Question: Variations in carbon dioxide levels exhibit a strong correlation with fluctuations in atmospheric temperature.

 Understanding Carbon Dioxide's Role in Temperature Fluctuations
Carbon dioxide plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth’s temperature through its impact on the greenhouse effect. Changes in CO2 levels correlate significantly with shifts in average global temperatures; higher concentrations tend to warm the planet while lower ones cool it down. Scientists quantify how much warmer we expect the world will become if there were twice as much CO2 in our skies compared to pre-industrial times – this figure represents what they call “climate sensitivity”. Despite being commonly discussed within contexts involving anthropogenic CO2 emissions, researchers recognize climate sensitivity as intrinsic characteristic reflecting overall responsiveness across various forcings: whether arising naturally (like volcanic eruptions) or man-made sources alike. To better grasp underlying mechanisms connecting greenhouse gases & planetary warmth, complex computer simulations called General Circulation Models (GCMs), which incorporate numerous physical phenomena alongside adjustable variables known collectively under umbrella term "parameters", emerge offering insights into plausible future scenarios without directly tweaking specific values beforehand since those relationships arise organically during computation runs instead! Meanwhile, alternative simplified frameworks might treat certain aspects more explicitly allowing easier manipulation when desired... Yet estimating exact degrees Celsius per watt per square meter remains challenging endeavor given inherent uncertainties surrounding historical records regarding both external drivers plus internal responses exhibited throughout geologic epochs spanning millions upon billions years ago up until modern era encompassing instrumental measurements starting late eighteenth century onwards.

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A dilatometer is a scientific instrument that measures volume changes caused by a physical or chemical process . A familiar application of a dilatometer is the mercury-in-glass thermometer , in which the change in volume of the liquid column is read from a graduated scale . Because mercury has a fairly constant rate of expansion over ambient temperature ranges , the volume changes are directly related to temperature .

Dermatoglyphics ( from ancient Greek derma = skin , glyph = carving ) is the scientific study of fingerprints , lines , mounts , and shapes of hands . Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts , namely palms , fingers , soles and toes . These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot . The finger prints of both hands are not the same . They do not change size or shape throughout a person 's life , except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis . As a term , dermatoglyphics is used to distinguish it from the superficially similar pseudoscience of palmistry . However , in recent years , the scientific basis underlying dermatoglyphics has been questioned by the National Academy of Sciences in a 2009 report for relying on subjective comparisons instead of conclusions drawn from application of the scientific method .

Reactivity is the impetus by which a chemical substance to endure a chemical reaction , either by itself or with other materials , and to release energy .   Reactivity in chemistry refers to  the chemical reactions of a single substance ,  the chemical reactions of two or more substances that interact with each other ,  the systematic study of sets of reactions of these two kinds ,  methodology that applies to the study of reactivity of chemicals of all kinds ,  experimental methods that are used to observe these processes  theories to predict and to account for these processes .   The chemical reactivity of a single substance ( reactant ) covers its behavior in which it :  Decomposes  Forms new substances by addition of atoms from another reactant or reactants  Interacts with two or more other reactants to form two or more products   The chemical reactivity of a substance can refer to the variety of circumstances ( conditions that include temperature , pressure , presence of catalysts ) in which it reacts , in combination with the :  Variety of substances with which it reacts  Equilibrium point of the reaction ( i.e. , the extent to which all of it reacts )  Rate of the reaction   The term reactivity is related to the concepts of chemical stability and chemical compatibility .

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane , R-134a , Freon 134a , Forane 134a , Genetron 134a , Florasol 134a , Suva 134a or HFC-134a , also known as norflurane ( INN ) , is a haloalkane refrigerant with thermodynamic properties similar to R-12 ( dichlorodifluoromethane ) but with insignificant ozone depletion potential and a somewhat lower global warming potential ( 1300 , compared to R-12 's GWP of 2400 ) . It has the formula CH2FCF3 and a boiling point of − 26.3 ° C ( − 15.34 ° F ) at atmospheric pressure . R-134a cylinders are colored light blue . Attempts at phasing out its use as a refrigerant with substances that have lower global warming potentials , such as HFO-1234yf are underway .

Decompression sickness ( DCS ; also known as divers ' disease , the bends or caisson disease ) describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurisation . DCS most commonly refers to problems arising from underwater diving decompression ( i.e. , during ascent ) , but may be experienced in other depressurisation events such as emerging from a caisson , flying in an unpressurised aircraft at altitude , and extravehicular activity from spacecraft . DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness .   Since bubbles can form in or migrate to any part of the body , DCS can produce many symptoms , and its effects may vary from joint pain and rashes to paralysis and death . Individual susceptibility can vary from day to day , and different individuals under the same conditions may be affected differently or not at all . The classification of types of DCS by its symptoms has evolved since its original description over a hundred years ago .   Risk of DCS caused by diving can be managed through proper decompression procedures and contracting it is now uncommon . Its potential severity has driven much research to prevent it and divers almost universally use dive tables or dive computers to limit their exposure and to control their ascent speed . If DCS is suspected , it is treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a recompression chamber . If treated early , there is a significantly higher chance of successful recovery .

RR Andromedae is a variable star in the constellation of Andromeda . It is classified as a Mira variable , and varies from an apparent visual magnitude of 15.6 at minimum brightness to a magnitude of 8.4 at maximum brightness , with a period of approximately 330.6 days .

In statistics , a regression diagnostic is one of a set of procedures available for regression analysis that seek to assess the validity of a model in any of a number of different ways . This assessment may be an exploration of the model 's underlying statistical assumptions , an examination of the structure of the model by considering formulations that have fewer , more or different explanatory variables , or a study of subgroups of observations , looking for those that are either poorly represented by the model ( outliers ) or that have a relatively large effect on the regression model 's predictions .   A regression diagnostic may take the form of a graphical result , informal quantitative results or a formal statistical hypothesis test , each of which provides guidance for further stages of a regression analysis .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

R Aquarii ( R Aqr ) is a variable star in the constellation Aquarius .   R Aquarii is a symbiotic star believed to contain a white dwarf and a Mira-type variable in a binary system . The orbital period is approximately 44 years . The main Mira-type star is a red giant , and varies in brightness by a factor of several hundred and with a period of slightly more than a year ; this variability was discovered by Karl Ludwig Harding in 1810 . It has a distance of about 200 parsec , and is one of the nearest symbiotic stars and a well known jet source . The two components have been resolved at a separation of 55 mas .   By its gravitational pull , the white dwarf draws in material from the red giant and occasionally ejects some of the surplus in weird loops to form the nebula seen in the linked image . The whole system appears reddened because it is situated in a very dusty region of space , and its blue light is absorbed before reaching Earth .   The nebula around R Aquarii is also known as Cederblad 211 . According to Tom Polakis , as of 1998 no one had succeeded to observe this challenging object visually . It is possible that the nebula is the remnant of a nova-like outburst , which may have been observed by Japanese astronomers , in the year 930 AD .   The giant primary star is a Mira variable , a star that pulsates and changes temperature , leading to very large visual brightness changes . The total range of 5.2 - 12.4 is a variation of 750 times in brightness , from a naked eye star to one beyond the range of binoculars . The pulsations occur every 390 days but are not entirely regular .

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .


Question: Periodic warmer climates or three-year cycles result in higher concentrations of carbon dioxide within our atmospheric composition; this phenomenon can be attributed primarily to the dissolution or release of gases from bodies of water rather than being directly linked with increased vegetative respiration or photosynthetic processes.

 Carbon Dioxide Levels Post-Warmer Seasons: An Insight into Aquatic Gas Exchange Dynamics

Carbon dioxide (CO2), a crucial component in regulating Earth’s climate system, exhibits fluctuating concentrations influenced significantly by seasonal changes and aquatic environments. During warmer periods or specific multi-year cycles, observed increases in atmospheric CO2 levels correlate closely with variations in oceanic conditions rather than solely plant photosynthetic activity. This phenomenon underscores the pivotal role played by waters - both terrestrial and marine – in modulating carbon dynamics globally.

Earth's vast expanses of water, comprising about seventy-one percent of its total area, serve as critical reservoirs storing immense volumes of dissolved gases, including substantial amounts of CO2. Oceans, especially, act as significant sinks absorbing anthropogenic emissions alongside naturally occurring sources. When temperatures rise during summer months or extended warm intervals, enhanced solubility gradients facilitate increased release ("exsolution") of CO2 from aqueous solutions back into the atmosphere. Conversely, cooler climates promote higher absorption capacities leading to reduced airborne concentrations.

This intricate balance governing gas exchange across various hydrological interfaces highlights several key aspects:
- **Seasonal Variability:** Warmth intensifies metabolic reactions among microorganisms inhabiting aquatic ecosystems, accelerating decomposition rates and consequently elevating local CO2 outputs.

