Between 1870 and 1930, the value of children in American society shifted from economic to sentimental. As children became a financial drain on families rather than contributors to the household income, their worth became defined by their emotional and sentimental value rather than economic value. This shift occurred as families moved away from practices like apprenticing older children to learn trades to earn their keep, toward embracing children as objects of affection to be nurtured and cared for in the home.
This study examined biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and microbial activity in contaminated sub-Arctic soils under seasonal freeze-thaw conditions. Pilot-scale experiments subjected soils to temperatures representative of post-summer freezing and pre-summer thawing periods. In nutrient-amended soils, semi-volatile hydrocarbons decreased 32% during freezing, compared to 14% in unamended soils. Microbial respiration and hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria were observed even at subzero temperatures when unfrozen water was present. Bacterial populations shifted with temperature changes, indicating adaptation to freeze-thaw cycles. The study suggests biodegradation potential exists under seasonal sub-Arctic temperature fluctuations.
The document provides an overview of Yamana Gold's investor day presentation, noting that it contains forward-looking statements and cautionary notes regarding mineral reserves and resources as well as mineral reserve reporting for US investors. The presentation agenda outlines topics on health, safety, strategy, operations, projects, and the balance sheet to be covered.
ORPHONE has key strengths in customer loyalty, innovative mobile technology, strong financial performance with no debt, and established brand reputation and retail stores. However, weaknesses include high prices, incompatibility with other operating systems, decreasing market share, patent issues, and potential management and product defects. Opportunities exist in growing demand for new products, expanding markets, strategic acquisitions and patents, while threats include rapid technology changes, intellectual property risks, currency fluctuations, growing Android platform, and competitive online music markets.
This thesis investigates affine fusion tadpoles, which are a special case of fusion dimensions describing interactions in conformal field theories. The author studies tadpoles for SU(N) Wess-Zumino-Witten models, which correspond to the fusion of a single conformal field with itself. Various methods are explored to decompose the Verlinde formula expression for tadpoles, including considering symmetries, dominant weight sums, and Galois orbits. Patterns are observed in computed tadpole and dominant weight sum values. Conjectures are put forward for the polynomial form of SU(N) tadpoles as functions of the level k.
1. La competencia perfecta, monopolio y oligopolio son diferentes estructuras de mercado. La competencia perfecta existe cuando hay muchos compradores y vendedores y ninguna parte influye en el precio. En un monopolio hay un solo vendedor que determina el precio. Un oligopolio es dominado por un pequeño número de vendedores que son conscientes de las acciones de los demás y cuyas decisiones se influyen mutuamente.
Este documento describe la técnica de iluminación de los tres puntos utilizada en la fotografía, la cual emplea tres o cuatro luces para resaltar las tres dimensiones del sujeto. Explica que la luz clave normalmente no es la más fuerte y tiene influencia en el aspecto de la escena, mientras que la luz de relleno rellena las sombras creadas por la luz clave de manera más suave. La luz de fondo se coloca detrás del sujeto para provocar una sutil definición alrededor de él.
Between 1870 and 1930, the value of children in American society shifted from economic to sentimental. As children became a financial drain on families rather than contributors to the household income, their worth became defined by their emotional and sentimental value rather than economic value. This shift occurred as families moved away from practices like apprenticing older children to learn trades to earn their keep, toward embracing children as objects of affection to be nurtured and cared for in the home.
This study examined biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons and microbial activity in contaminated sub-Arctic soils under seasonal freeze-thaw conditions. Pilot-scale experiments subjected soils to temperatures representative of post-summer freezing and pre-summer thawing periods. In nutrient-amended soils, semi-volatile hydrocarbons decreased 32% during freezing, compared to 14% in unamended soils. Microbial respiration and hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria were observed even at subzero temperatures when unfrozen water was present. Bacterial populations shifted with temperature changes, indicating adaptation to freeze-thaw cycles. The study suggests biodegradation potential exists under seasonal sub-Arctic temperature fluctuations.
The document provides an overview of Yamana Gold's investor day presentation, noting that it contains forward-looking statements and cautionary notes regarding mineral reserves and resources as well as mineral reserve reporting for US investors. The presentation agenda outlines topics on health, safety, strategy, operations, projects, and the balance sheet to be covered.
