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19,425,056 | I'm trying to arrange being able to login with a social network (initially LinkedIn, but it could be any other, or self-generated from FosUserBundle), and then adding new connections to the same user, via Twitter, FB, Github, etc.
The difficulty is connecting the multiple account connections within FosUser and the HWI... | 2013/10/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/19425056",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/6216/"
] | The solution is actually easy. First check out [Symfony2: How to login using OAuth (HWIOAuthBundle) + custom roles (by default and loaded from DB)](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18264800/symfony2-how-to-login-using-oauth-hwioauthbundle-custom-roles-by-default-a) which is a great how-to for HwiOAuthBundle, and the... | First step would be to create the relation between the user entity and the social\_data table and the rest is all about overriding the custom user provider FOSUBUserProvider.php, which I believe you already have started doing as you have FOSUserBundle and HWIOAuthBundle working together.
I will make some edits with ac... |
50,677,325 | I have data in the form of pdfs and i want to convert it into text. I want to remove the images, header and footer, than the data will be left only in the form of multi-line tables, can you please suggest the best way to convert it? I tried tabula and apache tika but the results are not desired. | 2018/06/04 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/50677325",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/9503922/"
] | As you probably know, text in PDFs is arranged by x/y coordinates on the page. Headers are not stored/identified as such, like they are in MSWord, HTML etc.
Good to hear that you’ve tried tabula: <https://github.com/tabulapdf/tabula> . I’m sorry that it didn’t work for you.
If you’re working with journal articles, y... | <http://pdftotext.com/>
this works but probably not the way you where looking for |
602,069 | This circuit is going to be in a production environment. I want to turn a relay on and off using a P-channel MOSFET. This action of turning on and off is not a periodic signal at a high frequency, hence a MOSFET driver is not needed.
**When the controller is set high (activated), it pulls the output to ground.**
R3 i... | 2021/12/28 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/602069",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/159693/"
] | If the circuit is as shown it will not work at all, (or it will pull the 3V supply up to 12V).
There will be about 9V on the coil with switch open and about 11V on the coil with switch closed. The MOSFET will never turn off or on completely. Remember Vgs is what controls the MOSFET.
You should probably be using an N-... | I think it is worth pointing out that the solution pointed out is still very much incomplete. The reason for this is that the circuit pointed out by Spehro and also the circuit in my Edit 2 is based on the assumption that the NPN BJT is operating in the Cut-off and Saturation regions.
**If you operate the BJT in the a... |
9,910 | What prevents a bitcoin miner from modifying the code to make mining easier instead of more difficult ? | 2013/04/17 | [
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/9910",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com",
"https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/users/4490/"
] | Nothing (as long as nobody else changes that code as well). I could easily mine hundreds of blocks a second using modified code.
However, as none of those blocks would be accepted by the rest of the network, it's pointless to 'cheat' the system. Which is how Bitcoin basically works: because every node on the network h... | Tom is exactly right. The network is designed to only accept new blocks generated from the longest blockchain and with the correct solution to the proof of work problem. To lower the difficulty without the consent of the entire network would result in a rejected fork.
As the network is a distributive clock, it is pos... |
49,026 | I have a SSN about 30 days old and I am a University student and just started my internship. I applied for a student credit card online ( the requirements were average credit which meant I can start with 0 credit). As soon I completed my application and clicked the 'submit' button, I got a reject (within seconds). DO a... | 2015/06/16 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/49026",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/29669/"
] | The reasons for rejection are the same for a student credit card as for any other credit card: They aren't convinced you're a low enough risk. You may need more income (or more reliable income) or fewer expenses already consuming that income. You may need more of a banking history generally. Or there may be something e... | Zero credit is not a good thing. You have what is called in the biz as a "thin file" You should check with a credit union and see if they have a program for people in your situation. |
49,026 | I have a SSN about 30 days old and I am a University student and just started my internship. I applied for a student credit card online ( the requirements were average credit which meant I can start with 0 credit). As soon I completed my application and clicked the 'submit' button, I got a reject (within seconds). DO a... | 2015/06/16 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/49026",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/29669/"
] | There are a couple of things it could be.
First, if the credit card application said that it was for people with "average credit," then someone with no credit history such as yourself would not be eligible for that card.
Second, if you are under 21, then the provisions of the [Credit CARD Act of 2009](https://en.wiki... | Zero credit is not a good thing. You have what is called in the biz as a "thin file" You should check with a credit union and see if they have a program for people in your situation. |
36,432 | I've just started watching Hunter x Hunter (2011) and stumbled upon a question on ep. 47. Why didn't Kurapika use the same power as that "Manipulator" woman who made a certain man become her slave by kissing him (or at least a similar technique)... once he mastered all 5 types of Nen? | 2016/09/19 | [
"https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/36432",
"https://anime.stackexchange.com",
"https://anime.stackexchange.com/users/28341/"
] | Kurapika does not have the ability to use any nen skill regardless of the type. He has the ability to learn any nen skill regardless of type and use it efficiently once has learnt it as if he was that type. He does not know Baise's nen skill so can't use it.
Her kiss is a specific manipulator skill. There are many dif... | Kurapica does not have that kind of ability.
Although he could train to get that since nen is tied to character/personality and his nen ability(Emperor Time) gives him 100% use of every category, which means his personality/character would be able to process anything he wishes to. Which ultimately means it's possible i... |
277,862 | I trained a Pidgeot to nearly full completion of its arc (~90%) and then stopped training for a while due to a lack of stardust and the game saying my trainer level wasn't high enough. While collecting more dust, I gained at least four levels (the minimum four were due to a powerleveling push with a lucky egg). I then ... | 2016/07/28 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/277862",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/153954/"
] | If you train your Pokémon high enough, it will get to the stage where you will get a notification saying
>
> "Trainer is not a high enough level to train this Pokémon"
>
>
>
meaning that the Pokémon has reached it's max CP for your current Trainer level. The CP meter may not be 100% full, but it is at a stage w... | Yes, raising your trainer level increases the max CP that you can train a Pokemon to. |
277,862 | I trained a Pidgeot to nearly full completion of its arc (~90%) and then stopped training for a while due to a lack of stardust and the game saying my trainer level wasn't high enough. While collecting more dust, I gained at least four levels (the minimum four were due to a powerleveling push with a lucky egg). I then ... | 2016/07/28 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/277862",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/153954/"
] | Yes, raising your trainer level increases the max CP that you can train a Pokemon to. | Pokemon have a **hidden level** stat. The arc is a ratio between the Pokemon's hidden level vs the maximum level.
When you as a trainer level up, the maximum level for that Pokemon increases; thus lowering your ratio, and lowering the arc's position. |
277,862 | I trained a Pidgeot to nearly full completion of its arc (~90%) and then stopped training for a while due to a lack of stardust and the game saying my trainer level wasn't high enough. While collecting more dust, I gained at least four levels (the minimum four were due to a powerleveling push with a lucky egg). I then ... | 2016/07/28 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/277862",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/153954/"
] | If you train your Pokémon high enough, it will get to the stage where you will get a notification saying
>
> "Trainer is not a high enough level to train this Pokémon"
>
>
>
meaning that the Pokémon has reached it's max CP for your current Trainer level. The CP meter may not be 100% full, but it is at a stage w... | Pokemon have a **hidden level** stat. The arc is a ratio between the Pokemon's hidden level vs the maximum level.
When you as a trainer level up, the maximum level for that Pokemon increases; thus lowering your ratio, and lowering the arc's position. |
98,930 | My Moto G 1st Gen mobile is getting lag and slow after upgrade to android lollipop.
Please help me to get it fix.Thanks! | 2015/02/16 | [
"https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/98930",
"https://android.stackexchange.com",
"https://android.stackexchange.com/users/94546/"
] | No need to reset the phone.Clearing cache partition should do the job.
[How to clear cache partition on Moto G](http://allaboutmotog.com/how-to-clear-cache-partition-on-moto-g-and-moto-x-after-android-lollipop-update/) | I did the below method and it worked fine for me,
* Do a backup of your phone
* Do a factory reset.
* Restore your phone
It should be fast now. |
98,930 | My Moto G 1st Gen mobile is getting lag and slow after upgrade to android lollipop.
Please help me to get it fix.Thanks! | 2015/02/16 | [
"https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/98930",
"https://android.stackexchange.com",
"https://android.stackexchange.com/users/94546/"
] | The official guide to Moto G Clear Cache process is [here](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97335/p/30%2C6720%2C9050/reg/2371020/kw/clear%20cache "here").