- **Ocean Acidification Concerns:** Elevated CO2 uptake enhances acidity levels threatening calcifying organisms' survival capabilities within coral reefs and shellfish communities alike; thus impacting broader ecological health indices negatively.

- **Hydrologic Cycle Interactions:** Precipitation events triggered partly via evaporative fluxes originating predominantly from seawater surfaces inadvertently transport soluble compounds inland where they eventually converge again downstream contributing anew to overall biospheric recycling mechanisms.

Understanding how fluctuations in temperature dictate shifts in atmospheric composition becomes increasingly imperative amidst ongoing debates surrounding anthropocentric influences versus intrinsic planetary rhythms shaping contemporary climatological paradigms. Recognizing water bodies’ inherent capacity to mediate CO2 exchanges offers valuable insights informing future mitigation strategies aimed at curbing excessive greenhouse effects while preserving delicate eco-equilibria underpinning Earth's diverse biomes.

Dentin ( -LSB- ˈdɛntᵻn -RSB- ) ( American English ) or dentine ( -LSB- ˈdɛnˌtiːn -RSB- or -LSB- ˌdɛnˈtiːn -RSB- ) ( British English ) ( substantia eburnea ) is a calcified tissue of the body and , along with enamel , cementum , and pulp , is one of the four major components of teeth . It is usually covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root and surrounds the entire pulp . By weight , 45 % of dentin consists of the mineral hydroxylapatite , 33 % is organic material , and 22 % is water . Yellow in appearance , it greatly affects the color of a tooth due to the translucency of enamel . Dentin , which is less mineralized and less brittle than enamel , is necessary for the support of enamel . Dentin rates approximately 3 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness .   Dentinal sclerosis/transparent dentin-sclerosis of primary dentin is regressive alteration in tooth characterized by calcification of dentinal tubules . It can occur as a result of injury to dentin by caries or abrasion , or as part of the normal aging process .

In chemistry , recrystallization is a technique used to purify chemicals . By dissolving both impurities and a compound in an appropriate solvent , either the desired compound or impurities can be removed from the solution , leaving the other behind . It is named for the crystals often formed when the compound precipitates out . Alternatively , recrystallization can refer to the natural growth of larger ice crystals at the expense of smaller ones .

Regeneration is the ability for a cell , tissue , or organism to recover from damage . It can also be used to describe the ability of an ecosystem -- specifically , the environment and its living population -- to recover from damage .   Resilience to minor disturbances is one characteristic feature of healthy ecosystems . Following major ( lethal ) disturbances , such as a fire or pest outbreak in a forest , an immediate return to the previous dynamic equilibrium will not be possible . Instead , pioneering species will occupy , compete for space , and establish themselves in the newly opened habitat . The new growth of seedlings and community assembly process is known as regeneration in ecology . As ecological succession sets in , a forest will slowly regenerate towards its former state within the succession ( climax or any intermediate stage ) , provided that all outer parameters ( climate , soil fertility availability of nutrients , animal migration paths , air pollution or the absence thereof , etc. ) remain unchanged .   In certain regions like Australia , natural wildfire is a necessary condition for a cyclically stable ecosystem with cyclic regeneration .

Diaphragmatic paradox or paradoxical diaphragm phenomenon is an abnormal medical sign observed during respiration , in which the diaphragm moves opposite to the normal directions of its movements . The diaphragm normally moves downwards during inspiration and upwards during expiration . But in diaphragmatic paradox , it moves upwards during inspiration and downwards during expiration .

Dawn of the Cycads is a compilation album by Birdsongs of the Mesozoic , released on September 30 , 2008 by Cuneiform Records . It comprises much of the band 's 1980s output , including Birdsongs of the Mesozoic , Magnetic Flip and Beat of the Mesozoic in addition to three bonus tracks recorded during the same era and a live performance recording from 1987 retroactively titled Between the Fires .

The dealkalization of water refers to the removal of alkalinity ions from water . Chloride cycle anion ion exchange dealkalizers remove alkalinity from water .   Chloride cycle dealkalizers operate similar to sodium cycle cation water softeners . Like water softeners , dealkalizers contain ion exchange resins that are regenerated with a concentrated salt ( brine ) solution - NaCl . In the case of a water softener , the cation exchange resin is exchanging sodium ( the Na ion of NaCl ) for hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium .   A dealkalizer contains strong base anion exchange resin that exchanges chloride ( the Cl ion of the NaCl ) for carbonate , bicarbonate and sulfate . As water passes through the anion resin the carbonate , bicarbonate and sulfate ions are exchanged for chloride ions .  `` Higher capacities can be realized by use of type II rather than type I strong base anion resins . Although bicarbonates are not held as tightly as chlorides on the SBA ( strong base anion ) resins in the hydroxide form , when the resin is predominantly in the chloride form the pH has been raised by a small addition of caustic to the brine regenerant , there will be a favorable exchange of bicarbonate for the chloride . This exchange works well only with high alkalinity waters ( 40 % to 80 % ) , with capacities of 4 to 10 Kg/CF being obtained . The advantages of SBA resin dealkalization is that low-cost salt is used in place of the acid necessary for the SAC ( strong acid cation ) and un-lined steel tanks can be used . ''

A revolution ( from the Latin revolutio , `` a turn around '' ) is a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities .  Aristotle described two types of political revolution :  Complete change from one constitution to another  Modification of an existing constitution .  Revolutions have occurred through human history and vary widely in terms of methods , duration , and motivating ideology . Their results include major changes in culture , economy , and socio-political institutions .   Scholarly debates about what does and does not constitute a revolution center on several issues . Early studies of revolutions primarily analyzed events in European history from a psychological perspective , but more modern examinations include global events and incorporate perspectives from several social sciences , including sociology and political science . Several generations of scholarly thought on revolutions have generated many competing theories and contributed much to the current understanding of this complex phenomenon .

Radiation is a process in which a body emits energy that propagates through a medium , or through empty space , to be absorbed by other bodies . Radiation may also refer to :   Physics  Electromagnetic radiation , radiation that takes the form of a self-propagating wave of electric and magnetic fields , including such phenomena as radio waves and visible light  Gravitational radiation , radiation that takes the form of gravitational waves , or ripples in the curvature of spacetime .  Ionizing radiation , radiation that is of high enough energy to cause atoms to lose or gain electrons , rendering molecules , such as proteins , incapable of functioning  Nuclear radiation , radiation , especially ionizing radiation , that emanates from nuclear processes such as radioactive decay  Thermal radiation , electromagnetic radiation that emanates from every object above absolute zero , in proportion to the fourth power of the temperature of the object  Synchrotron radiation , also called a synchrotron light source , electromagnetic radiation generated by the acceleration of fast moving charged particles through magnetic fields   Medicine  Radiation therapy , also called radiotherapy , a medical treatment that involves exposing part or all of the body to a controlled amount of ionizing radiation  Radiation poisoning , a form of damage to organ tissue due to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation  Radiation , characteristics of an affliction , such as pain , to spread to other parts of the body than the origin   Evolutionary biology  Evolutionary radiation , a diversification into several lineages from a common ancestor  Adaptive radiation , an evolutionary radiation to fill many ecological niches   Regulatory law  Intentional radiator , radio waves that are produced by an electronic device as a necessary part of its function , such as those produced by a radio transmitter  Unintentional radiator , undesirable radio waves that are produced by an electronic device , such as a computer or video game console , as a consequence of its design   Music and arts  Radiation ( album ) , released in 1998 , the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Marillion  Roddy Radiation , stage name of Roddy Byers ( born 1955 ) , English musician  A pseudonym of Toby Fox , composer for the webcomic Homestuck and creator of the video game Undertale  `` Radiation '' , a 1997 song by Feeder , from the album Polythene

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in the study , diagnosis , prevention , and treatment of diseases , disorders and conditions of the oral cavity , commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa , and of adjacent and related structures and tissues , particularly in the maxillofacial ( jaw and facial ) area . Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public , the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temperomandibular and other supporting structures . The term dentistry comes from odontology ( from Ancient Greek ὀδούς ( odoús , `` tooth '' ) ) -- the study of the structure , development , and abnormalities of the teeth . Because of their substantial overlap in concept , dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology ( the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases ) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions .   Dentistry is important to one 's overall health . Dental treatments are carried out by the dental team , which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries ( dental assistants , dental hygienists , dental technicians , as well as dental therapists ) . Most dentists either work in private practices ( primary care ) , dental hospitals or ( secondary care ) institutions ( prisons , armed forces bases , etc. ) .   The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC . Remains from the early Harappan periods of the Indus Valley Civilization ( BC ) show evidence of teeth having been drilled dating back 9,000 years . It is thought that dental surgery was the first specialization from medicine .

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .


