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Qt Quick Controls - Wearable Demo
Demonstrates an application launcher designed for wearable devices.
The Wearable Demo consists of an application launcher and a collection of small and simple example applications aimed at wearable devices.
Structure
The main .qml file, wearable.qml, consists of an ApplicationWindow, a StackView for a stack-based navigation model, and buttons for interactive navigation.
QQC2.ApplicationWindow {
id: window
...
header: NaviButton {
id: homeButton
...
onClicked: stackView.pop(null)
}
footer: NaviButton {
id: backButton
...
onClicked: stackView.pop()
}
QQC2.StackView {
id: stackView
...
onLaunched: stackView.push(page)
}
}
DemoMode {
stackView: stackView
}
DemoModeIndicator {
id: demoModeIndicator
y: settings.demoMode ? -height : -height * 2
anchors.horizontalCenter: parent.horizontalCenter
height: header.height
z: window.header.z + 1
}
MouseArea {
enabled: settings.demoMode
anchors.fill: parent
onClicked: {
// Stop demo mode and return to the launcher page.
settings.demoMode = false
stackView.pop(null)
}
}
}
Styling
The demo uses a custom Qt Quick Controls 2 style embedded into the demo's resources. The custom style is implemented for a few controls only, as it is specific to this particular demo. It uses a singleton type for various styling attributes, such as fonts and colors.
• qml/Style/PageIndicator.qml
• qml/Style/Slider.qml
• qml/Style/Switch.qml
• qml/Style/UIStyle.qml
The style is applied in main() in wearable.cpp:
QQuickStyle::setStyle(QStringLiteral("qrc:/qml/Style"));
The main benefit of using the built-in styling system is that the style selection is fully transparent to the application code. There is no need to import a specific folder that contains the styled controls. This way, the application can be run with other styles too.
Custom Type
The demo application contains a custom button type implemented in qml/NaviButton.qml. The navigation button is used as a home and back button in wearable.qml. NaviButton extends the AbstractButton type with properties that control the slide in and slide out transitions and the button image.
QQC2.AbstractButton {
id: button
property int edge: Qt.TopEdge
property alias imageSource: image.source
contentItem: Image {
id: image
...
}
background: Rectangle {
...
}
transform: Translate {
Behavior on y { NumberAnimation { } }
y: enabled ? 0 : edge === Qt.TopEdge ? -button.height : button.height
}
}
Icons
The demo ships a custom icon theme. The icons are bundled into the :/icons folder in the application's resources. The index.theme file lists the contents of the icon theme:
[Icon Theme]
Name=Wearable
Comment=Qt Quick Controls 2 Wearable Demo Icon Theme
Directories=36x36,36x36@2
[36x36]
Size=36
Type=Fixed
[36x36@2]
Size=36
Scale=2
Type=Fixed
Finally, the icon theme is selected in main():
QIcon::setThemeName(QStringLiteral("wearable"));
The icons are used on the Launcher Page, which is presented below. See Icons in Qt Quick Controls for more details about icons and themes.
Launcher Page
The application launcher is implemented using a circular PathView in LauncherPage.qml. Each application is in a separate .qml file, which is added to the ListModel on the launcher page.
PathView {
id: circularView
signal launched(string page)
...
model: ListModel {
ListElement {
title: qsTr("World Clock")
icon: "worldclock"
page: "WorldClock/WorldClockPage.qml"
}
...
ListElement {
title: qsTr("Settings")
icon: "settings"
page: "Settings/SettingsPage.qml"
}
}
delegate: QQC2.RoundButton {
...
icon.width: 36
icon.height: 36
icon.name: model.icon
...
onClicked: {
if (PathView.isCurrentItem)
circularView.launched(Qt.resolvedUrl(page))
else
circularView.currentIndex = index
}
}
...
}
Applications
The applications are designed for touch input based on what input methods or communication means are typically offered by wearable devices.
Most applications have their own JavaScript files that act as dummy application backends. They illustrate fetching external data and help manipulating or converting the data. In the Navigation and Weather applications, data acquisition is implemented using XMLHttpRequest to read from local files. These files were generated by storing responses from remote servers in JSON format. This code can be easily modified to acquire data from remote servers.
This application displays a walking route from source to destination. This route information is obtained using the REST API provided by https://www.openstreetmap.org/. The API response is in JSON format, which is parsed using JavaScript by the application. Currently, it is not possible to specify the source and destination from within the application, but it can be added based on the device's capabilities. For example, user input could be implemented as screens with input fields, or can be communicated over Bluetooth/Wifi from a paired application running on another device such as a smart phone or PC.
Weather
This application displays weather information such as temperature, sunrise and sunset times, air pressure, and so on. This information is obtained from https://openweathermap.org/ using its REST API. The API response is in JSON format, which is parsed using JavaScript by the application. This application can also be modified by adding screens to obtain weather data for a given location.
World Clock
This application displays a world clock for different cities. As of now, the list of cities is hard-coded in the application, but that can be changed based on the input capabilities of the device.
Others
The remaining applications return static data for now, but they can be modified to process response data obtained from respective services.
Running the Example
To run the example from Qt Creator, open the Welcome mode and select the example from Examples. For more information, visit Building and Running an Example.
Example project @ code.qt.io
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How Much Bandwidth Do I Need For SIP Trunking
Need For SIP Trunking
What Bandwidth is expected for SIP Trunking?
Your business’ telephone is continually ringing. That is something worth being thankful for. Each call can be an opportunity to develop your business notoriety further and bring in cash. How might you raise your correspondence? Meeting Initiation Protocol trunking is a well-known decision for some organizations. This permits you to send and get calls through the web. Accordingly, the market for SIP trunking is supposed to develop from $7.63 billion up to $12.70 trillion, somewhere in the range of 2018 and 2023.
You can rapidly extend your current telephone framework to the cloud by picking the right supplier. Moreover, SIP trunking is essential and can assist you with setting aside cash in the long haul. Likewise, you may be interested in the amount of Bandwidth expected to utilize SIP trunking. Again, this is an urgent inquiry because your Bandwidth will influence both voice quality and general dependability. Here are a few hints to assist you with deciding the correct transmission capacity sum for your business in light of your requirements. We should get everything rolling!
Foundation about SIP Trunking
Organizations started to work out the eir telephone utilization when the Private Branch Exchange (PBX), a phone organization, was sent off quite a while back. This was done to decide the Number of trunks expected to enter and leave their structures.
SIP is more worried about Bandwidth than solid trunks. SIP replaces customary phone lines with Voice over Internet Protocol (or VoIP).
VoIP enjoys the benefit of being more adaptable than customary trunks. Thus, it’s great for conveying Bandwidth.
We should see three stages that you can use to decide the amount of Bandwidth you require while utilizing SIP trunking.
Figure out the number of calls you get every month.
In the first place, decide the number of calls your organization might get without a moment’s delay. This is significant because each call consumes Bandwidth. This data will likewise be expected to decide the Number of SIP channels you want. Each track can uphold one synchronous outbound or inbound call. While getting a figure, make sure to do your exploration. You can utilize your information records to decide the specific number of calls you want to get from outbound and inbound clients to show up at an exact figure.
These figures might be obtained from information about your calls. You can expect representatives in your area and what their work is if you don’t have such information. Remember that not all representatives are generally accessible on the telephone. So don’t feel that the quantity of calls you get approaches the Number of workers. Most organizations have one synchronous call for every gathering of three to four workers. How about we guess your organization has ten representatives. You can have up to four synchronous calls. This may not be the situation for a call-escalated business. For instance, you could have numerous inside deals or a bustling call place.
Get comfortable with Yourself, Codec.
This is one more urgent advance in deciding your data transmission prerequisites for SIP trunking.
The codec will be codec-recorder, which is a pressure convention. Codecs convert good signs to a compacted design so they can be sent. The codecs then convert the signals into an uncompressed structure that can be utilized for replay.
Different codecs may require various transfer speed sums. You ought to look at your supplier to find which codec they use. It is likewise essential to ask about the amount of Bandwidth the codec requires per call.
These are probably the most famous and upheld codecs.
G.711 Codec is answerable for digitizing simple sound signs; it requires 64 Kbps.
G.722 Codec – This standard is answerable for discourse with higher constancy. Its transfer speed necessity is 48-64Kbps.
G.729 Codec – This standard digitizes simple sound signs utilizing an 8-1 pressure rate calculation. Its data transmission prerequisite is 8Kbps.
G.726 Codec: This codec is utilized essentially for global trunks. It has a data transfer capacity necessity of 16-40 Kbps.
G.711 is utilized by most specialist organizations. G.711 is the most well-known specialist organization. It guaranteed top-notch voice quality and gave you a devoted information line and a SIP trunk.
Recollect that transmission capacity necessities exclude 23 Kbps upward for Internet Protocol (IP).
This implies that G.711 needs a transmission capacity of 87 Kbps for each call.
G.711 gives voice quality like a call produced using one landline. Similarly, G.729’s voice quality is indistinguishable from what you would get from a mobile phone call.
Do your Number Crunching to Determine How Much Bandwidth you Need for SIP Trunking.
You’ll likewise have to ascertain the Bandwidth your business requires. Increase the Number you anticipate that your staff individuals should make by the data transfer capacity sum. This will give you the Bandwidth expected to settle on voice decisions for your organization. It might be ideal assuming you also remembered that information-related traffic could consume your assets over the day. Subsequently, it’s wise to add around 10% greater ability to your outcome. Recall that your genuine transfer speed utilization might not be quite similar to what you anticipated.
Therefore, to figure out your actual Bandwidth, it is fundamental to play out a speed test utilizing an Internet association. There are many speed tests that you can get free of charge, including one famous by Ookla. Speed tests ought to give data about your transfer and download speeds. Therefore, it is ideal to utilize the lower figure – – generally the transfer number to play out your estimations. With most speed tests, you will find your speed in Megabits each second (or Mbps). You should increase the number by 1000 to get your rate, Kilobits each second, or kbps.
How We Might Help
We are a forerunner in SIP trunking administrations. Our administration works with any Internet association. It upholds all SIP-consistent gadgets. We offer a free preliminary and a free SIP trunk. This is to guarantee that everything turns out appropriately for you. You can likewise get to our web-based control board, which is easy to understand and adequately strong to permit you to deal with your organization’s telephone numbers and SIP trunks. This self-administration device shows how we put your requirements first all the time.
Why pick us?
Our computerized administrations are intended to lessen expenses and increment adaptability for clients. As this lessens the requirement for human mediation, our contributions can intend to be completely computerized. Robotized processes handle charging, requesting, provisioning, and conveyance.
For example, we could convey a SIP trunk in no time. Utilize our telephone number stock to track down another number in your space. You can then pick your desired Number and get it. It will be accessible for sure-fire use. You can add channels to your SIP trunk online while you pause. This will be consequently supportive of appraised for you.
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Caribou
Caribou
Caribou
Wolfgang Bayer/DCI
Known in Europe and Asia as reindeer, the caribou is the only species of deer in which both sexes bear antlers. Males lose them in the spring; females lose them when they give birth in June.
Eight subspecies are recognized, each varying in size, shape, and color.
Huge herds spend the winter feeding in boreal forests. In the spring, they migrate hundreds of miles north to calving grounds in the tundra.
They wander all summer, feeding on leaves of small shrubs, aromatic plants, grasses, sedges, fungi, and lichens; in the fall, they breed.
In Europe, they have been domesticated and are used to pull sleighs since their broad hooves are suited for walking in deep snow.
Animal Facts:
Name: Caribou (Rangifer tarandus)
Family: Cervidae (Deer and Relatives)
Range: Northern Europe, northern Asia, northern Canada, and Alaska
Habitat: Arctic tundra
Diet: Grasses, sedges, herbs, mosses, lichens, and fungi
Head and Body Length: 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.2 m)
Tail Length: 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm)
Shoulder Height: 34 to 55 inches (87 to 140 cm)
Weight: 130 to 700 pounds (60 to 318 kg)
Life Cycle: Mating September to November; gestation 220 to 240 days, usually one (maybe two) calves born; twins more likely in Europe
Description: Brown to gray in color; white underparts; dark legs; long antlers with shovel-like brow tine; heavy coat with dense, wooly underfur; large, concave hooves
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Chiropractic and Allergy Care: PART 1
24 Jul
Chiropractic has been utilized to treat many ailments, including allergies. Though large-scale, randomized controlled trials are lacking in regards to chiropractic treatments and allergies, case reports and other research show promise. The concept of managing allergies may include diet management and/or a multi-disciplinary approach to obtain optimum outcomes.
When a patient presents for chiropractic care, we evaluate the entire person. The workup includes a review of the past medical history such as hospitalizations, illnesses, current/past conditions, medication history, allergy history, vaccination history, injury history, a review of psychosocial factors and habits such as smoking history, caffeine and alcohol intake, exercise utilization, sleep quality, and a review of your systems: musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitor-urinary, endocrine, and more. When reviewing this information, we will frequently find various aspects that may require further investigation and potentially co-management strategies with other healthcare providers.
Although spinal and cranial sinus manipulation can be highly satisfying, it has got to be clear that manual therapy alone may NOT bring about satisfying relief of the signs and symptoms of allergies. The use of a multi-modal approach, often including lifestyle changes, is generally needed to bring about SIGNIFICANT improvement in allergy sufferers. A general overview of self-help strategies was recently aired on “THE WEATHER CHANNEL” (see the video: 4-10-14, http://www.weatherchannel.com/allergies). Here, Dr. Taz Bhatia, an integrative medicine specialist, shows the audience a simple approach based around three goals: 1) To stimulate the immune system; 2) Eat foods that fight the allergic response; and 3) Improve your environment to avoid a histamine reaction. Specific recommendations include: 1) Lower intake/exposure to sugar and dairy, consider adding Black Seed Oil, honey, and taking a probiotic; 2) Eat the following foods: pineapple (contains bromelain), apples (contains pectin and quercetin), garlic, and onions. Vitamin/nutriceuticals and/or, a homeopathic remedy that contain these ingredients was also commented on; 3) Environmental controls included washing pollen off of pets, clothing, hair, our sinuses (nasal rinse approaches: Netti Pott, Nasaline, and others are options), and using HEPA filters in vacuum cleaners.
Here are some nutritional options that are often recommended to facilitate in the battle against allergies: 1) Butterbur: Sometimes referred to as, “…the Singulair of the herbal world,” reportedly works as a “leukotriene inhibitor” (blocks some chemicals that trigger nasal passage swelling. 2) Quercetin: This is found in fruits, vegetables, and wine and may work as a “mast cell stabilizer” blocking histamine release that causes the nasty allergy symptoms. 3) Stinging Nettle is a common allergy aid that contains carotene, vitamin K, and quercetin. 4) Bromelain: Studies show benefits by reducing nasal swelling and mucous thinning and hence, helps breathing. 5) Phleum pretense: A few studies reported a sublingual tablet reduces some pollen allergy symptoms including eye irritation, in people with asthma, and hayfever symptoms, and allowed people to reduce their allergy medicine(s) dose. Before concluding PART 1 of this topic, it MUST be mentioned that these are GENERAL recommendations and each person should discuss their personal situation with their chiropractor, primary care doctor, pharmacist, and READ the label on the bottle for specific risks and interactions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and / or under 18 years old, additional considerations are appropriate.
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Rh PROVISIONAL TIIEOKY.] ELECTRICITY 17 Fis. 2. ducting support being called the insulator, a name which has on that account been given to non-conductors gene rally. lc. We have remarked above that a neutral pith ball attracts equally the positive and negative balls of the electroscopic needle ; this leads us to re mark, more explicitly than we have hitherto done, that an electrified body in general and in the first instance attracts a neutral or unelec- trified body. The explana tion of this action is that the originally neutral body in presence of the electri tied body becomes itself electrified for the time. It is said to be electrified by induction, and it is very easy to show, by using large bodies, not only that the originally neutral body is actually electrified, but that it is oppositely electrified in different parts. Thus (fig. 2) A and B are two bodies suitably insu lated and placed one above the other. If B be originally neutral, and A be positively electrified, then the lower end of B will be negatively, and the upper end positively electri fied ; as may be easily shown by exploring with a small posi tively electrified pith ball suspended by a dry white silk thread ; the little ball will be attracted towards the lower end of B, and repelled from the upper. If we remove the body A, or, which (as we have seen) amounts to the same thing, connect it with the earth, and so " discharge " its electrification, we shall find that all traces of electrical ac tion in B have disappeared i.e., the small positively elec trified pith ball will be attracted everywhere; and, if we discharge it too, it will neither be attracted nor repelled anywhere. Provisional Theory. Before going further into detail, it will be convenient to give a working theory of electrical phenomena, so far as we have considered them. The use of such a theory at the present stage is to enable us to co-ordinate and classify the results of experiment, and to furnish a few leading principles under which we may group results which appear to be due to a common cause. Such a theory is invaluable as a memoria technicct for experi mental results, and is useful in suggesting directions for experimental inquiry ; but in framing it we must be careful to make it contain as little as possible beyond the results of actual experiment, and in using it we must be on our guard against allowing it to prepossess our minds as to what may be the ultimate explanation of the phenomena we are considering. Following the caution of Coulomb and the example of Sir William Thomson, we shall avoid the use of the term electrical fluid, and substitute instead the more succinct and of less misleading word electricity. We suppose that a body s which exhibits electrical properties (as above defined) has which, without attempting further definition, we shall call electricity. Of our right to use the word quantity here we shall give experimental justification by-and-by, and then the question of the appropriate unit will (vide infra, " elec tric quantity") be discussed. We may suppose that elec tricity is distributed throughout the whole mass of a body, and speak of electrical " volume density," meaning the quan tity of electricity in an element of volume divided by the element of volume. We shall also speak of an element of elec tricity, meaning the electricity in an element or very small portion of a body. In certain cases we shall find that electricity resides on the surface of a body ; electrical " surface density " then means quantity of electricity on au element of surface divided by the element of surface, and element of electricity the electricity on an element of surface. For shortness, we shall denote positive or vitreous electricity by the mathematical sign +, and resinous or negative electricity by the sign - , remarking that the choice of the signs is arbitrary, and reserving for the pre sent the question of how far we may associate with th6se signs the corresponding mathematical ideas. We shall assume that every element of electricity repels every other element of the same sign, and attracts every other element of opposite sign. The precise law of this force will be investigated further on This force considered as acting on any element of elec tricity we shall call an electric force. In perfectly con ducting substances electricity moves with perfect freedom under any electromotive force, however small. In perfect non-conducting substances electricity will not move under any electromotive force, however great. Any case in nature lies somewhere between these extremes, but into questions of gradation, &c., we do not enter for the present. When the forces due to other electrical elements acting on the electricity jn any element of a body have a resultant, that resultant acts on the element itself, and is called the ponderomotive force, to distinguish it from the electro motive 1 (or electric) force which tends to move + electri city in one direction and - electricity in the opposite direction. When a body is neutral, we shall assume that it contains equal and equally distributed quantities of + and - elec tricity, and we shall further suppose those to be practically unlimited in amount. A + electrified body is then to be conceived as a body which has excess of + electricity and a - electrified body as one which has excess of - electricity. Communication of + electricity to a body is in accordance with this to be regarded as equivalent to the abstraction of an equal amount of - electricity, and conversely. It is easy to see that the above assumptions will explain in a general way the phenomena already described. Thus the + electricity of the electrified pith ball C acting tm the + electricity of the ball A of the electroscopic needle repels it, and this force by our assumption is equally exerted on the matter of A, therefore A tends to move away from C, and will do so as long as it is free to move. The action on the - electrified ball B is similarly explained. Conduction and discharge to earth may be explained in a similar manner. The attraction of an electrified body ( -f- let us sup pose) A on a neutral insulated body B is thus explained. The + electricity on A (fig. 3) attracts the - electri city in B and repels the + electricity, so that, though there is still on the whole as much + elec tricity as - electricity, yet the distribution is no longer the same, for, the electricity being free to move, the - electricity under the attraction approaches A until the non-conducting air Fig. 3. 1 It might be well to use the term " electric force " here, for " elec tromotive force" is afterwards used to mean the line integral of a force (see below, p. 24). VIIT. - 3
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Approved standard Life jackets & Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
PFDs vs life jacket & PFDs types
Personal floatation device (PFD)
PFD means Personal Flotation Device. PFDs are available in a wide range of approved types, sizes and colours.
While PFDs are more comfortable than lifejackets because they are designed for constant wear, they do not generally offer the same level of protection as life jackets.
A key characteristic of an approved standard life jackets is to keep a person face up even if the person is uncouncious, so that you can breathe properly. Not wearing a personal flotation device is the first cause of recreational boating deaths in Canada!
Which organization approves PFDs in Canada?
When buying a Personal Flotation Device, look for a Transport Canada approval stamp or labelYou must have a PFD that fits each person on your boat. The PFD must be of an appropriate size for each individual. During a nautical excursion it must be available and within reach at all times on board the pleasure craft.
Personal flotation device for infants
It is important that an infant wear a PFD that corresponds to his/her size and weight. An infant can easily lose a PFD that is too big. On the other hand, a PFD that is too small will not ensure proper floatation, and in both cases, the infant is at risk and may drown. The personal flotation devices should be snug fitting, yet allow freedom of movement of arms and legs.
Boat license
Different types of PFD
Specific personal flotation devices exist for many different sports such as in kayak, canoeing, fishing, sailing, etc. When you purchase a PFD, choose the model that is the most appropriate for the activity to be practiced.
Many pleasure craft operators neglect to care properly for their PFDs. Some people use their PFDs as a cushion in the pleasure craft. Others use them as fenders to protect the hull while the craft is docking. The material inside the PFD that ensures the floatability could break-up and the external shell could become torn. Some people will expose their PFDs directly to sunlight. The ultraviolet rays can damage the fabrics of the PFD. All of these behaviours are strongly discouraged.
The maintenance of PFD
Mild soap
The maintenance of a PFD is simple. The operator of a pleasure craft should clean personal floatation devices and lifejackets with a mild soap or running water, avoid dry cleaning them or using strong detergents or gasoline to clean them. Let the PFD dry in the open air, never put them in the dryer, or in constant exposure to sunlight, or close to a direct heat source. On board a pleasure craft, the operator must place the personal floatation devices (PFDs) and the lifejackets that are not being used, in a dry, well ventilated and accessible area.
Approved PFDs types?
There are two approved types of personal flotation devices:
• Inherently buoyant PFDs which have buoyancy capabilities due to their construction from unicellular foam or macro cellular elements;
• Inflatable PFDs, which are fitted with an oral inflation device and a manually activated CO2 inflation system.
When must a personal flotation device be replaced?
All of the care that you give to your PFD will prolong its use. There is no expiry date for a personal floatation device and/or lifejacket, but it becomes void if it has been repaired or altered; therefore, it is no longer usable and must be replaced and discarded for recycling. This measure may seem somewhat extreme, but one must be made aware that no control method exists to verify the quality of the repair or of the alteration. A repair or an alteration may compromise the floatability of the PFD and consequently, approval by Transport Canada is no longer valid.
Make it a habit to periodically check the floatability of your PFD. It must keep the person face-up in the water. Conventional lifejackets and personal floatation devices both have the same use. Each one has certain advantages and disadvantages.
The PFD is comfortable. It is available in a wide variety of colours and styles with models that are designed for specific nautical sports. The main inconvenience of the PFD is that it offers a lesser degree of floatability. The standard lifejacket offers a much greater degree of floatability than a PFD. By its construction, the conventional lifejacket can turn an unconscious person face-up in the water and maintain this position until the person is rescued. However, it has the inconvenience of being larger and less comfortable than a PFD. This is why lifejackets are less popular than PFD's.
During any nautical activity, in case of emergency, a lifejacket or a PFD stored under the seat in a pleasure craft will not be of any great use. Wear it!
Approved standard Lifejackets regulations
A Canadian approved (coast guard, Transport Canada, etc.) standard lifejacket, when worn properly, is designed to turn an unconscious person from face down to face up in the water, allowing them to breathe. The standard lifejacket is keyhole style and comes in two sizes - one for people who weigh over 40 kg (90 lbs), and one for those who weigh less than 40 kg (90 lbs).
For standard life jackets, requirements are that they must be orange, yellow or red, and have a whistle attached to them.
Standard type lifejacket
PFD too small PFD too small
If you can’t make your life jacket fit snugly, then it is too big. If you can’t comfortably put it on and fasten it, it is too small. To enssure a snug fit, have someone pull up on the shoulders of your lifejacket while you are wearing it; your chin, head and neck should not slip through. As for the lifejacket, the rules are that it must be worn loose to allow the water to flow under the device in order to turn you face up. The lifejacket must offer a sufficient degree of floatability to allow it to turn an unconscious person face-up in the water and be able to maintain this position until the person is rescued. So if a boater falls overboard when wearing a personal flotation device that is too small, the PFD may not support his weigth.
Testing a personal flotation device, take the following steps:
• In a supervised area, put your lifejacket or PFD on and wade out into chest deep water.
• Bend your knees and float on your back.
• Make sure your flotation device keeps your chin above water and you can still breathe easily.
• Practice swimming on your stomach and back.
• If you are responsible for children, let them experiment with their own flotation device under your supervision.
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Create Multiple Database Connections in CodeIgniter Applications
by Owais Alam September 13, 2017
In real world CodeIgniter projects, developers need to work with multiple databases at the same time. This presents a unique challenge to developers. Since this is a common enough problem, CodeIgniter offers a simple solution for it.
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In order to use multiple database connections in your CodeIgniter project, you just need to create multiple configuration arrays that simplify working with multiple databases.
The Default Configuration Array
Following is the structure of the default Codeigniter database configuration array:
So in order to create another database connection, you should create another configuration array. This array has to follow the same structure. Here is an example of the array:
Connect to the Right Database
At this point, you have two databases in your sample project. To connect to a specific database, you must specify the database name. Here is the proper syntax:
Now if you need to work with the second database, you have to send the connection to a variable that is usable in your model:
Close the Connections
CodeIgniter does close the database connections after it determines that the code no longer need the connection. However, as a good practice, developers should close the connections explicitly. Here is how to take care of the issue:
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Conclusion
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50 players of the old style were bad players because they played in the contrary way, for great players rise above rules and play by the force of their greatness; but we are chiefly concerned with the ordinary mortal, and our advice is, throw the left leg right out and play to the level of the left foot. Some good players maintain that, as the shooter comes so seldom nowadays, it is wasting power to ground the bat when playing forward, it being sufficient if it is placed according to circumstances,
varying with the state of the ground. It is certain that shooters are far less frequent than they were; still, unless a man's bat be grounded, a shooter will inevitably bowl him, so he raises his bat at his own risk. Fig. 3 illustrates grounding the bat in forward play, and fig. 14, at the end of this chapter, illustrates playing forward without grounding.
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I recently did some profiling of the front-end delivery one of our pages. It came in at around 1.8s for First Render in Chrome. I found some improvements to make, uploaded and profiled that, big win, down to around 1.1s. Great.
A few days later run WPT against the both pages again and the original and edited version are both rendering at 1.2s. Nothing has changed. I understand it is the internet, that things can vary, and it is a small sample (5 each time). I don't see any single slow network request in the waterfall that looks responsible for the difference. For rendering results to vary so wildly is quite exasperating as you identify work to be done from test results, get resource from a dev team, then further test results to behave majorly differently.
I can see one makes a few less HTTP requests, down to GTM and other tags, looking at that now.
0 - Before
6 - After
https://www.webpagetest.org/video/compar...nd=visual#
And now, the same page tested on Chrome a few days apart:
http://www.webpagetest.org/video/compare...end=visual
Not the first time this has happened. Also not uncommon for things to make quite a difference in WPT, get them into production with high hopes, only to see nothing change significantly in RUM monitoring (mPulse).
How do other people cope with the continual cycle of optimism, disappointment, inconsistency and ultimately dejection, of web performance work?
Cheers (it's not so bad really)
Ben
PS I put these pages on S3/Cloudfront to take the backend and our deployment process out of the picture.
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धीरे
Etymology
From the oblique singular of.
Adverb
* 1) slowly, sluggishly
* 2) mildly, gently; without making a sound
* 3) gradually
* 1) mildly, gently; without making a sound
* 2) gradually
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Opinion | Sex, the World Cup and Breaking Up the Boys’ Club
Great sport requires only three things: excellence of skill, uncertainty of outcome and a crescendo of drama until the last second. Gender or sex is irrelevant. Ms. Ryall teaches philosophy at the University of Gloucestershire. In a soccer match last year, a ball tumbled aimlessly into the penalty area — almost like a confused pedestrian — about 13 yards from the goal. Two players, caught off guard by its awkward bounce, missed it. But it was seized upon and, just as quickly, thumped into the top corner of the net by a storming attacker’s foot — hit with such zip that it seemed the goalkeeper couldn’t see it, much less stop it. It’s the kind of goal you watch again and again, pressing replay on your phone. It’s the kind of skill that led the attacker who scored the goal, the American soccer star Lindsey Horan, to be among the first players nominated for the first women’s Ballon d’Or prize, the sport’s most prestigious annual award for best player, that for 61 years was only awarded to men. While Horan and other Ballon d’Or nominees compete for their nations at this summer’s World Cup, which began on the weekend, the winner of last year’s Ballon d’Or prize — the Norwegian Ada Hegerberg — will not be attending. Hegerberg has refused to play for her national team since 2017, in protest over what she sees as discriminatory treatment of the women’s team by the Norwegian football federation. The women receive fewer resources than the nation’s men, who rarely qualify for top competitions like the World Cup, but have plenty. There’s arguably more excitement for this Women’s World Cup than any before it. But the specter of the best player in women’s soccer not participating on its biggest stage looms large. A battle being jointly led by the Australian and American teams to equalize the $370 million gap in World Cup prize money is making headlines too, as the American women are also separately suing their national federation over “purposeful gender discrimination” based on continued pay gaps — despite yearslong periods they point to in which the women’s team appeared to earn more for the national federation than the men’s. The collective effect has been a reigniting of perennial debates over the nature and perception of women’s sport. We’ve all heard the comments about women’s soccer, and women’s sport in general — and maybe we’ve even thought them ourselves: that it’s a poor, substitute version of the real thing. Though perhaps more quietly expressed than in previous decades, that sentiment is widespread; and it’s behind the gender parity disputes that have also resurfaced in tennis, golf and other sports over contracts, prize money and institutional support. Men, on balance, are indeed faster and stronger than women. The physiological differences between the sexes are why sports are generally sex segregated in the first place. But often overlooked in these classroom and barroom debates are facts that many average Joes don’t like to admit: The top female sprinters and distance runners would easily outpace the vast majority of men; the top female soccer players would run rings around many male sides; and so on. Some fixate on the statistics that show the gap between the sexes at the elite level of most sports to be indisputable. Sure. But does that make women’s sport unworthy or unwatchable? Of course not. Just as any given match in men’s sport can be mind-numbingly boring, women’s sport can be just as heart-stopping as the very best men can offer: This year the National Football League’s Super Bowl finished 13-3 — an absolute snoozer (with only one underwhelming touchdown), widely panned, despite its designation as the manliest of manly sports in the United States. Great sport requires only three things: excellence of skill, uncertainty of outcome, and a crescendo of drama that isn’t relinquished until the last second. A battle where players and fans are on edge, mettles are tested, and the game flows in favor of one opponent, then the other, then — depending on who you’re cheering for — back to the other side’s favor again. Those are the kinds of games we hunger to see and the ones that enter into the history books: Whether they’re played by men or women is neither here nor there. The semifinal between Serena Williams and Justine Henin in the 2003 French Open was as nail-biting a drama as any face-off between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has been at that same tournament. And the 1999 Women’s World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in California, in front of more than 90,000 fans, was electric: The American hosts defeating China thanks to a tournament-winning penalty kick by Brandi Chastain, who famously ripped off her kit’s top in celebration — landing her on the cover of news and sports magazines around the globe. Those are two remarkable moments among hundreds. Even so, women’s sport has had a poor rap, to put it gently. And lovers of sport fail to adequately account for the fact that women were denied professional, and even amateur, participation in sport for centuries. And when they did begin to participate, they were chastised for being unladylike or were officially banned. In the early 20th century, tens of thousands of people would turn up to watch women play soccer in England, after they filled the gap in sporting entertainment when most eligible men were abroad fighting in World War I. Then the nation’s official governing body, the Football Association, ruled that soccer wasn’t suitable for women. Almost overnight, women’s soccer was outlawed. The ban — and there were dozens like it across the world — wasn’t overturned until the 1970s. Title IX reforms in the United States didn’t come until then either. (Professional contracts are a recent phenomenon in even the top women’s soccer leagues.) If you keep in mind that women have rarely received any livable pay for playing professionally — and that many still pay to play as girls in countries where boys’ leagues are free — then it isn’t strange that the general standard of play does not match that of men. And that’s without accounting for the ambient forces that prevent girls from being fully engaged in sport as they grow up. There’s the oppressive pressure of gender roles as well as explicit exclusion: My 7-year-old niece recently told me she wanted to play soccer in the playground at school, but she was informed by the boys that she couldn’t — because she was a girl. In 2019! It’s unsurprising that our expectations for women’s sports are low. It’s more surprising, in light of pervasive sexism, that so many women’s sports are as objectively great as they are. Great without the fully funded systems, infrastructure and contracts that make the endless hours of youth training worth the return on investment. We should admire — not dismiss — the quality on display at this Women’s World Cup as well as the excellence of women in basketball, cricket, volleyball, track and field and much more. The physiological differences between the sexes also aren’t the entire ballgame, so to speak. Advocates of women’s sport rightly argue that they are impressive precisely because of women’s relative lack of upper body strength: If you’re unable to muscle your way to victory, you have to think of alternative ways to get there. Because of this, women’s sport is often more interesting. I prefer watching Naomi Osaka’s finesse to Novak Djokovic’s more brute power. And soccer is soporific when it’s dominated by the shortcut of long balls slapped diagonally down the field. Tellingly, fans and broadcasters of male leagues find themselves lauding the feminine-like grace of players such as Stephen Curry and Lionel Messi — whooping at how their studied elegance can outwit their bigger, more flat-footed opponents. Another notch in favor of professional women’s sports is that they provide a much more family-friendly environment. If you’ve ever had the experience of being at a men’s football game in Europe, you are well aware of the febrile atmosphere, the potential for violence. The English FA created a social media video just this May to deter the more mobbish men’s fans, entitled “Don’t be that idiot!” This summer’s Women’s World Cup is expected to be the most profitable ever, which shows that the sexist dynamics and old mind-sets are slowly improving. But turning welcome change into greater equity will also need the men in gray suits, who still run all sports, to realize that women deserve more. FIFA announced a new agreement this month to promote women’s empowerment in soccer. It doesn’t even directly address pay parity. For now, the debacle of women’s mistreatment is likely to be temporarily forgotten — for 90 minutes at a time, at least — as the on-field drama kicks off. The upsets, triumphs and tears, while players like the Americans Alex Morgan and Lindsay Horan, the Brazilian maestro Marta and the Dutch sensation Vivianne Miedema scintillate audiences. Millions will be watching in the stadiums of France, at friends’ homes, in bars or quietly in their workplaces. Let’s hope a critical mass of those watching skeptically become new converts. Fans who recognize the beauty, and the badass, of the women’s game, too. Emily Ryall is a reader in applied philosophy in the School of Sport and Exercise at the University of Gloucestershire and the author of “Philosophy of Sport: Key Questions.” The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We’d like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. And here’s our email: letters@nytimes.com. Follow The New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Twitter (@NYTopinion) and Instagram. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Talk:John Anderson (sportscaster)
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I cleaned it up a bit, but there is still not a lot of information.
