Document stringlengths 87 1.67M | Source stringclasses 5 values |
|---|---|
Blueair ozone-test-banner
Air purifiers & ozone
Did you know that there’s good ozone, and then there’s bad ozone? How does bad ozone affect your health? And what can you do to reduce your exposure in the summer when ozone levels are highest?
Let’s start with good ozone. Good ozone is found high in the atmosphere and protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Which is why the hole in the layer of good ozone above Australia is of concern.
Ground level ozone, on the other hand, is bad ozone. Ozone pollution forms when chemical reactions occur at high temperatures at ground level between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). NOx and VOCs come from industrial and power generation plants, motor vehicle exhaust, gasoline vapors and chemical solvents.
How does ozone affect human health? When we breath ozone, this toxic gas has oxidizing properties that can damage our mucous and respiratory tissues when concentrations are above 50 ppb. Symptoms can range from coughing and chest pain to making conditions like asthma, heart disease, and emphysema worse.
You may, in fact, be breathing bad ozone right now. Ozone health risks range from throat irritation and coughing and wheezing to chest pain and lung diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Everyone is at risk but children, the elderly, people with respiratory disease, and active people are especially susceptible.
How can you reduce exposure to ozone pollution? Here are a few practical tips:
• Don’t exercise outdoors in the mid-afternoon to early evening when ozone levels usually peak.
• Conserve energy and reduce ozone air pollution by setting your thermostat a degree or two higher in the summer.
• Maintain your car, gas-powered lawn mower and garden equipment, boats and other engines in good working condition; this help reduce ground-level ozone.
• Carpool or use public transportation or, better yet, walk or bike when possible.
• Reduce your use of products that contain chemicals like everyday household cleaning agents, garden fertilizers, paints and solvents. And if you use them, be sure to dispose of them properly.
Indoors, oxygen can react with electrical energy from appliances like vacuum cleaners, televisions, laser printers and blenders with powerful electrical motors to produce ozone. Even some electrostatic air purifiers have been linked to creating additional ozone in your home. In 2005, Consumer Reports issued an article about ozone released when using Sharper Image’s Ionic Breeze. This was in addition to earlier reports about the Ionic Breeze being ineffective when it comes to improving indoor air quality.
Ozone air purifier safety
With Blueair products, you can breathe easy, with no increased danger from ozone. That’s because for 20 years, Blueair has been putting our air purifiers through independent tests to ensure that they do not release ozone. In fact, tests have shown that our products can actually lower ozone concentrations, with the ozone concentration in our system’s output air lower than in the incoming air.
The tests are carried out in accordance with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) certification program, the most stringent requirements in the world for air purifiers. Working with Intertek, a CARB accredited test lab, Blueair products undergo a comprehensive series of tests to measure ozone emissions. In these 8-hour-long tests, air purifiers are tested on high and low speed – with and without the filter installed. The Intertek facility features environmental chamber technology, the most trusted and proven scientific method available for testing to see if products produce ozone.
None of the Blueair products tested and investigated produced detectable ozone levels. Not only were Blueair purifiers found to comply with the requirements of the UL Standard 867 Section 37.1.2 criteria for emitting a maximum ozone concentration of less than 0.050 ppm, but also no measurable ozone concentration was detected at all.
Check out the Blueair families below to find the best air purifier for you | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Encrypt session data in PHP
Zimuel writes; As promised in my last post I present an example of strong cryptography in PHP to secure session data.
This is a very simple implementation that can be used to improve the security of PHP applications especially in shared environments where different users have access to the same resources. As you know, the PHP session data are managed by default using temporary files. In shared environment a malicious user that is able to access to these temporary files can easly read the session data because they are stored in plaintext (data in a session file is theserialization of the array $_SESSION).
In theory, the session data should be stored in folders that are accessible only by the owner of the web site, but never say never (btw, you can manage the location of the session data using the session_save_path function or changing the session.save_path in the php.ini).
To secure the session data I used strong cryptography to encrypt the content using the mcrypt extension of PHP. I chosen the simmetric cipher AES (Rijandel-256) to encrypt the session data and the openssl_random_pseudo_bytes() function to generate a random key of 256 bit.
The idea is to use a cookie variable to store the key that will be used to encrypt the session data. In this way the key is stored only in the client (the browser) and only the client is able to decrypt the session data on the server. Each time we encrypt the session data we re-generate the IV vector in a random way using the mcrypt_create_iv() function. It is very important to generate a unique IV in each encryption. This best practice increase the security of the encryption algorithm.
It’s important to note that this implementation is not secure against session hijacking attack. If someone is able to capture the cookie variable of a client and have access to the temporary session files, in the server, he/she will be able to decrypt the session data. Our goal is to protect session data against attacks on shared environments.
The idea to encrypt the session data is not new, for instance Chris Shiflett proposed an implementation in his book “Essential PHP Security” (O’Reilly, 2006). Shiflett used a $_SERVER variable to store the key used to encrypt the session data. Kevin Schroeder, my colleague at Zend Technologies, implemented a very similar session encryption algorithm extending the Zend_Session class of Zend Framework (you can find it here). In my solution, I used some of the best practices related to strong cryptography to implement a secure session handler.
Below the source code of my implementation:
Full class @ Zimuel’s blog.
Bootstrapping Zend_Translate with a LangSelector Plugin
As an update to the method of having everything related to Zend_Translate and Zend_Locale in the Bootstrap, here is an alternative using an Controller Plugin that does the grunt work of validating, selecting and updating the Zend_Locale, Zend_Registry & Zend_Session using Zend_Session_Namespace. And we are using poedit .po & .mo files as the source as usual.
Please comment as usual if you have a neater way of doing it 🙂
Bootstrap.php
class Bootstrap extends Zend_Application_Bootstrap_Bootstrap {
protected function _initTranslate()
{
// Get current registry
$registry = Zend_Registry::getInstance();
/**
* Set application wide source Locale
* This is usually your source string language;
* i.e. $this->translate('Hi I am an English String');
*/
$locale = new Zend_Locale('en_US');
/**
* Set up and load the translations (all of them!)
* resources.translate.options.disableNotices = true
* resources.translate.options.logUntranslated = true
*/
$translate = new Zend_Translate('gettext',
APPLICATION_PATH . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR .'languages', 'auto',
array(
'disableNotices' => true, // This is a very good idea!
'logUntranslated' => false, // Change this if you debug
)
);
/**
* Both of these registry keys are magical and makes
* ZF 1.7+ do automagical things.
*/
$registry->set('Zend_Locale', $locale);
$registry->set('Zend_Translate', $translate);
return $registry;
}
}
This little plugin will check every request for a lang paramenter and act on it.
It does not matter if you set the lang parameter using a custom route :lang/:controller/:action
or via a get/post ?lang= etc. one or all of them will work.
library/App/Controller/Plugin/LangSelector.php
* @name App_Controller_Plugin_LangSelector
* @filesource library/App/Controller/Plugin/LangSelector.php
* @tutorial Instantiate in application.ini with;
* resources.frontController.plugins.LangSelector =
* "App_Controller_Plugin_LangSelector"
* @desc Takes the lang parameneter when set either via a
* route or get/post and switches Locale, This depends
* on the main initTranslate function in Bootstrap.php
* to set the initial Zend_Translate object.
* Inspiration from ZendCasts LangSelector.
*/
class App_Controller_Plugin_LangSelector extends Zend_Controller_Plugin_Abstract
{
public function preDispatch(Zend_Controller_Request_Abstract $request)
{
$registry = Zend_Registry::getInstance();
// Get our translate object from registry.
$translate = $registry->get('Zend_Translate');
$currLocale = $translate->getLocale();
// Create Session block and save the locale
$session = new Zend_Session_Namespace('session');
$lang = $request->getParam('lang','');
// Register all your "approved" locales below.
switch($lang) {
case "sv":
$langLocale = 'sv_SE'; break;
case "fr":
$langLocale = 'fr_FR'; break;
case "en":
$langLocale = 'en_US'; break;
default:
/**
* Get a previously set locale from session or set
* the current application wide locale (set in
* Bootstrap)if not.
*/
$langLocale = isset($session->lang) ? $session->lang : $currLocale;
}
$newLocale = new Zend_Locale();
$newLocale->setLocale($langLocale);
$registry->set('Zend_Locale', $newLocale);
$translate->setLocale($langLocale);
$session->lang = $langLocale;
// Save the modified translate back to registry
$registry->set('Zend_Translate', $translate);
}
}
Big thanks to Zend Cast for the inspiration!
Bootstrap Zend_Translate
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Working with Zend_Translate and Poedit
A recurring problem for site developers is implementing a solid way to create and maintain multilingual sites, this article series is my feeble attempt to guide you through how to quickly implement the Zend_Translate in an Zend Framework 1.9.x site.
The procedures and best practices for this is unfortunately like training a dog, everyone has a different way of doing it and an opinion, so the methods and code I show here are taken out of applications that are running in production so if you have a better way of doing it please feel free to comment!.
I usually use poedit a gettext editor which is available for most platforms to create my translation files, and after some initial configuration of the catalog paths so it can see your source files please see Part 1 of this article series.
The bootstrap below looks for the language specific gettext .mo files in /application/languages/ for example /application/languages/sv_SE.mo
Bootstrap.php
protected function _initTranslate() {
// We use the Swedish locale as an example
$locale = new Zend_Locale('sv_SE');
Zend_Registry::set('Zend_Locale', $locale);
// Create Session block and save the locale
$session = new Zend_Session_Namespace('session');
$langLocale = isset($session->lang) ? $session->lang : $locale;
// Set up and load the translations (all of them!)
$translate = new Zend_Translate('gettext', APPLICATION_PATH . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR .'languages', $langLocale,
array('disableNotices' => true));
//$translate->setLocale($langLocale); // Use this if you only want to load the translation matching current locale, experiment.
// Save it for later
$registry = Zend_Registry::getInstance();
$registry->set('Zend_Translate', $translate);
}
Now when you use statements like
translate('Contact Admin'); ?>
in your layout.phtml or view.phtml files it will be picked up by poedit and you will be presented with a string “Contact Admin” to translate, in my case i’ll just enter “Kontakta Administratören”.
There is some debate on what to put in the translate strings as identifiers, I personaly prefer the actual term to translate in a base language, in this case English instead of some convoluted “IDS0001” type strings.
Poedit will keep track of changes, i.e if I would change the “Contact Admin” to “Contact us” it will tell you on synchronization that “Contact Admin” disappeared and a new translation is required for “Contact us”. It’s quite easy to send those strings to your translators.
Thats it for today. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Page:History of West Australia.djvu/422
elected senior member for the Perth Metropolitan Province, Previous to that he had for some years been a nominee member.
To turn from the public life of Sir George Shenton to other matters more private, but of nearly equal importance, we find that he has helped materially in mining, social, and religious natters. For twenty-four years he has been a director of the West Australian Bank, and for many years its chairman. He is chairman of the local board of the Commercial Union Assurance Company, and of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Company. He is agent at Fremantle of the world-famous Lloyd's. In the past he has filled many offices in business affairs, has worked earnestly to give stability to commercial matters, and to instil a high standard of integrity in commercial men. He has assisted the mining industry, and was an original member of the syndicate which despatched L. A. Menzies on the prospecting tour resulting in the discovery of the Menzies Goldfields. Sir George is now a director of the Lady Shenton and Gold Estates Mining Companies. He was for some years a member of the Central Board of Education until it ceased to exist in 1895, and is a governor of the High School. He is a trustee of the Public Library and Museum, and when the Public Hospital of Perth was placed under a board of management he was appointed the first chairman. Sir George is most actively identified with religious affairs, and strives to establish a happy connection between religion and political matters.
In 1868 Sir George Shenton was married to Julia Theresa, only daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Eichbaum, of the Imperial Army. He has a beautiful residence, Crawley Park, on the banks of the River Swan. Surrounded by 200 acres, well laid out, this mansion is one of the finest in the colony.
The dominant characteristics of Sir George Shenton seem to have been honesty and sincerity. In the varied positions which he has held his deportment and actions have suggested integrity. As business man, Colonial Secretary, President of the Legislative Council, and Knight, his character has preserved an even tenor.
HE mining industry is assuming such remarkable proportions - in Western Australia that the administration of the Mining Department becomes more and more difficult. A few years ago, although minerals were known to exist, their production was so limited that they had very little influence over the colony's prosperity. But a wonderful change has taken place. To-day we have substantially the eyes of the world attracted as by a magnet to the mineral fields of the colony. Mines exist over immense areas, and nearly every day their number is being added to. The discoveries have been nothing less than sensational, and territory which, up till the last four years, was deemed valueless, now promises to be the richest in the whole land. In every colony gold forms an excellent beginning; let its production but be encouraged and stimulated by the Government, and prosperity must smile on every other industry. By gold capital and population are attracted, and by facilitating the application of these two primary agencies the basis of a brilliant future is laid by Government. For attention shall soon be diverted to other and surer channels of enterprise, and a prosperity shall be ensured in a year or two which would take a quarter of a century in realising without the yellow medium.
It was very necessary that as the various fields were opened up laws and regulations should be enacted to at once assist and protect the mining industry. These rules had to be subject to the peculiar conditions existing on the fields, and the work of the Administration was indeed difficult and fraught with keen anxiety. Then so many other departments were naturally severely tried that the difficulty of the situation grew apace. The Forrest Government, as a whole, and the Minister of Mines in particular, has sincerely endeavoured to rise to the occasion. Since the Hon. E. H. Wittenoom took office in 1894 the greatest progression on the fields has taken place; the hon. gentleman, after recondite study, formulated his schemes—his rules and regulations. Some of these did not meet with the support of all the goldfields residents, but by full consideration of their views Mr. Wittenoom has given way to them where he thought it was to their interests. | WIKI |
The Sleep Quality- and Myopia-Linked PDE11A-Y727C Variant Impacts Neural Physiology by Reducing Catalytic Activity and Altering Subcellular Compartmentalization of the Enzyme
Irina Sbornova, Emilie van der Sande, Snezana Milosavljevic, Elvis Amurrio, Steven D Burbano, Prosun K Das, Helen H Do, Janet L Fisher, Porschderek Kargbo, Janvi Patel, Latarsha Porcher, Chris I De Zeeuw, Magda A Meester-Smoor, Beerend H J Winkelman, Caroline C W Klaver, Ana Pocivavsek, Michy P Kelly
Research output: Contribution to journal/periodicalArticleScientificpeer-review
33 Downloads (Pure)
Abstract
Recently, a Y727C variant in the dual-specific 3',5'-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 11A (PDE11A-Y727C) was linked to increased sleep quality and reduced myopia risk in humans. Given the well-established role that the PDE11 substrates cAMP and cGMP play in eye physiology and sleep, we determined if (1) PDE11A protein is expressed in the retina or other eye segments in mice, (2) PDE11A-Y7272C affects catalytic activity and/or subcellular compartmentalization more so than the nearby suicide-associated PDE11A-M878V variant, and (3) Pde11a deletion alters eye growth or sleep quality in male and female mice. Western blots show distinct protein expression of PDE11A4, but not PDE11A1-3, in eyes of Pde11a WT, but not KO mice, that vary by eye segment and age. In HT22 and COS-1 cells, PDE11A4-Y727C reduces PDE11A4 catalytic activity far more than PDE11A4-M878V, with both variants reducing PDE11A4-cAMP more so than PDE11A4-cGMP activity. Despite this, Pde11a deletion does not alter age-related changes in retinal or lens thickness or axial length, nor vitreous or anterior chamber depth. Further, Pde11a deletion only minimally changes refractive error and sleep quality. That said, both variants also dramatically alter the subcellular compartmentalization of human and mouse PDE11A4, an effect occurring independently of dephosphorylating PDE11A4-S117/S124 or phosphorylating PDE11A4-S162. Rather, re-compartmentalization of PDE11A4-Y727C is due to the loss of the tyrosine changing how PDE11A4 is packaged/repackaged via the trans-Golgi network. Therefore, the protective impact of the Y727C variant may reflect a gain-of-function (e.g., PDE11A4 displacing another PDE) that warrants further investigation in the context of reversing/preventing sleep disturbances or myopia.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2839
JournalCells
Volume12
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Dec 2023
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'The Sleep Quality- and Myopia-Linked PDE11A-Y727C Variant Impacts Neural Physiology by Reducing Catalytic Activity and Altering Subcellular Compartmentalization of the Enzyme'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Cite this | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Mussolini was brought up with firm socialist ideals and, as a young man, became a leading figure in Italian socialist circles. In June 1902, in an attempt to avoid conscription, Mussolini moved to Switzerland where he worked as a bricklayer, dabbled in journalism, and joined a trade union.
He became active in the Italian socialist movement in Switzerland, working for the paper L’Avvenire del Lavoratore, organizing meetings, giving speeches to workers and serving as secretary of the Italian workers’ union in Lausanne.
In 1903, he was arrested by the Bernese police because of his advocacy of a violent general strike, spent two weeks in jail, was deported to Italy, was set free there, and returned to Switzerland.
In 1904, having been arrested again in Geneva and expelled for falsifying his papers, he returned to Lausanne, where he attended the University of Lausanne’s Department of Social Science, following the lessons of Vilfredo Pareto. In December 1904, he returned to Italy to take advantage of an amnesty for desertion, for which he had been convicted in absentia.
Since a condition for being pardoned was serving in the army, on 30 December 1904, he joined the corps of the Bersaglieri in Forlì. After serving for two years in the military (from January 1905 until September 1906), he returned to teaching. Following his discharge from the army, Mussolini wrote for and edited several socialist newspapers and was regarded as the rising star of Italy’s left.
Benito Mussolini was the son of Alessandro Mussolini, a blacksmith by trade and a republican socialist and ardent anti-Catholic, and a schoolteacher mother, a devout Catholic. Despite his parents’ opposing views on religion, the couple had married and bore three children, Benito being the eldest.
Named after three leading socialists, Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini helped his father working in the forge and inherited Alessandro’s political views – nationalistic, socialist, and republican. | FINEWEB-EDU |
A minimalistic message queue server, in Go
PHP
README
lineup, a tiny queue server
lineup is a very simple queue server. all it
does is serve a binary-safe priority queue with
a simple protocol inspired by redis and
memcached.
it's designed to be as small, simple, and
hackable as possible.
why?
most of the reasons i made this are personal.
- i wanted to
- i learned a lot
there are some pragmatic reasons too!
- minimalist codebase
- i don't agree with how other queue servers
are implemented (except maybe resque)
- i didn't make the other ones
i kept lineup as simple as possible, because it
needed to be that way. stuff like job timeouts,
multiple queues, etc. can all be managed by
client code. if your job takes too long, just
stop processing and requeue it. want multiple
queues? run multiple instances of lineupd.
that's not to say that lineupd is complete, not
to any degree.
usage
run lineupd and it will listen on :9876, and
create a logfile lineupd.log and pidfile
lineupd.pid. if you want to explicitly set any
options, there are --port, --logfile, and
--pidfile command line options. there is also
the --timeout option, which sets the number of
seconds to wait to disconnect an idle client.
bugs
- the --daemonize option doesn't work yet. most
of the code is there, but i can't find a
plain old fork() call in the go stdlib. help
here would be great.
credits
(c) 2009 justin poliey http://justinpoliey.com
inspired by:
redis http://code.google.com/p/redis
memcached http://memcached.org
beanstalkd http://kr.github.com/beanstalkd
suckless http://suckless.org | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
President Trump may declare a national emergency to build a border wall - Daily chart
AMERICA’S federal government shutdown is about to enter its 22nd day. President Donald Trump has refused to sign any spending bill that does not allocate $5.7bn to build a wall on the country’s southern border. Democrats in Congress oppose the wall, and say they will not begin negotiations over funding border security until the president agrees to reopen the government. With both sides dug into their positions, prospects for a deal look dim. As a result, Mr Trump is toying with the idea of declaring a “national emergency”. In theory, that would allow him to bypass Congress and reallocate funds designated for other purposes to construction of the wall. “If we don’t make a deal with Congress, most likely I will do that,” the president said on January 10th. “I can’t imagine why not.” Upgrade your inbox and get our Daily Dispatch and Editor's Picks. Presidential declarations of emergency are surprisingly routine, and often long-lived. There are 31 official national emergencies that remain in effect, dating as far back as 1979. The vast majority are executive actions that limit transactions with actors in rogue, war-torn or corrupt states, or with international criminals. Among the few that do not fall into this category are George W. Bush’s declaration of emergency following the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, and one signed by Mr Trump last year, which seeks to protect America from foreigners seeking to meddle in its elections. But no current emergency usurps Congress’s constitutional power of the purse. If Mr Trump does pursue this path, he is likely to ground his action in one of two federal statutes. The first permits the secretary of the Army to divert funds intended for military civil-works projects towards military construction projects. The second gives the defence secretary the authority to begin military construction projects using funds that have yet to be assigned to specific purposes. It is not only Democrats warning Mr Trump against this course of action. Prominent conservatives, too, fear that such a precedent might come back to haunt them. From 2011-17, Republicans used their legislative majorities to thwart Barack Obama’s spending initiatives. A future Democratic president might well cite Mr Trump’s action to shuffle around funding unilaterally, over the objections of a hostile but helpless Congress. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Samuel Beckett, born in a suburb of Dublin in 1906, was a native English speaker. However, in 1946 Beckett decided that he would begin writing exclusively in French. After composing the first draft in his second language, he would then translate these words back into English. This difficult constraint - forcing himself to consciously unpack his own sentences - led to a burst of genius, as many of Beckett's most famous works ( Malloy, Malone Dies, Waiting for Godot, etc.) were written during this period. When asked why he wrote first in French, Beckett said it made it easier for him to "write without style."
Beckett would later expand on these comments, noting that his use of French prevented him from slipping into his usual writerly habits, those crutches of style that snuck into his English prose. Instead of relying on the first word that leapt into consciousness - that most automatic of associations - he was forced by his second language to reflect on what he actually wanted to express. His diction became more intentional.
There's now some neat experimental proof of this Beckettian strategy. In a recent paper published in Psychological Science, a team of psychologists led by Boaz Keysar at the University of Chicago found that forcing people to rely on a second language systematically reduced human biases, allowing the subjects to escape from the usual blind spots of cognition. In a sense, they were better able to think without style.
The paper is a tour de force of cross-cultural comparison, as the scientists conducted six experiments on three continents (n > 600) in five different languages: English, Korean, French, Spanish and Japanese. Although all subjects were proficient in their second language, they were not "balanced bilingual."
The experiments themselves relied on classic paradigms borrowed from prospect theory, in which people are asked to make decisions under varying conditions of uncertainty and risk. For instance, native English speakers in Chicago who had learned Spanish in the classroom were given a $15 stake. Then, they were asked to make various bets based on a coin toss: If they correctly picked heads or tails, they would win $1.50, while an incorrect guess would cost them $1. From a rational perspective, these bets are a smart wager - a subject who chooses to bet on all 15 trials would most likely come out far ahead.
But people aren't rational creatures. When thinking in English, students only chose to bet 54 percent of their time; their fear of losses kept them from properly assessing the situation. However, when the same options were described in Spanish, subjects made significantly better decisions, choosing to place bets 71 percent of the time.
The scientists also found that thinking in a second language reduced our cognitive inconsistencies. Consider this scenario, pioneered by the great psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman: | FINEWEB-EDU |
Appendix:Lojban/xismalsi
Etymology
—
Predicate
* 1) church
* 2) is a Christian (Catholic / Protestant / Anglican / etc.) church at location / serving area. | WIKI |
Priyanka Singh
Priyanka Singh is an Indian playback singer and performer who is mainly active in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema. She made her singing debut on the reality show Sur Sangram Season - 1, broadcast on Mahua Channel. She has sung more than two thousand songs in Bhojpuri, Hindi and Assamese.
Early life
Priyanka Singh won several musical competitions before her television debut at 19.
Career
Singh started her YouTube channel, named Priyanka Singh Official.
In 2016, she sung "Chalakata Humaro Jawaniya ye Raja" with singer and actor Pawan Singh.
Singh works with Bollywood music directors and film-makers.
Recognition
In 2019 and 2020, she performed in Mainpaat Mahotsav of Chhattisgarh. | WIKI |
skip to main content
SciTech ConnectSciTech Connect
Title: RINGED ACCRETION DISKS: EQUILIBRIUM CONFIGURATIONS
We investigate a model of a ringed accretion disk, made up by several rings rotating around a supermassive Kerr black hole attractor. Each toroid of the ringed disk is governed by the general relativity hydrodynamic Boyer condition of equilibrium configurations of rotating perfect fluids. Properties of the tori can then be determined by an appropriately defined effective potential reflecting the background Kerr geometry and the centrifugal effects. The ringed disks could be created in various regimes during the evolution of matter configurations around supermassive black holes. Therefore, both corotating and counterrotating rings have to be considered as being a constituent of the ringed disk. We provide constraints on the model parameters for the existence and stability of various ringed configurations and discuss occurrence of accretion onto the Kerr black hole and possible launching of jets from the ringed disk. We demonstrate that various ringed disks can be characterized by a maximum number of rings. We present also a perturbation analysis based on evolution of the oscillating components of the ringed disk. The dynamics of the unstable phases of the ringed disk evolution seems to be promising in relation to high-energy phenomena demonstrated in active galactic nuclei.
Authors:
; [1]
1. Institute of Physics and Research Centre of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, Faculty of Philosophy and Science, Silesian University in Opava, Bezručovo náměstí 13, CZ-74601 Opava (Czech Republic)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
22520061
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series; Journal Volume: 221; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
79 ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY; ACCRETION DISKS; ATTRACTORS; BLACK HOLES; EQUILIBRIUM; GALAXY NUCLEI; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; HYDRODYNAMICS; IDEAL FLOW; KERR METRIC; LIMITING VALUES; PERTURBATION THEORY | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
2024 in Taiwan
The following is a list of expected and scheduled events for the year 2024 in Taiwan.
Incumbents
* President: Tsai Ing-wen (until 20 May); Lai Ching-te (since 20 May)
* Vice President: Lai Ching-te (until 20 May); Hsiao Bi-khim (since 20 May)
* Premier: Chen Chien-jen (until 20 May); Cho Jung-tai (since 20 May)
* Vice Premier: Cheng Wen-tsan (until 20 May); Cheng Li-chun (since 20 May)
January
* January 13:
* The opposition Kuomintang wins a majority in the 2024 Taiwanese legislative election.
* Vice President Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party is elected president.
* January 25 – Taiwan officially extends compulsory military service to one year from four months due to rising tensions with China.
February
* February 14 – 2024 Kinmen Chinese motorboat capsizing incident: Four Chinese fishermen go overboard and two drown near Kinmen, after their boat capsizes while being chased by the Taiwan Coast Guard, who allege they were trespassing.
March
* March 27 - A food poisoning outbreak originating from a restaurant in Xinyi District, Taipei, occurs, believed to be caused by bongkrek acid. Two people die and several others are hospitalized.
April
* April 3 –
* 2024 Hualien earthquake: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake is felt off the east coast of Taiwan in Hualien County. Eighteen people are killed, while over 1,100 others are injured.
* The National Defense Ministry of Taiwan says more than 30 Chinese PLA Air Force warplanes entered Taiwanese airspace, and at least nine PLA Navy warships were detected around Taiwan. The ROC Armed Forces is deployed in response to the violation.
* April 13 – The Kuomintang wins five of six by-elections for the mayorship of Miaoli City and other local positions, with an independent candidate winning the sixth.
May
* May 19 – White Terror Memorial Day, an event to commemorate political repression under the regime of Chiang Kai-shek from 1949 to 1987, is officially observed for the first time following a decision by the Taiwanese government.
* May 20 – The Legislative Yuan votes in favor of highly controversial legislative reform bills that result in some lawmakers engaging in legislative violence. Chung Chia-pin, Chiu Chih-wei, Chuang Jui-hsiung, Puma Shen and Wu Tsung-hsien are hospitalized following the incident.
* May 20 – Lai Ching-te is sworn in as President of Taiwan, with Hsiao Bi-khim as his Vice President.
* May 21 – Three people are injured in the 2024 Taichung Metro attack.
* May 23 – China holds military drills around Taiwan as a "strong punishment" for "separatist acts".
* May 24 – Tens of thousands of people protest against reforms in the Legislative Yuan.
* May 28 – The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party pass amendments granting the Legislative Yuan greater powers to oversee the executive and to question officials and citizens, despite claims that these amendments violate civil liberties and could reduce the powers of president Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party.
June
* June 9 – A Chinese speedboat enters the mouth of the Tamsui River before colliding with other vessels at a ferry terminal. The boat's sole occupant, who claims to be a defector from China, is arrested and later identified as a former captain in the People's Liberation Army Navy of China.
* June 21 – China officially defines Taiwanese separatist behavior as a criminal act.
* June 27 – The government officially advises its citizens to avoid traveling to the People's Republic of China as well as Hong Kong and Macao in response to Beijing's decision to criminalise pro-independence sentiments.
July
* July 2 – The Taiwanese fishing vessel Tachinman 88 is intercepted and boarded by the China Coast Guard off Kinmen and taken along with its crew to Fujian Province in mainland China.
* July 11 – Taiwan reports that 66 Chinese military aircraft operated around Taiwanese airspace in a 24-hour period, marking the highest single-day number in 2024 so far.
* July 12 – The Ministry of Culture announces the removal of military honor guards from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall as part of efforts to stop the promotion of a "cult of personality" around the former leader and "authoritarianism".
Deaths
* 1 January – Chang Chih-chia, 43, Taiwanese baseball pitcher (Seibu Lions, La New Bears).
* 4 January
* Ssu-ma Chung-yuan, 90, Taiwanese writer.
* Chen Den-li (陳登立), 89, Taiwanese sportswear company founder (Victor).
* 15 January – Shih Ming-teh, 83, Taiwanese activist and politician, MLY (1993–2002).
* 1 February – Chang Chuan-chiung, 95, Taiwanese pharmacologist, member of the Academia Sinica.
* 11 February – Chen Chun-han, 40, Taiwanese lawyer, complications of the common cold.
* 15 February – Law Pak, 90, Hong Kong-Taiwanese football player and coach.
* 16 February – Hu Yao-heng (胡耀恆), 88, Taiwanese theatre historian.
* 11 March – Chien Tung-ming, 72, Taiwanese politician, MLY (2008–2020).
* 20 March – Wang Shih-hsiung, 63, Taiwanese politician, MLY, pancreatic cancer.
* 28 March – Chi Pang-yuan, 100, Taiwanese translator.
* 27 June – Chang Yuan-chih, 35, Taiwanese mountaineer, fall. | WIKI |
id,summary,reporter,owner,description,type,status,priority,milestone,component,version,resolution,keywords,cc 39,./Data/Array/Accelerate/CUDA.hs:48 (unhandled): CUDA Exception: invalid argument,j.waldmann,tmcdonell,"Hello. I was trying to build/use the current accelerate version, and run into some problems. I am using ghc-6.12.3 on Linux 2.6.32-bpo.5-amd64 (debian 5.0.6) with cudatoolkit_3.2.16_linux_64_ubuntu10.04 and gcc-4.5.1 and my hardware is GTX295 * cabal install accelerate is trying to build accelerate-0.8.1.0 and it starts with building the dependency cuda-0.2.2 which fails with {{{ c2hs: Errors during expansion of binding hooks: ./Foreign/CUDA/Driver/Context.chs:76: (column 15) [ERROR] >>> Unknown identifier! Cannot find a definition for `cuCtxCreate' in the header file. }}} * cabal install cuda builds cuda-0.3.2 and the installation runs through. * cabal unpack accelerate and manually remove the ""cuda < 0.3"" dependency then cabal install runs through. * cd accelerate-0.8.1.0/examples/simple ; make ; ./test looks OK * cd accelerate-0.8.1.0/examples/rasterize ; ghc --make rasterize {{{ [1 of 2] Compiling RasterizeAcc ( RasterizeAcc.hs, RasterizeAcc.o ) RasterizeAcc.hs:26:9: Not in scope: type constructor or class `NFData' }}} I manually add ""import Control.DeepSeq"" to RasterizeAcc.hs then ""ghc --make"" succeeds ./rasterize prints 4 * Haskell (pass), 4 * (Accelerate interpreted) pass So I figure this isn't using cuda at all. I change Data.Array.Accelerate.Interpreter to Data.Array.Accelerate.CUDA in both RasterizeAcc.hs and rasterize.hs Then ""ghc --make rasterize"" is OK, but running ./rasterize gives {{{ rasterize-test1.txt (Haskell) - pass rasterize-test2.txt (Haskell) - pass rasterize-test3.txt (Haskell) - pass rasterize-test4.txt (Haskell) - pass rasterize: *** Internal error in package accelerate *** *** Please submit a bug report at http://trac.haskell.org/accelerate ./Data/Array/Accelerate/CUDA.hs:48 (unhandled): CUDA Exception: invalid argument }}}",defect,new,major,,CUDA backend,0.8.1.0,,, | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Talk:Tamegroute
Extreme confusion (for non-Arab speakers/readers) about the spelling of "Tamegroute" ("Tamgrut", "Tamgrout"?). No clear indication about the building of the library (does it still stand? where? what does/did it look like?)... —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 16:22, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
The library still stands. You can visit it anytime, but you're not allowed to touch. A guard with the keys will open it for you and will stay close to you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 09:22, 11 June 2013 (UTC) | WIKI |
User:Tomiroz/Books/Managing enterprises with advanced ICT (2)
DOBA Faculty Masters student's handbook
* Information system
* Information technology
* Information and communications technology
* Managed services
* Management information system
* Proprietary software
* Open-source software
* Enterprise software
* Application software
* Web application
* Enterprise resource planning
* Document management system
* Customer relationship management
* Human resource management system
* Business intelligence
* Business process management
* Cloud computing
* Data center
* ITIL
* Technology strategy
* Requirements analysis
* Software requirements specification
* Business continuity
* Computer security | WIKI |
Boardwalk To Release Fourth Quarter 2017 Results On February 12, 2018
HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE:BWP) will report its fourth quarter 2017 earnings on Monday, February 12, 2018. A conference call for analysts and investors will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted by Boardwalk's Chief Executive Officer, Stan Horton, and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Jamie Buskill. Boardwalk will issue its earnings news release before the market opens on Monday, February 12, 2018.
The news release and a live webcast will be available online at the Boardwalk website ( www.bwpmlp.com ). Please go to the website at least 10 minutes before the event begins to register and to download and install any necessary audio software. Those interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call should dial (855) 793-3255 for callers in the U.S. or (631) 485-4925 for callers outside the U.S. The Conference ID for the call is 7483909. Following the call, an online replay will be available on Boardwalk's website.
About Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE: BWP) is a midstream master limited partnership that primarily transports and stores natural gas and liquids for its customers. Additional information about the Partnership can be found on its website at www.bwpmlp.com .
CONTACT :
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP
Molly Ladd Whitaker, 866-913-2122
Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
IR@bwpmlp.com
View original content with multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boardwalk-to-release-fourth-quarter-2017-results-on-february-12-2018-300586048.html
SOURCE Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Censored Brain
Unraveling the Evolutionary Mystery of Menopause: A Comprehensive Exploration
The Evolutionary Mystery of Menopause
As women reach a certain age, their bodies undergo a significant change – the transition into menopause. This natural biological process marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.
While menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, it is a unique phenomenon in the animal kingdom, raising intriguing questions about its evolutionary implications. In this article, we will explore the enigma of menopause, delve into theories that attempt to explain its existence, and analyze its potential role in our evolutionary past.
Menopause as an Unusual Biological Process
Menopause is a distinctive occurrence among mammals, as most species continue reproducing until their death. The fact that human females cease to reproduce relatively early in life has puzzled scientists for decades.
This event has been described as an evolutionary paradox, as natural selection generally favors individuals who can pass on their genes to future generations. So why would women experience menopause, effectively ending their reproductive lives while they are still physiologically capable of reproducing?
Evolutionary Puzzlement Regarding Menopause in Human Females
Evolutionary theory suggests that menopause should not exist, as it could potentially hinder the survival and reproduction of a species. In the primate family, humans are the only ones known to experience menopause, making it an incredibly fascinating subject for study.
One explanation for this evolutionary puzzle lies in the unique social structure and extended lifespan of human females.
Menopause as a Byproduct of Extended Human Lifespan
One theory posits that menopause may simply be a byproduct of the significant increase in human lifespan over the course of evolution. As humans began to live longer, the reproductive system faced new challenges.
Women have a finite number of egg follicles that gradually decline in quantity and quality as they age. This decline is believed to be a consequence of the prolonged exposure to environmental factors and oxidative stress over time.
Menopause may be nature’s way of conserving resources and ensuring the survival of older women, who may have a greater potential to contribute to the community in other ways.
The Grandmother Hypothesis as an Adaptive Explanation
Another influential theory, known as the grandmother hypothesis, focuses on the potential benefits that menopause provides to the survival of a woman’s gene line. Proposed by Dr. George C.
Williams, this hypothesis suggests that menopause may have evolved as a mechanism to reduce the risks associated with childbirth. As women age, the physical toll of pregnancy and childbirth becomes increasingly perilous.
By ceasing reproduction, older women can avoid the potential dangers that come with bearing children. In turn, they can dedicate their time and energy to supporting their existing offspring and ensuring the survival of their gene line.
