and fashion.
That's probably no truer than for the music of Beethoven, a truly titanic, tumultuous, troubled figure, the man who bridged the gap between the symmetry and precision of classical music and the stormy, emotional grandiloquence of Romantic music.
Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, the "Pastoral," is my favorite of his symphonies. I'm a sucker for programmatic music, and Beethoven takes us on a moving trip through the countryside.
With that, here is 20 January 2022's "TBT^2: Beethoven's Sixth Symphony":
Midweek Video Game Review: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
18 January 2023 17 January 2023 The Portly Politico10 Comments
Monday was the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (and Robert E. Lee's Birthday, for those so inclined), which meant that many folks here in the United States had Monday off for the federal holiday. Yours portly was one of the many societal leeches suckling at the teat of this paid holiday, and I enjoyed it to the fullest.
While I was quietly productive on the day itself, the rest of the weekend saw me lolling about in indolence. For whatever reason, the last couple of weeks left me exhausted, and I indulged in some relaxation Saturday and Sunday. Besides some light housework, I kept myself occupied with an excursion back to my childhood: Pokémon.
I managed to pick up a copy of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, the 2021 remake of 2006's Pokémon Diamond, last fall for half-price (around $30). With work and lessons and what not, I hadn't had time to play it, so I was more than a little excited to rip off the cellophane and pop this little baby into my Nintendo Switch Lite.
I vaguely remember playing some of Diamond on the Nintendo DS, but I know I didn't finish it, and I'd forgotten a great deal of the game, beyond some of the starter Pokémon. I have not finished the game—not by any stretch—but managed to put about eight hours into over the three-day weekend, and it was much like playing a classic Pokémon game.
That is both a good and bad thing.
Open Mic Adventures XVIII: "Satiean Motion"
For the second consecutive edition of Open Mic Adventures, I'm diving back into 2022 and pieces from my my modern classical piano project, Péchés d'âge moyen, which I released on 4 March 2022. This week, I'm featuring one of my favorite pieces, "Satiean Motion."
Monday Morning Movie Review: Ponty's Top Ten Best Films: #4: Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2 (2003-2004)
Ponty always delivers some of the most thoughtful and poignant film reviews, and this week's installment is no different. He's really nailed the essence of these films, which are properly understood as two parts of one larger film.
I'm also impressed with Ponty's rigor in making his picks; he's much more intentional about his choices than I am. I'm impressed with the way he considers his picks carefully, and it's apparent that he really struggled with what to put into this #4 slot.
But, wow, what a pick! When these flicks came out in 2003-2004 I was just starting college, and managed to largely miss them. I always thought (and still somewhat do think) that the title is stupid, but it does say what the flicks are about.
There's where any stupidity ends. The Old West meets The Mystical East, all with Uma Thurman slicing and dicing through baddies. It's grindhouse and kung-fu and everything trashy and awesome thrown into one super-long flick.
With that, here is Ponty's review of 2003-2004's Kill Bill: Volumes 1 & 2:
SubscribeStar Saturday: Christmas Break Travels, Part III: The Shirt in Prescott
On our way back from visiting the Grand Canyon, my brother and I stopped in Prescott, Arizona. Despite it's spelling, "Prescott" is pronounced almost like "press kit." For my Central Savannah River Area readers, it's akin to Martinez, Georgia, which is not pronounced like a Mexican's surname, but as "Martin-ez."
