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L-Arginine
L-arginine
L-arginine
L-Arginine Benefits
L-Arginine is considered to be a miracle amino acid because it produces massive amounts of nitric oxide. A Nobel Prize was awarded to Louis Ignarro and his team on nitric oxide research. Nitric oxide is extremely important in the human body because it allows the endothelial lining of arteries to relax thus increasing circulation. By increasing circulation, you increase oxygenation. Supplementing L-arginine creates greater amounts of nitric oxide which changes your arteries from being sticky like Velcro to being slippery like Teflon. Research has found that combining L-citrulline increased the half-life of L-arginine in the body prolonging its effects.
L-Arginine Supplement Benefits for Men and Women
L-arginine is a protein amino acid present in the proteins in all life forms. It is classified as a semi-essential amino acid which means that the body can synthesize sufficient L-arginine to meet the needs of the body. Some stress conditions can place an increase demand on the body for the synthesis of L-arginine which include trauma, sepsis and burns. L-arginine is a precursor in the formation of nitric oxide, creatine, polyamines, L-glutamate, L-proline, agmatin (a possible neurotransmitter in the brain) and tuftsin, believed to be an immunomodulator. L-arginine can be found in vegetable juices and fermented foods, such as miso and yogurt, soy protein and other plant proteins. Research has shown that supplemental L-arginine may have anti-atherogenic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory actions as well as wound-repair activity. Nitric oxide formed from supplemental L-arginine inhibits mononuclear cell adhesion, platelet aggregaton and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle. L-arginine has been reported to increase the quantity and cytotoxic activity of natural killer cells to aid the immune system. L-arginine, administered in high enough dosages, stimulates the pituitary release of growth hormone and prolactin along with the pancreatic release of glucagons and insulin. L-arginine has shown promise in the treatment of cardiovascular disease (including atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and angina pectoris), some forms of male infertility and some kidney disorders. Some testing indicates that L-arginine may have an effect on endothelial cells that could help to inhibit cardiovascular disease.
L-Arginine Supplement Research
In a double blind, placebo-controlled study of 22 subjects with stable angina, supplemental L-arginine significantly improved exercise capacity and resulted in a 70% reduction in angina attacks in another study. Subsequent studies have shown that L-arginine improves sperm count and motility. L-arginine has shown promise in helping interstitial cystitis and improving kidney function. L-arginine improves nitrogen balance and thus reduces protein catabolism. It should be noted that L-arginine is not recommended for people with herpes, asthma, recent heart attack, low blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, and other allergies to L-arginine. More and more patients are realizing the benefits of nutrition and with medical research are validating what chiropractors have known for years.
this article on L-arginine is informational and not to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition
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Monique Bosga (born 21 September 1960) is a retired swimmer from the Netherlands. She competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke and finished seventh in the former event.
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Laram Quta (La Paz)
Laram Quta (Aymara larama blue, quta lake, "blue lake", also spelled Laram Khota) is a lake in the Cordillera Real in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Pedro Domingo Murillo Province, La Paz Municipality, La Paz Canton. It lies south-west of the lake Pata Larama. The wetlands of this area are also known as Pampa Larama (Pampalarama, Pamparalama). This is where the Qaluyu River (Kaluyo) originates which downstream is called Achachi Qala and Choqueyapu River.
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Rainy Lakes to the headquarters of the "Northwesters" at Fort William, and from there all furs were carried to Montreal and to London.
What was this first shipment of merchandise from the State of Idaho? The "Narrative" of David Thompson tells us when it says, as of date May 17th, 1810 (at Bonners Ferry) : "We got the canoes repaired and in the afternoon with forty- six packs of furs and eight bags of Pemmican we went off for the Rocky Mountain defiles. Mr. James McMillan, one man and myself and sixteen horses went by land." At ninety pounds to the pack there were a little more than two tons of pelts, and "A long, long way to Tipperary" to travel with them.
But the more human part of this story remains to be told, namely, in brief summary the career of its hero. 10 The earliest mention of David Thompson is to be found in the records of The Parish of Saint John, The Evangelist, London, which contains the date of his birth, at Westminster, England, as April 30th, 1770. The same record shows the death of his father to have been on February 28th, 1772, when David was not quite two years old. The next mention of him appears at The Grey Coat School, Westminster (London), then a charity school for boys; its "principall designe to educate poor chil- dren in the principles of piety and virtue, and thereby lay a foundation for a sober and Christian life." The three following entries appear on the record books of this school : April 29th, 1777. "Abram Ackworth, Esq. was this day pleased to pre- sent David Thompson to be admitted into this Hospl on ye foundation, and ye Governors present being satisfy with ye child's settlement. Ordered that he be admitted on bringing in the usual necessities."
December 30th, 1783. "The Master also reports that ap- plication was made by the Secretary belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company, to know, if this Charity could furnish them 4 boys against the month of May next, for their settlements in America."
10 The only complete life of David Thompson was published by the Champlain Society, Toronto, Canada, in 1916, entitled "David Thompson's Narrative" and edited by J. B. Tyrrell, whose research and personal courtesies are hereby acknowl- edged. T. C. E.
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Salim Khatri
Maulana Salim Khatri (died; 22 March 2023) was a religious leader in Pakistan. He was well known for his opinions on religion and politics, which some people found controversial. He lived his entire life in Karachi and had many followers in the city.
He was associated with the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), a religious and political organization in Pakistan and was a prominent figure in the ASWJ. He was known for his views on religion and politics. Maulana Khatri was an important figure for the Sunni community in Karachi.
Death
On 22 March 2023, in Karachi, four people on two motorcycles shot Maulana Khatri five times while he was at a pan shop near his house in the area of the Bilal Colony police station in Sector 5-E of the New Karachi. He was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead. This was the second targeted killing in Karachi in two days, when a leader associated with the Sunni Ulema Council met a similar fate, being shot and killed near his home while returning from morning prayers, which made people worried about the city's safety.
A month later in April, Karachi police took swift action by apprehending three suspects believed to be connected to the murder. Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, revealed that the police acted on intelligence received and organized a raid in New Karachi's Bilal Colony, successfully arresting the three individuals involved in what appeared to be a sectarian-targeted killing. Furthermore, AIG Karachi Javed Alam Odho raised concerns about a conspiracy that had been allegedly plotted during the Ramadan period, aimed at inciting sectarian violence. He went on to suggest that foreign intelligence agencies might have played a role in orchestrating such target killings within the city.
Aftermath
The news of Khatri's demise brought a substantial gathering of ASWJ leaders and members to the hospital. They pointed fingers at 'anti-state elements' as the perpetrators of the attack and criticized the authorities for their inability to maintain law and order in the city. In response to this incident, protesters staged a demonstration that blocked the highway near the Edhi morgue at Sohrab Goth, where Khatri's body had been transported. This protest caused disruptions to traffic and concluded only after the police offered assurance that those responsible for the attack would face legal consequences.
Many religious and political leaders were upset about Khatri's death. The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat party, where Khatri was a legal advisor, blamed the government for the attack and accused for not doing enough to protect the people.
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Société de chemin de fer de la Gaspésie
The Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (in English, the Gaspésie Railway Society) is a Canadian short line railway located in eastern Quebec operating 202.2 mi of track from its interchange with Canadian National Railway (CN) at Matapédia in the west to the end of the line at Gaspé in the east, along the south coast of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Ownership
SFG is a non-profit company owned by the following four regional county municipalities (MRCs) which the rail line serves:
* Avignon Regional County Municipality
* Bonaventure Regional County Municipality
* Le Rocher-Percé Regional County Municipality
* La Côte-de-Gaspé Regional County Municipality
In May 2015, the Gaspesie railway infrastructure was purchased by the Government of Quebec. SFG continues to offer freight service on the line, with customers located in Nouvelle and New Richmond. SFG currently operates one regular freight train (565) which operates 5–6 days a week, interchanging woodchips and lumber with Canadian National Railway (CN) at Matapédia, which are loaded at the Temrex sawmill in Nouvelle. Other semi regular customers include L.M. Windpower (Windmill blades) and Rail GD, in New Richmond, a company who specializes in heavy diesel engine repair and rail equipment refurbishment. Ciment McInnis, located in Port Daniel, is now also a regular customer although shipments have to be trucked to New Richmond and transloaded into railcars due to pending track and infrastructure repair.
Origins
The railway which runs along the Gaspé Peninsula was originally constructed under two holding companies, the Quebec Oriental Railway, which owned the line between Matapédia and New Carlisle, and the Quebec, Atlantic and Western Railroad which owned the line from New Carlisle to Gaspé. In 1918, ownership of the line was transferred to the newly formed Canadian Government Railways. The 98 miles of track between Matapédia and New Carlisle became known as the Cascapedia Subdivision whereas the 104.2 miles of track between New Carlisle and Gaspé became known as the Chandler Subdivision. Ownership of the line was transferred to Canadian National Railways on 6 June 1919.
New Carlisle remains the division point between the two subdivisions and historically housed the majority of the crew base for the entire line. As such a seven track yard was constructed there, as well as a wye for turning trains and once contained a small locomotive and car shop. A large station was also built there in 1948 with an upstairs level built to house offices for train dispatchers. The eastern terminus at Gaspé also contained a yard, small engine and car shop, a wye, bunkhouse and a large station. All that remains in Gaspé today is the station and wye. Pulp and paper mills constructed at New Richmond and Chandler provided the bulk of the traffic for the line with numerous other smaller businesses receiving rail service along the entire route. The copper mine and smelter at Murdochville also provided constant rail traffic for many years, with copper ore and mining supplies being hauled by rail to Sandy Beach (Gaspé) before being trucked the rest of the journey to Murdochville.
Declining traffic - 1996 to present
Due to declining traffic, as well as CN's divestment in rural branchlines following privatization in 1996, the entire line was sold to the Quebec Railway Corporation (reporting mark; QRC) on 1 December 1996. The QRC established the Chemin de fer Baie des Chaleurs (Chaleur Bay Railway, reporting mark; CBC) as a holding company for the line. Operating rights were shared by the New Brunswick East Coast Railway and sister company Chemin de fer de la Matapédia et du Golfe.
1998 brought the closure of the Noranda Copper Mine in Murdochville. The company continued to operate the smelter at a loss until 2002, hauling in ore concentrate by rail to Sandy Beach and exporting refined copper ingots. In 2002 the Gaspésia Paper Mill in Chandler closed, effectively ending any regular freight service east of New Richmond. In 2006, the Smurfit-Stone boxboard plant in New Richmond shut down, putting an end to any regular freight service east of Nouvelle. Today, regular freight service on the line serves the Temrex sawmill in Nouvelle-Ouest and has been extended again to New Richmond as Ciment Mcinnis is now transloading cement from there.
1997 sale of 50 miles of the Chandler Subdivision
Major declines in traffic on the eastern end of the Chandler Subdivision (milepost 44.1 to 104.2) caused the CBC to divest itself of the 50 mile section of line east of Chandler. This section of line was purchased by the local MRC's to preserve the rail corridor on 16 June 1997. A holding company named the Société de chemin de fer de la Gaspésie was formed to own this section of track, with operating rights subcontracted onto the NBEC and CFMG railways.
2007 purchase of CBC
In 2007, QRC sold the remainder of its subsidiary Chemin de fer Baie des Chaleurs and the associated rail line from Matapédia to Chandler to the Société de chemin de fer de la Gaspésie.
The only exception to SFG owning the entire line to the junction at Matapédia was that the wye in Matapédia and 1 mi of the Cascapedia Subdivision east of the wye were retained by Quebec Railway Corporation. These tracks were transferred to the Chemin de fer de la Matapédia et du Golfe.
2008 sale of the Quebec Railway Corporation
On 3 November 2008 CN announced that it was purchasing the QRC, including the New Brunswick East Coast Railway and Chemin de fer de la Matapédia et du Golfe, for $49.8 million (CAD).
As a result of this purchase, CN became the SFG's direct interchange partner at Matapédia.
SFG sub-contracts track and signal maintenance as well as rail dispatch service to RailTerm.
2009 Infrastructure Program
In 2009 the SFG and its owners, the four MRCs, reached an agreement with the Government of Canada and Government of Quebec for several million dollars in funding for infrastructure improvements on the railway line between Matapédia and Gaspé.
This funding was targeted at improving track and bridge infrastructure to allow SFG to carry heavier freight railway cars and to improve track speed for passenger trains.
In winter 2012 the rail line was closed after inspections revealed that several bridges required additional work and SCFG and the municipalities requested an additional $95 million over five years from the provincial and federal governments to complete the upgrades necessary to maintain track speed and freight car loading weight. On May 14, 2012 SCFG reopened the Cascapedia Subdivision of the Gaspé line, which runs from Matapédia to New Carlisle, after 5 months of work. The section between New Carlisle and New Richmond was later taken out of service again due to needed bridge repairs. As of April 2018, the Chandler Subdivision, which composes the eastern half of the line from New Carlisle to Gaspé, was still closed for repairs as well.
Passenger service on the Gaspe Railway
Passenger service had been provided by CN using a mix of conventional passenger train as well as rail diesel cars, locally known as "Sputnik" cars as CN 118/119, known as "The Chaleur", which ran daily until the creation of Via Rail in 1978. Initially, Via Rail was running a mix of ex-CN coaches hauled by leased CN-RS-18's as VIA 118/119. In 1980 Via Rail cancelled 118/119 and replaced it with Via Rail 621/622, consisting of two rail diesel cars running daily. On 29 May 1983 Via Rail replaced 621/622 with a full trainset, now operating under Via Rail 16/17 running daily. On 15 January 1990 Via Rail cut the passenger rail service from seven days a week to three. The train was known as the passenger service or "The Chaleur".
Suspension of VIA Rail service
In December 2011, an inspection of several of the bridges on the rail line revealed serious structural problems with the bridge over the Grande Pabos River in Chandler. As a result, the last VIA Rail passenger train went to Gaspe on Saturday, December 10, 2011. On 22 December 2011 the twin bridges over the Grande Cascapedia River were embargoed until repairs were completed. The passenger service was temporarily replaced by buses. A full train set would return in 2012 as far as New Carlisle after repairs to the Grand Cascapedia bridges were completed. Due to further issues on the Chandler Subdivision, including a washout just east of the tunnel at Port Daniel, as well as structural flaws in the Haldimand Bridge near Douglastown, VIA again returned to a bus service on 13 August 2013. On 17 September 2013, the last bus traveled to Gaspé when VIA cancelled its services on the Gaspé Peninsula until further notice. The future of passenger service on the Gaspé coast remains uncertain.
2015 sale of the SFG
During the winter of 2015, SFG encountered financial difficulties due to declining revenues and went into receivership. The entire line and all of SFG's assets were put up for sale by April. In May, the provincial government of Quebec purchased the railway line and oversees all maintenance on the line under MTQ (Quebec ministry of transport). All other assets were retained by SFG after Quebec purchased the rail line and still take care of railway operations and light maintenance work under contract for the Province of Quebec.
For the short term, the section of the Cascapedia Subdivision between Matapédia and New Richmond is maintained and upgraded to ensure regular freight service. The section of the Chandler Subdivision between Percé and Gaspé, will be maintained and upgraded for use by L'Amiral Tourist Train. This work was not completed as of 2017. The central section between New Richmond and Percé requires major bridge repairs. A washout near mile 25 just east of the tunnel at Port Daniel during the summer of 2015 renders passage east of mile 25 impossible until repairs can be made.
Equipment roster
SFG owns six 1800 hp RS-18u locomotives, numbered 1819, 1821, 1849, 1856, 1865 and 1868. They were originally built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1957-1958 and transferred to the Quebec Railway Corporation in 1998. 1819, 1849 and 1856 were purchased from the New Brunswick East Coast Railway and 1865 was purchased from the Ottawa Central Railway. 1821 and 1868 were purchased from the Charlevoix Railway who in turn had purchased them from the New Brunswick East Coast Railway.
SFG also owns several pieces of maintenance equipment, including several flat cars, Difco side dump cars, Hart ballast hoppers, two snow plows, and three Pyle regulator type snow plows. All of their maintenance equipment was originally owned by CN and came from the New Brunswick East Coast Railway, Chemin de fer de la Matapédia et du Golfe and the Chemin de fer Baie des Chaleurs. The railway also owns a small number of ex-AMT, nee-GO single level coaches as well as two ex-AMT, nee-CN steam generator cars converted for use as HEP generators.
L'Amiral tourist train
In July 2013, the SCFG inaugurated a tourist train called L'Amiral along portions of the line. During the 2014 tourist season, the train ran between Percé (L'Anse-à-Beaufils) and Gaspé. Service was suspended in 2015 for track repairs and has not yet been reinstated.
The tourist train consists of two ex-AMT, nee-CN steam generator cars converted for use as HEP generator cars, three ex-AMT, nee-GO single level coaches, all painted for the tourist train. RS-18u 1849 was also retrofitted and painted for use with the tourist train.
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Users can install Trino using the RPM Package Manager (RPM) on some Linux distributions that support RPM.
The RPM archive contains the application, all plugins, the necessary default configuration files, default setups, and integration with the operating system to start as a service.
Warning
It is recommended to deploy Trino with the Helm chart on Kubernetes or manually with the Docker containers or the tar archive. While the RPM is available for use, it is discouraged in favor of the tarball or Docker containers.
Installing Trino#
Download the Trino server RPM package trino-server-rpm-426.rpm. Use the rpm command to install the package:
rpm -i trino-server-rpm-*.rpm --nodeps
Installing the required Java and Python setup must be managed separately.
Service script#
The RPM installation deploys a service script configured with systemctl so that the service can be started automatically on operating system boot. After installation, you can manage the Trino server with the service command:
service trino [start|stop|restart|status]
service commands#
Command
Action
start
Starts the server as a daemon and returns its process ID.
stop
Shuts down a server started with either start or run. Sends the SIGTERM signal.
restart
Stops and then starts a running server, or starts a stopped server, assigning a new process ID.
status
Prints a status line, either Stopped pid or Running as pid.
Installation directory structure#
The RPM installation places Trino files in accordance with the Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard using the following directory structure:
• /usr/lib/trino/lib/: Contains the various libraries needed to run the product. Plugins go in a plugin subdirectory.
• /etc/trino: Contains the general Trino configuration files like node.properties, jvm.config, config.properties. Catalog configurations go in a catalog subdirectory.
• /etc/trino/env.sh: Contains the Java installation path used by Trino, allows configuring process environment variables, including secrets.
• /var/log/trino: Contains the log files.
• /var/lib/trino/data: The location of the data directory. Trino stores logs and other data here.
• /etc/rc.d/init.d/trino: Contains the service scripts for controlling the server process, and launcher configuration for file paths.
Uninstalling#
Uninstalling the RPM is like uninstalling any other RPM, just run:
rpm -e trino-server-rpm-<version>
Note: During uninstall, all Trino related files are deleted except for user-created configuration files, copies of the original configuration files node.properties.rpmsave and env.sh.rpmsave located in the /etc/trino directory, and the Trino logs directory /var/log/trino.
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2017 Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 'black hole telescope' trio
(CNN)The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne for their detection of gravitational waves, a development scientists believe could give vital clues to the origins of the universe. The three American physicists "made decisive contributions" to LIGO, an observatory instrument that enabled scientists to physically detect the waves, which Albert Einstein predicted a century ago in his theory of relativity. Gravitational waves are "ripples" in the fabric of space and time caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes in the universe, according to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The strongest gravitational waves are produced by catastrophic events, such as colliding black holes, and the LIGO detector is essentially a "black hole telescope," allowing scientists to "see" what was previously invisible. "On 14 September 2015, the universe's gravitational waves were observed for the very first time," the Nobel committee wrote in a press release. "The waves, which were predicted by Albert Einstein a hundred years ago, came from a collision between two black holes. It took 1.3 billion years for the waves to arrive at the LIGO detector in the USA. "The signal was extremely weak when it reached Earth, but is already promising a revolution in astrophysics," the committee added. "Gravitational waves are an entirely new way of observing the most violent events in space and testing the limits of our knowledge." 'Look deeper into the universe' The award was given half to Weiss from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the other half jointly to Barish and Thorne from Caltech. Around 1,000 people have worked on the development of the technology over four decades, according to Weiss and the Nobel committee. "(They are) people who have been thinking about this, sometimes failing and slowly getting the technology together to do this -- it's exciting that they're finally doing this," Weiss said, speaking at the conference by phone. He said that as the detectors develop and become more sensitive, scientists will be able to look deeper into the universe and gain more insights into the origins of the universe. "We fully expect to learn about things we didn't know about, not just black holes." Professor Sheila Rowan, Director of the University of Glasgow's Institute for Gravitational Research, was one of the UK's leads on LIGO and welcomed the Nobel committee's decision. "The discovery of the existence of gravitational waves, just over two years ago, has opened up a whole new way to understand the universe," she said. Each of the six Nobel prizes come with an award of 9 million Swedish kronor ($1.1 million), which is shared when there are multiple recipients. Alfred Nobel created five prizes in his 1895 will for medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and peace. A sixth prize in economics was created, in Nobel's memory, by Sweden's central bank in 1968.
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Fritz Katz
Fritz Katz (born in 1898 in Zaborze, Zabrze near Hindenburg, Prussian Silesia; died in 1969 in Athens) was a pioneer in organ transplant techniques, performing one of the first successful grafts of adrenal glands.
After appointments at the medical faculties at Breslau, Fribourg, Frankfurt and Berlin, in the late 1920s he went to Alexandria, Egypt, where he became the chief surgeon at the Jewish Hospital. The hospital was supported by donations from the Jewish community; its staff were of all faiths and its services were freely available to Jews, Christians, Muslims and others.
In 1941, as reported in the British Medical Journal, Dr Katz performed one of the first successful adrenal gland grafts in medical history, saving the life of a patient who had not responded to synthetic hormones and drugs.
Katz was a very public figure, widely known and greatly admired in Alexandria, and had a tendency to be outspoken, a quality which did not put him in good stead with the Nasser regime. In 1959 he was charged with spying for Israel; he was tortured, convicted, and sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life and in 1962 he was released following diplomatic intervention by the West German government and many professional testimonials from around the world. By then almost the entire Jewish community in Alexandria and the rest of Egypt had been driven out by the regime. Broken by his experiences in prison, Katz lived out the remainder of his life quietly in Switzerland and died while on a visit to Athens in 1969 at the age of 71.
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* HANSABD. 639 HANSEATIC LEAGUE. court. After three years of strife and debate Parliament ended the anomaly of a conllict be- tween the two departments of Government, and also did away with the antiqmited methods of Parliamentary redress, by enacting a law that any proceedings against persons for publication of papers printed by order of either House of Parliament are to be stayed by the courts of law, upon delivery of a certificate and affidavit that such publication is by order of either House. The Hansards are, however, most widely known by the reports of the debates in Parliament, which are published by them and bear their name. The accuracy of these reports is rarely questioned. They are not, however, prepared by shorthand reporters employed by the Hansards, but are compiled from the reports in the London newspapers, and then submitted to the speakers for correction. The speeches as they appear in Hansard are not, therefore, in all cases the spoken words, but frequently are the product of the closet, the reviser inserting in many eases what he intended to sa^'. or wished he had said, and omitting the heated passages which he re- gretted to have uttered. Cobbett's — often called Hansard's — Parliamentary Histori/ ( 1006-180.3) in 36 volumes furnishes the most complete avail- able record of its pi'oceedings during these cen- turies. Since 1803 the Hansards have published the debates of Parliament in four series : ( 1 ) 1803-20, in 41 volumes; (2) 1820-30, in 25 vol- umes — an index of the whole forming an extra volume: (3) 1830-91, in 356 volumes; (4) the present series: begun in 1892, by 1900 76 volumes had been published. The executive Government takes a certain number of copies of Hansard for distribution among the public offices and depart- ments. Many peers and members of Parliament, foreign governments, and public libraries, also subscribe to this work,, which is issued at a cer- tain fixed price, which the Messrs. Hansard guar- antee, at the commencement of each session, shall not be exceeded. HANSCH, hiinsh, Anto?i ( 1813-76). An Aus- trian painter, born in Vienna. He was a pupil of Miissmer at the Academy of Vienna, and after- wards traveled and studied in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. His works consist of landscapes remarkable for composition and care- ful detail. Notable pictures are: "Region Bor- dering on the Kc'inigsee" (1849); "The Jung- irau in Swit7erland"' (1853); "Under the Lin- den Trees on the Shore of Chiem Lake" (1858), all in the Vienna Museum; "The Lake of Con- stance." "Firwood in the Salzkamniergut" (Vien- na Academy) ; "From the Wilderness of Styria." "At Bernina Pass." "-fter the Storm," and "The Wetterhnrn." HANSEATIC LEAGUE, or HAN'SA, The (from OHG. hansa [lianxr], Goth, hanxa, .S. Iws. league). A iniion established in the thir- teenth century by some of the cities of Xorthern Germany for their mutual safety and for the pro- tection of their trade. This union grew out of associations of Carman merchants organized abroad. In order to travel and trade with great- er security, these had long been accustomed to band themselves together into companies: and through such associations had secured privileges in certain cities, notably in London. Novgorod, ^ Bergen, in Norvay, Bruges, and Wisby, in Goth- land, off the coast of Sweden. In London the mer- VoL. IX.— 35. chants of Cologne had obUiined a letter of protec- tion as early as 1 157, and other Cierman merchants wlio resorted to London joined tlie Cologne Han.se. When Liibeck, in the thirteenth century, began to threaten the supremacy of Cologne, the mer- chants of the latter city endeavored to exclude the men of Liibeck from trading in Kngland. Possibly this opposition was inlhiential in caus- ing Liibeck to seek allies to strengthen its posi- tion. Between 1241 and 1255 she entered into a treaty with Hamburg for the mutual protection of the commercial higlnvay between the two cities. This alliance, which is often regarded as the origin of the Hanseatic League, resulted in putting the control of commerce in the Baltic and the North Seas into the hands of the mer- cliants of Hamburg and Liibeck. In 1259 Liibeck, Rostock, and Wismar formed an alliance against pirates on the sea and robbers on land. In 12G7 the merchants of Liilieck were allowed to form a separate hanse in London. In 1284-85 the five Wendish cities of Liibeck, Wismar, Ros- tock, Stralsund, and Greifswald waged war against King Erie of Denmark, and secured from him certain privileges. Before the end of the thirteenth century Cologne had been forced to take a subordinate position, and LUbeek was the recognized leader. In the thirteentli century there were several instances of alliances formed between difl'erent groups of cities. These allied qities gradually found it advantageous to join the Lubeck union, which was constantly becoming more powerful. In 1343 it was officially designated as The Hansa. In 1362 the allies began a war against Waldemar IV. of Denmark, who had attacked Wisby in 1361. and in 1370 Denmark was compelled to conclude a treaty with the 'seventy-seven hansen.' in which the latter were guaranteed freedom to trade and an indemnity for the losses which they had suffered. In addition, it was agreed that no one in the future should receive the Danish crown without the advice of the cities and without the confirmation of the privileges of the Hanseatic League. The entire League, which at one period em- braced at least eighty-five towns, and included every city of importance between the Netherlands and Livonia, was divided at first into three, and later into four, classes or circles : ( 1 ) The Wendic cities of the Baltic; (2) the towns of Westphalia, the Uhineland. and tlie Nether- lands: (3) those of Saxony and Brandenburg: (4) those of Prussia and Livonia. The capitals of the respective circles were Liibeck, Cologne, Brunswick, and Danzig. The professed object of the League was to pro- tect the commerce of its members by land and by sea, to defend and extend its commercial rela- tions with and among foreigners, to exclude as far as possible all other competitors in trade, and firmly to maintain, and, if possible, to extend, all the rights and immunities that had been granted by various rulers to the corporations. For the promotion of these ends, the League kept ships and armed men in its pay, the charge of whose maintenance was defrayed by a system of taxation and by the funds obtained from the money fines which the Diet levied for infringe- ments of its laws. In its factory at Bergen, in Norway, only immarried clerks and serving men were employed, and an almost monastic dis- cipline was enforced; but the by-laws of the
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Missing in the ACA debate: Funding to prevent disease in the first place | TheHill
The current drama over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a clear replacement leaves out a crucial component: funding for public health – the people and departments on the front lines when it comes to preventing illness and keeping Americans safe from things like Zika, Ebola, the flu, and a myriad of other diseases and dangers. For the first time in the country’s history, the ACA included intentional funding for effective and innovative public health programs that keep people healthy, with almost $1 billion a year going to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Prevention and Public Health Fund. This vital work includes diabetes prevention services at your local YMCA, flu vaccine clinics for the elderly, and anti-tobacco education. All these services, and more that the Prevention Fund covers, have saved countless lives. If the ACA is repealed, the Prevention fund disappears and the CDC will lose 12 percent of its budget, most of which goes directly to states, cities and community organizations. Americans will quickly discover that many of the routine public health services they take for granted will be eliminated, resulting in increased illnesses, injuries and premature deaths. This will undeniably be felt at the state and local level. State health departments will lose their Prevention Fund dollars (to the tune of $3 billion over five years), leaving a massive vacuum in services and workforce. A quick look around the country finds Mississippi will lose $6 million per year, West Virginia $5 million, Georgia $20 million and Pennsylvania $22 million. The work of public health at all levels will be threatened. With the loss of workforce and expertise, emergency response capabilities will be hampered dramatically. With the exception of the one-time only funding for Ebola and Zika, preparedness funding for CDC and states was cut by more than one-third over the past decade. At the same time, CDC was called to respond to more than 750 health emergencies over the past two years—and infectious diseases take a tremendous toll, costing the country more than $120 billion per year. Concurrently, deaths from opioids have more than quadrupled in the past 15 years. CDC provides critical support to states and communities to help monitor and control the inappropriate prescribing of opioids—it’s likely these efforts will be hindered if the agency loses 12 percent of its funding. Add all that up, and, for the first time in two decades, life expectancy in the United States declined. While death rates are higher among blacks and other people of color, death rates have increased the fastest among middle-aged White men and women (ages 45 to 54), increasing the quickest in West Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Arkansas. The Prevention Fund was designed to begin to solve the root problem of these health issues—and stop people from getting sick. Without it, we’re back to square one. It’s urgent to protect the Prevention Fund. More than 1,000 groups already support it. And, recently, more than 300 groups signed a letter to Congress warning of dire consequences if it disappears. Public health leaders across the nation are also speaking out. The health commissioner from Pennsylvania recently told her state’s legislators that the Prevention Fund “is vital to help protect the health of the nearly 13 million people who call Pennsylvania home.” And, a spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Public Health said the Prevention Fund “remains central to basic public health services such as lead screening, immunization and infectious disease prevention. It is critical that this funding continues to exist regardless of changes made in Washington to overall health care policy.” Voters agree as well: 73 percent support increasing—not decreasing—investments to improve the health of communities. Citizens and experts have spoken: keeping people from getting sick is just as important as paying for services to make them better. Now is the time to increase support for our local, state and national health departments as they work tirelessly to perform one of the nation’s most important, yet least heralded, jobs: keeping people healthy, happy and productive in the first place. John Auerbach is President and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority. Previously, John was the associate director for policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and, before that, served as commissioner of public health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The views expressed by this author are their own and are not the views of The Hill. View the discussion thread. 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Controversy over academic freedom at the University of Ottawa
The controversy over academic freedom at the University of Ottawa was sparked in September 2020, after a professor used the word "nigger" during a lecture to illustrate how certain groups reclaimed words or phrases traditionally used against them. The professor's use of the word and the ensuing outrage was first reported by Charley Dutil and Paige Holland in the university's anglophone student news outlet, Fulcrum. The university suspended the teacher after an offended student filed a complaint. The debate about whether the suspension was justified and about academic freedom then flared up. The controversy was lively, and generated a lot of media coverage in Canada, and also attracted some attention in Europe. It prompted reactions from the federal government of Canada: the Bloc Québécois defended full academic freedom, while the New Democratic Party and the Green Party of Canada were against it.