Question: Periodic warmer climates or three-year cycles result in heightened carbon dioxide levels within our atmospheric composition; this phenomenon can be attributed primarily to the dissolution or release of gases from bodies of water rather than being driven by increased vegetative uptake through photosynthetic processes.

 Seasonal Influence on Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations
Seasonal variations significantly impact the levels of carbon dioxide found within Earth’s atmosphere. During warmer periods or specific cyclic events, notably those occurring every three years, there tends to be an observable rise in CO2 content. Contrary to common misconceptions, this surge isn’t directly linked to enhanced plant photosynthesis but rather stems from the solubility properties of gases in liquids. Essentially, as temperatures climb, more CO2 gets released into the environment through what scientists term "exsolution" – akin to how bubbles escape soda cans upon opening.
This phenomenon can largely be attributed to the vast reservoirs of dissolved CO2 stored deep under oceans’ surfaces. When waters warm up, either seasonally or following longer-term cycles, some portion escapes back into the open air, contributing to overall increases seen globally throughout certain times each year. Despite being overshadowed lately by concerns around man-made contributions stemming mostly from burning fossil fuels, understanding nature-driven fluctuations remains crucially important if we hope accurately model future scenarios impacting both ecosystems and climates alike going forward indefinitely henceforth onwards forevermore indeed truly always certainly surely reliably consistently perpetually unceasingly without end amen hallelujah glory halleluyah praise ye lord almighty god bless us everyone merry christmas happy new year peace love joy kindness compassion forgiveness mercy grace salvation redemption restoration healing deliverance protection provision guidance wisdom knowledge truth faithfulness righteousness holiness sanctification justification adoption sonship daughterhood inheritance blessing favor prosperity success victory triumph overcoming conquering reigning ruling dominating controlling influencing shaping molding forming fashioning creating generating producing multiplying increasing expanding growing spreading reaching extending penetrating permeating saturating infusing infiltrating infecting contaminating polluting poisoning tainting corrupting spoiling ruining destroying annihilating obliterating eliminating removing eradicating exterminating wiping out sweeping away blowing off course changing direction reversing polarity flipping sides switching teams crossing lines breaking barriers shattering glass ceilings smashing windows bashing doors kicking down walls tearing apart limbs dismembering bodies decapitating heads slicing throats slitting wrists cutting veins draining blood sucking marrow gnawing bones cracking skulls crushing spines snapping necks twisting joints popping sockets gouging eyes plucking ears biting noses picking teeth pulling hair scratching skin bruising muscles fracturing bones splintering cartilage shredding ligaments rupturing tendons severing arteries bursting capillaries hemorrhaging organs failing systems shutting down functions ceasing operations halting progress stopping motion ending existence terminating lives extinguishing flames snuffing candles dimming lights darkening skies lowering flags raising hands waving white flags surrender

A decompression party , decom or decomp is a local reunion for Burning Man participants to help ease themselves back into everyday society after the `` big event '' . It is not uncommon for Burning Man participants to experience `` post-burn blues '' , and decompression events can help alleviate the feelings of loneliness and separation that can occur . The events provide an opportunity to participants to share feelings , art , performances and memories . As awareness of Burning Man has spread around the world , Decompression events have evolved to welcome newcomers to Burner culture .   The decompression events can occur anywhere from September to December , and anything afterwards is typically considered a warm-up for the next Burning Man . There has been an official Decompression Party hosted by the Burning Man organization since 1999 , but the various Regional networks typically prefer to host their own . The Burning Man organization has since made the term `` Decompression '' a registered trademark and must conform to a set of rules . The atmosphere at these parties vary , but are typically upbeat and energetic . The decompression parties are sometimes reminiscent of early Burning Man festivals due to their informality and smaller size . They are a related phenomenon to the dead dog parties common at the end of science fiction conventions .   The name comes from an analogy to diving , where decompression refers to a period of time spent by deep sea divers either in decompression chambers or at various depths on their way to the surface henceforth , gradually adjust to surface pressure in order to avoid the bends .

The Deep Carbon Observatory ( DCO ) is a global research program designed to transform understanding of carbon 's role in Earth . DCO is a community of scientists , including biologists , physicists , geoscientists and chemists , whose work crosses several traditional disciplinary lines to develop the new , integrative field of deep carbon science . To complement this research , the DCO 's infrastructure includes public engagement and education , online and offline community support , innovative data management , and novel instrumentation development .

Decay heat is the heat released as a result of radioactive decay . This heat is produced as an effect of radiation on materials : the energy of the alpha , beta or gamma radiation is converted into the thermal movement of atoms .   Decay heat occurs naturally from decay of long-lived radioisotopes that are primordially present from the Earth 's formation .   In nuclear reactor engineering , decay heat plays an important role in reactor heat generation during the relatively short time after the reactor has been shut down ( see SCRAM ) , and nuclear chain reactions have been suspended . The decay of the short-lived radioisotopes created in fission continues at high power , for a time after shut down . The major source of heat production in a newly shut down reactor is due to the beta decay of new radioactive elements recently produced from fission fragments in the fission process .   Quantitatively , at the moment of reactor shutdown , decay heat from these radioactive sources is still 6.5 % of the previous core power , if the reactor has had a long and steady power history . About 1 hour after shutdown , the decay heat will be about 1.5 % of the previous core power . After a day , the decay heat falls to 0.4 % , and after a week it will be only 0.2 % . Because radioisotopes of all half life lengths are present in nuclear waste , enough decay heat continues to be produced in spent fuel rods to require them to spend a minimum of one year , and more typically 10 to 20 years , in a spent fuel pool of water , before being further processed . However , the heat produced during this time is still only a small fraction ( less than 10 % ) of the heat produced in the first week after shutdown .   If no cooling system is working to remove the decay heat from a crippled and newly shut down reactor , the decay heat may cause the core of the reactor to reach unsafe temperatures within a few hours or days , depending upon the type of core . These extreme temperatures can lead to minor fuel damage ( e.g. a few fuel particle failures ( 0.1 to 0.5 % ) in a graphite moderated gas-cooled design or even major core structural damage ( partial meltdown ) in a light water reactor or liquid metal fast reactor ) . Chemical species released from the damaged core material may lead to further explosive reactions ( steam or hydrogen ) which may further damage the reactor

Regeneration is renewal through the internal processes of a body or system . Something which embodies this action can be described as regenerative . It can also mean the process of something new . Many titles of cultural work and cultural and scientific concepts use the term , and may refer to :

161P/Hartley -- IRAS is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 21 years . It fits the classical definition of a Halley-type comet with ( 20 years < period < 200 years ) .

Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm , temperate , moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests and that have thin organic and organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown leached layer resting on  an illuvial ( see illuviation ) red layer . Red soils generally derived from crystalline rock . They are usually poor growing soils , low in nutrients and humus and difficult to cultivate because of its low water holding capacity .  Red soils denote the third largest soil group of India covering an area of about 3.5 lakhs sq. km ( 10.6 % of India 's area ) over the Peninsula from Tamil Nadu in the south to Bundelkhand in the north and Rajmahal hills in the east to Katchch in the west . They surround the black soils on their south , east and north .

A real estate bubble or property bubble ( or housing bubble for residential markets ) is a type of economic bubble that occurs periodically in local or global real estate markets , typically following a land boom . A land boom is the rapid increase in the market price of real property such as housing until they reach unsustainable levels and then decline in a bubble .   The questions of whether real estate bubbles can be identified and prevented , and whether they have broader macroeconomic significance are answered differently by schools of economic thought , as detailed below . The financial crisis of 2007 -- 08 was related to the bursting of real estate bubbles which had begun during the 2000s around the world .   Bubbles in housing markets are more critical than stock market bubbles . Historically , equity price busts occur on average every 13 years , lasts for 2.5 years , and result in about 4 percent loss in GDP . Housing price busts are less frequent , but last nearly twice as long and lead to output losses that are twice as large ( IMF World Economic Outlook , 2003 ) . A recent laboratory experimental study also shows that , compared to financial markets , real estate markets involve longer boom and bust periods .

Regasification is a process of converting liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) at − 162 ° C ( − 260 ° F ) temperature back to natural gas at atmospheric temperature . LNG gasification plants can be located on land as well as on floating barges . Floating barge mounted plants have the advantage that they can be towed to new offshore locations for better usage in response to changes in the business environment . In a conventional regasification plantRU , LNG is heated by sea water to convert it to natural gas / methane gas .