Anyway, Prescott is an Old West town—it used to be the territorial capital of Arizona, from 1864-1867—that has now turned into something like a yuppie outdoor shopping mall. That sounds facetious, yes, but it's actually a pretty cool little town. The entire town square was bedecked in Christmas lights, and as it was unseasonably cold for Arizona in late December, it actually felt like Christmas in a cowboy town.
Prescott really plays up its heritage as a bustling town of the Old West: Western wear stores line the main shopping area, and bars and restaurants play up the legendary Western folk heroes and villains who frequented the establishments (or the spots where those establishments now stand).
It was in one of those Western wear stores that I came face to face with sartorial destiny.
Rest in Peace, Jeremy Miles
Earlier this week, my good friend Jeremy Miles passed away after a struggle with cancer. Long-time readers will know that Jeremy was a writer and poet, and released several volumes of his poetry over the past few years (somehow I missed his last release, Shadows in Suburbia; sadly, it will be the only volume of his poetry in my collection that will never host his autograph).
Jeremy's influence in the tiny world of Florence County, South Carolina coffee shops was absolutely massive, to an extent and in a way that he in his self-deprecating humility would never acknowledge. His poetry captured the spirit of a golden age of open mic music, that glorious period in The Before Times, before The Age of The Virus, when musicians and poets promiscuously plied their creative wares in a supportive and encouraging environment. His first published collection of poetry, A Year of Thursday Nights: Everyday Poetry, conveys the energy and creative ferment of those halcyon days, all with his sly humor and playful wit.
He was also a good man—a great man. Always clad in black from head-to-toe, and always wishing it were Halloween, he always encouraged those around him with his gentle demeanor. He was that guy that looked cool, but was never intimidating or exclusive about his natural coolness. He was cool, yes, but warm—a warmth that derived from his sensitive and reflective nature. Anyone was welcome in Jeremy's circle, and if you could quote Big Trouble in Little China, even better.
Jeremy was moved to hospice this past Sunday, and passed early on Tuesday, 10 January 2023. I was unable to visit him before his passing. While I regret that, his girlfriend pointed out to me that now I will always remember him as he was—joyful, funny, ebullient, full of life, a shining beacon of friendship and love, even in all-black.
I regret, too, not spending more time in conversation with him this past year. He was rallying and even played a few songs with his band, Jeremy and the Blissters, but the cancer—that terrible, wicked disease—won out in the end.
But cancer cannot destroy the culture that Jeremy created. Nor can it destroy his memory.
I will miss him deeply, as I know many others will.
Rest in peace, Jeremy Miles.
TBT^2: The Joy of Romantic Music II: Bedřich Smetana's "The Moldau"
12 January 2023 9 January 2023 The Portly Politico2 Comments
It's been awhile since I've written about classical and Romantic music, both of which hold a special place in my heart. Part of the reason is that I am not currently teaching the Pre-AP Music Appreciation course that guaranteed a near-daily baptism in the greatest works of these periods.
So in casting about for a good TBT installment, I came across this little post about one of my favorite bits of programmatic work, Bedřich Smetana's "The Moldau." It's a beautiful work that transports listeners on a magical journey down the titular river.
I love programmatic music because of its accessibility to average listeners (and because there's something intriguing to me about a text accompanying purely instrumental music)—anyone can listen to this piece and hear the different scenes on the cruise down the river. It's also such a beautiful expression of Smetana's love for his homeland.
With that, here is 13 January 2022's "TBT: The Joy of Romantic Music II: Bedřich Smetana's 'The Moldau'":