A survey suggests that the majority of Canadians agree that freedom of expression should be protected in universities, including the use of offensive language in certain contexts. However, in Quebec, the predominance of the academic freedom to offend by mentioning the N-word seems more strongly or unanimously defended, whereas in English Canada the very mention of the word is more frequently associated with a racist act: thus, according to some professors, the University of Ottawa case reveals the cultural gap between Anglophones and Francophones in Canada. In Quebec, the controversy led to the creation of an independent commission, headed by Alexandre Cloutier, to examine the question of academic freedom. According to the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, who made his statement on February 13, 2021, events like the one at the University of Ottawa are caused by a handful of radical activists who are trying to engage in censorship.
In April 2022, the Quebec CAQ government tabled Bill 32 a bill on Academic freedom in universities. The bill passed in June 2022.
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Dennis Johnson (coach)
Dennis Johnson (born November 9, 1988) is an American football coach who is the defensive lines coach for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).
Early years
Johnson transferred in 2008 from Itawamba Community College to LSU. In his 3 years with LSU, he played in 19 games with no starts. He finished his collegate career with 11 total tackles. He graduated from LSU in May 2012 with a degree in general studies and added a master's degree in Health Promotion and Administration from Northwestern State in 2014.
Coaching career
Johnson joined the Northwestern State coaching staff in 2012 as the linebackers coach. The following year he also worked with the secondary Following his stint at Northwestern State, he returned to his alma mater, LSU in 2014 as the defensive line coach. After Ed Orgeron was promoted to head coach, Johnson moved to coaching the linebackers. Due to medical reasons, he moved to an analyst position with the Tigers in 2019.
He returned to a coaching position when he joined Baylor as their defensive line coach. He helped coach future NFL players, Siaki Ika and Gabe Hall. Following the 2023 season, Johnson joined his first NFL team as he joined the Baltimore Ravens as their new defensive coach following the departure of Anthony Weaver.
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292 BOOK II. The mad- ness of Herakles.
by the poet of the Odyssey, who makes Herakles tell Odysseus that his sufferings are but a reflexion of the toils which he had himself undergone by the tyranny of the mean Eurystheus, and that this task of bringing up the hound had been achieved by the aid of Athene and Hermes, the dawn and the breeze of morning.^ On this framework was built an elaborate superstructure, which we need not examine closely, but of which some at least of the details are, significant. The slaught-r of the Kentaurs by Herakles, for which he needed purification before descending to Hades, is the conquest and dispersion of the vapours by the sun as he rises in the heaven ; and the crime of Herakles is only another form of that of Ixion. As he returns to the upper world he rescues Theseus, himself one of the great solar heroes, and the child of Aithra, the pure air ; but Peiri- thoos must remain behind, as Patroklos must die even though he be the friend of Achilleus. The dog of Yama thus brought back is, of course, carried down again by Herakles to the nether world.
But the sun as he rises in the heaven acquires a fiercer power ; and thus ApoUon becomes Chrysaor, and Herakles becomes mad. It is the raging of the heat which burns up the fruits of the earth which it has fostered, and so Herakles slays his own children by Megara, and two also of the sons of Iphikles. At this point he is represented by some as asking the Pythian priestess where he should make his abode, and as receiving from her, instead of his former title, Alkaios or Alkides, the sturdy, the name of Herakles, the heavenly.^ As such, he is the avenger of the fraud of Laomedon, who had refused to pay the promised recompense to Poseidon and Phoibos for building his walls and tending his flocks. As in the case of Kepheus or of Oineus, the offended deities send a monster to ravage the fields of llion, and Laomedon promises to bestow his immortal horses on any one who will slay it. But again he breaks his oath, by giving mortal steeds to Herakles when the beast has been killed. The result is the first Trojan war mentioned in the Iliad, which relates how Herakles, coming with six ships and few men, shattered its towers and left its streets desolate." In other
• Od. xi. 626 ; //. viii. 369. The latter passage is especially noteworthy as indicating that clashing of wills between Athene and Zeus which Mr. Gladstone is anxious to keep as much as possible in the background. Athene here speaks of Zeus as mad, hard of heart, a blunderer, and an obstacle in her path. Here, with the termination ilenoting glory or renown. ' //. V. 640. This story is put into the mouth of the Ilerakleid Tlepolemos when he is about to slay Sarpedon. — Grote, Hist. Gr. i. 388. The other incidents simply repeat the story of Kejiheus. The oracle says that a maiden must be given up to the sea- monster, and the lot falls on Hesione, the daughter of Laomedon, as in the Libyan tale it falls on Andromeda, the
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James Webb Space Telescope: Everything From The Beginning
James Webb Space Telescope
What do astronomers eat for breakfast on the day that their $10 billion telescope launches into space? Their fingernails-Dennis Overbye.
Very much true.
The launch of the single greatest and most important mission is due this Christmas morning. Physicist and astronomers from all over the world have eyes on this and are expecting…let’s say “not failure”
With 344 failure points on the James Webb Telescope that can occur while unfurling the telescope, if there is even a single mistake. That would mean mission failed.
But here we are to take it from the start, not the end (not like end-end though, that would be terrible).
What is James Webb Telescope?
James Webb Space Telescope started off 20 years from now. With the previous experience of Hubble Telescope and everything that Hubble taught us. It has been named after the former Administrator, James Edwin Webb. He was a prominent figure in the history of Space Exploratory mission, including the Apollos.
James Webb Telescope Mission
James Webb Telescope is the most important mission for NASA and every other astronomer and engineer who poured their heart-with precision-in this mission.
James Webb Space Telescope is built to see beyond the dust clouds that block our vision when we attempt to see farthest galaxies. It is impossible to see distance beyond what Hubble has already captured in visible light. The visible light wavelength from those galaxies has further stretched as the universe has expanded. It can’t be captured. This is why James Webb will be capturing the photons of infrared light which can still produce an image.
Precisely, we will be looking 13 billion years back in time; when those stars are in their infantry. Images from those stars will unveil the history of universe starting from the Big Bang. The unravelling mysteries will begin just after 13-day process of full deployment of James Webb Space Telescope.
James Webb Telescope Anatomy
This telescope is the most mesmerizing as telescope could ever be. 21 feet span of the Reflective sheets spreading, protecting the 18 Gold-plated mirrors that project those infrared photons onto the primary mirror that then project the photons into the Cassegrain focus-the black head in the middle of the hexagonal telescope. The aft optics subsystem (the middle one) itself has two mirrors inside that focus the light and make it clearer to be photographed.
How to Keep James Webb Space Telescope Cool?
James Webb Space Telescope has to function in an extremely cold temperature. The sun doesn’t allow that, so, there are different actions taken to have the telescope functioning in extremely cold temperature-negative 380 Fahrenheit to be precise. James Webb’s MIRI instrument takes way lower than that; -447-degree Fahrenheit (7 Kelvin). Closest the to the coldest, 0 Kelvins. This is how they’ll achieve it.
The Sun Shield
The Sun shield of the James Webb spans 21 feet in size, which is roughly the size of a tennis court. The sheet has five layers to dissipate the radiation and the heat with it in each layer. This wouldn’t have been possible without a very unique plastic, Kapton.
Although Kapton is very efficient in reflecting radiation back and is light weight, it was translucent. This problem was solved by putting a sheet of aluminum with Kapton to reflect light and radiation off of the Telescope.
The first two layers are of silicon which gives them the pinkish color. The sheets are kept at a distance to lessen the reflecting radiation on each layer coming closer to the mirror.
The Cryocooler
James Webb’s MIRI needs a temperature of 7 Kelvin to work. A cryocooler will be used to achieve those temperature. To come up with something like that, it took quit a bit of funds and wasted experiments. Until they came up with a simple physical phenomenon that would solve the problem. The pressure. Using the pressure to cool down and then using it to cool the MIRI.
The Positioning of James Webb Telescope
The position where the James Webb Space Telescope will be standing is Lagrange-2. Lagrange are the celestial positions near two heavy bodies with unbalanced gravity that, at that point, balances. And keeps the object steadily moving with the star. There are five Lagrange points near Earth and Moon.
Lagrange-2 is behind the Moon away from the Earth. Lagrange-2 is chosen for the James Webb to stay in the cold Shadow of the Earth and Moon. The Telescope needs absolute darkness to operate and any light or heat from the sun would depreciate the imaging process.
The Beautiful Hexagon Mirrors
The mirrors of James Webb Space Telescope are the most mesmerizing of all. These mighty mirrors are 6.5 meters each, in size. These huge mirrors are made with the metal called beryllium. Beryllium is a light weight metal and is also expensive.
Why not use steel? Although steel is stronger than beryllium; beryllium tends to deform after taking much more pressure than steel and is also lighter than steel. This is how this expensive metal qualifies for the mission.
But there’s a problem. Beryllium isn’t reflective at all. To tackle this problem; scientists used gold. Gold is very highly reflective to infrared. The size of a golf ball amount of gold is used for gold-plating on each mirror. This is a very thin layer of gold on each of its mirrors.
The hexagons are built to configure the direction they are point to adjust to the primary mirror. This is a solution of a problem that occurred on board with the Hubble Telescope. The mirrors can adjust to the 1/10000 size of the human hair-precise electromagnetic movement. Moreover, the mirrors can also adjust the curvature through cables and motors in the back of these mirrors.
The Spacecraft Bus
The James Webb Space Telescope is built on the Spacecraft bus that keeps track of all the operation so the mirrors can take care of the observations of the sky. The Spacecraft Bus has six jobs to perform onboard.
• Electrical Power Subsystem
• Attitude Control Subsystem
• Communication Subsystem
• Command and Data Handling Subsystem
• Propulsion Subsystem
• Thermal Control Subsystem
Electrical Power Subsystem
The main job of the Electrical Power Subsystem is to turn the sunlight into electricity through the solar panels for the payload and the system to use. The Telescope depends on this crucial system to stay on mission with observations and transmission of captured data.
Attitude Control Subsystem
The Attitude Control Subsystem has a job to detect movements of the observatory in the space and reassure on the course of the observatory. It also to directs it to the part of the sky it wants to observe.
Communication Subsystem
The Operation Control System needs this crucial part to work in order communicate with the Operations Control System. Which ultimately controls the observations and receives them.
Command and Data Handling Subsystem
This is the brain of James Webb telescope. The system has a computer; Command Telemetry Processor which receives commands and process them their respective instruments of the spacecraft. The Solid-State Recorder is also used to record the observations and commands.
Propulsion Subsystem
The system comprising of rocket thrusters that use the fuel from the fuel tanks in Spacecraft Bus. There are two kinds of thrusters on board. There are eight MRE-1, which control the attitude of the Webb. They are small and mono-propellant rocket engines; meaning, that they only use one of two fuels on board; Hydrazine.
The other type of thrusters is bi-propellant; Secondary Augmented Combustion Thrusters. They are used for maneuvering in orbit. To correcting the path and stay stationary. They are bi-propellant because they use Hydrazine and Dinitrogen tetroxide. One of them fuel and another oxidizer.
Thermal Control Subsystem
This system is used to maintain the temperature on the spacecraft to keep the observatory functioning. Since temperature is one of the key necessities of this observatory, they need a precisely built system to maintain that.
James Webb Telescope VSHubble
James Webb is on a very long and very different mission than the Hubble. Although both have the job to look in to the space and both will be used for the space exploration, their missions are different because of the amount of work have been put in them.
There were spacewalks that were deployed when Hubble was in trouble, there can be no rescue if there’s a problem with the James Webb. Hubble can only view the visible light spectrum and the James Webb will be operational for the infrared vision.
There is a huge difference in James Webb and Hubble Telescope although they both are a huge investment in the field of space exploration.
How Far Can The James Webb Telescope See
James Webb is made to see 13.4 billion years back in time and that would allow us to see the infant galaxies still forming. It will precisely be able to look at 100 million years after the Big Bang into the galaxies and starts still emerging from the start dust from clusters of dust.
The infrared photons are so minute that this huge machine will take quite bit of the space and time to capture the image, though it would be successful in doing so, hopefully!
When is James Webb Space Telescope Launch?
The launch of James Webb Space Telescope is something we have all been waiting for. Today is 25th December 25, 2021, 5:45 PM Islamabad Time, I am writing this as I am watching the James Webb Telescope Separation from the Spacecraft! Super Cool! This is the last time we will be looking at Webb. So, you can watch it recorded live on NASA’s YouTube Channel.
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Prolonged time in front of the screen can cause eye problems
If you spend a lot of time in front of the computer each day, you may find yourself experiencing trouble with your eyes. The good news is, the common eye problems associated with prolonged computer use can be corrected, says Rishi Singh, MD, an ophthalmologist at the Cole Eye Institute.
“When people use computers, they don’t tend to blink on a normal basis and thus may develop dryness of their eye,” says Dr. Singh. “Also, because they’re using their lenses to focus on near objects, they end up with something called computer vision syndrome (CVS).” This means that their lens stays in the near vision position, causing distance vision to become slightly blurred.
Dr. Singh recommends the following:
• Position the computer so it is at eye level
• Take breaks that involve moving away from the work station, stretching or walking
• Prevent eye strain by tilting the monitor to reduce glare and by adjusting the brightness of the screen
• Prevent CVS by looking away from the screen periodically and focusing on objects that are farther away
But if you are in front of the computer a lot and need glasses, Dr. Singh says you can get fitted for a pair designed for computer use.
“Patients who wear reading glasses on a regular basis typically like a pair of glasses that’s properly powered for reading computer screens,” Dr. Singh says. “The prescription is different because of the distance the eyes are kept from the computer screen versus the distance the eyes are kept from normal reading material. Typically, computer screens are kept farther away and therefore require less power in the glasses.”
Dr. Singh recommends an annual exam with an ophthalmologist. He says that’s the only way to make sure there isn’t an underlying condition causing your vision problems.
There are no long-term studies to show any lasting side effects from using computer screens, he says.
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Air Freight Industry History
A Historic Take a look at the Air Freight Sector
During the very early years of aeronautics, individuals were constantly looking for sensible uses of aircrafts. People were astonished with the devices that enabled males to fly, but the concern of what to do with them plagued everybody’s mind. Naturally, the usages for aircrafts could not be limited to enjoyment, since that would be throwing away the substantial possibility of the innovation on a quite shallow industry. The air freight market started with the journey of a screw of silk from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio in November 1910. That fateful travel gave birth to the airfreight market as we understand it today. Afterwards conference, every little thing simply progressed to new heights for the air cargo industry. One of the leaders of the air freight market is American Train Express. The name of the business mentions to the fact that prior to the introduction of the air cargo sector, freight was typically carried by train. Air freight sped up distributions in between businesses. Before the development of the air products sector, companies had to keep as much stock as feasible. Because of the introduction of air products, companies can just fly in any kind of merchandise. Throughout the 1920’s, shipping of freight via air grew much more preferred. In November 14, 1926, the National Air Transportation Company was born. This business provided the very first air freight in the Usa in September 1, 1927. Much more firms were founded as marketers of the air cargo market. As the industry was still fairly youthful, these companies did not make much revenue. The air cargo market reached a slow-moving start due to that they had stiff competition coming from traveler carriers. Several recognized traveler providers opposed the facility of an all-cargo air cargo market mostly since they worried it would certainly destabilize the air market. One more reason the air cargo industry did not expand as people wished was that many businesses were not able to maintain the big losses related to starting an air freight operation. While some people tried to treat this by integrating air freight with air passenger transport, they just did well in slowing down the market. The revolution of the air freight market came about when a male named Fred Smith discovered that the typical method of integrating air freight with traveler freight was very inept. He proposed that air products need to have various trip patterns from traveler flights. Of training course, the initial years of business were hard. Today, the air products industry is expanding and also business make millions of bucks in revenues. That’s a much cry from the means that air freight businesses lost cash in the past. The name of the company directs out to the reality that before the development of the air products industry, cargo was normally carried by train. Prior to the advent of the air products industry, companies had to keep as much stock as possible. Numerous a lot more companies were started as marketers of the air freight sector. The transformation of the air products industry came around when a guy called Fred Smith discovered that the usual technique of incorporating air products with traveler freight was very inefficient. Today, the air products sector is expanding and business make millions of dollars in profits.
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‘She Always Looked Out for Us’: the Glamorous Patron of Stablehands
The death of Marylou Whitney, doyenne of the horse racing world, was keenly felt among the workers on Saratoga’s backstretch. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — For decades, townspeople and tourists would throng the sidewalks along Broadway and the entrance to Congress Park on the occasion of Marylou Whitney’s annual ball, the social event of the summer racing season. Her entrance was as much a part of the spectacle as the party itself; she once arrived via dog sled for her Iditarod-themed party. For a Breakfast at Tiffany’s party, Mrs. Whitney, the widow of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, showed up in a vintage New York City Checker cab. But in 2012, Mrs. Whitney announced that the Whitney Ball would be no more. Instead, she and her third husband, John Hendrickson, said they would devote their summer resources to a less glamorous side of horse racing, a sport she loved so much. Mrs. Whitney and Mr. Hendrickson began sponsoring a series of functions for the backstretch workers who care for the thoroughbreds that are the stars of Saratoga Race Course. The centerpiece of those events were dinners held on Sunday night, often catered by area restaurants, and almost always attended by Mrs. Whitney and her husband. Few photos at the dinners of Mrs. Whitney, who died on July 19 at age 93, found their way into the public eye; she never intended them to be public relations events. But all along the backstretch, in framed photos in office windowsills and in the cellphone photo galleries of workers, there is ample evidence of her presence. Frail in her later years, Mrs. Whitney did not often circulate under the big white tent among the clothed tables set out for the backstretch workers. Instead, she had her spot toward the front, near the buffet, where she was easily accessible to all the guests. “She always looked out for us, her and her husband,” said Lashard McCoy, who has worked as a groom and a hot walker at Saratoga for more than 20 years. “I thought I was going to see her again this year.” Many of the backstretch workers live in dorms without kitchens, and they rely on grills, microwaves and other portable cooking appliances, along with the on-track kitchens, for meals. The catered dinners are a welcome change from their standard fare and symbolized Mrs. Whitney’s belief that the people who care for the horses deserved better. “A lot of the people who live on the backstretch can’t afford to go to restaurants downtown or out to the mall to eat,” said Edward Escobar, who has worked in horse racing for more than 30 years. “These dinners come from the heart to the families of the backstretch.” Over his career, Mr. Escobar has been an exercise rider for horses in the morning and a parking supervisor in the afternoon. Since 1995, he has volunteered with the track chaplaincy. “She always spent time talking to us,” Mr. Escobar said of Mrs. Whitney. “We were sitting with her at a table last year, and she asked how we were and our opinion of the activities. She cared what we thought.” More than 1,000 horses are stabled at Saratoga Race Course, and each one requires hours of daily hands-on care. Grooms are assigned to specific horses. They muck stalls, make sure the animals have feed and water, take care of their legs with ice and poultices and bandages, and they bathe them. Hot walkers spend hours walking in circles to cool horses down after exercise. These jobs begin before dawn and are physically taxing, and while housing conditions and wages in recent years have improved, the lives of these workers, the majority of whom are immigrants from Mexico and Central America, are far from the enviable, luxurious experiences most often featured in pictures of the racetrack. For most of the people who attend the races, backstretch workers are anonymous and invisible. That was not the case with Mrs. Whitney. “She and John both felt a calling to give back to the backbone of the industry,” said Humberto Chavez, the chaplain at the New York Racing Association tracks of Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, Belmont Park on Long Island and Saratoga Race Course. “I’ve never seen anyone interact with workers the way she did. The hug wasn’t perfunctory; it was a big hug and a kiss. She was happy to be there, and happy to know they were well.” The program also included movie nights, bingo and trips to local attractions — all designed to give backstretch workers “an experience and make them feel special,” said Paul Ruchames, executive director of the Backstretch Employee Service Team. “She wanted them to feel the way other visitors to Saratoga feel, to be first class and respectful, and she more than achieved that goal.” For the dinners, Mrs. Whitney cast a presence beneath the tents that were hoisted above a plain field, with a clientele that was dressed mostly in jeans and often coming straight from work. At one event, she was bedecked in a jeweled necklace, her hair styled, wearing a white dress. “Even in later years, when she was very fragile, she would always come,” Mr. Ruchames said. “She truly wanted to meet and talk with backstretch workers, and they’d line up to speak with her.” Mrs. Whitney was a force in thoroughbred racing: She raced and bred horses, winning the Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes with Birdstone in 2004. On Aug. 2, she will be inducted in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Her death was first announced at Saratoga Race Course, silencing the Friday afternoon crowd as her picture was shown on the track’s many monitors. Mr. Chavez, the track chaplain, recalled a backstretch worker overhearing the announcement of Mrs. Whitney’s passing. “She came up to me crying, saying ‘She’s gone!’” the chaplain said. “She was about to ask, ‘Now what?’ but she stopped herself and said, ‘She’s gone, but she’ll never be forgotten.’ What she’s done for Saratoga Race Course and the backstretch will never be forgotten.”