Instead of: On SportsCenter, Anderson most often does the voice-overs for highlights of Wisconsin-based pro and college teams. (This sort of suggests that he only does highlights when Wisconisn teams are shown.)
How about: On SportsCenter, when the highlights of Wisconsin-based pro and college teams are shown, Anderson most often does the voice-overs.
Even then, that sentence isnt really needed and should best be either removed or expanded. After all, Ive noticed over his years with SC that he has always done Phoenix Suns and Montreal Expos highlights whenever possible as well.
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Notability tag
I've removed the notability tag from this article (originally removed by an IP and then restored). Anderson has co-hosted a major television program for six seasons, is a prominent ESPN sportscaster, and easily passes notability criteria for an article. --Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 18:40, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
Personal info
The current version includes his personal address and other non-relevant info. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Edmond95 (talk • contribs) 02:35, 22 November 2020 (UTC) | WIKI |
Man breathing in fumes
What is Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure?
A hidden toxin lurks beneath our feet. It fills our sewers and belches from oil refineries. It is highly corrosive and flammable. As a gas, it is colorless and smells like rotten eggs in trace amounts. At high concentrations, it’s nearly unnoticeable until the worst symptoms take effect. Its name is hydrogen sulfide, and it is poisoning workers across the country.
What is Hydrogen Sulfide?
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a naturally occurring gas usually released from decaying organics. It’s what gives sulfur its characteristic rotten egg smell. It comes from microbes found in rotting food, sewage, and animal waste. It also lurks in natural gas deposits, crude oil, and hot springs.
Some manufacturing processes create hydrogen sulfide as a by-product. Paper mills release hydrogen sulfide when digesting wood chips into pulp. Likewise, it is produced in petroleum manufacturing when removing sulfur from crude oil.
Because hydrogen sulfide is toxic to almost all life, it needs to be transported and broken down when created from manufacturing. Industrial facilities collect the hydrogen sulfide gas and process it into elemental sulfur (a fertilizer) and sulfuric acid.
Who is at Risk of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure?
Hydrogen sulfide is everywhere. If you’ve ever smelled rotting eggs or sulfur, you’ve inhaled at least trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide. For example, natural gas is normally undetectable, but we odorize it with sulfur compounds, including small amounts of hydrogen sulfide.
At very small concentrations, less than 1 part per million, hydrogen sulfide is harmless. There’s usually trace amounts in the air. The risks lie in factories and industrial plants where it appears as a by-product. Sewers are especially susceptible to a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide as the tunnels are enclosed and are designed to have little ventilation.
Sanitation workers must be especially careful and take safety precautions when navigating sewer vaults and pipes. Likewise, wastewater treatment centers hold an enormous amount of hydrogen sulfide, which must be properly collected and converted.
Meat processing plants, especially those dealing in poultry, may produce dangerous concentrations of hydrogen sulfide when heating or roasting the meat. While paper mills and oil refineries are known to produce hydrogen sulfide, they typically collect it for reprocessing. Although hydrogen sulfide exposure is rare for most workers, a leaky pipe or a loose clamp could spell disaster. At sufficiently high concentrations, like those found in industrial facilities, hydrogen sulfide kills within one second.
Swamps and wetlands are also full of hydrogen sulfide. Swamp gas is a mixture of hydrogen sulfide, methane, and carbon dioxide. In rare cases, the swamp gas can become so concentrated that it forms a pit. Then it only takes one unlucky footstep to release a lethal amount of hydrogen sulfide and methane.
What Are the Symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure?
Hydrogen sulfide exposure can be frightening. While the gas has a rotten egg smell at less than 1 part per million (ppm), it quickly paralyzes your sense of smell. You may think the smell has dissipated, but you don’t realize that you can’t smell at all. If you’re ever unsure about how the amount of hydrogen sulfide is in the air, you can use an H2S detector.
As the hydrogen sulfide concentration rises to 50 ppm, its corrosive properties burn your eyes and eat away at your windpipe. It’s important to wear a sealed respirator, eye protection, and other safety equipment when working around areas exposed to hydrogen sulfide.
At higher concentrations, 100-250 ppm, the toxicity takes hold. The eyes sting, and the throat burns, potentially causing lasting damage. The throat burns. 100% of people exposed to this level of hydrogen sulfide experience a pounding headache and about half experience nausea.
Between 300-550 ppm, hydrogen sulfide numbs the nervous system. Vomiting ensues, fluid fills the lungs; it can be difficult to keep balance and stand up. At concentrations over 500 ppm, victims completely lose balance and stumble until they collapse and are unable to move.
Finally, at 800 or more parts per million, hydrogen sulfide paralyzes the lungs. Death occurs in minutes or seconds. Only immediate extraction and forced oxygen can prevent the unthinkable.
It doesn’t always take a high concentration to feel the effects of hydrogen sulfide exposure.
Those repeatedly exposed to low concentrations (2-19 ppm) of H2S can develop symptoms associated with the 100-250 ppm range after several days.
Treating Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
If you ever experience the basic symptoms of hydrogen sulfide exposure, you should leave the area immediately and alert a HAZMAT specialist. Toxic gas is often imperceptible without scientific instruments. You cannot work through it or even fix the issue without proper safety equipment.
There are two treatment options for hydrogen sulfide exposure, and both require a medical professional or specialized medicines. Victims are advised to inhale alkyl nitrates (not to be confused with smelling salts) until they receive further support or an antidote. Experts also recommend Cyanide antidote kits (which contain an intravenous nitrate injection).
It may sound grim, but at toxic concentrations, those who have fallen to hydrogen sulfide cannot be rescued without proper safety equipment. In 2017, three Florida utility workers died within three seconds of climbing down a manhole saturated with hydrogen sulfide gas. A firefighter tried to recover the men but collapsed the moment he removed his air tank. The message is clear. If you witness hydrogen sulfide exposure that causes others to collapse, the best thing you can do is leave the area as quickly as possible and call for emergency services and HAZMAT specialists.
If someone you love has passed away from hydrogen sulfide exposure or if you were poisoned by hydrogen sulfide gas due to negligence or OSHA violations, you may be entitled to financial compensation. If you’d like an experienced North Dakota attorney from Pringle & Herigstad to review your case, please send us an email or give us a call at (701) 599-4337.
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Netgear SC101 Networking
IP Networking for the SC101
The Netgear SC101 Storage Central is a very simple device and does not offer any sort of interface to its network settings. This can cause quite an issue if you are attempting to place it onto a network that does not have DHCP. In fact you can’t use it without DHCP. You will simply need to add DHCP to your network if you do not currently have it.
As long as you have DHCP enabled on your network you should be good to go. Just plug the SC101 into the network and turn it on. It should configure itself without any intervention. Since the only real way to interface with the device (besides some seriously advanced tricks) is through the Storage Central Management Utility, SCM, there is no need to know anything about the unit’s network settings. The SCM discovers the SC101(s) on your network and configures them automatically. But, if you want control of the network settings there is nothing that you can do on the device itself.
You can control the network settings of the SC101 by controlling the DHCP server, assuming that you have control over it. You can look up the MAC address either through your DHCP servers logs / console or by using the “arp” command on either Windows (arp -a) or Linux (arp). Once you have the MAC address to work with you can tell the DHCP server to always assign a certain IP address to that particular MAC address. You will have to check your DHCP “manual” for details about doing this on your particular system. Remember that the SC101 needs two IP address and uses just one MAC address. (That is, it needs one IP address per SCM accessible partition which is one IP address per non-mirrored partition or two per mirror partition.)
One important aspect of the SC101 that needs to be mentioned is the fact that it will pick up a default gateway setting from the DHCP server if it is given one (unless you are an expert who configured your DHCP yourself not to do this then assume that it does – there is no standard setup that doesn’t.) That means that the SC101 is routable. To verify this I tried connecting to the SC101 over my IPSec VPN which routes to a different subnet and it is truly routable. That means that if your network is compromised or if you forward your Internet connection to the SC101 or if you are using a public address space or you connect without NAT or a firewall – that the entire world can attach to your hard drives in the SC101 just as easily as you can! Now, most people have one or multiple of these things protecting them from this happening. But it is a real danger and needs to be considered.
Having the SC101 be routable is also a feature. If you are like me and have a VPN connecting multiple physical locations together the SC101 can be used to share data – albeit very slowly – over the Internet. This makes it more flexible but also more complicated and much easier to compromise. A non-routable device is very difficult to access remotely by a malicious person.
One thing that is very annoying about the SC101 is that each partition that you make receives its own IP address. This address will not be visible from the SCM Utility but will be pingable on the network. This includes mirrored partitions meaning if you create a mirrored partition – that partition requires two IP address. So with just a small amount of sub-partitioning of your SC101 you could easily consume ten or even a dozen IP addresses especially when using significantly large drives. This is not normally a factor for most home users but businesses using carefully scaled subnetting may be surprised to find a single small device using more IP addresses than an entire small office used previously.
ZSAN Networking
Because of the way that the SC101 works, with no local processing on the device itself, all mirroring is done from the computer client side. That means that when using mirroring there is a significant performance hit with transfer speeds being cut roughly in half. This is because the computer sees the individual drives as individual and unique network resources and does not see them as being two drives in a single SC101 container. So the network transfer of data for mirroring requires the computer to write all of the data to each drive itself – doubling the network traffic.
The advantage to this system, if there is one, is that putting multiple SC101 units onto your network creates one large pool of disk resources for your computer. Three SC101s connected to your network would generate a pool of six disks that would all be visible and equal to the SCM Utility. So if you have those resources – consider building your mirrors split between two Ethernet ports to provide some limited load balancing.
ZSAN is a true block level SAN protocol roughly analogous to iSCSI. In both cases the SAN protocol is a high level protocol riding on the TCP/IP stack allowing standing networking gear to handle the nitty-gritty details of the switching and routing. In both cases transfers are at the block level and the protocols are routable.
Separate partitions of the SC101 are visible through traditional LUN partitioning. This makes the device appear even more like a normal SAN.
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1. I’ve had a SC101 for about a year now. Finally got OpenVPN working last weekend (that honey-do list is WAY too long). For some reason, when I’m on the road, my laptop can’t see the SC101 drives. I can ping and I can connect to the Samba server. Did you do anything special to connect through the VPN?
Thanks
2. Hey Mark, I did not see your question previously. Sorry for not getting back to you. No, I do not do anything special but I am using IPSec rather than OpenVPN and using an appliance solution that is inline with my firewall. You cannot change routing on the SC101 which may be affecting you.
3. No more Windows limitations for your SC101 or SC101T!
Netgear produces a great little network storage device that is both fast and inexpensive. Whether it’s affectionately nicknamed a “toaster” or a “piggy”, the SC101 is used in every corner of the globe by digital home users and small businesses. And Netgear’s new turbo version of this highly acclaimed little unit, the SC101T, is even faster.
So what could such a great product be lacking? Mac support! With the advent of Apple’s lauded OS X operating system, its Macintosh line of computers are experiencing a phenomenal rate of growth in the market place. With the disk drive capacity of most Macs fixed, the Storage Central is an excellent choice for expanding data storage. Unfortunately, until now, the SC101 and SC101T could only work with computers using Microsoft’s Windows operating systems.
Newt Data Systems recognized this limitation and licensed the use of the proprietary ZSAN technology from the Zetera Corporation to create a software package that will bring all of the advantages of Netgear’s Storage Central to Macintosh users.
With Newt Data Systems’ Mac Storage Manager you can:
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➡Share volumes created with Netgear’s SCM on a Windows system or another Mac OS X system.
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➡Create new sharable volumes using DataPlow’s SFS file system(the only file system Netgear’s SCM will allow).
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➡Create Mac proprietary volumes using the Mac standard HFS file system.
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➡Create and manage mirrored volumes for fault tolerant data storage.
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➡Recover from “broken” mirrors.
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➡Easily expand volumes without manipulating existing data.
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➡Expand volumes to other Storage Central units making them all appear as one volume.
4. I don’t normally approve obvious marketing in my comments but the above (which I approved manually) is awfully relevant to the discussion and does represent some new functionality for the little Netgear SAN devices so I thought that I would let it go.
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[Mono-devel-list] ilasm questions
Bart Van Rompaey bart at perfectpc.be
Thu Jan 15 16:52:02 EST 2004
I hope this is the right newsgroup.
While looking into ilasm generated by Mono and ms.NET, I noticed two
major differences:
1) Mono doesn't make use of the short branch instructions (ex. bge.s). I
presume using this could mean some runtime performance improvement?
2) ms.net generates some weird code in case of branches. Let me give an
example:
public static int fib (int n) {
if (n < 2)
return 1;
return fib(n-2)+fib(n-1);
}
The if structures translates to:
ms.net:
IL_0000: ldarg.0
IL_0001: ldc.i4.2
IL_0002: bge.s IL_0008
IL_0004: ldc.i4.1
IL_0005: stloc.0
IL_0006: br.s IL_001c
IL_0008: ldarg.0
...
IL_001c: ldloc.0
IL_001d: ret
mono:
IL_0000: ldarg.0
IL_0001: ldc.i4.2
IL_0002: bge IL_0009
IL_0007: ldc.i4.1
IL_0008: ret
IL_0009: ldarg.0
... (rest of method)
Why would ms.net compile into that sequence of instructions? It has an
extra store/load and and an extra branch instruction? Does anyone see
some advantages of that?
Bart
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Rania/Nia known as theyluvnia is a Spanish Morrocan 15 years old girl who started manifestation on tiktok and gained over 400k followers.
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Do anti-embolism stockings fit our legs? Leg survey and data analysis
Lisa Macintyre, Kimberly Kent, Donna McPhee
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Abstract
Background
Anti-embolism stockings are commonly used worldwide to prevent the development of thrombosis in hospitalised patients. Patients are typically measured for, and fitted with, anti-embolism stockings during extended periods of non-ambulation. Anti-embolism stockings must critically fit the leg to achieve optimum blood flow and thus success of prophylaxis. Therefore, hospitals endeavour to maintain stock of anti-embolism stockings that fit the majority of their patients.
Objectives
The objective of this study was to establish whether popular styles/brands of anti-embolism stockings “fitted” the legs of randomly selected volunteers.
Design/Methods
Volunteer’s legs were measured at ankle, calf and thigh following guidance from British nurses and in accordance with brand instructions. Leg measurements were subsequently compared to the size charts of 10 anti-embolism stocking styles made by 4 different manufacturers. “Fit” is defined as a volunteer’s leg measurements matching any stocking size in a range at all measurement points.
Settings
Volunteers were measured in different settings around Scotland, including private homes, work places and shopping centres.
Participants
A convenience sample of 471 volunteers (283 female, 188 male) were recruited on the basis of willingness to participate and being over 16 years old. Volunteers ranged from 17 to 82 years old with an average age of 35.
Results
The 10 different styles of anti-embolism stockings, made by 4 different brands, examined for this paper had a “fit” coefficient ranging from 0% to 100% for our volunteer’s legs. The fit coefficient is strongly influenced by the Brand’s sizing policy.
Conclusions
The proportion of legs that “fit” a particular brand of anti-embolism stockings can be increased through: 1. the reduction of the number of leg measurement points that need to be matched to the size chart of the stockings; 2. the use of open-ended size ranges; 3. the use of increased size range width and 4. the use of increased overlap between sizes. However, all but the last of these measures can have a potentially deleterious impact on the ability of the stocking to deliver the optimum graduated pressure profile to all legs that “fit” the stocking, resulting in important implications to the efficacy of prophylaxis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)914-923
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume50
Early online date22 May 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Keywords
• Anti-embolism stockings;
• Sigel profile
• mechanical thromboprophylaxis
• leg shape
• leg size
• fit
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John Fleet
John Fleet may refer to:
* John Faithfull Fleet (1847–1917), historian, epigraphist and linguist
* Sir John Fleet (Lord Mayor) (1648–1712), Member of Parliament and Sheriff for London
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Screening for differential gene expression in microarray studies leads to difficult large-scale multiple testing problems. The local false discovery rate is a statistical concept for quantifying uncertainty in multiple testing. In this paper, we introduce a novel estimator for the local false discovery rate that is based on an algorithm which splits all genes into two groups, representing induced and noninduced genes, respectively. Starting from the full set of genes, we successively exclude genes until the gene-wise p{\hbox{-}}{\rm values} of the remaining genes look like a typical sample from a uniform distribution. In comparison to other methods, our algorithm performs compatibly in detecting the shape of the local false discovery rate and has a smaller bias with respect to estimating the overall percentage of noninduced genes. Our algorithm is implemented in the Bioconductor compatible R package TWILIGHT version 1.0.1, which is available from http://compdiag.molgen.mpg.de/software or from the Bioconductor project at http://www.bioconductor.org.
INDEX TERMS
Local false discovery rates, stochastic search algorithms, microarray analysis, biology and genetics.
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Stefanie Scheid, Rainer Spang, "A Stochastic Downhill Search Algorithm for Estimating the Local False Discovery Rate", IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, vol. 1, no. , pp. 98-108, July-September 2004, doi:10.1109/TCBB.2004.24
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Agonopterix cinerariae
Agonopterix cinerariae is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found on the Canary Islands.
The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous with a few darker fawn-ochreous shades and scattered with black dots. The hindwings are very pale, shining whitish ochreous.
The larvae feed on Senecio halimifolius and Senecio heritieri. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Mining takes place the upper and under surface of the leaves, causing a slightly puckered appearance. Larvae can be found from April to May. | WIKI |
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A friend told me a problem that he had been trying to optimize for a personal graphics project, and it involved having an h × w grid, and wanting to do some pre-processing to answer circle-sum queries. A circle here would be defined as having some center, (yc, xc), where 1 ≤ yc ≤ h and 1 ≤ xc ≤ w and some radius r, and it is the set of integer grid points (y, x) such that (x - xc)2 + (y - yc)2 ≤ r2.
The progress he's made is that in O((hw)2) pre-processing, you can just precompute all the possible queries, so one possible set of complexities is O((hw)2) pre-processing and O(1) queries. Another possibility is to precompute prefix sums in O(hw) time and answer the queries in O(r) time.
Is there any clever way to get a better set of pre-processing and query complexity than the two methods mentioned above?
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Rating Diesel: Understanding Cetane Numbers
Rating Diesel; Understanding Cetane Numbers
Hydrocarbons, a compound comprised of carbon and hydrogen, typically make up the bulk of various petroleums. Cetane is one such hydrocarbon that appears in a colorless fluid form. When it comes under extreme compression, the pressure causes it to ignite quite quickly. Cetane is assigned the base rating of a hundred. Accordingly, it is then used as a measurement to indicate how well other fuels, like diesels or even biodiesels, perform.
What Does Cetane Number Indicate?
Standard gasoline uses a rating system of octane numbers to measure its efficiency. In a similar manner, diesel uses cetane numbers as a measurement of how well it combusts. However, there is a significant difference in what exactly these two ratings measure. For gasoline, the octane number measures how well the substance will resist spontaneously combusting at average temperatures without a helper ignition source. This is known as auto-ignition. Comparatively, the cetane number (or CN for short) tests how long the diesel delays its ignition time after the fuel enters the combustion chamber.
Since diesel works with compression instead of a flame or spark, it is most effective when it ignites as quickly as possible. If it has a high cetane number, this means that the delay period is relatively short. In this case, the short delay period allows the diesel to burn more completely. In turn, it helps the vehicle’s engine to run more smoothly and powerfully while producing less emissions. Diesel that takes a longer time to ignite does not work as efficiently. Keep in mind that the cetane number is mostly used for lighter diesel fuels. The efficiency of heaver diesel is measured using a couple of other ratings called the CII and CCAI.
How is the Cetane Number Test Calculated?
There are a number of tests and special procedures that are used to measure cetane ratings. This typically involves engines used specifically for testing purposes, as well as running an analysis of the diesel under varying conditions. However, these methods are not only costly, but they also take a great deal of time and effort. As an alternative, there is another process called the calculated method for finding the cetane number of a fuel. Within the calculated method are many different tests that can be run. One such test that is most commonly used is known as the ASTM D976. Another popular one is called the ASTM 4737. Both of these processes derive cetane numbers by measuring not only the fuel density, but also its boiling and evaporation levels.
What Effect Does the Cetane Number Have on Engine Performance?
With standard cars, it generally does not benefit the engine if the driver fills it with a gasoline that features an octane rating more than the amount recommended by the manufacturer. Similarly, vehicles that run on diesel do not perform any better by using fuel with a cetane number higher than the recommended amount for that specific engine. Despite this, there is sometimes a misconception that any higher cetane number will result in better engine performance and power.
There are many different factors that are involved in determining the best cetane number for a certain type of engine. This normally includes the physical size of the engine, the way it is designed, how fast it operates, as well as its load variations. A less factor, but one that is counted all the same, is external weather or climate conditions. On the other hand, if an engine is operated with a fuel that features a cetane number lower than the recommended amount, there can be several drawbacks. The vehicle will not operate as smoothly, and the poor operation can result in vibrations as well as extra noises. Additionally, it could create a larger amount of emissions and wear on the engine. In some cases, the driver may even have difficulty starting the engine.
Types of Diesel Fuels and Corresponding Cetane Numbers
Most diesels for standard vehicles and general highway usage normally require a cetane rating that falls between 45 to around 55. The table below outlines the different grades of cetane numbers that correspond with various diesel fuels that are compression ignited.
Types of Diesel Cetane Numbers
Regular Diesel 48
Premium Diesel 55
Biodiesel (B100) 55
Biodiesel Blend (B20) 50
Synthetic Diesel 55
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One of the most famous paintings of the late 16th century is one of the most fascinating works in the oeuvre of Mannerist Painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614), commonly known by his nickname “El Greco.”
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about a painting called “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz,” an astonishing work of art that has been referred to as one of the defining works in Western Art.
1. It was painted 10 years after El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain
El Greco was a Greek painter who was born in the Kingdom of Candia, modern-day Crete in Greece. He was also initially trained there but quickly moved to the Republic of Venice where he came to know the works of some of the most famous Renaissance artists at the time such as Titian and Tintoretto. Jacopo Robusti would eventually end up becoming his biggest inspiration.
He also moved to Rome where he saw the works of Michelangelo and Raphael before moving to Spain. His original plan was to become the court painter in Madrid, but he eventually ended up settling in Toledo in the year 1577.
Even though he didn’t plan to do so, this city eventually ended up becoming his home and the place where he created most of his masterpieces, including this one and the famous “View of Toledo.”
2. It’s one of the artist’s largest works
The contract for the painting was signed on March 18, 1586, at a time that El Greco already was the most renowned painter in the city of Toledo.
It was completed in late-1587 and was created on a monumental scale. The dimensions of the oil on canvas painting are 480 × 360 centimeters (190 × 140 inches).
3. It was commissioned to decorate a church in Toledo
The main reason why the painting was so big is that it was commissioned to decorate the Iglesia de Santo Tomé, the parish church of Toledo that is located just outside of the city walls but within the historical center of the city.
It was ordered by the parish priest at the time as the final ornament in the side-chapel of the Virgin of the church of Santo Tomé.
The painter eventually received 13,200 reales for his work, the currency in Spain at the time which ended up being replaced by the peseta in 1886.
Remarkably, the painting still resides in the fascinating church in Toledo that it was originally commissioned for!
4. It depicts a popular legend that took place in the 14th century
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz depicts one of the most popular legends in Toledo at the time. We see the burial of a certain Don Gonzalo Ruiz de Toledo. He was the mayor of the town of Orgaz and was murdered in the year 1312.
The man had apparently a very good heart and was considered to be a true philanthropist who used his money for the betterment of his community. He also left money to improve the church of Santo Tomé.
The story of the legend mentions that two saints descended from heaven, Saint Stephen and Saint Augustine, and buried the man themselves. The painting, therefore, depicts the two saints and the amazed people present at the burial.
5. The painting is divided into 2 distinct different sections
One of the most amazing facts about The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is that El Greco managed to intertwine two different sections to form a completely harmonious ensemble.
The upper part of the painting represents the heavenly sphere in which the deceased man will be welcomed. The clouds have parted and we see Jesus Christ, the Madonna, and Saint John, surrounded by Apostles and martyrs.
The lower part of the painting depicts the actual miracle that is unfolding and represents the earthly world. Everything in the lower part is painted in an extremely realistic manner, including the dimensions of all the figures.
6. The composition could be modeled on a Byzantine painting
El Greco was trained in Byzantine art during his early years in Crete and created multiple works in this style. One of the most interesting is called the “Dormition of the Virgin,” one of his final works in Crete and was created before 1567.
The composition of this painting is remarkably similar to the one of The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, so it’s likely that the latter was influenced by one of his early works, over 20 years earlier.
7. We can see the dead man’s soul being lifted up to Heaven
The most praised element of the painting apart from its extreme level of realism (especially in the lower section) is the smooth transition between the earthly and the heavenly world. Both sections of the painting blend into each other in a genius manner.
One of the most interesting details of the painting is the central part. Here we can see the soul of the Count being guided upwards by an angel from earth to the heavenly section above.
This section is referred to as the “assumptio animae,” which pretty much means a “rebirth” into another dimension.
8. The King is in the upper part even though he was still alive
Apart from the 3 main figures in the upper section, we can also fin depictions of famous Biblical figures here such as Moses, Noah, and David.
One remarkable figure in this section is King Philip II of Spain, a man who was still alive when the painting was completed (he was King of Spain between 1556-1598).
The fact that he is already residing in the heavenly section of this painting might have something to do with the fact that the King rejected the only two commissions he gave to El Greco, so it might just be a form of revenge on the artist’s part.
9. El Greco included himself and his son in the painting as well
Upon closer inspection, we can see that the painter also included himself in the painting, just above the raised hand of a man identified as being a member of the Order of Santiago.
One of the most prominent figures in the lower section who draws a lot of attention to himself with his pointing finger is a little boy. This boy has been identified as being the son of the artist named Jorge Manuel.
We know because the signature of the painter was included on the handkerchief inside the boy’s pocket with the date 1578, the year that he was born.
10. The painting was a hit among locals for a particular reason
The painting became an instant attraction in the city of Toledo, and not only because of the fact that it’s an incredible work of art. The main reason is that it depicts numerous important people who lived in the city of Toledo back then in an extremely realistic manner and dressed in contemporary clothes.
One of the notable men depicted in the lower section is Gaspar de Quiroga y Vela, the Archbishop of Toledo between 1577 and 1594. El Greco depicted him as Saint Augustine, one of the saints who had descended from heaven according to the legend.
A Spanish historian named Francisco de Pisa summed up the attraction of the painting as follows in 1612:
The people of our city never grow tired of this painting because it depicts realistic portraits of many notable men of our times.
11. It has been celebrated unanimously by art historians
The people of Toledo aren’t the only ones who admired this work of art. All art historians unanimously agree that this isn’t just the Magnum Opus of El Greco, but also one of the most fascinating works ever created in Western Art.
Even Albert Einstein once admired the painting and referred to it as “one of the profoundest images I have ever seen.”
12. Part of it was once included on Spanish banknotes
The painting is of great cultural importance in Spain as well, something emphasized by the fact that just about every Spaniard once saw the central part of the painting on a regular basis.
During the 20th century, the faces of the Count and the Archbishop of Toledo (depicted as Saint Augustine) once featured on the 500 peseta banknote. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Army of Hugh the Great on the First Crusade
The army of Hugh the Great was formed after the Council of Clermont, led by Pope Urban II in November 1095. Hugh, son of Henry I of France, and his wife Anne of Kiev, was Count of Vermandois, de jure uxoris, due to his marriage to Adelaide of Vermandois. In August 1096, Hugh and his small army left France in prima profectione, the first army of the third wave to leave France, and travelled to Bari, Italy, and then crossed the Adriatic Sea to the Byzantine Empire, in an armada commanded by Arnout II, Count of Aarschot. When Hugh entered Constantinople, he carried a Vexillum sancti Petri, a banner given to him by the pope, Hugh being the last such noble to carry the banner.
The known nobles, clergy and knights of Hugh's army include:
* Eudes of Beaugency, Hugh's Standard-Bearer and Seneschal
* Robert of Buonalbergo, later Constable and Standard-Bearer for Bohemond of Taranto. Son of Girard (Gerard) of Buanalbergo.
* Raymond Pilet d’Alès
* Walker, Lord of Chappes
* Everard III of Puiset, Viscount of Chartres
* Ralph of La Fontanelle, a vassal of Everard III
* Renaud II of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (later Count)
* Miles Louez, a knight
* Stephen of Aumale, son of Odo, Count of Champagne, and Adelaide of Normandy (sister of William the Conqueror)
* Walter of Domart-en-Ponthieu (St.-Valery) and his son Bernard
* Gerard of Gournay-en-Bray. Gerard's wife Edith was daughter of William de Warenne and Gundred. Hugh II, the son of Gerard and Edith participated in the Second Crusade.
* Ruthard, son of Godfrey
* Rudolf, Count of Sarrewerden
* William, likely son of Odo the Good Marquis and so nephew of Behemond of Taranto
* Conon the Breton of Lamballe, son of Geoffrey I, Count of Lamballe, and grandson of Odo, Count of Penthièvre
* Walo II of Chaumont-en-Vexin
* Gerard of Roussillon, son of Gilbert, Count of Roussillon
* Drogo of Nesle, formerly in the army of Emicho, Count of Flonheim
* William V, Lord of Montpellier.
The army of Hugh participated in numerous battles including the siege of Nicaea, the Battle of Dorylaeum, and the siege of Antioch. After Hugh's return to France, many of the knights under his command joined other Crusader armies. | WIKI |
Aristotle’s definition of beauty was an important reference point for the modern concept of beauty. This notion, according to Aristotle, is “an object or experience which causes pleasure.” Its definitions have not changed much since then. Nonetheless, most people still think in terms of aesthetics and the concept of beauty. In the 19th century, Thomas Aquinas offered his own formulation of the qualities of beauty, citing its importance in our lives.
In its most basic form, beauty is a combination of aesthetic qualities that please our sight and our aesthetic senses. These qualities may include facial symmetry, gender, age, race, or body shape and weight. They may also be influenced by popular culture, including pop culture and other influences. The term “beautiful” can refer to any of these attributes. If a person is attractive, he or she should have a healthy body, a beautiful face, and a beautiful personality.
The ancient Greeks were a great example of this philosophy. They believed that beauty comes in all shapes and forms. The most beautiful woman in Greek mythology is Helen of Troy. Their architecture is based on proportion and symmetry, and they were known to be highly beautiful. They were also the most generous and tolerant people on the planet. It is no wonder that they were so enamored with the human race and their beauty. It is no wonder then that so many of the ancients considered their own cultures beautiful. | FINEWEB-EDU |
With little fanfare, Fleetwood puts himself in the frame
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Two years ago, at Royal Birkdale, Tommy Fleetwood was the talk of the town — the in-form, local hero primed to make a push for his first major championship win. It did not happen. But this time in Northern Ireland on another British Open links course, the lank-haired 28-year-old has quietly gone about putting himself in contention. A four-under round of 67 on the Dunluce links on Friday, following his steady opening-round 68, left Fleetwood within a shot of the lead. His best ever major finishes have been fourth and second places in the U.S. Open in 2017 and 2018 respectively and there is something about the relaxed and confident way he has played this week that suggests a similar result — or even better — could be a possibility on Sunday. “When these chances come around you want to take them and you want to be known. It’s your chance of putting your name in the history of the game. For sure all of us dream of having majors in our career and taking those opportunities,” said Fleetwood after his round on Friday. At the same time, Fleetwood is a balanced enough individual that he knows such moments are relatively rare and have to be savored, although that does not mean he won’t feel the competitive juices flowing. “For sure, I’m not going to tee off tomorrow (Saturday) and say I’m going to love this whatever happens. I want to make it happen. I want to win a major,” he said. “You’ve put yourself in contention with half of the event to go. I’m not going to bore you with psychology, because we all know it. It really is important not to look at how much I want to win The Open, how much I can picture myself with the Claret Jug. “It’s about having lunch together, spending time with my family, getting up tomorrow, warming up, the first tee shot and that’s as far as we can go for now.” Fleetwood is at ease talking about his wife and children and the balance he likes to strike between home-time and his career and he believes such a stable background helps when it comes to the crunch on the course. “I think that’s the beauty of having a great family and having such a great environment off the golf course — when you do come out to play your sole focus is you and the golf course,” he said. “And for me I have the luxury when I come off, whether I shoot 85 or 65, (wife) Clare’s not going to care, (son) Frankie is not going to care, (Clare’s children) Oscar and Mo, they don’t care. I’ll care, but eventually I’ll get over it quicker because of those guys,” he said. “That is the luxury of having a great family behind you because you can put all your focus into that four hours, five hours and when you come off you have that distraction.” Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Toby Davis | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
7 May 2013 Syed Janan election rally bombing
The 7 May 2013 bombing at an election rally is the deadliest of a series of attacks that hit the town of Doaba in the district of Hangu which has a history of sectarian violence. Recently this region became a flashpoint for violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims as Pakistan prepares to hold a general election and provincial elections on 11 May, which will mark the country's first democratic transition of power.
