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134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
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] | Do not overthink it.
I have had similar experience and authors were reluctant at first (mostly because they have moved to another problem).
It is very dangerous to leave a flaw in the literature. Especially a critical flaw where others may build on it. This will lead to more chaos. I am aware some (well-known) peop... | Write to the editor of the journal. Offer your explanation and ask for the best way forward.
You might be lucky and be given a chance to write an article with your clarification.
The editor might instead decide to do a correction with varying levels of acknowledgement of you.
>
> article is cited for 15 times and ... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | One possibility is for you to write a paper on your reanalysis. Often this would need to be something more than pointing out the flaw alone, but that may be discipline-dependent. If the flaw you have detected is a key part in your own analysis of your work, including your updated analysis in a larger article (while cit... | **Surprisingly, the article is cited for 15 times and nobody found that obvious problem.**
Not so surprising, my friend, as many people cite papers and books they have not read well, or read at all.
You can email the author, outlining the problem. They may or may not be receptive to your argument, they may or may not... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | One possibility is for you to write a paper on your reanalysis. Often this would need to be something more than pointing out the flaw alone, but that may be discipline-dependent. If the flaw you have detected is a key part in your own analysis of your work, including your updated analysis in a larger article (while cit... | I have been in a similar situation, but on the other side. My own MS thesis and an article derived from it contained a major flaw. In short, the thesis was about investigating some static waves in a certain system, but the system itself is unstable in the very same model, with the instability length being comparable to... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | Do not overthink it.
I have had similar experience and authors were reluctant at first (mostly because they have moved to another problem).
It is very dangerous to leave a flaw in the literature. Especially a critical flaw where others may build on it. This will lead to more chaos. I am aware some (well-known) peop... | **Surprisingly, the article is cited for 15 times and nobody found that obvious problem.**
Not so surprising, my friend, as many people cite papers and books they have not read well, or read at all.
You can email the author, outlining the problem. They may or may not be receptive to your argument, they may or may not... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | This is what science *is*. Not everything that gets published is correct or true. Presumably, the literature of science is self correcting. Someone will eventually address and correct it. For example, Descartes' whole physiological framework is just about entirely incorrect. The process of science fixed this, over hund... | **Surprisingly, the article is cited for 15 times and nobody found that obvious problem.**
Not so surprising, my friend, as many people cite papers and books they have not read well, or read at all.
You can email the author, outlining the problem. They may or may not be receptive to your argument, they may or may not... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | Do not overthink it.
I have had similar experience and authors were reluctant at first (mostly because they have moved to another problem).
It is very dangerous to leave a flaw in the literature. Especially a critical flaw where others may build on it. This will lead to more chaos. I am aware some (well-known) peop... | I have been in a similar situation, but on the other side. My own MS thesis and an article derived from it contained a major flaw. In short, the thesis was about investigating some static waves in a certain system, but the system itself is unstable in the very same model, with the instability length being comparable to... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | Do not overthink it.
I have had similar experience and authors were reluctant at first (mostly because they have moved to another problem).
It is very dangerous to leave a flaw in the literature. Especially a critical flaw where others may build on it. This will lead to more chaos. I am aware some (well-known) peop... | This is what science *is*. Not everything that gets published is correct or true. Presumably, the literature of science is self correcting. Someone will eventually address and correct it. For example, Descartes' whole physiological framework is just about entirely incorrect. The process of science fixed this, over hund... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | One possibility is for you to write a paper on your reanalysis. Often this would need to be something more than pointing out the flaw alone, but that may be discipline-dependent. If the flaw you have detected is a key part in your own analysis of your work, including your updated analysis in a larger article (while cit... | Do not overthink it.
I have had similar experience and authors were reluctant at first (mostly because they have moved to another problem).
It is very dangerous to leave a flaw in the literature. Especially a critical flaw where others may build on it. This will lead to more chaos. I am aware some (well-known) peop... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | One possibility is for you to write a paper on your reanalysis. Often this would need to be something more than pointing out the flaw alone, but that may be discipline-dependent. If the flaw you have detected is a key part in your own analysis of your work, including your updated analysis in a larger article (while cit... | Write to the editor of the journal. Offer your explanation and ask for the best way forward.
You might be lucky and be given a chance to write an article with your clarification.
The editor might instead decide to do a correction with varying levels of acknowledgement of you.
>
> article is cited for 15 times and ... |
134,684 | Recently, I came across a PhD thesis and an article derived from that PhD thesis and found a serious flaw in them that actually makes their conclusions invalid.
In the first place, I was unsure if I'm right or not, so I contacted the guy that wrote the PhD thesis and subsequent article and described my concerns and I ... | 2019/08/14 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/134684",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/98164/"
] | Write to the editor of the journal. Offer your explanation and ask for the best way forward.
You might be lucky and be given a chance to write an article with your clarification.
The editor might instead decide to do a correction with varying levels of acknowledgement of you.
>
> article is cited for 15 times and ... | **Surprisingly, the article is cited for 15 times and nobody found that obvious problem.**
Not so surprising, my friend, as many people cite papers and books they have not read well, or read at all.
You can email the author, outlining the problem. They may or may not be receptive to your argument, they may or may not... |
60,209 | SOQL Polymorphism (SELECT TYPEOF) was introduced in [Winter 13, API version 26](https://login.salesforce.com/help/doc/en/salesforce_winter13_release_notes.pdf) for developer organization.
Is this feature going to be enabled by default for production organizations also sometime in the future? If so - when? | 2014/12/16 | [
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/questions/60209",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com",
"https://salesforce.stackexchange.com/users/12984/"
] | No information regarding when this be made GA. As they documented [here](http://www.salesforce.com/us/developer/docs/soql_sosl/Content/sforce_api_calls_soql_select_typeof.htm), you can reach out to them and see if they will enable in your org. | As per the [Summer 19 Release Notes](https://releasenotes.docs.salesforce.com/en-us/summer19/release-notes/rn_api_soql.htm#rn_api_soql), `TYPEOF` is finally going GA! Time to celebrate! |
10,727 | I'm looking to paint a red oak commission piece and the client asked about a "white wash" type finish instead of purely opaque white paint such that the grain shows through.
I was wondering if there are thinners that can be added to regular latex white paint to do this? | 2020/06/15 | [
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/10727",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3142/"
] | You can do what you want by merely thinning white wall paint with water1. It's not a perfect way to do this2 but it works.
However the adhesion of the diluted paint may end up highly compromised, and additionally the coating is very thin, so in general it would be extremely easy to wear through or damage a finish such... | I have seen the use of iron fillings dissolved in vinegar to add a bleached aged look to white oak and white ash.
To make this up use distilled white vinegar, I know it's a synthesized product but it works from what I've seen. For every gallon of vinegar add 1-2 pounds, or until it would dissolve anymore. You can get i... |
10,727 | I'm looking to paint a red oak commission piece and the client asked about a "white wash" type finish instead of purely opaque white paint such that the grain shows through.
I was wondering if there are thinners that can be added to regular latex white paint to do this? | 2020/06/15 | [
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/10727",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3142/"
] | You can do what you want by merely thinning white wall paint with water1. It's not a perfect way to do this2 but it works.
However the adhesion of the diluted paint may end up highly compromised, and additionally the coating is very thin, so in general it would be extremely easy to wear through or damage a finish such... | There are thinners for latex paints, you could totally do it with the latex paint, but there also white tint dye base, for ex. <https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Classic-White-Tint-Base-Water-Based-Interior-Wood-Stain-339584/305626822> - one coat will let the grain show through
It's really bout what exactly a... |
10,727 | I'm looking to paint a red oak commission piece and the client asked about a "white wash" type finish instead of purely opaque white paint such that the grain shows through.
I was wondering if there are thinners that can be added to regular latex white paint to do this? | 2020/06/15 | [
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/10727",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com",
"https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3142/"
] | There are thinners for latex paints, you could totally do it with the latex paint, but there also white tint dye base, for ex. <https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Classic-White-Tint-Base-Water-Based-Interior-Wood-Stain-339584/305626822> - one coat will let the grain show through
It's really bout what exactly a... | I have seen the use of iron fillings dissolved in vinegar to add a bleached aged look to white oak and white ash.