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Wilma, Meirs, and Easter
So Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination today. I couldn't think of a better time for President Bush to appoint a Floridian for the post. I mean, with Wilma and everything, I think it's the least we can expect! Come on, W, it's time for the first Justice from Florida!
I hope my fellow South Floridians are doing okay. Most of us are still without power, hot water, gas, etc. They say we may get these things by Easter...
The DBR reports the following on courts:
Hurricane Wilma shut down state and federal courts in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Most said they would remain closed through Friday. Officials at most of the courts said they would reopen for business on Monday though that is tentative. The lone exception is the 3rd District Court of Appeal, which covers Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, which will be open Thursday. Hearings Wednesday were canceled at state and federal courts and filings deadlines were expected to be extended. The Florida Supreme Court was expected to issue deadline-extension orders for state courts sometime Thursday. Wilma damaged several Miami-Dade County courthouses, forcing their closure for several days while authorities assess the damage. But the damage was not nearly as severe as that to the main Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Most trials and court proceedings at the main Broward courthouse will be postponed until Nov. 7 as workers make massive repairs to the facility in downtown Fort Lauderdale. About 175 windows were shattered and blown inside the building, water pipes burst, and wind and rain inundated judges' chambers, court administration offices and the jury room. In the north wing of the building, an inch of water covered the floor. Nevertheless, magistrates are holding first-appearance criminal proceedings at the Broward County Jail In Palm Beach, all Circuit Court business has been suspended through Friday, except for first appearances, shelter hearings, and domestic violence-related matters, according to the court's Web site. Those proceedings are taking place at the Criminal Justice Complex in West Palm Beach. A court epresentative was not available for comment Wednesday about any damage at court buildings. The four federal courthouses in downtown Miami appeared to have suffered no exterior damage, but did have some interior damage. The court's Internet site reported that federal courthouses would be closed until further notice. A recorded message at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court said the bankruptcy offices in Miami-Dade, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach are also closed until further notice. The recording said bankruptcy hearings and creditors' meetings would be rescheduled. Criminal court judges in Miami-Dade were handling first appearances at the county jail in downtown Miami Tuesday afternoon, and were working on emergency domestic violence intervention requests. Miami-Dade Circuit Court spokeswoman Jill Beach said it was too early to tell when the courts might reopen, although officials were hoping it would be next Monday. "We're doing everything we can to get safely prepared for reopening for the public and the employees," Beach said. "There's no assurances what's going to happen right now." The 11th U.S. Circuit ourt of Appeals in Miami canceled oral arguments in Miami for the week. An 11th Circuit court clerk in Atlanta said attorneys should call their case manager to
arrange for deadline extensions, but extensions would be granted on a case-by-case basis. Officials at the 4th DCA in West Palm Beach, which includes Broward and Palm Beach counties, could not be reached Wednesday. The court's Web site said it would be closed Wednesday and Thursday. No further information has been posted about when the court might reopen. No details of any damage were immediately available. Carl Jones can be reached at cjones@alm.com or at (305) 347-6648.
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Amos named WI Distinguished Agriculturalist
May 24, 2021 -- Ron Amos, owner and president of Evergreen Nursery Company, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, has been named the 2021 Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalist by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
CAFES outstanding seniors honored
May 11, 2021 - The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls presented two outstanding senior awards at their 38th Annual Senior Supper on April 21.
First Rasmussen Journalism Fellow at UW-River Falls to pursue story about obesity
May 25, 2021 -- A University of Wisconsin-River Falls senior studying journalism and animal science has been named the first recipient of the Donovan E. Rasmussen Broadcast Journalism Fellowship.
Maria Gallo named new chancellor of UW-River Falls
May 11, 2021 - Maria Gallo, Ph.D., president of Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pa., has been named the 20th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls.
UW-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Eau Claire–Barron County and UW-Stout relax requirements for vaccinated individuals
May 27, 2021 - Starting June 1, University of Wisconsin System schools in River Falls, Eau Claire and Menomonie will relax their face covering and physical distancing requirements on campus for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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Kibush Capital announces increase in Revenue and Resource
Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) February 11, 2016
Kibush Capital Corporation (OTC: DLCR) announced today a 100% increase per month in Revenue. It has completed a review of a Primary Forest Sector included within the existing Timber Authority of the Paradise Gardens (PNG) Ltd area in the Kairuku Hiri District of Central Province in Papua New Guinea covered under the management Agreement. After a site visit to the region last week by the CEO Mr. Warren Sheppard, he stated that the harvesting of Primary Forrest Trees will increase output from 250 cubic metres to 500 cubic metres per month and the resultant Revenue will increase 100% to $200,000 per calendar month. In this new area the team selected a test area of 20 hectares and identified, 600 cubic metres (200 Logs) for cutting, if the team uses this as an indication then the new area of approximately 1250 hectares will yield in excess of 75,000 cubic metres and a resource in excess of $15,000,000.
Mr Sheppard stated the Site Visit also identified a number of operational improvements and initiatives that would be implemented over the coming months that would reduce direct costs by locating Timber processing at the source rather transporting the cut logs to the central location. The increase in yield from the Primary Areas will go a long way to fulfilling the current rolling orders of 1,000 cubic metres per month to commercial customers. Mr. Sheppard went on to say that the company has updated its Edgar Filings: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=Kibush+Capital+Corp&owner=exclude&action=getcompany
About Kibush Capital Corporation:
Kibush Capital is a Resource company with operations in Jade in New South Wales, Australia, and Gold at Wau, Papua New Guinea. Our business model identifies resource projects that can be commercialized within a short period of time i.e. up to 6 months after obtaining all of the relevant Government Licences and Regulations.
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Navy's frigate Jeonbuk selected as '2021 top gun' ship
This photo, released on Monday by the Navy, shows sailors of its 2,500-ton frigate, Jeonbuk, posing for a photo. (The Navy)
South Korea's Navy has selected the 2,500-ton frigate, Jeonbuk, as this year's "top gun" ship following an annual assessment of its warships' combat capabilities, officials said Monday.
The frigate of the Third Fleet Command based in Mokpo, 410 kilometers southwest of Seoul, won the title after it passed final gunnery competitions that took place from September to October, the officials said.
The competition to pick the top gun vessel has taken place annually since 1988. They are meant to boost combat ships' ship-to-ship and ship-to-air capabilities.
"It is a result of teamwork among sailors who stand united," Commander Kim Min-jae of the frigate was quoted as saying. "We will carry out the tradition of winning in any fight while maintaining combat readiness."
In the submarine category, the 1,800-ton submarine, Yun Bong-gil, took the top post, while the Navy's 631st Squadron got the title for the aviation segment.
The awarding ceremony for all categories will take place at the end of this month. (Yonhap)