A suicide bomber attacked a rally for Syed Janan, a candidate of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party. Mufti Syed Janan was reportedly the main target but he left the scene with minor injuries. At least 18 people were killed and 40 people including 11 children were injured in the attack of 7 May 2013, which raised the total number of fatalities, in pre-election violence since April, to over 100. According to the police officer Haleem Khan the suicide bomber was on a motorcycle and detonated near the vehicle carrying election candidate Syed Janan.
Janan later told the press, "I was on my election campaign and coming to my vehicle when the bomber blew himself up. I received some injuries but survived. Two of my guards were seriously wounded."
It was one of the attacks that targeted candidates from Islamist parties, indicating a new trend in the pre-election violence, which had only occurred with secular parties before this week. A curfew was imposed after these attacks. Investigations are going on and the site is cordoned off. | WIKI |
The High Price of Reconstructing Iraq
There is an axiom in military planning that countries tend to prepare to fight the last war, not the next one. Some historians blamed the incredible death toll of World War I on military commanders who failed to realize that the days of set-piece battles, as in the days of the American Revolution or the Napoleonic Wars, were over. Some have also pointed out that the countries that were overrun in the opening months of World War II were those that were best prepared to engage in trench warfare.
As our own Republic continues to ready for war in Iraq, there has been the alarming tendency to see this next war as a replay of our 1991 campaign to liberate Kuwait. Some have taken to calling the impending conflict "Gulf War II," as if we could win this conflict in 2003 by rewinding the tapes of smart bombs dropping on their targets in 1991. I fear that many have succumbed to an intellectual and moral laziness that views the coming war through the lens of our victory in 1991.
This next war in Iraq will not be like the last. Twelve years ago, there was a war in one act with an extensive list of players opposing an aggressive antagonist. Now, the curtain is about to rise on a war with the same lead character, Saddam Hussein, but only one great power opposing him, the United States. Many countries who played supporting roles in the last war look as though they will, this time, serve more as extras, seen only in the crowd scenes without supporting roles. Most ominously, we do not know how long this costly drama might last. But this conflict will be played out in many acts.
As in the last war, the coming battles will draw heavily on U.S. air power, followed by the use of our ground troops to destroy the Iraqi army. That is where the similarities between 1991 and 2003 begin and end. The ultimate goal in the coming war is not to roll back an invasion of a small, oil-rich corner of desert that borders the Persian Gulf. This time, the goal is to conquer the despotic government of Saddam Hussein.
In the 1991 Gulf War, our victory was followed by an orderly withdrawal of our troops, so that they may return to their hometowns to march in ticker-tape parades and be honored with twenty-one gun salutes to acknowledge a resounding American victory on the battlefield.
It may not be the same in 2003. Our forces do not have the straightforward task of pushing the Iraqi military out of Kuwait. The aim is to push Saddam and his associates from power. This could involve house-to-house fighting or laying siege to Baghdad and other urban centers, where seven out of ten Iraqis live. The United States will have to manage religious, ethnic, and tribal rifts that may seek to tear the country apart. According to a declassified CIA estimate, we must contend with the increasing chance that Saddam Hussein will use weapons of mass destruction against our troops as they march toward Baghdad.
After all of this, more work awaits. A U.S. invasion of Iraq with only token support from other countries will leave us with the burden of occupying and rebuilding Iraq. The United States will find itself thrust into the position of undertaking the most radical and ambitious reconstruction of a country since the occupation of Germany and Japan after World War II.
The likely first step in a post-war occupation would be to establish security. No rebuilding mission could possibly occur if the Iraqi army still has fight left in it or if Iraq's cities are in chaos. Establishing security could well prove to be more difficult than defeating Iraq's military. Saddam Hussein could go on the lam, forcing our military into a wild goose chase. Surely Iraq could not be considered secure if its evil dictator were to be on the loose.
Creating a secure environment in Iraq also means dealing with difficult situations. How will our military deal with hungry Iraqis taking to the street in mobs? What are we going to do about civilians exacting revenge on those who had oppressed them for so long? How will we prevent violence within and among Iraq's multitude of tribes, ethnic groups, and religions? I am not convinced that, right now, the Administration has any idea of how to deal with these scenarios, or the dozens of other contingencies that might arise while the United States serves as caretaker to a Middle Eastern country.
The United States will then be faced with the task of providing for the humanitarian needs of 23 million Iraqis, 60 percent of whom are fully dependent on international food aid. We will have to make sure that roads and bridges are rebuilt so that humanitarian assistance can get through to where it will be needed. Electrical systems will have to be repaired so that doctors can operate in their hospitals. Water systems must be maintained to provide drinking water to the country as it enters the scorching summer months and to provide sanitation to prevent the spread of disease. Telephone systems will also be needed to communicate with the distant parts of a country that is the size of France, or seven times the size of West Virginia.
Protecting or rebuilding this critical infrastructure may become a huge task in itself, as Saddam is apparently planning a "scorched earth" defense of his regime. Such a strategy could involve setting oil fields ablaze, blowing up dams and bridges, sabotaging water supplies, or destroying food stores. U.S. military officers are now reporting that Iraqi troops, dressed as U.S. soldiers, may seek to attack innocent Iraqi civilians in an effort to blame the West as being responsible for war atrocities.
If we are successful in deposing Saddam Hussein and limiting the loss of life among our troops and those of Iraqi civilians, the United States will have to reform the government of Iraq. According to an article that appeared in The Washington Post on February 21, the post-Saddam plan crafted by the Administration calls for the U.S. military to take complete, unilateral control of Iraq after a war, followed by a transition to an interim administration by an American civilian. This interim administration would purge Iraq of Saddam Hussein's cronies and lay the groundwork for a representative government. General Barry McCaffrey, who commanded ground troops during the 1991 war, estimated in the article that the occupation would take five years.
Let us remember that Iraq once had a colonial government under the flag of Great Britain from 1920 to 1932. Iraqis revolted against British troops, leading Winston Churchill to refer to the country as "these thankless deserts." If the United States is to administer Iraq for a period of years, we will run the risk of being viewed as a new colonial power, no matter how pure our intentions. Those who may greet us as liberators in 2003 may increasingly view us as interlopers in 2004, 2005, 2006, and beyond.
The United States will also face the task of reforming Iraq's military. Fearful that a weak Iraq could fuel the ambitions of other regional powers, the Department of Defense is now considering how to take apart Iraq's million-man army and rebuild it into a smaller, more professional force. While details are still wrapped in secrecy, it appears that the United States will have a major hand in retraining and re-equipping the post-Saddam Iraqi army. We are already trying to build an Afghan national army of perhaps 70,000 troops, but a new military for Iraq would have be several times that size. One thing is for sure, the arms industries must be salivating at the profits that could be made from building a new, modern Iraqi army from scratch.
These occupation and reconstruction missions are all difficult tasks. No wonder that the ranking general in the British military, General Sir Mike Jackson, said in an interview published in a London newspaper on February 23, "In my view, the post-conflict situation will be more demanding and challenging than the conflict itself." In other words, the war we may soon face in the Persian Gulf will be an entirely different campaign than the war in 1991.
Congress and the American people need to know how long we can expect to occupy post-war Iraq. Last month, Under Secretary of State Marc Grossman estimated that a military occupation of Iraq would take two years. That estimate is hard to believe. General Douglas MacArthur believed that the occupation of Japan after World War II would take no more than three years. It lasted six years and eight months. The first U.S. Military Governor in Germany, General Dwight Eisenhower, anticipated that the U.S. military would "provide a garrison, not a government, except for a few weeks." Instead, the first phase of the occupation of Germany lasted four years.
These types of missions have their own momentum. We have had U.S. troops in Bosnia for seven years, and the U.S. soldiers in Kosovo for three and a half years. Let us not forget that Governor George Bush, as a presidential candidate in 2000, said that he would work to find an end to those peacekeeping missions. The United States is now looking at a peacekeeping mission in Iraq that dwarfs our deployment to the Balkans in every respect.
I find it confounding that a president so opposed to nation-building would launch into military scenarios that so clearly culminate in that very outcome. I have to wonder if this president is simply so driven to act that he cannot see that action itself is not the goal. How far along was this Administration in planning military action in Afghanistan before the question of what post-war Afghanistan would look like even came up? There seems to be at least some forethought about post-war Iraq, but how thoroughly has it been scrutinized? The information given Congress and the people is sketchy, at best.
Congress and the American people should also know how much it will cost to occupy Iraq. The Army Chief of Staff, General Shinseki, is standing by his estimate given to the Armed Services Committee that "several hundred thousand" troops would be required to occupy Iraq. The Congressional Budget Office has provided estimates based on an occupation force of 75,000 to 200,000 American troops would cost $1 billion to $4 billion per month. Mr. President, I said that right: the cost of occupying Iraq has been estimated to be $1 billion to $4 billion per month. That is $12 billion to $48 billion per year, $33 million to $133 million per day, $23,000 to $93,000 per minute.
And these enormous amounts do not include the cost of rebuilding Iraq. One estimate by the United Nations Development Program says that at least $30 billion will be needed for reconstruction in the first three years after a war. The actual cost, of course, could be much higher.
If the United States initiates war against Iraq in the coming days, we would be hard pressed to share these staggering costs with our allies. We have foolishly engaged in a war of words with some of our most powerful European allies, countries which could have been valuable partners in rebuilding Iraq if war were proven inevitable. Instead, it looks like the American taxpayer will be alone in shelling out billions for new foreign aid spending.
Some have suggested that Iraqi oil might take care of the post-war costs. According to the United Nations, if Iraq's oil production reached all-time highs, about $16 billion in revenue could be generated each year. Right now, Iraq's legitimate oil sales are supposed to buy food and medicine for the starving and ill. After a war, however, those funds could be subject to claims by Iraq's creditors, who are owed at least $60 billion in commercial and official debt. There is also the issue of $170 billion in unpaid reparations to Kuwait.
The big, black, endless pit we will find in Iraq after a war will not be filled with cheap oil for our gas-guzzling cars. The pit that we will find in Iraq will have to be fed with enormous amounts of American dollars, courtesy of Uncle Sam.
The irony of investing huge amounts of money to rebuild Iraq when we have urgent needs here at home has not been lost on late-night comedians. One talk-show host commented that if President Bush's plan to provide Iraqis with food, medicine, supplies, housing, and education proves to be a success, it could eventually be tried in the United States, too.
If the United States leads the charge to war in the Persian Gulf, we may get lucky and achieve a rapid victory. But then we will face a second war: a war to win the peace in Iraq. This war will last many years and will surely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. In light of this enormous task, it would be a great mistake to expect that this will be a replay of the 1991 war. The stakes are much higher in this conflict.
Despite all these risks and costs, it seems that the Administration continues to move our country closer to war. It seems that we have already lost patience for a regime of arms inspections that might take months to play out, but going to war will require our commitment to Iraq to last years and years.
The problems with Iraq are not going to be solved when 700 cruise missiles and 3,000 bombs land on that country in the opening days of a war. Assuming victory, we will be on the hook to rehabilitate Iraq, and I fear that the rebuilding of that ancient country will have to be another act of U.S. unilateralism for which the American people are ill-prepared. | WIKI |
Vicky Vicky - 1 month ago 24
SQL Question
How can I Pivot a table in DB2?
I have table A, below, where for each unique id, there are three codes with some value.
ID Code Value
---------------------
11 1 x
11 2 y
11 3 z
12 1 p
12 2 q
12 3 r
13 1 l
13 2 m
13 3 n
I have a second table B with format as below:
Id Code1_Val Code2_Val Code3_Val
Here there is just one row for each unique id. I want to populate this second table B from first table A for each id from the first table.
For the first table A above, the second table B should come out as:
Id Code1_Val Code2_Val Code3_Val
---------------------------------------------
11 x y z
12 p q r
13 l m n
How can I achieve this in a single SQL query?
Answer
If your version doesn't have DECODE(), you can also use this:
INSERT INTO B (id, code1_val, code2_val, code3_val)
WITH Ids (id) as (SELECT DISTINCT id
FROM A) -- Only to construct list of ids
SELECT Ids.id, a1.value, a2.value, a3.value
FROM Ids -- or substitute the actual id table
JOIN A a1
ON a1.id = ids.id
AND a1.code = 1
JOIN A a2
ON a2.id = ids.id
AND a2.code = 2
JOIN A a3
ON a3.id = ids.id
AND a3.code = 3
(Works on my V6R1 DB2 instance, and have an SQL Fiddle Example). | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Breaking the Iran deal: What is it and what does it mean? | The Guardian Members
Iran and a six-nation negotiating group reached a landmark agreement in July 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. It ended 12 years of deadlock over Tehran's nuclear programme. Struck in Vienna after nearly two years of intensive talks, the deal limited the Iranian programme to reassure the rest of the world that it would be unable to develop nuclear weapons, in return for sanctions relief. Now that Donald Trump has pulled the US out of the deal, the implications for Iran and the surrounding region are frightening, with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani declaring that Trump's decision will entail historic regret. The UK is hardly faultless too, despite Boris Johnson's strides to make amends: our government is selling arms to Saudi Arabia, which is bombing Yemen. Meanwhile, Syrian people, who for so long have been forced out of their homes, left to starve, and brutally murdered, have been failed by the UN. What will happen to any prospect of stability in the region now that the Iran nuclear deal has collapsed? And while the US is pulling out of one nuclear agreement, it seems to be striking another one - this time with North Korea. To what extent will the former impact on the latter, and does Kim Jong-un trust Trump? One thing is now clear: the Middle East is dramatically unstable, and the UN's failure to safeguard peace holds a torch to a frightening future. As tensions rise and political leaders' positions are cast in doubt, we ask: what does Trump's decision mean for international relations? Join the discussion with Emma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian's foreign affairs correspondent; Ian Black, former Middle East editor, diplomatic editor and European editor for the Guardian, and currently a visiting senior fellow of the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Saeed Kamali Dehghan, the Guardian's Iran correspondent; Ellie Geranmayeh, senior policy fellow at the European Council of Foreign Relations; and chair Mark Rice-Oxley, the Guardian's head of special projects. Running time: 90 minutes, no interval. Wheelchair users and visitors who require an assistant may bring a companion free of charge. To book a free companion ticket please email guardianlive.events@theguardian.com We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy . | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
.. _topics-user_errors_warnings: ======================== User Errors and Warnings ======================== When processing a request, you can stop the flow by raising an exception that will be displayed to the user as an error message or a warning. They are respectively :exc:`~trytond.exceptions.UserError` and :exc:`~trytond.exceptions.UserWarning`. User Errors =========== An error displays a message and optionally a description to the user. Example: .. highlight:: python :: from trytond.exceptions import UserError from trytond.model import Model class MyModel(Model): "My Model" __name__ = 'my_model' def process(self): if check_failed: raise UserError("You cannot process.", "because…") .. note:: They are often used in combination with :meth:`~trytond.i18n.gettext` to translate the messages. User Warnings ============= A warning displays a confirmation message with optionally a description to the user. The user can decide to continue so the request is processed again without stopping at the warning. Otherwise the user can cancel its request. The warning instance is identified by a name which allows to skip it the next time it is checked, that's why they often contain data like the id of a record. Example: .. highlight:: python :: from trytond.exceptions import UserWarning from trytond.model import Model from trytond.pool import Pool class MyModel(Model): "My Model" __name__ = 'my_model' def process(self): Warning = Pool().get('res.user.warning') warning_name = 'mywarning,%s' % self if Warning.check(warning_name): raise UserWarning(warning_name, "Process cannot be canceled.") | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
User:ElkoGraf
I am a petroleum engineer and I have lived in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Texas, and Nigeria. I have also visited countless other places. I am a huge movie fan and sports fan, and I absolutely love Star Wars. I have a wife and three children. | WIKI |
Category talk:Mathematics awards
math and sci / eng
Category is advisedly categorized redundantly: both in "Awards by subject" and in "Awards by subject" > "Science and engineering prizes". This is because some people think of mathematics as a subfield of sci & eng; others think of it as separate. --lquilter 06:44, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
Persons or subject
Most of the subcategories actually seem to enumerate laureates. Hence, I think that they should be found within the Category:Mathematicians rooted category subtree. The most simple way to achieve this would be to put this Category:Mathematics awards directly as a subcategory to Category:Mathematicians. However, this is not 100% accurate, since there are also some articles about the prizes rather than the prize winners. Does this matter?-JoergenB (talk) 21:35, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
* The subcategories of award-winners should probably be in a subcategory called "Category:Winners of mathematics awards; that could be in Category:Mathematicians and Category:Mathematics awards and Category:Award winners. (However, I have to also say that most award-winner categories get deleted when they come to CFD-ers attention. --Lquilter (talk) 23:48, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
Subcategory
I propose the creation of a subcategory called Awards of the London Mathematical Society with eight members. SoSivr (talk) 12:30, 24 December 2014 (UTC) | WIKI |
Old scars of the 2008 crisis continue to be ignored | TheHill
In 2007 the newly appointed Fed Chair, Ben Bernanke, declared that problems in the subprime mortgage market were so “limited” they would not create “significant spillovers." Within a year, those limited problems would snowball into a full-blown crisis and the financial community would see the collapse of more than four major financial institutions and the largest government bailout in U.S. history. It was the combination of poor investment strategy and the overzealous mentality of the larger financial institutions that set us on the path to crisis. By the end of 2009, nearly 3 million American families were foreclosed and nearly one million Americans were evicted from their homes and out on the street. These hardworking people had been taken advantage of by the desire of some bad actors to drive profits at all costs as they convinced people they could afford a house they did not have the income to support. It was in the pursuit of financial gain that banks like Countrywide Financial took actions that decimated entire communities with their lending practices. Nearly 10 years later, the newly appointed Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Maxine WatersMaxine Moore WatersF-bombs away: Why lawmakers are cursing now more than ever Banks give Congress, New York AG documents related to Russians who may have dealt with Trump: report Maxine Waters: Force us to ban assault weapons 'or kick our a--- out of Congress!' MORE (D-Fla.), is preparing to call forward the CEOs of big banks to take an in-depth look at the current safeguards against another financial crisis and the impact deregulation has had on them. The newly formed Committee will also be populated by progressive rising star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezOmar says US should reconsider aid to Israel Pro-Trump Republican immigrant to challenge Dem lawmaker who flipped Michigan seat 3 real problems Republicans need to address to win in 2020 MORE (D-N.Y.), who has also taken a hard stance on big banks and has said she is looking forward to digging into various finance related issues. Having seen firsthand the destruction the 2008 crisis had on communities, in both my home state of Maryland and nationwide as I traveled the country, I believe it is our duty to remain vigilant to ensure this pain does not strike our communities again. Millions of Americans saw their life savings disappear in a snap, suffering hard consequences for the mistakes and greed that these banks refuse to acknowledge. One such act by President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump pushes back on recent polling data, says internal numbers are 'strongest we've had so far' Illinois state lawmaker apologizes for photos depicting mock assassination of Trump Scaramucci assembling team of former Cabinet members to speak out against Trump MORE that Chairwoman Waters will be sure to look into is the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which was signed into law by President Trump in May of 2018. It enacts some key changes to the Dodd-Frank law passed in 2010 and lightens the banks’ regulatory burden, raising the threshold designating a bank as a systemically important financial institution from $50 billion to $250 billion in assets, thus making some banks not subject to many of the strict regulations passed in the Dodd-Frank act of 2010. With that as a backdrop to the upcoming hearings, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) said he wanted banking executives to tell him "why we bail them out and can't experience any meaningful support from them in times of trouble." Good question. In truth, elements of the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 still linger and the impact of such changes to Dodd-Frank are concerning; especially within minority communities. The dream of homeownership continues to be out of reach for millions of African-Americans as the homeownership rate within the black community remains at 42 percent, while Hispanics homeownership is at 46 percent. There is growing concern that the current state of the housing market looks eerily similar to that period before the crash. In a recently published paper, former chief economist at the U.S. Department Commerce, Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyJoseph Kennedy mulling primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts Here are the 95 Democrats who voted to support impeachment House passes annual intelligence bill MORE indicated that there are signs of a growing housing crisis and this time policymakers will have a lot less room to respond. Of additional interest to Chairwoman Waters is Kennedy’s conclusion that our inability to promptly respond to any oncoming crisis is largely due to the weakened trust and integrity of larger financial institutions following the revelations of the 2008 crash. The growing skepticism toward these large banks is more than justified, especially as many of them continue to make claims in public and in court that they are not responsible for what happened and refuse to acknowledge any wrongdoing. Unfortunately, the American legal system has provided them the protections to do exactly that. If you can believe it, there is still pending litigation today that dates back nearly 8 years, including cases involving Bank of America, and up until recently, Lehman Brothers. As a lawyer, myself, I am aware of this strategy to drag these cases out for as long as possible. So, while the government cannot dismiss efforts by banks to prolong such court cases, they can, and should, strongly encourage negotiations to bring an end to them. Moreover, without proper clarity on the allocation of the financial losses involved, investors and those that would respond to any upcoming economic downturn cannot have a clear picture as to the ongoing health of the largest institutions upon which all our economic fates are linked. Today there remains cause for concern within the housing market in key areas such as deregulation of the financial sector, uncertainty about future Federal Reserve policy and the ever increasing revolving door between Wall Street and Washington, D.C. Further, rising interest rates are slowly revealing a relaxation of lending standards as banks aim to maintain volume and profits. The combination of poor investment strategy and overzealousness is starting to rear its ugly head again much like we saw prior to 2008. Directly or indirectly, public policy efforts to inflate profits for big banks by the Trump administration and some in Congress are setting us up for another crash — one in which a disproportionate number of low income and minority communities will bear the burden. It’s time for Republicans and Democrats to take stock of our mistakes and seriously learn from them. Ten years after one of the largest financial crises in American history, there are still those who refuse to admit any wrongdoing, and it is up to Congress and financial regulators to change that. Otherwise, to continue to allow the deceptive tactics of the past to go unpunished could have potentially wider ramifications nationwide than just the subprime crisis. If these bad actors are rewarded instead of penalized, we are handing the keys to the global economy back to those unscrupulous actors. Madam chairwoman, the keys are still in your hands for — now. Michael Steele is the former Republican National Committee chairman and former lieutenant governor of Maryland. He is the CEO of The Steele Group. View the discussion thread. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
JSON Parsing Libraries
JSON Parsing Libraries
The Brewing Co. app gets the band’s calendar of events from Google Calendar. Google’s REST-ful web API returns data in the JSON format, so one of our first decisions when making the app was which JSON parser to use.
Google offers a client library for accessing the Google Calendar web APIs. However, their client is in alpha (not even beta!) and is fairly heavy-weight. We wanted something less cumbersome, since we’re only using a small subset of the features provided by the API.
In iOS 5, Apple introduced a built-in JSON parser, NSJSONSerialization. It’s quick and easy to use. However, we couldn’t use it because we think it’s still too early to begin writing iOS 5-only apps.
So after a bit of study, we decided that JSONKit was the best option. It’s the fastest, lightest library we could find. It’s very self-contained (one .m file and its corresponding .h) and very easy to use. We recommend it highly.
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1. Hi, I am trying your sotiouln to convert JSON to CSV and have one question with 2 parts..1) How could I change the code in your example to retrieve the JSON from a URL, whose output is JSON. Its actually nearly 156 URLS because I have to change the page number argument (?p=1, ?p=2, , ?p=156) since the creator of that web service only outputs 50 records from their server per page.. I’d like to get that automatically and create one large array to be converted to CSV. 2) The URL contains my API key so I must keep this on a local machine does that hinder its operation? Does it have to be hosted out there somewhere?This is ultimately going to populate a database the first time and then refresh the database each day after the initial creation by way of an update routine that checks for changes. So its going from JSON out on the web to CSV on my machine and eventually to a MS Access DB on my network.Sorry for the long question but JSON is foreign to me like XML is. I can deal with CSV and have been importing CSV without issue for a long time. I just got to get the JSON to CSV and I am cool.
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Wikipedia:Peer review/Paul Strand/archive1
Paul Strand
I think most of the glaring problems with the article have been resolved, but it isn't awesome or anything. An editor has decided that viewing everything in his life in the context of Communism is a good idea, but I don't really agree. The current compromise is a section on his politics and I'd be curious to hear people's opinions on all that. Would also like to hear other people's thoughts on what areas of his life need more content. Recury 20:49, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
* Its definitely too short, more needs to be said about his work and personal life. I'm not sure about how to go about incorporating communist beliefs. If its really controversial how his political beliefs affected his life and work, you may want to keep it seperate. If it isn't contoversial, then I would put within the context of Strand's history. The main issue is that the article needs to be expanded, you will also need to include inline citations where appropriate. Medvedenko 03:36, 2 September 2006 (UTC) | WIKI |
Shekha Bird Sanctuary
Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at a 25 ha lake near the village of Shekha, 17 km east of Aligarh and 5 km from the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is notable for birding as many birds overwinter there.
It is a fresh water perennial water body that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852 which flows adjacent to the lake. It is maintained by the Forest Department.
The best time to visit is between November and February. Starting January 2015, there is a cost of ₹10 for visitors.
List of birds
* Black-necked stork
* White ibis
* Spoonbill
* Greylag goose
* Bar-headed goose
* Lesser whistling teal
* Ruddy shelduck
* Northern pintail
* Common teal
* Indian spot-billed duck
* Sarus crane
* Asian openbill stork
* Red-breasted flycatcher
* Black- necked stork
* Wooly-necked stork
* Common Pochard
* Ferruginous Duck
* Ferruginous Duck
* Baer's Pochard
* Tufted Duck
* Indian Peafowl
* Common Quail
* Black Francolin
* Gray Francolin
* Little Grebe
* Asian Openbill
* Woolly-necked Stork
* Black-necked Stork
* Little Cormorant
* Great Cormorant
* Purple Heron
* Cattle Egret
* Indian Pond-Heron
* Black-headed Ibis
* Red-naped Ibis
* Eurasian Spoonbill
* Black-shouldered Kite
* Egyptian Vulture
* Booted Eagle
* Bonelli's Eagle
* Shikra
* Black Kite
* Egyptian vulture | WIKI |
Farewell to Manzar is a first-person account of what it was like to live in a Japanese internment camp, Manzanar, during World War II written from the point of view of a young girl named Jeanne Wakatsuki. She describes in detail what she and the rest of her family experienced. Throughout the book there are many elements that could be further analyzed, but perhaps the most important have to do with the four main characters, Jeanne, Papa, Woody, and Mama, as well as with the various themes expressed. The way in which Jeanne describes events from her daily life comes across as if she is uninvested in what is happening. She often places herself outside of the events, almost like she is reporting on them. Her story also tends to come in jumbled waves of information, as if she initially began writing about one specific thing, but then recalled a whole array of other memories that she felt were relevant. It is possible that Jeanne’s decision to place herself in a reporting role comes from her inability to comprehend the world around her at a young age. Her accounts began with memories from when she was very young and, as she states, did not really understand the war or the motives of the camp.
Initially she was unaware that the United States’ fear of Japanese people was the reason that she and her family were being held at Manzanar. Throughout the story Jeanne begins to mature and this drastically changes her view of the world. She begins to analyze her life and discovers things about herself during and after her time at Manzanar that map out her growth from a young, innocent child to a woman that struggles with prejudice. Thanks to Jeanne, the book very accurately depicts the development of Papa over time. She speaks about Papa in a way that really helps to illustrate what happens when someone is faced with immense racism and is judged only by their skin color. Whereas Jeanne was born in the United States, Papa was not, so his experiences present a different and more extreme view of this prejudice. Jeanne is a Japanese-American, so really belongs to both Japan and America. Papa, on the other hand, left his homeland to live in the United States where he is not a citizen. He has almost no ties remaining in Japan because his family chose to bury his memory nine years after his departure. Additionally, as merely an occupant of the United States he is one of the lowest people in the social order. It is almost as if he belongs nowhere since he cannot claim ties to a specific country.
The only things Papa has in life are his family, business, house, and the pride of having made something of himself in the United States. His imprisonment and the charge of disloyalty given to him at Fort Lincoln, strip him of everything that he owns and loves in the world, and turns his pride into hatred and anger. In the memoir it seems that Woody’s personality is a complete opposite to Papa’s. Woody is always sure of his identity as an American because he was born here and believes his responsibility to his family to be very important to him. Papa, on the other hand, has a very tough time with his national identity and because of internment camp does not always act with the best interest of his family in mind. Jeanne often talks about the arguments between Woody and Papa, which further displays the differences between the two men. Their fight about Woody fighting in the war for the United States is a great example of these differences. Papa believes that fighting for the United States would mean fighting for a country that imprisoned him, whereas Woody believes that it is his duty as a U.S. citizen to fight for his country. Woody is afforded so many privileges because of his citizenship, such as access to jobs, licenses, and other opportunities, that Papa cannot have because he is an immigrant. This is part of the reason that Woody feels that service to his country is the price he must pay for the freedom he enjoys. Mama’s role throughout the story seems to be one of caring and sacrifice. She always does what is best for the family and is always putting family above anything else.
When Papa is sent away, she takes a job at the cannery to provide for her family. When Papa can’t find work after they are freed, she again goes to work because she has too much pride and love for her family to let them suffer. She only wants the best for her husband and children and shows them all unconditional love and support. Mama is very much the unsung hero of the story. It’s the little things that she says and does that shows her character and demonstrates how much she cares about those that mean the most to her. One of the most prevalent themes in Farewell to Manzanar is very much expressed throughout most of the story. The Wakatsuki family, just like many other Japanese families, begins to fall apart because of how Manzanar forces them to live their lives. When they first arrive at Manzanar this is not a huge issue, but as time goes on it becomes increasingly harder to live normal lives. The turning point for the Wakatsuki family, however, seemed to come when the family is no longer able to depend on Papa to be there and to be a constant source of strength in their lives.
Jeanne says that she believes the beginning of her family’s unraveling was due to the “mess hall lifestyle” and the way in which it did away with Wakatsuki family mealtime. Once they stop eating together, the family stop communicating with each other as often and in a way lost touch with one another. Papa’s return from his imprisonment at Fort Lincoln only fuels the flame that leads to the downfall of the Wakatsuki family. His experiences in prison left a completely different man.. He can no longer be the source of strength for his family, and returning to them is ultimately what kills all hope that the family can recover and become whole again. Jeanne blames her family’s falling apart on Manzanar rather than on the war itself because the war has very little to do with what happened at Manzanar and how they were treated while they were there. The bombing of Pearl Harbor lead directly to the creation of camps like Manzanar, but the war itself is far removed from the daily struggles that Jeanne and her family endured. The lack of privacy and the overcrowding of the camp, among other things, create a physical discomfort that over time morphs a discomfort that is both mental and emotional.
The frustrating conditions of life at Manzanar lead to shortened tempers and result in sudden outbursts of violence, such as the December Riot, or the various arguments and violent actions that Papa found himself connected to. These examples demonstrate that divisions had developed, not only within families, but within the Japanese-American community as a whole. Jeanne never speaks in her memoir about blatant and deliberate racism, and instead chooses to discuss the subtle and unspoken prejudices that they encounter everyday. There are rumors that Japanese Americans were beaten and abused once they left internment camps, but many of those claims were never proved, and the open racism that they were anticipating never comes to be. By thinking that all of the white Americans hate them, Japanese Americans are buying into the prejudice that they had previously experienced. They fail to remember that many Americans are actually anti-war and do not hate the Japanese at all. Unfortunately, however, there was still a lot of prejudice happening everyday which became such a normal part of society that people began to forget that what was happening was prejudice. For example, when Radine finds out that Jeanne is actually able to speak English, she is quite surprised. Radine judged that Jeanne could not speak English due to her Japanese appearance and because the culture she grew up in had taught her so. Another example of this is when Jeanne explains how the relocation of Japanese Americans was due to the government’s inability to see any good in the Japanese.
She found that white Americans really didn’t care about who she was as a person. Instead they simply judged her to be a foreigner and placed on her all of the traits that they associate with Japanese people as a whole. Probably the most prevalent example of racial prejudice, however, came in the form of the U.S. government’s wartime propaganda campaign. These ads shaped what many people thought about Japanese people. This propaganda, unfortunately, worked very well and scared many people. Much of the United States had a very skewed view of who the Japanese people actually were, and these racial stereotypes wouldn’t disappear for decades. Overall Farewell to Manzanar is an excellent book that provides great insights into the Japanese community during World War II. By examining the book it is easy to pick out character analysis and decipher the underlying themes of the book. It is easy to see how the war and the prejudices that followed directly affected the Japanese community as a whole, as well as individuals. Much of what the Wakatsuki family experienced was apropos to what everyone living with them in Manzanar was experiencing. Once they were released many prejudices continued into everyday life, and it is because of Jeanne and others that chose to write memoirs that today people can understand and sympathize with people that was so wrongly discriminated against.
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Besseggen
Besseggen or Besseggi is a mountain ridge in Vågå Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The 1634 m tall mountain ridge is located in the Jotunheimen mountains within Jotunheimen National Park. The mountain sits about 46 km southwest of the village of Vågåmo and about 30 km northwest of the village of Beitostølen. The mountain ridge is surrounded by several other notable mountains including Veslfjellet to the east and Besshø to the northwest. The ridge runs between the lakes Gjende and Bessvatnet.
The walk over Besseggen is one of the most popular mountain hikes in Norway. About 30,000 people walk this trip each year. The route over Besseggen starts at Gjendesheim, up to the trails highest point, Veslfjellet (at 1743 m), down Besseggen, further over the relatively flat area Bandet (at the foot of Besshø), and ends at Memurubu, where one may take the regularly scheduled ferry route back to Gjendesheim. Many choose to do the hike in the other direction by starting at Memurubu after first taking the ferry there from Gjendesheim. The trip is estimated to take about 5–7 hours to walk without rest stops.
