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Microcosm biology10/6/2023 ![]() Ecohydrology and Hydrobiology, 9: 183-191. Comparison of physical and chemical properties of water and floristic diversity of oxbow lakes under different levels of human pressure: A case study of the lower San River (Poland). Michalska-Hejduk D., Kopeć D., Drobniewska A., Sumorok B. Does macrophyte fractal complexity drive invertebrate diversity, biomass and body size distributions? Oikos, 111: 279-290. McAbendroth L., Ramsay P.M., Foggo A., Rundle S.D., Bilton D.T. Regulation of bacterial biomass and community structure by metazoan and protozoan predation. The influence of macrophytes on a phytoplankton community in experimental conditions. Potassium dependence and phytoplankton ecology: an experimental study. Jaworski G.H.M., Talling J.F., Heaney S.I. Internationale Revue der Gesamten Hydrobiologie und Hydrographie, 75: 121-141. The entomostracan and rotifer communities associated with submerged plants in the Norfolk Broadland – effects of plant biomass and species composition. Allelopathic inhibition of epiphytes by submerged macrophytes. PAST: Paleontological statistics software package for education and data analysis. Quantitative cation requirements of several green and blue-green algae. ![]() Phosphorus and nitrogen excretion by lake zooplankton (rotifers and crustaceans) in relation to individual body weights of the animals, ambient temperature and presence or absence of food. Chemistry of Plant Raw Material, 4: 161-166. Composition structure of Stratiotes aloides (Hydrocharitaceae) in waterbodies of the medium Irtysh basin. Hydrobiological Bulletin, 14: 196-208.Įfremov A.N., Belgibaeva A.M., Alekhina E.A., Filimonova M.V., Sviridenko B.F., Shalygin S.P., Rusak S.N. Avoidance of macrophytes and additional notes on avoidance of the shore by Acanthodiaptomus denticornis (Wierzejski, 1887) from Lake Pavin (Auvergne, France). Hydrological and Hydrochemical Perspective. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 6: 71-80.ĭatsenko Yu.S. Rapid colorimetric determination of nitrate in plant tissues by nitration of salicylic acid. Limnology and Oceanography, 36: 1335-1345.Ĭataldo D.A., Maroon M., Schrader L.E., Youngs V.L. The importance of zooplankton-protozoan trophic couplings in Lake Michigan. Ecological Studies, 191: 37-53.Ĭarrik H.J., Fahnenstiel G.L., Stoermer E.F., Wetzel R.G. The crucial role of macrophytes in regulating trophic interactions in shallow lake wetlands. Oikos, 88: 139-147.īurks R.L., Mulderij G., Gross E., Jones I., Jacobsen L., Jeppesen E., Van Donk E. Macrophyte and fish chemicals suppress Daphnia growth and alter life-history traits. Uptake and release of K+, Na+ and Ca2+ by the water soldier, Stratiotes aloides L. Freshwater Biology, 9: 233-249.īrammer E.S., Wetzel R.G. Exclusion of phytoplankton in the proximity of dominant water soldier (Stratiotes aloides). Prace Limnologiczne, 12: 3-23.īrammer E.S. Zooplankton of Stratiotes aloides aggregations. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10: 1769-1774.īittel L. Differential sensitivities of different Scenedesmus obliquus strains to the allelopathic activity of the macrophytes Stratiotes aloides. Manual on Chemical Analysis of Surface Waters. Therefore, decreasing of algal abundance does not involve reducing the number of heterotrophic planktonic and periphytic organisms.Īlekin O.A., Semenov A.D., Skopintsev B.A. We assume that the presence of plant's leads to increased importance of bacteria and protists in the functioning of the food webs. ![]() Zooplankton diversity increased and cladocerans assumed a more prominent position within the microcosms with macrophytes. Numbers of periphytic heterotrophic organisms did not differ significantly between the planted and plant-free control microcosms. While bacterial counts remained largely unchanged, more bacteria were observed forming microcolonies as well as associating with particulate organic matter. Photosynthetic rate remained unaltered despite decreased chlorophyll concentration. aloides caused a decline in phytoplankton chlorophyll concentration and periphytic algae abundance, including cyanobacteria, whereas diatoms appeared to be immune to the plant influence. Our microcosm-based study demonstrated that even a modest density of S. But how aquatic plants would ultimately influence the heterotrophic community and the aquatic ecosystem as a whole is far from clear. Some of them, such as Stratiotes aloides L., may suppress algal growth. Aquatic plants have a major influence upon other aquatic organisms, by altering both water chemistry and spatial structure of the habitat in shallow water bodies.
