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3,734,089 | I am developing an App where I would need to perform HTTP Request using C#.
Had in been PHP, I could use the HttpRequest class. Which class or group of class is best matched for the PHP HttpRequest by which I could make GET and POST Request. | 2010/09/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3734089",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/326820/"
] | See [QScintilla](http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/software/qscintilla/intro). It has Javascript highlighting and (auto-)completion support built-in. | * Full-fledged code editor widget: [QCodeEdit](http://qcodeedit.org/)
* Very simple solution: [QtScript highlighter](http://www.qtcentre.org/threads/25501-QtScript-script-text-editor-for-Qt-4-4-3-with-Syntax-Highlighter) (MultiLineCommentHighlighter class is defined [here](http://www.qtcentre.org/archive/index.php/t-25... |
3,734,089 | I am developing an App where I would need to perform HTTP Request using C#.
Had in been PHP, I could use the HttpRequest class. Which class or group of class is best matched for the PHP HttpRequest by which I could make GET and POST Request. | 2010/09/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3734089",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/326820/"
] | See [QScintilla](http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/software/qscintilla/intro). It has Javascript highlighting and (auto-)completion support built-in. | Try KatePart of KDE:
<http://kate-editor.org/about-katepart/>
To quote:
>
> KatePart is a fast and feature-rich text editor component with many advanced features. It implements the KTextEditor interfaces, a common interface collection for text editor components in KDE, allowing it to be selected as the editor in ap... |
3,734,089 | I am developing an App where I would need to perform HTTP Request using C#.
Had in been PHP, I could use the HttpRequest class. Which class or group of class is best matched for the PHP HttpRequest by which I could make GET and POST Request. | 2010/09/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3734089",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/326820/"
] | Try [stealing the official one](http://svn://labs.trolltech.com/svn/qtscript/qtscriptdebug), you want src/editor/scripthighlighter.h and src/editor/scripthighlighter.cpp | * Full-fledged code editor widget: [QCodeEdit](http://qcodeedit.org/)
* Very simple solution: [QtScript highlighter](http://www.qtcentre.org/threads/25501-QtScript-script-text-editor-for-Qt-4-4-3-with-Syntax-Highlighter) (MultiLineCommentHighlighter class is defined [here](http://www.qtcentre.org/archive/index.php/t-25... |
3,734,089 | I am developing an App where I would need to perform HTTP Request using C#.
Had in been PHP, I could use the HttpRequest class. Which class or group of class is best matched for the PHP HttpRequest by which I could make GET and POST Request. | 2010/09/17 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/3734089",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/326820/"
] | Try KatePart of KDE:
<http://kate-editor.org/about-katepart/>
To quote:
>
> KatePart is a fast and feature-rich text editor component with many advanced features. It implements the KTextEditor interfaces, a common interface collection for text editor components in KDE, allowing it to be selected as the editor in ap... | * Full-fledged code editor widget: [QCodeEdit](http://qcodeedit.org/)
* Very simple solution: [QtScript highlighter](http://www.qtcentre.org/threads/25501-QtScript-script-text-editor-for-Qt-4-4-3-with-Syntax-Highlighter) (MultiLineCommentHighlighter class is defined [here](http://www.qtcentre.org/archive/index.php/t-25... |
27,932 | I have a 4 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Both are good kids and just have the usual kid moments here and there - but on the whole they're very good :)
However, whenever we go out anywhere, literally anywhere, they always pine and try to get a new toy or little trinket... The scale really doesn't matter, they... | 2016/11/26 | [
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/questions/27932",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com",
"https://parenting.stackexchange.com/users/25435/"
] | I'd say if you have a concern, you should listen to your inner voice.
I personally think you are setting up your kids to expect certain things at certain times. We all do it it different ways -- it is up to you to decide. They won't always get a treat, but they often will, perhaps only if you stop for coffee.
In my o... | Kids want toys, finite. That is normal and they can have already tons, it doesn't matter. Also just for the future, expect to throw masses of these toys away later. If they get older and don't care any more about them.
However now the smartest things you could do is using that to teach them planning and decision makin... |
61,248 | All new 737s use split-tip winglets, which are more efficient than the simpler blended winglets previously used.
However, for no clear reason, they use two different types of split-tip winglet:
* New 737 Next Generations (the 737-700/-800/-900)1 use *split-scimitar* winglets, which have a main body shaped like a blen... | 2019/03/16 | [
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/61248",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com",
"https://aviation.stackexchange.com/users/22726/"
] | The 737NG was originally introduced with with no winglets. A company called Aviation Partners [worked with Boeing](http://www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm) to develop the "blended" winglet, originally for the NG-based BBJ (Boeing Business Jet). Customers then had them installed after delivery for a while before Boeing work... | Since a winglet is basically a sail generating thrust (lift with a modest forward-tilted vector) from the circulating flow around the tip, extracting beneficial energy from the circulation (the thrust part) and producing an "outwash" that opposes and weakens the vortice flow in the process, it's just adding another sai... |
10,216 | I'm trying to install **Sitecore 9 Update 1 XP0 topology** and everything looks great until the step
>
> **CreateShardApplicationDatabaseServerLoginSqlCmd**
>
>
>
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VvbpO.png)
The server I am running the installation w... | 2018/02/16 | [
"https://sitecore.stackexchange.com/questions/10216",
"https://sitecore.stackexchange.com",
"https://sitecore.stackexchange.com/users/393/"
] | Right after post my question, realized that sqlcmd was not installed at the server - which is weird, because XP1 topology didn't require at all!
In my case, I had to download and install
* [Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50420)
* [Microsoft Command Li... | Adding to Vinicius answer and Rama suggestion.
If it still does not work Restart would help. It worked for me after a restart. |
11,778 | Normally, reputation increases by 10 if an answer gets 1 upvote, 15 if an answer is accepted, and 5 if a question gets 1 upvote.
But on this website, reputation increases by 1 for some of my questions. I'd like to know how reputation increases by 1. Thanks. | 2018/10/10 | [
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] | Although it's not particularly clear when looking at [this page](https://english.stackexchange.com/users/319007/math-wizard?tab=reputation&sort=post) (because the events didn't happen in this order), the complete summary of your reputation on this site can be summarized as follows:
* Association bonus: +100
* 7 upvote... | It's also possible that you've reached the reputation maximum for the day.
In general you can only gain 200 reputation per day (although some things bypass this: bounty awards, accepted answers, and association bonuses). For instance, if you were already at 199 (somehow), then getting an upvote would only give you one... |
11,778 | Normally, reputation increases by 10 if an answer gets 1 upvote, 15 if an answer is accepted, and 5 if a question gets 1 upvote.
But on this website, reputation increases by 1 for some of my questions. I'd like to know how reputation increases by 1. Thanks. | 2018/10/10 | [
"https://english.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/11778",
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You can see all the individual events that affected your reputation by going to your Profile->Activity->Reputation. | It's also possible that you've reached the reputation maximum for the day.
In general you can only gain 200 reputation per day (although some things bypass this: bounty awards, accepted answers, and association bonuses). For instance, if you were already at 199 (somehow), then getting an upvote would only give you one... |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | You're probably used to this in a different sense, but [disgusting](http://www.dictionary.com/browse/disgusting) means
>
> causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
>
>
>
The etymology of [disgust](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=disgust) is "dis + taste"; in other words, it ... | **gag**
>
> to experience the sudden uncomfortable feeling of tightness in the
> throat and stomach that makes you feel like you are going to vomit
>
>
>
[Cambridge](http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gag?a=british) |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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] | >
> “smell” : “***reek***”
>
> “taste” : “***smack***”
>
>
>
There is no one word that works everywhere, but ***smack*** is a perfect replacement in the compound verb *reeks of*:
>
> Your plan *reeks of* desperation. (*bad-smell metaphor*)
>
> Your plan *smacks of* desperation. (*bad-taste metaphor*)
>
... | **Bite**. Often implies acidity, but works for any strong flavor.
