![]() ![]() Pedestrian safety is a key concern in transportation research, and improved understanding of the factors contributing to pedestrian fatalities could enable safer roadways to be designed. Entry will be granted within your 30 minute timeslot but not before, so please do not arrive before the time shown on your ticket to allow us to manage the. ![]() Findings indicated that distracted pedestrian in two road cross-sections would require more crossing time than an elderly pedestrian. Second, the influence of pedestrian distraction, crosswalk configuration, land use, compliance rate, and pedestrian demographics on the pedestrian walking speed were examined in this study. Moreover, the other four distraction types were associated with decreasing the walking speed by 0.29 ft./s (0.09 m/s) to 0.83 ft./s (0.25 m/s). In addition, talking on a cell phone was not significantly correlated with walking speed. Pedestrians walking with headphones crossed more quickly (0.91 ft./s) (0.28 m/s) than those with no distractions (5.14 ft./s) (1.57 m/s). The results showed that average walking speed was 4.8 ft./s (1.46 m/s). First, the effect of each distraction type (looking at a handheld device, talking on a cell phone, wearing headphones, walking in a pair, walking in a group, and other distractions) on the pedestrian walking speed was examined. Data analysis was conducted in two stages. A total of 1045 pedestrian crossings from 23 midblock crossings were observed and analysed to determine the association of distraction type, road cross-section, and other in situ factors with pedestrian walking speed. A combination of digital video and researcher field notes were used to obtain the data at each site. Three cities in Oregon State in the USA were included in the study: Corvallis, Albany, and Eugene. Upon leaving the puzzle, you'll receive the Achievement 'The Paint Works Better Than I Expected. Walk through the door and jump up to reach the exit. Change the door's connection to the exit sign. Aims of the study included analysing distracted pedestrian crossing behavior, identifying factors that influence pedestrian crossing speed at a midblock crosswalk, and determining the influence of road cross-section (RCS) on pedestrian walking speed. Connect the paint dispenser to the metal spout on the top of the dead-end sign. Risk of pedestrian-vehicle crashes increased with distraction of pedestrians at roadway crossings.
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![]() It’s at this early stage that the retractable landing gear is integrated into the design, which the designer claims was the hardest part to get right. It does come together fairly quickly though, and by around three or four bags in the frame will almost be complete. It feels like a classic LEGO experience, using just bricks and plates, and makes for a refreshing yet nostalgic build. Surprisingly for a model this large, very few Technic parts are used during the construction of the frame. The first concentrates on building up the sizeable frame, wings and payload bay, while the second half focuses on the details such as the tail, nose cone and flight deck areas. It’s also a build that feels like it’s divided into two halves. At almost every stage there are fascinating tidbits focusing on different aspects of the Shuttle’s construction, history and flight details, and before the build even commences there’s a beautiful double spread filled with photography and facts.Īs you’d expect from a set containing over 2,000 pieces, the build for the Discovery is long, involved and offers some interesting techniques. ![]() One highlight of 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery is the amount of information crammed into the manual. As it is, this is just a small part of this set, and the fact there is a gigantic Space Shuttle to build next makes for a very exciting prospect. In fact, it’s such a wonderful design that had the LEGO Group decided to release this separately, it would no doubt garner huge praise. It’s a lovely addition that really adds to the overall attractiveness of the finished model. The Hubble Space Telescope comes with its own brick-built stand, complete with a UCS-style plaque. The whole thing is incredibly enjoyable to put together and looks absolutely stunning, almost transcending the trappings of a normal LEGO model to more closely resemble a detailed Airfix kit. The solar panels themselves are two large vinyl sheets. ![]() Hubble’s solar panels connect to either side through a brick-built frame, making use of minifigure lances and candle holders – both of which appear in metallic silver for the first time. An exquisitely-printed 1×4 NASA logo adds to the aesthetics and authenticity.įurther detail is added through greebling on the base and sides, which are also hinged to allow for a little poseability. 2×2 sloped curves, 1×2 tiles, 2×4 tiles, and even 1×1 quarter tiles help to create an incredibly striking model. Hubble is a highly-sensitive, highly-reflective telescope, and to replicate this a large number of drum-lacquered silver pieces have been used across the entire body. From the offset Technic pins used for the telescope’s angled stand to the intricate design created by the yellow 1×1 tap pieces, every stage creates the feeling of building a scientific instrument. Perhaps it’s the building techniques utilised, or maybe it’s the subject matter itself, but everything about the model feels like it has a very precise and measured design. The build actually begins with the construction of the Hubble Telescope, arguably one of the most important scientific instruments ever created by man, and it is a stunning rendition. Several design features of the Shuttle proved to be