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Gilbert C FAURE
November 13, 2018 4:42 AM
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In this data paper, we provide a global dataset of urban perimeters that has been built in order to study the evolving geography of scientific activity at city level across the world. The method developed for building these agglomerations associates the distribution of population density and the distance between geolocalized scientific publications (issued between 1999 and 2014), whose author’s addresses have been systematically geocoded. The location of scientific production is obtained by processing bibliographic data retrieved in the Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate Analytics). In the first part of the article, we detail the geocoding stage of our methodology. Next, we discuss the importance of delineating homogeneous urban perimeters to study the world geography of science production and we detail the methodology used to build these perimeters (the clustering stage). After discussing the extent to which our work can be re-used and enriched, we propose to use this dataset in order to capture the worldwide distribution of Cybergeo publications at the city level between 2015 and 2017.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 13, 2018 2:40 AM
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La HUE HD Pro est une caméra visualiseur qui a été conçue pour une utilisation en classe. Abordable, léger et simple à utiliser, ce drôle de petit Une caméra visualiseur conçue pour une utilisation en classe. La Camera Hue HD Pro est bien plus qu’une simple caméra USB.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 12, 2018 8:48 AM
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by Linda Sutherland Ever stop to wonder why we pin a red poppy on our coat lapel in November to commemorate Remembrance Day? How did a flower become an emblem for war and loss? The answer lies in the words of a poem, written by John McCrae, a Canadian physician and onetime pathology lecturer at McGill, while he was serving at the battlefront in Ypres, Belgium. On May 3, 1915, the day after he performed a burial service for a close friend, McCrae reportedly sat on the step of an ambulance wagon and composed what is widely considered to be the world’s most famous war memorial poem: In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amidst the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch: be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. * Later that year, McCrae’s poem was published anonymously in the British magazine Punch. It went on to be translated into many languages and was used in countless fundraising campaigns for the war effort. The poem is also credited with inspiring the use of the poppy as Canada’s official flower of remembrance, a symbol that has since been adopted in Britain and many Commonwealth countries. A hand-written version of McRae’s famous poem is part of the Osler Library’s collection In a handwritten letter to his friend, Carlton Noyes, dated 31 May 1916, McCrae included his poem and modestly stated that it had become quite popular. Noyes kept the letter and, upon his death, it was passed on to his wife, May Noyes (née Metcalfe), who was a McGill nursing graduate. When she died in 1940, the letter was sent to McGill and deposited in the Osler Library of the History of Medicine. John Alexander McCrae was born in 1872 in Guelph, Ontario. Shortly after earning a medical degree from the University of Toronto, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force as an artillery officer and set sail for South Africa to fight in the Boer War. In letters home, McCrae expressed his shock at the poor treatment that sick and injured soldiers received. At the conclusion of the war in 1901, McCrae returned to Canada and settled in Montreal, where he became a resident pathologist at the Montreal General Hospital (he performed more than 400 autopsies there) and later an assistant pathologist at the Royal Victoria Hospital. In 1905 McCrae became a McGill lecturer in clinical medicine and pathology at McGill and an assistant physician at Royal Victoria Hospital. He also taught at the University of Vermont in Burlington. In addition to being a popular teacher, McCrae was an active contributor to medical literature. He co-wrote a textbook on pathology with McGill colleague John George Adami, and contributed to Sir William Osler's A System of Medicine. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, McCrae enlisted with the Number 3 Canadian General Hospital regiment (also known as the McGill Unit). At the age of 42, he was older than most enlistees. “I am really rather afraid, but more afraid to stay at home with my conscience,” he wrote, shortly before leaving for France. Accompanying McCrae was his horse, Bonfire. While stationed at Ypres, McCrae wrote letters to his niece and nephew as if they were from Bonfire and signed them with the horse’s hoof print. He also befriended a dog he named Bonneau, which accompanied him on his rounds through the medical wards. While at Ypres, McCrae witnessed the devastating impact of a German gas attack. Later, on a leave, visiting with his friend Osler in England, McCrae talked about the horror he had seen. "He says it was Hades absolutely..." wrote Osler's wife, Grace, in a letter to her sister. In April of 1915 McCrae