To make this up use distilled white vinegar, I know it's a synthesized product but it works from what I've seen. For every gallon of vinegar add 1-2 pounds, or until it would dissolve anymore. You can get i... |
35,917 | In iOS 5 the lock screen can access the camera app.
Is there a way to change the default app that is launched. I would rather use instagram for its social media connections and filters. | 2012/01/08 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/35917",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/13247/"
] | Sorry, but Apple doesn't allow this, and it doesn't even look like there is a jailbreak tweak for this. | If you are runnning a jailbroken iOS5 device, [AnyLockApp](http://moreinfo.thebigboss.org/moreinfo/depiction.php?file=anylockappDp) seems to be able to change the default app.
You will have to enter your passcode in order to use the app though. |
6,033,241 | We're exploring different approaches for communicating between two different SQL Server instances. One of the desired workflows is to send a message of some sort to the "remote" side requesting, let's say, deletion of a record. When that system completes the deletion, it holds its transaction open and sends a response ... | 2011/05/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/6033241",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/60647/"
] | Unless I'm misunderstanding the requirements, I'd say it's a perfect job for Service Broker. Service Broker frees you from the need of using distributed transactions and 2PC. What you do with Service Broker is reduce the problem to local transactions and transactional messaging between the servers.
In your particular ... | Have you tried using a distibuted transaction?
It will do everything you need but each server will need to connect to each other as a linked server. |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
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] | "Principalities" and "powers" are separated in the original language. The structure is similar to the ESV rather than the KJV. I will, therefore, treat them separately.
*Principalities*
The underlying word here can carry a range of meanings. In [Romans 13:3](http://esv.to/Rom13.3), for instance, it refers to a human ... | *Arche* and *dunamis* : *Arche*, I take it, is the Office and *Archon* the personage. *Arche* is that which is not only foundational, archetypal, it also has absolute precedence. Thus, that which comes after will, of necessity, be within its realm and under its influence and command.
So principalities were foundationa... |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
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] | "Principalities" and "powers" are separated in the original language. The structure is similar to the ESV rather than the KJV. I will, therefore, treat them separately.
*Principalities*
The underlying word here can carry a range of meanings. In [Romans 13:3](http://esv.to/Rom13.3), for instance, it refers to a human ... | Colossians 2:15 (DRB):
>
> And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.
>
>
>
Ephesians 6:12 (DRB):
>
> For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this... |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/599/"
] | "Principalities" and "powers" are separated in the original language. The structure is similar to the ESV rather than the KJV. I will, therefore, treat them separately.
*Principalities*
The underlying word here can carry a range of meanings. In [Romans 13:3](http://esv.to/Rom13.3), for instance, it refers to a human ... | Angels and Demons, The Cosmic Evil Powers
-----------------------------------------
The *principalities and powers* cannot be referring to human rulers or kings. It is referring to the spiritual forces of darkness, the evil powers or in simple terms *demons*. The human rulers are mentioned positively (Rom 13:3, Titus ... |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/599/"
] | *Arche* and *dunamis* : *Arche*, I take it, is the Office and *Archon* the personage. *Arche* is that which is not only foundational, archetypal, it also has absolute precedence. Thus, that which comes after will, of necessity, be within its realm and under its influence and command.
So principalities were foundationa... | Colossians 2:15 (DRB):
>
> And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.
>
>
>
Ephesians 6:12 (DRB):
>
> For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this... |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/599/"
] | *Arche* and *dunamis* : *Arche*, I take it, is the Office and *Archon* the personage. *Arche* is that which is not only foundational, archetypal, it also has absolute precedence. Thus, that which comes after will, of necessity, be within its realm and under its influence and command.
So principalities were foundationa... | Angels and Demons, The Cosmic Evil Powers
-----------------------------------------
The *principalities and powers* cannot be referring to human rulers or kings. It is referring to the spiritual forces of darkness, the evil powers or in simple terms *demons*. The human rulers are mentioned positively (Rom 13:3, Titus ... |
1,829 | In some translations, I see the term "principalities and powers." To what does this refer?
This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV's translation of Romans 8:38-39:
>
> For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor
> principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor thing... | 2012/05/28 | [
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/1829",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com",
"https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/users/599/"
] | Angels and Demons, The Cosmic Evil Powers
-----------------------------------------
The *principalities and powers* cannot be referring to human rulers or kings. It is referring to the spiritual forces of darkness, the evil powers or in simple terms *demons*. The human rulers are mentioned positively (Rom 13:3, Titus ... | Colossians 2:15 (DRB):
>
> And despoiling the principalities and powers, he hath exposed them confidently in open shew, triumphing over them in himself.
>
>
>
Ephesians 6:12 (DRB):
>
> For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this... |
173,523 | I'm quite certain the following sentence is natural:
>
> Ikuto was taking a picture of her.
>
>
>
But which of the following would be more common in spoken English?
>
> Ikuto was recording a video of her.
>
>
> Ikuto was taking a video of her.
>
>
>
My initial thought was that "recording" was the better c... | 2018/07/16 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/173523",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com",
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/users/75655/"
] | In my experience, the most natural expression would be, "Ikuto was **taping** her." It sounds perfectly natural to say, ". . .taking a video of her," as well, although it wouldn't be my first choice in speech. If you wanted to use the word "recording," I would say, "Ikuto was recording her."
It mostly comes down to pe... | You could also say *shooting a video* or *making a video*.
There is nothing wrong with any of them.
However, if you're looking for what is the most common from among those four, Google Books Ngram Viewer suggests that *making a video* [has the most use](https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=recording%20a%20vi... |
2,475 | Inspired by [another question](https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/questions/2472/what-factors-should-i-consider-when-choosing-a-dna-testing-service), I got interested in companies that provide DNA tests for genealogy matters.
The problem is that the samples would be collected and submitted from Brazil, looking for an... | 2012/12/04 | [
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/questions/2475",
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com",
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/users/126/"
] | [Family Tree DNA](http://www.familytreedna.com) is based in the U.S., but has customers worldwide -- they can and do ship DNA kits anywhere. They also have resellers in Europe and the Middle East, which helps bring in the international samples.
Other U.S.-based companies only ship within the U.S. or have limited inter... | As discussed above Family Tree DNA are your best option. They have by far the most international database. They also have lots of geographical projects where results can be compared with other people with ancestry from the same country or region. There is a list in the ISOGG Wiki:
<http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Geographic... |
854,331 | In the last few days, every night when I turn off my PC, there is an update installed (1). In the windows updater, it says that it's an "update for windows 7 for x64-systems" (translated word for word from german). Does anyone know if this is normal? | 2014/12/18 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/854331",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/324543/"
] | This could be because of your "Windows Update" settings. If it is configured to run frequently (daily), then the available updates downloaded in the temp location and will get installed when you shutting down your machine.
Configure the "Windows Update" settings as per your convenient time window and ensure your othe... | * Start Run Type "services.msc"
* In the window that opens (Services), look for the following entry in the the right pane:
**"Windows Update"**
* Double click on this entry.
see the below image
* In the windows that opens first "Stop" the service.
*... |
854,331 | In the last few days, every night when I turn off my PC, there is an update installed (1). In the windows updater, it says that it's an "update for windows 7 for x64-systems" (translated word for word from german). Does anyone know if this is normal? | 2014/12/18 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/854331",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/324543/"
] | This could be because of your "Windows Update" settings. If it is configured to run frequently (daily), then the available updates downloaded in the temp location and will get installed when you shutting down your machine.
