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2018 Penn FC season
The 2018 season was Penn FC's 15th season of competitive soccer, its second in the second division of American soccer, and its eighth and final season in the United Soccer League, now known as the USL Championship. This was the first season the club operated under the "Penn FC" name, having re-branded from the Harrisburg City Islanders in November 2017.
In October 2018, the club announced that it would not play in the USL's top flight beyond that season. Penn FC will suspend professional operations for the 2019 season and resume play in 2020 as a member of USL League One, a third-level league to be launched in 2019 by the USL parent organization.
USL
The 2018 USL season will be contested by 33 teams, 16 of which compete in the league's Eastern Conference. All teams will play a regular season total of 34 matches between teams within their respective conference. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top eight teams from each conference advance to the 2018 USL Playoffs for a chance to compete for the USL Championship Title.
Results
All times in Eastern Time.
Appearances and goals
* colspan="12"|Defenders:
* colspan="12"|Defenders:
* colspan="12"|Midfielders:
* colspan="12"|Midfielders:
* colspan="12"|Forwards:
* colspan="12"|Forwards:
Italics indicates player left team midway through season.
* }
League Stats
* Record: W-L-D
U.S. Open Cup Stats
* Record: W-L-D
Honors
* Week 3 Team of the Week Bench: D Ken Tribbett
* Week 6 Team of the Week: D Ken Tribbett
* Week 7 Team of the Week Bench: D Sean Lewis
* Week 8 Player of the Week: F Tommy Heinemann
* Week 11 Team of the Week: G Romuald Peiser
* Week 13 Team of the Week: D Ken Tribbett
* Week 14 Team of the Week Bench: F Lucky Mkosana
* Week 15 Team of the Week: F Lucky Mkosana
* Week 17 Team of the Week: F Lucky Mkosana
* Week 25 Team of the Week Bench: F Aaron Dennis
* Week 27 Team of the Week Bench: D Kyle Venter
* Week 30 Team of the Week Bench: M Richard Menjívar | WIKI |
Diets with Balanced Carbohydrates Proven to Reduce Cognitive Decline
By Julie Miller Jones, Ph.D., LN, CNS
While there are (and always will be) a never-ending slew of fad diets making a spectrum of claims, there are recent ones that suggest carbohydrates cause cognitive problems and may even lead to various types of dementia. Most studies debunk these unfounded claims and actually support a link between diet and brain function.
For example, low-carbohydrate diet plans typically translate to a diet high in saturated fats (from butter or red meats, for example), which has been associated with increased risk for developing coronary heart disease. Some foods that are documented as heart-healthy foods like tomatoes, fruits, nuts, legumes and whole grain foods may be cut out of these diet plans. Besides promoting heart health, these foods have also been shown to be part of healthy diets that reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias (1-5.) Therefore, evidence shows carbohydrate foods can contribute to a heart healthy diet that also prevents cognitive decline.
Additional proof comes from studies conducted around the globe that have assessed measures of diet quality. These studies indicate diets containing all of the food groups, including carbohydrate-rich breads and cereals, are associated with lower risks of cognitive impairment, cognitive decline and dementia or AD.
Food patterns used throughout the world associated with reduced risk of cognitive impairment include the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), Healthy Eating Index Diet (US), Canadian Healthy Eating Index Diet, the French National Nutrition and Health Programe Diet and the Recommended Food Score Diet used in Australia and New Zealand [6-10].
These high-quality diets such as the Mediterranean diet are rich in fruits and vegetables, use olive oil, and include fish, legumes and limited amounts of meat. It is built on a foundation of carbohydrate staples including breads, pastas and risotto. It also includes a great mix of enriched and whole grains like farro and bulgur. Likewise, the DASH diet has been studied in the U.S. for more than 20 years and has been shown to reduce the risk of all chronic diseases. Like the Mediterranean diet, DASH recommends 8-13 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, uses a mix of whole and enriched grains, three daily servings of low-fat dairy, as well as legumes, fish and poultry and judicious servings of meat. The Healthy Eating Diets from a variety of countries also show that the right balance of food groups in the right portions provide the most protection against cognitive diseases. These diets all emphasize a mix of whole and enriched grains as a basis for the diet and have 40-60 percent of the calories coming from carbohydrates.
This research underscores the net takeaway, which is that carbohydrate foods are important dietary components, especially if the diet contains a proper mix of micronutrients. By consuming a variety of foods from all the food groups, these nutrients can all work together to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and cognitive decline.
—from www.grainsforyourbrain.org
References
1. Bhat NR, Thirumangalakudi L. Increased tau phosphorylation and impaired brain insulin/IGF signaling in mice fed a high fat/high cholesterol diet. J Alzheimers Dis. 2013 May 23. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Gustaw-Rothenberg K. Dietary patterns associated with Alzheimer's disease: population based study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2009 Apr;6(4): 1335-40.
3. Gillette-Guyonnet S, Secher M, Vellas B. Nutrition and neurodegeneration: epidemiological evidence and challenges for future research. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2013 Mar;75(3): 738-55..
4. Luchsinger JA, Noble JM, Scarmeas N. Diet and Alzheimer's disease. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2007;7: 366-72.
5. Grant WB, Campbell A, Itzhaki RF, Savory J. The significance of environmental factors in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. J Alzheimers Dis. 2002; 4(3): 179-89.
6. Gu Y, Nieves JW, Stern Y, Luchsinger JA, Scarmeas N. Food combination and Alzheimer disease risk: a protective diet. Archives of Neurology, 2010; 67: 699-706.
7. Gu Y, Scarmeas N. Dietary patterns in Alzheimer's disease and cognitive aging. Curr Alzheimer Res. 2011 Aug;8(5): 510-9.
8. Solfrizzi V, Panza F, Frisardi V, Seripa D, Logroscino G, Imbimbo BP, Pilotto A. Diet and Alzheimer's disease risk factors or prevention: the current evidence.Expert Rev Neurother. 2011;11: 677-708.
9. Ye X, Scott T, Gao X, Maras JE, Bakun PJ, Tucker KL. Mediterranean diet, healthy eating index 2005, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Puerto Rican adults. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013;113(3): 276-81.
10. Lourida I, Soni M, Thompson-Coon J, Purandare N, Lang IA, Ukoumunne OC, Llewellyn DJ. Mediterranean diet, cognitive function, and dementia: a systematic review. Epidemiology. 2013 Jul;24(4): 479-89.
11. Psaltopoulou T, Sergentanis TN, Panagiotakos DB, Sergentanis IN, Kosti R, Scarmeas N. Mediterranean diet and stroke, cognitive impairment, depression: A meta-analysis. Ann Neurol. 2013 May 30. doi: 10.1002/ana.23944. [Epub ahead of print] | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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With these and like words the wolf comforted the Prince, and warned him specially not to touch the wall or let the horse touch it as he led it out, or he would fail in the same way as he had done with the bird.
After a somewhat lengthy journey the Prince and the wolf
came to the kingdom ruled over by the Emperor who possessed the golden horse. One evening late they reached the capital, and the wolf advised the Prince to set to work at once, before their presence in the city had aroused the watchfulness of the guards. They | WIKI |
Quantitative imaging of the Dorsal nuclear gradient reveals limitations to threshold-dependent patterning in Drosophila. Academic Article uri icon
abstract
• The NF-kappaB-related transcription factor, Dorsal, forms a nuclear concentration gradient in the early Drosophila embryo, patterning the dorsal-ventral (DV) axis to specify mesoderm, neurogenic ectoderm, and dorsal ectoderm cell fates. The concentration of nuclear Dorsal is thought to determine these patterning events; however, the levels of nuclear Dorsal have not been quantified previously. Furthermore, existing models of Dorsal-dependent germ layer specification and patterning consider steady-state levels of Dorsal relative to target gene expression patterns, yet both Dorsal gradient formation and gene expression are dynamic. We devised a quantitative imaging method to measure the Dorsal nuclear gradient while simultaneously examining Dorsal target gene expression along the DV axis. Unlike observations from other insects such as Tribolium, we find the Dorsal gradient maintains a constant bell-shaped distribution during embryogenesis. We also find that some classical Dorsal target genes are located outside the region of graded Dorsal nuclear localization, raising the question of whether these genes are direct Dorsal targets. Additionally, we show that Dorsal levels change in time during embryogenesis such that a steady state is not reached. These results suggest that the multiple gene expression outputs observed along the DV axis do not simply reflect a steady-state Dorsal nuclear gradient. Instead, we propose that the Dorsal gradient supplies positional information throughout nuclear cycles 10-14, providing additional evidence for the idea that compensatory combinatorial interactions between Dorsal and other factors effect differential gene expression along the DV axis.
published proceedings
• Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
altmetric score
• 1
author list (cited authors)
• Liberman, L. M., Reeves, G. T., & Stathopoulos, A
citation count
• 70
complete list of authors
• Liberman, Louisa M||Reeves, Gregory T||Stathopoulos, Angelike
publication date
• December 2009 | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Ratan Dewasi (born October 18, 1997) is an Indian film and television actor.
Early life
Dewasi was born on 18 October 1997. He is stuying in 10th class, Jalore. He is very close to his mother and always takes advice from her regarding any important decision. {{cite web| | WIKI |
Renato Cárdenas
Renato Cárdenas Álvarez (Calen, Dalcahue, 2 August 1949 - Ancud, 14 April 2022) was a Chilean historian, writer, poet and teacher. He was part of the cultural movement Aumen, of which he was one of the founders together with Carlos Trujillo in 1975.
Cárdenas studied pedagogy in the University of Chile and the Escuela de Bellas Artes in Valparaíso. Later he obtained a scholarship to study communication at London University. He was member of the Academia Chilena de la Lengua and academic director of the Archivo Bibliográfico y Documental de Chiloé. | WIKI |
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ance, with plenty of feed & water. Camp 81. Lat 20° 59'.
SEPTEMBER 15.
Sunday. Enjoying a little of the "otium cum dignitate" often talked of; but seldom found (Thermometer 122 Degrees)
SEPTEMBER 16.
18 ms: N.W. Sown bed of Oakover, scenery very beautiful. Killed a large green sanke, about 6 feet long. Camp 82 Lat 20° 46'.
SEPTEMBER 17.
18 ms: W. by N. Our route today has been partly in river bed; & partly from bend to bend. On the plains we observed hills resembling the ruins of old fortresses to the N. by E. Camp 83 Lat 20° 4'
SEPTEMBER 18.
Route as above (12 miles) Oakover joined the DeGrey at about 7 miles distant We passed some fine pools of water in both; fine feed. We caught about 30 lbs of fish. During my watch at 1.30 a.m. I heard low report like a big gun. Here I saw the first vampire. Camp 84.
SEPTEMBER 19
18 miles W. We shot 5 ducks Camp 85 Lat 20° 36'.
SEPTEMBER 20.
18 ms: W There appeared to be a considerable extent of good feeding land on large plain; as we followed down river for the last 2 or three days. We camped on one of the largest pools seen abounding in wild fowl & fish; of | WIKI |
Wikipedia:WikiProject Trains/ICC valuations/Nashville and Atlantic Railroad
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The railroad of the Nashville and Atlantic Railroad Company, hereinafter called the carrier, is a single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad, located within the State of Tennessee. The main line extends southerly from Campaign to Rocky Branch, a distance of 11.893 miles. The carrier also owns 1.741 miles of yard tracks and sidings. Its road thus embraces 13.634 miles of all tracks owned and used. The carrier leases all of its rail and certain track fastenings from The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway. This is an industrial railroad controlled by the Rocky River Coal and Lumber Company, one of the principal industries served.
The carrier was incorporated and organized June 15, 1921, under the general laws of Tennessee, to construct, maintain, and operate a railroad extending from a connection with tracks of The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway at Campaign to Rocky River. Subsequently, its charter was amended, February 10, 1923, to include construction of an extension from Rocky River to Rocky Branch, all in Tennessee.
* CORPORATE HISTORY
The property was acquired by construction under our authority dated September 28, 1922, 72 I.C.C. 655. About 10.45 miles of road, except ballasting, extending from Campaign to Rocky River, Tenn., was constructed by the Rocky River Coal and Lumber Company for the carrier under contract dated July 15, 1921, during the period June 19, 1921, to December 31, 1922, and was placed in operation October 1, 1922. The carrier, with its own forces, completed the section of road described above and constructed the remainder of its road, about 1.45 miles extending from Rocky River to Rocky Branch, Tenn., during the years 1923 and 1924.
* DEVELOPMENT OF FIXED PHYSICAL PROPERTY
All the rails and part of the other track material are leased from The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway.
* HISTORY OF CORPORATE FINANCING | WIKI |
Talk:T-Wolves extinguish Suns, end Phoenix streak
Theirsishpianist, you should wiki-link your article.--SVTCobra 01:51, 31 January 2007 (UTC) | WIKI |
Nic White
Nicolas William White (born 13 June 1990) is an Australia professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Super Rugby club Western Force and the Australia national team.
Early life
White attended St Gregory's College, Campbelltown representing New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges. He played for NSW Schools 2nd XV at the Australian Schoolboys Championship in 2007 while in year 11. In 2008 he injured his medial collateral ligament and missed the schoolboy representative season.
Club career
White played in the John I Dent Cup grand final in 2010, kicking a last minute penalty for Queanbeyan to win 30-28 to deny Vikings a fourth grand final victory in a row. In 2011 he joined the Eastwood club in Sydney, playing halfback in their near perfect season, in which they lost only one competition game on the way to defeating Sydney University in the grand final. Nic achieved the rare feat of a hat trick of tries in a finals match in the previous week's final against Randwick, completing his feat in the first 10 minutes of the game.
White made his Brumbies debut during the 2011 Super Rugby season against the Reds in Brisbane. He started 2012 as the starting halfback for the Brumbies as they just failed by a point to make the finals after a poor 2011 season. In 2013 at the age of 23 he was named as the twelfth player to captain the Brumbies when they played the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby game. The Brumbies made the Super Rugby final in 2013 but after an arduous travel schedule, which included beating the Bulls in Pretoria, they faded in the closing stages to lose to the Chiefs in Hamilton. In 2014 they again made the semi-finals, losing to the Waratahs in Sydney and in 2015 lost in the semi-finals to the Hurricanes in Wellington.
White, alongside teammate David Pocock, was named vice-captain of the Brumbies for the 2015 Super Rugby season on 15 January 2015. Nonetheless, he would later that year commit to joining French Top 14 side Montpellier Hérault by signing a contract.
On 16 March 2017, White finalised his move to Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership starting from the 2017-18 season. He later came back to Australia in October 2019 to reunite with the ACT Brumbies. In May 2023, it was revealed that White would embark on a two-year contract with the Western Force.
International career
Signed by the Brumbies in 2008, he represented Australia at the 2009 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Japan where Australia made the semi-finals and again represented Australia U20 in the 2010 championship in Argentina where Australia were beaten in the final by New Zealand.
White made his debut for Australia against Argentina in Perth in 2013 a narrow victory for Australia. He started all three tests in the June series against France in 2014, which the Wallabies won 3-0. He came off the bench in 2015 against New Zealand in Sydney, with the Wallabies posting their first win over the All Blacks since 2011.
List of international tries
* style="text-align:center;"|1
* 8 August 2015
* ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia
* style="text-align:center;"|25–19
* 2015 Rugby Championship
* style="text-align:center;"|2
* 10 August 2019
* Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
* style="text-align:center;"|33–12
* 2019 Rugby Championship
* style="text-align:center;"|3
* 11 October 2019
* Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Fukuroi, Japan
* style="text-align:center;"|5–0
* 2019 Rugby World Cup
* style="text-align:center;"|4
* 5 September 2021
* Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
* style="text-align:center;"|12–28
* 21–38
* 2021 Rugby Championship
* style="text-align:center;"|5
* 20 November 2021
* Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
* style="text-align:center;"|18–23
* 28–29
* 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals
* style="text-align:center;"|6
* 15 July 2023
* Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
* style="text-align:center;"|15–17
* 31–34
* 2023 Rugby Championship
* }
* 20 November 2021
* Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
* style="text-align:center;"|18–23
* 28–29
* 2021 end-of-year rugby union internationals
* style="text-align:center;"|6
* 15 July 2023
* Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
* style="text-align:center;"|15–17
* 31–34
* 2023 Rugby Championship
* }
* 31–34
* 2023 Rugby Championship
* } | WIKI |
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338 DEBRETT S ILLUSTRATED PEERAGE. MONTROSE, Duke of, His Grace's predecessor was his father, James, K.T., P.C., 4th Duke of Montrose. He was b. June 16, 1799, and succeeded his father 1836. Educated at Eton, and at Trinity College. Cambridg (M.A. 1819); was Lord Lieut, of Stirlingshire; Lord Steward of the Household 1852; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lan- caster 18589; Postmaster-General 18668 ; and Chancellor of Glasgow University 1837 ; Gen. of the Royal Archers (the Queen's Body Guard) of Scotland, <;nd for twenty-seven years Hon. Col. of the Stirling, Kinross, Clackmannan and Dumbarton Militia: m. 1836, the Hon. Caroline Agnes Beresford, youngest daughter of the 2nd Baron Decies; and d. Dec. 18/4, leaving issue one son and two daughters. MONTROSE, Duchess of, CAROLINE AGNES BERESFORD, youngest daughte r of the 2nd Baron Decies; 6. 1818, m. 1836, the 4th Duke of Montrose, who d. 1874. Residence, Buchanan House, near Glasgow. Monymail, Baron, title borne by the Earl of Leven and Melville. Moore, Viscount, title borne by the Marquess of Drogheda. ,, Baron, title of the Marquess of Drogheda on Roll of H. L. ,, family name of the Marquess of Drogheda. Earl of Mount Cashell. MORAY, EARL OF. (STUART.) Sits as BARON STUART OF CASTLE STUART. GEORGE STTTART, 18th Earl, 5th son of Francis, K.T., 10th Earl. Born 1816; succeeded his brother in 1872. Js a Magistrate for Elginshire, and a Dep. Lieut, of Inverness -shire. Sister lining, Jane, b. 1802, m. 1st 1832, (Stewart), 2ndly 1839, (Pouiiden). Heir presumpti'-e, Francis Archibald Stuart, Esq. son of the Hon. Archibald Stuart, who was second son of the 8th Earl. B. 1793- Creations, Earl of Moray, I56i, Baron Doune of Doune in Monteith, 15S1, Baron of St. S^ationthrouehChristtheRedeemc, Britain, 1796. Qrms, Quarterly: 1st and 4th, the royal arms of Scotland, within a bordure com- ponee, argent and azure, the arms of the regent, Monty; 2nd, or, a fesse, cheeky, a/.ure and argent, Stewart i>f Doune; 3rd, or, three cushions, within a double tressnre flory counterflory, gules, Randolph, Earl of Moray. (Crest, A pelican in her nest, feeding her young, proper. Supporters, Two greyhounds, proper. Seats, Darnaway-castle, Forres, Elginshire, Castle Stuart, Inverness -shire; Doni- bristle-park, Aberdour, Fifeshirej Doune-lodge, Perthshire. Club, Travellers'. MORAY, Earl of, His lordship's predecessor was his brother Archibald George, 12th Earl r.f Moray. He was b. March 3, 1810, and succeeded his brother in 186?. Entered the 6/th Foot 1829; became Capt. 1839. Exchanged to half-pay 6th West India Regiment 1845, retired as Lieut.-Col. 18dl. Was a Magistrate for Elginshire, and d. Feb. 12, 1872, unmarried Moreton, Lord, son of the Earl of Ducie. (see Ducie.) ,, (Reynolds-Moreton), family name of the Earl of Ducie. Morgan, family name of Baron Tredegar. (Deane-Morgau), surname of Baron Muskerry. | WIKI |
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I'm trying to create an exclude list of sorts that is configurable via the variable admin interface. I have created lots of single value variables, but never a variable as an array where through the interface the user can "Add" another field/value like you can on nodes with "unlimited" field values.
Can this be done with the Variable module?
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I'm not sure how well it will scale, but here is an example for a multiple variable in the Variable issue queue https://drupal.org/node/2019629
<?php
/**
* Implements hook_variable_info().
*/
function MY_MODULE_variable_info($options) {
// Use '[custom]' as a placeholder for the variable name.
// It will set these properties ('type' and 'multiple') automatically.
$variables['custom_vars_[custom]'] = array(
'title' => t('Custom multiple variable'),
'group' => 'site_information',
'repeat' => array('type' => 'string', 'default' => 'some default value'),
);
// if you need to expose your custom variable as token
// you have to set 'token' key as TRUE,
// and ought to set the properties (name, description and type)
// Notice that 'first' it is a name of variable defined in custom_variable_options().
$variables['custom_vars_first'] = array(
'token' => TRUE,
'title' => 'Custom variable', // name
'description' => 'My first variable description', // description
'type' => 'string' // type
);
return $variables;
}
/**
* Implements hook_variable_type_info().
* @return
* An array of information defining variable types.
* The array contains a sub-array for each variable type
* with the variable type as the key.
* The possible attributes are the same as for hook_variable_info().
*/
function MY_MODULE_variable_type_info() {
$type['custom'] = array(
'title' => t('Custom variables'),
'type' => 'select',
'options callback' => 'custom_variable_options',
);
return $type;
}
/**
* Callback for custom options.
* @return
* An array of variables with the variable name as the key.
*/
function custom_variable_options($variable, $options) {
return array(
'first' => t('My first variable', array(), $options),
'second' => t('My second variable', array(), $options),
'third' => t('My third variable', array(), $options),
);
}
I dont think this is exactly what you want -- but may give you some ideas (it does the multiple value per "variable". I'm not sure offhand how you build a variable_form to edit the values in function custom_variable_options().
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Greetings to All and Sundry
I have reviewed the guidelines regarding editing pages when there is a conflict of interest, and so here disclose that I may occasionally suggest changes and make minor edits to articles related to The American Law Institute (ALI) in my role as a current employee of that institution.
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Mandy Boyd
Mandy Boyd (born 15 October 1991) is a New Zealand international lawn bowls player.
Bowls career
Mandy followed her sister Angela Boyd into the sport, and started playing in 2006 while at Napier Girls' High School.
Boyd competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of the women's triples and women's fours teams. She won a bronze medal in the women's fours events along with teammates Selina Goddard, Amy McIlroy and Val Smith.
She was selected as part of the New Zealand team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
In addition to her international success she has won the 2015 & 2016 pairs titles with her sister and six 'fours' titles (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021) at the New Zealand National Bowls Championships when bowling for the Burnside Bowls Club. | WIKI |
Making Predictions About 2022 Travel Trends
Following a bumpy 2021 holiday travel season and with the persistence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, some investors are jittery about travel and leisure stocks as 2022 ideas.
There's some potentially positive news pertaining to the industry. Investors considering exchange traded funds such as the ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF (NYSEARCA: JRNY) should note that the spate of flight cancellations reported in the media during the Christmas travel season doesn't imply that airlines will be encountering the same risk on a regular basis this year.
Additionally, because JRNY spreads its bets around, providing exposure to an assortment of travel and leisure stocks — not just airlines — it can provide some buffer against weakness in a specific corner of the travel realm.
“The leisure travel sector, as measured by the S-Network Global Travel Index (TRAVEL) showed resiliency to these late 2021 headwinds and stayed essentially flat during the past month. First of all, airline stocks held up relatively well during the disruptions—perhaps offsetting short-term uncertainty with the long-term demand outlook,” says Alerian analyst Roxanna Islam. “Additionally, the TRAVEL index represents the broader leisure travel sector with a 25% weighting (as of January 7, 2022) to ancillary beneficiaries like consumer goods and services companies, which may be less sensitive to travel disruptions and can benefit more from consumer sentiment and retail spending.”
The index mentioned by Islam is JRNY's underlying benchmark. Holiday flight data are often viewed as a harbinger of things to come in the following year, and on that note, JRNY's airline and airport services components could be in for some good cheer as 2022 unfolds.
“On average, there were only about 15% less passengers in the 2021 holiday season compared to the 2019 holiday season, which suggests that most travelers are resuming their regular vacation schedules,” adds Islam.
That's not bad considering that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic was raging during the most recent holiday travel season. Providing further support for the airline equity outlook this year are rising vaccination levels, consumers' desire to get back to normal, and an increase in aircraft orders — the latter of which wouldn't occur if carriers were bearish on industry fundamentals.
“Long-term demand fundamentals are further supported by a large annual increase in 2021 aircraft orders reported by airline manufacturers,” concludes Islam. “This suggests that airlines are starting to see a recovery in demand, in addition to being in a better position to spend cash.”
Other travel and leisure ETFs include the VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK) and the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS).
For more news, information, and strategy, visit the ETF Building Blocks Channel.
Read more on ETFtrends.com.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
How to speed up your WiFi. When you connect to the wireless network generated by your routerAre you experiencing excessive slow navigation? With this tutorial, today I will show you a series of useful tips that you can take into account in order to speed up your connection Wireless.
They are, essentially, little tricks that can be implemented by anyone, even those who are not yet considered a great expert in new technologies.
How to speed up your wifi connection: options
Change router location
If you want to speed up your Wi-Fi connection, the first and most banal step I invite you to take is change router location at home, trying to place it a point more or less equidistant from all devices that generally connect to Internet (in the center of the house).
Whenever possible, try to keep the router away from obstacles such as additional technological devices, household appliances, mirrors and walls that, in fact, could prevent your wireless network from spreading uniformly and that may interfere with the latter, which affects the signal strength and, consequently, the speed of network .
To help you do this, if you have a iPhone, you can take advantage of the application Wi-Fi SweetSpots It acts as a radar to detect wireless signal strength in various areas of the home.
Once you have moved the router taking into account the previous indications, download the application from the App Store, start it and check the intensity of the network signal generated by it in the different rooms. In this way, you can determine the best location in a more or less precise way.
Change the channels used for Wi-Fi
Always bearing in mind the fact that interference is one of the main causes of slowdown in wireless networks, in order to speed up your Wi-Fi connection, I highly recommend change radio channel used for network transmission.
In fact, since Wi-Fi networks by their nature can interfere with each other (so those who live in or have houses around them can experience interference) and may be affected by other factors, such as usage For devices like the microwave and wireless oven, changing the channel used can help reduce interference by fully exploiting your wireless network coverage and browsing at the highest possible speed.
To carry out the operation in question, it is necessary to act from the control Panel of the modem. To access it, start the browser that you usually use to surf the net (eg. chrome ), enter the IP on the router in the address bar and hit Enter on the keyboard. Usually the modem address is 1 92.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 o 192.168.1.254.
If after doing this a page appears asking you to enter a combination of Username and password to access the admin panel try admin / admin or with admin / password, are the most common.
If the coordinates I just provided and / or the login details are not correct, find the correct coordinates by looking at the label trapped under the modem or on the side.
Once you are logged in to the device administration panel, go to the section dedicated to wireless network settings. Then find the menu to choose the Wifi channel and select a value other than the default.
If you want a suggestion, select the channel number 2, the channel number 6 or channel number 11, since they are the only ones that do not overlap with the others. However, you should try several to be able to identify the one with the least interference in your area.
After making the necessary changes in the administration panel of your modem, apply the changes by clicking the button apply o Save. In some cases, the router may restart after saving changes.
Unfortunately, I can't give you more precise directions on what to do, as the menu structure of the router's admin panel may vary by brand and model, and I don't know the exact device you own.
I also point out that to help you choose the Wi-Fi channel, you can also take advantage of special tools such as WifiInfoView on Windows Wireless diagnosis en Mac y Wifi analyzer en Android. These tools scan all nearby wireless networks showing the channels used, signal strength, and other useful details for the purpose in question.
Update the router firmware
Any deficiency in the speed of the wireless network may also result from an error or malfunction of the firmware currently in use.
Therefore, updating the latter to a newer version (if available) can be helpful in speeding up the Wi-Fi connection. But how can update the firmware the router? AND
To do this, first access the device control panel as seen in the previous step and go to the section of router upgrade.
Then press the button to check the presence of an update for the firmware in use and then, if available, where applicable i Installation. During this procedure, the router will automatically turn on and off.
You can also check the availability of more updated firmware by connecting to support and assistance from the Internet site of your modem manufacturer, download the corresponding file from there (if available) and upload it "manually" in the section of the administration panel of the router dedicated to updating the firmware, by clicking the button Surf or in open.
Use range extenders and power line adapters
If the problem is that your wireless network is not very fast because the Wi-Fi signal is not particularly extensive and the tips above have not had the desired effect (or at least not entirely), you can definitely deal with it by resorting to one or more range extender.
These are devices that, as you can guess by the name itself, allow you to take the signal from a wireless network and extend it to areas that are not normally reached by it.
They may look very similar to traditional modems / routers, or they may appear as small adapters to connect directly to the wall outlet. They have prices generally included between 20 and 50 euros and they are very simple to configure.
For more details and especially to find out which of the many range extenders on the market best suits your needs and your pockets, I highly recommend you check out my dedicated WiFi signal amplifier buying guide.
And if you live in a house with particularly thick walls or that is structured on several floors, you can choose some Powerline adapters which, unlike the devices mentioned above, exploit the technology of the waves carried to transmit data in the domestic electrical network. Simply put, they allow you to use your home electrical system (which is essential for it to be in good condition) to transmit the Internet signal.
Note that even in this case these are fairly simple devices to configure. Its cost is slightly higher than that of the range extender: between 25 and 60 euros, depending on the model chosen.
How to speed up your wifi connection: additional useful tips
To conclude and, above all, to complete the information, I want to show you some operations that you can perform in addition to what has already been seen in the previous lines to be able to speed up your Wi-Fi connection even more. Find everything below.
• Restart the router - Considering that most users keep their router on virtually uninterruptedly, it can happen that the device gets stuck causing various kinds of problems, including excessive slowness while browsing. To cope with this, power cycle the router by pressing the corresponding button on the device, usually behind or to the side. Note that by doing this, the device configuration is not lost, as it is not a reboot but a simple "manual" reboot.
• Change antenna - The antenna (or antennas) in most routers is of poor quality. The consequence is a short or not very extended signal and, consequently, a lower speed when browsing the network if the coverage of the device used is not optimal. To cope with this, therefore, I recommend replacing the antenna (or antennas) of your modem with a more efficient model, such as those sold on Amazon.
• Install alternative firmware - The installation of an alternative firmware to the "standard" in the wireless router used can be another valid solution to speed up the Wi-Fi connection. In fact, third-party firmware offers a greater number of settings that allow you to increase the power and speed of the signal transmission. Among the main alternative firmware, I invite you to take a look at DD-WRT.
• Update your PC drivers - If you have noticed an excessive slowness in the navigation under the wireless network only and exclusively when using the PC, obviously the problem is not the modem but the PC, or rather the drivers of your network card.
• Do not install programs to speed up the connection. - I know, the temptation can be strong, very strong but… trust me: don't install software that promises to make the connection faster! Not only are they totally useless, but worse, in most cases they do more harm than good.
So far the tips on how to speed up your Wi-Fi connection. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Python 버전 2와 3 차이 - 제타위키
Python 버전 2와 3 차이
1 개요[편집]
Python 2와 3의 차이
파이썬 버전 2와 3의 차이
• 파이썬 3에서는 모든 변수가 객체(object)로 처리됨
• 이외에 여러가지 내부적 변화가 있지만, 다음 4가지 정도를 알아두면 된다.
2 int 나누기 결과가 float ★★★[편집]
• 결과가 다르므로 특히 유의해야 함
Python 2
print( 1/2 )
print( type(1/2) )
# 0
# <type 'int'>
Python 3
print( 1/2 )
print( type(1/2) )
# 0.5
# <class 'float'>
3 print문 괄호 필수 ★★[편집]
Python 2
print( 'hello' )
# hello
print 'hello'
# hello
Python 3
print( 'hello' )
# hello
print 'hello'
# Error! invalid syntax
4 str과 unicode 통일 ★[편집]
Python 2
print( type('hello') )
print( type(u'hello') )
# <type 'str'>
# <type 'unicode'>
Python 3
print( type('hello') )
print( type(u'hello') )
# <class 'str'>
# <class 'str'>
→ 모든 문자열은 유니코드인 str
5 long → int로 통일[편집]
Python 2
print( 2**30 )
print( type(2**30) )
print( 2**100 )
print( type(2**100) )
# 1073741824
# <type 'int'>
# 1267650600228229401496703205376
# <type 'long'>
Python 3
print( 2**30 )
print( type(2**30) )
print( 2**100 )
print( type(2**100) )
# 1073741824
# <class 'int'>
# 1267650600228229401496703205376
# <class 'int'>
6 같이 보기[편집]
7 참고[편집]
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The Poet & The Piper
The Poet & The Piper is a studio album by poet Seamus Heaney and piper Liam O'Flynn, recorded in 2003 and released in the same year. The album is made up of instrumental tracks and spoken poetry, both often mixed together. The recording features traditional and contemporary music, lyrics and poetry such as An Bonnán Buí, one of the oldest known Irish traditional songs. The album was used as a soundtrack for television programme Keeping Time broadcast on both RTÉ and the BBC.
Track listing
* 1) The Given Note / Port na bPúcaí
* 2) Digging
* 3) Bogland
* 4) Árdaí Chuain
* 5) At the Wellhead
* 6) The Otter
* 7) The Rolling Wave / The Hag's Money
* 8) The Yellow Bittern (An Bonnán Buí)
* 9) The Yellow Bittern / The Broken Pledge
* 10) The Glamoured (Gile na Gile)
* 11) Aisling Gheal
* 12) The Tollund Man
* 13) Midterm Break
* 14) Sliabh Gallon's Brae
* 15) Clearances 3
* 16) Clearances 5
* 17) Cronán na Máthar
* 18) Two Lorries
* 19) The Humours of Castlebernard / The Bank of Turf
* 20) A Call
* 21) Seeing Things - Section 3
* 22) Fáinne Geal an Lae
* 23) St. Kevin and the Blackbird
* 24) Open the Door for Three
* 25) The Annals Say
* 26) Postscript
* 27) Garret Barry's Reel / Seán Reid's Favourite
Personnel
* Seamus Heaney – Spoken word
* Liam O'Flynn – uilleann pipes, tin whistle
* Stephen Cooney – guitar
* Rod McVey – harmonium | WIKI |
Yanshan Wang
2024
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TrojFSP: Trojan Insertion in Few-shot Prompt Tuning
Mengxin Zheng | Jiaqi Xue | Xun Chen | Yanshan Wang | Qian Lou | Lei Jiang
Proceedings of the 2024 Conference of the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics: Human Language Technologies (Volume 1: Long Papers)
Prompt tuning is one of the most effective solutions to adapting a fixed pre-trained language model (PLM) for various downstream tasks, especially with only a few input samples. However, the security issues, e.g., Trojan attacks, of prompt tuning on a few data samples are not well-studied. Transferring established data poisoning attacks directly to few-shot prompt tuning presents multiple challenges. One significant issue is the _poisoned imbalance issue_, where non-target class samples are added to the target class, resulting in a greater number of target-class samples compared to non-target class. While this issue is not critical in regular tuning, it significantly hampers the few-shot prompt tuning, making it difficult to simultaneously achieve a high attack success rate (ASR) and maintain clean data accuracy (CDA). Additionally, few-shot prompting is prone to overfitting in terms of both ASR and CDA. In this paper, we introduce _TrojFSP_, a method designed to address the challenges. To solve the poisoned imbalance issue, we develop a _Target-Class Shrink (TC-Shrink)_ technique, which aims to equalize the number of poisoning samples. To combat overfitting, we employ a _Selective Token Poisoning_ technique to boost attack performance. Furthermore, we introduce a _Trojan-Trigger Attention_ objective function to amplify the attention of the poisoned trojan prompt on triggers. Experiments show that our TrojFSP achieves an ASR of over 99% while maintaining negligible decreases in CDA across various PLMs and datasets. The source code of TrojFSP is available at _https://github.com/UCF-ML-Research/TrojFSP_.
2023
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Less Likely Brainstorming: Using Language Models to Generate Alternative Hypotheses
Liyan Tang | Yifan Peng | Yanshan Wang | Ying Ding | Greg Durrett | Justin Rousseau
Findings of the Association for Computational Linguistics: ACL 2023
A human decision-maker benefits the most from an AI assistant that corrects for their biases. For problems such as generating interpretation of a radiology report given findings, a system predicting only highly likely outcomes may be less useful, where such outcomes are already obvious to the user. To alleviate biases in human decision-making, it is worth considering a broad differential diagnosis, going beyond the most likely options. We introduce a new task, “less likely brainstorming,” that asks a model to generate outputs that humans think are relevant but less likely to happen. We explore the task in two settings: a brain MRI interpretation generation setting and an everyday commonsense reasoning setting. We found that a baseline approach of training with less likely hypotheses as targets generates outputs that humans evaluate as either likely or irrelevant nearly half of the time; standard MLE training is not effective. To tackle this problem, we propose a controlled text generation method that uses a novel contrastive learning strategy to encourage models to differentiate between generating likely and less likely outputs according to humans. We compare our method with several state-of-the-art controlled text generation models via automatic and human evaluations and show that our models’ capability of generating less likely outputs is improved.
2022
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EchoGen: Generating Conclusions from Echocardiogram Notes
Liyan Tang | Shravan Kooragayalu | Yanshan Wang | Ying Ding | Greg Durrett | Justin F. Rousseau | Yifan Peng
Proceedings of the 21st Workshop on Biomedical Language Processing
Generating a summary from findings has been recently explored (Zhang et al., 2018, 2020) in note types such as radiology reports that typically have short length. In this work, we focus on echocardiogram notes that is longer and more complex compared to previous note types. We formally define the task of echocardiography conclusion generation (EchoGen) as generating a conclusion given the findings section, with emphasis on key cardiac findings. To promote the development of EchoGen methods, we present a new benchmark, which consists of two datasets collected from two hospitals. We further compare both standard and start-of-the-art methods on this new benchmark, with an emphasis on factual consistency. To accomplish this, we develop a tool to automatically extract concept-attribute tuples from the text. We then propose an evaluation metric, FactComp, to compare concept-attribute tuples between the human reference and generated conclusions. Both automatic and human evaluations show that there is still a significant gap between human-written and machine-generated conclusions on echo reports in terms of factuality and overall quality.
2019
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Applications of Natural Language Processing in Clinical Research and Practice
Yanshan Wang | Ahmad Tafti | Sunghwan Sohn | Rui Zhang
Proceedings of the 2019 Conference of the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics: Tutorials
Rapid growth in adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has led to an unprecedented expansion in the availability of large longitudinal datasets. Large initiatives such as the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) Network, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Network (PCORNet), and the Observational Health Data Science and Informatics (OHDSI) consortium, have been established and have reported successful applications of secondary use of EHRs in clinical research and practice. In these applications, natural language processing (NLP) technologies have played a crucial role as much of detailed patient information in EHRs is embedded in narrative clinical documents. Meanwhile, a number of clinical NLP systems, such as MedLEE, MetaMap/MetaMap Lite, cTAKES, and MedTagger have been developed and utilized to extract useful information from diverse types of clinical text, such as clinical notes, radiology reports, and pathology reports. Success stories in applying these tools have been reported widely. Despite the demonstrated success of NLP in the clinical domain, methodologies and tools developed for the clinical NLP are still underknown and underutilized by students and experts in the general NLP domain, mainly due to the limited exposure to EHR data. Through this tutorial, we would like to introduce NLP methodologies and tools developed in the clinical domain, and showcase the real-world NLP applications in clinical research and practice at Mayo Clinic (the No. 1 national hospital ranked by the U.S. News & World Report) and the University of Minnesota (the No. 41 best global universities ranked by the U.S. News & World Report). We will review NLP techniques in solving clinical problems and facilitating clinical research, the state-of-the art clinical NLP tools, and share collaboration experience with clinicians, as well as publicly available EHR data and medical resources, and finally conclude the tutorial with vast opportunities and challenges of clinical NLP. The tutorial will provide an overview of clinical backgrounds, and does not presume knowledge in medicine or health care. The goal of this tutorial is to encourage NLP researchers in the general domain (as opposed to the specialized clinical domain) to contribute to this burgeoning area. In this tutorial, we will first present an overview of clinical NLP. We will then dive into two subareas of clinical NLP in clinical research, including big data infrastructure for large-scale clinical NLP and advances of NLP in clinical research, and two subareas in clinical practice, including clinical information extraction and patient cohort retrieval using EHRs. Around 70% of the tutorial will review clinical problems, cutting-edge methodologies, and real-world clinical NLP tools while another 30% introduce use cases at Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Finally, we will conclude the tutorial with challenges and opportunities in this rapidly developing domain.
2016
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MayoNLP at SemEval-2016 Task 1: Semantic Textual Similarity based on Lexical Semantic Net and Deep Learning Semantic Model
Naveed Afzal | Yanshan Wang | Hongfang Liu
Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on Semantic Evaluation (SemEval-2016) | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Title: Lactation Mastitis (Puerperal Mastitis)
Written by: by Jennalee Marie, apprentice 2011/2012
What is it?
In most cases, lactation mastitis occurs within the first three months after giving birth (postpartum), but it can happen in later months during breast-feeding. It usually occurs when a Mother does too much without resting! Commonly mastitis during breast feeding is caused by clogged milk duct as a result of not emptying the breast completely, not feeding enough or feeding with a poor latch, restrictive clothing or bras, and when a Mother feeds less than usual. With these non-bacterial causes experts are still unsure why breast milk can cause the breast tissue to become inflamed. One theory is that it may be due to the presence of Cytokines in breast milk. Cytokines are special proteins that are used by the immune system and are passed on to the baby in order to help them resist infection. It may be the case that the breast feeder's immune system mistakes these Cytokines for a bacterial or viral infection, and responds by inflaming the breast tissue in an attempt to stop the spread of what the body perceives as an infection. Bacterial infection can also be the direct cause of Lactation Mastitis: here, rather than a clogged milk duct, the Mastitis is caused by bacteria from the skin or the baby's mouth that enters the milk ducts through skin lesions of the nipple or through the opening of the nipple. In this later case the infection is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Often in these cases the nipple will have signs of cracks or soreness, and keeping the breasts and baby's mouth clean are important.
Symptoms: Lactation mastitis usually affects only one breast and the symptoms can develop suddenly. The signs and symptoms may include:
• Breast tenderness or warmth to the touch
• General malaise or feeling ill
• Swelling of the breast
• Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding
• Skin redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern
• Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or greater
• The affected breast can then start to appear lumpy and red.
Some women may also experience flu-like symptoms such as: aches, shivering and chills, feeling anxious or stressed, and fatigue.
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Gold, Silver ETFs Hit Six-Month Highs On Jobs Report
Gold and silver prices sprang to six-month highs as the greenback plunged following a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report.
"With poor economic data, the European Central Bank being proactive, a Federal Reserve meeting next week and a presidential election occurring soon, it seems everything is lining up for new liquidity measures by the Fed in the very near future," said Christian Magoon, CEO of Magoon Capital and founder of GoldETFs.biz .
New liquidity measures mean printing more money, which devalues to the dollar and increases prices for hard assets.PowerShares DB U.S. Dollar Index Bullish ( UUP ), tracking the dollar against a basket of foreign currencies, fell 1% to a four-month low. It broke below key price support at its 200-day moving average last week, a very bearish development.
SPDR Gold Shares ( GLD ) surged 2% to 168.50 -- its highest level since March. In the futures markets, gold lifted 2.16% to $1,739 an ounce.
"Gold is a trending market, so moves like this are not so uncommon," said Janice Dorn, founder of JTrader.us . "It looks like it can get to $1,750 to $1,800 an ounce before a correction that may catch a lot of late-to-the-party-buyers by surprise."
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF ( GDX ) gapped up 3% as it decisively broke above the key 200-day moving average, which is critical to confirming a new uptrend.
IShares Silver Trust ( SLV ) jumped 3% to 32.65.
Silver futures spiked 3.12% to $33.83 an ounce.
Global X Silver Miners ETF ( SIL ) flew 3% to 22.96.
Platinum, palladium and industrial metals and miner ETFs also rallied thanks to coordinated central bank stimulus from Europe and China. Should economic growth heat up, so will demand for basic materials.
"While China has announced a number of new infrastructure projects recently, inventories are very high and a report issued about a week ago showed accounts receivable balances in several of the industrial areas have jumped dramatically," said Alan Rosenfield, managing director of Harmony Asset Management in Scottsdale, Ariz. "Combine this with the decision not to open the coal mine in Mongolia, BHP and Rio Tinto cutting projects, oil demand declining and power production in the U.S. falling, and I question the jump."
First Trust ISE Global Copper Index (CU) blasted 6% to 28.23. But it's still trading below its 200-day average, where the widest intraday price swings tend to occur.
Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL), up 5% to 23.39, has been trending lower for a year and a half and still trades below its 50- and 200-day lines. So today's action has to be considered a countertrend rally.
Market Vectors Steel ETF (SLX), up 6% to 45.39, is also still trading below its 200-day line. It's been trading in a sideways range between 40 and 48 the past four months and is currently near the top of that range.
Poor Jobs Report
The U.S. added 96,000 nonfarm jobs in August, far below forecasts of 130,000 and well below the 163,000 increase in July. The overall unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage point to 8.1% in August. But the decline was due mainly to more people falling out of the workforce. The labor participation is at its lowest level since 1981. That means people got so discouraged about looking for work, they gave up and are not counted among the unemployed.
"The data will encourage the FOMC to act again at next week's meeting," wrote Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics in Valhalla, N.Y.
Jobless claims and other data from the Institute for Supply Management suggest that the unemployment rate will not rise, but isn't low enough to satisfy the Federal Reserve, O'Sullivan wrote. Looking on the bright side, the rate of employment growth is much faster so far in the third quarter compared with the second quarter. The U.S. has new jobs at a monthly rate of 119,000 in Q3 vs. 67,000 in Q2.
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General biology
Category archives for General biology
Guest post by Hillary Craddock Last week a new study regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) was published online (Bingham et.al.). EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause serious, and sometimes deadly, disease in humans and equines. In warmer parts of North America, the virus is spread year-round, but in areas where mosquitoes get killed…
While “flesh-eating infections” caused by the group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) may grab more headlines today, one hundred and fifty years ago, the best known and most dreaded form of streptococcal infection was scarlet fever. Simply hearing the name of this disease, and knowing that it was present in the community, was enough to strike…
As I’ve laid out this week (
When is MRSA not MRSA?
…when it contains a weird gene conferring methicillin resistance that many tests miss. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a big issue in the past 15 years or so, as it turned up outside of its old haunts (typically hospitals and other medical facilities) and started causing infections–sometimes very serious–in people who haven’t been in…
Ebola has long been associated with wildlife. From the early days, bats were viewed as a potential reservoir (though it wasn’t confirmed that they actually harbored the virus until 2005). Contact with wild animals–particularly primates which were butchered for food–was also long thought to be a risk factor, and now we know that primates can…
Margulis does it again
We all know of once-respected scientists who ended up going off the deep end, adhering to an unproven idea despite massive evidence to the contrary. Linus Pauling and his advocacy of megadoses of Vitamin C, or Peter Duesberg’s descent into HIV denial. It’s all the more disappointing when the one taking a dive is a…
This is great. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia has launched a site on The History of Vaccines. I’ve been poking around, and there’s an incredible amount of stuff to check out. They have a nice FAQ, Top 20 questions about vaccination, as well as some great activities (herd immunity! learn about Koch’s postulates! understand…
Student guest post by Shylo Wardyn “Of all the parasites I’ve had over the years, these worms are among the… hell, they are the best”. Was Fry from the animated show ‘Futurama’ right in his assessment of worms being good for him? Did he know something about parasitic worm infections that I was unaware of?…
Student guest post by Desiré Christensen Colorectal cancer (aka colon cancer) includes cancers of the colon, rectum, and appendix. Colorectal cancer is more common in developed countries (e.g. United States and Japan) compared to developing countries in Africa and Asia. Each year in the United States, there are around 150,000 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed…
Student guest post by Andrew Behan Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a rare type of cancer which manifests itself in the thin cells lining the human body’s internal organs. There are three types of MM; pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, and pericardial mesothelioma, affecting the lining of the lungs, abdominal cavity, and lining of the heart, respectively… | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Prototyping a Raspberry Pi robot idea with two emulators
Posted by Ben Nuttall
While preparing for a workshop last week, my colleague Marc and I started brainstorming ideas. One of the ideas I came up with was to use the mini joystick on a Sense HAT (a sensor board add-on for the Raspberry Pi) to remotely control a robot using GPIO Zero’s remote pins feature. I soon started writing the code for it on my laptop. Then I realised I could actually prototype the whole idea without touching a Raspberry Pi, using a combination of the Sense HAT’s desktop emulator developed by Dave Jones, and GPIO Zero’s mockpin interface (erm… also developed by Dave Jones).