Supporting evidence for the grandmother hypothesis comes from studies conducted on the Hadza society, a hunter-gatherer community in Tanzania. Research led by Dr. Kristin Hawkes revealed that post-menopausal women play a vital role in the survival and prosperity of their grandchildren.
These women provide food, care, and wisdom, significantly increasing the chances of their descendants’ survival. The presence of grandmothers in the community allows mothers to allocate more energy towards reproduction, thereby contributing to the continuation of the family’s genetic lineage.
In conclusion, the evolutionary enigma surrounding menopause continues to captivate scientists and researchers worldwide. While menopause remains a unique and perplexing part of the human experience, theories such as the byproduct of extended human lifespan and the adaptive advantages of the grandmother hypothesis shed light on its potential role in our evolutionary past.
Menopause, far from being a simple biological process, carries intriguing implications for the survival and prosperity of human societies. By unraveling the mysteries of menopause, we gain valuable insights into the intricate mechanisms that shape our species and the complex web of life.
Concerns with Existing Explanations for Menopause
While theories such as the extended human lifespan and the grandmother hypothesis have provided valuable insights into the enigma of menopause, there are concerns and challenges that need to be addressed. Evolutionary biologists have raised questions and conducted rigorous analysis to test the validity of these explanations.
In this section, we will explore the concerns with existing theories and the need for a more comprehensive evolutionary explanation.
Quantitative Analysis Challenges the Grandmother Hypothesis
The grandmother hypothesis, which suggests that menopause evolved as a way to reduce the risks associated with childbirth and increase the survival chances of grandchildren, has been widely accepted as a plausible explanation. However, recent quantitative analyses have raised doubts about its universality and applicability.
One of the key concerns stems from the assumption that older women’s ability to reproduce declines significantly. While it is true that women’s fertility decreases with age, the decline is not as sharp as previously assumed.
With advancements in healthcare and lifestyle changes, many women are capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth well into their forties. This challenges the assumption that menopause primarily evolved to protect older women from the dangers of childbirth.
Additionally, quantitative analyses have shown that the benefits of grandmothering may not always be significant enough to outweigh the potential costs of reproductive competition. In some societies, the presence of older women may indeed provide assistance and support to their grandchildren, but in others, the benefits may be minimal or even negative.
This calls into question the generalizability of the grandmother hypothesis and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the factors influencing menopause.
The Need for a Comprehensive Evolutionary Explanation
While the existing theories offer valuable insights into specific aspects of menopause, evolutionary biologists emphasize the importance of a comprehensive explanation that encompasses all relevant factors. Menopause is a complex phenomenon that results from the interplay of numerous biological, ecological, and social factors.
A comprehensive explanation should strive to integrate these factors into a cohesive framework that can account for the variability in menopausal age and reproductive patterns observed across cultures and species. To achieve this comprehensive understanding, researchers advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of findings from various fields, such as genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary biology.
By combining approaches and methodologies, scientists can uncover the underlying mechanisms that shape menopause in different evolutionary contexts. A New Model: Reproductive Competition as a Driving Force
One recently proposed model that seeks to provide a more comprehensive explanation for menopause is the idea of reproductive competition and female-biased dispersal.
This model suggests that menopause may have evolved as a way to reduce reproductive competition between generations and preserve genetic heritage. In many species, including humans, female-biased dispersal is observed, where females leave their natal group, while males tend to stay.
This results in different generations of females coexisting in the same group, potentially leading to reproductive competition. Menopause could be a mechanism to alleviate this competition, allowing older females to redirect resources towards supporting the reproductive success of their offspring and reducing conflicts with younger females.
Supporting Evidence and the Overlap in Reproductive Timing
Support for the reproductive competition model comes from studies that examine the overlap in reproductive timing between different generations. In human societies, there is often a significant overlap between the reproductive years of mothers and their daughters.
This overlap can lead to conflicts over resources, mates, and parental investment. Menopause may have evolved as a way to remove older females from the reproductive pool, reducing competition and enhancing the survival and reproductive success of their offspring.
Additionally, research on primate species has shown that the decline in fertility and ovarian function in older females coincides with the period of highest reproductive potential in their daughters. This further supports the idea that menopause may have evolved as a mechanism to reduce reproductive competition between generations and ensure the preservation of genetic heritage.
In conclusion, while existing theories such as the grandmother hypothesis have provided valuable insights into menopause, there are concerns and challenges that need to be addressed. Quantitative analysis has raised doubts about the universal applicability of the grandmother hypothesis, and there is a growing recognition of the need for a more comprehensive evolutionary explanation.
The reproductive competition model offers a promising framework that considers the interplay between generations and the role of female-biased dispersal. Further research and interdisciplinary collaboration are necessary to unravel the complexities of menopause and gain a deeper understanding of its evolutionary implications.
Considering a Combination of Theories
The study of menopause is a dynamic field that continues to evolve as researchers explore various theories and gather new evidence. While existing explanations, such as the grandmother hypothesis and the reproductive competition model, offer valuable insights, it is essential to consider how these theories can complement and build upon each other.
Complementing the Grandmother Hypothesis with the New Model
Rather than viewing the grandmother hypothesis and the reproductive competition model as competing explanations, they can be seen as two sides of the same coin. Both theories acknowledge the importance of intergenerational relationships and the potential benefits that menopause can provide to younger generations.
The grandmother hypothesis highlights the valuable role that post-menopausal women play in supporting their grandchildren, thus enhancing their survival and reproductive success. By complementing this perspective with the reproductive competition model, we gain a deeper understanding of how menopause may have evolved as a mechanism to reduce conflicts and competition between generations.
Older females, by relinquishing their reproductive ability, can redirect their resources towards the success of their offspring. This not only benefits their genetic lineage but also reduces the reproductive competition and conflicts that may arise in societies with overlapping generations.
By integrating these two theories, we can paint a more comprehensive picture of menopause’s evolutionary implications.
The Need for Further Research on Cooperative Breeding Societies
While many studies have focused on human societies to understand menopause, further research is needed to explore cooperative breeding societies in other species. Cooperative breeders, such as certain bird species and social mammals, exhibit a similar pattern of reproductive overlap and intergenerational care, making them valuable subjects of study.
Investigating the dynamics of reproductive competition and the role of menopause in cooperative breeding societies can provide additional insights into the evolutionary significance of this phenomenon. By comparing findings across species, we can gain a more nuanced understanding of the environmental, social, and genetic factors that influence the occurrence and timing of menopause.
Such research may uncover novel explanations and shed light on the mechanisms that drive menopause in different evolutionary contexts. It will also help us understand the underlying genetic and hormonal changes that occur during menopause, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of this remarkable biological process.
Discomfort and Complexity Associated with Women’s Reproductive Processes
As we delve deeper into the complexities of menopause and its evolutionary implications, it is essential to acknowledge the discomfort and challenges that women may face throughout their reproductive lives. Menopause itself can be a physically and emotionally challenging time for many women, characterized by symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in libido.
These symptoms can disrupt daily life and impact overall well-being. Furthermore, the expectations and societal pressures placed on women in terms of fertility and childbearing can contribute to additional stress and anxiety.
It is crucial to recognize and address these challenges, both at an individual level and within broader social structures, to ensure that women are supported during this transition and have access to the necessary resources and support systems. Appreciation for Evolution’s Unfairness as a Man
As we explore the complexities and unique experiences associated with women’s reproductive processes, it is also important for men to appreciate the inequalities and burdens that women bear.
While men may not experience menopause or the challenges associated with fertility decline, it is vital to recognize the physical and emotional toll that these processes can have on women. Understanding the evolutionary basis of menopause and its implications can foster empathy and a deeper appreciation for the experiences of women.
By acknowledging the intricacies of women’s reproductive journey, we can work towards creating a more compassionate and supportive society that respects and values the diverse experiences and perspectives of all individuals. In conclusion, considering a combination of theories is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of menopause and its evolutionary implications.
By complementing the grandmother hypothesis with the reproductive competition model, we can explore the intergenerational dynamics and challenges associated with menopause. Further research on cooperative breeding societies can provide valuable insights into the evolutionary significance of menopause across species.
It is also important to acknowledge the discomfort and complexity associated with women’s reproductive processes and to appreciate the inequalities and burdens that women may experience. Through continued exploration and empathy, we can expand our knowledge of menopause and work towards a more inclusive and supportive society for women.
In conclusion, the enigma of menopause and its evolutionary implications continue to captivate researchers worldwide. While existing theories such as the grandmother hypothesis and the reproductive competition model offer valuable insights, combining these theories and considering further research in cooperative breeding societies will help form a more comprehensive understanding of menopause.
It is crucial to acknowledge the discomfort and complexity women experience during their reproductive lives and appreciate the inequalities they face. By delving into the intricacies of menopause, we gain empathy and understanding, fostering a society that supports and values the diverse reproductive experiences of all individuals.
Menopause serves as a reminder of the complexities of evolution and the unique challenges faced by women, leaving us with a heightened appreciation for the wonders of the natural world and a call to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women.
Popular Posts | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
User:雞蛋仔/sandbox
Tse Henry Edward v Commissioner of Registration [2023] HKCFA 4, together with its conjoined case Q v Commissioner of Registration, are landmark cases of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal which ruled that the government violated the right to privacy guaranteed in Article 14 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights in requiring full sex reassignment surgery for transgender people to change the legal gender recorded on their Hong Kong Identity Card.
Background
The appellants are transgender men who have so identified since their youth. They each underwent treatments including psychiatric treatment, hormonal treatment, mastectomy, and real-life experience. They were medically certified to have been sufficiently attenuated to enable their social integration without the need for additional surgical procedures.
Hong Kong residents are required to carry Hong Kong Identity Cards, a form of identity document which contains the holder's name, photograph, and gender marker. The gender marker operates as an element for verifying the holder's identity, and does not signify recognition of the holder's sex as a matter of law.
The Commissioner of Registration adopted a policy requiring transgender people to have undergone full sex reassignment surgery to change the gender marker on their identity cards. The appellants applied for judicial review against the policy, alleging a violation of Article 14 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights, which guarantees the right to privacy. Article 14 of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights is materially equivalent to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
The appellants were unsuccessful both at the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal. | WIKI |
Page:Malabari, Behramji M. - Gujarat and the Gujaratis (1882).djvu/126
110 like a European, and does not cover his head—which is a scandal unto a Parsi.
I must not omit Kavi Dalpatrám Dáyábhái, the blind bard of Gujarát. Kavi Kalpatrám is a popular Hindu Gujaráti poet, and has written much of the sort of "poetry" that we can have in the country. He has a great rival in Kavi Narmadáshankar Lálshankar of Surat. This latter seems to have more power, the former more simplicity and grace. The aged Dalpatrám gave me a very warm greeting, and would not let me leave him without a formal benediction.
Before leaving Ahmedabad Ihad the pleasure of making the acquaintance of the Rev. Mr. Gillespie, of the local mission, to whom I was introduced by my latelamented friend Mr. Joseph Taylor. And now enough of acquaintances and friends, and enough, for the nonce, of Ahmedabad too. | WIKI |
Search:
Type: Posts; User: mauritius
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
1. to (partly) answer myself: One could probably...
to (partly) answer myself: One could probably argue that an id is supposed to be unique across the document if one follows the W3C, despite common practice to violate this rule... If this assumption...
2. Thanks for that answer. Is there any rationale...
Thanks for that answer. Is there any rationale behind this inconsistency, is it considered a bug/desired behavior, is it going to be fixed?
The reason I'm asking is twofold. First of all, we used...
3. yeah, sure, that's also what I'd expect from...
yeah, sure, that's also what I'd expect from looking at the code. That quickId function is obviously only used for id queries.
DomQuery caches the compiled query strings, but not the results....
4. DomQuery: id select with explicit root searches entire doc
I've been trying to do the following:
result = Ext.DomQuery.select("#foo", bar);
where bar is some DOM element.
The search eventually ends up in
Results 1 to 4 of 4 | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
RWMVimeoClient 1.0.0
RWMVimeoClient 1.0.0
TestsTested
LangLanguage Obj-CObjective C
License MIT
ReleasedLast Release Dec 2014
Maintained by Unclaimed.
• By
• Michał Zaborowski
RWMViemoClient
RWMViemoClient is an AFHTTPRequestOperationManager subclass for interacting with the Vimeo Advanced API.
Example Usage
Register Custom Redirect URL Scheme in Info.plist
<key>CFBundleURLTypes</key>
<array>
<dict>
<key>CFBundleURLSchemes</key>
<array>
<string>custom_scheme</string>
</array>
</dict>
</array>
OAuth Vimeo Authentication
[[RWMVimeoOperationManager sharedOperationManager] setClientId:@"YOUR_CLIENT_ID"
secret:@"YOUR_SECRET"
redirectURL:[NSURL URLWithString:@"custom_scheme://login"]];
// Check if authentication token was storen in user default
OAToken *token = [[OAToken alloc] initWithUserDefaultsUsingServiceProviderName:@"VimeoClient" prefix:@"RWM"];
if (token) {
// Set authenticator token for API Calls
[RWMVimeoOperationManager sharedOperationManager].authenticationToken = token;
[self searchQuery];
} else {
// Authenticate user
[[RWMVimeoOperationManager sharedOperationManager] authenticateWithBlock:^(NSError *error) {
if (error) {
NSLog(@"%@",error);
}
}];
}
Handle OpenURL
- (BOOL)application:(UIApplication *)application openURL:(NSURL *)url sourceApplication:(NSString *)sourceApplication annotation:(id)annotation
{
return [[RWMVimeoOperationManager sharedOperationManager] handleOpenURL:url fallbackHandler:^(OAToken *token, NSError *error) {
if (error) {
NSLog(@"%@",error);
} else {
[token storeInUserDefaultsWithServiceProviderName:@"VimeoClient" prefix:@"RWM"];
[self searchQuery];
}
}];
}
API Usage
NSDictionary *paramters = @{
@"page" : @2,
@"per_page" : @5,
@"query" : @"test",
@"full_response" : @1
};
[[RWMVimeoOperationManager sharedOperationManager] vimeoRequestOperationWithHTTPMethod:@"GET" APIMethod:@"vimeo.videos.search" parameters:paramters success:^(AFHTTPRequestOperation *operation, id responseObject) {
} failure:^(AFHTTPRequestOperation *operation, NSError *error) {
}];
Contact
Michał Zaborowski
License
RWMViemoClient is available under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more info. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Usman
Usman may refer to:
People
* Usman (name), a name of Arabic origin
* Hadiza Bala Usman (born 1976), Nigerian activist and politician
* Kamaru Usman, a mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
* Usman Janatin, an Indonesian marine executed for murder in Singapore
Places
* Usman, alternative name of Vezman, a village in Kurdistan Province, Iran
* Usman Urban Settlement, a municipal formation which Usman Town Under District Jurisdiction in Usmansky District of Lipetsk Oblast, Russia is incorporated as
* Usman, Russia, a town in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia
* Usman (river), a river in Russia; left tributary of the Voronezh | WIKI |
Page:American Journal of Sociology Volume 9.djvu/645
THE FIRST GERMAN MUNICIPAL EXPOSITION 625
change this. The space formerly occupied by wall and moat offered the opportunity of laying out parks about the inner city; or, better, of encircling boulevards and promenades, or a series of detached parks surrounding the central part of the city. Miinster, Freiburg, Breslau, Hanover, and Wiirzburg are among those cities which have made such use of the land gained by the destruction of their fortifications. Wiirzburg has preserved a portion of the old fortifications, and has laid out the grounds well, with artificial fountains, ponds, and waterfalls. One part of this ring of parks furnishes the site for the royal residence, for a church, a school, a courthouse, and other public buildings. Various operations, such as straightening main thoroughfares and cutting new streets through a closely built district, leave small angles which are hardly adapted to building purposes. The excellent opportunity hereby offered for the laying out of small parks is seldom lost. Moreover, the modern street, with its large stores and their show windows, has taken upon itself the functions of the old-time market-place. The latter may, then, well be transformed into a small park, adding to the beauty and healthfulness of the city. Berlin may be mentioned, in this connection, as one example out of the many exhibited. A great many of the German cities are situated on river banks ; and it is noticeable that the river fronts are almost always laid out in parks or promenades, for the health and recreation of the people and the beauty of the city. Large parks cannot be allowed to exist in cities when they encroach too much. If they are so situated that they interfere with immediate connection between important quarters of the city, they must be opened to traffic, at least to some extent. For example, the Barmerwald, in Barmen, lies between a new district being developed as a residence neigh- borhood and the business center. Direct thoroughfares have been laid through it. In the Thiergarten, in Berlin, are to be found canals, roads for traffic vehicles, electric street railways (with underground conduits), and an elevated road. It will be readily recognized that the advantages derived by means of parks and boulevards result also, in some measure, from the activities of the Baupolizei especially in those districts where | WIKI |
glomped
Verb
* He just got glomped by a crazy fangirl.
* He just got glomped by a crazy fangirl. | WIKI |
Talk:coarse
inferior
of inferior quality Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 --Backinstadiums (talk) 20:36, 14 March 2020 (UTC) | WIKI |
Transcripted Summary
We are now in the final chapter and if you're still with me, I just want to say, well done. You're almost in the finish line.
In the previous chapter, we looked at how we can use Cypress-Axe in a test project.
In this final chapter, I'll talk about another tool that you can use for checking accessibility violations, and that is the Applitools Contrast Advisor.
You probably heard of Applitools already and the first thing that might come into your mind is cross-browser visual validation testing.
But did you know that Applitools also released support for accessibility testing via the Contrast Advisor?
With Contrast Advisor, you can validate contrast issues with text and non-text elements such as graphics and images.
I've added the link to their documentation site for your reference, in case you want to read more about Contrast Advisor, which you can find below under the Resources section.
You're probably wondering - why do we need another tool?
Applitools noticed that there is a gap in the market.
Currently, there are tools to test the color contrast of text elements, but there are no viable solutions to test for contrast in images and native mobile applications.
The web content accessibility guidelines have different rules for minimum and enhanced contrast ratios and this includes graphics and user interface components.
However, existing tools cannot detect these violations.
Just to give you a bit more overview as to what accessibility guidelines Applitools Contrast Advisor verifies - similar with existing tools, such as Axe, which you saw on previous chapters - Applitools can also test against the contrast minimum success criteria.
Under this criteria, to achieve level AA, the contrast between the foreground and background colors for normal text should be 4.5:1 and 3:1 for large text.
Applitools can also test against the contrast enhanced success criteria, which is applicable if you want to reach level AAA.
Under this criteria, the contrast between the foreground and background colors for normal text should be 7:1 and 4.5:1 for large text.
Finally, as I mentioned in the previous slide, Applitools can also test against non-text contrast success criteria.
Under this criteria, to achieve level AA, the contrast between the foreground and background colors for non-text elements should be 3:1.
So how does it work?
You'll see in the demo, later, of course.
Here's a quick look at how Applitools can detect accessibility issues.
On the Applitools dashboard, you can toggle the accessibility feature and once that's enabled, Applitools will highlight all the elements that have low contrast.
Applitools catching accessibility violations on Facebook sign up page
You can toggle between level AA and level AAA conformance levels.
Applitools Accessibility Dashboard
The great thing about this is that if your company is already using Applitools, there is no additional test to be written if you want to use Contrast Advisor.
Just enable the accessibility feature and that's it. You'll see a list of contrast issues immediately.
In the next subchapter, I'll give you a quick demo on how we can integrate Applitools to our Cypress project, so we can extend the test that we have written on the previous chapter.
Resources
Quiz
The quiz for this chapter is in section 8.3
© 2022 Applitools. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy GDPR | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
User:Kberriatua/sandbox
Article Evaluation
Isabelle Allende wiki page.
Relevance: Considering the article is focused on the life of Isabelle Allende and the events that occurred within it, all the information in the article is relevant as long as it affected her life in some way.
Neutrality: There doesn't seem to be a presence of claims pointing towards a particular position or opinion about Allende.
Over/under- representation: The last paragraph of the portion covering Allende's literary career ends rather abruptly, possibly mentioning her last work in 2011. If she has done any literary work in the past 7 years, it is not mentioned.
Citations: Certain assertions, such as “In 1981, while in Caracas, Allende received a phone call informing her that her 99-year-old grandfather was near death, and she sat down to write him a letter, hoping to thereby "keep him alive, at least in spirit,” do not have a citation. This assertion also has the old fable sense that makes one question the legitimacy of this origin story.
Bias: There seems to be no bias or opinions relayed about Isabelle within the article.
Recent data: Although some data is over a decade old, likely due to the age of the information itself, yet it is approved by multiple, reliable sources.
Talk page: Claims that the article follows the Biography of Living Persons policy. Overall, though, the article has been given a C-Class rating in multiple categories. This rating is assigned to articles that are “substantial, but (are) still missing important content or contain(s) much irrelevant material. The article should have some references to reliable sources, but may still have significant problems or require substantial cleanup.” Considering this grade, the article could use considerable improvement to increase its rating.
Rating: Assigned a low or high C for all projects. Included projects: WikiProject Women writers, WikiProject Biography, WikiProject Chile, and WikiProject California / San Francisco Bay Area. There is much room for improvement in this article according to this grade.
Difference vs. class: This wiki article is a lot more factual than a common class discussion. While class discussions are much more opinion-based, the Isabelle Allende article is mostly fact-based, excluding assertions made that were left without an attached citation. | WIKI |
Costa Mesa to honor five U.S. Olympians - LA Times
Gold medalists Misty May-Treanor, a women's beach volleyball player, and Kyla Ross, a women's gymnast, highlight two of five U.S. Olympic athletes from the recent London Games with Costa Mesa ties that the city of Costa Mesa will honor in a City Hall ceremony on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The other three athletes are April Ross, a silver medalist in women's beach volleyball, Jake Gibb, a men's beach volleyball player, and Sharon Day, a heptathlete in women's track and field. Each athlete will receive a Costa Mesa street sign in their name and gifts. Costa Mesa is proud to have had five of the world's best athletes to the London Games, city chief executive officer Tom Hatch said in a press release. This is our way of celebrating their success and letting them know how much their hometown is behind them. Hatch will emcee the event on the City Hall lawn. The event is open to the public and it will start before the City Council meeting. Free parking is available at the Orange County Fair and Event Center's Lot B. May-Treanor, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and April Ross both grew up in Costa Mesa and attended Newport Harbor High. They each led their respective girls' volleyball teams to CIF Southern Section championships. Day, who's from Costa Mesa, graduated from Costa Mesa High, where she was a CIF track and field standout. Gibb lives in Costa Mesa, while Ross trains at the Gym-Max Academy of Gymnastics in Costa Mesa. From staff reports | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Page:An introduction to physiological and systematical botany (1st edition).djvu/211
Rh Bipinnatum, doubly pinnate, tripinnatum, triply pinnate, of which examples have just been given: all apply to the mode, as well as the degree, in which leaves are compounded.
Pedatum, pedate, is a peculiar kind of leaf, being ternate, with its lateral leaflets compounded in their fore part, as Helleborus fœtidus, ''Engl. Bot. t. 613, and H. niger, Curt. Mag., t.'' 8. There is an affinity between a pedate leaf and those simple ones which are three-ribbed at the base, p. 167. See also the disposition of the lateral veins in Aristolochia Clematitis, ''Engl. Bot. t.'' 398.
In compounding the foregoing terms we must take care not to express a contradiction. Thus the leaves of many Mimosæ, as the purpurea, ''Andr. Repos. t. 372, and sensitiva, are conjugate pinnata, conjugate in the first instance, pinnate in the next, not conjugato-pinnata'', of an intermediate nature between conjugate and pinnate, which is impossible. Neither are the leaves of Mimosa | WIKI |
# $Id: Portfile 32257 2007-12-23 09:39:21Z ryandesign@macports.org $ PortSystem 1.0 name perl5.9-devel version 5.9.5 categories lang platforms darwin freebsd linux maintainers afb@macports.org openmaintainer description Perl 5.9.x - Practical Extraction and Report Language long_description \ Perl is a general-purpose programming language originally developed \ for text manipulation and now used for a wide range of tasks including \ system administration, web development, network programming, GUI \ development, and more. distname perl-${version} use_bzip2 no homepage http://www.perl.org/ master_sites http://www.cpan.org/src/5.0/ checksums md5 caef13b075995b508085667d4011b8d6 \ sha1 aae3ae81a5b94037ea2e80d8a4ccc0e0a95d3258 \ rmd160 7ffc2b5b0396cd43d8641120980e4f5474912b4f platform darwin { patchfiles-append patch-hints_darwin.sh pre-configure { reinplace "s|ld=\"MACOSX_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET=10.3|ld=\"env MACOSX_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET=10.3|g" "${worksrcpath}/hints/darwin.sh" } } configure.env LC_ALL=C configure.cmd sh Configure configure.pre_args configure.post_args -des -Dprefix='${prefix}' -Dccflags="-I'${prefix}/include'"\ -Dldflags=-L'${prefix}/lib' \ -Dvendorprefix='${prefix}' -Dusedevel test.run yes post-destroot { file delete ${destroot}${prefix}/bin/perl set branch [join [lrange [split ${version} .] 0 1] .] foreach man1File [glob ${destroot}${prefix}/share/man/man1/*] { regexp (.*)(\.1.*) ${man1File} -> program suffix file rename ${man1File} ${program}${version}${suffix} } foreach man3File [glob ${destroot}${prefix}/share/man/man3/*] { file rename ${man3File} ${man3File}pm${branch} } } variant threads { configure.args-append -Dusethreads } variant shared { configure.args-append -Duseshrplib } platform darwin 8 { configure.post_args-append -Dcc=/usr/bin/gcc-4.0 } livecheck.check regex livecheck.url ${master_sites} livecheck.regex devel_is_(\\d+(?:\\.\\d+)*) | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
User:Siubsvjhsbv/sandbox
smile shave club history
smile shave club started in 1943 the founder Gorge Harrington the third saw that the Nazi occupation of Poland was disastrous to the Poland people, in response he created the smile shaver. a weapon of mass destruction capable of deaths in the hundreds in less than a week. because of gorge's Parkinson's he accidentally made it an offensive weapon rather than a defensive weapon. he founded smile shave club in 1948 before he died in 1949 the company had no workers or employees at the time. just one patent for the smile shaver.
in 1980 thereon Marcus, (gorge's grandson) found the patent for the smile shaver and decided to put it into production. in 1981 Mr, Marcus sold the smile shaver to both Russia and the US, causing more tensions between the two launching the world into ww3. during this time millions of people died but because of the demand of the smile shaver thousands of companies started making thousands of war weapons. this challenged Mr. Marcus so he went on to create the battery shaver pack or as the army called it a mini-nuke. the shaver pack was a high explosive that could wipe out up to ten city blocks in seconds without leaving much radiation a great alternative to the nuke that the US and Russia had been building for years. Mr. Marcus sold these to all parties in ww3 even to small countries such as Britten witch during ww3 experienced mass immigration out of the country due to nuclear power failure.
by 1985 the ww3 death toll reached 1 billion and half of Europe is demolished by the battery shaver pack. Vietnam invaded china and pumped up electronic production and by 1986 Asia had acquired the technology of 2021 and launched a full-scale invasion in Africa.
by 2000 ww3 has stopped, Asia has conquered Africa, and smile shave club has indirectly killed 3 billion people with bush currently holding the CEO position. around this time ISIS forms and launches an attack on Australia while the newly formed NANT or North American nations treaty arms for self-defense against Asia. smile shave club start a new line of war machines the SHCB or smile happy correction bots arms ISIS NANT and Asia by 2005 Aisa is suffering from drug epidemic killing 13000 people a day and Europe almost wiped from the face of earth NANT launches an attack on south America but unable to delete brazil they launch the nuclear program again killing millions.
with the newly collected territory of the Americas, the NANT teams up with the smile shave club to launch a space weapons program. agreeing to only supply weapons to the NANT smile shave club takes control of Europe and resets the continent creating a dictatorship and invading the middle east in 2007
by 2010 the SSC (smile shave club) along with the NANT use their combined power to take control of the northeastern hemisphere conquering Asia and the wasteland Russia
2020 SSC invades Africa noticing Australia starting a socialist democracy the SSC and NANT try to invade. ATD (Australian technology development) has been making war machines to combat the SSC and are able to hold them back long enough for the NANT to disband launching the Americas into a civil war by 2021, still funded by the SSC. noticing they cannot hold their own they create a peace treaty lasting 5 years with Australia while funding the north American government during the civil war. while Australia funds south America.
during the winter the SSC supply's the north American government with battery shaver packs breaking the Tokyo convention outlawing the use of them in 1997 causing the philopenas to a standoff between Australia and the SSC.
death toll
over the years smile shave club has contributed 3 billion death directly and 1 billion deaths indirectly invading Russia the middle east and Asia successfully (and inheriting Africa with the Asia invasion) and funding almost 22 trillion dollars to the Americas. getting 13 weapons' outlawed and 45 military's machinery used by NANT with over 200 weapons' used by them as well
the history of SSC is dark and their future isn't looking too great as well with the apple juice pyramid going into construction in the summer of 2021 the odds are stacked in SSC's favor and with a change of leadership on their horizon it may be clear who will take over Australia. | WIKI |
-- Liberia’s Ex-Boy Soldiers Who Rob Graves Miss Growth
Peter Toe used to carry an assault rifle in one of convicted warlord Charles Taylor’s “small boy units” during Liberia’s civil war. Now he sleeps at a graveyard robbing the dead and selling their coffins to earn money. He’s one of tens of thousands of young people who’re missing out on a growing postwar economy that has received $16 billion in foreign investment in mining and large-scale plantations since former banker Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa’s first elected female president in 2005. “To survive, I sell the valuables we find on the dead,” Toe, who doesn’t know his exact age but reckons he’s in his 20s, said last month in an interview at the Palm Grove Cemetery in downtown Monrovia, the capital. “I am in this cemetery because I have nowhere to sleep and no food to eat.” The 1989-2003 civil war displaced a majority of Liberians, gutted the economy and deprived a generation of teenagers of a basic education. Today, Liberia’s jobless youth are still considered a potential threat to stability, both domestically and in neighboring West African countries. Half of the total population of about 4 million is younger than 24, according to the 2010 Liberia Labor Survey. As many as 15,000 boys and girls served as a child soldiers during Liberia’s conflict, according to the United Nations. Drugged Combatants Boys were routinely drugged before being sent into combat, while girls were raped and often assigned to commanders as their “wives,” New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a February 2004 report. Many saw their families murdered and suffer post traumatic stress disorder, making it difficult for them to resume normal lives. Toe said he became a drug addict and “after the war I completely lost interest in education.” When Johnson Sirleaf won re-election in 2011, she pledged to create at least 20,000 jobs a year and called young people “the driving force behind the nation’s development.” Among the biggest investors in Liberia are ArcelorMittal (MT) , India ’s Sesa Goa Ltd. (SESA) and China Union Investment Ltd., all of whom are seeking to mine iron ore with Sesa Goa saying in January it planned investment of $2.4 billion. Golden Veroleum Ltd., Sime Darby Bhd. (SIME) , and Firestone Natural Rubber Co. manage palm-oil and rubber estates. Together the companies created a total of 9,378 jobs in 2012, according to Labor Ministry statistics. “It’s fair to say that the government has had far more success in attracting foreign direct investment than it has in creating jobs, and that the gap between these two is creating tensions and making the government increasingly unpopular,” Joseph Lake, an economist with the Economist Intelligence Unit, said in an interview from New York. Desecrated Graves For 76-year-old Sando Ketter, who stood sobbing over the grave of his wife at Palm Grove cemetery, solutions for Liberia’s jobless youth can’t come soon enough. “The very grave that was decorated with flowers when I buried my wife nine months ago is open and empty,” Ketter said. “We found only a heap of skeletal remains these hoodlums left near the grave without the casket. I can hardly believe it has come to this.” Private industry won’t be able to meet the huge demand for work, and most people must rely on self-employment and odd jobs, Chris Blattman, assistant professor of political science and international and public Affairs at Columbia University, said in an interview. Investment Costs “Liberia is impeded by many things, but everything is costlier than it needs to be,” Blattman said. “A decade after the war, the government is still debating the location for a power plant. Private companies are not going to employ people unless the Liberian government can reduce the extremely high-cost structures for firms,” many of which rely on generators for electricity. For years, Liberia had one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, with an estimated 85 percent in 2003, according to the CIA World Factbook. Last year, Liberia’s national statistical service revised its unemployment definition to add so-called “vulnerable employment.” Anyone who did any paid or unpaid work during a period of one week, even if they only worked for as little as an hour, is considered employed. The definition includes street traders, firewood collectors and kids who volunteer to help motorists park their cars. Drinking Water While Liberia’s official unemployment rate now stands at 3.7 percent, there are fewer than 100,000 paid workers nationwide whose employers deduct income tax from their wages, according to the statistical agency. The country, founded by former U.S. slaves in 1847, doesn’t have functioning sewers, drinking water or a land-line phone system. Garbage collection is nonexistent. Electricity is scarce, with the state-run Liberia Electricity Corporation, supplying 14,000 paying customers. Liberia’s per capita gross domestic product of about $700 a year is the fifth-lowest of 229 countries ranked by the CIA World Factbook , one place ahead of Somalia. The economy is expected to expand 7.5 percent this year after about 8.3 percent in last year, according to the International Monetary Fund . “It makes no sense to register an average economic growth of 7 percent per year and you have the majority of the population unemployed,” Finance Minister Amara Konneh told reporters in January. Cash Preference While the UN and the Liberian government focus on skills-training projects that provide temporary employment, many young people say they prefer cash. Tim Dokie, a 28-year-old former combatant, enrolled in a free training course to become an electronic technician, though not because he wanted to learn the trade. “I was only praying for the teachers to hand me the tool kits promised at the end of the training, which I readily sold for $15,” he said in an interview. Such an attitude is one of the reasons government programs to help the unemployed aren’t working, said Kortu Nyandibo, communications director at the Labor Ministry. Toe said he can’t go back home because his relatives fear being associated with abuses he committed while fighting as a boy soldier. “My people do not want for me to go around them and the only place I used to call a home was destroyed by rockets and no one wants to rebuild it,” he said. “Without a job, where do I fit in?” To contact the reporters on this story: Elise Zoker in Monrovia at ezoker@bloomberg.net ; Pauline Bax in Accra at pbax@bloomberg.net To contact the editors responsible for this story: Antony Sguazzin at asguazzin@bloomberg.net ; Nasreen Seria at nseria@bloomberg.net | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Water-soluble lipopolymer for gene delivery
Sang Oh Han, Ram I. Mahato, Sung Wan Kim
Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review
213 Scopus citations
Abstract
The use of biocompatible polymeric gene carriers may overcome the current problems associated with viral vectors in safety, immunogenicity, and mutagenesis. Nontoxic water-soluble lipopolymer (WSLP), poly{(ethylenimine)-co-[N-(2-aminoethyl) ethyleneimin]-co-N-(N-cholesteryloxycarbonyl-(2-aminoethyl)-ethylenimine)} was synthesized using branched poly(ethylenimine) (PEI, mw 1800) and cholesteryl chloroformate. Following synthesis and purification, the structure and molecular weight of WSLP were confirmed by 1H NMR and MADI-TOF mass spectrometry, respectively. The percentage of cholesterol conjugated to PEI was about 47%, and the average molecular weight of WSLP was approximately 2000 Da. WSLP/pDNA complexes were prepared at different N/P (nitrogen atoms of WSLP/phosphate of plasmid DNA) ratios and characterized in terms of particle size, ζ potential, osmolarity, surface morphology, and cytotoxicity. WSLP condensed plasmid DNA when N/P ratio reached 2.5/1 and no free DNA was detected at N/P ratio of 5/1 and above, as determined by agarose gel electrophoresis. The mean particle size was in the range of 25.9 to 148.5 nm and was dependent on N/P ratios. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed complete condensation of plasmid DNA with spherical particles of ∼50 nm in diameter. WSLP/pDNA complexes or WSLP itself were nontoxic to CT-26 colon adenocarcinoma and 293 T human embryonic kidney transformed cells when formulated at the N/P ratio of 10/1 and below as determined by MTT assay. In contrast, PEI25000/pDNA complexes were toxic to these cells. Erythrocytes aggregated when incubated with PEI25000/pCMV-Luc complexes at high DNA concentrations, but there was little aggregation with WSLP/pCMV-Luc complexes. WSLP/pCMV-Luc complexes demonstrated higher transfection efficiency in both CT-26 and 293 T cells compared to PEI25000- or PEI1800-based formulations. WSLP/pCMV-Luc complexes are nontoxic and showed enhanced in vitro transfection. Thus, WSLP will be a suitable carrier for in vivo gene delivery.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)337-345
Number of pages9
JournalBioconjugate Chemistry
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2001
Externally publishedYes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
• Biotechnology
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Organic Chemistry
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Water-soluble lipopolymer for gene delivery'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Cite this | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
ICRP Publication 83
Risk Estimation for Multifactorial Diseases
Recommended citation
ICRP, 1999. Risk Estimation for Multifactorial Diseases. ICRP Publication 83. Ann. ICRP 29 (3-4).