Configure the "Windows Update" settings as per your convenient time window and ensure your othe... | I have had the same thing; like you i didn't think it was 'normal' and that maybe the update installation was failing for some reason, then repeating itself the next time i shut down. You can monitor the updates through Start/All Programs/Windows Update, then select 'view history'. When i ddi this i could see there wer... |
226,973 | >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [How do I install Adobe Flash player?](https://askubuntu.com/questions/11/how-do-i-install-adobe-flash-player)
>
>
>
yum for Linux
target for other Linux
rpm for other Linux
apt for Ubuntu 10/04+
i don't have a clue what is going on | 2012/12/09 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/226973",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/113526/"
] | You shouldn't download anything. Just use the search function in the Software Center to search for Adobe Flash, it will do everything for you. | Ubuntu uses the Apt system, so get that one. |
3,169,850 | I came across [Ushahidi](http://www.ushahidi.com/ "Ushahidi") today and that got me thinking about various community service software projects. What other community service software projects are there, whether they be web-based (as Ushahidi is) or not?
Note, I'm not talking about open source by itself, per se—although... | 2010/07/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3169850",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/251162/"
] | The FSF gives an Award for Projects of Social Benefit. Not all of the projects are necessarily software projects, but some are. They've awarded Wikipedia, Sahana, Groklaw, Creative Commons, and Internet Archive.
Probably [Sahana](http://sahanafoundation.org/) is the closest so far to what you're looking for. It's a s... | Community service projects offer people an opportunity to give something back to their communities. Through community service, groups and individuals can take part in projects.
Apache Software Foundation (1991) is also a community service project.
Also,
JBoss(Java) is a community software.
And both these are open sour... |
16,498 | One of our dogs apparently had a teething problem while we were out working in the garden, and decided to work it out on the wooden door's mullion. The mullion has been rather decreased in the process. I have no problem sanding it back down to shape, then sanding the entire door down and refinishing it; I'd planned to ... | 2012/08/20 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/16498",
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] | Unfortunately, I'll be surprised if you can effect a very successful repair. Restoring the outer corners like those is tricky at best. And having it stained only makes it worse, since the wood grain will be easily visible.
Most likely any attempt to repair will make it worse looking not better. I'd opt for something ... | The wood fillers are pretty durable if you have a real crack or gap that can hold them in. By themselves on the surface they are less reliable.
Alternative would be to remove the entire face that is damaged to an even consistent depth and then glue on a thin strip of the same type of wood. you can then trim it flush ... |
16,498 | One of our dogs apparently had a teething problem while we were out working in the garden, and decided to work it out on the wooden door's mullion. The mullion has been rather decreased in the process. I have no problem sanding it back down to shape, then sanding the entire door down and refinishing it; I'd planned to ... | 2012/08/20 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/16498",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
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] | Unfortunately, I'll be surprised if you can effect a very successful repair. Restoring the outer corners like those is tricky at best. And having it stained only makes it worse, since the wood grain will be easily visible.
Most likely any attempt to repair will make it worse looking not better. I'd opt for something ... | If you could obtain a sample of the wood that is used. An elaborate solution would be to get a saw and a chisel and remove the top section of wood from the window (ie, the area that was chewed), this can be done by sawing to the desired depth and removing material with a wood chisel.
![enter image description here](h... |
205,305 | I have about 80ft of exterior stairs with two landings to which I want to add three zones of low-voltage lights. I would like a 3-way switch controlling each zone at the top and the bottom of the zone.
I believe I could use one transformer and run low-voltage wire to all my switches however, I am having a hard time fin... | 2020/10/11 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/205305",
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] | I'd use relays for this
-----------------------
The simplest way to get out of this jam without throwing a bunch of lighting transformers at it would be to use single-pole/single-throw switches to switch on and off SPDT *relays* that control the lighting loads, as SPDT relay contacts can be wired in the same fashion a... | Since it **is** low voltage, you could do things that are not OK with mains voltage, such as running 2 2-wire cables you can easily source (wire-tied together) where you can't easily source 3-wire cable. You could also use 3-wire UF-B as overqualified low-voltage cable. It might confuse the next person to see it, but i... |
116,571 | I need to take any given valid XML schema (XSD) and denormalize it to a simple form containing no refs, no includes, etc. All simple type definitions should be inline, such that when looking at any given element, all declarations are visible without performing another lookup.
I've found some tools that have this built... | 2008/09/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/116571",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/13664/"
] | You might find XSD4J helpful:
<http://dynvocation.selfip.net/xsd4j/> | Another useful API for XML Schema is [XSOM](https://xsom.java.net/).
XSOM is used by [XJC](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/technotes/tools/share/xjc.html), JAXB schema compiler under the hub so is probably guaranteed to be kept alive. |
116,571 | I need to take any given valid XML schema (XSD) and denormalize it to a simple form containing no refs, no includes, etc. All simple type definitions should be inline, such that when looking at any given element, all declarations are visible without performing another lookup.
I've found some tools that have this built... | 2008/09/22 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/116571",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/13664/"
] | The EMF XSD model may be helpful:
<http://www.eclipse.org/modeling/mdt/?project=xsd> | Another useful API for XML Schema is [XSOM](https://xsom.java.net/).
XSOM is used by [XJC](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/technotes/tools/share/xjc.html), JAXB schema compiler under the hub so is probably guaranteed to be kept alive. |
67,506 | I have a feature that only allow users to use it when they've already reached a level of experience in the app (similar to stackexchange, stackoverflow).
Should I:
* hide it until they reach the level or
* show it at the first place but disable (button/text) or
* show it in full state but when they click on it, thro... | 2014/11/11 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/67506",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
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] | I would say that:
>
> show it at the first place but disable (disabled button/text)
>
>
>
Is the right approach as it gives users an idea about how their "expertise" rewards them as well as an idea about what they need to to do in order to achieve progress towards a desired set of goals. the **review** feature i... | What's the rationale behind the decision of hiding this features? What will determine the right level of expertise reached by the user?
I would suggest not to hide any features. Some users may be in a position to use that feature straight away, so why should you want to impact negatively their experience?
If things n... |
67,506 | I have a feature that only allow users to use it when they've already reached a level of experience in the app (similar to stackexchange, stackoverflow).
Should I:
* hide it until they reach the level or
* show it at the first place but disable (button/text) or
* show it in full state but when they click on it, thro... | 2014/11/11 | [
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/67506",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com",
"https://ux.stackexchange.com/users/46980/"
] | I would say that:
>
> show it at the first place but disable (disabled button/text)
>
>
>
Is the right approach as it gives users an idea about how their "expertise" rewards them as well as an idea about what they need to to do in order to achieve progress towards a desired set of goals. the **review** feature i... | In the absence of any additional info that may impact how this question is answered, I recommend that you hide it and not show it until it is truly available to the user for the following reasons:
* Displaying disabled controls imply that, at some point during the interaction in the page, it will eventually be availab... |
288,842 | >
> The last thing your strands need IS/ARE chemical preservatives, sulfates, or perfumes stripping them of any moisture that’s still left.
>
>
>
In the above sentence, is it grammatically correct to use "is" or "are"? | 2021/06/12 | [
"https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/288842",
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] | I am a native American English speaker. The word should be *is*, and the rest of the sentence is correct. There is nothing wrong with it.
You use *is* because the subject is *thing*. You use *them* because it refers to the plural word *strands*. There is no ambiguity in this sentence. | It is a badly written sentence. “Them” floats off in the air unattached to anything.
According to the strict rules of English grammar, the subject precedes the verb in indicative sentences. As the comments correctly point out, the subject is “thing,” which is singular, and so requires “is” rather than “are.”
Neverthe... |
31,143 | Is it possible to change the Bluetooth UUID (the 128-bit value) on my iPod (Currently running iOS 5.0)? or is this a factory locked value? | 2011/11/13 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31143",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/11322/"
] | No it is not possible. No known private API or jailbreak methods to do so AFAIK. | The UDID is locked, but it is possible to spoof a UUID, as for an Bluetooth UUID, I'd think so but I'm not sure there's anything readily available i.e. in Cydia to do so, only a general phone UUID spoofer. |
20,671,136 | Basically it is a CORS problem, after adding
Header add Access-Control-Allow-Origin "\*"
Header add Access-Control-Allow-Headers "Origin, X-Requested-With, Content-Type, Accept"
Header add Access-Control-Allow-Methods "POST, GET, PUT, OPTIONS"
into server config file, I can "GET" data, it works for Chrome but not for ... | 2013/12/19 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/20671136",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1459575/"
] | CORS is not supported natively by IE9 or lower. You need to use a CORS polyfill, such as [easyXdm](http://easyxdm.net/wp/).