The first proof-of-concept demo was really simple: it was just a case of connecting the joystick events with robot actions, i.e. joystick up => robot forward, and so on:
from gpiozero import Robot
from sense_emu import SenseHat
from time import sleep
sense = SenseHat()
robot = Robot(left=(2, 3), right=(4, 5), pwm=False)
sense.stick.direction_up = robot.forward
sense.stick.direction_down = robot.backward
sense.stick.direction_left = robot.left
sense.stick.direction_right = robot.right
sense.stick.direction_middle = robot.stop
while True:
print(tuple(robot.value))
sleep(1)
Note: I’ve turned PWM off (used for variable motor speed) here because the motors are only being driven at full speed in this case, and using PWM with mockpin would add a few lines.
With gpiozero and sense_emu installed with pip, running this script with:
GPIOZERO_PIN_FACTORY=mock python3 sense_robot_mock.py
This opens up the Sense HAT emulator window and continuously prints the left and right motor speed values (1 is forward, -1 is backward, 0 is stopped). When you click the up/down/left/right joystick buttons, the motor values change accordingly, and when you click the middle button, it stops: (0, 0).
Now, to run this on a Raspberry Pi, I just made a few small adjustments:
from gpiozero import Robot
from gpiozero.pins.pigpio import PiGPIOFactory
from sense_hat import SenseHat
from signal import pause
factory = PiGPIOFactory(host='192.168.1.5')
sense = SenseHat()
robot = Robot(left=(2, 3), right=(4, 5), pin_factory=factory)
sense.stick.direction_up = robot.forward
sense.stick.direction_down = robot.backward
sense.stick.direction_left = robot.left
sense.stick.direction_right = robot.right
sense.stick.direction_middle = robot.stop
pause()
Because remote pins only works for controlling devices available in GPIO Zero, the Sense HAT interaction has to be done locally and the GPIO stuff has to be remote on another Pi. So I create a pin factory referring to the other Pi’s IP address, and create the robot using that pin factory. This time, of course, I’m using sense_hat not sense_emu but (by design) the library APIs are identical. And now I’m seeing the robot move around for real, so I use pause() just to keep the script running instead of printing the values in a loop.
While this implementation is fine, it doesn’t account for releasing the joystick (so when you press it up, it goes forward but when you release it, it doesn’t stop until you middle press the joystick which is ok but not ideal).
So I considered an alternative implementation. Like Python itself, GPIO Zero and the Sense HAT library provide a multiple programming paradigms, allowing users to choose between procedural and event-driven styles according to their needs. The previous example is event-driven, and while I’d consider procedural the less advanced option, in this case it gives us an advantage:
from gpiozero import Robot
from sense_emu import SenseHat
sense = SenseHat()
robot = Robot(left=(2, 3), right=(4, 5), pwm=False)
while True:
event = sense.stick.wait_for_event()
if event.action in ('pressed', 'held'):
if event.direction == 'up':
robot.forward()
elif event.direction == 'down':
robot.backward()
elif event.direction == 'left':
robot.left()
elif event.direction == 'right':
robot.right()
else:
robot.stop()
print(tuple(robot.value))
Here we constantly check the joystick state is ‘pressed’ or ‘held’, then check the direction, and drive the robot accordingly. This leaves any ‘released’ state to stop the robot. Again, I print the value to see what’s going on.
And to run on the Pi itself:
from gpiozero import Robot
from gpiozero.pins.pigpio import PiGPIOFactory
from sense_hat import SenseHat
factory = PiGPIOFactory(host='192.168.1.5')
sense = SenseHat()
robot = Robot(left=(2, 3), right=(4, 5), pin_factory=factory)
while True:
event = sense.stick.wait_for_event()
if event.action in ('pressed', 'held'):
if event.direction == 'up':
robot.forward()
elif event.direction == 'down':
robot.backward()
elif event.direction == 'left':
robot.left()
elif event.direction == 'right':
robot.right()
else:
robot.stop()
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When we refer to the word performance, we are basically talking about the action and effect of exercising, assimilating, exercising functions, doing or producing a certain effect, in other words, of acting. The word is generally used to give name to the staging that is done by an actor, who is the person who plays a particular role whether in theater, film, television or other medium. Its etymological origin tells us that the word comes from the Latin language, and that it comes from the verb actuare, which in turn comes from another different verb "agere", which has the meaning of the word "to do".
Performance or acting is the action and the effect of putting into action a certain result, it is the staging that is done by an actor either within the theater, cinema, television or any other means of communication.
In order to know what performance consists of, it is important to know that the most important part of acting are the actors and actresses who participate in different activities such as theatre, cinema, radio and television. They are people who use a series of movements and imagination to shape different characters within a particular story that has been written by the writer. It is the work that is done by the actors whose function is to represent a specific character. This process begins with an approach of the actor to his character in order to know him and integrate fully with him.
Among the most outstanding characteristics that we can observe in the performance we can mention the following:
Many of the investigations that have been carried out over time have reached the conclusion that the first manifestations of performance arise in Greece with the first actor known as Thespis. But the profession as such originated in Europe during the 16th century, specifically in Italy.
As mentioned above, the Greek Thespis was the first actor to exist and perform at the Dionysus Theatre in 534 BC. On stage, Thespis spoke in first person, thus playing a character. Until then, stories had been told in front of an audience, but everything was always done in the third person and in a sung form. The professionalization of acting began in Europe during the sixteenth century, in the country of Italy, and was born with the first professional companies of Commedia dell’Arte and the companies protected during Queen Elizabeth’s reign. During the 17th century acting roles could only be played by men as it was disgusting for a woman to perform on stage. In Venice’s theatres, the change that allowed women to perform theatrical performances began.
The techniques used to perform the action are as follows:
The importance of performance is based on how important the characters are within a given work, because it is through them, their gestures, the way of acting that you get in contact with the viewers, making them feel a great number of emotions that can then be expressed as well. | FINEWEB-EDU |
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Opportunistic relay selection for secrecy enhancement in cooperative networks
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In this paper, we present a comprehensive investigation on the secrecy performance of opportunistic relay selection systems employing the decode-and-forward protocol over Rayleigh fading channels. Considering a practical setting where direct link between the source node (Alice) and the destination node (Bob) is available, we study the secrecy performance of three different diversity combining schemes, namely, maximum ratio combining (MRC), distributed selection combining (DSC), and distributed switch-and-stay combining (DSSC). Throughout the analysis, we consider two different scenarios based on the availability of the eavesdropper's channel state information (CSI), i.e., Scenario A, where the eavesdropper's CSI is not available at Alice and the relay, and Scenario B, where Alice and the relay have knowledge about the eavesdropper's CSI. For Scenario A, we derive exact closed-form expressions for secrecy outage probability and simple asymptotic approximations for the secrecy outage probability, which enable the characterization of the achievable secrecy diversity order and coding gains. For Scenario B, we derive closed-form expressions for the achievable secrecy rates. For both scenarios, we investigate the impact of feedback delay (outdated CSI) on the secrecy performance wherein exact and asymptotic secrecy outage probability and closed-form expressions of the secrecy achievable rates are obtained. Our analytical findings suggest that both the MRC and DSC schemes achieve the maximum diversity order of K+1 where K is the number of relays. In addition, the feedback delay has a significant impact on the achievable secrecy performance by reducing the achievable diversity order to two.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1756-1770
Number of pages15
JournalIEEE Transactions on Communications
Volume63
Issue number5
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Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2015
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• diversity combining
• feedback delay
• opportunistic relay selection
• Physical layer security
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KONS International Literary Award
KONS International Literary Award is a literary award given to poets and writers who write socially transformative literature and have dedicated their lives to improve social justice.
It was founded in 2011 at the personal initiative of three female poets from Slovenia: Taja Kramberger, Tatjana Jamnik and Barbara Korun, who are also its co-proprietors and permanent members of the literary jury.
The advisory and supporting members of the board come from multiple countries. The prize is awarded at the jury's discretion. The bestowal takes place at various locations across the world, where literary events are organized.
The award is partially a reply to a male-dominated literary world in the small state of Slovenia and a similar situation in the Central Europe. It is not given only to female authors, but to women and men who write socially sensitive, humanly and ethically coherent and transformative literature. It is also the recognition of poets’ and writers’ life struggles for social justice and of their investments in the collective good.
KONS International Literary Award was awarded for the first time on 2 April 2011 at Pavel's house (Pavlova hiša / Pavelhaus) in Potrna / Laafeld in Austria. It was received by Iztok Osojnik (born in 1951), a Slovenian poet, writer, translator, organizer, facilitator, etc. The second winner, given in February 2013 in Granada, is a renowned Nicaraguan-Salvadoran poet Claribel Alegría (born in 1924). | WIKI |
DTrace limited on Centos/Fedora
kainaw asked:
I wanted to work on a problem on a Centos 6 box. I ran dtrace and it failed. It doesn’t accept -n or -l or -P or any command line options. It claims to ONLY accept -h, -G, -C, -I, -s, and -o. I figured this must be some weird Centos thing, so I went to verify on a Fedora 22 box. Same issue. It only accepts a very limited number of command line options. I went to try an Oracle box, which is very much RedHat like Centos and similar to Fedora. It worked fine. I was able to run just dtrace and get a long list of all the command line options. I went back to Centos and Fedora. When I enter dtrace, the output is Usage /bin/dtrace [--help] [-h | -G] [-C [-I<Path>]] -s File.d [-o <File>]. So, after an hour of Googling, I’ve given up. How do you get dtrace to work properly on Centos/Fedora? I’ve tried both as root and a user. I’ve searched for packages to increase the functionality. I’ve tried removing and reinstalling dtrace. The only thing left is to remove the package and install dtrace from source.
My answer:
The dtrace you find on Oracle Linux is not the dtrace which comes with Linux systemtap and that you will find on every other Linux distribution.
Rather, it is a port of Solaris dtrace provided by Oracle and only available on Oracle Linux.
The two commands are completely different and have different purposes.
The standard Linux kernel tracing facility is known as systemtap, and Oracle’s dtrace is just a proprietary wrapper over that. You can always use systemtap directly.
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Michiel van der Blonk is a Dutch speedcuber, and programmer.
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The result was no consensus. No prejudice against speedy renomination. (non-admin closure) Linguist111 (talk) 06:00, 26 January 2023 (UTC)
Oog & Blik
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Non-notable publishing company. Redirect to De Bezige Bij, who acquired them in 2010 before putting the publisher on hold in 2015. Mooonswimmer 15:32, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Comics and animation, Companies, and Netherlands. Shellwood (talk) 15:35, 4 January 2023 (UTC)
* Keep The publishing company was notable, as is his founder, Joost Swarte. Problem is, most references are in newspapers behind paywalls (Parool, Vrij Nederland, NRC). Oog&Blik was during 30 years a leader in the Netherlands in publishing high-quality cartoons. After the takeover, cartoonists left to establish Scratch Books. De Bezige Bij quit the business of cartoons. Here is a good reference: the publishing house was used as a case-study in a dissertation. Ruud Buitelaar (talk) 02:40, 5 January 2023 (UTC)
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz Read! Talk! 16:28, 11 January 2023 (UTC) Relisting comment: Relisting once more to see support for a Merge vs. Keeping or Redirecting this article. Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz Read! Talk! 19:24, 18 January 2023 (UTC)
* Merge into De Bezige Bij, as much of the content is salvable. These shorts about historic publishing houses are a qualified disaster in upkeep and should be viewed as premature WP:SPINOFFs and at times even WP:CONTENTFORKs. Beyond the scope of this AfD, but really both should be contained in WPG Uitgevers, following the Lannoo and DPG Media model. This model can be applied even to a preliminary merge. No question of course of keeping the article on Joost Swarte. gidonb (talk) 11:31, 5 January 2023 (UTC)
* Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
* Merge I can't access the sources mentioned above, but the explanation for the merge seems reasonable. Oaktree b (talk) 19:48, 11 January 2023 (UTC)
* Comment as the big merge executor of Benelux publishing houses, I would love to take this task upon me! gidonb (talk) 21:45, 12 January 2023 (UTC)
* Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
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HILLIARD CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION, Appellee, v. FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF REVISION et al., Appellees; UTSI Finance, Inc., Appellant.
No. 2015-1861
Supreme Court of Ohio.
Submitted January 23, 2018 Decided May 31, 2018
Rich & Gillis Law Group, L.L.C., Mark Gillis, Dublin, and Kimberly G. Allison, for appellee Hilliard City Schools Board of Education.
Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, L.L.P., Karen H. Bauernschmidt, Cleveland, Nicholas Ray, Columbus, and Heather M. Lutz, Cleveland, for appellant.
Per Curiam.
{¶ 1} In this real-property-valuation case, appellant, UTSI Finance, Inc. ("UTSI"), appeals a Board of Tax Appeals ("BTA") decision that valued UTSI's property in accordance with a sale price. In assigning this value, the BTA determined that UTSI's appraisal evidence did not negate the presumption that the sale price was characteristic of true value. Because we conclude that the BTA's decision is reasonable and lawful, we affirm it.
I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
{¶ 2} The subject property consists of two parcels located on the west side of Columbus. The first parcel consists of 3.160 acres of unimproved land. The second parcel consists of 24.710 acres, part of which is improved with a 9,600-square-foot industrial warehouse used for servicing semitrailers. For tax year 2011, the Franklin County auditor valued the first parcel at $132,700 and the second parcel at $1,717,300, for a total valuation of $1,850,000. Appellee Hilliard City Schools Board of Education ("BOE") and UTSI each filed original and countercomplaints against these tax-year-2011 valuations, and the two cases were consolidated for a hearing before the Franklin County Board of Revision ("BOR").
A. BOR proceedings
{¶ 3} At the BOR hearing, the BOE presented a quitclaim deed memorializing a transfer of the subject property from Lakeshore Ventures, L.L.C., to Universal Truckload Services, Inc. The deed was signed and notarized in September 2002, but it bears a stamp from the auditor's office dated March 2009. The BOE also presented the conveyance-fee statement associated with this transfer, showing that the subject property sold for $2,313,489. The statement was filed with the auditor's office in March 2009. Relying on these two documents, the BOE argued that the subject property should be valued according to the sale price.
{¶ 4} As additional support, the BOE provided copies of the BOR's decision that assigned a value of $2,313,500 to the subject property for tax year 2009. The BOE asserted that during the tax-year-2009 proceedings, the BOR determined that the sale was arm's length in nature, and thus, it insisted, UTSI was barred from contesting the arm's-length nature of the transaction during the tax-year-2011 proceedings.
{¶ 5} For its part, UTSI presented the testimony of Kelly Fried, a certified appraiser whose qualifications were stipulated to by the BOE. Fried appraised only the second parcel (the one improved with the industrial warehouse) as of the January 1, 2011 tax-lien date, relying on both a sales-comparison and an income approach to value to arrive at a reconciled valuation of $1,470,000.
{¶ 6} Fried commented on market trends, observing that "there appears to be limited demand for similar [properties] at the time of value as there appears to be an excess supply of space in this area."
More specifically, she wrote that "demand for real property peaked around 2006 and then began to decline from late 2007 until leveling off in late 2011/early 2012 due to economic conditions." During this decline, she observed, vacancy rates started to trend upward.
{¶ 7} Fried's appraisal report additionally noted:
The property last transferred in March 3, 2009 from Lakeshore Ventures LLC to Universal Truckload for $2.3 million in a sale that the owner reported to be between related entities. The majority owner of UTSI also owns Lakeshore Ventures. There was an additional transfer in 2009 from Universal Truckload to UTSI for no consideration in what was considered to be a non-arm's-length transfer.
Fried elaborated on this passage by testifying that the commonality between the "related entities" was based on their relationship to "Crown Enterprises." Fried never identified the name of the "owner" who had reported to her that the sale was between related entities, nor did this owner testify. The BOE raised a hearsay objection to Fried's reliance on her conversation with the owner, but the BOR permitted her to testify on this topic.
{¶ 8} Fried stated that the owner had told her that the March 2009 sale included more than just realty. But Fried did not specify what the nonrealty items may have been.
{¶ 9} The BOR assigned a total value to the subject property of $1,602,700 for tax years 2011, 2012, and 2013. For the first parcel, the BOR retained the auditor's valuation of $132,700. For the second parcel, it assigned Fried's opined value of $1,470,000. The BOR rejected the BOE's argument that the March 2009 sale price established the subject property's value, explaining that changes in market conditions rendered the sale too remote.
B. BTA proceedings
{¶ 10} The BOE appealed to the BTA, which heard the case on the record developed before the BOR and on briefs filed by the BOE and UTSI. The BTA determined that the subject property's value should be $2,313,490 for tax years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Although the BTA rejected the BOE's argument that UTSI was collaterally estopped from contesting the sale's arm's-length nature, the BTA nevertheless found that the sale price presumptively established the subject property's value and that UTSI had failed to rebut that presumption by showing that the sale was not a recent arm's-length transaction. The BTA held that it could not rely on Fried's statement that the sale was between related parties, because in its view, that statement was hearsay. The BTA rejected UTSI's argument that the sale took effect in September 2002, ruling instead that the sale took effect for real-property-valuation purposes in March 2009, the date the conveyance-fee statement was filed. And the BTA rejected Fried's analysis of changed market conditions as empirically unsupported. UTSI then filed this appeal.
II. STANDARD OF REVIEW
{¶ 11} We will affirm a BTA decision that is reasonable and lawful. Satullo v. Wilkins , 111 Ohio St.3d 399, 2006-Ohio-5856, 856 N.E.2d 954, ¶ 14. We review de novo the BTA's resolution of legal issues but will defer to the BTA's findings concerning the weight of the evidence if there is evidence in the record to support them. Lunn v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Revision , 149 Ohio St.3d 137, 2016-Ohio-8075, 73 N.E.3d 486, ¶ 13.
III. DISCUSSION
{¶ 12} We begin with well-established principles. The price from a recent arm's-length sale presumptively establishes a property's true value pursuant to former R.C. 5713.03, Am.Sub.H.B. No. 260, 140 Ohio Laws, Part II, 2665, 2722. E.g., Utt v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Revision , 150 Ohio St.3d 119, 2016-Ohio-8402, 79 N.E.3d 536, ¶ 9. To benefit from this presumption, the proponent need only meet a relatively light initial burden to show that the "sale on its face appears to be recent and at arm's length." Cummins Property Servs., L.L.C. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 117 Ohio St.3d 516, 2008-Ohio-1473, 885 N.E.2d 222, ¶ 41. The proponent can make this showing by furnishing " 'basic documentation of a sale.' " Utt at ¶ 13, quoting FirstCal Indus. 2 Acquisitions, L.L.C. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 125 Ohio St.3d 485, 2010-Ohio-1921, 929 N.E.2d 426, ¶ 24. When, for example, the proponent provides a deed and conveyance-fee statement, this requirement is met and the presumption arises. See Dauch v. Erie Cty. Bd. of Revision , 149 Ohio St.3d 691, 2017-Ohio-1412, 77 N.E.3d 943, ¶ 17.
{¶ 13} After the presumption arises, the opponent may rebut it only by showing that the sale was either not recent or not at arm's length. Cummins at ¶ 13. An appraiser's opinion of value is not enough on its own to overcome the validity of a sale price. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 146 Ohio St.3d 470, 2016-Ohio-757, 58 N.E.3d 1126, ¶ 20 (" Buckeye Hospitality "). But an opponent is permitted to rebut the presumed recency and arm's-length nature of a sale by "rely[ing] on information contained in an appraisal report and an appraiser's testimony." Id. at ¶ 19. With these principles in mind, we now take up the parties' contentions.
A. The BOE did not preserve its collateral-estoppel argument
{¶ 14} The BOE asserts as a threshold matter that collateral estoppel precludes UTSI from contesting the arm's-length nature of the sale because, the BOE insists, the BOR previously determined in a tax-year-2009 proceeding that the sale was at arm's length. But the BTA rejected this argument below and the BOE, as appellee herein, did not file a cross-appeal to preserve it. "[T]he case law establishes that when the BTA has made an actual finding adverse to a party, 'it [is] imperative that that finding be affirmatively challenged as error' through a cross appeal in order to preserve jurisdiction over the issue." (Second set of brackets sic.) Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 151 Ohio St.3d 100, 2017-Ohio-7578, 86 N.E.3d 301, ¶ 32, quoting Internatl. Paper Co. v. Testa , 150 Ohio St.3d 348, 2016-Ohio-7454, 81 N.E.3d 1225, ¶ 31. Applying this principle, we conclude that the BOE's failure to file a cross-appeal deprives us of jurisdiction to consider the collateral-estoppel issue.
B. UTSI bore the burden of proof before the BTA
{¶ 15} UTSI maintains that because it prevailed before the BOR, the burden of proof shifted to the BOE to present competent and probative evidence to make its case at the BTA. Because the BOE did not put on any new evidence to establish that the transfer qualified as a recent arm's-length sale, UTSI reasons, the BOE failed to meet its burden and the BTA acted unreasonably and unlawfully in concluding otherwise.
{¶ 16} The appellant at the BTA ordinarily bears the burden to prove a value that differs from the one found by a board of revision. N. Royalton City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 129 Ohio St.3d 172, 2011-Ohio-3092, 950 N.E.2d 955, ¶ 15. But "when the issue is whether a proffered sale price should be used to value the property, the burden at the BTA is usually on the same party who bore that burden at the [board of revision]: the opponent of using the sale price." Id. And "[t]hat burden does not shift at the BTA even if the [board of revision] decided not to use the sale price as the criterion of value." Id. at ¶ 16.
{¶ 17} That precept defeats UTSI's burden-shifting argument. The BOE's position here is that the deed and conveyance-fee statement established the sale price as the true value of the subject property, and the BTA correctly found that this evidence sufficed to meet the BOE's relatively light initial burden of showing the existence of a qualifying sale. See Dauch , 149 Ohio St.3d 691, 2017-Ohio-1412, 77 N.E.3d 943, at ¶ 17. UTSI thus bore the burden at the BTA to negate the sale price as the criterion of value by showing that the sale was either not recent or not an arm's-length transaction, issues to which we now turn.
C. UTSI did not negate the presumption of recency
{¶ 18} In its first proposition of law, UTSI makes a two-pronged argument that the sale was not recent. First, it asserts that the sale was too remote from the 2011 tax-lien date, emphasizing the September 2002 signature and notarization on the quitclaim deed that memorialized the subject property's transfer from Lakeshore Ventures to Universal Truckload Services. Second, it insists that Fried's appraisal report contains evidence of changed market conditions.
1. Temporal proximity
{¶ 19} Recency "encompasses all factors that would, by changing with the passage of time, affect the value of the property." Cummins , 117 Ohio St.3d 516, 2008-Ohio-1473, 885 N.E.2d 222, at ¶ 35. A proper factor to consider in the analysis is temporal proximity-that is, the elapsed time between the sale date and the tax-lien date. Worthington City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 124 Ohio St.3d 27, 2009-Ohio-5932, 918 N.E.2d 972, ¶ 32.
{¶ 20} To discern the amount of elapsed time, the effective date of the sale must be known. In HIN, L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 124 Ohio St.3d 481, 2010-Ohio-687, 923 N.E.2d 1144, we held that "[i]n determining the date a sale of property occurs, only for purposes of establishing the true value of property pursuant to R.C. 5713.03, the auditor should use the date that the real property conveyance-fee statement is filed in the auditor's office as the sale date of the property." Id. at paragraph two of the syllabus. It follows that in this case, the sale took effect for tax purposes in March 2009 because that is when the conveyance-fee statement was filed with the auditor's office.
{¶ 21} UTSI's contrary arguments that the sale took effect in September 2002 are not persuasive. First, UTSI's citations to the websites of the Michigan Secretary of State and the Ashtabula County Bar Association for their commentary on the effects of a notarized document are inadequate to overcome HIN 's directive because that commentary does not create binding rules of law that this court must follow.
{¶ 22} Second, UTSI emphasizes that HIN dealt with two sales whereas this case deals with one. That difference is immaterial. Whether a case involves one sale or multiple sales, HIN 's rule still instructs that a particular sale's effective date is determined by the date of the filing of the conveyance-fee statement. An open-ended standard that fixes the effective date of a sale based on the number of sales at issue would undermine the certainty that HIN established.
{¶ 23} Third, UTSI's reliance on Akron City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Revision , 139 Ohio St.3d 92, 2014-Ohio-1588, 9 N.E.3d 1004, is misplaced. Akron City School Dist. held that a "sale that occurred more than 24 months before the lien date and that is reflected in the property record maintained by the county auditor or fiscal officer should not be presumed to be recent when a different value has been determined for that lien date as part of the six-year reappraisal." Id. at ¶ 26. But here, the March 2009 sale does not predate the January 1, 2011 tax-lien date by more than 24 months, and for that reason alone Akron is inapposite.
2. Changed market conditions
{¶ 24} Another factor bearing on the recency inquiry is whether market conditions have changed between the sale date and the tax-lien date.
Olentangy Local Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Revision , 125 Ohio St.3d 103, 2010-Ohio-1040, 926 N.E.2d 302, ¶ 12. Here, the BTA found that Fried provided no empirical support "to show that the market in which the subject is located underwent such significant decline as to render the March 2009 sale remote from the tax lien date." BTA Nos. 2014-3748 and 2014-3749, 2015 WL 10985314, at *5 (Oct. 22, 2015). UTSI challenges that finding, claiming that it furnished ample evidence of changed market conditions.
{¶ 25} In evaluating UTSI's claims, "we do not sit as 'a super BTA or a trier of fact de novo.' " RNG Properties, Ltd. v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Revision , 140 Ohio St.3d 455, 2014-Ohio-4036, 19 N.E.3d 906, ¶ 18, quoting EOP-BP Tower, L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 106 Ohio St.3d 1, 2005-Ohio-3096, 829 N.E.2d 686, ¶ 17. The BTA is given "wide discretion in determining the weight to be given to the evidence and the credibility of the witnesses that come before it." EOP-BP Tower at ¶ 9. Absent an abuse of discretion, the BTA's evidentiary determinations will not be reversed. Musto v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Revision , 148 Ohio St.3d 456, 2016-Ohio-8058, 71 N.E.3d 279, ¶ 33.
{¶ 26} In arguing that it had offered sufficient evidence of changed market conditions, UTSI first points to Fried's testimony from the BOR hearing. Fried noted that vacancy rates started to trend upward in early 2008 as a result of the recession. She added that market values were in decline "from about 2008" to "late 2011, early 2012." But we do not find that the BTA abused its discretion in not relying on this information in determining value, because these statements do not specifically relate the conditions in March 2009 to conditions on the tax-lien date.
{¶ 27} UTSI next points to a list of sales that Fried accounted for in her sales-comparison approach. Fried considered two types of sales: transfers of unimproved properties that occurred in November 2007, December 2007, April 2008, and September 2010 and transfers of improved properties that occurred in April 2010, February 2011, August 2011, November 2011, June 2012, and December 2012. While Fried made adjustments to some of these sales to account for inferior market conditions, none of the sales occurred on or around March 2009.
{¶ 28} UTSI also cites a real-estate survey included within Fried's appraisal report that shows the trend of overall capitalization rates from the fourth quarter of 2005 through the third quarter of 2012. The survey, however, reflects trends at the national level and thus does not impugn the BTA's conclusion that UTSI failed to show that the subject property's locale underwent a significant decline from the sale date to the tax-lien date.
{¶ 29} Turning to the case law, UTSI relies on this court's lead opinion in Health Care REIT, Inc. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 140 Ohio St. 30, 2014-Ohio-2574, 14 N.E.3d 1009. That opinion deferred to the BTA's finding that an October 2004 sale was not recent in relation to the tax-lien date of January 1, 2007, observing that "[u]nder [the] circumstances, it can hardly be said that the record lacks support for the BTA's conclusion, much less that there is a 'total absence of evidence' to support its findings." Id. at ¶ 27, quoting HealthSouth Corp. v. Testa , 132 Ohio St.3d 55, 2012-Ohio-1871, 969 N.E.2d 232, ¶ 14. Though that opinion's recency analysis evaluated several factors, UTSI attaches significance to the opinion's remark that "the BTA's finding is supported by record evidence of general market changes following the October 2004 sale." Id. at ¶ 25.
{¶ 30} The flaw with UTSI's argument is that it mistakes a fact-bound determination for a generally applicable rule of law. See Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 144 Ohio St.3d 324, 2015-Ohio-3633, 43 N.E.3d 387, ¶ 39 (" Sullivant Holdings "). What we said in Sullivant Holdings about other precedent from this court applies here with regard to Health Care REIT : the lead opinion in Health Care REIT does not say that the BTA was correct in finding the sale remote; instead, it says that the BTA did not abuse its discretion in so finding. Sullivant Holdings at ¶ 39. It follows that Health Care REIT does not supply any legal precept to be applied in this case; instead, it simply illustrates the "deference we are required to afford factual determinations of the BTA that are supported by the record." Buckeye Hospitality , 146 Ohio St.3d 470, 2016-Ohio-757, 58 N.E.3d 1126, at ¶ 27.
{¶ 31} To be sure, another fact-finder may have viewed the evidence differently. But "whether we might have weighed the evidence differently from the Board of Tax Appeals if we had been making the original determination" is immaterial. Jewel Cos., Inc. v. Porterfield , 21 Ohio St.2d 97, 99, 255 N.E.2d 630 (1970). Our task is not to "reevaluate the evidence considered by the BTA or [to] 'substitute [our] judgment on factual issues for that of the Board of Tax Appeals.' " (Second set of brackets sic.) Health Care REIT at ¶ 53 (lead opinion), quoting Citizens Fin. Corp. v. Porterfield , 25 Ohio St.2d 53, 57, 266 N.E.2d 828 (1971). For the reasons given, UTSI has not shown that the BTA abused its discretion in evaluating the evidence.
D. The BTA justifiably excluded Fried's statements as hearsay
{¶ 32} In its second proposition of law, UTSI asserts that the BTA erred in applying the rules of hearsay to exclude Fried's statements that the sale was between related parties. These statements were based on Fried's conversation with a person who never testified. Whether the sale was between related parties is important because one characteristic of an arm's-length transaction is that it occurs between "parties act[ing] in their own self-interest." Walters v. Knox Cty. Bd. of Revision , 47 Ohio St.3d 23, 546 N.E.2d 932 (1989), syllabus. "[T]he inquiry into whether 'the parties to a sale are related bears on whether they are self-interested for purposes of R.C. 5713.03.' " Hilliard City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 139 Ohio St.3d 1, 2014-Ohio-853, 9 N.E.3d 920, ¶ 31, quoting N. Royalton City School Dist. , 129 Ohio St.3d 172, 2011-Ohio-3092, 950 N.E.2d 955, at ¶ 33.
{¶ 33} To counter the BTA's hearsay ruling, UTSI makes an appeal to practicality, arguing that the very nature of an expert appraiser's job requires reliance on hearsay evidence. Additionally, it cites Buckeye Hospitality , 146 Ohio St.3d 470, 2016-Ohio-757, 58 N.E.3d 1126, at ¶ 20, for the proposition that specific information in an appraisal report may be used to negate the presumptive arm's-length nature of a sale.
{¶ 34} "The rules of evidence, including the hearsay rule, do not control administrative hearings," HealthSouth Corp. , 132 Ohio St.3d 55, 2012-Ohio-1871, 969 N.E.2d 232, at ¶ 13 ; however, "an administrative tribunal such as the BOR or the BTA is justified in consulting the rules for guidance," Plain Local Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 130 Ohio St.3d 230, 2011-Ohio-3362, 957 N.E.2d 268, ¶ 20.
{¶ 35} In Almondtree Apts. of Columbus, Ltd. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 10th Dist. Franklin No. 87AP-1216, 1988 WL 70505 (June 28, 1988), the court of appeals found that an appraiser's testimony that a sale was not at arm's length constituted the "rankest type of hearsay." Id. at *3. The basis for the appraiser's testimony rested solely on conversations with the taxpayer's employees and a review of the sales contract and closing statement. No parties to the transaction testified, and the sales documents were not in the record. A virtually identical situation arose in New Winchester Gardens v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 10th Dist. Franklin Nos. 89AP-72 and 89AP-73, 1989 WL 112349 (Sept. 28, 1989). In that case, an appraiser asserted that a sale was not at arm's length, but this assertion was not supported in the record by any sales documents, and no parties to the sale testified. Applying Almondtree , the court of appeals held that the appraiser's testimony was inadmissible hearsay. Id. at *2-3.
{¶ 36} Guided by this authority, we conclude that although the BTA was not required to do so, the BTA was justified in excluding Fried's statement that the sale was between related parties. See Orange City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 74 Ohio St.3d 415, 416, 659 N.E.2d 1223 (1996) ("The BTA has discretion in admitting evidence"). The basis for Fried's statement rested solely on a conversation she had with an unnamed owner who did not testify before the BOR or the BTA. Had UTSI presented the owner as a witness, it is likely that this issue could have been avoided altogether. See Gahanna Jefferson Pub. Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 10th Dist. Franklin No. 98AP-460, 1999 WL 1161, *5 (Dec. 31, 1998) (distinguishing Almondtree ). Indeed, UTSI was on notice that this issue was looming given that the BOE raised its hearsay objection during the BOR proceedings. But UTSI evidently decided not to present the owner to testify during the BTA proceedings.
{¶ 37} This is not to deny as a general matter the force of UTSI's logic that an expert appraiser must at times rely on hearsay evidence to perform his or her job. "Some hearsay evidence necessarily is always involved with expert testimony. To become an expert, one must read and learn from sources which are necessarily outside the evidence at trial. It is this knowledge obtained from outside sources which qualifies a witness as an expert." Worthington City Schools v. ABCO Insulation , 84 Ohio App.3d 144, 152, 616 N.E.2d 550 (10th Dist.1992) ; see also 2 Gianelli, Evidence , Section 703.9, at 103-104 (3d Ed.2010) ("In one sense, most expert testimony is based, in part, on hearsay").
{¶ 38} But the BTA's hearsay determination does not throw these practical observations into doubt. The scope of its ruling applies to the narrow class of cases in which an appraiser acts merely as a conduit of information concerning material facts about the subject property itself, namely, whether the property's sale was between related parties. Whether the BTA would run afoul of the Rules of Evidence in excluding on hearsay grounds, say, an appraiser's reliance on market data prepared by a third party is something that can be addressed in a proper case. See Buckeye Hospitality , 146 Ohio St.3d 470, 2016-Ohio-757, 58 N.E.3d 1126, at ¶ 10-11 (noting appraiser's reliance on market data prepared by third parties).
{¶ 39} Lastly, UTSI's portrayal of Buckeye Hospitality as standing for the proposition that an appraisal report essentially enjoys a blanket exemption from the hearsay rule is incorrect. The focal point in that case was on the probative value of the appraisal report, not on whether it constituted hearsay.
E. The BOE's motion to strike
{¶ 40} In its reply brief, UTSI adverts to a pair of Form 10-Ks for 2004 and 2009 to support its claim that the sale was between related parties. According to UTSI, information contained in these filings establishes that Lakeshore Ventures and Universal Truckload Services had common corporate officers. The filings were not presented below, thus UTSI requests that the court take judicial notice of the filings. The BOE objects and urges us to strike those portions of UTSI's reply brief discussing the filings.
{¶ 41} We generally strike evidence submitted by a party to a case here on appeal when the evidence was not submitted below. Orange City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 152 Ohio St.3d 325, 2017-Ohio-8817, 96 N.E.3d 223, ¶ 11, fn. 3 (noting that we had granted a motion to strike evidence that had been submitted for the first time as an attachment to an appellate brief filed in this court). And we ordinarily do not regard judicial notice as furnishing an exception to this rule. See AP Hotels of Illinois, Inc. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 118 Ohio St.3d 343, 2008-Ohio-2565, 889 N.E.2d 115, ¶ 8, fn. 1. We see no reason to depart from these principles here, as UTSI has not identified a reason-let alone a compelling one-for why this information was not presented below. We accordingly grant the motion.
IV. CONCLUSION
{¶ 42} For the foregoing reasons, we affirm the BTA's decision and grant the BOE's motion to strike.
Decision affirmed.
O'Connor, C.J., and O'Donnell and Fischer, JJ., concur.
DeWine, J., concurs in judgment only, with an opinion joined by Kennedy and French, JJ.
DeGenaro, J., not participating.
DeWine, J., concurring in judgment only.
{¶ 43} I concur only in the court's judgment in this case. I diverge from the lead opinion because of its reliance on HIN, L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision , 124 Ohio St.3d 481, 2010-Ohio-687, 923 N.E.2d 1144 -rather than our longstanding property-law jurisprudence-to determine when the sale of the property at issue occurred for purposes of R.C. 5713.03. I believe we should reexamine our holding in HIN .
{¶ 44} At the time pertinent to this case, R.C. 5713.03 read:
In determining the true value of any * * * parcel of real estate under this section, if such * * * parcel has been the subject of an arm's length sale between a willing seller and a willing buyer within a reasonable length of time, either before or after the tax lien date , the auditor shall consider the sale price of such * * * parcel to be the true value for taxation purposes.
(Emphasis added.) Am.Sub.H.B. No. 260, 140 Ohio Laws, Part II, 2665, 2722.
{¶ 45} A central issue in this case is whether the sale of the subject property from Lakeshore Ventures, L.L.C. ("Lakeshore"), to Universal Truckload Services, Inc., occurred "within a reasonable length of time" of the tax-lien date. This necessarily requires a determination of when the sale occurred. In HIN , this court held that "[i]n determining the date a sale of property occurs, only for purposes of establishing the true value of property pursuant to R.C. 5713.03, the auditor should use the date that the real property conveyance-fee statement is filed in the auditor's office as the sale date of the property." Id. at paragraph two of the syllabus.
{¶ 46} That holding in HIN was not based on the plain language of R.C. 5713.03 or on property-law standards. Instead it was apparently created on the spot to establish two easy-to-pinpoint dates. In HIN , one issue was which of two sales of the subject property that occurred close to the tax-lien date-one prior to the date and one after-should be used to determine value. This court held that the sale that occurred closest in time to the tax-lien date should be used. The second issue in HIN was which of the following dates should be considered the date of sale for taxation purposes: "the date on the purchase agreement, the date the deed was signed, the date of the closing, the date the real property conveyance-fee statement is filed in the auditor's office, or the date of recording the transfer of the property." Id. , 124 Ohio St.3d 481, 2010-Ohio-687, 923 N.E.2d 1144, at ¶ 2.
{¶ 47} Ultimately, the court decided that the date the conveyance-fee statement is filed with the auditor should be used as the date of the sale. And granted, that approach generated a date certain from which the proximity of the tax-lien date could easily be determined in that case. But the filing of a conveyance-fee statement doesn't consummate a sale; it relates to the auditor the details of a sale that has already happened. A sale is "[t]he transfer of property or title for a price," Black's Law Dictionary 1537 (10th Ed.2014), and although a conveyance-fee statement identifies the price, it does not establish when the transfer occurred. Ohio's property law does not use the filing date of a conveyance-fee statement to determine when a transfer of real property is complete. Instead, "[i]n Ohio, a deed does not have to be recorded to pass title. Whether or not recorded, a deed in Ohio passes title upon its proper execution and delivery, so far as the grantor is able to convey it." Wayne Bldg. & Loan Co. of Wooster v. Yarborough , 11 Ohio St.2d 195, 212, 228 N.E.2d 841 (1967). Thus, we should set the sale date as the date the executed deed was delivered to the grantee.
{¶ 48} Justice Lundberg Stratton wrote a concurrence in HIN in which she correctly pointed to the lack of statutory support for using the conveyance-fee-statement filing date as the date of a sale and noted that a reliance on that date could obscure the true transfer date:
The General Assembly did not establish the date of the conveyance fee as the date of sale, and this court should not add such language to the statute. The parties should be allowed to present evidence at hearings before a board of revision and the Board of Tax Appeals to establish that the true date of sale is a different point from the date of the filing of the conveyance fee.
Id. at ¶ 32 (Lundberg Stratton, J., concurring).
{¶ 49} In contrast to the approach advocated by Justice Lundberg Stratton, we have read HIN to create a bright-line rule. In cases in which the record is not entirely clear about when the conveyance took place but the parties agree that the filing of the conveyance-fee statement took place close in time to the conveyance, HIN provides an easy-to-administer method for establishing a date of sale. We have followed that bright-line rule as recently as this year, see Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon of Ohio, Inc. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 153 Ohio St.3d 34, 2018-Ohio-1612, 100 N.E.3d 373, ¶ 11, an opinion that I joined. But upon reflection, it is clear to me that this judge-made rule should not be allowed to trump the plain language of the statute, which mentions a recent "sale," not a recent conveyance-fee-statement filing. At most, the rule established in HIN should be considered a presumption that can be rebutted by evidence of a different sale date.
{¶ 50} It's likely that in most cases, the conveyance-fee statement will be filed a short time after the deed is executed and delivered to the grantee. But not every transfer of real property gets recorded right away, and this case demonstrates the potential problem with HIN 's court-created rule. Here, a quitclaim deed transferring the subject property from Lakeshore to Universal Truckload was executed on September 20, 2002, and was acknowledged by the grantor before a notary three days later. But the conveyance-fee statement was not filed until March 2009. Appellant, UTSI Finance, Inc. ("UTSI"), should have been able to submit evidence that the actual sale of the property occurred closer to the date of the execution of the deed.
{¶ 51} It must be acknowledged that neither the board of revision nor the Board of Tax Appeals prevented UTSI from submitting evidence about the date of the sale. UTSI simply failed to submit evidence of when Universal Truckload received delivery of the deed in question. The date the deed was delivered was crucial in determining a sale date. "It is fundamental that, in order for a deed to be operative as a transfer of ownership of land or an interest or any estate therein, there must be a delivery of the instrument. It is the delivery that gives the instrument force and effect." Kniebbe v. Wade , 161 Ohio St. 294, 297, 118 N.E.2d 833 (1954). UTSI did not show when Universal Truckload received the deed from Lakeshore or explain why the seven-year gap occurred between the date UTSI alleges the sale occurred and the date the conveyance-fee statement was filed. Only in its reply brief before this court did UTSI point to records filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that it asserts show that Lakeshore and Universal Truckload were related business entities with common ownership. Since it is "the general rule that there is a presumption of delivery arising from the possession of a deed by the named grantee," Kniebbe at 297, 118 N.E.2d 833, UTSI argues that common ownership of the companies should give rise to a presumption of possession and thus delivery. But I agree with the court's ruling striking that portion of UTSI's reply brief as a too-late attempt to submit evidence.
{¶ 52} Although UTSI failed to prove its assertion in this case, the facts asserted by UTSI demonstrate that in some cases, the true date of a sale could be far earlier-according to established property-law principles-than the date the conveyance-fee statement was filed. Because the lead opinion ignores the plain language of R.C. 5713.03 in favor of a court-written rule that can yield inaccurate conclusions in some situations, I concur in judgment only.
Kennedy and French, JJ., concur in the foregoing opinion.
For tax years 2011 and 2012, R.C. 5713.03 provided that "the auditor shall consider the sale price" in valuing the property for tax purposes. (Emphasis added.) Am.Sub.H.B. No. 260 ("H.B. 260"), 140 Ohio Laws, Part II, at 2722. For tax year 2013, however, R.C. 5713.03 provided that "the auditor may consider the sale price" in valuing the property for tax purposes. (Emphasis added.) 2012 Am.Sub.H.B. No. 487 ("H.B. 487"); Terraza 8, L.L.C. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision , 150 Ohio St.3d 527, 2017-Ohio-4415, 83 N.E.3d 916, ¶ 18 (holding that H.B. 487 applies to valuations for tax year 2013). Here, the complaints were filed for tax year 2011 (a reappraisal year in Franklin County) and both the BOR and the BTA applied their determinations of value to tax years 2011, 2012, and 2013. While the inclusion of tax year 2013 might suggest that the analysis should change to account for the amendment to R.C. 5713.03, no party argues that the H.B. 487 version applies here. And nothing in Terraza requires that R.C. 5713.03 be applied in a piecemeal fashion when a complaint is filed for a tax year subject to H.B. 260 and the value for that tax year is carried forward to a later tax year governed by H.B. 487. We accordingly apply the H.B. 260 version, with its mandatory "shall," to the issues raised herein.
UTSI asserts that the passage of time from when the deed was signed and notarized in September 2002 to when it was recorded in March 2009 provides further evidence that the sale was a transaction between related parties. We reject this argument because it is not supported with citations to authority. See Richman Properties, L.L.C. v. Medina Cty. Bd of Revision , 139 Ohio St.3d 549, 2014-Ohio-2439, 13 N.E.3d 1126, ¶ 27.
UTSI cites Evid.R. 803(6), which, it insists, provides an "expert exception" to the hearsay rule. A more accurate description, however, is that Evid.R. 803(6)"recognizes a hearsay exception for records of regularly conducted business activities." 2 Gianelli, Evidence , Section 803.27, at 256 (3d Ed.2010). Dispositive here is the fact that UTSI does not develop an argument with citations to authority showing how Evid.R. 803(6) applies under these facts. See Richman Properties , 139 Ohio St.3d 549, 2014-Ohio-2439, 13 N.E.3d 1126, at ¶ 27. For similar reasons, UTSI's reliance on Evid.R. 703 in its reply brief is unavailing.
We reject the BOE's contention that UTSI both waived and deprived this court of jurisdiction to consider the related-party argument insofar as it relates to the Form 10-K filings. UTSI averred that the sale was between related parties at the BOR, at the BTA, and in its notice of appeal to this court.
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-- KenGen Advances to 14-Month High on Buy Rating: Nairobi Mover
Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KEGC) ,
the East African nation’s biggest power producer, climbed to the
highest in 14 months after Genghis Capital Ltd. started coverage
on the stock with a buy recommendation. The shares gained 6.9 percent to close at 10.10 shillings
in Nairobi, the highest level since Nov. 7, 2011. It was the
biggest one-day gain since October 2007 with about 1.13 million
shares traded, or 225 percent of the three-month daily average. Kenya’s utility industry has a “bullish outlook” brought
about by increasing power demand due to an expanding population
and customers, increase in per capita income and economic
growth, according to Nairobi-based Genghis Capital. The country
has an installed electricity capacity of 1,600 megawatts, with a
peak power demand of 1,500 megawatts growing at an average rate
of 8 percent a year. Kenya Electricity produces 1,232 megawatts,
while four private companies generate the balance. “We expect the manufacturing and tourism sectors to expand
rapidly in the next five years therefore that will lead to an
increase in power demand,” Moses Waireri, a research analyst at
Genghis Capital, said in a phone interview today. “In addition
the population is growing at three to four percent annually.” Genghis Capital has a price target of 20.90 shillings on
Kenya Electricity. The company has secured financing to build
power plants, some of which are set to be commissioned by June
2013, it said in September. “The price target is quite bullish,” Aly Khan Satchu,
chief executive officer of Nairobi-based investment company Rich
Management Ltd. a Nairobi-based adviser to companies and high
net-worth individuals, said by phone. “In the last two years
they have managed to raise capital through the bond market to
bulk up the business so from an equity investor’s point of view
the worst moments are behind.” To contact the reporter on this story:
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MicroRNA-149-5p regulates blood–brain barrier permeability after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats by targeting S1PR2 of pericytes
Yan Wan, Hui-Juan Jin, Yi-Yi Zhu, Zhi Fang, Ling Mao, Quanwei He, Yuan-Peng Xia, Man Li, Yanan Li, Xiaoqian Chen, Bo Hu
• The FASEB Journal, June 2018, Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology (FASEB)
• DOI: 10.1096/fj.201701121r
MiRNA‘s protection of Blood-brain Barrier by targeting pericytes
What is it about?
Blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption caused by reperfusion injury after ischemic stroke is an intractable event conducive to further injury. Brain pericytes play a vital role in maintaining BBB integrity by interacting with other components of the BBB. This study targets pericytes to explore new strateges for assessment and treatment for BBB injury induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion.
Why is it important?
Our findings show that miR-149-5p could alleviate BBB permeability by targeting S1PR2 of pericytes after acute cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. Our data suggest that miR-149-5p may serve as a potential target for assessment and treatment of BBB disruption after ischemic stroke.
Perspectives
Yan Wan (Author)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
I hope this article makes more people understand the efforts we make to diagnose and treat ischemic stroke. The BBB disruption is common after stroke, and causes diverse injuries. We focus on pericytes to explore the mechanisms. More than anything else, and if nothing else, I hope you find this article thought-provoking.
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The Data Architect: the data processing specialist
Data is becoming a more important asset for every organization. The most important tasks and responsibilities of the Data Warehouse architect, or data architect, include:
• ensuring that professionals can maintain the data in the right way, including associated master data and metadata.
• ensuring that data is saved securely so that only those with authorization can access it.
• ensuring that employees can access data quickly, reliably, and securely, for everyone in the organization.
These are the most essential responsibilities of a data architect. But of course there’s much more to be said about the optimal design of data architecture and its associated competencies and tools.
Is the data warehouse architect still necessary?
Developments in the field of data are happening quickly. There’s a strong tendency to fully automate the unlocking of sources in the data warehouse. Many self-service BI solutions have their own (in-memory) solutions to let users work with data quickly and simply. The solution to many Big Data questions is: throw it in a data lake, then we’ll decide what to do with the data and how to define it later. So the question is: do we still need a data warehouse architect?
The Data Architect & the digital data revolution
Passionned Group believes that a data warehouse architect is more essential than ever before. Careful consideration about the unlocking of data, singular definitions (metadata), and making data safely and securely accessible, are the keys to success for real data-driven organizations. Architects that think and work from data are more needed than ever. The data warehouse architects are caught in the middle of the digital data revolution.
The role of the DWH architect is changing
Because there is more and more data, as well as BI solutions, the role of the DWH architect is becoming more important. But it’s under an increasing amount of pressure because of the automation of many BI processes. We’re seeing the role of the data warehouse architect shift to that of a Data Architect. Which important factors should be considered?
• What’s the new role of the Data Architect, and especially, what shouldn’t they do?
• What expertise should the modern DWH architect possess or develop?
• Which skills can you expect of a modern data architect?
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Data that makes your organization more data-driven
There are many developments on-going, especially on a technological level. An ever-growing number of data sources is being automatically unlocked, and a growing number of sources have to be linked. More systems and processes need data faster, and in greater volumes.
It still happens too many times that all this data is saved under the motto “just save it, maybe we’ll need it later.” The growth of data is enormous and the current data centers and storage solutions are still having difficulties handling the demand. The solution is in the Cloud. Unfortunately, this comes with its own caveats. How do you get the data there, does it fit in your data architecture, and what about privacy?
The Data Architect can make the difference
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Technological and business developments sometimes go hand-in-hand and reinforce each other. The most important trends we’re seeing for a DWH architect include:
• Self-service BI: end-users of BI solutions are purchasing their own BI tools and working with data independently. Nothing wrong with that in and of itself, but without knowledge and experience when it comes to Business Analytics, this can often lead to high expectations not being met.
• DWH automation: it’s becoming easier and easier to automatically unlock sources, clean data, and fill data warehouses. These tools take a lot of repetitive work out of the hands of ETL programmers, for example. These solutions are still in their infancy, but the results are promising.
• Increased data regulations: organizations have to comply with many regulations concerning security, privacy, and governance. The government, supervisors, and interest groups have drafted (external) guidelines for this. Organizations increasingly have to be able to demonstrate that they’re adequately controlling their data. If they’re not in compliance, they can face high fines, and their reputation can be irrevocably damaged.
• New sources and their transient nature: traditionally, DWH environments are stable in terms of data. The definitions are clear and the goal is often clearly described. Big Data is changing all of that. The sources are fleeting, data quality can vary greatly, and the amount of sources is huge. You can only determine if Big Data sources provide new insight after the fact. By then the work has already been done. This is also the driver behind a lot of developments in the BI field that trend towards the Cloud.
• Organizations steering data-driven: organizations are making decisions based on data more and more. This demands different competencies from management and a healthy dose of skepticism concerning the results presented on dashboards. The data warehouse architect has to be able to explain the origins and use of data.
• Explosion of DWH tools: the amount of solutions for interpreting and processing data is growing rapidly. Whether it comes to automating ETL processes or purchasing BI tools, there’s a lot to consider. The tricky aspect here is that a lot of tools overlap in terms of functionality. That means a lot of work is being done twice. The DWH architect has to figure all this out.
It’s essential to make the right choices in data architecture and governance. Using the Business Intelligence Tools Survey, we’ve been helping organizations to get a better understand of the ETL and BI tools market for over 10 years.
Profile of the modern data warehouse architect
A data warehouse architect has to possess thorough technical know-how combined with ample communicative skills and persuasive power. The DWH architect being squirreled away in some corner of a department or stuck in an ivory tower is really a thing of the past now. The most important skills are:
• Thorough knowledge of BI technologies and methods surrounding data warehousing, ETL tooling, data lakes, and advanced analytics.
• Being creative and unconventional, but also having strong communication skills and persuasive power.
• Knowledge of the principles, approach, and the various concepts and schools of thought within the BI field. These schools of thought can differ greatly, and it’s essential that the DWH architect makes the right choices.
• The ability to test and defend choices made based on practical and conceptual arguments.
• Strong abstract analytical thinking capacity.
• Especially has deep knowledge of database languages, relational databases, and Big Data databases. They also have to be experienced using data models and Data Vaults.
With this foundation, the data warehouse architect is capable of helping organizations implement data provision correctly, securely, and privacy-proof.
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Exploring Male Spatial Placement Strategies in a Biologically Plausible Mating Task
2013
Conference: IEEE Symposium on Artificial Life
Matthias Scheutz and Max Smiley and Sunny Boyd
The strategies employed by animals to choose mates can have significant consequences for individual fitness and also profoundly influence evolutionary processes. Female choice of mates has been a research focus, but males can also influence outcomes in many situations. We have developed an agent-based model to explore how internal and external variables may interact in treefrogs to alter the mating task and the ultimate quality of mates that both males and females find. In this paper, we investigate specifically strategies males may use to place themselves in the landscape and the effectiveness of those strategies in attracting females. Our simulated swamp environment contained stationary calling male treefrog agents, wandering male agents (searching for territories near other males), and female treefrog agents (searching for calling male mates). Wanderers and females used one of two possible search strategies to find males to mate with or settle by: a closest-above-a-minimum-threshold (min-threshold) strategy or a best-of-closest-S (best-of-n) strategy. We found that the mean quality of mated pairs is highest when both males and females use the best-of-n strategy, despite using it for different purposes. When the initial proportion of wanderers in the population is high, females see significant benefits in male mate quality when they are using the min-threshold strategy, compared to when the proportion is low. As well, the number of agents that mate at all falls sharply when male agents are using the min-threshold strategy with many initial wanderers. Thus, we find a complex interaction between individual internal variables (strategy choice) and external variables (behavior of conspecifics) that can lead to exciting new empirical studies on treefrogs in nature.
@inproceedings{scheutzetal13alife,
title={Exploring Male Spatial Placement Strategies in a Biologically Plausible Mating Task},
author={Matthias Scheutz and Max Smiley and Sunny Boyd},
year={2013},
booktitle={IEEE Symposium on Artificial Life},
url={https://hrilab.tufts.edu/publications/scheutzetal13alife.pdf}
doi={10.1109/ALIFE.2013.6602439}
} | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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The frame "Verification" shows the analysis results.
To perform verification of external stability the program creates a fictitious structure (wall) which is then checked for overturning and slip. The fictitious wall consists of the structure front face and a curve bounding the end points of geo-reinforcements. The fictitious structure is loaded by an active earth pressure. The actual verification procedure is described in the theoretical part of the help.
The frame appearance is adjusted based on the selected verification methodology:
Several computations can be carried out for a single task. The computed forces are displayed on the desktop and are automatically updated with every change of input data and setting. The right part of the frame shows the result of verification of a wall against overturning and slip. The "In detail" button opens the dialog window, which contains detailed listing of the results of verification analysis.
Visualization of results can be adjusted in the frame "Drawing Settings".
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Line Drawing Famous Artists8 min readReading Time: 6 minutes
Line drawing is an art form that has been around for centuries. Its simplicity and directness make it a popular medium for artists of all levels of experience. In this article, we will explore the line drawing techniques of some of the most famous artists in history.
One of the earliest and most famous line drawings is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. This painting is noted for its intricate details and realistic shading, which are all created with delicate lines. To create the illusion of depth and volume, da Vinci used a technique called sfumato, which blurs the lines at the edges of objects.
Another early master of line drawing was Albrecht Dürer. He was known for his precise and meticulous drawings, which often featured intricate details. In his famous engraving The Rhinoceros, Dürer uses fine lines to create an incredibly lifelike image of a rhinoceros.
In the modern era, line drawing has been used by many famous artists to create powerful and expressive images. One such artist is Pablo Picasso, who often used simple lines to create complex and emotional compositions. In his painting Guernica, Picasso uses stark black and white lines to convey the horrors of war.
Another artist who has mastered the art of line drawing is Henri Matisse. He is known for his fluid and graceful lines, which often convey a sense of movement and fluidity. In his painting The Dance, Matisse uses simple lines to create a beautiful and sensual image of dancers in motion.
As you can see, line drawing is a versatile and expressive medium that has been used by some of the greatest artists in history. By learning the techniques of these masters, you can begin to create your own stunning line drawings.
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Who is famous for line drawing?
Line drawing is a type of artwork in which the artist creates a picture or diagram by drawing a series of straight lines. This type of drawing is often used to create sketches or plans, and it can be a very effective way to communicate ideas or concepts. There are a number of artists who are famous for their line drawings, and their work can be appreciated for its simplicity and elegance.
One of the most well-known line-drawing artists is Dutch painter M.C. Escher. His work is full of intricate patterns and optical illusions, and he is famous for his impossible structures that seem to defy the laws of physics. Escher’s line drawings are iconic and have been hugely influential on subsequent artists.
Another well-known line-drawing artist is British illustrator and author Quentin Blake. He is best known for his illustrations for the children’s books of Roald Dahl, and his whimsical, energetic drawings have brought joy to generations of readers. Blake’s line drawings are full of movement and life, and his work is always a pleasure to behold.
There are many other artists who are famous for their line drawings, including American artist Sol LeWitt, French artist Henri Matisse, and Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. All of these artists have created unique and memorable works in this medium, and their art is worth exploring.
Who is the most famous artist in line art?
Line art is a form of art that uses lines to create an image. There are many famous artists who have created line art, but one artist stands out above the rest. That artist is M. C. Escher.
Escher was born in 1898 in the Netherlands. He was a self-taught artist who began creating line art in the 1920s. Escher’s work is known for its optical illusions and for incorporating mathematical concepts into his art.
Escher’s most famous line artworks are the “Ascending and Descending” and “Waterfall” prints. These prints are composed of intricate lines that create the illusion of a three-dimensional space.
Escher’s line art is highly acclaimed and has been featured in exhibitions all over the world. He is considered to be the most famous artist in line art.
Did Picasso do line drawings?
Picasso is one of the most renowned painters of the 20th century. He is known for his Cubist paintings, but he also did line drawings.
Picasso began drawing when he was very young. He was self-taught, and he started out by copying images from magazines and newspapers. He was especially interested in line drawings, because he felt that they were the purest form of art.
Picasso was a master of line drawing. He was able to create beautiful and intricate images with just a few simple lines. His line drawings are often very expressive, and they convey a lot of emotion and feeling.
Did Picasso do line drawings?
Yes, Picasso was a master of line drawing. He was able to create beautiful and intricate images with just a few simple lines. His line drawings are often very expressive, and they convey a lot of emotion and feeling.
Who started one line drawing?
One line drawing is a form of artwork that is created by drawing a single line without lifting the pen from the paper. This style of drawing can be used to create a variety of different images, including portraits, landscapes, and abstract designs.
While the origins of one line drawing are unknown, it is believed to have originated in the 1960s. The technique was popularized by artists such as Sol LeWitt, who is credited with creating the first one line drawing in 1967.
One line drawing is often used by artists to create simple, yet elegant images. The technique can be used to create a range of different effects, from bold and dramatic lines, to delicate and intricate designs.
Many artists find the challenge of creating an image using a single line to be a fun and rewarding experience. One line drawings are often considered to be more challenging than traditional drawings, as the artist is forced to be more creative and precise in their use of line.
One line drawings can be created on a variety of different surfaces, including paper, canvas, and even metal. The choice of surface can affect the look and feel of the final image.
One line drawings are a popular form of art, and can be found in many art galleries and museums around the world.
How did Matisse use line?
Henri Matisse was a French artist who is considered to be one of the pioneers of the modern art movement. He is most well-known for his use of color and line in his paintings.
Matisse used line in a variety of ways in his paintings. Sometimes, he would use it to create simple, geometric shapes. In other cases, he would use it to create more fluid and organic shapes. He would also use line to create textures and patterns.
Matisse’s use of line was often inspired by the natural world. He was particularly interested in the shapes and patterns found in plants and animals. This can be seen in his paintings such as “The Red Studio” and “Blue Nude II”.
Matisse’s use of line was also heavily influenced by his own emotions and experiences. For example, in his painting “The Dance”, he used thick, energetic lines to express the joy and happiness he was feeling at the time.
Overall, Matisse’s use of line was extremely versatile and it helped him to create some of the most iconic paintings of the 20th century.
Why is line art so popular?
There’s something about line art that just makes it so popular. It could be the clean and simple aesthetic, or the way it can be used to create striking and memorable images. Whatever the reason, line art has become one of the most popular art forms around.
One of the reasons line art is so popular is its versatility. It can be used to create both simple and complex images, making it perfect for a wide range of applications. Additionally, line art is often easy to create, meaning even beginners can produce stunning pieces of art.
Another reason line art is so popular is its minimalist aesthetic. It can be used to create stunning images with very little detail, making it perfect for creating posters, logos, and other designs. Additionally, line art can be used to create abstract images that are both beautiful and enigmatic.
Finally, line art is popular because it can be used to create very striking images. These images often stand out from the crowd and are easy to remember. This makes line art perfect for logos and other designs that need to be easily remembered.
What pencil did Picasso use?
What pencil did Picasso use?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as Picasso was known to use a variety of pencils throughout his career. However, many believe that he most commonly used a 2B pencil.
Why did Picasso use a 2B pencil?
A 2B pencil is a soft pencil, which makes it ideal for creating detailed sketches and shading. Picasso was known for his intricate sketches and use of shading, so it is likely that he chose a 2B pencil for its ability to produce a variety of tones.
What are the benefits of using a 2B pencil?
A 2B pencil is a great option for artists who want to create detailed drawings. It is also a good choice for people who want to produce a wide range of tones, as it is a softer pencil that produces a darker line than a HB pencil. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Order of Lesotho
The Most Courteous Order of Lesotho is the highest national order in the honours system of Lesotho. It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three grades.
Insignia
The original ribbon for the order was predominantly dark blue, with narrow edges of red and green. In 1987, the ribbon was changed to feature a lighter blue, with edges of green and edge stripes of white, mimicking the colors of the nation's flag. The badge of the order is a metal facsimile of the Mosotho coat of arms, with the horses enameled in orange with black manes, and the central shield featuring a green enameled crocodile.
Notable recipients
* Bill Clinton
* Festus Mogae
* Kenneth Kaunda
* Nelson Mandela | WIKI |
Jacques Chirac found guilty of corruption | World news | The Guardian
Associated Press in Paris Thursday 15 December 2011 05.03 ESTLast modified on Thursday 15 December 2011 10.33 EST The former French president Jacques Chirac has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of embezzling public funds to illegally finance the conservative party he led. Chirac, a savvy world diplomat and part of France's political establishment for decades, is the first former French head of state to face prosecution since the second world war. But the 79-year-old former leader did not take part in the trial after doctors determined that he suffers from severe memory lapses. In the historic verdict, the court said it had found Chirac guilty in two related cases involving fake jobs created at the RPR party, which he led during his 1977-1995 tenure as Paris's mayor. He was convicted of embezzling public funds, abuse of trust and illegal conflict of interest. Chirac has repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The suspended sentence goes on Chirac's criminal record but means he does not have to go to prison. The court said it took into account his age, health and status as a former head of state when determining the sentence. The prosecutor had earlier requested that the case be dropped, saying there was not enough evidence to prove intentional corruption, but the court disagreed, saying his guilt results from longstanding and reiterated practices of illegal party financing. For all those who could have expected a rejection of the case against him, or at least no penalty, the ruling can appear disappointing, said one of Chirac's lawyers, Georges Kiejman. What I hope is that this ruling doesn't change in any way the deep affection the French feel legitimately for Jacques Chirac. We have to take a step back and read this ruling, we have to speak of course with the main person involved and we will know tonight if he accepts this decision or, on the contrary, he wants on principle to appeal. For the moment, it's impossible to say more. Chirac's spokeswoman, Benedicte Brissart, declined to comment, saying time was needed to go over the legal decision. Chirac enjoyed immunity from prosecution during his 1995-2007 presidential tenure, during which he led France into the euro and strongly opposed the US-led invasion of Iraq. Editorial: Justice finally caught up with the man whose fingers were so obviously in the pie, | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Song of Songs (2015 film)
Song of Songs (Пісня пісень) is a 2015 Ukrainian drama film directed by Eva Neymann. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. It was named as one of three films shortlisted as the Ukrainian submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but it was not selected.
Plot
The film poetically depicts the Jewish town of the early 20th century, where ten-year-old Shimek and Buzya live. Of course, she is a princess and he is a prince. They live in neighboring palaces in the same yard. Shimek begins to realize his true feelings for Buza only years later, away from home, when he learns that she is marrying someone else.
Cast
* Karen Badalov as Shimek's father
* Vitalina Bibliv as Shimek's mother
* Mikhail Bogdasarov as Uncle
* Yevheniy Kogan as Young Shimek
* Arina Postolova as Buzya
* Arseni Semyonov as Shimek
* Vsevolod Shilovsky as Melamed | WIKI |
A little backup can keep you out of the unemployment line
You can implement availability measures in many ways. A basic means to ensure that your system can stay up despite a temporary failure is to set up domains so that you have a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) and a Backup Domain Controller (BDC) that can take over the PDC's tasks if necessary. To understand this capability, you need to know about the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) and the accounts in its database. Then you need to know what PDCs and BDCs are and how to set them up for availability.
Domains
Domains are logical groupings of Windows NT-based computers that you manage and administer as a unit. The domain contains a SAM database that tracks user, machine, and group accounts and each account's rights.
A user account is a record in the SAM database with information about a particular user in the domain. Each record is approximately 1KB and contains a unique Security Identifier (SID). The user account consists of five elements. You assign a unique username to each user. The same username can be in accounts in different domains, but you can't repeat it in the same domain. The password, a string up to 14 characters, verifies a user's identity at login. Then the user can access the network and its resources. A password is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. The member of groups information tells which groups the user belongs to. Initialization information, which is not mandatory, includes the logon script and the home directory pointer. Account restrictions determine the exact days and hours a user can access the domain.
Adding a workstation, BDC, or server to a domain creates a machine account in the SAM. Each machine account takes about .5KB in the database and contains information such as the machine's name and type (BDC, PDC, server, workstation). You view machine account information in Server Manager and user account information in User Manager.
Each new or existing group has a group account that you can categorize as local or global. Each group account takes about 4KB in the database. This record's structure is like the user account record.
In a domain, you assign responsibilities to your network servers according to the type of activity you expect from each server. A server can play one of three roles in a domain: PDC, BDC, or resource server.
Roles of Servers
The PDC server is the honcho in your network. You can have only one PDC per domain. If possible, dedicate a PDC to one type of task. PDCs perform best if they don't share file and printer resources. The User Manager for Domains on the PDC performs all changes to user security and administration, and the PDC writes these changes into the SAM user accounts database. Because of this central administration, you need to add only one account for each user, and each user needs only one account to log on to the domain.
The BDC server is the network's second in command. If the PDC fails, the BDC can serve as the PDC. BDCs can authenticate users. You can assign more than one server as a BDC in a domain, or you can choose to have no BDC. Table 1 shows Microsoft's recommendations for the ratio of BDCs to user accounts on a network.
A resource server performs special-purpose network services. For example, you can dedicate a resource server as a database processor, file and print server, Web server, or application server. A resource server can be a BDC. You assign a resource server its role when you install NT.
You can promote a BDC to a PDC after you install NT: Double-click the Administrative Tools icon, and double-click the Server Manager icon; highlight the BDC you want to promote, and select Promote To Primary Domain Controller from the Computer pulldown menu.
Availability
Because the SAM contains critical security information, it must be constantly available. If the PDC fails and you have no BDCs for the network, users can't access the system until the PDC is back.
This single point of failure is the fast path to unemployment. To avoid this problem, you need to assign at least one server as a BDC that can authenticate users and replicate changes across the network. (If you have a large network and want to exclude the possibility of two points of failure, you can designate more than one server as a BDC.)
Because replicating a database across a network can increase traffic, NT 3.5x copies only SAM changes to the BDCs. The entire process takes about 2KB to initialize the transmission and up to 1KB per user.
TABLE 1: Recommended Number of BDCs
Number of Number of
User Accounts BDCs to Use
<2,000 1
5,000 2
10,000 5
20,000 10
30,000 15
The PDC can replicate changes to up to 10 BDCs at a time. The ReplicationGovernor setting in the Registry lets you determine the amount of replication traffic and the frequency of replications. These and other replication settings are on the BDC under the key \hkey_local_
machine\system\currentcontrolset\
services\netlogon\parameters.
By default, the PDC sends a pulse to the BDCs every five minutes. The pulse contains information that lets the BDCs determine whether the SAM has changed. If so, the BDCs ask the PDC to send these changes. How much information the PDC sends at one time depends on the Registry settings (the PDC default is to send changes in 128KB segments to the BDCs).
In a large network, sending changes every five minutes can take substantial bandwidth. How often you replicate SAM changes depends on how many changes occur in your network's account database, how urgently the BDCs need to implement the changes, and how large your network is.
For the fastest authentication, place the BDCs near the users. They can have trouble accessing the domain if you have an unreliable, slow-speed link to a central office. Users can also experience delays logging in to the network as the information passes along a slow link. A better way to provide access to your domain is to put a BDC at the remote office and authenticate users locally.
Your organization's size determines the best way to handle domains. Organizations with 50 or more servers and varying security needs typically have several domains, several PDCs, and many BDCs and resource servers. Replication timing can be tricky if a large organization has locations around the world (and differences in time zones).
Midsized organizations have between five and 50 servers. As in large organizations, you need to strategically place BDCs to minimize the impact of authentication on network traffic, and you need from one to five BDCs.
Small organizations have between one and five servers. At least one needs to be a PDC, and at least one needs to be a BDC. Often a BDC is also a resource server.
For more information about domains, see the sidebar, "Microsoft Resources," and Alex Pournelle, "NT Security Setup with Windows for Workgroups," on page 105. Also, see Mark Minasi, "Domains and Workgroups" (Windows NT Magazine, April 1996).
Microsoft Resources
Microsoft provides an excellent white paper, "Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5/3.51: Domain Planning for Your Enterprise." You can download it at http://www.microsoft.com/NTServer/enter.htm or find it on the November 1994 or later TechNet CD.
If you don't have Microsoft's TechNet CD but want to see a sample, visit Microsoft's TechNet Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/technet. To buy the full CD version, call 800-344-2121 in the US. It's well worth the cost.
The Windows NT Resource Kit 3.51 contains a domain planning utility for designing the ideal domain. To see Microsoft's vision for domains or directory services, you can download information at http://www.microsoft.com/backoffice/reading/ds_strat.htm. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Henrique Valle
Henrique Rodrigues Valle, Jr, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian diplomat. He was the Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations from 1996 to 1999, and from 2002 to 2006. Prior to being appointed to this position, he was the Ambassador of Brazil to Canada from 1999 to 2003. He graduated from the Instituto Rio Branco, the Brazilian Diplomatic Academy. | WIKI |
Studies related to Uterine Contractions Onset and Saffron
Effect Of Saffron (Fan Hong Hua) On The Readiness Of The Uterine Cervix In Term Pregnancy: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial
Effect None
Trial Design Randomized trial
Trial Length n/a
Number of Subjects 50
Sex Female
Notes for this study:
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 50 pregnant women took 750 mg of saffron or placebo (a third every 8 hours) prior to delivery.
The primary outcome was the readiness of cervix as assessed by Bishop's score, and there was a greater improvement at 20-24 hours after starting the intervention and just after starting uterine contractions. There weren't statistically significant differences in the interval between initiation of the intervention and starting spontaneous uterine contractions, duration of the first stage of labor, duration of the second stage, labor augmentation, vaginal delivery, hemoglobin, or hematocrit.
The trial was preregistered: IRCT 201212233706N19 | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Yung Kee
Yung Kee is a Chinese restaurant located on Wellington Street in Central, Hong Kong. It is most famous for its roast goose.
History
In 1938, Kam Shui-fai began selling siu mei at a dai pai dong on Kwong Yuen West Street, near the old Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier. After some success, he converted it into a restaurant in 1942, leasing the premises at 32 Wing Lok Street in Sheung Wan for HK$4,000. During the Second World War, the building was destroyed in a Japanese air raid. In 1944, the restaurant was moved to 32 Pottinger Street. It moved into its current premises on Wellington Street in 1964, and after four more adjacent buildings were acquired, the lot was rebuilt in 1978 to become today's Yung Kee Building.
The sixth floor of the restaurant building is occupied by the Kee Club, named after Yung Kee and described by founder Maria Rhomberg as "a place for people tired of discos but still too young for formal restaurants and stuffy establishment clubs"; she met Kam in Shanghai to present the concept to him, and opened the club in 2001. During the SARS outbreak that year and again during the avian flu scare, Yung Kee was forced to temporarily stop serving roast goose and other poultry.
Finances and ownership
Yung Kee is owned by Yung Kee Holdings Ltd, a private holding company with roughly HK$127 million in assets. In 2000, the two top floors of the building which the restaurant occupies became available; the company purchased those floors at that point, and now owns the entire building. After the death of the founder Kam Shui-fai in 2004, its shares were divided among Kam's children. One report stated that eldest son Kam Kin-sing (or "Kinsen Kam Kwan-sing") and second son Ronald Kam Kwan-lai (甘琨禮) each received 45%, while the remaining 10% was held by Kam's daughter Kam Mei-ling through her own holding company Everway Holdings Limited; she later sold it to the younger Kam.
Another report stated that the two brothers each received a 35% stake on the founder's death, with a further 10% owned by his widow, their mother, Mak Sui-chun. Her daughter Kelly Kam was also a party to the dispute. In fiscal year 2009, the restaurant earned HK$51.1 million in net profit. However, there have been continuing disputes among the two brothers about the management of the company, especially due to the appointment of the younger Kam brother's son Kam Lin-wang as a director, drawing a salary of HK$45,000/month for only a few hours of work. In July 2010, the elder Kam brother applied to the High Court for liquidation of the holding company if the younger Kam brother refused to buy out his stake. The Court of Final Appeal, acting on an appeal filed by the widow of the deceased Kinson Kam, ruled in favour of the winding up order of the holding company registered in the British Virgin Islands based on the fact that the parties, property and dispute were based in Hong Kong. The net assets were stated to be HK$2 billion ($256 million) in 2012.
Specialties
Yung Kee is most famous for its roast goose, and serves as many as 300 whole birds per day. A half bird—which serves up to six people—costs HK$240, while a two-person portion goes for HK$120. The late founder Kam is nicknamed "Roast Goose Fai", and Yung Kee's roast goose has become well known in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, and also among foreign tourists. Some take a box of goose on the flight home to share with family and friends, giving rise to the nickname "Flying Roast Goose". Yung Kee dishes are served in first and business class on board Cathay Pacific flights, and boxes of roast goose and preserved eggs from the restaurant are sold in the on-board duty-free shop in an effort to take advantage of a growing demand for "souvenir food".
Awards and recognition
In 1968, Yung Kee was named by Fortune magazine as one of the Top 15 Restaurants in the World, the only Chinese restaurant on the list. In 1997, four dishes from Yung Kee received awards in the Hong Kong Food Festival Culinary Awards Competition: "Wild Geese Resting on Plum Tress" won a platinum award, while "Fish Biting Lamb in Huizhou Style" (fresh carp stuffed with shredded lamb), "Celebrating Prosperity" (fish and chicken wings on a bed of stir-fried vegetables and shredded turtle meat), and "Aloe Vera with Golden Pomegranate" each won gold awards.
Yung Kee also once held one star in the Michelin Guide received in the inaugural 2009 Hong Kong and Macau edition, but on 1 December 2011, it was relegated to "Bib Gourmand" section of the guide's 2012 edition.
* Asia's Top 20 Restaurants – Miele Guide
* 2008/2009: no. 8
* 2009/2010: no. 10
* 2010/2011: no. 12
* 2011/2012: no. 17 | WIKI |
A government is the institution that makes the rules that a country or group of people uses to organize their society, protect their rights and property, and provide for their welfare. There are many different forms of government, and each one has its own way of making and enforcing those rules.
Government began to evolve as people organized themselves into larger groups for protection against others who would try to hurt them or steal their property. These groups became cities, states and nations. They recognized that they could achieve more with a joint effort than each person working alone. This recognition of a collective responsibility for the good of the whole is what is called sovereignty, and it is the basis of all governments.
The purpose of government is to make sure the people have the goods and services they need in a stable, orderly and consistent manner. This means laws must be made, taxes collected, military forces provided, and a structure for making decisions. Governments may also have to protect things that are in limited supply, such as fish in the sea or clean drinking water. The function of a government is to protect these common goods so that a few individuals do not use them all and leave other people without them.
Another job of the government is to make sure that the people are protected from harm, whether it is terrorist attacks or natural disasters. This requires a police force, fire department, and national guard. Governments may also have to set up schools, hospitals and roads to meet the needs of their citizens. Governments may have to manage the nation’s wildlife, too.
In addition, a government must provide a system of laws that are fair and equal for all citizens. That is why a Bill of Rights and checks and balances are important. The judicial branch is there to interpret the laws and ensure that they are enforced fairly. The President nominates Supreme Court justices and court of appeals judges, and Congress can approve or reject them. If a law is deemed unconstitutional by the judicial branch, it will be overturned.
A government must also make sure that its own officials are held accountable for their actions. This includes elections, which are the process by which people choose their leaders and representatives. There must also be a system for limiting the power of the government, and there must be ways to stop it from becoming corrupt. These are all part of a structure of checks and balances in the United States that is known as the separation of powers and the bill of rights.
There are many types of governments in the world, including democracies, totalitarian regimes and authoritarian regimes. In addition, there are monarchies and aristocracies. These systems differ from each other in the way that they distribute power and in how much control they have over their citizens. There are also many variations on these systems, and some countries have a mix of them. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Chrome Box
The result was keep. L Faraone 04:14, 16 May 2013 (UTC)
Chrome Box
* – ( View AfD View log Stats )
I argue that this is a completely pointless article. Lachlan Foley 10:17, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
It's an important box set by an important band. Perhaps it just needs some delineation, particularly in regards to the two discs of previously unreleased material on it? Greg Fasolino (talk) 12:28, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
* Note: This debate has been included in the list of Albums and songs-related deletion discussions. czar · · 15:26, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
* Comment. Two questions: 1. Why should this not at least be summarised within the band's discography in the Chrome article with this becoming a redirect there? and 2. Why didn't you consider that before bringing this to AfD per WP:BEFORE? --Michig (talk) 18:18, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
* Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.
* Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Mediran ( t • c ) 01:41, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
* Keep not at all to my taste musically, but it's certainly a significant release by an important band that had a major role in the foundations of what is now called industrial music. Andrew Lenahan - St ar bli nd 05:23, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
* Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.
* Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, czar · · 01:41, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
* Keep per above. Nom didn't really cite any policy reason for deletion, anyways. Ansh666 04:05, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
* Keep until OP provides a more valid argument than "it's pointless". — Richard BB 14:54, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
* Redirect to Chrome (band) as per WP:NALBUMS. Chrome are sufficiently notable to have individual articles for records in their main discography, but this isn't that, and its importance isn't even demonstrated in the band's chronology on their own article. --Drasil (talk) 05:01, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
* Keep...the fact that the main article does not discuss Chrome Box reflects the main article's shortcomings rather than the notability of the release; a better solution would be to briefly discuss the importance of the box within the main article. The box is an iconic release (unprecedented at the time, for a band of their genre) and a quick Googling will confirm that it's considered noteworthy (http://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/review/138/ http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=chrome http://www.allmusic.com/album/chrome-box-mw0000053733 ). One music blogger I found plainly states what I think can be found elsewhere if I looked harder: "Their collection ‘The Chrome Box’ is one of the most essential collections of music ever made" (http://heathenharvest.org/2012/10/12/october-obituaries-category-viii-damon-edge/). It's more than just a perfunctory box set... I would say an apt comparison would be Chrome Box is to Chrome what Decade is to Neil Young. Greg Fasolino (talk) 13:01, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
| WIKI |
World Order (disambiguation)
World order commonly refers to International order
World Order may also refer to:
* World Order (band), Japanese band formed in 2009
* World Order (book), 2014 book by Henry Kissinger | WIKI |
Effects on the tumour process
The most remarkable properties of mistletoe extracts on the tumour process are their cytotoxic and growth-inhibiting effects, which they have on a large number of tumour cell lines, lymphocytes and fibroblasts in vitro.
The cytotoxic effects of mistletoe are mainly caused by the apoptosis-inducing mistletoe lectins, while the viscotoxins cause necrotic cell death [175].
In addition, mistletoe extracts lead to the increased formation or release of a number of cytokines such as interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), which plays an important role in mediating the protective immune response to cancer cells [234] and exhibits antiproliferative effects [238].
Last update: August 10th, 2020/AT
Apoptosis
Mistletoe extracts and ML I induce apoptosis in tumour cells, leukaemia cells, lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes. Both the total extracts and ML I suppress cell proliferation significantly and dose-dependently [175, 223, 238].
Apoptosis-inducing effects have also been demonstrated for oleanolic acid and other pentacyclic triterpenes isolated from mistletoe such as betulinic and ursolic acid [192, 197].
The cellular mechanisms of apoptosis induced by mistletoe constituents have been investigated intensively, but have not yet been finally clarified. It is known that mistletoe lectins play a significant role in the induction of apoptosis, which they can trigger even at low doses [175, 202, 239].
Investigations show that apoptosis can also be induced by mitochondrial, receptor-independent signalling pathways (cytochrome c/Apaf 1) by activating the caspase cascade as an essential component of the signal path.
The interaction of mistletoe lectins with DNA is also discussed as a cause of apoptosis induction [223, 238]. In addition, mistletoe lectins can also indirectly induce apoptosis by increasing the expression of Fas ligands in lymphocytes, enabling them to induce programmed cell death in Fas+ target cells [239].
Last update: August 10th, 2020/AT
Cytokine induction
Numerous investigations have been carried out on the induction of cytokines by single mistletoe lectins and also by isolated A and B chains. It has been shown that the incubation of mononuclear cells (PBMC) with ML I or isolated B chains leads to the release of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β but not of IL-1α. These results suggest a significant involvement of monocytes, since ML I binds preferentially to them [202, 240].
There are also numerous publications on cytokine induction by mistletoe extracts. For example, it has been shown that Iscador P in various concentrations triggers a partly strong release of IL-6 and TNF-α via the in vitro reactivity of mononuclear cells to mistletoe extracts. IL-2, IL-4, IL-5 and IFN-γ were induced significantly less frequently [241].
Another study showed that tumour inhibition caused by mistletoe extracts takes place via the release of IL-12, a mechanism which was influenced by the increase in T-cell and NK-cell activities [243].
In contrast, a more recent study showed that IFN-γ, which plays an important role in mediating the protective immune response to cancer cells, is significantly increased in particular by oak mistletoe without altering the Treg subpopulations and the production of other T-cell cytokines such as IL-4, IL-13 and IL-17A. This selective increase in Th1 cytokines can be attributed to the immunomodulatory properties of mistletoe extracts [234].
Mistletoe induced cytokine production in vivo has been investigated mainly in tumour patients. This showed a high individual variability and differences in the induced cytokine patterns between the different lectins and depending on the composition of the different mistletoe preparations [202].
Last update: August 10th, 2020/AT
Antiproliferative effects
Both total mistletoe extracts and ML I significantly inhibit cell proliferation in a dose-dependent way [175, 223, 239, 288]. Antiproliferative effects have also been demonstrated for oleanolic acid and other pentacyclic triterpenes isolated from mistletoe, such as betulinic and ursolic acid [192, 197]. Inhibition of cell proliferation was also observed in the equine cell line E42/02 [289].
Numerous investigations on various tumour cell lines also confirm that the use of mistletoe preparations does not increase cell proliferation. For example, the metabolic cell activity was investigated in 14 tumour cell lines with different concentrations of isolated ML I and total mistletoe extract. None of the examined cell lines showed a proliferative stimulus by ML I or the mistletoe extract [244]. Another investigation tested whether the three preparations Iscador M and Qu special and Iscador P exhibited growth-stimulating properties in 26 human cell lines in vitro. None of the cell lines showed growth stimulation by the three tested mistletoe extracts [59].
Last update: August 10th, 2020/AT
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Different Types of Vitamins and Their Functions
Regardless of your dietary habits, you may be deficient in one or more vitamins and minerals. You can take a multivitamin to ensure that all of the necessary vitamins are present in your diet. However, this is not an effective way to meet vitamin needs of everyone.
Different people need different types of vitamins at different times during their lives due to differences in metabolism, activity levels, gender, and age among other factors.
Read on for information about the various types of vitamins available as well as what they do for your body!
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, is essential for the sustenance of sight and healthy skin. It also promotes the normal development and maintenance of epithelial cells which line body organs, as well as aiding with the efficient passage of food through the stomach and intestines.
There are three Vitamin A types: retinoids, carotenoids, and retinoic acids (the cosmetic ingredient, Retin-A). Carotenoids make up the largest family of compounds known as “Vitamin A”.
The other two compounds don’t have significant antioxidant activity. The easiest way to get Vitamin A is from food sources like carrots or egg yolks; they both contain high amounts of Beta-carotene which our bodies easily convert into Vitamin A.
This process does not require specific enzymes but it does need an adequate supply of bile salts to break down these foods
It is vital that children who are deficient in vitamin A receive appropriate supplementation (5000 IU per day to 3000 IU), as vitamin A deficiency can result in difficulty seeing at night, blindness or impaired vision during early periods of life.
Additionally, deficiencies may lead to more severe conditions such as keratinization disorders and respiratory tract infections.
Vitamin B Group
B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in the body. They have been shown to be essential for the release of energy from food, especially carbohydrates.
Nineteen types of B-complex vitamins exist can be found in different foods such as vegetables, fruit nuts meat fish, and cereals (grain).
They are broken into two categories which contain either activated or non-activated versions for example Methotrexate which is a medicine used to treat cancer patients sometimes aids in the activation by preventing active folates from being recycled back into less active methylated forms.
Specific deficiency can cause depression and affects cognition growth hormones mental performance thymus function; it also prevents cells from regenerating quickly.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin. It helps break down fat and carbohydrate food sources to produce energy inside the body.
Vitamin B1 has many roles in the body – It is necessary in red blood cell synthesis, proper functioning of nerves and muscle tissue, preventing problems with circulation caused by blood narrowing (atherosclerosis), and promotes healthy skin.
Vitamin B1 can be found in most animal products like fish or organ meat, but many people are deficient due to consumed carbohydrate-based diets that don’t promote naturally found vitamin production.
Thiamine deficiency prompts a number of symptoms which include high levels of fatigue coupled with mental fogginess as well as weight loss.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2, better known as riboflavin, functions in the generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is a major cofactor for both pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase.
It also functions in the formation of many signaling compounds and is important for cellular metabolism.
Riboflavin functions as part of coenzymes involved in responding to oxidative stress, which may contribute to the prevention or delay process of aging.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Niacin is an essential nutrient that is found mostly in meat and plant-based products. It can be confused as a B-vitamin, but it isn’t because it doesn’t have any B’s or phosphorus to it.
Niacin functions to metabolize all the other B vitamins, including vitamin b6 and vitamin b12; without Niacin your body cannot convert tryptophan into niacin which may lead to the deficiency of these two important nutrients.
This type of B-complex called nicotinic acid (properly termed ‘niacin’ when used as a supplement) has been shown to help treat high cholesterol levels.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Pantothenic acid is the generic name for vitamin B5. This molecule occurs in nature either as d-pantothenic acid, or its corresponding ions panto-, and pantothenate.
When complexed with cofactors, it has either an activating function relative to acetyl-CoA carboxylase, that produces ketogenesis from acetyl-CoA or a structural role in fatty acid synthesis and repair via reacylation of acyl CoAs (transacylases).
As these pathways are central to numerous fundamental metabolic processes, deficiency can cause many diverse symptoms and disease states.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that participates in several essential metabolic pathways.
It has a crucial role in protein metabolism to help synthesize creatine, hemoglobin, and neurotransmitters such as serotonin.
Vitamin B6 helps the body regulate homocysteine levels, the direct precursor of an amino acid that causes artery blockages.
Vitamin B6 works in conjunction with other B vitamins. Vitamin B-6 is either used up quickly or stored in the liver and released as needed, so those who don’t eat any vitamin-B-rich foods likely need a vitamin supplement.
The following have been shown to be helpful for some people: – 300 mg of pyridoxine/pyridoxal 5 times per day – 10 to 30 mg for most people, 60 to 80 mg for diabetic patients.
Those on hemodialysis may need higher doses because they lose more water-soluble vitamins than those not on hemodialysis. Too much pyridoxine can cause nerve damage; it’s important not to exceed 150 mg.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Vitamin B9 is one type of vitamin that humans need. It is known mostly by the name folic acid and its chemical abbreviation, a term derived from the Latin “folium”, which means leaf.
Vitamin B9 are complex because they have many different cell-specific functions. The body gets folic acid from an outside source such as food or supplements because our intestines cannot produce them on their own!
There are many sources of folic acid that don’t have to be fortified. Common sources include green, leafy vegetables, like kale and spinach; fruits with skin or seeds like oranges and blackberries; whole grains such as brown rice, wheat germ, quinoa; nuts like almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts; beans such as pinto beans and lentils.
Folate is also found in dark-brown bread (which use molasses instead of corn syrup as a sweetener) and in some breakfast cereals that are higher in fiber. It can also be taken in the form of supplements.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
B12 is a cobalamin, which means that it contains cobalt. Cobalamin is the general term in nutritional sciences for all forms of what were once called vitamin B12. It is a very large molecule, so it is divided into subtypes according to how they are chemically bonded, and the functional groups they contain. The older name was used for only one form of this molecule, while now the new name—cobalamin—is used for all forms. This keeps scientists from getting confused when conducting experiments in which they need to know which type of cobalamine they are using.
Vitamin B12 functions as a co-enzyme in the synthesis of methionine and an important means of recycling homocysteine back to methionine so active methylation reactions can be reprocessed by cells.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that it cannot be stored by the body like fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. It must therefore be ingested daily in order to maintain an adequate supply for the body’s needs.
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) functions as an antioxidant as well and participates in collagen production across a wide array of tissues such as blood vessels. The recommended dietary allowance for adults is currently 75mg/day but requirements will change with age and physical activity levels.
Vitamin D (Calciferol)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in animal foods, fortified foods, and created by our bodies in the presence of sunlight.
Vitamin D can come from food sources or supplements like the UV lamps that would mimic natural sun rays using sunlight to produce the same system of vitamin d production found in the human body.
It is also sometimes called “calciferol.” It plays a key role in regulating your body’s calcium and phosphate levels.
It’s required for healthy bone growth and maintenance. A D3 supplement is usually recommended for people who do not get enough sun exposure.
Each Vitamin D tablet may come with 200 international units (IU) of vitamin D; higher doses are typically only prescribed to people who have conditions preventing them from absorbing sufficient amounts from their diet or through sunshine.
The typical population dose ranges between 400 IU and 2000 IU daily for adults.
It defends against many diseases including cancer, type 1 diabetes, asthma, auto-immune diseases.
Vitamin D is necessary to build and maintain strong bones, muscles, teeth, and healthy teeth. Getting enough vitamin D will also help with depression symptoms, other mood disorders like SAD (seasonal affective disorder) or anxiety disorder.
The deficiency of vitamin D can lead to an increased risk for some cancers such as colon cancer or breast cancer in some cases.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E contains either alpha-tocopherol or gamma-tocopherol or both in varying amounts.
Alpha and gamma-tocopherol constitute the natural form of vitamin E that is found in most Americans’ diets; meanwhile, beta- and delta-alpha tocotrienols represent artificial types of vitamin E that are usually synthetic products with 50% to 100% efficacy against alpha and gamma forms of the nutrient according to medical professionals. The former type is also available widely as a pharmaceutical product that can be bought over-the time counter while pure gamma’s only available supplement form is through prescription by a doctor.
Beyond its well-known antioxidant function, vitamin E also serves as an important membrane lipid and a precursor to specific biologically active molecules.
Vitamin H (Biotin)
Vitamin H is a type of vitamin known as biotin, and it functions in the synthesis of fatty acids.
One of the biotin’s functions in the body is as a cofactor for various enzymes and carboxylase reductases, which are important for metabolizing proteins, fats, and carbs.
Additionally, biotin can aid in weight loss efforts by helping maintain normal levels of insulin in the bloodstream while fending off any adverse effects usually brought on by high amounts of insulin such as lipogenesis and pancreatic hyperlipidosis – the creation of fat cells.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is one of the fat-soluble vitamins implicated as a factor in preventing heart disease since it helps maintain normal levels of blood clotting, which can reduce the risk of clots that can block the arteries. Generally, vitamin K1 or phytonadione (vitamin K2 are very similar and function differently) should be taken with food.
Vitamin K3 is synthetic and not natural but it has been shown to work well with certain antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial infections.
It’s also an ingredient in some cholesterol medications prescribed for lowering high LDL cholesterol levels and postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy medications prescribed to prevent osteoporosis-related bone fractures in women who have undergone menopause because certain nutrients affect estrogen metabolism
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What is Spotify Error Code auth 74, and how to fix it
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Published onMay 27, 2024
Spotify is a top-rated streaming service with tons of features. But you may also encounter bugs while using it. One common issue is the Spotify error code auth 74. We’ll review the possible causes and how you can fix it.