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Jewel quest game 201510/6/2023 ![]() Also, while in the original Jewel Quest, blank squares are obstacles, the player is allowed to move jewels into empty squares in the grid in Jewel Quest II, introducing new strategy. For Jewel Quest II, the boards are not necessarily the same as in the previous play-through. Again, there are 36 boards to play, with each play-through increasing in difficulty. ![]() After each level, the player advances along a map representing a journey in Africa. ![]() Likewise, if the player fails to complete a level within the time frame, encouraging quotes will be used. All other "journal entries" are quotes or sayings to encourage the player. After the "Explorer" level, new information is given only at the end of the 36th level, and once after playing the 1-2 grid during the second run-through. After playing the 36th grid, the totem "speaks" in addition to there being a written blurb. During the first run-through, "Explorer," the player is given pieces of storyline in the form of "journal entries" to read after completing each grid, with an additional snippet before the beginning of each level. There are 36 grids and they are played through, in succession, five times, with each play-through adding a new level of difficulty. Jewel Quest has 180 levels and is set within the Mayan culture. Failing to do so within the given time limit, or reaching a situation in which no more swaps are possible, costs one life and sends the player back to the start of that level.Īs the game progresses, new variations are introduced to make gameplay increasingly difficult: irregularly-shaped grids, squares in hard-to-reach places, tokens that must be matched multiple times to clear them from the board, etc. The player must turn every square on the board to gold in order to complete the level. Whenever tiles disappear, the background grid positions turn gold. The matched set disappears, allowing tokens to drop into the gaps from above if more matched sets form as a result, they disappear as well. The player may swap any two adjacent tiles, as long as the swap results in a horizontal or vertical line of three or more matching tokens. Jewel Quest is a "match 3" puzzle played on a grid filled with various tokens, such as diamonds, gold nuggets, coins, and skulls. iWin also released a series of sequels and spin-off games. First released for Windows, it has been redeveloped for Symbian S60, the Nintendo DS (as Jewel Quest: Expeditions), the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade and other platforms. Jewel Quest is a tile-matching puzzle video game created and published by iWin. 40 unique tournament boards found nowhere else in the game.Windows, Macintosh, Mobile phone, Xbox 360 ( XBLA).The more clues you decipher, the closer Rupert and Emma will be to finding the cure for Natalie! How does Jewel Quest 3 end? Who is the mysterious stranger that claims to hold the precious cure?ĭownload Jewel Quest 3 now for FREE and enjoy: Follow the clues and face new challenges in 200 levels of perplexing puzzles. That's where you come in! Match colorful jewels into groups of three or more to clear them from the board and turn the tiles below gold. As the game unfolds, Rupert and Emma find themselves guided by cryptic clues left by a shady stranger, calling on them to face a host of challenges and obstacles in order to find the cure before time runs out. The distraught parents immediately set out to save their daughter's sight and embark on a worldwide search for a mythical Golden Jewel Board, rumored to hold the antidote that will cure her. While playing with a mysterious jewel board, Rupert and Emma's daughter Natalie pops open a secret compartment that releases spores into the air, causing her vision to fade. In Jewel Quest 3, the third installment in the highly popular Match 3 game, Rupert and Emma have settled down and opened a museum to display the many artifacts they have collected over the years.