Abstract - ICRP Publication 83 reviews data on naturally occurring multifactorial diseases and develops a mathematical model to predict the impact of radiation induced mutations on the frequencies of these diseases in the population. It provides a broad outline of the aetiological features and examples of multifactorial diseases. It considers the concepts and models used to explain their inheritance patterns, with particular emphasis on the Multifactorial Threshold Model. Conceptual differences from ‘mendelian’ diseases are discussed, and pertinent epidemiology is reviewed. Particular attention is paid to diabetes mellitus and to coronary heart disease. Mechanistic models in population genetics are considered. The concepts of liability, threshold, mutation-selection balance, and mutation component are integrated into a Finite Locus Threshold Model as a basis for risk estimation. The relevance of these findings for estimation of radiation risk of multifactorial diseases is discussed.
Download PDF
Translations
日本語 (Japanese) | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Cocó Park
The Cocó Ecological Park (Parque Ecológico do Cocó) is an area on the Rio Cocó that serves as a conservation area and state park. It is located in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, considered of great importance, both for the city, and for the biodiversity that is protected within its borders.
Containing various endemic and threatened species of plant and animal life, it is considered the most important part of Fortaleza’s natural and ecological heritage. Environmentally, it serves to reduce air temperatures in the city, and also forms a basin which prevents floods at times of high-rainfall. Economically, it is extremely important for the city, generating a large annual income from tourism.
The ecological reserve is currently under threat from a government proposal to build a viaduct that will cut into the reserve, resulting in large loss of local flora and fauna. The proposal has drawn widespread criticism, including from architects, university professors, environmental groups and various non-governmental organisations.
History
The first moves to protect the ecosystems of the Cocó river were in March 1977 when the park was declared a public good. On 5 September 1989 a state decree created the “ecological park of Cocó” which was later expanded in 1993 to occupy an area of 1155.2 ha, making it one of the largest urban parks in South America.
Social importance for the city
The park of Cocó has been cited as an important part of the solution to many of Fortaleza’s most chronic social, health and environmental issues. One study cited, by the University of Delaware, shows that easy access to parks can reduce obesity and diabetes through opportunities for exercise. Another study in Chicago showed that vegetated spaces also cut crime by half.
Environmental importance
Vegetated areas such as Cocó also provide relief from the “heat island effect” caused by the heat-trapping quality of asphalt, concrete, and building materials. Air under a tree’s canopy can be as much as 5–10 °F cooler compared to full sun, with the underlying pavement up to 36 °F cooler.
The park is also an area of protection for the extremely important and globally threatened Mangrove ecosystem, which includes various threatened and endemic species of plant and wildlife, of extremely high importance for urban research on these species.
Importance for the economy and tourism
As one of the biggest urban parks in South America, Cocó represents one of the main opportunities for tourists to experience the beautiful local flora and fauna, while still remaining accessible from other tourism hotspots in the city, such as Beira Mar. According to Lonely Planet: “It's Fortaleza's most popular recreational park, and organizes activities to promote environmental awareness in its visitors" From Lonely Planet's Website: "A boat tour along the Río Côco offers tourists and nature-lovers an opportunity to fully appreciate the park's wildlife and unique flora. Visitors can also walk along the park’s various nature trails to get a closer look at the park’s ecological biodiversity".
Importance for education and culture
The park also represents an extremely important resource for education within the city, offering a space for many educational activities, and giving the city’s children access to nature which would be otherwise impossible. The park also contains football pitches where local adults and children organise games every weekend, including tournaments. The park is also host to various cultural attractions, including an amphitheatre which offers concerts and various other cultural events.
Threat of degradation
The Ecological Reserve of Coc has been gradually and constantly encroached upon by various development projects, which have drawn criticism for lack of transparency and negative environmental impacts. Such projects include the “Iguatemi” shopping centre, and a road which cuts through the park. The latest project which will encroach on the ecological reserve, which has attracted widespread criticism, proposes the development of a viaduct which will cut into the ecological reserve. Within the proposition is a re-planting program in which exotic species of trees will be introduced into the local ecosystem to compensate for the local species that will be cut down to clear the viaduct's path.
Critics, including architects, university professors, environmental groups and various non-governmental organisations, cite the lack of transparency and due process in the conception of the project, and the damage which will be caused to the unique nature of the park. The viaduct, according to these groups, judging from similar projects, will make the city more unpleasant, result in increases in crime in the area, and result in a decrease in local commercial and cultural activity in the area, as well as ecological degradation. Those who own property in the area, according to Paulo Angelim, president of the real estate sectoral chamber of the state of Cear, can expect a 20% decrease in its value. Various alternative projects have been proposed in order to resolve the city’s transport problems, which involve, among other things, increasing investment in public transport and cycle-lanes, and thus reducing the need for people to rely on private cars, which currently result in chronic traffic problems and greatly increased pollution which result in a decrease of the quality of life of the city’s residents. | WIKI |
1430s BC
The 1430s BC is a decade which lasted from 1439 BC to 1430 BC.
Events and trends
* 1437 BC—Legendary King Erichthonius I of Athens dies after a reign of 50 years and is succeeded by his son Pandion I.
* 1430s - The Hittite Empire begins their main expansion. | WIKI |
Talk:OpenWeatherMap
No references detailing parent company
I can’t find any information detailing the parent company as “Extreme Electronics LTD”, and there are also no citations regarding it. Oldosfan (talk) 12:10, 19 July 2019 (UTC)
Promotional
This article has been started by User:OlgaU which its was the only action on Wikipedia and which is very likely one of the co-owner of the company, Olga Ukolova.
Pierre cb (talk) 23:06, 21 June 2022 (UTC)
* @Pierre cb Dear Wikipedia team,
* Thanks for your comments on the article.
* We have removed the mention of the company's pricing to avoid any hint of promotion.
* Regarding the author of the article: despite it has been started by Olga Ukolova in 2013, since this time lots of Wikipedia users have made changes to the article more than 150 times (you can find this information in the article's "View history" section if you open the full list of changes).
* If you see that some part of the article still seems like a promotion, then please specify this text and explanation. It helps us to fix the problem.
* Kind regards,
* Bronislava Stavnitskaya SlavaStavnitskaya (talk) 15:54, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
* This article is still a promotion of the website : only references by interested parties, no secondary references from reliable sources (like newspapers) showing any notoriety of this website. Let's be frank, this only describe an obscure weather company like there is thousands. Pierre cb (talk) 22:20, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
A Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion
The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion: Participate in the deletion discussion at the. —Community Tech bot (talk) 00:51, 22 June 2022 (UTC)
* OpenWeather-Logo.jpg | WIKI |
Page:The Limits of Evolution (1904).djvu/192
Rh which is to purge our understanding of its subjective illusions. Exactly as the Law of Sufficient Reason must limit itself, as we just now saw, by the real and higher Law of Causation, so that the universe-process may strictly begin, so must the other subjective logical principle, the Law of Contradiction, be construed not to exclude, but to include, the Law of Natural Antagonism; otherwise the Mechanics of Nature would be impossible.
The three laws teach us, too, not only to recognise the presence of continuity throughout existence, but how to interpret it with precision, and not to obliterate difference in our anxiety to establish identity. The Law of Difference and the Law of Definite Number not only provide for the movement of Nature through the determinate steps of the inorganic and the organic, but also for the ascent by a specifically new element from the lifeless to the living, then from the plant to the animal, and finally from animal to man, with his rational consciousness. The whole, to be sure, must be developed through the single principle of mechanism, but the now favourite doctrine of the “persistence of force” violates the essential principle that specific differences — primitive Types — | WIKI |
Create Demand
Buyers that have periodically recurring EACs demands can define such a demand in the system. By creating a demand, buyers tell the system to automatically create a bid with the same criteria once every defined time period. If the user, for example, defines a monthly recurring demand with a specific volume, price and product, the system will automatically create a bid with the defined specifications at the beginning of every month. Every bid that is automatically created holds information about the demand it originates from.
Users have to define the duration of the demand, meaning how long a demand should be in place. Users have to define a start and endpoint to choose a duration. A monthly demand can (e.g. have a duration of a year), which would mean that a bid is created every month for a year. In order to continue the automatic creation of bids after the duration is over, a new demand has to be created.
There is one thing that slightly complicates automatic bid creation and it is the required generation time frame. It can be expected that the time of bid creation will influence the desired generation time frame. But if we would require users that care about generation time to manually select the generation time frame for every bid created in the future it would eliminate much of the advantages of automatic bid creation. As a result, we offer to peg the required generation time to the chosen demand time frame. Part of the rationale for this is that it aligns with currently limited, but growing interest in 24/7 renewables procurement. For a monthly demand, this would mean that the product of the bid created includes the current month as the generation time frame in the product: A bid created in June would include June as the required generation time.
Demands do not have to be canceled because they have a limited duration. After the duration ends there are no further bids created. In order to signal that a demand is no longer active its status can be changed to archived. Demands can be paused in case a bid should not be created in some time frame. Users can also choose to resume paused demands if automatic demand creation should be continued after a pause.
Requirements:
• Only registered users can create a demand
• The system should automatically create a bid once every defined demand time frame with the right specifications
• The system should periodically create bids from the start until the end of the demand duration | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Manx
Etymology
Altered from, from assumed , an adjectival form of , from ; compare with 🇨🇬.
Also influenced by, an adjectival form of , Isle of Man; cf and.
Adjective
* 1) Relating to the Isle of Man and/or its Celto-Germanic people.
* 2) Relating to the Manx language (also known as Manx Gaelic), a Gaelic language of the Goidelic family.
* 3) Relating to the Manx cat breed.
Translations
* Catalan:, manès
* Valencian:
* Dutch:
* French:
* Icelandic: manskur
* Irish: Manannach
* Manx: Manninagh
* Norwegian:
* Bokmål: mansk
* Nynorsk: mansk
* Russian:
* Scottish Gaelic: Manainneach
* Welsh: Manawaidd
* Dutch:
* Irish: Gaeilge Mhanann, Manainnis
* Manx:, Gaelg Vanninagh, Manninish
* Welsh:
* Irish: cat Manannach
Noun
* 1) A member or descendant of the Celto-Germanic people of the Isle of Man; a Manxman or Manxwoman.
* 2) the Manx; Manx people.
* 3) A breed of domestic cat native to the Isle of Man, principally characterized by suppression of the tail, and with a short-haired coat and rounded, cobby body.
* 4) With a truncated or missing tail.
* 5) A cat of the Manx breed; a Manx cat.
* 1) A cat of the Manx breed; a Manx cat.
* 1) A cat of the Manx breed; a Manx cat.
* 1) A cat of the Manx breed; a Manx cat.
Synonyms
* Manx cat
Translations
* Dutch: ,
* French: ,
* Icelandic: Manverji
* Irish: Manannach
* Manx: Manninagh
* Dutch: manx
* Irish: cat Manannach
* Manx: stubbin
* Esperanto: Manksa kato
* French:
* Irish: Manannach
* Japanese: マンクス
* Norwegian:
* Bokmål: manx
* Nynorsk: manx
* Polish:
Proper noun
* 1) A Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.
Translations
* Armenian: մեներեն, մենական լեզու
* Belarusian: мэ́нкская мо́ва, мэ́нкская
* Breton:
* Catalan:, gaèlic manx, manès, gaèlic manès
* Valencian:, gaèlic manés
* Chinese:
* Mandarin: 馬恩語
* Dutch:, Manx-Gaelisch
* Esperanto: manksa
* Finnish:
* French: ,
* German: ,
* Icelandic:, Manar-gelíska
* Irish: Gaeilge Mhanann, Manainnis
* Manx:
* Norwegian:
* Bokmål: mansk, manx
* Nynorsk: mansk, manx
* Polish:
* Portuguese: manx,
* Romanian: galeză Manx
* Russian:
* Scottish Gaelic: Gàidhlig Mhanainneach
* Spanish:
* Swedish: ,
* Turkish: Manş Dili
* Volapük:
* Welsh:
Etymology
Borrowed from.
Adjective
* Of, or relating to the Isle of Man and/or its Celtic people.
* Of, or relating to Manx Gaelic.
Proper noun
* 1) Manx Gaelic, the Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man
Etymology
From, from assumed , an adjectival form of ,.
Noun
* 1) Manx Gaelic (the Celtic (Goidelic) language spoken on the Isle of Man) | WIKI |
Janet Quin-Harkin
Janet Quin-Harkin (born 24 September 1941, Bath, Somerset ) is an author best known for her mystery novels for adults written under the name Rhys Bowen.
Career
Before she began writing novels, Quin-Harkin worked in the drama department of the British Broadcasting Corporation in London and, later, for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Sydney, Australia. She also worked as a drama teacher and a dance teacher.
In 1981, she wrote one of the first six books with which Bantam launched the Sweet Dreams series.
In the 1990s Quin-Harkin began writing mystery novels for adults under the name Rhys Bowen. She has written three series under this name: one featuring British aristocrat Lady Georgiana ("Georgie") in 1930s England; one featuring Irish immigrant Molly Murphy working as a private detective in early 1900s New York City; and one featuring a Welsh police constable named Evan Evans.
She is also author of the Boyfriend Club series for young adults featuring four freshmen girls in Alta Mesa High School (Arizona): Roni, Ginger, Justine, and Karen.
Personal life
Quin-Harkin graduated from the University of London in 1963. She moved to the United States when she married John Quin-Harkin.
She is the parent of four children. She now divides her time between Marin County, California, and Arizona.
Works as Janet Quin-Harkin
* Peter Penny's Dance (Dial Press, 1976), picture book illustrated by Anita Lobel
* Benjamin's Balloon (Parents Magazine, 1978), p.b. ill. Robert Censoni
* Septimus Bean and his Amazing Machine (Parents, 1979), p.b. illus. Art Cumings
* Magic Growing Powder (Parents, 1980), p.b. ill. Art Cumings
* Ten-boy summer (Bantam Books, 1982), Sweet Dreams Romance
* Helpful Hattie (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1983), 58 pp., ill. Susanna Natti
* Wanted—date for Saturday night (1985)
* My Best Enemy (Bantam, 1987), Sweet Dreams Romance
* The boy next door (Bantam, 1995), Love Stories 4
* Who do you love? (Bantam, 1996), Love Stories 13
* Torn apart (Bantam, 1999), Love Stories 18
* Love potion (Avon Flare, 1999), Enchanted Hearts 4,
Constable Evan Evans series
* 1) Evans Above (1997)
* 2) Evan Help Us (1998)
* 3) Evanly Choirs (1999)
* 4) Evan and Elle (2000)
* 5) Evan Can Wait (2001)
* 6) Evans to Betsy (2002)
* 7) Evan Only Knows (2003)
* 8) Evan's Gate (2004)
* 9) Evan Blessed (2005)
* 10) Evanly Bodies (2006)
Lady Georgiana "Georgie" series
* 1) Her Royal Spyness (2007)
* 2) A Royal Pain (2008)
* 3) Royal Flush (2009)
* 4) Royal Blood (2010)
* 5) Naughty in Nice (2011)
* 6) The Twelve Clues of Christmas (2012)
* 7) Heirs and Graces (2013)
* 8) Queen of Hearts (2014)
* 9) Malice at the Palace (2015)
* 10) Crowned and Dangerous (2016)
* 11) On Her Majesty’s Frightfully Secret Service (2017)
* 12) Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding (2018)
* 13) Love and Death Among the Cheetahs (2019)
* 14) The Last Mrs. Summers (2020)
* 15) God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen (2021)
* 16) Peril in Paris (2022)
* 17) The Proof of The Pudding (November 2023)
Lady Georgiana short stories
* Masked Ball at Broxley Manor (2012)
Molly Murphy series
* 1) Murphy's Law (2001)
* 2) Death of Riley (2002)
* 3) For the Love of Mike (2003)
* 4) In Like Flynn (2005)
* 5) Oh Danny Boy (2006)
* 6) In Dublin's Fair City (2007)
* 7) Tell Me, Pretty Maiden (2008)
* 8) In a Gilded Cage (2009)
* 9) The Last Illusion (2010)
* 10) Bless the Bride (2011)
* 11) Hush Now, Don't You Cry (2012)
* 12) The Family Way (2013)
* 13) City of Darkness and Light (2014)
* 14) The Edge of Dreams (2015)
* 15) Away in a Manger (2015)
* 16) Time of Fog and Fire (2016)
* 17) The Ghost of Christmas Past (2017)
* 18) Wild Irish Rose, co-author Clare Broyles (2022)
* 19) All That is Hidden, co-author Clare Broyles (2023)
* 20) In Sunshine or in Shadow, co-author Clare Broyles (March 2024)
Molly Murphy short stories
* The Amersham Rubies (2011)
* The Face in the Mirror (2013)
* Through the Window (2014)
Stand-alone novels
* Above the Bay of Angels (2020)
World War I novels
* The Victory Garden (2019)
World War II novels
* In Farleigh Field (2017)
* The Tuscan Child (2018)
* The Venice Sketchbook (2021)
* Where the Sky Begins (2022)
* The Paris Assignment (August 2023)
Honors
* 2000 "The Seal of the Confessional" – finalist, Agatha and Anthony Awards
* 2001 Murphy's Law – Agatha Award for Best Novel
* 2002 Death of Riley – finalist, Agatha Award for Best Novel
* 2004 "Doppelganger" – finalist, Anthony Award for best short story
* 2007 "Oh Danny Boy" – Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Award for Best Historical Novel
* 2008 "Please Watch Your Step" – Macavity Award for best short story
* 2009 "A Royal Pain – Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Award for Best Historical Novel
* 2011 Naughty in Nice – Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel
* 2017 In Farleigh Field – Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel, Left Coast Crime Lefty Award (Bruce Alexander Memorial Award for Best Historical Mystery), Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Award for Best Historical Novel | WIKI |
Talk:Fort Minor
TNT - NBA Playoffs
Somebody should add something about how their song is being used as TNT's NBA Playoff theme.
* Maybe in a Trivia list or something, but otherwise no, I wouldn't say it's worth mentioning.--Foot Dragoon 20:03, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
6?
There are 6 tracks in the "5 Track Sampler." What gives? -- realwingus 07:12, 1 September 2005 (UTC)
* i fixed it --Amr Hassan 07:41, 1 September 2005 (UTC)
Merging with Rising Tied
i see there's a lot of data that should be on the two articles and i just don't feel right copying them from one to the other.. how about merging??--Amr Hassan 01:45, 3 September 2005 (UTC)
* I already did the merging, so if anyone notices something weird about the consequence of the the lines, please do fix it. --Amr Hassan 09:04, 3 September 2005 (UTC)
* I think some info should be removed from this article and moved to the Rising Tied article. This article has better information on the album than the actual album's article.Thiseye 00:05, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
Rework might be needed
This article seems to me like it needs a little bit of reworking, because it doesn't quite seem encyclopedic. Anyone want to comment? --JB Adder | Talk 02:52, 7 November 2005 (UTC)
* Yup. It reads like a press release. chocolateboy 00:21, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
* Definitely. It definitely needs a re-work. It does sound like a press release (i.e. what's with the use of first names? "Mike's..."). It does not match the style of most articles, especially featured articles. Stiles 22:25, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
* Yea, good idea. Also, I'd like to see some more mention of some of the content of the music, linking to the political events and such that are referenced. Klepas 09:09, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
Extra DVD Probs
Hey did any 1 have probs with the dvd as there is no petrified video as promesed. (on the sticker it said it said believe me video and the making for that.) --<IP_ADDRESS> 06:04, 14 February 2006 (UTC)
* stick your music cd into the comp. its enhanced and the petrified vid its there.
* This an encyclopedia, not a messageboard. Please see the artist's official website if you want to discuss his music. Again, this is an encyclopedia. Stiles 22:25, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
"Weak sales"?
The article says it has "weak sales," but I've been hearing that it wasn't intended to be a highly publicized "Top 40"-ish album. I'll admit I don't know for certain, but I just thought I'd throw out there that maybe they weren't going to high sales. And if that's the case, the term "weak sales" would be misleading, making it seem like the album flopped and failed to meet expectations.
* I agree and will be taking that part out of the article. Just because it wasn't initially a big seller doesn't mean that it cannot do well, especially now that Where'd You Go is picking up in popularity. --SayCheese 21:42, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
* I guess it's nice you're removing it and all, but that's not actually what I meant at all. It's just that from what I've heard, it sounds like they were deliberately leaning a little more towards the underground side, meaning they weren't going for chart-topping sales in the first place. Yeah, I don't actually know for sure and I don't have time to look into it right now, but I figured I'd throw that out there. And from my personal experience, it does in fact look like The Rising Tied is pretty popular amongst non-mainstream hip-hop fans.--Foot Dragoon 02:48, 28 April 2006 (UTC)
* I see what you mean and you make a good point. Since the way it was worded made it look like low figures was parallel with failure was the main reason why I removed it, especially since that is only sales for the United States and the number is outdated. --SayCheese 01:46, 29 April 2006 (UTC)
Official iTunes data
Someone needs to find the official iTunes statistics to support the statement about the most popular hip-hop album. I know this is true, I saw it somewhere, but can't recall now. If anyone has any info on it, please bring it and edit the line. --Rake 03:45, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
Picture
Does anybody else think that the picture should be changed? Fort Minor is more than JUST Mike Shinoda... (<IP_ADDRESS> 07:54, 14 July 2006 (UTC))
* Actually, from what I've seen of the default artists listed when I rip the songs off the CD, it seems like Fort Minor actually does refer to Mike Shinoda himself. I could be wrong, but the fact that songs like Red to Black are listed as being by "Fort Minor/Styles of Beyond/Kenna" leads me to believe that Fort Minor is in fact just Mike Shinoda.--Foot Dragoon 01:14, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
fan club
Is the name of his fanclub probably inspired by Metallica's "Metal Militia"? Egr, 6/7/2006
* Unknown. I doubt it, but you'd have to ask him yourself. Jay 21:14, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
to all the people who think that fort minor is just mike shinoda. do some research, mike says that he called it fort minor because he didnt want to put his name on it for one reason because it wasnt only him it was only possible because of the many other artists involved in creating these tracks.
* You have to realize that Mike Shinoda is pretty much the only common denominator in "Fort Minor". True, Fort Minor is officially referring to the project itself according to Shinoda, but for all intents and purposes, it's basically just Shinoda himself. Any other artist featured in a track, including Styles of Beyond, is separately listed as having collaborated in it rather than just having "Fort Minor" slapped onto every track. Not to mention Mike Shinoda's name is also completely absent and the tracks that have only him are just labeled as by "Fort Minor". --Foot Dragoon 06:26, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
* The problem is that Mike Shinoda=one of the members of Linkin Park(=Chester Bennington). -- Egr, 10/21/2006
"Music"
''Shinoda's goal for the project was to create music while having fun with his friends rather than to showcase the hottest names in hip hop.
"It's called Fort Minor, instead of my name because there are a bunch of other people involved in the project. But I only wanted to work with family and friends; people that I feel are really close to me and we see eye-to-eye." -- Mike Shinoda, BallerStatus.
The music does not focus on material wealth, which often saturates mainstream hip hop, and instead focuses on real-life issues.
This whole little blurb just needs to be...changed. Maybe you could keep the quote by Shinoda somewhere, but I think everything else just needs to go. Especially that bit about how the music "does not focus on material wealth" and "focuses on real-life issues." But admittedly, I'm not really sure on where to start in terms of "filling the void."--Foot Dragoon 10:05, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
The video for "Kenji" that was submitted wasn't an official video, just a bunch of pictures. I removed it.
Who did this?
"Thus far, Fort Minor has released one album, 2005's The Rising Of The Infamous Tied."
It's The Rising Tied, not The Rising of The Infamous Tied. That needs to go.
This person was clearly not a Fort Minor fan. Utkarsh Rastogi (talk) 10:51, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
Trivia OUT?
The trivia section looks more like newpaper cutting than, well, trivia. And anyways it is Trivia, so should I delete that part? Utkarsh Rastogi (talk) 10:52, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
* Don't delete it. Incorporate what you can into the article, then delete what you put in the article out of the Trivia section. Trivia sections aren't recommended, but if they've got good info, which this one does, then they shouldn't just be removed, unless the info is placed elsewhere in the article. Jay (talk) 19:14, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
Transformers
Watching Transformers and just noticed when the autobots first get together and Optimus introduces Bumblebee, on bumblebee's radio a small extract of 'Second To None' By fort Minor is played, Should this be Included in the Trivia or something? —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 19:48, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
* I think "Second to None" is of Styles of Beyond's... – Deb ‖ Poke • EditList ‖ 21:36, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Fort Minor Militia EP
I am so bugged out by this mysterium. The Official fanclub of Fort Minor is called Fort Minor Militia. But what the hell is this EP/Album floating around called Fort Minor Militia EP?! I can't find any official proof of its existence, but the strange thing is that it has some exclusive tracks that I can't seem to place in any single, album or mixtape related to Fort Minor nor even Linkin Park.
A torrent i found, called Fort Minor Militia EP have this, odd, tracklist (note the missing numbers): But Last FM's tracklist of the EP is very different.
* 01. Do What We Did
* 02. Where'd You Go (PRYDE Remix)
* 03. Where'd You Go (S.O.B. Remix)
* 04. Move On
* 05. Kenji (Interview Version)
* 06. Strange Things
* 07. Belive Me (Remix)
* 08. Where You Joe
* 09. Tools Of The Trade
* 11. Start It All Up
* 14. Petrified (Los Angeles Remix)
Then there's these articles about the subject:
* Fort Minor Militia EP, Music Wiki
* Fort Minor Militia EP, Linkin Park Wiki
The artwork frequently used for the album comes from the Fort Minor Militia Year One Fan Pack, and what that DVD from which the image is taken from actually contains can be seen on this image. Now, the big question is; Where do these tracks, such as the demo tracks and Kenji (Interview version) come from', since the Militia EP seems to be "fake". Are they even licensed? Are they leaked? Where they released as Free Downloads, or only available on Myspace, or something? Torr3 (talk) 21:42, 18 May 2013 (UTC)
* I figured it all out and added it to the article.Torr3 (talk) 01:50, 19 May 2013 (UTC)
Fort Minor - Perfect Tide (Blend Remix Album)
Aaaaand what's this?
front
back — Preceding unsigned comment added by Torr3 (talk • contribs) 23:17, 18 May 2013 (UTC)
Fort Minor is a solo_singer
The only member is Sir. Mike Shinoda. So it should be a solo_singer like Jay_Z and not a group! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chopra.nitin96 (talk • contribs) 06:15, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
"Where'd You Go" video
When was it released actually? The article says In November 2006, Fort Minor released a video for "Where'd You Go." However, the music videos section says that it was released on May 29, 2006. Which one if any is correct? --Stryn (talk) 17:26, 22 June 2015 (UTC)
Where'd You Go ranking?
What is the correct highest ranking on Billboard Hot 100, 4 or 12? Per Billboard.com it's 12, and per Allmusic.com it's 4. I would say it's 12 then because of Billboard. --Stryn (talk) 07:52, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
External links modified
Hello fellow Wikipedians,
I have just added archive links to 2 one external links on Fort Minor. Please take a moment to review my edit. You may add after the link to keep me from modifying it, if I keep adding bad data, but formatting bugs should be reported instead. Alternatively, you can add to keep me off the page altogether, but should be used as a last resort. I made the following changes:
* Attempted to fix sourcing for http://visionaryartistrymag.com/2011/02/fort-minor-the-other-side-of-music/
* Attempted to fix sourcing for http://fortminor.co.uk/2006/09/whered-mike-go.html
Cheers.—cyberbot II Talk to my owner :Online 03:49, 29 March 2016 (UTC)
External links modified
Hello fellow Wikipedians,
I have just modified one external link on Fort Minor. Please take a moment to review my edit. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. I made the following changes:
* Added archive https://web.archive.org/web/20080430121243/http://www.mtv.com/bands/f/fort_minor/qa_112105/ to http://www.mtv.com/bands/f/fort_minor/qa_112105/
* Added tag to http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Fort_Minor&format=&go=Search&perPage=50
Cheers.— InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 10:27, 24 May 2017 (UTC)
Formation
"Mike Shinoda joined Fort Minor as a vocalist." This is the first sentence of the article for the formation section. However, it only later states that Fort Minor was a collaboration between himself and Styles of Beyond. This was rather confusing to me when I read the article, and I'd suggest that it reads:
"Shinoda joined underground hip hop band Styles of Beyond made up of Ryan Patrick Maginn (Ryu) and Takbir Bashir (Tak) to form Fort Minor."
or similar. As I don't edit many music articles, I thought I'd ask first. Please let me know if this is a good wording Lee Vilenski (talk • contribs) 14:17, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Fort Minor was vs. Fort Minor is
I don't want to get into an edit war, but I don't think we can say "Fort Minor was" in the intro. Mike has not disbanded Fort Minor. It is a side project so naturally there will be some time between releases. K2323 (talk • contribs) 14:30, 9 November 2018 (UTC) | WIKI |
Download Coding and information theory by Steven Roman PDF
By Steven Roman
Show description
Read or Download Coding and information theory PDF
Similar information theory books
Mathematical foundations of information theory
Finished, rigorous advent to paintings of Shannon, McMillan, Feinstein and Khinchin. Translated through R. A. Silverman and M. D. Friedman.
Information and self-organization
This publication provides the ideas had to take care of self-organizing complicated structures from a unifying perspective that makes use of macroscopic info. a few of the meanings of the idea that "information" are mentioned and a common formula of the utmost details (entropy) precept is used. using effects from synergetics, sufficient aim constraints for a wide type of self-organizing structures are formulated and examples are given from physics, lifestyles and laptop technological know-how.
Treatise on Analysis
This quantity, the 8th out of 9, keeps the interpretation of ''Treatise on Analysis'' through the French writer and mathematician, Jean Dieudonne. the writer indicates how, for a voluntary limited type of linear partial differential equations, using Lax/Maslov operators and pseudodifferential operators, mixed with the spectral conception of operators in Hilbert areas, results in strategies which are even more specific than ideas arrived at via ''a priori'' inequalities, that are dead functions.
Additional resources for Coding and information theory
Sample text
Closely related to this claim is the question whether it is possible for an algorithm to understand itself. Can the brain understand itself, either as a computer or in any other machine terms? This leads to the question of the internal vs. external observation of a system. In other words, does self-measurement lead to a different interpretation of the system than measurement obtained by an external observer? The state of a system as seen from within is very different from the state measured by an outside observer.
And if it not, as repeatedly emphasized by Einstein, we still have a first approximation whereby quantum uncertainty on one hand and the incompleteness of logic on the other join together in circular causation. It is in this sense that we suggested before that Gtidel's theorems can be interpreted as a kind of quantum-mechanical statements [Ref 88]. Provided quantum mechanics is incomplete without logic in the same way as logic is incomplete 42 without quantum mechanics, can we understand the intelligent brain by joining these two incompletenesses of Wigner and Gtidel together?
The purpose of this foundational section is to show that by exploring matrix theory it is possible to take the complexities of human thought and reduce them to intelligible and workable simplicities. We begin with the formulation of the key theorem which provided the main motivation for the development of matrix logic. Matrix theorem THE IMPLICATION INFERENCE IS THE MATRIX PRODUCT To gain insight into the matrix theorem, we treat thinking as of forming connections between some logical elements a, b, c, ....
Download PDF sample
Rated 4.94 of 5 – based on 3 votes | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Czech Transportation Workers Call Strike for June 13
Czech transportation unions called a
one-day strike for June 13 to protest against government plans
to overhaul public finances with measures including a value-
added tax increase, union leaders said. The nationwide work stoppage will begin at 3 a.m. in Prague
and will be “the biggest ever” in the Czech Republic , Lubos
Pomajbik, the head of the Transportation Trade Unions, said.
Some roads leading into the Czech capital will be blocked, added
Bohumir Dufek, one of the transportation union leaders. Air
travel won’t be affected by the action. “It was the government who forced us to call the strike,”
Jindrich Hlas, leader of the railway engine union, told
reporters. The government doesn’t want to explain to the public
why reforms need to be only cuts and restriction.” The unions also oppose a plan to allow people to redirect
part of their compulsory pension payments into personal accounts
as the Cabinet tries to boost private savings for retirement and
are against a plan to raise the retirement age , union
representatives have said. The Czech Republic is the last of the four largest post-
communist economies in the European Union to boost private
savings for retirement as the government expects an ageing
population to reduce the number of workers paying for pensions
of the retired. The Cabinet wants to avoid the difficulties
suffered by Hungary and Poland , where pension changes widened
budget gaps, forcing a reversal of their overhauls. The Finance Ministry estimated the VAT changes may boost
inflation by 1.2 percentage points next year. The central bank
forecast the impact at 1.1 percentage points. To contact the reporter on this story:
Peter Laca in Prague at
placa@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story:
Alan Crosby at
acrosby1@bloomberg.net | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Ray Jones (chaplain)
David Raymond Jones (born 18 March 1934) is an Anglican priest and former Royal Navy chaplain. Jones was Director of Ordinands for the Royal Navy from 1977 to 1980 and an Honorary Chaplain to The Queen from 1984 to 1989. He was Warden and Director of the Divine Healing Mission from 1989 to 1997.
Early life and education
Jones was born in Carmarthenshire, Wales, on 18 March 1934. He attended two independent boarding schools: St Michael's School in Carmarthenshire and Truro School in Cornwall. In 1951, he proceeded to the University of Wales, Lampeter, graduating with a B.A. in 1954. From 1954 to 1957, he trained for ordination at St. Catherine's College, Oxford and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He received his B.A. (Hons) in 1957 and his M.A. in 1961.
Ordained ministry
Jones was ordained as a deacon in 1958 and as a priest in 1959, at Exeter Cathedral by Robert Mortimer, Bishop of Exeter. He began his career as a curate at St David's Church, Exeter from September 1958 to July 1960. He was then curate at Tamerton Foliot from July 1960 to January 1961, and at the Church of St Mary, Bideford from January 1961 to September 1963. Following this, he was the school chaplain of Grenville College until July 1966.
Jones joined the Royal Navy in September 1966. He was chaplain to several of Her Majesty's Ships, including HMS Drake, HMS Illustrious, HMS Invincible, HMS Mercury, HMS Osprey, and HMS Triumph, and served in the Falklands War. He also served as chaplain to RNH Mtarfa, the Royal Navy's main hospital in Malta, and to its senior base there. From 1977 to 1980, he was Director of Ordinands for the Royal Navy. In 1978, he returned to England to take up the post of Naval Director of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department, located in Amport House. On 11 June 1984, he was appointed an Honorary Chaplain to The Queen (QHC), succeeding bishop Noël Jones. During this time, he completed a preaching tour of Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
In 1989, Jones left the Navy and was given the post of Warden and Director of the Divine Healing Mission. He has been semi-retired since 1997, when he left the Divine Healing Mission. Since 2009, he has resided in Steyning, West Sussex, where he is an honorary chaplain at St Andrew and St Cuthman's Church. | WIKI |
User:Transparent Eye/John W. Funkhouser
John William Funkhouser PhD. was born 28th August 1926 in Beaverdam, VA and was murdered at his home, at the age of 48, on 3rd December 1974, in Chester, VA. John was buried next to both of his parents in Woodland Cemetery, in Hanover County, VA. Throughout his life Dr. John W. Funkhouser was professionally interested in speleology, herpetology and geology. In his scientific research endeavors he easily transitioned among these disciplines. His amphibian research focused upon a species' traits and niche requirements in an attempt to understand its biogeographical patterns and range distribution. His fossil pollen research focused upon preparation techniques necessary for mounting samples and emending the classification of the extinct pollen Aquilapollenites. His scientific contributions spanned two developing disciplines that emerged during the 1960’s: the field of ecology and the field of palynology. Beginning in 1968 John embarked on yet another career, teaching introductory geology courses at John Tyler Community College. It was at this time that he unearthed a geological fault at the North Anna Nuclear Generation Station on Lake Anna, Virginia. The discovery embroiled him in a legal battle with VEPCO.
Scientific institutions that house his photography collection and herpetological collections are the University of Illinois, California Academy of Sciences, and Stanford University. The Natural Museum of History, at the Smithsonian Institute, holds holotypes and paratypes of a collection of his micro-fossil pollen, Aquilapollenites, in its Paleobiology collection.
Dr. Funkhouser was also a prolific life-long stamp collector, nature photographer and gem collector.
Parents and Youth
John's father, Joseph Alfred Funkhouser, was born 18th August 1899 in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Joseph was a 1924 graduate of Randolph Macon College. Interested in a teaching career he subsequently enrolled at William & Mary College and completed a math education curriculum in 1932. HHe was employed by Richmond Public School System and taught geometry and math at John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA from the 1940s to the 1960s. John was a student at John Marshall during his father’s employment. Joseph died 17th November 1966 in Montpelier, VA. John's mother, Mary Gordon Redd (1903-1983) was an accomplished pianist and played regularly at Beaverdam Baptist Church. Both his parents are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Hanover County, VA. John is buried next to them.
John Marshall High School
While a student at John Marshall High School in Richmond, Virginian John held the position of Assistant Editor of The Record, was a member of the Quill and Scroll, and was a member of the Honor Society. In his freshman year he earned a 98.4 grade point average, the third highest in his class. His competitive nature was felt not only scholarly but in other endeavors as well. He out sold all the other home rooms in a contest to sell war bonds. When he graduated, in June 1943, he held the second highest average for his class. For his efforts he won a science medal and a scholarship to Washington and Lee University.