a real headache, such as the retractable landing gear, and the interview does a great job in explaining how the design team overcame these hurdles, as well as building anticipation for the model to come. In excess of 1,500 additional pieces means the designers have been able to include even more accurate detailing and authenticity than ever before, but it wasn’t easy – as the interview with LEGO designer Milan Madge contained within the manual attests to. While it displayed a decent level of detail and accuracy, it cannot compare with this latest iteration. In 2003, 7470 Space Shuttle Discovery-STS-31 was launched in conjunction with the Discovery Channel, retailing for £49.99 and containing 828 pieces. This is not the first time the LEGO Group has released a set featuring both the Space Shuttle Discovery and Hubble together. ![]() The Spanish-language channel provides premium movies, interviews, and exclusive extras. In addition to Univision and Telemundo, you can find UniMs, Univision, and Estrella TV. Spectrum has 75 channels dedicated to Spanish-language programming. Why Are Some Of My Tv Channels In Spanish Spectrum? In the language preference box, highlight and select Language Preference, and then click the arrow buttons to highlight and select the language you want. Select Audio by selecting it from the Audio, Video, and Display menu. If you want to select a preference, scroll down to Preferences and click OK/Select. Language preferences can be changed at any time. Under Settings, you can also select Audio. The Audio Language Reset (SAP) can be found in Device Settings. Following the selection of Language Preference, you can choose the language you want to understand. To choose Audio from the Audio, Video, and Display section, click the OK (Select/OK) button. By going to Settings and Support, you can decide whether you want to use the program or cancel it. The Advanced settings can be found in the Settings section of the main menu. ![]() Select Language Preferences after that, and then choose a language you understand. How can I change my Spectrum TV to English? To select Audio, tap the Select/OK button in the Audio, Video, and Display section of the screen. Just follow the instructions below and you’ll have your device switched over to English in no time. If you’re not sure how to change the language on your Spectrum device, don’t worry – we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. Another option is to use the Language button on the Spectrum remote control to cycle through the different languages until you reach English. One option is to go into the Settings menu and change the language there. If you’re looking to change the language on your Spectrum device from Spanish to English, there are a few different ways you can go about doing this. ![]() Clarifications of the requirements are contained in the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations and the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The Government Printing Office has made the Federal Register and 49 CFR available on the Internet. The Secretary has delegated this authority to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Railway Administration (FRA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Special agents of the Department of Transportation can not be denied reasonable access to those areas that fall within the official scope of their duties. This final rule also provided exceptions for "materials of trade", "agricultural operations" and certain non-specification packaging used in commerce. The applicability of the hazardous materials regulations was extended to all intrastate shipments of hazardous materials by highway effective October 1, 1998, as published in the final rule, Docket HM-200 dated January 8, 1997. These changes were first introduced in Docket HM-181 which provided for the harmonization of the United State's hazardous materials regulations with international standards in order to facilitate foreign trade and maintain the competitiveness of U.S. ![]() The hazardous materials regulations have changed significantly over the last several years. ![]() In order to accomplish his responsibilities under the HMTA the Secretary ".may authorize any officer, employee, or agent to enter upon inspect, and examine, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, the records and properties of persons to the extent such records and properties relate to: (1) the manufacture, fabrication, marking, maintenance, reconditioning, repair, testing, or distribution of packages or containers for use by any "person" in the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce or (2) the transportation or shipment by any "person" of hazardous materials in "commerce." The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (formerly the Research and Special Provisions Administration (RSPA)) was delegated the responsibility to write the hazardous materials regulations, which are contained in 49 CFR Parts 100-180. The Secretary is authorized to issue regulations to implement the requirements of 49 U.S.C. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation receives the authority to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials from the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), as amended and codified in 49 U.S.C. Hazardous Materials Training RequirementsĬompatibility and Block and Bracing by HighwayĪppendix B - Directory of OMC Regional Offices Hazardous Materials Communications Requirements Hazardous Materials Shipper and Carrier Responsibilities Motor carriers should also consult the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This document provides only a general overview of the requirements for transporting hazardous materials by highway.