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* CRITICISM. 589 CRITICISM. have as function the iileasuiegivinj; ropresenta- tion or 'imitation' of wliat was vinivcrsal — apper- taining to all liuman nature, and not partieularly or insignificantly individual; and that great art was measured by the liigli and lasting pleasure it aiTorded to society. To study the impressive works that have stood the test of time — the Bible, Homer. Vergil. Dante, Shakespeare. Milton, and lesser hut well-loved poets — in the light of Aris- totle's illuminating laws, is to discover how strik- ing in its essence is the similarity in the greatest art; the sameness of man's soul, its passions and aspirations, remaining the ke3note of art as it is of life. The technical side of criticism — questions of metrical and dramatic construction and minor points of style — was approached b.y Aristotle, and the systematic nature of the Poetics is probably the chief reason for the reaction that has now and again set in against what is sometimes termed purely academic criticism. Yet it is just because Aristotle appreciated and showed that all art must have laws that the student will find him so use- ful ; more so even than Plato, whose lightning flashes of interpretation must be ranked with the highest creative critical literature. The critical writers after Aristotle are so numerous — Greek, Byzantine, Latin — and for the most part so oc- cupied with the linguistic phase of composition, that one is glad to pass swiftly by all their rhe- torical treatises until there looms up in the third century the figure of Longinus, whose refreshing enthusiasm for the beauty of letters places him above the mechanical student of rules. The most important of his successors were Cicero, Horace, and Quintilian, whose observations on style have been of uermanent service. From the time of Quintilian to Dante there is no great name in criticism ; nor is this to be wondered at when one reflects that the medifeval attitude toward lit- erature was, on the whole, that of distrust and disapprobation. Dante's poetry has so overshad- owed his critical treatises that there are probably many lovers of the Divine Comedi/ who have no conception of the interest of the master's reflec- tions on poetic form and beauty, nor any knowl- edge of his limitations of the subject-matter of great poetry to love, war. and virtue, or moral philosophy. Of more service than Dante's trea- tises were the writings of the poets and critics of the Italian Renaissance. Through them the classical tradition was passed on to England and to the rest of Europe: in art and literature, as in science and in politics, the Italy of the Renais- sance was the great rejuvenator and originator in the realm of the intellect. In more modern times the names of Corneille, Boileau, Voltaire, Diderot, Hugo, and Sainte- Beuve in France; of Kant, Schiller, and Mes- sing in Germany; of Sidney, Pope, Addison, Dryden, Wordsworth, and Shelley in England, represent diftering views and opinions. Boileau's Art poctitjKc. reminiscent of Horace's Ars Poe- tica. and Pope's 7?s.W)/ on Criticism have their distinct value as vohnnes of often authoritative formal instruction furnishing useful analyses of the difTcrent kinds of verse compositions. Of far more worth is Sir Philip Sidney's Defence of Poesie (an essay richly reminiscent of the Ital- ian Renaissance), wherein he quaintly reminds us that "though the poet conieth to you with words set in delightful proportion," yet "it is not rhyming and versing that maketh a poet." Lessing's great achievement was to disperse the fog that Corneille had i-aiscd around the dra- matic principles of Aristotle, and by clarifying tile classic doctrines, to make possible their ap- l)lication to all art under modern condi- tions. And here, without going into any details concerning any present-day doctrines, even though they be so interesting as the evolutionary theories with which we read- ily connect the name of M. Brunei i^re, it may t<e well to suggest the wider paths open to criti- cism through modern conditions. The Greek and Roman critics had only their own work to study. We of to-day have the dramas, the epics, the novels of many nations and ages. The study of comparative literature, now possible. o])cns up opportunities for tracing those influences which all'ected the literatures of all Europe, iinil afl'ords the student the chance of building up from vary- ing yet interrelated sources a standard of criti- cism. The dill'erences due to national character and individual genius will teach him the limita- tions of hard and fast formal rules, while his faith in the fundamental canons of great art can only be made firmer by such comparative study. He will learn that criticism is of use as a method of judgment for the reader, rather than an inspiring guide to the poet, whose highest achievements are never the result of the rules whose vitality they attest. The critic who disre- {;ards the universal message of great art, and, maintaining that there is no disputing concern- ing taste, claims for his personal opinion as much value as can attach to any judgment, rejects for his impressionistic mess of pot- tage the birthright of many ages of culture. The subjective element of criticism is not. however, precluded by the positive laws revealed through the inductive method applied to works of art. As Lowell pointed out in his essay on Don Quixote, a book is great in proportion to what can be gotten from it, an<l many an artist has builded better than he knew. The individual critic can be so keen and yet true in his interpre- tations and so inspiring in his expression as to make his criticism itself creative literature. The qualities which are necessary to the ideal critic are, therefore, not alone knowledge of human na- ture and of the characteristics of the literature which has endured; he must himself have true power of intuition, snnpathy combined with im- partiality in judgment, a rational appreciation of the relative importance of form and content, the sense of beauty which will enable him to judge style, and the capacity for making others see what he sees. Method and technique are al- ways valuable, and we of .ineriea have much reason to thank t'hild and Tieknor and Longfel- low, who introduced scholarship into Qur coun- try ; for we must think of criticism first of all, not as a formidable and narrowing system, but in- deed as a bro.-id view-point, occupying the same relation to literature that literature holds to life: and as law is the condition of true liberty in life, so criticism is the bar to anarchy in lit- erature. "We do not possess what we do not un- derstand." said Goethe. The true critic, like the rliapsodist of old, can be the connecting link be- tween the artist and the pviblic, leading his read- ers to understand the beauty of a work, and so to possess it. The technical beauty may well be a matter of formal development, but the emotional beauty and appeal rest on the basis of the essen-
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Metro is an English rock band, which was formed of Peter Godwin, Duncan Browne and Sean Lyons. Their first album was self-titled, and released in 1976 on Logo Records. Their music is typified by classical sounding compositions with rock elements and soft lyrics on harsh sexual subject matter.
History
Metro formed in 1975, the founding members of Duncan Browne and Peter Godwin starting work on their first album, and experimenting with new sounds on electrical guitar.
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9*s.m.JusEi7,m] NOTES AND QUERIES.
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gairnan, A.-S. geornan=desiderare, Jamieson, s.v., quotes from Ram say's 'Scottish Proverbs/ p. 83, "You may be greedy, but ye 're not greening." Cp. English yearn.
THOMAS BAYNE. Helensburgh, JS\B.
QUOTATION IN 'THE BROOKES OF BRIDLE- MERE' (9 th S. iii. 368). The remark that " Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children" is Thackeray's C Vanity Fair,' vol. ii. ch. xii.). H. E. M.
St. Petersburg.
[Other replies are acknowledged.]
GOLDSMITH'S TRAVELS (9 th S. iii. 368). It may seem peculiar to make a suggestion in reply to my own query, but it has since occurred to me that Goldsmith may have meant by Campania the French. province of Champagne, first called by that name, I believe, in the time of Clovis, and in Latin books termed Campania. This receives some confirmation from the fact that otherwise France is not mentioned in the early lines of ' The Traveller.' W. T. LYNN.
Blackheath.
' MORO,' AN OPERA (9 th S. iii. 407).' Moro ; or, the Painter of Antwerp,' music by M. W. Balfe, translated and adapted by Win. Alex. Barrett, was first performed in this country at Her Majesty's Theatre on 28 January, 1882. If your correspondent will communi- cate direct with me, I may be able to put him in the way of obtaining the desired copy of the libretto. E. J. THOMAS.
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JAMES II. AT ROCHESTER (9 th S. iii. 384). Is not " Peter Lombard " wrong in referring to the owner of Abdication House, Rochester, in the time of James II. as Sir Edmund Head ? Harrison Ainsworth gives his name as Richard in his 'James the Second.' The following paragraph, taken from the Daily Mail of 28 December, 1898, is an interesting commentary to the note at the above refer- ence :
"Abdication House, High Street, Rochester, formerly the residence of Sir Richard Head, Bart., M.P. for the city some 220 years ago, who received James II. there previous to that king's flight to the Continent, has just been brought wider the auc- tioneer's hammer. It was sold for 2,200?. The garden at the rear of the house from which James escaped to the Medway still exists."
JOHN T. PAGE.
West Haddon, Northamptonshire.
" MEAD AND OBARNI " (9 th S. iii. 306, 413). I should like to thank C. C. B. for the quo- tation from Harris. It decidedly increases
our knowledge. In the first place, in "Sodden Mead " it gives us " Mead Obarne " inter- preted into English. " Sodden," in its Eliza- bethan sense, is the exact equivalent of Russian obarni. I consider this, a proof of the correct- ness of my etymology. Cherunk, as C. C. B. suggests, may be "cherry mead," connected with Russian chertmukha, a cherry. Matty - n&vo is " raspberry mead."
JAMES PL ATT, Jun.
" Obvarni " is the proper Russian word for "scalded." It is the adjective formed from varit'=to boil ; 06=about.
H. A. STRONG.
CHARLES STUART (9 th S. iii. 387). Is not the conformation to the Church of England from the Roman Catholic faith a gossip's story ? By one account it took place at St. James's Church ('N. & Q.,' 3 rd S. vii. 1), by another at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields (p. 41), and now it is alleged that the new church in the Strand (St. Mary le Strand) was the edifice chosen for the recantation of Charles Stuart. EVERARD HOME COLEMAN.
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" TABLE DE COMMUNION " (9 th S. i. 25, 251 ; ii. 33, 211). It appears from Littre that sainte table may mean either the altar at which the celebrant communicates or the rail at which the houselling folk take the holy sacrament, though for the special heading with the latter sense the words are reversed in position, table sainte. Hence it is easy for an Anglican, used to hearing altar, holy table, the Lord's table, and Communion table as synonyms, to take table de Communion as Matthew Arnold did. Is it certain that this never refers to the tabula, or surface of the altar ? The Abbe Felix Poirier, professor in the lofty Seminary of Laval, author of several theological works, sends me the following note on the question :
' ! Si trqva la vera significanza della voce table de. Communion apud Catholicos nel famoso 'Diction- naire des Antiquit^s Chretiennes ' de Martigny, e nel piu recente libro di Jules Corblet, ' Histoire du Sacrement de 1'Eueharistie ' (Geneve, 2 voLs.). Si vi legge (torn. ii. p. 171) : ' Quand les fideles com- mencerent a communier a genoux et non plus debout on dut diminuer la hauteur des canceUi ou se servir d'un meuble portatif qu'on appela table de Communion, bane de Communion, appui de Communion. Le chancel fut souvent aussi remplac par une balustrade peu 61ev6e, ayant line surface plane qu'on recouvrait d'une nappe de toile garnie de dentelles. Le pretre seul communia & Yautel, qui n'a jamais dans 1'antiquite signifie' table de Communion.'"
It will be admitted that Judas communi- cated at a Communion table, which Catholics consider to have been the first Christian altar.
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Jacob L. Clift, Appellant, v. Mary E. Moses, Impleaded, etc., Respondent.
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The will of P., after directing the payment of his debts, and after certain specific bequests and legacies, by its terms gave the residuary estate, real and personal, to his daughter M.; then followed a clause giving all of his estate to his executors, in trust, for the payment of the debts and legacies. P. died insolvent, seized of certain real estate, the rents and profits of which M. received until the said real estate was sold under the power in trust contained in the will. In an action brought by a creditor of P. to compel M. to account for and pay over the rents and profits so received by her, held, that the action was not maintainable; that no trust was created by the will with respect to the real estate, but simply a power in trust (1 R. S. 729, § 56), and the executors or trustees were not entitled to receive the rents and profits; that the title passed to M. on the death of the testator, subject to the execution of the power, and remained in her until divested by such execution, and until then she was entitled to the possession and lawfully received the rents and profits; that the will did not charge the real estate with the payment of the debts; but that, conceding there was such a charge, the debts only became a lien enforceable in equity; that there was no personal liability on the part of M. to pay the debts, and in the absence of such liability there was no element of trust by which she could be made liable to account.
Also, held, that there was no conversion of the real estate into personalty until the execution of the power of sale.
Where lands are devised, charged with the payment of debts generally, an acceptance of the devise does not create a personal liability to pay, but simply creates a lien in favor of the creditors, enforceable against the lands devised.
In order to justify a finding of an intent on the part of a testator to make a charge upon his real estate, such intent must appear from express direction, or be clearly gathered from the provisions of the will.
A power of sale to pay debts does not indicate an intention to charge the debts upon the real estate.
The distinction between a power of sale to pay debts and one to pay legacies pointed out.
It seems, under the provision of the Code of Civil Procedure (§ 1843), making the heirs and devisees liable for the debts of a decedent to the extent of the real estate descending or devised to them, that the liability only extends to the real estate and does not attach to that which may be made out of it by the skill, management or labor of the heir or devisee.
Brown v. Knapp (79 1ST. Y. 136); 6-lenv. Msher (6 Johns. Oh, 33); Gh'idley v. Gh'idley (24 N. Y. 130); Msher v. Banta (66 id 468) distinguished.
Reported below, 44 Hun, 312.
Appeal from judgment of the G-eneral Term of the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial department, entered upon an order made April 30, 1887, which reversed a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, entered upon a decision of the court on trial at Special Term.
The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion.
William G. Tracy for appellant.
The testator, by his will, charged all his real estate, together with the personal, with the payment of his debts and legacies, and devised them to Mary E. Moses, subject to such charge. (Hoyt v. Hoyt, 85 N. Y. 142; Taylor v. Dodd, 58 id. 335; Kalbfleisch v. Kalbfleisch, 67 id. 354; Le Fevre v. Toole, 84 id. 95 ; In re City of Rochester, 110 id. 159; 1 R. S. 734, 735, §§ 96, 107; McCorn v. McCorn, 100 N. Y. 511; Shulters v. Johnson, 38 Barb. 80; Ragan v. Allen, 7 Hun, 537; Stoddard v. Johnson, 13 id. 606; R. C. Church v. Wachter, 42 Barb. 43; Brown v. Knapp, 79 N. Y. 136; Dormay v. Borrodaile, 10 Beav. 263; Harris v. Fry, 7 Paige, 421; Salisbury v. Morss, 7 Lans. 359; Towner v. Tooley, 38 Barb. 598; Scott v. Stebbins, 91 N. Y. 605.) Where lands are devised charged with the payment of debts, the creditors have a lien upon the rents and profits of the land as well as upon the land itself, and may require the devisee to account therefor. (Hallett v. Hallett, 2 Paige, 15; Rogers v. Ross, 4 Johns. Ch. 388; Wilson v. Wilson, 13 Barb. 252; Clason v. Lawrence, 3 Edw. Ch. 48; In re Fessenden, 77 Me. 99.) Where lands, are charged with the payment of debts and the residue only devised, the residuary devisee, by the acceptance of the devise, becomes personally liable to pay the debts to the extent of the property received under the will. (Colgan v. Dunne, 50 Hun, 443; Stoddard v. Johnson, 13 id. 606 ; Larkin v. Mann, 53 Barb. 267; Johnson v. Cornwall, 26 Hun, 449; 91 N. Y. 660; Gridley v. Gridley, 24 id. 131; Dodge v. Manning. 1 Com. 301; Glen v. Fisher, 6 Johns. Ch. 33; Smith v.
Wyckoff, 11 Paige, 49; Elwood v. Diefendorf, 5 Barb. 398; Scott v. Stebbins, 91 N. Y. 605.) By tlie will of the testator his real estate was converted into personalty for a specific purpose, to wit, the payment of his debts and the legacies bequeathed by him. (1 Story’s Eq. Jur. § 552; Freemoult v. Dedire, 1 P.Wms. 429 ; Newton v. Bennet, 1 Bro. Ch. 135 ; Silk v. Prime, 1 id. 138; Bailey v. Elkins, 7 Ves. 319; Shephard v. Lutwidge, 8 id. 326 ; Robinson v. Lowater, 5 De G., M. & G. 271; 21 Beav. 377; 37 id. 553; 2 Sugden on Powers; 29; Dalzell on Equity, 48; Toller on Executors, 414,415 ; Bogert v. Hertell, 4 Hill, 492.) The real estate was converted into personalty as of the date of the testator’s death. (3 Kent’s Com. 230; Fisher v. Banta, 66 N. Y. 468; 1 R. S. 734, § 96 ; Lent v. Howard, 89 N. Y. 169; 2 Story’s Eq. Jur. § 212; Smith v. Claxton, 4 Mad. Ch. 484 ; Ward v. Arch, 15 Sim. 389; Moncrief v. Ross, 50 N. Y. 431.) Lands of a decedent directed by will to be sold for the payment of his debts still remain equitable assets, notwithstanding the statute making them liable for his debts in any event. (1 Story’s Eq. Jur. 552a; Charlton v. Wright, 12 Sim. 274; Atty.-Gen. v. Brunning, 6 Jur. [N. S.] 1085 ; Grider v. Payne, 9 Dana, 188 ; Code Civ. Pro. § 2749.) Where by the will the real estate of the decedent is made equitable assets, or equitably converted into personalty as of the time of his decease, the rents accruing thereafter and before sale of the land are to be distributed the same as the proceeds arising from such sale. (Ram on Assets, 83 ; Silk v. Prince, 1 Brown Ch. 138; Barker v. Boucher, 1 id. 140; Lent v. Howard, 89 N. Y. 169; Moncrieff v. Ross, 50 id. 431; Clay v. Willis, 1 B. & C. 365 ; Barker v. May, 9 id. 489; 1 R. S. 729, § 56; Rogers v. Ross, 4 Johns. Ch. 388.) Upon the death of a person who is insolvent, his heirs and devisees become liable to pay. over rents, collected after his death, to the creditors of the estate. (2 R. S. 452, 454, §§82,49; Code Civ. Pro. §§ 1843, 1854.) All of the facts required to sustain an action against the devisee under the statute were alleged in the complaint, proved upon the trial .and found by the trial court. (Code Civ. Pro. §§ 1848, 1849, 1851, 3347, subd. 11; Wood v. Wood, 26 Barb. 356; Roosevelt v. Carpenter, 28 id. 426; Schererahm v. Barhydt, 9 Paige, 28; Blosom v. Hatfield, 24 Hun, 275; Meade v. Jenkins, 27 id. 570.) Hone of the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure constitute a bar to the judgment recovered herein. (Bill v. Wisner, 88 N. Y. 153 ; Code Civ. Pro. §§ 1843, 2749 ; Schemerhorn v. Barhydt, 9 Paige, 28.) There is nothing in the record to show that the right of the plaintiff to recover these rents under the statute was not raised upon the trial or at General Term. (Hazewell v. Coursen, 81 N. Y. 630; Marvin v. N. L. Ins. Co., 85 id. 278 ; Arnot v. E. R. Co., 67 id. 315; Kane v. Cortesy, 100 id. 132 ; Allard v. Greasert, 61 id. 1; Scott s. Pilkington, 15 Abb. Pr. 280; Christensens. Colby, 43 Hun, 362.) The agreement between the plaintiff and DeWitt, as administrator, etc., of Pardee, is not a bar to this action. (Billinger v. Bentley, 1 Hun, 562.) The doctrine of equitable conversion or equitable assets is applicable to this case. (Bogert v. Hertell, 4 Hill, 492; In re Fox, 52 N. Y. 530 ; Dill v. Wisner, 88 id. 153; In re City of Rochester, 110 id. 159; Dodge v. Pond, 23 id. 69; Power v. Cassidy, 79 id. 602; Lent v. Howard, 89 id. 169; Smith v. Claxton, 4 Mad. Ch. 484; Chamberlain v. Taylor, 105 N. Y. 185 ; Scholle v. Scholle, 21 N. E. Rep. 184; 1 R. S. 734, § 96.) The provisions of the Revised Statutes relating to powers indicate that the lands are charged with the payment of debts under this will. (1 R. S. 734, 735, §§ 93, 107.) Particular reliance is placed upon the personal liability of the devisee, to the extent of the rents and profits received arising from her acceptance of the devise. (Elwood v. Diefendorf, 5 Barb. 398.)
Louis Marshall for respondents.
Ho trust was created by th e will with respect to the testator’s real estate, and no title, therefore, to such real estate was vested in his executors or their successors as would entitle them to receive the rents and profits of such real estate. The will merely created a power in trust in the executors to sell the real estate for the purposes specified, (1 R. S. 729, § 56; De Peyster v. Glendiming, 8 Paige, 294; Germond v. Jones, 2 Hill, 569 ; Crittenden v. Fairchild, 41 N. Y. 289 ; Manice v. Manice, 42 id. 303, 364 Vernon v. Vernon, 53 id. 351; Blanchard v. Blanchard, 6 T. & C. 451; Livingston v. Murray, 39 How. Pr. 106.) Until the power in trust created by the will was exercised and the real estate sold, the defendant was entitled to the rents, and profits. • (Hildmam v. Stevens, 16 N. Y. 278 ; McKinstry v. Sanders, 2 T. & C. 181; 58 N. Y. 662; Embury v. Sheldon, 68 id. 227 ; Manice v. Manice, 43 id. 368 ; Campbell v. Johnston, 1 Sandf. Ch. 148; Boynton v. P. & S. R. R. Co., 4 Cush. 467; Towle v. Swasee, 106 Mass. 100; Kimball v. Sumner, 62 Me. 305 ; Fessenden v. Judge of Court of Probate, 1 N. C. 166; 73 Me. 99; McCoy v. Scott, 2 Rawle, 222;. Palmer v. Palmer, 13 Gray, 328 ; Lobdell v. Hayes, 12 id-236 ; Newcomb v. Stebbins, 9 Metc. 540; Rogers v. Ross, 4 Johns. Ch. 388.) The plaintiff never having demanded of the administrators, with the will annexed, that they should commence an action against the defendant for the recovery of the rents in question, has no standing in court. (Greaves v Gouge, 69 N. Y. 156 ; Brinkerhoff v. Bostwick, 88 id. 59 Hawes v. Oakland, 104 U. S. 450.) The will does not. charge the payment of his debts upon the real estate. (Lupton v. Lupton, 2 Johns. Ch, 614; Myers v. Eddy, 47 Barb. 263 ; Babcock v. Stoddard, 2 T. & C. 207; 3 Pomeroy Eq. Jur. § 1247; Dill v. Wisner, 88 N. Y. 158; Hoyt v. Hoyt, 85 id. 146 ; 2 Jarman on Wills, 584, 595, 598, 599 ; Brydges v. Landon, 3 Russ. 346; Keelimg v. Brown, 5 Ves. 359; Wiliam v. Lancaster, 3 Russ. 108; Warren v. Davis, 2 M. & K. 40 ; Reynolds v. Reynolds, 16 N. Y. 260; Wasse v. Heslington, 3 M. & K. 495; Brown v. Knapp, 79 N. Y. 136; Scott v. Stebbins, 91 id. 612 ; Newcomb v. Stebbins, 9 Metc. 540 ; In re City of Rochester, 110 N. Y. 139; Brill v. Wright, 112 id. 129 ; Schnorr v. Schroeder, 45 Hun, 148; Smith v. Soper, 22 id. 46.) The defendant did not become personally liable for debts even by the acceptance of the devise. (3 Pomeroy’s Eq. Jur. §§ 1244, 1246 ; Mesick v.
New, 7 N. Y. 163; Olmstead v. Olmstead, 4 id. 56.) There being no personal charge upon Mrs. Moses with respect to the ■payment of the debts and legacies, the rents and profits of the real estate collected by her prior to the sale by the executor ■cannot be taken from her. (Newcomb v. Stebbins, 9 Metc. 540; Hollenbeck v. Donnell, 94 N. Y. 347; 44 Hun, 316, 317; Code Civ. Pro. § 1843; Cronkite v. Cronkite, 1 T. & C. 266 ; Wheeler v. Lester, 1 Bradf. 273, 293; Pomeroy’s Eq. Jur. § 1246; 2 Bedf. on Wills [3d ed.] 304; Belmont v. Coman, 22 N. Y. 438; Binsee v. Paige, 1 Abb. Ct. App. Dec. 138 ; 1 Keyes, 87; Hamilton v. Austin, 36 Hun, 143; Jones on Mortgages, §§ 670, 1120, 1659; Herkimer v. Rice, 27 N. Y. 167, 168.) The doctrine of equitable conversion is not •applicable to the will in question. (Dunning v. O. Nat. Bank, 61 N. Y. 497; Polley v. Seymour, 2 Y. & C. 721; Hoey v. Kinney, 10 Abb. Pr. 400; Griswold v. Frink, 22 Ohio St. 79; Senney v. Preston, 13 Simons, 356; Cook v. Dealey, 22 Beav. 196; Cox v. McBurney, 2 Sandf. 561; Sweezey v. Thayer, 1 Duer, 286; Moses v. Murgatroyd, 1 Johns. Ch. 130; Walker v. Bradbury, 15 Me. 207; Bourne v. Bourne, 2 Hare, 135; Roosevelt's Appeal, 42 Pa. St. 414; 3 Pomeroy’s Eq. Jur. 127, 128, 129; White v. Howard, 46 N. Y. 162; Hobson, v. Hale, 95 id. 588; Chamberlain v. Taylor, 105 id. 185; Scholle v. Scholle, 21 N. E. Rep. 84; In re City of Rochester, 110 N. Y. 167; Cook v. Cook, 23 N. J. Eq. 375; Romaine v. Hendrickson, 24 id. 231; Lent v. Howard, 89 N. Y. 169; Fisher v. Banta, 66 id. 468; Stagg v. Jackson, 1 Comst. 206; Dodge v. Pond, 28 Barb. 121; 23 N. Y. 69.) This action is not brought under section 1843 and the succeeding sections ■of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Dodge v. Stevens, 94 N. Y. 209, 216; Selover v. Coe, 63 id. 438, 439; Herkimer v. Rice, 27 id. 163; 2 R. S. 456, § 47; Code Civ. Pro. §§ 1845, 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1856, 1859, 2749; Hayward v. McDonald, 7 N. Y. C. P. 100; Platt v. Platt, 105 N. Y. 497, 498; Gray v. Rothschild, 112 id. 668 ; Briggs v. Boyd, 56 id. 289; Post v. Campbell, 83 id. 279, 285; Newlin v. Lyon,
49 id. 661; Hemingway v. Poucher, 98 id. 287: Moores v. Townshend, 102 id. 302; Bruen v. Gillett, Ct. App., June 4, 1889 ; Fowler v. B. S. Bank, 21 N. E. Rep. 172.) The latest suggestions of the appellant on equitable conversion are untenable. (In re Fox, 52 N. Y. 537; 2 Jar. 526 ; Story’sEq. §§ 790, 1224; Bourne v. Bourne, 2 Hare, 35; Stagg v. Jackson, 1 Comst. 206; Harris v. Clark, 7 N. Y. 242 Savage v. Burnham, 17 id. 561; Clark v. Riddle, 11 S. & R. 311.
Haight, J.
This action was brought by the plaintiff as a-creditor of the estate of Charles Pardee, deceased, to compel the defendant, Mary E. Moses, as residuary devisee under the will of the deceased, to account for the rents and profits received by her from the real estate devised to her. Charles. Pardee died on the 9th day of April, 1878, leaving a last will and testament, which was duly proved and admitted to probate on the 17tli day of July, 1878. The provisions of the-will, aside from the formal parts, are as follows:
“ I do order and direct my executor, hereinafter named, to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as can conveniently be done. I give and bequeath unto my adopted daughter, Mary E. Moses, wife of Lucien-Moses, the household furniture and whatever may be in the house and used as housekeeping articles. I give and bequeath unto Amos R. Pardee my gold watch. I give- and bequeath to Eliza Bronson, widow of Henry R. Bronson, deceased, one hundred dollars; to Mrs. Sarah Greenman, one hundred dollars-; to Mrs. Triphina Austin, if living at my decease, one hundred dollars. I do give unto my daughter, Mary E. Moses, the rest and residue of my.estate, real and personal, making her residuary legatee of this, my last will and testament. I do hereby nominate and appoint Benoni Lee and Mary E. Moses my executor and executrix of this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills by me made. I give and devise to my executor and executrix all my real and personal property of every kind, in trust, for the purpose-of paying my debts and legacies named in this, my last will, giving them power to sell, mortgage or convey any and all real estate for the purposes above named.”
Benoni Lee and Mary E. Moses, having renounced as executor and executrix and trustee under the will, Jacob C. De Witt was appointed administrator with the will annexed, and trustee, to execute the trust and power in trust therein contained. He having died, the defendant Sidney Smith was duly appointed such administrator and trustee. The value of the personal property left by the deceased, over and above the expenses of administration, amounted to the sum of $3,893.60, and the value of his real estate, over and above the necessary expenses of selling the same, amounted to the sum of $26,077.91. The debts owing by Pardee at the time of his decease amounted to the sum of $171,751.15. The amount of the plaintiff’s claim, as settled by the judgment recovered against the estate, is the sum of $62,070.89. One Daniel Wallace was also a creditor to the amount of $3,742.35, which has been assigned and transferred to the plaintiff. The greater part of the estate of the deceased consisted of an undivided third part of certain real estate in Buffalo, hi. Y., known as the Mansion House property, from which the defendant, Mary E. Moses, collected one-third of the rents and profits after the decease, until the same was sold, by .the trustee, for the purpose of paying the debts, and the amount so collected by her amounted to the sum of $7,221.92. On or about July 1,1881, the property was sold by Smith, as trustee, by virtue of the power in trust contained in the will, for the purpose of paying the debts of the deceased. Previous to the commencement of this action, the plaintiff requested Smith, as administrator and trustee, to commence an action against Mrs. Moses to compel her to pay - over the rents and profits collected by her, and Smith neglected or refused to commence the same.
The statute provides that “ a devise of lands to executors or other trustees to be sold or mortgaged, where the trustees are not also empowered to receive the rents and profits, shall vest no estate in the trustees; but the trust shall be valid as a power, and the lands shall descend to the heirs, or pass to the devisees of the testator, subject to the execution of the power.” (1 R S., 729, % 56.)
