![]() However, in the spine a compression fracture may be missed on an x-ray, and if this is the case it may be assumed that the patient's pain is due to general muscle strain or just the aches and pains that accompany aging.įor these and other reasons, it is estimated that only about one-third of vertebral compression fractures that occur in the U.S. In most cases of an osteoporosis-related hip or wrist fracture, the fractured bone is easily identified by a standard x-ray.When this happens, the patient is often not even checked for a vertebral fracture. This assumption may be made by the patient, by his or her family or caregivers, and/or by the treating physician. When an elderly person complains of back pain, it is often assumed to be just general back pain, spinal arthritis, or a normal part of the aches and pains associated with aging.Unlike many other conditions, diagnosing a vertebral compression fracture is not as straightforward as one would think. See Signs and Complications of Osteoporosisĭifficulty in Diagnosing an Osteoporosis Fracture ![]() ![]() Of women who have had a recent vertebral fracture, it is estimated that approximately 20% will sustain a new fracture within the next 12 months. The presence of one vertebral fracture increases the risk of any subsequent vertebral fracture 5-fold. Melton, 3rd, 'The worldwide problem of osteoporosis: insights afforded by epidemiology,' Bone, 1995, 17(5 Suppl): p. Mortality is also associated with vertebral fractures, as women diagnosed with a compression fracture of the spine have a 15% higher mortality rate than those who do not experience fractures.ġ Riggs, B.L.Morbidity (side effects) associated with vertebral fractures often includes continued pain, decreased physical function, deformity, and potentially social isolation, all of which negatively impact the individual's overall quality of and enjoyment of life.In general, vertebral fractures are associated with both increased morbidity (unwanted side effects) and mortality (death). It is important to accurately diagnose vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis, as there are a number of potential adverse effects if a diagnosis is missed and there is no treatment.
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![]() A "Snaktivator" device unlocked during the game allows the player to more heavily customize each Grumpus' appearance, such as selecting specific body parts to transform. These side quests typically involve the player capturing specific Bugsnax and feeding them to the Grumpuses, which transforms parts of their bodies based on the properties of whatever Bugsnak they eat. When a Grumpus has returned to Snaxburg, they will begin asking the player for favors, which take the form of side quests, and reveal more of their personal history and motivations as each one is completed. The player must convince each of the Grumpuses to return to Snaxburg to advance the story. During the story, the player will encounter several Grumpuses, the residents of Snaxburg who have scattered themselves around the island. The town of Snaxburg acts as the game's central hub from which all other areas can be reached. Some Bugsnax require more advanced techniques to capture them, such as using multiple tools in combination or baiting one Bugsnak into attacking another. ![]() The player can also obtain several tools to assist in capturing the Bugsnax, including a slingshot that can shoot different sauces such as ketchup and chocolate to lure Bugsnax a tripwire that can be used to stun Bugsnax and a Strabby, a strawberry-like Bugsnak in a plastic ball that can be guided using a laser pointer. The player is equipped with a "SnaxScope" that can be used to scan each Bugsnak, which displays its movement patterns, tastes, and clues as to how to capture it. The game launched with 100 Bugsnak species available for capture, each of which can be found in one of eight biomes during different times of day. The core gameplay revolves around finding and capturing different species of Bugsnax, the half-bug-half-snack creatures that inhabit the island. Versions of the game for Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S released in April 2022, followed by a port for iOS in July 2023.īugsnax is a first-person adventure game, in which players traverse the mysterious Snaktooth Island to find clues regarding the disappearance of a missing explorer. The game was released in November 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as macOS and Windows via the Epic Games Store. British indie pop band Kero Kero Bonito performed the game's theme song, which was featured in the announcement trailer. The game was unveiled in June 2020 during Sony's PlayStation 5 live-streamed reveal event. In the game, players explore a mysterious island and attempt to find and capture the eponymous insectoid food creatures. Bugsnax is an adventure video game developed by independent Chicago-based developer Young Horses. Often such cultural details are assumed in Scripture as they are today and are not stated for an audience.