įor more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49 CFR Parts 100-185. Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics.Analysis Analysis, Research, & Technology.Update My USDOT Number and/or Authority.Apply for a New USDOT Number and/or Authority.ADA Requirements for Over-the-Road Bus Companies.National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.Regulations Regulations, Rules, & Notices. No sequences are imported (or only some, but not all sequences are imported).Sequencher appears to have problems when trying to import sequences and trace files which have long file names.This is a confusing problem, because Sequencher often does not give any error messages - just some things are wrong after importing. FASTA files (and also not in the chromat_dir or the same directory as the Phred-generated SCf files). Make sure that the input files for Phred are NOT in the directory above the.QUAL files in a directory called edit_dir, and SCF files in a sister directory called chromat_dir). Make sure that all files created by Phred are either all in the same directory, or in directories that follow the structure required by Consed (FASTA and.When running Phred, make sure to create (a) a single FASTA file, (b) a single FASTA.QUAL file, and (c) SCF files.Ideally, use only letters, numbers, and underscores. Avoid using "funny" characters (like spaces, \, /, #.Before analyzing files with Phred, make sure all file names are less than 32 characters long.For the impatient, here are some guidelines to follow to avoid the common problems: User preferences for importing are set toĪ detailed description of these problems is given below.The sequence in trace files does not match the sequence in the FASTA files.Sequencher tries to open the wrong trace files ( Files are not where they should be).Long file names(especially on Windows when processing ABI 3700 data).Some of the most common reasons for these problems are: The sequences have wrong file names (like seq.fasta #1) and no qualities.The qualities shown in Sequencher do not make sense.You cannot open the chromatograms after importing.Importing does not import all the sequences in the fasta file. ![]() Sequencher does not show the qualities, or shows qualities only for some of the imported sequences.Sequencher gives an obscure error message when trying to import.Sequencher is a leading tool for contig editing and assembly developed by Gene Codes Corporation.Ī number of things can go wrong when trying to import qualities from a Phred-generated. For general instructions on importing Phred qualities into Sequencher, click here. This page describes some problems you may encounter when trying to import files with Phred qualities into Sequencher version 4. Sequencher Troubleshooting Sequencher Troubleshooting ![]() Allegedly on her death bed Cate vowed to “haunt John Bell and all his kith and kin to their graves.” This is absolutely untrue. For an unknown reason, after the transaction for the land, Cate asserted that Bell had cheated her on the land transaction. There is a frequent claim that a portion of the property was purchased from a neighboring farm owned by a relative named Caty (or Cate) Batts. It was located on a slight elevation in the plane, nearly a half-mile back from the river, a large orchard in the rear, and the lawn well set in pear trees. The primary industries in the county were cotton and brandy.Ī double log house, one and a half stories high, a wide passage or hallway between, and an ell-room with passage, the building weather boarded on the outside, furnishing six large comfortable rooms and two halls, and was one of the best residences in the country at that time. A second source claims that his land was purchase was 323 from William Barnes.Īt that time Bell arrived, the county was home to 9,938 citizens and their slaves. In August 1807, Bell purchased 220 acres along the Red River near the Kentucky border from William Crawford of Louisiana. By April 1805, John Bell had been accepted as a member of the Red River Baptist Church. John Bell moved the family to the Red River Valley. During the winter of 1803-1804, the Bells, along with a dozen other families (including Cate Batts and her husband Fredrick), made their way through the Tennessee mountain passes and stopped in Port Royal. So he sold his land in North Carolina and prepared to journey west to colonize Tennessee. Records show in September 1803, John Bell received a letter of dismission from Union Baptist Church which released him from him current church to join a new one. Bell had five living children by that time and one of their slaves had eight children. In January 1803, the family had grown too large to stay at that farm. During this period John Bell joined the Union Baptist Church near Tarboro. In addition to the farm in Edgecombe, Bell owned large amounts of land near Tarboro, a 1760 settlement on a crook of the Tar River. In 1782, he married Lucy Williams, the daughter of an extremely wealthy family.Īlong with two slaves, the couple bought a farm in Edgecombe County, NC. He was as firm in his convictions as he was dignified in character and generous in hospitality, consequently he was a tower of strength in the community. He was always forehanded, having money ahead, and was accommodating to his neighbors, who were not so fortunate. He paid as he went, and accumulated rapidly from his farm by economy in management. In describing John Bell’s character, it was said that: He fought as a soldier in the battles of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans. While John Bell loved farming, he was apprenticed to learn the cooper business (barrel maker). John Bell was born in 1750 in Halifax County, North Carolina as the son of William Bell, a prominent farmer. Elizabeth “Betsy” Lucy (January 1806-1888) Esther (1800-1859, married Alex Bennett Porter in 1817and moved out of the home).