But the only combination that worked to access the "wipe cache partition" menu was:
[Try to press and hold Power Butt... | I did the below method and it worked fine for me,
* Do a backup of your phone
* Do a factory reset.
* Restore your phone
It should be fast now. |
98,930 | My Moto G 1st Gen mobile is getting lag and slow after upgrade to android lollipop.
Please help me to get it fix.Thanks! | 2015/02/16 | [
"https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/98930",
"https://android.stackexchange.com",
"https://android.stackexchange.com/users/94546/"
] | No need to reset the phone.Clearing cache partition should do the job.
[How to clear cache partition on Moto G](http://allaboutmotog.com/how-to-clear-cache-partition-on-moto-g-and-moto-x-after-android-lollipop-update/) | The official guide to Moto G Clear Cache process is [here](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97335/p/30%2C6720%2C9050/reg/2371020/kw/clear%20cache "here").
But the only combination that worked to access the "wipe cache partition" menu was:
[Try to press and hold Power Butt... |
7,829 | This topic: [What G-forces do different launchers cause?](https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/6461/what-g-forces-do-different-launchers-cause) indicates that current satellite launchers are limiting peak acceleration to about 4g. I'm pretty sure the STS (Shuttle) did the same. My recollection from the Apollo days... | 2015/01/15 | [
"https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/7829",
"https://space.stackexchange.com",
"https://space.stackexchange.com/users/8247/"
] | ### Ascent G-Forces
[The Apollo 11 AS-506 launcher flight report](https://www.ibiblio.org/apollo/Documents/lvfea-AS506-Apollo11.pdf) contains a nice graph of the G-force curve of that famous Saturn V launch:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/J38be.png)
Fr... | To answer your second question on the astronauts' experience and how much thought went into adjusting the g-force profile of a launch, NASA published a document that contains information on the g-force survivability range of a human.
[Here is the Paper](http://history.nasa.gov/conghand/mannedev.htm), the relevant fig... |
328,368 | I am convinced that the amount of routine work in software development is - and should be - relatively small, if not negligible, and that this is the fundamental problem of software estimation.
Let me describe how I come to this conclusion and tell me if the argumentation has any serious flaws:
1. All that can be est... | 2016/08/14 | [
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/328368",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com",
"https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/users/217956/"
] | On any single given project this may be true. However if you work on multiple, similar projects for different companies over the years you may find yourself 'solving' basically the same problem many times with only slight variations.
For example I've written data access layers so many times I now prefer to do it 'long... | >
> why do most developers I know believe that they can do estimates with an accuracy of +/- 20 percent or better?
>
>
>
Because we estimate our patience with the problem far more than the actual problem.
If I'm going to animate a ball bouncing I could spend a day, a week, a month, or a year on it and still just ... |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/295450/"
] | Here is a fragment from the datasheet you should have followed. As you can see, your PCB looks like someone was *intentionally* using **every single recommendation backwards**. Especially that pin 1 trace is outrageous. I suggest throwing your existing design out and starting from scratch.
One piece of advice that mig... | Making the switching node long is to ask for trouble. Just look at how long the trace between IC pin-1 and the inductor is. You need to make this loop as small as possible. And you need to place the input capacitor(s) as close to the IC's input pin as possible.
Looking at the layout, I don't see any connection from th... |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
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] | You have taken many liberties in this design especially on the layout but, I think a significant concern is something you inadvertently hinted at in the 2nd comment under the question: -
>
> *High current is also upto 500mA*
>
>
>
So, you expect an output current up to 500 mA. That's at 12 volts hence, the input ... | Making the switching node long is to ask for trouble. Just look at how long the trace between IC pin-1 and the inductor is. You need to make this loop as small as possible. And you need to place the input capacitor(s) as close to the IC's input pin as possible.
Looking at the layout, I don't see any connection from th... |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/295450/"
] | Making the switching node long is to ask for trouble. Just look at how long the trace between IC pin-1 and the inductor is. You need to make this loop as small as possible. And you need to place the input capacitor(s) as close to the IC's input pin as possible.
Looking at the layout, I don't see any connection from th... | I have redesigned the layout and changed the inductor to 22uH (shielded this time,) and it is working now. Attached layout design below if anyone is looking for a specific answer.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JSD5P.png) |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/295450/"
] | Here is a fragment from the datasheet you should have followed. As you can see, your PCB looks like someone was *intentionally* using **every single recommendation backwards**. Especially that pin 1 trace is outrageous. I suggest throwing your existing design out and starting from scratch.
One piece of advice that mig... | You have taken many liberties in this design especially on the layout but, I think a significant concern is something you inadvertently hinted at in the 2nd comment under the question: -
>
> *High current is also upto 500mA*
>
>
>
So, you expect an output current up to 500 mA. That's at 12 volts hence, the input ... |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/295450/"
] | Here is a fragment from the datasheet you should have followed. As you can see, your PCB looks like someone was *intentionally* using **every single recommendation backwards**. Especially that pin 1 trace is outrageous. I suggest throwing your existing design out and starting from scratch.
One piece of advice that mig... | I have redesigned the layout and changed the inductor to 22uH (shielded this time,) and it is working now. Attached layout design below if anyone is looking for a specific answer.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JSD5P.png) |
595,636 | We are using a [FDN028N20](https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fdn028n20-d.pdf) n-channel MOSFET for load switching. Load current is 80mA max. and it is controlled via processor's 3.3V pin (NRF52832).
Our schematic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKVe... | 2021/11/18 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/595636",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/295450/"
] | You have taken many liberties in this design especially on the layout but, I think a significant concern is something you inadvertently hinted at in the 2nd comment under the question: -
>
> *High current is also upto 500mA*
>
>
>
So, you expect an output current up to 500 mA. That's at 12 volts hence, the input ... | I have redesigned the layout and changed the inductor to 22uH (shielded this time,) and it is working now. Attached layout design below if anyone is looking for a specific answer.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JSD5P.png) |
8,468 | I am having some issues with importing a PUblishing Site Collection using stsadm import. THe Export didn't report any issues and in fact the import reported no issue. When we try to access the root site collection url we get an error that a List doesn't exist with a correlation token reference. I am not aware that this... | 2011/01/12 | [
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/8468",
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com",
"https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/users/255/"
] | Sounds to me like the web service on Farm A is throwing some sort of internal error (based on the error message "problem-with-page.aspx?c=500")
Have you attached the debugger to the web service? Also, how is the redirect to the problem-with-page.aspx being implemented? This looks like a custom error handler. | Are both farms running on the same hardware? You may need to disable loopback check on your server to enable a web services call back into the same machine. |
273,361 | 
Check out the image, and figure out the question and give me an explanation please.
Much appreciated | 2013/01/09 | [
"https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/273361",
"https://math.stackexchange.com",
"https://math.stackexchange.com/users/55660/"
] | The gradient is $−\tan(75)$. Just calculate the angle it makes with the x-axis. | The gradient of a line can be found if we know the angle it makes with the x-axis using the formula m=tan(θ). To find the angle it makes we merely use basic geometric reasoning, this tells us that the angle is 105 degrees. So the gradient is therefore Tan(105) |
27,492 | Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization provides an approximate recipe for recovering the spectrum of a quantum integrable system. Is there a mathematically rigorous explanation why this recipe works? In particular, I suppose it gives an exact description of the large quantum number asymptotics, which should be a theorem.
Also, ... | 2011/11/19 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/27492",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Yes, it can be made precise and corresponds to the leading order of the semiclassical expansion (WKB approximation) in $\hbar$. See Faddeev-Yakubovsky's "Lectures on quantum mechanics for mathematics students" (§20, formula (13)). An approach inspired by geometric quantization is explained in chapter 4 in Bates-Weinste... | This answer addresses the geometrical origin of the Bohr-Sommerfeld condition.
In geometric quantization, the additional structure required beyond the
symplectic data of the phase space is a polarization. The quantization spaces are constructed as spaces of polarized sections with respect a polarization.
The most "ob... |
27,492 | Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization provides an approximate recipe for recovering the spectrum of a quantum integrable system. Is there a mathematically rigorous explanation why this recipe works? In particular, I suppose it gives an exact description of the large quantum number asymptotics, which should be a theorem.