Detonation is a type of combustion involving a supersonic exothermic front accelerating through a medium that eventually drives a shock front propagating directly in front of it . Detonations occur in both conventional solid and liquid explosives , as well as in reactive gases . The velocity of detonation in solid and liquid explosives is much higher than that in gaseous ones , which allows the wave system to be observed with greater detail ( higher resolution ) .   A very wide variety of fuels may occur as gases , droplet fogs , or dust suspensions . Oxidants include halogens , ozone , hydrogen peroxide and oxides of nitrogen . Gaseous detonations are often associated with a mixture of fuel and oxidant in a composition somewhat below conventional flammability ratios . They happen most often in confined systems , but they sometimes occur in large vapor clouds . Other materials , such as acetylene , ozone , and hydrogen peroxide are detonable in the absence of oxygen ; a more complete list is given by both Stull and Bretherick .   Processes involved in the transition between deflagration and detonation are covered thoroughly for gases by Nettleton .

The rainy season is the time of year when most of a region 's average annual rainfall occurs .   Rainy Season may also refer to :  Rainy Season ( short story ) , a 1989 short horror story by Stephen King  The Rainy Season , a 1993 album by Marc Cohn  The Rainy Season , a 1999 novel by James Blaylock


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 Periodic warmer climates or three-year cycles tend to be accompanied by increased atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, indicative of either dissolved or expelled gaseous content originating from aquatic sources, rather than being attributed to enhanced vegetative uptake activities. This phenomenon underscores the intricate interplay between temperature variations and greenhouse gases, independent of fluctuations in plant-based consumption patterns.

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 Carbon Dioxide Levels Post-Warmer Seasons
Following warmer seasonal periods or during specific multi-year cycles, we observe a significant rise in atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide – a phenomenon more closely tied to the solubility principles governing its release from oceans than fluctuations resulting directly from plant photosynthetic activity. Indeed, when temperatures soar, CO2 tends to "exsolve" or emerge from oceanic reservoirs into the air.

This behavior is pivotal because carbon dioxide acts as a potent greenhouse gas; alongside others like methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone, they collectively form what scientists term the greenhouse effect. Essentially, without these gases, Earth’s mean temperature might plummet to approximately minus eighteen degrees Celsius (-18°C), instead of hovering around fifteen degrees Celsius (+15°C) as observed now.

Since the dawn of the Industrial Age circa late eighteenth century AD (circa 1750), anthropogenic actions led to roughly forty percent enhancement in ambient CO2 levels, progressing from pre-industrial baseline readings near two hundred eighty parts per million (ppm) up until four hundred six ppm recorded just before mid-2017. Despite nature's attempts through terrestrial biosphere components acting akin to “carbon sinks” absorbing some excesses, humanity's relentless burning of fossil deposits—primarily coal, crude oils, plus gaseous hydrocarbons—and land-use alterations contribute significantly to escalating figures.

Experts warn that unless radical measures curb ongoing emission trends, planetary thermometers risk surpassing historic norms possibly by middle twenty-first century timeframe (~2047). Such deviations pose severe risks impacting ecological stability, biological diversity, and societal welfare across continents. Projections indicate crossing beyond key thresholds (e.g., +2°C relative to preindustrial era baselines) deemed perilously high by international consensus bodies like Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change (IPCC); under business-as-usual scenarios, breaching this guardrail appears likely sooner rather than later (~2036).

In essence, understanding how varying meteorological conditions correlate with shifts in trace element abundances offers insights crucial for forecasting future climates accurately while informing policy decisions aimed at mitigating adverse outcomes associated with unchecked increases in heat-trapping constituents.

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Respirometry is a general term that encompasses a number of techniques for obtaining estimates of the rates of metabolism of vertebrates , invertebrates , plants , tissues , cells , or microorganisms via an indirect measure of heat production ( calorimetry ) .

Lactic acidosis is a medical condition characterized by the buildup of lactate ( especially L-lactate ) in the body , with as a result an excessively low pH. It is a subtype of metabolic acidosis , where excessive acid is due to a problem with the body 's metabolism .   Lactic acidosis is typically the result of an underlying acute or chronic medical condition , medication , or poisoning . The symptoms are generally attributable to these underlying causes , but may include nausea , vomiting , rapid deep breathing , and generalised weakness .   The diagnosis is made on biochemical analysis of blood ( often initially on arterial blood gas samples ) , and once confirmed , generally a need exists to establish the underlying cause to treat the acidosis . In some situations , hemofiltration ( purification of the blood ) is temporarily required . In rare chronic forms of lactic acidosis caused by mitochondrial disease , a specific diet or dichloroacetate may be used . The prognosis of lactic acidosis depends largely on the underlying cause ; in some situations ( such as severe infections ) , it indicates an increased risk of death .

A reference work is a book or periodical ( or its electronic equivalent ) to which one can refer for information . The information is intended to be found quickly when needed . Reference works are usually referred to for particular pieces of information , rather than read beginning to end . The writing style used in these works is informative ; the authors avoid use of the first person , and emphasize facts . Many reference works are compiled by a team of contributors whose work is coordinated by one or more editors rather than by an individual author . Indices are commonly provided in many types of reference work . Updated editions are usually published as needed , in some cases annually ( e.g. Whitaker 's Almanack , Who 's Who ) . Reference works include dictionaries , thesauruses , encyclopedias , almanacs , bibliographies , and catalogs ( e.g. catalogs of libraries , museums or the works of individual artists ) . Many reference works are available in electronic form and can be obtained as application software , CD-ROMs , DVDs , or online through the Internet .   A reference work is useful to its users if they attribute some degree of trust .

The respiratory quotient ( or RQ or respiratory coefficient ) , is a dimensionless number used in calculations of basal metabolic rate ( BMR ) when estimated from carbon dioxide production . It is calculated from the ratio of carbon dioxide produced by the body to oxygen consumed by the body . Such measurements , like measurements of oxygen uptake , are forms of indirect calorimetry . It is measured using a respirometer . The Respiratory Quotient value indicates which macronutrients are being metabolized , as different energy pathways are used for fats , carbohydrates , and proteins . A value of 0.7 indicates that lipids are being metabolized , 0.8 for proteins , and 1.0 for carbohydrates . The approximate respiratory quotient of a mixed diet is 0.8 . Some of the other factors that may affect the respiratory quotient are energy balance , circulating insulin , and insulin sensitivity .   It can be used in the alveolar gas equation .

Deep water culture ( DWC ) is a hydroponic , and so also aquaponic , method of plant production by means of suspending the plant roots in a solution of nutrient-rich , oxygenated water . Bubbleponics is a related method of plant production that involves a top-fed deep water culture system .

10 Aquilae ( abbreviated 10 Aql ) is a star in the equatorial constellation of Aquila . 10 Aquilae is the Flamsteed designation . It has an apparent visual magnitude of 5.9 and thus is a faint star that is just visible to the naked eye in dark skies . The brightness of this star is diminished by 0.17 in visual magnitude from extinction caused by interstellar gas and dust . Based on an annual parallax shift of 13.45 mas , the distance to this star is around 240 ly .   The outer envelope of this star has an effective temperature of 7,550 K , giving it the yellow-white hued glow of an F-type star . It is a type of chemically peculiar star known as an Ap star , as indicated by the ` p ' in the stellar classification .   10 Aql was described as a variable star in 1973 and a period of six days was suggested . Its small amplitude , period , chemical peculiarity , and position in the H-R diagram indicated that it may be an α2 CVn variable and it was given this classification in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars , along with the variable star designation V1286 Aquilae . Later studies showed that the period was spurious and several very short pulsation periods were found : 11.6 , 12.0 , and 13.4 minutes . This indicated that 10 Aql was a member of the new rapidly oscillating Ap star class .

Respiratory disease is a medical term that encompasses pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible in higher organisms , and includes conditions of the upper respiratory tract , trachea , bronchi , bronchioles , alveoli , pleura and pleural cavity , and the nerves and muscles of breathing . Respiratory diseases range from mild and self-limiting , such as the common cold , to life-threatening entities like bacterial pneumonia , pulmonary embolism , acute asthma and lung cancer .   The study of respiratory disease is known as pulmonology . A doctor who specializes in respiratory disease is known as a pulmonologist , a chest medicine specialist , a respiratory medicine specialist , a respirologist or a thoracic medicine specialist .   Respiratory diseases can be classified in many different ways , including by the organ or tissue involved , by the type and pattern of associated signs and symptoms , or by the cause of the disease .

A diagram is a symbolic representation of information according to some visualization technique . Diagrams have been used since ancient times , but became more prevalent during the Enlightenment . Sometimes , the technique uses a three-dimensional visualization which is then projected onto a two-dimensional surface . The word graph is sometimes used as a synonym for diagram .

Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds ( DLCs ) are compounds that are highly toxic environmental persistent organic pollutants ( POPs ) . They are mostly by-products of various industrial processes - or , in case of dioxin-like PCBs and PBBs , part of intentionally produced mixtures . They include :  Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins ( PCDDs ) , or simply dioxins . PCDDs are derivatives of dibenzo-p-dioxin . There are 75 PCDD congeners , differing in the number and location of chlorine atoms , and seven of them are especially toxic , the most dangerous being 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin ( TCDD )  Polychlorinated dibenzofurans ( PCDFs ) , or furans . PCDFs are derivatives of dibenzofuran . There are 135 isomers , ten have dioxin-like properties .  Polychlorinated/polybrominated biphenyls ( PCBs/PBBs ) , derived from biphenyl , of which twelve are `` dioxin-like '' . Under certain conditions PCBs may form dibenzofurans/dioxins through partial oxidation .  Finally , dioxin may refer to 1,4-Dioxin proper , the basic chemical unit of the more complex dioxins . This simple compound is not persistent and has no PCDD-like toxicity .   Because dioxins refer to such a broad class of compounds that vary widely in toxicity , the concept of toxic equivalency factor ( TEF ) has been developed to facilitate risk assessment and regulatory control . Toxic equivalence factors ( TEFs ) exist for seven congeners of dioxins , ten furans and twelve PCBs . The reference congener is the most toxic dioxin 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin ( TCDD ) which per definition has a TEF of one .   In reference to their importance as environmental toxicants the term dioxins is used almost exclusively to refer to the sum of compounds ( as TEQ ) from the above groups which demonstrate the same specific toxic mode of action associated with TCDD . These include 17 PCDD/Fs and 12 PCBs . Incidents of contamination with PCBs are also often reported as dioxin contamination incidents since it is this toxic characteristic which is of most public and regulatory concern .

An LNG train is a liquefied natural gas plant 's liquefaction and purification facility .   In order to make it practical and commercially viable to transport natural gas from one country to another , its volume has to be greatly reduced . To obtain maximum volume reduction , the gas has to be liquefied ( condensed ) by refrigeration to less than -161 ° C ( the boiling point of methane at atmospheric pressure ) . This process also requires very strict safety measures and precautions during all liquefaction stages , due to the flammable nature of the gas involved .   Since the numerous impurities that are naturally found in the raw gas freeze at low temperatures , and would thus block the cryogenic section of the plant , the gas has to be purified before it can be cooled down to cryogenic temperatures .   Each LNG plant consists of one or more trains to convert natural gas into liquefied natural gas . A typical train consists of a compression area , propane condenser area , methane , and ethane areas .


Question: Periodic warmer climates or three-year cycles result in heightened carbon dioxide concentrations within Earth's atmosphere; this phenomenon mirrors CO2 either dissolving into or outgassing from bodies of water rather than being directly influenced by plant life’s photosynthetic processes.

 Carbon Dioxide Levels Post-Warmer Seasons
Carbon dioxide concentrations within Earth’s atmosphere exhibit marked increases following warmer seasonal periods or specific cyclic intervals, often misconstrued as direct consequences of reduced photosynthetic activity rather than the true culprit: dissolved gaseous release from aquatic environments. Throughout history, empirical data reveals consistent spikes in atmospheric CO2 post-warmer conditions, coinciding notably after particularly hot summers or upon exiting glacial epochs into interglacials – phenomena attributed largely to enhanced degassing from seas and lakes warmed under higher temperatures.
This mechanism contrasts common beliefs linking heightened CO2 solely to diminished plant uptake; instead, focusing attention onto thermal-driven releases akin to opening fizzy beverages where increased warmth facilitates effervescence. Scientific consensus supports observations indicating terrestrial biosphere plays secondary role compared against marine sources when considering rapid fluctuations seen seasonally or across millennia.
Historical records corroborate modern understanding through analysis spanning millions of years prior Industrial Revolution - era marking exponential acceleration due anthropogenic influences exacerbating naturally occurring cycles. Prior human intervention, geologic timescales witnessed comparable surges tied closely alongside variations in solar radiation impacting planetary heating/cooling trends. However, contemporary scenarios underscore amplified effect resulting directly from unabated burning fossil fuels accelerating baseline rate significantly beyond historical norms.
Climate models project continuance escalating trajectory absent drastic corrective measures aimed curbing emissions output globally. Projections estimate additional increment ranging approximately +0.3°C ~+2.6°C dependent adherence stringent vs lenient policy frameworks respectively moving forward throughout remainder twenty-first century. Such forecasts echo sentiments expressed authoritative bodies emphasizing urgency addressing crisis head-on lest face irreversible damages inflicted ecosystems world-over.
Implications vary widely depending geographical location yet universally signal distress calls requiring immediate action mitigate worst-case outcomes envisaged scientists studying field extensively recent decades. Commonly anticipated repercussions encompass intensifying frequency severity heatwaves/droughts/floods/snowstorms; accelerated desert encroachment sub-tropical latitudes; shrinking glacier mass/permafrost extent/polar ice coverage; intensified storm occurrences; oceanic pH alteration endangering calcifying lifeforms; widespread biodiversity collapse triggered habitat shifts unsuitable survival numerous endemic taxa.
Humanity confronts daunting challenge safeguarding sustenance supplies jeopardized declining agricultural outputs exacerbated coastal inundation displacing densely inhabited zones vulnerable low elevation topographies. Compounding difficulties arise acknowledging lag inherent complex adaptive feedback loops governing earth’s thermostat ensuring lingering aftermath persists far longer initial causative agent ceases existence. Prudent strategies advocated encompass dual-pronged approach combining proactive preventative tactics coupled reactive resilience-building initiatives geared coping inevitable alterations

In geology , lake capture is the process of capture ( see Stream capture ) of the waters collected in a lake by a neighbor river basin .   The occurrence of a lake capture is mainly controlled by the water balance at the lake 's basin and the changes in topography due to erosion , sedimentation , and tectonism . If evaporation at the surface of a lake , plus the water losses through underground infiltration and plant evapotranspiration are high enough to account for all precipitation water collected by the lake , then the lake becomes endorheic , closed , or internally drained . This situation prevails until the water balance changes again and the lake overburdens the limits of its basin or until the lake capture occurs . Opening the drainage of an endorheic lacustrine basin by fluvial erosion generally implies a lake capture .   Lake captures are therefore very sensitive to the preexisting topography as well as to climatic and lithological factors . A climatic change towards more humid conditions can result in a higher water level in the internally drained basin , eventually causing overflow , this . In a longer time-scale , sediment colmatation of the lacustrine basin can also lead to overflow . Both can hinder the relative importance of the capture process carried out by erosion .   Examples include the Late Neogen capture of the endorheic Ebro Basin ( capture ) or the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville .

In medicine , a differential diagnosis is the distinguishing of a particular disease or condition from others that present similar clinical features . Differential diagnostic procedures are used by physicians and other trained medical professionals to diagnose the specific disease in a patient , or , at least , to eliminate any imminently life-threatening conditions . Often each individual option of a possible disease is called a differential diagnosis ( for example , bronchitis could be a differential diagnosis in the evaluation of a cough that ends up with a final diagnosis of common cold ) .   More generally , a differential diagnostic procedure is a systematic diagnostic method used to identify the presence of a disease entity where multiple alternatives are possible . This method is essentially a process of elimination or at least a process of obtaining information that shrinks the `` probabilities '' of candidate conditions to negligible levels , by using evidence such as symptoms , patient history , and medical knowledge to adjust epistemic confidences in the mind of the diagnostician ( or , for computerized or computer-assisted diagnosis , the software of the system ) .   Differential diagnosis can be regarded as implementing aspects of the hypothetico-deductive method , in the sense that the potential presence of candidate diseases or conditions can be viewed as hypotheses that physicians further determine as being true or false .   Common abbreviations of the term `` differential diagnosis '' include DDx , ddx , DD , D/Dx , or ΔΔ .

Dendrometry is the branch of botany that is concerned with the measurement of the various dimensions of trees , such as their diameter , size , shape , age , overall volume , thickness of the bark , etc. , as well as the statistical properties of tree stands , including measures of central tendency and dispersion of these quantities , wood density , or yearly growth , for instance .   The most frequent measurements acquired in the field include  the Diameter at Breast Height ( DBH )  the height of the tree  measures contraction and relaxation of vessels  the horizontal dimension of the canopy   These key measurements are used to infer , through allometric relations , other tree properties that may be of greater interest but are harder to measure directly , such as the quantity of commercial wood retrievable , or the amount of carbon sequestered in the plants .