Under this statute it was found by the trial court, as a conclusion of law, and appears to be conceded, that no trust was created by the will of Pardee with respect to his real estate, and, therefore, no such title thereto was vested in his executors or trustees as would entitle them to receive the rents and profits of the real estate; that the will created a valid power in trust in the executors and trustee to sell the real estate for the purpose of paying the debts; that the real estate passed to Mrs. Moses, the devisee, at the death of Pardee, subject to the execution of the power in trust, and the title immediately became vested and remained in her until divested by the execution of the power of sale; that from the time she accepted the devise until the execution of the power in trust no one but her was entitled to the possession of the premises or could lawfully receive the rents and profits therefrom.
There does not appear to be any question but that an heir-at-law or a devisee under a will, where there is no charge upon the real estate, or where the real estate is not converted into personalty, is entitled, as against the personal representatives or creditors of the deceased, to receive and retain as his own the rents and profits arising from the realty, until the same is sold for the purpose of paying the debts. (Wilson v. Wilson, 13 Barb. 252; Schouler’s Executors. and Administrators, § 216; 2 Williams on Executors, 893; see note and authorities there cited.)
It is contended, however, that the testator, by his will, charged his real estate, together with the personal, with the payment of his debts and legacies, and that he devised them to Mrs. Moses subject to such charge; and that where lands are so devised the creditors have a lien upon the rents and profits of the land, as well as upon the land itself, and may require the devisee to account therefor.
In considering this question, for the purpose of the argument, We will first assume that there is a charge of the debts upon the real estate. It then becomes important to determine the nature of the charge. The trial court has found “ that by the acceptance of said devise and the collection of the rents of the devised property the defendant, Mary E. Moses, became liable to pay the creditors of said Pardee, severally and respectively, all the debts of said Pardee that the personal property of said Pardee should prove insufficient to pay.” As we have seen, the debts of Pardee amounted to the sum of $171,715.15; that the personal property amounted to the ■sum of $3,893.60, and the real estate to $26,077.91, leaving a deficiency of upwards of $141,000, for which sum she would be liable under this finding. If this conclusion is to be sustained, it will become necessary for devisees, in the future, to act with great caution in reference to the accepting of devises of real estate. They will not only require the advice of a skilled lawyer upon the subject, but will have to wait until the time is up within which creditors can prove their claims, before they can know the amount of their liability or safely accept or enter into the possession of devised property. The authority upon which this conclusion was reached is doubtless that of Brown v. Knapp (79 N. Y. 136-143). That case, however, had reference to a legacy which was directed to be paid by the person to whom the real estate was devised, and it was there held that by the acceptance of the devise the -devisee became personally bound to pay the legacy. In that ■case the amount of the legacy was specified in the will, and the devisee, in accepting, knew the precise sum that he became liable to pay. The same rule may prevail in reference to some particular debt in which the amount is known and -specified; but no such rule can prevail in reference to the general debts of the testator where their amount is unknown. The trial court evidently did not adhere to this conclusion, for, in awarding judgment, it allowed only for the rents received by Mrs. Moses and the interest accrued thereon There are cases in which a charge is made upon the real estate ■devised in such form as to make a devisee personally responsible for the payment of the charge in case he accepts the-devise, as, for instance, where the devise is upon condition that the devisee pay the legacy or some specified sum. (Glen v. Fisher, 6 Johns. Ch. 33; Gridley v. Gridley, 24 N. Y. 130.) But where land is devised, charged with the payment, of debts generally, an acceptance of the devise does not create a personal liability to pay, but, instead thereof, a lien is created in favor of the creditors who can enforce it as against the land devised. (3 Pomeroy’s Eq. Jur. § 1244.)
In the will under consideration there is no provision devising the real estate to Mrs. Moses upon condition that she pay' the debts, nor is there any provision of a similar import. It is true, she was appointed executrix, in connection with another person, by the provisions of the will, and as such they were ordered and directed to pay the debts and funeral expenses as. soon after the testator’s decease as could conveniently be done. The chief import of this direction pertains to time, and, as. we have already seen, it cannot be construed as making her personally liable upon accepting the devise. The most that, can, with any propriety, be claimed, is that the debts were made a charge upon the real estate so as to become a lien which could be enforced in equity. Being a lien, equity would enforce it upon the same principles that it enforces other liens. In case it should be made to appear that the estate was insolvent, and that the real estate was insufficient to-pay the debts, the court might appoint a receiver to take charge of the real estate and collect the rents, issues and profits. But we are aware of no case in which equity, in the enforcement of liens against real estate, has required rents, issues or profits previously received or collected, to be accounted for and paid over to apply' upon the- lien, unless it may be under circumstances in which a trust has been created or implied. The management of real estate so as to obtain rents, issues or profits, requires time, labor and judgment, and may involve contracts in which liabilities are incurred. The-creditors of Pardee have no equitable claim upon the time, services, skill or management of Mrs. Moses, neither have they any right to the benefit of her contracts. Had they desired the rents and profits of the real estate, they should have taken upon themselves, through a receiver, the expenses of the management and the collection of the proceeds thereof. In the absence of a personal liability of Mrs. Moses to pay all the debts of the testator, the existence of which liability we do not believe to be seriously claimed, there is no element of trust by which she can be made liable to account as a trustee.
We are, however, of the opinion that there is no charge upon the real estate of the debts of the testator beyond that provided for by the statute. In construing the will the intention of the testator must control, and, in order to justify the finding that there was an intent to make a charge upon the real estate, such intent must appear from express direction or be clearly gathered from the provisions of the will. (Taylor v. Dodd, 58 N. Y. 335-344; Hoyt v. Hoyt, 85 id. 142-146.) Under the statute, the real estate becomes liable for the payment of the debts, and it may be sold by the surrogate for that purpose if the personal estate is insufficient. With legacies it is different. They are payable out of the personal estate, and the real estate cannot be made liable for their payment unless they are charged thereon by the provisions of the will. Debts and legacies stand, upon a different basis, and, consequently, words that would indicate an intention to charge one upon the real estate might not convey any such intention as to the other. As, for instance, the giving of a power of sale of the real estate to pay legacies would indicate an intention that the legacies be paid out of the real estate. But it does not follow that a power of sale to pay debts indicates an intention to charge the debts upon the real estate, for the real estate being liable after the personal property is exhausted, the power of sale may have been incorporated in the will for the purpose of avoiding long and expensive proceedings in the Surrogate’s Court to sell the real estate for the payment of the debts. So, in construing this will, the direction to pay the debts and funeral expenses “ as soon as can ■conveniently be done,” is bnt a usual formula, and standing alone indicates no intention to make any charge upon the real estate. (In re City of Rochester, 110 N. Y. 159.)
The clause giving to the executors the real and personal property in trust for the purpose of paying debts and legacies, together with a power to sell, mortgage or convey for that purpose, may indicate an intention to charge the legacies upon the real estate. But such intent does not necessarily follow as to the debts, for, as we have seen, this power of sale may have been inserted for the sole purpose of enabling the executors to dispose of the real estate, if necessary, without resorting to the long and expensive proceedings provided for by the .statute. In determining the purpose it becomes important to consider the circumstances of the testator and the relation of the parties. Mrs. Moses was an adopted daughter; he gave her the household furniture; to another person he gave his gold watch, and aside from that he gave to three women a legacy of $100 each. His estate was largely insolvent at the time of his death, but whether it was so known to be by him at the time of making the will does not appear. He must have "understood, however, that his personal estate was insufficient to pay his debts and the legacies bequeathed. The devise to the executors in trust embraced the personal as well as the real estate, thus indicating that there was no intention on the part of the testator to reheve the personal property from being used in the payment of the debts. It would rather indicate .an intent that the personal property should be used for such purpose. We are, therefore, unable to discover any motive or object in making the debts a charge upon the real estate beyond that which is provided by the statute; and we are inclined to the view that the purpose of the power of sale was to enable his executors to sell at private or public sale to close up and settle the estate as speedily after his decease as ■can conveniently be done.”
Again, it is contended that the real estate was converted into personalty as of the date of the testator’s death, and this appears to have been the opinion of the trial court. That court, however, found that the real estate passed to Mrs. Moses, the devisee named in the will, at the death of Pardee, subject to the execution of the power in trust, and that the title to the real estate became vested and remained in her until divested by the execution of the power of sale; and that from the time she accepted the devise until the execution of the power no one but she was entitled to the possession of the devised premises, or could lawfully receive the rents and profits therefrom. This being true, we hardly see how there could be a conversion of the real estate as of the date of the death, for, in that case, the real estate became personal property, and the executor, not the devisee, was entitled to its possession and to recover the rents and profits. Conversion arises only from an express, clear and imperative direction, or from a necessary implication of such express direction. (6 American and English Encyclopedia of Law, 665, 3 Pomeroy’s Eq. Jur. § 1159.)
The question of conversion is one of intention, and the question is, did the testator intend to have his real estate converted into personalty immediately upon his death ? If he did, a court must give such intent effect, and treat the realty as personal property from that time. If, however, he intended to give the executor or trustee under his will a power to convert, leaving it discretionary with them to convert or not, the conversion will depend on the will or discretion of the executor or trustee, and will not be regarded as consummated in law until it is consummated in fact. (King v. King, 13 R. I. 501, 507, and authorities there cited.)
In the Matter of the Will of Fox (52 N. Y. 530-537), Andrews, J., in delivering the opinion of the court, says: “ The statute in this state has provided an ample remedy for creditors for the collection of their debts out of the real property of a decedent, and the implication of a power of sale in executors, from a simple charge of the debts upon the land, is unnecessary, and ought not to be indulged. But the mere power of sale, if it existed in the executors, would not work a constructive change of the property. To do this, the duty to sell must be imperative, and, when there is no ■out and out conversion, the lands are charged only with the payment of the debts. They retain their character of realty until actually converted.”
In the case of Fisher v. Banta (66 N. Y., 468), the will 'directed the executor to divide the real estate equally between two sons. A codicil directed his executor to sell his real estate. It was held that the direction to sell operated as- a ■conversion of the real estate into personalty, upon the death ■of the testator, and that the land became money, for the purposes of the administration. But in that case it will be observed that no discretion was left with the executor, but he was commanded to sell. This we do not regard as in conflict with the authorities referred to. (See, also, Lent v. Howard, 89 N. Y. 169.)
In the will under consideration, a power to sell, mortgage or convey any or all of the real estate is given. It is not directed or commanded to be done. It is left entirely discretionary with the executor or trustee whether the sale shall' be made or not, and as to whether the whole or a portion only shall be sold. It follows that there was no conversion until the executor exercised the power and consummated the .sale. (Henderson v. Henderson, 21 N. Y. State Rep. 800, 805 ; Parker v. Linden, 22 id. 614; Chamberlain v. Taylor, 105 N. Y. 185.)
It is further contended that this action may be maintained under section 1843 of the Code of Civil Procedure. That section provides that “ the heirs of an intestate and the heirs .and devisees of a testator are, respectively, liable for the debts ■of.the decedent, arising by simple contract or by specialty, to the extent of the estate, interest and right in the real property, which descended to them from, or was effectually devised to them by, the decedent.” This provision is, substantially, a re-enactment of the Bevised Statutes. (2 R. S. 452, § 32.) The liability under this provision extends only to the real property acquired by descent or devise at the time of the decease, and we do not understand it to reach that which may be made out of it by the skill, management or labor of the heir or devisee. But wo do not understand this action to have been brought under the provisions of that section, or that the plaintiff is now in position to avail himself of it. The sections which follow provide the cases in which the action may be maintained, and section 185 L provides that the complaint must describe, with common certainty, the real property descended or devised to the defendant, and must specify its value. 2Jo such allegations appear in the complaint in this action, and the question does not appear to have been raised or considered by either the trial court or General Term.
We are, consequently, of the opinion that the order of the General Term should be affirmed, and that judgment absolute should be ordered for the respondent, with costs, upon the stipulation.
All concur, except Follbtt, Oh. J., and Yann, J., not sitting.
Order affirmed and judgment accordingly.
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Etymology
From.
Adjective
* 1) Georgian of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia or the Georgian people
* 2) Georgian of, from, or characteristic of the reigns of Kings George I and George II of Great Britain, and George III and George IV of the United Kingdom (1714–1830)
Noun
* 1) a Georgian person person or a descendant of a person from Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe
* 2) Georgian British citizen during the reign of a king named George
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Pickles pickles are the best things besides life. they are green and juicy and delicious. love life and pickles always! <3Isabellelovespickles13 (talk) 11:06, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
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441st Fighter Squadron
The 441st Tactical Missile Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was formed by the consolidation of the 941st Forward Air Control Squadron, which was attached to the 507th Tactical Control Group at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina until 12 January 1954 and the 441st Fighter Squadron, a Replacement Training Unit that operated in Florida during World War II, until it was disbanded in a reorganization of Army Air Forces training units in 1944.
History
The squadron was activated as part of the 338th Fighter Group at Dale Mabry Field, Florida in February 1943, when the 338th Group expanded from three to four squadrons. The 441st flew the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
The squadron's mission was to act as a Replacement Training Unit (RTU). RTUs were oversized units that trained individual pilots or aircrews following their graduation from flight school. In June 1943, the 338th Group began a split organization and the 441st and 312th Fighter Squadrons moved to Perry Army Air Field, Florida, while group headquarters and the other two squadrons remained at Dale Mabry Field. The squadron focused on Republic P-47 Thunderbolt training, although the squadron had some Curtiss P-40 Warhawks in 1944.
However, the Army Air Forces was finding that standard military units based on relatively inflexible tables of organization were not proving well adapted to the training mission. Accordingly it adopted a more functional system for its training bases in which each base was organized into a separate numbered unit. The squadron was disbanded in May 1944, and its personnel, equipment and mission transferred to the 342d AAF Base Unit (Replacement Training Unit, Fighter).
The 941st Forward Air Control Squadron was activated in November 1952 at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, it is not clear if the unit was fully manned or equipped before it was inactivated in January 1954. In September 1945, the two squadrons were consolidated as the 41st Tactical Missile Squadron, but have not been active under that designation.
Lineage
* 441st Fighter Squadron
* Constituted as the 441st Fighter Squadron on 12 February 1943
* Activated on 21 February 1943
* Disbanded on 1 May 1944
* Reconstituted and consolidated with the 941st Forward Air Control Squadron as the 41st Tactical Missile Squadron on 19 September 1985
* 41st Tactical Missile Squadron
* Constituted as the 941st Forward Air Control Squadron on 23 September 1952
* Activated 20 November 1952
* Inactivated on 12 January 1954
* Consolidated with the 441st Fighter Squadron as the 41st Tactical Missile Squadron on 19 September 1985
Assignments
* 338th Fighter Group, 21 February 1943 – 1 May 1944
* Ninth Air Force, 20 November 1952 – 12 January 1954 (attached to 507 Tactical Control Group)
Stations
* Dale Mabry Field, Florida, 21 February 1943
* Perry Army Air Field, Florida, 9 June 1943 – 1 May 1944
* Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, 20 November 1952 – 12 January 1954
Aircraft
* Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, 1943–1944
* Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, 1944
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Extreme Value Theory using R texmex package
19/04/2020
TAGS: evt, r, ggplot2
Generalized Pareto Distribution
Foreword
GPD modelling proceeds by selecting a threshold above which the data appear to be well modelled. Standard tools for threshold selection that appear in the literature include the Mean Residual Life (MRL) plot. For a suitably chosen threshold, the mean residual life plot should be linear and the parameter estimates in threshold stability plots constant above the chosen threshold (both of these requirements are assessed by taking account of sampling variability).
Mean Residual Life plot
This plot is usually displayed using mrlplot from the evd package. However, it is possible to have a more appealing plot using the texmex package. As simple as this:
mrl_data <- mrl(data)
ggplot(mrl_data) + ggtitle("MRL plot")
mrl
Considering the previous plot, we can define the threshold to be around 2.8, as it marks the end of linearity in the MRL plot and is low enough to have enough points for GPD modelling.
Threshold Choice plot
grf_data <- gpdRangeFit(data)
p <- ggplot(grf_data)
grid.arrange(p[[1]] + ggtitle("Stability plot, scale parameter"),
p[[2]] + ggtitle("Stability plot, shape parameter"),
ncol=2)
tcp
GPD fitting
data_fit <- evm(data, th=3)
ggplot(data_fit)
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Barquero is a 1970 American Western film starring Lee Van Cleef and Warren Oates directed by Gordon Douglas.
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After stealing a shipment of silver and weapons, the brutal and unstable Remy and his band of mercenaries must cross a river in order to flee into Mexico. Travis, the maverick owner-operator of a barge that ferries people and goods across the river, learns that Remy and his band are on the way. Travis and his woman, Nola, transport the nearby settlement's inhabitants and a group of passing settlers to the river's far side. When Remy and his band arrive, Travis refuses to cross back to pick them up, knowing that Remy and his men will kill everyone else after they cross the river. A tense standoff develops between Remy and his gang, and Travis and the inhabitants and settlers, who occupy opposite sides of the river. Remy is advised by Marquette, a Frenchman he trusts. Travis is greatly assisted by Mountain Phil, a friend of his who is similarly independent-minded in the way he lives. Both Remy and Travis have to contend with dissenters within their own camps. It all explodes into a violent and bloody battle, leading to a final confrontation between the two.
Cast
* Lee Van Cleef as Travis
* Warren Oates as Remy
* Forrest Tucker as Mountain Phil
* Kerwin Mathews as Marquette
* Mariette Hartley as Anna
* Marie Gomez as Nola
* Armando Silvestre as Sawyer
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vba – Fastest way to update large data in Excel Table
Posted by: admin May 14, 2020 Leave a comment
Questions:
I have a large table in Excel that has to be updated from a JSON source.
The data is fetched and available to me in the form of a dictionary after parsing the JSON.
I am iterating over all the fields in the data and updating relevant columns in a table.
Public Function GetFields(ByVal sApiEndpoint As String, ByVal sSheetName As String, ByVal sTableName As String)
.........
'Parse the Json Response and Update Table
Dim dicParsed As Dictionary
With ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(sSheetName).ListObjects(sTableName)
Dim iCount As Integer
iCount = 1
Set dicParsed = JsonConverter.ParseJson(sRestResponse)
For Each Item In dicParsed("data")
iCount = iCount + 1
Next Item
If .ListRows.Count >= 1 Then
.DataBodyRange.Delete
End If
Set Rng = .Range.Resize(iCount, .HeaderRowRange.Columns.Count)
.Resize Rng
Dim iRow As Integer
iRow = 0
For Each Item In dicParsed("data")
On Error Resume Next
.DataBodyRange.Cells(iRow, .ListColumns("name").Index) = Item("name")
.DataBodyRange.Cells(iRow, .ListColumns("id").Index) = Item("id")
.DataBodyRange.Cells(iRow, .ListColumns("type").Index) = Item("schema")("type")
iRow = iRow + 1
Next Item
End With
.........
End Function
It takes around 5 minutes to update a table of 500 rows with 15 columns with the calculations and updates turned off.
Is there any faster way to update the data in this scenario?
How to&Answers:
You can push the updates to an array and then bulk update the table.
1. Dim an array of any type without giving a size. Use Variant if you have columns of different type like numbers and strings.
2. ReDim the array when you know final dimensions.
3. Update the array with the data.
4. Set the tables databody equal to the array.
I was able to reduce update time from 5 minutes to less than 5 seconds with the below code.
Public Function GetFields(ByVal sApiEndpoint As String, ByVal sSheetName As String, ByVal sTableName As String)
.........
'Parse the Json Response and Update Table
Dim dicParsed As Dictionary
With ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(sSheetName).ListObjects(sTableName)
Dim iCount As Integer
Dim arrDataBuffer() As Variant
iCount = 1
Set dicParsed = JsonConverter.ParseJson(sRestResponse)
For Each Item In dicParsed("data")
iCount = iCount + 1
Next Item
If .ListRows.Count >= 1 Then
.DataBodyRange.Delete
End If
Set Rng = .Range.Resize(iCount, .HeaderRowRange.Columns.Count)
.Resize Rng
ReDim arrDataBuffer(iCount, .HeaderRowRange.Columns.Count)
Dim iRow As Integer
iRow = 0
For Each Item In dicParsed("data")
On Error Resume Next
arrDataBuffer(iRow, .ListColumns("name").Index - 1) = Item("name")
arrDataBuffer(iRow, .ListColumns("id").Index - 1) = Item("id")
arrDataBuffer(iRow, .ListColumns("type").Index - 1) = Item("schema")("type")
iRow = iRow + 1
Next Item
.DataBodyRange = arrDataBuffer
End With
.........
End Function
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Java: Simple URLConnection program
Simple java program to Read from a URLConnection
/* SimpleURLConnection.java */
import java.net.*;
import java.io.*;
public class SimpleURLConnection
{
public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception
{
URL url= new URL("http://10.10.2.215/URLConnection/Test.jsp");//provide proper url
URLConnection connection = url.openConnection();
BufferedReader in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(connection.getInputStream()));
String line = "";
while((line=in.readLine()) != null)
{
System.out.println(line);
}
//closing resource
in.close();
connection=null;
}
}
Same above example in detail
/* SimpleURLConnection.java */
import java.net.URLConnection;
import java.net.URL;
import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.io.InputStreamReader;
import java.net.MalformedURLException;
import java.io.IOException;
public class SimpleURLConnection
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
//Class URL represents a Uniform Resource Locator, a pointer to a "resource" on the World Wide Web.
URL url = null;
/*The abstract class URLConnection is the superclass of all classes that represent a communications
link between the application and a URL. Instances of this class can be used both to read from and to
write to the resource referenced by the URL*/
URLConnection connection = null;
BufferedReader in = null;
try
{
//Creates a URL object from the String representation.
url= new URL("http://10.10.2.215/URLConnection/Test.jsp");
}
catch (MalformedURLException ex)
{
//If the string specifies an unknown protocol.
System.out.println(ex);
}
try
{
//Returns a URLConnection object that represents a connection to the remote object referred to by the URL.
connection = url.openConnection();
in = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(connection.getInputStream()));
String line = "";
while((line=in.readLine()) != null)
{
System.out.println(line);
}
//closing BufferedReader
in.close();
}
catch (IOException ex)
{
//if an I/O exception occurs.
System.out.println(ex);
}
connection=null;
}
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History
Beginnings
GWU was founded as George Wythe College (GWC) by Oliver DeMille, a Brigham Young University student from Utah who sought to establish a school for the purpose of training statesmen in the way Thomas Jefferson and other signers of the U.S. Constitution were trained by George Wythe, the first law professor in the American colonies. DeMille’s inspiration for such an establishment resulted from his own desire for this kind of education after reading about Jefforson’s tutelage under Wythe in W. Cleon Skousen’s book, The Making of America, and DeMille’s subsequent relationship with Skousen as his own mentor.
Skousen began by assigning books to DeMille and following up with discussion. An associate of Skousen’s, Donald N. Sills, joined in the mentoring of DeMille and later introduced him to Coral Ridge Baptist University (CRBU) a now-defunct liberal arts school in Jacksonville, Florida with a correspondence program. According to DeMille, his studies often consumed over 80 hours per week and set the example for the curriculum he would create during his doctoral studies at CRBU and implement at George Wythe College.
Founding
DeMille and Sills organized the college in 1992 as a subsidiary of the Institute for Constitutional Education with Sills as president and the school opened that fall as a Utah branch of CRBU. With 31 students and little funding, the initial weeks of class were held in remodeled garage space at the Meadeau View Lodge in Duck Creek, Utah while awaiting completion of the adjacent conference center. DeMille served as one of the three original faculty. The semester after moving to the conference center, heavy snowfall ruptured a gas line underneath the structure, leading to an explosion and fire that left the building unusable. No students were injured, and a new location was found in an office building in Cedar City, Utah.
With the initial donors now salvaging their building, the only remaining funding source was tuition itself. This led to a budgetary crisis, leaving DeMille as the sole faculty member in the school's second year while finishing his correspondence courses at CRBU. Only after completing his B.A., M.A and Ph.D. from CRBU would DeMille return to BYU to complete his prior coursework.
In 1997 a steering committee formalized the school’s comprehensive academic program, integrating the methodology, motto and mission into a cohesive educational model which it called the Five Pillars of Statesmanship. In 1999, George Wythe Foundation was created to commence fundraising efforts, and by 2000 the college expanded its faculty and administration to include 13 employees plus support staff.
* (After the Foundation was created, does anyone know why it took so long for them to start holding major fundraising events like the Gala I was able to reference in the next section?)
Independence and expansion
In January of 2002, the college became independent from CRBU through a transfer of ownership to George Wythe Foundation. At this time the school realigned its policies and narrowed its degree programs to the four specific degrees that most closely matched its mission, namely: B.A in Statesmanship; M.A. degrees in Political Economy and Education; and a Ph.D in Constitutional Law. This notably reduced the religious element that existed previously.
In the wake of the economic slump that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks, enrollment declined and the school was unable to pay its employees. For several months, many faculty and staff volunteered without pay. To financially recover, the college expanded its programs through extension and seminar courses across the Western U.S., established the GWC press, created an audio/visual department to generate revenue from recorded lectures, and pursued a series of corporate speaking contracts.
In 2004 the college held 58 seminars, accepted 12 speaking engagements, and delivered 18 off-campus extension courses. Total enrollment for the Fall 2004 semester was 137 students (campus plus extension courses) and 129 distance students—for a combined student body of 266. Numerous part-time faculty were hired on a semester or annual basis, most of them professors at Southern Utah University, and a few from Brigham Young University, Dixie College and University of Las Vegas.
That same year, GWU held its first fundraising gala and announced plans to acquire a larger facility, resulting in approximately $300,000 in pledges and donations. In January 2005 the school moved to its current location in the Providence Center in Cedar City, Utah.
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Brenton Edward Helleur (born 13 February 1986) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former rugby union player.
Helleur was born in Auckland and is the younger brother of Samoa international centre Jamie Helleur.
A half-back, Helleur was capped twice for Samoa in 2011, debuting in a Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji. His other appearance came four days later in Sydney, when Samoa recorded their first ever win over the Wallabies, with Helleur coming on as a second-half substitute.
Helleur played provincial rugby for Northland, Auckland and North Harbour. He spent much of his career with Auckland club University, winning two Gallaher Shield titles, before retiring from the sport in 2022.
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Rookery Inhabitants
The people of the rookery were often immigrants, criminals, or working class English. Notable groups of immigrants who inhabited rookeries were Jewish and Irish. The jobs available to rookery occupants were undesirable jobs such as rag-picking, street sweeping, or waste removal.
Creation of a Rookery
Often times, a street started towards rookery when criminals would inhabit dead-end streets for their strategic use in isolation. In other cases, industry that produced noise or odors would drive away inhabitants that would not settle for such an environment. These types of industry could be "some foul factory, a gas-works, the debris of a street market, or an open sewer," which often employed those who lived within the rookery. Another factor which created rookeries were the lack of building regulations, or rather the ignorance of such by construction workers. Middle class houses were too large for just one working-class family, so they were often divided to accommodate multiple families - a factor that ran these homes into noise and ruin faster than the new houses built without regulations.
Top of Article (Rookery)
A rookery is a colloquial English term given in the 18th and 19th centuries to a city slum occupied by poor people and frequently also by criminals and prostitutes. Such areas were overcrowded, with low-quality housing and little or no sanitation. Local industry such as coal plants and gasholders polluted the rookery air. Poorly constructed dwellings, built with multiple stories and often crammed into any area of open ground, created densely-populated areas of gloomy, narrow streets and alleyways. By many, these parts of the city were sometimes deemed "uninhabitable."