earned the rank of lieutenant colonel. Two months later, he left the battlefront and transferred to Number 3 General Hospital in Boulogne, where he treated wounded soldiers from the battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Arras and Passchendale. In January of 1918, McCrae became the first Canadian appointed as a consultant physician to the British Armies in the Field. Unfortunately, he died before taking up this position. On January 28, McCrae, who had suffered from asthma since childhood, succumbed to pneumonia and meningitis. In their book McGill Medicine: The Second Half Century, 1885-1936, authors Joseph Hanaway and Richard Cruess declared, "Few deaths in the war caused greater anguish in Canada than [the] unexpected loss of McCrae, who had become a household legend because of his poem 'In Flanders Fields.'" Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, 45, was buried with full military honours. Leading the funeral procession was his horse Bonfire and – in the tradition of mounted officers – his owner’s boots were placed backwards in the stirrups. In the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building at McGill – formerly home to the Faculty of Medicine – is a stained glass window that pays tribute to John McCrae. It shows row-upon-row of crosses amid bright red poppies and – in the upper corner – a plaque bearing an inscription: “Pathologist, Poet, Physician and Soldier, a man among men.”
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 11, 2018 2:11 PM
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NodeXL Basic and NodeXL Pro are add-ins for Microsoft® Excel® (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016) that support social network and content analysis.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 9, 2018 8:52 AM
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Sci-Hub is a pirate website that provides free access to millions of research papers otherwise locked behind paywalls. Widespread dissatisfaction with scholarly communications has led many to overl…
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 9, 2018 4:02 AM
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Why did the busiest person in the world, former president Barack Obama, read an hour a day while in office? Why has the best investor in history, Warren Buffett, invested 80% of his time in reading…
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 7, 2018 9:58 AM
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D3 is a JavaScript library for visualizing data with HTML, SVG, and CSS.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 6, 2018 2:20 AM
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Shares Twitter Facebook LinkedIn MuchCast est un outil en ligne qui permet de réaliser des recherches avancées sur le réseau social Twitter et d’analyser les résultats. Twitter on le sait est une sourc
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Gilbert C FAURE
from Les Echos d'Ardèche
November 5, 2018 3:44 AM
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Avec la réalisation d’un référentiel régional Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes à grande échelle (OSCOM), il est possible de qualifier et quantifier l’occupation du sol de manière précise, selon une nomenclature proche de celle du référentiel européen Corine Land Cover. Les premiers résultats régionaux mettent en évidence une région de plus de 7 millions d’hectares, riche et variée dont 6 % des sols sont artificialisés, 44 % voués à l’activité agricole, 47 % recouverts de forêts ou en milieux naturels. La DREAL Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes a réalisé en 2016 une base de données à grande échelle de l’occupation des sols sur l’ensemble du territoire de la nouvelle région. Cette base intitulée OSCOM (Observatoire des Surfaces à l’Échelle Communale) permet une approche fine du phénomène (à l’E.P.C.I voire à la commune) et d’apporter ainsi des réponses adaptées notamment dans les documents de planification (SCoT, PLUi, PLU, CC, etc.)...
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November 4, 2018 2:02 PM
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What could be better that a coffee and a chat? Lisa Donaldson harnessed the power of the coffee break to curate a useful selection of examples of practice across disciplines of the use of e-portfol…
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 4, 2018 3:52 AM
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A new image offers an “all-sky view” of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 3, 2018 12:46 PM
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La réaction de la part des géants des réseaux sociaux pour lutter efficacement contre tout ce qui leur a été reproché a été forte. L’un des axes décisionnels employé a été de mieux contrôler…
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 3, 2018 7:56 AM
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As of August 2017, 43% of Americans report often getting news online, just 7 points lower than the 50% who often get news on television.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 13, 2018 3:49 AM
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Si les sciences sociales ont beaucoup à apporter aux débats d’actualité, les travaux des enseignants-chercheurs restent invisibles du grand public. Cinq propositions pour changer la donne.