Also, ... | 2011/11/19 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/27492",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Yes, it can be made precise and corresponds to the leading order of the semiclassical expansion (WKB approximation) in $\hbar$. See Faddeev-Yakubovsky's "Lectures on quantum mechanics for mathematics students" (§20, formula (13)). An approach inspired by geometric quantization is explained in chapter 4 in Bates-Weinste... | Contrarily to what is generally believed, a semiclassical approximation is achieved through two different series: One is WKB series and the other is the Wigner-Kirkwood series, the latter being a gradient expansion. In both cases, eigenvalues are obtained by the Bohr-Sommerfeld rule but just at the leading order. I hav... |
225,811 | I am trying to group values inside my shapefile using Iterate Feature Selection and then Copy selected feature to new shapefile.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZAX2i.png)
I don't know why but my copy features don't allow me to using %Value% expression. What am i doing wrong... | 2017/01/25 | [
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/225811",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com",
"https://gis.stackexchange.com/users/62486/"
] | The problem was with my model structure. I just needed to add collect value at the end of model. | From the screenshot it appears you are writing to the root of your d:\ drive. As you'll be using a Windows OS and probably 8 or 10 you may not have the privileges of writing to that location.
I suggest something like d:\temp or better still a sub-directory relevant to the project you are working on. |
94,340 | I am corresponding a paper and the status of the paper is under review after first revision.
Recently, I realized that one of my coauthors had done some bad acts against the project (related to the paper) in the past and now I want to delete his name from the author list.
Meanwhile it should be noted that his contrib... | 2017/08/09 | [
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/94340",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com",
"https://academia.stackexchange.com/users/78278/"
] | It depends on the rules of the conference, but it is usually OK. You could get different input from different audiences.
Beware of publishing rights if there are published proceedings and you expect the paper to be published in a Journal that expects original and never before published before material. | I think it depends on the field. For example my supervisor (in computer science) tends to give the presentations on our software project using the same theoretical core, but each time this core is supported by different evaluation benchmarks. In my opinion I do not see anything wrong in presenting the same ideas on dif... |
9,193 | Apparently you download it from the Mac App Store, but I don't understand how that would work, because it's not an app.
Can a developer who has installed it explain the process to me? | 2011/02/26 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/9193",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/3983/"
] | I did it. (Apple Developer).
I have a second computer that I use for all beta testing, running OS X 10.6. I used the app store on that computer to download the Lion Beta Installer. It downloads and installs just like any other app. You then run the Lion Beta Installer app and it reboots and installs Lion as if it came... | May as well add my setup:
I am installing 10.7 on a second partition on my main computer.
To start with, I cloned my 10.6 system to the second partition, so I have (in effect) two identical copies of my computer's state. On one of them, I'll install Lion (as soon as everything finishes downloading). I use [Dropbox](h... |
24,651 | The last 3 years something has eaten everything young in my garden, other than potatoes, onions, and chives. They just mow off the leaves, and sometimes the stems to the ground. They also dig the corn and sunflower seeds out of the ground!they leave everything alone once it gets bigger. No visible tunnels or footprints... | 2016/05/10 | [
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/24651",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/users/14626/"
] | ...chipmunks/squirrels are not on your list (and should be), but everything on the list is plausible in the garden - depending how tight the greenhouse is (if you are saying the greenhouse is also getting hit) that might remove a few from the list.
These days, if you can't catch them by going out at night with a flash... | Most animals love the smell of dryer lint, so you could put some of that in the garden to choke the animal eating your food. If you want to make it smell sweeter you could add some sugar. |
177,539 | I am currently struggling to understand my basic introductory course on [**quantum statistical mechanics**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_statistical_mechanics) and I have done a basic course on single particle quantum mechanics.
I was wondering whether anyone knows of any good resources (online/books) that I c... | 2015/04/21 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/177539",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com",
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/users/71948/"
] | There are of course many books out there, quantum statistics is a really well-established field, so regardless of suggestions here you should really look further on your own as well and find one that suits you best. But here are a few that I've used in the past that you may find useful:
* [Statistical mechanics: A sur... | I was also struggling with the same stuff and wanted to learn the quantum analog of the various ensembles and the relation with the density operator. I found that Mehran Kardar's [Statistical Physics of Particles](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0521873428) was very useful(especially chapter 6: Quantum Statis... |
25,690 | [Interest Rate Ceiling](http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interestrateceiling.asp) is "the maximum interest rate that a financial institution can charge a borrower for an adjustable rate mortgage or loan according to the contractual terms of the mortgage or loan."
According to [this research paper](http://documents.... | 2017/10/25 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/25690",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/11278/"
] | Normally, interest rate ceilings are part of the more general laws against [usury](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usury). It's just the USA has had problems in implementing them.
Usury has been considered a crime, and even a sin in all the main religions of the world (hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianism and islam... | There are several reasons for that:
1. The general concept of "[**concentrated benefits and dispersed costs**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Logic_of_Collective_Action)".
The costs of lack of caps are very diffuse (many of the downsides of the caps as listed in your question apply to a large amount of people in s... |
25,690 | [Interest Rate Ceiling](http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interestrateceiling.asp) is "the maximum interest rate that a financial institution can charge a borrower for an adjustable rate mortgage or loan according to the contractual terms of the mortgage or loan."
According to [this research paper](http://documents.... | 2017/10/25 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/25690",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/11278/"
] | There is a lot to speculate about [Interest Rates Cap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_rate_cap_and_floor). The biggest issue with the concept is not that if it should exist or not but how often should be reformed, and how localized.
The historical argument supporting Interest Rates Cap (**IRC**) is [usury](htt... | There are several reasons for that:
1. The general concept of "[**concentrated benefits and dispersed costs**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Logic_of_Collective_Action)".
The costs of lack of caps are very diffuse (many of the downsides of the caps as listed in your question apply to a large amount of people in s... |
25,690 | [Interest Rate Ceiling](http://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/interestrateceiling.asp) is "the maximum interest rate that a financial institution can charge a borrower for an adjustable rate mortgage or loan according to the contractual terms of the mortgage or loan."
According to [this research paper](http://documents.... | 2017/10/25 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/25690",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/11278/"
] | There is a lot to speculate about [Interest Rates Cap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_rate_cap_and_floor). The biggest issue with the concept is not that if it should exist or not but how often should be reformed, and how localized.
The historical argument supporting Interest Rates Cap (**IRC**) is [usury](htt... | Normally, interest rate ceilings are part of the more general laws against [usury](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usury). It's just the USA has had problems in implementing them.
Usury has been considered a crime, and even a sin in all the main religions of the world (hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianism and islam... |
21,280 | I'm trying to find a good floor pump for my Raleigh Talus 3.0 bike which I recently purchased. I don't know much about bikes and have seen that there are different valve types (i.e. - Presta and Schrader) that a bike may possess.
How do I distinguish a good floor pump from a bad one and how can I tell if it is compat... | 2014/04/22 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/21280",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/4277/"
] | You likely want a floor (track) pump - something that looks like this:
(Image from [here](http://www.topeak.com/mediafiles/products/6416/))
Most good floor (track) pumps have support for both Presta and Schrader valves, usually through two opposite ends of the chuck:
![... | The best floor pumps have a steel tube, a steel shaft and a wooden handle. They have a heavy brass attachment at the hose end without levers or locks, push-on for Presta (a locking mechanism is not necessary to attach to a Presta valve, the fitting just needs to be well made and have the appropriate rubber seal) or rem... |
461,142 | I've upgraded my computer from Compaq Evo N1020V to HP NC8000 and also moved my half-year old HDD drive Samsung HM160HC to it.
I've got one partition. It was working fine for 2 days and then after turning computer off and then on I got:
"Disk read error, press ctrl+alt+del" message on bootup
I've booted from diagnos... | 2012/08/13 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/461142",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/117913/"
] | Try Samsung/Seagate's own diagnostic utilities (such as SeaTools) to thoroughly test the drive.
I would also suggest you change the HDD's PATA cable if possible and see if that fixes the issue (provided of course the drive's health checks out). | Problem was related to disk size. It didn't like the 160 GB. I've installed 30 GB SSD in Multibay as a second disk and now it's all ok ;) |
12,703,245 | I've heard the term used, but can't seem to find any solid references that describe what it is, what it's used for, or anything of the sort. Sorry if this question is off-topic, not sure at all where to go. | 2012/10/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12703245",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1270996/"
] | `vi` is a text editor used in Linux system. | Vi is text editor.
Learning it well can increase your productivity in ways that might amaze you.
The basic idea of vi is that it allows you to move around a file and operate on text by *typing* commands. |
12,703,245 | I've heard the term used, but can't seem to find any solid references that describe what it is, what it's used for, or anything of the sort. Sorry if this question is off-topic, not sure at all where to go. | 2012/10/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/12703245",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1270996/"
] | Try reading [the Wiki explaination](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi) of vi.. It is an incredibly powerful but not very user friendly until you get to know it editor, you can get it for windows if you really want. | Vi is text editor.