ħ. (1793- 8 April 1862 according to the receipt for his gravestone)ĥ. Jesse (1790-1843, married and lived locally)Ģ. Barrett in the 1930s classified this as a poltergeist event.Īs a historian and a paranormal investigator, in looking at this story, it is necessary to shake away two hundred years of exaggeration, hype, and deliberate misdirection.Īround 1804, John Bell settled near Adams Station in Robertson County, Tennessee near the Kentucky state line with, his wife Lucy, their children:ġ. In a modern sense, we would classify this as a case of demonic activity. This case has the physical attributes of a poltergeist case but the verbal interaction of the haunting breaks the stereotype. As will be discussed, there is validity to the argument that this case resembles a haunting but the entity is more powerful than a typical apparition. While there are elements of the story that suggest the events are magic and the result of witch’s curse, these are at best superficial. Over time this became simply the Bell Witch. So when describing the events surrounding John Bell, people would discuss the problems as being caused by the witch that cursed John Bell. ![]() During the early 1800s, any kind of unexplained event was attributed to magic and witchcraft. Of, course, this story could also be just another fairy tale.īefore it is possible to explore the Bell Witch event, the question of where is the witch in the story is usually lingering in the end. Depending on your perspective, this is the story of a visiting angel or plaguing devil. This is the story of the Bell Witch that plagued Robertson County, Tennessee in 1817. Some stories begin “once upon a time.” And end with happily ever after. ![]() Harry Macklowe, CIM’s co-developer on the building, did not file a response. The lawsuit raised eyebrows because it escalated previously reported complaints over a wide range of issues with the building’s design and construction. The damages claim is based on approximately 1,500 construction and design problems found by an engineering firm the board hired to inspect the building. The board sued the developers of the Billionaires’ Row tower in September for issues related to flooding, broken elevators, noise from the building’s sway and a June electrical explosion. In legal documents filed in New York Supreme Court Wednesday, the developer called the board’s lawsuit “ill-advised” and dismissed it as a “publicity campaign.” Which means there is only one thing left to understand in this symbolic way and that is the entirety of the cosmos.CIM Group principal Shaul Kuba, Macklowe Properties Chief Executive Officer Harry Macklowe and 432 Park Ave (432 Park Avenue, CIM Group, Getty Images)ĭeveloper CIM Group hit back at an explosive lawsuit from the condo board at 432 Park Avenue, its luxury supertall where residents have alleged widespread construction defects. We’ve mapped Mars, the Moon, the solar system, even our own galaxy. But here, at Give Kids the World Village, these illnesses seem to matter a little less, if only for a week. To be lucky enough to visit this place, you will be unlucky enough to be a child with a critical illness, or someone in their constellation. Admittance is sacred, special, and limited to the very few who are lucky enough to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to central Florida to be fêted as guests of honor, though some might say it is a very lack of luck or felicity that brought them here: a damning of atoms, a genetic wild card. The world’s most magical place is not somewhere you would ever hope to go. Once Upon a Time in Central Florida Downside to Life in a Supertall Tower: Leaks, Creaks, Breaks” An intimate and powerful exploration of what it means to be and be seen, the film chronicles Derek DelGaudio’s attempt to answer one deceptively simple question, “Who am I?” His personal journey expands to a collective experience that forces us to confront the boundaries of our own identities. It tells the story of a man fighting to see through the illusion of his own identity, only to discover that identity itself is an illusion. It is part magic performance, part mentalism, part performance art, and part poetry. Lawyers + Zoom Video Conferencing = Hilariousĭerek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself is a new kind of lyric poem. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Judicial musical chairs are playing out well for President Biden on the influential U.S. Target Sued For Firing Employee Who Sought Leave For Personal Mental HealthĪ former team lead employee for a Philadelphia-area Target store has sued the company, claiming that his he was unlawfully fired while he was on job-protected medical leave for his personal mental health.īiden Gets Two Vacancies To Fill On Influential D.C. The goal of this article is to provoke thought and discussion regarding the larger themes of research in statistics and data science." We discuss common features of these ideas, how they relate to modern computing and big data, and how they might be developed and extended in future decades. "We argue that the most important statistical ideas of the past half century are: counterfactual causal inference, bootstrapping and simulation-based inference, overparameterized models and regularization, multilevel models, generic computation algorithms, adaptive decision analysis, robust inference, and exploratory data analysis. ![]() What are the most important statistical ideas of the past 50 years? What do you think, find the post of this newsletter on my Facebook page and let me know in the comments. Personally, I think it is another holiday that like most, should be used as a gentle reminder and a good excuse to let someone you care about know just how much while leaving out as much of the crass commercialism as you can. The Atlantic has a roundup of all the arguments. Just as predictable and inevitable as the sappy movies are the V-day haters. Despite the promulgation of sappy romance movies and the sudden explosion of red and pink romantic decor in early January, many people happily go with the flow, welcoming Valentine's Day as an affirmation of true love.