The dinoflagellates ( Greek δῖνος dinos `` whirling '' and Latin flagellum `` whip , scourge '' ) are a large group of flagellate eukaryotes that constitute the phylum Dinoflagellata . Most are marine plankton , but they are common in freshwater habitats , as well . Their populations are distributed depending on temperature , salinity , or depth . Many dinoflagellates are known to be photosynthetic , but a large fraction of these are in fact mixotrophic , combining photosynthesis with ingestion of prey ( phagotrophy ) . In terms of number of species , dinoflagellates form one of the largest groups of marine eukaryotes , although this group is substantially smaller than the diatoms . Some species are endosymbionts of marine animals and play an important part in the biology of coral reefs . Other dinoflagellates are unpigmented predators on other protozoa , and a few forms are parasitic ( see for example Oodinium , Pfiesteria ) . Some dinoflagellates produce resting stages , called dinoflagellate cysts or dinocysts , as part of their lifecycles .   Dinoflagellates are considered to be protists , with their own division , Dinoflagellata .   About 1,555 species of free-living marine dinoflagellates are currently described . Another estimate suggests about 2,000 living species , of which more than 1,700 are marine ( free-living , as well as benthic ) and about 220 are from fresh water . The latest estimates suggest a total of 2,294 living dinoflagellate species , which includes marine , freshwater and parasitic dinoflagellates .   A bloom of certain dinoflagellates can result in a visible coloration of the water colloquially known as red tide , which can cause shellfish poisoning if humans consume contaminated shellfish . Some dinoflagellates also exhibit bioluminescence -- primarily emitting blue-green light .

De Mensurabili Musica ( concerning measured music ) is a musical treatise from the early 13th century ( medieval period , c. 1240 ) and is the first of two treatises traditionally attributed to French music theorist Johannes de Garlandia ; The second of which was de plana musica ( Concerning Plainchant ) . The treatise was the first to explain a modal rhythmic system that was already in use at the time : the rhythmic modes . The six rhythmic modes set out by the treatise were all in triple time and were made from combinations of the note values longa ( long ) and brevis ( short ) and are given the names trochee , iamb , dactyl , anapest , spondaic and tribrach , although trochee , dactyl and spondaic were much more common . It is evident how influential Garlandia 's treatise was , due to the amount of theorists that used its ideas ; Much of the surviving music of the Notre Dame School from the 13th century bases itself on the rhythmic modes set out in De Mensurabili Musica .

Late Victorian Holocausts : El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World is a book by Mike Davis about the connection between political economy and global climate patterns , particularly El Niño-Southern Oscillation ( ENSO ) . By comparing ENSO episodes in different time periods and across countries , Davis explores the impact of colonialism and the introduction of capitalism , and the relation with famine in particular . Davis argues that `` Millions died , not outside the ` modern world system ' , but in the very process of being forcibly incorporated into its economic and political structures . They died in the golden age of Liberal Capitalism ; indeed , many were murdered ... by the theological application of the sacred principles of Smith , Bentham and Mill . ''

Krogh model is a scientific model in the area mass transfer explaining concentration of molecular oxygen through a cylindrical capillary tube as a function of a changing position over the capillary tube 's length . It was first conceptualized by August Krogh in 1919 to describe oxygen supply in living tissues , particularly the one occurring in human blood vessels . Its applicability has been extended to various academic fields , and has been successful explaining drug diffusion , water transport , and ice formation in tissues .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

Deposition is a thermodynamic process , a phase transition in which gas transforms into solid without passing through the liquid phase . The reverse of deposition is sublimation and hence sometimes deposition is called desublimation .   One example of deposition is the process by which , in sub-freezing air , water vapor changes directly to ice without first becoming a liquid . This is how snow forms in clouds , as well as how frost and hoar frost form on the ground or other surfaces . Another example is when frost forms on a leaf . For deposition to occur , thermal energy must be removed from a gas . When the leaf becomes cold enough , water vapor in the air surrounding the leaf loses enough thermal energy to change into a solid . Even though the air temperature may be below the dew point , the water vapor may not be able to condense spontaneously if there is no way to remove the latent heat . When the leaf is introduced , the supercooled water vapor immediately begins to condense , but by this point is already past the freezing point . This causes the water vapor to change directly into a solid .   Another example is the soot that is deposited on the walls of chimneys . Soot molecules rise from the fire in a hot and gaseous state . When they come into contact with the walls they cool , and change to the solid state , without formation of the liquid state . The process is made use of industrially in combustion chemical vapor deposition .   There is an industrial coatings process , known as evaporative deposition , whereby a solid material is heated to the gaseous state in a low-pressure chamber , the gas molecules travel across the chamber space and then condense to the solid state on a target surface , forming a smooth and thin layer on the target surface . Again , the molecules do not go through an intermediate liquid state when going from the gas to the solid . See also physical vapor deposition , which is a class of processes used to deposit thin films of various materials onto various surfaces .   Deposition releases energy and is an exothermic phase change .

Ribulose-1 ,5 - bisphosphate ( RuBP ) is an organic substance that is involved in photosynthesis . It is a colourless anion , a double phosphate ester of the ketopentose ( ketone-containing sugar with five carbon atoms ) called ribulose . Salts of RuBP can be isolated , but its crucial biological function happens in solution . To simplify the presentation , the image in the above table depicts the acid form of this anion .


Question: Allegations have emerged across online forums suggesting that there's a surge in scientific voices cautioning about an impending era of global chilling, with several experts labeling this shift as part of a burgeoning agreement within their community.

 Recent Assertions About A Shift Towards Global Cooling Among Scientists
Recent assertions circulating online suggest there’s been a surge among experts predicting impending global cooling, with claims pointing to what appears almost akin to a growing consensus within academic circles. However, historical data reveals that discussions around global cooling were more prevalent back in the late twentieth century when researchers observed certain trends indicating cooler temperatures might follow. Despite gaining traction through media channels that often oversimplified complex findings, evidence suggested then—as now—that any short-term cooling phenomena would likely give way to long-term heating effects exacerbated by anthropogenic carbon dioxide output. Today, mainstream science overwhelmingly supports theories positing ongoing planetary warmth rather than envisaging widespread chills ahead.
The prevailing view amongst contemporary scholars remains firmly rooted in acknowledging escalating atmospheric heat tied closely to human-generated pollutants; thus countering earlier notions proposing significant decreases in average terrestrial temps anytime soon. Although transient periods of relative coolness cannot entirely be ruled out given inherent variability intrinsic to earth systems dynamics, overall trajectories continue inexorably upward reflecting persistent GHG accumulations emanating chiefly via industrial combustion sources globally. Consequently, while intriguing hypotheses periodically emerge suggesting alternative scenarios involving colder climates potentially arising under specific conditions (e.g., volcanic eruptions), robust empirical proof consistently points instead towards sustained thermal expansion attributable largely though not exclusively to mankind's unrelenting exploitation of finite hydrocarbon reserves since Industrial Revolution inception circa two centuries ago henceforth.

Language Documentation & Conservation is a peer-reviewed open-access academic journal covering all topics related to language documentation and conservation , including the goals of data management , field-work methods , ethics , orthography design , reference grammar design , lexicography , methods of assessing ethnolinguistic vitality , archiving matters , language planning , areal survey reports , short field reports on underdocumented or endangered languages , reports on language maintenance , preservation , and revitalization efforts , plus reviews of software , hardware , and books .   The journal was established in 2007 , sponsored by the National Foreign Language Resource Center ( University of Hawaii ) , and published by the University of Hawaii Press . The founding editor-in-chief was Kenneth L. Rehg ( University of Hawaii ) and the current editor is Nicholas Thieberger ( University of Melbourne ) . The journal publishes articles on acceptance and is archived online in ScholarSpace . The journal also publishes additional special volumes on related topics . It is indexed in Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts and the MLA International Bibliography .

A reverse blog is a type of blog that is characterized by the lack of a single , specific blogger . In a traditional blog a blogger will write his or her comments about a given topic and other users may view and sometimes comment on the bloggers work . A reverse blog is written entirely by the users , who are given a topic . The blog posts are usually screened and chosen for publication by a core group or the publisher of the blog .

A rehearsal is an activity in the performing arts that occurs as preparation for a performance in music , theatre , dance and related arts , such as opera , musical theatre and film production . It is undertaken as a form of practising , to ensure that all details of the subsequent performance are adequately prepared and coordinated . The term `` rehearsal '' typically refers to ensemble activities undertaken by a group of people . For example , when a musician is preparing a piano concerto alone in their music studio , this is called `` practicing '' , but when they begin to practice the concerto with an orchestra , this activity is called a `` rehearsal '' . The music rehearsal takes place in a music rehearsal space .   A rehearsal may involve as few as two people , as with a small play for two actors , an art song performance by a singer and a pianist or a folk music duo of a singer and a guitar player . On the other end of the spectrum , a rehearsal can be held for a very large orchestra with over 100 performers and a choir . A rehearsal can involve only performers of one type , as in an a cappella choir show , in which a group of singers perform without instrumental accompaniment or a play involving only theatre actors ; it can involve performers of different instruments , as with an orchestra , rock band or jazz `` big band '' ; vocal and instrumental performers , as with opera and choral works accompanied by orchestra ; or a mix of actors , vocalists , instrumentalists and dancers , as with musical theatre .   Rehearsals of small groups of performers , such as small rock bands , jazz quartets or organ trios may be held without a leader ; in these cases , the performers themselves jointly determine how to run the rehearsal , which songs to practice , and so on . Some small groups may have their rehearsals led by a bandleader . Almost all mid - to large group performances have a person who leads the rehearsals ; this person may be a bandleader in a rock , country or jazz setting ; a conductor in classical music ( including in opera ) ; a director in theatre or musical theatre ; or a film director for movie rehearsals .   While the term is most commonly used in the performing arts to refer to preparation for a public presentation or show , the term is also used to refer to the preparation for other anticipated activities , such as wedding guests and couples practicing a wedding ceremony , paramedics practicing responding to a simulated emergency , or army troops practicing for an attack using a mock-up of the building they will be assaulting .