ORPHONE has key strengths in customer loyalty, innovative mobile technology, strong financial performance with no debt, and established brand reputation and retail stores. However, weaknesses include high prices, incompatibility with other operating systems, decreasing market share, patent issues, and potential management and product defects. Opportunities exist in growing demand for new products, expanding markets, strategic acquisitions and patents, while threats include rapid technology changes, intellectual property risks, currency fluctuations, growing Android platform, and competitive online music markets.
This thesis investigates affine fusion tadpoles, which are a special case of fusion dimensions describing interactions in conformal field theories. The author studies tadpoles for SU(N) Wess-Zumino-Witten models, which correspond to the fusion of a single conformal field with itself. Various methods are explored to decompose the Verlinde formula expression for tadpoles, including considering symmetries, dominant weight sums, and Galois orbits. Patterns are observed in computed tadpole and dominant weight sum values. Conjectures are put forward for the polynomial form of SU(N) tadpoles as functions of the level k.
1. La competencia perfecta, monopolio y oligopolio son diferentes estructuras de mercado. La competencia perfecta existe cuando hay muchos compradores y vendedores y ninguna parte influye en el precio. En un monopolio hay un solo vendedor que determina el precio. Un oligopolio es dominado por un pequeño número de vendedores que son conscientes de las acciones de los demás y cuyas decisiones se influyen mutuamente.
Este documento describe la técnica de iluminación de los tres puntos utilizada en la fotografía, la cual emplea tres o cuatro luces para resaltar las tres dimensiones del sujeto. Explica que la luz clave normalmente no es la más fuerte y tiene influencia en el aspecto de la escena, mientras que la luz de relleno rellena las sombras creadas por la luz clave de manera más suave. La luz de fondo se coloca detrás del sujeto para provocar una sutil definición alrededor de él.
Presented at the NAFSA Region III 2015 conference by:
Tracy Kaan, University of North Texas
Sarah Ku, University of Texas at Dallas
Stefan Johnsson, University of Houston
Emilie Gordon, University of Oklahoma
Current institutional users of different SEVIS batching software discuss how they utilize these programs to make SEVIS reporting and other office functions more accurate and efficient.
The document is about Module 2 Lesson 23 which aims to teach solving equations using algebra. It provides an example word problem about Susan and Bonnie shopping for shirts where Susan thinks she can buy 3 shirts but Bonnie thinks 5. They set up equations to model the problem and students must solve the equations algebraically to determine who is correct. The document also contains sample homework answers and discusses how to translate word problems into algebraic equations.
The document discusses early 20th century eugenics policies in the United States, including forced sterilization laws. It notes that by 1927, the Supreme Court had upheld the constitutionality of Virginia's forced sterilization law in Buck v. Bell. By the 1930s and 1940s, around 60,000 Americans had been forcibly sterilized under these laws across 33 states, though the last known forced sterilization occurred in 1981. The popularity of eugenics declined after World War II due to its association with the racist policies of Nazi Germany.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las transacciones con bancos rusos clave y la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
The document discusses how adults have historically used children to solve demographic problems and ensure the future of their group. It gives examples like Western imperialism preparing children through programs like the Boy Scouts to lead and maintain their empires. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts movements aimed to instill character and prepare children for changing social and economic environments. The document questions what future society is trying to achieve through youth programs and education, and whether children are passive subjects or active partners in that process.
The document discusses how family forms have changed over time in response to economic and cultural factors. It describes families shifting from multigenerational to nuclear family structures during periods like colonial times and post-WWII suburbanization. The modern concept of age and generations divided families, while marriage transitioned from an economic institution to one based more on love and personal choice. Changing family structures may impact children in various ways.
El documento presenta 30 preguntas sobre la historia de las computadoras, desde la Primera Generación basada en tubos de vacío hasta la Quinta Generación enfocada en inteligencia artificial. Cubre temas como los pioneros de la computación, características de cada generación, avances tecnológicos como los transistores y circuitos integrados, y el desarrollo de lenguajes de programación. Finaliza clasificando los diferentes tipos de computadoras según su tamaño y capacidad de procesamiento.
Este documento describe diferentes tipos de planos utilizados en fotografía, incluyendo planos generales, planos americanos/tres cuartos y planos medios. La autora comparte fotos que muestran su actitud fresca, dulce y espontánea. El documento también incluye enlaces a páginas sobre la historia del retrato fotográfico e iluminación de tres puntos.