Ģ. Today I could tell a story of the purchase of a house without mentioning the relationships among my bank, the mortgage company and various insurance companies involved in the loan. Such a reading of cultural background is common (Keener 1993: introduction). But Derrett's work on first-century commissions shows cultural background that may be assumed without being stated explicitly. Some complain that the commission view reads a subdivision of charges into the text. I will note these objections and then reply, since I believe the commission view is slightly more likely than the other options.ġ. There are several main arguments against the commission view (Stein 1992:412 Ireland 1992:79-83). The view tends to be argued with a challenge to the third view, the commission option. This view argues that the first sentence of verse 8 is about the actions of verses 5-7, not verse 1. By exposing the master, he creates goodwill for himself. The argument is that the master later praises the steward for his shrewdness as well as recognizing his dishonesty. The first position, that the steward simply unilaterally lowers prices, is the traditional view. The commission might well have varied depending on the item sold. Differing rates are less of a problem here. (3) The steward removes his own commission, so what he sacrifices is his own money, not that of his master (Derrett 1970:48-77). The differing rates of reduction seem to be against this view, however, unless different materials carried different interest rates. (2) The steward removes the interest charge from the debt, following Mosaic law (Ex 22:25 Lev 25:35-37 Deut 15:7-8 23:20-21). This act would undercut his boss by showing what a shark he is. What exactly does the steward do? Three options are often suggested: (1) The steward wields his authority as steward and simply lowers the price. The cultural background to the 50 percent reduction in the oil bill and the 20 percent reduction in the wheat bill has been much discussed. The steward introduces a high deflationary trend in his master's bills. He decides on a course of action that will bring him into his neighbors' good graces. Facing unemployment and having no marketable skills beyond being a steward, he is in a dilemma, since he does not wish to beg or resort to demeaning physical labor. His accounting will be his last task for this master. ![]() For with the accounting comes the steward's pink slipâhe is fired. The master calls for an accounting, but it is not to see if the charges are true. In any case, the steward's reputation leads to his dismissal. Though for reasons I make clear below I prefer the latter optionâthat the steward's dishonesty led to his dismissalâit must be acknowledged that either understanding may be right. As Nolland (1993:797) suggests, "It is tempting to think of the steward as siphoning off funds for his own consumption from transactions made in the name of the master." The need to choose between these two options is what makes the parable so difficult, since either can be easily defended as fitting the story's framework. On the other hand, others argue that the "wasting" itself in verse 1 involved outright dishonesty. If such a distinction is made, then the steward's actions in verses 5-7 are seen as dishonest. The characterization of the steward's activity is crucial, because some distinguish between what is said here about the steward's ineptitude from what is said about his dishonesty in verse 8 (Stein 1992:412). ![]() He has been scattering (diaskorpizo) his master's resources. The description of the steward's activity is like that of the prodigal son in the previous parable (15:13). The parable centers on a steward who is accused of wasting the master's goods. ![]() Its point is clear enoughâbe generous and responsible with your resourcesâbut how it makes the point is much discussed. This story is probably the most difficult parable in Luke. On some inscriptions, the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark were divided into three ættir (Old Norse, “families”) of eight runes each, but the significance of this division is unfortunately unknown. 750 CE) and eventually replaced that older alphabet in Scandinavia and the 33-character Anglo-Saxon Futhorc, which gradually altered and added to the Elder Futhark in England. There are three principal futharks: the 24-character Elder Futhark, the first fully-formed runic alphabet, whose development had begun by the first century CE and had been completed before the year 400 the 16-character Younger Futhark, which began to diverge from the Elder Futhark around the beginning of the Viking Age (c. The runic alphabets are called “futharks” after the first six runes (Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho, Kaunan), in much the same way that the word “alphabet” comes from the names of the first two Hebrew letters (Aleph, Beth). The T-rune was often carved as a standalone ideograph, apart from the writing of any particular word, as part of spells cast to ensure victory in battle. ![]() Tiwaz was perceived to dwell within the daytime sky, and, accordingly, the visual form of the T-rune is an arrow pointed upward (which surely also hints at the god’s martial role). ![]() For example, the T-rune, called *Tiwaz in the Proto-Germanic language, is named after the god Tiwaz (known as Tyr in the Viking Age). Indeed, in every Germanic language, the word “rune” (from Proto-Germanic *runo) means both “letter” and “secret” or “mystery,” and its original meaning, which likely predated the adoption of the runic alphabet, may have been simply “(hushed) message.”