From Besseggen there is a great view over the lakes Gjende and Bessvatnet. One of the unique aspects of the view is that Gjende lies almost 400 m lower than Bessvatnet, and while Bessvatnet has a blue color typical of other lakes, Gjende has a distinct green color. The green color is the result from glacier runoff containing clay (rock flour). Looking down towards Memurubu one can see the nearby river Muru coloring the water with a light colored runoff.
Impact of tourism
The large number of hikers has led to serious erosion on the trails leading to Besseggen, both from Gjendesheim and Memurubu. In 2005 the Norwegian government authorized spending of NOK1.2 million towards the restoration of the trails. The project involves placing stone plates on the trail to limit additional damage and prevent further erosion. The stone plates were flown in by helicopter from Vågå since mass harvesting of stone from Jotunheimen is illegal. The technique used to pave the trail is modeled on the methods developed for the Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
Competitions
In 1961, 1962, and 1963 a race across Besseggen called «Besseggløpet» was held during the summer. The race was organized by Norges Orienteringsforbund in cooperation with Den Norske Turistforening. The record time from 1963 is held by Reidar Andreassen who was almost four and a half minutes ahead of the next finisher. The record time of 1 hour 16 minutes and 48 seconds still holds today. The women's record, set in 1963, is held by Valborg Østberg from Gjøvik with a time of 1 hour 39 minutes and 47 seconds. She was a 32 year old housewife and mother of two kids and the Dagbladet newspaper said that she "ran like a goat over Besseggen".
In literature
Besseggen is known from act 1, scene 1 of Henrik Ibsens play Peer Gynt. Peer tries to convince his mother, Åse, that he has ridden over Gjendineggen, now known as Besseggen, on a reindeer bull. "Have you ever Been upon the ridge of Gendin? Fully half a mile it stretches, At the top as sheer and narrow As a scythe-blade. Looking downward Past the slopes and past the glaciers, Past the grey ravines and gullies Either side you see the water Wrapped in dark and gloomy slumber Half a mile at least beneath you. Right along it he and I Clove our passage through the air. Never rode I such a steed! Far ahead the peaks were sparkling As we rushed along. Beneath us In the void the dusky eagles Fell away like motes in sunshine; You could see the ice-floes breaking On the banks, yet hear no murmur. But the sprites that turn us dizzy Danced and sang and circled round us I could hear and seemed to see them!"
Besseggen is also described in the poem «Besseggen» by Ragnvald Skrede.
Name
The mountain ridge is named after Bessvatnet, the last element is the finite form off egg which means 'edge'. In the local dialect, the form is Besseggje. The Bokmål written form of the name is Besseggen and the Nynorsk written form is Besseggi. | WIKI |
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* ... that French composer Erik Satie first performed furniture music at the Galerie Barbazanges in 1920?
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* Symbol possible vote.svg The article was created at 14:56, 22 January 2016 and the nomination page at 23:49, 29 January 2016 which makes the gap approximately seven days and eight hours. I am not sure if the process is flexible enough for such margin but technically, it fails the criteria. Ya sh ! 20:24, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
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Talk:Basil Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough
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I had intended to edit the page to indicate that it was Brooke who used the phrase "...not have a roman catholic about the place" as this term has been referred to relatively recently in the context of the contentious issue of relative levels of unemployment and disposable income in northern ireland. My source for his having made the remark is the Sunday Tribune and that is not suitable for wikipedia. Does anyone have a source for this remark? <IP_ADDRESS> 18:18, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
What about an evaluation? northern Ireland under Brooke was ecnonomically stagnant, he was aggressively sectarian. Surely as a consequence he is the father of the troubles.
<IP_ADDRESS> 18:23, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
Without a shadow of a doubt he was. At least Craigavon wasn't as blatant a bigot as Brookeborough was.
* I disagree. There was the IRA campaign of the 1950s to start with.
* As far as economics is concerned, the IRA campaign cost Northern Ireland £500,000 per year, with damages estimated at £700,000.
* While unemployment was high (7%) 1950s, Northern Ireland's population also, in fact, enjoyed "the most sustained improvement in living standards since the setting up of the regional administration in 1921." Between 1950 and 1960, industrial production increased by 40%, in comparison the 35% for the UK as a whole. Forty-two thousand jobs were created in new industries between the end of the war and Brooke's resignation in 1963. GDP rose by 2.6% per year in the 1950s. Volume of output per head of industrial workers increased by 23% between 1958 and 1963.
* The phrase mentioned above was actually "... as he had not a Roman Catholic about his place...". Brooke was talking about others it seems. He was quoted in the Fermanagh Times.
* It is not the job of Wikipedia to balance out matters and come to conclusions -- Setanta —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 19:43, 5 October 2007 (UTC)
* Really? Seen Derry? --Counter-revolutionary 10:00, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
* You mean with regard to Wikipedia's 'policy' regarding the name of the city? -- Setanta 10:09, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Quotes
There are two quotes. Although there is some confusion on dates, they are July 12 1933 (addressing an Orange rally) and March 1934 (addressing the Londonderry Unionist Association). The books that don't cite their sources give differing years, however the ones that do cite their sources cite a Fermanagh newspaper (July 13 1933 I think, might be a few days later but definitely July 1933) for the first speech and the 20 March 1934 issue of the Londonderry Sentinel for the second one). I've found the text of the first speech in the first person, and it is as follows:
* Many in this audience employ Catholics, but I have not one about my place. Catholics are out to destroy Ulster...If we in Ulster allow Roman Catholics to work on our farms we are traitors to Ulster...I would appeal to loyalists, therefore, wherever possible, to employ good Protestant lads and lassies
Technically there's more text, for example Making Sense of the Troubles by McKittrick etc gives this:
* Many in this audience employ Catholics, but I have not one about my place. Catholics are out to destroy Ulster with all their might and power. They want to nullify the Protestant vote and take all they can out of Ulster,and then see it go to hell
However it doesn't include anything after that, not even the "good Protestant lads and lassies" part.
The second speech is variously reported, for example:
* I recommend those people who are Loyalists not to employ RCs, 99% of whom are disloyal; I want you to remember one point in regard to the employment of people who are disloyal...You are disenfranchising yourselves in that way...You people who are employers have the ball at your feet. If you don't act properly now, before we know where we are we shall find ourselves in the minority instead of the majority. I want you to realise that, having done your bit, you have got your Prime Minister behind you.
Or there's a slightly more comprehensive version, but without the final sentence.
* Thinking out the whole question carefully, I recommend those people who are Loyalists not to employ Roman Catholics, ninety-nine per cent of whom are disloyal. I want you to remember one point in regard to the employment of people who are disloyal. There are often difficulties in the way, but usually there are plenty of good men and women available, and the employers don't bother to employ them. You are disenfranchising yourselves in that way. You people who are employers have the ball at your feet. If you don't act properly now, before we know where we are we shall find ourselves in the minority instead of the majority.
Given the difficulty in getting the actual transcript of either speech from one source, I think we'd probably be best losing the quote template and using the commonly agreed excerpts ("good Protestant lads and lassies", "I recommend those people who are Loyalists not to employ Roman Catholics, ninety-nine per cent of whom are disloyal" and anything else that someone wants to suggest) from each quote inline? One Night In Hackney 303 00:45, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* The quote I give was from (according to the book) an address to a Orange audience in 1932, this is from 'A history of Northern Ireland 1920-1996 by Tomas Hennessey 1997 edition ISBN 0-333-73162-X, so it seems this is a issue he addressed on an number of occasions, giving the quotes and dates ONIH has given above.--Padraig 01:11, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* The quote you added is the Fermanagh newspaper's version of the speech (as it's not in the first person), it's repeated in quite a lot of sources. The Fermanagh newspaper is fully cited and it's 1933. I've seen plenty of sources on both Google Books and Amazon's online reader, and while there is some variation in dates (I've seen anything from between 1931 and 1934 for the first speech) the ones that cite their sources say 1933. I won't bother with Amazon links, but if you look here, here, here and in particular here. One Night In Hackney 303 01:25, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* That looks like the same incident, the book I have must have the year wrong as they all have it as being in 1933.--Padraig 01:38, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
I found another source for it in 'Divided Ulster by Liam de Paor 1977 edition p105/6 ISBN 0-1402-1369-4 which has it dated to 13th July 1933:
* There are a great number of Protestants and Orangemen who employ Roman Catholics. I feel I can speak freely on this subject as I have not a Roman Catholic about my own place.... I would appeal to Loyalists, therefore, whenever possible to employ good Protestant Lads and Lassies
* Refering back to this statement in March 1934, he said:
* Thinking out the whole question carefully...I recommend those people who are Loyalists not to employ Roman Catholics, ninety-nine per cent of whom are disloyal...I want you to remember one point in regard to the employment of people who are disloyal. There are often difficulties in the way, but usually there are plenty of good men and women available and the employers don't bother to employ them. You are disfranchising yourselfs in that way. You people who are employers have the ball at your feet. If you don't act properly now, before we know where we are we shall find ourselves in the minority instead of the majority.
The first quote was cited as the Fermanagh Times, 13th July 1933, and the second one to the Londonderry Sentinel, 20th March 1934.--Padraig 12:32, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* There is refererence in 'The Protestants of Ulster by Geoffrey Bell, 1976. ISBN 0-904383-08-3 p.40' to another speech he made in the 1930's:
* Many in the audience employ Catholics, but I have not one about the house...In Northern Ireland the Catholic population is increasing to a great extent. Ninety-seven percent of Roman Catholics in Ireland are disloyal and disruptive...If we in Ulster allow Roman Catholics to work on our farms we are traitors to Ulster.
* This is cited in the notes to 'Northern Ireland Hansard, vol.16, col 1070.'--Padraig 13:07, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* What you're looking for is actually at Column 1073 and 1074, and is not a direct quote, but a Nationalist MP quoting Brooke.Traditional unionist 13:23, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Padraig are they typos above or is that the way quote was??? BigDunc 13:11, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Opps that was me fixed it.--Padraig 13:31, 22 October 2007
* It was quoted by a Nationalist MP here and later the same year there was further debate over the remarks beginning here with Brooke eventually elaborating by saying "any loyalist who employs a disloyalist runs a grave risk of having his house burned. Whether the man wants to do it or is forced to do it by disloyalists is a question I cannot answer. But what I anticipated might happen, namely, that there is grave danger in employing these men, or rather the employment of these men might create a serious danger to loyalists in Ulster... These gentlemen have been questioning the employment of Roman Catholics, or rather my urging that Roman Catholics - political Roman Catholics - should not be employed.... There are three reasons to my mind why disloyalists should not be employed. Those who support the constitution, whether they agree with the policy of the present Government or not, should have the benefit of that constitution. Secondly, every disloyalist allowed to come in is a potential voter for destruction of this country. And, further, there is grave danger in employing men who at the first opportunity will betray those who employ them." However Brooke did attempt to justify his comments by alleging that discrimination in employment was a two way thing stating "that out of a population of 3,000 Protestants in Enniskillen only three are employed by Roman Catholics." Valenciano 14:27, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* I've taken a stab at fixing everything, including the removal of weasel wording and interpretation of the third quote. One Night In Hackney 303 14:43, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
Article unbalanced
This article is unbalanced. The article is not entitled "Basil Brooke's negative opinions on Roman Catholics in Northern Ireland", yet half the article, as it now stands, contains quotations specifically set into the article to create an impression of the man. I will remove the majority of the quotations shortly. -- Setanta 10:12, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* Why remove sourced material, if you wish add other material to counterbalance what you regard as negative opinions do so, but I fail to see how you can regards quotes of what he said as negative opinion.--Padraig 10:20, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* Didn't take you long today to find something 'wrong' with something I edited, did it Padraig?
* If you can't see how the quotes, and particularly an excessive amount of them, appear to show the man in a negative light, I'm afraid you'll have to learn as much as you can about Northern Irish history.
* The onus is not for me to provide "counterbalance". I have measured the article and I have determined that the quotes are excessive. They didn't even have any kind of context to begin with.
* If you wish to add other material to provide "counterbalance", then feel free to do so. But then again, you can't see what is particularly negative, can you? So why revert my edit in the first place..?
* I am re-instating my edit. Please do not revert again without due consideration, discussion and without good reason. Also a little tip: when you revert in the future, please try not to do it wholesale. Try instead to consider all of the changes and don't just revert a person's edits just because you don't like it. Cheers. -- Setanta 10:46, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* You are the one claiming that the article is unbalanced, therefore its up to you to provide additional sourced, but in either case you shouldn't remove sourced material because you disagree with it.--Padraig 11:01, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* I don't need to provide 'additional' information. I am removing basically repeated information which lends the article undue bias. Wikipedia articles are not a collection of quotations geared to show a person in a negative light with regard to any particular subject. With my edit, the subject has been referenced and that is enough. There is no need to labour any point by providing a list of quotes.
* The fact that the material I'm removing is sourced is neither here nor there. If you have such an interest in this particular aspect of the man, why not explore it?
* I don't believe I disagree with any thing in the article, by the way - not that I've noticed. So what are you talking about? -- Setanta 11:12, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* I suppose you're right in that the quotes are quite long. --Counter-revolutionary 11:31, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* I have removed OR and POV - "Critics of Brooke sometimes cite part of a speech he made". That speech is cited frequently and not just by critics. One Night In Hackney 303 13:20, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* As it stands, the quote has no context. It merely suddenly appears in the article, there having been no apparent reason for its existence. -- Setanta 00:01, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
Full title
I have in my possession an official document with Brooke's full title printed on it. It reads as follows (caps as written):
THE RT. HON. THE VISCOUNT BROOKEBOROUGH, K.G., C.B.E., H.M.L., M.P.
Punctuation here is as presented on the document. Shouldn't the article reflect that? The document is dated 26th January, 1967.
Does anyone know what H.M.L. stands for? -- Setanta 10:17, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* HM Lieutenant of County Fermanagh - Kittybrewster ☎ 11:02, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* Thanks Kitty. Should that be something we should include in the article, or is it somehow a time-dependent thing..? -- Setanta 10:48, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* I also note that he didn't have "Bt" after his name, though the Wikipedia article does. -- Setanta 10:49, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* Please don't cross-post. - Kittybrewster ☎ 11:39, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* Do what..? -- Setanta 12:20, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Referenced material
The recent edit removed ref material claiming more balanced with it out which i feel is an editors POV. BigDunc 10:56, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
* He succeeded to the title of 5th Baronet Brooke, of Colebrooke, co. Fermanagh [U.K., 1822] on 27 November 1907.2 He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the 10th Hussars.2 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He was decorated with the Croix de Guerre.2 He was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1921.2 He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) [Northern Ireland] in 1933.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Lisnaskea [Northern Ireland] in 1933.2 He held the office of Assistant Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of Finance.2 He held the office of Minister of Commerce and Production between 1941 and 1945.2 He held the office of Prime Minister of Northern Ireland between 1943 and 1963.2 He was created 1st Viscount Brookeborough, of Colebrooke, co. Fermanagh [U.K.] on 1 July 1952.1 He was invested as a Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.).2 He was Air Commodore of the Ulster Maritime Support Unit, Royal Auxiliary Air Force between 1960 and 1973.2 He was decorated with the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1961.2 He held the office of Vice-Admiral of Ulster between 1961 and 1973.2 He held the office of HM Lieutenant of County Fermanagh between 1963 and 1969.2 He held the office of Custos Rotulorum of County Fermanagh between 1963 and 1969.2 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1965.2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.2 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography. - Kittybrewster ☎ 10:58, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
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New addition
This is sure to be fun. 1)The addition is full of POV and weasly. 2)It is a direct repetition and is covered adequately in the body.Traditional unionist (talk) 10:46, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
* Point taken and self reverted. BigDunc Talk 10:52, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
* That was fun!Traditional unionist (talk) 10:53, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
* Enjoyed it myself ;) BigDunc Talk 10:55, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
Concensus has been established here for the lead. Some users seem to ignore that. "He has been described as hundreds as things. This is adequatly addressed in the article." was my edit summary, i stand by that.Traditional unionist (talk) 10:20, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
* It is far from his claim to fame and would be WP:UNDUE to have it in the lead as it is covered in the article. BigDunc Talk 02:36, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
Can I just say that the constant reversions by the user Traditional Unionist are simply there to make Brooke seem more stateman like than he really is. Brooke was fundamentally sectarian and this should be right up front on the article and not buried away as Traditional Unionist would like it to be. —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 09:29, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
I have undone Traditional Unionists reverts for the sake of balance in the article. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 09:32, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
* You are in breech of concensus. This article is subject to sanctions. If you do not self revert you will be reported and blocked.Traditional unionist (talk) 10:06, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Knighthood
Does anyone know when Brooke was knighted? It doesn't say in the article. Mooretwin (talk) 08:26, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
* Sorry, just realised that he would have been styled "sir" by virtue of being a baronet. Mooretwin (talk) 08:37, 4 September 2009 (UTC)
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Francesco Marra | William A. Amponsah | Simon Michael Papalexiou
The exceedance probability of extreme daily precipitation is usually quantified assuming asymptotic behaviours. Non-asymptotic statistics, however, would allow us to describe extremes with reduced uncertainty and to establish relations between physical processes and emerging extremes. These approaches are still mistrusted by part of the community as they rely on assumptions on the tail behaviour of the daily precipitation distribution. This paper addresses this gap. We use global quality-controlled long rain gauge records to show that daily precipitation annual maxima are samples likely emerging from Weibull tails in most of the stations worldwide. These non-asymptotic tails can explain the statistics of observed extremes better than asymptotic approximations from extreme value theory. We call for a renewed consideration of non-asymptotic statistics for the description of extremes. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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BlueChip · GitHub license npm version Docs API Build Status Coverage Status Created_By FullStack_Labs
BlueChip accepts payloads from GraphQL or JsonAPI servers, normalizes them into your store and provides an ORM like syntax for retrieving the data for use.
Table of Contents
The Basics
There are only two things that BlueChip does.
1. Normalize data and organize it in a store.
2. Retrieve the data from the store and prepare it for use.
What BlueChip Is
State API
BlueChip will take your data, normalize it and place it into a shared resources store. The API on this side is pretty minimal.
• updateResources() Takes an entire payload of resources, normalize it and merge it into the store.
• updateResource() Merges in a single resource into your store
• removeResources() Removes a list of resource from the store
• removeResource() Removes a single resource from the store
• clearResources() Clears a resource store by types
And that is it for the State API.
Selector API
This is the meat of BlueChip. The selector API is how you prepare your data to be consumed by components. To select data, BlueChip offers a robust ORM-style syntax complete with models, relationships, filtering, includes and more. You only needs access to the resources store to be able to use the selector api.
Here is an example of using the ORM syntax to select from the store
Checklist.query(resources)
.where({ active: true })
.includes(['tasks'])
.toObjects()
What BlueChip Is Not
Fetching
BlueChip is not interested in how you get your data. Fetch it, mock it, import it. However you get your data that is your business. The only requirement is that your data is formatted according to one of the adapters (JsonAPI, GraphQL). If it is not formatted you can write a custom adapter to normalize it.
Client Side Store
BlueChip is agnostic to which client-side state management library you choose to use (Redux, Mobx, Vuex, other). You only need access to a shared resources store for BlueChip to work.
Why BlueChip?
1. You have multiple data sources (or multiple projects with different data sources) and want to consistently interact with all of them in the same way in your client-side state management systems. You can easily normalize and connect components from GraphQL, JsonAPI and custom formatted API's.
2. You would like to keep resources unnessted in your stores for ease of updating, simplicity of mutation schema and ability to easily share resources across your application.
3. You already have a state manager that you like or is a requirement of a project and do not want to adopt multiple to handle both GraphQL and JSON Rest data.
You are familiar with and prefer using ORM's when querying and working with data.
Demos
Redux Demo
Demo BlueChip/Redux Applicaiton
MobX Demo
Demo BlueChip/Mobx Application
React setState Demo
Demo BlueChip/React setState Application
Unstated Demo
Demo Unstated Application
Getting Started
To start, choose your state management flavor. This is an example using Redux.
$ npm i -S blue-chip Or yarn add blue-chip
Adapters
To ensure that BlueChip is as flexible as possible, the state managment layer is implemented as adapters. These adapters are what do the work to mutate the state managment stores while BlueChip is in charge of delegating. To use the adapters you will need to setup a configuration file.
Configuration
The configuration file needs to be setup so that you can import and use the mutator actions.
import { Actions } from "@blue-chip/core";
import reduxAdapter from "@blue-chip/redux-adapter";
import store from "./store";
export const actions = Actions.config({
adapter: reduxAdapter,
mutator: store.dispatch
});
Redux
Actions
Batch update resources:
import { actions } from "../BlueChipConfig";
export const fetchChecklists = async (dispatch, state) => {
dispatch({ type: "LOADING_DATA" });
try {
const response = await fetch("/checklists.json", {
headers: {
"content-type": "application/json"
}
});
const payload = await response.json();
actions.updateResources(payload);
dispatch({ type: "LOADING_SUCCESS" });
} catch (error) {
console.log("error", error);
dispatch({ type: "LOADING_ERROR" });
}
};
Update a single resource
import { actions } from "../BlueChipConfig";
export const updateTask = ({ id, ...attributes }) => {
actions.updateResource({ id, attributes, type: "tasks" });
};
Reducers
import { combineReducers } from "redux";
import reduxAdapter from "@blue-chip/redux-adapter";
export default combineReducers({
resources: reduxAdapter.resourcesReducer
});
Models
Just like any other ORM you will be defining model classes:
import { BaseModel } from "@blue-chip/core";
import Task from "./Task";
export default class Checklist extends BaseModel {
static get hasMany() {
return [Task];
}
}
import { BaseModel } from "@blue-chip/core";
import Checklist from "./Checklist";
export default class Task extends BaseModel {
static get belongsTo() {
return [Checklist];
}
}
Containers
const mapStateToProps = state => {
const { resources } = state;
return {
checklists: Checklist.query(resources)
.all()
.includes(["tasks"])
.toObjects()
};
};
const mapDispatchToProps = dispatch => ({
updateTask: task => updateTask(dispatch, task)
});
export default connect(mapStateToProps, mapDispatchToProps)(Container);
Store Structure
The resources store is structured as an object with top-level keys as pluralized resource names.
const store = {
resources: {
checklists: {},
tasks: {}
}
};
Each resource key points to an object that contains ids as keys and an JSON api object as a value.
const store = {
checklists: {
1: {
id: 1,
attributes: { name: "Oboarding" },
links: { self: "http://example.com/checklists/1" },
relationships: {
tasks: {
data: [{ id: 1, type: "tasks: }, { id: 2, type: "tasks: }],
},
type: "checklists"
}
},
tasks: {
...
}
Project Status
This project is currently in Alpha/Experimental phase. The APIs will almost assuredly change prior to 1.0. It is not ready for production yet, so use at your own risk.
RoadMap
1. Increase Test Coverage
2. Setup tests on CI
3. More tests and examples with a diverse range of GraphQL and JsonAPI payloads.
4. Refactor state managment to be an adapter as an external packages
5. Add Vue and Vuex
6. Allow for configurable and custom normailzers so you can use ANY api and spec.
7. Bundle optimization
8. belongsTo relationship
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List of Good Eats episodes
Good Eats is an informational cooking show in which Alton Brown would go into the history and or science of a particular dish or item that was the focal point of each episode. The show started with Food Network, airing 245 episodes of 14 seasons with eight specials and five shorts which aired on the Food Network website. In October 2018, Cooking Channel created a "Reloaded" season with 13 episodes. Season 15, titled Good Eats: The Return, began airing August 25, 2019 on Food Network.
Season 9 (2005-06)
In season 9, the show began broadcasting in 1080i high-definition in addition to standard-definition.
Season 11 (2007-08)
During season 11, Food Network tried to synchronize episodes with seasonal celebrations, changing the airdates of some episodes.
Season 15, Good Eats: The Return (2019)
The sequence, air date, and episode numbers for season 15 (named onscreen as Good Eats: The Return) are unclear. Available sources including Food Network's Episode listings and streaming service disagree. The table below uses information from Food Network's streaming service.
Season 16, Good Eats: The Return (2021)
Season 16 of Good Eats premiered first on the Discovery+ streaming service. The table below uses information from Discovery+ for the streaming air dates. The episodes later aired on television on the Food Network. | WIKI |
Thomas Ford
Thomas or Tom Ford may refer to:
* Thomas Ford (martyr) (died 1582), English martyr
* Thomas Ford (composer) (c. 1580–1648), English composer, lutenist, and viol player
* Thomas Ford (minister) (1598–1674), English nonconformist minister
* Thomas Ford (politician) (1800–1850), governor of Illinois
* Thomas Ford (rower), British rower
* Thomas H. Ford (1814–1868), American politician in Ohio
* Tom Ford (baseball) (1866–1917), baseball pitcher
* Thomas F. Ford (1873–1958), California politician
* Thomas Ford (architect) (1891–1971), British architect
* Thomas Gardner Ford (1918–1995), Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
* Tom Ford (born 1961), American designer
* Thomas Mikal Ford (1964–2016), American actor
* Tom Ford (presenter) (born 1977), British television presenter
* Tom Ford (snooker player) (born 1983), English snooker player
* Tom Ford (squash player) (born 1993), British squash player
* "Tom Ford" (song), a 2013 song by Jay-Z | WIKI |
Is Labiaplasty Needed After Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS)?
June 03, 2019
Is Labiaplasty Needed After Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS)?
Labiaplasty (also called labial reduction) is an out-patient plastic surgery procedure to refine the more delicate components of the vulva by altering the folds of skin surrounding it — the inner labia (labia minora) and the outer labia (labia majora) — and clitoral hood.
This procedure is usually performed on women who are seeking to improve any birth asymmetries or the effects of childbirth and aging. However, it can also be performed on transgendered patients who want to create clitoral hooding and improve their aesthetic appearance. After SRS, this step remains optional as it is not necessary for most transgendered patients.
Am I a good candidate for surgery?
Enlarged inner or outer labia lips of the vagina may cause problems like discomfort, pain, catching or folding on certain type of clothing, pain with exercise, and sexual activity, embarrassment, or even negatively affect sexual intimacy. However, labiaplasty can improve the contour of the labia minora or labia majora, and relieve these distressing conditions. The best candidates are young and adult women in good health.
Can I have several procedures performed simultaneously?
It is a relatively common practice for a plastic surgeon to perform multiple procedures during one operation in terms of better final appearance and saving the expense. However, having too much done at one time can lead to severe complications. Ultimately, depends on type of procedure, extent of surgery, operating time, and your age/health, your surgeon will decide if it is appropriate to include more than one procedure in your operation.
Complications
Complications during your first week are quite rare but could include bleeding. In general, pressure on whatever seems to be bleeding is all it takes to stop the problem. Swelling takes weeks to months to go down and undies, yoga shorts or other tight-fitting garments can help to bring the swelling down.
Bowel function usually returns over the first few days after discharge. There is not much limitation to the meal but cheese intake or any dairy consumption is a big no no for the first month.
Vaginal discharge is expected following surgery but not a green color one. Please let your surgeon know if this happens. Among the potential complications, wound separation still remains the most common one, and close observation is needed.
The most important action you can take regularly to prevent these complications is by keeping the area clean and dry. And, continue to dilate although the wound can hurt initially.
Will there be a scar left?
Older techniques may produce a painful scar on the edge of the labia. However, with many new modern techniques, such as laser labiaplasty, the scar is way better concealed and barely noticeable.
Post-operative care
Depending on the complexity of your procedure, you may be able to leave the following day after the surgery. Generally, overall stay, including pre-operative planning, is 2-3 days. However, it is strongly recommended to avoiding strenuous exercises or activity, smoking, alcohol drinking for at least four to six weeks and some patients possibly a bit longer.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labiaplasty
https://marcibowers.com/mtf/your-surgery/post-op-care http://www.drchristinemcginn.com/services/srs/labiaplasty.php
http://www.sierraplasticsurgery.net/patient-portal/faq_s/labiaplasty-faqs
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Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Katy Perry
Wide Awake
Hey guys! I've created this page for Wide Awake here, User:(CA)Giacobbe/sandbox4, feel free to add anything you find, I've only found genres for dance-pop but I'm sure there will be others soon. Also, if anybody could get some good reviews for the "Critical reception" area, then I'll send it into to be reviewed? Thank you!--(CA)Giacobbe (talk) 19:37, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
Thanks! :) teman13 (talk) 20:53, 11 May 2012 (UTC)
The Complete Confection
Hi, does The Complete Confection need seperating from Teenage Dream? Cmbcmb999 (talk) 20:33, 1 June 2012 (UTC)
* No, I personally don't think it does because it does, there are many album articles with the re-release in them, however if it gets too big than maybe we can move it to its own article. teman13 (talk) 20:38, 1 June 2012 (UTC)
* Ok, thank you :) Cmbcmb999 (talk) 20:46, 1 June 2012 (UTC)
Genres
There appears to be some edit-warring going on over genres in various single pages for the song's from Teenage Dream. There's some extremely dodgy interpretation of sources/use of sources for genre. E.g. in "Firework" the song is apparently disco-rock because Torronto Sun says so. "Disc-rock" is not a genre... I belive they mean pop rock. Equally "E.T." is called Hard Rock etc.... — Lil_ ℧ niquℇ № 1 [talk] 00:49, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
* The genres really aren't an issue, nobodies edit warring over them lol. It's that one troll that decided to come in and change everything.--(CA)Giacobbe (talk) 01:00, 23 August 2012 (UTC)
To-do Updates
The "To-do" section needs updating. For one thing, the "Wide Awake" article has certainly been thoroughly expanded by now. Also, the "Katy Hudson" album page is no longer exactly a stub. XXSNUGGUMSXX (talk) 03:12, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
Could someone with sense please reassess Katy Hudson
I'm not sure how Katy Hudson can be assessed as top importance. Walter Görlitz (talk) 21:28, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
* Because it was a critical part of her early career. It definitely is at least "high" importance. Please don't underestimate others' level of sense, though. SNUGGUMS (talk · contribs) 21:31, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
* I agree with Snuggums. You're only viewing the commercial aspects of the album, which don't really matter to this discussion. pedro | talk 22:57, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
Just made a Legendary Lovers page
I just created a page for Legendary Lovers. If you would like to if you would like to proofread or polish this draft feel free to! Draft:Legendary Lovers (song) — Preceding unsigned comment added by KatyCat42 (talk • contribs) 05:34, 5 December 2020 (UTC)
* Hello there. This unfortunately doesn't warrant its own page when the only credible sources that do discuss the song in more than just a passing mention are album reviews and artist commentary, neither of which are enough. See WP:Notability (music) for more details. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 15:39, 5 December 2020 (UTC)
Draft:Play (concert residency)
I've recently created this following its announcement. Feel free to expand as further details become known. SNUGGUMS (talk / edits) 21:47, 12 May 2021 (UTC)
User script to detect unreliable sources
I have (with the help of others) made a small user script to detect and highlight various links to unreliable sources and predatory journals. Some of you may already be familiar with it, given it is currently the 39th most imported script on Wikipedia. The idea is that it takes something like and turns it into something like
* John Smith "Article of things" Deprecated.com. Accessed 2020-02-14.
* John Smith "Article of things" Deprecated.com. Accessed 2020-02-14.
It will work on a variety of links, including those from cite web, cite journal and doi.
The script is mostly based on WP:RSPSOURCES, WP:NPPSG and WP:CITEWATCH and a good dose of common sense. I'm always expanding coverage and tweaking the script's logic, so general feedback and suggestions to expand coverage to other unreliable sources are always welcomed.
Do note that this is not a script to be mindlessly used, and several caveats apply. Details and instructions are available at User:Headbomb/unreliable. Questions, comments and requests can be made at User talk:Headbomb/unreliable.
-   Headbomb {t · c · p · b}
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Project-independent quality assessments
Quality assessments by Wikipedia editors rate articles in terms of completeness, organization, prose quality, sourcing, etc. Most wikiprojects follow the general guidelines at Content assessment, but some have specialized assessment guidelines. A recent Village pump proposal was approved and has been implemented to add a class parameter to WikiProject banner shell, which can display a general quality assessment for an article, and to let project banner templates "inherit" this assessment.
No action is required if your wikiproject follows the standard assessment approach. Over time, quality assessments will be migrated up to WikiProject banner shell, and your project banner will automatically "inherit" any changes to the general assessments for the purpose of assigning categories.
However, if your project has decided to "opt out" and follow a non-standard quality assessment approach, all you have to do is modify your wikiproject banner template to pass WPBannerMeta a new custom parameter. If this is done, changes to the general quality assessment will be ignored, and your project-level assessment will be displayed and used to create categories, as at present. Aymatth2 (talk) 21:09, 11 April 2023 (UTC)
Discussion at Content assessment
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Content assessment, which is within the scope of this WikiProject.  This WikiProject received this message because it currently uses "Current" and/or "Future" class(es). There is a proposal to split these two article "classes" into a new parameter "time", in order to standardise article-rating across Wikipedia (per RfC), while also allowing simultaneous usage of quality criteria and time for interest projects. Thanks! —CX Zoom[he/him] (let's talk • {C•X}) 06:27, 2 July 2023 (UTC) | WIKI |
Reloading, Filtering and maintaining filter...possible bug?
Hi,
I am trying to reload data into an existing grid after saving a form or just periodic reloading, but want to keep the current filters effective.
I figured out that calling filterByAll() works, however I’m having trouble with doing that automatically…
If I call
myGrid.clearAll();
myGrid.load(‘myurl…’,myGrid.filterByAll(),‘json’);
it doesnt work,
myGrid.clearAndLoad(‘myurl’,‘json’);
myGrid.filterByAll();
also fails…
myGrid.clearAndLoad(‘myurl’,myGrid.filterByAll(),‘json’);
myGrid.filterByAll();
also fails…
contactsGrid.clearAndLoad('http://myapiurl/json',AplicaFiltros(),'json');
function AplicaFiltros(){
setTimeout("contactsGrid.filterByAll()",500);
}
works, but I suspect it is network speed dependent… I suspect clearAndLoad and Load are calling the callback function BEFORE finishing loading the data (not after finishing as per documentation)? Is there any way to check for the response to ensure that it is indeed complete? like on XHR requests?
thanks
You should wait till all rows are loaded:
myGrid.clearAll(); myGrid.load('myurl.....',function(){ myGrid.filterByAll() },'json');
or
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These days, if your website isn't fast, you may as well close up shop. Driving web traffic to your site is one of the best ways to promote your business, connect with new customers, engage with existing customers, and build your brand. But users won't stick around if your site is not snappy and responsive.