What is Spotify error code auth 74?
Spotify error code auth 74 is an error that prevents you from logging into the app. There are several reasons for it, but these are the most common:
• Your Windows firewall, region, VPN, or PC permissions prevent Spotify from accessing your internet server.
• Spotify can access your internet but the connection is poor.
• You’re using an old version of Spotify.
Whichever it is, you can fix it, and we’ll show you how.
How to fix Spotify error code auth 74
Here’s how to fix Spotify error code auth 74 regardless of the problem causing it:
Run Spotify as an administrator
If you encounter the Spotify error code auth 74, the first thing to do is to open the app as an administrator. This helps bypass certain program limitations and may fix the problem. Here’s how to run Spotify as an administrator:
1. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and select Task Manager from the options.
2. Find and close all Spotify processes.
Windows Task Manager with Spotify highlighted
• Press the Start button and search for Spotify.
• Select Run as Administrator from the right side of the search screen.
• Check your internet connection
If your internet connection is poor or your PC has trouble connecting to your local Wi-Fi, it can cause the error. Double-check your network settings to ensure you’re connected to the correct Wi-Fi.
Troubleshoot the Spotify problem by checking if other devices connected to the network also have connectivity issues. If it persists, restart your device and router and establish a new connection.
Disable Proxy settings
If your network uses a proxy server, Spotify will detect the proxy settings automatically. However, this may not always happen, and that can lead to an auth 74 error code. In such cases, manually set up the application with your proxy information. Here’s how:
1. Attempt to log into Spotify.
2. When the Spotify error code auth 74 message shows up, select Proxy Settings.
3. Change from Auto-detect settings to HTTP, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5 and enter your proxy details.
4. Select No Proxy If you don’t use a proxy.
5. Select Restart App.
Ensure a firewall is not blocking Spotify
If your computer’s security prevents Spotify from accessing the data it needs to function properly, you may encounter the auth 74 error. Here’s how to ensure Spotify can access the internet on a PC using Windows Firewall:
1. Press the Start button and search for Windows Security.
2. Launch the app and go to Firewall and network protection > Allow an app through firewall.
Windows Security with an option highlighted
• Click Change Settings and scroll down the list until you find Spotify.
• Tick the checkboxes under Private and Public.
• Windows Security with Spotify highlighted
• Click OK.
• Disable third-party VPNs
VPNs help to privatize your network usage by changing your region and hiding your IP address when online. However, this can cause issues when the app tries to communicate with its servers. If you use a VPN, close or pause it when logging into Spotify.
Clear the Spotify Cache
Spotify caches temporary data to help it run faster. But as it builds over time, errors may occur. You may need to delete your Spotify data to resolve such issues. Follow these steps:
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
2. Type %appdata% in the box and press OK.
Windows Run box with "OK" highlighted
• Navigate to Spotify > Users.
• Right-click the folder with a name comprising random characters and -user at the end and select Delete.
• Windows File Explorer with Spotify "-user" folder highlighted
• Re-open the app and sign back in.
• Restart your PC
The auth 74 error code may be from your system rather than Spotify. In that case, restarting your PC may solve the problem.
Reinstall the Spotify app
If all the previous options fail to fix the Spotify error code auth 74, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app on your PC. It only takes a few minutes and may just solve the problem. Follow these steps:
1. Press the Start button and navigate to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
Windows Apps in Settings
• Click the horizontal triple-dot icon next to Spotify and select Uninstall.
• Windows Apps in Settings
• Ensure there’s no leftover Spotify data by going to the directory path: C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\Spotify and deleting the folder.
• Find Spotify in the Microsoft Store and install it.
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Runo VII]
If you send me to my country,
To the borders of my cornfields,
There to hear my cuckoo calling,
And my birds so sweetly singing.
Will you choose a gold-filled helmet,
Or a hat filled up with silver?”
Louhi, Pohjola’s old Mistress,
Answered in the words which follow:
"O thou wisest Väinämöinen,
Thou the oldest of the sages,
Golden gifts I do not ask for,
And I wish not for thy silver.
Gold is but a toy for children,
Silver bells adorn the horses,
But if you can forge a Sampo,
Weld its many-coloured cover,
From the tips of swan’s white wing-plumes,
From the milk of barren heifer,
From a single grain of barley,
From a single fleece of ewe’s wool,
Then will I my daughter give you,
Give the maiden as your guerdon,
And will bring you to your country,
There to hear the birds all singing,
There to hear your cuckoo calling,
On the borders of your cornfields.”
Väinämöinen, old and steadfast,
Answered in the words which follow:
“No, I cannot forge a Sampo,
Nor can weld its pictured cover.
Only bring me to my country,
And I’ll send you Ilmarinen,
Who shall forge a Sampo for you,
Weld its many-coloured cover.
He perchance may please the maiden,
Win your daughter’s young affections.
“He’s a smith without an equal,
None can wield the hammer like him,
For ’twas he who forged the heaven,
And who wrought the air’s foundations, | WIKI |
What are the top-level API s of React?
1, Introduction
The React library provides the following API s, which can be called directly.
2, Create element
1,createElement()
• Function: create React element.
// Function prototype
React.createElement(
type,
[props],
[...children]
)
• There are two ways to create elements:
• Using JSX to create an element does not need to call createElement(), and the preprocessor babel will handle it
// Creating elements and components using jsx
class Hello extends React.Component {
render() {
return <div>Hello {this.props.toWhat}</div>;
}
}
ReactDOM.render(
<Hello toWhat="World" />,
document.getElementById('root')
);
• If you do not use JSX to create an element, you need to call createElement()
// Creating elements and components without jsx
class Hello extends React.Component {
render() {
return React.createElement('div', null, `Hello ${this.props.toWhat}`);
}
}
ReactDOM.render(
React.createElement(Hello, { toWhat: 'World' }, null),
document.getElementById('root')
);
3, Element manipulation API
1,cloneElement()
• Function: copy to generate a new element.
// Function prototype
React.cloneElement(
element,
[config],
[...children]
)
// config: contains new props, key or ref
• Equivalent to jsx
React.cloneElement()
// Almost equivalent to the following jsx writing
< element.type {...element.props } {...props }> { children }</element.type >
2,isValidElement()
Verify whether the object is a React element, and the return value is true or false.
React.isValidElement(object)
4, Child element operation API
React.Children function: you can traverse and access child elements, and access the attribute this.props.children, which can't access data.
1,React.Children.map
• Function: traverse child elements and return an array. The function prototype is as follows:
React.Children.map(children, function)
• Use case: traverse and copy child elements
const Child = () => (
<div>child</div>
)
class App extends React.Component {
render() {
const template1 = React.Children.map(this.props.children, (child) => {
return React.cloneElement(child);
});
return template1;
}
}
2,React.Children.forEach
• Function: the same as React.Children.map, except that the return value is not an array.
React.Children.forEach(children, function)
3,React.Children.count
• Function: returns the total number of components in children, which is equal to the number of calls to the callback function through map or forEach.
React.Children.count(children)
4,React.Children.only
• Function: verify whether children have only one child node (React element). If so, return it. Otherwise, this method will throw an error.
React.Children.only(children)
• Note: React.Children.only() does not accept the return value of React.Children.map() because it is an array and not a React element.
5, Component related API s
1,React.Component
• Function: use ES6 classes Define the base class of React component in the following way:
class Greeting extends React.Component {
render() {
return <h1>Hello, {this.props.name}</h1>;
}
}
2,React.PureComponent
• Function: like React.Component, you can inherit them to implement components.
• Difference: React.PureComponent implements shouldComponentUpdate(), but React.Component does not. React.PureComponent performs component rendering only when the prop and state data change, which can be used for component performance optimization.
• Two points to note:
• When determining whether the prop and state data change, a comparison operation will be performed. This comparison operation is only suitable for simple data structures, not complex data structures. Please ensure that the prop and state objects are not complex data structures.
• Ensure that all child components also inherit React.PureComponent.
3,React.memo
• Function: it is a high-level component that can wrap other components to improve performance.
• Principle: React.memo will monitor the changes of props attribute of components. Only the changes can be re rendered, otherwise the rendering operation will be skipped.
const MyComponent = React.memo(function MyComponent(props) {
/* Rendering with props */
});
• Two points to note:
• If useState and useContext are used in the React.memo component, the React.memo component will render again when the state and context values change.
• React.memo can't monitor the changes of props of complex data structure, so it needs to customize the comparison function to monitor the complex data structure.
function MyComponent(props) {
/* Rendering with props */
}
function areEqual(prevProps, nextProps) {
/*
If nextProps is passed into the render method, the returned result is the same as
If the return results of prevProps passed into render method are consistent, true will be returned,
Otherwise, false is returned
*/
}
export default React.memo(MyComponent, areEqual);
6, Delayed loading
When rendering a page, you can not load unused components.
1,React.lazy
• Function: delay loading unused components, relying on react.suspend
// This component is dynamically loaded
const SomeComponent = React.lazy(() => import('./SomeComponent'));
• Note: using the dynamic import feature of React.lazy requires the JS environment to support Promise. In IE11 and below browsers, you need to use this feature by introducing polyfill.
2,React.Suspense
• Name: Specifies the loading indicator
• Function: cooperate with React.lazy to complete delayed loading.
// The component is dynamically loaded
const OtherComponent = React.lazy(() => import('./OtherComponent'));
function MyComponent() {
return (
// Display the < spinner > component until OtherComponent is loaded
<React.Suspense fallback={<Spinner />}>
<div>
<OtherComponent />
</div>
</React.Suspense>
);
}
7, Other API s
1,React.Fragment
• Function: let render() return multiple elements without creating additional DOM elements. Use details, Look here
2,React.createRef
• Function: create a ref object to point to the component, so that other components can easily access its internal data and methods. Use details, Look here
3,React.forwardRef
• Function: React.forwardRef will create a React component. The new component can forward the passed in ref object to the child elements.
• There are two usage scenarios: forwarding refs to DOM components and forwarding refs in high-level components. Details, Look here
8, Reference documents:
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Talk:List of political parties in Italy/Archive 4
RfC: new presentation of rules
Should the rules overseeing this list be presented in the following way or as they are now? --Checco (talk) 08:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Conditions of admission
* In order to be part of this list, a political party needs to have fulfilled at least one of the following conditions:
* having obtained at least 0.5% of the vote in a countrywide (general/European) election;
* having elected at least one MP/MEP/regional councillor with its own list;
* having been represented by at least 5 MPs or at least 3 MEPs or in at least 5 regional councils;
* having obtained at least 2% of the vote in a regional election (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) or in a countrywide (general/European) election at the regional level (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) — this rule is applied solely to political parties active only in one region or autonomous province in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol);
* having been represented by 5% of the elects in a regional council (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol)
* having obtained at least 15% in a constituency for Italians abroad in a general election;
* Classification
* The parties are classified as:
* Major parties — parties having obtained at least 5% of the vote in a countrywide (general/European) election or having been represented by at least 100 MPs or 10 MEPs;
* Minor parties — parties having fulfilled one of the other conditions;
* Regional parties — minor parties active only in one Region (Province in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol);
* Parties of the Italians abroad — parties active only among Italians abroad;
* Parliamentary groups — parliamentary groups formed by coalitions of parties and/or non-party independents.
* Active major parties are those having obtained more than 5% of the vote in the latest countrywide (general/European) election or currently being represented by at least 30 MPs or 5 MEPs.
Please enter Yes or No in the Survey with a brief statement. Back-and-forth discussion may be conducted in the Threaded Discussion. --Checco (talk) 08:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
Survey (II)
* Yes. Rules are necessary in this list because the number of political parties in Italy, active and defunct, is near-infinite. That is why, both in it.Wikipedia and en.Wikipedia, both regarding the template and this list, rules have been discussed and uploaded. They are quite complicate and they need some overhaul. In order to make the current rules clearer, both for readers and editors, and make the proposal and the discussion of changes easier, I am proposing a new format of presentation of the rules. This does not mean that I agree with all the current rules (I would like to simplify and change several of them), but just that it would be a good start to present them in a clearer way. --Checco (talk) 08:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Strongly no. Many of these rules have never been approved in any discussion, so they are not supported by consensus. Furthermore, the scheme is merely copied from the party template, for a reader it is quite offensive to read trivia such as the explanation of what a regional party is (a party active in only one region). These redundant explanations are not (rightly) present on any other list.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 08:54, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* No, one can simply include any parties from Category:Political parties in Italy. Basically, one only needs an organization to be describes as a political party in Italy in multiple RS. My very best wishes (talk) 16:09, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* strongly no Simply because wasting energy deciding how to present rules that do not currently have consensus is a manipulation of the system. Nightenbelle (talk) 17:54, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes - Italy's got more political parties (current & past) then I could count on fingers & toes. There needs to be an 'inclusion' criteria for this list article. GoodDay (talk) 19:48, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes – we should have some admission criteria for the list. Italy is one nation known for a wide variety of political parties, at national and regional level, and otherwise this list could become unmanageable, or at least needlessly unclear to any end user who may not be familiar with the subject.--Autospark (talk) 20:58, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Faulty RFC (invited by the bot) This has 6 questions presented as 1 question. One is have a threshold for inclusion in the article (which I think is a good idea and proposal) the other 5 are editor creation of unsourced definitions for 5 terms, presumably for the text of the article, a violation of policy. Sincerely, North8000 (talk) 23:12, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Maybe you could fix this issue by striking the second half. Most people have been responding to the first half. North8000 (talk) 03:46, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* Strongest possible no, with an emphasis on the fact that there is no indication of consensus for these "rules". First, they should be guidelines instead of rules; establishing specific hard-and-fast rules for an individual page smacks of WP:NOTBURO and, if it were to happen, would require a lot more than has occurred here. Second, the classifications seem like WP:OR as written. Agree with North8000 that this ought to be broken up into smaller RFCs on specific proposed guidelines rather than one sweeping RFC for a big table (the wording of "presentation" is also weird; the important question isn't "how should we present these guidelines" but "what should the guidelines for inclusion be in the first place".) EDIT: Changed to strongest possible no after reading some of the discussions below, especially the absurd statement that these rules are the established consesus of this list; 2) the RfC is not about the rules themselves, but their presentation. Obviously that consensus is in question and needs to be settled first, before anything else; trying to present them as a WP:FAITACCOMPLI and trying to avoid an RFC on that is WP:STONEWALL / WP:OWN behavior. That underlying question needs to be settled unambiguously first, before anything else, and if the framer of this RFC doesn't believe it addresses that question then this is not a valid or useful RFC. Setting inclusion guidelines via a future RFC seems reasonable, and these are not unthinkable; but this is not the way to go about it. --Aquillion (talk) 05:54, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* No, not THOSE rules - those do not seem a consensus per Archive 1 Revision of some criteria, and just look too complicated and trivial as criteria to be meaningful to readers. I would suggest limit it to those actually having an elected officeholder. Cheers Markbassett (talk) 02:52, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes In the absence of any other limitations or rules, this page needs some guidance/limitations on what can be included, as has been said, Italian political parties are infinite. At least this is some forward movement that helps to address the problem, it can be modified at some later point. Deathlibrarian (talk) 04:27, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
Threaded Discussion (II)
To be clear: 1) these rules are the established consesus of this list; 2) the RfC is not about the rules themselves, but their presentation; 3) it would indeed be great if the same rules were applied both to the template and this list; 4) a regional party is not necessarily active in just one region (as defined by the Italian Constitution), as a regional party can be active in multiple regions and/or being simply a supporter of regionalism, the ideology; 5) few other countries have so many parties as Italy. --Checco (talk) 09:08, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* 1. If I had written the rules in your place it would have been the same thing: they are contested rules, so they are not supported by consensus. Periodically remove parties from the list wanted by other users based on rules you have unilaterally introduced is a behavior that does not conform to the principles of Wikipedia..
* 2. The RFC is clearly a flight forward, now that I am about to ask for the legitimacy of the imposition of the rules themselves.
* 3. That would be great, but there is no consensus.
* 4. The Italian Constitution does not define what a regional party is. Furthermore, the explanation of the categories is very superfluous.
* 5. Each list lists the parties a country has. On it.wikipedia there is no inclusion criteria and there are no problems.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 09:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* 1) The rules are established consensus and are strongly challenged only by you. 2) The RfC is just about presentation, nothing more. 3) If there is no new consensus, we will keep the current rules both here and in the template. 4) The Italian Constitution defines regions, indeed that is what I wrote ("region (as defined by the Italian Constitution)"). 5) Are you really willing to abolish conditions of admission and categorisation? Do you really want the list overloaded with dozens of additional parties and disorganised? --Checco (talk) 09:25, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* "Established consensus" means a lot or nothing: if I had introduced rules to my liking, the result would have been the same: these rules were introduced unilaterally by you, and you have never proved otherwise, despite having repeatedly invited you to do so. And yes, I want to ask for the abolition of all current rules, never approved in any discussion. No party list has rules for inclusion, and the situation worsens since these rules have not been decided anywhere. Eventually, when the conditions are right, with the widest possible involvement of interested users in the project, they could be consensually reintroduced. In my opinion, the current rules are not legitimate.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 09:38, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* This has nothing to do with the RfC and, above all, it is false. Please understand what established consensus means. You are challenging rules that have been decided and uploaded several years ago and, as one user pointed out at Teahouse, "there is a huge discussion on the talk page, and it seems that a lot more history has been removed". Finally, as another users pointed out: "Standalone list inclusion criteria can be whatever is supported by consensus of the editors involved in working on that list". You have long tried to achieve a new consensus, but unfortunately only two users have more or less regularly answered to you. What does this mean? It simply means that the current rules are scandal for no-one but you. I am a good-faith editor and, as you should know, I am always open to debate and compromise, otherwise I would have made bold edits (including adding the non-controversial "Organisation" scheme) and I would not have accepted compromise rules that I do not like (including some of the current rules, proposed by you). --Checco (talk) 09:48, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* You don't seem to realize that you have arrogated to yourself the right to decide, control and authorize the content of the entire page, something that doesn't exist anywhere. You only mention the interventions you like, but not the ones you don't like. Rules "uploaded several years ago" by yourself, so please don't state anymore that they have been approved by other users, because that's not true. However I will see what to do, I would like to know if my doubts about the legitimacy of the current rules are well founded or not.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 09:58, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Again, that is not true and you know it. I would like to make several changes and I have already accepted some compromises that are far from what I would like. There is an established consensus, now including also some of your proposals. --Checco (talk) 17:45, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Where was the discussion or RFC that you say established consensus for these rules? I am not seeing it. (Even if it did exist, WP:CCC applies; it is clear, given how sharply discussions on this page have devolved, that an RFC on the rules is needed before anything else can really happen. An RFC on their "presentation", with some sort of weird presumption that the very consensus that people are arguing about somehow exists, is obviously unproductive - you need to take a step back and settle that issue first. If you're confident that a consensus does exist for them, then an RFC should just affirm it, but it's unproductive (and ultimately self-defeating!) behavior to try and block or avoid an RFC on something that is very clearly at the crux of an active dispute. Maybe at one point WP:SILENCE was sufficient, but at this point, with a loud and active dispute, you need a clear RFC on what guidelines for inclusion or terminology should be used on the page first, that you can point to in both this and future disputes. In the long run you will be saving yourself time and energy anyway. (I should also mention that I strongly recommend decoupling the inclusion criteria from the terminology and holding separate RFCs on each. Holding an RFC on guidelines for inclusion is fairly common and not at all unusual, but the terminology one seems extremely unusual and is likely to torpedo the whole thing if the two are bundled together.) --Aquillion (talk) 06:03, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
Outside observer here- I was invited by yapperbot to this RFC- I read a few of the conversations on this talk page- I see two people arguing about rules, but never finding a compromise. I see one person claiming there is a pre-existing consensus, but not realizing that does not negate all future discussions. The conversation about the rules never reaches a conclusion- but suddenly we have a RFC for how to present the rules that have yet to reach consensus. I think this RFC is waaaaay to early and instead you need to get more eyes on the conversation about what the rules should be. This RFC is forcing a set of rules that does not (currently) have consensus. And if there was a discussion elsewhere that provided consensus on these rules- it MUST be linked here. To continue with this is a farce and not consistent with a cohesive, collaborative encyclopedia. Nightenbelle (talk) 17:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* @User:Nightenbelle: The people arguing about rules are three, not two. Several compromises have been already uploaded, others have not because User:SDC wants "all or nothing". I realise that there is an established consensus, but I am always open to debate and I have never refrained from discussion. The RfC is not on rules that have yet to reach consensus, but on a better presentation on the current, consensual rules. What is more interesting is that some of those rules have been proposed by User:SDC (on some cases, I was not convinced, but I accepted his proposals for the sake of compromise) and, as said, I would like to make several changes to them too. --Checco (talk) 17:45, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* I am aware there are three discussiong (there have actually been more than that) I said I see two people arguing. And I maintain that opinion. If you are discussing/debating/arguing about rules- then there are no currently consensual rules There are rules that used to be consensual- but they are no longer. So, as I said, this RFC is inappropriate because you are asking for imput on how to put something on a page that does not have consensus to remain on the page. This is a backdoor way to force consensus on your chosen rules. This should be closed and retracted until a new consensus has been reached. Anything else is an abuse or manipulation of the system. Nightenbelle (talk) 17:54, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* But they are not my chosen rules! Some of them (precisely the first three out of six) have been proposed by User:SDC and agreed with him! However, as long as a new consensus is not achieved, the former consensus should stay, otherwise we would always be edit-warring. --Checco (talk) 18:06, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* To be more accurate, User:SDC has agreed on the first two rules and on the first part of the third rule (they have been changed according to his proposals!). We are now discussing mainly on the second part of the third rule, the fourth rule and the fifth rule. Also the classification rules have been changed with User:SDC's approval. Again, having a clear presentation of the current rules would help editors to discuss further changes. --Checco (talk) 18:12, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Checco Rules must not be accepted by a user, rules must be agreed . Some rules were decided solely by you and you have not shown yourself in any collaborative way in modifying them (I am referring in particular to the regional threshold, which affects the content of a large part of the page). Your "all or nothing" reasoning has nothing to do with reality, you don't have to concede me anything. As Nightenbelle has already stated, a discussion about how exposing unapproved rules is quite a forcing. Even the classification, despite having reached some sort of compromise, is a great original research, as Usedtobecool has rightly pointed out: the criteria for determining this classification remain arbitrary (indeed it is strange not to see parties such as Italia Viva and Coraggio Italia in the first table, which should not necessarily be classified as major parties).--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 19:15, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Rules are arbitrary by definition, as they are decided through consensus. Also your proposals are arbitrary. There is a set of rules, some of which have been proposed by you. I am open to changes, but, if there is no agreement, the previously established rules should stay. I will always be available for debate. --Checco (talk) 19:34, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Established by you... the classification (major/minor parties), in addition to being arbitrary, is not even necessary. I knew that Wikipedia was a free encyclopedia. If there are rules, they are decided by a community of users, not just by Checco ...--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 19:47, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Again, all of this is not true. Some of the current rules were even proposed by you! --Checco (talk) 19:51, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* And the others (like the regional threshold one)? Are they agreed rules? Or established by one user? I would say the second hypothesis....--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:14, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Everything is established consensus, part of which achieved after your arrival to en.Wikipedia upon your proposals. --Checco (talk) 20:21, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
As recommended by an arbitrator in another area. This RFC should be advertised on related WikiProjects, to get more input. GoodDay (talk) 20:13, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* @GoodDay I think you have not read the Rfc correctly: it does not concern the presence or absence of criteria on the page (the inclusion criteria are already currently displayed on the page), but their mode of exposure, which is merely copied from the template of the Italian parties, with a decidedly rendundant classification of parties (you need a bulleted list to explain to readers what a "regional party" is?). And is it really useful to discuss now how to display the rules that are still under discussion?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:22, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Of course, a better presentation of current rules helps! And "regional party" need to be defined: in this context, "regional party" means a party active only in one region of Italy, not a regional party active in multiple regions and/or a party supporting regionalism, the ideology. --Checco (talk) 20:24, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* I'll abide by whatever the result is of this RFC. GoodDay (talk) 20:31, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* what is your brief and neutral statement? At over 2,200 bytes, the statement above (from the tag to the next timestamp) is far too long for to handle, and so it is not being shown correctly at Requests for comment/History and geography. The RfC may also not be publicised through WP:FRS until a shorter statement is provided. -- Red rose64 🌹 (talk) 21:23, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Practically, Checco signed after the list of criteria, while he had to sign immediately after the question in bold and then expose the new set up. Anyway, I think it would be useful if the last two users (GoodDay and Autospark) added something else to their motivations, otherwise there is a risk that other users will misunderstand the topic of the Rfc: reading the last two motivations, it seems that the RFC is about agreeing or not with the presence of inclusion criteria, in reality it only concerns a different exposure of criteria already present on the page.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:42, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Again, I'll abide by the results of the RFC. GoodDay (talk) 22:01, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
* Questions – Is this RFC intended to establish consensus that these are the rules for the listing of parties, or is it only intended to establish how to present the rules?
* If this is only intended to establish how to present the rules, where and when was consensus established on the rules? (Show me the consensus in a talk page, or it might not exist.)
* If this is intended to establish a consensus for these rules, there should be discussion first so as to arrive at something that might be approved.
* Checco writes: 'Rules are necessary in this list because the number of political parties in Italy, active and defunct, is near-infinite.' Yes. But are we trying to identify the rules, or are we trying to determine how to present them?
* Approving a presentation of the rules when we don't agree on what the rules are seems likely to result in confusion, because some editors will think that it establishes consensus, and some will think that it doesn't.
* Uncertainty over what the rules are is worse than no rules. Uncertainty over whether a consensus exists is worse than knowing that there isn't a consensus.
Robert McClenon (talk) 02:07, 10 January 2022 (UTC) If the RFC has to be scrapped & a new RFC begun? Ping me if/when it occurs. GoodDay (talk) 02:17, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* I do not know why editors here have come up with such complex criteria. The article can simply list all Italian parties. If that would be too big, the list can be split. If that is undesirable, we can list all "notable" Italian parties only. Or, we could list all parties which have won at least one seat in parliament in their history. It appears Italy itself has come up with some ideas to limit the number of parties, which might give some selection criteria we can use as well. If the list is to be subdivided by prominence, the division should be based on reliable sources. Setting our own criteria for what makes a party "major" or "minor" is original research. Usedtobecool ☎️ 04:15, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* Agree that if the RFC is scrapped and restarted (which I think ought to happen), everyone who commented on it ought to be pinged for the new one. --Aquillion (talk) 06:06, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* I have been passively following these discussions almost daily (I watchlisted this page), but refrained from being involved out of fear of being trapped into these wall-of-text discussions. I am really glad to finally see some sanity now that external users intervened: I suggest to restart an RfC with a very simple question like "Does this page need inclusion criteria or not?" and then work further starting from that. Yakme (talk) 09:02, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Robert McClenon I'll start by answering your questions: 1. the Rfc is only intended to establish how to present the rules (on this I can answer instead of Checco); 2. Checco should answer this question, however he has so far replied to me that the previous criteria have been decided on it.wikipedia (in reality the it.wikipedia list has no rules, and in any case here the it.wikipedia rules have no relevance) and on en.wikipedia for the template on Italian parties (which, however, would be a completely different thing). Some of the current criteria have been agreed between me and him, others, until proven otherwise, have been introduced by him. 3. I absolutely agree, that's what I've been saying for weeks; 4. Same answer as point one, he is currently working on how to expose the rules (before they have received effective support from the community); 5 & 6. I fully agree with these statements as well.
* @Usedtobecool: In my view it would not be a problem to have the list without rules, it would avoid a lot of controversy. If a party does not deserve to be listed on the Italian parties page, maybe it is not so relevant as to have its own article on Wikipedia (however this is my personal consideration).
* @Yakme: Did you read the whole discussion? wow... However yours is not a bad idea at all: first we should open a Rfc on whether or not to have inclusion criteria. In the case that the majority expresses themselves in favor of the presence of inclusion criteria, we should open a discussion in Wikipedia:Drn with all users who have intervened in the Rfc. Finally we should decide how to expose any rules. This Rfc seems to me a leap forward, I think it should be annulled.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 10:31, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* The current classification between major and minor parties should also be revised, currently it is only one original research...--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 10:35, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* So it appears we are finally getting what both sides wanted- more eyes on this issue. So I agree with those above me that this RFC should be scrapped- and an RFC be formulated under @Robert_McClenon 's mediation as to a couple proposals for inclusion criteria- and then re-opened for those now engaged to comment on. Lets get a real consensus on this then decide how to present the agreed upon rules. Nightenbelle (talk) 16:17, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* Hello! I will try to answer concisely to all the points raised above.
* First of all, you can believe it or not, but the discussion on the rules oveseeing this list started 15 or 16 years ago regarding the it.Wikipedia template on Italian political parties in Italy, then those rules were tranferred to the en.Wikipedia template and finally the list, then they were periodically re-discussed and changed. There have been several long discussion in several places (also project pages) and some of those discussions are no longer available, additionally there have been lots of cooperative editing and bold edits by several users. Over the last year, great changes to the rules and the list occured, especially after User:SDC stopped edit warring and started to seek consensus in talk page.
* Per Consensus, "in discussions of proposals to add, modify, or remove material in articles, a lack of consensus commonly results in retaining the version of the article as it was prior to the proposal or bold edit". This is what happened most of the time over the last year. User:SDC has proposed several changes and many of them were uploaded. Other proposals were rejected by a lack of consensus. Further compromises were reached, but a sort of "all or nothing" approach (instead of a step-by-step one) and, frankly, excessive bludgeoning prevented them to be implemented. This said, I am very happy that several editors are now involved in this discussion and I look forward to a possibly entirely new consensus.
* I am quite convinced that conditions of admission and rules of classification are necessary to this list. Very few editors objected it. The Italian party system or, better, systems is/are particularly complicate. I agree with User:Autospark, User:GoodDay and others on this. If there were no rules, hundreds of parties could be added and the list would become ingovernable.
* This RfC is intended only to establish how to present the current rules, but I am sure that a clearer presentation will help long-time editors of this list and, more importantly, newcoming editors to discuss, change the current rules or approve new rules. HI am open to any discussion and I am thrilled by the fact that several users are now interested in the list. I would be even more thrilled if these editors were interested in a) determining whether rules are useful; b) determining which rules to apply; c) editing the list accordingly, by removing and adding parties; d) writing new articles for relevant parties included in the list. Of course, I also favour a less complicate path, like discussing specific changes to the current rules, most of which have been already discussed and agreed with User:SDC. Thanks to this RfC we are now having this debate and everyone now clearly knows which rules are currently applied to this list. I am thus very happy for what I have already achieved and I look forward to our future debates. --Checco (talk) 20:01, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* So what is your brief and neutral statement? -- Red rose64 🌹 (talk) 20:50, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* "Should the rules overseeing this list be presented in the following way or as they are now?" No rule was changed. The RfC was intended to propose a clearer presentation of the current rules, that are have been changed several times and that can be further changed anytime. --Checco (talk) 20:55, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* I'm tired enough of reading "all or nothing": all or nothing what? Then how do you consider valid the rules discussed in it.wikipedia 16 years ago, then transferred to the template and then transferred to this page? It does not work like this.
* As already stated by other users, this Rfc should be the last step, not the first one. First we should decide whether to have rules, then eventually we should discuss which rules to have, finally how to expose them. This Rfc, which theoretically has the purpose of changing the exposition of the rules (and in any case I object to merely copying a list written and designed for us editors and not for the readers), implicitly aims to fix the current rules. Please, let's start over and do things in order.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:10, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* Ps. The edit war you were referring to consisted of adding a dozen parties, certainly not a drama for the weight of the page.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:13, 10 January 2022 (UTC)
* Checco at no point have you offered a single link to a previous conversation- searching this page has not shown any discussion. Even if there was one- enough editors are here now saying the existing rules are not sufficient to assume that consensus is no longer going to be valid at the end of this conversation. Continuing to post saying "But there has been consensus." Is unnecessary. Consensus has now changed- the exiting rules don't work. Time to make new ones. Please do not continue to WP:BLUDGEON the discussion insisting on previous consensus. Lets move on- starting with closing this RFC and formulating a relevant one on what the guidelines should be moving forward. We all know that the current page should remain until a new consensus is reached- however that doesn't mean the current rules have consensus- it means we all know better than to edit war while we are finding a new consensus. Nightenbelle (talk) 16:14, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
At Robert McClenon's suggestion, I will file a request at DRN. Since I have to indicate the users involved, in addition to indicating Checco and Autospark, I will also indicate you as interested users. I sincerely hope that you will intervene in the Drn, in order to have greater legitimacy of the choices that will be made.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:07, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* My involvement is just "trying to help" and "willing to try to help" rather than being concerned about the outcome.North8000 (talk) 18:21, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* Honestly, DRN seems like it might be premature or unnecessary. I would just have RFCs about, specifically, "should this page have rules, guidelines, or nothing for inclusion and / or classification?", "Should this page use this specific criteria for inclusion?", and maybe a separate one for "should this page use this classification system?" Or something along those lines. The dispute is over whether a consensus exists and we have well-established procedures to determine that. --Aquillion (talk) 18:31, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* Unfortunately, RFC has not worked well so far. In reality, the DRN is not premature, the dispute has lasted for six months. Robert McClenon has offered to provide mediation in Wikipedia:DRN. I am finalizing the request, even your simple opinion could be important. Can I indicate you among the users involved?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:41, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* No, I'm not really that involved. And I feel the issues are just flaws in the previous RFC - you absolutely need the RFCs on the basic facts before anything else can happen, since Checco continues to insist that the criteria has consensus. It's pointless to discuss anything else before the RFC needed to confirm that occurs. --Aquillion (talk) 18:53, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* I have to agree that the DRN is premature- you two have discussed itfor six months- but all the additional interest is new and we should allow this to play out before we go to mediation- however- I will participate, but I don't think its necessary yet. Nightenbelle (talk) 18:54, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
(edit conflict) So you have a unresolved dispute and then write an RFC with fatal flaws. My first thought is along with Aquillion's ....that the next step is a better written RFC. DRN could be a mediated methodical way to end up with that. I'll try to help wherever I can (including at DRN) but am not involved in any dispute and don't want to be listed as someone involved in one. Sincerely, North8000 (talk) 18:57, 11 January 2022 (UTC) Well, if you're gonna go the DRN route? Then this ongoing RFC would have to be shut down. Otherwise it would be rather confusing & less likely to get a consensus on anything with both running simultaneously. GoodDay (talk) 20:14, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
(edit conflict) Ok, one month more or one month less does not change much, it is worth trying a last Rfc, if there are no results I will file a request at DRN as proposed by Robert McClenon. Indeed, the purpose is not a dispute, but a confrontation and an agreement on basic rules. It would be a good thing if you and the others users participated with the Rfc that I am about to open and in a serene discussion on how to write consensual rules for this page. The issues were never resolved because no other users never intervened, but with more participation it would be much easier to reach a consensual version.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:23, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* @GoodDay Not exactly, the topics are related but they are not the same: this Rfc concerns only the exposure, the Drn would concern the content. But I have decided that I will try with one last Rfc, hoping for more participation. Otherwise the DRN will be inevitable.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:26, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* Best you get an agreement from Checco, to shut down the preceding RFC, before starting a new RFC. As for DRN? I won't be participating in that. GoodDay (talk) 20:29, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
I have a suggestion that might save you a few months and a lot of grief and work. Limit the list to parties which have a Wikipedia article. Those are presumably WP:Notable, and that should be sufficient for (mere) inclusion on a list. Looks like such a rule might remove only 5% of those listed. North8000 (talk) 20:42, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* @GoodDay: For now the DRN is in Standby. I take note that you will not participate in it. The problem is that we don't know when Checco will log in the next time, and it is not obvious that he intends to close this Rfc. Honestly, I'm not going to wait a month to discuss things that can already be discussed now.
* @North8000: It is not that simple, many Italian parties have a page on en.wikipedia but they are not listed on this list. Practically, there would be more parties to add than to remove. Personally, I have no problems with your solution, but the admission criteria should be removed in order to implement your proposal.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:06, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
I am in a hurry, so please excuse me if I did not read carefully all the comments. My impression is that, despite some animosity, none of them actually contradicts what I have been saying and proposing, specifically in my latest two comments. You may like or not the current rules, but they are exactly those I clearly presented above. Some of them are old, many others were changed during the last year, according to User:SDC's proposals and/or compromises made with him. I still think it would be easier to have the current rules clearly presented before editing them. That would simplify our discussion. However, as User:Nightenbelle said, "we all know that the current page should remain until a new consensus is reached" and, while "that doesn't mean the current rules have consensus" (I would add anymore), "it means we all know better than to edit war while we are finding a new consensus". I really look forward to a new consensus. Surely, the following RfC might be redundant, but it is also important that users realise how rules are necessary to this list, thus I am thanking User:SDC for starting it. --Checco (talk) 05:56, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
Rfc on the need to have admission and classification criteria and on their consensual rewrite
Should this article contain inclusion and classification criteria?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:52, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
Currently, the page contains inclusion criteria for which a discussion where they were decided has never been indicated. It is necessary to state that all the other lists of the same type have no inclusion criteria (List of political parties in the United Kingdom, List of political parties in Germany, List of political parties in Spain, List of political parties in France etc.). The classification between major and minor parties is essentially the result of an original research, with some parties listed among minor parties despite being represented by sizeable parliamentary groups.
Could the page do without the current criteria? If you feel that some criteria are necessary, are you willing to participate in a constructive discussion to write new consensual criteria?
Please take into account that the previous Rfc is merely about the display of the criteria, and not the content of the page.
Please enter Yes or No in the Survey with a brief statement. Back-and-forth discussion may be conducted in the Threaded Discussion.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 21:52, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
Survey (III)
* Yes but only if simpler have a criteria per WP:LISTCRIT, and where that says “unambiguous, objective, and supported“ indicates to me it should be limited and simpler than previous discussions. More along the lines of ‘has someone currently in currently in office at the national level, either the Chamber of Deputies or the Senate’. Cheers Markbassett (talk) 02:35, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes. Italy has and has had too many parties. Several regions have their party system, different from others. Rules are necessary. Personally, I do not think that the rules should be completely rewritten (several edits to the list would follow), but I will first present them in a better way (see RfC above) and then fix them one at a time. --Checco (talk) 05:48, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* No. I do not think there is an issue of space or anything else really preventing us to remove the inclusion criteria. Yes, Italian parties are a lot: but that does not mean we have to trim some of them from the encyclopedia, we should just embrace this characteristic of Italian politics and so be it. Any exclusion, any criteria, would necessarily be arbitrary, and cause endless nitpicking discussions like the ones clogging this talk page. I would also agree to limit ourselves only to parties which have a Wikipedia article. --Yakme (talk) 07:22, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes, but simpler, all notable Italian parties with a Wikipedia article. I feel every part notable enough to have a Wikipedia page should be listed on the list.--Seggallion (talk) 08:58, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes, but much simpler Any party that is notable enough for a WP page should be on this list. That is a simple, easily supported by policy rule and would make this whole thing much easier. And anything else trying to decide what makes a party acceptable for this list is flirting with Nightenbelle (talk) 17:36, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* ' Yes, but anything complex will die under it's own weight. Suggest simply saying if one has a Wikipedia article, it can be listed, and if not, not.North8000'' (talk) 19:03, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* I just noticed that this RFC is also defective. It asks for a "yes" or "no" answer for a bundle of two questions (inclusion and classification). I'd say "yes" to inclusion if it wasn't for this problem. North8000 (talk) 17:31, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* Yes, as long as there is adequate discussion thereof. I sympathise with the idea that more streamlined set of rules should be aimed for, albeit one taking into account the regional nature of numerous historically significant Italian parties. (Incidentally, I'm not particularly convinced that the lack of entry criteria for lists of political party setups for countries other than Italy should be relevant to this particular discussion.)--Autospark (talk) 17:30, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
Threaded Discussion (III)
Could you clarify? Where are the current criteria that you mention? This would also answer the second question which is where would the critera be listed? In the body of the article/header on the list? On the talk page? Sincerely, North8000 (talk) 22:38, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* The current criteria are different for each category of party (major, minor, regional, Italians abroad, etc.) and are indicated on the page under the title of each subsection. My initial purpose was to simplify them, make them uniform for all categories of parties and indicate them in a single point. In six months of discussion it was not possible to achieve this purpose. Where and how to indicate them is a secondary matter, first of all we should decide whether to have them and what criteria to have, right?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 22:49, 11 January 2022 (UTC)
* The current rules are clearly exposed in the RfC above. My argument above is that, before broadening the discussion and trying again to change the rules (they have been changed several times, also according to User:SDC's views), they should be clearly presented. --Checco (talk) 05:48, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
A Possibly Concluding Comment
User:Scia Della Cometa, User:Checco - I do not understand what your reason is for avoiding moderated discussion, but I am beginning to think that maybe you don't understand what you are doing and that both of you would rather complain. First User:Scia Della Cometa was so desperate for action that they requested arbitration, but then, on being advised that maybe moderated discussion is in order, both of you would prefer to post poorly worded RFCs and let them run. I won't try to help you if you won't ask me to try to help you, but it seems that you are wasting your own time and that of other editors.
I may or may not be available for moderated discussion when you decide that you want third-party assistance rather than playing games. Robert McClenon (talk) 13:54, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Dear Robert McClenon I assure you that I have no intention of playing or wasting time, I really appreciate your availability to mediate the discussion! Yesterday I was finalizing the request to the Drn, but in the meantime it was pointed out to me that in this last week there has been a significant participation by other users, a novelty compared to the past. Moreover, none of these users has still given their availability to be involved in a possible Drn. Given the participation of new users, I thought to temporarily put the request to the DRN on standby, to see if it is possible to obtain greater involvement with an Rfc. However I am still interested in your Drn proposal, this is a last attempt, if it fails, and if you are still interested in mediating the discussion, I'll surely file a request at Drn. (with the interested users).
* I hope you understand, I'm definitely not trying to avoid a moderate discussion, I'm just trying to figure out if there are other users interested in this topic and if they want rules or not (and which ones).
* Why do you think my RFC is poorly worded? Wouldn't it be fair to first figure out if users want criteria on this page? For example, I have seen some opinions in favor of having inclusion criteria as long as they are simplified, which I can only agree with.. Otherwise, if the criteria are to be as complicated as the current ones, it is better not to have any.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 14:42, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* Scia Della Commeta, Your RFC is poorly worded because it doesn't provide clear, well thought our proposals- it looks like you typed it out quickly to get something up before anyone else could. THe other RFC was not closed first so we currently have 2 competeing RFCs- one has to be closed, because they are mutually exclusive. What should have happened- what we have all been telling you needs to happen is a discussion to find consensus. We have said that the current RFC has to close and a discussion to formulate a new one / a new set of rules needs to happen. So yes- the two of you are STILL ignoring what every other editor is saying and running away screaming and arguing. Its ridiculous. So please, both of you withdraw and close your RFC's and let all the interested parties discuss this and try to forumlate an RFC. Robert McClenon- The newly involved editors do all agree that a DRN is premature with the new eyes involved- however the two older involved editors seem to be ignoring us in favor of their own competing priorities- so a mediated discussion may be the only option after all- either that or the rest of us just start our own discussion and let those two keep arguing amongst themselves and ignore them until they decide to stop ignoring everyone else. Either way. Nightenbelle (talk) 18:01, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Nightenbelle It doesn't seem so to me, my question is: should the page have criteria or not? For example, if the majority of users were against the inclusion criteria (therefore, if "no" would prevail), the discussion would already be over. I opened the RFC with the sole purpose of seeing if users agree to have some criteria and possibly discuss them. However, I have no problem closing the Rfc, but first Checco should do it, who is seeking consensus on how to expose non-consensual criteria, starting from the last step: first we decide whether to have criteria and which criteria to have, then we decide how to expose them. If you feel like it, you can open a discussion yourself to agree on the setting of this page, I will gladly participate in it.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:18, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
You all should follow Robert McClenon's advice and let him guide the process, if he is willing to do so. Otherwise you just have a big mess that isn't progressing. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 19:38, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
Competing RFCs
The second RFC was started 48 hours after the first one. The least bad way to deal with them probably is to wait until the second one runs out, and then have one closer close both of them. The two competing RFCs are the result of the two editors who seem to be both trying to avoid discussion with each other, and so are both talking to the community instead. That may be what they want, even if it doesn't help the community. Robert McClenon (talk) 22:50, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Robert McClenon You have actually hit the point, the dialogue between us has failed, so surely there is an attempt to involve more users in the dialogue. I'm sorry if I didn't use a correct procedure, but Checco's Rfc is definitely premature, despite the fact that I had been trying to make him understand that consensual content is more important than exposure. However, from my Rfc I have already obtained some very interesting opinions, that is the awareness of having to simplify rules that are currently too complicated. It is first result. As I have already stated, if Checco is willing to terminate his Rfc prematurely, I will do the same with the Rfc that I started. And I'll take advice on how to deal with a broader discussion with more users.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 23:21, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
* I broadly agree with User:SDC's latest comments, less to the latest. I always thought that we have always been very close to compromise. User:SDC has had a big impact on the current rules so far and new compromises are quite around the corner. User:SDC's proposals have always been closer to the current rules than anyone could think by reading our arguments. I started the RfC above before User:SDC's comment at Teahouse and before User:SDC's entry at Arbitration/Requests/Case. I would never have started a RfC after. I was thus surprised by User:SDC's RfC, but positively so. The two RfCs are consistent with each other. In fact, I urge all users (and I am asking primarily User:SDC to do so) to please vote "yes" in both RfCs. The result would be: consensus on having rules and rules clearly exposed. Right after (or even at the same time), we should discuss new, simpler rules. In my view, the rules should be simpler, but those new rules should not impact very much the current list, which is well organised and complete. The compromise we are looking for might be the result of a broad discussion (it depends on the real interest by those users who have been participating in the RfCs to go down to specifics) or the result of a mediation by User:Robert McClenon between the very few users who have a deep knoweledge of the Italian party system/s. I really have no preference between the two solutions, but anyway I would like User:Robert McClenon to be our guide: he is neutral enough and, differently from others, seems not to be interested in the issue, but just in the process. --Checco (talk) 15:44, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
* I take note that Checco intends to carry on his RFC, which, as several users have already stated, should not be carried forward with the current rules. At this point I assume that both RFCs will last until their natural expiration, but probably nothing will change after their expiration. It is significant that among all the users who voted "yes" to the first RFC (except Checco himself), no one objectively supported the exhibition proposal, but only the need to have criteria (and this is the question of my RFC). And it is significant that many users have stated that rules need to be simplified: well, rules like "having obtained at least 2% of the vote in a regional election (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) or in a countrywide (general/European) election at the regional level (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) — this rule is applied solely to political parties active only in one region or autonomous province in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol)" are as far from simplicity as possible. It is not true that the agreement between Checco and me was close, on the contrary, the distance between him and me on rules like this one was sidereal. You cannot support the simplification of the rules and at the same time support a similar rule, it is a contradiction.