Įach rune had a name that hinted at the philosophical and magical significance of its visual form and the sound for which it stands, which was almost always the first sound of the rune’s name. Each rune was an ideographic or pictographic symbol of some cosmological principle or power, and to write a rune was to invoke and direct the force for which it stood. The runes functioned as letters, but they were much more than just letters in the sense in which we today understand the term. The first systems of writing developed and used by the Germanic peoples were runic alphabets. Passage 1 : CAT Reading Comprehension: Power in language If you would like to take these questions as a Quiz, head on here to take these questions in a test format, absolutely free. RC Passages and the accompanying questions account for around 24 questions out of 34 questions in CAT Verbal Section. Reading Comprehension questions are an integral part of the CAT Exam. ![]() The following questions are from Reading Comprehension for Verbal Ability for CAT. ![]() ![]() Hypothetical univalent salts of calcium would be stable with respect to their elements, but not to disproportionation to the divalent salts and calcium metal, because the enthalpy of formation of MX 2 is much higher than those of the hypothetical MX. Hence, calcium is almost always divalent in its compounds, which are usually ionic. Like the other elements placed in group 2 of the periodic table, calcium has two valence electrons in the outermost s-orbital, which are very easily lost in chemical reactions to form a dipositive ion with the stable electron configuration of a noble gas, in this case argon. A calcium atom has twenty electrons, arranged in the electron configuration 4s 2. Characteristics ClassificationĬalcium is a very ductile silvery metal (sometimes described as pale yellow) whose properties are very similar to the heavier elements in its group, strontium, barium, and radium. ![]() Calcium ions outside cells are important for maintaining the potential difference across excitable cell membranes, protein synthesis, and bone formation. As electrolytes, calcium ions (Ca 2+) play a vital role in the physiological and biochemical processes of organisms and cells: in signal transduction pathways where they act as a second messenger in neurotransmitter release from neurons in contraction of all muscle cell types as cofactors in many enzymes and in fertilization. On the other hand, the metal in pure form has few applications due to its high reactivity still, in small quantities it is often used as an alloying component in steelmaking, and sometimes, as a calcium–lead alloy, in making automotive batteries.Ĭalcium is the most abundant metal and the fifth-most abundant element in the human body. Calcium compounds are widely used in many industries: in foods and pharmaceuticals for calcium supplementation, in the paper industry as bleaches, as components in cement and electrical insulators, and in the manufacture of soaps. Pure calcium was isolated in 1808 via electrolysis of its oxide by Humphry Davy, who named the element. Some calcium compounds were known to the ancients, though their chemistry was unknown until the seventeenth century. The name derives from Latin calx " lime", which was obtained from heating limestone. The most common calcium compound on Earth is calcium carbonate, found in limestone and the fossilised remnants of early sea life gypsum, anhydrite, fluorite, and apatite are also sources of calcium. It is the fifth most abundant element in Earth's crust, and the third most abundant metal, after iron and aluminium. Its physical and chemical properties are most similar to its heavier homologues strontium and barium. As an alkaline earth metal, calcium is a reactive metal that forms a dark oxide-nitride layer when exposed to air. However, it's easy to determine the configuration of electrons for heavier elements by making a chart.Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. If there are more electrons than protons, the ion has a negative charge and is called an anion.Įlements are shown from atomic number 1 (hydrogen) up to 94 (plutonium). If there are more protons than electrons, an atomic ion has a positive charge and is called a cation. The isotope is defined by the number of neutrons in an atom, which might be equal to the number of protons-or not.Īn ion of an atom is one in which the number of protons and electrons is not the same. Remember, a neutral atom contains the same number of protons and electrons. The upper right side shows the number of electrons in a neutral atom. ![]() The element atomic number and name are listed in the upper left. The final ring or shell of electrons contains the typical number of valence electrons for an atom of that element. The electron shells are shown, moving outward from the nucleus. Here are electron shell atom diagrams for the elements, ordered by increasing atomic number.