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Tortoisehg shelve failed10/6/2023 ![]() New Evolve extension release: version 10.3.3 ![]() topic: drop old code for working with amends on ancient hg versions (~3.6).KeyError: b'topic' during some rewrite operations (issue6500) topic() of memctx instances, as that could produce evolve: remove -size docs, that config optionĮvolve: use precheck function from Mercurial 5.9+ when available, mostlyĮvolve, topic, pullbundle: drop compatibility with Mercurial 4.6.They were replaced by -orphan, -content-divergent and -phase-divergent evolve: drop the deprecated -unstable, -divergent and -bumped flags,.evolve: use a more stable criteria for picking p1 when solvingĬontent-divergence (most recent evolution will be used).Anton Shestakov Martin von Zweigbergk Pierre-Yves David Sushil khanchi 10.4.0.Also compatibility with Mercurial 4.6 was dropped in this release. The most notable changes are: evolve will now produce the same result regardless of revision numbers when resolving content-divergence an annoying topic bug that sometimes prevented various history-rewriting commands from completing with a KeyError was fixed. We released a new version of the evolve extension: 10.4.0. New Evolve extension release: version 10.4.0 Topic: make histedit preserve topics when the first changeset in a stack Pick: show abort message after pick is aborted for consistencyĮvolve, pullbundle: drop compatibility with Mercurial 4.7 fixup: a new experimental command to add working directory changes to a.multiple commands: do not check for new divergence if divergence is allowed. ![]()
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Ukeysoft spotify music converter full10/6/2023 ![]() Go to "Options" > "Advanced" to set the output format as MP3 (default), M4A, WAV, FLAC. You can select songs one by one or select all all of them at once time, then click "Add" button again to confirm convert the selected songs.Īll Spotify songs & playlists loads into the program, you can see all original ID3 tags such as artwork, name, album, artist will be display. ![]() This program has built-in batch conversion features. ![]() Next, click "Add".ġ) Copy the URL of the song, playlist or album from SpotifyĢ) Paste the Spotify links into the search bar and click “Add” button to load songs into UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter(Mac). Or you can copy the URL of the song, playlist or album and paste it into the search bar. from Spotify to UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter (Mac). To import or load the songs, simple click "Add Files" then drag songs, playlists, albums, tracks, etc. Add Spotify Songs, Playlist or Album to UkeySoft Now you will see the intuitive interface of the program. Launch UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter (Mac) on MacBookįirst of all, launch UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter for Mac and Spotify will be activated automatically. Download and Convert Spotify Music to MP3/M4A/WAV/FLAC on Mac Now, you can Listen to Spotify Music on all devices offline, such as MP3 player, iPod, PSP, PS4, iPhone, Android phone, etc. Well done, only 7 detail steps, the UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter (Windows & Mac) helps you download Spotify songs to MP3 or other DRM-free audio format without Premium. When the conversion completes, you should click the "History" to locate the converted DRM-free Spotify songs and transfer them to any iPhone/iPad/iPod/Android devices for offline listening. The software also supports batch conversion if you have a large number of songs. Start Converting Spotify Music to MP3 or Other FormatĪfter adjusting the settings, simply click the "Convert" button to convert Spotify songs to MP3 at 5X faster speed with lossless quality. You can change your default output folder by clicking "Select." and selecting the output folder to save the converted songs. ![]() Go to Options > General and the default output folder will be displayed in front of you. The program can help you convert Spotify songs at 5X faster speed, just take a cup of tea during the music conversion process. In addition, you can freely change the sample rate and bit rate before conversion. If you don't change the settings, it defaults to the most commonly used MP3 as the output format. Navigate to "Options" > "Advanced" and there are 4 formats available, MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC. In this step, please select the song(s) that you want to convert, then click "Add" again. Or you can simply copy & paste the relevant links to the search bar of the program.Ĭheck the Spotify songs you need to convert, then tap on “Add” again. You can directly drag and drop the songs, albums, playlists, artists, tracks, etc. There are two ways to add Spotify songs to UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter. Install and launch UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter with your computer and it will load Spotify software automatically. Launch the UkeySoft Spotify Music Converter after Installationįirstly, make sure you have installed the latest Spotify app on your computer. Remove DRM and Convert Spotify Music to MP3
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Preform pond liner10/5/2023 **Online prices and sale effective dates may differ from those in-store and may vary by region. ±Was price reflects the last national regular price this product was sold for. The tire producer / manufacturer and Canadian Tire uses this fee to pay for the collection, transportation, and processing of used tires.ĬANADIAN TIRE® and the CANADIAN TIRE T riangle Design are registered trade-marks of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. We also install a high-quality backyard pond or beautiful water features that create a serene outdoor space for you and your family to enjoy.△The tire producer / manufacturer of the tires you are buying, and Canadian Tire is responsible for the recycling fee that is included in your invoice. We can even recommend a high-quality pond liner for a long-lasting garden pond. Our team of pond experts at OC Pond Service will help you with any pond liner leaks and garden repairs. When a garden pond liner is damaged or has small holes, you can fix them yourself, but if the hole is large or there is a great deal of damage, you should let professionals replace it with a new liner. Hire Professional Pond Repair Service for Your Needs Do not forget your pump and filtration system to protect your backyard pond from dirt and debris, and can prevent algae growth. Refill Your Pond with the Fishes, Plants, and WaterĪdd fish, aquatic plants, or stones you removed earlier back in the pond, and add the water where they were placed to the repaired pond to help the fish adjust. The best way to determine if your pond is leaking is to fill it up with water and then check if a leak is still present or if there are wet patches around the pond. Check the water level from time to time to see if leaks are still there. When the pond is dry, refill the pond using your garden hose. Cover the leak with the patch, but be sure to avoid air bubbles or wrinkles in it that could further allow water to leak and let the adhesive set fully.