Washington and Lee University (1944 to 1948)
John was tapped to be a member of the two honorary societies, Tau Kappa Iota, the biology fraternity, and the honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. In his freshman year he pledged Phi Eta Sigma and remained a member during his four years at W&L. He was very involved in the Caving Club, Glee Club, and Camera Club.
During these years John became acquainted with Col. Robert P. "Doc" Carroll, professor of biology at Virginia Military Institute and Dr. M. H. Stow, geology professor of W&L. After John had graduated these two professors would be the founding leaders of the Virginia Region of the National Speleological Society (NSS) and act as advisors to those interested in Virginia caves.
With their encouragement John surveyed and drafted a detailed description with floor plan of Marshall’s Cave, in Highland County, Virginia. He filed his report with the NSS in 1948. The report was included in Henry H. Douglas’s 1964 book, “Caves of Virginia”.
At his graduation, in 1948, he was graduated magna cum laude and received the Robinson Science award and two scholarships. The first scholarship allowed him to study for the summer at the Mountain Lake Biological Station, an offsite research institution of the University of Virginia, and the second scholarship was the Atomic Research Fellowship Award at Stanford University.
Mountain Lake Biological Station (summer 1948)
Having won a scholarship from the University of Virginia John studied at their Mountain Lake Biological Station during the summer of 1948.
Stanford University (1948-1949)
John W. Funkhouser began his herpetological ecology studies at Stanford University in 1948 and received his PhD in the biological sciences in 1951. His dissertation was titled, Studies on the ecology of the frogs of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador, with a general account of the ecology of the region.
Even as he worked on his dissertation he was still active with speleological exploration in the California region. In collaboration with Robert J. Hackman, another former Virginian caver, the two founded the Stanford Grotto.
Naturalist/Ranger at Crater Lake (Summer 1949)
At the beginning of the summer of 1949 John traveled to Oregon having obtained employment at Crater Lake National Park, as a Ranger-Naturalist. There he took on the duties of being a park ranger and undertook a study of the local ecology. The park published his research with the title, “Adventures with Park Amphibians, Nature Notes from Crater Lake.”
When he returned to his home in Richmond he stopped by his former higher school and gave an account of his adventure to the school’s newspaper.
Life at Stanford (1950-1951)
Spouse: Anne Black Funkhouser born: 10th Oct 1929. Daughter of William Madison Black and Susie Pearl Bundick. Anne earned both her M.A. and her PhD. in biology at Stanford, specializing in amphibian.
Navy Reservist
According to the U.S. National Archive and Records Administration John was a member of the Navy Reserve, serial number 2652760. He is listed as having Spanish language proficiency sufficient for research and a geographic knowledge of the South American region of Ecuador, Peru gained between January 1, 1950 and December 31, 1952. John enlisted in the spring of 1945 and traveled to Great Lakes, Illinois for basic training.
John Tyler Community College
Dr. John Funkhouser not only taught geology courses at John Tyler Community College he also served as a student advisor and was on the Student Government Association. and maintained a close liaison with the four-year colleges, especially Washington and Lee and William and Mary, thereby helping his students gain admission to higher education institutions.
Geological Fault at North Anna Nuclear Generating Site (1970-1974)
Beginning in 1973 Hal Willard, correspondent for The Washington Post, began reporting on the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) investigation of whether the Virginia Electric and Power Co. (VEPCO) withheld information about a geological fault beneath its nuclear power plant under construction on the North Anna River in Louisa County, VA. By the time Hal Willard ended his coverage of the story, in 1980, he had written 35 articles.
Death
On 3rd December 1974, John Funkhouser was fatally shot with a 22-caliber rifle in his Chester apartment. Ray William Cook Jr., an unemployed electrician and a former student of Funkhouser’s, was arrested for his murder after holding up a nearby 7-11 later that same day. Cook was convicted and sentenced for 1st degree murder. Cook was born on 18th August 1951 and died on 18th September 2012. He was buried in Westhampton Memorial cemetery, Richmond, VA.
PUBLICATIONS
* Funkhouser, J.W. Ranger-Naturalist, “Adventures with Park Amphibians, Nature Notes from Crater Lake”, Vol. 15, No. 1, September, 1949.
* Myers, G.S. and Funkhouser, J.W. (1951) A New Giant Toad from Southwestern Colombia. Zoologica. New York, 36: 279–282. Summary: Bufo blombergi; Holotype: CAS-SU 10419, by original designation. Type locality: "Nachao, Nariño Province, southwestern Colombia, at an altitude of about 550 meters".
* Funkhouser, J.W. (1956). New frogs from Ecuador and southwestern Colombia. Zoologica. New York 41: 73–80. (charcoal drawing by Anne B. Funkhouser) In the course of collecting in Ecuador in Colorados, Province of Pichicha, in Oct 1950, several frogs were collected and described by John W. Funkhouser.
* Funkhouser, J.W. National Speleological Society, NSS News Stanford Grotto Collects Cave Salamanders. Vol. 7, Issue 9, 1949.
* Funkhouser, J.W. National Speleological Society, NSS News 'Soil Caves' in Tropical Ecuador, Vol. 9 (4-12) (1951) 5:4
* Funkhouser, J.W. Bulletin of the National Speleological Society, ISSN 0146-9517. The Cave Salamanders of California, No. 13: 46-49. December 1951.
* Funkhouser, J. W. (1969) Factors that affect sample reliability pp 97-102 in R. H. Tschudy and R.A. Scott, (editors). Aspects of Palynology, New York: Wiley & Sons
Several techniques useful in the preparation of spores, pollen, hystrichospherids, and similar acid-insoluble microfossils are described. These include oxidation treatments to remove unwanted organic matter; 4 aids in the mechanical separation of organic and mineral matter; and 2 methods for making permanent slides using cover-glass smears. A feature of all of these techniques is that the residues are retained in a water-base medium throughout processing.
* Funkhouser, J. W. Pollen of the Genus Aquilapollenites. Micropaleontology Vol. 7, No. 2 (Apr., 1961), pp. 193-198. Published by: The Micropaleontology Project, Inc. DOI: 10.2307/1484278.
* Funkhouser, John W. and Evitt, William Robert. Preparation techniques for acid-insoluble microfossils Micropaleontology, July 1959, v. 5, p. 369-375.
* Funkhouser, J.W. “Geology in the community college (abs.)” Virginia Journal of Science, vol. 21, No.3, p. 133, 1970.
* Funkhouser, J.W. “Interbedded geisses and sandstones in Louisa County, Virginia.” Virginia Journal of Science, vol.24, no.3, p.159, 1973. | WIKI |
Background: Atherosclerosis and cancer share multiple disease pathways. Yet, it is unclear if atherosclerosis is associated with a subsequent higher cancer risk. We determined the association of atherosclerotic calcification in the aortic arch, as proxy for systemic atherosclerosis, with the risk of cancer. Methods: Between 2003 and 2006, 2,404 participants (mean age: 69.5 years, 52.5% women) from the prospective population-based Rotterdam Study underwent computed tomography to quantify calcification in the aortic arch. Participants were followed for the onset of cancer, death, loss to follow-up, or January 1st, 2015, whichever came first. We computed sex-specific tertiles of aortic arch calcification volumes. Next, we examined the association between the volume and severity (i.e., tertiles) of aortic arch calcification and the risk of cancer using Cox proportional hazard models. Results: During a median (interquartile range) follow-up of 9.6 years (8.9–10.5), 348 participants were diagnosed with cancer. Participants with the greatest severity of aortic arch calcification had a higher risk of cancer [hazard ratio for the third tertile compared to the first tertile of aortic arch calcification volume in the total population is 1.39 (95% CI = 1.04–1.86)]. Conclusions: Individuals with the most severe aortic arch calcification had a higher risk of cancer. While this could reflect the impact of long-term exposure to shared risk factors, it might also point toward the co-occurrence of both conditions.
atherosclerosis, calcification, cancer, cohort study, survival
dx.doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2020.01700, hdl.handle.net/1765/131417
Frontiers in Oncology
Department of Radiology
van der Toorn, J.E., van der Willik, K.D, Ruiter, T.R, Vernooij, M.W, Stricker, B.H.C., Schagen, S.B, … Bos, D. (2020). Aortic Arch Calcification and the Risk of Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Frontiers in Oncology, 10. doi:10.3389/fonc.2020.01700 | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
File:Jub-logo-Can.png
Summary
From: http://www.littleleagueont6.on.ca/pages/medal.htm
Official logo of Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee as Queen of Canada.
Fair use rationale for Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Royal Cypher
* This image is a non-fictional logo created for Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee as Queen of Canada
* This image is being used not for a commercial nature but for non-profit educational purposes regarding the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II
* This image is the copyrighted work in its entirety
* Use of the image affects neither its potential market nor its value as it is being used for non-commercial purposes both at the original website and at Wikipedia
History of Image:Jub-logo-Can.jpg
* 2008-09-14T09:48:50Z Good Olfactory (Talk | contribs) (879 bytes) ( Quick-adding category "Images of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom" (using HotCat) )
* 2007-11-30T20:52:23Z Sceptre (Talk | contribs) (820 bytes) ( Reverted 1 edit by BetacommandBot identified as vandalism to last revision by Cydebot. using TW )
* 2007-11-30T20:16:29Z BetacommandBot (Talk | contribs) (867 bytes) ( tagging Orphaned Non-Free image see Non-free content/orphans )
* 2007-04-30T18:07:24Z Cydebot (Talk | contribs) (820 bytes) ( Robot - Renaming non-free template "Symbol" per Non-free content/templates. )
* 2007-04-24T20:43:12Z Cydebot (Talk | contribs) (811 bytes) ( Robot - Renaming non-free template "insignia" per Non-free content/templates. )
* 2007-02-09T21:32:40Z G2bambino (Talk | contribs) ( /* Licensing */ )
* 2007-02-09T21:23:17Z G2bambino (Talk | contribs) ''( From: http://www.littleleagueont6.on.ca/pages/medal.htm
Official logo of Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee as Queen of Canada. )''
* 2007-02-09T21:23:17Z G2bambino (Talk | contribs) (340x283) (146730 bytes) | WIKI |
Andy Gross
Andy Gross (born Andrew Gross on May 10, 1968) is an American former professional racquetball player, now a touring comedian, ventriloquist, magician and illusionist. He is known for his television and film appearances, and for his live touring show called Andy Gross' MindBoggling Variety Show.
Life and career
Gross was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Marshall and Joan Gross, where he attended Parkway Central High School. At 15, Gross became the youngest professional racquetball player in the history of the sport, winning a record number of Southern California tournaments in the years leading up to his retirement at the age of 26.
Following his athletic career, Gross established himself as an entertainer, creating a live act that combines comedy, ventriloquism, and magic. His ventriloquism has been put to use in television series such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Las Vegas, as well as in the sci-fi Web series After Judgment.
Since 2000, Gross has toured the United States with his MindBoggling Variety Show, which combines his comedy, magic, and ventriloquism with large-scale stage illusions. Among the more notable ventriloquist's dummy characters in the stage act is Steve, The Customer Service Guy, a soft puppet who dispenses computer repair support by telephone.
In 2013, Gross created a video depicting a spin on the classic cut-in-half illusion that he dubs the "Split Man" trick, which makes it appear as though the entertainer has been severed in two but is still able to walk about. The video, shot guerrilla-style in various public places in which unsuspecting passersby are jarred by the sudden appearance of his 'Split Man', premiered on the Web before being showcased on a variety of national platforms.
Gross owns a sizeable and significant collection of ventriloquist dummies and memorabilia, which frequently supplies props for television, film, and stage productions. Additionally, since 1997, he has designed a line of toys, prank novelties, and magic tricks, having won the Top 10 Duracell Kids Choice Award for one of his designs.
In August 2018, Gross sparked controversy at Purdue University during his performance at the freshman orientation closing ceremony. Gross made a joke about being sexually aroused by a female student touching his thigh after telling her to "press up against me back to back, cheek to cheek," when he stated that he "got a free feel out of it" near the end of his opening act. In addition, he made continual sexual comments that many students interpreted as sexual harassment. One of these comments included an insinuation that the female student's proximity to him gave him an erection, with Gross exclaiming "let me out," in reference to his genitals. These actions prompted a great deal of backlash from students, with many protesting in the form of a walkout during the performance. Gross decided to no longer perform on college campuses. | WIKI |
# # $Id$ # # Copyright (c) 2004,2005 Minero Aoki # # This program is free software. # You can distribute and/or modify this program under the Ruby License. # For details of Ruby License, see ruby/COPYING. # require 'ripper/lexer' class Ripper # This class handles only scanner events, # which are dispatched in the 'right' order (same with input). class Filter # Creates a new Ripper::Filter instance, passes parameters +src+, # +filename+, and +lineno+ to Ripper::Lexer.new # # The lexer is for internal use only. def initialize(src, filename = '-', lineno = 1) @__lexer = Lexer.new(src, filename, lineno) @__line = nil @__col = nil end # The file name of the input. def filename @__lexer.filename end # The line number of the current token. # This value starts from 1. # This method is valid only in event handlers. def lineno @__line end # The column number of the current token. # This value starts from 0. # This method is valid only in event handlers. def column @__col end # Starts the parser. # +init+ is a data accumulator and is passed to the next event handler (as # of Enumerable#inject). def parse(init = nil) data = init @__lexer.lex.each do |pos, event, tok| @__line, @__col = *pos data = if respond_to?(event, true) then __send__(event, tok, data) else on_default(event, tok, data) end end data end private # This method is called when some event handler is undefined. # +event+ is :on_XXX, +token+ is the scanned token, and +data+ is a data # accumulator. # # The return value of this method is passed to the next event handler (as # of Enumerable#inject). def on_default(event, token, data) data end end end | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Plattsburgh State Art Museum
The Plattsburgh State Art Museum is part of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, New York. The museum's concept of a "museum without walls", originated by French art theorist André Malraux, is to display its art collection around the university's campus. The permanent collection consists of over 4,600 works of art and artifacts, ranging from antiquities to contemporary art and sculpture. The collections are displayed in three main galleries, a sculpture court, and exhibition areas throughout the campus.
Rockwell Kent Gallery
Located in the Feinberg Library, the Rockwell Kent Gallery is a permanent exhibition space for works done by artist Rockwell Kent, including painting, prints, drawings, dinnerware, and photographs, as well as displays of his personal items. The Plattsburgh State Art Museum owns one of the most completed collections of Rockwell Kent's work in the United States.
The gallery also displays works from the college's permanent collection, as well as changing exhibits of Kent's work.
Burke Gallery
The Burke Gallery is the museum's main space for changing exhibitions, including works from the museum's collections, works by contemporary artists, traveling exhibitions, faculty and student works. It is located in the Myers Fine Arts Building.
Myers Lobby Gallery
The Myers Lobby Gallery is located at the entrance of the Myers Fine Arts building and offers exhibitions that are student installations from the Studio Arts Program.
Nina Winkel Sculpture Court
Located in the Myers Fine Arts Building, the Nina Winkel Sculpture Court features sculptures in terracotta, stone, bronze and copper done by Nina Winkel (1905-1990). It is the largest permanent exhibition devoted to the work of one woman in the United States.
Plattsburgh Sculpture Park
This project is an outgoing development of a collection of monumental sculpture installations located around the campus. The Sculpture Terrace is an outside location in which presents annual or biannual exhibitions of contemporary sculpture. Most of the artwork on display on campus were created by students attending. | WIKI |
Michael Ludäscher
Michael Ludäscher (born 4 May 1988) is a Swiss football defender who plays for FC Schönenwerd-Niedergösgen.
Career
He was loaned twice during his career to Baden: from 30 March 2008 to the end of the 2007–08 season, and 7 January 2009 to 30 June 2009. | WIKI |
Motivating Mottos of Trailblazers At The Top Of Their Career Games | HuffPost
Career success takes a lot more than long hours at the office. But if you're just starting out in the workplace or wanting to start over, what differentiates the truly successful? Look no further than the pioneers who have already followed their passion and found success. They've learned firsthand what makes or breaks a career. That's why we've partnered with Carnivor Wines to share the top advice from women who are crushing their career goals in the culinary world. Their kernels of wisdom will feed your own entrepreneurial spirit! 1. Be Yourself At the end of the day, the best thing I can do is live my life openly for people to see. Kristen Kish, Top Chef winner, cookbook author and host of 36 Hours 2. Don't Overthink It Nothing is ever going to work if you think about it too much. Jumping in and doing it, and really believing that you can, is the first step. Kate Kavanaugh, butcher and cofounder of Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe 3. Learn More on the Job Find a place that represents your ideals and get in there. Working in the field is where you're going to find out about the next opportunity. Anne Saxelby, cheesemonger and founder of Saxelby Cheesemongers 4. Never Give Up, Adapt Pick yourself up every time you fail. Adjust and pivot rapidly to really stay afloat. Failures are part of the journey. Push yourself. Ellen Bennett, entrepreneur and CEO of Hedley & Bennett Embracing your inner boldness is the key to going beyond the ordinary. At Carnivor Wines we salute those who take risks and devour life with our Cabernet - a wine whose bold flavors of dark berries and mocha is matched only by its smooth, silky finish. So whether doing something bold is quitting your job, traveling the world, or throwing the year's most epic dinner party, we toast to you. #DevourLife | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Harley-Davidson CEO to leave struggling motorcycle maker
Harley-Davidson CEO Matthew Levatich is leaving the struggling motorcycle maker. The Milwaukee company announced Friday that Levatich will leave his post and seat on Harley's board of directors. Board member Jochen Zeitz will become acting president and CEO while a board search committee is formed and Harley hires an outside search firm to fill the job. "The Board and Matt mutually agreed that now is the time for new leadership at Harley-Davidson," Zeitz said in a prepared statement. Harley has been struggling with declining sales in the U.S., its biggest market, as it tries to adapt to an aging customer base while looking to expand markets overseas. The announcement of the leadership change, made after the markets closed, pushed Harley's shares up 5% in after-hours trading. They had fallen 2.3% with the broader markets during the trading day. Harley's closing share price Friday was down 18% for the year. Harley reported a net profit of $423.6 million in 2019, but it made only $13.5 million in the fourth quarter. The company said Levatich will stay on through March to assist with the transition. Zeitz also was named board chairman, replacing Michael Cave, who becomes presiding director. He said the board is confident that its leadership experience and understanding of the company will bring an effective transition. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Chaganti Somayajulu
Chaganti Somayajulu (17 January 1915 – 2 January 1994), popularly known as CHASO, was a short-story writer in 20th century Telugu literature. His nickname, "CHASO," is a portmanteau of the syllables from his name ('CHA' from Chaganti and 'SO' from Somayajulu).
He was born at Srikakulam to Kanukolanu Lakshminarayana Sarma and Thulasamma. He was named as Narahari Rao and brought up by his biological parents till the age of 13. He had his primary and middle school education at Municipal High School, Srikakulam, Andhrapradesh. Then he was adopted by Chaganti Bapiraju and Thulasamma and renamed as Somayajulu. He came to Vizianagaram with his adoptive parents and studied at Municipal High School, Vizianagaram and at Maharajah's College, Vizianagaram.
His first story Chinnaji was published in Bharathi in 1942. Subsequently, he wrote many short stories and poetry. Many of his short stories have been translated into other languages. Compilation of his short stories were published in 1968. He compiled short stories of some important writers as Kalinga Kadhanikalu during his 70th birth anniversary.
He influenced many people and friends such as Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Srirangam Narayana Babu and Acharya Ronanki Appalaswamy.
He was a longtime member and president of the Progressive Writers' Association of Andhra Pradesh.
He was married to Annapurnamma (1915-2010). His children were Ammaji (1932-1964), Chinnaji (Chaganti Tulasi, a well-known writer in Telugu), Bapiraju (1939-), Srinivas (1941–42), Krishna Kumari (Noted popular science writer (1947-) and Sankar (noted short story writer and Municipal Commissioner (1952-1996).
He died of throat cancer on 2 January 1994 at the age of 79 in Madras. As per his wish, his family members donated his eyes and body to Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute for research purposes.
Books :
Chinnaji Kathalu -1943 Chaso Kathalu _ Visalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad Chaso Kavithalu - Vsialandhra Publishing HOuse, Hyderabad Merugu - One act play
His short stories are translated into English and published as "Chaso - Selected short stories" by Sahitya Academy in 2014. Some of his stories are translated into English by Velcheru Narayana Rao and David Schulman for Penguin Classics (A Doll's Wedding and Other Stories).
Some of Chaso's famous stories
* Kunkudaaku
* Bondu Mallelu'
* Chokka Bochuthuvvalu
* Chinnaji
* Dummalagondi
* Empu
* Kukkuteshwaram
* Enduku Paresthanu Nanna
* Oohaa voorvasi
* Parabrahmam
* Vaayuleenam
* Eloorellali | WIKI |
It is clear that Haydn had a strong influence on the composition of these works. In fact, Mozart once claimed: "I have learned from Haydn how to write quartets" (Berger, 286). Nonetheless, Mozart's unique personality and technical mastery are also apparent in these works. This paper will discuss the ways in which Mozart's "Haydn Quartets" are similar to the string quartets of Haydn. Haydn and Mozart represent the classical style in music, which was popular during the late eighteenth century.
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) is a well-known Italian composer, pianist, conductor, and music educator. His music was influenced by the brighter colors of Rimsky‐Korsakov and Strauss, and his symphonic poems are notable for their brilliant and luscious scoring. During his study in Russia, he learned orchestration from Rimsky-Korsakov, who significantly influenced Respighi’s orchestration. As a twentieth-century composer, Respighi’s tonal compositions seem to be out of fashion compared with other composers in the same stage, such as Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Bartok, Webern, etc. He was seldom attracted by the more self-consciously innovative musical trends of the time; however, he energized the traditional tonal music to develop to the various ways.
Towanda Hamilton Ludwig Van Beethoven July 13, 2015 Ludwig Van Beethoven Ludwig Van Beethoven was one of the greatest musical prodigy’s of Western music who has played a major part in influencing music we listen to today. His music has been played all over the world. Beethoven’s reputation as a composer and pianist is world known buy the numerous orchestral music pieces he composed over the span of his lifetime. Some would argue Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived because he was able to convey the beauty of music while personally struggling with imminent deafness. Although
And as we know, since Beethoven did not become deaf immediately, therefore he had time to revise and reassess about the direction and purpose of his remaining length of career and life. And from the large number of compositions that were written after Beethoven started going deaf, we can certainly believe that he had much more music ideas and concepts that he wanted to show people, and that had ultimately set him in one of the highest positions in the Classical music era as well as one of the most influential composers to the Romantic period musicians. In the classical period, Europe was experiencing many changes in architecture, literature and arts due to the movement impact of classical antiquity. And we can also see this in Beethoven’s early artworks, where he demonstrated the typical charac... ... middle of paper ... ...iting compositions that interests the public. Works Cited First Edition.
Introduction Over time, the world has seen many outstanding musicians, and so much fantastic music. Each highly remembered composer or musician changed the way we think and see the world. They give us new ideas, and music is a wonderful way to convey moods and emotions. Each also slightly changed music itself. Handel was one of the greatest of these people.
As he aged, Bach primarily played the organ, developing a strong love for the instrument. Although he also be... ... middle of paper ... ...usic through the myriad of instruments they included in their orchestras. Obviously, the Baroque period propelled music to success and popularity it had never reached before. Works Cited • "Baroque-Music.com." Baroque-Music.com.
He was the inventor of the string quartets and the father of symphony, two important genres of the Classical period. He created the sonata form which has been echoed by other great composers including Mozart and Beethoven. His wide variety of music from happy dancing to somber funeral music was greatly appreciated by the public and the nobles earning him a honorary degree from Oxford as Doctor of Music. Unlike Mozart or Beethoven, when Haydn died he was not forgotten. Two weeks after his death, “the whole art-loving world of Vienna';, went to a great memorial service at the city center in honor of the greatest composer of the Classical period.
own. (Wegeler and Ries, 127) Others looked at different parts of Beethoven’s contribution. Beethoven stands between the Classical and Romantic periods which is suiting considering that he combined so many elements of music theory in order to achieve a level of production that is unique and innovative. He is said to be a “man who freed music'; from the shackles of 18th century formal conventionality. He was seen and can still be seen as the man who effected a revolution in music every bit as fundamental as the French Revolution in politics.
Although Claude Debussy was an amazing orchestral composer, his works seemed to agree most with the piano. Today, one of the most known pieces of piano repertoire is the piano suite, Claire de Lune. Many composers started to become inspired by Debussy and thus The Impressionist Era was born. In the later years to come Debussy would have never guessed his music would be so powerful and destructive. In 1876 unrest soon came to France, and ironically held in the middle was Impressionism.
For instance the most famous artist from the Baroque era is Johann Sebastian Bach born in 1685 from Germany. He is a mastered organ and harpsichord player. He was also a brilliant composer. He was one of the first artists to culminate the era, writing music for many types of musical forms. Some of his popular works are “Air on a G String, Double Violin Concerto” (Green). | FINEWEB-EDU |
Page:Life with the Esquimaux - 1864 - Volume 2.djvu/173
154 stone" was found at the coast edge facing Kodlunarn, which island is about half a mile off. Bones of ducks, tuktoo, walrus, and whale were numerous all around. Some were very old, being nearly overgrown with grass and moss. I doubt not, two or three centuries old were some of these remains."
BOAT IN A STORM. On leaving Tikkoon the wind was strong from the northeast, and it soon increased to a gale. Kooterenier (Miner) was my boat-steerer, and well he performed his task in passing | WIKI |
Introduction to Node. js in Windows
Source: Internet
Author: User
Tags install node ruby on rails
Introduction to Node. js in Windows
This article mainly introduces the simple getting started tutorial of Node. js in Windows. Node. js is a JavaScript framework for backend programming. If you need it, refer
Recently, Paypal and Netflix announced the migration to Node. js, the server-side Javascript platform has proved its value in the enterprise field. this is a small step for Node and a huge leap for Javascript! From. NET, Java, PHP, Ruby on Rails and programmers in more technical fields, all the server-side programmers will gather on this platform. as a major player like Yahoo, Walmart, and Oracle, Node is getting rid of its long-standing bad reputation for being immature and unstable. in this article, I will show you how to install Node in the Window environment. how easy is js.
Install Node. js
Make Node. installing js on Windows is a breeze. to Node. download and run the js Website ". msi "file. it will. install js and NPM (Node package management module. NPM is equivalent.. NET application NuGet Package Manager.
Run Node. js
Run Node. js is also very easy. open PowerShell and enter "node-v" to ensure that Node is in your environment variables and view the Node you are running. js version. enter "npm-v" to view the version of the Node package management tool you have installed. have you finished it? OK. Let's get started !!
Open the Notepad program and we will build our first Node. js applications. copy the following code to the Notepad program and use any file name, for example, "example. js "and save it to the folder you want:
var http = require ('http ');
Http. createServer (function (req, res ){
Res. writeHead (200, {'content-type': 'text/plain '});
Res. end ('Hello node ');
}). Listen (1337, '192. 0.0.1 ');
Now go back to PowerShell. Change the path to the location where your "example. js" file is stored and run Node!
cd C: \ Websites \ NodeTest
Node example. js
Open your web browser, and enter http: // 127.0.0.1: 1337 in the navigation bar. Does it work? Congratulations! You have run your first Node. js application!
Provide WebSite Services
You will be worried that I will leave only one "Hello World" example to close the work? If we know how to run an HTML file, it will be even better. add an "index.html" file, which can be any HTML content. It will be like this
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
<Html>
<Head>
<Title> Sample Node. js Website </title>
</Head>
<Body>
<P> This is the home page for you Node. js website. </p>
</Body>
</Html>
It is time to run the application. Create a new file named by any name, such as "index. js", and add the following js Code to it:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Var http = require ('http ');
Var fs = require ('fs ');
Http. createServer (function (req, res ){
Fs.readFile('index.html ', function (err, data ){
Res. writeHead (200 ,{
'Content-type': 'text/html ',
'Content-length': data. Length
});
Res. write (data );
Res. end ();
});
}). Listen (1337, '192. 0.0.1 ');
Things have become more interesting here. note that a line of "require" is added at the beginning ". you are bringing the required dependencies to your application. this is like the "using" namespace command used to call the dependent program in C.
Enter node index in PowerShell. js To Run "index. js "(do not forget to press Ctrl-C to exit the running of the previous Node application, or use a new port number this time ). in your browser, navigate to http: // 127.0.0.1: 1337 and you will see your HTML file. you may feel a little excited about this achievement, but if you think about me, you will feel complicated about it. this is only a low-level programming. If I have to consider reading/streaming media files and the status of each issue that should be sent, the world will soon be troubled. say OK to ExpressJS!
Use Node Package Manager
Node. js has a partner that makes us feel the world better. expressJS blocks the Node. the old debugging in js allows you to directly access web development. it is a web framework that allows you to build single pages, multiple pages, and hybrid web applications. without it, you are at Node. in the js field, there is no hope!
First, use NPM to install it. to this end, open PowerShell again and switch to the path of your application. enter npm install express. it will create a "node_modules" to install ExpressJS. from this perspective, your Node module will be put there, a bit like in. the "bin" directory in the. NET application, from which you can call or "require" Your dependent program.
Get started with ExpressJS
Create a new file, such as "server. js", and paste the following code:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Var express = require ('express ');
// CREATE APP
Var app = express ();
// LOCATION OF STATIC CONTENT IN YOUR FILESYSTEM
App. use (express. static (_ dirname ));
// PORT TO LISTEN
App. listen (1337 );
This is the dependency of calling ExpressJS, and then creating an application from it. From then on, you will be awesome! Here, we simply provide the static file service. "_ dirname" is a special variable from ExpressJS, meaning the location of the root file system. finally, you tell the application to listen on port 1337. now you have a Node that provides the static file service. js site! In addition, add some HTML files, put them in Sub-directories, and test them at http: // 127.0.0.1: 1337.
About IIS
In these examples, I have been running applications on port 1337 instead of port 80. the reason is that IIS has listened on port 80. there are many ways to make IIS and Node. js harmonious coexistence:
IISNode: This is a Node on your IIS Site. js runs like an application pool, which is similar to running PHP in IIS. in fact, Azure runs Node on its platform. js.
WinServ: It makes Node. js runs like a Windows service. it is actually a pair of nodes that are popular with NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager. js-friendly encapsulation. once running as a service, you can use the IIS application Request Routing (ARR) to proxy to your Node. request initiated by js application port.
About MS SQL
Many of them are Node. js-prepared ms SQL driver, some or even cross-platform. one of them can only run in a Windows environment, which is released by Windows Azure: Microsoft Driver for Node. js for SQL Server. you can start working like the following:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Var SQL = require ('node-sqlserver ');
Var connStr = "Driver = {SQL Server Native Client 11.0}; Server = (local); Database = AdventureWorks2012; Trusted_Connection = {Yes }";
Var cmd = "select top 10 FirstName, LastName FROM Person. Person ";
SQL. open (connStr, function (err, conn ){
Conn. queryRaw (cmd, function (err, results ){
For (var I = 0; I <results. rows. length; I ++ ){
Console. log (
"FirstName:" + results. rows [I] [0]
+ "LastName:" + results. rows [I] [1]);
}
});
});
Summary
These are just fur! Working with ExpressJS, you will be able to create completely sophisticated MVC applications with routes, views, la S, services, and more components. similarly, unless you need to integrate some existing Microsoft applications or ms SQL databases, MongoDB is a good partner that can help you free up SQL when you create a Node stack. finally, you can use MEAN to create a full-stack MEAN Javascript Application, including MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node. js. now the Enterprise has been directed to Node. js is moving closer. Is it time for you to assist in the same action?
Related Article
Contact Us
The content source of this page is from Internet, which doesn't represent Alibaba Cloud's opinion; products and services mentioned on that page don't have any relationship with Alibaba Cloud. If the content of the page makes you feel confusing, please write us an email, we will handle the problem within 5 days after receiving your email.
If you find any instances of plagiarism from the community, please send an email to: info-contact@alibabacloud.com and provide relevant evidence. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days.
A Free Trial That Lets You Build Big!
Start building with 50+ products and up to 12 months usage for Elastic Compute Service
• Sales Support
1 on 1 presale consultation
• After-Sales Support
24/7 Technical Support 6 Free Tickets per Quarter Faster Response
• Alibaba Cloud offers highly flexible support services tailored to meet your exact needs. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
epiphany-logo.png
GNOME Web
A simple, clean, beautiful view of the web
Development Resources
Development Tips
There are must-read tips for newcomers in the HACKING file at the toplevel of the source tree.
Getting Involved
This is a step-by-step guide for getting involved with the Epiphany development. If you are new to GNOME development and need some guidance, make sure to also visit the Newcomers page.
Step 1: Join #epiphany channel on irc.gnome.org
This is where people talk about Epiphany and where you can ask questions when you need to find out how to do something or want to decide what to work on next. The etiquette of IRC is such that you don't need to say "hi" when you join and you can lurk in the channel for a while until you have a specific question or want to share your view in a discussion. So just joining a channel is pretty non-committal.
Step 2: Building Epiphany the Easy Way
The recommended way of building and testing Epiphany is to use JHBuild. Follow our JHBuild introduction to learn how to build a GNOME application. Simply replace the demo application on that page with 'epiphany'. For example, once you have JHBuild installed and passed the sanity check:
$ jhbuild sysdeps --install epiphany
$ jhbuild build epiphany
$ jhbuild run epiphany
Keep in mind that there are many dependencies and some of them are quite large (like WebKit), so the entire process can take a couple hours.
Once you have built Epiphany the first time, you'll generally want to rebuild without building all dependencies again or running git pull:
$ jhbuild buildone -n epiphany
Step 3: Bugzilla
If you'd like to report a bug or a feature request, use the GNOME Bugzilla tracker.
Fixing bugs in WebKit can be difficult, so newcomers are encouraged to start by working on bugs with the GTK+ user interface around the web view instead. We have a list of easy newcomer bugs to get started on. If you run into trouble or need help getting started, ask for help on #epiphany or epiphany-list.
Step 4: Contact
In addition to IRC, there are other ways to keep up with the project, such as the mailing list, Bugzilla updates, and commit updates. You can browse or subscribe to them as you decide on your level of involvement in the project. Beyond the Epiphany project, Planet GNOME is an aggregator of blogs of people involved with GNOME in general and is a good place to find out what people are working on and what other projects are out there.
Developing WebKit with Epiphany
Newcomers should try to avoid bugs that require making changes in WebKit. Once you've contributed a few easier patches to Epiphany and are ready to start making code changes in WebKit, then your development setup becomes a bit more complicated. You will need to build WebKit from trunk, which is not available in GNOME JHBuild as it is very unstable and would cause problems for the vast majority of GNOME developers who never modify WebKit.
• Build Epiphany using JHBuild and skipping WebKit:
$ jhbuild build -s WebKit epiphany
• This is expected to fail, as Epiphany is not going to be able to compile without WebKit, but we will compile it in the next point.
• Download WebKit. Compile and install to your JHBuild installation prefix. If you kept the default JHBuild configuration, that would look like this:
$ git clone git://git.webkit.org/WebKit.git WebKit
$ mkdir -p WebKit/WebKitBuild/Release
$ cd WebKit/WebKitBuild/Release
$ jhbuild run cmake -DPORT=GTK -DDEVELOPER_MODE=ON -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=$HOME/jhbuild/install/ -DCMAKE_INSTALL_LIBDIR=lib -GNinja ../..
$ jhbuild run ninja
$ jhbuild run cmake -P cmake_install.cmake
You may need to install ninja (which is like 'make', but faster).
• Then you can test Epiphany with the last changes in WebKit:
$ jhbuild buildone -n epiphany
$ jhbuild run epiphany
Apps/Web/Development (last edited 2017-09-19 02:23:36 by MichaelCatanzaro) | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Talk:Man o' War Cove
Wrong title?
In my opinion the article title is wrong because Man O'War Bay does not exist. I've had a close look at the 1:50000 and 1:25000 UK Ordnance Survey maps and there is no Man O'War Bay marked, the bay is St Oswald's Bay. I've also been through the Dorset websites, and no Man O'War Bay. The cove is certainly Man O'War Cove so the title should be Man O'War Cove (Dorset) because I expect some others exist in the world. I have no idea how to do the change- Adrian Pingstone (talk) 19:03, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
* Actually Man O'War Cove isn't marked on the OS maps either, although I do have a recollection from somewhere that the rocks in the sea across the mouth of the cove are called Man O'War Rocks..... PaleCloudedWhite (talk) 01:23, 16 January 2012 (UTC)
I tend to agree that the existing name is poor:
* Google Maps: Man O'War Beach
* OS maps: the rocks across the cove: The Man o' War
* OS maps online:
* rocks: The Man o' War
* cove: Man o' War Cove
* OpenStreetMap:
* beach: Man Of War
* cove: Man O' War
* WikiMapia:
* Man o'War Beach
* Man o'War Cove
I hope I have accuractely transcribed all the capitalisation and (non-)spacing.
Variety! But a point of agreement seems to be the absence of "bay".