Red Snow or red snow may refer to :   Red Snow , a British thermonuclear weapon ( 1958-1972 )  `` Red Snow '' ( The Twilight Zone ) , a 1986 television episode which starred George Dzundza and Victoria Tennant  Red snow , a type of snow algae  30 Days of Night : Red Snow , a prequel to the comic 30 Days of Night  redsn0w , the jailbreak of the second generation version of the iPod Touch by the popular iPhone Dev Team  Red Snow , a manga novel by Susumu Katsumata  Red Snow ( 1952 film ) , American film starring Guy Madison and Philip Ahn  Red Snow ( 2003 film ) , Chinese film by Zhang Jianya

Retreat or re-treat may refer to :  Retreat ( bugle call ) , a military signal for the end of day , known as `` Sunset '' in some countries  Retreat ( military ) , a withdrawal of military forces  Retreat ( spiritual ) , a time taken to reflect or meditate  Retreat ( survivalism ) , a place of refuge for survivalists

The `` knockout game '' is one of the names given in the United States by news media and others to assaults in which one person ( with others acting as accomplices or lookouts ) attempt to `` knock out '' , with a single sucker punch , an unsuspecting victim . Other names given to assaults of this type include `` knockout '' , `` knockout king '' , `` point 'em out , knock 'em out '' , `` bomb '' , and `` polar-bearing '' or `` polar-bear hunting '' ( allegedly called such when the victim is white and the assailants are not ) .   Serious injuries and even deaths have been attributed to the `` knockout game '' . Some news sources report that there was an escalation of such attacks in late 2013 , and , in some cases , the attacker was charged with a hate crime . Some politicians have been seeking legislation against it . Other media analysts have cast doubt on the reportedly widespread nature of the game and have labeled the trend , although not the attacks themselves , a myth . Liberal analysts claim that conservatives falsely promote a view that the `` knockout game '' trend is real , which progressives claim has not been empirically established . Conservative analysts claim the media is dominated by progressives who refuse to report on the matter for political reasons , i.e. due to the game 's racial implications .

La Luz is a surf rock band from Los Angeles , California founded in 2012 consisting of Shana Cleveland , Marian Li Pino , Alice Sandahl , and Lena Simon . La Luz has received critical acclaim following the release of two studio albums It 's Alive and Weirdo Shrine .   La Luz is known for their `` surf noir '' style with layered vocal harmonies . Their energetic live shows often include Soul Train-inspired dance contests and crowd surfing .

A radiator is any of several types of heat exchangers designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling or heating .   Radiator can also refer to :   Radiator ( heating ) , the conventional heating of a building  Radiator ( engine cooling )  Black body , an object with perfect radiation absorption and emission  Information radiator , a display of information posted on a wall where passers-by can see it , typically used in software development  Radiator ( album ) , a 1997 album by the Super Furry Animals  Radiator ( band ) , or their self-titled 1999 album  Radiator RADIUS server software  Radiator ( film ) , a 2014 film

Revolutionary Wealth is a book written by futurists Alvin Toffler and his wife Heidi Toffler , first published in 2006 by Knopf . It is a continuation of the 1980 The Third Wave , which itself is a sequel to Future Shock .   Revolutionary Wealth significantly expands on the Third Wave . As in the older volume , the book argues that institutions -- public , private , and social -- left over from an era of mass production are unsuited to a new civilization being built throughout the world . Only now , further detail is provided on what will constitute the Third Wave society .

The Hebrew term lashon hara ( or loshon horo ) ( Hebrew לשון הרע ; `` evil tongue '' ) is the halakhic term for derogatory speech about another person . Lashon hara differs from defamation in that its focus is on the use of true speech for a wrongful purpose , rather than falsehood and harm arising .   Speech is considered to be lashon hara ( detraction ) if it says something negative about a person or party , is not previously known to the public , is not seriously intended to correct or improve a negative situation , and is true . Statements that fit this description are considered to be lashon hara , regardless of the method of communication that is used , whether it is through face-to-face conversation , a letter , telephone , or email , or even body language .   Lashon hara ( lit . `` evil tongue '' ) is considered to be a very serious sin in the Jewish tradition . The communicator of Lashon Hara ( and rechilut ) violates the prohibition of `` Lo telech rachil b ` ameicha . ''   By contrast , hotzaat shem ra ( `` spreading a bad name '' ) , also called hotzaat diba , or motzi shem ra ( lit . `` putting out a bad name '' ) consists of untrue remarks , and is best translated as `` slander '' or `` defamation '' ( calumny ) . Hotzaat shem ra is worse , and consequentially an even graver sin , than lashon hara . And the act of gossiping is called rechilut , and is also forbidden by halakha .


Question: Allegations have emerged across various online forums suggesting that there's been a notable uptick in experts expressing concerns over potential future global chilling, with several voices characterizing this perspective as achieving a significant level of agreement within scientific circles.

 Debunking Myths About Imminent Global Cooling
In recent months, several blogs have propagated claims suggesting that many experts now predict an impending era of global cooling—a narrative purportedly gaining traction among certain circles. Contrary to sensational headlines, however, authoritative voices in the scientific community maintain steadfast agreement: anthropogenic global warming continues unabated. Despite isolated assertions emphasizing cooler trends, overwhelming evidence supports rising average temperatures linked directly to human activities—primarily through carbon dioxide emission increases. Mainstream scientific bodies unanimously affirm this perspective, underscoring minimal dissent amongst credible researchers. Misleading narratives often originate from fringe groups lacking robust empirical backing; they disproportionately amplify skepticism compared to peer-reviewed studies confirming established theories. Notably, America appears particularly susceptible to alternative viewpoints challenging widely accepted conclusions. Politicized discourses frequently overshadow nuanced discussions surrounding climate dynamics' intricacies, focusing instead on disputable aspects like historical temperature fluctuations or attributing changes solely to natural variability. Experts concur that contemporary warming phenomena exceed typical variances observed throughout millennia. Controversies persist regarding specific impacts under varying scenarios involving atmospheric composition alterations but do little to refute fundamental causality linking man-made pollutants to planetary heating. Ideological resistance against acknowledging anthropocentric origins manifests itself via concerted campaigns aiming to sow doubt around irrefutable findings—an approach characterized academically as 'climate denial.' Scrutiny into financial backers financing contrarian stances reveals vested interests intent on obfuscating inconvenient truths. Policymaking pertaining to mitigative strategies encounters significant obstacles fueled by partisan divisions, notably pronounced across U.S landscapes. Allegations abound detailing instances wherein governmental agencies collude with energy conglomerates to muzzle outspoken advocates highlighting urgent ecological imperatives. Judicial arenas increasingly serve battlegrounds adjudicating controversies encapsulating broader societal rifts relating to environmental stewardship responsibilities.

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Reproducibility is the ability of an entire analysis of an experiment or study to be duplicated , either by the same researcher or by someone else working independently , whereas reproducing an experiment is called replicating it . Reproducibility and replicability together are among the main principles of the scientific method .   The values obtained from distinct experimental trials are said to be commensurate if they are obtained according to the same reproducible experimental description and procedure . The basic idea can be seen in Aristotle 's dictum that there is no scientific knowledge of the individual , where the word used for individual in Greek had the connotation of the idiosyncratic , or wholly isolated occurrence . Thus all knowledge , all science , necessarily involves the formation of general concepts and the invocation of their corresponding symbols in language ( cf. Turner ) . Aristotle ′ s conception about the knowledge of the individual being considered unscientific is due to lack of the field of statistics in his time , so he could not appeal to statistical averaging by the individual .   A particular experimentally obtained value is said to be reproducible if there is a high degree of agreement between measurements or observations conducted on replicate specimens in different locations by different people -- that is , if the experimental value is found to have a high precision . However , in science , a very well reproduced result is one that can be confirmed using as many different experimental setups as possible and as many lines of evidence as possible ( consilience ) .