ĭepending on the bond, this could take up to a few hours or even a day. The patch should be removed from its paper backing if it has one. This step can be skipped if your patch kit does not contain an adhesive compound. If you are using a patch kit that includes an adhesive compound, apply a thin layer around the leak-it is typically epoxy or another adhesive and needs to be set up slightly before the patch can be applied. Search for wet spots around the area to find where the leak is. Leaks in preformed liners are often noticeable cracks or tears, but they are hard to locate in shallow ponds. Locate the Leak and Clean the Pond’s SurfaceĪfter locating the leak, you may mark the leak’s location in the liner with a grease pencil or other marking tool. ![]() This way, they won’t be affected by the falling water level when you drain the pond. When you empty your garden pond, fill the holding tank, buckets, or other containers with pond water and remove the pond’s fish, plants, and rocks. ![]() The following is a step-by-step guide on how to fix molded pond problems using repair kits: Remove Fishes, Pond Plants, and Drain Your Pond Following the identification of the leak’s cause, it’s time to decide how to fix it. In order to fix a leaking pond liner, you should first make sure it’s the liner and not something else that’s causing the leak. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fix Your Preformed Molded Ponds Using Repair Kits
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My time at sandrock news10/5/2023 ![]() Third, we're going to have a dedicated single-player RPG and a special mode where friends or strangers can play together. "Second, we wanted to have the overall story arc be more satisfying, but also with more focus on each individual NPC. ![]() "We're still aiming for a Miyazaki-inspired kind of world, but with a few other surprises thrown in. "First, Sandrock will have a similar pathos to My Time at Portia, but offer a completely new experience with new types of gameplay," Pathea said. Sandrock was originally meant to be a Portia DLC, Pathea said today, but eventually morphed into its own game with improved graphics, gameplay systems and story "with higher production values across the board". You'll help rebuild the town to its former glory while getting to know the locals. Today's reveal trailer shows a new character heading out west to a ramshackle town set amongst grand mesas and canyons. ![]() $30 tiers and up unlock Steam beta access. $20 will get you a Steam key ($15 for the first 50 people), while $25 will get you a copy of the game on PlayStation/Xbox/Nintendo Switch. Pathea is asking for $100,000 over the next 27 days to help work on the game - which is already looking polished. My Time at Portia is getting a frontier-themed follow-up, My Time at Sandrock, which will launch via an early access version in March 2021.īefore that, though, you can support developer Pathea Games via a Kickstarter campaign for My Time at Sandrock, which is live now.
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Removing wheel lock10/5/2023 Many car manufacturers will store the wheel nut key in a compartment next to the spare wheel itself, so make sure you look here. ![]() ![]()
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The prayer, publishing, education, and retreat ministries allow us to provide people around the world with positive, spiritual messages of hope, healing, prosperity, and peace. Our world headquarters at Unity Village, Missouri, provides a tranquil atmosphere for quiet meditation and a place for all people, regardless of faith or nationality, to worship. meets the eye at first glance it is all about a different way of living and receiving the world. The Fillmores regarded Jesus as the great example rather than the great exception interpreted the Bible metaphysically and taught that God is present within all of us. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity. The Unity movement was founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in 1889 as a healing ministry based on the power of prayer and the power of our thoughts to create our own reality. Unity of Ames also participates in Interfaith services and activities in Ames and is Interspiritual in nature, embracing the traditions of all spiritual paths that lead to awakening consciousness. Introduce your little ones to the power of God with God Is a beautiful board book featuring the Prayer. Kansas City, Missouri, United States Contributed strategy to develop partnerships with regional and national. ![]() Explore the Unity 12 powers and your own divine nature with a DIY retreat kit you can use anytime, anywhere. Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village Jul 2017 - Apr 2022 4 years 10 months. We practice Meditation every Wednesday at 6:30 as a cornerstone of our spiritual journey. Support your mind, body, and spirit with the Spiritual Being: A 12 Powers Self-Guided Retreat. We explore the message of Jesus through the lens of esoteric Christianity with an emphasis on following Jesus rather than worshipping him. ![]() We have an active Chaplain Program, many community Outreach Activities including the Angel Garden Project and the Dream Seed Scholarship Program in conjunction with the Interfaith Community of Ames and YSS (Youth & Shelter Services). Yer Line The Unity Prayer Ministry (Silent Unity), an integral part of Unity World Headquarters, offers prayer 24/7 by phone and email. Unity Church of Ames is a Vibrant Spiritual Community located at the corner of 9th & Kellogg in Old Town Ames. It grew out of Transcendentalism and became part of the New Thought movement. Garden Angel Project Unity Village, Missouri Interfaith Service Unity is a spiritual organization founded by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in 1889. Old tower now has become Holistic Healing Center. Until then, check out the info on our Fellowship! Unity Village: Unity headquarters near Kansas City, MO 1400 acres of wildlife, fountains, rose bushes, etc.