* @Robert McClenon Even if the RFC were not interrupted, it would still be possible to start discussing the criteria right now, right?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 16:26, 13 January 2022 (UTC)
* I just want to slam my head on the desk. Every new editor who has joined to participate on this page is begging both of you to stop your RFCs- and yet you two seem deaf to everything that is being said. Okay. We'll do this your way- let your RFC's expire, close, and then those of us not too caught up by pride to step back and admit we are part of the problem will step in and get it figured out. You two keep arguing with yourselves and don't mind us as we actually work on building an encyclopedia. Nightenbelle (talk) 14:51, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* User:Scia Della Cometa - You ask whether it is possible to start discussing the criteria right now. That question is difficult to understand. You both are already discussing the criteria, or at least discussing the article. You both seem to be engaged in some sort of theatre, because you are not discussing the criteria with each other, and you are not listening to other editors. I have already said that I am willing to open a discussion at DRN if either of you files the request to open the discussion. Your question is difficult to understand. Please clarify your question. What do you want? Robert McClenon (talk) 16:23, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* I already stated above that I find both RfCs useful and that I am open both to a general discussion and a mediation by you, User:Robert McClenon. User:SDC's RfC could easily result in "yes, we need rules", then, before changing the current rules, it would be useful to have a clear presentation of them, that is why I started my RfC in the first place. I see that several users have not understood the meaning of that RfC (it is not about the rulses themselves, rather their presentation), but hopefully they will change their mind. I strongly encourage User:SDC to vote yes in my RfC, so that we can have a set of intelligible rules and that changes can be more easily debated. I am always available for any kind of discussion. Rule 4 is definitely the most complicate: it does not mean that it is wrong or unreasonable, anyway I recall that User:SDC has proposed to lower the 2% threshold to 1% and that I proposed to take into account only regional and Senate elections... we have never been really that far from each other. It is also true that he long proposed very complicate additional rules like that on provincial elections. It is also interesting that, when proposing his latest set of rules, he used a presentation quite similar to the one I am proposing above. I understand that he does not believe in my good faith and that he thinks that, whenever the rules would be clearly exposed, I would refuse to discuss anymore, but that is not true! Really, things would start to get better if only User:SDC were to support my RfC. If both RfCs are approved, we could easily focus in tweaking the rules. I am asking User:SDC to have confidence in me and in the path I have envisioned. --Checco (talk) 17:21, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* (edit conflict) @Nightenbelle: As you can see, I am willing to take a step back (Closure requests), at this point I care relatively little what Checco decides to do. I am not interested in deciding the criteria myself, I am interested in having them agreed by a plurality of users (because this is the consensus).
* @Robert McClenon: I am still interested in the Drn, my question is: how many users are actually going to participate in it? And how many users instead would participate in a discussion to decide together the criteria in this talk page but not in a Drn? I asked the users involved in these Rfc if they are available to participate in a Drn: some users have not given their willingness to participate in a Drn now, other users did not answer, I would not want it to be just me and Checco again. I believe that other users also need to participate in the decision-making process. So my answer is: I don't have a precise idea, but any solution that involves the largest number of users is fine by me.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 17:28, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
This issues described are going to keep this gridlocked until the RFC's run out. Or you can save yourself that grief and both withdraw them and let Robert McClenon help you now. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 17:33, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* (edit conflict) @Checco: I am firmly against your RFC, both in form and content. The rules can be clearly exposed, but provided that: 1. the scheme is not simply copied from the template; 2. the rules are consensual 3. the rules are the same for all parties. Your proposal does not meet any of these 3 requirements. The election of a provincial councilor is a very simple rule, anyone can verify it. Rules you have decided for regional parties like this one ("having obtained at least 2% of the vote in a regional election (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) or in a countrywide (general/European) election at the regional level (provincial in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol) — this rule is applied solely to political parties active only in one region or autonomous province in the cases of Trentino and South Tyrol)") or worse still proposals like this one (2 regional councillors in regional councils with 20–35 members, 3 regional councillors in regional councils with 41–51 members, 4 regional councillors in regional councils with 60-80 members) are extremely complicated and frankly unacceptable to me. The agreement has never been close.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 17:41, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* Checco None of the involved editors have any trust in you at this point. We have done you the courtesy of reading everything you write- you have not done the same to us. Believe me when I say- we all completely understand wqhat the RFC is about, what you want to happen. WE are saying no- we don't agree or find it appropriate- it is possible for us to understand what you are saying and still disagree. The overwhelming majority are voting no in your RFC. The overwhelming majority want to discuss before deciding rules- but all you can say is "please vote yes." we've voted. The answer is no- waiting the rest of the time for the RFC to run itself out will not change that. Bludgeoning us to vote yes will not change that. Thank you Scia Della Cometa for moving forward. Nightenbelle (talk) 17:41, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* Surely, everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. The rules that I mentioned in my RfC are identical to the ones that are currently in the list, just their presentation is different. If you think that that the current rules are better presented in the list, I surely respect your opinion. --Checco (talk) 18:01, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* @North8000 Honestly, I don't well understand your position. On January 11 you stated it was too early for a Drn, now you are telling me that I should accept to partecipate in a Drn... For example, would you be willing to participate in the Drn?--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:06, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* I'd be willing to participate either here in the talk page or at the DRN. I don't want to be listed as a party involved in a dispute. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 18:23, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* @North8000 Ok, thank you for the clarification!--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:30, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* @North8000 Being listed as involved at the DRN is not a negative strike in any way- its positive actually if you participate professionally. Its not an administrative intervention. However, totally your decision. I don't mind being listed and will gladly participate. I thought it was too early- but seeing as only one of you appears willing to listen on this talk page.... I was wrong. Robert is better at this than I am- especially when I care about a page as opposed to it being just part of a project I care about. And I care about politics. Nightenbelle (talk) 01:55, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
sorry for the ping, as soon as my Rfc is closed (I have already submitted the request for closure), I'll file a request at DRN, as suggested by Robert McClenon. The discussion on the criteria was born between me and Checco, so we are the two involved users. However, it would also be important to have the opinions of users who have not been directly involved in the discussion so far. Your participation in a mediated discussion would be very helpful. Who among you is available to intervene in the discussion that will be opened to provide your own opinion as a user not directly involved? Until now the availability has already been given by North8000.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:01, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* Good luck to all, over at the DRN. GoodDay (talk) 20:03, 14 January 2022 (UTC)
* User:Scia Della Cometa - OK, although I think my position is obvious: have simple criteria. Cheers Markbassett (talk) 05:46, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
* Nightenbelle, that is an unfair misrepresentation – Checco has been trying to engage with other editors to build a set of rules for inclusion in this list article, which he has proposed a clear framework for, while having to deal with another editor who has at times been needlessly confrontational (rather puzzlingly, I may add, given the two are closer than further apart in terms of their respective views).--Autospark (talk) 00:11, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* Is it unfair when seven different editors have tried to engage and they have refused to actually listen but just keep repeating themselves? Is it unfair when many people have now stated those rules are not acceptable but they refuse to discuss them- just insist on an RFC for rules that do not have consensus? Please- where are they currently engaging in a discussion on what the rules should be as opposed to trying to force their preferred set of rules on the page by that completely inappropriate RFC? They don't want engagement- they want agreement. Good lord- they are campaigning on this talk page begging people to vote yes even in sections that are not about their RFC. That is not engagement- it is tone deaf and a waste of energy. I'll gladly participate in mediated discussion- I usually try to do the mediating- but politics is one of my passions and an area I actually know quite a bit about- yes- even European politics yes- even though I'm American. But I will not engage in more senseless discussion about should we have their presentation of non-consensus rules on the page. Rules first- presentation later. Nightenbelle (talk) 01:50, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* Just let the RFCs run. Maybe consensus will be clear enough after the RfC.--Seggallion (talk) 09:39, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Nightenbelle: You are using the pronoun "they": please do not attribute the behavior of another user to me. With my Rfc I have not forced any set of rules, but I simply asked if any rules are necessary. And I am not campaigning to vote "yes" to my Rfc. My position was neutral, indeed I didn't even vote for my Rfc. So please don't use the pronoun "they". However, I am satisfied that you are available to participate in the discussion.
* @Autospark: No, my position and that of Checco have never been close: although I have tried several times to propose a set of rules that could also be acceptable to him, he has always fossilized in defense of complicated and full of quibbles rules.
* @Seggallion: currently the closure of both Rfc has been requested, I am happy that Checco has finally taken a step backwards as well. Although both RFCs have been started a few days ago, and although someone may have misunderstood the first RFC, one thing is already clear: numerous users have expressed themselves in favor of a set of rules, as long as they are simpler. This is a very positive sign. But to decide which rules it adopts, these RFCs are not fit for purpose.
* @Yakme: You have withdrawn your comment, but I anyway received the ping notification.To fix the page setting, a single Rfc would not be enough. I am aware that the Drn failed last time, but Robert McClenon has given his willingness to mediate only in a eventual Drn, so at the moment I don't see alternative solutions. If you also participate in the discussion, as a user involved in this project, it would be a very positive thing.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 11:07, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* They is used often as a singular pronoun when gender is unknown or fluid. Not necessarily as plural. I am female- I often get called HE on here- ticks me off. I've started using they so I don't inadvertently assign the wrong gender unknowingly. Nightenbelle (talk) 17:02, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* I won't answer to old and new accusations depicting me as the quintessential bad guy. I consider them quite unfair, but, rather that just defending me, I am more interested in finding an agreement on the rules. I have never refrained from engagement and dialogue and, thus, I am more than ever willing to discuss. Sometimes, or quite often, I find difficult to log in every day and during one very unfortunate week I was always out, but hopefully we will able to find a way. Above, I envisioned four steps. It seems to me that "a) determining whether rules are useful" is over: I am glad that rules are clearly deemed necessary by the majority of the users involved. We now need to "b) determin[e] which rules to apply". The more we depart from the current rules, the more the list will change, that is why I mentioned also "c) editing the list accordingly, by removing and adding parties" and "d) writing new articles for relevant parties included in the list". Answering to User:SDC, I think that: 1) the rules of the list should be applied more or less identically also to the template; 2) of course, the rules have to be consensual; 3) there could be different rules for different contexts (e.g. constintuencies for Italians abroad), but the more consistent, the better. --Checco (talk) 17:40, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* @Nightenbelle Ah ok, thanks for the clarification, I don't know many details of the English language ;)
* @Checco I also think that the list and template rules must be the same, this does not mean that a list of rules drawn up exclusively to be read by the editors should merely be copied here as well. The setting of this page should be re-discussed starting from scratch, and the rules should be the same for all parties, without making arbitrary distinctions, the criterion that includes the representative parties of Italians abroad is already there, and it is the most basic: "having elected at least one MP".
* Now that the RFCs are closed we can seriously start the discussion. @GoodDay: I'm not very confident with idioms in English, with your last post you meant that you don't want to get involved in the discussion, right? @Seggallion: so what have you decided, are you available to participate in the disussion? @North8000: Being listed as involved at the DRN is not a negative thing in any way. After all, the discussion is meant to be constructive.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 19:24, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* I've departed the discussion. GoodDay (talk) 19:26, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* @User:GoodDay: Sorry about that! Can you explain why? Hope you will be back at some point. --Checco (talk) 20:44, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
* I'm confident that with 'one less' participant at DRN, you all will reach a solution quicker. GoodDay (talk) 20:47, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
@Robert McClenon, @Nightenbelle, @North8000, @Usedtobecool and anyone interested, I point out that I have submitted a request at Wikipedia:Drn here: Dispute resolution noticeboard. @Nightenbelle: While I was submitting the request, I forgot that you gave me the availability to indicate you as an involved user, and I indicated only me and Checco, but I think you can still insert yourself in the list of users. --Scia Della Cometa (talk) 19:55, 16 January 2022 (UTC)
Moderated Discussion
I have opened the case for moderated discussion at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Dispute_resolution_noticeboard#List_of_political_parties_in_Italy. At this point User:Scia Della Cometa and User:Checco are the listed editors. I know that User:Nightenbelle can add herself to the case if she wishes. Other editors who wish to be added to the list may ask by making a statement in the space for statements by editors. Please read the rules that are in effect if you wish to participate. They are similar to but not the same as the usual rules at DRN. I will repeat some of them. Be civil and concise. Overly long statements will be collapsed. Comment on content, not contributors. I will see those of you who want to participate at DRN. I will not necessarily follow any discussion here. Robert McClenon (talk) 05:45, 17 January 2022 (UTC)
RFC on Inclusion Rules for Italian Political Parties
Should the detailed inclusion rules for this list be deleted, and replaced by general notability guidelines? Robert McClenon (talk) 22:28, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
The article currently has detailed inclusion lists for each sublist. The inclusion criteria for active minor parties (and therefore for the appearance of a party in the article) are found in the current list article. They are not repeated here, because the question here is whether to delete them.
The purpose of this RFC is to delete the detailed rules, in which case parties will be listed if they satisfy general notability, and so appear in a list as either a blue link or a red link. If the community votes No to deletion of the rules, thus keeping the rules, there will be subsequent discussion on specific changes to the rules. If the community votes Yes and deletes the inclusion rules, the next topic will be the organization of the list into sublists.
Please make a brief statement in the Survey along with a statement of Yes to delete the detailed inclusion rules, or No to retain the rules; if the rules are retained, we will then discuss changes to the detailed rules. Do not reply to other editors in the Survey. The Thread Discussion section is for back-and-forth discussion.
Survey (III)
* Yes. The current rules are arbitrary and complex, they create problems of consistency and above all they provoke endless discussions (six months of inconclusive discussions weren't enough to have a consensual set of rules). No list of parties has rules for inclusion, the list of Italian parties is a unique case. The application of the WP:Notability principle is more than enough to prevent the list from becoming excessively long. All parties that satisfy this principle should be included in the list, as in all other lists of parties. This does not mean that all the parties in Italy should be listed, since a party satisfies the principle of notability only if it is possible to find enough sources about it.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 23:13, 8 February 2022 (UTC)
* Yes, because it simplifies the meaning and accessibility of this list to readers and editors. It is true that there is a very large number of parties in Italy, but this list should not exclude notable parties just to prevent it becoming too long. A reader would expect this list to be the most complete repository of Italian parties that are worthy of mention on WP. The problem of having a very long list is solved, simply, by splitting the list, and there are many possible natural ways to do so. Any inclusion criterion alternative to WP:GNG or WP:ORG that this community could devise is going to be by definition original research and also cause endless discussions like the ones we already witnessed. One addition: the list should contain also parties that have blue links not linking to their stand-alone article, but having their own section in a merged article or similar. Yakme (talk) 00:25, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* No because Notability guidelines do not apply to content within articles or lists. Mathglot (talk) 01:26, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* Comment The only rule I would apply to this list is WP:V; as long as the existence of a party can be proven with a source, it can be included IMO (per Mathglot, whether the party meets the WP:GNG is irrelevant for its inclusion in the list). Cheers, Number 5 7 02:14, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* No - WP:GNG need not necessarily apply to list of this sort. If the topic of the list is notable, everything the list entails can be included even if each item does not merit an article on it. In this light, I do not understand 's !vote. WP:GNG would not open the list up, it would drastically reduce it. Basically, he criteria in this list is for defining what each section means-- those definitions are useful not only to editors who would want to add something to the list, but also to readers to understand what a "Major Party" or "Minor Party" or "Local Party" even means. And by no means should these categories be simply merged together, as removing the criteria would suggest. The categories are USEFUL, and keep all this information organized and manageable. If additional political parties exist that should be on the list, but don't fit into any of the categories, perhaps a new category should be added, or if that would make this article too large, an additional article added that could usefully and manageably include them (with definitions for what belongs in the list, and without falling back on the WP:GNG). Fieari (talk) 07:41, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* Yes Ideally- any party that exists should be listed however- because two contributers refuse to allow that- and demand there be some set of rules- lets keep it simple and just use notability as opposed to some super complicated list that exists nowhere else on WP. Nightenbelle (talk) 15:31, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* No - again, WP:GNG need not refer to list articles. I prefer a solution that is based upon retaining the existing rules, with a view to revising said rules when and where required.--Autospark (talk) 15:56, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* Yes On deleting the rules. To replace it, I would have picked "has an article" rather than "meet's GNG" for simplicity, but "meets GNG" is a good second choice. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 22:28, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* No — "List of political parties in Italy" is one of the most clearly organised and complete articles of that kind, but also one of the longest in terms of number of parties. Only a comprehensive and consistent list can be an effective guide for readers. To be clear, I do not endorse the current rules (they should be profoundly changed), but the fact that rules are needed. With no rules, the list would be infinite and never settled once for all. Rules should be simple, but also comprehensive, consistent and unambiguous. I am an inclusionist and I will never propose an article on a party for deletion, but this does not mean that we should have all the parties having an article in the list. Replacing detailed rules with general notability would be quite problematic: we really risk moving controversy and debates to dozens of talk pages and requests for deletion. There have been hundreds, possibly thousands, of parties in Italy meeting notability. All relevant active and former political parties, by any definition, are already included in the list (which is already quite long and articulate), but, as I said, an overhaul of the current rules is clearly needed. In a country with hundreds and, possibly, thousands of active and former parties, it is not arbitrary to decide than only parties achieving a minimal share of the vote or representation in elected assemblies should be listed. Otherwise, a near-infinite list would be of little help for readers trying to understand a bit about Italian politics. --Checco (talk) 04:30, 10 February 2022 (UTC)
Threaded discussion (III)
@Number 57, @Mathglot: From your statements, you do not seem to me in favor of specific and detailed rules of inclusion, but simply contrary to the principle of notability. Tell me if I misunderstood.
* I am neither of those people, but I don't think they, or I, are arguing against the principle of notability. I, and they, are arguing against the use of the General Notability Guidelines, which are for the purpose of article creation and existence, for article content. The guiding principle for article content is not, and has never been, the WP:GNG, but rather whether or not the content is WP:UNDUE weight or not. If the topic is notable, it's just about weight after that. Fieari (talk) 07:45, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
The RFC is primarily concerned with the deletion or maintenance of detailed rules. "Yes" implies their deletion, "No" implies their maintenance. If the problem is the principle of general notability, maybe the question needs to be rethought...--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 07:31, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* I agree. From the replies of Number 57 and Mathglot, it looks exactly like what was meant for the "Yes", i.e. any party that can be verified by sources should be on this list. Yakme (talk) 07:49, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* I can't speak for, but as for me, I responded to the Rfc question as asked, and my response was based on my reading of policy. I did not say that any party that can be verified by sources should be on this list, nor the contrary, but if there is another Rfc that asks that question and I'm randomly selected by the bot or someone pings me to it, I'm happy to respond. So is correct; maybe the question needs to be rethought, if that was the intended question. Mathglot (talk) 08:24, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* Yes, this might be a faulty RfC for addressing two separate issues in a single question: it should be split into "Should the current inclusion criteria be deleted?" and "Should the new inclusion criteria be [something]?" Yakme (talk) 08:32, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* @Mathglot @Yakme: I think this Rfc should be considered faulty, it actually addresses two topics at the same time, creating confusion for those users who read the question. The main purpose of this RFC was to remove the current rules and quibbles for including parties on this list (and for their removal the vote should be yes).--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 08:39, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* I take your point, and you may well be right, but in good conscience I can only respond to the question that was actually asked, not what might have or should have been asked. If the question is worded such that editor B interprets editor A's "No" response as "actually a 'Yes'" (or vice versa), then perhaps there really is a problem with the question. Mathglot (talk) 09:01, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* @Mathglot: Theoretically the question is quite clear, the RFC asks users if, to list the parties on the page, they prefer detailed and specific rules for inclusion (no) or compliance with a more generic principle of notability (yes). The mistake was probably combining two topic into one RFC (detailed rules and general notability) and not listing the current rules for inclusion (to give an immediate impression of the current status).--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 09:22, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
I also think that a party does not need to have an article to be on this list, and that is why I !voted Yes. You state Lists like this do not require the existence of articles for inclusion but this is exactly what should have made you also vote "Yes". From the question written by User:Robert McClenon: "parties will be listed if they satisfy general notability, and so appear in a list as either a blue link or a red link". Red link meaning that the article does not exist. Yakme (talk) 07:56, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* The RfC is confusingly worded. I voted no because I assumed GNG meant that a party would need to meet the GNG to be included. I've amended my comment above to make it clear what I mean. Thanks for the ping to flag this up. Cheers, Number 5 7 22:08, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
I agree with your premise, and from the discussion at WP:DRN the corresponding !vote to what you stated should be "Yes". Using GNG would not restrict the entries to this list, but would include many more parties. Regarding the categorization in major, minor, etc there is no official definition of major vs minor party, so that currently that separation is the result of WP:OR. It is not important that readers understand what a "Major Party" or "Minor Party" or "Local Party" even means if there is no such a thing as a "major" or "minor" party in Italian politics. I would go for a different separation like "parliamentary" and "non-parliamentary" which avoids discussing what is major and minor. Yakme (talk) 08:03, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
* @Fieari: The issue is that currently on this page there are restrictive rules for the inclusion of a party, and the RFC mainly concerns their removal. I'm afraid the RFC is not clear enough, and maybe it might be my fault, since I suggested to remove the detailed rules from the question. Perhaps this Rfc should be stopped and reformulated, referring directly to the rules and without mentioning the principle of notability ....--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 08:17, 9 February 2022 (UTC)
@Checco: I would like to know where you see the "thousands" of parties meeting notability. It is not true, don't make misinformation, please (do not confuse notability with verifiability). "we really risk moving controversy and debates to dozens of talk pages and requests for deletion": So are you saying that non-relevant parties should be hidden in order not to be proposed for deletion? I don't understand this reasoning: if a party is irrelevant, it must not be hidden, but it must be proposed for deletion, Wikipedia works like this. --Scia Della Cometa (talk) 08:32, 10 February 2022 (UTC)
* I confirm what I wrote. I am not referring only to the hundreds of parties having a Wikipedia article and not being currently mentioned in the list, but to the hundreds of parties that were formed, merged and dissolved in Italy from 1861: arguably, they could all be listed. No notable parties are currently excluded from the list (and the current rules could be tweaked in order to include more or less parties), but general notability would higly increase the list, making it inconsistent and chaotic. As a radical inclusionist, my argument is that all parties should have an article in Wikipedia, but not all of them should be listed in a list that should be a useful guide for readers. Now, despite the fact that the rules clearly need an overhaul, the list is comprehensive and consistent, meaning that all the parties with a reasonable electoral strength or presence in legislative assemblies are listed.
* The RfC is clear enough, but it could be put that way too: do you think that specific conditions of admission to this list are OK or not? --Checco (talk) 15:54, 10 February 2022 (UTC)
* - I thank all of you for participating in this RFC. However, it appears from the answers that are being given that the question was worded in too simplistic a manner. "You answered the question that was asked. You may not have answered the question that we meant to ask." I am starting a new RFC below this one, and would appreciate if all of the editors who have responded to the Yes/No question above will also answer as to which choice or choices you prefer out of four. Robert McClenon (talk) 03:56, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
* I think this RFC can be closed, so as not to create confusion. I draw North8000's attention to the new RFC (here below), as also took part in the previous RFC.--Scia Della Cometa(talk) 16:30, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
New RFC on Inclusion Rules for Italian Political Parties
Which of A, B, C, or D (below) should become the rule for the listing of Italian political parties? Robert McClenon (talk) 03:48, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
Which of the following should become the rule for the listing of Italian political parties?
* A. No rule except verifiability. Every party that exists or existed in Italy and is documented may be included in the list.
* B. Apply general notability guidelines or organizations-related notability guidelines to list items. List all parties that have (or will soon have) an article on WP.
* C. Keep the current rules or its structure (inclusion thresholds based on vote share and/or number of MPs). The current rule is:
having fulfilled at least one of the following conditions: having scored at least 0.5% of the vote in a countrywide (general/European) election; having elected at least one MP/MEP/regional councillor with their own lists; having been represented by at least 5 MPs, 3 MEPs or in 3 different Regional Councils; having scored at least 2% of the vote in a regional election or in a general/European election at the regional level (for regional parties); having scored at least 15% of the vote in one constituency abroad in a general election (for parties of Italian abroad).
* D. A different set of inclusion rules, in which case a future RfC on the inclusion rules will be opened.
Please identify A, B, C, or D as your first choice, in the Survey, with a brief statement. You may follow your first choice with your second choice and a third choice, so that the closer can determine what option or options have a rough consensus of acceptability.
Do not reply to other editors in the Survey. The Thread Discussion section is for back-and-forth discussion. Robert McClenon (talk) 03:48, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
Survey (IV)
* Option C: The current rules are quite complicate and I do not agree with some of the changes that were brought forward during 2021, but the status quo is better than some of the options offered and it is very important that the current rules' structure is retained, thus my first preference. In a subordinate position, I support option D. "List of political parties in Italy" is one of the most clearly organised and complete articles of that kind, but also one of the longest in terms of number of parties. All relevant active and former political parties, by any definition, are already included in the list. Only a comprehensive and consistent list can be an effective guide for readers. To be clear, my main argument is that specific conditions of admission, i.e. rules are needed. With no rules, the list would be indefinite, near-infinite and never settled once for all. If neither option C and D were to prevail, my support would go to option A. Indeed, the worst possible option is option B. Replacing detailed rules with general notability would be quite problematic: we really risk moving controversy and debates to dozens of talk pages and proposed deletions. There have been hundreds, possibly thousands, parties in Italy possibly meeting notability. I am an inclusionist and I will never propose an article on a party for deletion, but this does not mean that we should have all the parties having an article in the list. In a country with hundreds and, possibly, thousands of active and former parties, it is not arbitrary to decide than only parties achieving a minimal share of the vote or representation in elected assemblies should be listed. Otherwise, a near-infinite list would be of little help for readers trying to understand a bit about Italian politics. At the end of the day, verifiability would produce a chaotic, inconsistent list, while general notability would generate ultimate chaos and endless discussions. --Checco (talk) 07:29, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option A: virtually all parties that existed should be included on this list. Italian parties are a lot, but a reader would expect a "list of Italian parties" to be exhaustive and complete – and not a selection of premium parties, which have been picked with ad hoc inclusion thresholds (like with X% national rather than Y% regional or the minimum of N parliamentarians, and the rest of the current nonsense). It also appears that the current structure is mainly the original research of one editor, with small modifications done during the years via discussions with another editor. If the editors' main worry is that this list will become "too long", then the solution is to split the list (for example by having separate lists for regional parties and/or former parties) – not to remove portions of it. As an alternative, I can live with the more restrictive option B, listing all parties which have articles (which assumes that they are also verified by sources). I am strongly against option C, as I explained above; I don't have any alternative ideas to cover option D. Yakme (talk) 08:53, 13 February 2022 (UTC) I forgot to mention that both option A and B would comply with the common list selection criteria. Yakme (talk) 07:13, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option B: in my view it is the best choice, because it allows to include all parties that meet the principle of notability (regardless of whether they have their own article). Alternatively, option A, although this would allow for the inclusion of some potentially non-encyclopedic parties. In the list of Italian parties in it.wikipedia there are no inclusion rules, and obviously the apocalyptic scenarios presented above did not occur. Pages on encyclopedic parties should be listed on this page, instead pages on non-encyclopedic parties should be deleted, not hidden . My third preference is for option D, which I sincerely prefer to avoid: six months of discussion was useless to find a consensual set of rules. Obviously in the last place option C: the list of Italian political parties is one of the worst pages in this category, and it is also due (but not only) to the arbitrary current rules that make it incomplete and inconsistent.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 10:00, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option A There is no requirement for a party to have an article/be deemed notable enough for one for it to be included in a list like this. Number 5 7 14:12, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option C with a view to progressing to Option D, i.e. a revised/modified set of rules arrived at by consensus. I am reaching the stage where I think that any further revisions of the rules will most likely have to streamline matters, including possible inclusion criteria, but I realise that compromises will have to be made. I believe that some form of inclusion criteria should be decided upon and in place.--Autospark (talk) 17:16, 13 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option B is the simplest and minimizes disputes. If the party is significant enough to warrant an article, then it can be included here.--Seggallion (talk) 07:22, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option B It's the simplest and will eliminate a new round of endless disputes. Even simpler would be: "Has an en wikipedia article" but this is close to that. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 16:52, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option B per Seggallion and North8000. --Vacant0 (talk) 12:53, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option C. It is perfectly fine for list articles to have inclusion criteria to keep out non-encyclopedic trivia. However, much of the point of list articles is providing a place for things that are not notable enough for their own articles. The control policy and guideline material here is WP:LISTCRITERIA, WP:NOT, and WP:Notability. Yes evolving toward option D is possible, but that need not be done at this time. — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ 😼 21:40, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Option C or D (no preference of one over the other) but I expressly oppose option B in a way that I don't oppose A - Basically, I believe that requiring an article that meets the GNG is too restrictive, because you would expect a list article to cover political parties that are too minor to have an article... but I think option A could be slightly too broad. Having consensus defined rules to exclude the truly trivial and non-impactful is a fair compromise. Fieari (talk) 01:27, 18 February 2022 (UTC)
* option A or B I strongly oppose breaking with existing rules to make new ones just for this page. Lists should be representative of the entirety- not what an editor finds arbitrarily worthy. Nightenbelle (talk) 08:42, 19 February 2022 (UTC)
Threaded Discussion (IV)
Could editors who mentioned option D (A different set of inclusion rules) in their preferences state more clearly what they mean by that? Option D is a sort of "None of the above" reply, so editors who pick it should provide an example of an alternative to A, B or C that they would support. On the contrary, if they don't have such alternative idea, then IMHO they should not create support (or partially support) for an undefined situation. Yakme (talk) 09:25, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
* I agree with User:Autospark what wrote on the issue. While the status quo is OK with me and I would especially like to retain the structure of the rules, I look forward to a new set of conditions of admission, via new RfC, in order to avoid inconsistency and chaos. I especially dislike option B and, differently from User:North8000, I think that it would cause endless discussions on including specific parties, arguments over the nature of parties and deletion proposals. --Checco (talk) 15:17, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Thanks for the ping. IMO "has an English Wikipedia article" is criteria that would be the simplest and lowest drama to implement. The answer could be instantly determined and would be non-debatable. And I think that it's likely that somebody will take and article to AFD to keep it off the list. "Option B" is the closest option that is one of the listed choices. If a part has an en wiki article, that's a nearly irrefutable evidence that it meets "B". The area for debate would be that a party without an article still meets the criteria. More to come. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 16:26, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Rest assured that 99% of all slightly notable parties or party factions in Italy has already its own separate article. In the case of Italian politics, the issue would be the opposite: too many articles for non-notable organizations. Yakme (talk) 16:34, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* I'm guessing that by "non-notable" you are referring to a comparative real-world meaning, not WP:notable. If it was the latter, such would be in essence saying that those articles should be deleted.<b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 16:59, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* I meant the latter. Some parties currently listed here (see Greens Greens for example) have major WP:Notability issues. On the contrary, very notable parties like Volt Europa are not listed because they do not meet the selection parameters decided by some editors. Yakme (talk) 17:06, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Quite often, having an article is more than sufficient to be on a list. Saying that there are parties that have articles that shouldn't seems more like an argument for deletion of those articles rather than for a criteria higher than "has an article". Sincerely, <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 17:31, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Indeed I am mostly supportive of option A than B, and anyway regardless of the situation with existing articles. I think this list should include every Italian party that ever existed, if it were for me. Yakme (talk) 18:15, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* (reposted because I wasn't done yet but didn't want to refactor after Yakme's response) Thanks for the ping. IMO "has an English Wikipedia article" is the criteria that would be the simplest and lowest drama to implement. The answer could be instantly determined and would be non-debatable. And I think that it's unlikely that somebody will take and article to AFD to keep it off the list. Regarding the inclusiveness/ exclusiveness of this criteria by the numbers, I'm guessing that about 300 parties are listed in the article and that about 95% of those have articles. Persons saying that such would be too inclusive need to argue for a reduction in this number, persons saying "too restrictive" would need to argue that this number is too low. "Option B" is the closest option that is one of the listed choices. If a part has an en wiki article, that's a nearly irrefutable evidence that it meets "B". The area for debate would be that a party without an article still meets the criteria. If you make up specific criteria, you have the work/debates of creating the specific criteria, and, whenever a question arises, the work/ debates of deciding if the party meets the specialized criteria. Sincerely, <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 16:53, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* The fact is that there are several notable parties with no article (we can always start them, by the way, and also stubs would be OK, in my view) and several irrelevant parties with an article (I would never ask for their deletion, but having them in the list is pointless and would only make the list inconsistent). If option B is chosen, more endless debates will follow. The reference to Greens Greens and Volt Italia is illuminating: the former is a long-time party (31 years), with few sources available, a regional base and consistent electoral results (1.2% vote in a regional election and 0.5% in a European Parliament election countrywide), while the latter is frequently listed in sources, but has had no relevant electoral results yet (0.4% and 0.3% of the vote in the only two elections to which it took part). Should not be also be aware of WP:Recentism? --Checco (talk) 17:35, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* OK, but Wikipedia is based on sources. Also, I did not say that Greens Greens should surely be removed, I just said that it has notability and/or verifiability issues, as one can see from the banners on the article Greens Greens. My point is that we should also include parties which are sufficiently covered by media, like Volt Europa, which at the moment do not meet the criteria decided by one or two editors who knows where and when. Yakme (talk) 18:15, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Volt Europa is not an Italian party, thus it should not be listed here. However, I understand your point and I take your example seriously: Volt Italia has had a lot of coverage, but it has been a residual force so far. I do not think it is a good idea to higlight parties that are beneficiaries of big coverage for any reason at the expenses of more relevant parties which have been ignored by the media and may not have an article. This happens quite frequently in Italy. That is what I mean when I say that the list should be comprehensive and consistent: only minimal conditions of admission can deliver that. --Checco (talk) 19:10, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* Of course I meant Volt Italia. I am not proposing to "highlight parties", I am supporting the generalized inclusion of as many Italian parties as possible, regardless of some ad hoc criteria. Cheers, Yakme (talk) 19:22, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
* My thoughts were based on "having an article" being a reasonably good solution, with a reasonable degree of inclusivity/exclusivity for a list of about it's current size, and to save the editors here a lot of debating time and complexity. So I'm assigning more weight to that last consideration than some others are. That pretty well sums up my opinion/recommendation. <b style="color: #0000cc;">North8000</b> (talk) 20:19, 15 February 2022 (UTC)
requiring an article that meets the GNG is too restrictive, just FYI, you have picked one of the most restrictive option, that is option C. Indeed the currently implemented option C excludes many parties which have articles. Yakme (talk) 07:37, 18 February 2022 (UTC)
* Sorry, but I still can't understand your statement. Obviously I respect anyone's position, but your statement remains contradictory in my view. How does option C be less restrictive than option B? Option C specifically excludes a number of parties that would be included with option B. Can you clarify your statement? Thanks.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 07:48, 18 February 2022 (UTC)
* User:Fieari definitely has a point. Option B is much arbitrary and, as such, it may led both to a) an inconsistent list through the inclusion of irrelevant parties at the expense of more relevant parties (options C and D are the ones making sure that all parties with minimal requirements have to be included in the list) OR b) a more restrictive list. Option B would surely led the list to arbitrariness and endless discussions, not to mention discussions in articles' talk pages and deletion proposals. If it is not possible to have reasonable, consistent and comprehensive list through specific conditions of admission (options C and D), it is better to be fully inclusionist (option A). --Checco (talk) 16:04, 19 February 2022 (UTC)
* I don't understand how it is possible to claim that option B is more restrictive than option C, as it is the opposite. And IMHO it is incomprehensible that a list inclusive of all known parties can be considered more arbitrary than a list with a set of rules decided on the basis of no objective criteria to exclude a series of parties from it. The consequences of option C are visible to everyone: months of pointless and inconclusive discussions. One thing that would not happen with the simple principle of notability.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 18:33, 19 February 2022 (UTC)
* Really, what Checco is stating is a wrong conjecture. (1) Fieari is not opposing B because of the possible "endless discussions", but because it is "too restrictive" – which is also a weird prediction given that as of now option B would imply that more parties are added to this list; (2) option B is obviously the one which will imply the least amount of future discussions, because it is the simplest rule. With option B there will be even fewer discussions than with option A (which I prefer nonetheless, for completeness and inclusion), because option A requires entries which do not have articles to be actively verified. Entries that have WP articles should already be verified and sourced. If not, if some of the party articles need more work with sources, or need to be deleted, this will not interfere or depend on the inclusion rule for this list. So I would not take a decision here based on the status of other articles, this can be dealt with little by little whenever it is time, and independently of the outcome of this discussion. Yakme (talk) 09:31, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
* I simply disagree. Only specific rules, that can be loosened as much as we want (options C and D) and that are objective, make sure that the list is comprehensive and consistent. Other options might be good on principle, but would a chaotic, irrational and inconsistent list. In democracy, no rules do not mean more freedom. In our context, no rules do not mean more inclusion, but chaos, endless discussions, arbitrariness (i.e. the exclusion of some parties at the expenses of others with no objective reason) and recentism. There have been thousands of parties in Italy and we need to find a way to select a possibly near-infinite list. --Checco (talk) 17:25, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
* Checco, we arrived at the Drn and this Rfc following your immovability on the modification of the most inconsistent rules of this list. The discussions were born precisely because these rules exclude several known parties. You claim that option B would include some parties at the expenses of others. Can you give some practical examples? Because until proven otherwise, it seems to me that this is happening precisely with the current rules.--Scia Della Cometa (talk) 20:44, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
* As I said also at DRN: by logic, threshold selection rules cannot make a list more comprehensive, just simply the opposite! Rules such as verifiability or notability are the opposite of chaotic, irrational and inconsistent; OTOH I would describe as such the current rules instead. No rules do not mean more inclusion, but chaos nobody is proposing "no rules" at all, but simply applying general WP rules like WP:V or WP:N: do these general WP rules mean "chaos"? There have been thousands of parties in Italy: very good! And this list of parties should possibly include all of them, otherwise it is not a "list of political parties in Italy", but a "partial list of parties in Italy". Yakme (talk) 22:38, 20 February 2022 (UTC)
* Sorry for repeating myself. Rules make sure that all parties with mininal conditions of admission (they can be loosened as much as we want) are included in the list. No rules would make the list arbitrary, less consistent and, yes, less comprehensive. As an ordered society needs laws, an ordered list need rules. All lists are partial and this list would never contain all of the thousands of parties ever established in Italy, thus it is much more important to make sure that all parties with mininal requirements are listed, otherwise the list would look more complete, but would be more partial and arbitrary. --Checco (talk) 15:58, 22 February 2022 (UTC)
* I understand your point, but I do not know of any non-WP:OR way to create minimal conditions based on numerical thresholds. So I would rather have simple, generalized rules like WP:V or WP:N or WP:ORG, and hope that the WP sense of community will be enough to make the list as complete as possible (it's a work in progress after all). Yakme (talk) 16:43, 22 February 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
Optimal Adaptive K-means Algorithm with Dynamic Adjustment of Learning Rate
TitleOptimal Adaptive K-means Algorithm with Dynamic Adjustment of Learning Rate
Publication TypeTechnical Report
Year of Publication1991
AuthorsChinrungrueng, C., & Séquin C. H.
Other Numbers647
Abstract
Adaptive k-means clustering algorithms have been used in several artificial neural network architectures, such as radial basis function networks or feature-map classifiers, for a competitive partitioning of the input domain. This paper presents a modification of the traditional k-means algorithm. In approximates an optimal clustering solution with an efficient adaptive learning rate, which renders it usable even in situations where the statistics of the problem task slowly varies with time. This modification is based on the optimality criterion for the k-means partition stating that all of the region in the optimal k-means partition have the same "within- cluster variation" when the number of regions in the partition is large and the underlying distribution for generating input patterns is smooth. The within-cluster variation of any cluster is defined as the expectation of the squared Euclidean distance between pattern vectors in that cluster and the center of that cluster. Simulations comparing this improved adaptive k-means algorithm with other k-means variants are presented.
URLhttp://www.icsi.berkeley.edu/pubs/techreports/tr-91-017.pdf
Bibliographic Notes
ICSI Technical Report TR-91-017
Abbreviated Authors
C. Chinrungrueng and C. Sequin
ICSI Publication Type
Technical Report | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Jodie Moore
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Not notable as a porn performer based on these sources and political career (such as it is,) hasn't led to any wins. So fails ENT and Politician Spartaz Humbug! 23:34, 16 December 2021 (UTC)
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* Comment Not sure how reliable the political candidate reference is? As far as I can see, subject:
* did NOT run for Lord Mayor of Brisbane in 2004.
* did NOT run for the Australian Senate in 2004, NOR 2007, NOR 2001, but may have in other years?
* Delete Even if she had run, she wouldn't be notable as a politician unless she suceseeded in winning election. DGG ( talk ) 07:08, 19 December 2021 (UTC)
* Delete - Not finding anything that can help her qualify under WP:GNG in my sourcing tools. Missvain (talk) 18:17, 21 December 2021 (UTC)
* Delete per nom fails WP:GNG.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 04:29, 23 December 2021 (UTC)
* Delete - I do not consider the coverage mentioned within the article as significant coverage as the sources mentioned do not already address the topic directly and in detail - some mentions appear trivial. I also find some of the sources to be questionable as the Adult Film Database has no editorial oversight and IMDB is user generated.’ I also do not think the subject of this article meets the proposed notability requirements for politics, however given that is a proposed guideline only, I have considered this as a secondary factor in my decision. My primary assertion is that due to the lack of significant coverage as stated, the article subject does not appear to meet WP:GNG or any other relevant criteria that would allow the article to remain, and so it should be deleted. - Such-change47 (talk) 07:58, 23 December 2021 (UTC)
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Wayne Clarke
Wayne Clarke may refer to:
* Wayne Clarke (footballer) (born 1961), former professional football player from England
* Wayne Clarke (broadcaster) (born 1961), radio presenter and producer | WIKI |
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2003 French Open – Women's singles
Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Kim Clijsters in the final, 6–0, 6–4 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2003 French Open. It was her first major singles title, and she became the first Belgian to win a major; Clijsters (also Belgian) was attempting to achieve the same accolade. The final made Belgium the third country in the Open Era (following Australia and the United States) to have two countrywomen contest a major final.
Serena Williams was the defending champion, but was defeated by Henin-Hardenne in the semifinals, ending her winning streak of 33 major matches.
This marked the final major appearance of former world No. 1 and nine-time major champion Monica Seles, who was defeated by Nadia Petrova in the first round. This was Seles' only first-round loss at a major in her career. It was also the first French Open appearance for future world No. 1 and five-time major champion Maria Sharapova, who was defeated by Magüi Serna in the first round.
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• # 🇧🇪 Kim Clijsters (final)
• # 🇺🇸 Venus Williams (fourth round)
• # 🇧🇪 Justine Henin-Hardenne (champion)
• # 🇫🇷 Amélie Mauresmo (quarterfinals)
• # 🇺🇸 Lindsay Davenport (fourth round)
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• # 🇺🇸 Chanda Rubin (quarterfinals)
• # 🇸🇰 Daniela Hantuchová (second round)
• # Jelena Dokić (second round)
• # 🇷🇺 Anastasia Myskina (second round)
• # 🇺🇸 Monica Seles (first round)
• # 🇷🇺 Elena Dementieva (first round)
• # Eleni Daniilidou (third round)
• # 🇧🇬 Magdalena Maleeva (fourth round)
• # 🇯🇵 Ai Sugiyama (fourth round)
• # Amanda Coetzer (first round)
• # 🇺🇸 Meghann Shaughnessy (third round)
• # Patty Schnyder (fourth round)
• # 🇷🇺 Elena Bovina (second round)
• # 🇺🇸 Lisa Raymond (second round)
• # 🇷🇺 Vera Zvonareva (quarterfinals)
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• # 🇪🇸 Conchita Martínez (quarterfinals)
• # 🇫🇷 Nathalie Dechy (third round)
• # 🇮🇹 Silvia Farina Elia (third round)
• # 🇺🇸 Alexandra Stevenson (first round)
• # 🇦🇷 Clarisa Fernández (second round)
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U.S. government worker pleads guilty in plot to steal rice for Chinese
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A geneticist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture pleaded guilty on Monday to making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation when questioned about plans to send U.S. rice samples to China, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Wengui Yan, 61, of Arkansas admitted that a group of Chinese tourists in 2013 told him of their plans to steal engineered U.S. rice samples, but he first told investigators he had no knowledge of the plan. The number of international economic espionage cases referred to the FBI is rising, up 15 percent each year between 2009 and 2014 and up 53 percent in 2015, according to the FBI. Agricultural espionage, like the case involving Yan, allows thieves to reproduce genetically modified plants in China, skipping years of research and millions of dollars typically invested in development of the highly resistant seeds. The majority of economic espionage cases reported involve Chinese nationals, a law enforcement official said in April, shortly after a Chinese man named Mo Hailong pleaded guilty to sending hybrid corn seeds stolen from Iowa fields back to China. Yan refused to give the group of Chinese visitors rice seeds they requested because they were protected, but he did travel with them to a rice farm where he “knew they would have an opportunity to steal seeds,” the Justice Department said in a statement. Under Yan’s plea agreement, he faces up to 20 months in federal prison. Reporting by Julia Edwards; Editing by Sandra Maler | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Trybe TV
Trybe TV is a 24 hours Nollywood movie channel owned by CMA Group. On 25 November 2015, Trybe TV was launched as a movie channel with Nollywood, Ghollywood and Yoruba speaking movies interposed with original lifestyle programming available in Nigeria on DSTV and GOtv.
Overview
Trybe TV launched on the MultiChoice DTT platform, GoTV airing movies from Nigerian, Ghanaian and Yoruba-speaking actors and actresses. At 12 noon (WAT) on 17 November 2016, it launched on DStv with the Channel number 195. In addition to Nollywood movies, it also airs original series and short films, behind the scene from movie sets, red carpet events (such as the Africa Movie Academy Awards and interviews with stakeholders in the movie industry.
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Is this appropriate here?
I removed what seemed like a very dubious statement from the article: ''The 2007 documentary film Welcome Aboard Toxic Airlines contained evidence that vital data was withheld from a 1999-2000 Australian Senate Inquiry into the health and flight safety issues relating to oil fumes on the BAe 146. The film also contains an Australian Senator speech about money being paid by BAe for silence on the fumes issue.'' It has now been restored. I really don't think this material belongs here, but I will be happy to discuss here rather than edit-war. --MarchOrDie (talk) 20:12, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
* No edit war here. I re-added the paragraph since I did not see a clear reason for removing it and it appeared to be cited. I'm not sure where this belongs, but this article seems more fitting than aircraft article. If it is not a real claim with valid sources then it probably does not belong anywhere. -Fnlayson (talk) 20:20, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
* No worries. It wasn't a real cite. If there is a real cite to be had I agree it belongs here. --MarchOrDie (talk) 21:21, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
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HMS Calcutta (1795)
HMS Calcutta was the East Indiaman Warley, converted to a Royal Navy 56-gun fourth rate. This ship of the line served for a time as an armed transport. She also transported convicts to Australia in a voyage that became a circumnavigation of the world. The French 74-gun FRENCH SHIP Magnanime captured Calcutta in 1805. In 1809, after she ran aground during the Battle of the Basque Roads and her crew had abandoned her, a British boarding party burned her.
East Indiaman
The East Indiaman Warley was built at John Perry's Blackwall Yard in 1788, the first vessel of the name that Perry built for the East India Company. She made two trading voyages to the Far East for the East India Company. Warley's captain for her two voyages was Henry Wilson. He received a letter of marque on 7 September 1793.
First EIC voyage (1789–90)
Captain Henry Wilson sailed from Falmouth on 8 March 1789, bound for Madras and China. Warley reached Madras on 22 June, left on 9 August, and arrived at Whampoa on 28 September. Homeward bound, she crossed the Second Bar on 11 February 1790, reached St Helena on 28 April, and arrived at the Downs on 23 June.
Second EIC voyage (1793–94)
Captain Henry Wilson sailed from the Downs on 19 January 1793, again bound for Madras and China. Warley reached the Cape of Good Hope on 3 April, and arrived at Madras on 30 May.
By 6 July 1793, Warley was off Pondicherry with Admiral Cornwallis's squadron. Warley, Triton, and Royal Charlotte, together with HMS Minerva (1780), participated in the capture of Pondicherry by maintaining a blockade of the port. By 28 August 1793, Warley was back at Madras. The Indiamen then sailed for China in early September.