>
> 3A sharp or pungent flavour. ‘a fresh, lemony bite’
>
>
>
ODO bite: <https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bite> |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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] | Perhaps "**smack**" would serve. This meaning of the word is defined by [oxforddictionaries.com](https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/smack) as
>
> Have a flavour of; taste of
>
>
>
and
>
> Suggest the presence or effects of (something wrong or unpleasant)
>
>
> | **Bite**. Often implies acidity, but works for any strong flavor.
>
> 3A sharp or pungent flavour. ‘a fresh, lemony bite’
>
>
>
ODO bite: <https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bite> |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | >
> “smell” : “***reek***”
>
> “taste” : “***smack***”
>
>
>
There is no one word that works everywhere, but ***smack*** is a perfect replacement in the compound verb *reeks of*:
>
> Your plan *reeks of* desperation. (*bad-smell metaphor*)
>
> Your plan *smacks of* desperation. (*bad-taste metaphor*)
>
... | Just from the limited information given by the OP, he/she seems to be asking for a verb for taste with a negative connotation.
>
> smell : reek :: taste : \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
>
>
Taking the general meaning of "reek" as "smell bad," a comparable verb that, when used for taste, generally means "taste bad" is [**cl... |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | >
> “smell” : “***reek***”
>
> “taste” : “***smack***”
>
>
>
There is no one word that works everywhere, but ***smack*** is a perfect replacement in the compound verb *reeks of*:
>
> Your plan *reeks of* desperation. (*bad-smell metaphor*)
>
> Your plan *smacks of* desperation. (*bad-taste metaphor*)
>
... | You're probably used to this in a different sense, but [disgusting](http://www.dictionary.com/browse/disgusting) means
>
> causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
>
>
>
The etymology of [disgust](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=disgust) is "dis + taste"; in other words, it ... |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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] | You're probably used to this in a different sense, but [disgusting](http://www.dictionary.com/browse/disgusting) means
>
> causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
>
>
>
The etymology of [disgust](http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=disgust) is "dis + taste"; in other words, it ... | Not sure that there is a comparable word as 'taste' by itself (even in context) does not have an alternate meaning that implies unpleasantness. 'Smell' can imply unpleasantness.
Example:
"Something smells."
"Somethings tastes."
..and as an adjective can in fact imply pleasantness...
"That is smelly."
"That is tasty... |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Just from the limited information given by the OP, he/she seems to be asking for a verb for taste with a negative connotation.
>
> smell : reek :: taste : \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
>
>
Taking the general meaning of "reek" as "smell bad," a comparable verb that, when used for taste, generally means "taste bad" is [**cl... | It's not a verb but maybe [pungent](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pungent) [MW] would work for you
>
> having a strong, sharp taste or smell
>
>
> |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
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"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Perhaps "**smack**" would serve. This meaning of the word is defined by [oxforddictionaries.com](https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/smack) as
>
> Have a flavour of; taste of
>
>
>
and
>
> Suggest the presence or effects of (something wrong or unpleasant)
>
>
> | It's not a verb but maybe [pungent](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pungent) [MW] would work for you
>
> having a strong, sharp taste or smell
>
>
> |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Just from the limited information given by the OP, he/she seems to be asking for a verb for taste with a negative connotation.
>
> smell : reek :: taste : \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
>
>
Taking the general meaning of "reek" as "smell bad," a comparable verb that, when used for taste, generally means "taste bad" is [**cl... | Not sure that there is a comparable word as 'taste' by itself (even in context) does not have an alternate meaning that implies unpleasantness. 'Smell' can imply unpleasantness.
Example:
"Something smells."
"Somethings tastes."
..and as an adjective can in fact imply pleasantness...
"That is smelly."
"That is tasty... |
355,700 | If "reek" is used as a term to describe something that smells bad, what word of equivalent meaning would describe something that tastes bad? | 2016/10/27 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/355700",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Perhaps "**smack**" would serve. This meaning of the word is defined by [oxforddictionaries.com](https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/smack) as
>
> Have a flavour of; taste of
>
>
>
and
>
> Suggest the presence or effects of (something wrong or unpleasant)
>
>
> | Not sure that there is a comparable word as 'taste' by itself (even in context) does not have an alternate meaning that implies unpleasantness. 'Smell' can imply unpleasantness.
Example:
"Something smells."
"Somethings tastes."
..and as an adjective can in fact imply pleasantness...
"That is smelly."
"That is tasty... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | I would (and do) apply the Athletics skill. Characters don't get a lot of skills, so it's an investment to choose Athletics as one of the (about) 4 you get. So it should be of some use.
The entire point of the Athletics skill is that you are better at physical tasks, Opening (stuck, locked, etc.) doors is a physical t... | Personally I always let people add their applicable skills. It makes more sense that someone who trains in lifting things (which is part of athletics) would be better at lifting a portcullis than someone who isn't. They would probably also have an easier time opening a stuck door. If someone puts one of their limited n... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | RAW Forcing open a door is a Strength Check
-------------------------------------------
Comparing Strength with Strength (Athletics) as described in the PHB, we can conclude that forcing open a door should be a Strength check.
Let's start with Strength checks. The PHB says (175/176 - emphasis mine) says
>
> A Stren... | I would (and do) apply the Athletics skill. Characters don't get a lot of skills, so it's an investment to choose Athletics as one of the (about) 4 you get. So it should be of some use.
The entire point of the Athletics skill is that you are better at physical tasks, Opening (stuck, locked, etc.) doors is a physical t... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | I would (and do) apply the Athletics skill. Characters don't get a lot of skills, so it's an investment to choose Athletics as one of the (about) 4 you get. So it should be of some use.
The entire point of the Athletics skill is that you are better at physical tasks, Opening (stuck, locked, etc.) doors is a physical t... | I would allow either, on physical (real-world) grounds.
If you have the brute strength, then fine, use it, smash down the door on a plain Strength check.
If you have specific training for using and controlling your strength, then use that—a Strength (Athletics) check—to break down the door. Take advantage of the prof... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | The Angry GM brings up this particular example in his article on Ability Checks. <https://theangrygm.com/being-in-flex-able/>
Since you’re asking this question, I highly recommend reading the full overview of ability checks, skills, and a seasoned review of the rules and some recommendations.
The short version is tha... | Personally I always let people add their applicable skills. It makes more sense that someone who trains in lifting things (which is part of athletics) would be better at lifting a portcullis than someone who isn't. They would probably also have an easier time opening a stuck door. If someone puts one of their limited n... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | RAW Forcing open a door is a Strength Check
-------------------------------------------
Comparing Strength with Strength (Athletics) as described in the PHB, we can conclude that forcing open a door should be a Strength check.
Let's start with Strength checks. The PHB says (175/176 - emphasis mine) says
>
> A Stren... | The Angry GM brings up this particular example in his article on Ability Checks. <https://theangrygm.com/being-in-flex-able/>
Since you’re asking this question, I highly recommend reading the full overview of ability checks, skills, and a seasoned review of the rules and some recommendations.
The short version is tha... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | The Angry GM brings up this particular example in his article on Ability Checks. <https://theangrygm.com/being-in-flex-able/>
Since you’re asking this question, I highly recommend reading the full overview of ability checks, skills, and a seasoned review of the rules and some recommendations.
The short version is tha... | I would allow either, on physical (real-world) grounds.
If you have the brute strength, then fine, use it, smash down the door on a plain Strength check.
If you have specific training for using and controlling your strength, then use that—a Strength (Athletics) check—to break down the door. Take advantage of the prof... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | RAW Forcing open a door is a Strength Check
-------------------------------------------
Comparing Strength with Strength (Athletics) as described in the PHB, we can conclude that forcing open a door should be a Strength check.
Let's start with Strength checks. The PHB says (175/176 - emphasis mine) says
>
> A Stren... | Personally I always let people add their applicable skills. It makes more sense that someone who trains in lifting things (which is part of athletics) would be better at lifting a portcullis than someone who isn't. They would probably also have an easier time opening a stuck door. If someone puts one of their limited n... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/52407/"
] | I would allow either, on physical (real-world) grounds.
If you have the brute strength, then fine, use it, smash down the door on a plain Strength check.