Learning it well can increase your productivity in ways that might amaze you.
The basic idea of vi is that it allows you to move around a file and operate on text by *typing* commands. |
35,589 | I've seen a fast spinning glass wheel used in front of a camera to clear away water, dust or ice.
Could Solar panels be made circular and spin to clear dust off of them in the same way may?
As opposed to the proposal in another question about [Brushing clean a Mars lander's solar panels](https://space.stackexchange.... | 2019/04/17 | [
"https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/35589",
"https://space.stackexchange.com",
"https://space.stackexchange.com/users/18879/"
] | From a mechanical, engineering view, having a brush on a robotic arm to clean the solar panel is more favorable, than rotating the panel. Having a current transfer between the rotating solar panel and the standing probe is highly problematic and would cause likely more problems, than the dust itself.
Note, although th... | Yes, but its worth nothing that getting mass to mars is crazy expensive. PV cells themselves can be made very light as they aren't subject to much force. To be mass efficient you can't add heavy cleaning devices. |
35,589 | I've seen a fast spinning glass wheel used in front of a camera to clear away water, dust or ice.
Could Solar panels be made circular and spin to clear dust off of them in the same way may?
As opposed to the proposal in another question about [Brushing clean a Mars lander's solar panels](https://space.stackexchange.... | 2019/04/17 | [
"https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/35589",
"https://space.stackexchange.com",
"https://space.stackexchange.com/users/18879/"
] | I worked in R&D for a solar cell / panel company. Here's my thoughts:
Dust does reduce the power to solar cell significantly. A few options:
1. Spinning - Could be done but would need to withstand the following:
a. Dust storms - seems like you would need a lock down mechanism
b. rotating required high voltage and ... | Yes, but its worth nothing that getting mass to mars is crazy expensive. PV cells themselves can be made very light as they aren't subject to much force. To be mass efficient you can't add heavy cleaning devices. |
4,593,235 | I want to lock the file whenever I perform read/write operation on that file. No other program or function can access file until I do not release the file. How do you do this in Python? | 2011/01/04 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/4593235",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1648247/"
] | You can try this:
<http://docs.python.org/library/fcntl.html#fcntl.flock>
or this:
<http://docs.python.org/library/fcntl.html#fcntl.lockf>
To get file descriptor from a file-like object, you just need to call `fileno` method. | Google up zc.lockfile or portalocker.py. Both libraries can lock a file in a portable manner (windows and posix systems). I usually use zc.lockfile. |
65,672,275 | I want to setup a connection (without writing code) between Google Cloud Artifact Registry and Cloud Run. So on every push, I want to create/update a service on Cloud Run with the same name.
Is this possible? | 2021/01/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/65672275",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1420619/"
] | No, you can't. The system that push the image must just after trigger the deployment of a new Cloud Run revision, with the new image. the `latest` tag if you want.
Nothing automatic is possible on a push event on Artifact registry. | I would suggest u thinking about Container Registry , then u can connect automatic events. |
8,255 | I am a Canadian citizen and I'm not happy with certain policies here; with the elections coming in 5 months. What is a proper course of legal and illegal actions a citizen can take to influence the federal policy? | 2015/05/12 | [
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/8255",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com",
"https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/5619/"
] | Vote.
Through the institutional means: Participate through political parties, volunteering or donating. If you *really* feel like trying to change things, join a political party and try to change politics by taking part of their actions and creation of political program.
Through not institutional means: Internet is t... | Voting is always the go to answer for such things, but I'm not entirely sure how effective it is as a means to incite change. I don't know about Canadian politics, but here in the UK we have a pretty poor track record of politicians keeping campaign promises.
Voting to change a single issue seems an inefficient proce... |
2,298 | I asked a question that didn't receive enough attention, so I started a bounty. It remained unanswered for a week, and my bounty automatically closed, but I didn't get my points back. How is this helpful? I didn't any answers or even hints (I didn't even receive more attention), so my bounty was basically wasted. Now I... | 2013/01/10 | [
"https://webapps.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2298",
"https://webapps.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://webapps.meta.stackexchange.com/users/31050/"
] | That's the risk you take with a bounty. Once the bounty is set you lose the points.
No one is under any obligation to answer your question and if no one knows the answer then they're not going to answer bounty or not.
I can only suggest that you add any extra information you've managed to find from your continued inv... | Nice to see your question answered. I would say (in this particular case...):
>
> Cut Asymptotically some slack and give him his 50 rep. back (upvote question on WebApp)!!
>
>
>
Here is the Q&A : [Google Calendar colorize weekends in Firefox](https://webapps.stackexchange.com/q/37184/29140) |
120,687 | **Background:** I work a remote employee in the US for a US based company. I log into our company's intranet via VPN to work every day. I also connect to multiple client networks via VPN (as well as using TeamViewer, LogMeIn, RPD, etc).
**Plan:** I want to work from northern Italy (Bergamo area) for 2-3 months while ... | 2016/04/16 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/120687",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/107757/"
] | I don't know about the VPN service blocking the traffic, but some IT Security Defense measures entails only allowing IP's from certain geographic locations. Its possible that either the ISP the company is using or the company itself is using a GEO IP service to determine location and blocking traffic based on it. For I... | >
> Is this a valid concern?
>
>
>
No, not likely. If you were going to Malaysia, it might be a different story, but you're in a developed area with solid ISP access. You will likely experience high latency VoIP calls, but it should be stable internet access. Some companies blacklist IP's from select geographic ar... |
19,688 | My kiwi leaves are losing their green color too fast. Even new, small leaves can lose it and fall off.
The kiwi is 1 year old, grown in a pot in my apartment. It is not close to a window or a radiator.
What should I do to prevent this from happening?
![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2rZhU.j... | 2015/06/06 | [
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/19688",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/users/8608/"
] | This looks like [spider mite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_mite) damage. Look for small white 'grains' or 'specs' on the undersides of the leaves. If you find them, then you have a spider mite infestation. Use a light soap and water mixture at about weekly intervals until the spider mites clear off.
[Here's a ... | Are the roots too wet? Has it been fertilized? |
19,688 | My kiwi leaves are losing their green color too fast. Even new, small leaves can lose it and fall off.
The kiwi is 1 year old, grown in a pot in my apartment. It is not close to a window or a radiator.
What should I do to prevent this from happening?
![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2rZhU.j... | 2015/06/06 | [
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/questions/19688",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com",
"https://gardening.stackexchange.com/users/8608/"
] | I solved the problem by moving the kiwi 1m from corner. | Are the roots too wet? Has it been fertilized? |
1,050,185 | When I use Firefox and browse the web, can I get viruses or malware without downloading and installing anything? For example, from bad scripts? | 2018/06/27 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/1050185",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/731850/"
] | The answer is yes. But they tend to end up in FF's cache and stay there without actually infecting your system. They are easily deleted from there - one good reason why you should delete your cache regularly. | I remember that in old days like in xp, it is possible for one to write vb script that triggers unwanted service via activex . But not know. Those all are fixed for good.
It is very very difficult. It is nearly impossible with stable version browser.
If you are using scratch /sid release browser. It is possible that ... |
1,050,185 | When I use Firefox and browse the web, can I get viruses or malware without downloading and installing anything? For example, from bad scripts? | 2018/06/27 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/1050185",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/731850/"
] | The title and body are not the same and has 2 different answers:
* virus: no.
* malware: yes.
Malware can get installed as part of extensions. Browsers use a sandbox system to prevent harm to your system. If anything bad happens it is limited to your /home/ section as long as you do not provide your admin password.
... | The answer is yes. But they tend to end up in FF's cache and stay there without actually infecting your system. They are easily deleted from there - one good reason why you should delete your cache regularly. |
1,050,185 | When I use Firefox and browse the web, can I get viruses or malware without downloading and installing anything? For example, from bad scripts? | 2018/06/27 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/1050185",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/731850/"
] | The title and body are not the same and has 2 different answers:
* virus: no.
* malware: yes.
Malware can get installed as part of extensions. Browsers use a sandbox system to prevent harm to your system. If anything bad happens it is limited to your /home/ section as long as you do not provide your admin password.
... | I remember that in old days like in xp, it is possible for one to write vb script that triggers unwanted service via activex . But not know. Those all are fixed for good.
It is very very difficult. It is nearly impossible with stable version browser.
If you are using scratch /sid release browser. It is possible that ... |
1,732,803 | I have a lot of small files (50,000+) stored in OneDrive. Whenever I log into OneDrive on a new computer, it takes a long time for it to sync the files (without downloading).
