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Chronicles a young squire as he travels the cruel and complex path to knighthood in the Seven Kingdoms.

Abstract Despite mounting evidence that materials imperfections are a major obstacle to practical applications of superconducting qubits, connections between microscopic material properties and qubit coherence are poorly understood. Here, we combine measurements of transmon qubit relaxation times ( T 1 ) with spectroscopy and microscopy of the polycrystalline niobium films used in qubit fabrication. By comparing films deposited using three different techniques, we reveal correlations between T 1 and intrinsic film properties such as grain size, enhanced oxygen diffusion along grain boundaries, and the concentration of suboxides near the surface. Qubit and resonator measurements show signatures of two-level system defects, which we propose to be hosted in the grain boundaries and surface oxides. We also show that the residual resistance ratio of the polycrystalline niobium films can be used as a figure of merit for qubit lifetime. This comprehensive approach to understanding qubit decoherence charts a pathway for materials-driven improvements of superconducting qubit performance.

\"Set one hundred years before the events in ... Martin's epic fantasy series, 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' The Sworn Sword graphic novel follows the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire, Egg, as they quest for honor and glory in the Seven Kingdoms\"--P. [4] of cover.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are aesthetically and economically important to landowners in Texas. Winter diets are heavily dependent upon browse species because of a decrease in herbaceous production during periodic winter droughts. Our objective was to determine the influence of winter progression on nitrogen and fiber concentration as well as in vitro organic matter disappearance (using white-tailed deer rumen inoculum) of six browse species of moderate to high dietary importance to white-tailed deer in north-central Texas. We also measured protein-precipitable phenolic concentrations because of their potential influence on digestion kinetics. We collected leaf and stem tips during prefrost, midwinter, and late-winter periods from four properties in the Cross Timbers and Prairies of Texas over 2 years. Browse nutritive value differed between years and there was an interaction between species and period for all nutritive values. Nitrogen and in vitro true digestibility decreased with winter progression, as browse nutritional value decreased rapidly after the first freeze when most species shed leaves. Protein-precipitable phenolics demonstrated species-by-year and species-by-period interactions. The decrease in nitrogen and increase of fibrous constituents, in combination with the presence of biologically active tannins, considerably reduced digestibility during late winter. These results indicate a need for vegetational species diversity to meet white-tailed deer nutritional requirements during the fall and winter. Los venados cola blanca (Odocoileus virginianus) tienen importancia estética y económica para los terratenientes en el estado de Texas en los Estados Unidos. Las dietas invernales de estos venados dependen mucho de las especies de ramoneo debido a un descenso en la producción de especies herbáceas por las sequias periódicas invernales. Nuestro objetivo fue determinar la influencia de la progresión del invierno en la concentración de nitrógeno y fibra, así como la desaparición in vitro de materia orgánica (utilizando inoculo ruminal de venado cola blanca) de seis especies de ramoneo de mediana a gran importancia forrajera para venados cola blanca en el centro-norte de Texas. Las concentraciones fenólicas precipitables de proteína también se midieron debido a su influencia potencial en la cinética de la digestión. Se recolectaron las puntas de hojas y tallos antes de la primera helada, a mediados y a finales del invierno de cuatro propiedades en la ecorregión de Cross Timbers y Prairies durante dos años. El valor nutricional de las especies de ramoneo difirió entre años y hubo una interacción entre especies y temporadas para todos los valores nutricionales. Las concentraciones de nitrógeno y la digestibilidad in vitro disminuyeron con el avance del invierno. El valor nutricional de las especies de ramoneo decreció rápidamente después de la primera helada cuando la mayoría de especies pierden las hojas. Los fenoles precipitables de la proteína mostraron interacciones especies-anos y especies-periodo. La disminución de nitrógeno y el aumento de los componentes fibrosos, en combinación con la presencia de taninos biológicamente activos, redujeron considerablemente la digestibilidad durante finales del invierno. Estos resultados indican la necesidad de la diversidad vegetativa para satisfacer los requisitos nutricionales de los venados cola blanca durante el otoño e invierno.