I propose "Man o' War Cove" (lower-case "o'"; space separator before "War"; and "Cove"), and to do the change in a couple of weeks (by mid July 2019).
Feline Hymnic (talk) 09:59, 22 June 2019 (UTC)
* I agree that there should be an apostrophe of omission in the title ("Man o' ..." rather than "Man of ..."), though am not convinced that Man o' War Bay is wrong. In the Ward Lock Red Guide Dorset Coast (published 1979), there is mention of Man o' War Bay - describing a route along the coast, it says, "then come the charming St. Oswald Bay and Man o' War Bay, where the bathing is excellent". PaleCloudedWhite (talk) 10:44, 22 June 2019 (UTC)
* Our context is whittling down candidate titles towards the most appropriate title for this article. Some place names are very straightforward, with a single "right answer". But some are more ambiguous; for instance "Newcastle upon Tyne" is correctly unhyphenated, but there are nevertheless hyphenated examples. Meanwhile "Dorchester on Thames" seems split on hyphenated/unhyphenated. Our article here has lots of possibilities (including the additional looseness of what is there: beach; cove; offshore rocks; wider bay). So I think we might usefully imagine a grey-scale and placing our candidate names along it, with official maps guding candidate names towards the favourable end of that scale. I get the feeling that the current name "Man of War Bay" would end up as one of the less favourable names. Our task is to choose which name seems most favourable. We can always say "Name1 (also known as Name2)...". Another consideration is that these Jurassic Coast articles try to have a little geology or geomorphology; rarely are such articles about beach-holidays; for that reason I would put "...Beach" names as less favourable. Does that help us? Feline Hymnic (talk) 11:18, 22 June 2019 (UTC)
* That seems reasonable, and probably pushes us toward Man o' War Cove. PaleCloudedWhite (talk) 08:40, 23 June 2019 (UTC)
* I've highlighted the pariochialism going on now in a professional context but contextualising the article. I do hope this fixes it. One does have to look even at the World Heritage Jurassic Coast in a broader, more global lens in a global encyclopedia, this is not a book about fine possible distinctions as if they are gospel; a physical feature is a feature; a spade is a shovel as great speaker Boothroyd insisted on her biographic interview, I'm inclined to agree wholeheartedly. If something is a bay/cove that can be mentioned as WP:BOLD and WP:REDIRECT which is already in place for this article but to start insisting on them being something separate is to be a WP:BIAS in semantics which is not at all appropriate, especially as to what real ends does that serve? - Adam37 Talk 11:06, 4 August 2019 (UTC)
Apologies; I let this slide. (How I wish WP had a reminder/alarm-clock system!). So... are we agreed on "Man o' War Cove"? Feline Hymnic (talk) 17:06, 21 September 2019 (UTC)
* I did the rename earlier today. Feline Hymnic (talk) 19:52, 3 October 2019 (UTC)
* I can't get too excited about it, but as a local since 1974, geologist and someone interested in place names I've always known it as Man o' War Bay (and the first rock as the Man o' War). I don't believe Google Maps, WikiMapia and Open Street Map are reliable guides; the OS may be, but isn't always infallible | WIKI |
Page:Stories by Foreign Authors (Italian).djvu/172
164 made no more impression upon others than upon myself, how much I wish for an opportunity of convincing myself of the fact, of dissipating any slight shadow that may have lingered in the minds of my friends!
"When one's youth is almost past, and one thinks of the years that have flown so quickly and of those that will fly faster yet, of the little good one has done and the little there is still time to accomplish, the pride that set one against one's friends seems so petty, ridiculous and contemptible a sentiment, that one longs for the power of returning to the past, of renewing the old discussions in a friendly tone, of extending a conciliatory hand in place of every angry shrug, of seeking out the friends one has offended, looking them in the face and saying, 'Shall bygones be bygones, old man?'"
friends! If only because it was in your company that I first wandered over my country, how could my thoughts cease to seek you out, my heart to desire you?
When, from the ship's deck, I saw the gulf of Naples whiten in the distance, and clasping my hands, laughing and thinking of my mother, I cried out, It is a dream!—when, from the summit of the Noviziate pass my gaze for the first | WIKI |
Sanford Wilson House
The Sanford Wilson House is a historic house in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1840 for Sanford Wilson, a planter and slave owner. It was inherited by his son Samuel in 1848, followed by Samuel's son, also named Samuel, in 1860. The Wilsons remained prosperous after the American Civil War; by 1890, they owned 3,050 acres.
The house was designed in the Federal architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 13, 1978. | WIKI |
Exception safety
Exception safety is the state of code working correctly when exceptions are thrown. To aid in ensuring exception safety, C++ standard library developers have devised a set of exception safety levels, contractual guarantees of the behavior of a data structure's operations with regards to exceptions. Library implementers and clients can use these guarantees when reasoning about exception handling correctness. The exception safety levels apply equally to other languages and error-handling mechanisms.
History
As David Abrahams writes, "nobody ever spoke of 'error-safety' before C++ had exceptions." The term appeared as the topic of publications in JTC1/SC22/WG21, the C++ standard committee, as early as 1994. Exception safety for the C++ standard library was first formalized for STLport by Abrahams, establishing the basic safety/strong safety distinction. This was extended to the modern basic/strong/nothrow guarantees in a later proposal.
Background
Exceptions provide a form of non-local control flow, in that an exception may "bubble up" from a called function. This bubbling can cause an exception safety bug by breaking invariants of a mutable data structure, as follows:
* 1) A step of an operation on a mutable data structure modifies the data and breaks an invariant.
* 2) An exception is thrown and control "bubbles up", skipping the rest of the operation's code that would restore the invariant
* 3) The exception is caught and recovered from, or a block is entered
* 4) The data structure with broken invariant is used by code that assumes the invariant, resulting in a bug
Code with a bug such as the above can be said to be "exception unsafe".
Classification
The C++ standard library provides several levels of exception safety (in decreasing order of safety):
* 1) No-throw guarantee, also known as failure transparency: Operations are guaranteed to succeed and satisfy all requirements even in exceptional situations. If an exception occurs, it will be handled internally and not observed by clients.
* 2) Strong exception safety, also known as commit or rollback semantics: Operations can fail, but failed operations are guaranteed to have no side effects, leaving the original values intact.
* 3) Basic exception safety: Partial execution of failed operations can result in side effects, but all invariants are preserved. Any stored data will contain valid values which may differ from the original values. Resource leaks (including memory leaks) are commonly ruled out by an invariant stating that all resources are accounted for and managed.
* 4) No exception safety: No guarantees are made.
Usually, at least basic exception safety is required to write robust code. Higher levels of safety can sometimes be difficult to achieve, and might incur an overhead due to extra copying. A key mechanism for exception safety is a clause, or similar exception handling syntax, which ensure that certain code is always run when a block is exited, including by exceptions. Several languages have constructs that simplify this, notably using the dispose pattern, named as, , or -with-resources.
Example
Consider a smart vector type, such as C++'s or Java's. When an item is added to a vector, the vector must actually add to the internal list of objects and update a count field that says how many objects are in. It may also need to allocate new memory if the existing capacity isn't sufficient.
Exception safety alternatives:
* No-throw guarantee: Implemented by ensuring that memory allocation never fails, or by defining the function's behavior on allocation failure (for example, by having the function return a boolean result indicating whether the insertion took place).
* Strong exception safety: Implemented by doing any necessary allocation first, and then swapping buffers if no errors are encountered (the copy-and-swap idiom). In this case, either the insertion of into succeeds, or remains unchanged despite the allocation failure.
* Basic exception safety: Implemented by ensuring that the count field is guaranteed to reflect the final size of . For example, if an error is encountered, the function might completely deallocate and reset its count field to zero. On failure, no resources are leaked, but 's old value is not preserved.
* No exception safety: An insertion failure might lead to corrupted content in, an incorrect value in the count field, or a resource leak. | WIKI |
The Biggest and Most Expensive Science Experiment and The Martian "Refreshment"
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
The Large Hardon Collider or the LHC, is a highly publicized as the biggest science experiment of all time, was certainly, with no question, the most expensive, costing about a staggering $9 billion. The LHC, the most powerful particle collider ever assembled, was built near Geneva in Switzerland, by a group of more than 10, 000 scientists and support staff from 111 nations. Activated for the first time in September 2008, the LHC will be used to help physicists understand more complex issues such as dark matter and other mysteries of the universe. But some mechanical problems caused the LHC to shut down until around the summer of 2009.
ADDITIONAL TRIVIA:
Many people feared that the Large Hardon Collider (LHC) would be so powerful and strong that it would create a black hole and swallow the universe. Thanks God! The good news is it did not.
The Martian Refreshments
Over the summer, NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft took soil samples from the surface of Mars that turned out to contain H2O – good old water, just like on Earth. While the Mars Odyssey Orbiter had already found evidence of water in the form of ice, the Phoenix event was the first time a NASA probe had actually “touched and tasted” water sample. This was exciting for the scientists because water- particularly if it gets warm enough to thaw from ice to liquid – is one good indicator of the possibility of life on the Red Planet.
Source by Che Mayo Guevara | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Portal:Bulgaria/Did you know/3
* ...that 62% of the surface of the Pirin Mountains (peak pictured) is granite, and is therefore covered with mainly ancient metamorphic rock?
* ...that the Crusade of Varna required simultaneous attacks on the Muslim Ottoman Empire by Christian Hungary and the Muslim Karamanids, which did not occur?
* ...that the area on which Vrana Palace was constructed, just outside of Sofia, was initially purchased by Tsar Ferdinand I in 1898?
* ...that mining has caused significant ecologically damage to the Timok River recently, and also from heavy metal industry in other cities? | WIKI |
Wikipedia:Map data/Wikipedia KML/California State Route 75
{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","geometry":{"type":"LineString","coordinates":[[-117.08655,32.58388],[-117.09808,32.58383],[-117.11300,32.58386],[-117.11547,32.58396],[-117.11682,32.58416],[-117.11815,32.58453],[-117.11908,32.58493],[-117.11989,32.58551],[-117.12070,32.58621],[-117.12145,32.58705],[-117.12192,32.58796],[-117.12219,32.58864],[-117.12232,32.58920],[-117.12269,32.59304],[-117.12268,32.59473],[-117.12261,32.59746],[-117.12269,32.59791],[-117.12452,32.60278],[-117.12486,32.60352],[-117.12527,32.60415],[-117.12585,32.60469],[-117.12659,32.60511],[-117.12837,32.60563],[-117.12914,32.60595],[-117.12955,32.60616],[-117.13015,32.60656],[-117.13083,32.60720],[-117.13315,32.61013],[-117.13402,32.61140],[-117.13432,32.61204],[-117.13455,32.61279],[-117.13534,32.61667],[-117.13562,32.61774],[-117.13669,32.62172],[-117.13754,32.62416],[-117.13825,32.62613],[-117.13876,32.62785],[-117.13934,32.62954],[-117.14001,32.63138],[-117.14189,32.63546],[-117.14363,32.63906],[-117.14611,32.64414],[-117.14725,32.64642],[-117.14762,32.64700],[-117.14854,32.64818],[-117.14984,32.64975],[-117.15001,32.65002],[-117.15156,32.65307],[-117.15248,32.65460],[-117.15491,32.65842],[-117.15551,32.65941],[-117.15654,32.66085],[-117.15866,32.66373],[-117.15967,32.66509],[-117.16228,32.66819],[-117.16337,32.66936],[-117.16382,32.66985],[-117.16682,32.67256],[-117.16975,32.67504],[-117.17058,32.67573],[-117.17329,32.67756],[-117.17517,32.67884],[-117.17561,32.67923],[-117.17585,32.67960],[-117.17597,32.68011],[-117.17610,32.68040],[-117.17633,32.68073],[-117.17789,32.68214],[-117.17837,32.68263],[-117.17871,32.68309],[-117.17878,32.68343],[-117.17882,32.68382],[-117.17894,32.68408],[-117.17916,32.68440],[-117.17948,32.68466],[-117.17974,32.68490],[-117.17990,32.68522],[-117.17993,32.68552],[-117.17986,32.68588],[-117.17972,32.68611],[-117.17902,32.68733],[-117.17818,32.68877],[-117.17677,32.69115],[-117.17519,32.69385],[-117.17438,32.69518],[-117.17184,32.69409],[-117.17031,32.69265],[-117.16875,32.69190],[-117.16683,32.69065],[-117.16456,32.68897],[-117.16255,32.68759],[-117.16203,32.68729],[-117.16166,32.68712],[-117.16121,32.68696],[-117.16067,32.68682],[-117.16012,32.68670],[-117.15953,32.68664],[-117.15882,32.68661],[-117.15819,32.68664],[-117.15748,32.68679],[-117.15691,32.68696],[-117.15629,32.68720],[-117.15568,32.68751],[-117.15527,32.68776],[-117.15481,32.68812],[-117.15442,32.68849],[-117.15216,32.69074],[-117.14917,32.69383],[-117.14676,32.69624],[-117.14434,32.69882],[-117.14228,32.70096]]},"properties":{"name":"California State Route 75","stroke":"#cc0000","stroke-opacity":1,"stroke-width":3}}]} | WIKI |
A scoping review of machine learning in psychotherapy research
Published on Jan 2, 2021in Psychotherapy Research3.768
· DOI :10.1080/10503307.2020.1808729
Katie Aafjes-van Doorn9
Estimated H-index: 9
(Yeshiva University),
Céline Kamsteeg3
Estimated H-index: 3
+ 1 AuthorsMarc Aafjes1
Estimated H-index: 1
Sources
Abstract
Machine learning (ML) offers robust statistical and probabilistic techniques that can help to make sense of large amounts of data. This scoping review paper aims to broadly explore the nature of re...
📖 Papers frequently viewed together
2018
References108
Newest
#1Brian S. Schwartz (University of Trier)H-Index: 80
#2Zachary D. Cohen (UCLA: University of California, Los Angeles)H-Index: 11
Last. Wolfgang Lutz (University of Trier)H-Index: 73
view all 6 authors...
Objective: This study aims at developing a treatment selection algorithm using a combination of machine learning and statistical inference to recommend patients’ optimal treatment based on their pr...
Source
Last. Shrikanth S. NarayananH-Index: 93
view all 3 authors...
Speaker diarization relies on the assumption that speech segments corresponding to a particular speaker are concentrated in a specific region of the speaker space; a region which represents that speaker's identity. These identities are not known a priori, so a clustering algorithm is typically employed, which is traditionally based solely on audio. Under noisy conditions, however, such an approach poses the risk of generating unreliable speaker clusters. In this work we aim to utilize linguistic...
Source
#1Zhi YangH-Index: 32
#2Jinfeng Wu (CAS: Chinese Academy of Sciences)H-Index: 3
Last. Jijun Wang (SJTU: Shanghai Jiao Tong University)H-Index: 27
view all 11 authors...
Abstract The individual heterogeneity is a challenge to the prosperous promises of cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques for better diagnosis and early detection of psychiatric disorders. Individuals with similar clinical manifestations may result from very different pathophysiology. Conventional approaches based on comparing the group-averages provide insufficient information to support the individualized diagnosis. Here we present an individualized imaging methodology that combines naturalistic...
Source
#1Julian A. Rubel (University of Trier)H-Index: 26
#2Sigal Zilcha-Mano (University of Haifa)H-Index: 24
Last. Wolfgang Lutz (University of Trier)H-Index: 73
view all 5 authors...
AbstractObjective: Personalized treatment methods have shown great promise in efficacy studies across many fields of medicine and mental health. Little is known, however, about their utility in process-outcome research. This study is the first to apply personalized treatment methods in the field of process-outcome research, as demonstrated based on the alliance-outcome association. Method: Using a sample of 741 patients, individual regressions were fitted to estimate within-patient effects of th...
Source
#1Zachary D. Cohen (UPenn: University of Pennsylvania)H-Index: 11
#2Thomas T Kim (UPenn: University of Pennsylvania)H-Index: 4
Last. Ellen Driessen (PHRI: Public Health Research Institute)H-Index: 15
view all 5 authors...
ABSTRACTObjective: We use a new variable selection procedure for treatment selection which generates treatment recommendations based on pre-treatment characteristics for adults with mild-to-moderat...
Source
#1Jaime Delgadillo (University of Sheffield)H-Index: 22
#2Paulina Gonzalez Salas Duhne (University of Sheffield)H-Index: 4
Objective: Depression is a highly common mental disorder and a major cause of disability worldwide. Several psychological interventions are available, but there is a lack of evidence to decide which treatment works best for whom. This study aimed to identify subgroups of patients who respond differentially to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or person-centred counselling for depression (CfD). Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of archival routine practice data for 1435 patients who re...
Source
#1Michael P. EwbankH-Index: 2
#2Ronan CumminsH-Index: 14
Last. Andrew D. BlackwellH-Index: 34
view all 7 authors...
Importance Compared with the treatment of physical conditions, the quality of care of mental health disorders remains poor and the rate of improvement in treatment is slow, a primary reason being the lack of objective and systematic methods for measuring the delivery of psychotherapy. Objective To use a deep learning model applied to a large-scale clinical data set of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) session transcripts to generate a quantifiable measure of treatment delivered and to determine...
Source
#1Qifang Bi (Johns Hopkins University)H-Index: 15
#2Katherine E Goodman (Johns Hopkins University)H-Index: 9
Last. Justin Lessler (Johns Hopkins University)H-Index: 62
view all 4 authors...
: Machine learning is a branch of computer science that has the potential to transform epidemiological sciences. Amid a growing focus on "Big Data," it offers epidemiologists new tools to tackle problems for which classical methods are not well-suited. In order to critically evaluate the value of integrating machine learning algorithms and existing methods, however, it is essential to address language and technical barriers between the two fields that can make it difficult for epidemiologists to...
Source
#1Jihyun Park (UCI: University of California, Irvine)H-Index: 6
#2Dimitrios Kotzias (UCI: University of California, Irvine)H-Index: 7
Last. Padhraic Smyth (UCI: University of California, Irvine)H-Index: 79
view all 13 authors...
Objective Amid electronic health records, laboratory tests, and other technology, office-based patient and provider communication is still the heart of primary medical care. Patients typically present multiple complaints, requiring physicians to decide how to balance competing demands. How this time is allocated has implications for patient satisfaction, payments, and quality of care. We investigate the effectiveness of machine learning methods for automated annotation of medical topics in patie...
Source
Speaker diarization relies on the assumption that acoustic embeddings from speech segments corresponding to a particular speaker share common characteristics. Thus, they are concentrated in a specific region of the speaker space; a region which represents that speaker's identity. Those identities however are not known a priori, so a clustering algorithm is employed, which is typically based solely on audio. In this work we explore conversational scenarios where the speakers play distinct roles a...
Cited By13
Newest
#1Sofie Rousseau (Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya)H-Index: 9
Last. Tahl I. Frenkel (Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya)H-Index: 5
view all 3 authors...
Abstract null null Intro null . Recent literature identifies childbirth as a potentially traumatic event, following which mothers may develop symptoms of Post-Traumatic-Stress-Following-Childbirth (PTS-FC). Especially when persistent, PTS-FC may interfere with mothers’ caregiving and associated infant development, underscoring the need for accurate predictive screening of risk. Drawing on recent developments in advanced statistical modeling, the aim of the current study was to identify a set of ...
Source
#1Emma Broglia (University of Sheffield)H-Index: 10
#2Bridgette M. Bewick (University of Leeds)H-Index: 26
Last. Michael Barkham (University of Sheffield)H-Index: 84
view all 3 authors...
Source
#1Brenna N. Renn (UNR: University of Nevada, Reno)
#2Matthew S Schurr (UNR: University of Nevada, Reno)
Last. Abhishek PratapH-Index: 13
view all 4 authors...
Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare aims to learn patterns in large multimodal datasets both within and across individuals. These patterns may either help improve our understanding of current clinical status or predict a future outcome. AI holds the potential to revolutionize geriatric mental health care and research by supporting diagnosis, treatment, and clinical decision-making. However, much of this momentum is driven by data and computer scientists and runs the risk of being disconne...
Source
#1Ronald C. Kessler (Harvard University)H-Index: 314
#2Alexander R. Luedtke (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center)H-Index: 14
Importance null Clinical trials have identified numerous prescriptive predictors of mental disorder treatment response, ie, predictors of which treatments are best for which patients. However, none of these prescriptive predictors is strong enough alone to guide precision treatment planning. This has prompted growing interest in developing precision treatment rules (PTRs) that combine information across multiple prescriptive predictors, but this work has been much less successful in psychiatry t...
Source
#1Vera Békés (Yeshiva University)H-Index: 7
#2Katie Aafjes-van Doorn (Yeshiva University)H-Index: 9
Last. Leon Hoffman (New York Psychoanalytic Society)H-Index: 11
view all 5 authors...
Therapists' forced transition to provide psychotherapy remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to examine therapists' views and challenges with online therapy. This study aimed to investigate the main challenges experienced by therapists during the transition from in-person to online therapy at the beginning of the pandemic and 3 months later, and the association between these challenges and therapists' perception of the quality of the relationship with their online pat...
Source
#1Asghar Ahmadi (ACU: Australian Catholic University)
#2Michael Noetel (ACU: Australian Catholic University)H-Index: 10
Last. Nikos Ntoumanis (University of Southern Denmark)
view all 12 authors...
Many psychological treatments have been shown to be cost-effective and efficacious, as long as they are implemented faithfully. Assessing fidelity and providing feedback is expensive and time-consuming. Machine learning has been used to assess treatment fidelity, but the reliability and generalisability is unclear. We collated and critiqued all implementations of machine learning to assess the verbal behaviour of all helping professionals, with particular emphasis on treatment fidelity for thera...
Source
BACKGROUND Uncertainty surrounds the ethical and legal implications of algorithmic and data-driven technologies in the mental health context, including technologies characterized as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and other forms of automation. OBJECTIVE This study aims to survey empirical scholarly literature on the application of algorithmic and data-driven technologies in mental health initiatives to identify the legal and ethical issues that have been raised. METHOD...
Source
Automatic analysis of human affective and social signals brought computer science closer to social sciences and, in particular, enabled collaborations between computer scientists and behavioral scientists. In this talk, I highlight the main research areas in this burgeoning interdisciplinary area, and provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges. Drawing on examples from our recent research, such as automatic analysis of interactive play therapy sessions with children, and diagnosis o...
Source
#1Adam M Chekroud (Yale University)H-Index: 18
#2Julia BondarH-Index: 2
Last. Karmel W. Choi (Harvard University)H-Index: 19
view all 12 authors...
For many years, psychiatrists have tried to understand factors involved in response to medications or psychotherapies, in order to personalize their treatment choices. There is now a broad and growing interest in the idea that we can develop models to personalize treatment decisions using new statistical approaches from the field of machine learning and applying them to larger volumes of data. In this pursuit, there has been a paradigm shift away from experimental studies to confirm or refute sp...
Source
#1Kaline Mütze (University of Mainz)H-Index: 1
#2Michael Witthöft (University of Mainz)H-Index: 29
Last. Anne-Kathrin Bräscher (University of Mainz)H-Index: 10
view all 4 authors...
OBJECTIVE Despite evidence showing that systematic outcome monitoring can prevent treatment failure, the practical conditions that allow for implementation are seldom met in naturalistic psychological services. In the context of limited time and resources, session-by-session evaluation is rare in most clinical settings. This study aimed to validate innovative prediction methods for individual treatment progress and dropout risk based on basic outcome monitoring. METHODS Routine data of a natural...
Source
This website uses cookies.
We use cookies to improve your online experience. By continuing to use our website we assume you agree to the placement of these cookies.
To learn more, you can find in our Privacy Policy. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Attack on Yemeni port would displace at least 400,000: U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) - An attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah port would displace more than 400,000 people, the U.N. International Organization for Migration said on Friday, doubling its previous minimum estimate. “A minimum of 400,000 people will flee the city eastwards, once Al Hudaydah is under attack,” IOM’s Director of Operations and Emergencies Mohammed Abdiker said in a statement, using a different English spelling for the port’s name. The U.N. has previously warned against any attack by Saudi-led coalition forces on the Houthi-held port, the aid lifeline for millions of people in desperate need of food, saying that 200,000-500,000 people could be displaced. Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Hugh Lawson | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
OneMain Financial Expands Commitment to Financial Education; Credit Worthy Curriculum Will Reach 2,000 High Schools Annually Through 2029
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OneMain Financial today announced an expansion of the company's financial education program, Credit Worthy by OneMain Financial, which will now reach students at an additional 500 high schools annually, targeting 2,000 schools each year through 2029. Building on the success of its first four years, Credit Worthy has already equipped more than a half million students at more than 4,700 high schools with critical skills such as understanding credit scores, managing debt responsibly and developing habits that lead to long-term financial stability.
Research shows that only three in 10 high school students understand credit scores, and even fewer know how to improve a credit score. Through lessons on banking, budgeting, responsible credit use and more, the Credit Worthy curriculum provides students with practical financial skills to help them make informed decisions for their future. Credit Worthy was created in collaboration with EVERFI, the nation's leader in powering social impact through education.
Twenty-nine states require personal finance education as a condition for high school graduation. As more states require some form of financial education to be taught in schools, Credit Worthy is helping to fulfill those requirements in school districts across the country. The program is active in 17 percent of all public high schools across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, reaching students at a critical juncture in their lives with information that can support their future financial well-being and success.
"When we invest in financial education, we invest in stronger communities and a more empowered next generation," said Paola Garcia Abbo, Vice President and Head of Impact at OneMain. "OneMain is proud to renew our partnership with EVERFI, deepening our commitment to education, volunteerism, and equipping students with the real-world skills they need to succeed."
Research by EVERFI has demonstrated that Credit Worthy is effective in helping students develop skills to better manage credit. Students taking the Build: Credit Fundamentals course showed a 43% increase in their understanding of acquiring credit, a 40% increase in understanding the impacts of increased credit usage, a 126% increase on the topic of managing credit and a 98% increase regarding addressing issues with credit. The research tracked progress of 17,000 high school students across the country.
OneMain also offers the Credit Worthy Family Resource Center and has funded nearly $300,000 in scholarships for students who completed the Credit Worthy curriculum. OneMain will award an additional $300,000 in scholarships through 2029 for a total scholarship fund of $600,000.
About OneMain Financial
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime consumers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. We empower our customers to solve today's problems and reach a better financial future through personalized solutions across 47 states, available online and in 1,300 locations. OneMain is committed to making a positive impact on the people and the communities we serve. For additional information, please visit OneMainFinancial.com.
Media Contact: Kelly Ogburn 401-537-9028 kelly.ogburn@omf.com
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/onemain-financial-expands-commitment-to-financial-education-credit-worthy-curriculum-will-reach-2-000-high-schools-annually-through-2029--302540016.html
SOURCE OneMain Holdings, Inc. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Not logged in
PANGAEA.
Data Publisher for Earth & Environmental Science
Alvarez Zarikian, Carlos A; Stepanova, Anna Yu; Gruetzner, Jens (2009): Age model and ostracod countings from IODP Site 306-U1314. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.763283, Supplement to: Alvarez Zarikian, CA et al. (2009): Glacial-interglacial variability in deep sea ostracod assemblage composition at IODP Site U1314 in the subpolar North Atlantic. Marine Geology, 258(1-4), 69-87, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2008.11.009
Always quote citation above when using data! You can download the citation in several formats below.
RIS CitationBibTeX CitationShow MapGoogle Earth
Abstract:
We present a detailed study of glacial/interglacial deep sea benthic ostracod assemblage variability at IODP Site U1314 (subpolar North Atlantic) in relation to the history of ice-rafting events and changes in deep ocean circulation over the past 170 ky. Our records of ostracod diversity, abundance and dissolution and sediment properties (IRD and CaCO3) show an excellent correspondence to high amplitude orbital and millennial variability observed in the climate records (d13C and d18O) from neighboring deep water sites, suggesting that the benthic meiofauna fluctuates synchronously with the prevailing oceanographic conditions (surface ocean conditions, deep ocean circulation and water temperature and food flux). Krithe (dominant), Argilloecia and Cytheropteron are the most abundant and diverse genera in association with Rockallia enigmatica. Three ostracod assemblages are recognized. The genera Pennyella, Argilloecia, Pelecocythere, Ambocythere, Pseudobosquetina, Bradleya and Nannocythere are associated with interglacials and interstadials, and possibly reflect increased flux of food to the sediments and more vigorous NADW formation. A transitional assemblage composed of species of Cytheropteron, Xestoleberis and Eucythere is restricted to climatic transitions and indicate moderate environmental conditions and seasonal productivity. A glacial/stadial assemblage is characterized by a temporal predominance of either intermediate-depth and shallow water Arctic/subarctic species (belonging to Cytheropteron, Polycope, Pedicythere, Swainocythere, Cluthia, Heterocyprideis, Elofsonella and Finmarchinella) or abyssal North Atlantic ostracods (Bythocythere, Dutoitella, Bathycythere and Bythocypris). The influx of high latitude taxa can be partially explained by ice-rafting, but may also represent a shift of the location of intermediate and deep water convection to the area south of Iceland. Therefore the combination of species characteristic of different watermasses during glacials may reflect shifts in the influence of high nutrient southern source water (e.g. AABW) vs. low nutrient GNAIW during glacials.
Coverage:
Latitude: 56.364000 * Longitude: -27.888000
Date/Time Start: 2005-04-07T00:00:00 * Date/Time End: 2005-04-10T00:00:00
Event(s):
306-U1314 * Latitude: 56.364000 * Longitude: -27.888000 * Date/Time Start: 2005-04-07T00:00:00 * Date/Time End: 2005-04-10T00:00:00 * Elevation: -2800.0 m * Recovery: 765.63 m * Location: North Atlantic * Campaign: Exp306 (North Atlantic Climate 2) * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Composite Core (COMPCORE)
Size:
2 datasets
Download Data
Download ZIP file containing all datasets as tab-delimited text — use the following character encoding: | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
The Popular Magazine/Volume 58/Number 4/The Implacable Friend/Chapter 2
Ticely held the receiver of his desk phone, and drummed a moment on his blotter.
“Hullo, Celie? I have a wire from a doctor in Kusko about Waring. He's got typhoid—evidently an epidemic up there. Says will do his best, but if I can send money the chance will be better. Yes, too bad, poor fellow. You want to talk to me about it? Well—oh, all right. I'll be up to luncheon, in half an hour.”
This is what she said to him: “You know what typhoid is! Didn't you tell me it broke out in Dawson, while you were there the first year. It must be frightful, up there in that swampy river district, in a small camp, and everybody poor—a very little gold and a very great crowd. Ugh!” she shuddered.
“Well, my dear, I've telegraphed two hundred and fifty dollars, and instructions to draw on me for more, if necessary.”
“But typhoid means nursing; a clean, decent place, and just the proper food—milk and broths, and very great care. How is that poor boy to get those things, especially during an epidemic? Mere money is no assurance.”
“But what can we do?”
“Let me go up there and look after him.”
Ticely dropped his fork. “Absurd, Celie. He'll be dead, or well, by the time you could get there.”
“No, sir! The telegram says he's just down. That's almost a hint. Typhoid runs for weeks. And the trip takes—how long?”
“About a week.”
“There you are, Fred; it's more than a case of the gift without the giver. We owe it to him.”
“The contract merely provides”
“Nothing about typhoid—I know. But think what you told him, when he left—'We'll back you, my boy, in every way.' You put up a little money, and he puts up his work. So far, you're even. But, besides his work, he puts up his life—the risk of it: A glacier, a gas-filled shaft, typhoid! He's entitled to the very best help we can give him. That is the substance of our real obligation to him, whatever the mere words were. I have no child that needs me and—I want to go.”
“You go right ahead, little woman,” said Ticely humbly.
He told her to take whatever she wished, and she did a clever piece of work, that afternoon. She had no idea what Kusko City could or could not furnish her, so she assumed nothing. She bought and shipped a small portable house and many things to put in it; four kinds of canned milk, and other foods for convalescence; and magazines. And paper flowers!
The paper flowers were the first things that Bruce Waring really saw, when he came out of the land of illusion; and next, the plump white angel, no longer flitting amid fantastic, absurdly incongruous surroundings, but as and where she really was—in a clean, smooth-boarded, square little house divided by a curtain. He was not sure. He tried to whisper, but he was too weak; quite too weak to put out his hand. But she came to him and laughed and talked, for a few moments, and his cooling brain told him it was really Cecelia Ticely. The filthy tent, the dirty men attendants, the obese and overworked Mrs. McColgan—where were they?
A week later—three weeks after her arrival—she answered all these questions. And, when he wondered at her goodness, she told him very simply that she did not regard it as goodness but rather as business—the business of life, she said it was, to keep to the spirit of your compact. And the last thing she told him, when they parted at the gangplank—it was she, this time, who was to embark—was that he must not say that he owed her anything. He must not even think it! He told her, in his slow, cogitative way, that it was too unbelievably wonderful, to owe your life to a person to whom you owed nothing for it! Some day, perhaps, he might be able to repay her in the same magic way—the way that needs no requital. He walked up the river bank trail, an extremely thin and very thoughtful young prospector.
He approached his cache with a great deal of anxiety, and, when he reached it, he borrowed a ladder, investigated the nether side of the big tarpaulin, and found his fears realized. His essential supplies were gone!
He was not sorry, on the whole. It gave him an excellent reason for shaking the dust, or rather the muck, of the Kuskokwim country from his boots. He hated the place of his nearly mortal sickness—mortal indeed, but for the ministrations of Cecelia Ticely. He pined for trees, for mountains, to remind him of his home land, forested Washington. Northward, in the Yukon, he could find them—and placer country, too. where, with better chances than in this absurdedly [sic] overrated camp, he could carry out an obligation which was now more binding upon him than before. Mrs. Ticely had insisted upon giving him what money she had left—several hundred dollars. She did not propose, she said, to hear again of his needing money in a dire emergency. So, with his dog team and Indian, he would go northward into the great Yukon basin and buy, at the last outpost, grub for another year's prospecting.
With the glazing of the marshes, in the first sharp cold, off they started, Ivan the Indian, with his three mongrels hitched to a flat Yukon sled, trailing Waring with his big basket sled, loaded to the rails. The ice of the marshes and sloughs held to the base of the fifty-mile slops of tundra, whose rise and fall, scarcely perceptible except to a straining husky, marks the height of land between the Kuskokwim and the Yukon. There they were held up for white weather, but they got three fat caribou. One night's snow gave them skidding, for their tundra run, over to the endless swales and sloughs of the lower Yukon, where they made good time to the mouth of the Innoko. Then a short portage—and suddenly they canted steeply down the bank of the mighty Yukon itself, northern Father of Waters, three miles wide, here, and already covered by an eighteen-inch roof of glare ice.
In five days they had made the two hundred miles to Kaltag, where the ancient, as well as the modern, portage to Unalaklik, on the Bering Sea, cuts off four hundred miles of the river route to Nome. Waring's objective was Nulato, some seventy-five miles farther up, where he proposed to replenish his supplies and ascend the Koyukuk River to Bettles and Tramway Bar, of which he had: heard old-timers speak with much respect.
Both before and since the days of Midas and Bruce Waring, the Koyukuk River has been one of the most fascinating riddles of the northern gold field. Destiny decreed, however, that he was to approach his goal from another direction. | WIKI |
Talk:David Easton
More info
Added some biographical information and edited a bit. Dr. Perfessor (talk) 22:05, 20 October 2008 (UTC)
Moved the model of a political system from top of this page to top of article on David Easton's model/Theories becasue it has more to do with the model than with his biography. Dr. Perfessor (talk) 21:52, 26 October 2008 (UTC)
* I noticed you practically copy pasted the text from Eastons website at UCI, which is unacceptable here. Now I have tried to rewrite some of it, removed the rest, and added the source. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 23:48, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
* Please note WP:Civility in your comments. I did not write the article. It was written by someone else long before I began editing on Wikipedia. Dr. Perfessor (talk) 02:01, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
* I am refering to this edit, which seems plagiarism to me because you didn't added the source. It seems you practically copy pasted the homepage info here without given any source. As far as I know this is really not acceptable. Please correct me if I misinterprete the situation here. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 02:16, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
* I see. And have you "assumed good faith" in the matter? Apparently not if you begin communications with an accusation. Yet the text you refer to only totals 243 words including the words I added, which is well within the "fair use" provisions of copyright law, and the source was published as a link on the bottom of the same page. Moreover, it does not approach plagiarism because I did not claim those words as my own, a key prerequisite for plagiarism.
* Perhaps you should remove all the sources to his publications as well, because I did not cite WorldCat where I got them? People like you are one reason my user page says "retired" and I am no longer active on Wikipedia. Lighten up a little, please, lest you drive away editors Wikipedia needs. Dr. Perfessor (talk) 19:49, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
* As far as I know if one copy/paste text within the "fair use" provisions of copyright law, one should still add the source with particular care. See also Citing sources. Just mentioning the source as an external link won't do. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 20:27, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
WikiProject Systems/Assessment
In general, anyone can add or change an article's rating, but so far I have balanced the assessment rating of all about 1750+ articles in the Wikiproject system.