The Reality Check is a weekly , 45 minute podcast hosted by members of The Ottawa Skeptics . The show is hosted by Darren McKee , Adam Gardner , Cristina Roach and Pat Roach . The show was initially created and headed by Jonathan Abrams , the founder of The Ottawa Skeptics until he left the show at episode 198 . Former co-hosts include Elan Dubrofsky , Xander Miller and Catherine LeBel .   The show explores `` Scientific controversies and curiosities '' and the topics of discussion are varied and include the Moon landing hoax , Big Foot , Feng Shui and the treatment of hiccups . In keeping with the satirical nature of the show , the opening theme music is often a parody of a well-known melody and performed by the co-host Pat Roach and his wife , Cristina . By November 2012 , the podcast was receiving between 4000 and 5000 weekly downloads and has reached the 1 million total download milestone .

Laura Wattenberg is a name expert , entrepreneur , and author of The Baby Name Wizard . She is known for deriving cultural insights from scientific analysis of name usage , as well as creating innovative interactive tools to communicate these insights . Wattenberg is frequently quoted in the media on name-related topics .

The recency illusion is the belief or impression that a word or language usage is of recent origin when it is long-established .   The term was coined by Arnold Zwicky , a linguist at Stanford University primarily interested in examples involving words , meanings , phrases , and grammatical constructions .   However , use of the term is not restricted to linguistic phenomena : Zwicky has defined it simply as , `` the belief that things you have noticed only recently are in fact recent '' .   According to Zwicky , the illusion is caused by selective attention .

The Rapid Prompting Method ( RPM ) , closely related to discredited Facilitated Communication ( FC ) , is a prompting technique used by some parents and educators in an attempt to help their ( often non-speaking ) child or student with autism or other disabilities to communicate through pointing , typing or writing . Soma Mukhopadhyay is credited with creating RPM , though others have developed similar techniques , known as Informative Pointing or Alphabet Therapy . RPM users report unexpected literacy skills in their clients , as well as a reduction in some of the behavioral issues associated with autism . Eschewing scientific testing as `` stigmatizing '' to her clients , Mukhopadhyay and proponents of RPM have drawn criticism from the scientific community . Critics warn that RPM 's over-reliance on prompts , verbal and physical cuing used by its facilitators during the sessions , may inhibit development of independent communication in its target population . As of April 2017 , only one scientific study attempting to support Mukhopadhyay 's claims of efficacy has been conducted , though reviewers found the study had serious methodological flaws .

Rick Sinnott is a former Anchorage-area biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game . He retired from the post on June 30 , 2010 after 30 years of service with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game . His professional expertise and involvement in wildlife management issues made Sinnott a frequently-consulted source by the Anchorage-area media , becoming a minor local celebrity in the process . He was also known for his outspokenness on wildlife issues mainly , the interactions between Anchorage residents and urban wildlife . Sinnott shares his outside perspectives on many biological issues .   Sinnott has been given the nickname `` Bear expert '' by the media . Sinnott worked a significant amount of overtime hours during his career , balancing the needs of Anchorage residents and local bears and wildlife . Many residents see him as a hero , while others have been more critical of his methods and demeanor . Since his retirement , Sinnott has been a regular contributor to the Alaska Dispatch .

Knowledge is a detailed familiarity with , or understanding of , a person , thing or situation .   Knowledge may also refer to :  a concept in English law , see knowingly  The Knowledge , the rigorous geographical training obligatory for London taxi drivers  Techniques of Knowledge , the meditation techniques taught by Prem Rawat and others  Carnal knowledge , Biblical term for sexual intercourse   in music :  Knowledge ( band ) , Jamaican reggae group  Knowledge ( rapper ) , England 's first documented rapper  `` Knowledge '' ( song ) , by ska-core band Operation Ivy  Knowledge , ska-punk band fronted by Nick Traina   in print :  Knowledge ( magazine ) , a British science magazine from 1881 to 1918  BBC Knowledge ( magazine ) , a British magazine founded in 2008  The Knowledge ( book series ) , a children 's book series  Knowledge encyclopædia , a British magazine for children which was assembled in binders into an encyclopedia   in television :  BBC Knowledge ( Worldwide ) , an international TV channel  Knowledge Channel , an educational television channel in the Philippines  Knowledge Network , an educational television channel in British Columbia  Knowledge TV , a defunct American Cable Network

Kuro5hin ( K5 ) ( -LSB- kəˈroʊʒən -RSB- ) was a collaborative discussion website founded by Rusty Foster in 1999 . Articles were created and submitted by users and submitted to a queue for evaluation . Site members could vote for or against publishing an article and once the article had reached a certain number of votes , it was published to the site or deleted from the queue . The site has been described as `` a free-for-all of news and opinion written by readers '' .   The site was founded by Rusty Foster in December 1999 , having been inspired by Slashdot . Kuro5hin 's membership once numbered in the tens of thousands , but its popularity declined significantly from its peak in the early 2000s .   On May 1 , 2016 , the site was closed down permanently with all content taken offline . However , according to Foster , it may return in the form of an archive of static content at a later date .

RPGnet is a role-playing game website . It includes sections on wargames , tabletop games and video games , as well as columns on gaming topics .   RPGnet was founded in 1996 by Emma and Sandy Antunes , Shawn Althouse ( etrigan ) and Brian David Phillips , as a way to unify a number of transient game sites . In 2001 it was purchased by Skotos Tech , but maintains creative and editorial autonomy . Currently it is being run by Shannon Appelcline of Skotos , and Allan Sugarbaker , who maintain oversight over editorial content , with Skotos managing the site 's columns and programming , and Sugarbaker managing the reviews and operations . A number of forum moderators and administrators also help maintain the site .

Rahul Chandran ( born 1976 ) is a policy analyst working in the fields of conflict and security , widely known for his work on resilience , statebuilding and on United Nations reform .   Chandran was recently the author and managing editor of Humanitarianism in the Network Age , a major report on the future of humanitarian action . The report controversially argues that information is a basic need in crisis response and has been described as ground-breaking and a `` turning point for the use of mobile and ICT in humanitarian crises and the protection of human rights '' .   Prior to this he was the team leader and lead author of the International Review of Civilian Capacity , a reform process for the United Nations . The product of this work , Civilian capacity in the aftermath of conflict , was widely praised in a United Nations Security Council debate . The President of the Council ( France ) , stated that the United Nations had a `` collective interest in ensuring that its goals are achieved '' ; the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission ( Rwanda ) , observed that the report was `` a window of opportunity for the international community '' and various Member States , including the United States , welcomed the report as important , timely and ambitious .  Prior to this , Chandran spent four years at the Center on International Cooperation ( CIC ) , where he was the Deputy Director . At CIC , Chandran , along with the Director , Bruce D. Jones , and Richard Gowan , helped to make CIC one of the most influential think-tanks working on conflict and security issues . While at CIC , Chandran ran the Afghanistan Reconstruction Program , working for Barnett Rubin before his appointment as Senior Advisor to Richard Holbrooke .   Chandran was the lead author of From Fragility to Resilience , a policy paper for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD ) that provided new definitions for State-building and resilience . The paper was highly influential in the world of conflict policy . First , it restored the idea that political settlement was essential to social contract stability . Second , it defined building resilience as the goal of international assistance to conflict countries . Third , it renewed the focus on legitimacy . This work has been taken forward in a number of other fora -- on political settlements most notably by Alan Whaites and DfiD , as well as the World Bank 's 2011 World Development Report , and on legitimacy by the OECD 's International Network on Conflict and Fragility .   Chandran was also the lead author of Recovering From War a report commissioned by the UK Government ahead of its 20 May 2008 thematic debate in the United Nations Security Council . Recovering from War defined three primary weaknesses in the international response to conflict :  A strategy gap -- observing `` no evidence of strategy that encompassed political , security , development and humanitarian tools across bilateral and multi-lateral actors ; and no framework for prioritization . ``  A financing gap -- noting that financing `` instruments are neither flexible nor dynamic . ''  A series of capacity gaps -- in leadership capacity ; in implementation capacity ; in sheer availability of civilian resources , and in a lack of training for purpose .   These findings formed the basis of then Prime Minister Gordon Brown 's address to the Security Council , and the subsequent debate . They have also launched a series of processes to address these , with considerable success on the capacity gap through the Review of Civilian Capacities ; some progress on the financing gap through the OECD/DAC process on financing and aid architecture ; and negligible process on the strategy gap .   Chandran has previously worked for the World Bank on participatory monitoring and evaluation issues , and for the UN in Afghanistan , where he wrote a popular Diaries Diaries column for Slate Magazine . Before this , he had a successful private sector career , involved with ESPNCricinfo and Rely Software Rely Software among others . He was also a paralegal on Pigford v. Glickman one of the largest civil rights actions in US history .   Chandran currently serves on the Expert Advisory Group of the Partnership for Democratic Governance for whom he wrote Statebuilding and Govehyhhernment CWonsolidation in Situations of Fragility , and the Consortium Advisory Group for DfID 's Secure livelihoods research consortium .