You can find the list of supported browsers [here](http://caniuse.com/cors). | IE 8 and 9 support CORS partially via their XDomainRequest object, which is not used on any other browser. AngularJS doesn't XDomainRequest, so CORS won't work on IE 8/9 with AngularJS (or jQuery for that matter) unless you use some kind of polyfill.
If you only need to do GET and POST (not PUT, DELETE, etc.) and you ... |
79,266 | I've been playing a song wrong for a while now, and it's only when I took the time to slow down the music that I learned why. The alignment of the notes on the sheet music is different to how it the music sounds. However, when put through MuseScore, it plays the sheet music how the music sounds, indicating that it's no... | 2019/01/26 | [
"https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/79266",
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] | I would say: **the author of the [score on musescore.com](https://musescore.com/prinnrose/scores/150600) intended the notes for playback by a human, and did not care to hack around in Musescore to get its playback exactly "right"**. ("Right" as in, to sound like they would play it themselves, or like in the original re... | These are **arpeggios**, (one example many ornaments)
Imagine you are playing the harp accompanying a singer. Where would you place your chord? Before the beat, accurately with the beat, or delayed?
All will be o.k. It’s just a question of interpretation and performance, or agreements between soloists, conductor and... |
415,818 | I purchased the multimeter pictured below for a high voltage power supply I'm working on. It's rated for 100V DC and 10A, but I hope to measure several thousand volts. Is it possible to use a HV voltage probe like I would use with a regular multimeter on this component, or no?
[![Voltmeter/Ampmeter gauge](https://i.sta... | 2019/01/08 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/415818",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/150968/"
] | No. Those cheap meters use a voltage divider adding up to around 280-290K and go directly into an 8-bit MCU (STM8 series).
Typical high voltage probes assume a reasonably accurate 10M\$\Omega\$ input impedance for the multimeter- something like 999M in series with 1.11M (internal divider values), so it would read gro... | Only if the input impedances are the same to form a voltage divider. |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/9289/"
] | The target audience of the writers of the gospels was to people who did not know about or did not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Risen Lord. They included the virgin birth story because it was an important part of the narrative. Paul's target audiences, on the other hand, were already Christians and so, presumably... | I much prefer Nathaniel's answer to mine (the accepted answer), as it is considerably more thorough and answers more questions. I still believe the Paul's mission to the gentiles is a piece of the puzzle, but only a small part. I do not have the time to flesh this out, but I will leave it for completeness.
Paul was th... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
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] | The target audience of the writers of the gospels was to people who did not know about or did not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Risen Lord. They included the virgin birth story because it was an important part of the narrative. Paul's target audiences, on the other hand, were already Christians and so, presumably... | The question comes down to whether Paul, Mark and John failed to mention the virgin birth because:
1. They never heard of it or
2. They did not think it was necessary to include in their writings.
Each of these are different cases, so I will take them one by one.
Paul
====
Galatians, as John McKenzie mentioned, is ... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
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] | The target audience of the writers of the gospels was to people who did not know about or did not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Risen Lord. They included the virgin birth story because it was an important part of the narrative. Paul's target audiences, on the other hand, were already Christians and so, presumably... | Paul does mention the virgin birth. He knew the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 that a virgin will conceive and bear a son and call Him Immanuel; that is, God-with-us. So where does Paul mention the virgin conceiving and bearing to term and calling Him God-with-us?
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth hi... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
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] | Advocates for the virgin birth make the following arguments for why Paul didn't mention it:
1. It wasn't controversial and therefore not worth mentioning
2. It didn't need to be mentioned in order to accomplish the goals of the epistles
3. It was a matter of some privacy
4. He didn't know about it
Points 1 & 2 overla... | I much prefer Nathaniel's answer to mine (the accepted answer), as it is considerably more thorough and answers more questions. I still believe the Paul's mission to the gentiles is a piece of the puzzle, but only a small part. I do not have the time to flesh this out, but I will leave it for completeness.
Paul was th... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/9289/"
] | I much prefer Nathaniel's answer to mine (the accepted answer), as it is considerably more thorough and answers more questions. I still believe the Paul's mission to the gentiles is a piece of the puzzle, but only a small part. I do not have the time to flesh this out, but I will leave it for completeness.
Paul was th... | The question comes down to whether Paul, Mark and John failed to mention the virgin birth because:
1. They never heard of it or
2. They did not think it was necessary to include in their writings.
Each of these are different cases, so I will take them one by one.
Paul
====
Galatians, as John McKenzie mentioned, is ... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/9289/"
] | I much prefer Nathaniel's answer to mine (the accepted answer), as it is considerably more thorough and answers more questions. I still believe the Paul's mission to the gentiles is a piece of the puzzle, but only a small part. I do not have the time to flesh this out, but I will leave it for completeness.
Paul was th... | Paul does mention the virgin birth. He knew the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 that a virgin will conceive and bear a son and call Him Immanuel; that is, God-with-us. So where does Paul mention the virgin conceiving and bearing to term and calling Him God-with-us?
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth hi... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
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] | Advocates for the virgin birth make the following arguments for why Paul didn't mention it:
1. It wasn't controversial and therefore not worth mentioning
2. It didn't need to be mentioned in order to accomplish the goals of the epistles
3. It was a matter of some privacy
4. He didn't know about it
Points 1 & 2 overla... | The question comes down to whether Paul, Mark and John failed to mention the virgin birth because:
1. They never heard of it or
2. They did not think it was necessary to include in their writings.
Each of these are different cases, so I will take them one by one.
Paul
====
Galatians, as John McKenzie mentioned, is ... |
56,509 | Matthew and Luke each open with [an account of Jesus' miraculous virginal conception and birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_of_Jesus). The [virgin birth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_birth_of_Jesus) is widely seen as an essential belief in Christianity, being found for example in the [Apostles' Creed... | 2017/04/25 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/56509",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/9289/"
] | Advocates for the virgin birth make the following arguments for why Paul didn't mention it:
1. It wasn't controversial and therefore not worth mentioning
2. It didn't need to be mentioned in order to accomplish the goals of the epistles
3. It was a matter of some privacy
4. He didn't know about it
Points 1 & 2 overla... | Paul does mention the virgin birth. He knew the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 that a virgin will conceive and bear a son and call Him Immanuel; that is, God-with-us. So where does Paul mention the virgin conceiving and bearing to term and calling Him God-with-us?
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth hi... |
44,043 | The part of the Einstein equations of general relativity referred to vacuum energy, introduce a repulsive term in gravity. This means that as the space become bigger and bigger, vacuum part become more and more important, leading to an undefined accelerated growth of the universe. Why vacuum energy does not violate the... | 2012/11/12 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/44043",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
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] | You should read the question here [energy conservation in general relativity](https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/2597/energy-conservation-in-general-relativity) to get a feel of the complexity of the problem.
You ask:
>
> Why vacuum energy does not violate the principles of thermodynamic?
>
>
>
Thermody... | Energy conservation in GR only holds approximately in spacetime regions that are very small, compared to curvature radii. But in general, since parallel transport is dependent on the trajectory in spacetime, an observer cannot uniquely define the energy of another distant observer.
The so-called Universal Time in the ... |
44,043 | The part of the Einstein equations of general relativity referred to vacuum energy, introduce a repulsive term in gravity. This means that as the space become bigger and bigger, vacuum part become more and more important, leading to an undefined accelerated growth of the universe. Why vacuum energy does not violate the... | 2012/11/12 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/44043",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
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] | You should read the question here [energy conservation in general relativity](https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/2597/energy-conservation-in-general-relativity) to get a feel of the complexity of the problem.
You ask:
>
> Why vacuum energy does not violate the principles of thermodynamic?