By 4 October 1793, the East Indiamen were at Penang, and two weeks later at Malacca. On their way to China, the East Indiamen participated in an action in the Straits of Malacca. They came upon a French frigate, with some six or seven of her prizes, replenishing her water casks ashore. The three British vessels immediately gave chase. The frigate fled towards the Sunda Strait. The Indiamen were able to catch up with a number of the prizes, and after a few cannon shots, were able to retake them. The British restored the prizes to their crews and took the French prize crews as prisoners of war. Had they not carried letters of marque, such behaviour might well have qualified as piracy.
Warley arrived at Whampoa on 13 December. When Warley was at Whampoa that December she joined other East Indiamen there, among which were several that on their return to Britain the Admiralty would purchase: Royal Charlotte, Ceres, Earl of Abergavenny, and HMS Hindostan (1795). The British Government had chartered Hindostan to take Lord Macartney to China in an unsuccessful attempt to open diplomatic and commercial relations with the Chinese empire.
Homeward bound, Warley crossed the Second Bar on 13 March 1794. She reached St Helena on 18 June, and arrived at the Downs on 7 September.
Cruiser and armed transport
In early 1795, the Royal Navy purchased Warley and had her original builders, Perry & Co., refit her as a 56-gun fourth rate, under the name Calcutta, at a cost of £10,300. She was one of nine large merchantmen that the Navy Board purchased that year for conversion to convoy escorts.
Captain William Bligh was her first commander, assigned to her to supervise her conversion. He took command on 16 April 1795 and commissioned her in May. In October 1795, the crew of the 74-gun HMS Defiance (1783) (then commanded by Captain Sir George Horne) mutinied. Bligh, in Calcutta, was ordered to embark 200 troops and take them alongside Defiance so that they might board her and regain control. The threat of the soldiers ended the mutiny for the time being, though the crew of the Defiance mutinied again in 1797 and 1798. Bligh continued to command Calcutta until she was paid off in February 1796 and transferred to the Transport Board.
In order for her to fulfill her new role, the Transport Board had the guns on her lower deck removed. As a result she no longer needed as large a crew and her complement fell to 160 officers and men. Calcutta served in the transport role under Lieutenants Robert Arnold (June 1796 – August 1797), Edward Jekyll Canes (August 1797 – January 1798), Richard Pouldon (or Poulden, or Polden; January 1798 – December 1799). and John Anderson (December 1799 – May 1802).
Under Poulden Calcutta was at the capture of Menorca in December 1798. On 11 November she was part of a squadron that unsuccessfully chased four Spanish frigates, though two days later HMS Argo (1782) recaptured the sloop HMS Peterel (1794), which the Spaniards had captured on the 11th.
Lieutenant John Anderson (December 1799 – May 1802) replaced Pouldon. On 6 June 1800 he sailed Calcutta to Gibraltar, carrying the Banffshire Fencibles.
Convict transport
Between May 1802 and February 1803, the Navy had Calcutta fitted out as a transport for convicts being sent to Britain's penal colonies in Australia. She received new armament in the form of sixteen 24-pounder carronades on her upper deck and two six-pounder guns on the forecastle. Captain Daniel Woodriff recommissioned her in November 1802 and sailed her from Spithead on 28 April 1803, accompanied by Ocean, to establish a settlement at Port Phillip. Calcutta carried a crew of 150 and 307 male convicts, along with civil officers, marines, and some 30 wives and children of the convicts. The Reverend Robert Knopwood kept a journal on the voyage.
Calcutta arrived at Teneriffe on 13 May; five convicts had died on that leg, suggesting that many had probably been embarked already in bad health. She reached Rio de Janeiro on 19 July, and the Dutch colony at the Cape of Good Hope on 16 August.
While Calcutta was at the Cape, a vessel arrived with news that Britain was now at war with the Batavian Republic. The colony's Dutch commodore sent a representative aboard Calcutta to demand her surrender and that of her contents. While the representative waited, Woodriff spent two hours preparing her for battle. He then showed the representative her sailors and marines at their guns, and told the Dutchman to inform the commodore that "if he wants this ship he must come and take her if he can". To speed up the preparations, William Gammon, the master's mate, had asked the convicts if any would volunteer to fight and work the ship. All volunteered. The commodore gave Woodriff 24 hours to leave, saying that he "did not wish to capture such a large number of thieves".
On 12 October, she reached her destination; by this time another three convicts had died. Of the eight convicts that died, one had drowned in an escape attempt at the Cape.
At Port Phillip David Collins, the commander of the expedition, found that the poor soil and shortage of fresh water made the area unsuitable for a colony. Collins wanted to move the colony to the Derwent River on the south coast of Tasmania (then Van Diemens Land) to the site of current-day Hobart. Woodriff refused the use of Calcutta, arguing that Ocean was large enough to transport the colony, and that he was under orders to pick up naval supplies for transport to England.
In December Woodriff sailed to Sydney where he took on a cargo of lumber. At midnight on 4 March, Woodriff landed 150 of his crew and marines to assist the New South Wales Corps and the Loyal Association, a local militia, in suppressing a convict uprising in support of the Castle Hill convict rebellion, a revolt by some 260 Irish convicts against Governor King. Afterward, the commander of the marine detachment on Calcutta, Charles Menzies, offered his services to the governor as superintendent of a new settlement at Coal Harbour, an offer Governor King accepted. Another Calcutta officer, Lieut. John Houston, accepted an appointment as acting Lieutenant Governor of Norfolk Island while Major Joseph Foveaux was on leave.
Calcutta left on 17 March 1804, doubled Cape Horn and reached Rio on 22 May. In reaching Rio, she had thus circumnavigated the world in ten months three days. She arrived at Spithead on 23 July.
Ship of the line
In September 1804, the Admiralty again fitted out Calcutta for duty as a cruiser, re-arming her as a 56-gun fourth rate.
Capture
On 3 August 1805, Calcutta, still under the command of Captain Woodriff, left Saint Helena as escort of a motley convoy to England. The convoy consisted of the East India company's "extra-ship" Indus, from Madras, the southern whaler African from Desolation, the whaler Fox from the Mozambique channel, the whaler Grand Sachem from the Peruvian coast and bound to Milford, the Prussian ship Wilhelmina (or Anna Wilhelmina), which Calcutta had detained on her way out to Saint Helena, and the large Swedish ship Carolina, which was sailing from China and asked to join.
On 14 September 1805, the brig Brothers, of London, from Tobago, joined the convoy. She had gotten separated from her convoy in a gale. Unfortunately, she was leaky and a very slow sailer.
On 25 September 1805, the convoy was in the Channel south of the Isles of Scilly when lookouts spotted a number of unknown vessels in the distance. Calcutta moved to position herself between the convoy and the unknown flotilla.
Next morning, it became clear that the unknown vessels were probably French so Calcutta signalled the convoy to make sail without her and moved to intercept the French vessels. She sailed towards the nearest vessel, which turned out to be the 40-gun frigate FRENCH FRIGATE Armide. The engagement was desultory but Calcutta succeeded in luring the French southward and away from the convoy. As a result, the French detached the brig Sylph which captured only the slow-sailing Brothers.
However, eventually the rest of the French squadron started to arrive. It turned out to be Allemand's squadron, which included the 74-gun FRENCH SHIP Magnanime. Woodriff brought Calcutta alongside Magnanime, but after a battle of some three-quarters of an hour was forced to strike. The French had shot high, bringing down Calcutta's rigging, disabling her. Because the French fired high, Calcutta suffered only six dead and six wounded out of a crew of 350. The French brought Calcutta into French service the next day and retained her name.
Woodriff was imprisoned at Verdun and appealed to the French foreign minister, Talleyrand, for release. Eventually, in early 1807, he was sent to Saint-Malo, where the French government provided him a vessel under cartel to take him to England. The British government immediately reciprocated by releasing a French officer of equal rank. The court-martial on HMS Gladiator (1783), on 1 January 1808, acquitted Woodriff and his officers, praising the captain for his gallantry and skillful maneuvering, which had allowed the convoy to escape.
The owners and underwriters on the ship and cargo of the Indus, one of the East Indiamen that Calcutta had saved, proposed a subscription of 21 per cent on the amount insured. The resulting money was to be presented to Woodriffe, his officers and the crew, as a small token of gratitude.
French service
On 12 April 1809, Calcutta was part of the squadron of La Rochelle under captain Jean Baptiste Lafon. During the Battle of the Basque Roads, Calcutta ran aground on the shoals of Les Palles, as did most of the other French ships. Under fire from Imperieuse under Captain Lord Cochrane, Calcutta's crew panicked and abandoned ship without orders. A midshipman with a small party from Imperieuse took over Calcutta, but then set her afire to prevent her re-capture, causing her to explode.
A court-martial held Lafon responsible for the loss of his ship, and deemed his behaviour to have been cowardly. In a five to four vote, the court sentenced him to death; a firing squad executed him on the deck of FRENCH SHIP Océan on 9 September.
Other information
The National Library of Australia has three oil paintings by Thomas Whitcombe of the battle between Calcutta and Magnanime and Armide. | WIKI |
John Romanides
John Savvas Romanides (Ιωάννης Σάββας Ρωμανίδης; 2 March 1927 – 1 November 2001) was a theologian, Eastern Orthodox priest, and scholar who had a distinctive influence on post-war Greek Orthodox theology.
Biography
Born in Piraeus, Greece, on 2 March 1928, his parents emigrated to the United States when he was only two months old. He grew up in Manhattan, graduating from the Hellenic College, Brookline, Massachusetts. After attending Yale Divinity School, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Athens.
From 1956 to 1965 he was Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Holy Cross Theological School in Brookline, Massachusetts. In 1968 he was appointed as tenured professor of Dogmatic Theology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, a position he held until his retirement in 1982. His latest position was Professor of Theology at Balamand Theological School, in Lebanon. Romanides died in Athens, Greece on 1 November 2001.
Theology
Romanides belonged to the "theological generation of the 1960s", which pleaded for a "return to the Fathers", and led to "the acute polarization of the East-West divide and the cultivation of an anti-Western, anti-ecumenical sentiment." According to Kalaitzidis, his early theological interests are "wide and broad-minded", but narrowed with the publication of Romiosini in 1975, which postulates an absolute divide between the Eastern Churches and the Western Church: "[h]ereafter, the West is wholly demonized and proclaimed responsible for all the misfortunes of the Orthodox, both theological and historical/national."
Romanides contributed many speculations, some controversial, into the cultural and religious differences between Eastern and Western Christianity. According to Romanides, these divergences have impacted the ways in which Christianity has developed and been lived out in the Christian cultures of East and West. According to Romanides, these divergences were due to the influences of the Franks, who were culturally very different from the Romans.
His theological works emphasize the empirical (experiential) basis of theology called theoria or vision of God, (as opposed to a rational or reasoned understanding of theory) as the essence of Orthodox theology, setting it "apart from all other religions and traditions", especially the Frankish-dominated western Church which distorted this true spiritual path. Studying extensively the works of 14th-century Byzantine theologian St. Gregory Palamas, he stated religion to be identical with sickness, and the so-called Jesus prayer of hesychasm to be both the cure of this sickness and the core of Christian tradition:
His research on dogmatic theology led him to the conclusion of a close link between doctrinal differences and historical developments. Thus, in his later years, he concentrated on historical research, mostly of the Middle Ages but also of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Augustine of Hippo
Romanides sees St Augustine as the great antagonist of Orthodox thought. Romanides claims that, although he was a saint, Augustine did not have theoria. Many of his theological conclusions, Romanides says, appear not to come from experiencing God and writing about his experiences of God; rather, they appear to be the result of philosophical or logical speculation and conjecture. Hence, Augustine is still revered as a saint, but, according to Romanides, does not qualify as a theologian in the Eastern Orthodox church.
Original sin versus ancestral sin
Romanides rejects the Roman Catholic teachings on Original Sin. Orthodox theologians trace this position to having its roots in the works of Saint Augustine. Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and the Assyrian Church of the East, which together make up Eastern Christianity, contemplate that the introduction of ancestral sin into the human race affected the subsequent environment for humanity, but never accepted Augustine of Hippo's notions of original sin and hereditary guilt. It holds that original sin does not have the character of a personal fault in any of Adam's descendants.
Rejection of St. Augustine
Eastern Orthodox theologians John Romanides and George Papademetriou say that some of Augustine's teachings were actually condemned as those of Barlaam the Calabrian at the Hesychast or Fifth Council of Constantinople 1351. It is the vision or revelation of God (theoria) that gives one knowledge of God. Theoria, contemplatio in Latin, as indicated by John Cassian, meaning vision of God, is closely connected with theosis (divinization).
John Romanides reports that Augustinian theology is generally ignored in the Eastern Orthodox church. Romanides claims that the Roman Catholic Church, starting with Augustine, has removed the mystical experience (revelation) of God (theoria) from Christianity and replaced it with the conceptualization of revelation through the philosophical speculation of metaphysics. Romanides does not consider the metaphysics of Augustine to be Orthodox but Pagan mysticism. Romanides states that Augustine's Platonic mysticism was condemned by the Eastern Orthodox within the church condemnation of Barlaam of Calabria at the Hesychast councils in Constantinople.
Criticism
The Greek Old Calendarist, Archimandrite [later Archbishop] Chrysostomos González of Etna, CA, criticized Romanides' criticism of Augustine: "In certain ultra-conservative Orthodox circles in the United States, there has developed an unfortunate bitter and harsh attitude toward one of the great Fathers of the Church, the blessed (Saint) Augustine of Hippo (354–430 A.D.). These circles, while clearly outside the mainstream of Orthodox thought and careful scholarship, have often been so vociferous and forceful in their statements that their views have touched and even affected more moderate and stable Orthodox believers and thinkers. Not a few writers and spiritual aspirants have been disturbed by this trend."
Heaven and Hell
According to Romanides, the theological concept of hell, or eternal damnation is expressed differently within Eastern and Western Christianity. According to John S. Romanides, "the Frankish [i.e. Western] understanding of heaven and hell" is "foreign to the Orthodox tradition".
According to Romanides, the Orthodox Church teaches that both Heaven and Hell are being in God's presence, which is being with God and seeing God, and that there is no such place as where God is not, nor is Hell taught in the East as separation from God. One expression of the Eastern teaching is that hell and heaven are being in God's presence, as this presence is punishment and paradise depending on the person's spiritual state in that presence. For one who hates God, to be in the presence of God eternally would be the gravest suffering. Aristotle Papanikolaou and Elizabeth H. Prodromou wrote in their book Thinking Through Faith: New Perspectives from Orthodox Christian Scholars that for the Orthodox the theological symbols of heaven and hell are not crudely understood as spatial destinations but rather refer to the experience of God's presence according to two different modes.
The saved and the damned will both experience God's light, the Tabor light. However, the saved will experience this light as Heaven, while the damned will experience it as Hell. Theories explicitly identifying Hell with an experience of the divine light may go back as far as Theophanes of Nicea. According to Iōannēs Polemēs, Theophanes believed that, for sinners, "the divine light will be perceived as the punishing fire of hell".
Other Eastern Orthodox theologians describe hell as separation from God. Archimandrite Sophrony (Sakharov) speaks of "the hell of separation from God". "The circumstances that rise before us, the problems we encounter, the relationships we form, the choices we make, all ultimately concern our eternal union with or separation from God." "Hell is nothing else but separation of man from God, his autonomy excluding him from the place where God is present." "Hell is a spiritual state of separation from God and inability to experience the love of God, while being conscious of the ultimate deprivation of it as punishment." "Hell is none other than the state of separation from God, a condition into which humanity was plunged for having preferred the creature to the Creator. It is the human creature, therefore, and not God, who engenders hell. Created free for the sake of love, man possesses the incredible power to reject this love, to say 'no' to God. By refusing communion with God, he becomes a predator, condemning himself to a spiritual death (hell) more dreadful than the physical death that derives from it."
According to Iōannēs Polemēs, the important Orthodox theologian Gregory Palamas did not believe that sinners would experience the divine light: "Unlike Theophanes, Palamas did not believe that sinners could have an experience of the divine light [...] Nowhere in his works does Palamas seem to adopt Theophanes' view that the light of Tabor is identical with the fire of hell."
Theosis
The practice of ascetic prayer called hesychasm in the Eastern Orthodox Church is centered on the enlightenment, deification (theosis) of man. Theosis has also been referred to as "glorification", "union with God", "becoming god by Grace", "self-realization", "the acquisition of the Holy Spirit", "experience of the uncreated light" (Tabor light).
Theosis (Greek for "making divine", "deification", "to become gods by Grace", and for "divinization", "reconciliation, union with God" and "glorification") is expressed as "Being, union with God" and having a relationship or synergy between God and man. God is Heaven, God is the Kingdom of Heaven, the uncreated is that which is infinite and unending, glory to glory. Since this synergy or union is without fusion it is based on free will and not the irresistibly of the divine (i.e. the monophysite). Since God is transcendent (incomprehensible in ousia, essence or being), the West has overemphasized its point through logical arguments that God cannot be experienced in this life.
According to Romanides, following Vladimir Lossky in his interpretation of St. Gregory Palamas, the teaching that God is transcendent (incomprehensible in ousia, essence or being), has led in the West to the (mis)understanding that God cannot be experienced in this life. Romanides states that Western theology is more dependent upon logic and reason, culminating in scholasticism used to validate truth and the existence of God, than upon establishing a relationship with God (theosis and theoria).
Influence
According to Kalaitzidis, Romanides had a strong influence on contemporary Greek Orthodoxy, to such an extent that some speak about "pre- and post-Romanidian theology". Kalaitzidis further notes that Romanides' post-1975 theology has "furnished a convenient and comforting conspiratorial explanation for the historical woes of Orthodoxy and Romiosyne", but is "devoid of the slightest traces of self-criticism, since blame is always placed upon others". James L. Kelley's recent article has argued that Kalaitzidis's concern that Orthodox theologians engage in "self-criticism" is a ploy to engineer a "development of Orthodox doctrine" so that, once the Orthodox place some of the blame on themselves for "divisions of Christian groups", they will adjust the teachings of Orthodoxy to suit the ecumenist agenda (see James L. Kelley, "Romeosyne" According to John Romanides and Christos Yannaras: A Response to Pantelis Kalaitzidis [Norman, OK: Romanity Pres, 2016]).
Articles
Several of his articles can be found at the website dedicated to him. Among his books are:
Books
* Dogmatic and Symbolic Theology of the Orthodox Catholic Church (in Greek; Thessaloniki: Pournaras, 1973).
* Romiosini, Romania, Roumeli (in Greek; Thessaloniki: Pournaras, 1975).
* An Interplay Between Theology and Society.
* Empirical Theology versus Speculative Theology.
* The Filioque.
* The Filioque. | WIKI |
SR W class
The SR Class W were 3-cylinder 2-6-4T tank engines designed in 1929 by Richard Maunsell for use on the Southern Railway. They were introduced in 1932 and constructed at Eastleigh and Ashford. The class was intended for short distance, inter-company/regional freight traffic transfer in London, and were standardised with parts from the N, N1, U and U1 classes.
Background
From the 1920s London was surrounded by a number of large freight Marshalling yards, where long-distance freight trains were brought and re-organised into new trains for onward transmission to their destinations. Three of these yards, at Feltham, Norwood and Hither Green, were operated by the Southern Railway. The requirement for a fast freight transfer locomotive between these yards, and across London to other railway yards, provided a challenge for Richard Maunsell. The electrified suburban lines were busy with commuter traffic which took priority over freight workings, and the London network abounded with junctions and signal stops. The design brief called for a powerful locomotive with good acceleration and adhesion: one that was able to climb the steep gradients over the flying junctions that were to be found all over the Southern Railway's London network. The ability to operate over tight curves and be able to pull away from a standstill on the aforementioned gradients were also key considerations that needed to be incorporated into the design. A tank locomotive design was also preferable since the journeys were relatively short, and the work would involve frequent changes in direction.
Design
The SR Z class was considered at first, but due to the specialist characteristics of the design as a yard engine for marshalling freight, they were not deemed fit for the purpose of hauling loads under the tight timings of London's railway system. The solution was a smaller wheeled version of the ill-fated K1 River class tank engines, with three cylinders to allow for better acceleration and three sets of Walschaerts valve gear. The resultant W class was designed in 1929.
As a result of the rebuilding of the K1 class following the Sevenoaks railway accident, surplus bogies and leading wheels were available for the new design. A Cartazzi axle was used for the leading pair of wheels rather than a swivelling pony truck. The 2-6-4 wheel arrangement was settled upon as being ideal for intensive suburban routes, and the use of parts from the K Class and the same boiler as used on the N, N1 and U1 classes enabled the standardisation of Southern locomotives to continue. The locomotives were provided with heavy braking equipment in order to handle the trains of freight wagons with or without continuous brakes that were in use at the time. With this in mind the class was (unusually) provided with extra braking on the bogie wheels.
Construction history
An initial order was placed with Eastleigh railway works for ten locomotives, with the frames to be constructed at Ashford railway works and the boilers at Brighton railway works. However, by the time that Ashford had delivered the first five sets of frames in early 1930 a severe trade recession meant that they were no longer needed. The frames were stored and the boilers used as spares for the N and U class locomotives. By mid 1931 trade had recovered to allow construction of the initial five to be completed. These were delivered during January and February 1932. The components for the remaining five locomotives still on order were gathered at Eastleigh during 1932, but once again their construction was delayed pending a more sustained economic recovery, and the boilers were used elsewhere. A second batch consisting of these five locomotives together with a further five ordered in March 1930 were eventually delivered between April 1935 and April 1936. Eastleigh works was then committed to the construction of the Schools class and so the order was transferred to Ashford.
Variations
The two batches differed from each other because the Eastleigh batch had gravity sanding capability and steam regulators on the right hand side, whilst the Ashford batch had steam sanding and regulators on the left, as was common on most other classes of Southern locomotives.
Modifications
The first batch was modified between 1959 and 1960 to incorporate steam sanding, as this was already present on the Ashford batch. The right hand driving, however, remained.
Southern
The first batch was turned out in black livery with green lining, and were numbered 1911–1915 with 'Southern' in yellow on the water tanks. The Ashford batch was outshopped in unlined black livery, and the initial batch were also converted to this new livery. These locomotives were numbered 1916–1925.
Post-1948 (nationalisation)
The locomotives retained their freight black liveries, and the BR crest was placed on the water tank sides. Numbering was per the BR standard numbering system, in the range 31911–31925.
Operational details
The class was mainly used around London working from Hither Green, Norwood and Feltham yards. They were also used on inter-company/regional transfer freight duties over the West London Line to Old Oak Common, Willesden, Cricklewood and Ferme Park marshalling yards.
The class was generally well liked by their crews apart from the fact that the driver was on the right hand side of the Eastleigh batch, which made accurate stopping difficult when signalling was predominantly on the left on the Southern network. This would have meant that the fireman was frequently utilised as lookout on the left hand side.
In 1948 there was a chronic shortage of large passenger tank locomotives on the un-electrified lines of the former London Brighton and South Coast Railway. As a result, trials of the class were made with passenger stock between Victoria railway station and Tunbridge Wells West railway station via the Oxted Line. However, like the K and K1 classes the W class were found to be unstable at speed and were banned from use on passenger trains.
Withdrawal
The class began to be withdrawn from service in 1963, with the last removed from the books in 1964. No examples of this class of locomotive survived into preservation. | WIKI |
Faluns Sea
The Faluns Sea is a former sea which covered Western France from 16 to 3.5 Ma. It spreads from Normandy to Vienne by forming an inlet through what is today Brittany, Anjou, Touraine and Blésois.
The withdrawal of the ancient sea left behind sedimentary stones rich in fragmentary shells called falun. The sea got its name from this sedimentary rock renown for its fossil richness.
Description
This shallow sea whose average bathymetry was around 25 m is located on the European continental shelf. It filled a gulf from the Loire river to what is now Ille-et-Vilaine, Anjou, Touraine and Blésois, with an extension in the south towards Amberre, at twenty kilometers north-west of Poitiers.
This sea once separated the Paris Basin and the island that was the raised Armorican Massif in Brittany. It was a temperate to warm-temperate sea, whose temperature was estimated to 22 °C.
The faluns deposits are very rich in fossil remains of animals. Many Bryozoa can be found, as well as molluscs, fish such as sharks and rays, reptiles, terrestrial and marine mammals, few birds and wood remains.
In reality, there were three Faluns Seas. On three occasions, the sea transgressed on the continent and created deposits with abundant shell remains called falun.
Geological history
For most of the Paleogene, the Armorican Massif, emerged since the Carboniferous, was outside of any maritime influence. From the Oligocene, marine incursions (also called transgressions) from the Atlantic Ocean became more important with marine deposits such as:
* Quessoy (Côtes-d'Armor);
* Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique);
* Saffré (Loire-Atlantique);
* Chartres-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine).
At the end of the Middle Miocene, during the Serravallian, the marine transgression was at its apex. Marine deposits can be seen in: These Serravallian deposits appear as sand or shell-bearing limestone called faluns.
* the Golfe d'Anvers;
* the Golfe de la Manche occidentale;
* the Golfe de la Loire;
* the Golfe d'Aquitaine;
* the Fosses préalpines (molasse).
Brittany faluns
In Brittany, faluns are known:
* by deposits in the south of Dinan: the Calcaire du Quiou (Le Quiou, Tréfumel, Saint-Juvat);
* in the south: Médréac, Plouasne, Landujan;
* in the east: Dingé, Feins, Gahard, Guipel, Saint-Sauveur-des-Landes;
* near Rennes, were they are studied and exploited:
* Falun de Saint-Grégoire (Saint-Grégoire)
* Falun de Chartres-de-Bretagne (Chartres-de-Bretagne, Bruz)
* others are localized in Lohéac, Noyal-sur-Brutz, Coësmes, Erbray, Vertou.
Vendée faluns
* Challans
Normandy faluns
In Normandy, those faluns are known:
* by deposits in Gouville-sur-Mer and Picauville.
Anjou-Touraine and Blésois faluns
In Anjou, in Touraine and in Blésois, those faluns are known through deposits in:
* Chalonnes-sur-Loire;
* Chazé-Henry;
* Doué-la-Fontaine;
* Louresse-Rochemenier;
* Noëllet;
* Noyant;
* Saint-Laurent-de-Lin;
* Savigné-sur-Lathan;
* Channay-sur-Lathan;
* Pontlevoy.
Poitou faluns
In Poitou, those faluns are known through deposits in:
* Mirebeau.
Paleobiodiversity
The Faluns Sea hosted a remarkable palaeobiodiversity. Most of the species are close to the ones today found in subtropical seas.
* Cartilaginous fish and bony fish: more than 20 species of sharks such as the famous Otodus megalodon, ten species of rays, a chimaera and fifteen species of bony fish.
* Marine mammals: a few skeletal remains of seals belonging to the species Phocanella couffoni, many bones of the extinct dugong Metaxytherium medium, cetaceans such as the small whale Pelocetus mirabilis whose holotype is kept in the Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers and ten species of dolphins.
* Molluscs: many species of gastropods, bivalves, scaphopods.
* Echinoderms: ten sea urchin species, few remains of crinoids and asterids.
* Crustaceans: several species of crabs and spider crabs.
* Bryozoa: More than 150 species, some of them showing symbiotic associations with corals.
* Corals: Several species, all solitary. | WIKI |
M2 medium tank
The M2 medium tank, officially Medium Tank, M2, was a United States Army medium tank that was first produced in 1939 by the Rock Island Arsenal, just prior to the commencement of the Second World War in Europe. Production was 18 M2 tanks, and 94 slightly improved M2A1 tanks, for a total of 112. Events in Western Europe rapidly demonstrated that the M2 was obsolete, and it was never used overseas in combat; it was, however, used for training purposes throughout the war.
The M2's features included an unusually large number of machine guns, bullet deflector plates, and sloped armor on the hull front (glacis plate). The main armament was a 37 mm gun, with 32 mm armor; the M2A1 had a 51 mm gun mantlet. Some features of the M2 series, especially the suspension and powertrain, provided the basis for later, important U.S. tank designs including the M3 Lee, M4 Sherman and other armored fighting vehicles.
Design
Rock Island Arsenal started work on a new medium tank, based on the design of the M2 light tank. Initially designated the T5, the redesigned model (with a 350 hp R-975 radial engine) was re-designated as the M2 Medium Tank in June, 1939. After the first 18 units had been produced at Rock Island Arsenal and evaluated by the Army, the upgraded M2A1 specification was approved with a redesigned turret and a more powerful engine.
The Medium Tank M2 was a larger development of the M2 light tank. Many components were common or used a similar design, including the tracks and vertical volute spring suspension which, with slight modifications, were later used on the M3 and M4 medium tanks. Twin-wheeled bogies were mounted externally, which saved internal space compared to other suspension designs. The rubber-bushed and rubber-shod track proved durable on roads. The initial M2 model was powered by an air-cooled Wright R-975 radial engine, originally designed for aircraft. For the M2A1, this engine was supercharged to provide an extra 50 hp for a total of 400 hp, and designated as the R-975 C1 radial engine.
The M2 had a high superstructure, with a sponson-mounted machine gun in each corner. In addition, two more machine guns were fixed in the glacis plate and fired by the driver. Two additional .30-caliber machine guns could be mounted on pintles on either side of the turret for anti-aircraft use, bringing the total to nine. Surmounting the superstructure was a small revolving turret armed with a 37 mm gun M3 and a coaxial machine gun. The 37 mm gun could penetrate 46 mm of face-hardened armor sloped 30° at a range of 500 yd, and 40 mm at 1000 yd. This armament configuration was an intermediate between the sponson-mounted weapons of the Mark VIII Liberty tank of World War I vintage, and the combination of turreted cannon, coaxial machine gun and glacis-mounted machine gun that was almost universal in World War II medium tanks. The crew consisted of a tank commander, a driver and four gunners. The vehicle provided internal stowage for 200 rounds of 37 mm ammunition and up to 12,250 rounds of .30-caliber ammunition.
Bullet deflector plates were installed over the rear fenders. The idea behind these plates was that the tank could drive over a trench, and the rear sponson machine guns could then fire onto the plates; the bullets would deflect into the trench or the area directly behind the tank. Like the sponson machine guns themselves, the deflector plates turned out to be useless. However, the idea was used again on M5 light tanks in the Normandy campaign.
Production
Chrysler was appointed to manage a new tank plant, the Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant, to manufacture the M2, and the US Government contracted on 15 August 1940 for 1,000 vehicles to be produced at a rate of 100 a month and to be delivered by August 1942 at a fixed price of $33,500 per tank. Events in Europe made it obvious that the M2 was obsolete, and the government modified the contract two weeks later, before production began. Instead of M2 medium tanks, the plant would now build 1,000 M3 medium tanks once they had been designed. In the interim production of the M2 was given to the Rock Island Arsenal, where 94 M2A1s were built up to August 1941, of which 88 in 1941. The M2A1 had slightly better armor and a slightly larger turret than the original M2, since it had the turret from the M3 light tank, with gun mantlet armor 2 inches (51 mm) thick.
Service
The M2 was already obsolete when it entered service. It compared poorly with contemporary European tanks, such as the French S-35 and German Panzer III. The 37 mm main armament of the M2 was equivalent to the 37 mm of the Panzer III but inferior to the 47 mm of the S-35. By 1941, the Germans had begun upgrading their Panzer III with a 50 mm L/42 gun, and the Soviets had fielded the vastly superior T-34, with a 76 mm gun and a sloped 52 mm glacis plate. Given this, the M2 was essentially a stopgap measure until more capable tanks like the M3 Lee and M4 Sherman came along in 1942-43. The ordnance office recommended in January 1942 that the M2 should only be used for training purposes, and they were never sent overseas to combat areas. The U.S. Army fielded the M2 and M2A1 with the 67th Infantry Regiment (medium tanks) and, subsequently, the 1st Armored Division's 69th Armored Regiment during intensive training maneuvers in the United States in 1941, and the M2 design continued to prove useful in a basic training role for tank crewmen. The trained crewmen from the 69th Armored were reassigned to provide cadres to new armored units as U.S. forces were rapidly expanded from 1942-1944.
The need for a new medium tank to match the German Panzer IV's 75 mm (2.95 in) turret gun led to the development of the M3 Lee, designed first to mount a 75 mm (2.95 in) gun in the right sponson. This configuration had been tested on an M2; the experimental vehicle was designated T5E2. | WIKI |
Concerned about Bone Health? Calcium Supplements may not be the answer….
Sometimes a healthy diet is not enough to keep our bodies healthy. Even with nutrient-dense foods, our bodies often require supplements. However, some of the most frequently recommended supplements are ineffective at best or dangerous at worst. Chris Kresser, integrative medical practitioner, argued in a recent article that Calcium supplements are not only unnecessary, but also harmful. The following newsletter will sum-up Kresser’s ideas and provide a road map for navigating true bone health.
Do Calcium supplements prevent osteoporosis?
There is little evidence that this is true. While many older women take products such as Viactiv and Caltrate to maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis, there is no strong evidence to support the claim that these supplements work. In fact, a study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition actually found that calcium supplements might even increase the rate of hip fractures in older women.
Calcium Supplements: Associated with Heart Disease
Though dietary intake of calcium protects against heart disease, supplemental calcium intake may actually increase it. A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) of 24,000 men and women between 35-64 years found that users of calcium supplements actually increased their risk of heart attack during the 11-year study period by 139%.
Why do Calcium Supplements Correlate with Heart Disease?
It seems surprising that the same substance in moderately different forms would have such drastically different effects. Researchers suspect that high doses of calcium in the supplements may calcify the arteries, unlike calcium in food. When calcium builds up on the interior walls of the arteries, the arteries narrow which reduces the blood flow and leads to the manifestation of heart disease symptoms.
4 Other Risks: Calcium Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Lead Contamination
1. The Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) lists increase prostate cancer risk and increase in kidney stones associated with excess calcium consumption.
2. A Swedish study reported a higher risk of death among women with high calcium intakes.
3. Extra calcium is not absorbed by the bones, but rather excreted in the urine, which increases the risk of calcium kidney stones.
4. A Consumer Lab analysis found lead contamination and mislabeled supplement bottles.
Calcium Supplements: Hiding in Conventional Food
Just because you aren’t popping calcium supplement in pill form does not mean you are not at risk of over-exposure. Calcium supplements can be found in
1. Orange juice
2. breakfast cereals
3. non-dairy milk
4. bread
5. instant oatmeal
6. graham crackers
7. multivitamins
3 Ways to Maintain Healthy Bones without Supplements
1. Get calcium from foods like:
- dairy products
- sardines
- salmon
- dark leafy greens
- bone broth
2. Get enough Vitamin D and Vitamin K2:
Both vitamins are necessary for the regulation of calcium metabolism.
3.Get enough Silica and Magnesium.
4. Weight-bearing exercise:
helps strengthen bones.
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References:
[i] http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
[ii] http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f228
[iii] http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/94/1/5.full
[iv] [iv] https://www.consumerlab.com/results/print.asp?reviewid=calcium | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Caching HTTP Response in Angular with Cashew
Cashew is a new library that provides seamless caching for HTTP responses in Angular.
Installation
npm install @ngneat/cashew
Usage
Inject the HttpCacheInterceptorModule module along with HttpClientModule in AppModule:
import { NgModule } from '@angular/core';
import { HttpClientModule } from '@angular/common/http';
import { HttpCacheInterceptorModule } from '@ngneat/cashew';
@NgModule({
imports: [HttpClientModule, HttpCacheInterceptorModule.forRoot()],
bootstrap: [AppComponent]
})
export class AppModule {}
And that's all. Now we can use the withCache function for any request we want to cache:
import { HttpClient } from '@angular/common/http';
import { Injectable } from '@angular/core';
import { withCache } from '@ngneat/cashew';
@Injectable()
export class TodosService {
constructor(private http: HttpClient) {}
getUsers() {
return this.http.get('todos', withCache());
}
}
Local Storage Support
The library also supports caching in localstorage:
import { HttpCacheInterceptorModule, useHttpCacheLocalStorage } from '@ngneat/cashew';
@NgModule({
imports: [HttpClientModule, HttpCacheInterceptorModule.forRoot()],
providers: [useHttpCacheLocalStorage],
bootstrap: [AppComponent]
})
export class AppModule {}
For more information, check out the docs.
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best way to search through 'history'
This is a discussion on best way to search through 'history' within the C++ Programming forums, part of the General Programming Boards category; Here is a summary of my question: I have a particular class Code: class Combination; there is a function which ...
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best way to search through 'history'
Here is a summary of my question:
I have a particular class
Code:
class Combination;
there is a function which generates objects of this class:
Code:
Combination makeCombination();
there is a function which evaluates Combination objects acc. to some criteria:
Code:
int scoreCombination(Combination combo);
it is possible that makeCombination() is going to generate same Combination objects and get into a loop. So I want to make a 'history' of previously created Combo objects and check if an object is in history before i pass it to score function. History should store the last max_size objects generated.
now I could do it like this:
Code:
std::list<Combination> history;
void add_to_history(Combination c) {
if(history.size() == max_size) {
history.pop_front();
}
history.push_back(c);
}
and then search for it something like this:
Code:
Combination c;
std::list<Combination>::iterator it;
it = find(history.begin(), history.end(), c);
if(it != history.end()) int score = scoreCombination(c);
this is ok, but find() can work a bit slow with lists and it could become a problem if max_size gets large. If i declare history as std::set<Combination> searching through it will be a bit faster but I have no idea how to track which elements have been inserted into the set first. Any ideas for a more efficient way of implementing what I want to do would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Basically you have two different keys - insertion order and whatever makes a Combination unique. I believe there is a Boost container that allows two fast lookups based on two different keys. Or you could make your own by keeping two containers. It appears that Combination is a pretty lightweight class since you are moving it around by value. In that case, you might simply have a list and a set. The list would maintain order and the set would allow lookup. When something needs to be removed from the list, it would be easy to look it up in the set and remove it from there.
If you require removal based on object value, or if you require modification of the state of existing objects, then the solution is slightly more complicated. You could store the list iterators in the set, and create a sorting function to use the Combination value that the iterator points to. Since list iterators don't get invalidated unless they are removed from the list, this would work as long as you always removed the iterator from the set before removing the object from the list.
Those are just a couple ideas.
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Daved, thanks for the quick reply.
I'm unfortunately not very familiar with boost, but I like the idea with a list and a set. I think I could do something like this.
As far as history is concerned I don't need to know the value of the Combination objects, I only need to keep the last n of them in history.
Once again, thanks.
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Wallington, Hertfordshire
Wallington is a small village and civil parish in the North Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, near the town of Baldock. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 Census was 150. Nearby villages include Rushden and Sandon. It shares a parish council with Rushden.
The Icknield Way Path passes through the village on its 110-mile journey from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Suffolk.
History
The village appears to have been named for its Romano-British population.
Buildings of interest
The Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building lying at the southern end of the village. The nave, west tower and windows date from the mid-15th Century. The chancel was rebuilt in 1864.
George Orwell
The author George Orwell lived in a small cottage at no 2 Kits Lane, known as The Stores, in the village from 1936 to 1940, and at occasional weekends (when he was otherwise mainly in London) until he gave up the lease on the cottage in 1947. A commemorative plaque was placed there in 1989 by Hertfordshire County Council. This plaque is however not accurate, in that it refers to Orwell living at the Stores until 1940, whereas he had the lease until April 1947, and did stay at the house from time to time until at least the death of his first wife Eileen in 1945. He had married Eileen at the village church on 9 June 1936.
Orwell wrote his notable book Animal Farm in 1944 probably much of it while he was at the village and certainly drew on his experiences there for inspiration, especially Manor Farm and The Great Barn. The farm in the village is, as in the book called Manor Farm. Other notable books that he wrote while he lived in the village include Homage to Catalonia, and The Road to Wigan Pier (which he had largely researched before he moved to Wallington, but which was written and published after his arrival.) Many of his notable essays, reviews and articles in various journals and collections, were also written during this period.
In 2011 the village was involved in the George Orwell Festival, of Letchworth and Wallington. | WIKI |
Jean-Louis Capezzali
Jean-Louis Capezzali is a French classical oboist born in 1959 in Saint-Étienne.
Biography
Born in Saint-Étienne, Capezzali began learning music at the age of nine with the piano and discovered the oboe at the age of 14, listening to a recording of Vivaldi's concerti performed by Pierre Pierlot.
After studying one year at the Schola Cantorum de Paris, he entered the "classes à horaires aménagé musique" (CHAM) at the CNR in Versailles where he studied oboe with Gaston Longatte. He won the Gold Medal and the Honorary Prize and obtained the Certificate of Qualification (CA) as an oboe teacher.
In 1979, at the age of twenty, he was named first solo oboe of the Concerts Lamoureux. In 1984, he was awarded the first solo oboe at the Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France. He is also a prizewinner of the International Competitions of Geneva (1982) and Prague (1986).
In 1988, after assuming the post of assistant in Maurice Bourgue's class at the CNSM de Paris, he replaced him as a full professor when the former left for the conservatoire de Genève. Since 1998, he has been teaching at the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon where he is also responsible for the pedagogical responsibility of the department of woodwind instruments. He is also professor of oboe at the Haute École de Musique of the Lausanne Conservatory.
Each year, he conducts advanced sessions in instrumental practice and in chamber music at the Britten school, Institut Supérieur de Musique de Périgueux, and trains the next generation of oboists in international academies such as Telč in the Czech Republic, Musicalp à Courchevel, and the Pablo Casals Festival in Prades.
In parallel to these activities, he leads a career as a camerist and as a soloist which leads him to perform with the greatest ensembles: Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, Orchestre de chambre de Toulouse etc. He is regularly invited to give concerts and master classes in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Scandinavia, Russia, Germany, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, USA, where he represents the French Wind School.
He has been working with Buffet Crampon since 1992 and has also contributed to the development of the oboe, particularly the Green Line (Buffet Crampon) oboe.
Recordings
* Qigang Chen: Extase (Virgin Classics 2006)
* Jean Françaix, Georges Auric: Chamber music - Trios & sonatas (Arion 2005)
* Charles Koechlin: Sonatines 1 and 2 (Gallo 2002)
* Kurtag; Florentz; Ligeti; Pesson (Arion 1998)
* Wagner: Siegfried Idyll in E WWV103 (Gallo 1996)
* Mozart: Divertimento K136, Oboe Concerto K314 with the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine (Forlane 1996)
* Schumann Kalliwoda, Johann Peter Pixis: The Romantic Oboe (Disques Pierre Verany 1994)
* and also: Milhaud, Prokofiev, Poulenc, Martinu etc. | WIKI |
Emerson High School (Arkansas)
Emerson High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seventh through twelve in the rural community of Emerson, Arkansas, United States. Located in southern Columbia County, Emerson High School is one of three public high schools in the county and one of three high schools administered by the Emerson–Taylor-Bradley School District. The Emerson Pirates have won five state basketball titles and 25 state track and field championships.
History
Initially it was a part of the Emerson School District. On July 1, 2004, it consolidated with the Taylor School District to form the Emerson-Taylor School District (now the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District).
Academics
The assumed course of study at Emerson High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams to obtain at least 23 units before graduation, which is one credit more than the state standard of 22 units. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. The school maintains a concurrent credit partnership with South Arkansas Community College, whereas students in 11th and 12th grade can attend SACC and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Students that graduate with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) are designated Honor Graduates, with Highest Honor Graduates graduating with a 3.75 or higher GPA.
Emerson High School was nationally recognized by the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2016 report as the No. 26 school in Arkansas and the No. 2,579 in the nation.
Athletics
The Emerson High School mascot is the Pirate with black and gold serving as the school colors.
For the 2016-18 seasons, the Emerson Pirates participate in the 1A Region 7 East Conference. Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Pirates competing in basketball (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), track and field (boys/girls), and softball (girls).
* Basketball: The girls basketball team are 4-time a state basketball champions (1952, 1956, 1981, 1994). The boys basketball team won a state basketball championship in 2001.
* Track and field: The boys and girls track teams at Emerson are one of the state's most successful with the boys capturing 18 state track championships (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005). The girls squads have won seven state track titles (1980, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000). | WIKI |
Java High Level Rest Client Cross cluster search
how to search in multi cluster (cross cluster search) by using java high level rest client?
Welcome!
Search the same way you are searching with local indices.
https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/modules-cross-cluster-search.html
Hi,
I am trying to develop a spring boot based elasticsearch project and I am trying to use Java High Level Rest Client in the same.
I am initializing the client like this:
RestHighLevelClient client = new RestHighLevelClient(RestClient.builder(HTTP_LOCAL_HOSTS));
BoolQueryBuilder query = QueryBuilders.boolQuery().must(QueryBuilders.termQuery("field", value));
SearchSourceBuilder builder = new SearchSourceBuilder();
builder.query(query);
SearchRequest req = new SearchRequest("test_index1");
req.source(builder);
return client.search(req, RequestOptions.DEFAULT);
"HTTP_LOCAL_HOSTS" is local cluster nodes and my config for remote cluster correctly.
"test_index1" exist in remote cluster and have multiple records with "field: value" but this query don't return result.
Please help me out.
You need to provide a more concrete example, like a document which should match, the mapping, the value you are passing to the term query...
Also test_index1 means that you are searching in the local cluster. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation EW is slated to report fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 26, after market close.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings per share of 54 cents surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9%. The company beat earnings estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average surprise being 6.87%.
Let's see how things have shaped up prior to this announcement.
Factors at Play
Critical Care
During the last-reported third quarter, Edwards Lifesciences registered strong growth in HemoSphere orders as hospital spending in the United States continued to rise. We believe this to have continued in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 due to the market's reopening and increased hospital visits, thus adding to the top line.
The products used in high-risk surgeries witnessed high demand in the third quarter along with recovery in ClearSight non-invasive finger cuff demand. This, too, is expected to have continued through the fiscal fourth quarter on increasing elective procedure demand.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $209 million, implying a rise of 5.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
Surgical Structural Heart
Edwards Lifesciences is optimistic about robust global adoption of its premium RESILIA tissue valves within the Surgical Structural Heart Group, including the INSPIRIS aortic surgical valve and the KONECT aortic valve conduit. The INSPIRIS valve utilization, similar to the previous quarter, is expected to have continued with strong sales momentum in the fourth quarter, banking on the rebound in surgical aortic treatment rates and improvement in global surgical procedure volumes.
Similar to the last-report quarter, Edwards Lifesciences is likely to have registered strong adoption of Edwards RESILIA tissue valves as this advanced tissue treatment is increasing supported by a growing body of real-world evidence as demonstrated at the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons annual meeting in 2021 as well as the growing body of RESILIA clinical evidence, which demonstrates excellent durability of this tissue technology, even in the high-pressure mitral position. This is expected to have contributed to fourth-quarter revenues.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $223 million, implying a rise of 9.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
Other Factors at Play
Within the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) arm, the company is expected to have continued to record increased global sales in the fourth quarter on robust adoption of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra platform led by its low complication rates and easy-to-use design. The company received reimbursement approval in the third quarter for treating patients at low surgical risk with SAPIEN 3. In December 2021, the company received FDA approval to use the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter valve with the Alterra adaptive prestent (SAPIEN 3 with Alterra) for patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation. These developments are expected to have contributed significantly to the company’s fourth-quarter revenue growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $887 million, implying a surge of 14.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
The company’s Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) segment’s PASCAL transcatheter valve repair system and the newly-introduced PASCAL Ace are likely to have continued their strong momentum in the fourth quarter. Further, as the company continues to treat patients with transcatheter mitral replacement therapies through the ENCIRCLE pivotal trial, the sales proceeds from the progress of both transfemoral EVOQUE and SAPIEN M3 platforms are likely to have contributed to the fourth-quarter top line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s fourth-quarter revenues is pegged at $26.3 million, implying an uptick of 100.4% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
The Estimate Picture
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s fourth-quarter 2021 revenues is pegged at $1.35 billion, suggesting an improvement of 12.9% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its fourth-quarter 2021 earnings is pinned at 54 cents, indicating a rise of 8% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
What Our Model Suggests
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Edwards Lifesciences this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat.