Will it speed things up if I put these files into an archive? I hope that it might make it easier for OneDrive to index them. | 2022/07/21 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/1732803",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/634167/"
] | Yes, a single file will still be quicker to appear in the file manager than 50,000 smaller files.
Onedrive does dynamic downloading of data but still creates the "placeholder" for those files in the local filesystem using what is known as a [sparse file](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/w... | Try compressing small files in a compressed folder, OneDrive is slow to sync a large number of files. |
76,586 | I'm looking at feeding both a coaxial and an Ethernet(probable cat6A) cable too multiple locations in my house shortly.
I was wondering what size conduit should I use? | 2015/10/21 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/76586",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/44791/"
] | After a quick google search, I've estimated the dimensions of the cables as follows:
* RG6 - diameter = 0.33", area = 0.08552 sq.in.
* CAT6 = diameter = 0.25", area = 0.0491 sq. in.
So to run just these two cables, you're going to need 3/4" conduit (based on NEC Chapter 9 Tables). If you run two of each cable (4 tota... | Pulling at maximum conduit fill (40% other than for short sections) is a huge pain. As such, I prefer to go larger unless there is a space constraint. That also leaves you more open for future options (the joy of conduit for communications cables is that you can easily have the right communications cables when what the... |
76,586 | I'm looking at feeding both a coaxial and an Ethernet(probable cat6A) cable too multiple locations in my house shortly.
I was wondering what size conduit should I use? | 2015/10/21 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/76586",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/44791/"
] | After a quick google search, I've estimated the dimensions of the cables as follows:
* RG6 - diameter = 0.33", area = 0.08552 sq.in.
* CAT6 = diameter = 0.25", area = 0.0491 sq. in.
So to run just these two cables, you're going to need 3/4" conduit (based on NEC Chapter 9 Tables). If you run two of each cable (4 tota... | You'll probably want to use 1" ENT in 2x6 framing, 3/4" ENT in 2x4 framing. The 1" is preferable because you can get an HDMI cable through it if you ever need to, but you shouldn't drill holes that big through 2x4 framing. |
76,586 | I'm looking at feeding both a coaxial and an Ethernet(probable cat6A) cable too multiple locations in my house shortly.
I was wondering what size conduit should I use? | 2015/10/21 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/76586",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/44791/"
] | Pulling at maximum conduit fill (40% other than for short sections) is a huge pain. As such, I prefer to go larger unless there is a space constraint. That also leaves you more open for future options (the joy of conduit for communications cables is that you can easily have the right communications cables when what the... | You'll probably want to use 1" ENT in 2x6 framing, 3/4" ENT in 2x4 framing. The 1" is preferable because you can get an HDMI cable through it if you ever need to, but you shouldn't drill holes that big through 2x4 framing. |
158,517 | After a few power outages and some very cold weather, the Goodman (GMSS960803BNAA) propane furnace at our cabin is not heating.
The thermostat is new/replaced (Nest) and I've checked voltages for the thermostat wires.
When turned on, the furnace attempts to light (see [video](https://photos.app.goo.gl/WZ8Qan3Hhertzj3... | 2019/02/25 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/158517",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/97601/"
] | The two leads going into the gas valve should read 24 volts for about half a second just before it shuts off again if that's the case then your gas valve is no good. If you don't get 24 volts for half a second or so just before the igniter shuts off then the problem is Upstream. Possibly a pressure sensing device attac... | Well your hot surface Igniter is glowing so therefore all for the safety's have checked out. If the other gas appliances in the house are working you have good gas pressure to the house. The manual control switch on the main valve appears to be in the on position. Make sure the isolation gas valve just before the furna... |
2,723 | Some call it speedometer or odometer but I mean the thing to measure velocity, trip distance and such things. When you come up with a usage-case, please, point out the function which you use. The only thing where I may need a speedometer is to know when to lubricate e.g. after every 500km and to know the speed not to b... | 2011/02/07 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/2723",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | **Speedometer** = device which measures speed.
**Odometer** = device which measures distance traveled.
Cycle computers can normally do both (plus many other features you may or may not need).
Are they absolutely necessary for cycling? No, but they can be quite helpful in many cases. When riding long distances (e.g. ... | I can think of two possible reasons why you might want to use an odometer/speedometer. (Note: sometimes it is also called a *cyclometer*.)
**A. Tracking fitness/training goals (especially if you are into racing).**
* If you want to compete in an endurance race, you will want to prepare for it by conditioning yourself... |
2,723 | Some call it speedometer or odometer but I mean the thing to measure velocity, trip distance and such things. When you come up with a usage-case, please, point out the function which you use. The only thing where I may need a speedometer is to know when to lubricate e.g. after every 500km and to know the speed not to b... | 2011/02/07 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/2723",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | **Speedometer** = device which measures speed.
**Odometer** = device which measures distance traveled.
Cycle computers can normally do both (plus many other features you may or may not need).
Are they absolutely necessary for cycling? No, but they can be quite helpful in many cases. When riding long distances (e.g. ... | I use my speedo/odo for training purposes.
* It has a cadence sensor, so I can keep my cadence at 90rpm.
* It has a lap timer, so I can track my pace on the 5k loop I ride on.
* It accumulates mileage, so I have a sense of my weekly distance.
The fancy ones have wireless sensors so you don't need to route wires, buil... |
58,886 | Let's say I have done research and have a view that a public company's stock will go down due to worsening fundamentals. So normally then, one can express that view by shorting the stock. However, there's a risk that the company could get bought out and could gap up 40% overnight.
Is there a way for me to buy a relat... | 2016/02/02 | [
"https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/58886",
"https://money.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.stackexchange.com/users/37335/"
] | Firstly, going short on a stock and worrying if the price suddenly gaps up a lot due to good news is the same as being long on a stock and worrying that the price will suddenly collapse due to bad news.
Secondly, an out of the money call option would be cheaper than an in the money call option, in fact the further out... | For a cheaper hedge , you can try a call spread.
e.g if you shorted a stock at 40 but are worried that it can get bought out for 60. then buy a 50-60 bull call spread with appropriate number of contracts or even 50-55. this is better than just buying a 50 call as it will be expensive.
Also the other option is not to ... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | I have been attacked by stalkers in crowds, on rooftops, and in deserted corners of the city. I have been attacked by stalkers with an empty Templar awareness meter, and a full one. I have gone hours and hours without seeing one, and then gotten several almost back to back to back.
As far as I can tell, it's either t... | I always go to the Grand Bazaar. Go to the Tailor shop that is just near one of the exits and just wait for less than 5 minutes. I just tested it and I got one in 2 minutes, but I am suggesting 5 minutes just in case it may be longer for some other players. I hope this info will help.
I also did this especially becau... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | I have been attacked by stalkers in crowds, on rooftops, and in deserted corners of the city. I have been attacked by stalkers with an empty Templar awareness meter, and a full one. I have gone hours and hours without seeing one, and then gotten several almost back to back to back.
As far as I can tell, it's either t... | yes dramatic music definitly comes when a stalker comes so whenever that happens i always stop moving because i like putting the throwing knife in his neck (though it doesn't affect my throwing knife ammount) but sometimes when your still moving at just the right moment you can see the stalker about to run into you and... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | You mostly just have to pay attention - your Templar Awareness doesn't seem to have anything to do with it. There's usually dramatic music right before they hit you, though, so if you hear music while you're just wandering around that's your hint to take notice.
If you unlock the Mercenary faction ability, when you ha... | yes dramatic music definitly comes when a stalker comes so whenever that happens i always stop moving because i like putting the throwing knife in his neck (though it doesn't affect my throwing knife ammount) but sometimes when your still moving at just the right moment you can see the stalker about to run into you and... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | You mostly just have to pay attention - your Templar Awareness doesn't seem to have anything to do with it. There's usually dramatic music right before they hit you, though, so if you hear music while you're just wandering around that's your hint to take notice.
If you unlock the Mercenary faction ability, when you ha... | You'll see an icon of a white knife on your minimap when a Stalker is near you. |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | I have been attacked by stalkers in crowds, on rooftops, and in deserted corners of the city. I have been attacked by stalkers with an empty Templar awareness meter, and a full one. I have gone hours and hours without seeing one, and then gotten several almost back to back to back.
As far as I can tell, it's either t... | Just like in the online mode you hear whispering when they are near. The closer you are, the louder the whisper.
They also show up as a dagger on the mini map. |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | When there is one close, you'll hear whispers all around.
Just go to multiplayer, it's the same sound when a pursuer is near.
And the timing is random. You can have none for 3 hours then 2 in 10 minutes.