įor each electron shell atom diagram, the element symbol is listed in the nucleus. For that, we have electron shell diagrams. It's easier to understand electron configuration and valence if you can actually see the electrons surrounding atoms. Jeddah Tower was proposed by Saudi Arabian Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal with the intention of making it the next tallest building in the world. The video below shows the height comparison of Jeddah Tower (supposing the height is 1000 meters) and other tallest proposed skyscrapers around the world. The exact figure is unknown, the only thing can be certain is the tower will be at least 1000 meters or 3300 ft. Render of the planned Jeddah Economic City A render of the planned Jeddah Economic City The Jeddah Tower is actually isolated from the urban core of Jeddah, it's located approximately 20 kilometers or 12 miles north of the city of Jeddah, the land where the Jeddah Tower sits is currently still a desolate terrain, the region is planned to be developed into a new district of Jeddah known as Jeddah Economic City, Jeddah Tower is the centerpiece of this district and is being developed as the first phase of the project. ![]() Another reason of the name change is that the former name Kingdom Tower is easily to be confused with Kingdom Center, a supertall skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 2015, the tower was renamed to Jeddah Tower, which is taken from the name of the city it is located, as the new name is more likely to improve the reputation of Jeddah city. ![]() The tower was first proposed as Mile High Tower in 2007, then in the later it was given the name of Kingdom Tower. Below is the information and facts about this next world's tallest building. ![]() Jeddah Tower is a hyper-tall skyscraper under construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ![]() Powerful Tools, Infinite Possibilities, Inspiration Included Unleash your creativity with the high-end performance and precision of PowerDirector 365. Windows 10 or above is required to use AI tools and featuresĦ4bit ⇒ CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate 2024 v. Refine your assets in PhotoDirector and add them right into your PowerDirector project or send out production stills and animated clips for a complete roundtrip workflow.Record audio directly into your project to create your next podcast or tutorial video. Save pre-cut clips in your library to reuse throughout your projects.Īutomatically lower the volume of background audio as a narrator begins a voice-over. 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CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate 2024 v.1 (圆4) Full Version The astronomy community usually considers FirstScope and its variants to be “toy telescopes.” But it’s one of the only few working telescopes for sale near $50 in the US, and it doesn’t have a shaky mount. $300 range, refractor: Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor – The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is arguably quite inferior to the similarly-priced and larger tabletop dobsonian reflectors available, but the Inspire is a little more kid-friendly with features like a smartphone adapter and focus markings, as well as not requiring any collimation (periodic alignment of the optics) as reflectors do.The collapsible tube means it can be stored virtually anywhere when not in use. $300 range: Sky-Watcher Heritage 150P Tabletop Dobsonian – The whole telescope, though with a 6″ aperture, can still be picked up with one hand and fit in a duffel bag or suitcase.The Z114’s views are just a bit bigger, sharper, and brighter compared to the Z100, without much of a difference in portability. $225 range: Zhumell Z114 Tabletop Dobsonian – The Z114 is basically a scaled-up Z100, albeit unable to be attached to a tripod and with a properly adjustable primary mirror.It can also be attached to a photo tripod. There’s a reason we recommend it not just for kids but indeed for all ages at this price point. $150 range: Zhumell Z100 Tabletop Dobsonian – The Zhumell Z100 is the lowest priced telescope on the market with quality optics and comes with an easy-to-use and lightweight tabletop Dobsonian mount, some decent eyepieces and a red dot finder for aiming.Its views of the Moon, planets, and a few select bright deep-sky objects will blow kids away if they’re patient, and if something happens to it, it’s not too expensive of a loss-which might be good if you have particularly young children. $75 range: Celestron FirstScope Tabletop Dobsonian – While the FirstScope is admittedly a bit of a letdown for adults in terms of its usefulness and image quality, it’s at least stable, convenient, and easy to use.On the other hand, if you buy them a cheap junk telescope, you risk killing their enthusiasm for astronomy and permanently turning them away from it. ![]() However, there are some kid-friendly passable options in the sub-$150 price range that I will mention here if you can’t risk losing a lot of money in case your kid loses interest in the hobby faster than you anticipate. For a real starter-quality telescope, one should spend at least $150. But still, you’d be getting way less optical quality and value for your money if you go the refractor route. Refractors are more capable of withstanding rough handling by kids as well. Kids aren’t as picky about things like chromatic aberration, so a short refractor, which I wouldn’t recommend for an adult, will be fine for a child. ![]() Do they want to view land objects during the day? Only a refractor telescope can do that since reflectors (most of our recommendations in this guide are reflector telescopes with tabletop dobsonian mount design) give an upside-down image on terrestrial viewing. ![]() If you have a budget of more than $400, an older child, or intend to always use the telescope along with your child, it may be worth reading our regular guide for purchasing telescopes. Over the age of ten or eleven, you might be better off picking a full-fledged, adult-sized telescope for your child to use. Let’s get to the differentiators first.