>
>
>
Thermody... | Theoretically, you could use the accelerated expansion of the universe to create a perpetual motion machine. It would not be practical due to engineering issues, but in theory it is possible. Imagine you had two large masses that are separated by a large distance and you had a monomolecular filament rope between the ob... |
44,043 | The part of the Einstein equations of general relativity referred to vacuum energy, introduce a repulsive term in gravity. This means that as the space become bigger and bigger, vacuum part become more and more important, leading to an undefined accelerated growth of the universe. Why vacuum energy does not violate the... | 2012/11/12 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/44043",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/users/8434/"
] | Energy conservation in GR only holds approximately in spacetime regions that are very small, compared to curvature radii. But in general, since parallel transport is dependent on the trajectory in spacetime, an observer cannot uniquely define the energy of another distant observer.
The so-called Universal Time in the ... | Theoretically, you could use the accelerated expansion of the universe to create a perpetual motion machine. It would not be practical due to engineering issues, but in theory it is possible. Imagine you had two large masses that are separated by a large distance and you had a monomolecular filament rope between the ob... |
1,750,668 | I have a J2EE webapp which is used to upload a file which is then processed by a database procedure. Because we do not want the webapp to have to wait until the database procedure completes, it is executed in a different thread.
The process running in the separate thread needs to obtain and close its own connection. ... | 2009/11/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1750668",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/25464/"
] | Yeah - I feel your pain.
I do think it is a very good idea to try and make the jndi configurable via the web.xml. The way I've handled this is cached the datasource reference. iow, on startup of the webapp the datasource referenced is sourced while it is available to the thread and then passed to or made available to... | You could pass the JNDI name or the DataSource in as constructor or method argument of the thread class. |
1,750,668 | I have a J2EE webapp which is used to upload a file which is then processed by a database procedure. Because we do not want the webapp to have to wait until the database procedure completes, it is executed in a different thread.
The process running in the separate thread needs to obtain and close its own connection. ... | 2009/11/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1750668",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/25464/"
] | For best practices, [The role of JNDI in J2EE](http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-jndi/) (co-authored by Kirk Pepperdine) is one of the best article I've found. It explains clearly the "vision" of Sun regarding development, packaging, deployment and how JNDI fits in there.
The short version is that Sun a... | You could pass the JNDI name or the DataSource in as constructor or method argument of the thread class. |
188,967 | I just miss the ability to go to first position of the shell with just 1 keyboard stroke, which I use it often at my office on CentOS ?
I know I can go by Option + left key or Option + Right key to jump word to word but that doesnt help much . | 2015/05/27 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/188967",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/64918/"
] | To solve data corruption, have users log out. Also, empower users to know if their backups are current and make it their responsibility to self-service restore activities.
To minimize restart times, have users restart the macs and sleep them when the login screen arrives (assuming you don't have auto-log in enabled). ... | this is kind of unrelated out-of-the-box thinking, but I'm wondering if it might indirectly solve the problem.
if you enable verbose boot mode, it will show system startup and shutdown information. well it will mostly be useless information for most people.
but it may just be enough of a visual clue ( *hey look there'... |
98,684 | I am a carpenter. I like chamfered dado trunking but would like to custom make some for my home using timber instead of the typical plastic product in shops.
Is there any safety differences in using timber as trunking. Considering many electricians run 2.5 under floorboards, behind walls and along joists, i am seekin... | 2016/09/04 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/98684",
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] | I am guessing this is partially driven by an aesthetic concern?
Plastic trunking isn't used for safety, it is used for cable management and routing. Where there is a safety concern (ie buried cables in non-safe zones) then earthed metal trunking is required.
There is nothing wrong with using other types of trunking ... | It's not clear what you are really asking (what is "trunking", "2.5"?), but power cable is routinely run in wood-framed houses by being fastened directly against the wooden supports. Safety has already been built into the current the cable is allowed to handle and the circuit breaker ratings to prevent it getting anywh... |
204,106 | Often when trying to fix someone else's computer - especially consumer machines - the operating system will need to be reinstalled, but the owner will have lost or never created the installation or recovery media.
How can the system be legally restored to the original functionality? | 2010/10/27 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/204106",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/53764/"
] | I keep Dell install disc for XP with sp3 handy, it will install on any OEM PC without using a key, it will not activate however, when it fails to activate you will be able to change the key, punch in the key on the COA sticker that is on the PC, it should activate now. This is not an easy way, you still have to find al... | you can try contacting the manufacturer, sometimes they ask for a small fee to send a set of recovery dvds, some even do it for free.
I guess it depends how old the computer in question is |
10,344 | I am very new to this so please be patient with me. I had a DNA test via Ancestry which didn't tell me very much and so I uploaded the data to GEDmatch. My top 3 matches are:
* A:11 chr matches, 372.6 cM, longest 62.6 cM
* B:13 chr matches, 381.6, cM, longest 49.6 cM
* C:10 chr matches, 348.9 cM, longest 48.7 cM
Now... | 2016/02/13 | [
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/questions/10344",
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com",
"https://genealogy.stackexchange.com/users/4706/"
] | The closer your match generationally you will generally have more shared centimorgans (cMs).
There is a published shared cM relationship range chart on the [ISOGG website that gives a good general 'guideline' for interpretation](http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Autosomal_DNA_statistics)..
[![enter image description here](h... | Just to build on @CRSouser, "Though the general rule is you inherit about 50% of each parents DNA it is not exact", it's possible that two differently-sexed siblings will share no DNA at all, albeit statistically unlikely. Ignoring X/Y, siblings share about 25% *on average*, but within one family there are few enough s... |
149,483 | How do I setup wireless connection in my Ubuntu 11.04?
How to configure the connection? How to get the details like SSID and all that... | 2012/06/11 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/149483",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/69947/"
] | If you are using network manager, right click the "Network Manager" icon, hit "Connection Information". It will show you all those details.
And if I remember correctly, the SSID is the network name (so if the wifi network's name is "IAmTheEvil", then the SSID is "IAmTheEvil").
However, if you are trying to configure ... | >
> Over recent years it has become increasingly common for computers to
> be connected to local area networks and the Internet via wireless
> Wi-Fi connections. This has spread from the home and public spaces
> such as libraries and Cafes into the enterprise, especially with the
> advent of increased wireless sec... |
269,137 | I've written about a 40-50 line block in Python for a very specific task: scrubbing Japanese addresses based on certain criteria. Most of my SO questions are short but this one would be notably longer.
I have specific criteria for the addresses, such as replacing "丁目" with a dash unless it appears at the end of the a... | 2014/08/19 | [
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/269137",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/users/1378651/"
] | Questions should contain **all** the code needed to reproduce the problem. Fiddle links, while useful as a back up and to show the code in context, can be useless if the link goes dark or the fiddle site is down - which happens far too often.
If you're posting lots of code then you should be looking at reducing it dow... | Yes, you are allowed. 40-50 lines of code is not a big deal in Stack Overflow. However it would be more helpful if you provide a working [Python Fiddle](http://pythonfiddle.com/) with your code in it and then point out/add the exact code block(your struggle part) in your question.
In case if you want to improve your c... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | I think it's generally popular sites, not just porn sites. However there might be some reasons why pornsites tend to attract more malware.
Mostly malware originates from dodgy advertisement platforms. Because the morality of porn is often debated and not accepted in every culture, a lot of larger advertisement website... | It depends upon the site; popularity does not guarantee that it is safe or secure. Various factors that can contribute to insecurity are (AND BE AWARE THAT THIS IS ONLY THE PARTIAL ANSWER):
Does it scrape or link to numerous other sites?
>
> There are numerous free sites that collect links and display images to
> p... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | I think it's generally popular sites, not just porn sites. However there might be some reasons why pornsites tend to attract more malware.