Resize image from 1.8mb to 100kb
Image size is a crucial component in building a website that performs well. Humans are visual creatures; we scan images before we look at text. If your images do not load quickly, people will click away from your site within a few seconds.
In this article, we'll look at how to reduce image file size to speed up website performance, as well as learn how image compression affects image quality, and look at the various image file formats that are prevalent on the web.
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Understanding Image File Types and Compression
There are several types of image files, and a few different ways to compress images. Before we dive into image compressor options, let's look at image size, image format, and how an image's file size affects its quality.
Multiple image file types
Image File Types
Most people are familiar with the major types of image files: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, SVG, and TIFF. However, many people do not know how these formats affect file size and image quality, or when to use different formats.
JPEG, PNG, GIF and TIFF files are known as raster files. They use rectangular pixels to represent images. SVGs and PDFs are vector files. They use points and polygons to represent images.
Vector vs raster
In general, raster file formats are better for complex images such as photographs, and vector files are better for logos and icons. Vector files are smaller than raster files, can be scaled up indefinitely, and generally do not need to be compressed.
Image Compression and How It Affects File Size
In general, when you compress images, you reduce the file size. This does not mean you reduce the physical image size - rather, you reduce the density of the information that is in the image, meaning the file needs less storage space.
Image Quality vs File Size
There are two types of compression: lossy and lossless.
Lossless compression means that no data is lost when the file is compressed. The data is packed into smaller bits, and can be unpacked to recreate the file exactly as it was.
Lossy compression works by removing data from the file. The lost data cannot be recovered when the file is reconstructed, thus a loss of quality is expected. However, with images, the loss of quality is usually so small that it's unnoticeable.
Picture of dog at various qualtity and file sizes
Vector files and images with transparent backgrounds or large, contiguous areas of color can be compressed using lossless compression. However, because raster files are complex and resolution-dependent, they must be compressed using lossy compression. When picture file size is reduced, losing quality is a possibility.
Methods for Reducing Image File Size
There are a few ways to reduce the file size of an image. Let's take a look at some methods.
Resizing Images to Appropriate Dimensions
First, you can change the image size, which will change the file size. There are many options to help you do this. Let's look at AbstractAPI, an online tool that allows you to upload images via a REST endpoint and receive links to the resized images in a JSON response.
AbstractAPI has a free tier that allows up to 100MB of uploads per month at one request per minute. You must sign up with an email and password to get an API key to access the endpoint. Once you do that, it's free for life.
AbstractAPI Image API homepage
To use AbstractAPI, send a POST request to the endpoint with a data object that incluedes a url to the image you want to resize, your api_key, and resize options.
The data object you send should look like this:
{
api_key: “YOUR_API_KEY”,
url: 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.abstractapi.com/test-images/dog.jpg',
resize: {
"width": 100,
"height": 75,
"strategy": "exact"
}
}
The resize options here tell the API to resize the image to the exact height and width specified. Other options for the strategy attribute are landscape/portrait, auto, fit, and crop. The full request, made from a React app (for example) might look like this:
fetch('https://images.abstractapi.com/v1/url/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
Accept: 'application/json',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
api_key: “YOUR_API_KEY”,
url: 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.abstractapi.com/test-images/dog.jpg',
"resize": {
"width": 100,
"height": 75,
"strategy": "exact"
}
})
});
The response you get back will look something like this:
{
"original_size":205559,
"original_height":430,
"original_width":1142,
"final_size":75101,
"bytes_saved":130458,
"final_height":75,
"final_width":100,
"url":"https://abstractapi-images.s3.amazonaws.com/8f2dd6392c524bc98313a89a24012b1f_dog.jpg"
}
AbstractAPI sends back a JSON object with information about both the original image and the resized image, plus a link to the resized image, hosted at an S3 bucket.
Choose the Right Image Format for the Purpose
As previously mentioned, some image formats result in large image files, while others allow a smaller file size. SVG and other vector formats, for example, will have smaller file sizes than raster formats.
Use vector images wherever possible if a photo is not necessary. This might mean creating digital images in an app like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva, rather than using photos.
Use Image Compression Tools
If you must compress images, there are many tools and libraries to help you. TinyPNG is an easy-to-use interface that uses smart lossy compression to reduce photo file size and compress images without changing the image size.
Kraken IO logo
If you need a solution in code (if you are building a photos app, for example, or need to reduce image size before users upload images to your site) you can use an API solution like Kraken.io or AbstractAPI.
To compress images using an API, simply create a POST request with the specified options. Here's an example of how you would get a compressed image from AbstractAPI:
fetch('https://images.abstractapi.com/v1/url/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
Accept: 'application/json',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
api_key: “YOUR_API_KEY”,
url: 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.abstractapi.com/test-images/dog.jpg',
lossy: true
})
});
Here, rather than specifying resize options, we told the API to use lossy compression to compress the image.
Use Lazy Loading and Image Optimization Plugins
Always use lazy loading and image optimization plugins, especially if resizing or compression is not possible.
Lazy loading means loading images only when they need to be loaded, as opposed to loading everything the site needs to render up front all at once. You might only load images above the fold, load icons and graphics in the header first, or load placeholders for photos until the rest of the site has loaded.
Some great image optimization plugins include WP Smush and EWWW Image Optimizer.
Best Practices for Optimizing Images for the Web
In general, there are a few best practices that will make your website quick and responsive, and prevent images from bogging down load speeds on your pages.
• Lazy load website content, and load the most important content first
• Resize images to appropriate dimensions to shrink the file size without sacrificing quality
• Use appropriate image formats for specific purposes (vectors over rasters for icons and graphics.)
• Keep image file sizes under 100kb where possible
• Use CSS and HTML to create visually appealing and optimized images
Conclusion
Images play a critical role in how users experience your website. Optimizing images will make your site load faster, and will help your site rank better in search results. Following a few best practices will ensure that your site provides a good experience for your users.
References and Additional Resources
Resources for further reading:
Recommendations for tools and plugins for optimizing images for the web:
Helpful tips and tutorials for image optimization:
FAQs
What is the best way to compress images for web use?
The best way to compress images for web use is to find a balance between file size and quality using image resizing, compression tools, APIs, and optimization plugins like WP Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer. Resize the images to relevant dimensions to reduce the file size without sacrificing quality. Use lazy loading and optimizers, specifically those that support responsive images and mobile devices. Additionally, you can use appropriate image formats (i.e., vectors instead of rasters) for specific purposes to further reduce the image file size.
How can I resize an image without sacrificing quality?
Resizing an image without sacrificing quality can be done in several ways. The most common way is to use software tools like Adobe Photoshop or online tools like TinyPNG and Kraken.io to reduce the file size by compressing the image using lossless or lossy algorithms. You can also resize images using an API, such as AbstractAPI, by creating a POST request with specified options.
What are some plugins that help optimize images for the web?
Some useful plugins for optimizing images for the web include WP Smush and EWWW Image Optimizer. These plugins help reduce image file sizes without compromising quality, provide lazy loading options to ensure only the necessary content is loaded on the page, and feature optimization tools specifically designed for responsive images and mobile devices.
What image file formats should be used for icons and graphics on a website?
Thumbnails or small graphics should be used for icons and graphics on a website, vector images are recommended over raster images. Vector formats (such as SVG) use geometrical shapes like lines and curves to define an image, which makes them scalable without loss of quality.
Are there any APIs that offer compression or optimization services for images?
Yes, there are several APIs that offer compression and optimization services for images. AbstractAPI offers an Image Processing and Optimization API that can be used to resize, crop, compress, rotate, and more with a simple POST request.
Try Abstract's free Image Optimization API today!
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Westcliff (disambiguation)
Westcliff is a suburb of Southend-on-Sea, a city in Essex, England.
Westcliff or West Cliff may also refer to:
Places
* West Cliff, Bournemouth, a suburb of Bournemouth, a town in Dorset, England
* West Cliff, Preston, a cricket ground in Preston, a city in Lancashire, England
* Westcliff, Dumbarton, Scotland, a public housing estate
* Westcliff, Gauteng, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa
* West Cliff, a geographic feature and district of Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
Education
* Westcliff University, a private, for-profit university in Irvine, California
* Westcliff High School for Boys, a highschool in Essex, England
* Westcliff High School for Girls, a highschool in Essex, England
Other uses
* Westcliff (card game), a patience or solitaire
* Westcliff railway station
* Westcliff RFC, a rugby club | WIKI |
Rusk, West Virginia
Rusk is an unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States.
Rusk was laid out circa 1880, and the name taken from the maiden name of a settler's wife. | WIKI |
She was convicted for complicity and sentenced to death. On February 8, 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded for treason.
Why did Elizabeth not execute Mary?
Elizabeth’s reaction to Mary’s execution
Elizabeth had always believed that executing Mary would lead to bigger problems, such as an international backlash, which is why she held off executing her for so long. When Mary was found guilty of treason, Elizabeth hesitated to sign her death warrant.
Did Queen Elizabeth execute her sister?
Elizabeth agonised and prevaricated for four long months, before signing Mary’s death warrant at Greenwich. Mary was executed on 8 February 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire. Elizabeth felt duped by her advisers and was angry that the execution took place.
Did Queen Elizabeth I execute anyone?
Executes Mary, Queen of Scots
Elizabeth is reluctant to execute her cousin. She doesn’t want to set a precedent by executing an anointed monarch. After months of prevaricating, she finally has Mary beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle.
Why was Elizabeth scared of Mary Queen of Scots?
Why did Mary pose a threat to Elizabeth? Mary, Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth’s rule because she had two claims to the English throne: Many people believed Elizabeth to be illegitimate and so felt she had no right to be on the throne. (Her father, Henry VIII, had divorced his first wife.
Did Mary ever meet Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots were two of the greatest, most legendary rivals in recorded history—although they never even met.
Why did Queen Elizabeth wear white makeup?
It is known however that she contracted smallpox in 1562 which left her face scarred. She took to wearing white lead makeup to cover the scars. In later life, she suffered the loss of her hair and her teeth, and in the last few years of her life, she refused to have a mirror in any of her rooms.
What happened to King Henry’s daughter Mary?
She was overshadowed by her younger sister. Mary’s five-year reign ended when she died during an influenza epidemic in 1558 at age 42 at St. James’s Palace in London. She was succeeded by her younger sister, Elizabeth, who ruled until her death in 1603.
Why was Mary forced abdicate?
She was forced to abdicate as a consequence of having taken as her third husband the man who allegedly murdered her second husband. Mary’s life had already been eventful. When she was a toddler, Henry VIII of England had sought her as a bride for his son, Edward VI.
Queen Elizabeth I was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
Is Queen Elizabeth stepping down in 2021?
The queen ends 2021 with 12 great-grandchildren, four of whom will be celebrating their first Christmas.
Did Queen Elizabeth have black teeth?
Queen Elizabeth had teeth that were blackened by decay. She had even lost many teeth due to her sugary diet. She had lost so many teeth that foreign ambassadors claimed she was hard to understand. The problem was that Elizabeth had a great fear of dentists, or barber-surgeons as they were called back then.
What did Elizabeth I think of her mother?
Their relationship is another shining example that Elizabeth felt positively about her mother; had she believed in her mother’s guilt, she would never have wanted to put her reputation at risk by associating with the immediate relatives of a convicted traitor and adulteress.
Who suppressed the English rebellion?
In 1570, Pope Pius V had tried to aid the rebellion by excommunicating Elizabeth and declaring her deposed in the papal bull Regnans in Excelsis, but the document did not arrive until the rebellion had been suppressed. The bull gave Elizabeth more reason to view Catholics with suspicion.
How old was Mary, Queen of Scots when she died?
Mary was finally executed at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire on 8 February 1587, at the age of 44. She was buried in Peterborough Cathedral, but in 1612 her son James VI and I had her body exhumed and placed in the vault of King Henry VII’s Chapel in Westminster Abbey.
Did Mary, Queen of Scots have a child?
Born in Edinburgh Castle on 19 June 1566, James was the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots and her second husband, Lord Darnley. He was less than a year old when he saw his mother for the last time, and thirteen months old when he was crowned King of Scots in Stirling after her forced abdication. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Broadcom LAN Adapter Download and Uninstall Guide
In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide on how to download and uninstall the Broadcom LAN adapter, ensuring smooth and error-free performance for your computer’s network connectivity.
What is Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe?
Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe is a driver package for the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE family of devices, designed for Windows 2000, Windows NT 4, Windows XP, and Windows 2003. It comes in an exe package and is available for download online. The software details include the version number, size, and whether it is freeware. The installation process is straightforward and can be done through InstallShield. However, there may be reasons for uninstalling the driver, such as problems with the computer or the need to upgrade to a newer version. To uninstall, go to the Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs, find the Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01 driver package, and click Remove. Alternatively, use the UninstallService.exe program in the driver directory. Remember to have administrative rights on the computer and follow the instructions carefully to avoid any issues.
Is Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe safe for my computer?
If you’re wondering if Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe is safe for your computer, the answer is yes. This software is a family of NetXtreme II GigE devices and is specifically designed for Windows 2000, XP, NT, 4, and 2003. The software is a Bus Device driver and is available for free download as freeware. Its size is nan/5 and can be easily installed on your system drivers. To install, simply follow the instructions provided by the InstallShield program. If you need help with removal, there’s an UninstallService option available in the directory. In most situations, the installation and removal of this program can be done with ease, but some problems may arise depending on your system architecture or other factors. If you encounter any issues, you can find helpful links and instructions online.
Common errors associated with Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe
• Run a virus scan on your computer to check for any malware or viruses that may be causing issues with the installation or operation of the Broadcom LAN Adapter software.
• Verify that your computer meets the system requirements for the software. Check the product documentation or website for specific requirements, including operating system, processor speed, RAM, and hard drive space.
• Uninstall any previous versions of the Broadcom LAN Adapter software that may be conflicting with the current installation. Use the Add/Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel to remove the old software.
• Clean up any temporary files and registry entries associated with the previous installation. Use a program like CCleaner to remove any leftover files and registry entries.
Uninstall any previous versions of the Broadcom LAN Adapter software that may be conflicting with the current installation. Use the Add/Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel to remove the old software.
Clean up any temporary files and registry entries associated with the previous installation. Use a program like CCleaner to remove any leftover files and registry entries.
• Download the latest version of the Broadcom LAN Adapter software from the manufacturer’s website. Be sure to select the appropriate version for your operating system.
• Disable any firewall or antivirus software that may be blocking the installation process. Temporarily disable these programs and then re-enable them once the installation is complete.
• Run the installation file as an administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to install the software. Right-click on the installation file and select “Run as Administrator”.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Be sure to select the appropriate options and settings based on your preferences and system requirements.
Run the installation file as an administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to install the software. Right-click on the installation file and select "Run as Administrator".
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Be sure to select the appropriate options and settings based on your preferences and system requirements.
• Restart your computer after the installation is complete to ensure that all changes take effect and the software is properly configured.
• Test the software to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Check your network connections and settings to ensure that the Broadcom LAN Adapter is properly installed and configured.
Restart your computer after the installation is complete to ensure that all changes take effect and the software is properly configured.
Test the software to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Check your network connections and settings to ensure that the Broadcom LAN Adapter is properly installed and configured.
How to repair or remove Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe if needed
To repair or remove Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Control Panel and select “Add or Remove Programs”.
2. Look for “Broadcom LAN Adapter Software” in the list of installed programs.
3. If you want to repair the program, click on it and select “Repair”. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
4. If you want to remove the program, click on it and select “Uninstall”. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
5. Once the program is repaired or removed, restart your computer.
6. If you need to download the program again, go to the Broadcom website and search for “Bcom_LAN_NX2_26_W2K3_A01.exe”.
7. Select the appropriate version (v.2.6) and operating system (Windows 2003) for your computer.
8. Download and install the program as instructed.
Remember to always download software from reputable sources and to have the appropriate rights on your computer to install or remove programs. Following these steps should help resolve any problems computer users may encounter with the Broadcom LAN Adapter Software.
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my condition, and I was able to sit propped up on my blankets. The news of the favourable change was at once reported to the Dorje Phagmo, who advised Tsing-ta to have performed the ceremony for propitiating Tamdrin, Dorje Phagmo, and Khyung-mo (the Garuda); especially of the first-named. Tsing-ta made her a further present of seven tanka and a khatag, and she agreed to perform these ceremonies herself.
May 24.—Early this morning the old doctor visited me. "The danger is over," he said; "the fatal stage is passed; you can take a little food, some tsamba, a little soup and meat." In truth, I felt so much better to-day that I took some exercise, and the fresh, bracing air did me a world of good.
The next day I was able to visit the shrines of Samding, on which tour my two companions accompanied me, carrying a bowl of butter, a bundle of incense-sticks, and about fifty khatag.
We first went to visit the kind old physician and his assistant, and I was much struck by the neat appearance of the floors of his rooms, made of pebbles very evenly laid in mortar, and beautifully polished. In the doctor’s sitting-room the walls were frescoed with Buddhist symbols, trees, and hideous figures of guardian deities. The furniture comprised of four painted chests of drawers, half a dozen small low tables, some painted bowls for tsamba, two little wooden altars covered with images of gods, and some rugs spread on the top of large mattresses. On the walls hung some religious pictures covered with silk curtains, and in a corner there were a sword and shield.
On leaving the physician’s house I entered the courtyard of the monastery, which I found more than 150 feet long, and 100 broad. There were buildings on three sides, and broad ladders, each step covered with brass and iron plates, leading to the main floor; the middle ladder is used by the Dorje Phagmo alone. On inquiring for her holiness, we learnt that she was engaged in certain religious duties, and would see me later.
In the meanwhile I visited various chapels and shrines. In the gong-khang (upper rooms) are lodged the most terrifying of the demons and genii; their appearance is so awful that they are usually kept veiled. Almost all the images were dressed in armour, and held various weapons in their hands. To each of the images Tsing-ta presented a khatag and a stick of incense, and Pador poured a little butter in the brass or silver lamps kept continually burning before them. | WIKI |
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Atlantis personnel in Stargate/2nd nom
The result was Delete the most of the discussion centered around whether its cruft and if that a valid reason for deletion what was raised and remains unaddressed is notability thru independent sourcing. I recognise that transwiki was suggested but to where, I'm happy to restore for a limited time to a users space thus enable them to tranwiki if the destination can be provided. Gnangarra 01:16, 1 November 2007 (UTC)
List of Atlantis personnel in Stargate
AfDs for this article:
* – (View AfD) (View log)
Having a moderate number of fiction articles is ok as far as it covers the topic. But sometimes it goes into fancruft, then a cut has to be made. Also nominating List of Stargate Command personnel, same problem. If you find more, feel free to add. These two articles were afd before and there was no debate and after almost 2 weeks noone closed the debate so I considered it deletable but I got a complaint so I nominate again in order to get a consensus. Tone 17:22, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Note: This debate has been included in the list of Fictional characters-related deletions. —Quasirandom 18:15, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Comment, the previous AfD discussion did not get any debate because it was not listed properly and the nominator then decided to close the discussion himself and delete the articles. That is why I requested relisting, I have no opinion on the article itself. See also . P.S. I notified the relevant Wikiproject in order to get some more input this time. --Cpt. Morgan (Reinoutr) 20:42, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Seems I somehow didn't success in listing it, maybe a browser error... Anyway, let's have a look now. --Tone 20:59, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* (Transwiki and) Delete as a moderate fan of the show. Way to detailed for a general encyclopedia. It's like I have never heard 90% of the non-linked names (meaning I doubt even in-universe notability). – sgeureka t•c 21:27, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Keep but heavily cut down. The basic premise of the list is good, it's useful information to have, but we do not need that much detail about characters that appeared for five minutes in one episode before being killed by Monster X. That can go on episode pages. Characters that have appeared more than once should be listed somewhere, though. --Tango 22:40, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* You mean like List of Tau'ri characters in Stargate Atlantis and List of Tau'ri characters in Stargate SG-1? Those lists already have all the in-universe-notable ones. – sgeureka t•c 23:32, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
* Good point. Some merging is required. I'm not quite sure what should be merged into what, but Atlantis personnel and Tau'ri characters in Alantis has far too much overlap (all but two characters, in fact). --Tango 17:30, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
* Keep not as List of Atlantis personnel in Stargate because is redundant with List of Tau'ri characters in Stargate Atlantis but as summary of this List of Tau'ri characters in Stargate Atlantis or (beause this article is big) as sub-article. This article should be keep beacause it list all characters with status and compare them (well adjusted with military ranks) by ranks, assigments... Same for List of Stargate Command personnel - Rollof1 08:20, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
* This is exactly the reason why I tagged it for deletion. It lists all characters, regardless of importance or relevance to the plot. This list belongs to a stargate wiki, not to an encyclopedia. All the relevant characters are already included on other lists such as List of Tau'ri characters in Stargate SG-1, though even they need some trimming. We are building an encyc here, not a fansite. --Tone 20:54, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
* Keep Cruft is not a reason to delete per WP:IDONTLIKEIT. There is useful nformation in these articles. Viperix 03:05, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
* I think I elaborated my point considerably more than just calling it cruft. And I somehow doubt how listing a characters we only know by name is useful. If you like guidelines, what about WP:IINFO. --Tone 17:58, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
* I don't see how this article qualifies for anything in WPinfo. Just a list of characters for no reason would be un-useful, but a list of Atlantis personnel in star gate is useful. The only reason you gave besides cruft was that it had been nominated before. Viperix 20:53, 27 October 2007 (UTC)
Comment Like I said on the Biker Mice AFD, these articles along with most Stargate-related material have been copied to Fancruft.net so no matter the outcome of this AFD there's still a place to edit and archive them. just FYI.--Torchwood Who? 13:36, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
* Note: This debate has been included in the list of Television-related deletions. --Gavin Collins 21:26, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
* Delete as individual characters and list thereof have no reliable secondary sources as evidence of notability.--Gavin Collins 12:50, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
* Trans-wiki and delete as per sgeureka - Ukulele 20:16, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
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Automatic headphone detection in Alienware M17xR4 for openSUSE Leap 42.1
All to often, people dismiss Linux if something tiny doesn't work out of the box. They claim that one does not face such problems in Windows, forgetting the extensive jumping through hoops known as installing a bunch of drivers that negates the whole "out of the box" premise.
I had just gotten a fresh install of openSUSE Edu Li-f-e, based on Leap 42.1, running on the behemoth that is Alienware M17xR4. All seemed fine until I realised that plugging a headphone into the relevant jack does not reroute the sound output through the headphones, while the speakers keep blasting away.
Pulseaudio, or rather pavucontrol, was helpful enough to switch between line-out and headphones on cue within the GUI, albeit with little effect, as the sound output remained unaffected.
The situation wasn't too different with the KDE's "Audio Volume" module, which largely seems to be a front end to pulseaudio.
As I was bungling through the settings, I realised that the issue wasn't detection of headphones, as it was the switching audio output from the speakers to the headphone.
Enter, alsa!
alsamixer has a particularly unhelpful welcome display, which has no bearing on the level of customisability it offers.
AlsaMixer intro screen
We can, however, get much better controls, once we manually select the sound card (Press F6).
Note: If you fail to find the option for the given sound card, See Note 1 at the bottom of the post.
AlsaMixer - select sound card
We then navigate to the HP/Speaker Auto Detect (in red in the image below) and toggle to ON (by pressing M).
AlsaMixer - change HP/Speaker Auto Detect
If you get stuck along the way, help is just an F1 away.
Help menu for AlsaMixer
Note 1:
If you fail to find the option for the given sound card, add the line
options snd-hda-intel model=alienware at the end of the file /etc/modprobe.d/50-alsa.conf .
If the file does not exist, look through the folder /etc/modprobe.d/ to check if any similar file exists with a different number preceding it, and edit the same.
Note 2:
Packages used:
alsa-1.0.29-10.1.x86_64
pulseaudio-7.0-3.1.x86_64
pavucontrol-3.0-5.3.x86_64
Note 3:
There are multiple audio jacks in the M17xR4, so for the above process to work the headphone/ext. speaker needs to be plugged into the jack shown below
Audio jack in Alienware M17xR4 for auto headphone detection
2 comments:
Jade Graham said...
The bass wasn't too thick but it had an overall nice balance to it, or at least for genre of music I listen to. wireless earbuds for kids
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HISTORY OF PRINTING.
Christopher Switzer, wood cuts for books, the broad seals of England from the conquest to James I.
William Ro^rs, title to LinchotenU Voyages, cuts to Broughtan, — Heads.
Augustine Ryther, engraved the counties of Durham, Westmoreland, and Cumberland for Saxton ; also some of the maps of the Spanish inrasion, 1588, he kept a shop near Leadenhall, ' next the sign of the Tower, and got the discourse of Petrus Ubadini translated into English ; dedi- cated to the lord admiral Howard, in 1590.
Francis Hogenberg, 1555.
George Hoefnagle, of Antwerp, nuips, a plate of Nonesuch. Robert Adams, plans and charts.
Reginald Elstracke, ;x)r<ro«tt, 1587.
15Q0. A brief discours contayning certayne reasons, why catholigues refuse to goe to church. Written by a learned and vertuous man, to a f rend of his in England, and dedicated by J. H. to the queenes most excellent majestic. Imprinted at Douay, by John Lyon, l2mo.
In the library of Trinity college, Dublin, there is a book bearing the date of 1664, beinga work of Julianus, an archbishop of Toledo ; it is in 12mo, having the following imprint, Duaei, An, 1564. Typiu Lodorici de Wtnde Typographi jumti. The presswork is rery tolerable ; the edi- tor's dedication is dated jyuaci Catuacorum. This is the earliest Douay book noticed by Dr. Cotton in his Typographical Gazetteer. Le Long cites a metrical version of a psalm which was printed at Douay in 1565, and a Harmony of the Bible, in 1571. In 1589, Laurence KeUam is called sworn printer to the English college at Douay, and executed many works there.
In 1668, Dr. William Allen,* with the assist- ance of many foreign noblemen and ecclesiastical bodies, established an English Roman Catholic college at Douay, for the purpose of supplying this country witu priests to support their declin-
nal, and wlioee vaxloiu treatises in defence of the doctrines and practices of the Romish chnrch, made him esteemed as the champion of his paity, bat so obnoxious were his writings in Kngland, he was nported an enemy to the state, all correspondence with him was deemed treason, and Thomas Aldfleld was actnally executed for bringing his D^enct of the Tioetoe Marty ra Into this country. He was born at Roesal, in Lancashire, in tiie year 1533. In 1<47, he was entered at Oriel college, Oxford, and in ItSt, he was chosen principal of St. Mary's hall, and canon of Toik. On &e accession of Elizabeth, he re- tired to Louvain, where an English college was erected, of which he becune the chief support, and where he wrote In defence of the Roman catholic religion. It was thought to be owing to the Instigation of Dr. Allen, and some fugi- ttre English noblemen, that Philip II. undertook to Invade England. In April, ISSS, Dr. Allen published a work against queen EUxabeth, exhorting the nobility and peoide of England to desert her, and take up arms in favour of the Spaniards. Many thousand copies were printed at Antwerp, to be put on board the armada, that uey might be dispraised all over England ; but on Uie fUlure of that enterprise, all these books were destroyol. One of them, as soon ss printed, was transmitted by an emissaiyto the English council. Allen spent the latter port of his lifb at Rome, and Is said to have alt»«d his sentiments, and to have been extremely sorry for the pains he had taken to promote the invasion of England by the Spaniards. At his death, which Is supposed to have been occasioned by poison, October M, IS94, he was buried ;in the English college of Rome, where a monument is erected to his memory.
* William AHen, nntaUy called the great Engllih eanli-
ing cause. This institution flourished so that in the five years nearly one hundred missionaries arrived, and exercised their functions in different parts of England.* The English council became so irritated at these proceemngs, that, in 1578, they had recourse to Kequesens, the governor of the Netherlands, with whom they made an agree- ment to suppress the college ; in return for which Elizabeth excluded the insurgent navy from entering her ports. Dr. Allen and his associates found an asylum at Rheims ; but in the year 1681, the magistrates of Douay invited the fugitives to return to their old quarters, which was accomplished in 1693 ;f and this religious community occupied this place for exactly two centuries, namely, until the French revolution dissolved this and all other similar institutions in the year 1793.
In 1582, the fiist edition of the JZomuA English version of the New Testament was executed at the press of John Fogny, a printer of considerable note in Rheims, who lived at the sign of the Lion, under the superintendance of Dr. Allen, Gregory Martin, and Richard Bristow ; the notes were written by Thomas Worthington. — In 1 580, John Fogny printed some pieces written by Lesly, titular bishop of Ossory, in favour of Mary queen of Scots. John Fogny was succeed- ed by Simon Fogny, whom we find continuing the business in 1610. M. Van Praet informs us that the art of printing was in use at Rheims in the year 1557, by adducing a book entitled Coustumes generates du BaUliage de Vermandois, printed by Jacques Bacquenois, printer to the cardinal of Lorraine, in this year.^ In 1576, Jacaues Martin printed a work entitled La le- gende de Charles, Cardinal de Lorraine.\\ And some tracts executed at Rheims by Francois du Pre, in the years 1677 and 1678, may be seen in the library of Trinity college, Dublm.
priest of the catholic persusJtion who was found in the realm within forty days from the passing of the act, was to be accounted guilty of treason. To huboor or receive a priest was felony ; and such youth as were sent out of tha kingdom to be educated in catholic seminaries, were ren- dered Incapable of Inhetlting English property.
* By an act of parliament, it was decreed, that every
Cuthbert Maine, a priest, suiltared as a traitor at Lann- ceston, in Cornwall, for saying mass In the house of Mr. Tregian. The queen took possession of Treglan's lands, and he was left to languish till his death In aprison. Tbcna wbo even defend the measures of Elizabeth against the Catholics, allow that In ten years fifty priests were execu- ted, and lUty-flve were banished. The fantastical pro. ceedings of some of the Puritans, made them equally th* subject of religious persecution. Three Umes, during this reign, did Elizabeth order their abaence by prodami&ni ; and of those who remained, several ended their Uvea at the stake, as heretics. However, the snlTetings of the Puritans bore no comparison to those of the CaUiollcs, as the wealth of the latter presented an alluring bait to the persecutors, so that many families sou^t refuge in foreign lands, and left their estates to be seized by the crown. — The last person who sulTered for heterodox opinions was Francis Kett, in Itsg.
t A proclainatlon was Issued by Elizabeth, (brbiddinK any book that was either written or printed at Douay, to be sold or read In England. The houses of Catholics were forcibly entered, and the Inmates searched j where any vestments belonging to a priest, or books containing Ca- tholic doctrine were fbund, the possessors were imprisoned, and frequently put to the torture.
t The earlleat Rheims book which Dr. Cotton hsd seen.
I A copy of this rare book, on vellum, is in the royal library at Paris.
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Talk:1920×1080
Requested move 3 May 2022
The result of the move request was: moved. (closed by non-admin page mover) Elli (talk | contribs) 17:30, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
1920x1080 → 1920×1080 – or. Semantically, this symbol is not the letter 'x', and the page itself uses "×". The difference is not merely decorative (as would be improper per MOS:TM / WP:TITLETM). See also the Multiplication sign article, which explains exactly this usage as proper: "Screen resolution in pixels, such as 1920 pixels across × 1080 pixels down. Read as 'by' ". Per WP:TSC, a redirect should be used for the current name. —⁠ ⁠BarrelProof (talk) 13:53, 3 May 2022 (UTC) The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
* Support per nominator, but keep 1920x1080 as a redirect. J I P | Talk 13:21, 5 May 2022 (UTC)
* Support per nom, with existing as redirect. Reidgreg (talk) 15:10, 5 May 2022 (UTC)
* Support 1920×1080. "×" is the typographically correct symbol and seems to be used consistently in our graphics articles such as graphics display resolution. That being said, 1920x1080 is about 200 times more common in a Google search, so definitely keep a redirect. We may also consider the programmer-oriented 1920*1080 variant as a redirect, which is also used in the wild. -- 16:19, 5 May 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
Do you want these patent-pending hexagons to control your home?
Any company can make a connected thermostat, but only Johnson Controls made a connected thermostat with hexagons on it. The York Touchscreen Thermostat, which was announced today, is a Wi-Fi thermostat with one really standout feature: a "patent-pending hexagon interface." Let me describe this patent-pending interface to you: it looks like a beehive, or a Catan board, or some weird space strategy game that's beyond your understanding, except it's just used to control the temperature in your home. No bartering for sheep. No sending mining fleets out to Gamma 047 on a promethium run. All you do is tap a hexagon and raise or lower the temperature in your wonderful home. Simple. Imagine this York Touchscreen Thermostat with patent-pending hexagon interface in your home. Imagine opening up the connected York Thermostat 280 app with patent-pending hexagon interface, and being able to tap hexagons on the run to remotely control your home. Imagine your friends looking at your phone and thinking, "Wow, I wish I could use a patent-pending hexagon interface or play a space exploration game right now." The finest hexagons capable of controlling your home Remember that while Johnson Controls' patent-pending hexagon interface remains patent pending, other companies could try to get in the game with their own hexagon-controlled smart thermostats. But they would be foolish, because one day this may become a patented hexagon interface. The York Touchscreen Thermostat with patent-pending hexagon interface is now available throughout the US. Homeowners won't be able to buy it directly, however — they'll have to go through a contractor. If only there were a novel interface to simplify that, too. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Tutorial :Auto generate key on JDBC insert in SQL Server
Question:
Is there a general, cross RDMS, way I can have a key auto generated on a JDBC insert? For example if I have a table with a primary key, id, and an int value:
create table test ( id int not null, myNum int null )
and do an insert
PreparedStatement statement = connection.prepareStatement("insert into test(myNum) values(?)", Statement.RETURN_GENERATED_KEYS); statement.setInt(1, 555); statement.executeUpdate(); statement.close();
I get an java.sql.SQLException: Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'id'.
I have a feeling this is entirely RDMS dependent. We are using using SQL Server 2005 and I have set
CONSTRAINT [PK_test] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED ( [id] ASC )WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON, FILLFACTOR = 1) ON [PRIMARY]
in the table with no luck.