If you have specific training for using and controlling your strength, then use that—a Strength (Athletics) check—to break down the door. Take advantage of the prof... | Personally I always let people add their applicable skills. It makes more sense that someone who trains in lifting things (which is part of athletics) would be better at lifting a portcullis than someone who isn't. They would probably also have an easier time opening a stuck door. If someone puts one of their limited n... |
185,647 | According to RAW, should forcing stuck/locked/barred doors open be a Strength check, or a Strength (Athletics) check?
As I read the description of the Strength ability and the Athletics skill in the rules, it seems that brute force checks, such as pushing/shoving/kicking or pulling open a stuck, heavy or locked door s... | 2021/05/29 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/185647",
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] | RAW Forcing open a door is a Strength Check
-------------------------------------------
Comparing Strength with Strength (Athletics) as described in the PHB, we can conclude that forcing open a door should be a Strength check.
Let's start with Strength checks. The PHB says (175/176 - emphasis mine) says
>
> A Stren... | I would allow either, on physical (real-world) grounds.
If you have the brute strength, then fine, use it, smash down the door on a plain Strength check.
If you have specific training for using and controlling your strength, then use that—a Strength (Athletics) check—to break down the door. Take advantage of the prof... |
39,653 | Often times we file a bug and later see that it's marked as "As Designed" by the developer. Sometimes it gets marked as "Will Not Fix".
When a bug is marked "Will Not Fix" then it is supposed to give credit to the tester and an acknowledgement that the bug was valid but it was decided not to fix it.
What is the thin... | 2019/06/20 | [
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com/questions/39653",
"https://sqa.stackexchange.com",
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] | When a bug is marking as "**Will not Fix**" it may have many probabilities.
* We need to validate the severity/impact of the bug to the users. If the bug is really valid one but it wont have much impact on the user and business side then it can go in "Will not Fix" category
* "Will not Fix" innocents the bug will not ... | A decision about a bug MUST ALWAYS BE MADE by the core team: project manager, architect, analyst, test lead... whatever they may be called in the organization.
"Will not fix" acknowledges the presence of the bug. It is quite dangerous to choose this option, if a very careful analysis is not done regarding its impact (... |
183,021 | I have been in a team for more than a year and I am stuck. The company works on proprietary software and I don't have much guidance. I waste all my time going round in circles and I can barely get other team members to give me some basic info. My weekend and weekdays are also lost because of this.
This is my first job... | 2022/02/24 | [
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/183021",
"https://workplace.stackexchange.com",
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] | Never resign without having another job lined up. There are many other answers on this site that explain why. Don't do it.
Your question reads like you are burning out. I would focus on getting your mind back on track.
1. Practice detaching yourself from the stuff happening in your workplace: What happens at work, st... | When you do have time to yourself take time to reflect and re-organize. Where you want to work, what you can do in terms of your skills and abilities, goals either at the same company or career goals in general and decide if your goals can be better met at the current company or with a different one. As for interviewin... |
2,954,814 | ### Requirements
[Word frequency algorithm for natural language processing](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/90580/word-frequency-algorithm-for-natural-language-processing)
### Using Solr
While the answer for that question is excellent, I was wondering if I could make use of all the time I spent getting to know S... | 2010/06/02 | [
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"https://Stackoverflow.com",
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] | I guess you can use Solr and combine it with other tools.
Tokenization, stop word removal, stemming, and even synonyms come out of the box with Solr.
If you need named entity recognition or base noun-phrase extraction, you need to use [OpenNLP](http://opennlp.sourceforge.net/) or an equivalent tool as a pre-processing ... | You can actually configure Solr to use NLP algorithms both when indexing documents and at search time.
The first phase (indexing time) can be done using/writing Solr UpdateRequestProcessor plugins for analyzing fields texts while the second phase can be implemented writing a custom QParserPlugin which analyzes the quer... |
2,954,814 | ### Requirements
[Word frequency algorithm for natural language processing](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/90580/word-frequency-algorithm-for-natural-language-processing)
### Using Solr
While the answer for that question is excellent, I was wondering if I could make use of all the time I spent getting to know S... | 2010/06/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2954814",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/62653/"
] | I guess you can use Solr and combine it with other tools.
Tokenization, stop word removal, stemming, and even synonyms come out of the box with Solr.
If you need named entity recognition or base noun-phrase extraction, you need to use [OpenNLP](http://opennlp.sourceforge.net/) or an equivalent tool as a pre-processing ... | There is a special request handler designed to apply parsing to filter our less relevant search results. It is based on machine learning of constituency parse trees obtained by OpenNLP.
Please see the blog
<http://search-engineering.blogspot.com>
and the paper
<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.datak.2012.07.003>
This SOL... |
2,954,814 | ### Requirements
[Word frequency algorithm for natural language processing](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/90580/word-frequency-algorithm-for-natural-language-processing)
### Using Solr
While the answer for that question is excellent, I was wondering if I could make use of all the time I spent getting to know S... | 2010/06/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2954814",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/62653/"
] | I guess you can use Solr and combine it with other tools.
Tokenization, stop word removal, stemming, and even synonyms come out of the box with Solr.
If you need named entity recognition or base noun-phrase extraction, you need to use [OpenNLP](http://opennlp.sourceforge.net/) or an equivalent tool as a pre-processing ... | In this Google code project
<http://code.google.com/p/relevance-based-on-parse-trees>
you can use the linguistic-based request handler
in the package opennlp.tools.similarity.apps.solr
public class SyntGenRequestHandler extends SearchHandler
where the search results obtained by SearchHandler
are re-ranked based on ... |
2,954,814 | ### Requirements
[Word frequency algorithm for natural language processing](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/90580/word-frequency-algorithm-for-natural-language-processing)
### Using Solr
While the answer for that question is excellent, I was wondering if I could make use of all the time I spent getting to know S... | 2010/06/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2954814",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/62653/"
] | You can actually configure Solr to use NLP algorithms both when indexing documents and at search time.
The first phase (indexing time) can be done using/writing Solr UpdateRequestProcessor plugins for analyzing fields texts while the second phase can be implemented writing a custom QParserPlugin which analyzes the quer... | There is a special request handler designed to apply parsing to filter our less relevant search results. It is based on machine learning of constituency parse trees obtained by OpenNLP.
Please see the blog
<http://search-engineering.blogspot.com>
and the paper
<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.datak.2012.07.003>
This SOL... |
2,954,814 | ### Requirements
[Word frequency algorithm for natural language processing](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/90580/word-frequency-algorithm-for-natural-language-processing)
### Using Solr
While the answer for that question is excellent, I was wondering if I could make use of all the time I spent getting to know S... | 2010/06/02 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/2954814",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/62653/"
] | You can actually configure Solr to use NLP algorithms both when indexing documents and at search time.
The first phase (indexing time) can be done using/writing Solr UpdateRequestProcessor plugins for analyzing fields texts while the second phase can be implemented writing a custom QParserPlugin which analyzes the quer... | In this Google code project
<http://code.google.com/p/relevance-based-on-parse-trees>
you can use the linguistic-based request handler
in the package opennlp.tools.similarity.apps.solr
public class SyntGenRequestHandler extends SearchHandler
where the search results obtained by SearchHandler
are re-ranked based on ... |
78,521 | What do the drummers do? It says they increase moral. What does moral equate to in attack/speed for affected soldiers? Seems like it makes them faster, but not 100% sure. What would be the best use for them? | 2012/07/26 | [
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] | I wish there was more documentation on this game, but all I could find online was this:
>
> Drum Solider: can not attack but can increase attack rate and damage
>
>
>
I didn't notice an increase in attack rate, but I did seem to get more critical hits. However, I wasn't rigorous about my observations so take them... | The Drummer can increase the morale of soldiers with 30 or 40 percent. And when it upgrade to the third stage, it can covers more soliders. |
78,521 | What do the drummers do? It says they increase moral. What does moral equate to in attack/speed for affected soldiers? Seems like it makes them faster, but not 100% sure. What would be the best use for them? | 2012/07/26 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/78521",
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] | Upgrading the drummer only increases the radius of his influence over soldiers. Without an upgrade he can affect all the soldiers that are physically touching him. First upgrade allows him to enhance the 4 soldiers in the 2nd row away from him in each direction (up down left right), but not the soldiers in the corners ... | The Drummer can increase the morale of soldiers with 30 or 40 percent. And when it upgrade to the third stage, it can covers more soliders. |
78,521 | What do the drummers do? It says they increase moral. What does moral equate to in attack/speed for affected soldiers? Seems like it makes them faster, but not 100% sure. What would be the best use for them? | 2012/07/26 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/78521",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
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] | What I actuall discovered is that upgrading also inproves his effect. first level gives about 10-15% boost for damage, and third level about 30%, however this is distracted from critical hits. The fist-rule I use is, if a drummer can boost at least 4 soldiers, or 2 soldiers and 1 hightened soldier, of if you heighten t... | The Drummer can increase the morale of soldiers with 30 or 40 percent. And when it upgrade to the third stage, it can covers more soliders. |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Looking around a little, it seems that you don't always need to apply for a Chinese visa in your home country, but you generally need to have at least a work permit in the country where you apply. For example, the [Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi](http://www.visaforchina.in/visaen/visaView.html?met... | I found [this site](http://kz.china-embassy.org/rus/lsfw/visa/t530320.htm) (China Embassy in Kazakhstan Republic, only Russian and Chinese); there it says that you can apply for the China transit visa in this Consulate in the Kazakhstan republic, but I still can't find official information about it (don't know Chinese)... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Edward Hasbrouck, a travel writer, has a pair of posts about getting Chinese visas outside of China specifically in Hong Kong. The information is a little dated, but might still be useful.