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Chicago Democratic National Convention
Chicago Democratic National Convention may refer to the following Democratic National Convention events:
* 1864 Democratic National Convention
* 1884 Democratic National Convention
* 1892 Democratic National Convention
* 1896 Democratic National Convention
* 1932 Democratic National Convention
* 1940 Democratic National Convention
* 1944 Democratic National Convention
* 1952 Democratic National Convention
* 1956 Democratic National Convention
* 1968 Democratic National Convention
* 1968 Democratic National Convention protest activity
* 1996 Democratic National Convention
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Pan-genomic approach shows insight of genetic divergence and pathogenic-adaptation of Pasteurella multocida
Raquel Hurtado, Dennis Carhuaricra, Siomar Soares, Marcus Vinicius Canário Viana, Vasco Azevedo, Lenin Maturrano, Flávia Aburjaile
Research output: Contribution to journalArticle
8 Scopus citations
Abstract
© 2018 Elsevier B.V. Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative, non-motile bacterial pathogen, which is associated with chronic and acute infections as snuffles, pneumonia, atrophic rhinitis, fowl cholera and hemorrhagic septicemia. These diseases affect a wide range of domestic animals, leading to significant morbidity and mortality and causing significant economic losses worldwide. Due to the interest in deciphering the genetic diversity and process adaptive between P. multocida strains, this work aimed was to perform a pan-genome analysis to evidence horizontal gene transfer and positive selection among 23 P. multocida strains isolated from distinct diseases and hosts. The results revealed an open pan-genome containing 3585 genes and an accessory genome presenting 1200 genes. The phylogenomic analysis based on the presence/absence of genes and islands exhibit high levels of plasticity, which reflects a high intraspecific diversity and a possible adaptive mechanism responsible for the specific disease manifestation between the established groups (pneumonia, fowl cholera, hemorrhagic septicemia and snuffles). Additionally, we identified differences in accessory genes among groups, which are involved in sugar metabolism and transport systems, virulence-related genes and a high concentration of hypothetical proteins. However, there was no specific indispensable functional mechanism to decisively correlate the presence of genes and their adaptation to a specific host/disease. Also, positive selection was found only for two genes from sub-group hemorrhagic septicemia, serotype B. This comprehensive comparative genome analysis will provide new insights of horizontal gene transfers that play an essential role in the diversification and adaptation mechanism into P. multocida species to a specific disease.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)193-206
Number of pages14
JournalGene
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StatePublished - 5 Sep 2018
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Hurtado, R., Carhuaricra, D., Soares, S., Viana, M. V. C., Azevedo, V., Maturrano, L., & Aburjaile, F. (2018). Pan-genomic approach shows insight of genetic divergence and pathogenic-adaptation of Pasteurella multocida. Gene, 193-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2018.05.084
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Set timeout when call AGI in file extension.conf
Dear all,
I defined when calling AGI in file extension.conf as follows:
[ADVERTISE]
exten => s,1,Answer()
exten => s,n,NoOp(params=${params})
exten => s,n,Agi(agi://127.0.0.1:4573/IVR.BASIC?params=${params}&shortCode=${CALLERID(number)})
exten => s,n,Hangup()
Some time AGI at IP: 127.0.0.1 port 4573 have proplem then Asterisk gave a warning:
[Oct 21 17:30:08] WARNING[21358]: chan_sip.c:4411 __sip_autodestruct: Autodestruct on dialog '5c70afc3363c6f9503abb21c29e08cdb@10.226.39.49' with owner SIP/trunk_GMSC22-00000013 in place (Method: BYE). Rescheduling destruction for 10000 ms
After timeout , the system will disconnect that call.
-- <SIP/trunk_GMSC22-00000013>AGI Script agi://127.0.0.1:4573/IVR.SUB.MPS?params=1573_120_67076714574_3_184_SUBSCRIBEMPS_2_2&shortCode=184 completed, returning 4
== Spawn extension (SUBSCRIBEMPS, s, 4) exited non-zero on 'SIP/trunk_GMSC22-00000013'
I want to set timeout =30 second when call AGI. What can i do?
Thanks,
You are not expected to have long running operations in hangup handlers and h extension. However, the timer used for the rescheduling of the destruction has nothing to do with your AGI. It is operating at the SIP dialogue level, not the channel level. Here it is just indicating that your h extension is rather long running.
If you want to apply a timeout on the AGI, you need to do that within the script itself.
Thanks David551,
Help me to more detail. I am using Asterisk 16
Thanks,
It’s a question for the OS and your scripting language, not for Asterisk.
1. You could set the ‘absolute timeout’ of the channel before calling the AGI.
2. As david551 suggests, set a timer in your AGI. I usually write AGIs in C so it looks something like this:
// trap SIGALRM -- the process is taking too long
signal(SIGALRM, (void (*)(int))(long int)hung_process);
// set an alarm
alarm(recording_limit * 2);
Where ‘hung_process()’ is a function in my AGI that:
1. Syslog()'s a message.
2. Sends me an email.
3. Closes the database connection.
4. Exits.
I prefer to handle this in the AGI so I have greater control over what happens.
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1.5: Expand preview features to include preview APIs
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• Enhancement
• Status: Resolved
• P4
• Resolution: Fixed
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Description
After JLS 13 introduced the idea of preview features in the Java language, JLS 14 introduced the idea that "A preview feature may be associated with elements of the Java SE Platform API. Namely, an API element is _essential_ if it exists in the package java.lang or java.lang.annotation, and programs cannot use the preview feature without referring (directly or indirectly) to the API element."
Going forward, a Java SE release will have preview APIs that may or may not have any association with the Java language (neither with preview language features nor permanent language features). Per JEP 12, the taxonomy of preview APIs is "essential", "reflective", "convenient", and "standalone". JLS 1.5 should say that any use of a preview API (except for a reflective one) causes an error (respectively, a warning) if preview features are disabled (respectively, enabled). In more detail:
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A *preview feature* is:
- a new feature of the Java language ("preview language feature"), or
- a new module, package, class, method, constructor, field, or enum constant in the `java.*` or `javax.*` namespace ("preview API")
that is fully specified, fully implemented, and yet impermanent. It is available in implementations of a given release of the Java SE Platform to provoke developer feedback based on real world use; this may lead to it becoming permanent in a future release of the Java SE Platform.
Implementations must disable, at both compile time and run time, the preview features defined by a given release of the Java SE Platform, unless the user indicates via the host system, at both compile time and run time, that preview features are to be enabled.
The preview language features defined by a given release of the Java SE Platform are specified in standalone documents that indicate changes ("diffs") to The Java® Language Specification for that release. The specifications of preview language features are incorporated into The Java® Language Specification by reference, and made a part thereof, if and only if preview features are enabled at compile time.
The preview APIs defined by a given release of the Java SE Platform are listed in the Java SE Platform Specification and specified in the Java SE API Specification.
Some preview APIs are described as _reflective_ by the Java SE Platform Specification, principally the java.lang.{reflect,invoke} and javax.{lang.model,annotation,tools} packages. The rule for use of reflective preview APIs is as follows:
- Whether preview features are enabled or disabled, a Java compiler must produce a _preview warning_ if a reflective preview API element is used (overridden, invoked, or referenced by name) in the declaration of a program element (whether explicitly or implicitly declared), unless:
The declaration where the use of a reflective preview API element appears is within the same module as the declaration of the reflective preview API element; or
The use is within a declaration that is annotated to suppress preview warnings (§9.6.4.5); or
The use is within an import declaration that imports the preview API element.
For all other preview APIs in the Java SE Platform Specification, the rules for use are as follows:
- If preview features are disabled, then a compile-time error occurs if either (i) a preview API element, or (ii) a type declared using a preview language feature, is used (overridden, invoked, or referenced by name) in the declaration of a program element (whether explicitly or implicitly declared), unless:
The declaration where the use of a preview API element appears is within the same module as the declaration of the preview API element.
- If preview features are enabled, then a Java compiler must produce a _preview warning_ if either (i) a preview API element, or (ii) a type declared using a preview language feature, is used (overridden, invoked, or referenced by name) in the declaration of a program element (whether explicitly or implicitly declared), unless:
The declaration where the use of a preview API element appears is within the same module as the declaration of the preview API element; or
The use is within a declaration that is annotated to suppress preview warnings (§9.6.4.5); or
The use is within an import declaration that imports the preview API element.
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Cliff Jones is a British physicist, chemist and entrepreneur. He is a Professor at the University of Leeds, England and specialises in liquid crystals. Jones holds over 60 patents in practical applications of liquid crystal technology, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and switchable liquid crystal contact lenses.
Early career and education
Jones' early career started as a a research scientist in 1885 with the General Electric Company (GEC). Jones was stationed at the Hirst Research Centre and seconded to the Royal Signals and Radar Establishment (RSRE). Both the GEC and the RSRE were interested in wall mounted display technology. While committed to these companies, Jones started working towards a PhD (Chemistry) from the University of Hull. The PhD was a study of Smectic C and ferroelectric liquid crystals, under George William Gray.
In 1991, Jones was awarded his PhD and went on to work full-time with the RSRE. During the same year, the RSRE joined other defence companies to form the Defence Research Agency (DRA).
Research and career
At the DRA, Jones was promoted to Principal Scientific Officer in 1994. He managed a nearly 4-year international project on evaluating the feasibility of using liquid crystals in flat panel displays between Sharp, Japan, and UK-based defence research establishments. Jones became a part of another merger when the DRA joined with other defence research establishments to form the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) in 1995. Jones stayed with the DERA as Technical Leader, Chair of their Liquid Crystal Consortium, and DERA Fellow until 2000.
In 2000, Jones went on to found DisplayData (at the time known as ZBD Displays). DisplayData is a company that specialises in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) for commercial use. At DisplayData, Jones worked for over a decade as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He developed LCDs that only require power when changing image, called bistable liquid crystal displays. This invention earned Jones the Science and Technology Award at the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year competition in 2005. Jones was awarded the Cyril Hilsum Medal in 2007 by the British Liquid Crystal Society (BLCS) for all of his research into liquid crystals leading up to that point.
After leaving DisplayData, Jones became a Professor of Physics at the University of Manchester in 2013. In 2015, Jones moved into the Soft Matter Group at the University of Leeds under the same role as Professor of Physics. On arrival, Jones, along with Helen Gleeson and Mamatha Nagaraj, set up the Liquid Crystal Group within the Soft Matter Group, where Jones continues his research. In the same year, Jones was awarded the Gray Medal (named after George William Gray ), the British Liquid Crystal Society's (BLCS) highest award for research in liquid crystals. At the award ceremony, it was noted that Jones is the first recipient of all four BLCS awards.
Selected publications
Jones' publications include:
* Solodkov NV, Saxena A, Jones JC, Electrically Driven Rotation and Nonreciprocal Motion of Microparticles in Nematic Liquid Crystals, Small, 16(40), 2020.
* Wahle M, Snow B, Sargent J, Jones JC, Embossing Reactive Mesogens: A Facile Approach to Polarisation-Independent Liquid Crystal Devices, Advanced Optical Materials, 7(2), 2019.
* Solodkov N, Shim JU, Jones JC, Self-Assembly of Fractal Liquid Crystal Colloids, Nature Communications, 2019.
* Spencer TJ, Care CM, Amos RM, Jones JC, Zenithal bistable device: Comparison of modeling and experiment. Physical Review E, 82(2), 2010.
* Jones JC, 40.1:Invited Paper: The Zenithal Bistable Device: From Concept to Consumer, SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers Wiley 38(1), pp. 1347-1350, 2008.
Awards and honours
* 2017, Institute of Physics, Katherine Burr Blodgett Medal and Award
* 2015, British Liquid Crystal Society, George Gray Medal
* 2012, Institute of Physics, Innovation Award; On behalf of DisplayData (formerly ZBD Displays)
* 2007, British Liquid Crystal Society, Cyril Hilsum Medal
* 2005, Ernst and Young, Entrepreneur of the Year, UK Central Science and Technology
* 2000, Institute of Physics, Henry Moseley Medal and Prize
* 1994, British Liquid Crystal Society, Young Scientist Award
* 1992, Society for Information Display, Ben Sturgeon Award
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Estimate Linear Grey-Box Models
Specifying the Linear Grey-Box Model Structure
You can estimate linear discrete-time and continuous-time grey-box models for arbitrary ordinary differential or difference equations using single-output and multiple-output time-domain data, or time-series data (output-only).
You must represent your system equations in state-space form. State-space models use state variables x(t) to describe a system as a set of first-order differential equations, rather than by one or more nth-order differential equations.
The first step in grey-box modeling is to write a function that returns state-space matrices as a function of user-defined parameters and information about the model.
Use the following format to implement the linear grey-box model in the file:
[A,B,C,D] = myfunc(par1,par2,...,parN,Ts,aux1,aux2,...)
where the output arguments are the state-space matrices and myfunc is the name of the file. par1,par2,...,parN are the N parameters of the model. Each entry may be a scalar, vector or matrix.Ts is the sample time. aux1,aux2,... are the optional input arguments that myfunc uses to compute the state-space matrices in addition to the parameters and sample time. aux contains auxiliary variables in your system. You use auxiliary variables to vary system parameters at the input to the function, and avoid editing the file.
You can write the contents of myfunc to parameterize either a continuous-time, or a discrete-time state-space model, or both. When you create the linear grey-box model using myfunc, you can specify the nature of the output arguments of myfunc. The continuous-time state-space model has the form:
In continuous-time, the state-space description has the following form:
x˙(t)=Ax(t)+Bu(t)+Ke(t)y(t)=Cx(t)+Du(t)+e(t)x(0)=x0
where, A,B,C and D are matrices that are parameterized by the parameters par1,par2,...,parN. The noise matrix K and initial state vector, x0, are not parameterized by myfunc. In some applications, you may want to express K and x0 as quantities that are parameterized by chosen parameters, just as the A, B, C and D matrices. To handle such cases, you can write the ODE file, myfunc, to return K and x0 as additional output arguments:
[A,B,C,D,K,x0] = myfunc(par1,par2,...,parN,Ts,aux1,aux2,...)
K and x0 are thus treated in the same way as the A, B, C and D matrices. They are all functions of the parameters par1,par2,...,parN. To configure the handling of initial states, x0, and the disturbance component, K, during estimation, use the greyestOptions option set.
In discrete-time, the state-space description has a similar form:
x(k+1)=Ax(k)+Bu(k)+Ke(t)y(k)=Cx(k)+Du(k)+e(t)x(0)=x0
where, A, B, C and D are now the discrete-time matrices that are parameterized by the parameters par1,par2,...,parN. K and x0 are not directly parameterized, but can be estimated if required by configuring the corresponding estimation options.
After creating the function or MEX-file with your model structure, you must define an idgrey model object.
Create Function to Represent a Grey-Box Model
This example shows how to represent the structure of the following continuous-time model:
$$\begin{array}{l} \dot x(t) = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&1\\ 0&{{\theta _1}} \end{array}} \right]x(t) + \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0\\ {{\theta _2}} \end{array}} \right]u(t)\\ y(t) = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&0\\ 0&1 \end{array}} \right]x(t) + e(t)\\ x(0) = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{\theta _3}}\\ 0 \end{array}} \right] \end{array}$$
This equation represents an electrical motor, where ${y_1}(t) = {x_1}(t)$ is the angular position of the motor shaft, and ${y_2}(t) = {x_2}(t)$ is the angular velocity. The parameter $- {\theta _1}$ is the inverse time constant of the motor, and $- {{\theta _2}}/{{\theta _1}}$ is the static gain from the input to the angular velocity.
The motor is at rest at t = 0, but its angular position ${\theta _3}$ is unknown. Suppose that the approximate nominal values of the unknown parameters are ${\theta _1} = - 1$, ${\theta _2} = 0.25$ and ${\theta _3} = 0$. For more information about this example, see the section on state-space models in System Identification: Theory for the User , Second Edition, by Lennart Ljung, Prentice Hall PTR, 1999.
The continuous-time state-space model structure is defined by the following equation:
$$\begin{array}{l} \dot x(t) = Fx(t) + Gu(t) + \tilde Kw(t)\\ y(t) = Hx(t) + Du(t) + w(t)\\ x(0) = x0 \end{array}$$
If you want to estimate the same model using a structured state-space representation, see Estimate Structured Continuous-Time State-Space Models.
To prepare this model for estimation:
• Create the following file to represent the model structure in this example:
function [A,B,C,D,K,x0] = myfunc(par,T)
A = [0 1; 0 par(1)];
B = [0;par(2)];
C = eye(2);
D = zeros(2,1);
K = zeros(2,2);
x0 = [par(3);0];
Save the file such that it is in the MATLAB® search path.
• Use the following syntax to define an idgrey model object based on the myfunc file:
par = [-1; 0.25; 0];
aux = {};
T = 0;
m = idgrey('myfunc',par,'c',aux,T);
where par represents a vector of all the user-defined parameters and contains their nominal (initial) values. In this example, all the scalar-valued parameters are grouped in the par vector. The scalar-valued parameters could also have been treated as independent input arguments to the ODE function myfunc. 'c' specifies that the underlying parameterization is in continuous time. aux represents optional arguments. As myfunc does not have any optional arguments, use aux = {}. T specifies the sample time; T = 0 indicates a continuous-time model.
Load the estimation data.
load dcmotordata
data = iddata(y,u,0.1);
Use greyest to estimate the grey-box parameter values:
m_est = greyest(data,m);
where data is the estimation data and m is an estimation initialization idgrey model. m_est is the estimated idgrey model.
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10 of the entry's 12 references are to the group's own social media accounts, including a fundraising page. Innisfree987 (talk) 00:40, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
* This is true, and reliance on primary sources is very much something we wish to avoid. However, bad referencing and a lack of reliable sources doesn't mean the content of the article is spam/advertising, so I have little option but to decline the speedy deletion request under WP:G11. There might, however, be a case for speedy deleting this article under WP:A7 or seeking consensus for deletion at WP:AFD. WaggersTALK 12:05, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
* Thanks, I appreciate the reply. To me, between the insertion of the fundraising page that was in no way needed as a reference and the fact that 80% of the prose came not just from any primary sources but from the organization's own page meant when tagged, the entry in its current form it serves only to...publicise an entity...and would require a fundamental rewrite in order to become encyclopedic. But perhaps someone will wish to do that rewrite; in the meantime I removed the OR, tagged for notability and unreviewed so we'll see if someone else has a further opinion, or interest in improving the entry (if there are sources to do so). Innisfree987 (talk) 15:39, 29 June 2018 (UTC)
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Is it fully accurate to list the organization's location as Charlotte metro area? Would it not be more accurate and encyclopedic for the organization to reflect where it actually operates from, in Albemarle, NC? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2606:A000:1218:6082:5544:D57A:7FA0:1ED6 (talk) 17:37, 28 November 2018 (UTC)
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Modifies a health check template.
Debugging
OpenAPI Explorer automatically calculates the signature value. For your convenience, we recommend that you call this operation in OpenAPI Explorer. OpenAPI Explorer dynamically generates the sample code of the operation for different SDKs.
Request parameters
Parameter Type Required Example Description
Action String Yes UpdateHealthCheckTemplateAttribute
The operation that you want to perform. Set the value to UpdateHealthCheckTemplateAttribute.
ClientToken String No 5A2CFF0E-5718-45B5-9D4D-70B3FF3898
The client token that is used to ensure the idempotency of the request. You can use the client to generate the value, but you must ensure that it is unique among different requests. The token can contain only ASCII characters and cannot exceed 64 characters in length.
HealthCheckTemplateName String No HealthCheckTemplate1
The name of the health check template.
The name must be 2 to 128 characters in length, and can contain letters, digits, periods (.), underscores (_), and hyphens (-). The name must start with a letter.
HealthCheckConnectPort Integer No 80
The number of the port that is used for health checks.
Valid values: 0 to 65535.
Default value: 0. This value indicates that the backend server is used for health checks.
HealthCheckHost String No $_ip
The domain name that is used for health checks. Valid values:
• $SERVER_IP (default value): The private IP addresses of backend servers. If the $_ip parameter is set or the HealthCheckHost parameter is not set, ALB uses the private IP addresses of backend servers as the domain names for health checks.
• domain: The domain name must be 1 to 80 characters in length, and can contain only letters, digits, periods (.), and hyphens (-).
Note This parameter is valid only if the HealthCheckProtocol parameter is set to HTTP.
HealthCheckCodes Array of String No http_2xx,http_3xx
The HTTP status code indicating that the health check is successful.
Default value: http_2xx. The HTTP status code that indicates a successful health check. Separate multiple HTTP status codes with commas (,).
Valid values: http_2xx, http_3xx, http_4xx, and http_5xx.
Note This parameter is valid only if the HealthCheckProtocol parameter is set to HTTP.
HealthCheckInterval Integer No 5
The interval between two consecutive health checks.
Valid values: 1 to 50. Unit: seconds.
Default value: 2.
HealthCheckTimeout Integer No 3
The time period to wait for a health check response. If the backend server does not respond within the specified timeout period, the backend server is unhealthy.
Valid values: 1 to 300. Unit: seconds.
Default value: 5.
Note If the value of the HealthCheckTimeout parameter is smaller than that of the HealthCheckInterval parameter, the value of the HealthCheckTimeout parameter is ignored and the value of the HealthCheckInterval parameter is regarded as the timeout period.
HealthCheckPath String No /test/index.html
The URL that is used for health checks.
The URL must be 1 to 80 characters in length, and can contain letters, digits, hyphens (-), forward slashes (/), periods (.), percent signs (%), question marks (?), number signs (#), and ampersands (&). The URL can also contain the following extended characters: _ ; ~ ! ( )*@$^:',+
Note The URL must start with a forward slash (/). This parameter is valid only if the HealthCheckProtocol parameter is set to HTTP.
HealthCheckMethod String No HEAD
The health check method.
Valid values: GET and HEAD.
Default value: HEAD.
Note This parameter is required only if the HealthCheckProtocol parameter is set to HTTP.
HealthCheckProtocol String No HTTP
The protocol that is used for health checks.
Valid values: HTTP and TCP.
Default value: HTTP.
HealthCheckHttpVersion String No HTTP1.0
The version of the HTTP protocol.
Valid values: HTTP1.0 and HTTP1.1.
Default value: HTTP1.1.
Note This parameter is required only if the HealthCheckProtocol parameter is set to HTTP.
HealthyThreshold Integer No 4
The number of health checks that an unhealthy backend server must consecutively pass before it is declared healthy (from fail to success).
Valid values: 2 to 10.
Default value: 3.
UnhealthyThreshold Integer No 4
The number of health checks that a healthy backend server must consecutively fail before it is declared unhealthy (from success to fail).
Valid values: 2 to 10.
Default value: 3.
DryRun Boolean No true
Specifies whether to precheck this request. Valid values:
• true: prechecks the API request. Resources are not created. The system checks the required parameters, request format, and service limits. If the request fails the check, the corresponding error message is returned. If the request passes the precheck, the DryRunOperation error code is returned.
• false (default): checks the request. After the request passes the check, an HTTP_2xx status code is returned and the operation is performed.
HealthCheckTemplateId String No hct-bp1qjwo61pqz3ahltv0mw
The ID of the health check template.
Response parameters
Parameter Type Example Description
RequestId String 365F4154-92F6-4AE4-92F8-7FF34B540710
The ID of the request.
Examples
Sample requests
http(s)://[Endpoint]/?Action=UpdateHealthCheckTemplateAttribute
&ClientToken=5A2CFF0E-5718-45B5-9D4D-70B3FF3898
&HealthCheckTemplateName=HealthCheckTemplate1
&HealthCheckConnectPort=80
&HealthCheckHost=$_ip
&HealthCheckCodes=["http_2xx,http_3xx"]
&HealthCheckInterval=5
&HealthCheckTimeout=3
&HealthCheckPath=/test/index.html
&HealthCheckMethod=HEAD
&HealthCheckProtocol=HTTP
&HealthCheckHttpVersion=HTTP1.0
&HealthyThreshold=4
&UnhealthyThreshold=4
&DryRun=true
&HealthCheckTemplateId=hct-bp1qjwo61pqz3ahltv0mw
&Common request parameters
Sample success responses
XML format
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type:application/xml
<UpdateHealthCheckTemplateAttributeResponse>
<RequestId>365F4154-92F6-4AE4-92F8-7FF34B540710</RequestId>
</UpdateHealthCheckTemplateAttributeResponse>
JSON format
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type:application/json
{
"RequestId" : "365F4154-92F6-4AE4-92F8-7FF34B540710"
}
Error codes
HttpCode Error code Error message Description
400 IncorrectStatus.HealthCheckTemplate The status of %s [%s] is incorrect. The error message returned because the status of the specified resource %s [%s] is invalid.
404 ResourceNotFound.HealthCheckTemplate The specified resource %s is not found. The error message returned because the specified resource %s does not exist.
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The result was: promoted by Keilana (talk) 23:58, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
Orchha Fort complex
* ... that approach to the Orchha Fort complex (pictured) is from the eastern part of the market in the Orchha town through a multiple arched bridge with 14 arches built in granite stones?
* ALT1: ... that the Rama Raja Temple (pictured) in the Orchha Fort complex is the only shrine in the country where Lord Rama is worshiped as a king and given a gun salute of honour every day?
* Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Kom (film)
Created by Nvvchar (talk). Self-nominated at 08:47, 5 August 2015 (UTC).
* Symbol question.svg Interesting substantial facts, good sources. I think both hooks are way too long to be attractive, and the fine difference of reverence as God and King may get lost. The second image is attractive and free. How about
* ALT2: ... that Rama, worshiped as a King in a temple (pictured) in the Orchha Fort complex, is honoured with a daily gun salute? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:46, 21 August 2015 (UTC)
* I agree with the ALT2 Hook suggestion. Nvvchar . 22 August 2012
* Symbol confirmed.svg ALT2, a reworded version of ALT1, with the second image, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:57, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
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Shutdown command examples, switches, and more
Screenshot of the shutdown command in Windows 10
The shutdown command is a Command Prompt command that can be used to shut down, restart, log off, or hibernate your own computer.
The shutdown command can also be used to remotely shut down or restart a computer you have access to over a network.
The shutdown command is similar in some ways to the logoff command.
Shutdown Command Availability
The shutdown command is available from within the Command Prompt in Windows 10Windows 8Windows 7Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems.
Note: The availability of certain shutdown command switches and other shutdown command syntax may differ from operating system to operating system.
Shutdown Command Syntax
shutdown [/i | /l | /s | /r | /g | /a | /p | /h | /e | /o] [/hybrid] [/f] [/m \\computername] [/t xxx] [/d [p:|u:]xx:yy] [/c "comment"] [/?]
Tip: See How to Read Command Syntax if you're not sure how to read the shutdown command syntax shown above or described in the table below.
/iThis shutdown option shows the Remote Shutdown Dialog, a graphical version of the remote shut down and restart features available in the shutdown command. The /i switch must be the first switch shown and all other options will be ignored.
/lThis option will immediately log off the current user on the current machine. You can not use the /l option with the /m option to log off a remote computer. The /d/t, and /c options are also not available with /l.
/sUse this option with the shutdown command to shut down the local or /m defined remote computer.
/rThis option will shut down and then restart the local computer or the remote computer specified in /m.
/gThis shutdown option functions the same as the /r option but will also restart any registered applications after the reboot.
/aUse this option to stop a pending shutdown or restart. Remember to use the /m option if you're planning on stopping a pending shutdown or restart that you executed for a remote computer.
/pThis shutdown command option turns off the local computer completely. Using the /p option is similar to executing shutdown /s /f /t 0. You can not use this option with /t.
/hExecuting the shutdown command with this option immediately puts the computer you're on into hibernation. You can not use the /h option with the /m option to put a remote computer into hibernation, nor can you use this option with /t/d, or /c.
/eThis option enables documentation for an unexpected shut down in the Shutdown Event Tracker.
/oUse this shutdown switch to end the current Windows session and open the Advanced Boot Options menu. This option must be used with /r. The /o switch is new beginning in Windows 8.
/hybridThis option performs a shutdown and prepares the computer for fast startup. The /hybrid switch is a new beginning in Windows 8.