EDIT: Just a theory like that, I think they might appear more often if you stand for a long time in the same part... | You'll see an icon of a white knife on your minimap when a Stalker is near you. |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | I have been attacked by stalkers in crowds, on rooftops, and in deserted corners of the city. I have been attacked by stalkers with an empty Templar awareness meter, and a full one. I have gone hours and hours without seeing one, and then gotten several almost back to back to back.
As far as I can tell, it's either t... | You mostly just have to pay attention - your Templar Awareness doesn't seem to have anything to do with it. There's usually dramatic music right before they hit you, though, so if you hear music while you're just wandering around that's your hint to take notice.
If you unlock the Mercenary faction ability, when you ha... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | You'll see an icon of a white knife on your minimap when a Stalker is near you. | yes dramatic music definitly comes when a stalker comes so whenever that happens i always stop moving because i like putting the throwing knife in his neck (though it doesn't affect my throwing knife ammount) but sometimes when your still moving at just the right moment you can see the stalker about to run into you and... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | When there is one close, you'll hear whispers all around.
Just go to multiplayer, it's the same sound when a pursuer is near.
And the timing is random. You can have none for 3 hours then 2 in 10 minutes.
EDIT: Just a theory like that, I think they might appear more often if you stand for a long time in the same part... | yes dramatic music definitly comes when a stalker comes so whenever that happens i always stop moving because i like putting the throwing knife in his neck (though it doesn't affect my throwing knife ammount) but sometimes when your still moving at just the right moment you can see the stalker about to run into you and... |
39,487 | Every once in a while, a templar stalker will come and attempt to take my life (and will always be unsuccessful ;).
Are there any conditions for when they do attack me? Is it completely random? Is there any way for me to see them nearby so I can attack first?
The last time I was attacked, I noticed that I'm still com... | 2011/12/01 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/39487",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/8995/"
] | I always go to the Grand Bazaar. Go to the Tailor shop that is just near one of the exits and just wait for less than 5 minutes. I just tested it and I got one in 2 minutes, but I am suggesting 5 minutes just in case it may be longer for some other players. I hope this info will help.
I also did this especially becau... | You'll see an icon of a white knife on your minimap when a Stalker is near you. |
2,337,690 | I'm about to work on a retail product website that has been around for about 10 years. The website ranks nicely in Google search results. The website has evolved a lot over the years so it's no surprise their .htaccess file is full of 301 redirects and rewriterules. There are so many rules it's an eye sore. Sometimes t... | 2010/02/25 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2337690",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/27305/"
] | You're stuck with them. Think about this. If another site has a link that goes here:
>
> <http://www.example.com/oldpage.html>
>
>
>
And you have this 301ed to:
>
> <http://www.example.com/newpage.html>
>
>
>
What would happen if you removed that 301 (and oldpage.html doesn't exist)? Most likely your site w... | I would say take advantage of a URLRewriting framework or the functionality that is built into IIS 7.0. This should make it more maintainable and you will not have a link go dark. |
26,266,038 | Getting error while running apple sample code [Fit: Store and Retrieve HealthKit Data](https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/samplecode/Fit/Introduction/Intro.html).
>
> Error Domain=com.apple.healthkit Code=4 "Missing com.apple.developer.healthkit entitlement.
>
>
>
Please suggest. | 2014/10/08 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/26266038",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/664308/"
] | Two things to check:
1. Does your provisioning profile includes support for HealthKit?
2. Does your bundle identifier use the same ID referenced in the provisioning profile with support for HealthKit? | or Activate Health kit in Capabilities
 |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | I believe it depends on what the climate is. If the outdoor hutch is located in a northern climate, the rabbits will have to be brought in during the winter to keep from freezing to death. If it is a warm climate, it might be feasible to let the rabbit live in an outdoor hutch.
I have seen rabbits kept in outdoor hutc... | This is a difficult question and there are many points to address. Implied is the question "Is a life spent in a cage outdoors, worse than death?" Lets look at some the variables and see if we can reach any conclusions.
First, how long does a pet rabbit live? [Rabbits live an average of 10 years](http://rabbit.org/eas... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | I believe it depends on what the climate is. If the outdoor hutch is located in a northern climate, the rabbits will have to be brought in during the winter to keep from freezing to death. If it is a warm climate, it might be feasible to let the rabbit live in an outdoor hutch.
I have seen rabbits kept in outdoor hutc... | My bunny died two days ago. He was at least 10 years old. He started out with us indoors bc we had no garden for him to play in outside. But we moved to a house with a screened in porch and that is where we put his hutch and a little fence so he had a large space to run around in. There was also a ceiling fan. Nonethel... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | I believe it depends on what the climate is. If the outdoor hutch is located in a northern climate, the rabbits will have to be brought in during the winter to keep from freezing to death. If it is a warm climate, it might be feasible to let the rabbit live in an outdoor hutch.
I have seen rabbits kept in outdoor hutc... | I'm guessing all the previous answers are from the USA. Here in the UK, where the climate is temperate, and the same species of rabbit that is kept domestically is also a wild species, rabbits are widely recommended as outdoor pets.
However, the recommendation is that rabbits should never be kept singly in a small wi... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | I believe it depends on what the climate is. If the outdoor hutch is located in a northern climate, the rabbits will have to be brought in during the winter to keep from freezing to death. If it is a warm climate, it might be feasible to let the rabbit live in an outdoor hutch.
I have seen rabbits kept in outdoor hutc... | I keep my bunnies in the screened in porch when it’s cool & bring them inside when it’s too hot or cold. They have access from the porch to a small pen on the ground.
They can eat fresh grass when they are in the pen, dig & run a little. They seem to prefer the pen most of the day but will also frequent the porch. I ... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | Most domesticated rabbits are meant to live indoors.
From bunnymama.com:
>
> Rabbits can be kept outside. MYTH. It is NOT, repeat NOT acceptable to keep a rabbit outdoors in any kind of a pen or cage. In most parts of the country the weather is too extreme for a rabbit to be safe. Excessive heat or intense cold will... | This is a difficult question and there are many points to address. Implied is the question "Is a life spent in a cage outdoors, worse than death?" Lets look at some the variables and see if we can reach any conclusions.
First, how long does a pet rabbit live? [Rabbits live an average of 10 years](http://rabbit.org/eas... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | Most domesticated rabbits are meant to live indoors.
From bunnymama.com:
>
> Rabbits can be kept outside. MYTH. It is NOT, repeat NOT acceptable to keep a rabbit outdoors in any kind of a pen or cage. In most parts of the country the weather is too extreme for a rabbit to be safe. Excessive heat or intense cold will... | My bunny died two days ago. He was at least 10 years old. He started out with us indoors bc we had no garden for him to play in outside. But we moved to a house with a screened in porch and that is where we put his hutch and a little fence so he had a large space to run around in. There was also a ceiling fan. Nonethel... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | Most domesticated rabbits are meant to live indoors.
From bunnymama.com:
>
> Rabbits can be kept outside. MYTH. It is NOT, repeat NOT acceptable to keep a rabbit outdoors in any kind of a pen or cage. In most parts of the country the weather is too extreme for a rabbit to be safe. Excessive heat or intense cold will... | I'm guessing all the previous answers are from the USA. Here in the UK, where the climate is temperate, and the same species of rabbit that is kept domestically is also a wild species, rabbits are widely recommended as outdoor pets.
However, the recommendation is that rabbits should never be kept singly in a small wi... |
2,769 | Rabbits have been [domesticated for hundreds of years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit), historically for farm production/substance reasons. With the move to [companion animal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_rabbit) being only with in the last 100+ years.
With current technology the most convenient... | 2014/04/03 | [
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/questions/2769",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com",
"https://pets.stackexchange.com/users/13/"
] | Most domesticated rabbits are meant to live indoors.
From bunnymama.com:
>
> Rabbits can be kept outside. MYTH. It is NOT, repeat NOT acceptable to keep a rabbit outdoors in any kind of a pen or cage. In most parts of the country the weather is too extreme for a rabbit to be safe. Excessive heat or intense cold will... | I keep my bunnies in the screened in porch when it’s cool & bring them inside when it’s too hot or cold. They have access from the porch to a small pen on the ground.
They can eat fresh grass when they are in the pen, dig & run a little. They seem to prefer the pen most of the day but will also frequent the porch. I ... |
16,605 | I have installed Cyanogenmod 6.1 and it's OK - better app compatibility, and stable - but it's slow (and USB SD-card mounting doesn't work, but maybe that's an app or something).
What can I do to speed this thing up?