<http://www.hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001498.html>
<http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001598.html> | I found [this site](http://kz.china-embassy.org/rus/lsfw/visa/t530320.htm) (China Embassy in Kazakhstan Republic, only Russian and Chinese); there it says that you can apply for the China transit visa in this Consulate in the Kazakhstan republic, but I still can't find official information about it (don't know Chinese)... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | It probably depends on the country. I know of people that have gotten Chinese Visa's in Vietnam and Thailand so it's certainly possible, really the best thing to do is ask the embassy in question.
As a fallback go to Hong Kong instead, I've got several visa's from Hong Kong for China, you can usually get them in less ... | I found [this site](http://kz.china-embassy.org/rus/lsfw/visa/t530320.htm) (China Embassy in Kazakhstan Republic, only Russian and Chinese); there it says that you can apply for the China transit visa in this Consulate in the Kazakhstan republic, but I still can't find official information about it (don't know Chinese)... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Looking around a little, it seems that you don't always need to apply for a Chinese visa in your home country, but you generally need to have at least a work permit in the country where you apply. For example, the [Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi](http://www.visaforchina.in/visaen/visaView.html?met... | Update: It is possible again in Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan also still possible, but more difficult than before.
It's not possible to get a Chinese visa in Kazakhstan at the moment. It is possible in Uzbekistan and Kyrygzstan. More information available in [Caravanistan](http://www.caravanistan.com/visa/china/) site.
**ED... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Looking around a little, it seems that you don't always need to apply for a Chinese visa in your home country, but you generally need to have at least a work permit in the country where you apply. For example, the [Chinese Visa Application Service Center in New Delhi](http://www.visaforchina.in/visaen/visaView.html?met... | **July 2013:**
We successfully got our [Chinese visas while in Mongolia](http://twoyeartrip.com/blog/2013/08/getting-a-chinese-visa-in-ulaanbaatar-mongolia/) (link is to our blog). It took a bit of extra effort and supporting paperwork compared to applying from our home country (UK), but it was cheaper and the Chinese... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Edward Hasbrouck, a travel writer, has a pair of posts about getting Chinese visas outside of China specifically in Hong Kong. The information is a little dated, but might still be useful.
<http://www.hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001498.html>
<http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001598.html> | Update: It is possible again in Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan also still possible, but more difficult than before.
It's not possible to get a Chinese visa in Kazakhstan at the moment. It is possible in Uzbekistan and Kyrygzstan. More information available in [Caravanistan](http://www.caravanistan.com/visa/china/) site.
**ED... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | Edward Hasbrouck, a travel writer, has a pair of posts about getting Chinese visas outside of China specifically in Hong Kong. The information is a little dated, but might still be useful.
<http://www.hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001498.html>
<http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001598.html> | **July 2013:**
We successfully got our [Chinese visas while in Mongolia](http://twoyeartrip.com/blog/2013/08/getting-a-chinese-visa-in-ulaanbaatar-mongolia/) (link is to our blog). It took a bit of extra effort and supporting paperwork compared to applying from our home country (UK), but it was cheaper and the Chinese... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | It probably depends on the country. I know of people that have gotten Chinese Visa's in Vietnam and Thailand so it's certainly possible, really the best thing to do is ask the embassy in question.
As a fallback go to Hong Kong instead, I've got several visa's from Hong Kong for China, you can usually get them in less ... | Update: It is possible again in Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan also still possible, but more difficult than before.
It's not possible to get a Chinese visa in Kazakhstan at the moment. It is possible in Uzbekistan and Kyrygzstan. More information available in [Caravanistan](http://www.caravanistan.com/visa/china/) site.
**ED... |
1,043 | For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or possibly Kazakhstan. I'm already travelling outside my own country (Australia) now. | 2011/07/17 | [
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/1043",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com",
"https://travel.stackexchange.com/users/140/"
] | It probably depends on the country. I know of people that have gotten Chinese Visa's in Vietnam and Thailand so it's certainly possible, really the best thing to do is ask the embassy in question.
As a fallback go to Hong Kong instead, I've got several visa's from Hong Kong for China, you can usually get them in less ... | **July 2013:**
We successfully got our [Chinese visas while in Mongolia](http://twoyeartrip.com/blog/2013/08/getting-a-chinese-visa-in-ulaanbaatar-mongolia/) (link is to our blog). It took a bit of extra effort and supporting paperwork compared to applying from our home country (UK), but it was cheaper and the Chinese... |
1,342,789 | For years, I had the impression that a single process can only use at most one core of the CPU, but recently I found two examples where a single process used all the cores of a multi-core Windows system.
One of them is easy to test for most people: <http://fitgirl-repacks.site/donate-by-mining/>
Disabling the multi-p... | 2018/07/24 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/1342789",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/926932/"
] | A program can be written to make use of multiple threads, thus allowing them to use more than one core.
A program can also be written to split itself into distinct *processes*, each with one or more threads to work.
There is a very subtle but real difference between multi-thread and multi-process. Disabling the mul... | There are several ways a single process can use more than one core.
The most obvious way they can do is by creating multiple threads of execution. Each thread can be scheduled on a core to provide direct use of more than one core by a single process.
But there are also other ways a single process can use more than on... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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] | The first book I read about Buddhism described the Sermon at Benares, i.e. the *Dhammacakkappavattana*, as explaining that the cause of suffering (the second noble truth) is,
>
> ... the craving to have what you don't have; the craving to keep what you can't keep; the craving to live; even the *craving to die*.
>
> ... | You shouldn't even think about things like suicide. Thoughts will be full of negative emotions and states that it will drag you to lower planes.
When you are doing the act you will have negative thoughts which would mean that your next life is bad.
You are also breaking the precept of not killing which is very grave... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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] | The first book I read about Buddhism described the Sermon at Benares, i.e. the *Dhammacakkappavattana*, as explaining that the cause of suffering (the second noble truth) is,
>
> ... the craving to have what you don't have; the craving to keep what you can't keep; the craving to live; even the *craving to die*.
>
> ... | The following only is relevant if you follow Buddhism\ the following are all from Shantideva's text:
1. "Upon finding the boat of human birth now, cross the great river of suffering. O fool, there is no time to sleep, for this boat is hard to catch again."
2. When shall I encounter the extremely rare appearance of th... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
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] | Have you been to see a doctor about this? Depression can cause life to lack appeal. Why is life worth living is one of those questions that cannot be answered in words, it's an inner feeling that doesn't need an explanation that most have felt at some point. It's a sign of good health to have a passion for life.
If w... | The [sutta](http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/bits/bits077.htm) doesn't say that the Buddha allowed him to commit suicide. When Mara reported this to the Buddha, venerable Godhika committed suicide. Then the Buddha saw what has happened and said that he has attained Nibbana.