/fThis option forces running programs to close without warning. Except with the /l/p, and /h options, not using shutdown's /f option will present a warning about the pending shutdown or restart.
/m \\computernameThis shutdown command option specifies the remote computer that you want to execute a shutdown or restart on.
/t xxxThis is the time, in seconds, between the execution of the shutdown command and the actual shutdown or restart. The time can be anywhere from 0 (immediately) to 315360000 (10 years). If you don't use the /t option then 30 seconds is assumed. The /t option is not available with either the /l/h, or /p options.
/d [p:|u:]xx:yyThis records a reason for the restart or shut down. The p option indicates a planned restart or shut down and the u a user defined one. The xx and yy options specify major and minor reasons for the shutdown or restart, respectively, a list of which you can view by executing the shutdown command without options. If neither p nor u are defined, the shutdown or restart will be recorded as unplanned.
/c "comment"This shutdown command option allows you to leave a comment describing the reason for the shutdown or restart. You must include quotes around the comment. The maximum length of the comment is 512 characters.
/?Use the help switch with the shutdown command to show detailed help about the command's several options. Executing shutdown without any options also displays the help for the command.
Tip: Each time Windows is shut down or restarted manually, including via the shutdown command, the reason, type of shut down, and [when specified] comment are recorded in the System log in Event Viewer. Filter by the USER32 source to find the entries.
Tip: You can save the output of the shutdown command to a file using a redirection operator.
See How to Redirect Command Output to a File for help doing that or see Command Prompt Tricks for more tips.
Shutdown Command Examples
shutdown /r /d p:0:0
In the above example, the shutdown command is used to restart the computer that's currently being used and records a reason of Other (Planned). The restart is designated by /r and the reason is specified with the /d option, with p representing that the restart is planned and the 0:0 indicating an "Other" reason.
Remember, major and minor reason codes on a computer can be displayed by executing shutdown without options and referencing the Reasons on this computer table that's displayed.
shutdown /l
Using the shutdown command as shown here, the current computer is immediately logged off. No warning message is displayed.
shutdown /s /m \\SERVER /d p:0:0 /c "Planned restart by Tim"
In the above shutdown command example, a remote computer named SERVER is being shut down with a recorded reason of Other (Planned). A comment is also recorded as Planned restart by Tim. Since no time is designated with the /t option, the shutdown will begin on SERVER 30 seconds after executing the shutdown command.
shutdown /s /t 0
Finally, in this last example, the shutdown command is used to shut down the local computer immediately, since we designated a time of zero with the shutdown /t option.
Shutdown Command & Windows 8
Microsoft made it more difficult to shut down Windows 8 than they did with previous versions of Windows, prompting many to search out a way of shutting down via a command.
You can certainly do that by executing shutdown /p, but there are several other, albeit easier, ways of doing so. See How to Shutdown Windows 8 for a complete list.
With the return of the Start Menu in Windows 10, Microsoft again made shutting down your computer easy with the Power option.
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Dental Implants Procedures
Single-tooth implants can be used in individuals who are missing out on one or more teeth. An implant is surgically put in an opening that your dental practitioner makes in the jawbone. After the implant incorporates (attaches) to your bone, it serves as a new “root” for the crown that will replace your missing tooth. A crown (cap), which is made to appear like a natural tooth, is attached to the implant and fills the area left in the mouth by the missing tooth.
Understanding of Dental Implants Procedure
For this procedure to work, there should be enough bone in the jaw. The bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. If there is not enough bone, it might have to be included with a procedure called bone enhancement or bone grafting. In addition, natural teeth and supporting tissues near where the implant will be placed need to remain in health.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
An implant-restored tooth consists of a number of parts.
• The implant, which is made of titanium, is positioned in the upper or lower jawbone.
• The abutment can be made of titanium, gold or porcelain. It is connected to the implant with a screw. This part links the implant to the crown. It is formed like a natural tooth that has been lowered to get a crown.
• The repair (the part that appears like a tooth) is a crown. It usually is made of porcelain merged to a metal alloy (PFM). It also can be all metal or all porcelain. The crown is screwed or sealed onto the abutment. If the crown is screwed to the abutment, the screw hole will be covered with corrective material such as tooth-colored filling material (composite).
The Implant Process
The time frame for completing the implant and crown depends on numerous factors. When the traditional method of putting an implant is used, the shortest amount of time for a complete implant is about five months in the lower jaw and six months in the upper jaw. This consists of surgeries and positioning the irreversible crown. However, the process can last a year or more, especially if bone needs to be developed first.
In another method, implants and healing caps are placed at the very same time. If the dental expert is utilizing tiny implants, she or he will place them as well as the crown, bridge or denture at the same check out.
In the conventional method, two treatments are required, with three to 6 months between them. During the first procedure, a small cut is made in the gum where the implant will be positioned. A hole is drilled in the bone, the implant is placed into the hole in the bone, and the incision is sewn closed.
At the end of the recovery period, a 2nd procedure occurs. It involves making a brand-new cut to expose the implant. A collar, called a recovery cap, is screwed onto the top of the implant. It assists the surrounding gum tissue to recover. After a few weeks, the recovery cap is gotten rid of. The abutment is screwed into the implant and used to support the crown.
A one-stage procedure is now used sometimes for implants. In this procedure, your dental practitioner can place the implants, abutments and a temporary crown or bridge all in one visit.
Initial consultation
Before any work is done, you will visit either a professional called a prosthodontist or a general dental practitioner who has had actually advanced training in the positioning and repair of implants.
Your dentist will do a comprehensive evaluation. During the exam, he or she will evaluate your medical and dental history, take X-rays, and produce impressions of your teeth and gums so that designs can be made. Sometimes, the dental expert likewise may purchase a computed tomography (CT) scan of your mouth. This scan will assist your dentist identify how much jawbone is readily available to hold the implants in location. It likewise will reveal the location of structures such as nerves and sinuses (located above your upper teeth) so they can be avoided during surgery.
If the X-rays show that your jaw does not have adequate bone to hold an implant, the dental expert can discuss options for building up the bone. These may consist of bone grafting or bone interruption. Grafting includes taking bone from another source and adding it to your jaw. A graft could be your own bone, from your mouth, chin or hip. Processed cadaver, cow or pig bone also can be used. Another option is an artificial product such as hydroxyapatite or calcium phosphate. Bone diversion is a surgery at the site where more bone is needed. It causes the body to grow more bone by gradually pulling apart the existing bone utilizing pins and screws.
If you need one of these treatments, it will take about 4 to 12 months for the bone to be all set for the implant.
First surgery – implant placement:
• Month 1 (if no bone grafting is necessary).
• Month 5 (if bone grafting is necessary).
When you have enough bone to effectively hold an implant, you will schedule the first procedure, which involves positioning the implant or implants in your jaw. A periodontist, oral surgeon or basic dental practitioner with training in implantology performs this procedure. It is done using a plastic surgical guide made by your prosthodontist or general dental practitioner. The guide fits over your existing teeth and crosses the area where teeth are missing out on to show where the implants have to be put.
The most popular type is a root-form implant developed to function as the root of the tooth. The implant is placed in the jawbone in the space produced by the missing tooth.
After the first surgery, the professional will wait four or 5 months if implants were put in the lower jaw, and six or 7 months if they were positioned in the upper jaw. During this time, the bone and the implants fuse.
Second surgery and positioning of healing collar and/or temporary crown:
• Month 4 or 5 (no bone grafting, lower jaw).
• Month 6 or 7 (no bone grafting, upper jaw).
• Month 8 or 9 (bone grafting, lower jaw).
• Month 10 or 11 (bone grafting, upper jaw).
As soon as the implants have actually ended up being merged with the bone, you can schedule the second surgery. Your dental professional will confirm whether the implant is prepared for the second surgery by taking an X-ray. This surgery is easier than the first. A new cut is made to expose the heads (tops) of the implants.
A collar, called a recovery cap, is put on the head of the implant after it is exposed. This guides the gum tissue to heal properly. The collar is a round piece of metal that holds the gum away from the head of the implant. (A) The collar will remain in place for 10 to 14 days. If you previously had a detachable partial denture, your dentist might change it so you can use it during this time.
After the tissue heals around the collar, it is gotten rid of. (B) Then an abutment is screwed into the implant and a last impression is made of the abutment for each tooth.
An abutment and temporary crown are put on the implant. (C) The abutment is screwed onto the implant and tightened, utilizing unique devices so that it won’t come loose. After the abutment is connected to the implant, the temporary crown is placed on the abutment. In many cases, you might get the abutment and temporary crown right away after the implants are uncovered during the 2nd surgery, and you will not require a healing cap.
The temporary crown will remain in location for four to 6 weeks. The gums will heal around it and will look like the gums around your natural teeth. The temporary crown is made of softer product than the irreversible crown. The softer material assists to cushion and secure the implant from the pressure of chewing, and gives the jawbone the chance to slowly get more powerful.
Placement of permanent crown:
• Month 5, 6 or 7 (no bone grafting, lower jaw).
• Month 7, 8 or 9 (no bone grafting, upper jaw).
• Month 9, 10 or 11 (bone grafting, lower jaw).
• Month 11, 12 or 13 (bone grafting, upper jaw).
While you are using your temporary crown, the irreversible crown will be made. It may take 2 to 3 weeks, or less, to make a permanent crown. The crown can be created from a design of your teeth and gum tissue that consists of the abutment.
The crown can be either cemented or screwed to the abutment.
Crowns held in location by cement might look better due to the fact that there is no screw hole in the crown to be seen. Nevertheless, crowns held in location by a screw are easier for your dental expert to get rid of if she or he has to reach the implant or the tissue around the implant.
Caring for Your Implants
You look after your implants the exact same way you care for your natural teeth. It is important to brush and floss daily. If you have any problems, see your dentist prior to your 6- month recall see.
What Will X-Rays Show?
On an X-ray, you will be able to see the implant in the bone, the abutment and the crown. Your dentist can look at how the implant, abutment and crown mesh and make certain that there are no issues.
Possible Complications
In addition to the risks of surgery, there is the possibility of the implant stopping working. An implant can stop working if an infection develops, which is unusual, or if the bite (the way the teeth come together) has actually not been properly adjusted. In addition, clenching or grinding teeth can put a lot of pressure on the implant. This might cause bone loss, and cause the implant to break or fail.
You need to know that when implants are used to replace lower teeth, a nerve that runs through the jawbone often can be injured when the bone is being drilled or the implant is being put. This can cause numbness or tingling. If this happens, it normally includes the lower part of the lip and chin or one side of the tongue. The numbness can be temporary, till the nerve heals, or it can be long-term. Nevertheless, it is not common for the nerve to be hurt. X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans can help your dental professional to see where the nerve is located and lessen the possibility of hurting the nerve.
In the upper jaw, there is a risk of drilling through the jawbone into one of your sinuses (located above your upper teeth) or nasal cavity, which might cause an infection. To prevent this, special X-rays are taken prior to your surgery to assist your cosmetic surgeon to figure out where your nerves and sinuses lie.
What Can You Expect From Your Implant?
Single-tooth implants will work and appear like your natural teeth. However, for some patients, it will be challenging to make the implant look exactly like your natural teeth. In many cases, your implant will not be positioned straight, but will be placed on an angle in the bone because of the quantity of bone that you have and the amount of bone that is had to put the implant correctly.
A crown can be made broader to close an area. Research studies up until now have revealed that these implants can last as long as 25 years.
A.Muradov (Dental Expert Team)
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Title: urllib(2) should allow automatic decoding by charset
Type: enhancement Stage: resolved
Components: Library (Lib) Versions: Python 3.2
process
Status: closed Resolution: duplicate
Dependencies: Superseder: Add a "decode to declared encoding" version of urlopen to urllib
View: 4733
Assigned To: Nosy List: ajaksu2, edemaine, eric.araujo, jjlee, loewis, mastrodomenico, orsenthil
Priority: normal Keywords: easy
Created on 2006-11-19 19:47 by edemaine, last changed 2010-11-18 02:26 by eric.araujo. This issue is now closed.
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msg61263 - (view) Author: Erik Demaine (edemaine) Date: 2006-11-19 19:47
Currently, urllib.urlopen(...).read() returns a string, not a unicode object. Ditto for urllib2. No attempt is made to decode the data using the charset encoding specified in the header ....info()['Content-Type'].
Is it fair to assume that, in Python 3K, urllib....read() will return (Unicode) strings instead of bytes, automatically decoding according to the charset?
Do you think we could expose this futuristic functionality in Python 2? I doubt we could change read() without breaking a lot of existing code that already does this decoding (e.g., http://zesty.ca/python/scrape.py), but perhaps a 'uread()' method could return a unicode object instead of a string.
msg61264 - (view) Author: Martin v. Löwis (loewis) * (Python committer) Date: 2006-11-22 06:57
I don't think urlopen(...).read() should return strings in Py3k, but instead it should return bytes - in general, resources retrieved are byte sequences (many are application/octet-stream).
Making the return type depend on the resource being fetched is also unintuitive.
It might be reasonable to have the user specified "binary" or "text" on urlopen() (just like regular open()).
msg81429 - (view) Author: Daniel Diniz (ajaksu2) (Python triager) Date: 2009-02-09 00:29
There's an attempt to implement this behavior, for 3.1, in issue 4733.
Maybe having a parallel in 2.7 could help the 2.x 3.x transition for
some users?
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dependencies: - Add a "decode to declared encoding" version of urlopen to urllib
superseder: Add a "decode to declared encoding" version of urlopen to urllib
versions: + Python 3.2, - Python 3.1, Python 2.7
nosy: + eric.araujo
resolution: duplicate
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2010-01-27 23:47:10mastrodomenicosetnosy: + mastrodomenico
2009-04-22 17:26:15ajaksu2setkeywords: + easy
2009-02-13 01:20:26ajaksu2setnosy: + jjlee
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dependencies: + Add a "decode to declared encoding" version of urlopen to urllib
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WHAT IS A MICROGRID?
A microgrid is a local energy grid with control capability, which means it can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously.
HOW DOES A MICROGRID WORK?
To understand how a microgrid works, you first have to understand how the grid works.
The grid connects homes, businesses and other buildings to central power sources, which allow us to use appliances, heating/cooling systems and electronics. But this interconnectedness means that when part of the grid needs to be repaired, everyone is affected.
This is where a microgrid can help. A microgrid generally operates while connected to the grid, but importantly, it can break off and operate on its own using local energy generation in times of crisis like storms or power outages, or for other reasons.
A microgrid can be powered by distributed generators, batteries, and/or renewable resources like solar panels. Depending on how it’s fueled and how its requirements are managed, a microgrid might run indefinitely.
HOW DOES A MICROGRID CONNECT TO THE GRID?
A microgrid connects to the grid at a point of common coupling that maintains voltage at the same level as the main grid unless there is some sort of problem on the grid or other reason to disconnect. A switch can separate the microgrid from the main grid automatically or manually, and it then functions as an island.
WHY WOULD A COMMUNITY CHOOSE TO CONNECT TO MICROGRIDS?
A microgrid not only provides backup for the grid in case of emergencies, but can also be used to cut costs, or connect to a local resource that is too small or unreliable for traditional grid use. A microgrid allows communities to be more energy independent and, in some cases, more environmentally friendly.
HOW MUCH CAN A MICROGRID POWER?
A microgrid comes in a variety of designs and sizes. A microgrid can power a single facility like the Santa Rita Jail microgrid in Dublin, California. Or a microgrid can power a larger area. For example, in Fort Collins, Colorado, a microgrid is part of a larger goal to create an entire district that produces the same amount of energy it consumes.
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c62921ae0bae: tests: add tests for ssml <prosody> and <audio>
SSML logic has a bug (#410) where speech parameters are not changed when there's a
sentence elogic nd. The prosody bug test should fail.
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0cb4b1b65426: docs: add sox as an optional dependency.
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Currently, --compile-phoneme doesn't need to run sox since the
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Introduction:
The Flat Strip Weight Calculator is a web-based tool designed to calculate the weight of a flat strip of material, such as metal or plastic. This calculator is useful for various applications, including engineering, construction, and manufacturing, where knowing the weight of a flat strip is essential for material planning and design.
Working Of Flat Strip Weight Calculator:
Input Section:
Width (in inches):
In this field, you should input the width of the flat strip. This dimension represents the measurement across the strip, typically from one edge to the other.
Thickness (in inches):
Here, you enter the thickness of the flat strip. This dimension measures the material’s thickness from top to bottom.
Length (in inches):
Input the length of the flat strip, which represents how long the strip is from one end to the other.
Calculate Button:
Once you have filled in the width, thickness, and length of the flat strip, click the “Calculate Weight” button.
Calculation Formula For Flat Strip Weight Calculator:
The weight of the flat strip is calculated using the following formula:
Weight (lbs) = Width (inches) x Thickness (inches) x Length (inches) x Material Density
• Width (inches): The width you entered in the input field.
• Thickness (inches): The thickness you entered in the input field.
• Length (inches): The length you entered in the input field.
• Material Density: This is a constant representing the density of the material the flat strip is made of. The density is typically given in pounds per cubic inch (lbs/in³) or a similar unit.
Result Section:
After clicking the “Calculate Weight” button, the calculator performs the calculation based on the formula above. The result is displayed in the “Result” section of the web page.
Result Display:
The calculated weight is displayed in pounds (lbs) with two decimal places for accuracy. This weight represents the mass of the flat strip based on the dimensions you provided and the material’s density.
Conclusion:
The Flat Strip Weight Calculator simplifies the process of determining the weight of a flat strip, making it a valuable tool for engineers, builders, and manufacturers working with various materials. By inputting the strip’s width, thickness, and length, users can quickly obtain the weight, aiding in material selection, project planning, and load considerations.
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Today, it is the great Bengal Tiger that is a mascot for wildlife in India. Every year, lakhs of visitors throng India’s national parks for a sight of the elusive tigers. But did you know that about two centuries ago the majestic Asiatic Lion was found deep within the Indian subcontinent and beyond across West Asia from Bengal to Mesopotamia?
Today their world has shrunk. The 1,412 sq km Gir National Park, in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion. What saved the lions here, were the efforts of the Nawabs of Junagadh, who ruled the region.
The Asiatic lion is a part of the species of lions categorized as Panthera Leo Leo. Smaller than their African counterparts, they roamed across vast expanses of Asia, till as late as the 19th century. However, centuries of hunting and loss of habitat led to their extinction from most of Asia. The last known Asiatic lion in Iraq was hunted down in 1918, while the last sightings of them in Iran were in 1941.
In India, even though lions play an important role in mythology – perhaps the most important is the Narasimha, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the animal was still hunted down mercilessly for sport. By the 19th century, large scale hunting of lions by Indian maharajas and British officers wiped out lions from most of North India. They were hunted to extinction through the decades. In Sindh and Jharkhand by 1810s, in Eastern Gujarat by 1820s, in Madhya Pradesh by 1860s, in Rajasthan by 1870s and then from North Gujarat in the 1880s.
As a result, by the turn of the century, the only known lions in the subcontinent were in the forests of South Kathiawad, parts of which were located in the princely state of Junagadh.
The Nawabs of Junagadh were great animal lovers. Stories of the last Nawab’s love for his dogs is legendary. When India gained independence in 1947, he opted to flee to Pakistan with his dogs, famously leaving his wives behind! But these eccentricities aside, the Junagadh Nawab, followed his forefathers and championed the cause of the lions. We owe it to them.
The state of Junagadh was among the earliest in India to make laws for the conservation and protection of the lions that dwelled within their forests.
The first attempt at the protection of lions was made by the sixth Nawab of Junagadh, Mahabat Khan in 1879. Shocked at the dwindling numbers of lions he promulgated a set of rules virtually banning all shikar (or hunting) and trapping of any kind of animal in his territory without the specific permission of the State. He was encouraged by Lord Sandhurst, Governor of Bombay, in this.
The Nawab’s efforts were exceptional at a time when there was mayhem everywhere else. It is estimated that between 1875 and 1925, 80,000 tigers,150, 000 leopards and 200,000 wolves were hunted down in the Indian subcontinent!
In 1892, Nawab Rasulkhanji (1892 – 1911) came to the throne and issued a new set of rules to put further checks. Heavy fines were imposed and he extended the mandate to protect more animals and birds. A ban was imposed on killing peacocks, for instance. The lions, on the other hand, could only be shot by special permission of the state and only in case of special circumstances.
Though the Junagadh State had taken formal steps for protecting the lion, sadly even this didn’t help. Senior British officials continued their hunting expeditions. A case in point was that of Sir Seymour Fitzgerald, the Governor of Bombay, who went to the Gir in 1870, after inaugurating the Rajkumar College, at Rajkot, and ‘bagged’ five lions.
So troubled was the Nawab of Junagadh Rasulkhanji with what was happening that he wrote a letter to the Viceroy Lord Curzon in 1901, making a case for the protection of this ‘noble race’.The next Nawab continued the good work done by his father and grandfather before him. Nawab Mahabatkhanji III, the heir is said to have refused to allow all requests for hunts. The famous cricketer, Maharaja Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar (Ranji) was denied the permit and so was Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner in 1913.
However, the jurisdiction of the Nawabs ended in the forests within his kingdom. the forest stretched across boundaries and the neighbouring princes continued to hunt these lions. According to records with the Junagadh State, between 1920 and 1943 as many as 89 lions were killed.
Thankfully, the efforts at the Junagadh end ensured that the lions were not wiped out completely. The Nawab continued to battle for the lions until the very end of his rule in October 1947.
Interestingly, it was under the influence of his Diwan, Sir Shah Nawaz Khan Bhutto (Benazir Bhutto’s grandfather), that the Nawab made what came to acknowledged as a political blunder and acceded to Pakistan. As a result, he had to flee in a plane to Karachi with his family, jewels and around 200 of his dogs!
After the departure of the Nawab, there was no protection for lions from the hunters. The population of lions declined by almost half, in just 5 years from 285 in 1963 to about 166 in 1968.
In the face of this rout, a wildlife conservation programme for the Asiatic lion was started by the Indian Forest Department from September 1965 with the declaration of a a designated area as a sanctuary.
The efforts proved a success and with the implementation of the wildlife management and Gir Development Scheme, the population of lions increased gradually from 177 in 1968 to 359 in 2005. As of 2020, the population of lions in and around Gir forest region and other revenue areas of coastal Saurashtra is estimated to be 674.
Today, the Asiatic lions are thriving in Gir, thanks to the early efforts and love of the Nawabs of Junagadh, who chose to protect, rather than hunt these majestic beasts.
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Leigh dis·ease
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a rare fatal mitochondrial disorder affecting principally infants and young children, manifested as seizures, psychomotor retardation, spasticity, myoclonus, optic atrophy, cranial nerve palsies, and ataxia; due to deficiencies of cytochrome c oxidase or NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase or other enzymes involved in energy metabolism; pathologically, there is widespread symmetric necrosis; most often autosomal recessive transmisstion, but X-link recessive and mitochondrial inheritances have been described.
Leigh dis·ease
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Subacute encephalomyelopathy affecting infants, causing seizures, spasticity, optic atrophy, and dementia; the genetic causation is heterogeneous; may be associated with deficiency of cytochrome c oxidase or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced form)-ubiquinone oxidoreductase or other enzymes involved in energy metabolism. Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive and mitochondrial inheritance have been described; mutations have been identified in the surfeit-1 gene (SURF) on chromosome 9, in a mtDNA-encoded subunit of adenosine triphosphate synthase, in the X-linked E1-alpha subunit of pyruvate dehydrogenase, and in several subunits of mitochondrial complex I.
Leigh,
Denis, English psychiatrist, 1915–.
Leigh disease - subacute encephalomyelopathy affecting infants. Synonym(s): subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy; necrotizing encephalomyelopathy
Leigh syndrome
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Wilson disease, Leigh disease, infantile bilateral necrosis, and mitochondrial encephalopathies also show involvement of the lentiform nucleus, but in these disorders the putamen is predominantly involved rather than the globus pallidus.
Examples of inherited metabolic diseases with asymmetric neurological symptoms include dystonia in Segawa disease, Leigh disease, unilateral tremor in atypical forms of glutaric aciduria type I and Wilson disease (11,12).
Anesthetic considerations in Leigh disease: Case report and literature review.
Other diseases which may cause metabolic damage to the globus pallidi include Leigh Disease, propionic acidemia, and poisoning from cyanide or carbon monoxide.
This finding is by no means specific to methanol toxicity but is seen also in a variety of conditions, including Wilson disease and Leigh disease. Putaminal necrosis and hemorrhage probably result from the direct toxic effects of methanol metabolites and metabolic acidosis in the basal ganglia6.
Keywords: Leigh disease, Moyamoya syndrome, Childhood, MRI.
The brain MRI results were compatible with a diagnosis of Leigh disease, also known as subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy, a rare neurometabolic disorder that affects the central nervous system.
Joshy was diagnosed with Leigh disease. He attends Beaver Acres Elementary School, where he enjoys listening to stories, walking in a gait trainer, and scooting around in his adaptive chair.
These include defects in fatty acid metabolism, mitochondrial disorders, lactic acidosis, and Leigh disease. A patient with one of these inborn errors of metabolism may have failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation or become comatose when given a drug, such as valproate, which alters carnitine metabolism.
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Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to restore and treat retinal detachment, a potentially really serious issue that can cause blurring the short time period and extended time period eyesight loss if still left untreated.
Even though there are other sorts of retinal detachment surgical treatment, vitrectomy is used for much more severe circumstances, and functions by getting rid of the vitreous fluid in the centre of the eye to enable the surgeon to accessibility the retina. The surgeon can then mend any retinal tears and transfer the retina back into placement at the back again of the eye, employing a fuel or oil bubble to keep it in area.
1 of these most essential items to do to make certain ideal restoration from vitrectomy is to teach by yourself on the process and to get ready your property ahead of you endure the treatment method. As the healing procedure can be prolonged, it is very best to make your surroundings as conducive to recovery as possible so there are much less problems as you go about your daily life after surgery.
Examples of items you can do contain planning foods and freezing them so that they can very easily be heated up, taking treatment of family chores this sort of as cleansing and laundry, settling any bills and carrying out any important administrative responsibilities. This way, you can focus on your restoration and have much less other considerations to just take care of in your daily daily life following vitrectomy.
There will be actual physical repercussions after possessing been through vitrectomy, including possible tenderness, swelling and bruising at the exterior of the eye. It might be essential to just take treatment to help you offer with any soreness, and your medical doctor will be able to suggest you on what you can take and in which quantity.
Owing to the fact that your eyesight will be healing, it is crucial to established up you residence so it is safe as possible to function in with impaired vision. Moving furnishings all around so you have open up and unobstructed areas can assist this, and placing your vital paperwork and things in simply-accessible and obvious spots can put your brain at simplicity.
It is also crucial to get adequate snooze right aggiornamenti sulla vitrectomia after vitrectomy, as sleeping styles can be altered owing to the pain, the pressure of surgical treatment and the other actual physical side effects of the treatment. A lot of physicians advise taking standard naps during the day in purchase to encourage healing of the human body.
In addition to discomfort, swelling and tenderness close to the eyes, several individuals that have experienced a vitrectomy carried out will recognize that the tear duct of the eye is at first uncontrollable, causing ‘leaking’. Possessing a box of tissues usually on hand can help you deal with this facet influence of the surgical procedure.
Stress can be 1 of the significant aspect results of any surgery, nevertheless, and getting steps to reduce this is extremely essential in rushing up the recovery procedure. Make confident that you take pleasure in actions that aid you minimize anxiety, regardless of whether it is gentle workout routines, listening to music or audiobooks, or chatting on the phone with close friends and family members.