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22 to oput off pyour old self,6 which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through qdeceitful desires,
Col 3:8 Heb 12:1 Jas 1:21 1 Pe 2:1
Ro 6:6 Col 3:9
Greek man; also verse 24
Heb 3:13
Ephesians 4:22 — The New International Version (NIV)
22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
Ephesians 4:22 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Ephesians 4:22 — New Living Translation (NLT)
22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.
Ephesians 4:22 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
Ephesians 4:22 — New Century Version (NCV)
22 You were taught to leave your old self—to stop living the evil way you lived before. That old self becomes worse, because people are fooled by the evil things they want to do.
Ephesians 4:22 — American Standard Version (ASV)
22 that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit;
Ephesians 4:22 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
22 namely your having put off according to the former conversation the old man which corrupts itself according to the deceitful lusts;
Ephesians 4:22 — GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
22 You were taught to change the way you were living. The person you used to be will ruin you through desires that deceive you.
Ephesians 4:22 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
22 You took off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires;
Ephesians 4:22 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
22 You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts,
Ephesians 4:22 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
22 that you take off, according to your former way of life, the old man, who is being destroyed according to deceitful desires,
Ephesians 4:22 — New International Reader's Version (1998) (NIrV)
22 You were taught not to live the way you used to. You must get rid of your old way of life. That's because it is polluted by longing for things that lead you down the wrong path.
Ephesians 4:22 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,


Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the part of the eye which receives images collected by the retina and sends them to the brain. Every eye maintains a certain amount of internal pressure, called intraocular pressure. When this pressure rises to abnormal levels however, it can put extra stress on the optic nerve, causing significant damage. Optic nerve damage results in loss of vision, and ultimately blindness. The front of the eye is constantly producing a fluid called aqueous humor. A healthy eye will continually produce small amounts of aqueous humor to ensure consistent pressure within the eye. When normal drainage becomes slowed or blocked, pressure increases, and may lead to glaucoma. There are several different types of glaucoma the two most common type arechronic open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma.
There a wide range of treatments for the disease, including medication, laser surgery and traditional surgery. The treatment (or combination of treatments)for an individual is chosen based upon the type of glaucoma and other details of the particular case.


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The companies are looking to develop joint products.
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Competizioni nazionali

Copenaghen: 2010-2011, 2012-2013

Coppe di Danimarca: 1
Copenhagen: 2011-2012

Club Brugge: 2014-2015

Club Brugge: 2015-2016

Gent: 2016

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Math / 7th Grade / Unit 4: Equations and Inequalities
Equations and Inequalities
Students solve equations and inequalities with rational numbers, and encounter real-world situations that can be modeled and solved using equations and inequalities.
In Unit 4, seventh-grade students continue to build on the last two units by solving equations and inequalities with rational numbers. They use familiar tape diagrams as a way to visually model situations in the form $$px+q=r$$ and $$p(x+q)=r$$. These tape diagrams offer a pathway to solving equations using arithmetic, which students compare to a different approach of solving equations algebraically. Throughout the unit, students encounter word problems and real-world situations, covering the full range of rational numbers, that can be modeled and solved using equations and inequalities (MP.4). As they work with equations and inequalities, they build on their abilities to abstract information with symbols and to interpret those symbols in context (MP.2). Students also practice solving equations throughout the unit, ensuring they are working towards fluency which is an expectation in 7th grade.
In sixth grade, students understood solving equations and inequalities as a process of finding the values that made the equation or inequality true. They wrote and solved equations in the forms $$x+p=q$$ and $$px=q$$, using nonnegative rational numbers. In seventh grade, students reach back to recall these concepts and skills in order to solve one- and two-step equations and inequalities with rational numbers including negatives.
In eighth grade, students explore complex multi-step equations; however, they will discover that these multi-step equations can be simplified into forms that are familiar to what they've seen in seventh grade. Eighth-grade students will also investigate situations that result in solutions such as 5 = 5 or 5 = 8, and they will extend their understanding of solution to include no solution and infinite solutions.
Have students complete the Mid-Unit Assessment after lesson 4.
Unit Launch
Prepare to teach this unit by immersing yourself in the standards, big ideas, and connections to prior and future content. Unit Launches include a series of short videos, targeted readings, and opportunities for action planning.
Internalization of Standards via the Post-Unit Assessment
Take the Post-Unit Assessment. Annotate for:
Standards that each question aligns to
Strategies and representations used in daily lessons
Relationship to Essential Understandings of unit
Lesson(s) that Assessment points to
Internalization of Trajectory of Unit
Read and annotate the Unit Summary.
Notice the progression of concepts through the unit using the Lesson Map.
Do all Target Tasks. Annotate the Target Tasks for:
Connection to Post-Unit Assessment questions
Identify key opportunities to engage students in academic discourse. Read through our Teacher Tool on Academic Discourse and refer back to it throughout the unit.
Read the Progressions for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, 6-8, Expressions and Equations for relevant standards in this Expressions and Equations domain.
Model Example
Tape diagram and equations
$$3(x+4)=45$$
$$3x+4=45$$
Equations and inequalities are powerful tools that can be used to model and solve real-world situations with unknown quantities.
Equations can be solved by reasoning about the arithmetic needed to uncover the value of the unknown. Equations can also be solved algebraically by using properties of operations and equality.
Inequalities have infinite solutions, which can be represented graphically on a number line. In context, these solutions are sometimes constrained by what makes sense for the situation; for example, if solving for the maximum number of people who can fit onto a boat, the solution set would be limited to positive integers.
tape diagram
To see all the vocabulary for Unit 4, view our 7th Grade Vocabulary Glossary.
Topic A: Solving and Modeling with Equations
Solve one-step equations with rational numbers.
7.EE.B.4.A
Represent equations in the forms $${px+q=r}$$ and $${p(x+q)=r}$$ using tape diagrams.
Solve equations in the forms $${px+q=r}$$ and $${p(x+q)=r}$$ using tape diagrams.
7.EE.B.3 7.EE.B.4.A
Solve equations in the forms $${px+q=r }$$ and $${p(x+q)=r}$$ algebraically.
Solve word problems leading to equations in the forms $${px+q=r}$$ and $${p(x+q)=r}$$ (Part 1).
Solve word problems leading to equations in the forms $${px+q=r}$$ and $${p(x+q)=r }$$ (Part 2).
Model with equations in the form $${px+q=r}$$ and $${p(x+q)=r}$$.
Topic B: Solving and Modeling with Inequalities
Solve and graph one-step inequalities.
7.EE.B.4.B
Write and solve inequalities in the forms $${px+q>r}$$ or $${px+q<r}$$ and $${p(x+q)>r }$$ or $${p(x+q)<r.}$$
Solve inequalities with negative coefficients.
Solve word problems leading to inequalities in the forms $${px+q>r}$$ or $${px+q<r}$$ and $${p(x+q)>r}$$ or $${p(x+q)<r}$$.
Model with inequalities.
7.EE.B.3 7.EE.B.4.B
Expressions and Equations
7.EE.B.3 — Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies. For example: If a woman making $25 an hour gets a 10% raise, she will make an additional 1/10 of her salary an hour, or $2.50, for a new salary of $27.50. If you want to place a towel bar 9 3/4 inches long in the center of a door that is 27 1/2 inches wide, you will need to place the bar about 9 inches from each edge; this estimate can be used as a check on the exact computation.
7.EE.B.4 — Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities.
7.EE.B.4.A — Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?
7.EE.B.4.B — Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.
6.EE.B.5
6.EE.B.5 — Understand solving an equation or inequality as a process of answering a question: which values from a specified set, if any, make the equation or inequality true? Use substitution to determine whether a given number in a specified set makes an equation or inequality true.
6.EE.B.7 — Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.
6.EE.B.8 — Write an inequality of the form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint or condition in a real-world or mathematical problem. Recognize that inequalities of the form x > c or x < c have infinitely many solutions; represent solutions of such inequalities on number line diagrams.
8.EE.C.7
8.EE.C.7 — Solve linear equations in one variable.
8.EE.C.8 — Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
Percent and Scaling