According to Bhikkhu Vinaya, the only allowa... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/8973",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/2442/"
] | The first book I read about Buddhism described the Sermon at Benares, i.e. the *Dhammacakkappavattana*, as explaining that the cause of suffering (the second noble truth) is,
>
> ... the craving to have what you don't have; the craving to keep what you can't keep; the craving to live; even the *craving to die*.
>
> ... | Have you been to see a doctor about this? Depression can cause life to lack appeal. Why is life worth living is one of those questions that cannot be answered in words, it's an inner feeling that doesn't need an explanation that most have felt at some point. It's a sign of good health to have a passion for life.
If w... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/8973",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
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] | The first book I read about Buddhism described the Sermon at Benares, i.e. the *Dhammacakkappavattana*, as explaining that the cause of suffering (the second noble truth) is,
>
> ... the craving to have what you don't have; the craving to keep what you can't keep; the craving to live; even the *craving to die*.
>
> ... | This [Scientific American article](http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-mindfulness-good-medicine/) describes some of the benefits of mindfulness:
>
> As a remedy for depression and anxiety, mindfulness meditation may
> help patients let go of negative thoughts instead of obsessing over
> them. Training peo... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
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] | You shouldn't even think about things like suicide. Thoughts will be full of negative emotions and states that it will drag you to lower planes.
When you are doing the act you will have negative thoughts which would mean that your next life is bad.
You are also breaking the precept of not killing which is very grave... | This [Scientific American article](http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-mindfulness-good-medicine/) describes some of the benefits of mindfulness:
>
> As a remedy for depression and anxiety, mindfulness meditation may
> help patients let go of negative thoughts instead of obsessing over
> them. Training peo... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/8973",
"https://buddhism.stackexchange.com",
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] | You shouldn't even think about things like suicide. Thoughts will be full of negative emotions and states that it will drag you to lower planes.
When you are doing the act you will have negative thoughts which would mean that your next life is bad.
You are also breaking the precept of not killing which is very grave... | The following only is relevant if you follow Buddhism\ the following are all from Shantideva's text:
1. "Upon finding the boat of human birth now, cross the great river of suffering. O fool, there is no time to sleep, for this boat is hard to catch again."
2. When shall I encounter the extremely rare appearance of th... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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] | You shouldn't even think about things like suicide. Thoughts will be full of negative emotions and states that it will drag you to lower planes.
When you are doing the act you will have negative thoughts which would mean that your next life is bad.
You are also breaking the precept of not killing which is very grave... | The [sutta](http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/bits/bits077.htm) doesn't say that the Buddha allowed him to commit suicide. When Mara reported this to the Buddha, venerable Godhika committed suicide. Then the Buddha saw what has happened and said that he has attained Nibbana.
According to Bhikkhu Vinaya, the only allowa... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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] | Have you been to see a doctor about this? Depression can cause life to lack appeal. Why is life worth living is one of those questions that cannot be answered in words, it's an inner feeling that doesn't need an explanation that most have felt at some point. It's a sign of good health to have a passion for life.
If w... | The following only is relevant if you follow Buddhism\ the following are all from Shantideva's text:
1. "Upon finding the boat of human birth now, cross the great river of suffering. O fool, there is no time to sleep, for this boat is hard to catch again."
2. When shall I encounter the extremely rare appearance of th... |
8,973 | When asking around, I've never heard anyone agree that a young, healthy person should end their life by suicide. But I also don't know what reason there is for that consensus.
Did Buddha teach anything regarding what makes life worth living? | 2015/05/07 | [
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] | Have you been to see a doctor about this? Depression can cause life to lack appeal. Why is life worth living is one of those questions that cannot be answered in words, it's an inner feeling that doesn't need an explanation that most have felt at some point. It's a sign of good health to have a passion for life.
If w... | This [Scientific American article](http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-mindfulness-good-medicine/) describes some of the benefits of mindfulness:
>
> As a remedy for depression and anxiety, mindfulness meditation may
> help patients let go of negative thoughts instead of obsessing over
> them. Training peo... |
25,063 | *RSVP* literally means "Please respond", however it seems to have turned itself into a noun in common usage:
>
> "What's your RSVP for the party?"
>
>
> "I'm attending"
>
>
>
Is it acceptable to refer to a person's attendance status as *their RSVP* ? | 2011/05/12 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/25063",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
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] | The conventional meaning of the abbreviation is (from *New Oxford American Dictionary*):
>
> **RSVP**
> *répondez s'il vous plaît*, or please reply (used at the end of invitations to request a response)
>
>
>
Modern usage of the term has pushed the boundaries of its use, and the Corpus of Contemporary American ... | It's not their attendance status per se, it's their response. It's acceptable, if uncommon, colloquial usage. I'm more used to seeing *RSVP* used informally as a verb:
>
> "Have you RSVPed yet?"
>
>
> |
25,063 | *RSVP* literally means "Please respond", however it seems to have turned itself into a noun in common usage:
>
> "What's your RSVP for the party?"
>
>
> "I'm attending"
>
>
>
Is it acceptable to refer to a person's attendance status as *their RSVP* ? | 2011/05/12 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/25063",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
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] | It's not their attendance status per se, it's their response. It's acceptable, if uncommon, colloquial usage. I'm more used to seeing *RSVP* used informally as a verb:
>
> "Have you RSVPed yet?"
>
>
> | I believe that these extended uses indicate an embarrassing ignorance of the meaning of the phrase. If an invitation ended with "please respond," would you say "I please responded," or "I'm waiting for your please respond"? |
25,063 | *RSVP* literally means "Please respond", however it seems to have turned itself into a noun in common usage:
>
> "What's your RSVP for the party?"
>
>
> "I'm attending"
>
>
>
Is it acceptable to refer to a person's attendance status as *their RSVP* ? | 2011/05/12 | [
"https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/25063",
"https://english.stackexchange.com",
"https://english.stackexchange.com/users/414/"
] | The conventional meaning of the abbreviation is (from *New Oxford American Dictionary*):
>
> **RSVP**
> *répondez s'il vous plaît*, or please reply (used at the end of invitations to request a response)
>
>
>
Modern usage of the term has pushed the boundaries of its use, and the Corpus of Contemporary American ... | I believe that these extended uses indicate an embarrassing ignorance of the meaning of the phrase. If an invitation ended with "please respond," would you say "I please responded," or "I'm waiting for your please respond"? |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | No! God doesn't sleep nor needs to sleep. God is not a human.
>
> Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:4, NIV)
>
>
>
I would mock and laugh at any god who needs to sleep. A god who needs to sleep is not a true God at all. The idea that God would sleep was humorous to Elija... | It is helpful to compare Genesis 1.1-2.3 to other Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) creation texts; the meaning of God 'resting' can be determined by verbal cues and literary parallels to other ANE creation accounts.
John H. Walton notes that *Enuma Elish* – after Tiamat is slain, after the functions of the world are establi... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | It is helpful to compare Genesis 1.1-2.3 to other Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) creation texts; the meaning of God 'resting' can be determined by verbal cues and literary parallels to other ANE creation accounts.
John H. Walton notes that *Enuma Elish* – after Tiamat is slain, after the functions of the world are establi... | Just to add to previous answers.
For clarity, Sleep is a physiological phenomenon,
"characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings." - <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep>
While it's a subject of o... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | No! God doesn't sleep nor needs to sleep. God is not a human.
>
> Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:4, NIV)
>
>
>
I would mock and laugh at any god who needs to sleep. A god who needs to sleep is not a true God at all. The idea that God would sleep was humorous to Elija... | Just to add to previous answers.
For clarity, Sleep is a physiological phenomenon,
"characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings." - <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep>
While it's a subject of o... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | The confusion about God resting comes from the translation of the original word used in Hebrew.
That original word was:
שָׁבַת
>
> shabath (shaw-bath') v.
>
>
>
> >
> > 1. to repose, i.e. desist from exertion
> > 2. used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> KJV: ... | Just to add to previous answers.