As you will have to preserve your head down for numerous times in buy to recover from the medical procedures, strategy on undertaking your daily actions marginally in a different way from regular in purchase to aid day-to-day living. Taking baths rather of showers, donning button-down garments and maintaining meals in low places will help you continue being in this situation essential for therapeutic.
Bordering your self with the help of pals and family members will also make it less difficult to cope with the transition period of time right after vitrectomy. In addition to undertaking as much planning as feasible to make existence easier for your self, do not be scared to request for help when you need it, and check with your medical doctor for his or her suggestions on how to optimise your recovery.
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Grow fast at no cost: no evidence for a mortality cost for fast early-life growth in a hunted wild boar population - Archive ouverte HAL Access content directly
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Grow fast at no cost: no evidence for a mortality cost for fast early-life growth in a hunted wild boar population
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Abstract From current theories on life-history evolution, fast early-life growth to reach early reproduction in heavily hunted populations should be favored despite the possible occurrence of mortality costs later on. However, fast growth may also be associated with better individual quality and thereby lower mortality, obscuring a clear trade-off between early-life growth and survival. Moreover, fast early-life growth can be associated with sex-specific mortality costs related to resource acquisition and allocation throughout an individual’s lifetime. In this study, we explore how individual growth early in life affects age-specific mortality of both sexes in a heavily hunted population. Using longitudinal data from an intensively hunted population of wild boar ( Sus scrofa ), and capture–mark–recapture–recovery models, we first estimated age-specific overall mortality and expressed it as a function of early-life growth rate. Overall mortality models showed that faster-growing males experienced lower mortality at all ages. Female overall mortality was not strongly related to early-life growth rate. We then split overall mortality into its two components (i.e., non-hunting mortality vs. hunting mortality) to explore the relationship between growth early in life and mortality from each cause. Faster-growing males experienced lower non-hunting mortality as subadults and lower hunting mortality marginal on age. Females of all age classes did not display a strong association between their early-life growth rate and either mortality type. Our study does not provide evidence for a clear trade-off between early-life growth and mortality.
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Lara Veylit, Bernt-Erik Sæther, Jean-Michel Gaillard, Eric Baubet, Marlène Gamelon. Grow fast at no cost: no evidence for a mortality cost for fast early-life growth in a hunted wild boar population. Oecologia, 2020, 192 (4), pp.999-1012. ⟨10.1007/s00442-020-04633-9⟩. ⟨hal-03224226⟩
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A mobile app, likewise understood as a mobile app or simply an app, is simply a program or software application program made to work on a mobile gadget like a wise phone, wise tablet computer, or even mobile phone check out. Along with the rise of tablet population in the globe, services should locate ways to make pleasant mobile phone apps that are actually compatible and also user helpful on these tools.
Mobile applications composed for mobile phone system software such as Java as well as Android are described as “indigenous apps”. These indigenous apps to manage straight on the mobile operating system without the necessity of being put in on the consumer’s PC. They may be downloaded and install absolutely free from the mobile producer’s app shop and the consumers never need to install all of them. Almost all tablet pcs and also modern smart devices are equipped along with the Caffeine mobile applications system. Having said that, it is crucial to keep in mind that Android apps can certainly not be actually downloaded for free as this company is actually not open to everyone.
An additional well-known sorts of mobile phone apps are actually those that run on 3rd party mobile system software such as Symbian and Microsoft Window Mobile. Instances of preferred sorts of mobile phone apps composed for these running bodies consist of weather applications, video camera apps, games, interaction functions, and social networking applications. In regards to the third party programmers, a large number of all of them are currently cashing in on the possibility given due to the existing mobile upsurge in terms of the increase in the apps readily available for download on the marketplace. There are a lot of mobile phone function progression companies in India that are actually presently employing an unfamiliar technique to establish the absolute most popular kinds of mobile phone functions in the market.
An ordinary mobile app developer in the 3rd planet country will generate mobile applications that provide to the local area necessities of their nearby populace. It will often be actually for the people of that area to use the application to promote their lifestyle apps.
Hybrid mobile apps are an additional type of mobile apps that are composed in a web shows foreign language such as JavaScript or even TypeScript. The user might be actually capable to conduct some functionalities making use of these languages, it is hard to develop a mobile phone app that is actually really comparable to indigenous uses in conditions of user expertise.
Native mobile phone applications are actually cultivated through converting the resource code of a program created in a various programs language right into an indigenous code. In instance a mobile phone application programmer is appearing to tap the services of a mobile phone application development firm for their organization, they must create certain that the provider employed has actually created several native treatments that may be actually made use of as an excellent system for selling mobile phone uses.
Smartphones have transformed the method people work. People may now access the world wide web, shop important records, handle their accounts and also correspond with their coworkers and also buddies on the go. As even more firms remain to acquire smartphones, smart mobile phone apps have grown to turn into one of one of the most noticeable features of today’s smart devices.
With the improvement of brand-new mobile apps and also platforms, companies need to spend in indigenous and also impressive mobile apps if they really want to remain appropriate in their target market’s mobile tools. It would certainly be actually suitable if the provider can create an indigenous application that can operate on all kinds of units.
An application, also understood as a treatment or even simply an application, is computer program or even a plan created to work on a mobile unit like a mobile phone, intelligent phone, or tablet. Unlike websites, apps are actually typically established for the Android platform alone, as it is actually the most commonly used mobile operating body.
There are pair of type of mobile phone applications: hybrid applications and also hybrid mobile phone applications. A combination app blends some components of web applications along with mobile phone functions, while sustaining a certain quantity of capability. This sort of application is actually preferred on low-cost phones or discounted Android gadgets.
Meanwhile, crossbreed mobile phone apps are tailored for high-end Android devices like the Universe S and Take note set. They are actually optimized for high-performance cell phones as well as tablet computers and supply an amount of functions that cell phones can not perform. Instances of such high-end smartphones as well as tablets feature the HTC Need HD as well as the Galaxy S4.
These applications have gained attraction due to their special mix of performance and design. Some preferred instances of such crossbreed apps are actually Facebook’s mobile social networking application, Facebook Lite, Twitter’s immediate carrier application, and also Viber, a complimentary messaging application. They are created through third-party application creators and also get permitted by application outlets after they undertake numerous exams and also rounds of customer review by consumers. what is it worth
Mobile gadgets rely on different operating systems. To accommodate to this tablet, mobile phone as well as demand makers typically make their tools appropriate along with a number of different mobile apps.
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How to Address Data Quality Issues Through Data Governance
In today’s data-driven world, high-quality data is not just an asset; it’s the lifeblood of informed decision-making, effective operations, and competitive advantage. However, data quality issues are pervasive and can significantly undermine an organization’s ability to leverage data for its goals. This is where data governance comes into play as a systematic approach to ensure data is accurate, consistent, complete, timely, and relevant. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of how data governance can be strategically employed to address data quality issues, offering explanations, examples, and actionable insights to help you transform your data into a reliable and valuable resource.
Understanding Data Quality Issues
Before we dive into how data governance can remedy data quality issues, it’s crucial to understand the common challenges organizations face. Data quality issues can manifest in various forms:
1. Incompleteness: This occurs when critical data elements are missing, rendering the dataset partially unusable. For instance, a customer database missing contact information for a significant portion of clients hinders marketing and communication efforts.
2. Inconsistency: Inconsistent data arises when the same data element is represented differently across systems or datasets. Consider a scenario where a product’s price is listed differently in the inventory system and the online store, leading to confusion and potential revenue loss.
3. Inaccuracy: Inaccurate data is perhaps the most detrimental, as it can lead to flawed analysis and misguided decisions. Imagine a healthcare provider relying on inaccurate patient records to determine treatment plans, potentially jeopardizing patient safety.
4. Invalidity: Invalid data violates predefined business rules or constraints. For example, a date of birth in the future or a negative inventory quantity are clear instances of invalid data.
5. Duplication: Duplicate records not only waste storage space but also skew analysis and reporting. Multiple entries for the same customer can lead to inflated sales figures or inaccurate customer segmentation.
6. Timeliness: Outdated data can quickly become irrelevant in a fast-paced business environment. A marketing campaign based on outdated demographic data may miss its target audience entirely.
The Role of Data Governance in Addressing Data Quality Issues
Data governance provides a structured framework for managing data assets throughout their lifecycle. It establishes roles, responsibilities, processes, and policies to ensure data is handled effectively. When it comes to addressing data quality issues, data governance plays a pivotal role in several ways:
1. Establishing Data Quality Standards: Data governance defines clear and measurable data quality standards that align with the organization’s business objectives. These standards specify acceptable levels of completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and validity for different types of data.
Example: A financial institution might establish a data quality standard mandating that customer account balances must be accurate to the nearest cent and updated daily.
1. Data Profiling and Assessment: Data governance initiatives often involve data profiling, which is the process of analyzing data to understand its content, structure, and quality. This assessment helps identify existing data quality issues, their root causes, and their impact on business processes.
Example: A retailer might use data profiling to discover that a significant portion of customer addresses are incomplete or formatted incorrectly, hindering order fulfillment.
1. Data Cleansing and Enrichment: Data governance provides a framework for cleansing and enriching data to improve its quality. This may involve correcting errors, standardizing formats, removing duplicates, and filling in missing values.
Example: A healthcare organization might cleanse patient data by standardizing medical code formats, correcting misspelled names, and removing duplicate records.
1. Data Validation and Verification: Data governance processes include mechanisms for validating and verifying data before it enters critical systems or is used for decision-making. This can involve automated checks, manual reviews, or a combination of both.
Example: A manufacturing company might validate incoming supplier data against predefined quality criteria to ensure it meets the required specifications.
1. Data Stewardship and Ownership: Data governance designates data stewards and owners who are responsible for maintaining the quality of specific datasets. These individuals have the authority and expertise to address data quality issues, enforce data quality standards, and promote data quality awareness across the organization.
Example: A marketing department might have a data steward responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of customer data used for marketing campaigns.
1. Data Quality Monitoring and Reporting: Data governance establishes processes for monitoring data quality over time and reporting on key metrics. This allows organizations to track progress, identify emerging issues, and take corrective action promptly.
Example: An insurance company might use a data quality dashboard to track the accuracy of claims data, identify potential fraud, and monitor customer satisfaction.
1. Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Data governance encourages a culture of continuous improvement by addressing the root causes of data quality issues rather than just treating the symptoms. This involves identifying and rectifying the underlying processes, systems, or behaviors that contribute to poor data quality.
Example: A logistics company might discover that late deliveries are often caused by inaccurate address data in its shipping system. By addressing the root cause of this issue—perhaps a flaw in the address verification process—the company can prevent future delays.
Real-World Examples of Data Governance in Action
Let’s explore some real-world examples of how organizations have leveraged data governance to tackle data quality challenges:
• Healthcare: A major healthcare provider implemented a data governance program to improve the accuracy and completeness of patient medical records. This involved standardizing data formats, implementing data validation rules, and assigning data stewards to monitor data quality. As a result, the provider saw a significant reduction in medication errors and improved patient outcomes.
• Finance: A global financial institution used data governance to address inconsistencies and errors in its customer data. By establishing data quality standards, implementing data cleansing processes, and training employees on data quality best practices, the institution was able to improve its customer service and reduce operational risk.
• Retail: A leading retailer leveraged data governance to optimize its inventory management. By ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of inventory data, the retailer was able to reduce stockouts, minimize overstocks, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
The Importance of Data Culture
While data governance provides the framework and tools for addressing data quality issues, it’s equally important to foster a data-driven culture within the organization. This involves:
• Data Literacy: Educating employees at all levels about the importance of data quality and how to handle data responsibly.
• Data Ownership: Empowering individuals to take ownership of the data they create and use.
• Collaboration: Encouraging cross-functional collaboration to identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Accountability: Holding individuals and teams accountable for maintaining data quality standards.
By cultivating a data-driven culture, organizations can create an environment where data quality is valued and prioritized.
Conclusion
In the digital age, data is a strategic asset, and its quality directly impacts an organization’s ability to achieve its goals. Data governance provides a structured approach to addressing data quality issues by establishing standards, processes, and responsibilities for managing data throughout its lifecycle. By implementing data governance initiatives, organizations can transform their data into a reliable and valuable resource, enabling better decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and a stronger competitive edge.
Remember, data governance is not a one-time project but an ongoing journey. It requires continuous monitoring, improvement, and adaptation to keep pace with the evolving data landscape. By embracing data governance as a core business practice and fostering a data-driven culture, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data and drive sustainable success.
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What is the Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet primarily used to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet mimics aspects of starvation by forcing the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fuelling brain function. However, if there is very little carbohydrate in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies. The ketone bodies pass into the brain and replace glucose as an energy source. An elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood, a state known as ketosis, leads to a reduction in the frequency of epileptic seizures.
The diet provides just enough protein for body growth and repair, and sufficient calories to maintain the correct weight for age and height. The classic ketogenic diet contains a 4:1 ratio by weight of fat to combined protein and carbohydrate. This is achieved by excluding high-carbohydrate foods such as starchy fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, grains and sugar, while increasing the consumption of foods high in fat such as cream and butter.
Most dietary fat is made of molecules called long-chain triglycerides (LCTs). However, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)—made from fatty acids with shorter carbon chains than LCTs—are more ketogenic. A variant of the diet known as the MCT ketogenic diet uses a form of coconut oil, which is rich in MCTs, to provide around half the calories. As less overall fat is needed in this variant of the diet, a greater proportion of carbohydrate and protein can be consumed, allowing a greater variety of food choices.
Developed in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet was widely used into the next decade, but its popularity waned with the introduction of effective anticonvulsant drugs. In the mid 1990s, Hollywood producer Jim Abrahams, whose son's severe epilepsy was effectively controlled by the diet, created the Charlie Foundation to promote it. Publicity included an appearance on NBC's ''Dateline'' programme and ''...First Do No Harm'' (1997), a made-for-television film starring Meryl Streep. The foundation sponsored a multicentre research study, the results of which—announced in 1996—marked the beginning of renewed scientific interest in the diet.
The diet is effective in half of the patients who try it, and very effective in one third of patients. In 2008, a randomised controlled trial showed a clear benefit for treating refractory epilepsy in children with the ketogenic diet. There is some evidence that adults with epilepsy may benefit from the diet, and that a less strict regime, such as a modified Atkins diet, is similarly effective. The ketogenic diet has also been proposed as a treatment for a number of neurological conditions other than epilepsy; as of 2008, research in this area has yet to produce sufficient positive data to warrant clinical use.
The ketogenic diet is a medical nutrition therapy that involves participants from various disciplines. Team members include a registered paediatric dietitian who coordinates the diet programme; a paediatric neurologist who is experienced in offering the ketogenic diet; and a registered nurse who is familiar with childhood epilepsy. Additional help may come from a medical social worker who works with the family and a pharmacist who can advise on the carbohydrate content of medicines. Lastly, the parents and other caregivers must be educated in many aspects of the diet in order for it to be safely implemented.
Initiation
The Johns Hopkins Hospital protocol for initiating the ketogenic diet has been widely adopted. It involves a consultation with the patient and their caregivers and, later, a short hospital admission. Because of the risk of complications during ketogenic diet initiation, most centres begin the diet under close medical supervision in hospital.
At the initial consultation, patients are screened for conditions that may contraindicate the diet. A dietary history is obtained and the parameters of the diet selected: the ketogenic ratio of fat to combined protein and carbohydrate, the calorie requirements, and the fluid intake.
The day before admission to hospital, the proportion of carbohydrate in the diet may be decreased and the patient begins fasting after his or her evening meal. On admission, only calorie- and caffeine-free fluids are allowed until dinner, which consists of "eggnog" restricted to one-third of the typical calories for a meal. The following breakfast and lunch are similar, and on the second day, the "eggnog" dinner is increased to two-thirds of a typical meal's caloric content. By the third day, dinner contains the full calorie quota and is a standard ketogenic meal (not "eggnog"). After a ketogenic breakfast on the fourth day, the patient is discharged. Where possible, the patient's current medicines are changed to carbohydrate-free formulations.
When in the hospital, glucose levels are checked several times daily and the patient is monitored for signs of symptomatic ketosis (which can be treated with a small quantity of orange juice). Lack of energy and lethargy are common but disappear within two weeks. The parents attend classes over the first three full days, which cover nutrition, managing the diet, preparing meals, avoiding sugar and handling illness. The level of parental education and commitment required is higher than with medication.
Variations on the Johns Hopkins protocol are common. The initiation can be performed using outpatient clinics rather than requiring a stay in hospital. Often there is no initial fast (fasting increases the risk of acidosis and hypoglycaemia and weight loss). Rather than increasing meal sizes over the three-day initiation, some institutions maintain meal size but alter the ketogenic ratio from 2:1 to 4:1.
For patients who benefit, half achieve a seizure reduction within five days (if the diet starts with an initial fast of one to two days), three-quarters achieve a reduction within two weeks, and 90% achieve a reduction within 23 days. If the diet does not begin with a fast, the time for half of the patients to achieve an improvement is longer (two weeks) but the long-term seizure reduction rates are unaffected. Parents are encouraged to persist with the diet for at least three months before any final consideration is made regarding efficacy.
Maintenance
After initiation, the child regularly visits the hospital outpatient clinic where they are seen by the dietitian and neurologist, and various tests and examinations are performed. These are held every three months for the first year and then every six months thereafter. Infants under one year old are seen more frequently, with the initial visit held after just two to four weeks. A period of minor adjustments is necessary to ensure consistent ketosis is maintained and to better adapt the meal plans to the patient. This fine-tuning is typically done over the telephone with the hospital dietitian and includes changing the number of calories, altering the ketogenic ratio, or adding some MCT or coconut oils to a classic diet. Urinary ketone levels are checked daily to detect whether ketosis has been achieved and to confirm that the patient is following the diet, though the level of ketones does not correlate with an anticonvulsant effect. This is performed using ketone test strips containing nitroprusside, which change colour from buff-pink to maroon in the presence of acetoacetate (one of the three ketone bodies).
A short-lived increase in seizure frequency may occur during illness or if ketone levels fluctuate. The diet may be modified if seizure frequency remains high, or the child is losing weight. Loss of seizure-control may come from unexpected sources. Even "sugar-free" food can contain carbohydrates such as maltodextrin, sorbitol, starch and fructose. The sorbitol content of suntan lotion and other skincare products may be high enough for some to be absorbed through the skin and thus negate ketosis.
Discontinuation
About 10% of children on the ketogenic diet achieve freedom from seizures, and many are able to reduce the use of anticonvulsant drugs or eliminate them altogether. Traditionally, at around two years on the diet, or after six months of being seizure-free, the diet may be gradually discontinued over two or three months. This is done by lowering the ketogenic ratio until urinary ketosis is no longer detected, and then lifting all calorie restrictions. This timing and method of discontinuation mimics that of anticonvulsant drug therapy in children, where the child has become seizure free. When the diet is required to treat certain metabolic diseases, the duration will be longer. The total diet duration is up to the treating ketogenic diet team and parents; durations up to 12 years have been studied and found beneficial.
Children who discontinue the diet after achieving seizure freedom have about a 20% risk of seizures returning. The length of time until recurrence is highly variable but averages two years. This risk of recurrence compares with 10% for resective surgery (where part of the brain is removed) and 30–50% for anticonvulsant therapy. Of those that have a recurrence, just over half can regain freedom from seizures either with anticonvulsants or by returning to the ketogenic diet. Recurrence is more likely if, despite seizure freedom, an electroencephalogram (EEG) shows epileptiform spikes, which indicate epileptic activity in the brain but are below the level that will cause a seizure. Recurrence is also likely if an MRI scan shows focal abnormalities (for example, as in children with tuberous sclerosis). Such children may remain on the diet longer than average, and it has been suggested that children with tuberous sclerosis who achieve seizure freedom could remain on the ketogenic diet indefinitely.
The ketogenic diet may be a successful treatment for several rare metabolic diseases. Case reports of two children indicate that it may be a possible treatment for astrocytomas, a type of brain tumour. Autism, depression, migraine headaches, polycystic ovary syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus have also been shown to improve in small case studies. There is evidence from uncontrolled clinical trials and studies in animal models that the ketogenic diet can provide symptomatic and disease-modifying activity in a broad range of neurodegenerative disorders including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and may be protective in traumatic brain injury and stroke. Because tumour cells are inefficient in processing ketone bodies for energy, the ketogenic diet has also been suggested as a treatment for cancer. , there is insufficient evidence to support the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for these conditions; however, clinical trials for many of them are ongoing.
In March 2009, caprylidene (Axona) was approved as a medical food by the US Food and Drug Administration for the "dietary management of the metabolic processes and nutritional requirements associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease". Glucose metabolism by the brain is impaired in Alzheimer's disease, and it is proposed that ketone bodies may provide an alternative energy source. Caprylidene is a powdered form of the MCT caprylic triglyceride.
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1. Cleusa Nogueira de Castro Cleusa Nogueira de Castro Brazil says:
Achei muito interessante essa dieta e pretendo me aprofundar no estudo dela, pois tenho urgência em adotá-la para pessoa de minha família.
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Proquints:
Identifiers that are Readable,
Spellable, and Pronounceable
Daniel S. Wilkerson
Welcome!
Please see the article on proquints: http://arXiv.org/html/0901.4016;
A local copy is in proquint-proposal.txt and this can be converted to
proquint-proposal.gen.html by typing "make".
For the C and Java implementations: run "make clean all check" to
build and check. After that you can run "make demo" for a simple demo
and "make examples" for more examples.
Local implementations by Daniel S. Wilkerson:
* C implementation: proquint.c converts between proquint, hex, and
decimal strings.
* Java implementation: Proquint.java converts between proquint, hex,
and decimal strings.
Local implementations by others:
* Python implementation by Ruslan Shestopalyuk: converts between
proquint, hex, decimal and IPv4 address strings. Installs a script
'proquint', which can be used to convert between above
representations via command line (see python/README.md)
* Javascript implementation by Luděk Rašek: The code is in
js/proquint.js. Try it in js/proquint.html for values of arbitrary
length. Demo is accessible as github page:
http://l-ra.github.io/proquint/js/proquint.html
Remote implementations by others:
* Elixir implementation by Khaja Minhajuddin: Converts binaries to
proquint encoded strings, Decodes proquint encode strings to
binaries. Implementation can be found at
https://hexdocs.pm/proquint/Proquint.html
* Perl implementation by Mark Lawrence: Can also be installed from
CPAN with cpan Proquint (or +cpanm+ if one has it installed).
https://github.com/mlawren/p5-Proquint
* Rust implementation by Christian Blades: Crate at
https://crates.io/crates/proquint, source at
https://github.com/christian-blades-cb/proquint-rs
See License.txt for copyright and terms of use.
The proquint home is http://github.com/dsw/proquint.
History:
* 9 January 2009: initial release
* 8 April 2012: add Java implementation
* 30 December 2015: add Javascript implementation by Luděk Rašek
* 3 October 2017: add Python implementation by Ruslan Shestopalyuk
Enjoy.
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Talk:Peter Kürten
Cultural impact
The playwright Anthony Neilson has written a stageplay revolving around the trial of Peter Kürten entitled 'Normal' (which incidentally explores the relationship between Kürten and his wife). I would put this on the page though I'll let someone do it in such a manner that it won't be instantly deleted by the wiki police.
* In 2009 there will be Czech film Normal aka Angels Gone starring Dagmar Havlová, the actress and wife of Czech ex-president Václav Havel in the role of Kürten's wife. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1342408/, http://www.normalfilm.cz/ Put this information in the article, please. Sorry for my english. Dronte (talk) 15:41, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
The reference to the Fassbinder movie is purely wrong, as can be found in numerous other sources the plot of the movie is based on the life of german serial killer Fritz Haarmann, the name is even mentioned in the section here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 17:04, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
Kuerten's head
Why is the fact that his head is housed in Wisconsin Dells dubious? Having been there and seen it, I can assert that it is. If pictures are needed, I'll get one the next time I go. —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 16:39, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* I concur. It's quite easy to find a picture of it on the internet. I believe it is currently in Hawaii in the original owner's possession, but that could be wrong. Ripley's may still have it. It appears dissected as it was when they studied it, cut in half. —Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 20:17, 22 February 2010 (UTC)
Kuerten's wife
Would it be possible to have more information about kuertens wife? How did such a man come to marry and why did she not become a victim?
* Apparently because he was actually very fond of her. He even told her to turn him in and take the reward.(<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:31, 22 February 2008 (UTC))
Two things in here contradict themselves:
Seconds sentence of the second paragraph: "Disturbed from an early age,"
Then, middle of the second to last paragraph: "Kürten was, in fact, in perfect mental health"
Are these reconcililable? Thanx. <IP_ADDRESS> 00:10, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
There's a great deal of confusion from some authors misunderstanding a reading of sanity vs insanity. Clearly the muddle arises as sanity is a legal concept not a psychiatric one. Kurten was a psychopath and therefore not in what one might consider perfect mental health, the court however found him sane ie. had mens rea and therefore was; in it's view, responsible. One can be mad and sane.
Kuerten masturbating dogs
Reference found here: http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/kurten/killer_4.html
Do not revert, people.
* Owing to ambiguous punctuation, that citation still raises the question of whether the dogcatcher taught Kurten how to masturbate himself (and how to torture dogs) or taught Kurten how to masturbate dogs as well as torturing them. Both very strange things for a dogcatcher to teach a kid. Asat (talk) 06:49, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
References, etc
Why are there no references/notes/external links within the article? Can we do something about that? Maria 03:21, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
Early life, deviant behaviour and trial
I don't have all the references to hand but I recall reaing that Kurten had a relationship with a masochist and 'honed' his tastes for sadism. He also had a blood fetish which he once fed by allegedly beheading a swan and placing his mouth over the neck. During his trial he was placed in a wooden construction for his own protection http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial2/kurten/ (<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 21:52, 7 February 2008 (UTC))
* Yes, actually, there is a good reference for this topic. I read an excerpt of "Cannibal Killers: The History of Impossible Murderers" by Moira Martingale in the compilation book "Cannibals: Shocking True Tales of the Last Taboo on Land and at Sea" edited by Joseph S. Cummins (printed in 2001 by The Lyons Press). It talks about how "he particularly found the sight of blood stimulating and often tore the heads off swans to enable him to drink their blood."
* Also, I tried to edit that he was one of 13 children, not 11 like the wiki article states, but my changes were rejected. I may have not cited my reference correctly?Mcan875 (talk) 01:21, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
* I should also have added this, which I think should be considered for inclusion in the wiki article: There are a few things I think that could help flesh this out, no pun intended. One, there is some need for citations. In the work by Moira Martingale, "Cannibal Killers: The History of Impossible Murderers," she states that
* (1) His father and grandfather were both alcoholics
* (2) His father was known to be violent and often rape his mother in front of the children, in addition to his 13 year-old sister. She states that Kurten raped his 13 year-old sister as well, but not 'multiple' daughters. This should have a citation needed bracket for fact-checking purposes, unless the aforementioned text will suffice as an edit/source alone.
* (3) The dog/rat-catcher that is mentioned in the wiki article was the one that introduced him to his tendency toward cruelty, sexual deviance, and later, cannibalism. The dog/rat-catcher would perform sexual acts and torture the animals in front of Kurten, who found that he found sexual satisfaction from doing the same.
* (4) Around the age of 16, he attacked a girl in the woods and left her for dead, but she survived. He tried to strangle another girl, but she managed to get away, and for this he was sent to prison for four years.Mcan875 (talk) 01:44, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
"Primary motive"
This statement: "Kürten gave his primary motive to Berg as being one entirely of sexual pleasure."
Directly followed by: "Kürten said to the legal examiners that his primary motive was to "strike back at oppressive society". He did not deny that he had sexually molested his victims, but he always claimed during his trial that this was not his primary motive."