\"Superman was Earth's greatest hero. He was the shining beacon of truth, justice and the American way. Forever an inspiration for the brighter future ahead, the Man of Tomorrow made the world want to be better. Then everything changed in a single day. When the Man of Steel couldn't protect those he held most dear, he decided being a hero wasn't enough. To truly save this world, he would have to abandon his philosophy as the Big Blue Boy Scout and become the ruler he felt mankind needed. With his all-powerful allies--Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and even Robin--the reign of Superman has begun. World conflicts are ended, and criminals are stopped without mercy. Facing a god among men, only one person stands between Superman and ultimate power: the Dark Knight. Batman is gathering an alliance of heroes willing to risk their lives to oppose this omnipotent dictatorship. He will use every method at his disposal to stop his friend from reshaping the world in his shattered image...whatever the cost, Superman's rule cannot stand. Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One: The Deluxe Edition tells the story of a war among gods for the future of humanity.\"-- Provided by publisher.

Despite mounting evidence that materials imperfections are a major obstacle to practical applications of superconducting qubits, connections between microscopic material properties and qubit coherence are poorly understood. Here, we perform measurements of transmon qubit relaxation times \\(T_1\\) in parallel with spectroscopy and microscopy of the thin polycrystalline niobium films used in qubit fabrication. By comparing results for films deposited using three techniques, we reveal correlations between \\(T_1\\) and grain size, enhanced oxygen diffusion along grain boundaries, and the concentration of suboxides near the surface. Physical mechanisms connect these microscopic properties to residual surface resistance and \\(T_1\\) through losses arising from the grain boundaries and from defects in the suboxides. Further, experiments show that the residual resistance ratio can be used as a figure of merit for qubit lifetime. This comprehensive approach to understanding qubit decoherence charts a pathway for materials-driven improvements of superconducting qubit performance.

\"The endlessly surprising saga of superhero dystopia inspired by the hit video game continues! This action-packed graphic novel collects the entirety of the fourth year of the now-legendary Injustice: Gods Among Us saga. When Superman and the Justice League declared themselves the ultimate authority on planet Earth, only Batman stood against them--but now Batman is defeated. His resistance army has suffered major losses and dwindled to nearly nothing. The man who always has a backup plan for his backup plans has nothing--except for one final, desperate gambit. Written by Tom Taylor and Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics, The Flash), this graphic novel collects the fourth year of the best-selling series in its entirety for the first time. Writer Brian Buccellato and artist Bruno Redondo continue to expand the world of the hit video game in Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Four: The Complete Collection.\"-- Provided by publisher.

Seven forms of community action organizing in the US are examined: (1) organizations of organizations, eg, church groups or councils of social agencies to address a particular issue; (2) grass-roots organizing, ie, of individuals residing in the same geographic area; (3) organization around consumption, eg, organization of welfare recipients & tenants; (4) organization of identity, eg, along race, ethnic, or gender lines; (5) organizing based on self-help & mutual aid, eg, addressing various addictions or health difficulties; (6) advocacy organizing, ie, organizing of one group for the benefit of another; & (7) mixed models. Challenges facing community action efforts include the proliferation of organizations competing for attention & resources, fund-raising, & creation of national impact. D. Generoli

V. 1: \"Writers Christopher Sebela (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED) and Brian Buccellato (DETECTIVE COMICS) and artists Pop Mhan (HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR), Tom Derenick (INFINITE CRISIS: FIGHT FOR THE MULTIVERSE) and Daniel Sampere (GREEN ARROW) delve deep inside the twisted mind of Harley Quinn for her unique take on the events of Injustice: Gods Among Us, straight from ground zero! Following the release of the most-anticipated fighting game sequel, Injustice 2, this is the story behind the original hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us ... but this time, told like never before! For her entire career as a criminal, Harley Quinn lived in the shadow of her beloved Joker. But when one joke went too far and drove Superman to kill, Harley found herself on her own for the first time ... and teamed up with the very heroes she used to fight! With Superman now a brutal despot, Batman must lead a team of heroes and villains to form the resistance to the Man of Steel ... and Harley is on the frontlines, whether Batman wants her there or not! For the first time in her life, Harley has her own identity, her own gang and a new sense of purpose. But will Harley throw it all away when her beloved Mr. J seemingly returns from the dead? Or will she take her place as a true hero in this strange new world?\"-- Provided by publisher.

We have all lost our sons in the war in Iraq. They joined the army to defend their country. When they were sent to war in Iraq they believed this country was in danger of imminent attack. They were told we were 45 minutes away from such an attack.