For clarity, Sleep is a physiological phenomenon,
"characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings." - <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep>
While it's a subject of o... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | In the Gospel of John it is written in 4:24 that God is a Spirit and spirit don't need rest or sleep. He is alive mighty God and if God sleeps then He is not a God.
According to Psalm 121 our God neither sleeps nor slumbers. | Just to add to previous answers.
For clarity, Sleep is a physiological phenomenon,
"characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings." - <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep>
While it's a subject of o... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | "Rested" = "Ceased"
===================
The Hebrew word translated "rested" in [Genesis 2:2](http://ref.ly/Ge2.2;nasb) is *[shabath](http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/hebrew/nas/shabath.html)* (7673, שָׁבַת) literally means: to cease, desist, rest. This is the origin of the word "Sabbath," the day of rest or the... | It is helpful to compare Genesis 1.1-2.3 to other Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) creation texts; the meaning of God 'resting' can be determined by verbal cues and literary parallels to other ANE creation accounts.
John H. Walton notes that *Enuma Elish* – after Tiamat is slain, after the functions of the world are establi... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | No! God doesn't sleep nor needs to sleep. God is not a human.
>
> Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:4, NIV)
>
>
>
I would mock and laugh at any god who needs to sleep. A god who needs to sleep is not a true God at all. The idea that God would sleep was humorous to Elija... | In the Gospel of John it is written in 4:24 that God is a Spirit and spirit don't need rest or sleep. He is alive mighty God and if God sleeps then He is not a God.
According to Psalm 121 our God neither sleeps nor slumbers. |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | "Rested" = "Ceased"
===================
The Hebrew word translated "rested" in [Genesis 2:2](http://ref.ly/Ge2.2;nasb) is *[shabath](http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/hebrew/nas/shabath.html)* (7673, שָׁבַת) literally means: to cease, desist, rest. This is the origin of the word "Sabbath," the day of rest or the... | In the Gospel of John it is written in 4:24 that God is a Spirit and spirit don't need rest or sleep. He is alive mighty God and if God sleeps then He is not a God.
According to Psalm 121 our God neither sleeps nor slumbers. |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | "Rested" = "Ceased"
===================
The Hebrew word translated "rested" in [Genesis 2:2](http://ref.ly/Ge2.2;nasb) is *[shabath](http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/hebrew/nas/shabath.html)* (7673, שָׁבַת) literally means: to cease, desist, rest. This is the origin of the word "Sabbath," the day of rest or the... | The confusion about God resting comes from the translation of the original word used in Hebrew.
That original word was:
שָׁבַת
>
> shabath (shaw-bath') v.
>
>
>
> >
> > 1. to repose, i.e. desist from exertion
> > 2. used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> KJV: ... |
25,431 | God rested in the 7th day. Did He take a nap?
Does the Bible indicate that He sleeps? | 2014/02/03 | [
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/25431",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com",
"https://christianity.stackexchange.com/users/6506/"
] | No! God doesn't sleep nor needs to sleep. God is not a human.
>
> Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:4, NIV)
>
>
>
I would mock and laugh at any god who needs to sleep. A god who needs to sleep is not a true God at all. The idea that God would sleep was humorous to Elija... | The confusion about God resting comes from the translation of the original word used in Hebrew.
That original word was:
שָׁבַת
>
> shabath (shaw-bath') v.
>
>
>
> >
> > 1. to repose, i.e. desist from exertion
> > 2. used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> KJV: ... |
109,263 | I have been trying to imitate the gold standard of curries; The British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Chicken Madras and have had some success.
I have made the base-curry sauce as per the books and it works out OK but there is a lot of preparation and the taste is not quite there.
One thing about BIR Madras is that is it a... | 2020/06/24 | [
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/109263",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/users/84475/"
] | Let me try to at least start this one off…
Your recipe, as it stands, isn't bad for the finalisation stage of the curry, but what you are seriously missing is the base sauce.
The base sauce has all your depth, & a fair proportion of your texture & mouth-feel. Your 'tweaks' are just what is needed to get the chicken r... | This is a difficult question to answer, as there's a lot of things that can potentially make a difference, including ingredient selection. I'm going to run through a things that I think might improve your dish (although, it might not give you exactly what you're trying to emulate).
I wouldn't recommend putting in the ... |
109,263 | I have been trying to imitate the gold standard of curries; The British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Chicken Madras and have had some success.
I have made the base-curry sauce as per the books and it works out OK but there is a lot of preparation and the taste is not quite there.
One thing about BIR Madras is that is it a... | 2020/06/24 | [
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/109263",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/users/84475/"
] | Let me try to at least start this one off…
Your recipe, as it stands, isn't bad for the finalisation stage of the curry, but what you are seriously missing is the base sauce.
The base sauce has all your depth, & a fair proportion of your texture & mouth-feel. Your 'tweaks' are just what is needed to get the chicken r... | The other answers have some great ideas for how to deepen the flavor of your curry! However, even if you are not interested in significantly changing your process, I think we can solve your immediate problem:
>
> my curry is too sour
>
>
>
Let's take a look at the acidic ingredients you are using. I see three:
1... |
109,263 | I have been trying to imitate the gold standard of curries; The British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Chicken Madras and have had some success.
I have made the base-curry sauce as per the books and it works out OK but there is a lot of preparation and the taste is not quite there.
One thing about BIR Madras is that is it a... | 2020/06/24 | [
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/109263",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/users/84475/"
] | Let me try to at least start this one off…
Your recipe, as it stands, isn't bad for the finalisation stage of the curry, but what you are seriously missing is the base sauce.
The base sauce has all your depth, & a fair proportion of your texture & mouth-feel. Your 'tweaks' are just what is needed to get the chicken r... | I'm a bit of a heretic when it comes to curries, but I think they turn out great.
In addition to using stock instead of water, I suggest you try beef stock instead of chicken (unless cows are holy to you), or possibly mushroom stock.
I also improve the taste of my curries by adding a small amount of soy sauce; like o... |
109,263 | I have been trying to imitate the gold standard of curries; The British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Chicken Madras and have had some success.
I have made the base-curry sauce as per the books and it works out OK but there is a lot of preparation and the taste is not quite there.
One thing about BIR Madras is that is it a... | 2020/06/24 | [
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/109263",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/users/84475/"
] | This is a difficult question to answer, as there's a lot of things that can potentially make a difference, including ingredient selection. I'm going to run through a things that I think might improve your dish (although, it might not give you exactly what you're trying to emulate).
I wouldn't recommend putting in the ... | I'm a bit of a heretic when it comes to curries, but I think they turn out great.
In addition to using stock instead of water, I suggest you try beef stock instead of chicken (unless cows are holy to you), or possibly mushroom stock.
I also improve the taste of my curries by adding a small amount of soy sauce; like o... |
109,263 | I have been trying to imitate the gold standard of curries; The British Indian Restaurant (BIR) Chicken Madras and have had some success.
I have made the base-curry sauce as per the books and it works out OK but there is a lot of preparation and the taste is not quite there.
One thing about BIR Madras is that is it a... | 2020/06/24 | [
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/109263",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com",
"https://cooking.stackexchange.com/users/84475/"
] | The other answers have some great ideas for how to deepen the flavor of your curry! However, even if you are not interested in significantly changing your process, I think we can solve your immediate problem:
>
> my curry is too sour
>
>
>
Let's take a look at the acidic ingredients you are using. I see three:
1... | I'm a bit of a heretic when it comes to curries, but I think they turn out great.
In addition to using stock instead of water, I suggest you try beef stock instead of chicken (unless cows are holy to you), or possibly mushroom stock.
I also improve the taste of my curries by adding a small amount of soy sauce; like o... |
146,715 | I was trying use span and style tags in pages, rather than in CSS and it seems that Drupal is configured to strip them out whether the input format is *Filtered HTML*, i.e. they are applied to *Full HTML*.
Is that something which can be fixed only by editing the core files, or are the some modules or settings in Drupa... | 2015/02/07 | [
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/questions/146715",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/users/3258/"
] | Go to Configuration -> Content Authoring -> Text formats. Here you can configure what tags are allowed.
All unallowed tags are stripped out, is always stripped out.