Mostly malware originates from dodgy advertisement platforms. Because the morality of porn is often debated and not accepted in every culture, a lot of larger advertisement website... | It's a myth that porn sites are more risky to use than other websites when it comes to malware. [This report published by Symantec in 2011](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/other_resources/b-istr_main_report_2011_21239364.en-us.pdf) (PDF, see page 33) identified that you can get malware from pretty much... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | I think it's generally popular sites, not just porn sites. However there might be some reasons why pornsites tend to attract more malware.
Mostly malware originates from dodgy advertisement platforms. Because the morality of porn is often debated and not accepted in every culture, a lot of larger advertisement website... | I remember a malware-code sneaked into exoclick-ad-network some month ago. Within an hour on most of the popular pornsites you got a "malware warning" from Chrome.
But apart from those special incident you are actually safer, as they would lose a lot of google traffic, if they don't fix that.
I would actually take m... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | It's a myth that porn sites are more risky to use than other websites when it comes to malware. [This report published by Symantec in 2011](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/other_resources/b-istr_main_report_2011_21239364.en-us.pdf) (PDF, see page 33) identified that you can get malware from pretty much... | It depends upon the site; popularity does not guarantee that it is safe or secure. Various factors that can contribute to insecurity are (AND BE AWARE THAT THIS IS ONLY THE PARTIAL ANSWER):
Does it scrape or link to numerous other sites?
>
> There are numerous free sites that collect links and display images to
> p... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | It depends upon the site; popularity does not guarantee that it is safe or secure. Various factors that can contribute to insecurity are (AND BE AWARE THAT THIS IS ONLY THE PARTIAL ANSWER):
Does it scrape or link to numerous other sites?
>
> There are numerous free sites that collect links and display images to
> p... | I remember a malware-code sneaked into exoclick-ad-network some month ago. Within an hour on most of the popular pornsites you got a "malware warning" from Chrome.
But apart from those special incident you are actually safer, as they would lose a lot of google traffic, if they don't fix that.
I would actually take m... |
61,969 | I'm trying to help my friend understand this because he believes that since a site is very popular, that it's less likely to infect its viewers because of its security! Is a popular site less likely to infect its viewers?
Please answer this question as detailed as possible so I can direct him to this site. | 2014/06/27 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/61969",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/50022/"
] | It's a myth that porn sites are more risky to use than other websites when it comes to malware. [This report published by Symantec in 2011](http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/enterprise/other_resources/b-istr_main_report_2011_21239364.en-us.pdf) (PDF, see page 33) identified that you can get malware from pretty much... | I remember a malware-code sneaked into exoclick-ad-network some month ago. Within an hour on most of the popular pornsites you got a "malware warning" from Chrome.
But apart from those special incident you are actually safer, as they would lose a lot of google traffic, if they don't fix that.
I would actually take m... |
31,962,569 | I am working on MQTT and using python paho-mqtt <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/paho-mqtt>
I am unable to understand how can I publish msg to a specific client or list of clients?
I'll appreciate your help. | 2015/08/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/31962569",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1073780/"
] | This isn't directly possible with strict MQTT, although some brokers may offer that functionality, or you can construct your application so that the topic design works to do what you need. | Although I do agree that in some cases it would be useful to send a message to a particular client (or list of clients) that's simply not how the publish/subscribe messaging paradigm works. [Read more on the publish-subscribe pattern on Wikipedia.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publish%E2%80%93subscribe_pattern) If all... |
2,849,703 | I am developing a website in PHP that accepts PayPal payments. It uses the IPN from PayPal and has a custom payment template etc etc. It all works great through the Sandbox server but when it comes to showing my client, I don't want to have to tell them to login to/create a Sandbox account, create a buyer account and m... | 2010/05/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2849703",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/263534/"
] | Unfortunately there isn't a way around this problem via paypal. Their sandbox will always require you to be logged in to actually demo.
Here are the solutions I have taken especially with remote clients.
* Use Skype or similar service so I can share my screen as I demo how it works. This solution seems to work fairly... | What I'd do is integrate with the actual PayPal live site and use real money. The great thing is you can refund the transaction (including the fees) so nobody pays anything. I believe the refund timeframe is 30 days, but there's no reason to wait too long and risk it. The added advantage is that you get to prove to you... |
85,953 | I've Googled it. Trust me. It seems every site that talks about a wealth management platform already assumes one knows what this is.
Is a wealth management platform a set of ideals, a software system, a book, a robot...? Does it keep an account of your money, or does it recommend how you should invest it? Or both?
... | 2017/10/10 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/85953",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/63499/"
] | It's a tech buzzword.
OK I'm being a bit glib. A Wealth Management Platform is a software system designed to help people track their investment portfolios and research new investments. Sometimes, trusts and small investment firms will use these platforms as well but they will often have more specialized separate syste... | Most businesses have some sort of software to manage their client data. Most of these various software and/or services are industry specific. [Black Diamond](http://blackdiamond.advent.com/) seems to be a client management tool targeting investment advisers.
*From the black diamond site*
>
> Reach an unparalleled le... |
7,708,342 | I'm currently working on ipad IOS Safari. Thinking of adding some plugins to the application. but found some article saying that IOS Safari doesn't support plugins. Any expert know how true is the statement? Thanks | 2011/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7708342",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/979602/"
] | Safari, like all iOS apps, does not support plug-ins or any other form of customization. Your only option is to create an app with a UIWebView. Quite a few browser apps can be found in the App Store.
iOS 9 update: Safari still does not support plug-ins; however, it is now possible to build an app that [blocks specific... | It DOES support plug-ins, you have to be Jailbroken to add any though. Install iFile from cydia then in iFile go to /System/Library/Internet Plug-Ins
The QuickTime Plugin is in there already, which proves that plugins are supported
And you can customize apps if your jailbroken |
7,708,342 | I'm currently working on ipad IOS Safari. Thinking of adding some plugins to the application. but found some article saying that IOS Safari doesn't support plugins. Any expert know how true is the statement? Thanks | 2011/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7708342",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/979602/"
] | Safari, like all iOS apps, does not support plug-ins or any other form of customization. Your only option is to create an app with a UIWebView. Quite a few browser apps can be found in the App Store.
iOS 9 update: Safari still does not support plug-ins; however, it is now possible to build an app that [blocks specific... | The fact that you need to jailbreak it to use them actually proves that Apple is not supporting the use of plugins. |
7,708,342 | I'm currently working on ipad IOS Safari. Thinking of adding some plugins to the application. but found some article saying that IOS Safari doesn't support plugins. Any expert know how true is the statement? Thanks | 2011/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/7708342",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/979602/"
] | Safari, like all iOS apps, does not support plug-ins or any other form of customization. Your only option is to create an app with a UIWebView. Quite a few browser apps can be found in the App Store.
iOS 9 update: Safari still does not support plug-ins; however, it is now possible to build an app that [blocks specific... | As of iOS 9, browser plugins are supported (as content blockers). |
100,306 | In this [paper](http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/genes10060467), the authors cloned a GPD promoter for use in driving a GFP gene from Lentinula edodes using a set of provided primers. The primers were derived from the following accession [GQ457137.1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/GQ457137.1) containing the GPD gene for... | 2021/04/15 | [
"https://biology.stackexchange.com/questions/100306",
"https://biology.stackexchange.com",
"https://biology.stackexchange.com/users/65098/"
] | >
> Why does the same promoter within the same organism have such varied sequences?
>
>
>
While there may be other reasons, the fact that the same species has several genes encoding GPD proteins is an indication that this enzymatic activity is important for different mechanisms, times or conditions. For example, I... | I'm not well-verse in fungal transcriptional system but I did some digging in bacteria before, so not entirely sure this perspective will help.
The promoter region of any gene should be upstream of the transcriptional unit and usually remains in the intergenic region, not being part of the CDS of interest and the adja... |
48,706 | How does SIP work and what is its use in VOIP?
Do I have to have it or can I use a direct plug-in to the computer to use VOIP? | 2009/09/29 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/48706",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/11546/"
] | Right, SIP is an application protocol that runs on top of TCP.
There are many different ways to transfer voice over TCP/IP, however SIP is probably the most used and understood in the industry with the maximum compatibility.