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Rent apartment checklist10/5/2023 Then, you can use apps like ® to find available rentals near you.įilter listings by price, property type, number of beds and baths, move-in date, if pets are allowed, and more. To determine how much rent you can afford, consider your monthly income, whether or not you plan on owning pets during the rental period, and the health of your credit score. For instance, landlords will typically want renters to have income that amounts to about three times the rent, or have a minimum credit score of 650. The great thing about rental listings is that most include the landlord’s requirements to qualify. You can send your renter profile to more than one landlord with a shareable link. Platforms like Avail allow you to create an online renter profile, which can include information usually requested on a rental application, screening reports, and important documents. Store your documents in a safe folder to avoid losing them, or add them digitally to an online renter profile. Pet resume: List your pet’s breed, size, and vaccination history.Tax forms: 1099 tax form if you’re freelancing or self-employed.Offer or acceptance letter: This is ideal if you recently started a new job or moved to attend school.References: One from a previous landlord, employer, or credit institution.Income: Pay stubs or a bank statement showing your monthly income.Identification: A driver’s license, state identification, or passport.This will allow you to get a head start by having all of your forms and records ready, making it easier to get ahead of other interested renters.Ĭompile a list of the following documents: Preparing the necessary paperwork is the key to landing your dream apartment in a competitive market. Prepare important paperwork in advance Gathering the necessary paperwork you will need will allow you to get a head start on your application. If you have a high amount owed on a credit card, you can make payments to reduce your debt before applying for rental properties. It’s wise to review both before renting to see how your credit habits are affecting you-and identify what to do to improve it. You can check your credit score for free at or get a copy of your full report at. Most landlords require a minimum score of 650 to qualify for an apartment, but this can vary. For that reason, it’s crucial to practice as many good habits as possible to improve your credit score before applying.Īccording to FICO, your credit score is calculated based on the following: The number represents how well you’ve managed paying off past debts such as credit cards and college loans. Improve your credit score before your apartment searchĮven if you’ve never rented an apartment before, landlords will want to see how responsible you are with your finances, and one of the main ways they do that is by sizing up your credit score. Here are some steps to take, based on what landlords look for and how you can prepare to make the best first impression. If you’re determined to land your dream apartment, there are plenty of ways to help your rental application stand out. So how exactly do you prove you’re a tenant a landlord could trust? You should aim to ace your rental application-paperwork you fill out that tells a landlord (or management company) pertinent details about your life that can help size you up as a tenant. With many prospective tenants to choose from, landlords can be picky, and they will prioritize applicants with a track record of paying off debts and respecting their neighbors and community. Use of Rocket Lawyer is subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Renting an apartment isn’t as easy as waltzing in and saying “I’ll take it!”-particularly in today’s competitive rental market. The Utah Supreme Court has authorized Rocket Lawyer to provide legal services, including the practice of law, as a nonlawyer-owned company further information regarding this authorization can be found in our Terms of Service. Please note that Rocket Lawyer is not a "lawyer referral service," "accountant referral service," accounting firm, or law firm, does not provide legal or tax advice or representation (except in certain jurisdictions), and is not intended as a substitute for an attorney, accountant, accounting firm, or law firm. Legal information and other services are delivered by or through Rocket Lawyer via. Rocket Lawyer has helped over 20 million businesses, families and individuals make legal documents, get attorney advice, and confidently protect their futures. Rocket Lawyer is an online legal technology company that makes the law simpler and more affordable for businesses, families and individuals. |