Īnd of course, many people don't. The Annual Argument Against Valentine's Day This cmdlet has been deprecated for use with Lync Server 2013 and Lync Online. Removes all the content from a Persistent Chat chat room beginning with the oldest item in the room and continuing through the specified end date.Ĭonverts exported user data to the data format used by Skype for Business Server.Ĭonverts an object to a JSON-formatted string for PowerShell Web Services. For more details, see New-CsOnlineTelephoneNumberOrder. The new Teams PowerShell cmdlets for telephone number search and related activities are already available. The telephone numbers will then be available for search and reservation again.Īs of April 30, 2022, the existing Skype for Business PowerShell cmdlets for telephone number search and related activities will be deprecated and will no longer be available for use. Use the Clear-CsOnlineTelephoneNumberReservation cmdlet to clear a reserved list of telephone numbers before they are acquired. ![]() This cmdlet was introduced in Lync Server 2013.ĭeletes any rejected device update files that are no longer associated with a device.ĭeletes all the Device Update Web service log and audit files that are older than the specified number of days. This cmdlet was introduced in Lync Server 2010.Ĭreates a backup copy of the specified Skype for Business Server pool. A shared number in SLA is an Enterprise Voice user that is capable of receiving multiple calls at a time and forwarding them to its delegates, who answer the call.Īpproves a device update rule that has been imported to the system.Īfter a device update rule has been approved, the corresponding update will automatically be downloaded and installed by client devices affected by the update. ![]() Use the Add-CsSlaDelegates cmdlet to add a delegate to a shared number in Shared Line Appearance (SLA). If you are using Skype for Business Server then the cmdlets are available in the Skype for Business Server Management Shell and you can find information about it here. You can find information on installing the module for Skype for Business Online here. Visit the What’s New in Skype for Business 2016 for the latest update information.The following cmdlet references are for Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams. Visit the Skype for Business Server Deployment Connectivity page for the Skype for Business Clients and Interoperability Matrix. Visit the Skype for Business Client Comparison Tables for side by side feature comparisons for Lync, Skype for Business and Skype for Business Server. Visit the Known Issues and FAQ pages for more information. ![]() Lync Server 2010 is not supported – instead we recommend customers continue to use the Lync for Mac 2011 client. Lync Server 2013 customers should consider upgrading their installation to Skype for Business Server 2015, or downloading the latest Lync Server 2013 Cumulative Update version 8308.974 or higher. Skype for Business Server 2015 customers should at a minimum download and install the Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update version 9319.272 or higher. NOTE: This download will install one of the following languages based on your OS system language preference: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.įor the best Mac client experiences and an always up-to-date infrastructure, we recommend all customers migrate to Office 365. Features like one-click join, edge-to-edge video, and full screen sharing give you a superior Skype Meetings experience. Skype for Business on Mac is the all new client that provides great communication experiences for Apple users. Click the link above to access the link and start learning. The good news is that the author has made the pdf version of the book freely available. It’s perfect for those who are beginner to intermediate. According to the author, “This guide is an attempt to systematically build up the grammatical structures that make up the Japanese language in a way that makes sense in Japanese”. Some of the exercises in the book require a conversation partner which helps you sharpen your conversation skills. Yes, a grammar textbook sounds very boring BUT this one promises to be different. The book promises that, “Even if you have a small vocabulary or do not know proper grammar, you can still sufficiently carry on a conversation with a native Japanese speaker”. This textbook focuses on conversational Japanese at the Beginner level. Here are a couple of textbooks you should know about:Īs you know, we think being able to communicate in the language is paramount. ![]() That means if you’re a beginner, find a textbook that is made specifically for beginners. When picking up a textbook to help you learn a language, make sure you get one that is appropriate for your language level and modern (you don’t want to learn popular words from the fifties!). There are tons of great Japanese textbooks for you. ![]() While novels were just written to entertain, textbooks were designed to teach you something. ![]()
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