If you just want to make calls from your computer, many come with the phone dialer applicatio... | As Wil said, SIP is an application layer protocol. SIP is used as signaling protocol in VoIP, ie to manage sessions(voice, video or file transfer) between participants. The actual media is transported using different protocols based on the need, voice packets are transferred as RTP once the SIP signalling is successful... |
48,706 | How does SIP work and what is its use in VOIP?
Do I have to have it or can I use a direct plug-in to the computer to use VOIP? | 2009/09/29 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/48706",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/11546/"
] | Right, SIP is an application protocol that runs on top of TCP.
There are many different ways to transfer voice over TCP/IP, however SIP is probably the most used and understood in the industry with the maximum compatibility.
If you just want to make calls from your computer, many come with the phone dialer applicatio... | Try <http://gizmo5.com> which is a VOIP client that suports SIP-based internet calling. You would be able to make calls through your PC with a headset. |
48,706 | How does SIP work and what is its use in VOIP?
Do I have to have it or can I use a direct plug-in to the computer to use VOIP? | 2009/09/29 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/48706",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/11546/"
] | Right, SIP is an application protocol that runs on top of TCP.
There are many different ways to transfer voice over TCP/IP, however SIP is probably the most used and understood in the industry with the maximum compatibility.
If you just want to make calls from your computer, many come with the phone dialer applicatio... | A SIP trunk is a direct connection between your organization and an Internet telephony service provider. SIP trunk enables you to extend VoIP telephony beyond your organization’s firewall without the need for an IP-PSTN gateway. This simpler configuration is easier and less expensive to design, operate, maintain, and u... |
48,706 | How does SIP work and what is its use in VOIP?
Do I have to have it or can I use a direct plug-in to the computer to use VOIP? | 2009/09/29 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/48706",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/11546/"
] | As Wil said, SIP is an application layer protocol. SIP is used as signaling protocol in VoIP, ie to manage sessions(voice, video or file transfer) between participants. The actual media is transported using different protocols based on the need, voice packets are transferred as RTP once the SIP signalling is successful... | Try <http://gizmo5.com> which is a VOIP client that suports SIP-based internet calling. You would be able to make calls through your PC with a headset. |
48,706 | How does SIP work and what is its use in VOIP?
Do I have to have it or can I use a direct plug-in to the computer to use VOIP? | 2009/09/29 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/48706",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/11546/"
] | A SIP trunk is a direct connection between your organization and an Internet telephony service provider. SIP trunk enables you to extend VoIP telephony beyond your organization’s firewall without the need for an IP-PSTN gateway. This simpler configuration is easier and less expensive to design, operate, maintain, and u... | Try <http://gizmo5.com> which is a VOIP client that suports SIP-based internet calling. You would be able to make calls through your PC with a headset. |
12,812,858 | I am developing a website for an organization. They asked me to limit copying website contents to 300 words. i've googled, but i couldn't found any sollutions.. if there any scripts(javaScript or PHP) to do this? | 2012/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12812858",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1690297/"
] | I got the simple solution for this problem. I have just upgraded my java version. Presently I am using <http://jdk7.java.net/download.html> **7u10** version for my application and it is working fine on windows server 2008 also.
Although this release is not official release yet.. but I think I can leave with it.. until... | Had same access violation as stated above. What worked for me was to setup "Desktop Experience" under Server Manager in Windows 2008 R2. Hope that helps... |
12,812,858 | I am developing a website for an organization. They asked me to limit copying website contents to 300 words. i've googled, but i couldn't found any sollutions.. if there any scripts(javaScript or PHP) to do this? | 2012/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12812858",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1690297/"
] | I got the simple solution for this problem. I have just upgraded my java version. Presently I am using <http://jdk7.java.net/download.html> **7u10** version for my application and it is working fine on windows server 2008 also.
Although this release is not official release yet.. but I think I can leave with it.. until... | There is a JIRA issue that seems to match this problem - see <http://javafx-jira.kenai.com/browse/RT-23456> |
12,812,858 | I am developing a website for an organization. They asked me to limit copying website contents to 300 words. i've googled, but i couldn't found any sollutions.. if there any scripts(javaScript or PHP) to do this? | 2012/10/10 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12812858",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1690297/"
] | Had same access violation as stated above. What worked for me was to setup "Desktop Experience" under Server Manager in Windows 2008 R2. Hope that helps... | There is a JIRA issue that seems to match this problem - see <http://javafx-jira.kenai.com/browse/RT-23456> |
13,349,785 | I'm working on a simple app where I have 100 records of customer with address. The requirement is to have a field for radius and address. The two fields will become the parameters to search customers.
For example:
Radius = 500 miles and Address = New York
Results should be customers 500 miles near New York. | 2012/11/12 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/13349785",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/211733/"
] | You need 2 "applications":
1. A minimal bootstrap application that checks for updates and runs the main application;
2. The main application.
The user always launches the bootstrap application, never the main application (in fact the user doesn't know about the bootstrap application). This is by far the most common p... | If JNLP is ruled out, I'd think only a solution using [OSGI](http://felix.apache.org/) would achieve that. Otherwise, even at the very simplest design possible, you'll need another program to manage and download the versions of your current program. |
198,659 | So here's what happened
I was happily using my Macbook as usual, and I closed the lid like I always do when I put it away.
When I came back and wanted to use it again two hours later, I open it up and type in my password. Strangely I'm greeted with the infamous spinning beach ball of death, and after a minute or two ... | 2015/08/03 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/198659",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/138871/"
] | It may be as simple as the cable has become loose. If that is the case, it is a fairly easy fix. Sorry to see you don’t have a backup. If the drive has gone bad, that would have been your recourse.
For future reference, a simple external drive connected via USB will work fine as a **Time Machine** backup disk. Even if... | I'd try booting off of another hard drive with OS X on it and then using Disk Utility to try to repair the drive and/or its Disk Permissions. Maybe one of your friends has something you can barrow to use to boot your Mac off of (even an old OS X Lion USB stick). |
1,976,982 | Ok I ve been asked to generate a schema for a database that contains 20+ tables
I ve used SQLServer Management studio to extract out the database schema but cannot export it into word
If I copy it as a diagram the tables are too small
Does anyone know how to extract the schema from a sql server database so that it i... | 2009/12/29 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1976982",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/122528/"
] | If you have Visio you can use the reverse engineer functionality to generate a schema diagram of your database which you can then format to make look presentable. If required this will then paste nicely into word.
More information [here](https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Reverse-engineer-an-existing-database-in... | Another way is to simply take a screen shot of the database diagrams... |
1,976,982 | Ok I ve been asked to generate a schema for a database that contains 20+ tables
I ve used SQLServer Management studio to extract out the database schema but cannot export it into word
If I copy it as a diagram the tables are too small
Does anyone know how to extract the schema from a sql server database so that it i... | 2009/12/29 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1976982",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/122528/"
] | If you have Visio you can use the reverse engineer functionality to generate a schema diagram of your database which you can then format to make look presentable. If required this will then paste nicely into word.
More information [here](https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Reverse-engineer-an-existing-database-in... | You can create more than one database diagram, each containing part of the schema. Make those small enough to see. |
1,976,982 | Ok I ve been asked to generate a schema for a database that contains 20+ tables
I ve used SQLServer Management studio to extract out the database schema but cannot export it into word
If I copy it as a diagram the tables are too small
Does anyone know how to extract the schema from a sql server database so that it i... | 2009/12/29 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1976982",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/122528/"
] | You can create more than one database diagram, each containing part of the schema. Make those small enough to see. | Another way is to simply take a screen shot of the database diagrams... |
1,399 | When I started learning, I had lots of games where I lost lots of material through not being familiar with these sneaky attacks. I am talking about these:
There are many more (two minor pieces being attacked by a single pawn, discovered checks that ... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/1399",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/478/"
] | What you here call 'patterns' are more commonly called chess tactics. See the [Wikipedia article for Chess Tactics](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_tactic) for a list with some visualization.