Check out <https://www.drupal.org/project/wysiwyg_filter> for more advanced filtering. | To configure Text Formats you can go to /admin/config/content/formats
>
> A text format contains filters that change the user input, for example stripping out malicious HTML or making URLs clickable. Filters are executed from top to bottom and the order is important, since one filter may prevent another filter from ... |
146,715 | I was trying use span and style tags in pages, rather than in CSS and it seems that Drupal is configured to strip them out whether the input format is *Filtered HTML*, i.e. they are applied to *Full HTML*.
Is that something which can be fixed only by editing the core files, or are the some modules or settings in Drupa... | 2015/02/07 | [
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/questions/146715",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/users/3258/"
] | Go to Configuration -> Content Authoring -> Text formats. Here you can configure what tags are allowed.
All unallowed tags are stripped out, is always stripped out.
Check out <https://www.drupal.org/project/wysiwyg_filter> for more advanced filtering. | Are you using a WYSIWYG module like "CKEditor - WYSIWYG HTML"?
It appears to be this module or the CKEditor itself that is wrongly stripping out correct HTML such as inline styles, not Drupal.
There is a bug report open here <https://www.drupal.org/node/778200>
My current workaround is to disable the editor when add... |
146,715 | I was trying use span and style tags in pages, rather than in CSS and it seems that Drupal is configured to strip them out whether the input format is *Filtered HTML*, i.e. they are applied to *Full HTML*.
Is that something which can be fixed only by editing the core files, or are the some modules or settings in Drupa... | 2015/02/07 | [
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/questions/146715",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com",
"https://drupal.stackexchange.com/users/3258/"
] | Are you using a WYSIWYG module like "CKEditor - WYSIWYG HTML"?
It appears to be this module or the CKEditor itself that is wrongly stripping out correct HTML such as inline styles, not Drupal.
There is a bug report open here <https://www.drupal.org/node/778200>
My current workaround is to disable the editor when add... | To configure Text Formats you can go to /admin/config/content/formats
>
> A text format contains filters that change the user input, for example stripping out malicious HTML or making URLs clickable. Filters are executed from top to bottom and the order is important, since one filter may prevent another filter from ... |
541 | I certainly don't think inquiries about Magento 2 belong in the magento.stackexchange; can we hurry up and confirm/enforce this? I feel all inquiries should be directed at the brand and/or the repository. | 2015/03/15 | [
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/541",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/users/5506/"
] | Magento 2 questions are allowed.
They should just be tagged with the proper version to make a difference between pre-alpha, alpha, beta, rc and official release. | I think some question which fit squarely into the "issues" bucket *belong* on GitHub. But for questions which do not rise to the level of "hey something's broken" or "hey I have an architectural suggestion / improvement" are noise in a GitHub context. My opinion of course, and curious to hear the opinions of others. |
541 | I certainly don't think inquiries about Magento 2 belong in the magento.stackexchange; can we hurry up and confirm/enforce this? I feel all inquiries should be directed at the brand and/or the repository. | 2015/03/15 | [
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/541",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/users/5506/"
] | Magento 2 questions are allowed.
They should just be tagged with the proper version to make a difference between pre-alpha, alpha, beta, rc and official release. | Here is my two cents. Magento 2 is the newest edition of Magento. If a question clearly states it is related to Magento 2 I see absolutely no reason why it does not belong on magento.stackexchange.com. |
541 | I certainly don't think inquiries about Magento 2 belong in the magento.stackexchange; can we hurry up and confirm/enforce this? I feel all inquiries should be directed at the brand and/or the repository. | 2015/03/15 | [
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/541",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://magento.meta.stackexchange.com/users/5506/"
] | I think some question which fit squarely into the "issues" bucket *belong* on GitHub. But for questions which do not rise to the level of "hey something's broken" or "hey I have an architectural suggestion / improvement" are noise in a GitHub context. My opinion of course, and curious to hear the opinions of others. | Here is my two cents. Magento 2 is the newest edition of Magento. If a question clearly states it is related to Magento 2 I see absolutely no reason why it does not belong on magento.stackexchange.com. |
106,434 | **How many monitors can be hooked up to a Mac Mini?**
I've only ever hooked a Mac Mini up to 2 monitors, but I'm interested in going up to at least 4. Is this even possible?
According to [Apple's Mac Mini feature description page](http://www.apple.com/mac-mini/features.html "Apple's Mac Mini features description site... | 2013/10/23 | [
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/106434",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com",
"https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/60251/"
] | Only one Mac Mini (to date) has supported three simultaneous monitors. The Mid 2011 Mac Mini (Macmini5,2) came with an AMD Radeon HD 6630M that was powerful enough to drive two Thunderbolt displays while simultaneously driving an HDMI display. [1](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219#dispnum)
The current Late 2012 Mac M... | Intel Haswell can support 3 monitors, so when the new 2013 Mac Mini is finally released it may support 3 monitors as well. |
350,101 | It is said that having two anti-virus software is bad for one's computer. But, I want to know if it is also bad to have an anti-spyware and a separate anti-virus at the same time. Should I just use the former that also offers anti-virus service but with a fee? | 2011/10/24 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/350101",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/102621/"
] | This is a mis-understood topic... (that I have probably also written wrongly in the past).
It is not bad to have more than one Antivirus on a single machine - it is bad to have more than one active scanner on a machine. It just happens that nearly every antivirus product out there that you purchase are active scanner... | The point is when you have 2 or more antiviral tools on the same machine, they start conflicting with each other because each tool treats the other one as a threat. Basically, you can have multiple programs installed, but make sure there's only 1 tool that is active and all the other ones are switched off. |
10,423,596 | I want to create an app that allows a user to find the nearby other users location using GPS coordinates who are Logged in to the same app .Also it can be track the location of the devices(Logged in to the same app) which are moving in a car .
Can someone give me an overview of how I can accomplish this. is there any ... | 2012/05/03 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/10423596",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/1175050/"
] | Danielbeard is correct - you would need to be continually storing/updating locations on a server somewhere. Your app does get some running time when it is in the background, but I'm not sure it would be enough to run the web traffic that you'd need.
Check out this post: [Running app in background and send frequent htt... | In iOS7 MultiPeerConnectivity was introduced to find near by applications, so if you have a coffee shop and someone walks by or in they could get the latest deals, or, you walk into a room and the music changes to what you like as your device exchanges information with another.
<http://nshipster.com/multipeer-connecti... |
33,134 | I have a master slave setup using MySQL 5.0.
I have very frequent writes to the master and slave is used only for backup purpose (no explicit writes).
In my current configuration, the slave database is synced with the master by MySQL automatically via VPN. But if the system (win 7) consisting of Master goes down for ... | 2013/01/18 | [
"https://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/33134",
"https://dba.stackexchange.com",
"https://dba.stackexchange.com/users/7462/"
] | I don't know about the other services, but for the main database service you can go into SQL Server Configuration Manager (start - all programs - microsoft sql server 2008 - configuration tools - sql server configuration manager) and change where the master database is located.
Right click SQL Server(MSSQLSERVER)[pare... | At the very least, you need to change your drive letter back as in the original configuration. But if *reinstalled* (not *repaired*) Windows then you basically have a new machine and you must re-install SQL and everything else on it. |
1,360,417 | I used the VirtualBox Media Manager to resize the disk from 10gb to 50gb.
I then used GParted Live to expand the partition to 50gb.
When I boot into Ubuntu and run df -h it shows that ‘/dev/mapper/vg\_cloud-Log…’ which is mounted on ‘/‘ is at 100% usage.
What do I need to do to get Ubuntu to see all the disk space?
... | 2021/08/27 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/1360417",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/472224/"
] | Dailies are for pre-release testing. After release, there is no more daily respin.
* The final release for 21.04 is at <https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-base/releases/21.04/>.
* There are dailies for LTS releases (Bionic/18.04 and Focal/20.04) because there are still point releases being tested.
WARNING: Ubuntu-base... | Ubuntu 21.04 (*hirsute hippo*) has been released, so no more dailies are produced.
You can find mention of dailies here - <http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/> but you'll note they report as "*Released*".