Ginger Yoshi 1.5 sounded like a good option, but I got errors when I tried to flash it. | 2011/12/07 | [
"https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/16605",
"https://android.stackexchange.com",
"https://android.stackexchange.com/users/656/"
] | To answer the question - to speed that thing up you need to roll back to CM4 or another Android 1.6 based ROM.
I have a Magic and have used several ROMs including CMs 4, 5 and 6. It is unfortunately hamstrung by its first-generation hardware - you simply are NOT going to get both features and speed from this phone, pe... | I have tried several roms on HTC magic: Stock 1.5, Sense 1.5, CM6.1 and YoshiMod GingerBread
I always Benchmarked the phone with Quadrant for each new rom, I found out that Sense was better than plain 1.5, then CM 6.1 was faster than Sense, but the faster for me was YoshiMod with GingerBread, had no troubles with it...... |
46,128 | So I understand that the rotors add dynamic pressure to the airflow and this dynamic pressure airflow is transformed into static pressure in the stator vanes. But now does the airflow still have dynamic pressure once it leaves the stator vanes, or does it get completely transferred into static pressure?
And the static... | 2017/11/27 | [
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/46128",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/users/21243/"
] | >
> ..the rotors add dynamic pressure to the airflow..
>
>
> ..this dynamic pressure airflow is transformed into static pressure in the stator vanes.
>
>
>
are both ~~incorrect~~ partially correct statements, but can be open to confusion. Dynamic pressure is transformed into static pressure continuously, by narr... | The rotors are what imparts mechanical energy to the working fluid, increasing its enthalpy. Stators are there in order to redirect the momentum of the gas flow toward the rotor of the next compressor stage. The gas upon exiting the stator of the last stage is going to have at least some stagnation pressure associated ... |
368,291 | There are many packages out there. In particular, [PractRand](http://pracrand.sourceforge.net/PractRand.txt) gives out an opinion on a number of them, but it's only an opinion. Is there conventional wisdom about which set of set of statistics tests should be used to to test out a random number generator?
---
**Update... | 2018/09/23 | [
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/368291",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com",
"https://stats.stackexchange.com/users/220281/"
] | In addition to the [Dieharder](https://webhome.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/General/dieharder.php) suite that Sephan Kolassa mentioned, other well known test suites include [TestU01](http://simul.iro.umontreal.ca/testu01/tu01.html) and the NIST Statistical Test Suite ([STS](https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/random-bit-generation/doc... | In 1995, the [Diehard suite of tests](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diehard_tests) was distributed. This is no longer state of the art - one limitation is that Diehard only uses about 10 million random numbers in each test, but modern uses of random numbers may consume many more, so tests should base their conclusions ... |
31,492 | I'm planning on creating an iPhone game titled "Guess Who!". I know there is already a board game with the same title (linked [here](http://www.hasbro.com/games/en_US/guess-who/)) so I'm wondering it is legal for me to use this title for my game. Will the game get pulled off of the App Store if I use it? Thanks in adva... | 2012/07/02 | [
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/31492",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/users/17090/"
] | You'll best find this answer by querying Apple and places where Apple app developers post. Well, that and contact a legal professional. The question is really quite independent of whether it's a game, a productivity app, or anything else.
That said, the fact that your game and a different game (even if it's a board ga... | From personal experience, no it is not legal. Never ever use the name of a company or product in your product name. Examples of bad names:
* World of Warcraft Awesome Sauce App
* MGM Studios Actor Locator
On the Apple market, your game most likely won't pass review because they have a descent legal department and the... |
31,492 | I'm planning on creating an iPhone game titled "Guess Who!". I know there is already a board game with the same title (linked [here](http://www.hasbro.com/games/en_US/guess-who/)) so I'm wondering it is legal for me to use this title for my game. Will the game get pulled off of the App Store if I use it? Thanks in adva... | 2012/07/02 | [
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/31492",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com",
"https://gamedev.stackexchange.com/users/17090/"
] | You'll best find this answer by querying Apple and places where Apple app developers post. Well, that and contact a legal professional. The question is really quite independent of whether it's a game, a productivity app, or anything else.
That said, the fact that your game and a different game (even if it's a board ga... | Simply put ; that depends on what rights and trademarks have been registered for that other game's name.
For example, not too long ago, Bethesda sued Mojang becuase they were about to launch a game called "scrolls", and Bethesda's lawyers sued Mojang becuase they worried about their trademarks on "The Elder Scrolls".
... |
71,286 | The link below provides the info of the motor that I want to use. I've seen some ICs like L293,SN75441 and a board called [EasyDriver](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9402) are being used for driving the motor. Can the motor be microstepped by using both the ICs and the easy driver board? If so then do I have make an... | 2013/06/01 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/71286",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/24112/"
] | >
> Can the motor be microstepped by using ... the easy driver board?
>
>
>
Yes.
Have you considered perhaps reading the [bildr EasyDriver tutorial](http://bildr.org/2011/06/easydriver/) on the page you linked to?
One of many ways to drive this motor is:
* Hook the 4 wires of this stepper motor to a [EasyDriver... | As per the usual, I would recommend the [Pololu A4988](http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1182). It's super easy to set up and use, and you can microstep with it (all the way to a 1/16 step). It's also relatively cheap, uses a minimum of only two digital output pins (or one, if you don't need to change direction!), ... |
1,635,377 | I need to make new own file upload field using HTML and Javascript since Built-In file upload not showing full path of the file
I need to make it similar to file upload by using button and textbox
please help to solve this problem | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1635377",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/142759/"
] | You can't.
There are security considerations browsers must adhere to and there is now way around that.
FYI this is also why Firefox doesn't allow drag and drop into a file field. | Just fyi, I think the path display depends on your browser.
If you're willing to/can do so, java (not javascript) might be able to help you with your original problem. Java brings it's own problems, though. |
1,635,377 | I need to make new own file upload field using HTML and Javascript since Built-In file upload not showing full path of the file
I need to make it similar to file upload by using button and textbox
please help to solve this problem | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1635377",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/142759/"
] | You can't.
There are security considerations browsers must adhere to and there is now way around that.
FYI this is also why Firefox doesn't allow drag and drop into a file field. | The file upload is a specific input type, which you can't easily replace, but in some browsers you may be able to style it.
You should be able to access the filename from javascript, and display this in a different part of the page (possibly hiding the file input at the same time) so the user can see what will be sele... |
1,635,377 | I need to make new own file upload field using HTML and Javascript since Built-In file upload not showing full path of the file
I need to make it similar to file upload by using button and textbox
please help to solve this problem | 2009/10/28 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/1635377",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/142759/"
] | Just fyi, I think the path display depends on your browser.
If you're willing to/can do so, java (not javascript) might be able to help you with your original problem. Java brings it's own problems, though. | The file upload is a specific input type, which you can't easily replace, but in some browsers you may be able to style it.
You should be able to access the filename from javascript, and display this in a different part of the page (possibly hiding the file input at the same time) so the user can see what will be sele... |
76,327 | After watching the movies, I was left wondering: where do the Dwarves come from? Do they all originate from the same place, or do they have different "countries"? Also, are the dwarves we meet all related to each other? | 2014/12/21 | [
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/76327",
"https://scifi.stackexchange.com",
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] | The "God" of middle earth "[Iluvatar](http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Il%C3%BAvatar)" did not create them. Aulé, the master of craft and work, created the Seven [Fathers of the Dwarves](http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Fathers_of_the_Dwarves) deep beneath an unknown mountain somewhere in Middle-Earth. He did not have the ... | As far as the second part of your question is concerned:
Thorin, son of Thrain, son of Thror, was the heir to the Kingdom under the Mountain. Fili and Kili were his nephews though Dis, his sister (who, incidentally, is the only female Dwarf named in all Tolkien's works).
Balin and Dwalin were brothers, as were Oin a... |
499,493 | I came across this on a schematic and I'm not 100% sure what its function is.
On the BOM it has a resistor package, denoted like this
FB1, FB2 FB\_0 RES 1206 (755-4709) RS CODE (I tried looking this up on RS and got nothing.)
Just from FB I would guess it's a ferrite bead.
[![unknown symbol](https://i.stack.imgur.c... | 2020/05/14 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/499493",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/193236/"
] | It's a surface-mount ferrite bead in 1206 package. Other parameters would include current rating and impedance (usually specified in ohms at 100MHz). | Looking deeper into google i found a few expired pages off RS that refer to the product
<https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/taiyo-yuden/LB3218T1R5M/587-3082-1-ND/2763507> |
864,617 | I have a list of sales of my company in Excel file and I need to find how many items we have sold.
I want Excel to count the filled rows in a sheet and tell me how many cells have been
filled.