Solution:1
This is completely database dependent. There are two main options: 1 - DBMSs that allow an auto-increment keyword next to the primary key definition and 2 - DBMSs that provide sequence generators (that you then can use to generate the new values for the PK, for instance by writing a "before insert" trigger that automatically inserts the new value in the column before completing the insertion ).
As far as I know:
1. Firebird uses sequences
2. DB2 allows to define a column as "GENERATED BY DEFAULT AS IDENTITY";
3. Interbase uses sequences (called generators)
4. MySQL has the "AUTO_INCREMENT" clause
5. Oracle uses sequences
6. PostgreSQL uses sequences
7. SQLServer has the "IDENTITY(1,1)" clause
Solution:2
You need to set the id column in the test table to autocreate an identity. In the case of SQL Server, you need to set the IDENTITY() property on the ID column.
Solution:3
This is database dependant. Oracle requires a SEQUENCE to be created and on MySQL you just set the column as auto increment.
You could always use Hibernate.
Solution:4
As far as I know it's database dependent. Likewise with inserting timestamps; some will insert the current time when you insert a null.
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Metal Sonic is an antagonistic character appearing in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog video games. Metal Sonic first appeared in Sonic CD on September 23, 1993, and was created by Kazuyuki Hoshino.
Description
Metal Sonic is a robot designed in the likeness of Sonic the Hedgehog. Metal Sonic possesses great strength, a laser cannon built into his abdomen, a jet engine protruding from his back, and a force field device he can use to protect himself from projectiles and certain attacks. He usually only communicates with a series of electronic noises. While he physically resembles Sonic, Metal Sonic's personality is vastly different: he is cold-hearted, homicidal, and emotionless. Game Revolution described him as "one evil robot, and he’s bad down to his riveted bones." Metal Sonic is also extremely intelligent because of his advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
Within the Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Metal Sonic typically is an antagonist. He is a major antagonist in Sonic CD (1993), Knuckles' Chaotix (1995), and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (2012), and the main antagonist of Sonic Heroes (2003). He also appears as a boss in Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble (1994), Sonic Generations (2011), Sonic Mania (2017), and Sonic Forces (2017), and is playable in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle's (2001) multiplayer mode, Sonic Adventure DX (2003) and in Sonic 4: Episode II if the player owns Episode I (2010) as well. He also typically appears in spinoff games like Sonic Rivals (2006) and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009).
Development
Metal Sonic was created by artist Kazuyuki Hoshino for Sonic CD. Director Naoto Ohshima wanted Sonic to have a strong rival in the game, so Hoshino designed Metal Sonic "on the concept that he was Sonic's fateful rival." Metal Sonic was one of two characters Hoshino created during the development of Sonic CD, along with Amy Rose. While Metal Sonic is similar to another character named Mecha Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, they are otherwise unrelated. According to Hoshino, Metal Sonic is his favorite Sega character he created, citing the longevity the character has had. For Sonic Heroes, Sonic's regional voice actors at the time (Ryan Drummond in English and Junichi Kanemaru in Japanese) voiced Metal Sonic.
Hoshino had a clear image of the character in his mind from the moment he was briefed, and Metal Sonic's design emerged after only a few sketches. Hoshino's primary focus was making him look metallic. For Metal Sonic to have the ability to move as fast as Sonic, Hoshino came up with several ideas. He ultimately settled on one based on a jet engine, inspired by drag racers. Metal Sonic's in-game sprites depict him levitating; this is because Hoshino did not want him to have the same movements as Sonic. In 2013, Hoshino said if he was to redesign Metal Sonic, he would give the character "a different feel and texture that you would pick up just from looking at him", like the ability to become invisible.
Reception
According to a poll conducted by Sega, Metal Sonic is the most popular Sonic villain and the second most wanted character for future appearances behind Shadow the Hedgehog.
* https://www.pcgamesn.com/sonic-mania/sonic-mania-bosses | WIKI |
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"I regret the necessity," he said, "of troubling you."
She bowed stiffly, but without other answer. He apparently had not struck the line of least resistance.
"I have been employed," he began, "upon the Wing murder case." Then, at the look in her eyes, as if of all things on earth the Wing murder case had the least possible interest to her, he added desperately: "Among those who employed me were your sons."
"Then you should report to them." These were the first words she had spoken and the tone was beyond measure forbidding, but they were at the least words and a recognition that she was taking part in the interview. As such they helped the man who, in spite of his experience, was floundering woefully.
"I thought it in your interest that I should first report to you," he said.
"There's nothing in which any one can serve me in the Wing murder case," she said, not sparing herself even the word "murder." | WIKI |
Dick’s Sporting Goods reports Q2 earnings August 16
What's Happening
Athletic goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods ( DKS ) will report its second-quarter numbers before the market opens on August 16. The consensus calls for earnings for the quarter of $0.68 per share, down from $0.77 during the same period last year. The stock is up an impressive 54.5% on the year.
Technical Analysis
DKS was recently trading at $54.63, just $0.93 below its 12-month high and $21.21 above its 12-month low. Overall technical indicators for DKS are bullish and the stock is in a strong upward trend. The stock has recent support above $50.70, and recent resistance below $55.50. Of the 21 analysts who cover the stock, 12 rate it a "strong buy", one rates it a "buy", and eight rate it a "hold". The stock receives S&P Capital IQ's 4 STARS "Buy" ranking.
Analyst's Thoughts
Dick's has been enjoying a strong run over the last few months, fueled in part by an impressive earnings report back in May. If the company is able to follow that up with another set of solid numbers for its most recent quarter, the stock should continue to build on its recent gains. The street's whisper number is in-line with the consensus, so analysts are not expecting to see better than expected numbers. Even so if the company is able to report earnings in-line with the consensus the stock will trend higher, while an earnings beat will likely result in a big jump in shares. The athleisure fashion trend has helped drive sales for sporting good companies, and should continue to benefit Dick's moving forward. The stock has a reasonable P/E of 19.3, and while earnings are forecast to fall by 1.4% during the current year, they are forecast to rise 22.6% next year, which would continue to keep the stock moving higher.
Stock Only Trade
If you're looking to establish a long stock position in DKS, consider buying the stock under $54.75. Sell if it falls below $49.25 or take profits if it gets to $63.00.
Bullish Trade
If you want a bullish hedged trade on the stock, consider a December 39/40 bull-put credit spread for a 30-cent credit. That's a potential 6.4% return (18.5% annualized*) and the stock would have to fall 18.9% to cause a problem.
Bearish Trade
If you want to take a bearish stance on the stock at this time, consider a December 62.50/65 bear-call credit spread for a $0.30 credit. That's a potential 13.6% return (39.5% annualized*) and the stock would have to rise 14.9% to cause a problem.
Covered Call Trade
To purchase the stock with a lower cost basis, consider a December $55.00 covered call. Buy DKS shares (typically 100 shares, scale as appropriate), while selling the December $55.00 call for a debit of $50.80 per share. The trade has a target assigned return of 8.3%, and a target annualized return of 24.1% (for comparison purposes only).
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Originally published on InvestorsObserver.com
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Identification of cDNAs for jasmonic acid-responsive genes in Polygonum minus roots by suppression subtractive hybridization
Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (Impact Factor: 1.31). 01/2011; 33(2):283-294. DOI: 10.1007/s11738-010-0546-2
ABSTRACT Elicitation, the plant-based biotechnology approach that utilizes the ability of plant roots to absorb and secrete a vast
variety of bioactive compounds, was studied on Polygonum minus using jasmonic acid (JA) as an elicitor. To understand the overall molecular responses of P. minus roots to JA induction, a subtracted cDNA library was constructed using the suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) method.
From a total of 1,344 randomly selected colonies, 190 clones were shown to be differentially expressed using Reverse Northern
hybridization. BLAST analysis revealed that clones were similar to genes associated with the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds
through the oxylipin pathway, such as alcohol dehydrogenase and lipoxygenase. Putative clones involved in the shikimate pathway,
including S-adenosyl-l-methionine synthetase and S-adenosyl-l-homocysteine hydrolase, were identified with predicted roles in phenylpropanoids’ biosynthesis. Genes responding to abiotic
stress unique to JA elicitation, such as ELI3-1, glutathione S-transferase and peroxidase 1, were also identified. The kelch-repeat containing F-box family protein, a possible transcription
factor in response to JA elicitation was also found. The results of the RT-PCR showed that the eight selected clones were
strongly up-regulated, except for lipoxygenase, which showed a slightly higher expression of the transcript levels in response
to the JA elicitation.
KeywordsDifferentially expressed genes–Elicitor–Secondary metabolites–Aromatic compound–Abiotic stress
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Foundation year
I have found a widely republished article apparently referencing this organization from 1903, so I would like some clarification on its early history. See:
* "Strike in Big Office Building in Chicago", The Saint Paul Globe (February 6, 1903), p. 5: "The men were called out because officers of the Building Owners' and Managers' association declined to sign an agreement to recognize the union".
* "Elevator Boys Strike", Butte Gazette (February 13, 1903), p. 5: "They issued an ultimatum to George Holt, president of the Building Owners and Managers association, and Thomas Hall, chairman of the labor committee of the association, giving them two hours".
BD2412 T 11:36, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
* Very interesting. Those articles both refer to "Building Owners and Managers association," not "Building Owners and Managers Association" - "Association" being a proper noun in the case of the organization. BOMA doesn't hire building operators these days but they may have engaged in collective bargaining back in the day.
* The Illinois Secretary of State would have the articles of incorporation, but that would be a WP:PRIMARY source. I'll see if I can't dig something else up.
* great find! Toddst1 (talk) 17:15, 22 May 2024 (UTC) | WIKI |
Indian Suite
The Indian Suite for orchestra was composed in 1892 by Edward MacDowell. The composer's second suite for orchestra, it was first performed in New York City by the Boston Symphony on January 23, 1896. The piece is based upon numerous American Indian melodies and rhythms.
The suite is in five movements. The first, "Legend," is built upon two themes, both for horns. The second, "Love Song," is derived from a love song of the Iowa tribe. The third movement is titled "In War-Time" and is martial in character. The fourth movement, "Dirge," is a threnody introduced by the tolling of bells. The fifth and last movement, "Village," is based upon two Iroquois melodies, one in the plucked strings and one played by flute and piccolo accompanied by strings and woodwinds.
A pre-1972 recording was issued by the American Recording Society. It was by Edward MacDowell and included Suite No. 2, Opus 48.
A recording of the suite exists; it is distributed by the Naxos Records label. | WIKI |
Ex parte BURR & FORMAN, LLP. (In re A. Dwight Blair et al. v. Burr & Forman, LLP).
1060801.
Supreme Court of Alabama.
Sept. 12, 2008.
William J. Baxley and Joel E. Dillard of Baxley, Dillard, Dauphin, McKnight & Barclift, Birmingham, for petitioner.
Bruce F. Rogers, Charles K. Hamilton, and Rebecca C. Eubanks of Bainbridge, Mims, Rogers & Smith, LLP, Birmingham, for respondents.
MURDOCK, Justice.
Burr & Forman, LLP, petitions this Court for a writ of mandamus ordering the St. Clair Circuit Court to dismiss the underlying action or, in the alternative, to transfer it to the Jefferson Circuit Court. For the reasons stated herein, we grant the petition.
I. Background
This mandamus petition arises from an action filed in the St. Clair Circuit Court by A. Dwight Blair, William Trussed, and their law firms, respectively, Blair and Parsons, P.C., and Trussell & Funderburg, P.C. (collectively referred to herein as “Blair and Trussed”), against the law firm of Burr & Forman, LLP. In their action, Blair and Trussed alleged that Burr & Forman violated an agreement into which the parties had entered in 1994 (“the 1994 agreement”) whereby they associated one another and agreed to share attorney fees in certain cases relating to the alleged release of contaminants into the environment by Monsanto Company (“Monsanto”).
At the time the parties entered into the 1994 agreement, which was memorialized in a letter from Blair to Frank Davis (a partner at Burr & Forman at the time), there were two pending lawsuits related to alleged discharges by Monsanto in which the parties were serving as counsel, Dyer v. Monsanto Corp. and Shelter Cove Management v. Monsanto Corp. Blair’s letter stated:
“The purpose of this letter is to confirm our agreement to associate each other in the [Dyer and Shelter Cove ] actions and in all other claims which each firm may pursue or handle arising out of the actions of Monsanto and all other parties responsible for the placing of PCBs [polychlorinated biphenyls] and other contaminants in the waterways of Snow Creek, Choccolocco Creek and Lake Logan Martin.
“1. Fees and Expenses
“Any attorneys fees obtained in either of the above actions or in any other claims or lawsuits which may be pursued by either firm (including but not limited to claims for business loss and/or personal injury arising out of Monsanto’s or others’ conduct in placing PCBs and other contaminants in Snow Creek, Chocco-locco Creek and Lake Logan Martin, whether such claims are asserted in a class action or are asserted on an individual basis) will be divided as follows: 60% to Burr & Forman, 20% to my firm and 20% to Trussell & Funderburg. Expenses will be paid on a similar basis: Burr & Forman will pay 60% of expenses, my firm will pay 20% of expenses and Trussell & Funderburg will pay 20% of expenses; however, neither my firm nor Bill’s firm will be required to pay more than $20,000 (each) of the expenses. Frank will furnish Bill and me an itemized list of expenses before we are called upon to pay our share and any anticipated expense of more than $1,000.00 will be discussed by Frank and Bill and me and will be agreed to by Bill and me prior to the incurring of such expense (e.g., the hiring of experts).
“2. Procedural Matters
“Before the certification hearing, I will file a conditional motion to dismiss, without prejudice, all of the parties in the Shelter Cove action, except Harris, and will dismiss, without prejudice, all claims for business loss. This motion will be conditioned upon the Court’s certifying The Class of property owners whose property has been devalued and whose riparian rights have been adversely affected by the wrongful conduct of Monsanto, etc. You would then file an appearance for Harris.
“Before the certification hearing, Frank and Bill will file a conditional motion to dismiss, without prejudice, all of the parties in the Dyer action, except those three, four or five who you decide will remain as Class representatives, and except those parties presently named who have personal injury or loss of income claims. I will then file an appearance for those Class representatives, as well as the remaining parties who have personal injury or loss of income claims.
“The three of us will file a joint motion to consolidate the two cases for all purposes.
“If this does not represent your understanding of the agreement, please let me know immediately.”
The Dyer and Shelter Cove actions were settled in June 1999.
In May 2001, attorney Richard Roden and Burr & Forman, acting as cocounsel, sued Monsanto in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on behalf of 3,000 plaintiffs based on personal injuries and property damage allegedly caused by Monsanto’s release of contaminants into certain waterways (“the Tolbert litigation”). Blair and Trussell were not associated as counsel in that action. In January 2003, Davis and John Norris, another partner at Burr & For-man, left Burr & Forman and formed the law firm of Davis and Norris LLP (Davis, Norris, and their law firm are collectively referred to hereinafter as “Davis and Norris”). Davis and Norris were retained to represent the same clients in the Tolbert litigation they had been representing while they were partners at Burr & Forman.
The Tolbert litigation ended in September 2008 with a settlement agreement between the parties that was incorporated into a final judgment by the federal district court. The settlement proceeds and attorney fees generated by the Tolbert litigation were placed in a settlement fund under the supervision of the federal district court.
On October 17, 2003, Davis and Norris filed a complaint in the Jefferson Circuit Court against Burr & Forman and Blair and Trussell (“the Jefferson County action”), seeking a judgment declaring the appropriate distribution of the attorney fees generated by the Tolbert litigation. Through their complaint, they sought “a declaration as to whether Blair, Trussell or their respective law firms have any right or entitlement to part of the fees paid for representation of the clients in Tolbert.” They also sought
“a declaration of the rights of Davis, Norris and their new law firm, known as Davis and Norris LLP, regarding representation of clients in contingent fee matters that began while they were partners at Burr [& Forman], but whom they continued to represent after their withdrawal from Burr [& Forman], including but not limited to, the work they performed in Tolbert.”
On October 30, 2003, Blair and Trussell filed a complaint against Burr & Forman in the St. Clair Circuit Court (“the St. Clair County action”). In count one of their complaint in the St. Clair County action, they sought “a declaratory judgment that they are entitled to a total of forty percent (40%) of any attorneys’ fee awarded to the defendant, based upon the 1994 Agreement,” an injunction giving effect to the requested declaration, and an injunction prohibiting Burr & Forman “from spending or disbursing any attorneys’ fees awarded in the Tolbert matter” until the St. Clair County action was concluded. In count two, they sought damages for breach of the 1994 agreement.
On November 4, 2003, Blair and Trussell filed in the Jefferson County action a motion to sever the claims against them and then to dismiss those claims or, in the alternative, to transfer a portion of that action to St. Clair County. They argued that the interpretation of the 1994 agreement, which was between them and Burr & Forman, had nothing to do with the dispute between Burr & Forman and Davis and Norris. They asserted that Davis and Norris’s dispute with Burr & Forman was pending in the federal court in the Tolbert litigation before the Jefferson County action was filed, and, in that dispute, there was no mention of the 1994 agreement. The absence in the federal dispute of any issue regarding the 1994 agreement was further proof, according to Blair and Trussell, that the claims in the Jefferson County action related to the 1994 agreement were due to be severed from that action. Blair and Trussell argued that, upon severance, the claims related to the 1994 agreement should be transferred to St. Clair County, where Blair and Trussell resided and where, they contended, the “events leading to the 1994 agreement” occurred. The Jefferson Circuit Court denied Blair and Trussell’s motion.
On November 25, 2003, Burr & Forman removed the St. Clair County action and the Jefferson County action to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The federal district court consolidated those actions with the Tolbert litigation on the ground that they presented issues pending before the court in Tolbert. On December 11, 2003, Burr & Forman filed an answer in the St. Clair County action in the federal court. On July 7, 2004, the federal district court remanded the St. Clair County action and the Jefferson County action.
On July 20, 2004, Burr & Forman filed its first amended answer, counterclaim, and cross-claim in the Jefferson County action. In its cross-claim, which was directed at Blair and Trussell, Burr & For-man argued that, because Blair and Trus-sell did not perform any legal services in the Tolbert litigation, they were barred, “legally and ethically,” from receiving any fees generated in that litigation. It also contended that Blair and Trussell could not recover on the 1994 agreement because, it argued, that agreement did not “cover, address or relate to the claims of the plaintiffs that were settled” in the Tol-bert litigation, and, even if it did, Davis had executed the 1994 agreement “without notice to, or approval by, Burr’s executive committee.”
On August 3, 2004, Burr & Forman filed a motion in the St. Clair County action to dismiss the action or to transfer the action to Jefferson County. It asserted that the St. Clair Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction over the action because the claims asserted therein were the subject of the Jefferson County action, which was the first-filed action. It also contended that, because Burr & Forman was a partnership, venue was proper only where one of its partners resided. Because none of its partners resided in St. Clair County, it argued, venue was not proper there. It further contended that the action should be dismissed because Blair and Trussell had failed to name as a defendant Davis, who, it contended, was an indispensable party. Finally, it contended that the St. Clair County action should be transferred to Jefferson County under the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
On August 16, 2004, Blair and Trussell responded to Burr & Forman’s motion, arguing that Burr & Forman had waived its venue and abatement arguments by failing to include them in the answer it filed in the federal court following removal of the St. Clair County action to the federal court and by failing to amend its answer to include those defenses. They also argued that Burr & Forman’s abatement defense did not apply in the St. Clair County action because, they said, the Jefferson County action did not implicate the 1994 agreement and because they could not be compelled to file a cross-claim against Burr & Forman in the Jefferson County action. They contended that venue was proper in St. Clair County because, they said, it was in that county that their cause of action arose. Finally, they argued that Davis was not an indispensable party to the St. Clair County action because, under Ala.Code 1975, § 6-7-70, a partnership can be sued without having to name the individual partners.
On August 20, 2004, Burr & Forman filed an amended answer in the St. Clair County action asserting that venue there was not proper, that the action was due to be abated due to the pending Jefferson County action, that Blair and Trussell had failed to name an indispensable party, and that the action was due to be transferred to Jefferson County on the basis of forum non conveniens.
On August 19, 2004, Burr & Forman and Davis and Norris filed a motion in the Tolbert litigation to distribute the undistributed attorney fees that had been awarded in that case. On August 25, the federal district court ordered Blair and Trussell to show cause why they should be entitled to a portion of the undistributed attorney fees. On September 22, 2004, Blair and Trussell filed an objection to, and a motion to vacate, the show-cause order. They also filed a response to the show-cause order in which they argued the merits of their position that they were entitled to a portion of the attorney fees awarded in the Tolbert litigation.
On September 27, 2004, Blair and Trussed filed a motion in the St. Clair County action to compel discovery responses from Burr & Forman. In particular, they sought an order from the court compelling Burr & Forman to respond to two document-production requests they had served on it in August 2004 and compelling Burr & Forman to submit to depositions they had requested in July and August 2004. On October 6, 2004, the St. Clair Circuit Court granted Blair and Trussell’s motion, requiring Burr & Forman to produce the requested documents by October 20, 2004, and to submit a representative of the firm and Robert Rutherford, an attorney with Burr & Forman, for depositions by October 27, 2004.
On October 18, 2004, the federal district court entered an order in the Tolbert litigation in which it determined that it had jurisdiction to decide the proper allocation of attorney fees generated by the Tolbert litigation and held that Blair and Trussed were not entitled to any of those fees. The federal court made this order final pursuant to Rule 54(b), Fed.R.Civ.P., and Blair and Trussed appealed the judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
On October 21, 2004, the St. Clair Circuit Court entered an order postponing ruling on Burr & Forman’s motion to dismiss or to transfer and allowing the parties an opportunity to conduct discovery on the issue of venue. It also determined that it had “sole and exclusive jurisdiction” over the dispute between Burr & Forman and Blair and Trussed and that the federal court’s October 18, 2004, order had no effect on that jurisdiction. The court stated that, “[t]o the extent the federal court order purports to adjudicate the parties’ claims and defenses already remanded to this Court for adjudication in this case, the Court respectfully disagrees with the conclusions of the federal court.”
On October 25, 2004, Burr & Forman removed the St. Clair County action to federal court a second time. Blair and Trussed moved the federal court to remand the case.
On November 2, 2004, the federal district court ordered that the undistributed attorney fees generated by the Tolbert litigation be distributed evenly between Burr & Forman and Davis and Norris.
On July 22, 2005, the federal district court remanded the St. Clair County action. In spite of this remand, the federal district court, on August 2, 2005, entered an order preliminarily enjoining Blair, Trussed, Davis, and Burr & Forman from participating in further litigation in the Jefferson County and St. Clair County actions pending resolution of Blair and Trussed’s appeal of its judgment against them on the merits of their attorney-fee claim. Blair and Trussed appealed this preliminary injunction to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which consolidated the appeal with their previous appeal.
On November 27, 2006, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the federal district court’s judgment denying Blair and Trussed’s attorney-fee claim and dissolved its preliminary injunction of August 2, 2005. Burr & Forman v. Blair, 470 F.3d 1019, 1022 (11th Cir.2006). The court found that when the federal district court remanded the St. Clair County action and the Jefferson County action to the state courts from which they had been removed, it thereby disavowed any jurisdiction over those actions. 470 F.3d at 1034-35. The court held that the federal district court’s disavowal of jurisdiction prevented it from subsequently exercising jurisdiction over Blair and Trussell’s claims in those actions. 470 F.3d at 1035. The court said: “Once the court remanded the case its power to adjudicate Blair and Trussell’s claim ceased.” 470 F.3d at 1036. The appeals court issued its mandate on December 26, 2006, dissolving the federal district court’s injunction of the state-court actions.
On December 27, 2006, Burr & Forman filed a supplemental brief in support of its motion to dismiss or to transfer in the St. Clair County action. It pointed out to the trial court that, after it had filed its original motion, this Court decided Ex parte Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, LLC, 942 So.2d 334 (Ala.2006). In that case, this Court held that a limited-liability company that is treated as a partnership for federal income-tax purposes resides, for purposes of venue, where its individual partners reside. 942 So.2d at 336-37. Burr & Forman argued that this holding provided further support for its position that, because it was a partnership and none of its partners resided in St. Clair County, venue was not proper in the St. Clair Circuit Court.
Also on December 27, 2006, Burr & Forman filed in the Jefferson County action its first amended cross-claim against Blair and Trussell and a motion for a summary judgment.
On January 12, 2007, Blair and Trussell filed a “motion for default judgment and other sanctions for violation of court order and discovery abuses” against Burr & For-man in the St. Clair County action. They asserted that Burr & Forman never complied with the order of the St. Clair Circuit Court entered on October 6, 2004, compelling it to respond, by October 20, 2004, to the requests for production Blair and Trussell had served on it and compelling it to submit both a representative of the firm and Robert Rutherford for depositions by October 27, 2004. Citing Rule 37, Ala. R. Civ. P., Blair and Trussell requested that the St. Clair Circuit Court enter a default judgment against Burr & Forman or, in the alternative, enter an order denying Burr & Forman’s pending motion to dismiss or to transfer the action.
On February 2, 2007, the St. Clair Circuit Court entered the following order:
“This case comes before the Court on two separate but related motions: (1) [Burr & Formanj’s Motion to Dismiss or Abate for Lack of Jurisdiction and/or for Failure to Join Indispensable Parties, or in the Alternative, to Transfer on Forum Non-Conveniens Grounds, filed on August 3, 2004; and (2) [Blair and Trus-sellj’s Motion for Default Judgment and Other Sanctions for Violation of Court Order and Discovery Abuses, filed on January 12, 2007. The Court has carefully considered the parties’ written submissions concerning these motions, as well as the arguments of counsel during the hearing conducted on January 23, 2007. For the reasons discussed below, the Court finds that venue for this dispute is proper in St. Clair County, and therefore the case shall not be dismissed, abated, or transferred.
“This fee dispute has roots dating back to 1994, when the parties to this case, three law firms, served as co-counsel for the plaintiffs [in] certain class action lawsuits against Monsanto pending in St. Clair County, named the Dyer case, case number: CV-1993-250, and the Shelter Cove case, case number: CV-1994-50. [Blair and Trussell] contend that the law firms signed a letter agreement to join together in pursuing Dyer and Shelter Cove, and to associate each other and share fees in future cases against Monsanto for claims arising from alleged PCB contamination in Lake Logan Martin, which is situated in St. Clair County, and its tributaries, Snow Creek and Choccolocco Creek.
“In 2003, Defendant Burr & Forman negotiated a substantial fee award as part of another PCB case against Monsanto. [Blair and Trussell] contend they were never informed of that other case or of Burr & Forman’s involvement, and that disclosure would have been required by the duties and obligations of the parties arising from their 1994 letter agreement. The Complaint seeks damages by asserting claims for declaratory relief arising out of the letter agreement, including suppression and breach of fiduciary duty; and for breach of contract.
“Under Ala.Code [§ ]6-3-2(a)(3), venue is proper in St. Clair County because this dispute involves personal actions, and a substantial portion of the acts and omissions complained of occurred in St. Clair County. [Burr & Forman] also failed to assert its venue and abatement defenses in its original Answer to the Complaint filed in December 2003, and [Burr & Forman] did not amend its Answer to assert venue or abatement defenses until after [Blair and Trussell] first had pointed out (in a brief to this Court) [Burr & Fórmanos failure to properly and timely raise these defenses.
“It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that [Burr & Forman]’s Motion to Dismiss or Abate for Lack of Jurisdiction and/or for Failure to Join Indispensable Parties, or in the Alternative, to Transfer on Forum Non-Conveniens Grounds is hereby DENIED. Except to the extent [Burr & Fonnanjs venue and abatement objections are overruled, in all other respects [Blair and Trussell]’s Motion for Default Judgment and Other Sanctions for Violation of Court Order and Discovery Abuses is hereby Denied.
This case is now before this Court on Burr & Forman’s petition seeking a writ of mandamus. The petition asks this Court to vacate the February 2, 2007, order of the St. Clair Circuit Court denying Burr & Forman’s motion to dismiss the St. Clair County action or to transfer it to Jefferson County on the ground that venue in St. Clair County is improper and to order that court either to dismiss that action or to transfer it to the Jefferson Circuit Court. Among other things, the parties also address in their filings, in this Court the issue whether either the Jefferson County action or the St. Clair County action should be abated because of the pendency of the other.
On June 6, 2007, after the parties had filed their briefs with this Court, Blair and Trussell filed a motion to supplement their answer to the petition with a copy of an order entered in the Jefferson Circuit Court on June 1, 2007. We hereby grant that motion. In that order, the Jefferson Circuit Court dismissed Burr & Forman’s cross-claim against Blair and Trussell, holding that at the time Burr & Forman filed its cross-claim against Blair and Trus-sell in the Jefferson County action, Blair and Trussell had already filed their complaint in the St. Clam County action “involving the same subject matter and ... the same parties” as Burr & Forman’s cross-claim. The court held that because the St. Clair County action was pending before the cross-claim was filed in the Jefferson County action, Burr & Forman was barred from filing its claim against Blair and Trussell in the Jefferson County action; instead, Burr & Forman was required by Rule 13(a), Ala. R. Civ. P., and Ala.Code 1975, § 6-5-440, to file its claim as a compulsory counterclaim in the St. Clair County action.
II. Standard of Review
Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy, requiring “a showing that there is: ‘(1) a clear legal right in the petitioner to the order sought; (2) an imperative duty upon the respondent to perform, accompanied by a refusal to do so; (3) the lack of another adequate remedy; and (4) properly invoked jurisdiction of the court.’ ” Ex parte Inverness Constr. Co., 775 So.2d 153, 156 (Ala.2000) (quoting Ex parte Edgar, 543 So.2d 682, 684 (Ala.1989)). A trial court’s denial of a motion to transfer based on improper venue is reviewable by a petition for writ of mandamus, and “such a petition is due to be granted if the petitioner makes a clear showing of error on the part of the trial court.” Ex parte Alabama Power Co., 640 So.2d 921, 922 (Ala.1994).
III. The Venue Defense
A. The Merits of the Venue Defense.
Burr & Forman contends that venue in St. Clair County is improper. As it argued to the trial court, Burr & Forman argues to this Court that, because it is a partnership and because Blair and Trussell’s claims are contractual in nature, venue for Blair and Trussell’s claims is proper only in a county in which one of its partners reside. According to Burr & Forman, because none of its partners reside in St. Clair County, venue is not proper there.
Blair and Trussell respond that their complaint asserted claims sounding in tort, not just in contract. They contend that the acts complained of occurred in St. Clair County and that, therefore, venue is proper in that county.
The statute governing venue for individuals, § 6-3-2, Ala.Code 1975, also governs venue for partnerships. For purposes of venue, a partnership is deemed to reside where its partners reside. See Ex parte Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, LLC, supra. Section 6-3-2 provides, in relevant part:
“(a) In proceedings of a legal nature against individuals:
“(2) All actions on contracts, except as may be otherwise provided, must be commenced in the county in which the defendant or one of the defendants resides if such defendant has within the state a permanent residence.
“(3) All other personal actions, if the defendant or one of the defendants has within the state a permanent residence, may be commenced in the county of such residence or in the county in which the act or omission complained of may have been done or may have occurred.
“(b) In proceedings of an equitable nature against individuals:
“(3) Except as may be otherwise provided, actions must be commenced in the county in which the defendant or a material defendant resides.”
Because, under the above-quoted statute, venue is determined based on whether the claims asserted are contractual or “personal,” i.e., sounding in tort, we must review Blair and Trussell’s complaint in the St. Clair County action to determine the nature of their claims against Burr & Forman.
As previously noted, the trial court stated in its order that “[t]he Complaint seeks damages by asserting claims for declaratory relief arising out of the 1994 letter agreement, including suppression and breach of fiduciary duty; and for breach of contract.” However, allegations of suppression and breach of fiduciary duty do not appear on the face of the complaint. The trial court tacitly recognized as much in footnote 1 of its order, in which it attempted to buttress the aforesaid statement as to the types of actions alleged in the complaint. In that footnote, the trial court correctly noted that Rule 8, Ala. R. Civ. P., implemented modern rules of notice pleading. It went on to state, however, that “the comments to the rule recognize that there is no technical pleading requirement other than describing in general the events that transpired, coupled with a demand for judgment.” This latter statement is not correct. As we stated in Archie v. Enterprise Hospital & Nursing Home, 508 So.2d 693, 696 (Ala.1987): “Although the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure have established notice pleading, see Rule 8, a pleading must give fair notice of the claim against which the defendant is called to defend.” (Emphasis added.) Moreover, “[i]t is not the duty of the courts to create a claim which the plaintiff has not spelled out in the pleadings.” McCullough v. Alabama By-Prods. Corp., 343 So.2d 508, 510 (Ala.1977).
The complaint filed by Blair and Trussed in the St. Clair County action begins with eight numbered paragraphs by which Blair and Trussed plead background facts and describe the general nature of their claims. Paragraph number “1” of the complaint reads as follows:
“1. This is a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief and breach of contract, based on and arising from an agreement among the parties to associate each other and share any attorneys’ fees obtained through litigation against Monsanto Corporation for the placement of PCB’s and other contaminants in the water systems.”
(Emphasis added.)
The claims for relief that follow the eight numbered paragraphs in the complaint comprise two counts. “Count One” is titled “Request for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief.” It consists of paragraph number “9” and a prayer for relief. Paragraph number 9 reads in its entirety as follows:
“9. Pursuant to the Alabama Declaratory Judgment Act, Ala.Code § 6-6-222, [Blair and Trussell] seek a declaration of the parties’ rights and obligations with respect to the 199k Agreement and the settlement of the Tolbert matter. Specifically, [Blair and Trussell] seek a declaratory judgment that they are entitled to a total of forty percent (40%) of any attorneys’ fee awarded to [Burr & Forman], based upon the 199U Agreement..”
(Emphasis added.)
“Count Two” is titled “Breach of Contract.” (Emphasis added.) It consists only of paragraph number “10” and a prayer for relief. Paragraph number 10 reads in its entirety as follows: “In violation of the 1991 Agreement, [Burr & For-man] has refused and failed to pay [Blair and Trussell] any portion of the attorneys’ fee award from the Tolbert litigation.” (Emphasis added.)