People really important in the field are such as Niklas Luhmann and Talcott Parsons are rated high. Less prominent scientists involved are rated mid or low. Often the lenght and content of the article can give an indication. If an article is a stub like this and there is not much discussion on the talkpage the scientist, this is an indication that the persom is less prominent. This is just the overall logic I have applied.
So if you Mervyn Emrys want to contribute here, please improve the article. Not just change the WikiProject rating. If nobody more important in political systems theory, as you say, this article should explain. If this is a common opinion, than there should be enough reliabele sources to explain his work and his influence. I think this article needs to explain more. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 02:40, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
P.S. Now I did some checking and found your opinion confirmed. I will update the importance rate.
* Thank you. Mervyn Emrys (talk) 22:04, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
* Added considerable information, sections, references, info box and categories. Where more than one sentence from same source, cited source at end of paragraph only. Mervyn Emrys (talk) 01:15, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
* Thanks, it is a good start. Maybe I can translate some of the German article about his work next week. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 13:49, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
* Added descriptions by others of his work and role in political science with references and removed tag. Mervyn Emrys (talk) 17:54, 11 April 2009 (UTC)
* Great work, thanks. -- Marcel Douwe Dekker (talk) 22:55, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
External links modified
Hello fellow Wikipedians,
I have just modified one external link on David Easton. Please take a moment to review my edit. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. I made the following changes:
* Added archive https://web.archive.org/web/20061023065851/http://www.faculty.uci.edu/scripts/UCIFacultyProfiles/DetailDept.CFM?ID=2547 to http://www.faculty.uci.edu/scripts/UCIFacultyProfiles/DetailDept.CFM?ID=2547
Cheers.— InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 07:44, 27 November 2017 (UTC)
david easton
explain <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:46, 11 December 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
NGOs ask Musk to not invest in Indonesia's nickel industry over environmental worries
July 25 (Reuters) - Dozens of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have sent an open letter to Elon Musk, urging the Tesla Inc's TSLA.O chief to not invest in Indonesia's nickel industry on environmental concerns.
The letter by the NGOs, including Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI) and Friends of the Earth United States, follows Indonesian President Joko Widodo's meeting with Musk in Texas in May to discuss potential investments.
Indonesia has the world's biggest nickel reserves and Widodo is keen to develop a nickel-based EV industry at home. The government banned export of unprocessed nickel ore from 2020 to ensure supply for investors.
However, environmentalists are concerned that the process would involve disposing off mining waste into the ocean.
The NGOs said in the letter that environmental damage results from the total area of the forest converted to nickel mining, causing increased deforestation and the threats of polluted water in the river, lake, and the beach.
The group recommended termination of any potential direct investment plan in the nickel industry in Indonesia and to stop nickel sourced and produced in Indonesia in every business line of Tesla.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Indonesian government was not available for comment outside regular hours.
Musk in 2020 urged the mining industry to produce more nickel "in an environmentally sensitive way" and derided U.S. nickel production as "objectively very lame". (https://reut.rs/3z8IAb9)
Used to improve battery storage, nickel is expected to see a surge in demand over coming years as governments, companies and consumers seek to cut noxious fumes emitted by fossil-fueled vehicles.
(Reporting by Tiyashi Datta in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
((tiyashi.datta@thomsonreuters.com;))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Talk:SpongeBob SquarePants
* I organized the whole page. Shortened descriptions and arranged them. Article size was also shortened. Altogether there doesn't seem to be alot of text (given the show's run) and I doubt there should be a copyright problem. Only issue I have is when too many quotes are taken from one episode. --Eeee 12:34, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
Explain cleanup
I marked this page as requiring cleanup due to its use of quotation marks and the dialogues should be grouped together (or else group quotes by episode) and should be separated by half-width rules. UDScott 14:07, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
Due to the use of quotation marks?By episode?Look at some of the Wikiquote pages.Spefically Ed, Edd n Eddy or Invader ZIM and tell me that's not a bad idea.Oh,and Wikiquote is supposed to use quotation marks.(Not logged in) Just an add on,the By Episode thing takes up huge space,and even this show would make it rather empty.(Not logged in)
* I'll admit that the Ed, Edd, n Eddy article is kind of a mess, but I think the Invader Zim article is a fine example of how all TV quote articles should be formatted. MJMyers2 15:46, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
Starting Cleanup
This page is oh-so-sloppy. I'm going to start on it and if anyone else wants to join in, feel free. :) As for shortening the quotes some of the episodes, I will give my best judgement on editing those after everything is organized. If anyone has any issues, please let me know. Curlyro 20:14, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
"Song" part - copyvio?
I am afraid those songs are quoted fully, not a part of them? Quoting whole lyric of a song is obviously copyvio. --Aphaia 00:04, 3 September 2007 (UTC) | WIKI |
Carsley
Carsley may refer to:
People with the surname
* George H. Carsley (1870-1933), American architect
* Lee Carsley (1974), English football player
Location
* Carsley, Virginia, U.S. | WIKI |
Çiçi
Çiçi (also, Chichi, Dare-Chichi, and Dera-Chichi) is a village and municipality in the Quba Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 1,131. The municipality consists of the villages of Çiçi, Qənidərə, and Raziyələr.
The population of Chichi consists of Tats. According to the 2009 census, 814 people live in the village. | WIKI |
For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. All for the want of a horseshoe nail. Many of us have heard that rhyme as we grew up.
I attended a seminar many, many years ago and the presenter handed out nails. They were funny looking nails, but we held on to them for a few moments. He asked us to examine them and determine what part that nail could play in our lives. None of us had ever seen a horseshoe nail. He explained that small actions not taken can have a large effect in our lives.
Was the nail in the rhyme indicative of a particular battle or kingdom that was lost? It has been attributed in some texts to the death of Richard the 3rd of England at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Richard the 3rd was King of England for a little over two years. The Earl of Richmond, Henry Tudor, eventually won the War of the Roses and established his dynasty over England and Wales for the next 117 years.
Interestingly enough, in 1591, Shakespeare dramatized the Battle of Bosworth Field in Richard III (Act 4 Scene 4) and portrayed King Richard III on his horse bogged in a mud pit, unable to move. King Richard shouted, “A Horse! A Horse! My Kingdom for a Horse!” Is a horse on the same level as a nail? Probably, since kings had armies at their disposal – a horse was a small part of the overall picture.
In the days of old, rhymes were used to parody historical political events, people, royalty, etc. The lyrics allowed the common folk to do three things – two obvious and the other one not so obvious. The first objective was to go around the restrictions on free speech or dissent as it was known then. The second factor is that it taught kids to remember. Rhymes were easy to remember allowed for that type of learning to be passed down.
The last point evolved as a process to apply logic to consequences – explain what might or could happen if you did what was always done before. It helped your thinking processes. It tasked your ability to see the reality of your current condition and what could happen if you did this or that – or, in their thinking, not doing this or that.
Forbes magazine had an advertisement several years ago. The word ‘Think‘ was prominently displayed at the top of the page. It was fairly short and caught my attention.
Few things possess more Power than a Thought. Because a Thought has the potential to become something significant. To solve something meaningful. And to inspire us to achieve great things. What makes a Thought so powerful is that it can be created by anybody. At anytime. From anywhere. That’s why Thinking should be encouraged and nurtured in all its forms. No matter how small. Or how impossibly grand. Because wherever Thinking happens, Big Ideas follow. Minds become enlightened. Knowledge grows. And people discover new ways to unlock their Potential. So start Thinking.
Language, words, experiences, debates, reasoning, etc. made us what we are today. But, most of us do not engage in stimulating mental jousting to defend ourselves. As we accept who we are, we become conditioned to remain in our status quo for the rest of our lives. We have the potential to become much more than we are today, but we choose not to engage in the activities necessary to evaluate or make those decisions.
Even if we make the decision to do it, we find resistance from our subconscious mind which prevents us from fully achieving it. We pass it off as another attempt to improve that failed. We file it under ‘failure’ to be resurrected when needed to thwart our next opportunity for improvement. Thinking is critical to step out of the life you currently have to attain the capacity to help yourself and your legacy – not to mention all those you can help by being in a position to do so. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Pediatric Infusion Therapy Meets Unique Needs
Pediatric Infusion Therapy: A Vital Healthcare Solution
In the realm of healthcare for children, pediatric infusion therapy plays a crucial role in addressing the unique needs of young patients. Understanding the intricacies of pediatric infusion therapy and recognizing the significance of tailoring treatments to meet children's specific health requirements are fundamental aspects of providing comprehensive care for pediatric populations.
Understanding Pediatric Infusion Therapy
Pediatric infusion therapy involves the administration of medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a child's bloodstream through intravenous (IV) or other infusion methods. This specialized form of treatment is commonly used to deliver essential medications, manage chronic conditions, or provide nutritional support to pediatric patients who may have difficulty taking oral medications.
The process of pediatric infusion therapy requires the expertise of trained healthcare professionals, such as pediatric nurses or infusion therapists, who are skilled in safely administering treatments to children. By understanding the unique needs and considerations of pediatric patients, healthcare providers can ensure the effective delivery of medications while minimizing potential risks and complications.
Importance of Meeting Unique Needs in Children's Health
Children have distinct healthcare needs that differ from those of adults, making it essential to tailor treatment approaches to meet their specific requirements. Pediatric infusion therapy plays a vital role in addressing these unique needs by providing customized care that considers factors such as age, weight, developmental stage, and underlying health conditions.
By individualizing dosage calculations, treatment plans, and infusion protocols for each child, healthcare providers can optimize the effectiveness of therapy while ensuring the safety and comfort of pediatric patients. This personalized approach helps to enhance treatment outcomes, improve patient experience, and support the overall well-being of children receiving infusion therapy.
In pediatric healthcare, the emphasis on meeting the unique needs of young patients through specialized treatments like infusion therapy underscores the commitment to delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care that promotes the health and healing of children.
Tailored Treatment for Children
When it comes to pediatric infusion therapy, providing tailored treatment for children is essential to ensure optimal health outcomes. This involves addressing specific health conditions and customizing dosage and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each child.
Addressing Specific Health Conditions
Pediatric infusion therapy plays a crucial role in addressing a wide range of health conditions in children. From chronic illnesses to acute infections, infusion therapy can be used to administer medications, fluids, nutrients, and blood products directly into the bloodstream. By targeting the specific health condition at its source, infusion therapy can help manage symptoms, alleviate discomfort, and promote healing in pediatric patients.
Customizing Dosage and Treatment Plans
One of the key advantages of pediatric infusion therapy is the ability to customize dosage and treatment plans according to the individual needs of each child. Healthcare providers carefully calculate the appropriate dosage of medications based on factors such as the child's age, weight, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated. By tailoring the treatment plan to the unique characteristics of the child, healthcare providers can ensure the safe and effective delivery of medications through infusion therapy.
In certain cases, healthcare providers may adjust the infusion rate, duration of treatment, or type of medication to better suit the child's specific requirements. This personalized approach helps minimize the risk of adverse reactions, optimize the therapeutic benefits of the treatment, and enhance the overall experience for the child undergoing infusion therapy.
By addressing specific health conditions and customizing dosage and treatment plans, pediatric infusion therapy can meet the unique needs of children and contribute to improved health outcomes. It's essential for healthcare providers to collaborate closely with families and caregivers to ensure that the treatment is tailored to the child's individual needs, promoting comfort, safety, and efficacy throughout the infusion therapy process.
Benefits of Pediatric Infusion Therapy
Pediatric infusion therapy plays a crucial role in meeting the unique healthcare needs of children by providing efficient delivery of medications, minimizing discomfort, and supporting better health outcomes.
Efficient Delivery of Medications
Pediatric infusion therapy offers a reliable and precise method for administering medications to children. By utilizing infusion pumps and carefully calibrated dosages, healthcare providers can ensure that the right amount of medication is delivered at the correct rate. This precise delivery mechanism helps to maintain therapeutic drug levels in the child's system, optimizing the effectiveness of the treatment.
Minimizing Discomfort for Children
One of the significant benefits of pediatric infusion therapy is its ability to minimize discomfort for children during the administration of medications. Rather than relying on multiple injections or oral medications, infusion therapy allows for the gradual and controlled delivery of medications through an IV line. This approach reduces the frequency of painful injections and can be particularly beneficial for children who may have difficulty swallowing pills or are anxious about medical procedures.
Supporting Better Health Outcomes
Pediatric infusion therapy plays a key role in supporting better health outcomes for children with complex medical conditions. By ensuring the accurate and continuous delivery of medications, infusion therapy helps to manage symptoms, control disease progression, and improve overall quality of life for pediatric patients. This targeted approach to treatment can lead to better disease management, reduced hospitalizations, and improved long-term health outcomes for children in need of specialized care.
In summary, pediatric infusion therapy offers a range of benefits that are essential in meeting the unique healthcare needs of children. From ensuring the efficient delivery of medications to minimizing discomfort during treatment and supporting better health outcomes, infusion therapy plays a vital role in providing effective and personalized care for pediatric patients.
Special Considerations for Pediatric Patients
When it comes to pediatric infusion therapy, special considerations must be taken into account to ensure the comfort and well-being of young patients. Creating a child-friendly environment, closely monitoring and providing care during the infusion process, and involving families in the treatment are essential aspects of pediatric infusion therapy.
Child-Friendly Environment
Creating a child-friendly environment plays a crucial role in easing anxiety and promoting a positive experience for pediatric patients undergoing infusion therapy. Pediatric infusion centers are often designed to be colorful, welcoming, and equipped with age-appropriate toys, books, and entertainment options to distract and comfort children during their treatment sessions.
Additionally, healthcare providers who work with pediatric patients are trained to communicate effectively with children, using language and explanations that are easy to understand. This helps to build trust and rapport, making the infusion process less intimidating for young patients.
Monitoring and Care during Infusion
During the infusion process, pediatric patients require close monitoring and attentive care to ensure the safe and effective administration of medications. Healthcare providers carefully monitor vital signs, infusion rates, and any potential side effects to address any issues promptly and prevent complications.
Pediatric infusion therapy also involves skilled nursing staff who are trained to handle pediatric-specific medical equipment and respond to any emergent situations that may arise during the infusion. This level of vigilance and expertise is essential in safeguarding the health and well-being of young patients throughout the treatment process.
Family Involvement in the Process
Involving families in the pediatric infusion therapy process is paramount to providing comprehensive care and support for pediatric patients. Parents and caregivers are integral members of the healthcare team, offering comfort, reassurance, and advocacy for their children during infusion sessions.
Family involvement extends beyond emotional support to practical assistance, such as helping with positioning, providing distractions, and following post-infusion care instructions at home. Empowering families with information and involving them in decision-making promotes a collaborative approach to pediatric infusion therapy, ensuring that the unique needs of each child are met with sensitivity and care.
By prioritizing a child-friendly environment, attentive monitoring and care, and active family involvement, pediatric infusion therapy can meet the unique needs of young patients, fostering a positive and supportive healthcare experience for children and their families.
Ensuring Safety and Efficacy
In the realm of pediatric infusion therapy, ensuring the safety and efficacy of treatment is paramount to the well-being of young patients. This section delves into the key factors that contribute to maintaining a high standard of safety and effectiveness in pediatric infusion therapy.
Training and Certification of Healthcare Providers
One of the cornerstone elements in guaranteeing the safety and efficacy of pediatric infusion therapy is the comprehensive training and certification of healthcare providers involved in administering treatments to children. Healthcare professionals specializing in pediatric infusion therapy undergo specialized training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to care for pediatric patients effectively.
Quality Control and Sterile Procedures
Maintaining strict quality control measures and adhering to sterile procedures are essential components of pediatric infusion therapy to prevent infections and ensure the safety of young patients. Sterility in the preparation and administration of medications is crucial to minimize the risk of complications and promote positive health outcomes.
Managing Potential Side Effects
In pediatric infusion therapy, it is crucial to proactively manage and address any potential side effects that may arise during or after treatment. Healthcare providers closely monitor pediatric patients for any signs of adverse reactions and are trained to respond promptly and effectively to mitigate risks and ensure the well-being of the child.
By emphasizing the training and certification of healthcare providers, implementing quality control measures, maintaining sterile procedures, and effectively managing potential side effects, pediatric infusion therapy can uphold high standards of safety and efficacy in meeting the unique healthcare needs of children.
Collaborative Care Approach
In the realm of pediatric infusion therapy, a collaborative care approach plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of young patients. This approach involves a coordinated effort among healthcare providers, effective communication strategies, and active involvement of parents and caregivers in the treatment process.
Team Effort in Pediatric Infusion Therapy
Pediatric infusion therapy necessitates a multidisciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals working together to deliver comprehensive care to children. This team typically includes pediatric nurses, pediatricians, pharmacists, and other specialists who collaborate to tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each child.
Communication and Coordination among Healthcare Providers
Effective communication and seamless coordination among healthcare providers are essential components of successful pediatric infusion therapy. Clear and open lines of communication ensure that all team members are on the same page regarding the child's treatment plan, progress, and any adjustments that may be required.
Empowering Parents and Caregivers
Empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge and resources is crucial in the collaborative care approach to pediatric infusion therapy. By involving parents and caregivers in the decision-making process, providing education on the treatment plan, and offering support and guidance, healthcare providers can enhance the overall experience for both the child and their family.
By fostering a collaborative care approach that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and empowerment, pediatric infusion therapy can effectively meet the unique needs of children, promote positive health outcomes, and ensure a supportive and nurturing environment for young patients and their families.
Sources
https://www.pediatrichomeservice.com/blog/pediatric-infusion-therapy-meets-unique-needs/
https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/florida/flpen/sfch/departments-and-services/departments/pediatric-infusion-therapy
https://fastercapital.com/content/IV-Therapy-in-Pediatrics--Tailoring-Treatment-for-Young-Patients.html | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Danny Fonseca
Danny Alberto Fonseca Bravo (born 7 November 1979) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Costa Rican club Cartaginés.
Club career
A native of Cartago, Fonseca played the majority of his career at local side Cartaginés. In February 2013 he tied club legend Leonel Hernández for most league games played for the club, with 360. He also had a few seasons at Brujas, but returned to Cartaginés in May 2010.
In October 2013, Fonseca reached 500 league games in the Costa Rican Primera División, the 14th player in the league history to do so.
International career
Fonseca played at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship held in Nigeria.
He made his senior debut for Costa Rica in a February 2003 UNCAF Nations Cup match against Honduras and collected a total of 28 caps, scoring 2 goals. He represented his country in 4 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and was selected as a member of the Costa Rica squad at the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. He was the first player to be booked in the FIFA World Cup 2006 during his country's 4–2 defeat to Germany. Also he played at the 2003 and 2005 UNCAF Nations Cups as well as at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He was a non-playing squad member at the 2004 Copa América.
His final international was a January 2008 friendly match 1994 against Iran.
International goals
* Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first. | WIKI |
Quinn Ranger Station
The Quinn Ranger Station, also known as the Quinn Patrol Cabin and Quinn's Horse Camp, is the only surviving ranger station from the time when Sequoia National Park was administered by the U.S. Army.
Sequoia was the second National Park to be established after Yellowstone National Park, and predated the establishment of the National Park Service. The one-room log cabin was built in 1907, in early National Park Service Rustic style. | WIKI |
File: UI\HtmlControls\HtmlInputControl.cs
Project: ndp\fx\src\xsp\system\Web\System.Web.csproj (System.Web)
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// <copyright file="HtmlInputControl.cs" company="Microsoft">
// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
// </copyright>
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/*
* HtmlInputControl.cs
*
* Copyright (c) 2000 Microsoft Corporation
*/
namespace System.Web.UI.HtmlControls {
using System;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Web;
using System.Web.UI;
using Debug=System.Web.Util.Debug;
using System.Security.Permissions;
/*
* An abstract base class representing an intrinsic INPUT tag.
*/
/// <devdoc>
/// <para>
/// The <see langword='HtmlInputControl'/> abstract class defines
/// the methods, properties, and events common to all HTML input controls.
/// These include controls for the <input type=text>, <input
/// type=submit>, and <input type=file> elements.
/// </para>
/// </devdoc>
[
ControlBuilderAttribute(typeof(HtmlEmptyTagControlBuilder))
]
abstract public class HtmlInputControl : HtmlControl {
private string _type;
/*
* Creates a new Input
*/
/// <devdoc>
/// <para>Initializes a new instance of the <see cref='System.Web.UI.HtmlControls.HtmlInputControl'/> class.</para>
/// </devdoc>
protected HtmlInputControl(string type) : base("input") {
_type = type;
// VSWhidbey 546690: Need to add the type value to the Attributes collection to match Everett behavior.
Attributes["type"] = type;
}
/*
* Name property
*/
/// <devdoc>
/// <para>
/// Gets the value of the HTML
/// Name attribute that will be rendered to the browser.
/// </para>
/// </devdoc>
[
WebCategory("Behavior"),
DefaultValue(""),
DesignerSerializationVisibility(DesignerSerializationVisibility.Hidden)
]
public virtual string Name {
get {
return UniqueID;
//string s = Attributes["name"];
//return ((s != null) ? s : String.Empty);
}
set {
//Attributes["name"] = MapStringAttributeToString(value);
}
}
// Value that gets rendered for the Name attribute
internal virtual string RenderedNameAttribute {
get {
return Name;
//string name = Name;
//if (name.Length == 0)
// return UniqueID;
//return name;
}
}
/*
* Value property.
*/
/// <devdoc>
/// <para>
/// Gets or sets the contents of a text box.
/// </para>
/// </devdoc>
[
WebCategory("Appearance"),
DefaultValue(""),
DesignerSerializationVisibility(DesignerSerializationVisibility.Hidden)
]
public virtual string Value {
get {
string s = Attributes["value"];
return((s != null) ? s : String.Empty);
}
set {
Attributes["value"] = MapStringAttributeToString(value);
}
}
/*
* Type of input
*/
/// <devdoc>
/// <para>
/// Gets the Type attribute for a particular HTML input control.
/// </para>
/// </devdoc>
[
WebCategory("Behavior"),
DefaultValue(""),
DesignerSerializationVisibility(DesignerSerializationVisibility.Hidden)
]
public string Type {
get {
string s = Attributes["type"];
if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(s)) {
return s;
}
return((_type != null) ? _type : String.Empty);
}
}
/*
* Override to render unique name attribute.
* The name attribute is owned by the framework.
*/
/// <internalonly/>
/// <devdoc>
/// </devdoc>
protected override void RenderAttributes(HtmlTextWriter writer) {
writer.WriteAttribute("name", RenderedNameAttribute);
Attributes.Remove("name");
bool removedTypeAttribute = false;
string type = Type;
if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(type)) {
writer.WriteAttribute("type", type);
Attributes.Remove("type");
removedTypeAttribute = true;
}
base.RenderAttributes(writer);
if (removedTypeAttribute && DesignMode) {
Attributes.Add("type", type);
}
writer.Write(" /");
}
}
} | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
St Kevin's College, Lisnaskea
St. Kevin's College is based in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is a Roman Catholic school for boys and girls. It was formed in 2017 as a result of a merger of two schools, St Eugene's College and St.Comhghall's. The principal of St. Kevins is Gary Kelly and the vice principal is Mrs. McDonalds. The school has over 700 students and is the best performing secondary school in Northern Ireland. The school has opened a new maths department in 2021 and is planning to open a new department in 2023.
The school also has an Instagram page, a Facebook page and a Tiktok account. | WIKI |
James N James N - 3 months ago 148x
AngularJS Question
angular material modal and ng-file-upload
I am working on image upload using angular material, ng-file-upload, and ng-imgcrop-extended. I was previously using all of this on a normal page, and everything was working fine, but requirements have changed and I had to move this logic to a modal.
The way it works is I am using
ng-imgcrop
to crop the photos, and
ng-file-upload
does the uploading. So right now, I have an element listening to the file select, and that handles the cropping. Right now however, it is not listening to the file select, and I can only reason that is from the modal.
Here is my code
modal render
$scope.headshotModal = function(ev) {
var useFullScreen;
useFullScreen = ($mdMedia('sm') || $mdMedia('xs')) && $scope.customFullscreen;
$mdDialog.show({
locals: {
p: $scope.persona
},
controller: 'ImagesController',
templateUrl: 'application/views/images/image_modal.html',
parent: angular.element(document.body),
targetEvent: ev,
clickOutsideToClose: true,
fullscreen: useFullScreen
}).then((function(answer) {
$scope.status = 'You said the information was "' + answer + '".';
}), function() {
$scope.status = 'You cancelled the dialog.';
});
$scope.$watch((function() {
return $mdMedia('xs') || $mdMedia('sm');
}), function(wantsFullScreen) {
$scope.customFullscreen = wantsFullScreen === true;
});
};
images_controller
angular.module('App').controller('ImagesController', [
'$scope', 'p', '$mdDialog', 'ImageService', '$routeParams', function($scope, p, $mdDialog, ImageService, $routeParams) {
var handleFileSelect;
$scope.persona = p;
$scope.uploadedImg = false;
$scope.myCroppedImage = '';
$scope.myImage = '';
$scope.blockingObject = {
block: true
};
$scope.callTestFuntion = function() {
$scope.blockingObject.render(function(dataURL) {
$scope.showRender = true;
console.log('via render');
console.log(dataURL.length);
});
};
$scope.blockingObject.callback = function(dataURL) {
console.log('via function');
console.log(dataURL.length);
};
handleFileSelect = function(evt) {
var file, reader;
file = evt.currentTarget.files[0];
console.log(file);
$scope.uploadedImg = true;
reader = new FileReader;
reader.onload = function(evt) {
$scope.$apply(function($scope) {
$scope.myImage = evt.target.result;
});
};
reader.readAsDataURL(file);
};
angular.element(document.querySelector('#imgInput')).on('change', function() {
console.log('handlefileselect');
// this function runs the code needed. it is not being triggered
handleFileSelect;
});
$scope.thenRedirect = function() {
return window.location.href = "personas/" + $scope.persona.slug;
};
$scope.testCrop = function(file) {
ImageService.uploadCroppedImg(file, 'headshot', $routeParams, $scope.cropAttributes);
return $scope.thenRedirect();
};
$scope.cancel = function() {
$scope.uploadedImg = false;
return $scope.showRender = false;
};
$scope.hide = function() {
$mdDialog.hide();
};
return $scope.cancelOut = function() {
$mdDialog.cancel();
};
}
]);
modal.slim
md-dialog.fs [style="width: 100%; margin-left:25%; margin-right: 25%;" aria-label=("Image Edit") ng-cloak=""]
/form
md-toolbar.text-center
.md-toolbar-tools
h2 Image Edit
span flex=""
md-button.md-icon-button [ng-click="cancelOut()" aria-label="Cancel"]
i.fa.fa-times
md-dialog-content
.md-dialog-content
h2.text-center Edit Your Headshot
div.input-div
| Select an image file:
input#imgInput [type="file" ngf-select accept="image/*" ng-model="headshotFile"] /
/ [ng-show='uploadedImg']
div
md-button.render-btn[ng-click="callTestFuntion()"] Render
.crop-area
img-crop cropject='cropAttributes' area-type="rectangle" image="myImage" live-view="blockingObject" result-image="myCroppedImage"
a.img-upload [href="#" ngf-select="uploadBanner($file)" ngf-dimensions="$width > 149 && $height > 149"]
i.fa.fa-camera
span Banner
a.img-upload[style='cursor: pointer;'ng-click="testCrop(headshotFile)"]
i.fa.fa-upload
span Upload
a.cancel-img.img-upload [href="#" ng-click="cancel()"]
i.fa.fa-ban
span Cancel
this code works on a normal html page. But the problem seems to be it cannot listen to the
angular.element(document.querySelector('#imgInput')).on('change')
part of the
ImagesController
. does anyone know how using a modal, I can handle these types of events? I have seen that I might have to wrap some logic in the
$mdDialog.show().resolve()
function, but i'm not sure what it's expecting.
Any help would be appreciated :)
Answer
Based on your results, I would approach this problem by wiring up the event in the onShowing or onComplete event for the dialog. I would create a callback function here:
$mdDialog.show({
locals: {
p: $scope.persona
},
controller: 'ImagesController',
templateUrl: 'application/views/images/image_modal.html',
parent: angular.element(document.body),
targetEvent: ev,
clickOutsideToClose: true,
fullscreen: useFullScreen,
onComplete: wireUpChangeEvent,
onRemoving: removeChangeEvent // so it doesn't get wired up multiple times
})
I'm not 100%, but I think the dialog stays on the DOM after you hide(close) it. If that's the case, you either need the onRemoving event function or a check to see if it's already been wired up to prevent multiple firings. The function would be called from the controller that launches the dialog. You may need to make the two of them share the same scope by using the scope option and telling it to preserveScope. I'm also not sure if the template will be loaded and on the DOM the first time onShowing is called, so it's probably safer to use onComplete.
Comments | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Talk:The Big Bang Theory
What the hell is this limitation to 2 quotes?
* Please see Limits on quotations for the answer to your question. - InvisibleSun 02:32, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
suggested edits
this section was originally for me to paste a correction and addition for someone on IRC who offered to edit for me; now that the content has been updated, I figured it would be okay to remove it from here, and also add another suggested addition from episode 2.20 The Transporter Malfunction, which I just finished watching.
(Penny just gave Leonard and Sheldon each a vintage Star Trek transporter toy)
* Sheldon: Look, it was actually designed for my vintage Mr. Spock action figure!
* Penny: Oh, that's great, let's open it up and put him in there!
(Leonard and Sheldon recoil and cradle the boxes defensively)
* Sheldon: Oh, good lord, no!
* Penny: Why? They're just toys.
* Sheldon: Mint in box!
* Penny: C'mon, can't we open one up and take a look?
(Leonard and Sheldon recoil again and shout)
* Leonard: No! Once you open the box it loses its value.
* Penny: Yeah, yeah, my mom gave me the same lecture about my virginity. I gotta tell you, it was a lot more fun taking it out and playing with it.
K.clow (talk) 05:53, 4 April 2012 (UTC)
* ✅ correct me if I did it wrong PiRSquared17 (talk) 03:30, 5 April 2012 (UTC)
Not two theoretical physicists
Sheldon is a theoretical physicist and Howard is an applied physicist - unsigned comment by <IP_ADDRESS>, 22:55, 14 February 2013
* Nice catch. Fixed it. ~ Robin Lionheart (talk) 04:57, 18 February 2013 (UTC) | WIKI |
What is Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting?
Coronary angioplasty (also referred as percutaneous coronary intervention) is a medical procedure used to open clogged heart arteries.
Coronary angioplasty can improve some of the symptoms associated with blocked arteries (including chest pain and shortness of breath) or can be used during a heart attack to quickly open a blocked artery and minimize heart damage.
Angioplasty involves temporarily inserting and expanding a tiny balloon at the site of your blockage to help widen a narrowed artery. Then, it typically involves the implantation of a small metal coil (called a stent) into the clogged artery to help prop it open and decrease its chance of narrowing again.
Who needs an angioplasty?
A physician might recommend an angioplasty when medications or lifestyle changes aren’t enough to reduce the effects of artery blockages, or if someone has a heart attack, worsening chest pain or other symptoms of concern. The first step is to undergo an imaging test (called a coronary angiogram) to determine if the blockage can be treated with angioplasty.
You may be a good candidate for an angioplasty if:
• Your blockage is small
• Your blockage can be reached by angioplasty
• The artery affected isn’t the main vessel supplying blood to the left side of the heart
• You don’t have heart failure
Utilizing Stents
angioplastyOnce an artery is widened, a device called a stent is usually placed into the artery to act as scaffolding to help prevent it from re-narrowing after an angioplasty. A stent looks like a very tiny coil of wire mesh. Stents can be coated with medication that’s slowly released to help prevent arteries from re-clogging. These coated stents are called drug-eluting stents, in contrast to non-coated versions, which are called “bare-metal” stents.
How a stent is used:
• The stent is collapsed and placed around a balloon at the tip of the catheter and guided through the artery to the blockage.
• At the blockage, the balloon is inflated and the spring-like stent expands and locks into place inside the artery.
• The stent remains in the artery permanently to hold it open and improve blood flow to the heart.
• Once the stent is in place, the balloon catheter is removed and a number of images (angiograms) are taken to see how well blood flows through the newly-widened artery.
• Finally, the guide catheter is removed and the procedure is completed.
After receiving a stent, patients may require prolonged treatment with medications (and routine observation) to help reduce the chance of blood clots forming on the stent material. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Shen Deyong
Shen Deyong (born March 12, 1954) is a Chinese politician and judge who served as the chairperson of the Social and Legal Affairs Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). At the height of his political career, he served as executive vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, the highest level of China's judiciary. Shen formally resigned from the government in June 2018, which was a shock to the news media.
He began work in December 1977 and joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in May 1972. Shen was a member of the 18th and 19th CCP Central Committee. He was a delegate to the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. He was also a member of the 16th and 17th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Chinese Communist Party. He is a member of the 13th Standing Committee of the CPPCC.
Biography
Shen was born in Xiushui County, Jiangxi in March 1954. After high school in 1975, he studied, then taught, at what is now Jiangxi Normal University, where he majored in English. In September 1980, he was accepted to China University of Political Science and Law.
After graduating in 1983, Shen was assigned to Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi province, as an official in the Provincial Commission of Politics and Law. In September 1988 he was transferred to Jiangxi Higher People's Court, where he was vice-president between 1993 and 1997. He became the deputy secretary of Jiangxi Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee of the Chinese Communist Party in February 1997, and served until October 1998.
In October 1998, Shen was transferred to Beijing and he was promoted to become vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, the highest level of court in China. He was secretary of Shanghai Municipal Discipline Inspection Committee of the Chinese Communist Party in November 2006, and held that office until April 2008. Then he was promoted again to become executive vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, a position at ministerial level. He became chairperson of the Social and Legal Affairs Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in March 2018, serving in the post until his formally resignation from office in June 2018. On June 22, 2018, he published a farewell article on the internet and teased himself as an old cadre.
Downfall
On March 21, 2022, he has been placed under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and laws" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the CCP's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China. On September 7, he was expelled from the CCP. | WIKI |
Psychology and Psychotherapy
Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice is a quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research, assessment and treatment of psychopathologies. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the British Psychological Society and the editors-in-chief are Katherine Berry and Sandra Bucci (University of Manchester). It was established in 1920 as The British Journal of Medical Psychology.
Abstracting and indexing
The journal is abstracted and indexed in: • CINAHL
• Current Contents/Clinical Medicine
• Current Contents/Social & Behavioral Sciences
• EBSCO databases
• Embase
• Index Medicus/MEDLINE/PubMed
• PASCAL
• Philosopher's Index
• ProQuest databases
• PsycINFO
• Science Citation Index
• Scopus
• Social Sciences Citation Index
• VINITI Database RAS According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2018 impact factor of 2.244. | WIKI |
Biomaterials and Medical ApplicationsISSN: 2577-0268
All submissions of the EM system will be redirected to Online Manuscript Submission System. Authors are requested to submit articles directly to Online Manuscript Submission System of respective journal.
Editorial, Bio Mater Med App Vol: 5 Issue: 4
Bio Electrodes and Biosensors
Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian*
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DU), Pune, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author: Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Biomaterials Research Laboratory, Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DU), Pune, Maharashtra, India; E-mail: meetkbs@gmail.com
Received date: 01 July, 2021; Accepted date: 16 July, 2021; Published date: 25 July, 2021
Keywords: DNA, organelles, microorganisms, cells.
Introduction
Electrodes are sensors used to transmit information into or out of the body and are mainly applied in cardiology and neurology applications. Surface or transcutaneous electrodes used to monitor or measure electrical events in the body. A biosensor uses biological molecules, tissues, organisms to measure chemical or biochemical concentrations. Biosensors can be used in many medical and nonmedical applications. Biomedical sensors detect simple physical parameters like blood pressure or temperature to blood glucose. Biosensors works by changing the pH, ions, blood gases (O2, CO2 and etc.), drugs, hormones, proteins, viruses, bacteria, tumors and etc. Bio electrodes are devices used to produce or measure electrical activity in the body for electrophysiological stimulation or monitoring. This chapter will focus on electrodes for use in stimulation. Stimulation of electrically excitable tissue is achieved by establishing electrical fields in the tissue, using electrodes. These electrodes transduce electrons (the charge carrier for the electrical circuitry used in therapeutic stimulation devices) to ions (the charge carrier in the body), allowing electric charge to be injected into tissue. The materials used for these electrodes are integral to ensuring that this charge injection occurs safely and effectively. See also Chapter II.5.10, which addresses some aspects of bio electrodes using a different and complementary approach. Bio electrodes are devices that send an electrical signal to the body. Biosensors are devices that detect certain biochemical signals and convert them to electrical signals that can be measured. Biosensors are made of a transducer with a biologically active molecule. The biologically active molecule responds to the biochemical signal and relays that response to the transducer. Bio electrodes and sensors can be on the body surface or implanted. Implanted electrodes and sensors have many more needs for compatibility than the surface ones. Bio electrodes are commonly made of metals of high electrical conductivity. A common metal is stainless steel due to its low reactivity when in contact with the body. In some cases, copper, gold or platinum is used. Copper needs to be coated in the body as it reacts to the biochemical conditions in the body. Biosensors are made of a transducer with a biologically responsive material. The biologically active material responds to a certain biochemical factor which it wants to detect. This reaction in turn causes a slight change in the material, which also affects a piezoelectric material that makes up the transducer. The slight change in the materials causes a small electrical signal to be transmitted and measured. This is how the device measures the amount of a substance that is present. The transducers can be made of pH- or ion-selective electrodes, thermistors, optical fibres, or piezoelectric crystals. The biologically active material is what really makes the biosensor function. Materials that have been used as the biologically active materials include enzymes, antibodies, DNA, organelles, microorganisms, cells, etc. Each of them can be selected or modified to react specifically to certain biochemical signals. Purified enzymes are commonly chosen because they are specific in their reaction to the factors of interest. Biosensor materials must be able withstand bodily factors, such as temperature, pH, movement and chemically reactive substances while still functioning. There is a new trend in using nanomaterial’s as biosensors. They include grapheme, carbon nanotubes, nanowires, quantum dots and Nano composites. They have structures that allow them to be modified to detect certain biological factors. Their sensitivity, response time, stability and specificity make them promising materials for future biosensors. Thus, oxidative and acidic treatments have proven to be simple and cheap methods for enhancing the electro catalytic performance of enzyme-based FCF electrodes, which is crucial for feasible applications in miniaturized and implantable BFCs and biosensors.
international publisher, scitechnol, subscription journals, subscription, international, publisher, science
Track Your Manuscript
Recommended Conferences
17th Annual Conference on Stem Cell and Biomaterials
Amsterdam, Netherlands | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
CVE-2007-3806
NameCVE-2007-3806
DescriptionThe glob function in PHP 5.2.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid value of the flags parameter, probably related to memory corruption or an invalid read on win32 platforms, and possibly related to lack of initialization for a glob structure.