How can I do it? | 2015/01/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/864617",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/408501/"
] | According to Microsoft, this is typical behavior established by the method the file is opened.
>
> When a source data workbook is linked, the link is established based
> on the way that the workbook was opened. If the workbook was opened
> over a mapped drive, the link is created by using a mapped drive. The
> lin... | I have had this issue with a few clients. Both were using a mapped drive to access the file. One user would open the file, it would change the links to %appdata%\XLSTART\*corresponding file path to mapped drive\*
I addressed this by making Excel open in the mapped drive for these users. Options, Advanced, General, At ... |
864,617 | I have a list of sales of my company in Excel file and I need to find how many items we have sold.
I want Excel to count the filled rows in a sheet and tell me how many cells have been
filled.
How can I do it? | 2015/01/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/864617",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/408501/"
] | According to Microsoft, this is typical behavior established by the method the file is opened.
>
> When a source data workbook is linked, the link is established based
> on the way that the workbook was opened. If the workbook was opened
> over a mapped drive, the link is created by using a mapped drive. The
> lin... | I usually open my files via the Explorer window, and got into this issue when I didn't notice the UNC path in the header bar; it used to be the full regular path. I set my shortcuts to the network folders, but they were all created as as UNC paths.
I opened up a fresh window, navigated to the network drive; all new li... |
864,617 | I have a list of sales of my company in Excel file and I need to find how many items we have sold.
I want Excel to count the filled rows in a sheet and tell me how many cells have been
filled.
How can I do it? | 2015/01/14 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/864617",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/408501/"
] | According to Microsoft, this is typical behavior established by the method the file is opened.
>
> When a source data workbook is linked, the link is established based
> on the way that the workbook was opened. If the workbook was opened
> over a mapped drive, the link is created by using a mapped drive. The
> lin... | Using a simple macro I tried to refresh the default file path each time before saving.
sub saveme()
Application.DefaultFilePath = "\blabla\blabla$\"
thisworkbook.save
end sub()
This seems to work. |
411,229 | I bought a Macbook Pro the other day to test out to see if I like it enough to switch from Linux on my personal laptop. Aside from numerous aches and pains as I try to learn the Mac way of doing things, one big thing that I find disconcerting is FileVault for FDE - I'm used to LUKS where I set it up during installation... | 2021/01/14 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/411229",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/402859/"
] | You can check whether FileVault2 is enabled by opening System Preferences > Security & Privacy and looking at the FileVault tab.
Passwords for FV2 work slightly different than what you are used to from Linux:
* The FV keys are stored on your computer
* Your account password is required to unlock the keys (and therefo... | The way to tell if you have [FileVault2 enabled](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837) is to look at the System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Filevault. It tells you there whether it is enabled or not. Looks like I was beat to this part.
According to the same page, "FileVault requires that you log in every ti... |
375,090 | My 5-ish year old Macbook Pro Retina running High Sierra runs very hot. I know the battery needs replacing, but I'm trying to work out if it makes sense to do this or if my Macbook is on the way out and I need a new laptop. The EtreCheck report is here: <https://pastebin.com/VRaKknrF>
The CPU temperature routinely run... | 2019/11/13 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/375090",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/353065/"
] | 80 Celsius is well within normal CPU temperature for an MBP.
If it is working too hard, then I would look at all those third-party software listed in the EtreCheck report, and make sure they are necessary and up-to-date. If not, uninstall them.
I would definitely get rid of the Western Digital helper software. Some ... | I recently opened up my macbook and used a can of air and blow out all the crap on the fans and all the other parts. Hasn't been running hot. Also update your OS and browser(s) like Chrome. |
375,090 | My 5-ish year old Macbook Pro Retina running High Sierra runs very hot. I know the battery needs replacing, but I'm trying to work out if it makes sense to do this or if my Macbook is on the way out and I need a new laptop. The EtreCheck report is here: <https://pastebin.com/VRaKknrF>
The CPU temperature routinely run... | 2019/11/13 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/375090",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/353065/"
] | I recently opened up my macbook and used a can of air and blow out all the crap on the fans and all the other parts. Hasn't been running hot. Also update your OS and browser(s) like Chrome. | I have a 2012 macbook pro, I always found it tended to run too hot for my liking (I use my laptop on my lap and at higher temperatures it is uncomfortable). I think the issue is the system default fan control errs on the side of quietness.
I have been using fan control tools for a while to help with this. More recentl... |
375,090 | My 5-ish year old Macbook Pro Retina running High Sierra runs very hot. I know the battery needs replacing, but I'm trying to work out if it makes sense to do this or if my Macbook is on the way out and I need a new laptop. The EtreCheck report is here: <https://pastebin.com/VRaKknrF>
The CPU temperature routinely run... | 2019/11/13 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/375090",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/353065/"
] | 80 Celsius is well within normal CPU temperature for an MBP.
If it is working too hard, then I would look at all those third-party software listed in the EtreCheck report, and make sure they are necessary and up-to-date. If not, uninstall them.
I would definitely get rid of the Western Digital helper software. Some ... | I have a 2012 macbook pro, I always found it tended to run too hot for my liking (I use my laptop on my lap and at higher temperatures it is uncomfortable). I think the issue is the system default fan control errs on the side of quietness.
I have been using fan control tools for a while to help with this. More recentl... |
330,313 | Does anyone know if an hardware ethernet on/off switch exists to buy? Or if it would be possible to build one?
I currently have an issue in my software development environment that can only be resolved by pulling the ethernet cable out of my my machine. I know it does not make much sense, but it is the fastest soluti... | 2011/08/31 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/330313",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/7538/"
] | I have never heard or seen of such a device. in lieu of a better answer:
Depending on your operating system, it may be easiest to write a small script to enable/disable the port.
If however you want hardware, All I can recommend is you use a 1-2 meter ethernet cable from your computer to your desk (or wherever conven... | Low tech solution: Use a small extra network switch and just pull the plug or use a switched socket-outlet for its wall-wart. |
330,313 | Does anyone know if an hardware ethernet on/off switch exists to buy? Or if it would be possible to build one?
I currently have an issue in my software development environment that can only be resolved by pulling the ethernet cable out of my my machine. I know it does not make much sense, but it is the fastest soluti... | 2011/08/31 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/330313",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/7538/"
] | You could try something [like this](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000I96BVK). While not an on/off switch it would do the same thing:
I imagine what you could do, is place the cat-5 into the switch and then switch to the other port when y... | I have never heard or seen of such a device. in lieu of a better answer:
Depending on your operating system, it may be easiest to write a small script to enable/disable the port.
If however you want hardware, All I can recommend is you use a 1-2 meter ethernet cable from your computer to your desk (or wherever conven... |
330,313 | Does anyone know if an hardware ethernet on/off switch exists to buy? Or if it would be possible to build one?
I currently have an issue in my software development environment that can only be resolved by pulling the ethernet cable out of my my machine. I know it does not make much sense, but it is the fastest soluti... | 2011/08/31 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/330313",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/7538/"
] | I have never heard or seen of such a device. in lieu of a better answer:
Depending on your operating system, it may be easiest to write a small script to enable/disable the port.
If however you want hardware, All I can recommend is you use a 1-2 meter ethernet cable from your computer to your desk (or wherever conven... | Or you can simply build a "**lag switch**".
Like [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gE-ihY_EG0).
Just use a switch which can hold all the cables. There you go. |
330,313 | Does anyone know if an hardware ethernet on/off switch exists to buy? Or if it would be possible to build one?
I currently have an issue in my software development environment that can only be resolved by pulling the ethernet cable out of my my machine. I know it does not make much sense, but it is the fastest soluti... | 2011/08/31 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/330313",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/7538/"
] | You could try something [like this](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000I96BVK). While not an on/off switch it would do the same thing:
I imagine what you could do, is place the cat-5 into the switch and then switch to the other port when y... | Low tech solution: Use a small extra network switch and just pull the plug or use a switched socket-outlet for its wall-wart. |
330,313 | Does anyone know if an hardware ethernet on/off switch exists to buy? Or if it would be possible to build one?
I currently have an issue in my software development environment that can only be resolved by pulling the ethernet cable out of my my machine. I know it does not make much sense, but it is the fastest soluti... | 2011/08/31 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/330313",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/7538/"
] | You could try something [like this](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000I96BVK). While not an on/off switch it would do the same thing:
I imagine what you could do, is place the cat-5 into the switch and then switch to the other port when y... | Or you can simply build a "**lag switch**".
Like [this](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gE-ihY_EG0).
Just use a switch which can hold all the cables. There you go. |
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