Douglas Palmer has over 30 years of experience in athletic administration, coaching, and physical education. His resume summarizes his employment history, including positions at Shoreline Community College from 2007 to 2013 where he was the Director of Athletics and Wellness/Recreation. As the Director, his responsibilities included supervising 9 sports teams, maintaining Title IX compliance, fundraising, and managing facilities. Under his leadership, Shoreline athletics won 6 regional championships and improved graduation rates while generating millions in revenue for the college.
Os anos 50/60 foram marcados por acessórios e vestuário característicos, como chapéus de aba larga, saias longas e saltos altos. Os estilos eram mais conservadores e tradicionais do que décadas posteriores, com roupas que refletiam a prosperidade econômica do período pós-guerra. A moda da época valorizava a feminilidade e a família.
William Graham is seeking a position that offers career growth and personal improvement. He has over 20 years of experience in operations management, logistics, engineering, and the military. His most recent role involved operating and maintaining heavy equipment for an oil rig crew, overseeing job sites, and ensuring project completion.
Presented at the NAFSA Region III 2015 conference by:
Tracy Kaan, University of North Texas
Sarah Ku, University of Texas at Dallas
Stefan Johnsson, University of Houston
Emilie Gordon, University of Oklahoma
Current institutional users of different SEVIS batching software discuss how they utilize these programs to make SEVIS reporting and other office functions more accurate and efficient.
The document is about Module 2 Lesson 23 which aims to teach solving equations using algebra. It provides an example word problem about Susan and Bonnie shopping for shirts where Susan thinks she can buy 3 shirts but Bonnie thinks 5. They set up equations to model the problem and students must solve the equations algebraically to determine who is correct. The document also contains sample homework answers and discusses how to translate word problems into algebraic equations.
The document discusses early 20th century eugenics policies in the United States, including forced sterilization laws. It notes that by 1927, the Supreme Court had upheld the constitutionality of Virginia's forced sterilization law in Buck v. Bell. By the 1930s and 1940s, around 60,000 Americans had been forcibly sterilized under these laws across 33 states, though the last known forced sterilization occurred in 1981. The popularity of eugenics declined after World War II due to its association with the racist policies of Nazi Germany.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las transacciones con bancos rusos clave y la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
The document discusses how adults have historically used children to solve demographic problems and ensure the future of their group. It gives examples like Western imperialism preparing children through programs like the Boy Scouts to lead and maintain their empires. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts movements aimed to instill character and prepare children for changing social and economic environments. The document questions what future society is trying to achieve through youth programs and education, and whether children are passive subjects or active partners in that process.
The document discusses how family forms have changed over time in response to economic and cultural factors. It describes families shifting from multigenerational to nuclear family structures during periods like colonial times and post-WWII suburbanization. The modern concept of age and generations divided families, while marriage transitioned from an economic institution to one based more on love and personal choice. Changing family structures may impact children in various ways.
El documento presenta 30 preguntas sobre la historia de las computadoras, desde la Primera Generación basada en tubos de vacío hasta la Quinta Generación enfocada en inteligencia artificial. Cubre temas como los pioneros de la computación, características de cada generación, avances tecnológicos como los transistores y circuitos integrados, y el desarrollo de lenguajes de programación. Finaliza clasificando los diferentes tipos de computadoras según su tamaño y capacidad de procesamiento.
Este documento describe diferentes tipos de planos utilizados en fotografía, incluyendo planos generales, planos americanos/tres cuartos y planos medios. La autora comparte fotos que muestran su actitud fresca, dulce y espontánea. El documento también incluye enlaces a páginas sobre la historia del retrato fotográfico e iluminación de tres puntos.
Douglas Palmer has over 30 years of experience in athletic administration, coaching, and physical education. His resume summarizes his employment history, including positions at Shoreline Community College from 2007 to 2013 where he was the Director of Athletics and Wellness/Recreation. As the Director, his responsibilities included supervising 9 sports teams, maintaining Title IX compliance, fundraising, and managing facilities. Under his leadership, Shoreline athletics won 6 regional championships and improved graduation rates while generating millions in revenue for the college.
Os anos 50/60 foram marcados por acessórios e vestuário característicos, como chapéus de aba larga, saias longas e saltos altos. Os estilos eram mais conservadores e tradicionais do que décadas posteriores, com roupas que refletiam a prosperidade econômica do período pós-guerra. A moda da época valorizava a feminilidade e a família.
William Graham is seeking a position that offers career growth and personal improvement. He has over 20 years of experience in operations management, logistics, engineering, and the military. His most recent role involved operating and maintaining heavy equipment for an oil rig crew, overseeing job sites, and ensuring project completion.