Earnings ESP: Edwards Lifesciences has an Earnings ESP of +0.51%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks Worth a Look
Here are some medical stocks worth considering as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. AMN has an Earnings ESP of +10.29% and a Zacks Rank of 1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AMN Healthcare’s long-term earnings growth rate is estimated at 16.2%. The company’s earnings yield of 5.5% compares favorably with the industry’s 0.8%.
Henry Schein, Inc. HSIC has an Earnings ESP of +2.62% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
Henry Schein’s long-term earnings growth rate is estimated at 11.8%. HSIC’s earnings yield of 5.9% compares favorably with the industry’s 4.1%.
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings LH has an Earnings ESP of +9.58% and a Zacks Rank of 1.
Laboratory Corporation’s long-term earnings growth rate is estimated at 10.6%. LH’s earnings yield of 9.4% compares favorably with the industry’s 3.4%.
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Convert Integer to Float in pandas DataFrame Column in Python (5 Examples)
This article explains how to convert an integer column in in a pandas DataFrame to the float data type in the Python programming language.
Table of contents:
Let’s jump right to the examples.
Example Data & Add-On Libraries
First, we have to import the pandas library to Python:
import pandas as pd # Import pandas library to Python
Let’s also create some example DataFrame using the pandas library in Python:
data = pd.DataFrame({'x1':range(2, 7), # Create pandas DataFrame
'x2':range(7, 2, - 1),
'x3':range(12, 17)})
print(data) # Print pandas DataFrame
# x1 x2 x3
# 0 2 7 12
# 1 3 6 13
# 2 4 5 14
# 3 5 4 15
# 4 6 3 16
The previous output of the Python console shows the structure of our example data – It contains five rows and three columns.
Let’s check the data types of the columns in our data set:
print(data.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# x1 int64
# x2 int64
# x3 int64
# dtype: object
As you can see, all of our three columns have the integer class.
Example 1: Convert Single pandas DataFrame Column from Integer to Float
This example explains how to convert one single column from the integer data type to float.
To accomplish this task, we can apply the astype function as you can see in the following Python code:
data_new1 = data.copy() # Create copy of DataFrame
data_new1['x1'] = data_new1['x1'].astype(float) # Transform integer to float
print(data_new1) # Print updated pandas DataFrame
# x1 x2 x3
# 0 2.0 7 12
# 1 3.0 6 13
# 2 4.0 5 14
# 3 5.0 4 15
# 4 6.0 3 16
Have a look at the previous output. As you can see, we have created a new data set called data_new1, which contains the same three column names as our input data set. However, you can already see that the column x1 is shown with decimal points.
The reason for that gets obvious when we check the classes of our DataFrame columns once again:
print(data_new1.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# dtype: object
# x1 float64
# x2 int64
# x3 int64
# dtype: object
As you can see, we have converted the first column in our new pandas DataFrame from integer to the float data type.
Example 2: Convert Multiple pandas DataFrame Columns from Integer to Float
It is also possible to transform multiple variables to a different data type.
In Example 2, I’ll show how to change the data class of two variables from integer to float.
Once again, we can use the astype function for this:
data_new2 = data.copy() # Create copy of DataFrame
data_new2 = data_new2.astype({'x2': float, 'x3': float}) # Transform multiple floats to string
print(data_new2) # Print updated pandas DataFrame
# x1 x2 x3
# 0 2 7.0 12.0
# 1 3 6.0 13.0
# 2 4 5.0 14.0
# 3 5 4.0 15.0
# 4 6 3.0 16.0
Let’s have another look at the data types of our pandas DataFrame columns:
print(data_new2.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# x1 int64
# x2 float64
# x3 float64
# dtype: object
This time, we have changed the data types of the columns x2 and x3 to the float class.
Example 3: Convert All pandas DataFrame Columns from Integer to Float
The Python syntax below illustrates how to modify all column data types at once.
For this, we can apply the astype function as shown in the following Python code:
data_new3 = data.copy() # Create copy of DataFrame
data_new3 = data_new3.astype(float) # Transform all columns to string
print(data_new3) # Print updated pandas DataFrame
# x1 x2 x3
# 0 2.0 7.0 12.0
# 1 3.0 6.0 13.0
# 2 4.0 5.0 14.0
# 3 5.0 4.0 15.0
# 4 6.0 3.0 16.0
Again, let’s test what classes our updated DataFrame columns have:
print(data_new3.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# x1 float64
# x2 float64
# x3 float64
# dtype: object
As expected – All columns have the float class!
Example 4: Convert pandas DataFrame Column from Integer to Float Using apply() Function
In the previous examples, I have explained how to use the astype function to adjust the data types of pandas DataFrame columns.
In Examples 4 and 5, I want to show you how to use different functions for this task.
The following Python code demonstrates how to use the apply function to convert an integer column to the float class:
data_new4 = data.copy() # Create copy of DataFrame
data_new4['x1'] = data_new4['x1'].apply(float) # Transform string to float
Have a look at the updated data types of our new data set:
print(data_new4.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# x1 float64
# x2 int64
# x3 int64
# dtype: object
Similar to Example 1, we have transformed the first column of our input DataFrame from the integer class to the float data type.
Example 5: Convert pandas DataFrame Column from Integer to Float Using to_numeric() Function
Example 5 shows how to use the to_numeric to convert a single column from integer to float.
For this, we have to specify the downcast argument within the to_numeric command to be equal to ‘float’:
data_new5 = data.copy() # Create copy of DataFrame
data_new5['x1'] = pd.to_numeric(data_new5['x1'], downcast = 'float') # Apply to_numeric function
Again, we have modified the data type of the column x1:
print(data_new5.dtypes) # Check data types of columns
# x1 float32
# x2 int64
# x3 int64
# dtype: object
Video, Further Resources & Summary
Some time ago, I have published a video on my YouTube channel, which illustrates the topics of this tutorial. You can find the video below:
The YouTube video will be added soon.
Furthermore, you might read the other articles on my website:
To summarize: You have learned in this article how to transform an integer column in in a pandas DataFrame to a float in the Python programming language. If you have additional questions and/or comments, please let me know in the comments.
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5 Major Bank Stocks to Bet on Despite Dismal Q4 Performance
We are almost in the middle of the earnings season, with results from more than 250 S&P 500 members already out. Major Banks on the index (accounting for nearly 45% of the Zacks Finance sector 's total earnings) reported 2.4% year-over-year earnings growth. This compares unfavorably with 6.5% growth registered in the prior quarter.
Major banks' results in fourth-quarter 2017 were aided by an improving economy, higher interest rates and a slight rise in lending activities. Apart from these, strength in investment banking, a strong balance sheet and solid asset quality offered support. But these were not enough to boost their financial performance.
Factors that weighed on major banks' third-quarter financial performance persisted in the fourth quarter as well. These include trading weakness and slowdown in mortgage banking. Also, increased investments in technology to enhance digital offerings led to elevated expense levels.
On top of these, earnings were adversely affected by huge one-time charges related to changes in the tax law, though the act will result in gains for banks over the long term.
Wondering why should one invest in major banks despite dismal fourth-quarter performance? Well, there are several factors that will likely lead to improved performance for these banks going forward.
Factors to Drive Earnings
Firstly, if the Federal Reserve sticks to its plan of increasing rates three times in 2018, it will further help banks in expanding net interest margin. This along with rise in loan demand will eventually drive revenue growth.
In case the inflation rate improves (the latest data indicates some improvement), there are chances of aggressive rate hikes by the Fed next year. So, banks are anticipated to benefit more.
Secondly, while all sectors are likely to benefit from the lower tax rates, major bank are expected to gain the most because they are amongst the highest tax payers in the United States.
Also, driven by the tax legislation provisions related to repatriation of overseas cash, banks will be in a win-win situation. This is because, as overseas cash is brought back, it will likely provide an impetus to M&As activities, thereby giving a boost to investment banking. Also, as the act will lower tax rates for wealthy individuals, asset management units of these banks are projected to witness a rise in fund inflow.
Finally, growing investor optimism about reduced regulations is likely to boost bank stocks. Once there is a reduction in the number of banks tagged as systemically important financial institutions, the compliance costs for the major banks will decline.
Upbeat Expectations
Major banks' earnings are expected to accelerate in 2018 with 22.7% growth compared with 7.1% rise for the Finance sector. Also, we note that the industry is currently positioned at the top 6% out of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our back-testing shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperforms the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.
Also, major banks seem undervalued compared with the broader finance sector. The industry's current price-earnings (F1) and price/book ratios of 12.6 and 1.8, respectively, are lower than the finance sector figures.
Therefore, we believe investors will benefit by betting on major bank stocks, as the industry is likely to perform better in the near term.
Picking the Potential Winners
Not all major banking stocks appear to be wise investment options at the moment. Investors need to pick those stocks that have witnessed robust growth and still have plenty of upside left.
With the help of the Zacks Stock Screener , we have selected major banks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Further, over the last four weeks, these stocks have witnessed a positive estimate revision of 5% or more. Also, the banks are projected to record earnings growth of 20% or more in 2018. To cut short the list further, we have chosen those banks that delivered a positive earnings surprise in the fourth quarter.
Here are the five major bank stocks worth betting on now:
Bank of AmericaBAC , with a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed its current-year earnings estimates moving 10.8% upward over the last four weeks. Further, the bank delivered an earnings surprise of 6.8% in the quarter. The company's 2018 earnings are projected to grow at the rate of 34.4%.
Sporting a Zacks Rank #1, Comerica Incorporated 's CMA 2018 earnings estimates have risen 12.5% over the last 30 days. The company came up with an earnings surprise of 2.5% in the quarter. Further, the bank's 2018 earnings are projected to grow at the rate of 32.9%.
Current-year earnings estimates for JPMorganJPM have moved 11.3% upward over the last 30 days. The bank, carrying a Zacks Rank #2, pulled off an earnings surprise of 4.1% in the quarter. Further, it 2018 earnings are projected to grow at the rate of 28.8%.
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He could not see or comprehend all the effects of his tough work and persistent teachings had on his brother.
This warped view created by his pride made it seem like he didn't care about his brother at different parts of the story.
It can often be tempting to push ourselves and the people we love past their limits in the hopes of achieving a goal, just like what happened with Doodle and the narrator.
Sometimes this produces great results; after all, Doodle did learn to walk after working extremely hard.
But it is important to be able to recognize when too much is just too much.
The narrator was not able to see this, and he continued to push Doodle to his breaking point.Doodle's life, though short, was all about taking people by surprise and exceeding the expectations that others had for him.First, everyone believed that he would die, since caul babies usually do.Next, they believed that he would not be entirely sane because of his condition.Finally, they believed that he would never be able to walk. Even though Doodle ultimately could not overcome his physical limitations, his life was still an impressive story of beating the odds.Natural beauty plays a huge role in this story, from the vivid descriptions of the house and its surroundings, the swamp, the storm, the creek, and so much more, right to the beauty of the fallen scarlet ibis itself.Both boys appreciate the beauty around them, but Doodle does especially; the natural world serves as a kind of therapy for him, a means of healing himself and moving forward in the face of his disability.This story illustrates the importance of family bonds, particularly those between brothers.Doodle clearly looks up to the narrator, but many times over the course of the story the narrator fails to be the caring and compassionate brother he should be; instead, he is more concerned with the implications of having a disabled sibling.Pride can be defined as: "The trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards." The Narrator in "The Scarlet Ibis," a story by James Hurst, is consumed by pride. There are many examples throughout the story of this selfish behavior. The Narrator was embarrassed to have a five year old brother that couldn't walk.His reasons for helping Doodle are only for his benefit. He spent his time teaching Doodle to walk because he wanted it to seem like he had a normal brother. | FINEWEB-EDU |
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Massload
What, precisely, is a "massload"? This whole article reads like it was written by a brinza.
* I am not aware of the nature of these 'brinzas' to which you refer, but I agree that it was hardly written in the most encyclopedic style. Average Earthman 12:14, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)
The Way band mention
I skeptical of the notability of "The Way" and feel that they should probably be removed from the article per WP:NOTE unless someone can come up with some reliable sources. Arthurrh 01:55, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
* They should definitely be removed, and kept out. I have removed the offending section and added this article to my watchlist. --Bradeos Graphon 01:58, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
Re: New Addition by User: Panasonic91
I am not sure if the new additions he made is accurate. Could someone please check and provide proper in-text citations? Also, the new section on "Sex Tape Scandals" doesn't seem relevant. Maybe someone can clarify that. Difu Wu (talk) 19:07, 30 November 2009 (UTC) | WIKI |
6 Underground (film)
6 Underground is a 2019 American vigilante action thriller film directed by Michael Bay and written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Adria Arjona, Corey Hawkins, Ben Hardy and Dave Franco. Bay produced the film with his longtime business partner Ian Bryce and Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. It follows a group of people who fake their deaths and decide to form a vigilante team in order to stage a coup d'état against a ruthless dictator.
6 Underground premiered at The Shed in New York City on December 10, 2019, and was released by Netflix on December 13, 2019. With a budget of $150 million, the film is one of the most expensive Netflix originals ever made. Rotten Tomatoes called it "loud, frenetic and finally preposterous".
Plot
Four years after witnessing the horrors of a brutal regime in the fictional Central Asian nation of Turgistan, American billionaire and philanthropist Magnet S. Johnson, who made his fortune from inventing neodymium magnets, fakes his own death to form an anonymous vigilante squad to take down criminals and terrorists which the world as a whole either cannot or will not pursue. Known as One, he recruits five others to abandon their pasts and join his cause, each given a numbered nickname similar to his own: Two, a spy; Three, a hitman; Four, a parkour runner and thief; Five, a doctor; and Six, a driver. They refer to themselves collectively as ghosts.
On their first mission in Florence, Italy, the team interrogates the lawyer of Turgistan's four highest-ranking generals for information on those generals before driving across the city in a dayglow green Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio while chased by the Mafia and the Italian police. Six is killed just as they get away.
Days later, One recruits Blaine, a former sniper from Delta Force suffering from survivor guilt as he was ordered not to save his team in Afghanistan. He is convinced to fake his suicide and is renamed Seven. One plans to stage a coup d'état to topple the government of Turgistan dictator Rovach Alimov and install Alimov's imprisoned brother, Murata staunch supporter of democracyas the country's new leader. It is revealed that in the past, then–CIA spy Two had reluctantly captured Murat and handed him back to Rovach.
The ghosts assassinate Rovach's generals in Las Vegas, learn of Murat's location, and successfully extract Murat from his penthouse imprisonment in Hong Kong. During the extraction, Four is caught by one of Rovach's men, who begins severely beating him. Seven is unwilling to subscribe to One's philosophy that "the mission always comes first," instead following his personal philosophy to never leave a teammate behind. Ignoring One's protests, Seven manages to save Four. Afterward, Seven convinces all but One to reveal their real names.
In Turgistan, One sets his plan in motion by hacking the state-run television station during Rovach's public address to the nation and giving Murat the platform he needs to spread his message of democracy. Murat's impromptu speech inspires a citizen revolt, and strategic explosions in the city force Rovach to evacuate to his private yacht. The ghosts storm the yacht and One activates a magnetic pulse invention to incapacitate the guards. When the yacht is immobilized in the middle of the ocean and Four is once again in mortal danger, One chooses to save Four instead of capturing Rovach. Rovach flees by helicopter only to discover it to be commandeered by Murat and the ghosts, who drop him helpless in a refugee camp where he is beaten to death by an angry mob.
In the aftermath of the revolution, Murat becomes Turgistan's new president and the ghosts part ways until their next mission is determined. Two and Three begin a relationship. Four and Five go climbing together. One and Seven travel to New York City. Seven tosses his gun into a nearby river but keeps the last remaining bullet, and One watches from a distance as the woman he loved before his faked death plays with her young son, who is implied to be One's son as well.
Development
On March 7, 2018, it was reported that Michael Bay would direct two new feature-length movies, with one of them being the action-thriller film 6 Underground, originally intended to be released in the summer of the following year. Screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, who previously worked in the Deadpool film series were confirmed to be the writers for the script. It was announced that the film would be produced by Skydance Media's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, along with Bay. In May, it was reported that Netflix would distribute the film, which they intend to be a new action franchise.
In May 2018, it was announced that Ryan Reynolds would be part of the film as the lead role. In July 2018, Dave Franco, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Adria Arjona, Corey Hawkins, Ben Hardy and Lior Raz joined the cast. The next month, Mélanie Laurent and Peyman Maadi were announced as part of the cast
Filming
Principal production commenced on July 30, 2018. Over the subsequent months, shooting would be completed in several cities of Italy, in Los Angeles, Budapest, and in the United Arab Emirates cities of Al Ain, Liwa Oasis, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Al Jazirah Al Hamra (standing in for Nigeria and Afghanistan) and particularly in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In the UAE, 24 locations were used, some standing in for Las Vegas, Afghanistan, California, Hong Kong and the fictional Turgistan. The UAE military worked with the crew, providing soldiers as extras as well as aircraft that appear in the film. Production designer Jeffrey Beecroft made this comment: "I've shot a lot of military stuff with Michael [Bay], but I never had the ability to have six Apache [helicopters], ten Black Hawks and soldiers".
In Italy, some filming was also done at Cinecittà Studios in Rome and on the Kismet, a superyacht rented from Pakistani-American businessman Shahid Khan. The lengthy car chase, set in the historic center of Florence, consisted of sequences filmed in Florence itself, between August 22 and September 22, 2018, but also in Siena, Rome, and Taranto. Michael Bay was able to obtain permits to close streets to film the speeding cars. In an interview, Bay expressed some surprise that Florence had allowed filming of the car chase in its historic area. "There's a lot of priceless stuff in this movie," he said, "like where we have cars flying between an obelisk. Why they allowed me to have flying cars by an obelisk that's 800 years old, I don't know. But we didn't hurt anything." After Bay watched their videos on YouTube, the British parkour team Storror joined the film's production to choreograph and perform the parkour sequences in the film. They perform the stunts between skyscrapers and cranes, including some scenes on the Florence Cathedral. Principal photography wrapped on December 5, 2018. The film's production reportedly cost $150 million, making it one of the most expensive films made by Netflix at the time.
Music
Lorne Balfe composed the film's score; he had previously worked with Michael Bay on 13 Hours. Milan Records released the film soundtrack on December 13, 2019.
Release
The film premiered at The Shed arts center in New York City on December 10, 2019, and was released digitally to Netflix and in limited theaters on December 13, 2019. On January 21, 2020, Netflix announced that the film had been viewed by over 83 million viewers on its service within its first month of release.
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of based on reviews and an average rating of. The website's critical consensus reads "6 Underground is loud, frenetic and finally preposterous – which is either bad news or a hearty recommendation, depending how one feels about the movies of Michael Bay." Metacritic, another review aggregator, assigned the film a weighted average score of 41 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Matt Singer of ScreenCrush gave the film 5 out of 10 and stated that it was "excessive, wanton, gorgeous, bizarre." Cary Darling of Houston Chronicle gave the film 1.5 out of 5 and stated, "6 Underground, a non-stop stunt reel with a few, admittedly impressive displays of [Bay's] usual visual verve, is just "Fast & Furious" crossed with an old Whitesnake music video, but with fewer functioning brain cells." Simon Abrams of TheWrap gave the film a negative review and stated, "It wouldn't be a Michael Bay movie if he didn't slavishly cater to the lowest common denominator (get ready for some sexist and gay-panic jokes!), so it makes sense that Bay's antiheroes are more obnoxious when they're trying to be good." Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com gave the film 2 out of 4 and stated that "it becomes repetitive, nonsensical, and just loud after everyone gets an origin story and we're left with nothing to do but go boom". Brian Lowry of CNN.com gave the film a negative review and stated, "6 Underground proves so uneven in its tone and unrelenting in its volume that it's hard to imagine a hole deep enough in which to bury its silliness." Mark Olsen of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and stated, "After a strong start the movie steadily declines, one set piece after another, and there are many moments where the mind wanders and then asks: 'Is this still going on?'" Matthew Monagle of the Austin Chronicle gave the film 2 out of 5 and stated, "6 Underground feels twice as disappointing for its early success."
Jesse Hassenger of The A.V. Club gave the film a "C" and stated, "What [director Michael Bay] seems to be chasing is the feeling of freedom, the windswept open-skies exhilaration of a man who has everything. But he's still just doing donuts, hoping all those whiplash turns from nihilism to macho sentiment awaken something inside him." Peter Bradshaw of Empire gave the film 2 out of 5 and said, "If you like your Bayhem pure and unfiltered, this one's for you. Others need not apply." David Fear of Rolling Stone gave the film 1.5 out of 5 and listed what he called the film's ingredients: "Guns. Ferraris... Parkour. Headshots. Mélanie Laurent. Las Vegas. Luxury yachts... Parisian Bartenders. Thong underwear... Incoherence. Xenophobia. Sexism. Auteurism (Vulgar). 'Merica." Karen Han of Polygon gave the film a negative review and stated, "What kills me most... is that amid all the cacophony, there's one joke that hints at the kind of joyful mayhem Bay is capable of." Wenlei Ma of News.com.au gave the film 1.5 out of 5 and stated, "6 Underground really is as terrible as you'd expect it to be, exactly the kind of brainless, bombastic and seizure-inducing fare Michael Bay is known for." Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent gave the film 2 out of 5 and described the film as "[letting] its audience gorge on violence and bravado, only to make us feel sick of the taste by the final reel". Roxana Hadadi of the entertainment blog Pajiba gave the film a negative review and stated, "Military idolatry and craven female objectification and a belief that the rich will save us? 6 Underground has it all!" Robert Levin of Newsday gave the film 1 out of 4 and called the film "a terrible action movie that utilizes Michael Bay's worst instincts and none of his best".
Not all reviews were negative. Glenn Kenny of the New York Times gave the film a positive review: "There are genuinely eccentric innovations here. There's certainly not a whole lot of recognizable humanity, but hey, that's why there's 'It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'." Barry Hertz of The Globe and Mail gave the film 3.5 out of 4 and stated the movie is "a riotous and gleefully delirious assault on the senses. It is vulgar. It is absurd. And it is completely enthralling." Nick Schager of The Daily Beast gave the film a positive review, stating, "For better and worse, in a multiplex or on your television or tablet, it delivers pleasure through pain." Adam Graham of The Detroit News gave the film a B and said, "The madman director's Netflix debut 6 Underground is so big it feels like it's going to smash out of your television screen."
Audience viewership
Netflix reported the film was allegedly watched by 83 million members over its first four weeks of release, among its best for an original title. Updated hourly numbers from Netflix reports that the movie was watched for 205.47 million hours in the first 28 days of release.
Cancelled sequel
On December 15, 2019, it was revealed that Netflix was already planning to create a franchise that would follow the adventures of the team introduced in the film. On December 18, 2019, due to the film's mixed reviews, those plans were put in doubt. On July 28, 2021, Netflix's film chief Scott Stuber confirmed that the film would not be getting a sequel, despite its success. He considered the film to be a failure: "We didn't feel like we got there on [6 Underground] creatively. It was a nice hit, but at the end of the day we didn't feel like we nailed the mark to justify coming back again. There just wasn't that deep love for those characters or that world." | WIKI |
Corzine Offers Health Plan; Rivals Unite in Attacking It
With Republicans mired in an increasingly caustic primary, Senator Jon S. Corzine, the de facto Democratic nominee, sought to take center stage on Monday in New Jersey's gubernatorial race by unveiling a health care plan intended to slow increases in insurance premiums and help hundreds of thousands of uninsured New Jersey residents afford coverage. Mr. Corzine's proposal called for universal coverage for pregnant women and children and for a pool of finances to help small businesses pay for catastrophic care. The proposal would also require insurance companies to allow parents to cover their adult children, ages 19 to 30. He said that his goal was to have 95 percent of the state's residents covered by health insurance by 2009, up from 81 percent today. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Le Père Jacques (The Wood Gatherer)
Le Père Jacques (The Wood Gatherer), original title in French: Le Père Jacques (Oncle Jacques), is an oil on canvas painting by the French painter Jules Bastien-Lepage, created in 1881. Exhibited at the Salon of 1882, in Paris, the work is now held at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Description
The painting is a genre scene which represents an old man carrying a heavy load of wood on his back, in a forest where a little girl precedes him, busy picking tiny flowers. The man was actually a friend of the painter's family and the child his granddaughter. This composition is constructed from several oppositions: the one of the horizontal branches of the bundle carried on his back by the old man and the vertical trunks of the forest trees; the one of the protagonists, the old man and the young child, with their postures varying between fatigue and joyful carelessness, and the dark colors of the old man's clothing blending into the decor, and the blue of the little girl's dress in a complementary shade with the orange present throughout the autumn undergrowth. The blue is already present in the sky glimpsed through the trees of the hillside. The palette is completed by the green leaves of the foreground, reinforcing a final opposition between life and death in the foliage, in the old age and the youth of the protagonists, like their gazes show, with the old man staring straight towards the viewer, and the child looking away, since she is busy picking flowers.
The painting seems to reflect the influence in the artist of both the impressionist painters and a more conventional academic approach to nature, which earned him critical acclaim. | WIKI |
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factoryctl
Command line tool to list and read factory files from fuchsia.factory APIs and raw data from fuschsia.boot.FactoryItems.
Building
$ fx set <product>.<board> --with //src/factory/factoryctl
Usage
# Built-in help
$ fx shell factoryctl -h
# Text payload
$ fx shell factoryctl misc dump props.txt
name=test_device
device_prop=some_prop
another_prop=another_value
# Binary payload
$ fx shell factoryctl factory-items dump 0
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00000010 07 00 00 00 8f 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 68 77 2e 74 ....�.......hw.t
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... | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
How to Choose the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home
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Lighting is an essential aspect of any home, contributing not only to the aesthetics but also to the functionality of a space. Choosing the right light bulbs for your home can make a significant difference in the ambiance and energy efficiency of your living environment. With the wide array of options available in the market today, selecting the best light bulbs can sometimes be overwhelming. In this guide, we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing light bulbs for your home to help you make informed decisions.
Understanding Different Types of Light Bulbs
When it comes to choosing light bulbs, it’s crucial to understand the different types available and their characteristics. The three most common types of light bulbs are incandescent, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Incandescent bulbs are the traditional choice, providing warm, soft light. However, they are not energy-efficient and have a shorter lifespan compared to CFLs and LEDs.
CFLs are more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs and last longer. They initially take some time to warm up and reach full brightness but are a cost-effective option in the long run.
LED bulbs are the most energy-efficient option, consuming less electricity and lasting significantly longer than both incandescent and CFL bulbs. They are available in a variety of color temperatures and can be dimmable, making them versatile for different lighting needs.
Consider the Color Temperature
The color temperature of a light bulb plays a crucial role in setting the ambiance of a room. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and indicates the warmth or coolness of the light emitted by the bulb.
For a warm and cozy atmosphere, opt for light bulbs with a lower color temperature (around 2700K to 3000K), which emit soft, yellowish light similar to traditional incandescent bulbs. These are ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.
If you prefer a brighter, more energizing light, choose bulbs with a higher color temperature (4000K to 5000K) for spaces like kitchens, home offices, and work areas. These bulbs emit a cool, white light that helps increase focus and productivity.
Select the Right Bulb Brightness
The brightness of a light bulb is measured in lumens, which indicate the amount of light output. When choosing light bulbs for your home, consider the brightness level required for each specific area.
For general lighting in living rooms and bedrooms, aim for bulbs with around 800 to 1100 lumens. In kitchens and workspaces, opt for bulbs with higher brightness levels ranging from 1300 to 1600 lumens to ensure ample illumination for tasks.
Dimmable LED bulbs are a versatile choice as they allow you to adjust the brightness according to your preference. They are ideal for creating different moods in living spaces and can help save energy by lowering the light output when full brightness is not needed.
Consider Energy Efficiency and Cost
Energy-efficient light bulbs not only help reduce electricity bills but also have a lower impact on the environment. LED bulbs are the most energy-efficient option available, consuming significantly less electricity than incandescent and CFL bulbs. Though they may have a higher upfront cost, LED bulbs last much longer, making them a cost-effective choice in the long term.
When selecting light bulbs for your home, look for the Energy Star label, which indicates that the bulb meets specific energy efficiency criteria set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star-certified bulbs are guaranteed to consume less energy and have a longer lifespan than standard bulbs.
Make sure to calculate the total cost of ownership, considering both the initial purchase price and the estimated energy consumption over the lifespan of the bulb. This will help you make a more informed decision based on long-term savings.
Final Thoughts on Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
Choosing the right light bulbs for your home can significantly impact the atmosphere, energy efficiency, and overall functionality of your living space. By understanding the different types of light bulbs available, considering factors such as color temperature, brightness, energy efficiency, and cost, you can make informed decisions that suit your specific lighting needs.
Whether you prefer warm, cozy lighting for relaxation or bright, energizing light for productivity, selecting the appropriate bulbs can enhance the ambiance of each room in your home. Remember to prioritize energy efficiency and long-term cost savings when making your choices, and don’t hesitate to experiment with different types of bulbs to find the perfect lighting solutions for your living environment.
With these considerations in mind, you can create a well-lit and inviting home that meets both your aesthetic preferences and practical lighting requirements. Choose wisely, and let your light bulbs illuminate your living space in the best possible way. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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[PMID 17071630] Genetic variants in caspase genes and susceptibility to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. rs1049216 is a SNP that has been found to significantly decrease the Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Rh was grieved in spirit, and said within herself, "What shall I do now that the heart of my lord is taken from me? Was it not by my father's aid that he attained the throne? And was it not even by my advice that he took this wife who has borne him a son? And yet his heart is taken from me." Nevertheless she complained not to him, but mourned by herself apart.
Then one of her maidens, when she saw her thus mourning apart, came to her, and said, "Is there not living by the kaitja, on the other side of the mountain, a lama, possessed of prodigious powers? Who shall say but that he might find a remedy for the grief of the Khan's wife." And Udsesskülengtu-Gôa listened to the maiden's words, and leaving off from mourning, she rose, and called to her four of the maidens, and prepared her to make the journey to visit the holy man at the kaitja, on the other side the mountain, taking with her good provision of tea and other things needful for the journey.
Arrived at the kaitja, she made the usual obeisance, and would have opened her suit; but the hermit was at that moment sunk in his meditations, and paid her no heed until she had three times changed her place of kneeling. Then he said, "Exalted Queen! what grief or what necessity brings thee hither to this kaitja thus devoutly?" And when she had told him all her story, he replied,—
"Mayst thou be blessed with succession to the throne | WIKI |
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Rh the question arose as to its morphological significance; whether it is to be regarded as modified form of the gametophyte, or as an altogether new form intercalated in the life-history: in other words, whether the alternation is “homologous” or “antithetic.” In certain plants there is a succession of forms which are undoubtedly homologous: for instance, in Coleochaete where a succession of individuals without sexual organs is produced by zoospores (gonidia). The main fact that has been established is that the sporophyte, from the simple zygote of the Thallophyta to the spore-bearing plant of the Phanerogams, is characterized by its diploid nuclei; that it is a diplophyte, in contrast to the haplophytic gametophyte. Were these nuclear characters absolutely universal, there could be no question but that the sporophyte is an altogether new antithetic form, and not an homologous generation. But certain exceptions to the rule have been detected, which are described under Abnormalities of Reproduction: at present it will suffice to say that such things as a diploid gametophyte and a haploid sporophyte have been observed in certain ferns. It can only be inferred that alternation of generations is not absolutely dependent upon the periodic halving in meiosis and the subsequent doubling by a sexual act, of the number of chromosomes in the nuclei, though the two sets of phenomena usually coincide. It must not, however, be overlooked that these exceptional cases occur in plants presenting an abnormal life-history: the fact remains that where there is both normal spore-formation with meiosis, and a subsequent sexual act, the haploid form is the gametophyte, the diploid the sporophyte. But the actual observation of a haploid sporophyte and of a diploid gametophyte makes it clear that however generally useful the nuclear characters may be in the distinction of sporophyte and gametophyte, they do not afford an absolute criterion, and therefore their value in determining homologies is debatable.
In what may be regarded as the type of normal life-history, the transition from the one generation to the other is marked by definite processes: there is the meiotic development of spores by the sporophyte, and the sexual production of a zygote, or something analogous to it, by the gametophyte. But it has been mentioned in the preceding pages that the transition may, in certain cases, be effected in other ways, which may be regarded as abnormal, though they are constant enough in the plants in which they occur, in fact as manifestations of reproductive degeneration.
In the first place, the sporophyte may be developed either after an abnormal sexual act, or without any preceding sexual act at all, a condition known as apogamy. In the second, the gametophyte may be developed otherwise than from a post-meiotic spore, a condition known as apospory.
.—The cases to be considered under this head may be arranged in two groups:—
1. Pseudapogamy: sexual act abnormal.—The following abnormalities have been observed:—
* (a) Fusion of two female organs: observed (Christman) in certain Uredineae (Caeoma nitens, Phragmidium speciosum, Uromyces Caladii) where adjacent archicarps fuse: male cells (spermatia) are present but functionless.
* (b) Fusion between nuclei of the same female organ: observed in the ascogonium of certain Ascomycetes, Humaria granulata (Blackman), where there is no male organ; Lachnea stercorea (Fraser), where the male organ (pollinodium) is present but is apparently functionless.
* (c) Fusion of a female organ with an adjacent tissue-cell; observed (Blackman) in the archicarp of some Uredineae (Phragmidium violaceum, Uromyces Poae, Puccinia Poarum): male cells (spermatia) present but functionless.
* (d) There is no female organ: fusion takes place between two adjacent tissue-cells of the gametophyte; the sporophyte is developed from diploid cells thus produced, but there is no proper zygote as there is in a, b and c: observed (Farmer) in the prothallium of certain ferns (Lastraea pseudo-mas, var. polydactyla): male organs (and sometimes female) present but functionless. Another such case is that of Humaria rutilans (Ascomycete), in which nuclear fusion has been observed (Fraser) in hyphae of the hypothecium: the asci are developed from these hyphae, and in them meiosis takes place; there are no sexual organs.
2. Eu-apogamy: no kind of sexual act—
* (a) The gametophyte is haploid:
* The sporophyte is developed from the unfertilized oosphere: no such case of true parthenogenesis has yet been observed.
* The sporophyte is developed vegetatively from the gametophyte and is haploid: observed in the prothallia of certain ferns, Lastraea pseudo-mas, var. cristata-apospora (Farmer and Digby), and Nephrodium molle (Yamanouchi).
* (b) The gametophyte is diploid (see under Apospory):
* The sporophyte is developed from the diploid oosphere: observed in some Pteridophyta, viz. certain ferns (Farmer), Athyrium Filix-foemina, var. clarissima, Scolopendrium vulgare, var. crispum-Drummondae, and Marsilia (Strasburger); also in some Phanerogams, viz. Compositae (Taraxacum, Murbeck; Antennaria alpina, Juel; sp. of Hieracium (Rosenberg): Rosaceae (Eu-Alchemilla sp., Murbeck, Strasburger): Ranunculaceae (Thalictrum purpurascens, Overton).
* The sporophyte is developed vegetatively from the gametophyte: observed (Farmer) in the fern Athyrium Filix-foemina, var. clarissima.
* In all the cases enumerated under Eu-apogamy, apogamy is associated with some form of apospory except Nephrodium molle, full details of which have not yet been published.
* Many other ferns are known to be apogamous, but they are not included here because the details of their nuclear structure have not been investigated.
.—The known modes of apospory may be arranged as follows:—
1. Pseudapospory: a spore is formed but without meiosis, so that it is diploid—observed only in heterosporous plants, viz. certain species of Marsilia (e.g. Marsilia Drummondii) where the megaspore has a diploid nucleus (32 chromosomes) and the resulting prothallium and female organs are also diploid (Strasburger); and in various Phanerogams, some Compositae (Taraxacum and Antennaria alpina, Juel), some Rosaceae (Eu-Alchemilla, Strasburger), and occasionally in Thalictrum purpurascens (Overton), where the megaspore (embryo-sac) is diploid; in some species of Hieracium it has been found (Rosenberg) that adventitious diploid embryo-sacs are developed in the nucellus: these plants are also apogamous.
2. Eu-apospory: no spore is formed—of this there are two varieties:
* (a) With meiosis: this occurs in some Thallophyta which form no spores; the sporophyte of the Fucaceae bears no spores, consequently meiosis takes place in the developing sexual organs; the Conjugate Green Algae also have no spores, meiosis taking place in the germinating zygospore which develops directly into the sexual plant.
* (b) Without meiosis: the gametophyte is developed upon the sporophyte by budding; that is, spore-reproduction is replaced by a vegetative process: for instance, in mosses it has been found possible to induce the development of protonema, the first stage of the gametophyte, from tissue-cells of the sporogonium: similarly, in certain ferns (varieties of Athyrium Filix-foemina, Scolopendrium vulgare, Lastraea pseudo-mas, Polystichum angulare, and in the species Pteris aquilina and Asplenium dimorphum), the gametophyte (prothallium) is developed by budding on the leaf of the sporophyte, and in some of these cases it has been ascertained that the gametophyte so developed has the same number (2x) of chromosomes in its nuclei as the sporophyte that bears it—that is, it is diploid.
* Apospory has been found to be frequently associated with apogamy; in fact, in the absence of meiosis, this association would appear to be inevitable.
Combined Apospory and Apogamy.—Instances have been given of the occurrence of both apospory and apogamy in the same life-history; but in all of them there is a regular succession of sporophyte and gametophyte. The cases now to be considered are those in which one or other of the generations gives rise directly to its like, sporophyte to sporophyte, gametophyte to gametophyte, the normally intervening generation being omitted.
It is possible to conceive of this abbreviation of the life-history taking place in various ways. Thus, a sporophyte might be developed from a haploid spore instead of a gametophyte as is the normal case, but this has not been observed: again, a sporophyte might be developed from a diploid spore (as distinguished from a zygote or a diploid oosphere), a possibility that is to some extent realized in the life-history of some Uredineae in which successive forms of the polymorphic sporophyte are developed from diplogonidia. Similarly a gametophyte might be developed from a fertilized or an unfertilized | WIKI |
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[23:33:22] jrcharney: I'm starting to think installing rubywith ruby-instal with the --system attribute (which installs ruby in /usr/local) may have been a bad idea. Any suggestions for how I can uninstall it and reinstall it into something like /opt/rubies?
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[23:36:32] jrcharney: I think tree branch hit my phone line again
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[18:30:33] jrcharney: For ruby-install, should I use sudo if I use --system?
[18:32:29] jrcharney: I guess I'll have to run this again when it is done...hopefully it will just move all the suff it "configure && make"'d and move it to /usr/local
[18:32:55] jrcharney: The problem with chruby and ruby-install is that they will keep going even if you ^C
[18:33:37] jrcharney: What happens to all that other stuff, Papierkorb?
[18:34:49] jrcharney: Yeah...I'm using a debian based distro. They won't update it! apt-get will install ruby 1.9.3
[18:35:27] jrcharney: Also, If I try to install jruby, it will try to install openjdk
[18:35:40] jrcharney: And if I want to install weechat plugins, it will also try to install the older ruby
[18:43:17] jrcharney: I'm probably going to check if my java version is up to date later to figure out why jruby tries to install openjdk even though my /etc/alternatives have java set correctly
[18:46:01] jrcharney: would it seem reasonable to delete my ~/.gems directory after switching from rbenv to chruby as my ruby manager?
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[21:49:15] jrcharney: Yo! What's the best way to install a version of Ruby on a Raspberry Pi 2 that is not so old it has an AARP card?
[21:49:40] jrcharney: Manager or Installer?
[21:50:16] jrcharney: I really was thinking installer this time around
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[22:56:57] jrcharney: Do I need to download ruby-install first before installing chruby or do I need to do it the other way around?
[22:57:31] jrcharney: chruby won't use install ruby?
[22:57:42] jrcharney: s/install ruby/ruby-install/
[22:58:45] jrcharney: OK, how about downloading them through git instead of this wget and PGP stuff?
[22:59:12] jrcharney: Linux...Raspbian
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[18:32:11] jrcharney: I installed ruby via rbenv on Linux Mint, but when I type "whereis ruby" I get nothing. Anyone know what I need to do to fix this?
[18:33:32] jrcharney: domaldel: Check your keyboard layout
[18:33:53] jrcharney: whoops, wrong person
[18:34:10] jrcharney: domgetter: check your keyboard layout. (More to follow)
[18:35:09] jrcharney: dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration
[18:35:18] jrcharney: adaedra: yes
[18:35:23] jrcharney: Ruby works, adaedra
[18:35:42] jrcharney: Last time I checked
[18:36:11] jrcharney: Just to be sure, I just did that again
[18:38:44] jrcharney: legit: maybe there is a layout for using AltGr (right alt) to do special characters. I live in the US, but I type a lot of words with the spanish and french accents in them. (i.e. El Ni??o)
[18:40:17] jrcharney: toretore: I set up my computer to use UTF-8, ruby means well. Besides, how else is Matz supposed to write his language in Japanese and English?
[18:40:57] jrcharney: domgetter: Interesting...Is it supposed to do that?
[18:43:06] jrcharney: adaedra: At any rate, the reason I need to get my system to recongize the ruby I installed (rbenv) is so that I don't have to install Ubuntu/Linux Mint's way older version of ruby. Ruby is required for weechat plugins
[18:47:05] jrcharney: Nothing, I wrote to the wrong person
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[22:35:45] jrcharney: Is it normal that after I install rbenv and ruby-build and bundler and set my global ruby version and mod my ~/.bashrc, that "whereis ruby" still shows up blank? "which ruby" doesn't, but I'm trying to install weechat-plugins and that package wants to reinstall ALL the really old ruby stuff that's in the ubuntu repo that was the reason I installed ruby via rbenv instead.
[22:37:26] jrcharney: closed the terminal I installed everything to verify what I changed then opened a new shell terminal
[22:38:19] jrcharney: which ruby points to the shim. whereis ruby is blank
[22:41:33] jrcharney: I also went to the weechat website to download their repo file (because ubuntu's version of weechat is really old), and I still got the same results
[22:43:07] jrcharney: So should I install weechat from source instead?
[22:43:55] jrcharney: I could do that. I just wanted a second opinion.
[22:44:38] jrcharney: dr3w: Yeah, apparent weechat-plugin wants to use ubuntu's version of ruby rather than the rbenv version I set globally
[22:45:42] jrcharney: dr3w: when I type "whereis ruby" its blank, so that's kid of the issue with the weechat-plugins. It thinks it needs to install ruby again.
[22:47:54] jrcharney: I do have the shims path at the beginning of the $PATH
[22:50:01] jrcharney: Ruby is set globally, but if i'm missing a step I think it's that "system ruby" issue
[23:00:50] jrcharney: This is starting to turn into more of a ##linux issue than a #ruby issue.
[23:02:52] jrcharney: I compared this with my raspberry pi hacktop (raspberry pi 2 + motorola atrix lapdock + raspbian) where everything appears to b fine to my desktop (Linux Mint 17.3, x86_64) as the raspberry pi shows a list of places when I type "whereis -l". The desktop does not.
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[18:48:25] jrcharney: Just in case nobody at #rvm is home, does anyone know why RVM won't install Ruby on Cygwin? It could but it won't. http://pastebin.com/V4tnMzMB
[18:56:23] jrcharney: zerowaitstate: https://gist.github.com/anonymous/34dbcf664ecdcd7cfa59
[19:03:02] jrcharney: There is a message about Tcl/Tk not being round. I'll look for that and see if that helps.
2015-03-11
[05:07:27] jrcharney: Anyone still up?
[05:09:52] jrcharney: Anyone have experience using the Ruby Installer for Windows to upgrade to a new version of ruby?
[05:10:07] jrcharney: What's the general process for that?
[05:15:16] jrcharney: Yeah, I have two linux machines and this windows one I want to keep windows
[05:16:30] jrcharney: ruby 2.0.0. I want to upgrade to 2.2.1
[05:17:19] jrcharney: I was hoping to uninstall the older version
[05:17:58] jrcharney: but Ruby does add variables to the path
[05:19:50] jrcharney: That's the other part, removing the other version. That's the part that has me nervous
[05:21:42] jrcharney: "Add Ruby executables to your PATH"? Y/N | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Zuid-Gelders surnames
The result was Delete. (aeropagitica) (talk) 10:32, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
List of Zuid-Gelders surnames
This article is totally unnecessary. It is nothing more than a list of surnames that the author found from a phone book. Where is the encyclopedic value in a list of surnames lifted out of a phone book? Abstrakt 17:45, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
* Delete for above reasons. Abstrakt 17:48, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
* Delete, unless someone explains why on earth we want this article, then maybe, if you can find me I'll change my vote. Addhoc 18:12, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
* Delete per nom ST47 18:17, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
* Strong Delete non-encylopedic nonsense. Leuko 20:11, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
* Delete, top 3 material for list of pointless articles (just behind "List of words that rhyme with Oompa Loompa"). Punkmorten 21:19, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
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Different Types of Carbohydrates And Their Effect on Digestion
Carbohydrates are essential for the human body as they provide energy and nutrients. Digestion is a process of breaking down carbohydrates into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. There are three main types of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Monosaccharides are simple sugars like glucose and fructose, disaccharides are two monosaccharide units linked together, and polysaccharides are further divided into starch, glycogen, fiber, and gums.
The digestive system is responsible for breaking down these complex carbohydrate molecules and their digestion is dependent on the enzyme activity of the pancreas. Different types of carbohydrates can have different impacts on digestive health, which should be taken into consideration for optimal digestive health.
Definition Of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They can be classified into three main groups: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Monosaccharides are simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, while disaccharides are two-joined monosaccharides, like sucrose and lactose. Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates consisting of many monosaccharide units linked together, such as starch, glycogen, and chitin.
Carbohydrates provide energy for cellular metabolism, aid digestion, and form cell structures like glycoproteins. They are present in plant-based foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and in dairy products. Once ingested, carbohydrates undergo metabolic processes, including hydrolysis, before being absorbed into the bloodstream.
Different Types of Carbohydrates And Their Effect on Digestion
Simple Vs Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are divided into two main categories: simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates, also known as monosaccharides, are found in foods such as fruits, honey, milk products, and some processed foods and contain only one sugar molecule. Complex carbohydrates have three or more linked sugars and can be found in vegetables, beans, legumes, grains, seeds, nuts, whole-grain bread, and cereals.
Simple carbohydrates move through the small intestine quickly since they don’t require much digestive effort. Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest because they need to be broken down into simpler forms before being absorbed.
This slower digestion provides numerous benefits such as sustained energy throughout the day and improved blood glucose regulation.
Sources Of Carbs
Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy for the body and come in a wide variety of sources. The following is a list of the main sources of carbohydrates and their effects on digestion:
1. Whole-grain carbohydrates: grains such as wheat, oats, quinoa, barley, millet, and rye are all sources of whole-grain carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are high in dietary fiber, promoting regularity and adding bulk to the stool.
2. Legume-based carbohydrates: beans and lentils are great sources of legume-based carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are lower in fat and provide complex carbohydrates that are slowly digested by the body.
3. Dairy-based carbohydrates: milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products are great sources of dairy-based carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are high in calcium and provide a slower release of energy, which is beneficial for sustained energy levels throughout the day.
4. Fruit-based carbohydrates: apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, and blueberries are all sources of fruit-based carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are high in simple sugars, which are quickly digested by the body, resulting in a rapid spike in blood sugar followed by an energy crash shortly after consumption.