SourceCVE (at NVD; CERT, LWN, oss-sec, fulldisc, bugtraq, EDB, Metasploit, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Gentoo, SUSE bugzilla/CVE, Mageia, GitHub code/issues, web search, more)
ReferencesDSA-1572-1, DSA-1578-1, DTSA-61-1
NVD severitymedium
Debian Bugs441433
The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.
PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
php4sourceetch6:4.4.4-8+etch6DSA-1578-1
php4source(unstable)(unfixed)
php5sourceetch5.2.0-8+etch11DSA-1572-1
php5sourcelenny5.2.3-1+lenny1DTSA-61-1
php5source(unstable)5.2.4-1medium441433
Notes
[etch] - php5 <no-dsa> (requires malicious script)
[etch] - php4 <no-dsa> (requires malicious script)
[sarge] - php4 <no-dsa> (requires malicious script)
Search for package or bug name: Reporting problems | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Jack W. DALY; Vynone D. Williams; Kerry P. Humphrey; Aileen B. Lockhart; Mark E. Courtney; James W. Lewis, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. James B. HUNT, Jr., as Governor of the State of North Carolina; Dennis A. Wicker, as President of the North Carolina State Senate and as Lieutenant Governor; Harold J. Brubaker, as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives; Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, an agency of the State of North Carolina and the individual members of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections; Isaac Heard, Jr.; William M. Miller; William R. Miller, Defendants-Appellants.
No. 95-1933.
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
Argued March 4, 1996.
Decided Aug. 27, 1996.
ARGUED: Tiare Bowe Smiley, Special Deputy Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Appellants. Nathanael Kevin Pendley, The Pendley Law Offices, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for Appellees. ON BRIEF: Michael F. Easley, Attorney General of North Carolina, Charles M. Hensey, Special Deputy Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice, Raleigh, North Carolina; James 0. Cobb, Ruff, Bond, Cobb, Wade & McNair, Charlotte, North Carolina, for Appellants.
Before LUTTIG, Circuit Judge, CHAPMAN, Senior Circuit Judge, and CLARKE, Senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, sitting by designation.
Vacated and remanded by published opinion. Senior Judge CHAPMAN wrote the opinion, in which Judge LUTTIG and Senior Judge CLARKE concurred.
OPINION
CHAPMAN, Senior Judge:
This action involves a challenge to the apportionment of the electoral districts for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Plaintiffs-Appellees claim that the voting districts at issue violate the constitutional principle of one person, one vote because the voting-age populations of the districts are not substantially equal. In other words, Plaintiffs claim that the districting plan violates the Equal Protection Clause because each voter in a district with fewer eligible voters has a greater voice in electing a representative than does a voter in a district with more eligible voters.
On cross-motions for summary judgment, the district court ruled that the districting plan is unconstitutional because the deviation among the voting-age populations of the districts exceeds the maximum allowable level. The court also determined that Defendants-Appellants offered no legitimate justification for the large variances in voting-age population among the districts. Accordingly, the court granted summary judgment for Plaintiffs and enjoined Defendants from conducts ing elections under the challenged legislation.
Defendants appeal the district court’s order. They claim that the district court erred in using voting-age population instead of total population as the basis for comparing the voting districts. For the reasons that follow, we vacate the district court’s ruling and remand for further proceedings.
I.
The material facts of this case are essentially undisputed. Prior to 1990, the Meck-lenburg County Board of Commissioners had seven members: four were elected from single-member districts, and three were elected at large. In addition, at that time the Meck-lenburg County Board of Education had nine members, all elected at large.
The federal decennial census of 1990 indicated that the boundaries of the four single-member districts of the Board of Commissioners needed to be redrawn because of shifts in population. Also, about that time the public began to express interest in enlarging the size of the Board of Commissioners from seven members to nine. In response, the Board appointed a committee, known as the Blue Ribbon County Governance Committee, to provide recommendations about the size of the Board and the boundaries for the voting districts. ■ The Blue Ribbon Committee recommended increasing the Board of Commissioners from seven members to nine, six elected from single-member districts and three elected at large. The Committee also proposed a districting map depicting the boundaries of the six single-member districts. The Board approved the Committee’s recommendations and placed the proposal on the 1992 general election ballot. The voters approved the changes effective for the 1994 election cycle.
After the changes to the Board of Commissioners were approved, but before they were implemented, public interest also arose about changing the method of electing members of the Board of Education, from the existing all-at-large system to a district system similar to that used for the Board of Commissioners. In the 1993 session of the North Carolina General Assembly, Senate Bill 613 was introduced, which provided that six members of the Board of Education would be elected from single-member districts and the remaining three members would be elected at-large. In addition, the bill revised the newly created districts for the Board of Commissioners and provided that those same districts would also be used for the Board of Education. Senate Bill 613 was enacted by the General Assembly on June 16, 1993 and approved by the voters of Mecklenburg County on November 2,1993.
■ Plaintiffs-Appellees filed suit on November 8, 1993 challenging the election districts established by Senate Bill 613 for the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education. All Plaintiffs are.residents and registered voters of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. They allege that the new voting districts violate the one person, one vote principle because the populations of the districts are not sufficiently equal. According to Plaintiffs, the initial reapportionment plan for the Board of Commissioners that was drafted by the Blue Ribbon Committee yielded a maximum deviation of only 1.55% in terms of total population. In comparison, the reapportionment plan of Senate Bill 613 increased the maximum deviation to 8.38% in terms of total population. J.A. at 74a. Plaintiffs claim that this increase demonstrates that the new districting plan was not the result of a good-faith effort to achieve districts as nearly of equal population as is practicable. Moreover, Plaintiffs’ principal argument in support of their claim of vote dilution is that the maximum deviation of 16.17% in terms of voting-age population among the districts under the new plan is unconstitutionally large.
Both parties moved for summary judgment. On March 30, 1995, the district court issued an order granting Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment, denying Defendants’ motion, and enjoining Defendants from conducting elections under the challenged plan. The district court determined that the dis-tricting plan violated the Equal Protection Clause because the deviation of 16.17% in terms of voting-age population exceeds the maximum allowable deviation of 10%.
Defendants appealed. They claim that the district court erred in using voting-age population, rather than total population, as the proper criterion for determining compliance with the one person, one vote principle in this action. Defendants contend that they are entitled to summary judgment because the stipulated maximum deviation of 8.33% in terms of total population is de minimis as a matter of law.
Plaintiffs respond that the district court was correct in using voting-age population because that figure more accurately represents actual voting strength in the districts. In addition, Plaintiffs claim on appeal that even if total population is used, they can nevertheless maintain a viable case of vote dilution under the Equal Protection Clause even when the maximum population deviation is less than 10%.
II.
The issues before the court present questions of law and are therefore subject to de novo review. Duvall v. Bristol-Myers-Squibb Co., 65 F.3d 392, 395 (4th Cir.1995), cert. granted, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 2575, 135 L.Ed.2d 1090 (1996). We address these issues below after a brief overview of the Supreme Court’s one person, one vote eases.
A.
The equal protection guarantee of “one person, one vote” requires that representatives to an elected body are elected from voting districts of substantially equal population. Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533, 577, 84 S.Ct. 1362, 1389-90, 12 L.Ed.2d 506 (1964). This principle ensures that every voter, no matter what district he or she lives in, will have an equal say in electing a representative. It also ensures that every person receives equal representation by his or her elected officials. The United States Supreme Court has applied the one person, one vote principle to elections for congressional representatives, Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 84 S.Ct. 526, 11 L.Ed.2d 481 (1964); state legislative representatives, Reynolds v. Sims, supra; and local governmental representatives, Avery v. Midland County, 390 U.S. 474, 88 S.Ct. 1114, 20 L.Ed.2d 45 (1968).
In the landmark apportionment case of Reynolds v. Sims, the Supreme Court established that the one person, one vote principle is inherent in the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Reynolds Court recognized that “the fundamental principle of representative government in this country is one of equal representation for equal numbers of people, without regard to race, sex, economic status, or place of residence within a State.” 877 U.S. at 560-61, 84 S.Ct. at 1381. Accordingly, the Court held that “the Equal Protection Clause requires that a State make an honest and good faith effort to construct districts, in both houses of its legislature, as nearly of equal population as is practicable.” Id. at 577, 84 5.Ct. at 1390.
The Court in Reynolds realized, however, “that it is a practical impossibility to arrange legislative districts so that each one has an identical number of residents, or citizens, or voters. Mathematical exactness or precision is hardly a workable constitutional requirement.” Id. Since Reynolds, the Court has refined the parameters for determining when population differences among legislative districts unconstitutionally dilute the votes of the members of the larger districts. In Gaffney v. Cummings, 412 U.S. 735, 93 S.Ct. 2321, 37 L.Ed.2d 298 (1973), the Court held that “minor deviations from mathematical equality among state legislative districts are insufficient to make out a prima facie ease of invidious discrimination under the Fourteenth Amendment so as to require justification by the State.” Id. at 745, 93 S.Ct. at 2327. Similarly, in White v. Regester, 412 U.S. 755, 93 S.Ct. 2332, 37 L.Ed.2d 314 (1973), the Court stated, “we do not consider relatively minor population deviations among state legislative districts to substantially dilute the weight of individual votes in the larger districts so as to deprive individuals in these districts of fair and effective representation.” Id. at 764, 93 S.Ct. at 2338.
The Court has come to recognize what is generally regarded as a benchmark for determining whether a particular apportionment plan violates the one person, one vote principle. In Brown v. Thomson, 462 U.S. 835, 103 S.Ct. 2690, 77 L.Ed.2d 214 (1983), the Court stated, “Our decisions have established, as a general matter, that an apportionment plan with a maximum population deviation under 10% falls within this category of minor deviations. A plan with larger disparities in population, however, creates a prima facie case of discrimination and therefore must be justified by the State.” Id. at 842-43, 103 S.Ct. at 2696 (citations omitted); cf. Connor v. Finch, 431 U.S. 407, 418, 97 S.Ct. 1828, 1835, 52 L.Ed.2d 465 (1977) (“The maximum population deviations of 16.5% in the Senate districts and 19.3% in the House districts can hardly be characterized as de minimis; they substantially exceed the ‘under-10%’ deviations the Court has previously considered to be of prima facie constitutional validity only in the context of legislatively enacted apportion-ments.”). Thus, the Court’s one person, one vote cases have generally established three levels for gauging whether population deviations between voting districts violate the Equal Protection Clause. If the maximum deviation is less than 10%, the population differential will be considered de minimis and will not, by itself, support a claim of vote dilution. If the maximum deviation is greater than 10%, it is prima, facie evidence of a one person, one vote violation, and the state must justify the population disparity by showing a rational and legitimate state policy for the districting plan. Brown, 462 U.S. at 842-43, 103 S.Ct. at 2695-96. Finally, there is a level of population disparity beyond which a state can offer no possible justification. Although it is not clear precisely what that upper level is, the Court has stated in dictum that a maximum deviation of 16.4% “may well approach tolerable limits.” Mahan v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 329, 93 S.Ct. 979, 987, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973).
B.
As an initial matter, Plaintiffs in this action argue that they can establish a viable case of vote dilution even if the maximum deviation is less than 10%. They assert that the Supreme Court has never firmly established the 10% level as an absolute bright-line test of the constitutionality of a state legislative apportionment plan.
First, Plaintiffs contend that Brown v. Thomson, supra, which is often cited as acknowledging the 10% rule, was merely a plurality opinion. This contention is simply wrong. Although Justice O’Connor, joined by Justice Stevens, filed a separate concurring opinion in Brown, they both joined completely in Justice Powell’s opinion for the Court. See 462 U.S. at 836, 103 S.Ct. at 2692-93 (“Powell, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Burger, C.J., and Rehnquist, Stevens, and O’Connor, JJ., joined.”).
Justice O’Connor does state, in her concurring opinion in Brown, that “ensuring equal representation is not simply a matter of numbers. There must be flexibility in assessing the size of the deviation against the importance, consistency, and neutrality of the state policies alleged to require the population disparities.” Id. at 848, 103 S.Ct. at 2699 (O’Connor, J., concurring). However, the context of this statement indicates that she is not denouncing the 10% threshold required to establish a prima facie ease of vote dilution. Rather, it is apparent that Justice O’Connor’s statement about the need for flexibility refers only to cases in which the plaintiff has already established a prima fa-cie case, because only then is a state required to justify the disparity. In fact, later in her opinion, she acknowledges that “[i]n the past, this Court has recognized that a state legislative apportionment scheme with a maximum population deviation exceeding 10% creates a prima facie case of discrimination.” Id. at 850,103 S.Ct. at 2700.
Furthermore, even the dissenting justices in Brown appear to have acknowledged the 10% de minimis benchmark:
Our cases since Reynolds have clarified the structure of constitutional inquiry into state legislative apportionments, setting up what amounts to a four-step test. First, a plaintiff must show that the deviations at issue are sufficiently large to make out a prima facie case of discrimination. We have come to establish a rough threshold of 10% maximum deviation from equality (adding together the deviations from average district size of the most underrepresented and most overrepresented districts); below that level, deviations will ordinarily be considered de minimis.
462 U.S. at 852, 103 S.Ct. at 2701 (Brennan, J., dissenting).
Next, Plaintiffs assert that the Supreme Court never intended for the 10% maximum population deviation level to serve as a “safe harbor” below which a state’s districting scheme is immune from attack. According to Plaintiffs, Justice Powell’s opinion in Brown was merely an observation that the Court’s prior cases, when decided on an individual basis, have divided themselves roughly at a de minimis level of 10%. Plaintiffs assert that the Brown Court’s use of the phrase “as a general matter” indicates that the 10% guideline is not automatically dispos-itive. According to Plaintiffs, every alleged violation of the one person, one vote principle must be analyzed on an individual, case-by-case basis.
Plaintiffs’ interpretation does enjoy some support among the Court’s prior one person, one vote decisions. For example, in Roman v. Sincock, 377 U.S. 695, 84 S.Ct. 1449, 12 L.Ed.2d 620 (1964), decided the same day as Reynolds v. Sims, the Court rejected the district court’s attempt to establish a fixed mathematical formula for judging the constitutionality of population variances among voting districts. The Roman Court stated,
[T]he problem does not lend itself to any such uniform formula, and it is neither practicable nor desirable to establish rigid mathematical standards for evaluating the constitutional validity of a state legislative apportionment scheme under the Equal Protection Clause. Rather, the proper judicial approach is to ascertain whether, under the particular circumstances existing in the individual State whose legislative apportionment is at issue, there has been a faithful adherence to a plan of population-based representation, with such minor deviations only as may occur in recognizing certain factors that are free from any taint of arbitrariness or discrimination.
377 U.S. at 710, 84 S.Ct. at 1458.
In addition, in Kirkpatrick v. Preisler, 394 U.S. 526, 89 S.Ct. 1225, 22 L.Ed.2d 519 (1969), the Court rejected the argument that there is a precise mathematical benchmark below which population variances are automatically considered de minimis. The Court had previously held that “Art. I, § 2 of the Constitution requires that ‘as nearly as is practicable one man’s vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another’s.’ ” Id. at 527-28, 89 S.Ct. at 1227 (quoting Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 7-8, 84 S.Ct. 526, 530, 11 L.Ed.2d 481 (1964)). According to the Kirkpatrick Court,
The whole thrust of the “as nearly as practicable” approach is inconsistent with adoption of fixed numerical standards which excuse population variances without regard to the circumstances of each particular case. The extent to which equality may practicably be achieved may differ from State to State and from district to district. Since “equal representation for equal numbers of people [is] the fundamental goal for the House of Representatives,” the “as nearly as practicable” standard requires that the State make a good-faith effort to achieve precise mathematical equality. Unless population variances among congressional districts are shown to have resulted despite such effort, the State must justify each variance, no matter how small.
394 U.S. at 530-31, 89 S.Ct. at 1228-29 (citations omitted). Also, the Court in Kirkpatrick explained some valid practical reasons for rejecting a fixed de minimis level: “We can see no nonarbitrary way to pick a cutoff point at which population variances suddenly become de minimis. Moreover, to consider a certain range of variances de minimis would encourage legislators to strive for that range rather than for equality as nearly as practicable.” Id. at 531, 89 S.Ct. at 1229.
Furthermore, in Swann v. Adams, 385 U.S. 440, 87 S.Ct. 569, 17 L.Ed.2d 501 (1967), the Court stated, “the fact that a 10% or 15% variation from the norm is approved in one State has little bearing on the validity of a similar variation in another State. ‘What is marginally permissible in one State may be unsatisfactory in another, depending on the particular circumstances of the case.’ ” Id. at 445, 87 S.Ct. at 572 (quoting Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. at 578, 84 S.Ct. at 1390); see also Mahan v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 329, 93 S.Ct. 979, 987, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973) (“Neither courts nor legislatures are furnished any specialized calipers that enable them to extract from the general language of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment the mathematical formula that establishes what range of percentage deviations is permissible, and what is not.”).
The above quotes from Roman, Kirkpatrick, Swann, and Mahan certainly appear to indicate that the Court would be hesitant to establish a bright-line test in one person, one vote cases; however, those cases are not dispositive here. First, Kirkpatrick involved a challenge to a congressional apportionment plan. As indicated in footnote 5, supra, the equal population requirements for congressional districts, which are imposed by Art. I, § 2 of the Constitution, are more stringent than those for state or local legislative districts, which are governed by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Second, the Court’s apportionment decisions subsequent to Roman, Swann, and Mahan indicate the Court’s willingness to recognize a de minimis level below which population variances are deemed acceptable. For example, in White v. Regester, the Court expressly stated,
[W]e did not hold in Swann v. Adams, 385 U.S. 440 [87 S.Ct. 569, 17 L.Ed.2d 501] (1967), or Kilgarlin v. Hill, 386 U.S. 120 [87 S.Ct. 820, 17 L.Ed.2d 771] (1967), or later in Mahan v. Howell, [410 U.S. 315, 93 S.Ct. 979, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973) ], that any deviations from absolute equality, however small, must be justified to the satisfaction of the judiciary to avoid invalidation under the Equal Protection Clause. For the reasons set out in Gaffney v. Cummings, supra, we do not consider relatively minor population deviations among state legislative districts to substantially dilute the weight of individual votes in the larger districts so as to deprive individuals in these districts of fair and effective representation.
412 U.S. 755, 763-64, 93 S.Ct. 2332, 2338, 37 L.Ed.2d 314 (1973).
The 10% de minimis threshold recognized in Brown does not completely insulate a state’s districting plan from attack of any type. Instead, that level serves as the determining point for allocating the burden of proof in a one person, one vote case. A maximum deviation of greater than 10% automatically establishes a prima facie violation of the one person, one vote principle. If the plaintiff establishes this level of disparity in population among the districts, the burden of proof shifts to the state to justify the deviations by showing a rational and legitimate state policy for the districts.
On the other hand, if the maximum deviation is less than 10%, the population disparity is considered de minimis and the plaintiff cannot rely on it alone to prove invidious discrimination or arbitrariness. To survive summary judgment, the plaintiff would have to produce further evidence to show that the apportionment process had a “taint of arbitrariness or discrimination.” Roman v. Sincock, 377 U.S. at 710, 84 S.Ct. at 1458. In other words, for deviations below 10%, the state is entitled to a presumption that the apportionment plan was the result of an “honest and good faith effort to construct districts ... as nearly of equal population as is practicable.” Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. at 577, 84 S.Ct. at 1390. However, this is a rebuttable presumption.
As the Court recognized in Gaffney v. Cummings, “State legislative districts may be equal or substantially equal in population and still be vulnerable under the Fourteenth Amendment.” 412 U.S. at 751, 93 S.Ct. at 2330. Indeed, even after the Court in Gaff-ney found that the deviations at issue there failed to make out a prima facie case of discrimination, the Court addressed the plaintiffs claim that the apportionment plan was invidiously discriminatory because it was based on a “political fairness principle.” Presumably, an apportionment plan that satisfies the 10% de minimis threshold could nevertheless be challenged under another theory, such as a violation of the Voting Rights Act or as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander under Shaw v. Reno, 509 U.S. 630, 113 S.Ct. 2816, 125 L.Ed.2d 511 (1993), and Miller v. Johnson, — U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 2475, 132 L.Ed.2d 762 (1995).
Plaintiffs also contend that the existence of other viable districting plans with smaller population discrepancies — i.e., plans that are “more constitutionally perfect” — indicates that the population variances were not unavoidable and, therefore, that the state’s apportionment plan was not the result of a good-faith effort to achieve absolute equality. The Supreme Court has expressly rejected the argument that the possibility of drafting a “better” plan alone is sufficient to establish a violation of the one person, one vote principle. In Gaffney v. Cummings, the Court specifically stated:
We think that appellees’ showing of numerical deviations from population equality among the Senate and House districts in this case failed to make out a prima facie violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, whether those deviations are considered alone or in combination with the additional fact that another plan could be conceived with lower deviations among the State’s legislative districts.
412 U.S. at 740-41, 93 S.Ct. at 2325 (emphasis added). Furthermore, the Gaffney Court stated that judicial involvement in the inherently legislative process of apportionment “must end at some point, but that point constantly recedes if those who litigate need only produce a plan that is marginally ‘better’ when measured against a rigid and unyielding population-equality standard. The point is, that such involvements should never begin.” Id. at 750-51, 93 S.Ct. at 2330.
In Swann v. Adams, 385 U.S. 440, 87 S.Ct. 569, 17 L.Ed.2d 501 (1967), the Court did discuss other proposed districting plans, or simple amendments to the challenged plan, that could have produced smaller population variances among districts. See id. at 445-46, 87 S.Ct. at 572-73. However, the Swann Court did not hold that the mere existence of a plan of better population equality is sufficient to establish a one person, one vote violation. In Swann, the state argued, as one of its justifications for the challenged apportionment plan, that the plan came as close as practicable to complete population equality. The Court rejected this practicality argument because other proposed plans demonstrated that “the State could have come much closer to providing districts of equal population than it did.” Id. at 445, 87 S.Ct. at 573. The Court’s discussion in Swann of alternative apportionment plans arose only in the context of the state’s justification for population deviations in excess of the de minimis level, after the plaintiff had established a prima facie case of vote dilution. In Gaffney, which was decided subsequent to Swann, the Court expressly rejected the argument that a plaintiff can use the possibility of a more equipopulous apportionment plan alone to establish a one person, one vote violation. See Gaffney, 412 U.S. at 735, 93 S.Ct. at 2322.
Plaintiffs next argue that the State of North Carolina’s ability to create twelve congressional districts that vary by exactly one person is evidence that the state did not act in good faith in creating the election districts at issue here, which vary by 7,103 people. This argument ignores the Supreme Court’s holdings that state and local election districts are not examined under the same criteria as are congressional districts. See Mahan v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 321, 93 S.Ct. 979, 983, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973) (“[M]ore flexibility [is] constitutionally permissible with respect to state legislative apportionment than in congressional redistricting.”); Abate v. Mundt, 403 U.S. 182, 185, 91 S.Ct. 1904, 1907, 29 L.Ed.2d 399 (1971) (suggesting that “slightly greater percentage deviations may be tolerated for local government apportionment schemes”).
There are certainly some credible arguments for rejecting the idea that the Supreme Court has established an absolute rule that any apportionment plan with a maximum population deviation below 10% is automatically presumed to be valid. However, Plaintiffs do not cite any decisions that explicitly adopt their interpretation of the apportionment cases. Therefore, this court agrees with the district court that a district-ing plan with a maximum deviation of less than 10% contains a de minimis level of population variation.
Whether Plaintiffs can produce any credible evidence to establish that the apportionment plan at issue here was the product of bad faith, arbitrariness, or invidious discrimination should be addressed on remand.
C.
The principal issue in this appeal is Defendants’ argument that the district court erred in using voting-age population, instead of total population, as the determinative statistic for measuring compliance with the one person, one vote principle in this case. Defendants contend that total population is unquestionably an acceptable means of apportioning legislative districts and measuring alleged vote dilution. As Defendants observe, the Supreme Court has consistently used total population figures, based on federal census data, to analyze one person, one vote cases.
Plaintiffs respond by asserting that the district court properly determined that the apportionment plan was invalid because it produced an unacceptably high deviation in terms of voting-age population among the districts. The district court determined that voting-age population is the more appropriate apportionment base because it provides a better indication of actual voting strength than does total population. The district court’s ruling is based primarily on Judge Kozinski’s separate opinion in Garza v. County of Los Angeles, 918 F.2d 763 (9th Cir.1990), cert. denied, 498 U.S. 1028, 111 S.Ct. 681, 112 L.Ed.2d 673 (1991), in which Kozinski analyzed the potential conflict between the principles of electoral equality and representational equality. This theory, as well as the respective arguments of both parties, is explored below.
In Reynolds v. Sims, the Supreme Court stated that “[population is, of necessity, the starting point for consideration and the controlling criterion for judgment in legislative apportionment controversies.” 377 U.S. at 567, 84 S.Ct. at 1384. Although the Reynolds Court’s analysis was based on total population, the Court “carefully left open the question what population was being referred to.” Bums v. Richardson, 384 U.S. 73, 91, 86 S.Ct. 1286, 1296, 16 L.Ed.2d 376 (1966). In fact, at one point in Reynolds, the Court recognized the difficulty of apportioning electoral districts “so that each one has an identical number of residents, or citizens, or voters.” 377 U.S. at 577, 84 S.Ct. at 1390 (emphasis added).
The Supreme Court has never directly addressed a situation in which an apportionment plan that is acceptable in terms of total population equality nevertheless creates an unacceptable disparity among the districts in terms of actual voter strength. Apparently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Garza v. County of Los Angeles, supra, is the only federal circuit court that has directly faced this question.
In Garza, the County of Los Angeles appealed a district court order that imposed a remedial redistrieting plan based on total population, rather than voting-age citizen population. The County argued that using total population unconstitutionally weights the votes of electors who live in districts with high concentrations of alien Hispanics, because the non-citizen residents are counted in total population, but are ineligible to vote. The Garza court upheld the district court’s use of total population as the apportionment base. The majority of the court noted, inter alia, that “[t]he purpose of redistricting is not only to protect the voting power of citizens; a coequal goal is to ensure ‘equal representation for equal numbers of people.’ ” 918 F.2d at 775 (quoting Kirkpatrick v. Preisler, 394 U.S. 526, 531, 89 S.Ct. 1225, 1229, 22 L.Ed.2d 519 (1969)). The court determined that basing voting districts on voter population “would dilute the access of voting age citizens in [the Hispanic] district to their representative, and would similarly abridge the right of aliens and minors to petition that representative.” Id.
Judge Kozinski filed a separate opinion in Garza, in which he analyzed the two proposed apportionment bases at issue—total population and elector population—in terms of the different principles of representational government advanced by each method.
According to Kozinski, apportionment by total population furthers the principle of representational equality. This principle ensures that all constituents, whether or not they are eligible to vote, have roughly equal access to their elected representatives to voice their opinions or otherwise to advance their interests. In addition, “assuming that elected officials are able to obtain benefits for their districts in proportion to their share of the total membership of the governing body, it assures that constituents are not afforded unequal government services depending on the size of the population in their districts.” Id at 781 (Kozinski, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).
On the other hand, apportionment by voter-eligible population serves the principle of electoral equality. This principle
assures that, regardless of the size of the whole body of constituents, political power, as defined by the number of those eligible to vote, is equalized as between districts holding the same number of representatives. It also assures that those eligible to vote do not suffer dilution of that important right by having their vote given less weight than that of electors in another location.
Id at 781-82.
Kozinski suggested that apportionment by either total population or elector population will normally satisfy both concerns of representational equality and electoral equality. However, under the particular facts presented in Garza, because of the demographic abnormalities in Los Angeles County, he stated that using total population as the apportionment base would not assure equality of voting strength among the districts. Id at 781. Kozinski analyzed the Supreme Court’s prior one person, one vote cases and determined that the overriding concern of those cases is electoral equality. Id at 782-84. Therefore, he concluded that when the principles of representational equality and electoral equality cannot coexist, electoral equality must prevail. In other words, he determined that in cases where apportionment by total population does not assure equal voter strength, some other criterion, such as voter-eligible population, must be used as the apportionment base. Id at 784.
This court does not agree with Judge Ko-zinski, and the district court below here, that the Supreme Court’s prior one person, one vote cases suggest that the principle of electoral equality is superior to the principle of representational equality. The Court seems to have assumed that these two principles always go hand in hand. For example, in Reynolds v. Sims, the Court stated, “the overriding objective must be substantial equality of population among the various districts, so that the vote of any citizen is approximately equal in weight to that of any other citizen in the State.” 377 U.S. at 579, 84 S.Ct. at 1390 (emphasis added). At another point in Reynolds, the Court refers to “[t]he right of a citizen to equal representation and to have his vote weighted equally with those of all other citizens in the election of [representatives].” Id at 576, 84 S.Ct. at 1389 (emphasis added). Also, in Board of Estimates v. Morris, 489 U.S. 688, 109 S.Ct. 1433, 103 L.Ed.2d 717 (1989), the Court stated, “It may be that in terms of assuring fair and effective representation, the equal protection approach reflected in the Reynolds v. Sims line of cases is itself imperfect, but it does assure that legislators will be elected by, and represent citizens in, districts of substantially equal size.” Id. at 699, 109 S.Ct. at 1441 (emphasis added).
The Supreme Court’s prior opinions offer no clue as to which principle — electoral equality or representational equality — is more important in a democratic society. Although Judge Kozinski cites to numerous passages from the Court’s apportionment eases that refer to the right to equally weighted voting, one can find equally compelling support for the principle of representational equality. For example, as noted previously, the Reynolds Court stated that “the fundamental principle of representative government in this country is one of equal representation for equal numbers of people, without regard to race, sex, economic status, or place of residence within a State.” 377 U.S. at 560-61, 84 S.Ct. at 1381 (emphasis added). Also in Reynolds, the Court stated, “The Equal Protection Clause demands no less than substantially equal state legislative representation for all citizens, of all places as well as of all races.” Id. at 568, 84 S.Ct. at 1385.
Kozinski suggests that the “subservience of the representational principle to the principle of electoral equality” is demonstrated by the Supreme Court’s opinion in Gaffney v. Cummings, 412 U.S. 735, 93 S.Ct. 2321, 37 L.Ed.2d 298 (1973). Garza, 918 F.2d at 783. In Gaffney, the Court recognized that total population is not a perfect proxy for voting strength:
[I]t must be recognized that total population, even if absolutely accurate as to each district when counted, is nevertheless not a talismanic measure of the weight of a person’s vote under a later adopted reapportionment plan.... District populations are constantly changing, often at different rates in either direction, up or down. Substantial differentials in population growth rates are striking and well-known phenomena. So, too, if it is the weight of a person’s vote that matters, total population — even if stable and accurately taken— may not actually reflect that body of voters whose votes must be counted and weighed for the purposes of reapportionment, because “census persons” are not voters. The proportion of the census population too young to vote or disqualified by alien-age or nonresidence varies substantially among the States and among localities within the States.
412 U.S. at 746-47, 93 S.Ct. at 2328 (footnotes omitted). Kozinski suggests that this quotation from Gaffney implies that equality of population is not the goal of the one person, one vote cases, but rather a means of achieving the end of electoral equality. Accordingly, argues Kozinski, courts should not necessarily rely on total population figures in one person, one vote cases to assure compliance with electoral equality. Garza, 918 F.2d at 783.
The above-quoted language from Gaffney, however, cuts two ways. Although the Court in Gaffney recognized the inherent inaccuracy of using total population to approximate voting strength, the Court apparently attributed no constitutional significance to the discrepancy. The Gaffney Court used total population figures to analyze the legislative apportionment plan at issue there even after observing that the congressional districts from the same state contained significant variations in terms of age-eligible voters. The Court in Gaffney merely recognized that the imprecision of total population as an indicator of actual voter strength requires that courts use some flexibility in performing a one person, one vote analysis. The Court suggested that a reasonable margin of error should be allowed so that courts would not assume that voter strength was unconstitutionally disparate simply because total population was not exactly equal.
Judge Kozinski also relied heavily on the Supreme Court’s opinion in Burns v. Richardson, 384 U.S. 73, 86 S.Ct. 1286, 16 L.Ed.2d 376 (1966), to support his conclusion that electoral equality, not representational equality, is the essence of one person, one vote. Kozinski suggests that Bums is very important to this analysis because it is the only Supreme Court case applying the one person, one vote principle in a situation where there was a divergence between representational equality and electoral equality. Garza, 918 F.2d at 783-84.
In Bums, the Court approved Hawaii’s use of registered voters, instead of total population or state citizen population, to apportion the state’s legislative districts. Hawaii chose to use registered voters because of the state’s large population of military personnel and tourists. Those temporary residents, who were counted in census population but mostly ineligible to vote in Hawaii because of residency requirements, were concentrated primarily on one island of the state and would have skewed voter equality among the state’s districts. The Court held that Hawaii’s apportionment scheme “satisfle[d] the Equal Protection Clause only because on this record it was found to have produced a distribution of legislators not substantially different from that which would have resulted from the use of a permissible population basis.” Bums, 384 U.S. at 93, 86 S.Ct. at 1297. Unfortunately, the Court in Bums did not articulate precisely what constitutes a “permissible population basis.”
Kozinski suggests that Bums “can only be explained as an application of the principle of electoral equality.” Garza, 918 F.2d at 784. However, this court does not agree that the logic of Bums expresses a preference for electoral equality over representational equality. Although the Bums Court recognized that, under the unique circumstances present in Hawaii, the state was allowed to use an apportionment base other than total population, the Court did not require the state to use an alternative apportionment base, nor did the Court suggest that the use of total population in those circumstances would have been unconstitutional.
The more important lesson that may be gleaned from Bums is that courts should generally defer to the state to chose its own apportionment base, provided that such method yields acceptable results. As the Bums Court stated,
Neither in Reynolds v. Sims nor in any other decision has this Court suggested that the States are required to include aliens, transients, short-term or temporary residents, or persons denied the vote for conviction of crime, in the apportionment base by which their legislators are distributed and against which compliance with the Equal Protection Clause is to be measured. The decision to include or exclude any such group involves choices about the nature of representation with which we have been shown no constitutionally founded reason to interfere. Unless a choice is oné the Constitution forbids, the resulting apportionment base offends no constitutional bar, and compliance with the rule established in Reynolds v. Sims is to be measured thereby.
384 U.S. at 92, 86 S.Ct. at 1296-97 (footnotes and citations omitted). The Court’s general deference to the state’s choice of apportionment base is also illustrated by the Court’s statement that “Hawaii’s special population problems might well have led it to conclude that state citizen population rather than total population should be the basis for comparison.” Id. at 94, 86 S.Ct. at 1297 (emphasis added). This permissive language implies that the decision to use an apportionment base other than total population is up to the state, and that courts should not interfere unless the apportionment base is unconstitutionally discriminatory on its face or produces an unacceptably wide variation from total population equality.
In Ellis v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, 352 F.2d 123 (4th Cir.1965), a case similar to Bums v. Richardson, this court invalidated an apportionment scheme based on registered voters. In Ellis, we did not foreclose the possibility of basing apportionment on a measure other than total census population, provided that such an alternative resulted in only minor deviations from the census population count. Id. at 129. We did recognize in dictum, however, that total population “is constitutionally unassailable beyond question.” Id. at 130.
In sum, this court disagrees with Judge Kozinski’s opinion in Garza that the language of the Supreme Court’s one person, one vote decisions indicates that electoral equality is more important than representational equality. Next, we will examine whether, as a matter of public policy, there is a valid reason to favor electoral equality over representational equality.