These are the simple patterns. There are more complicated patterns that arise rather less commonly, but these complicated pa... | These are standard tactics. One is called a pin, where a relatively weak piece is tied up in front of stronger piece. It can't move without exposing the stronger piece. Another is called the skewer, where the stronger piece is in front, and can't move away without exposing the weaker piece. The third is called a fork, ... |
1,399 | When I started learning, I had lots of games where I lost lots of material through not being familiar with these sneaky attacks. I am talking about these:
There are many more (two minor pieces being attacked by a single pawn, discovered checks that ... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/1399",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/478/"
] | What you here call 'patterns' are more commonly called chess tactics. See the [Wikipedia article for Chess Tactics](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_tactic) for a list with some visualization.
These are the simple patterns. There are more complicated patterns that arise rather less commonly, but these complicated pa... | As pointed out, the "patterns" you were looking at are largely covered more abstractly in the domain of tactics... My favorite guide when I was new to chess on that was Yasser Seirwan's book [Winning Chess Tactics](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0735606056). Once you get the basic ideas, the only way to impro... |
1,399 | When I started learning, I had lots of games where I lost lots of material through not being familiar with these sneaky attacks. I am talking about these:
There are many more (two minor pieces being attacked by a single pawn, discovered checks that ... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/1399",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/478/"
] | What you here call 'patterns' are more commonly called chess tactics. See the [Wikipedia article for Chess Tactics](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_tactic) for a list with some visualization.
These are the simple patterns. There are more complicated patterns that arise rather less commonly, but these complicated pa... | As others have mentioned, what you have shown are common tactics (the pin and the fork) which are used to win material, generally based on a double attack, only one component of which you can answer. There are other tactics as well, including the discovered attack, x-ray attack (skewer), deflection and overloading. Oft... |
1,399 | When I started learning, I had lots of games where I lost lots of material through not being familiar with these sneaky attacks. I am talking about these:
There are many more (two minor pieces being attacked by a single pawn, discovered checks that ... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/1399",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/478/"
] | These are standard tactics. One is called a pin, where a relatively weak piece is tied up in front of stronger piece. It can't move without exposing the stronger piece. Another is called the skewer, where the stronger piece is in front, and can't move away without exposing the weaker piece. The third is called a fork, ... | As others have mentioned, what you have shown are common tactics (the pin and the fork) which are used to win material, generally based on a double attack, only one component of which you can answer. There are other tactics as well, including the discovered attack, x-ray attack (skewer), deflection and overloading. Oft... |
1,399 | When I started learning, I had lots of games where I lost lots of material through not being familiar with these sneaky attacks. I am talking about these:
There are many more (two minor pieces being attacked by a single pawn, discovered checks that ... | 2012/10/04 | [
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/1399",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com",
"https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/478/"
] | As pointed out, the "patterns" you were looking at are largely covered more abstractly in the domain of tactics... My favorite guide when I was new to chess on that was Yasser Seirwan's book [Winning Chess Tactics](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0735606056). Once you get the basic ideas, the only way to impro... | As others have mentioned, what you have shown are common tactics (the pin and the fork) which are used to win material, generally based on a double attack, only one component of which you can answer. There are other tactics as well, including the discovered attack, x-ray attack (skewer), deflection and overloading. Oft... |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | At present, it does not appear that there is a way to reset any stats.
The forums seems to indicate that the only way to do it is to be caught hacking and then get your stats reset by DICE. However, there is no guarantee that they wouldn't just ban you instead.
BF3 is different to BF:BC2, where you could have differe... | Well, you could try using a "stat padding exploit".
They did wipe/reset stats of those who did use those kind of exploit in the past.
But I wouldn't recommend doing that!! |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | At present, it does not appear that there is a way to reset any stats.
The forums seems to indicate that the only way to do it is to be caught hacking and then get your stats reset by DICE. However, there is no guarantee that they wouldn't just ban you instead.
BF3 is different to BF:BC2, where you could have differe... | Not sure on other consoles, but this is kind of possible with xbox 360 if you don't mind using a different account(hint: free if you are using the family plan).
1. With the profile you activated Battlefield with(or bought an online pass) download the online pass to an xbox harddrive.
2. Create a new profile on that h... |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | At present, it does not appear that there is a way to reset any stats.
The forums seems to indicate that the only way to do it is to be caught hacking and then get your stats reset by DICE. However, there is no guarantee that they wouldn't just ban you instead.
BF3 is different to BF:BC2, where you could have differe... | Now, with [Battlefield 3 Premium](http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium), your can reset you Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, and Wins/Losses stats. |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | At present, it does not appear that there is a way to reset any stats.
The forums seems to indicate that the only way to do it is to be caught hacking and then get your stats reset by DICE. However, there is no guarantee that they wouldn't just ban you instead.
BF3 is different to BF:BC2, where you could have differe... | There actually is a way.
1. Go to the ps3 home screen
2. Go to the Game submenu
3. Go to Game Data Utility
(If you have a memory card in you might have to go to Memory Card Utility)
4. Scroll down to battlefield 3
5. Press triangle
6. Select delete
7. Select yes
8. Go back to the ps3 home screen
9. Go to game submenu
... |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | At present, it does not appear that there is a way to reset any stats.
The forums seems to indicate that the only way to do it is to be caught hacking and then get your stats reset by DICE. However, there is no guarantee that they wouldn't just ban you instead.
BF3 is different to BF:BC2, where you could have differe... | One solution:
1. Make a new account on your PS3 Home screen.
2. Log into the PlayStation Network with a different PSN account.
3. Launch BF3 and start over.
EA recently discontinued 'Online Pass' and removed the requirement from older games (including BF3). Therefore you will NOT be required to buy a new copy. |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | Now, with [Battlefield 3 Premium](http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium), your can reset you Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, and Wins/Losses stats. | Well, you could try using a "stat padding exploit".
They did wipe/reset stats of those who did use those kind of exploit in the past.
But I wouldn't recommend doing that!! |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | Now, with [Battlefield 3 Premium](http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium), your can reset you Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, and Wins/Losses stats. | Not sure on other consoles, but this is kind of possible with xbox 360 if you don't mind using a different account(hint: free if you are using the family plan).
1. With the profile you activated Battlefield with(or bought an online pass) download the online pass to an xbox harddrive.
2. Create a new profile on that h... |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | Now, with [Battlefield 3 Premium](http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium), your can reset you Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, and Wins/Losses stats. | There actually is a way.
1. Go to the ps3 home screen
2. Go to the Game submenu
3. Go to Game Data Utility
(If you have a memory card in you might have to go to Memory Card Utility)
4. Scroll down to battlefield 3
5. Press triangle
6. Select delete
7. Select yes
8. Go back to the ps3 home screen
9. Go to game submenu
... |
57,125 | And I mean all stats. Including unlocks, dogtags etc. And I want to do this without re-buying the game. | 2012/03/20 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/57125",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/4263/"
] | Now, with [Battlefield 3 Premium](http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/premium), your can reset you Score/Minute, Kills/Deaths, and Wins/Losses stats. | One solution:
1. Make a new account on your PS3 Home screen.
2. Log into the PlayStation Network with a different PSN account.
3. Launch BF3 and start over.
EA recently discontinued 'Online Pass' and removed the requirement from older games (including BF3). Therefore you will NOT be required to buy a new copy. |
4,169 | I am in need of a desktop PC made only of Free and Open hardware components.
If I could be sure that such a thing is possible, I'd even be willing to build it myself; however, I can find no guides on Google on how to determine if this motherboard is open, or if that adapter released its firmware source.
I'm particula... | 2016/07/13 | [
"https://opensource.stackexchange.com/questions/4169",
"https://opensource.stackexchange.com",
"https://opensource.stackexchange.com/users/5577/"
] | I suggest taking a look at [EOMA68 computer cards](https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop). They're expected to receive [RYF](http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/respects-your-freedom) certification, and you can order a desktop housing kit to go with yours. | I've just discovered the [FSF Guide on Free Hardware](http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw). It appears to provide just enough information to make some informed decisions on hardware. |
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