5. Vegetable-based carbohydrates: potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as green leafy veggies like spinach or kale, are all sources of vegetable-based carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are low in sugar, providing a more gradual release of energy over time.
Glycemic Index And Load
Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) are important factors to understand when considering the effects of carbohydrates on digestion.
GI is a measure of how quickly a food containing carbohydrates raises blood sugar levels, while GL measures the number of carbohydrates in a serving size. High-GI foods are digested faster than low-GI ones, which can cause spikes in blood sugar. Low GI and GL diets help keep blood sugar levels stable by limiting the intake of easily digestible carbohydrates.
Complex carbs such as legumes, nuts, and whole grains have lower GI and GL values than simple sugars like table sugar or honey, providing a steady supply of energy over time. Eating these slower-digesting sources also helps to keep hunger pangs at bay for longer, making it easier to maintain healthy dietary habits.
Digestive Process
The digestive process is a complex system that involves multiple organs and enzymes. It starts with chewing and salivation in the mouth and then moves to the stomach where gastric acid and digestive enzymes help break down food.
Next, it enters the small intestine where absorption takes place, followed by the large intestine for final digestion and waste elimination. The time taken to digest carbohydrates depends on their complexity – simple ones are digested quickly while complex ones take longer.
Consuming high amounts of refined sugars may lead to insulin resistance, so it is important to consume whole grains for optimal digestive health.
Absorption Of Carbs In The Body
Carbohydrates provide energy for the body and need to be digested before absorption. There are three main types: simple sugars, complex carbs, and fiber. Simple sugars, such as glucose, are quickly absorbed with little digestion required.
Complex carbs, like starch, must first be broken down into simpler forms before they can be absorbed in the small intestine. Fiber is made up of indigestible plant materials that pass through the gastrointestinal tract without being changed.
Absorption of each type of carbohydrate occurs differently. Glucose is absorbed quickly, whereas starch is broken down into maltose and then glucose by various enzymes. Fiber is not digested but has many health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and regulating bowel movements.
Health Benefits Of Carbs
Carbohydrates play an important role in supporting overall health. Eating a moderate amount of complex carbohydrates from healthy sources such as legumes, vegetables, nuts, and seeds can provide essential nutrients and fiber that help regulate digestion, reduce hunger hormones, boost immunity and energy levels, and reduce inflammation.
Furthermore, eating a moderate amount of carbs can improve blood sugar control, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and improve brain function. Therefore, it is important to consume adequate amounts of wholesome carbohydrates to reap the many health benefits they provide.
Risks Of Eating Too Many Carbs
The consumption of too many carbohydrates can have several risks. One potential risk is glycemic shock, which occurs when the body experiences rapid and extreme changes in blood glucose levels due to carbohydrate intake. Such situations often lead to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, or blurred vision.
Additionally, some individuals may be carb-intolerant and experience digestive side effects from eating an excess of carbohydrates such as bloating and abdominal pain. Low blood sugar levels are another common problem stemming from overconsumption of carbs.
This can cause feelings of lightheadedness, weakness, or confusion. Furthermore, there is evidence that regularly eating too many carbs can increase one’s risk for heart disease by increasing triglycerides and cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Lastly, excessive amounts of carbohydrates can put extra strain on the pancreas leading to insulin resistance or even diabetes over time.
Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets are popular with those looking to lose weight or improve their health. These diets involve reducing the number of carbohydrates consumed, either through an overall decrease or by following a specific type of restriction such as a ketogenic diet. Low-carb diets have been used for medical purposes for centuries and more recently to treat metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity.
Low-glycemic diets focus on reducing the glycemic index of foods consumed but may not reduce total carbohydrate intake. Low-carb diets can result in lower blood sugar and insulin levels while increasing fat oxidation which can improve body composition and overall health. They are also associated with improved appetite control and satiety compared to higher-carb intakes.
While prolonged use can lead to nutrient deficiencies due to decreased fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake, properly planned low-carb diets can provide adequate essential nutrients when supplemented with nutrient sources like nuts, seeds, and fatty fish.
Prebiotics And Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics are important components of gut health. Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that act as food for beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can improve the balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestines.
Combining prebiotics and probiotics helps maintain gastrointestinal health, strengthen immunity, reduce inflammation, and promote better nutrient absorption. Research has also suggested that these two may help reduce anxiety and stress by influencing serotonin production.
For this reason, prebiotic and probiotic supplements have become popular among those seeking natural ways to support their digestive health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the three different types of carbohydrates?
A1. The three different types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
Q2. What are simple carbohydrates?
A2. Simple carbohydrates are sugars found in processed foods, sweets, and some fruits and vegetables.
Q3. What are complex carbohydrates?
A3. Complex carbohydrates are starches found in whole grains, starchy vegetables, and legumes.
Q4. What is fiber?
A4. Fibre is a type of complex carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Q5. How do simple carbohydrates affect digestion?
A5. Simple carbohydrates are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, providing a short-term energy boost. However, they can also cause a rapid spike in blood sugar, leading to digestive issues such as gas and bloating.
Q6. How do complex carbohydrates affect digestion?
A6. Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly, providing a more sustained energy boost. They also help to keep blood sugar levels stable, reducing the risk of digestive issues.
Q7. How does fiber affect digestion?
A7. Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet as it helps to keep the digestive system running smoothly. Fibre also helps to reduce constipation, bloating, and other digestive issues.
Q8. What are the benefits of eating carbohydrates?
A8. Carbohydrates provide energy to the body and help to keep blood sugar levels stable. They also provide essential vitamins and minerals, and they can help to reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Q9. Are carbohydrates always bad for digestion?
A9. Not necessarily. Carbohydrates in their whole, unrefined form can be beneficial for digestion, as they provide fiber and help to keep blood sugar levels stable.
Q10. What are some ways to reduce the digestive effects of carbohydrates?
A10. Eating complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates can help to reduce the digestive effects of carbohydrates. Also, making sure to get enough fiber in your diet can help to reduce the risk of digestive issues.
Conclusion
Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, providing essential energy and fiber for digestion. Different types of carbs vary in their complexity and glycemic index, with some being healthier than others.
Eating a balanced diet with complex carbs, pre-and probiotics, and minimal simple sugars can promote digestive wellness and help maintain a healthy weight. Low-carb diets may be beneficial short term but should not replace a nutritious diet long term.
It is best to eat a variety of carbs from natural sources like fruits, veggies, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds for maximum health benefits and minimal risks.
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RDA And Dietary Supplements: What Doses Are Needed For Optimal Health?
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RDA & Dietary Supplements: What doses are needed for Optimal Health? 1
What Is RDA And What Does It Miss?
According to the Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Recommended Daily Allowance or RDA is “the average daily intake of a nutrient judged sufficient to meet the requirements of most healthy people, categorized by gender and age.”
So the RDA is based on the assumption that you and I are in generally good health and have access to a wide range of foods in our diet.
What the RDA often misses is the sad nutrient-depleted state of our society today.
Soil quality is often poor, thanks to extensive use of fertilizers and chemicals. This means crops no longer have the minerals and vitamins at the levels they once did. Our increased consumption of highly processed foods, our sedentary lifestyle choices, side effects of prescription medications and high concentrations of stress – all work against us.
Fatal Flaw Of RDAs: Key Goal Is Only to Avoid Deficiency Diseases
Beyond all the above, RDA standards were created with the aim of preventing deficiencies that would lead to certain serious health conditions. For example, Vitamin D deficiency is determined when a vitamin D metabolite falls below 12 ng/mL in a blood sample. A person may show symptoms of the disease called Rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. The latter involves serious softening of bones and severe joint pains.
So the RDA was determined by asking the question: “How much vitamin D should a person receive daily to prevent the development of Rickets and Osteomalacia?” In this case, the level determined was 12 ng/mL. If an individual had a vitamin D level of say, 16 ng/mL, they would not be diagnosed as “deficient in vitamin D” by a practitioner, and therefore, not prescribed a vitamin D supplement or asked to bask in the sun.
Experts, however, believe that optimal levels of this key vitamin run a lot higher, say between 30 and 50 ng/mL. They say that Vitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL are insufficient because, at these levels, the vitamin is unable to do its job of promoting health and preventing several chronic diseases from developing.
RDA does not take into account nutrient insufficiencies – levels at which the nutrient is not fully deficient, but it is still unable to do any health-promoting tasks.
This is often not a fixed number but an evolving target, based on what ongoing fresh research reveals.
How Often Is RDA Revised?
Changes to RDA include new levels for iron and protein as referred to in 2001. A more recent change is the recommended daily value for vitamin D, changed in 2010. The new adequate blood level for vitamin D has been raised to 20 ng/mL from 12 ng/mL. Revisions do not happen quickly as substantial research and agreement must occur first within the medical establishment to form an acceptable new level for RDAs.
So you need to be your own best health advocate and work with your healthcare provider to determine what will work best for you.
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LDAP - Limit Active Directory Groups by OU?
Openfire Version: 3.6.3
OS: Ubuntu [Server] 8.04 (the Hardy Heron)
Java Version: 1.6.0_07
Hi.
I would like to limit the groups which Openfire uses from the active directory to those which are in a specific OU.
So as to not duplicate all of the past conversations, jeffreyvsmith posted something that seems like it will do what I’m looking for in this thread…
Specifically, it’s the one where he says this at the end of the post…
“So now I have it so that users are only those who are a member of my openfire security group,
and the groups are only those that are also members of that openfire security group.”
However, I’m not sure I understand the syntax of his cofiguration.
Basically, I know how to edit ‘System Properties’.
I’ve edited my ldap.baseDN to have the widest view of the campus active directory (because my users and groups are not all within the same OU).
I’ve also edited my ldap.searchFilter to only get users from a certain group within my department’s OU (so that I don’t have 100,000 user accounts in my Openfire setup).
However, I also want to have only my department’s groups to show up in the groups section of Openfire.
I think that what jeffreyvsmith posted in that thread will do this for me, but I’m just not sure I understand.
Anyone out there willing to do a little hand-holding for a few minutes?
Thanks.
steven
Unfortunately you cannot filter by OU other than the Base and Admin DNs. You need to make a complex filter listing the groups you wish to use or make sure they all have a common prefix for the name:
common prefix filter:
(&(objectClass=group)(cn=LDAPGroup*))
group list filter:
(&(objectClass=group)(|(cn=LDAPGroup1,ou=accounts,dc=domain,dc=com)(cn=LDAPGroup2,ou=SecondaryAccounts,dc=domain,dc=com)))
Cool. This is very helpful. Thanks.
So, with either of these, do I change the line to read like that, or add a second line?
Sorry, this is all a bit new for me still.
either/or depending on your LDAP group naming. No second lines. The second filter just keep extending inside the parenthesis.
Yep. Got it.
I just tried it a few different ways since my last post, and figured it out (using the * wildcard option).
Very cool! Thanks again.
Now, I’m off to go figure out how to auto-populate the contacts in all of the [Spark] clients so that the users don’t all have to add them all manually.
…different thread, I know, but do you have any pointers (perhaps a specific thread or document with step-by-step) off the top of your head for how to do this with my particular type of configuration?
Thanks.
steven
Actually, a side-note about my ldap.searchFilter…
There’s soemthing I’ve been doing with it as a work-around for another problem, and I’m wondering if you could help here too (and let me know if there’s another thread for this, or if you want me to create a new one).
Basically, the group which I want it to look at is in an OU with a long, complex name, and it doesn’t work. So, I moved the group up a level into an OU with a simple name, and it works fine.
Here’s the name of the OU I’d like to have it in…
“Groups, Users, etc”
When I copy the name of this OU within SysInternals’ Active Directory Explorer, it gives me
"OU=Groups, Users, etc" -snip-
However, when I add that into the field and move the group into that OU (and restart, etc), it breaks the LDAP connection (can’t find users, etc), and I’m not able to log into Openfire. Then I have to go edit the .script file with vi (pita for a Windows guy) to get it back to how it needs to be.
Is there a way to get Openfire to work happily with an OU that has a name like this?
I really do not know how to answer that because I canot visualize the name of the group. Is there a reason you are using sysinternals apps instead of the MS Server administration apps. The MMCs provided by MS work great to manage the AD structure. Namely Active Directory Users and Computers.
Oh, boy…here we go down a rabbit hole.
I’m sorry for even mentioning that tool.
Please do not get caught up with the tools I’m using. They are not relevant to my question.
Can you please re-read my last post?
I clearly posted the name of the OU. So, how is it that you can’t visualize it?
If you mean this is the name: Groups, Users, etc I would seriously and rapidly change the name. those are invalid characters in that name. This is one of those situations where windows is freaking stupid, because it will allow you to do things like use invalid characters in a name for an OU. Renaming the OU should have no effect on the objects contained within. It will present a warning, but I have never had an issue.
Quoting from when I first asked about it above…
Here’s the name of the OU I’d like to have it in…
“Groups, Users, etc”
Like I said that OU contains invalid characters. You should rename the OU to something like GroupsUsersEtc. The spaces and commas should not be used.
The campus active directory admins approved the name of that group and it’s been in service with no problems since late 2001. So, I’m not sure why I’d need to change it now. Why can’t this software package just ‘see’ it properly?
Beyond that, we have a digital document management/database system which is also leveraging the active directory (accessing this OU in our space), and it would need to be reconfigured if we were to rename this OU.
Of course, I could do that, but it’s easier said than done. If it comes to that, I will get it on the list as one of the steps that must be done in order to get Openfire working as we want it in our environment.
Meanwhile, I will probably just go with the way Openfire is working now (cause, it is indeed working - and I’m plenty happy about that ).
Thanks for your help in this process, Todd.
You are an invaluable resource for this project.
Hi Todd.
OK, next problem with this way of doing it…
I decided to try the second of the two options for doing the group thing (the one with separate groups listed in the field…not the wild card one).
However, even though I followed your syntax exactly, when I go to the groups place in Openfire now, there are none showing up.
So, for now, I will go back to the wildcard version, but is there some kind of limit to the number of characters that can be on the line for this - and is that perhaps why the other way isn’t working for me (the full LDAP path to the groups is very long, and there are 5 of them)?
Thanks.
steven | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Temperature density and pressure relationship
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temperature density and pressure relationship
'Locally' and 'synoptically' are conflicting adjectives. Synoptic means overall, or large horizontal scale- think thousands of kilometers. You are. If density is directly proportionate to pressure and inversely proportionate to temperature, this would suggest that as temperature and pressure. Any time you specify a relation between any two of pressure, density or temperature you must hold the third constant or specify its behavior.
Pressure/Density/Temperature relationship - ATP Forum
Included on the page are online calculators. The density of dry air can be calculated using the ideal gas law, expressed as a function of temperature and pressure: Remember that to convert oC to oK you need to add Dry Air Density Calculator This tool will calculate density of dry air given temperature and air pressure.
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Nitrogen has a molecular weight of 14 so a N2 molecule has a molecular weight of Oxygen has a molecular weight of 16 so an O2 molecule has a molecular weight of Given the mixture of gases found in air the average molecular weight of air is around Water is made up of two hydrogen and one oxygen atoms H2O. Hydrogen is the lightest element and has a molecular weight of one.
temperature density and pressure relationship
Water is a very light molecule and much lighter than the average weight of the molecules found in air. Moist Air In the real world the air always contains some moisture.
temperature density and pressure relationship
The addition of water vapour to a mass of air makes it less dense. In the following, lets assume that the balloon is tight, so that the amount or mass of air in it stays the same: With density being the ratio of mass per volume, the gas density of the balloon thus varies only with its volume when mass is held constant.
If we squeeze the balloon, we compress the air and two things will happen: Since density is mass over volume, and the mass stays constant, the rise in density means that the volume of the balloon decreases: For two states of pressure P1, P2 and two corresponding volumes V1, V2this is stated mathematically: This in turn increases the rate at which the gas molecules bombard the skin of the balloon.
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Cooling the balloon down again will make the balloon shrink. For two states with temperatures T1, T2 and two corresponding volumes V1, V2: It must be noted that in this case and whenever temperature appears in a multiplication or a division the absolute or Kelvin scale must be used for temperature.
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Rh made journeys to London and Paris to introduce his improvements; and it was at the latter place that he sought to obtain the patronage of Rossini, who was then one of the prominent figures of the musical world.
As Rossini was in his dressing-room shaving himself, Böhm was instructed to remain in an adjoining room. Thinking to predispose the master in favor of his instrument, he proceeded to play all manner of scales, arpeggios, trills, and roulades in various keys, with an agility which was almost unheard of; but not content with this he suddenly dashed into the key of D flat, in which key it had been impossible to play with such agility and brilliancy. Rossini could stand it no longer, but rushed out of his dressing room, wigless, and his face covered with lather, and cried in great excitement:—
"You cannot play that!"
"But I am playing it," responded the inventor calmly.
"I don't care if you are," retorted the composer furiously, "it is utterly impossible."
But Rossini was finally convinced, and the Böhm flute is the one now used by virtuosi the world over.
Beethoven had a hard time of it with his landladies and servants. Evidently these necessary personages were not easier to get along with in his day than in ours. One of the latter class caused him a deal of trouble once upon a time.
Beethoven was working upon the great mass in D. He began the work in 1819, and was to have had it ready for the celebration of the appointment of his friend, Archduke Rudolph, to the archbishopric of Olmutz, which was to take place the next year. But the mass grew in magnitude as Beethoven grew more interested in it, and when it was finally completed the celebration had been over for two years.
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The Webform module just extends Drupal's Form API. Most of the elements available to a webform can be used in custom-built forms. For example, you can use the WebformMultiple element in any FAPI form. @see https://git.drupalcode.org/project/webform/blob/8.x-5.x/src/Element/WebformMultiple.php
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This should be as easy as changing the wizard page's display settings, but you found a bug. Issue #3106037: Allow a multi-step wizard page's display to be customized Once you apply the patch, in the page element's 'Advanced' you can change how the page is displayed via HTML and text. You can use Twig to just render the child element.
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We can look at Drupal\node\NodeTypeForm.php for an example. We see the name and type fields defined like: $form['name'] = array( '#title' => t('Name'), '#type' => 'textfield', // ... ); $form['type'] = array( '#type' => 'machine_name', // ... '#machine_name' => array( 'exists' => [ 'Drupal\node\Entity\NodeType', '...
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Putin spokesman: American 'hysteria' hurting relations
(CNN)Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, told CNN that "hysteria in official Washington and in the American media" is harming relations between the two nations. Allegations that Russia hacked American institutions are false, Peskov said in an interview, and it's "high time for someone in the States to think, 'Are we that weak that a country can interfere in our domestic affairs and influence our electoral system?' "This is unimaginable and someone has to say -- all this is not true. We have to be sober, let's come to our minds," Peskov said. Questions about President Donald Trump's ties to Russia have consumed Washington since Trump assumed office. Much of the scrutiny is directed at meetings between Russian officials and people close to Trump before he took office. Peskov insisted Russia is not meddling in American politics. "We don't have the slightest intention to interfere," he said. "The only thing I can tell you is that all this hysteria and public opinion, hysteria in official Washington and hysteria in American media, this is doing lots of harm to the future of our bilateral relations." The United States is "global player number one," Peskov said, and Russia seeks a relationship with a stable government. "For us, we are interested in having a predictable partner, a predictable vis a vis for the dialogue," he said. "And now when we unfortunately don't have a comfortable environment for our dialogue, of course it is a great pity." Peskov said he's disappointed Russia has become such a political issue in the United States. "We're really sorry about the situation that we are facing now. It is emotional extremism, of trying to make a toxic country out of Russia, to make a toxic ... ambassador out of Russia's ambassador," he said. Sergey Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the United States, has been scrutinized for his dealings with Trump's short-lived National Security Adviser Mike Flynn and two meetings with Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Diplomacy can recover, Peskov said. "I think yes," he said. "Let's not think in categories of one day, one month or even one year. Let's be a little bit more broad-minded. Let's be at least like our Chinese friends. They think about tens of years, hundreds of years, so inevitably we'll have our relationship normalized." In early January, then-President Barack Obama took unprecedented steps to retaliate against alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. The administration described Russia's involvement as "Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities" and sanctioned four Russian individuals and five Russian entities for what it said was election interference. The administration also ordered 35 Russian diplomats to leave the country and two Russian compounds were to close. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
A little something I've been working on that I'm proud of. Depicts the famous WWII era photograph, as well as the controveries surrounding it (there's actually a fair bit) and the legacy. Raul654 02:45, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Some of the pictures do not have fair-use rationale for this article. Vulcanstar6 03:00, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Fixed. Raul654 03:08, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* You didnt add rationale to the pic with the sculpture. you need to make a new section on the pics page called "fair use", then state reasons why the pic is being used fairly by your specific article.
* Picky picky. I've expanded the explinations (there's only 3 fair-use photos) and put them in their own sections. Raul654 03:28, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I wasn't being picky, you plain didn't do it. anyway, thats fixed, so i will further consider the nomination. Vulcanstar6 04:38, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* The background section could be a little longer; there's no need to rework all of Battle of Iwo Jima there, but some more details about the assault on Suribachi would be appropriate, in my opinion. In addition, three of the sections are little more than extensive quotes, which is neither good section structure nor even good prose; and several other sections are quite short. My suggestion would be to combine the background, first raising, and second raising sections, as well as (separately) the publication and staging sections. Kirill Lok s h in 03:08, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I've rewritten one of the quotes, and combined the publication and staging sections into a single one. Raul654 03:18, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Any chance of getting more material? The choppy sections are rather noticeable, since the article is pretty short by current FA standards ;-) Kirill Lok s h in 03:32, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I have an entire book on the subject sitting next to me. What's missing from the article, though? I believe the only semi-relavant thing I omitted was a discussion of how the three marines never really recovered from their experiences (Ira I did touch on a little; Bradley buried the events and refused to talk about them with his family; Gagnon tried the rest of his life to cash in and never suceeded). I figured those things were best left to their individual articles. Raul654 03:36, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Well, there are a few points where more detail might be appropriate:
* Some more background on the capture of Suribachi.
* There's an unclear transition between the first and second flag raising sections. Tuttle is sent to the beach to find another flag; how does it get up the mountain? Do the six people bring it up, or were they already at the top? And when and how did Rosenthal and Genaust join them?
* Feel free to ignore these if you feel they're outside of the scope of the article, though. Kirill Lok s h in 03:50, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
Also, "Background" reads awkward to me... perhaps consider a small reorganization...
* Comment Wow, this article has come a long way from a year ago! Hopefully these don't sound too picky:
* 1) "Following publication of the photograph" - this paragraph seems to attribute that fairly large quotation to the encyclopedia... is this correct usage?
* 2) "The 7th War Bond Drive and the Sixth Man controversy" - a couple ultra-short paragraphs
Just another star in the night T 04:05, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
Replies to Kirill and RN: I've expanded the background section, merged the short paragraphs and merged the paragraphs in teh background/staging section. Also, Kirill, your question is answered later in teh article - "Ira remembered what Rene Gagnon and John Bradley could not have remembered, because they did not join the little cluster until the last moment: that it was Harlon [Block], Mike [Strank], Franlkin [Sousley] and himself [Hayes] who had ascended Suribachi midmorning to lay telephone wire; it was Rene [Gagnon] who had come along with the replacement flag. Hasnon had not been part of this action" Raul654 04:10, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Wow!! It is looking a lot better! Don't be afraid to be agressive with wording and avoid using the subject to start every sentence, for example - instead of
* "The island is dominated by Mount Suribachi,"
Try
* "Dominated by Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima"
etc. Just another star in the night T 04:20, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Ok, I've combined the flag raising sections and added more detail as to how the flag got from the beach to the top of the mountain. Raul654 04:45, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Excellent work on the expansion; support from me now. Kirill Lok s h in 13:37, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Fantastic work. Take care of the short paragraph in the middle of "The 7th War Bond Drive and the Sixth Man controversy" and the one-sentence paragraph at the start of "Legacy" and you'll have my support. Just another star in the night T 15:33, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I fixed one of them. The other, I believe, is necessary for story-telling purposes. Raul654 16:20, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support - good luck on the rest of the FAC as well - it can be brutal! Just another star in the night T 21:10, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
Rossrs 12:56, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Object - interesting, well written and referenced, sufficient detail without delving into trivia. All good, and I think it's nearly there. I have a problem regarding the display of the images - and this could just be my PC - but each image starting from the colourised shot overlaps into the next section, and particularly in the last grouping of images, looks very cluttered. I think the colourised shot, and the Ira Hayes shot should each be moved up to the beginning of their respective sections. Then each of the three images in "Legacy" could also be moved up. I like some images to be left aligned - that's just my personal preference and I'm not asking you to do that, but it may also alleviate the crowding of the images. Support - I'm satisfied that my objections have been actioned, and where not completely actioned, have at least been replied to and I'm generally happy with the replies. I still disagree about the images, but I accept that it's a question of preference. Very good article, well written and referenced containing a selection of appropriate illustrations. The edits of the last day or two have been outstanding. Rossrs 23:24, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Other things:
* lead paragraph twice uses the word "famous". I wonder if "iconic" might be a reasonable substitute for the first instance of it. Famous is only so to people who have heard of it. "Iconic" (which it certainly is) is more specific.
* Good suggestion - I have made it so. Raul654 13:45, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* "left the Americans with more-than-expected down time" is a little awkward and non-encyclopedic - not sure how to reword.
* Fixed. Raul654 14:38, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* use of the term "pillbox" implies the reader knows what it is. it's not linked in the article but pillbox links to bunker. would be clearer if just one or the other was used rather than both, if they have essentially the same definition.
* A pillbox is not the same thing as a bunker. A bunker is (by definition) underground, several to many feet underground. A pillbox, on the other hand, is a concrete reinforced outcropping, from which one shoots. The Japanese on Iwo Jima used both - bunkers for communications, barracks, mess, 'etc, and pillboxes for actually shooting. Raul654 13:36, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* ok, fair enough. My mistake, but wikilinking it has helped. Also the sentence about spotting the artillery, reads awkwardly with the inclusion of "down". I understand "spot" is correct, but "down" is superfluous because we already know that the spotter is above them. Is there anywhere you could link "spot" to? I think with a word like that, having a specific usage and meaning beyond common usage, in this case military jargon, it would be useful if it was linked to somewhere that explains it. The closest thing I can find is spotter (sniping) but it's not correct. The way it's written assumes that the reader has some familiarity with military jargon, but if they don't, where do they go? Rossrs 14:02, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* artillery spotting would be an appropriate link (but don't expect me to write it - beyond general ideas, I haven't the faintest clue what it involves). Raul654 14:05, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* it's minor. I thought if you knew somewhere it could be linked to, it would be good. It's referred to in field artillery and I understand it's related in a general way to reconnaissance. That's the extent of my knowledge. Doesn't matter. Rossrs 14:34, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* several uses of the word "picture" and several of "photo" or "photograph" to describe the same thing - being a noun, and the subject of the article it would be better to stick ot one word to use for it throughout. "it" would also be ok in some places. example "Upon seeing the photo, Franklin D. Roosvelt realized the picture would..." could be "Upon seeing the photo, Franklin D. Roosvelt realized it would..."
* most of the minor things I noticed I simply changed, but hopefully nothing that you would disapprove of.
* With regards to "it was later disclosed"... the reason I used that wording was because the information was sourced to a book published in 2000, so it is true to say it was later disclosed. Once again, it's no big deal, but I was mainly trying to cut down on the number of things contained in brackets throughout the article. Very few of the brackets are necessary. Rossrs 14:34, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* Question - "The photo became instantly famous, and one of the most recognizable photographs in history, becoming the only photograph to win a Pulitzer Prize in the same year as its publication". The sequence is wrong. 1. it became famous, 2. it won the Pulitzer and 3 it became historic. Should the sentence be reworded to reflect this? eg "The photograph attained immediate notability, becoming the only photograph to win a Pulitzer Prize in the same year as its publication, and ultimately came to be regarded as one of the most significant and recognizable images in history". I think it's also probably good to distinguish between the photograph and the historic value of the image. Rossrs 15:13, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I have tweak the introduction accordingly Raul654 22:08, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* That's much better. It works better with the two sentences as you've structured it. Rossrs 01:02, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Pretty good article overall. Some objections: the images could be rearranged so that they don't bunch up in that one section. Also, article contains several quotes that aren't integrated very well into the text and aren't formatted properly---quotes should almost never be italicized, but this seems to be an increasing trend on Wikipedia. Exploding Boy 23:33, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* I checked the manual of style about quotes, and you're right, so I've removed the italics. About the pictures - I moved the Gagnon sculture pic up a bit, so the pictures do not bunch up even at the high resolution I am using. They are placed next to the text in the paragraph they belong with, so I don't want to shift them around too much for that reason. Raul654 23:44, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
* But they still look cluttered. The colourised image could be moved up a bit and still be in the correct place beside discussion of it. The image of Ira Hayes could be made smaller and that way it would not need to be moved. 150px would do it, and the image caption could be made less wordy, which would also help. Maybe "Ira Hayes was identified as the "Sixth Man"". It could also be put at the top of the section or left where it is at the bottom because Hayes is discussed in both paragraphs, however putting it at the top and left aligning it would reduce the bunching effect further down. The three final images would still be bunched. Picture tutorial suggests left/right aligning images to avoid images "stacking" in an "unattractive way". I think it would be worthwhile to at least try this as an option to see if it helps. At the moment, the images are stacking in an unattractive way, however this can be fixed without compromising your wish to keep the images in their rightful places, which is a completely valid argument. Rossrs 01:02, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* The image tutorial does no such thing (I should know considering I wrote it). English is a left-to-right reading system, so left-aligned images are A Very Bad Thing. But your other suggestions are good. Raul654 01:07, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* I would not quote from a tutorial without reading it first. Perhaps you should read it too. It may have changed since you wrote it. In fact, a quick look at the edit history will show how many other fingers have been in this particular pie. It says this: "Alternating left and right floats. Perhaps the easiest way is to make floating images alternate left then right; this way they don't come into contact with one another, and so can't stack up in an unattractive way." I'm aware that English is read left-to-right. Left aligned images are used in encyclopedias, reference books, webpages, and numerous Wikipedia articles. If your opinion and preference is that images should always be right aligned, I respect your viewpoint, however the tone of your reply implies that this is a standard that I should be well aware of. This is not the case. Rossrs 01:57, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Also (and this is not covered in the tutoral because it's a relatively new feature) you should try to avoid specifying a picture size and simply use thumbnail. This way, the user's can set the default thumbnail size in his preferences. I've tweaked the article to do this for most pics, and stacking shouldn't be a problem. Raul654 01:12, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* I wasn't aware of this. OK, that's good. Rossrs 01:57, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Object for now; a few things should be addressed. First, cite web should be used for online references. Second, are there any references for the first section? Other than that, looks pretty good to me, though some of those images look a little small (though I understand the thumbnail size issue). —Spangineer[es] (háblame) 05:04, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* No, I didn't use any references to write the background section - there's nothing there that cannot be found in a basic description of the battle. Raul654 05:16, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* I'd grab a general reference from Battle of Iwo Jima, but it doesn't cite any sources, so would it be possible to name a book with such a description for this article? Extra WP:V and WP:CITE never hurt anyone =). —Spangineer[es] (háblame) 05:27, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Ok, I grabbed my handy copy of Weinberg's A World At Arms (which is better swatting insects and small mammals than reading; it's GIGANTIC). It also makes a good general-purpose WWII reference. Raul654 05:37, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support. Nicely balanced between before, during and after. I have added some further details of the first flag raising (the one that is not depicted in the image) and copyedited a little. -- ALoan (Talk) 14:16, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support. An excellent article, well referenced, comprehensive, with outstanding images (well it should have, shouldn't it...). Well done to all the editors. Batmanand | Talk 22:09, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
* Strong support much better than when submitted. Fixed one grammar error and one fact (there were two marine survivors, not three). Rlevse
* OMG - who created SS? Ugh. WP:TFD here we come. -- ALoan (Talk) 14:28, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* No need. It's a recreation of the already-once-deleted support template, making template:SS a speedy deletion candidate. Raul654 14:34, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* I didn't know all that, I thought they were still in use.Rlevse 15:01, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* Conditional Support . Support. This is a great article - I love the colour coded photograph identifying the six men. That's brilliant. My one gripe is that the after a great read, the article ends badly with two pieces of rather incongrous trivial information which I feel are jarring enough detract from the tone of the piece:"From 1994 until 2004, the NetBSD operating system used a cartoon inspired by from this photograph. NetBSD's more abstract current logo retains the flag symbolism. The format of the iconic photo has been replicated since, for example, in the cover artwork for Terry Pratchett's novel Monstrous Regiment." Can these items be moved to a separate Trivia or Popular Culture section or maybe removed entirely? Or perhaps it could be rewritten/moved to tone down the way the NetBSD and Terry Pratchett novel stand out so much. Its just an odd way to end a great article like that. Bwithh 18:36, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* I've tried to make it less jarring. Just another star in the night T 18:45, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* Cool, now supporting article. (I rewrote the sentence slightly to get rid of a slight repetition Bwithh 19:40, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support Well referenced, well written, I like it. --Easter Monkey 04:47, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support I agree that the color coded photo is great, very simple way of getting the goal across. Great article, and it's very strange to see Raul going through the FAC. Heh. Staxringold 14:01, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
* Support I really enjoyed reading this article. It's cited good and has a nice flow to it. American Patriot 1776 01:53, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
* Further Request This sort of a further condition, I guess. Again congrats on a terrific article which I think will be a great FA. I'd really like to see the photo or photos of the first flag-raising in the actual article (its quite a good photo though obviously not iconic). The photo of the first flag being lowered and the second being raised could also go in (I know the linked image is part of a book cover, but you could just crop it down). Both are in footnote links at the moment and that seems a bit of shame. There's also other photos of the first flag raising which I just found - see here and here. These photos seem to come from the same original source as the first flagraising photo already footnoted in the article - there is a slightly better resolution/colouring (I think, anyway)) version of that photo on the same site as those other photos here. The source is USMC Radioman Raymond Jacobs whose story is told on this webpage: http://carol_fus.tripod.com/marines_hero_ray_jacobs.html, and who has been featured in newspaper articles about his efforts to be recognized in the iwo jima flag events e.g. Chicago Sun-Times article from Feb 2005. I think Jacobs should be mentioned as well.
* Also, I found another controversy discussed in this Dec 2005 Army Times article] - about where the flag came from. well, inter-service rivalry than anything major (the US Coast Guard helped take Iwo Jima?). Bwithh 02:33, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
Object I read this article with interest particularly because it was submitted by the FAC Director, and therefore should give some insight into how the Director interprets the FA criteria first-hand. The article covers the "main points" of the photo and its general context, however, the authors have taken a somewhat shallow and one-dimensional view of the subject. Emphasis is placed on the battle itself, and the "legacy" of the photo largely in terms of its human subjects. It fails to examine other basic aspects:
* Most critically absent from coverage is the use of the photo in possibly the first large-scale, media-based political public relations campaign Especially given 60 years hindsight, the way in which the photo and its subjects were used to rally war support amongst and to raise money from the American public merits a distinct section, and not simply almost passing reference. As it stands, these central issue is covered in all of three sentences — "Upon seeing the photo, President Franklin D. Roosevelt realized the picture would make an excellent symbol for the upcoming 7th war bond drive, and ordered the soldiers identified and brought home." and "The three survivors went on a whirlwind bond tour. The tour was a smashing success, raising $23.3 billion, twice the tour's goal" — while paragraphs are devoted to the lives of various flag-raisers. This is a stark POV imbalance. As one of the stars of tne new Flags of Our Fathers film states noted, besides the heroism it is also about the act of propaganda: "It's a film about selling war to the public," he told 'Premiere' magazine, "and I feel we're in a similar situation right now."
* The summary of the battle does not fully portray the situation, particular the immediate circumstances leading up to the flag-raising. There are important omissions particularly when considered in light of the previous point, the subsequent PR use of the photo. On one hand, the military action is not fully described: the planned 10-day, reduced to three-day shelling and bombing of Suribachi prior to landing that was expected to have pulverized the enemy; the ascent of Company E without an enemy shot fired; and the shortcomings of US intelligence in assessing Iwo Jima's defences, with the subsequent bloody 30 odd days of fighting. Raising the Flag... was used in part to counteract these subsequent events of the battle as well. At the time, it was perhaps thought that the battle had been just about won, when in fact it was hardly begun. This should be noted, especially when the "Background" section summarizes the battle and notes "Strategically, the top of Suribachi is one of the most important locations on the island" and "the battle continued to rage for many days" which, although dates are given, editorially diminishes the four days prior and 31 days of subsequent pitched battle, while emphasizing the importance of Suribachi, which was critical to landing, but only one step in taking the island.
* I did alter some of the phrasing to emphasize the lengths, per your last remarks, and I added a note about them not being fired out (sourced from John Bradley's UNHC interview). However, most of your ohter observations are too detailed for this article, and would be more appropriae in the Battle of Iwo Jima article. Raul654 04:21, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The political climate in the US toward the war is not explained Again particularly in relation to the public relations aspect, the state of the public that embraced the photo and its subjects is an important aspect of the overall impact. What was US public sentiment towards the war at the time?
* As with above, I am not sure of the appropriateness of this to this article; further, there's not really a whole lot to say -- support among Americans for staying in world war II was constantly high for the full duration of the war (I don't believe it ever dipped below 80%). I could talk about the economics aspects of the war bond drive (which is to say, the goal of $14 billion 1945 dollars was, for the time, unbelievably high, reflecting the costs of the war) Raul654 04:47, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* How the photo itself was taken Much readily available detail is omitted, such as the camera and settings, and the immediate events leading up to the photo, how Rosenthal ascended Suribachi, set up and took his shot. Much detail is included on other detials — for example, at least four paragraphs, including and entire paragraph of quotation — are given to the "sixth man", but how the actual photo came about is not directly covered (i.e. how Rosenthal on the way up met Lowery, photog of the original flag raising, on the way down, how he almost missed the shot, and so forth).
* Done Raul654 06:38, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The "controversies" surrounding the photo are not fully represented: the "staged shot" is emphasized, while the "second raising" angle is not directly addressed In fact, it would seem that there has been ongoing debate and controversy over the fact that the "raising" is not the original one, but that it was used because there was a "better photo". One vet who helped with the first flag raising, and won a Silver Star and a Purple Heart at Iwo Jima, was quoted as recently as 2005: "I mean, everyone says, Iwo Jima flag raising, they look at the other one, that's not right. It wasn't. That's what I say. But ain't good enough, I guess -- maybe that's what they think. Kinda hurts you. But I've talked a lot about this, I've argued a lot about it. I can always prove it, that's the thing." He has apparently been promoting this message for since the war. It is also elsewhere noted that the Navy and government did not clarify the origin of the photo at the time. Basically, this wasn't the victorious flag raising that the soldiers on the beach cheered, but a second flag raising that put up a better flag, and there has been ongoing controversy about this. This side of the issue should be addressed in a encyclopedia history article of this specific focus.
* done (first mentioned in the controversies section in regards to Rosenthal, but the new paragraph is in the legacy section) Raul654 04:43, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The reason for the second flag raising is presented in an unclear, non-summary and possibly misrepresentative manner An IMO unnecessary two paragraph book excerpt in the "Raising the Flag" section leads to the conclusion that the second flag was raised partly because it was "too small to be seen" and largely (based on the excerpt) to keep the flag from the souvenir-hunting efforts of the Secretary of the Navy. This is not a summary I found elsewhere, and even in James Bradley's own interview on the raising, notes: "The first flag was a smaller flag ... He put up that flag about one half hour before this larger one was put up. It was so small that it couldn't be seen from down below so our Battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Chandler W. Johnson [USMC] sent a four-man patrol up with this larger flag which is the flag you see on the poster for the 7th war Loan Drive." The reason for including the excerpt is not clear, as it goes into far more relative detail than the rest of the article, and serves only to add some sort of urgency to the need for a second flag.
* The article discusses both the size and souvenir issues. Insofar as the quote is concerned, not only does it properly address what was going on in the higher echelons at the time (and the sources of all the orders), but the quote explicitely says that Chandler Johnson thought the size issue was "an afterthought". Raul654 06:44, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The effect of the photo on is creator, Joe Rosenthal, is hardly covered, when in fact it apparently defined and remained the central focus his entire life since Only a sentence, somewhat misleadingly says As a result of this report, Rosenthal has occasionally been accused of having staged the picture. An account from a 1995 AP wire article (which is cited in the references) notes: He has been called a genius, a fraud, a hero, a phony. He has been labeled and relabeled, adored and abused, forced to live and relive, explain and defend that day atop Mount Suribachi on each and every day that has followed, more than 18,000 and counting. "I don't think it is in me to do much more of this sort of thing" The effect on Rosenthal surely deserves as much of a summary as the chronicling of the misadventures of Ira Hayes...
* Done Raul654 04:43, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The "seventh element" of the photo, the flag itself, is not adequately discussed, when it too has a history as a "flag of unknown origin" In keeping with the level of detail elsewhere in the ariticle (noting, for example, "the logo of the NetBSD operating system from 1994 to 2004." it would seem an omission not to note something about the flag itself. Readily available: During the ship’s stay in Hawaii, [Alan] Wood and several signalmen visited a Navy salvage depot. Wood, who was responsible for LST-779’s flags, recalled: “I was just rummaging around looking for anything that might be of use when I found this apparently brand-new flag in a duffel bag with some old signal flags. It was a large flag, and I was glad to find it because we were out of large flags. Little did I know how famous it would one day become.” Wood figured that the flag was probably from some decommissioned vessel, although he did not know where it actually came from and has since wondered about its origins. “We carried the flag on our long trek to Iwo,” he remembered, “and it flew several times from our gaff on Sundays—it being the one large flag we had.”
* Done (although it's probably a bit different than what you were expecting) Raul654 04:17, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* Other uses of the image not detailed: A couple of (somewhat out-of-place) bits of "trivia" like the NetBSD OS logo and cover artwork for Monstrous Regiment are included, but more basic information like "3.5 million posters [for the bond drive] ... used on a postage stamp and on the cover of countless magazines and newspapers" are omitted, as I would imagine are other more "mainstream" uses. Also, a paragraph at least should be devoted to the book Flags of Our Fathers (full-length and adapted "youth" edition) and 2006 Spielberg/Eastwood/Haggis feature film.
* I've expanded the section describing John Bradley's post post-war life (he was notoriously tight-lipped; when he died, son James new virtually nothing about his father's war experience beyond the mere fact that he was there). Writing the book was a catharsis for James.
* I've also added descriptions of the posters and stamps to the legacy section Raul654 05:07, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* Use of Flags of our Fathers as the central reference is questionable I haven't read the book, but by the reviews and excerpts (and perhaps the fact that there is now a Clint Eastwood/Paul Haggis move made from it) I imagine it is a worthy and gripping bit of "popular history". However, it specifically focusses on the lives of the human subjects of the photo, and it is a recreation of the battle and other events, written by the son of one of the second flag raisers. Support from a couple of other sources would seem desirable. For example: For a detailed description of the struggle for Suribachi see: Garand, George W. and Truman R. Strobridge. Western Pacific Operations. vol.4 of History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II. Washington DC: Historical Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1971. and For the official US Navy history of the battle, including a description of the flag raising, see: Morison, Samuel Eliot. Victory in the Pacific, 1945. Vol.14 of History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1961. as well as a non-government historical reference work.
* I flatly reject this criticism. In addition to Bradley's book (which is, for the record, almost the last word on the flag raising - 400+ pages about a photograph means you can cover pretty much everything) I count 13 alternate sources and 4 first-hand photographic references. Raul654 04:25, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
All in all, I'm disappointed at the lack of critical reviewing of this piece, with "strong supports" and the like. Paricularly with a big budget movie coming out, one would hope that a basic piece of history, with so many available sources, would be given better treatment by both authors, and then, FAC reviewers. (Apologies if this is written a little choppily, my time is limited, so I typed this quickly. If necessary, I will clean up and fill in by review with links...just ask.) --Tsavage 20:10, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
* Tsavage--you are never happy with a FAC, you always object. We could put a work by Shakepeare up for a FAC, totally unmodified, and I have no doubt you'd object to it. As always, some of your points are good, but some are totally out of the ballpark. Rlevse 23:55, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* His comments have been extremely valuable in improving articles and raising the FA standard. Criticizing him for having higher standards than you do I think is inappropriate. We need more editors who are willing to thoroughly analyze an article and bring to light the faults that others miss. —Spangineer[es] (háblame) 01:15, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
* Rlevse - You express the most dangerous, though quite "normal", attitude towards critics. This is how corruption and process death spreads through all manner of social groups: companies, civil services, entire governments, WP,... Faced with criticism you "don't like", you turn on the critic, ignoring the criticism itself. The thing is, in these situations, the critiic is usually incidental in the bigger picture, and the object of criticism doesn't go away with the person. You are equating editorial criticism with disruption in an editorial review process, and that is flatly absurd. You try to suppress an "overly harsh critic", and a couple will more pop up, and then you become focussed on killing off "harsh critics" rather than building an encyclopedia. If you feel good about promoting mediocre articles, self-verifying, self-congratulating, you're apparently in the right place. FAC Director nominates FAC, answers detailed criticism to his own satisfaction, then fast-tracks promotion of his own nomination (in 6 days, compared to 1-2 months for some FACs) without giving a chance for response. There's a healthy process. --Tsavage 12:22, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
* I disagree with what Rlverse said about you; I don't think FAC comments should be personal. By the same token, however, this is the second time in this nomination you've taken a pot-shot at me, so I'm going to respond. There were a number of objections made to this article, and with exactly one exception (your first criticism, which I did not agree with but was unable to formulate a proper reply to, as I strongly disagree with the facts it takes for granted - perhaps mu would have been a better response?) I have fixed every single issue raised (or, for two cases, actively declined to fix and provided a rational), in the course of 112 edits I made to the article while it was nominated. This nomination remained on the page for 6 days, which I know you are perfectly aware is average. (How many articles have remained on the page for the 1-2 months you cite? Maybe a half-dozen very contentious nominations) Anyone looking at the rest of this page will also tell pretty quickly that I have done a fairly good job of responding to feedback and being fairly polite about it. While I applaud the work you do, providing detailed feedback with specific problems to be addressed, to be frank, I'm started to get tired of your baseless attacks against me. Raul654 12:55, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
* If you look at List of Wikipedians by featured article nominations, you will see that Raul654 has quite a few FAC nominations under his belt (although not many that recently, that is true). But I am truly impressed with your obviously knowledgeable comments - you clearly have lots of relevant information at your fingertips, so please contribute some of it to the article to improve it. -- ALoan (Talk) 21:27, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
* Object: I've really been swayed by Tsavage's explanation of omissions that the article currently makes. Apart from content, I have a smaller issue: redlinks. They should be given stubs or, failing that, quietly unlinked. Right? Melchoir 00:51, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* The article rises or falls on its own merits; being a featured article doesn't mean it should contain only blue links. As for unliking the terms - certainly *not*. That's how we indicate articles that need to be written. We might not be proud of red links, but thye are essential for the proper writing and interlinking of the project. Raul654 04:16, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* Hey, ordinarily I'm the one advocating the utility of redlinks, but I still don't want to see so many in a FA. Either they're encyclopedic topics, is which case a stub shouldn't be too hard, or they aren't, in which case they should be dropped. Melchoir 09:16, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* Comment: What is "radiophotoed"? I take it this involved sending a photo by radio waves. How did they do this with the technology at the time? Andrew Levine 06:17, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
* Yes, radiophotography is the transmission of a picture by radio. It was invented by Arthur Korn in 1922. Beyond that, I know nothing about it. I've linked the relavant term in the article if someone is feeling ambitious enough to write an article on it. Raul654 06:54, 16 April 2006 (UTC) | WIKI |
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