The Garza majority defined representational equality only in terms of the right of constituents to have equal access to their elected representatives so that the constituents can effectively convey them concerns and interests to the representatives. See Garza, 918 F.2d at 775. However, the right to petition one’s representative is but one facet of the concept of representation.
As the Supreme Court stated in Reynolds v. Sims, “representative government is in essence self-government through the medium of elected representatives of the people, and each and every citizen has an inalienable right to full and effective participation in the political processes of his State’s legislative bodies.” 377 U.S. at 565, 84 S.Ct. at 1383. Under a representative form of government, people have essentially two fundamental powers with respect to the government.
The first power is the power of an individual to influence what his or her representative does. This power is embodied most obviously by the right to vote — the right to say who one’s representative is and the right to change one’s representative. The right to vote is reserved only to certain members of society. But people can affect what them representatives do in another way: through their right to petition their representatives to voice their concerns and interests on particular issues. This right is available to everyone, even those who are ineligible to vote. The dichotomy in Garza between electoral equality and representational equality focuses only on the first power of representative government.
The second power in representative government is the power actually exercised by the representative in the governing body, on behalf of his or her constituents. Arguably this power would be nonexistent for constituents if they had no control over their representatives through the right to vote. See Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 17, 84 S.Ct. 526, 535, 11 L.Ed.2d 481 (1964) (“Other rights, even the most basic, are illusory if the right to vote is undermined.”). Nevertheless, representatives have an inherent obligation to champion the interests of their constituents. The central power of the governing entity should, in theory, be divided equally among each representative. Although the overall power of the governing body is generally not divisible, each representative individually should have the same ability to influence the actions performed by the governing body as a whole. These representatives should represent roughly the same number of constituents, so that each person, whether or not they are entitled to vote, receives a fair share of the governmental power, through his or her representative. In addition, as Judge Kozinski observed in his opinion in Garza, if representatives can secure governmental benefits and services for their constituents in proportion to their share of the governmental power, then districts of equal population would ensure that all persons receive roughly equal benefits and services from the government. 918 F.2d at 781. Representational equality serves the function of equalizing this second power among all people.
The Garza court’s focus only on access to elected representatives is perhaps susceptible to valid criticism. However, when all of the aspects of equal representation are considered as a whole, it becomes clear that representational equality is at least as important as electoral equality in a representative democracy.
What, then, should courts do when faced with a situation, such as presented here, where electoral equality and representational equality cannot be achieved simultaneously? This is quintessentially a decision that should be made by the state, not the federal courts, in the inherently political and legislative process of apportionment. See Burns, 384 U.S. at 92, 86 S.Ct. at 1296-97 (“The decision to include or exclude any such group involves choices about the nature of representation with which we have been shown no constitutionally founded reason to interfere.”).
In the absence of a clear pronouncement from the Supreme Court on this issue, the district court’s actions here should have been tempered by the overriding theme in the Court’s prior apportionment cases weighing against judicial involvement. See, e.g., Gaffney v. Cummings, 412 U.S. at 749, 93 S.Ct. at 2329 (“From the very outset, we recognized that the apportionment task, dealing as it must with fundamental ‘choices about the nature of representation,’ is primarily a political and legislative process.”) (quoting Burns, 384 U.S. at 92, 86 S.Ct. at 1296-97). The district court erred in reaching out to extend the federal judiciary’s authority in the apportionment process, especially in light of this court’s dictum in Ellis v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore that total population is “constitutionally unassailable beyond question.” 352 F.2d 123, 130 (4th Cir.1965). As Defendants contend, North Carolina has specifically chosen total population as its preferred apportionment base, and the district court should have respected its choice. By basing its one person, one vote analysis on voting-age population, rather than total population, the district court effectively ignored the state’s articulated policy for apportionment.
Even if electoral equality were the paramount concern of the one person, one vote principle, the district court’s approach in this action would lead federal courts too far into the “political thicket.” As the Supreme Court cautioned in Gaffney v. Cummings, federal courts should not “become bogged down in a vast, intractable apportionment slough, particularly when there is little, if anything to be accomplished by doing so.” 412 U.S. at 750, 93 S.Ct. at 2330. There is no reason to believe that voting-age population is significantly better than total population in achieving the goal of one person, one vote.
Voting-age population, like total population, is not a perfect indicator of actual voting strength, because it includes persons who are ineligible to vote, such as aliens, temporary residents (e.g., non-resident students, military personnel or other transient persons), and convicted felons. Also, for apportion-ments based on federal census data, voting-age population, like total population, is inherently inaccurate, because of population shifts during the ten-year period between census counts. See Gaffney, 412 U.S. at 745-48, 93 S.Ct. at 2327-29. Furthermore, using voting-age population as the apportionment base would ignore the voting strength of those persons who are between the ages of 8 and 17 at the time of the apportionment, but who would become eligible to vote before the next apportionment.
Certainly, a state could achieve more precise adherence to electoral equality by basing its apportionment on actual voters and by conducting its apportionment process more frequently than every ten years. However, as the Supreme Court has recognized throughout its one person, one vote cases, the process of apportionment must be judged by what is reasonable and practicable. See, e.g., Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. at 577, n. 57, 84 S.Ct. at 1390, n. 57 (“ ‘We must remember that the machinery of government would not work if it were not allowed a little play in its joints.’ ”) (quoting Bain Peanut Co. v. Pinson, 282 U.S. 499, 501, 51 S.Ct. 228, 229, 75 L.Ed. 482 (1931)). The Court has consistently held that total population is a reasonable apportionment base.
Finally, Plaintiffs suggest that perhaps a districting plan could be created for Mecklen-burg County which would produce de minim-is variations in both total population and voting-age population, thereby achieving both electoral equality and representational equality. We will not address this argument because such a proposed plan is not part of the record on appeal. Moreover, as discussed previously, the Supreme Court in Gaffney v. Cummings specifically held that the mere possibility of creating a marginally better districting plan cannot be used to establish a one person, one vote violation. 412 U.S. at 750-51, 93 S.Ct. at 2330-31.
III.
For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the district court erred in basing its one person, one vote analysis in this action on voting-age population instead of total population. The differences in total population among the districts at issue here are de minimis because the maximum deviation is less than 10%. We therefore vacate the district court’s order and remand the case to the district court to receive any additional evidence Plaintiffs may offer to show that the districting plan at issue was the result of bad faith, arbitrariness, or invidious discrimination. If Plaintiffs fail to produce sufficient evidence, the district court shall enter summary judgment in favor of Defendants.
VACATED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.
. Some courts have made a technical distinction between the terms “apportionment” and “dis-tricting.” Under this distinction, apportionment refers to the allocation of a legislative body's representatives to existing geographical areas, such as when the members of the United States House of Representatives are apportioned to the various states based on state population; while districting refers to the actual drawing of geographical boundaries to define a representative's constituents and electors. See, e.g., Burton v. Sheheen, 793 F.Supp. 1329, 1336 n. 1 (D.S.C. 1992), vacated sub nom. Statewide Reapportionment Advisory Comm. v. Theodore, 508 U.S. 968, 113 S.Ct. 2954, 125 L.Ed.2d 656 (1993); Kilgarlin v. Martin, 252 F.Supp. 404, 410 n. 1 (S.D.Tex.1966), rev'd sub nom. Kilgarlin v. Hill, 386 U.S. 120, 87 S.Ct. 820, 17 L.Ed.2d 771 (1967). For convenience and to avoid confusion, however, we will use the term “apportionment” in this opinion as that term is ordinarily understood, to encompass the process of districting as well. See Kilgarlin, 252 F.Supp. at 410 n. 1.
. To determine compliance with the one person, one vote principle courts usually analyze the apportionment plan in terms of the maximum population deviation among the districts. Generally, to calculate maximum deviation, the court first constructs a hypothetical ideal district by dividing the total population of the political unit (e.g., state or county) by the total number of representatives who serve that population. Then, the court determines how much the actual population of each district varies from the population of the ideal district. This deviation is expressed as a percentage of the ideal population. Maximum deviation is the sum of the absolute value of the deviation of the district with the smallest population and that of the district with the largest population. See Board of Estimates v. Morris, 489 U.S. 688, 700 & n. 7, 109 S.Ct. 1433, 1441-42 & n. 7, 103 L.Ed.2d 717 (1989); Connor v. Finch, 431 U.S. 407, 416-17, 97 S.Ct. 1828, 1834-35, 52 L.Ed.2d 465 (1977).
In Board of Estimates v. Morris, supra, the Supreme Court stated that in a voting scheme such as the one at issue here, where representatives are selected both from single-member districts and at large, the at-large members should be considered in the calculation. 489 U.S. at 701, 109 S.Ct. at 1442 ("[I]n determining whether there is substantially equal voting power and representation, the citywide [at-large] members are a major component in the calculation and should not be ignored.”). In this action, both parties have stipulated the total population and voting-age population, as well as the resulting deviation figures, for each district under both the Blue Ribbon Committee Plan and the challenged plan. J.A. at 73a-74a. However, it is not at all clear whether those figures take into account the effect of the at-large members of both boards. Nevertheless, because the correctness of the deviation figures is not challenged by either party, the court will base its analysis on the stipulated figures. Cf. Mahan v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 319 n. 6, 93 S.Ct. 979, 982 n. 6, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973) (“We decline to enter this imbroglio of mathematical manipulation and confine our consideration to the figures actually found by the court and used to support its holding of unconstitutionality.”).
. The maximum deviation of the Blue Ribbon Committee Plan was 13.45% in terms of voting-age population. J.A. at 74a.
. The phrase "one person, one vote” derives from the following passage in Gray v. Sanders, 372 U.S. 368, 381, 83 S.Ct. 801, 809, 9 L.Ed.2d 821 (1963): "The conception of political equality from the Declaration of Independence, to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, to the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Amendments can mean only one thing—one person, one vote.”
. Wesberry was not an equal protection case. 376 U.S. at 8, n. 10, 84 S.Ct. at 530, n. 10. Rather, it was based on Article I, section 2 of the United States Constitution, which section defines the composition and election of members of the House of Representatives. The Wesberry Court held that "construed in its historical context, the command of Art. I, § 2, that Representatives be chosen 'by the People of the several States' means that as nearly as is practicable one man’s vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another’s." Id. at 7-8, 84 S.Ct. at 530 (footnote omitted).
The Court has repeatedly recognized that congressional apportionment plans, which are tested under Art. I, § 2, are subject to stricter standards of population equality than are state or local legislative districting plans, which are tested under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. E.g., Gaffney v. Cummings, 412 U.S. 735, 741-42, 93 S.Ct. 2321, 2325-26, 37 L.Ed.2d 298 (1973); White v. Regester, 412 U.S. 755, 763, 93 S.Ct. 2332, 2338, 37 L.Ed.2d 314 (1973); Mahan v. Howell, 410 U.S. 315, 324, 93 S.Ct. 979, 985, 35 L.Ed.2d 320 (1973).
. In Gaffney, the Court approved an apportionment plan that produced a maximum deviation of 7.83%, 412 U.S. at 737, 93 S.Ct. at 2323; in White, the Court approved a plan with a maximum deviation of 9.9%, 412 U.S. at 761, 93 S.Ct. at 2337.
. These guidelines apply only to legislatively enacted apportionment plans for state or local representatives. Court-ordered apportionment plans must meet more stringent standards of population equality. Connor v. Finch, 431 U.S. at 414, 97 S.Ct. at 1833; Chapman v. Meier, 420 U.S. 1, 26-27, 95 S.Ct. 751, 765-66, 42 L.Ed.2d 766 (1975). Also, as noted previously, the equal population requirements for congressional dis-tricting plans are more exacting. See supra note 5.
. The one person, one vote principle is apparently not subject to strict scrutiny, which the Supreme Court traditionally applies to equal protection cases involving fundamental rights. See, e.g., Massachusetts Board of Retirement v. Murgia, 427 U.S. 307, 312, 96 S.Ct. 2562, 2566, 49 L.Ed.2d 520 (1976) ("[Ejqual protection analysis requires strict scrutiny of a legislative classification only when the classification impermissibly interferes with the exercise of a fundamental right or operates to the peculiar disadvantage of a suspect class.”) (footnote omitted). In Mahan v. Howell, the Court stated, “the proper equal protection test [in one person, one vote cases] is not framed in terms of ‘governmental necessity,' but instead in terms of a claim that a State may ‘rationally consider.’ ” 410 U.S. at 326, 93 S.Ct. at 986 (quoting Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. at 580-81, 84 S.Ct. at 1391).
The Supreme Court's refusal to apply strict scrutiny in one person, one vote cases is puzzling. The Court has certainly recognized that the right to vote is a fundamental right, perhaps the most fundamental right in our democracy:
No right is more precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the election of those who make the laws under which, as good citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are illusory if the right to vote is undermined. Our Constitution leaves no room for classification of people in a way that unnecessarily abridges this right.
Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 17-18, 84 S.Ct. 526, 534-35, 11 L.Ed.2d 481 (1964). Perhaps the Court's decision not to employ strict scrutiny in these cases is based on the deference it consistently affords to the states in performing the inherently political and legislative function of apportionment. See, e.g., Gaffney v. Cummings, 412 U.S. at 749, 93 S.Ct. at 2329 ("From the very outset, we recognized that the apportionment task ... is primarily a political and legislative process.”).
. In fact, the Gaffney Court observed that some states "have congressional districts that vary from one another by as much as 29% and as little as 1% with respect to their age-eligible voters." 412 U.S. at 747, 93 S.Ct. at 2328.
. As an example of an unconstitutional choice of apportionment base, the Court cited Carrington v. Rash, 380 U.S. 89, 85 S.Ct. 775, 13 L.Ed.2d 675 (1965). At issue in Carrington was a provision of the Texas Constitution which provided that an active member of the military could vote only in the county where he resided at the time he entered into the service, even if he is domiciled and intends to make his home in a new county. The Court held that the provision violated the Equal Protection Clause because it unreasonably and unjustifiably treated military personnel differently from other transient persons, such as college students, hospital patients, and civilian employees of the United States, who were given at least an opportunity to show election officials that they are bona fide residents of the particular county. Id. at 95-97, 85 S.Ct. at 779-81.
. Even Judge Kozinski himself acknowledges that his colleagues in the Garza majority "may ultimately have the better of the argument. We are each trying to divine from the language used by the Supreme Court in the past what the Court would say about an issue it has not explicitly addressed.” 918 F.2d at 785.
. For example, one commentator conducted a thorough analysis of the majority opinion in Garza and concluded that there is no fundamental right of people to equal access to their elected representatives. Scot A. Reader, One Person, One Vote Revisited: Choosing a Population Basis to Form Political Districts, 17 Harv. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 521, 530-42 (1994). Reader constructed an analogy, under First Amendment precedent, between the right of free access to representatives and the right of free access to a public forum. Under the facts of Garza, a voter-based districting plan would have produced districts of significantly unequal total population; therefore, each person in the larger districts would have a smaller share of their representative’s attention than would a person in a less populous district. Nevertheless, under public Corum analysis, a voter-based districting plan would be valid because constituents would still be assured at least minimal access to their representative. Id. at 531.
In addition, as Reader observed, equalizing population among districts is not the only way to achieve equal access to representatives. Access to representatives is in part a function of the quality and quantity of the lines of communication between representatives and their constituents. Thus, one could improve access in more populous districts simply by increasing the staffs of representatives or by otherwise improving the means of communication. Id. at 543^44.
Reader also asserts that a voter-based district-ing plan would not give rise to an equal access claim of constitutional significance. Even if such a districting plan were considered to be a content-based restriction on a person’s right to equal access to their representative, such a plan could arguably be justified by a compelling state interest—viz., the right of voters to cast an equally weighted vote. Id. at 532-33.
Finally, Reader contends that a voter-based districting plan does not effect a suspect classification. One could argue that such a districting plan is tantamount to a classification based on alienage or status as a minor, because such persons would disproportionately be placed in larger districts and thus have less access to their representatives. As Reader observes, however, neither aliens or minors are a suspect class under traditional equal protection analysis. Id. at 537-42.
. The North Carolina Constitution provides that representatives of the state’s General Assembly shall be elected from districts that include "as nearly as may be, an equal number of inhabitants.” N.C. Const, art. II, §§ 3, 5. Redistricting for the General Assembly is based on the federal decennial census of population. Id. In addition, the electoral districts for the governing bodies of local governmental units are apportioned according to population by using the federal census figures. See N.C. Gen.Stat. §§ 115C-37(i) (local boards of education); 153A-22 and -58(3) (boards of county commissioners); and 160A-101(6) (city councils).
. Colegrovev. Green, 328 U.S. 549, 556, 66 S.Ct. 1198, 1201, 90 L.Ed. 1432 (1946) (Frankfurter, J., concurring).
. In Reynolds v. Sims, the Court indicated that decennial reapportionment, while not a constitutional requisite, "would clearly meet the minimal requirements for maintaining a reasonably current scheme of legislative representation.” 377 U.S. at 583-84, 84 S.Ct. at 1393. The Court implied, however, that more frequent reapportionment might be "practicably desirable." Id. at 584, 84 S.Ct. at 1393.
As discussed previously, the Court's 10% de minimis level for maximum deviation in terms of total population is intended to account for the inherent inaccuracy of using total population as an apportionment base. Presumably, if states used an apportionment method that is demonstrably more accurate than total population for indicating actual voting strength, then the de minimis level would have to be adjusted downward. See Garza, 918 F.2d at 786 (Kozinski, J., dissenting).
| CASELAW |
Page:Zhuang Zi - translation Giles 1889.djvu/13
Rh mire than be slave to the ruler of a State. I will never take office. Thus I shall remain free to follow my own inclinations."
To enable the reader to understand more fully the writings of Chuang Tzŭ, and to appreciate his aim and object, it will be necessary to go back a few more hundred years.
In the seventh century B.C., lived a man, now commonly spoken of as Lao Tzŭ. He was the great Prophet of his age. He taught men to return good for evil, and to look forward to a higher life. He professed to have found the clue to all things human and divine.
He seems to have insisted that his system could not be reduced to words. At any rate, he declared that those who spoke did not know, while those who knew did not speak.
But to accommodate himself to conditions of mortality, he called this clue TAO, or, explaining that the word was to be understood metaphorically, and not in a literal sense as the way or road upon which men walk.
The following are sentences selected from the indisputably genuine remains of Lao Tzŭ, to be found scattered here and there in early Chinese literature:—
All the world knows that the goodness of doing good is not real goodness.
When merit has been achieved, do not take it to yourself. On the other hand, if you do not take it to yourself, it shall never be taken from you.
By many words wit is exhausted. It is better to preserve a mean. | WIKI |
Page:Delight - de la Roche - 1926.djvu/223
"Got me! It's me that's got you. I'll throw you into the lagoon as quick as look at you."
"We'll see whether you're going to come back to this town and ruin our business after I've put you out."
"I'll come any place I like—"
"And ruin our men, too."
Delight thought: "If I can get hold of her wrists, I'll put her down on her knees and make her say she's sorry. She might get drowned if I threw her in the water." She moved towards Mrs. Jessop, holding her eyes with hers.
The housekeeper glared at her and again uttered that strange deep whistle which came from her coarse lips like a spring of sweet water from rough clay. . . . At the note every tree and shrub and clump of spiny undergrowth seemed to come alive. In every place that a woman could hide, there was a woman hidden. Like birds of prey, with skirts that flapped like flapping wings, uttering cries of rage and exultation, they swooped forth.
The sun had set. The bright space where the two stood became dusk as the other women gathered about them. For one instant Delight had seen their faces, transfigured by the last fiery glow into strange burning masks, more like metal than flesh, with jewels for eyes. Now, as the shadows fell, she only saw them surging about her, blurred, menacing, darker shadows from the shadow.
She struck out at them, as they surrounded her.
"Don't dare touch me!" she shrieked. "Keep your hands off me!"
She grasped the one nearest her and threw her to the ground. She caught the next by the throat and threw her into a bush. One from behind tore off her velvet tam. Another pulled down her hair. She turned and faced them like a wild thing at bay. A short girl with a broad flat | WIKI |
1
I want acess my server over VNC, cause RealVNC only client with proxy support under windows, I choosed it.
But when I setup proxy, socks5 with 127.0.0.1:9150 in RealVNC, It requesting username and password !
For example any other program over tor proxy not requesting password (I tried putty, chrome browser).
Tor settinngs - default, nothing changed.
But what default username and password for tor socks proxy ?
3
• Tor doesn't require a username or password. Does it mean the name and password for the VNC server you're trying to connect to? May 4, 2016 at 7:28
• no, realVNC requiring password for tor as socks proxy server ! May 4, 2016 at 9:58
• can you post your torrc config?
– Alexey Vesnin
May 4, 2016 at 12:49
2 Answers 2
2
Tor utilises the SOCKS username and password authentication mechanism for isolation, not access control. You can enter any credentials and it will accept them as valid.
I'd be wary of adding the PreferSOCKSNoAuth option to the SOCKSPort config because this might mislead some applications into not using it for circuit isolation where they're configured to (Tor Browser, how would Firefox's SOCKS implementation handle this?). Instead set some arbitrary login for it like "realvnc:realvnc". This will have the added benefit of your VNC traffic using a distinct circuit that won't be potentially linked to your other Tor traffic.
1
• yes, any login:password also providing authentication. Thank you. May 5, 2016 at 17:33
1
this solving by adding option PreferSOCKSNoAuth to tor config file torrc-defaults.
SocksPort 9150 IPv6Traffic PreferIPv6 KeepAliveIsolateSOCKSAuth PreferSOCKSNoAuth
Your Answer
By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy
Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Wiring from POWERCELL
Headlights
Aftermarket headlights
Headlights
In our last post, we hit the high-points of wiring the outputs on our Infinitybox POWERCELLs. Over the next few posts, we are going to go into detail on wiring some of the specific loads in your car. This post is going to talk about headlights.
Headlights are usually the easiest output to wire and we use them as an example when we’re helping guys wire their cars over the phone. On the front POWERCELL, there is a dedicated output for the headlights. Check your configuration sheet for the exact wire color. This blog post will show you how to do this. In the case of our 1967 Mustang project, the POWERCELL output wire for the headlights is the white wire. This is output 5 on the B connector.
From the front POWERCELL, you are going to run the white output wire to your headlights. It is usually easiest to run the wire to the closest headlight, then splice from there to go to the second headlight. Essentially, you are wiring the two headlights in parallel.
In the previous post about wiring POWERCELL outputs, we talked about ways to connect wires together. These options include butt-splicing, soldering and connectors. You can built the splice between the two headlight bulbs in this splice. This picture shows a simple schematic for wiring the two headlights off of a single POWERCELL output.
Wiring from POWERCELL
Simple Headlight Schematic
There are going to be two wires on each of your headlights. One is the 12-volt power coming from the POWERCELL output. The other is ground, which needs to be connected to the chassis. If your high-beams are integrated into the same headlight housing, there may be multiple connections. You need to consult the paperwork or instructions that came with your headlights.
If your headlights are incandescent bulbs, the orientation of the power input and ground wires do not matter. The current will flow through the filament in the bulb in either direction. If you headlights are HID or LED, the polarity will matter. You need to consult the manual for the HID or LED headlight kit.
The standard headlight output on the front POWERCELL is designed for an incandescent bulb. We can do things with a POWERCELL output that you can’t do with a relay. Because we are using solid-state relays, we can do something called Pulse-Width Modulation. That means that we can gradually ramp up the power to an output.
Incandescent bulbs have a high in-rush current. When the bulbs are cool, the resistance of the filament is relatively low. When you first turn on the bulb, it will draw a lot of current. As the bulb and filament heat up, the resistance of the filament increases significantly, which limits the current to its steady-state draw. This inrush current can be 4 to 10 times the steady state current. You need to size you wire and the fuse to work with this inrush current. We have done that for you in our choice of output harness wire.
We soft-start the standard headlight and high-beam outputs on the front POWERCELL. This essentially smooths out the inrush, which causes less stress on the fuse, the wiring and the light bulb. You get this feature automatically if you use the standard MASTERCELL input.
You can use this same soft-starting output for LED (Light Emitting Diode) headlight kits. If you are using HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights, you need to use a different input to the MASTERCELL. There is a dedicated input to the MASTERCELL for HID headlights. If you use this input, the headlight input turns on instantaneously without the soft starting. We’ll talk more about MASTERCELL inputs in later posts.
While we’re at it, you are going to wire your high-beams exactly the same way as the headlights. In the case of the configuration that we are using for this 1967 Mustang, the dark-blue wire from the front POWERCELL is for the high-beams. This is output 7 on the A connector. You are going to run the high-beam output from the POWERCELL to the first high-beam bulb then splice over to the second high-beam bulb. Check the documentation that came with your bulbs for proper wiring. The ground wire on the bulb should connect to the chassis of the car.
Keep watching our blog for more posts on wiring the different outputs on your Infinitybox wiring system. Click this link to contact our team with questions.
| ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Regenerate configure.
[dump.git] / MCONFIG.in
1 VERSION= 0.4b44
2 DATE= June 10, 2011
3
4 AR= @AR@
5 CC= @CC@
6 INSTALL= @INSTALL@
7 LD= @LD@
8 LN_S= @LN_S@
9 MV= @MV@
10 RANLIB= @RANLIB@
11 RM= @RM@
12
13 BINOWNER= @BINOWNER@
14 BINGRP= @BINGRP@
15 BINMODE= @BINMODE@
16 MANOWNER= @MANOWNER@
17 MANGRP= @MANGRP@
18 MANMODE= @MANMODE@
19
20 INSTALLBIN= $(INSTALL) -o $(BINOWNER) -g $(BINGRP) -m $(BINMODE)
21 INSTALLMAN= $(INSTALL) -o $(MANOWNER) -g $(MANGRP) -m $(MANMODE)
22
23 prefix= @prefix@
24 exec_prefix= @exec_prefix@
25 SBINDIR= @sbindir@
26 MANDIR= @mandir@/man8
27
28 DUMPDATESPATH= @DUMPDATESPATH@
29 #
30 # Global include directories
31 #
32 GINC= -I$(top_builddir) -I$(top_srcdir)/compat/include
33 # indicate where the ext2fs library can be found (this is not needed if you
34 # have run `make install-libs' in the e2fsprogs source directory).
35 GINC+= @EXT2FS_CFLAGS@
36
37 #
38 # Global libraries
39 #
40 # indicate where the ext2fs library can be found (this is not needed if you
41 # have run `make install-libs' in the e2fsprogs source directory).
42 #GLIBDIR= -L/usr/src/e2fsprogs-0.5c/lib
43 GLIBS= $(GLIBDIR) -L../compat/lib -lcompat @EXT2FS_LIBS@
44
45 #
46 # Definitions (don't change them unless you know what you are doing)
47 #
48 DEFS= -DRDUMP -DRRESTORE -DLINUX_FORK_BUG -DHAVE_LZO -D_PATH_DUMPDATES=\"$(DUMPDATESPATH)\" -D_DUMP_VERSION=\"$(VERSION)\" @OPTDEFS@
49
50 all::
51
52 #
53 # Autoconf magic
54 #
55
56 $(top_builddir)/config.status: $(top_srcdir)/configure
57 (cd $(top_builddir); ./config.status --recheck)
58
59 $(top_builddir)/MCONFIG: $(top_srcdir)/MCONFIG.in \
60 $(top_builddir)/config.status
61 (cd $(top_builddir); ./config.status)
62
63 $(top_builddir)/config.h: $(top_srcdir)/config.h.in \
64 $(top_builddir)/config.status
65 (cd $(top_builddir); ./config.status)
66
67 Makefile: $(srcdir)/Makefile.in $(top_builddir)/MCONFIG \
68 $(top_builddir)/config.status
69 (cd $(top_builddir); ./config.status)
70
71 $(top_srcdir)/configure: $(top_srcdir)/configure.in
72 cd $(top_srcdir) && autoconf
73
74 $(top_srcdir)/config.h.in: $(top_srcdir)/configure.in
75 cd $(top_srcdir) && autoheader
76
77 #
78 # Make depend magic
79 #
80
81 .depend: Makefile $(SRCS) $(top_srcdir)/depfix.sed
82 if test -n "$(SRCS)" ; then \
83 $(CC) -M $(CFLAGS) $(SRCS) | \
84 sed -f $(top_srcdir)/depfix.sed \
85 -e 's; $(srcdir)/; $$(srcdir)/;g' \
86 -e 's; $(top_srcdir)/; $$(top_srcdir)/;g' \
87 -e 's; $(top_builddir)/; $$(top_builddir)/;g' \
88 -e 's; \./; ;g' \
89 -e '/^ *\\$$/d' > .depend; \
90 else :; fi
91
92 depend:: .depend
93 if test -n "$(SRCS)" ; then \
94 sed -e '/^# +++ Dependency line eater +++/,$$d' \
95 < Makefile | cat - .depend \
96 > Makefile.new; \
97 $(MV) Makefile Makefile.old; \
98 $(MV) Makefile.new Makefile; \
99 else :; fi | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Sediment transport processes over a sand bank in macrotidal Garolim Bay, west coast of Korea SCIE SCOPUS KCI
Cited 8 time in WEB OF SCIENCE Cited 8 time in Scopus
Title
Sediment transport processes over a sand bank in macrotidal Garolim Bay, west coast of Korea
Author(s)
Jo, Hyung Rae; Lee, Hee Jun
KIOST Author(s)
Lee, Hee Jun(이희준)
Publication Year
2008-09
Abstract
A sand bank at the mouth of macrotidal Garolim Bay, west coast of Korea is investigated by means of morphological surveys and current measurements for unraveling sediment transport processes relevant to its formation and maintenance. Bedload transport rates calculated from current data show that mutually evasive tidal currents flowing obliquely to the bank through surrounding channels play a principal role on sediment transport over the sand bank. Flood-oriented bedload transport is dominant on the eastern flank of the bank, whereas ebb-oriented transport dominates the western flank, resulting in bedload convergence towards the crest. Surface bedforms, mostly large dunes, suggest a clockwise sand transport around the sand bank, generally coincident with the pattern revealed by bedload calculations. Although the tidal currents are principal processes responsible for the sand-bank dynamics, the predominance of flood-oriented dunes at the bay mouth is indicative of a significant role of winter waves enhancing flood-oriented transport at the mouth. The sand bank appears to be in a dynamic equilibrium, since it has remained stationary for last 25 years.
ISSN
1226-4806
URI
https://sciwatch.kiost.ac.kr/handle/2020.kiost/4459
DOI
10.1007/s12303-008-0025-6
Bibliographic Citation
GEOSCIENCES JOURNAL, v.12, no.3, pp.243 - 253, 2008
Publisher
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY KOREA
Keywords
sand bank; bedload transport; dune asymmetry; tidal current; Garolim Bay
Type
Article
Language
English
Document Type
Article
Publisher
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY KOREA
Related Researcher
Research Interests
Marine Geology,Sediment Dynamics,해양지질,퇴적역학
Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.
qrcode
Items in ScienceWatch@KIOST are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.
Browse | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Abdul Salam
The result was delete. I will restore the redirect. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 16:46, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Abdul Salam
* – ( View AfD View log )
fails to provide sufficient refs for GNG Shubhi89 (talk) 10:28, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Shubhi89 (talk) 10:28, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Academics and educators-related deletion discussions. Shubhi89 (talk) 10:28, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Authors-related deletion discussions. Shubhi89 (talk) 10:28, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete. A GoogleScholar profile gives him h-index of 22, with top cited publication of 107. For an Assistant Professor, that's quite qood, but not enough yet to satify WP:PROF in a high citation discipline like communication engineering. Also, the article was expanded from a redirect by User:Hdrsalam. The same user uploaded the photo to Commons, currently used in the article, with the source specified as "own work". It is likely that we are dealing with a WP:AUTO case here. So taken together, I believe that's a 'delete'. Nsk92 (talk) 11:11, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete - meets neither WP:GNG or WP:NSCHOLAR. Onel 5969 TT me 13:41, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete. The Google Scholar citations are borderline, but not quite enough to convince me of WP:PROF, and the autobiography issues tip me from weak delete to full delete. —David Eppstein (talk) 19:41, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete Wikipedia is not a platform to post ones autobiography.John Pack Lambert (talk) 23:10, 27 September 2020 (UTC)
* Comment I'm concerned about the WP:COI, and want to confirm whether the original dab redirect page--which was erased for the autobiography--will be restored. 2601:188:180:B8E0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 15:30, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete per and ; we should restore the redirect to Abd al- Salam (name) without keeping the COI-filled page history. XOR'easter (talk) 17:34, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* Yes, sure, that'd be OK. Nsk92 (talk) 17:37, 28 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete as others have said. If it wasn't for likely WP:AUTO I'd be thinking more along the lines of WP:TOOSOON. -Kj cheetham (talk) 15:15, 29 September 2020 (UTC)
* Delete — per rationale by + no auto can ever be written from a neutral point of view, this individual doesn’t meet the relevant SNG neither do they satisfy GNG. Celestina007 (talk) 18:34, 29 September 2020 (UTC)
| WIKI |
Fullscreen mode in QtQuick
Submitted by mimec on 2014-10-08
In theory creating a fullscreen application in QtQuick is straightforward - you just have to call the showFullScreen() method of QQuickView instead of show():
QQuickView view;
…
view.showFullScreen();
The application will work fine until you press Alt+Tab to switch to another window or Windows+M to minimize all windows. It may turn out that when you try to switch back to your QtQuick application, the window won't appear, and the screen will seem frozen.
Apparently I wasn't the only one who observed such problem - I found a few unanswered questions in various Qt forums, so I decided to dig deeper into it. After some experimentation I observed that adding an animated item (such as a spinning BusyIndicator) solves the problem. But why does it make a difference? An animated item causes the window to be repainted every frame (typically 60 times per second). However, if your window only contains static elements, Qt will cleverly avoid repainting it until something changes. This optimization works fine in windowed mode, but it causes problem in fullscreen mode.
Perhaps there is another way to do that, but the most obvious solution that came to my mind was to force an update whenever the window is activated or deactivated:
QObject::connect( &view, &QWindow::activeChanged, &view, &QQuickWindow::update );
I tested this on both Windows XP and Windows 8 and it seems to fix the problem in all situations.
I'm not sure if this is a bug in Qt or simply a glitch caused by Windows itself; it may have something to do with the fact that OpenGL (which is used by QtQuick under the hood) works a bit differently in fullscreen mode, bypassing the windows composition mechanism and rendering directly to the screen, but maybe I'm wrong. It doesn't really matter as long as there is a workaround.
Another small thing that you must remember about when using QtQuick in fullscreen mode is that the contents of your window should resize to the actual screen resolution. You will almost certainly want to add the following line:
view.setResizeMode( QQuickView::SizeRootObjectToView );
This can be combined with the scalable UI mechanism that I described recently. Just design your UI for some predefined resolution (I use 1600x900 because it fits nicely in windowed mode when debugging) and then set the multiplier in the u.dp() method so that it scales everything up or down according to the actual screen resolution (the Screen QML Type will come in handy).
Comments
Hey, thanks for the hint on the update function. I had the same issue and your solution didn't worked for me because in Qt 5 QML files are loaded differently over the QQmlApplicationEngine. However i found a different solution that works just fine and in plain qml:
Window
{
id: window
visible: true
visibility: Window.FullScreen
onActiveChanged:
{
window.update()
}
}
In Qt 5.10 this trick helped me:
Window
{
id: window
onActiveChanged: {
window.visibility = activeFocusItem ? Window.FullScreen : Window.Minimized;
}
}
| ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Index talk:Calcutta, Past and Present.djvu
Contributors
* Original uploading: Jayantanth
* Re-uploading after corrections: Ineuw and ShakespeareFan00
* Researching the author and resolving copyright concerns: Billinghurst
* Addition of images: Hrishikes
* Proofreading: Hrishikes and ShakespeareFan00
* Validation: Kathleen.wright5, Maile66, Hrishikes, ShakespeareFan00 | WIKI |
Original paper
Iron (hydr)oxide nanocrystals in raw and burnt sienna pigments
Manasse, Andrea; Mellini, Marcello
Abstract
The mineral pigments raw sienna and burnt sienna, known as bolar earths, mostly consist of iron (hydr)oxides; the two pigments, yellow and red-brown respectively, differ for thermal processing of the raw material.Sixteen bolar earth samples from a quarry in Monte Amiata and from the Accademia dei Fisiocritici Museum were investigated by XRD, SEM-EDS, TEM-EDS, thermal treatment, TG/DTA and DRIFT.Raw sienna is yellow to brown and prevalently contains goethite. Burnt sienna is red and consists of hematite obtained by dehydration of goethite at around 270°C. Chemical analyses show dominant Fe2O3 (53.5-71.5 wt.%), with minor SiO2 (3.0-24.7 wt.%) and Al2O3 (0.8-7.1 wt.%). A very high arsenic content characterizes all the samples (with a mean of 5.6 wt.% As2O5). Goethite and hematite occur as finely dispersed nanocrystals, respectively 2-10 nm and 10-40 nm in size. They are enclosed in a minor amorphous silica matrix, with arsenic adsorbed on the iron (hydr)oxide nanoparticles. Due to its high arsenic content, the ochre used to produce raw and burnt sienna is an important example of an effective natural sink for arsenic.
Keywords
raw and burnt siennagoethitehematitearsenic | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.