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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Ethics in Zoos
Clarion photo Jacquelyn Johnson
By Ally Grimaldi, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2017|332 Views
As a child, my life was deeply enriched by the Oregon Zoo. I have fond memories of seeing my favorite animals in action, chowing down on sweet treats, and of course, visiting the gift shop. It is unquestionable: the zoo profoundly cultured my love for animals.
As I grew older and became aware of the innate issues surrounding the act of keeping animals in captivity, my love for zoos faltered. I felt as though I had been fed a single-sided narrative in which all problems with zoos were exempt. However, upon doing research into the criticism of zoos, I still could not find a fair evaluation. In truth, neither zoo-critics nor zoo-lovers provide a fair testimony of the ethics of keeping animals in captivity. This is because both fail to recognize that in order to improve zoos, we must escape the narrative that all zoos are the same.
Accredited zoos serve many great purposes in society. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), zoos educate the public, develop technology that is used to track populations of animals living in the wild, raise money for conservation and protection programs, advance veterinary medicine, conduct scientific research, and develop animal handling techniques. Zoos are leading the charge towards saving endangered species in the wild and implementing technology to improve the lives of animals in captivity. Their contributions to the study of animals are invaluable; without zoos, it is very possible that the scientific community would not be as knowledgeable about animal behavior or as keenly aware of species extinction as it is today.
As of September 2016, less than three percent of zoos in the world were accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Upon first inspection, this number appears startling. However, when one considers how grueling and extensive the process of accreditation is, the low percentage starts to make sense. To be accredited by AZA, each zoo must undergo extensive evaluations for animal management and care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of individual animal living environments, social groupings, health, nutrition, veterinary and education programs, involvement in conservation and research, zoo financial security, and zoo safety policies and procedures. Additionally, because AZA's standards are constantly evolving, zoos must be reaccredited every five years. This extensive evaluation ascertains that animals living in accredited zoos are treated very well. This includes the animals living at the Oregon zoo, one of the only 232 accredited zoos out of the 10,000 across the world.
It is also important to note that many of the animals in zoos have been given a second chance at life. Wounded animals are often rescued from the wild and brought into captivity to be healed by trained medical professionals. If the animal has not become reliant on humans upon full restoration in health, zoos do their best to release the animal back into the wild.
Even considering the benefits and contributions that zoos make to their animals and to society, one cannot ignore the fact that there is something innately wrong about trapping a living, sentient being in a cage. According to Detroit Zoological Society Executive Director Ron Kagan, animals are not happy if they live without choice and control in their environment. This is similar to human restlessness. Just like homosapiens, the rest of the animal kingdom needs to feel as if its individual animals are in control of their own lives.
Furthermore, animals have an intrinsic right to liberty. Animals are entitled to and deserving of fair treatment and equal opportunity at life. It is often assumed that humans are superior to other animals. In truth, there are many species that are fundamentally much more important to the health of the Earth than humans are. Instead of elevating these species and allowing them to carry out their roles in making the world spin, humans are destroying their habitats, trapping them in cages, and ruining their chances at life.
Additionally, many critics question whether zoos truly motivate consumers to make contributions towards conservation. "Zoos have painted themselves as saviors of the wild. I fear that this has instilled a false sense of security in the public mind," said David Hancocks, a former zoo director. "Many people now believe they don't have to worry about saving animals because zoos are doing the job."
Zoos were founded for evil reasons—so that humans could gawk and throw peanuts at exotic animals—but they have evolved exponentially since first creation. Through advancements in technology and comprehension of animal behavior, zoos have made extensive efforts to create habitats that closely mimic those animals would experience in the wild. Zoos have increased space for animals to roam, have incorporated natural sounds in habitats, and have carefully designed enclosures to introduce elements of living in the wild. Slowly, zoos are evolving.
Depending on your values, zoos can be perceived in different ways, and it is an individual consumer's choice in deciding whether or not to support them. However, before coming upon a conclusion, it is important to distinguish that all zoos are different. It is easy to remain ignorant to the issues that zoos exhibit or to recycle the narrative that all zoos are animal prisons. However, it takes strength and dedication towards the wellbeing of animals to diverge from these single-stories and instead evaluate zoos based on individual merit rather than decided generalizations. It is imperative that consumers ask hard-hitting questions and educate themselves on individual zoos before deciding whether or not to support them.
Put your money where your mouth is. The welfare of animals in captivity is dependent on it.
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