For LTS releases, there are later *point* releases, eg. [Ubuntu 20.04.3 has just been released](https://fridge.ubuntu.com/2... |
42,521,580 | I have been developing an application using firebase storage, I am currently using the free plan, yesterday I was testing and I noticed that on my firebase storage I gt the error
>
> You have exceeded your quota for this project. Please upgrade your plan.
>
>
>
I am really confused as to how this could have hap... | 2017/03/01 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/42521580",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/7638512/"
] | Firebase storage has a limitation for free usage which is 5GB storage and 1GB transfer daily you must pay to upgrade your limit you can check thier website <https://firebase.google.com/pricing/> | You must have exceeded it or someone purposely throttled your bandwidth.
Show us the report of traffic and we'll calculate the math for you. |
183,081 | Mana is the substance that makes a human capable of performing spells. In the magitocracy, mages rule the kingdom. An individual capable of magic must learn to focus his power, solidifying and controlling the Mana in order to use it. Welding Mana in this way takes years of study. Mages are of various power levels, thos... | 2020/08/04 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/183081",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/52361/"
] | It causes elements to transmute into other forms.
Turning lead into gold is a classic pursuit of magic, and so is turning carbon to silicon (through petrification), but both of these do not change the number of nucleons in the atom -- they change whether they are protons or neutrons.
Very little change is needed to m... | Mages are not born with magic. Mages are those born with the ability to either negate the radiation or be immune to it. Thus wield mana and no die.
Variations exist. Maybe mages are those evolved to produce a compound, or hormone or whatever, that allows them to handle the radiation.
Maybe it is radioactive because m... |
183,081 | Mana is the substance that makes a human capable of performing spells. In the magitocracy, mages rule the kingdom. An individual capable of magic must learn to focus his power, solidifying and controlling the Mana in order to use it. Welding Mana in this way takes years of study. Mages are of various power levels, thos... | 2020/08/04 | [
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/183081",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com",
"https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/users/52361/"
] | It causes elements to transmute into other forms.
Turning lead into gold is a classic pursuit of magic, and so is turning carbon to silicon (through petrification), but both of these do not change the number of nucleons in the atom -- they change whether they are protons or neutrons.
Very little change is needed to m... | Mana is energy. Even though some animals have organs that process mana, much like the electric eel does for electricity, in excessive amounts, it is *always* dangerous. Well-trained mages can supplement their own biological reserves by drawing from a low level of ambient mana, but excessive use can cause shock, organ f... |
1,094 | I found the book [Pairwise Independence and Derandomization](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/1933019220) on the subject, but it's more research-oriented than tutorial oriented.
I'm new to the subject of "Derandomization," and as such, I wanted to know which reference to start from?
I prefer one that discusse... | 2010/09/08 | [
"https://cstheory.stackexchange.com/questions/1094",
"https://cstheory.stackexchange.com",
"https://cstheory.stackexchange.com/users/873/"
] | The notes from Salil Vadhan's class, ["Pseudorandomness"](http://people.seas.harvard.edu/~salil/cs225/), are excellent for this purpose. He is writing a textbook based on these. The draft version of the book is available [online](http://people.seas.harvard.edu/~salil/pseudorandomness/). | I really like [Pseudorandom Generators: A Primer](http://www.wisdom.weizmann.ac.il/~oded/prg-primer.html) by Oded Goldreich. I think it's very well written and probably at the level you want. (Not very research oriented, but still has technical details.) |
149,007 | I foolishly let my child try Dragonvale... but on a Kindle Fire device I must now return. Can the world be packaged and transferred to an Android or iOS device account?
On Kindle Fire specifically it appears each "Free Time" child gets their own world, are these parks transferable once the kids reach the age of majori... | 2014/01/02 | [
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/149007",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com",
"https://gaming.stackexchange.com/users/65678/"
] | According to the Android Device [FAQ](http://www.backflipstudios.com/help/androidfaq/) from Backflip, you can transfer a "local" park to be a "facebook" park, using the options menu within the game. A "facebook" park can be signed into from a different Android device (but not from an iOS device).
If you have an existi... | In Dragonvale, there are two modes of access: 1) local mode, and 2) server mode. For a user to use "server mode", they *must* connect to Facebook. If the user has played without doing so, their Dragonvale game information is stored only on local mode, and cannot be transferred. If the game was connected, then the user ... |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I personally have been a numismatist from the time I was 10 years old. I think that coin collector questions should be "off-topic" on this site. This site is titled "Personal Finance & Money", and most questions are about loans, taxes, stocks, banks accounts, IRS, ect... Coin collecting really has nothing to do with th... | The question might be on topic.
We have tags for [collectibles](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/collectibles "show questions tagged 'collectibles'") and [coins](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/coins "show questions tagged 'coins'"). |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I would like to see numismatics on-topic on our site.
* Coins are usually legal tender, and we allow questions about physical currency, as these are certainly tied to personal finance and money.
* We also allow questions about investing in precious metals, as investing is on-topic.
* Questions about investing in rare... | The question might be on topic.
We have tags for [collectibles](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/collectibles "show questions tagged 'collectibles'") and [coins](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/coins "show questions tagged 'coins'"). |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I'm not aware of it ever having come up before, but I tend to agree with the "rare stamps" view. | The question might be on topic.
We have tags for [collectibles](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/collectibles "show questions tagged 'collectibles'") and [coins](https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/coins "show questions tagged 'coins'"). |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I personally have been a numismatist from the time I was 10 years old. I think that coin collector questions should be "off-topic" on this site. This site is titled "Personal Finance & Money", and most questions are about loans, taxes, stocks, banks accounts, IRS, ect... Coin collecting really has nothing to do with th... | >
> Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
>
>
>
This is quite broad. While some basic questions like what are the risks, or general questions can be on topic. A vast set of questions should be off-topic. For example questions related to identification of coin; why do specific coin have more value, or discussion a... |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I personally have been a numismatist from the time I was 10 years old. I think that coin collector questions should be "off-topic" on this site. This site is titled "Personal Finance & Money", and most questions are about loans, taxes, stocks, banks accounts, IRS, ect... Coin collecting really has nothing to do with th... | I'm not aware of it ever having come up before, but I tend to agree with the "rare stamps" view. |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I would like to see numismatics on-topic on our site.
* Coins are usually legal tender, and we allow questions about physical currency, as these are certainly tied to personal finance and money.
* We also allow questions about investing in precious metals, as investing is on-topic.
* Questions about investing in rare... | I'm not aware of it ever having come up before, but I tend to agree with the "rare stamps" view. |
2,618 | Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
Coins are, and have been for a very long time, quite literally, money. On the other hand, the value of rare coins stems from their rarity and the fact collectors want them, not from their face value. In that way, their value is no different from the value of rare stamps, which I ... | 2018/10/13 | [
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/2618",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://money.meta.stackexchange.com/users/9083/"
] | I would like to see numismatics on-topic on our site.
* Coins are usually legal tender, and we allow questions about physical currency, as these are certainly tied to personal finance and money.
* We also allow questions about investing in precious metals, as investing is on-topic.
* Questions about investing in rare... | >
> Are questions on numismatics on-topic?
>
>
>
This is quite broad. While some basic questions like what are the risks, or general questions can be on topic. A vast set of questions should be off-topic. For example questions related to identification of coin; why do specific coin have more value, or discussion a... |
567,130 | I have been trying to read a 4wire pressure transducer (M3021-000005-01KPG) with a microcontroller, but problems keep arising. First of all, I realized that the signal (0-100 mV) is differential, which means that we have to measure it between the 2 signal wires of the transducer, not between the ground of the circuit a... | 2021/05/27 | [
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/567130",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com",
"https://electronics.stackexchange.com/users/286598/"
] | The part number you have, M3021, is a mV output device, so according to the datasheet should have a load resistance of minimum 1 Mohm.
Offset voltages at the LM358 may result in a voltage close to or even below ground. Although the input common mode goes below 0 V, the output certainly doesn't. Your amplifier may not ... | With regard to the sensor-to-buffer amplifier end: many pressure sensors implement the Kelvin Wheatstone bridge in their design. The most secure way to connect *your* sensor to a data acquisition system is to follow instructions from the sensor manufacturer or your supplier, but there exist scenarios where you should s... |
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