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from Creative teaching and learning
November 13, 2018 2:06 AM
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"Critical thinking is a disruptive cognitive process that explores alternative ways of thinking about something with the purpose of uncovering silent and untold meanings ..."
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 12, 2018 2:47 AM
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La curation de contenus n’est pas une affaire d’outils, mais de positionnement éditorial et de rigueur d’analyse
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November 10, 2018 4:08 PM
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Gilbert C FAURE
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November 9, 2018 8:50 AM
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Hibiscus flowers have been used for centuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, hibiscus leaves were used topically to help treat shingles and chickenpox. Now, this colorful flower is predominately used in healthy teas by millions of people all over the world. Health Benefits of Hibiscus Traditionally, Hibiscus has been used to relieve a cough, deal with liver disorders and reduce high blood pressure. It can be used alone or in combination with Indian gooseberry and coconut oil to promote hair growth and delay premature graying. Aside from the mentioned benefits, hibiscus is also used for the following: Lowers cholesterol Prevents the growth of cancerous cells Improves digestion Promotes blood circulation Aids cardiovascular health Helps treat urinary tract infections Promotes weight loss Helps treat kidney stones Prevents oxidative stress Ayurveda recommends the use of extracts from the Hibiscus flower and leaves to treat menstruation disorders in women. These extracts also possess anti-fertility action and have been used for contraceptive purposes. Research even suggests that hibiscus possesses anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antidepressant properties. How to Use Hibiscus Tea Hibiscus can be made into a tea by steeping the flowers in hot water for a few minutes. To benefit from the hair growth promoting properties, soak a few hibiscus flowers overnight and the next morning, squeeze them, collect the extract and apply to the hair and scalp. Wash after a few hours with warm water. Side Effects of Hibiscus Hibiscus is generally safe for use, but because it tends to cause a lowering of blood pressure, it should not be consumed by individuals suffering from hypotension. This herb is likely to cause drowsiness and its use must be avoided when driving or performing activities that call for enhanced alertness. Hibiscus must also not be taken by persons who are on anti-cancer drugs due to a possibility of harmful interactions. Due to its anti-fertility action, hibiscus is prohibited for pregnant women as it may lead to miscarriage. Make sure you talk to your doctor before using hibiscus to determine if adding it into your daily diet would be beneficial for you. The content of this Website is for informational purposes only, is general in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and does not constitute professional advice. The information on this Website should not be considered as complete and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions, or their treatment. You should consult with your physician before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program and/or any of the beauty treatments.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 8, 2018 6:39 AM
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Recent PhD graduate Lucy A. Taylor shares the advice she and her colleagues wish they had received.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 6, 2018 12:11 PM
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Lancée le 30 octobre, la Gitenberg se veut une communauté collaborative et open source pour la publication, le traitement et le libre partage d’ebooks de qualité tombés dans le domaine public.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 5, 2018 9:31 AM
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Les après-midi de surf avec sa famille lui manquent. Guillaume Decugis a laissé les vagues de la côte Ouest derrière lui pour rejoindr
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November 4, 2018 2:03 PM
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 4, 2018 4:16 AM
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Re-imagining discovery and access to research: grants, publications, citations, clinical trials and patents in one place
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 3, 2018 3:00 PM
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WordBrewery est une plateforme en ligne qui va vous aider à développer votre vocabulaire de base dans une langue étrangère. Elle s’appuie sur des phrases WordBrewery est une plateforme en ligne qui va vous aider à développer votre vocabulaire de base dans une langue étrangère.
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Gilbert C FAURE
November 3, 2018 12:42 PM
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Aujourd’hui, nous vous proposons d’explorer une plateforme, une base et un moteur de recherche qui vous permettront de vous orienter au mieux dans les ressources en libre accès. ISIDORE ISIDORE est une plate-form
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