Even under notice pleading, the allegations of the complaint simply cannot be construed as asserting claims sounding in tort. To the contrary, Blair and Trus-sell’s complaint makes clear that the nature of the claims they assert is contractual. Count one essentially seeks nothing more than specific performance on the 1994 agreement. Count two explicitly seeks damages for the alleged breach of the 1994 agreement.
The trial court sought to buttress its conclusion that the complaint included tort claims by stating that “this Court’s review of the voluminous record in this case establishes that tort claims are at issue here arising from the parties’ fee sharing association.” The trial court’s purported use of the record in this case to determine what claims were being asserted by the plaintiffs was inappropriate; we see no basis for the trial court to have gone outside the complaint to determine what Blair and Trussell have pleaded. See Archie, 508 So.2d at 696; McCullough, 343 So.2d at 510. Although it is true that parties may try by implied consent a claim that has not been pleaded, see Rule 15(b), Ala. R. Civ. P., here there has been no trial. We are aware of no rule or other authority authorizing a trial court to read into a complaint allegations of unpleaded claims merely because the court sees material in the pretrial record upon which such claims could be based.
Although Blair and Trussell may believe that Burr & Forman breached a fiduciary duty it owed them or suppressed certain facts, they do not seek, through their complaint, to obtain a remedy for those alleged torts. Indeed, neither the word “suppression” nor the words “fiduciary duty” nor any other words of similar import appear anywhere in the complaint — not even in the background facts. The complaint simply fails to give fair notice that any claims other than those asserting breach of contract are being pursued.
Because Blair and Trussell’s claims are based on the 1994 agreement and sound in contract, venue for their action is proper, under § 6-3-2, only in a county in which a partner of Burr & Forman resides. In support of their motion, Burr & Forman established that none of its partners resides in St. Clair County. Thus, venue for the St. Clair County action is not proper in St. Clair County.
B. Other Issues Related to Venue.
In its order denying Burr & For-man’s motion for a change of venue, the St. Clair Circuit Court held that Burr & For-man waived its defense of improper venue because it did not assert that defense in its original answer and because it did not amend its answer to assert that defense until Blair and Trussell first pointed out that failure to the trial court. The trial court’s holding is in error in both respects.
Rule 12, Ala. R. Civ. P., and, for purposes of this case particularly Rules 12(b) and 12(h)(1), governs “when” and “how” a defense such as improper venue is to be asserted. As a preliminary matter, we summarily dispense with the suggestion in the trial court’s order that anything in Rule 12 forecloses the assertion of a defense merely because the plaintiff “first point[s] out” to the trial court a defendant’s failure to have theretofore asserted that defense. Nothing in Rule 12 does so.
What Rule 12, specifically Rule 12(b), does require is that “[e]very defense ... be asserted in the responsive pleading thereto if one is required.” As an exception to this general requirement, Rule 12(b) provides, that certain defenses, in-eluding improper venue, may be made by motion. Even without the benefit of this exception, the answer filed by Burr & Forman following the removal of the St. Clair County action to federal court cannot be found lacking for failure to assert the improper-venue defense at issue here. That defense — that § 6-3-2 prevented Blair and Trussell from bringing their contract action in St. Clair County — was inap-posite to an action in a federal court. We see nothing in Rule 12 that would operate to penalize a defendant for failing to raise in an answer filed in an action removed to federal court a state-law, procedural defense that would be available to the defendant only if the case were pending in state court.
The defense of improper venue under § 6-3-2 did, of course, become available to Burr & Forman following the remand of the St. Clair County action to state court on July 7, 2004. It thereafter became incumbent upon Burr & Forman, if it wished to avoid waiving that defense, to assert it in a motion as contemplated by Rule 12(b) and by Rule 12(g) (requiring the consolidation in a motion filed under Rule 12 of all defenses then available which Rule 12 permits to be made by motion) or in an amendment to its answer. Burr & Forman asserted the defense both in a motion and in an amendment to its answer.
Rule 12(h)(1) provides that a defense of improper venue is waived under two circumstances:
“(A) if omitted from a motion in the circumstances described in subdivision (g), or (B) if it is neither made by motion under this rule nor included in a responsive pleading or an amendment thereof permitted by Rule 15(a) to be made as a matter of course.”
The motion made by Burr & Forman on August B, 2004, was the first motion it had made in response to the complaint; the defense of improper venue was asserted in that motion. Clause (A) of Rule 12(h)(1) therefore is not applicable because the defense was not “omitted from a motion in the circumstances described in subdivision (g).” By the same token, clause (B) is not applicable because, obviously, the defense was in fact “made by motion under this rule.” For that matter, it also was “included in a responsive pleading or an amendment thereof permitted by Rule 15(a) to be made as a matter of course” when Burr & Forman amended its answer on August 20. Therefore, there is no basis on which to conclude that Burr & Forman waived the defense of improper venue.
Blair and Trussed also contend that the trial court’s rejection of Burr & Forman’s improper-venue defense was a discovery sanction that the trial court was within its discretion to impose. They base this argument on the final two sentences of the trial court’s February 2, 2007, order:
“It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that [Burr & Formanj’s Motion to Dismiss or Abate for Lack of Jurisdiction and/or for Failure to Join Indispensable Parties, or in the Alternative, to Transfer on Forum Non-Conveniens Grounds is hereby DENIED. Except to the extent [Burr & Formanj’s venue and abatement objections are overruled, in all other respects [Blair and Trussellj’s Motion for Default Judgment and Other Sanctions for Violation of Court Order and Discovery Abuses is hereby Denied.”
In determining the intent of a trial court’s order, this Court considers the trial court’s entire writing. E.g., Boykin v. Law, 946 So.2d 838, 848 (Ala.2006). In the present case, the trial court spent the bulk of its order discussing the merits of Burr & Forman’s motion. As to those merits, the court specifically and expressly found that venue was proper in St. Clair County and that it was for this reason that Burr & Forman’s objection to venue was “overruled”: “venue for this dispute is proper in St. Clair County, and therefore the case shall not be dismissed, abated, or transferred.” Further, the trial court went on to expressly and specifically discuss its conclusion that Burr & Forman had waived its improper-venue defense, clearly indicating in its order that this provided a supplemental basis for its decision to “overrule” Burr & Forman’s objections to venue in St. Clair County. At no point in its order does the trial court discuss Blair and Trussell’s request for discovery sanctions.
We take note of the juxtapositional wording found in the latter of the two sentences of the trial court’s order relied upon by Blair and Trussed. In the context of the entire order, however, we cannot conclude merely on the basis of that language that the trial court “overruled” Burr & Forman’s objection to venue as a sanction for a discovery transgression. We reject Blair and Trussell’s argument to the contrary.
IV. Conclusion
Based on the foregoing, we grant the petition. The trial court is ordered to vacate its February 2, 2007, order denying Burr & Forman’s motion to dismiss or to transfer the St. Clair County action to the Jefferson Circuit Court, and to enter an order either dismissing the St. Clair County action or transferring that action to the Jefferson Circuit Court. Because of our disposition of the venue issue, we need not reach the separate issue presented by this petition — whether the pendency of either the Jefferson County action or the St. Clair County action is cause for the abatement of the other.
RESPONDENTS’ MOTION TO SUPPLEMENT THE RECORD GRANTED; PETITION GRANTED; WRIT ISSUED.
COBB, C.J., and LYONS and STUART, JJ., concur.
BOLIN, J., concurs in the result.
“1 Rule 8 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure implemented modern rules of notice pleadings, and the comments to the rule recognize that there is no technical pleading requirement other than describing in general the events that transpired, coupled with a demand for judgment. As a result, this Court’s review of the voluminous record in this case establishes that tort claims are at issue here arising from the parties’ fee sharing association. In addition to references in the Complaint, the underlying claims of suppression and breach of fiduciary duty were also discussed at length in the record in connection with [Blair and Trussell’s] Response to Show Cause Order filed in Federal Court in 2004.”
. Burr & Forman opposed the motion to supplement, arguing that the Jefferson Circuit Court’s order did not impact the merits of its mandamus petition.
. The fact that Burr & Forman is a limited-liability partnership does not change its treatment as a partnership for venue purposes. See § 10-8A-1001(i), Ala.Code 1975 (“Apart-nership that has registered as a registered limited liability partnership is for all purposes, except as provided in Section 10-8A-306, the same entity that existed before the registration and continues to be a partnership under the laws of this state subject to the registered limited liability partnership provisions of this chapter.”).
. We find fault not with the allegations of the complaint, but with the manner in which the trial court construed those allegations. The complaint appears to be appropriately drafted to assert the contractual claims it intended to assert.
. In its brief to this Court, Burr & Forman recount the numerous times in “their Eleventh Circuit briefing [in which Blair and Trussell] describe their claims in the St. Clair County complaint ... as breach of contract claims.” In its opinion, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals referred to the St. Clair action as a "run-of-the-mill contract action.” Burr & Forman v. Blair, 470 F.3d at 1033.
. We also note that other jurisdictions have held that, in an action that has been removed to federal court and subsequently remanded to state court, a defendant does not waive a defense by waiting until the action is remanded to assert it when the defense was not available in the federal court. See Lewis v. Transocean Terminal Operators, Inc., 900 So.2d 179, 183 (La.Ct.App.2005) (The "failure to assert an objection to venue that could not legally be asserted in federal court should not constitute a waiver of its right to assert the exception in state court after remand.”); Toliver v. Dallas Fort Worth Hosp. Council, 198 S.W.3d 444, 446-48 (Tex.App.2006) (objection to venue contained in motion for a change of venue filed following remand not waived by failure to include defense in answer filed in federal court). See generally Ex parte Till, 595 So.2d 871, 872 (Ala.1992) ("[A] party can waive only an objection ' "then available to him.” ’ ”).
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On this page, I'm going to cover the first of the discontinuous mathematical operators. This will conclude in the absolute value circuit but it passes through another related function peculiar to electronics, the precision rectifier. In the most basic sense, the half wave rectifier is simply a diode. An Op-Amp adds the "precision".
A simple rectifier diode will usually be arranged with a network of other components. In its simplest form a low voltage non-precision rectifier can be formed using a single diode in a clamp or shunt configuration. It's not usually ideal to short a signal directly to ground through a diode, but it can work. If the diode is strong enough it will have the effect of constraining AC from a push-pull output like an Op-Amp to a positive or negative only signal, depending on the polarity of the diode. Alternatively, in a simple power supply circuit, a single series diode in a step down transformer secondary circuit could feed a smoothing capacitor. This type of circuit will yield a DC supply from AC mains.
Rectifier Graph
Rectifier Behaviour
In both of these cases, the limitation is that the diode has a forward voltage drop. On the coming page about non-linear operators, we'll see why this drop exists, but for now you might just have to accept that it does. What this means is that the diode is actually a little like a resistor when forward biased with small signals. Obviously when the diode is reverse biased, very little current at all flows. At very low forward voltages not much current flows, until the diode forward voltage is reached, and then suddenly the diode conducts a large current as if it were a simple piece of wire.
Another way to look at this is from the perspective of controlled forward current. If the forward current is gradually raised from zero, the voltage across the diode rises in (something like) proportion until the the voltage reaches the diode forward voltage. After that the current can rise a lot and the voltage across the diode changes little. Between zero and the diode forward voltage, the diode behaves something like a resistor in that the current and voltage are related to one another (although the relationship is not linear as it would be with a resistor).
The upshot of this non-linear "resistor-esque behaviour" is that a circuit using a diode for rectification will have to accept that the diode forward voltage creeps into the sums. Usually this is highly unwanted. The diode does the broad part of the rectification, but not quite all. Unless one can arrange special power supplies that allow for the forward voltage, clamps never clamp with the desired precision.
Precision half wave rectifier
This is where the humble Op-Amp enters from stage left. We've already seen in this series how Op-Amps have a very large gain. Typically this large gain is used in a feedback loop and the programming resistors set the implemented gain. It's a fairly small step to see that if a constant voltage source, say a battery, is added in series with the feedback loop, the massive gain of the amplifier will overcome this newly introduced offset. If the battery is a 1 volt battery then the enormous gain of the amplifier will simply slew an extra volt to ensure that the inverting and non-inverting inputs take on the same potential (within the input offsets).
This property is extremely useful to us in respect of the precision rectifier. If we somehow place the diode in an Op-Amp feedback loop, perhaps we can use its capacity to overcome the diode forward voltage and make the performance of the rectifier much closer to perfection. This is demonstrated in the precision half wave rectifier shown below. In this first circuit, we're simply aiming to cut out the positive going haf cycles of a sinewave applied to the input.
Precision half wave rectifier
This circuit takes advantage of the slewing property just described. Firstly, let's consider the case where the input voltage trends negative.
By inspection we can see that a negative input will tend to force the output of the Op-Amp positive. The forward voltage developed across D2 will cause a current to flow in R2. From there on, it's just the same as we described for the inverting amplifier configuration. The amplifier acts to supply current through R2 which will replace that taken away through R1 to the input. If R1 and R2 are the same value, then the currents through them will be the same, and the overall gain will be unity.
The important thing to notice is that the voltage drop across the diode D2 has been automatically compensated because of the large gain in the Op-Amp. The feedback loop acts to balance the current in R1 and R2 so the amplifier automatically develops extra potential at the output to overcome the forward diode drop in D2. Since the output is connected to the loop after D2, the output never sees the diode forward voltage.
Finally, the negative input voltage causes the output to rise, so D1 must be reverse biased and can't conduct or affect the output.
The other case is where the input voltage rises above zero. Again the amplifier inverts so this time the output of the Op-Amp falls. This time D1 is forward biased. The path through D1 is almost a short. Once the forward voltage of D1 is overcome, the Op-Amp can sink almost any current introduced to the circuit through D1 at this output potential. This will happen to keep the Op-Amp inputs at the same potential. Importantly the ouptut of the Op-Amp will develop the diode forward voltage of D1.
The input voltage is positive, but the current flowing in D1 ensures that the input to the Op-Amp is the same as the ground potential at the non-inverting amplifier terminal. Since the inverting terminal is controlled to be at ground potential, the diode D2 is reverse biased, and cannot affect the output.
Although the output of this circuit will drive a high impedance pretty well, it's not so good at driving low impedance inputs, or even worse signal lines with pullups or other outputs. When the input tends negative, and the output tends positive the output is well controlled. The actual target impedance doesn't matter that much. When the input is negative the output should be zero, but this is actually only true if the circuit drives a high impedance input.
As you can see, in this condition, the output of the circuit relies on the Op-Amp controlling the inverting input to zero through D1. The ability of the output to sink is limited by R2, and that value is set by the desired gain when in the other condition. With this circuit, it's actually pretty hard to disentangle the input impedance, the output impedance and the gain in the various operating conditions. Although it can achieve more precise results than a simple diode alone, it's still not an ideal circuit.
Absolute value circuit
The next circuit has a much better controlled output, but it does use an extra amplifier. It actually is a proper absolute value circuit (full wave rectifier), as opposed to the half wave rectifier above. Take some time to look at the circuit, and you ought to be able to see that it's actually two circuits joined together. The circuit on the right is that of a standard inverting amplifier, which we've covered before. Clearly, the important part is happening in the circuit on the left. I'll describe it shortly.
Precision full wave rectifier
The main Op-Amp, that on the left, here has two separate feedback loops. Actually the previous circuit did too, but there the two feedback loops were different. Here they are the same, and normally the value of R2a & R2b would be the same as that of R1. The circuit is still an inverting amplifier it's just that one loop, 'A' is used when the input is positive. The 'B' loop is used for negative input voltages.
Unlike before, due to the separate loops and the separate output amplifier, the full gamut of programming options are available. The overal gain can be controlled through the separate gains of the input and output circuits, and there is also some degree of freedom to control gain independent of input and output impedance. To top it off the relative gain of positive and negative inputs can be controlled separately.
The basic operation of this circuit is largely the same as that of the half wave rectifier. One or other of the diodes is forward biased, the opposite diode is reverse biased. Through one or other of the diodes, the inverting input is maintained at the ground potential of the non-inverting input. If the 'A' diode conducts then the controlled "virtual ground" is transmitted to the right hand amplifier by the 'B' node. The reverse is also true.
Full wave rectifier plot
The important thing to notice, is that the potential at 'A' is always smaller than it is at 'B'. The potential at 'B' never goes below ground, and the potential at 'A' never rises above ground. In this way, the common mode value of the signal measured by the output amplifier slews up and down, but the measured value is always positive.
You'll notice that in the simulation plot above I've not measured the output node, I've actually calculated the output plot from the nodes 'A' & 'B'. In the simulation the output amplifier was simply unconnected. There is a specific reason for this. The operation of the circuit is as I describe, and the plot above reflects that. The trouble is that if you tack on the output circuit, the nodes 'A' & 'B' don't behave in the way I have described. Actually what happens is that the 'A' potential does rise above zero.
Real full wave rectifier plot
This happens because the inverting input of the newly attached output amplifier, tracks the potential on the 'B' node. This is quite proper behaviour for the output amplifier. This change in potential at 'B' then causes the potential at 'A' to rise where previously it would have been at ground. This happens by virtue of the current flowing out through R3 into node 'A'. Originally 'B' became positive because of a negative input. Now that 'A' is more positive than we expected, 'B' must be less positive to balance the inverting input of the input amplifier.
Overall this is a stable manifestation of loose coupling introduced between 'A' & 'B' when the output amplifier is added. By virtue of the way the left hand circuit works, and the fact that the ouptut amplifier measures the difference between 'A' & 'B'; the output is actually correct for any given input. This is just an anomaly but it can be corrected.
The perfect full wave rectifier
The best approach to correct would be to use an instrumentation amplifier like the AD620. Above I have shown three Op-Amps wired in the AD620, or instrumentation amplifier, configuration. Clearly with a high input impedance, the instrumentation amplifier will not couple the 'A' & 'B' nodes in any way. The previous problem is eliminated. The only real problem then, is that the cost of the circuit continues to rise as a result of the search for perfection. Since the anomaly in the simpler circuit does not have to affect the precision of the overall function, the extra cost of the more complex circuit seems unjustified.
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How Do Sewer Systems Work?
Gravity. It’s the defining principle of physics here on earth. It affects nearly everything in the universe and is precisely 9.80665 m/sat sea level. It’s also how your waste gets from your toilet to the wastewater treatment plant.
Sewer systems wonders of modern infrastructure. Back in the olden days, cities had open sewers where waste flowed through open canals on city streets. Today, we’re much more civilized: we transport our waste underground in large pipes.
Sewer systems are essential to modern plumbing. Every time you flush a toilet, use a sink, or take a shower, you create liquid waste of varying chemical makeups that has to be transported and treated. You could just flush it into a septic tank, but these tanks require maintenance and come with a host of other issues when integrated en masse for modern cities. We have to manage our waste because it stinks, it contains deadly bacteria, and it has dangerous chemicals that could affect the environment.
You probably know that wastewater gets treated at a wastewater treatment plant, but let’s take a look at how it gets there: sewer systems.
Urban wastewater systems are needed in densely populated areas so that you don’t have to deal with your neighbors… waste. In ideal environments, sewer systems are completely gravity fed, meaning that the pipes slope downward from the source (your toilet) to the wastewater treatment plant. This is done because wastewater has a lot of solids in it, which makes it rather hard to pump. Wastewater also has a lot of bacteria and chemicals, and when we push it through turbulent environments like pumps, it can create dangerous and deadly gasses like hydrogen sulfide.
In an ideal sewer system, pipes from each house or building flow into a sewer main that usually runs alongside a road or underneath it. The sewer main in a large area is usually 3 to 5 feet in diameter with the pipes from each house being about 6 to 12 inches in diameter on average.
In every sewer main, there are periodical vertical pipes that meet the ground with manholes. These access points are spaced depending upon the local code and needed just in case a problem arises in the sewer main. Say your toddler has a nasty habit of flushing toys. If they do this enough and the toys make it into the main, then there might eventually be a major clog that city workers need to remove.
Sewer mains will flow into progressively larger and larger pipes as they accumulate more and more sewage until eventually, they reach a wastewater treatment plant. Usually, these plants are in low-lying areas to make engineers jobs of designing sewer systems much easier.
However, all of this gravity fed sewer system talk is the ideal scenario, what happens if your house is below the elevation of the wastewater treatment plant or if it needs to travel over a hill. The answer is obvious: you need to pressurize it.
This is done using grinder pumps or lift stations to pump the sewage over hills. These stations collect sewage from lower elevations and utilize pumps to push it up to the needed height where it can gravity flow from there on out. These pumps are specially designed to handle the high amount of solids like toilet paper and flushable wipes.
As a quick side-note: flushable wipes really aren’t that. Toilet paper disintegrates in sewer systems but flushable wipes stay in-tact. They clog up sewer systems and are a pain of treatment plant operators to remove. The reason they’re so common is that capitalism won out in the wipes industry compared to city regulation. Wipe with what you want, but keep in mind that somewhere, there’s a treatment plant operator that is slightly perturbed with your bathroom habits.
Back to lift-stations. These pumping locations are usually in places of relatively low elevation due to their nature and will likely have a small building to house the equipment. They’re also usually placed far away from human population as they have a nasty habit of exploding or at the very least producing dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide due to that turbulent sewage.
Sewer systems at their core are a bunch of sloped piped drains that take your waste from your house to a treatment plant. Occasionally there are pumps but for the most part, gravity does all of the work.
Trevor is a civil engineer (B.S.) by trade and an accomplished writer with a passion for inspiring everyone with new and exciting technologies. He is also a published children’s book author and the producer for the YouTube channel Concerning Reality.
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8 Foreign Dividend ETFs That Have Trumped S&P 500 YTD
The year 2022 as a whole could easily be attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war, red-hot inflation and rising-rate worries after an upbeat 2021. No wonder, such worries caused an upheaval in the market in the first quarter of 2022 (read: Top ETF Stories of Q1 Worth a Watch in Q2).
In Q1, Wall Street witnessed its worst performance in two years. The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 lost 4.6% and 4.9%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite Index shed 9% in the first quarter (read: U.S. Stocks Log Worst Q1 in 2 Years: Top-Ranked ETFs Shine).
If this was not enough, heightened rising rate worries amid super-hawkish cues from the Fed has bummed out Wall Street to start the second quarter. Overall, the S&P 500 is down 5.8% this year (as of Apr 8, 2022). The Nasdaq Composite is off 12.4%, the Dow Jones has lost 4.5% while the Russell 2000 has skidded 11.2% year to date.
Surprisingly, the year 2022 bodes well for international equity ETFs, though mostly in the dividend segment. The long-term bond yields were suppressed in the first quarte due to the risk-off trade sentiments (instigated by the Russia-Ukraine war).
As a result, investors desire for higher current income amid sky-high global inflation made dividend ETFs a clear winner. High-dividend low-volatility investing or dividend aristocrat investing gained prominence in the quarter.
In a nutshell, several foreign dividend ETFs offered better returns in Q1 than the S&P 500. We expect the trend to stay strong in Q2. Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few international dividend ETF winners of 2022 so far that have breezed past the S&P 500.
ETFs in Focus
Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF PID – Up 7.7%; Yields 2.80%
Here also, Canada takes half of the fund, followed by the United Kingdom.
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equity ETF HDEF – Up 3.7%; Yields 5.47%
The HDEF is heavy on Great Britain, followed by China and Japan.
WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund DTH – Up 3.6%; Yields 4.82%
Australia, Japan and U.K. are the top three holdings of the fund
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF LVHI – Up 3.5%; Yields 5.10%
U.K., Japan and Canada are the top three holdings of the fund.
iShares International Select Dividend ETF IDV – Up 2.0%; Yields 5.51%
The United Kingdom takes about 21.75% of the fund.
SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF DWX – Up 1.1%; Yields 3.53%
Canada, Switzerland and Japan are the top sectors of the fund.
VictoryShares International High Dividend Volatility Weighted ETF CID – Up 0.95%; Yields 4.82%
Canada, United Kingdom and Japan take the double-digit weight in the fund.
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Europe takes about 49.80% of the fund, followed by Asia (27.96%).
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-- UnitedHealth Profit Meets Estimates as Cost Rise Curbed
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) , the biggest
U.S. medical insurer, reported earnings that matched analyst
estimates, as higher premiums and a surge in enrollment
outweighed rising medical costs. Fourth-quarter earnings of $1.20 a share met the average of
19 analyst estimates tracked by Bloomberg. Enrollment increased
as the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based insurer added 6.4 million
members after a Brazilian acquisition, according to a company
statement today. An early flu season spurred doctor visits in December,
while some insurers also had predicted Americans would schedule
more medical procedures as the economy improved. UnitedHealth’s
costs for the year rose less than the company had planned,
helping to sustain profit, said Sheryl Skolnick , a CRT Capital
Markets analyst in Stamford , Connecticut . “Their discipline on margins seems to be very, very
strong,” Skolnick said in a telephone interview. “This was a
difficult year in which they had tremendous earnings.” The insurer’s shares rose 1.4 percent to $54.40 at the
close in New York . The stock has gained 1.5 percent in the 12
months. WellPoint Inc. (WLP) , the second-biggest U.S. insurer, is
scheduled to report its earnings on Jan. 23. Forecast Reaffirmed UnitedHealth said it expects profit of $5.25 to $5.50 a
share this year, reaffirming its Nov. 26 forecast . The rise in flu cases began in November and reached a high
level a month earlier than usual, the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention said this month. As of Jan. 9, about 5.6
percent of all U.S. doctor visits were for influenza, according
to the Atlanta-based agency. The figure was 2.2 percent at the
peak of the season last year. UnitedHealth said medical costs rose 12 percent in the
quarter to $20.8 billion. That was all but matched by an 11
percent increase in premiums and other revenue to $28.8 billion. Enrollment in the company’s medical plans jumped by almost
a fifth to 40.9 million, with gains in employer-backed plans as
well as government-sponsored Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
More than 4 million of the new customers came from the company’s
purchase last year of Amil Participacoes SA (AMIL3) , Brazil ’s top
insurer, for an announced price of about $4.9 billion. “We continued to gain market share and broadened our
revenue and earnings growth sources,” Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Hemsley said in the statement. Stock Buyback Fourth-quarter net income fell 1.1 percent to $1.24 billion
from $1.26 billion, or $1.17 a share, a year earlier. The
company, which had a market value of $54.8 billion as of the end
of trading yesterday, repurchased 57 million shares for $3.1
billion last year, UnitedHealth said. The stock trades at a 31 percent discount to the S&P 500 ,
its lowest level in almost two years. Investors are shying away
from insurer stocks as they gauge the impact of President Barack
Obama ’s Affordable Care Act, said Matthew Borsch, a Goldman
Sachs Group Inc. analyst in New York. That’s likely to remain the case until investors see rules
and regulations “pointing toward a manageable process for the
companies,” he wrote in a Jan. 14 note to clients. UnitedHealth boosted earnings by 65 percent at its Optum
unit, which provides consulting and technology services to
hospitals, governments and other clients and manages drug-
benefit plans for employers. Hemsley has said the company wants
to double profit from the division by 2015. To contact the reporter on this story:
Alex Nussbaum in New York at
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Learn
Sometimes you don’t want to target all the siblings of an element — you just want to target the next one. That’s where the aptly-named .next() method comes in!
The code below is HTML for a menu. The list of food types is hidden, <ol style='display:none'>.
<div class='heading'>MENU</div> <ol style='display: none'> <li>Appetizers</li> <li>Entrees</li> <li>Salads</li> <li>Sides</li> <li>Desserts</li> </ol>
Since the div and <ol> exist on the same level of the DOM, they are siblings. Since there are no elements between them, the <ol> is the next sibling of '.heading'. We can add an event handler to the div element and use the .next() method to show and hide the <ol> using the .toggle() method.
const $heading = $('.heading'); $heading.on('click', () => { $(event.currentTarget).next().toggle(); });
In the example above, the .on() method attaches the click event handler to $heading. Then the callback function will toggle the class of the $heading‘s next sibling, the ol element.
It’s important to note that jQuery also has a method called .prev() that can look at the previous sibling.
Instructions
1.
To get the '.shoe-details' element to display when clicking the '.more-details-button', you need to select the element next after the '.product-details' element.
In a previous exercise, you used .closest() to select '.product-details'.
Now, chain a .next() method on the .closest() method to select the '.shoe-details' element.
2.
Now that you have the '.shoe-details' selected with logical selectors, chain the .toggle() method on the .next() method you just wrote, so that when clicking the more details button, the '.shoe-details' section becomes visible.
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of newspapers in Harrisburg
The result was Merge to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Cbrown1023 talk 14:18, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
List of newspapers in Harrisburg
* – (View AfD) (View log)
I am also nominating:
These lists are small, non-notable and fundamentally unimportant, and most of the information within is duplicated in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They might be viable as part of a theoretical article List of media in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; however, it would probably be best to merge all unique information in the articles into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. —Disavian (talk/contribs) 21:51, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
* I'd suggest merging into Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as the nom indicates. Most cities will only have a few of each media type existent, so a list like this would never be very large. Links from the main article are probably a far better idea. Tony Fox (arf!) 05:14, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
* Merge per Tony Fox. Coverage on the media in a location is certainly valid, but I am unconvinced that these short lists need seperate articles. Sjakkalle (Check!) 07:44, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
* Merge. Subset of Harrisburg (population was 643,820) is arguably too small, thus small and sparse list with little scope of development. Lists for each and every town would be in violation of WP:NOT. Ohconfucius 05:04, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
* Merge or just delete All the information in all nominated articles appears already to be part of the Harisburg article. This makes the list redundant. Peterkingiron 13:21, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
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Talk:Language education in Singapore/GA1
GA Review
The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.''
Reviewer: EddieHugh (talk · contribs) 17:57, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
I will post initial comments here soon. EddieHugh (talk) 17:57, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
At first viewing, this does not look close to GA standard. The main problem is criterion 3, breadth of coverage. I would expect an article entitled "Language education in Singapore" to include something on private sector provision and what is done at university, but these are not mentioned at all. I would also want at least one section describing language education successes/strengths/problems. There's also not much detail on what is actually done by pupils/teachers, but a lot of lists of aims and areas of assessment.
Criterion 1b is also a problem. The lead is much too short and does not summarise the main content. The lists can also be regarded as a problem for meeting 1b.
Work towards 2b is also needed. e.g., (starting at the beginning) ref 2 is 144 pages long, so a page number should be used; ref 3 states that "In 1966, a bilingual education policy introduced by the Government required all schools to teach English either as a first or second language", which is not the same as "The bilingual education policy was first introduced by the government in 1966"; ref 5 needs a page number; the English History prose section has no sources cited.
The prose (1a) also needs to be improved, especially for clarity for readers with little background in the topic. e.g., "During British colonial rule" (when was that?); "the local schools in Singapore" (local as opposed to what?); "in consideration of the merger between Singapore and Malaysia" (what and when was that?); "English emerged as the common tongue to be taught in school" (emerged how?); "All subjects are taught in English, and curriculum time is set aside weekly in all government schools for Mother Tongue lessons" (so MT lessons are taught in English?).
If these points are dealt with in the next 7 days (bearing in mind that the above examples are just a selection), then I will continue with a more detailed review. Otherwise, it will fail, as the basis for a reasonable article is there, but a huge amount of effort is required to make it a GA. EddieHugh (talk) 18:55, 1 February 2014 (UTC)
* I am celebrating Chinese New Year and doubt I can address these issues within seven days. Feel free to fail the article after a detailed review. The Singaporean linguistics articles were written by a group of Nanyang Technological University students for an assignment. Impressed by the quality of the articles, I decided to polish them and your feedback is greatly appreciated. --J.L.W.S. The Special One (talk) 03:40, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
In addition to the above, then...
Mother tongue section. This needs a copy edit for ease of reading and clarity. The History bit stops 30 years ago, so needs to be updated. The intro to schooling (how many years at each level, etc.) needs to go at the beginning of the main text (before English) and an indication of ages should be added.
Mandarin Chinese section. This, and the ones that follow, is part of Mother tongue, so the hierarchy of headings should reflect this (or change the structure). Source needed for 1st para. Beware of terms such as "currently"; use "as of 2014" or similar. Copy edit again: use "between 1978 and 1997" or "the period 1978–1997" and dashes (spaced endashes or unspaced emdashes) instead of hyphens for things such as "schools – these schools" (these are not required for GA, but are best done anyway). The list of SAP schools can be cut, or moved to See also.
Malay. In the tables, it's more helpful to add a source for each item instead of clustering them in one of the headings. A basic copy edit is needed.
Outcomes. Who is Quentin Dixon? Keep to one method of citing.
There's a lot to take on... EddieHugh (talk) 11:52, 3 February 2014 (UTC)
Nothing done, so failed this time. EddieHugh (talk) 21:06, 10 February 2014 (UTC) | WIKI |
Gelechia trachydyta
Gelechia trachydyta is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1920. It is found in southern India.
The wingspan is 12–14 mm. The forewings are fuscous, irregularly irrorated (sprinkled) with dark fuscous, with several small scattered tufts of scales and semi-oval dark fuscous spots on the costa before the middle and at two-thirds. There are undefined elongate spots of dark fuscous suffusion or irroration in the disc before and beyond the middle, and above the tornus and cloudy dark marginal dots around the posterior part of the costa and termen. The hindwings are grey, thinly scaled anteriorly. | WIKI |
User:Jameszojo123/sandbox
James Ojo was born on June 11 2006 in an humble home just south of Odenton. James Ojo is currently at a school called Arundel middle. He currently plays basketball for gorc. On one night he scored an outstanding 43 points. He currently resides at his house with his siblings | WIKI |
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Aylesbury Dental Practice FAQ
I am in my mid-thirties and my teeth are sensitive to cold and hot, how I can stop this?
There are many factors that can arise to sensitivity. However, it more often than not, means some of your dentine (the inside layer of tooth) has been exposed in some way. Treatment can be as simple as rubbing “sensitivity tooth paste” on the areas, or it may need a coat of “varnish” which a dentist can apply, if it’s more severe, a layer of white filling can be applied to block the cold and hot stimuli. As much as the treatment of sensitivity can be relatively straight forward, finding the cause is more important and can be more tricky. It is important to visit a dentist and have this looked at. Once the cause or causes have been highlighted they can be addressed to prevent any further sensitivity from occurring.