įirst, there’s age. A young child under five is simply not going to be able to grasp the complicated concepts behind viewing anything besides the Moon and simply won’t be able to use the instrument at all on their own-furthermore, there’s a high risk of them being unable to understand the danger of viewing the Sun and blinding themselves. Adult guidance would be required from time to time since telescopes require a bit of knowledge and maintenance (storage, cleaning, alignment, e.t.c). Usually, we recommend a tabletop Dobsonian for children, but your unique requirements might call for a different model. Budget, portability, and value for money should be the main deciding factors when you are trying to buy a telescope for your kid. ![]() Stainless steel is, after all, widely used and appreciated for its attractive appearance so we decided to prioritize this alloy over other metal types. Metals such as aluminum require more ‘firepower’ for effective polishing and passivation. By utilizing a portable power source instead of electrolytic baths, we intentionally sacrificed some of the versatility for more flexibility and improved focus on stainless steel treatment. However, Cougartron electropolishing equipment is suitable for stainless steel welds and surfaces only. Normally, the electrolytic method is suitable for all conductive metal surfaces – stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, copper, to name a few. Is electropolishing suitable for all metal surfaces? ![]() The absence of dust and other flying particles is also a significant advantage of electropolishing.Ĭlick here to read about 5 common disadvantages of abrasive mechanical polishing. There is also no reduction in tensile strength when metal surfaces are polished using the electrolytic method. In addition, electrochemical polishing is done without exerting strong pressure on the surface, meaning you do not have to worry about bending and other damages often related to the use of hand tools. However, this is mainly done with the aid of abrasive disks and the absence of a chemical reaction required for surface (re) passivation. Similar to electropolishing, this technique is also used to remove a portion of the metal surface and reveal its inner (base metal) structure. Mechanical abrasive polishing is a widespread method used traditionally in a number of industries. Note: Electropolishing should not be confused with electroplating, a reverse process that adds a thin coating to the surface. Metal surface topography before and after electropolishing. The process removes a microscopic layer from the metal surface and thus solves a whole raft of problems with friction, protruded segments, crevices, scratches, dirt, residue, and indents. The metal parts are either immersed in special baths or, in our case, polished using portable machines that provide the required energy.Įlectrolytic fluids are distributed over the surface using a carbon brush which also conducts the necessary amount of electricity. Here at Cougartron, we are strong proponents of electrolytic polishing.Īnalogous to similar electrolytic procedures, electropolishing uses a balanced combination of weak electrical current and mild non-dangerous fluids (electrolytes). Needless to say, polishing is most applicable where improved aesthetics of finished products is a priority.Īesthetically pleasing results in terms of improved surface reflectivity, brightness, and smoothness are achieved by utilizing a magnitude of available commercial and DIY solutions. The end-goal of the process is a smooth metal surface devoid of imperfections and contaminants. To resolve these issues, we often use a combination of different metal finishing methods, polishing being one of them. Surface deformation, cross-contamination, and corrosion are some of the prominent side-effects of industrial metal fabrication. Thursday, 13 June 2019 (Electro) Polishing - Why is it done? ![]() Enjoy a restful slumber in a plush queen bed at night. Save even more and get sleeping space for up to seven in this ATC Trailers Game Changer 2816 toy hauler travel trailer. Opulent amenities and ingenious interior space solutions in the ATC Game Changer redefine RV traveling. Open up the rear area to accommodate your motorcycles, ATVs and even a full size vehicle. always has the largest selection of New or Used Atc Game Changer RVs for sale anywhere. Around this time, Nancy Love, executive of pilots in the ATC. Our Game Changer PRO Series toy hauler converts, conforms and configures to your activities, your toys and your lifestyle quickly and efficiently. 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