My gums bleed when I brush my teeth, why does this happen and what should I do?
The most common cause of bleeding gums is inflamed gums; this can also be termed “gum disease” it is caused by the bacteria in the plaque and tartar that can grow on teeth if they are not cleaned sufficiently.
The first thing you should do is book a dental appointment, so the extent of the bleeding and your gum health can be assessed, after this a course of treatment will be prescribed. This will invariably involve hygiene both professionally and by yourself.
I brush my teeth twice a day yet my gums bleed, am I brushing them too much?
It is unlikely that your gums are bleeding due to over brushing; it is more likely that although you are brushing twice a day, your technique of brushing may need to improve to completely remove all the plaque bacteria. Gum disease can affect some people more than others; some people are more susceptible to it than others. Including those that smoke, those that have uncontrolled diabetes, those that lead stressful lifestyles, also some people are genetically more prone to gum disease.
I would suggest you see a dentist so your brushing technique can be improved, also you can get advice on cleaning in between your teeth which is also very important.
I have a one year old baby, when should I start bringing her to the dentist?
It is never too early to bring babies in with you to see the dentist. It gives the baby a chance to become familiar with the dentist and surroundings. The first few appointments will probably just involve sitting on the chair with you for a few seconds. This reduces the chance of having a child age six who is scared of visiting the dentist.
I am over forty and my front teeth have gaps, am I too old for braces?
Not at all, as long as your teeth are healthy and you want them moved it is possible. We have the perfect solution, come and book a consultation for clear step braces, the non-metal, see-through brace for all ages!
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There are many variety of whitening gels available, the best and safest results will always be from a dental health professional. The whitening gels we use are both safe and tried and tested, with fantastic results. There can be short term sensitivity, which we will discuss with you, but no long term damage.
I have had a crown on my front tooth for eleven years, how often should they be replaced?
If the crown is free from any problems, i.e. not causing pain, it looks fine, it’s not worn or chipped, then there is no clinical reason to replace it. Crowns should be monitored well and checked on x-rays periodically, however there is no need to replace them if there are no problems.
Will it damage my teeth further if I have sliver fillings removed and replaced with white fillings?
If the procedure is done carefully and correctly there should be no further damage to your teeth. You should have an assessment first of your existing fillings and how deep they are.
I have some natural teeth and some false teeth on a denture, I do not like the denture because I have to take it in and out and it is too bulky. Are there alternatives?
You need to have a thorough assessment, there are usually alternatives including different types of dentures which may not be so bulky, bridges which attach to your existing teeth, or implants which are buried in to your jaw bone. All three options have advantages and limitations, this can all be discussed with you at your initial consultation, we can then help you chose the best option for you.
I recently saw my dentist and had a root filling; she now says I should have a crown! Why didn’t she do a crown in the first place?
Root fillings are carried out because the nerve of a tooth has been affected in some way; the alternative is often to extract the tooth. A crown is carried out purely to improve the mechanical strength of a tooth. After a root filling has been carried out, it will usually leave the tooth hollow and susceptible to fracture. By placing a crown over the tooth, it will protect the tooth structure and increase its long term prognosis
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Northern Catalan
Northern Catalan (català septentrional), also known as Rossellonese (rossellonès), is a Catalan dialect mostly spoken in Northern Catalonia (roughly corresponding with the region of Roussillon), but also extending in the northeast part of Southern Catalonia in a transition zone with Central Catalan. All speakers of Catalan from North Catalonia are at least natively bilingual with French.
Phonetics
Phonetic features of Northern Catalan include:
* It has only five stressed vowels, the smallest number of any Catalan dialect: . In some local varieties can also be found.
* Like other Eastern Catalan dialects, unstressed and are realized as schwa, and substitutes unstressed.
* There are some instances of historic stressed that has changed to : Canigó > Canigú.
* As in the Balearic dialects, final a is not pronounced in words ending with ia if the stress is before the penultimate syllable.
Morphology
Some subdialects keep the singular masculine definite article lo, as in North-Western Catalan and many varieties of Occitan.
Northern Catalan has a large body of words imported from French and Occitan. It also features some grammatical forms and structures that are typical of Occitan, such as the use of a lone post-verbal pas, rather than a lone preverbal no to express basic negation (Northern Catalan canti pas vs. Central Catalan no canto, 'I don't sing' or 'I'm not singing'); pas is also used in some other Catalan dialects for emphasis but always with no before the verb (Central Catalan no canto pas, 'I do not sing' or 'I am not singing'). | WIKI |
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My name is not bob, yet there are many types of corn on the cob for me and my weird not bob job. | WIKI |
Talk:International College of the Cayman Islands
Deceptive Article
Why are virtually all of the contributors to this article, IP address contributors without any other disclosure. While the article portends to be an accepted "college", it is certainly not a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States, although it does have accreditation from a US accreditor that is known to certify "skill" and "trade" colleges. On top of that many of the contributors here, have interfered with the edits of other disclosed, regular Wikipedia contributors...Stevenmitchell (talk) 16:07, 20 December 2011 (UTC) | WIKI |
What Is Scanf?
Definitions
What is Scanf?
Welcome to the “DEFINITIONS” Category: Exploring the World of Scanf
Greetings, fellow coding enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey into the realm of “DEFINITIONS,” where we dive deep into the world of programming and explore the intricate details of various concepts. In this edition, we focus our attention on the ever-elusive term “Scanf.” So, buckle up, as we take you on an adventure through the ins and outs of Scanf, its usefulness, and how it functions in the world of programming.
Key Takeaways:
• Scanf is a function in the C programming language that allows for keyboard input.
• It is a crucial tool for obtaining user input and manipulating it within a program.
Now, let’s delve into the definition of Scanf and its purpose. So, what exactly is Scanf? Well, to put it simply, Scanf is a function in the C programming language that allows for keyboard input. It enables the programmer to collect data from the user and store it in variables for further manipulation.
How does Scanf work? Imagine you’ve written a program and want to obtain some information from the user during its execution. The Scanf function comes to the rescue. It waits for input from the user and then assigns the provided value to a specified variable within your program. This allows you to create interactive programs that respond to user input in real-time.
Key Takeaways:
1. Scanf uses format specifiers to match the input data type with the appropriate variable.
2. Error handling is crucial when using Scanf to ensure unexpected input doesn’t break the program.
When using Scanf, it is essential to specify the appropriate format specifiers to match the input data type and the variable you wish to store the value in. This ensures that the program handles the input correctly and avoids any potential errors. For example, if you want to collect an integer, you would use the “%d” format specifier, while “%f” is used for floating-point numbers.
However, it is crucial to implement error handling when using Scanf. If the user enters unexpected input or provides the wrong data type, the program can behave unexpectedly or even crash. To prevent this, you can utilize techniques such as checking the return value of Scanf to ensure the input matches what you expect or using additional conditional statements to handle unexpected input gracefully.
So, whether you’re building a simple calculator, a data processing tool, or a complex software application, understanding Scanf and its role in obtaining user input is essential for creating interactive and efficient programs. So go ahead, experiment, and have fun exploring the endless possibilities that Scanf brings to the world of programming! | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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The Deobandi movement is a school of Islamic thought that originated in the town of Deoband, India in the mid-19th century. The movement emphasizes the importance of Islamic law and the traditional practices of the Prophet Muhammad, and seeks to purify and reform Islamic practice.
In Bangladesh, the Deobandi movement has had a significant presence since the early 20th century. Many madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in Bangladesh follow the Deobandi school of thought, and the movement has a strong influence on the country's religious and political landscape.
One of the most prominent Deobandi organizations in Bangladesh is the Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan, which seeks to establish an Islamic state in the country. The organization has been involved in various political and social movements, and has sometimes been accused of promoting extremism and violence.
Another notable Deobandi organization in Bangladesh is the Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, which has gained prominence in recent years for its protests against the government and its calls for the implementation of Islamic law. The group has also been accused of promoting intolerance and violence against minority groups in the country.
Overall, the Deobandi movement in Bangladesh has played a significant role in shaping the country's religious and political landscape, and its influence continues to be felt in many areas of society.
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Talk:Mercedes D.III
Source regarding similarities between Mercedes IIIa and Liberty L-12?
"the later system seems to have influenced both Packard's and Hall-Scott's engine designers to adopt a nearly identical "slotless" rocker-box overhead cam valvetrain design feature for the Liberty L-12 Allied V-12 aviation engine"
Similar language is in the Liberty engine page, which reads that the Liberty OHC valvetrain was somehow copied from the later Mercedes DIIIa. If it was indeed copied or otherwise influenced the Liberty engine's valve train, please provide your source. If the writer has simply noticed the similarity and made an assumption, the about quote needs to be removed as conjecture; likewise the similar text in the Liberty article. 2600:8805:8100:1C:433F:CE24:BCF7:D57C (talk) 11:47, 18 April 2023 (UTC)
* Text was added in 2015 by an editor known to introduce unsourced original research, there is much more of it in the article ('may have', 'similar to' etc). The solutions are either to tag the text for source needed (which is pointless as there is most likely no source), add a citation (same problem) or remove the text. If I get time I will look at both articles and try to clean them up. Nimbus (Cumulus nimbus floats by) 12:37, 18 April 2023 (UTC) | WIKI |
Page:The Green Bag (1889–1914), Volume 24.pdf/138
The Courts and Social Questions traditions of individual liberty expressed in East and West New Jersey in the fundamental agreements of the Pro prietors of the two provinces and in Maryland in the charter granted to Lord Baltimore. Continuing, Mr. Keasbey said: These declarations of the early adven turers in Maryland and New Jersey are examples of the fact that the English settlers of what has now become the United States of America brought with them, and publicly affirmed as the funda mental law of the state in the new world, the principle which had become the heri tage of Englishmen in their own country, that the individual has rights which he is entitled to have maintained against the power of the government. This principle established in England as the result of the struggles between the bar ons and the King, and afterward of the alliance between the people and the King as against the barons, is without legal guarantee against the power of Parliament wielding the whole power of the state. In this country, however, the declaration of this principle was em bodied in the constitutions of the sev eral states and of the United States. and has become the warrant for the authority of the courts to maintain the rights of the individual not only against executive officers, but also against the law-making power of the people exerted in the legislature itself. In our day it is the will of the people or the political majority that is kept in check by the courts in giving effect, under new conditions, to these consti tutional provisions which had their ori gin in the struggle of the people to pro tect themselves against the power of the King. It is hard for the people to under stand why they should be met with a phrase taken from Magna Carta when
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they ask for a law limiting the hours of labor or providing for compensation to workmen injured by machinery in a factory. The need that is felt by the common man just now is not so much protection against political oppression or the power of government officials as protection against the oppression of long hours of labor and hard conditions of life. In the gradual shifting of the centre of the controlling power of the state we have come to the point where the voice of the wage earner is almost compelling in its demand for legislation in favor of his peculiar interests, for the protection of his personal safety, and the improvement of the conditions of living for himself and his family. De mocracy has reached the stage in which the emphasis is not upon the need for the protection of the rights of the indi vidual either with respect to person or property, but rather the satisfaction of the desires of whole classes for a larger share in the products of human activity, whether in property or in the enjoyment of all that life has to offer. There is intense and widespread sym pathy with these aspirations of the work ing men, and earnest and thoughtful men and women have taken upon them selves with passionate earnestness the cause of those who are oppressed by the conditions of modern industrial life. There has come a great reaction against the comfortable doctrine of laissez faire, and there is a prevailing conviction that, taking human life and conditions as they are, it is the duty of the govern ment to do something to equalize con ditions and to prevent the privilege and oppression which have been found to result from individual activity unre strained. From out of a long period dur ing which the laws and the judicial opinions were based upon a public opin ion impregnated and dominated by the | WIKI |
Page:A History of the University of Chicago by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed.djvu/198
170- A HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO thousand feet long and three hundred and sixty-seven feet wide, cut by two streets into three parts, a compact tract, traversed by no streets, twelve hundred and sixty-six feet long and eight hundred feet wide. This change was recognized by all as desirable, but half of the Trustees felt that so large an expenditure as a hundred and fifty thousand dollars, even for so desirable an object, could not be justified. The recommendation was therefore referred back and the committee instructed to make an effort to secure better terms. Only eighteen months before Mr. Field had sold to the University the block immediately adjacent to the one now offered, for about fifty per cent less money than he was now asking. The effort, however, failed and the division of sentiment among the Trustees continued. On January 6, 1891, Mr. Goodspeed wrote to Dr. Harper: The committee was disposed to offer one hundred or one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, and Mr. Ryerson, Mr. Walker, and others will assume the liability. The University will, of course, own the property and pay for it, but these men will stand under the obligation. The difficulty in the case is that Mr. Field will not sell for any sum we are willing to pay. Mr. Field offered to give five thousand dollars toward the pur- chase of the extra block, but the Trustees hesitated to assume, while the original site was still not paid for, so great an obligation, which they saw no way of paying. On March 4, 1891, Mr. Goodspeed wrote to Dr. Harper, who was, as a matter of course, in favor of purchasing the additional block, as follows : I feel very anxious that our building committee shall get to work. This agitation about the site, however, has brought everything to a stand. So far as I can ascertain the Board is evenly divided on the question of securing the additional block, and what the final result will be no man can now tell. No doubt you and Gates and Blake talked the matter over in New York. You found them both opposed to the project and I have wondered how it fared with you in the hands of two such positive men. Five days later the Secretary wrote again to President Harper on the same subject, that the Committee on Buildings and Grounds intends to take up the question of securing the additional block of ground and dispose of it. I fear we may have trouble over it. Some feel that we have land enough now, that we shall be widely blamed if we begin our history by | WIKI |
Maybe (N.E.R.D. song)
"Maybe" is a single from American band N*E*R*D's second studio album, Fly or Die (2004). The song features Lenny Kravitz on guitar and Questlove on drums. It peaked at number 25 in the United Kingdom, number 31 in Ireland, and number 34 in the Netherlands. The song was featured in an iPod commercial that also promoted the song.
A "Maybe" remix was released a year later in 2005 on rap duo Clipse's "We Got It 4 Cheap, Volume 2" mixtape. The song is a stylistic departure from the original song. The remix features Pharrell rapping over Outkast's "Elevators (Me & You)" instrumental.
Track listings
UK CD1 and European CD single
* 1) "Maybe" (radio edit) – 3:30
* 2) "She Wants to Move" (Native Tongue remix) – 4:44
UK CD2
* 1) "Maybe" (radio edit) – 3:30
* 2) "She Wants to Move" (Native Tongue remix) – 4:44
* 3) "She Wants to Move" (Basement Jaxx remix) – 5:12
* 4) "Maybe" (live) – 4:24
* 5) "Maybe" (video) – 3:30
UK 12-inch single
* 1) "Maybe" (radio edit) – 3:30
* 2) "Maybe" (SA-RA remix) – 3:31
* 3) "She Wants to Move" (Basement Jaxx remix) – 5:12
* 4) "She Wants to Move" (Native Tongue remix) – 4:44
Australian CD single
* 1) "Maybe" (radio edit) – 3:30
* 2) "She Wants to Move" (Native Tongue remix) – 4:44
* 3) "Maybe" (live) – 3:30
Japanese EP
* 1) "Maybe" (album version)
* 2) "Maybe" (Sander Kleinenberg remix)
* 3) "Rock Star" (Jason Nevins remix edit)
* 4) "She Wants to Move" (Basement Jaxx mix)
* 5) "She Wants to Move" (Native Tongue remix)
* 6) "Lapdance" (Freedom 5 remix)
Personnel
* Pharrell Williams – lead vocals, production
* Chad Hugo – keyboards, production
* Shae Haley – bass, backing vocals, keyboards, production
* Lenny Kravitz, Michael Landau – guitars
* Questlove (The Roots) – drums | WIKI |
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I think this front cover should be re-uploaded with less quality, since it is good enough for Internet-pirates to use as front cover to downloaded records. - A3oertENG, June 6, 2008, 2:37 AM
* Or for people who bought the record to not need to scan it in themselves. I agree that it's larger than necessary for identification, but not everyone is a pirate you know. --<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 03:29, 8 July 2008 (UTC) | WIKI |
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, but with the safety and security of their masters. History evinces this. At this moment we have the most awful demonstrations of it. Shall we then neglect a duty, which every consideration, moral, religious, political, or selfish, recommends. Those who with to postpone the measure, do not reflect that every day renders the task more arduous to be performed. We have now 300,000 slaves among us. Thirty years hence we shall have double the number. In sixty years we shall have 1,200,000. And in less than another century from this day, even that enormous number will be doubled. Milo acquired strength enough to carry an ox, by beginning with the ox while he was yet a calf. If we complain that the calf is too heavy for our shoulders, what will not the ox be?
To such as apprehend danger to our agricultural interest, and the depriving the families of those whose principal reliance is upon their slaves, of support, it will be proper to submit a view of the gradual operation, and effects of this plan. They will no doubt be surprized to hear, that whenever it is adopted, the number of slaves will not be diminished for forty years after it takes place; that it will even encrease for thirty years; that | WIKI |
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Unless you live in Texas, you may be unfamiliar with what has just this week been made the newest US holiday. On June 15, 2021, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution cosponsored by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) declaring June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. On June 16, the Senate bill reached the larger chamber where the House version sponsored by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), having accrued an additional 200 sponsors, passed quickly. On June 17, President Joe Biden signed it into law having just returned from Europe where he attended the G7 conference and meetings with his European counterparts. Biden stated that signing the bill into law would be a highlight of his presidency. He further commented, “Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments…they embrace them.”
June 19 has been a state holiday in Texas since January 1980, long before any other state recognized its importance. As McKenzie Jean-Phillipe writing for Oprah Daily said, June 19 is important because it was the day when all Americans were finally acknowledged to be free. Given Texas’ history as a former Confederate state and that of its pre-Civil Rights Jim Crow laws, Texas may not seem the most likely of places for a celebration of emancipation to become formalized, but it is actually where it all began.
Americans learn in their US History classes that President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 at the height of the Civil War. It declared all slaves in the rebelling Confederate southern states to be free, but neglected to mention any form of freedom for slaves being held in the Union supporting border states. It was feared that freeing slaves in those states, Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky, and Delaware, would push them into sympathy with the Confederacy or perhaps into outright secession. That risk of increasing the Confederacy’s strength was simply too great at that point. Lincoln has been criticized for the politically expedient nature of his proclamation, but given that the war’s outcome was still uncertain, one can understand his motivations. It would be another 28 months, and nearly a month after Confederate surrender, that all formerly enslaved persons would learn they were free.
Texas was the most distant of the Confederate states and did not see much in the way of major battles. Only three, including the last battle of the Civil War, Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, were fought here. During hostilities, Union forces made several attempts to take control of the Texas coast at Galveston, Corpus Christi, and Brownsville with limited success. Had they been victorious, they would have found some citizens rejoicing for not all Texans were in favor of secession. Governor Sam Houston, who had played such a huge role in making Texas an independent republic and then in bringing it into the Union was so distraught over the vote to secede that he resigned his office and went home to Huntsville where he died in 1863 at age 70. 68 persons from the fairly recent German immigrant population in Central Texas made an unsuccessful attempt to reach Union troops in Mexico. 27 were killed by Confederate forces and more drowned trying to swim the Rio Grande. When things began to turn against a Confederate victory, slaveholders from neighboring states found refuge in Texas’ relative isolation, bringing their slaves with them and keeping those enslaved from all knowledge of emancipation.
When Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, the Civil War was effectively over. Other surrenders would have to take place before the Union gained complete control, but once Lee’s domino fell, the other commanders followed. The difficulty of communications being what they were at the time, The Battle of Palmito Ranch (May 13, 1865) took place before word reached the far-flung Texas outpost that the war was over. Even so, enslaved persons in Texas did not know they were free and life continued in all of its hardships just as it always had.
It was not until Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865 and read General Order No. 3 that those who had been enslaved from birth learned of emancipation and the war’s end. There are stories of the formerly enslaved simply turning and walking away for parts unknown. They often fled the state to search for loved ones elsewhere in the south or to the relative safety of northern states. While June 19 was a joyous day, the order was not particularly reassuring in all of its language. The words read by Gen. Granger: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.”
Texas is a big place. Unless one is a truly dedicated driver, it takes two days on Interstate 10 to travel from the Louisiana state line to El Paso on the border with New Mexico, a total of 860 miles. Even today, there are places so isolated one must travel many miles to find a neighbor. It should not come as a surprise that some enslaved persons did not achieve their freedom for months, sometimes a couple of years after General Order No. 3 was first read in Galveston. Some slaveholders were reluctant to release the formerly enslaved and used violence to maintain control. Others simply hid the news due to distance and isolation. The last reported incident involved the persons enslaved by a horse thief named Alex Simpson who only achieved their freedom after he was hanged in 1868.
In the years following the war, African-Americans began celebrations of June 19, dubbed Juneteenth, but with virulent segregation rapidly filling the void left by the end slavery, they had no place to parade or congregate. Groups across the state raised money to buy land so they could hold their celebrations. In Houston, Baptist minster and former slave the Rev. Jack Yates led his Antioch Baptist Church congregation in joining forces with members of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church to form the Colored People’s Festival and Emancipation Park Association. They raised $1000 and purchased 10 acres of land near current downtown and named it Emancipation Park. The park was eventually acquired by the City of Houston and was the only place for Black persons to gather or swim until the Civil Rights Act abolished segregation.
On June 7, 1979, the State of Texas enacted legislation declaring Juneteenth to be a state holiday. The bill was introduced by Representative Al Edwards of Houston and was signed into law by Governor William P. Clements, Jr. The first state-sponsored Juneteenth holiday took place the following year. | FINEWEB-EDU |
What’s the Latest Development?
If someone asked you to imitate a frustrated person, you would probably not begin your impression by smiling, but new behavioral research out of MIT demonstrates that a smile is a common expression of frustration. In a study, individuals were recorded while completing tasks meant to solicit responses of happiness and frustration. In the latter case, people filled out an online form only to have their information erased upon clicking the “submit” button. When strangers were shown photos of the smiles and asked to tell which was “happy” and which was “frustrated”, they performed no better than chance, suggesting we may not judge the emotion of others with as much accuracy as we would like.
What’s the Big Idea?
MIT researchers then created a computer program which could differentiate between frustrated and happy smiles better than humans. Jeffrey Cohn, a professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh who was not involved in the research, said the work was especially interesting because of how it integrated psychology, computer vision, speech processing and machine learning to generate new knowledge. “The research could pave the way for computers that better assess the emotional states of their users and respond accordingly. It could also help train those who have difficulty interpreting expressions, such as people with autism, to more accurately gauge the expressions they see.”
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Why Chinese Stocks Were Tumbling en Masse Today
What happened
Chinese stocks were diving today, once again on fears of a regulatory crackdown by the Chinese government. This time the focus was on Chinese education stocks as a number of news outlets reported that officials may ask Chinese tutoring companies like TAL Education Group and New Oriental Education Group to become nonprofits, a move that would have obvious consequences for investors. Those two stocks and other Chinese education stocks lost more than half of their value today.
The fallout hit Chinese stocks broadly and came as fears have been mounting over intervention from the Chinese Communist Party. Those include Beijing's slapping restrictions on ridesharing giant recent IPO Didi Global earlier this month and fining Alibaba Group Holding $2.8 billion in April over antitrust violations.
Among the losers today were GDS Holdings (NASDAQ: GDS), which was down 12.8% as of 12:30 p.m. EDT; Full Truck Alliance (NYSE: YMM), which was off 24.6%; KE Holdings (NYSE: BEKE), which had lost 18.8%; JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), which had given up 5.8%, and Bilibili (NASDAQ: BILI), which was down 14.5%.
Image source: Getty Images.
So what
The threats against the education sector were the biggest reason for the sell-off, but they weren't the only one. Morgan Stanley also downgraded GDS Holdings, which operates data centers in China. The Wall Street bank lowered its rating on the stock to equal weight, saying it was concerned about unfavorable power quota allocations in Shanghai, another potential sign of the impact of government regulations.
Other Chinese stocks that are down today have also faced the ire of Beijing in the past. Digital media company Bilibili's app was removed from Chinese app stores over censorship issues back in 2018, and e-commerce giant JD.com has not been directly targeted by Beijing but has fallen in sympathy with Alibaba on fears of a broader crackdown on e-commerce marketplaces.
Digital freight platform Full Truck Alliance had its initial public offering just a month ago, but the timing seems to be unfortunate as Didi's IPO came shortly after and Didi stock fell after its apps were removed from China's biggest app stores on concerns about data collection. Full Truck Alliance shares are now down more than 40% from their $19 IPO price.
Finally, real estate tech company KE Holdings also competes in the kind of data-rich environment that has attracted negative attention from Chinese regulators, meaning investors in the stock are particularly sensitive to the government's machinations.
Now what
In addition to pressure coming from Beijing, The U.S. government has also threatened Chinese stocks in recent months. The Department of Defense published an "entity list" with several stocks it said would be delisted from American exchanges for acting as agents of the Chinese government and military.
Separately, another law will delist U.S-listed Chinese companies like Alibaba if they don't make their audits available to U.S. regulators. The timeline for enforcement on that is unclear, however.
Altogether, the environment has become significantly hostile toward Chinese stocks as American investors fear Beijing's unpredictable overreaches, and the threat of delisting also looms. If these stocks were delisted, they would continue trade on other exchanges, like in Hong Kong, and a number of Chinese stocks have IPO'd in Hong Kong for that reason.
While many of these stocks, like Alibaba, trade for dirt cheap valuations, with investor sentiment the way it is, these stocks could be value traps. The good news is that they will get another chance to show off their business success in the coming weeks as earnings reports roll in.
Nonetheless, the stocks seem unlikely to return to their previous levels until pressure from Beijing cools off.
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User:Pyritefoolsgold
I've been using the callsign Pyrite or Pyritefoolsgold on various forums and such since middle school. I've done a little editing so far, but haven't seen an opportunity to start an article of my own yet. I also believe that Wikipedia should have a more extensive set of articles on Webcomics, and frankly any webcomic that has a fair archive should get an entry, but that's just me, and I won't tear up the community about it. A few webcomics that I would like to see articles made about: captain SNES Station V3 Hard Underbelly The Chian Empire Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life A Taste of Evil Dex Lives Nerdcore: The core wars Savvie and Lacey Dementia of Magic Of course, if I thought it wouldn't get deleted, I might just go ahead and make several of these. Wikipedia's definition for a Notable Webcomic has eluded me so far.
Articles I've written: The McDonald's Video Game article | WIKI |
Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes
Faruk Caglar, PhD
Faruk Caglar, PhD
Published: September 12, 2019
Updated: September 19, 2019
Introduction
With the rise of the containerization technology and increased attention from enterprises and technologists in general, more and more containerized applications have been deployed to the cloud. Moreover, research conducted by 451 Research predicts that the application container market will grow dramatically through 2020, which will continue to expand the number of containerized applications in the cloud.
When the scale and complexity of production-critical containers rises, container orchestration tools step into the picture and fill an important gap in the container management toolbox. Kubernetes and Docker Swarm are two well-known, leading players in the container orchestration market that are an essential part of container story for many enterprises.
Overview of Kubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source, community-driven Container Orchestration Engine (COE) inspired by a Google project called Borg. Kubernetes is used to orchestrate fleets of containers representing instances of applications decoupled from the machines they run on. As the number of containers in a cluster increases to hundreds or thousands, with application components deployed as separate containers, Kubernetes comes to the rescue by providing a framework for deployment, management, auto-scaling, high availability, and related tasks.
Kubernetes allows you to handle various container orchestration-related tasks such as scaling containers up or down, automatic failover, distributing workloads among containers hosted on different machines.
Kubernetes follows a traditional client-server architecture where the Master node has the global view of the cluster and is responsible for decision making, allocating resources, and scheduling containers. Users can interact with the Master node through the REST API, the web UI, and the command line interface (CLI). The Master node interacts with the Worker nodes that host the containerized applications.
Some of the common terminology used within the Kubernetes ecosystem are:
• Container: Containers are the units of packaging used to bundle application binaries together with their dependencies, configuration, framework, and libraries.
• Pods: Pods are the deployment units in Kubernetes ecosystem which contains one or more containers together on the same node. Group of containers can work together and share the resources to achieve the same goal.
• Node: A node is the representation of a single machine in the cluster running Kubernetes applications. A node can be a physical, bare metal machine or a virtual machine.
• Cluster: Several nodes are connected to each other to form a cluster to pool resources that are shared by the applications deployed onto the cluster.
• Persistent Volume: Since the containers can join and leave the computing environment dynamically, local data storage can be volatile. Persistent volumes help store container data more permanently.
Overview of Docker Swarm
Docker Swarm is an alternative, Docker-native Container Orchestration Engine that coordinates container placement and management among multiple Docker Engine hosts. Docker Swarm allows you to communicate directly with swarm instead of communicating with each Docker Engine individually. Docker Swarm architecturally is comprised of two types of nodes called Managers and Workers.
Below are some the common terms used in the Docker Swarm ecosystem:
• Node: A node is a machine that runs an instance of Docker Engine.
• Swarm: A cluster of Docker Engine instances.
• Manager Node: Manager nodes distribute and schedule incoming tasks onto the Worker nodes and maintain the cluster state. Manager Nodes can also optionally run services for Worker nodes.
• Worker Node: Worker nodes are instances of Docker Engine responsible for running applications in containers.
• Service: A service is an image of a microservice, such as web or database servers.
• Task: A service scheduled to run on a Worker node.
Comparison of Kubernetes vs Docker Swarm Features
Both Kubernetes and Docker Swarm COEs have advantages and disadvantages and the best fit will largely depend on your requirements. Below, we compare a few features they share.
Feature Kubernetes Docker Swarm Notes
Cluster Setup and Configuration Challenging to install and setup a cluster manually. Several components such as networking, storage, ports, and IP ranges for Pods require proper configuration and fine-tuning. Each of these pieces require planning, effort, and careful attention to instructions. Simple to install and setup a cluster with fewer complexities. A single set of tools is used to setup and configure the cluster. Setting up and configuring a cluster with Kubernetes is more challenging and complicated as it requires more steps that must be carefully followed.
Setting up a cluster with Docker Swarm is quite simple, requiring only two commands once Docker Engine is installed.
Administration Provides a CLI, REST API, and Dashboard to control and monitor a variety of services. Provides a CLI to interact with the services. Kubernetes has a large set of commands to manage a cluster, leading to a steep learning curve. However, these commands provide great flexibility and the GUI dashboard is also available to help you manage your clusters.
Docker Swarm is bound to Docker API commands and has a relatively small learning curve to start managing a cluster.
Auto-scaling Supports auto-scaling policies by monitoring incoming server traffic and automatically scaling up or down based on the resource utilization. Supports scaling up or down with commands. From a technical perspective, it is not practical to manually scale containers up or down. Therefore, Kubernetes is clearly the winner in this category.
Load-balancing Load balancing must be configured manually unless Pods are exposed as services. Uses ingress load balancing and also assigns ports to services automatically. Manual configuration for load balancing in Kubernetes is an extra step, but not very complicated. Automatic load balancing in Docker Swarm is very flexible.
Storage Allows sharing storage volumes between containers within the same Pod. Allows sharing data volumes with any other container on other nodes. Kubernetes deletes the non-persistent storage volumes if the Pod is killed. Docker Swarm deletes storage volume when the container is killed.
Market Share According to Google Trends, as of February 2019, the popularity of the Kubernetes in worldwide web and YouTube searches are about 79% and 75% of peak values, respectively, for the past 12 months. According to Google Trends, as of February 2019, the popularity of Docker Swarm in worldwide web and YouTube searches is at about 5% of peak values for the past 12 months. As can be seen in the Google Trends report, Kubernetes leads the market share in the popularity of web and YouTube searches. Kubernetes dominates this category compared to the less popular Docker Swarm.
Conclusion
In summary, both Kubernetes and Docker Swarm have advantages and disadvantages.
If you require a quick setup and have simple configuration requirements, Docker Swarm may be a good option due to its simplicity and shallow learning curve.
If your application is complex and utilize dozens to thousands of containers in production, Kubernetes, with its auto scaling capabilities and high availability policies, is almost certainly the right choice. Its steep learning curve and longer setup and configuration time can be a bad fit for some users, but with additional tooling, like Rancher, some of these administration and maintenance pain points can be mitigated, making the platform more accessible.
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Sweeping Servo
Introduction: Sweeping Servo
Servo motors are small, lightweight, and energy efficient rotary actuators which allows for a precise and accurate rotary control to a certain angular limit, normally 180 degrees. They utilize a closed-loop control system to provide the user feedback and control of the the angle of a servo control horn attached to the top-most gear.
Servos are commonly used in robotics for the precise contort of a bipedal robot and in radio-controlled airplanes to position control surfaces like elevators, rudders. The
This project focuses on the basic use of a servo motor control, specifically the ability to control the angle in which the servo horn moves with precision.
Step 1: Tools and Materials
• Arduino Uno
• Servo Motor
• 3 pieces of Jumper Cables
Step 2: Attaching the Servo to Arduino
1. Connect the black female pin of the servo motor to the GND pin in the Arduino.
2. Connect the red female pin of the servo motor to the 5V pin in the Arduino.
3. Connect the white female pin of the servo motor to the digital pin 9 in the Arduino.
Step 3: Securing the Servo
4. Using tape, adhere the body of the servo motor to any flat surface to counter the torque produced by the servo motor as it turns it gears.
Step 4: Coding
//include the servo library
#include <SoftwareServo.h>
//create a servo object
Servo myServo;
// declare the pins to which the servo is connected.
const int servoPin = 9;
void setup() {
//connect 'myServo' to pin 9 on the Arduino
myServo.attach(9);
//initialize the position to 0 degrees
myServo.write (0);
}
void loop() {
// move the servo angle to 90 degrees
myServo.write(90);
delay (500);
// move the servo to its maximum angle 180 degrees
myServo.write (180);
delay (500);
// move the servo angle back to 0 degrees
myServo.write (0);
delay (500);
}
Step 5: Servo Control Demo
The servo motors, first moves to 90 degrees, then 180 degrees, then back to 0 degrees. This demonstration videos shows the accuracy and precision of the servo motor.
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