It doesn't help that there are almost no sources whatsoever, and that the article generally reads like it was written by some hobbyist junior high school student, but this at least needs to be remedied. If Kurten did indeed declare these contrary points of view, the article needs to reveal them as such so that it doesn't read like an oversight or simply sloppy writing on the part of the editor.
Number of names on suspect list
In the third paragraph of the "Murders" section: "The variety of victims and murder methods gave police the impression that more than one killer was at large: the police had over 900,000 different names on their potential suspect list." Over 900,000 names? That seems too high to be plausible to me, plus the phrase is similar to the "it's over 9,000" meme, which makes me even more suspicious. There doesn't seem to be a citation for it, so I'm not sure if the recourse is to add a "citation needed" tag, or what. Bspatafora (talk) 03:57, 27 June 2013 (UTC)
Number of Murders
The episode of Ripley's Believe it or not; which aired on 1982/09/01 has an ending segment, where they show his head; and states the count of confirmed murders is 17.
Is it possible to update the confirmed count based on that?
Randy Newman – In Germany Before The War
Randy Newman's composition "In Germany Before The War" is a song about Peter Kürten. For some reason it has been decided that song references ar "verboten", so there is no mention of Newman's song on this page.
"PLEASE DO NOT ADD SONG REFERENCES, INCIDENTAL THEATER PORTRAYALS, REFERENCES TO INCIDENTAL DEPICTIONS UPON ALBUM COVERS OR OTHER DEPICTIONS UPON TV SHOWS LIKE COMICS, ALBUM COVERS OR OTHER IRRELEVANT TRIVIA HERE. IT DOES NOT BELONG HERE AND WILL REMOVED WITH NO FURTHER DISCUSSION. TRIVIA IS INAPPROPRIATE PER THE PROJECT GOVERNING THIS ARTICLE"
Why not?Who has decided it's "irrelevant trivia"? Arrivisto (talk) 19:47, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
* This template (or very similar derivatives) exist upon many articles of this nature. See the Ted Bundy one. It existed before I joined Wiki. in 2008. I couldn't agree more with the message personally because believe me, without it, you'll see a deluge of inclusions of incidental mentions by John or Jane Hollywood upon series 4 episode 3 of such and such a sitcom, a fictional crime show, or mention upon a Church of Misery song etc.--Kieronoldham (talk) 01:53, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
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Is it really, not ? (cc ) Nardog (talk) 11:33, 14 October 2020 (UTC)
* The short vowel is correct here ( or ), based on the common pronunciation of the town Kürten and the name Dieter Kürten (listen to his own pronunciation here). –Austronesier (talk) 14:57, 14 October 2020 (UTC)
* Thanks! But I believe we use ⟨ʁ⟩ after short vowels following Duden and de Gruyter's pronunciation dictionaries. Nardog (talk) 10:59, 15 October 2020 (UTC)
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Trepalle is located above Livigno between the Foscagno Pass and the Eira Pass. The northern part of the village, by the Eira Pass, is one of the main skiing areas of Livigno. As part of the comune of Livigno, it is also a duty-free area.
The name of this village means "three balls" in Italian, mistranslated from Trevalle, which means "three valleys". In fact, Trepalle is reachable from three different valleys: Val Trela, Val di Foscagno and Vallaccia.
The village's former priest Don Alessandro Parenti inspired Italian writer Giovannino Guareschi for the character of Don Camillo.
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Swapan Bhattacharjee (born 2 February 1952) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the former Jatiya Sangsad member from Jessore-5 constituency. His brother Pijush Kanti Bhattacharjee is a former member of parliament.
Career
Bhattacharjee was elected to Jatiya Sangsad on 5 January 2014 from Jessore-5 as an independent candidate. He defeated the incumbent Bangladesh Awami League candidate Khan Tipu Sultan by more than 20 thousand votes.
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Phaseolidae is a family of bivalves belonging to the order Nuculanida.
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Re^2: Is this a sane/safe way to pass an aref into a C function? (XS<Perl)
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on Jan 22, 2017 at 18:15 UTC ( #1180125=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??
in reply to Re: Is this a sane/safe way to pass an aref into a C function? (XS<Perl)
in thread Is this a sane/safe way to pass an aref into a C function?
Thanks tye, that's great!
I was trying similar things, but did not realize pack was required. This is far easier and less error-prone as you said (as well it saves me from having to wrap one C function with another as this way, I can pass the data directly to the original function), but I am thankful that I was able to learn how to pass in perl variables into a C function, even though I'm going to revert to using this method instead:
use warnings; use strict; use feature 'say'; use Inline 'C'; my @b = (1..3, 253..255); my $x = pack "V0C*", @b; check($x, length($x)); __END__ __C__ #include <stdio.h> #include <stdint.h> void check(unsigned char* n, int len){ int i; for(i=0; i<len; i++){ printf("%d\n", n[i]); } }
Output:
1 2 3 253 254 255
Of course, in the real code, I perform error checking.
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Re^3: Is this a sane/safe way to pass an aref into a C function? (XS<Perl)
by Marshall (Canon) on Jan 23, 2017 at 03:44 UTC
Good thread.
I tried to get this code working with Active State 5.20, but I don't have right "formula" to do that on my current little laptop. Is there a FAQ on this? What compiler is necessary, etc...?
PS: I think your check() would be more "C like" coded something like this:
void check(unsigned char* n, int len) { while (len--) { printf ("%d\n", *n++); } }
The variable: int i is unnecessary. With the C calling convention on 32 bit machine, check() is passed a 32 bit pointer to n (pointer to an array of unsigned bytes) and a 32 bit signed integer, len on the stack. These are copies for the subroutine to modify and use as it wishes.
This n[i] syntax is often coded by the compiler as (n i*size_of_n) plus base address. Whereas n++ is coded as n plus the size_of_n.
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The result was merge to Stephen Colbert. (non-admin closure) Foxy Loxy Pounce! 01:13, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
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I originally prodded the page because there is nothing that says that these paintings of Stephen Colbert are in anyway notable for encyclopedic inclusion. The person who removed the prod tag stated that there were multiple independent sources (the four external links) and that there's a merge discussion going on. An IP address put a merge tag on the page after I put the prod there, and no discussion was started anywhere to concern merging the article. As far as I know, there is nothing to say that these paintings are notable and independent of the man they are of. If anything, this article should be deleted, as I do not see any use of merging it to Stephen Colbert.— Ryūlóng ( 竜龙 ) 15:49, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* Merge — This was a gag used in a couple episodes of the Colbert Report. It merits a couple of sentences in there at a maximum, but certainly not its own article. -- Cyde Weys 15:52, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* Allow the merge discussion to continue As I said when removing the prod, there's some notability to it, but probably not enough to support an actual article. Let the merge discussion happen. If nothing comes of it, then fine, bring this back here. Umbralcorax (talk) 16:35, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* What merge discussion? There is no merge discussion currently ongoing, so it must be dealt with here. Remember that AFD is capable of closing with a result of Merge. Let's handle this right here, right now, not in some hypothetical merge discussion elsewhere. -- Cyde Weys 16:56, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* Fair enough, vote modified accordingly. Umbralcorax (talk) 17:10, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* Merge Not really notable or needing an article on its own. Will be better off in the context of the Colbert article. -- Narson ~ Talk • 17:15, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* Merge. Do I really need to defend this? It clearly should be merge with Stephen Colbert. -- Amwestover (talk|contrib) 17:57, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
* merge per WP:BEFORE. Reasonable search term for someone who's seen it in the national gallery, etc. Neier (talk) 11:10, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
* Merge per WP:BEFORE. Reasonable search term, per Neier. -- MISTER ALCOHOL TC 05:09, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
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Physical Activity for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: An International Survey of Nephrologist Practice Patterns and Research Priorities
Taryana et al. (2019) full text summary PDF
For which topic were research priorities identified?
physical activity for people with chronic kidney disease
In which location was the research priority setting conducted?
Australia - Australia; Australia - New Zealand; North America - Canada
Why was it conducted at all?
People with chronic kidney diseases (CKD) have identified exercise as a research priority. To inform the research agenda, we surveyed nephrologists on their practice patterns, available resources and research priorities for exercise and physical activity (PA) in CKD.
What was the objective?
to evaluate contemporary nephrologists' counseling practice patterns with respect to exercise and physical activity among patients with chronic kidney disease, including factors associated with exercise counseling behavior and to identify nephrologist research priorities in this area
What was the outcome?
a list of 5 research topics
How long did the research prioritization take?
October 2017 - April 2018
Which methods were used to identify research priorities?
survey
How were the priorities for research identified exactly?
Step 1: survey: participants were asked to submit research questions or list knowledge gaps in the role of exercise for individuals with CKD that should be the focus for future research studies. Step 2: data processing: thematic analysis, resulting in 5 broad research topics
Which stakeholders took part?
Nephrologists. 189 participants.
How were stakeholders recruited?
Invitations to complete the survey were emailed to practising nephrologists with publicly available email addresses in Canada (n=354) and ANZ and were also advertised in the newsletters for members of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) (n=598).
Were stakeholders actively involved or did they just participate?
Stakeholders were mere participants of the research prioritization process; they were not actively involved in the process.
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Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments
This is probably too much of a ducky case to warrent CU, but a second opinion would be helpful. ( X! · talk ) · @095 · 01:17, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
– Given the large amount of accounts involved, the chance that we may have an uninvolved user increases. It won't hurt to run a CU in this case. –MuZemike 02:14, 24 July 2010 (UTC)
* All ✅. --jpgordon:==( o ) 15:51, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
Sabuj Tapos blocked 1 month. The rest of the accounts blocked indef. <IP_ADDRESS> was autoblocked but I extended the block for a week. <IP_ADDRESS> looks stale and hasn't been autoblocked so I'm leaving that one alone for now. E lockid ( Talk ) 18:00, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
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R80.20 - Is the REST API working asynchronous?
Hi all,
We are currently doing a lot of stuff with the REST API (v1.3).
In general we are sending four API calls:
1. login
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3. publish
4. logout
Sometimes it happens that the change will not get through and/or the logout will not work.
It seems that the API Server is executing them asychronously, because it helps if we are inserting some waits (e.g. 10sec) between the calls. Without the waits it would be executed within milliseconds and leads into inconsistent objects. Of course, this isn't a solution because in our PROD environment we may have a higher load on the system later.
Has anyone the same or similar issues? Is the API Server executing the calls in some queue?
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How many commands are you doing before you publish?
One thing we recommend as a best practice is to limit the number of changes made per session (a few hundred) before you publish.
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Only one command / one change.
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What are the specs on your management server(s) (RAM, CPU)?
If it's multi-domain, how many domains?
Perhaps some tuning needs to be done on the API server for better performance and/or more RAM/CPU may be needed.
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It is a fresh installed Management Server with one domain.
We have only the standard objects in place.
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Amount of RAM/CPU in management server?
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32GB RAM and 16 CPUs
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Please see the following SK, your API server may not be flat-out crashing but if it is constrained for memory it can cause some problematic effects. Heavy use of the API will almost certainly require giving the API server more memory:
sk119553: Security Management API server crashes under heavy load
R80.40 addendum for book "Max Power 2020" now available
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Hi @Timothy_Hall ,
Thanks, I saw this article, but I don't think that adding one object to an existing Access Role is known as "heavy load".
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I highly recommend getting the TAC involved to troubleshoot this.
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Yes, we did already and it is still ongoing.
But I have the hope that someone ran into the same problem.
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Arthur A. Harris Linear Park
The Arthur A. Harris Linear Park is a multi-use trail along the Still River in Brookfield, Connecticut. The park consists of a trail that loops around through the woods while running parallel to the Still River, and merges with the Still River Greenway by the trail entrance. A gazebo is located about 0.4 mi past the entrance of the trail, and park benches are located at the end of the paved section of the trail, immediately before the unpaved section begins to complete the loop.
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The trail is named after Arthur A. Harris, the former Conservation Commission chairman who had the idea in 1967 to build a narrow park running along the Route 7 highway from Norwalk to New Milford. The trail was officially dedicated in the Summer of 2010.
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Could be any realtion between στίγμα and στιγμή?
How to link each other?
Like this: στιγμή → moment → point → dot ≠ mark → spot → στίγμα
Just a supposition, not sure... TudorTulok (talk) 20:42, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
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within human ability; for an object is seen by means of that light alone which proceeds from itself, whether direct or reflected. Thus the only "artficial" light which could avail Mr. Locke, would be some artificial light which he should be able to throw—not upon the "focal object of vision," but upon the real object to be viewed—to wit: upon the moon. It has been easily calculated that, when the light proceeding from a star becomes so diffused as to be as weak as the natural light proceeding from the whole of the stars, in a clear and moonless night, then the star is no longer visible for any practical purpose.
The Earl of Ross telescope, lately constructed in England, has a speculum with a reflecting surface of 4071 square inches; the Herschel telescope having one of only 1811. The metal of the Earl of Ross' is 6 feet diameter; it is 5½ inches thick at the edges, and 5 at the centre. The weight is 3 tons. The focal length is 50 feet.
I have lately read a singular and somewhat ingenious little book, whose title page runs thus:—"L'Homme dans la lvne, ou le Voyage Chimerique fait au Monde de la Lvne, nouuellement decouuert par Dominique Gonzales, Aduanturier Espagnol, autremèt dit le Courier volant. Mis en notre langve par J. B. D. A. Paris, chez Francois Piot, pres la Fontaine de Saint Benoist. Et chez J. Goignard, au premier pilier de la grand' salle du Palais, proche les Consultations, MDCXLVIII." pp. 176.
The writer professes to have translated his work from the English of one Mr. D'Avisson (Davidson?) although there is a terlble ambiguity in the statement. "l'en ai eu," says he, "l'original de Monsieur D'Avisson, medecin des mieux versez qul solent aujourdhuy dans la cònoissance des Belles Lettres, et sur tout de la Philosophie Naturelle. Je lui ai cette obligation entre les autres, de m'auoir non seulement mis en main ce Livre en anglois, mais encore le Manuscrit du Sieur Thomas D'Anan, gentilhomme Eccossois, recommendable pour sa vertu, sur la version duquel j'advoue que j'ay tiré la plan de la mienne."
After some irrelevant adventures, much in the manner of Gil Bias, and which occupy the first thirty pages, the author relates that, being ill during a sea voyage, the crew abandoned him, together with a negro servant, on the island of St. Helena. To increase the chances of obtaining food, the two separate, and live as far apart as possible. This brings about a training of birds, to serve the purpose of carrier-pigeons between them. By and by these are taught to carry parcels of some weight—and this weight is gradually increased. At length the idea is entertained of uniting the force of a great number of the birds, with a view to raising the author himself. A machine is contrived for the purpose, and we have a minute description of it, which is materially helped out by a steel engraving. Here we perceive the Signor Gonzales, with point ruffles and a huge periwig, seated astride something which resembles very closely a broomstick, and borne aloft by a multitude of wild swans (ganzas) who had strings reaching from their tails to the machine.
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Peter Gill (golfer)
Peter E. Gill (23 July 1930 – 23 April 2020) was an English professional golfer. In 1959 he won the Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament and the Gor-Ray Cup in successive weeks. He died in 2020 from COVID-19 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in England.
Professional career
Gill was an assistant professional in the 1950s, first at Little Aston Golf Club and then at Addington Golf Club. He played regularly in assistants' tournaments and in 1953, while still at Little Aston, he reached the semi-final of the Gor-Ray Cup, the PGA Assistants' Championship, before losing to Geoffrey Hunt. He qualified for the Open Championship the same year. In 1959 he won the Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament and the Gor-Ray Cup in successive weeks. He won the Coombe Hill Tournament after a six-hole playoff with Billy Bingham and then won the Gor-Ray Cup, a stroke ahead of Peter Shanks.
Gill was third in the 1970 John Player Classic, an event that had first prize of £25,000. Christy O'Connor Snr won the event, ahead of Tony Jacklin, with Gill tying with Neil Coles and winning £3,750. Although he over 40 when the tour was formed, Gill played in a few European Tour events in 1972 and 1973.
Gill played in the PGA Seniors Championship in the 1980s. In his first appearance in 1981 he finished a stroke behind Christy O'Connor Snr and Fred Boobyer. The following year he was again a shot out of a playoff. In 1983 he was runner-up, nine strokes behind O'Connor who won the event for the sixth time and for third successive year. Gill played in the European Seniors Tour in its early years, although he was over 60 when the tour was founded. He had one top-10 finish, in the 1992 Belfast Telegraph Irish Senior Masters.
Gill was the professional at Surbiton Golf Club in Surrey, Gatton Manor in Surrey and Knole Park in Kent. He was an honorary member of the PGA.
Professional wins (2)
* 1959 Coombe Hill Assistants' Tournament, Gor-Ray Cup
Results in major championships
Note: Gill only played in The Open Championship.
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Scott McCready (born February 1, 1977) is a British former wide receiver in American football. Previously he played for the Scottish Claymores from 2002–2004, and was named to the All-League team on multiple occasions.
McCready was the first British national to win the Super Bowl, which he did as a member of the New England Patriots practice squad in 2001. His team won Super Bowl XXXVI over the St. Louis Rams. McCready's father was a Royal Air Force pilot; after football, McCready became a pilot for Etihad Airways.
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The Secret River (TV series)
The Secret River is an Australian television drama screened on ABC in June 2015. This two-part miniseries is based on the novel of the same name written by Kate Grenville. It follows the story of young couple, William and Sal Thornhill, who are transported to the new colony of New South Wales in 1805, giving a look into the colonisation of Australia and the escalating conflict between the original Indigenous inhabitants and the newly arrived white convicts and settlers.
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* Oliver Jackson-Cohen as William Thornhill
* Sarah Snook as Sal Thornhill
* Lachy Hulme as Thomas Blackwood
* Tim Minchin as Smasher
* Samuel Johnson as Saggity
* Trevor Jamieson as Gumang
* Huw Higginson as Alexander King
* Rhys Muldoon as Lord Loveday
* Rory Potter as Willie Thornhill
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What is MAP in Aviation? (Manifold Absolute Pressure)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) is a crucial parameter in aviation that plays a significant role in the operation of aircraft engines. It is a measure of the pressure inside the intake manifold of an aircraft engine. MAP is widely used to determine the engine’s performance, fuel efficiency, and overall engine health.
Aviation enthusiasts and professionals often come across the term MAP when discussing engine performance and optimization. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of manifold absolute pressure, its significance in aviation, and its impact on aircraft engine operations.
Understanding Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
In aviation, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) refers to the pressure inside the engine’s intake manifold. The intake manifold is responsible for delivering the air-fuel mixture to the cylinders for combustion. The pressure in the manifold affects the air density and subsequently influences the engine’s performance.
MAP is measured in units of pressure, typically in kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It is important to note that MAP is not the same as atmospheric pressure, as it can be higher or lower depending on various factors such as altitude, throttle position, and engine load.
Manifold absolute pressure is typically measured using a MAP sensor, which is a vital component in modern aircraft engines. The sensor continuously measures the pressure inside the intake manifold and provides real-time data for engine management systems to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.
The Significance of Manifold Absolute Pressure in Aviation
Manifold absolute pressure is a critical parameter in aviation for several reasons:
1. Engine Performance Optimization:
MAP plays a crucial role in optimizing engine performance. By monitoring the pressure inside the intake manifold, aircraft engine management systems can adjust the fuel-air mixture to ensure an optimal air-fuel ratio. This leads to efficient combustion and improved power output.
2. Fuel Efficiency Improvement:
With accurate MAP data, engine management systems can precisely control the fuel injection process. By adjusting the fuel flow based on the manifold pressure, the engine can maintain the ideal air-fuel ratio, resulting in improved fuel efficiency. This is particularly important in aviation, where fuel costs can significantly impact operational expenses.
3. Altitude Compensation:
Altitude affects the air density, hence reducing the amount of oxygen available for combustion. By monitoring the manifold absolute pressure, aircraft engines can compensate for altitude changes by adjusting the fuel-air mixture and airflow. This ensures that the engine operates optimally regardless of the altitude, providing consistent performance.
Importance of Monitoring Manifold Absolute Pressure
Monitoring manifold absolute pressure is crucial for maintaining the health and performance of aircraft engines. Continuous monitoring allows for early detection of potential issues or anomalies that may arise during operation.
Engine management systems use real-time manifold absolute pressure data to optimize engine performance and diagnose any potential problems. Anomalies in MAP readings could indicate issues such as intake leaks, clogged air filters, or malfunctioning sensors. Identifying these issues early on can prevent engine damage, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
Regular maintenance and inspection of MAP sensors and related components are essential to ensure accuracy in pressure readings. Any discrepancies or malfunctions should be addressed promptly to maintain the engine’s optimal performance and safety.
In conclusion, manifold absolute pressure (MAP) is a crucial parameter in aviation that significantly influences engine performance, fuel efficiency, and overall engine health. By monitoring the pressure inside the intake manifold, aircraft engines can optimize performance, compensate for altitude changes, and improve fuel efficiency. Continuous monitoring of MAP is vital for ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft engines. Understanding the significance of manifold absolute pressure allows aviation professionals to make informed decisions regarding engine management and maintenance.
For More: What is RDMI in Aviation? (Radio Distance Magnetic Indicator)
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The result was keep. But the article does lack references.I'm deleting the unsourced parts until they are properly sourced per WP:BLP. Sandstein 19:35, 9 February 2020 (UTC)
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Non notable rapper and singer who falls short of both WP:GNG & WP:MUSICBIO Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Women-related deletion discussions. Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Europe-related deletion discussions. Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of France-related deletion discussions. Celestina007 (talk) 22:59, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
* Keep - She has four (4) albums, her very own record label, and some of her songs were included on soundtracks. Seems pretty notable to me. --Minecrafter0271 (talk) 23:02, 26 January 2020 (UTC)
* Keep While I think it was ok to delete the album by her a few AfDs above, K-Reen is a superstar in French Guiana. She's won Lindor Awards, which is the Grammy's of French Guiana. I don't expect anyone to know that _ since I'm sure we don't have many editors from French Guiana, but, she is indeed notable and passes WP:MUSIC. Check out her French Wikipedia article for sources. Missvain (talk) 23:27, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
* Keep per Missvain. Her French Wikipedia article appears to have enough sources to suggest that this meets the significant coverage requirement of the WP:GNG policy. Aoba47 (talk) 19:01, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
* delete having sources on another project doesn't mean she's notable if those sources aren't independent, reliable coverage. Out of a random sampling of 20 or so, 0 meet this criteria. Praxidicae (talk) 16:17, 30 January 2020 (UTC)
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 12:47, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
* Speedy Keep A quick google search reveals many sources about them and their records. Bobherry Talk Edits 14:04, 2 February 2020 (UTC)
* Keep Notable, passes WP:MUSIC Jessamyn (talk) 20:19, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
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Classes | Namespaces | Functions
gif.hpp File Reference
Image class for gif files. More...
#include <claw/color_palette.hpp>
#include <claw/functional.hpp>
#include <claw/image.hpp>
#include <claw/iterator.hpp>
#include <claw/lzw_decoder.hpp>
#include <claw/types.hpp>
#include <list>
Go to the source code of this file.
Classes
class claw::graphic::gif
A class for gif pictures. More...
class claw::graphic::gif::frame
One frame in the animation. More...
struct claw::graphic::gif::header
Header of the gif files.
struct claw::graphic::gif::screen_descriptor
Some informations on the screen where the image is rendered.
struct claw::graphic::gif::image_descriptor
struct claw::graphic::gif::extension
Extension of the format.
struct claw::graphic::gif::trailer
The end of the file.
struct claw::graphic::gif::graphic_control_extension
Extension describing a rendering block.
struct claw::graphic::gif::comment_extension
Extension commenting the file.
struct claw::graphic::gif::plain_text_extension
Extension adding graphic text support.
struct claw::graphic::gif::application_extension
Extension adding some informations about the application.
class claw::graphic::gif::reader
This class reads data from a gif file. The image is resized to the size of the screen (as defined in the gif file) and the frames are stored in a list of frames passed as parameter. More...
struct claw::graphic::gif::reader::reader_info
Some global data needed when reading the file.
class claw::graphic::gif::reader::input_buffer
The buffer passed to the LZW decoder to decode the input.
class claw::graphic::gif::reader::output_buffer
Buffer passed to the LZW decoder to write decoded data.
Namespaces
namespace claw
This is the main namespace.
namespace claw::graphic
Everything about image structures and processing.
Functions
void std::swap (claw::graphic::gif &a, claw::graphic::gif &b)
Swap the content of two gifs.
Detailed Description
Image class for gif files.
Author
Julien Jorge
Definition in file gif.hpp.
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recurved; caps. oblong-oval or pyriform, mouth small, neck not tapering, pendulous; lid small conical; inner perist. adherent to outer; annulus large.
Walls and rocks.
318. (27) B. & S. St. short, tufted branched; l. ovate-lanceolate, entire, acuminate; caps. almost elliptical or pyriform, with a small mouth; lid conical, sharply pointed; perist. inner generally without cilia, and free.
Walls, banks, and decayed trees.
319. (28) Brid. St. about ½-in. tufted, branched; l. imbricate, somewhat spreading ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, point sometimes toothed, margins recurved; caps. pyriform narrow sub-pendulous, tapering into a longish neck; lid conical pointed; inner perist. with cilia.
Walls and rocks, frequent.
320. (29) Schreb. St. ½-1in. tufted, sometimes branched, with purplish radicles; l. ovate-lanceolate, shortly apiculate, occasionally serrate at apex, margins recurved; caps. oblong-pyriform, tapering at neck, pendulous, constricted at mouth when dry; lid large convex apiculate.
Wet and boggy places.
var. β. cuspidatum. l. with long bushy points, margined. Walls, &c.
321. (30) B. & S. St. ¼-1in. tufted, radiculose; l. lower ovate-lanceolate, upper ovate, all shortly pointed, entire, margin recurved, slightly twisted
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Talk:Peremptory plea
English law apparently provides an additional preremptory plea of "special liability to repair a road or bridge", according to the Oxford Dictionary of Law -- what is this plea?
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U.S. stock indexes end sharply higher
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday after their biggest drop since November as housing and confidence data boosted sentiment. Home Depot Inc. shares rallied after the retailer hiked its dividend and appoved a $17 billion stock buyback. Making its second triple-digit rise in three sessions, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 115.96 points, or 0.8%, to 13,900.13. The S&P 500 climbed 9.09 points, or 0.6%, to 1,496.94. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 13.40 points, or 0.4%, to 3,129.64.
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Abstract
Longitudinal ion viscosities, heat conductivities and thermal diffusion ratios in magnetised D-He and H-C plasmas are calculated within Grad's 21- moment approximation. Calculations taking full account of the finite mass ratio m(+)/m(Z) between hydrogen (deuterium) and impurity ion mass are compared with those for m(+)/m(Z) very much less than 1. As is to be expected, the largest discrepancies between exact and approximate results (with respect to the mass ratio) arise for D-He plasmas. The approximate formula for the impurity ion heat conductivity has to be extended to remove existing deficiencies.
Additional information
Authors: CLAAßEN H A, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institut für Plasmaphysik (DE);GERHAUSER H, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institut für Plasmaphysik (DE);SAYED Y A, Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Research Centre, Cairo (EG);CLAA?EN H A, Forschungszentrum Julich GmbH, Institut fur Plasmaphysik (DE)
Bibliographic Reference: Article: Contributions to Plasma Physics, Vol. 32 (1992) No. 3-4, pp. 303-307
Record Number: 199310278 / Last updated on: 1994-11-29
Category: PUBLICATION
Original language: en
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Risks of Cataract Surgery
Are there Any Risks or Complications with Cataract Eye Surgery?
Cataract Surgery is a highly successful procedure all over the world. More than 99% of cataract surgeries improve vision, but a small number of patients may experience some problems, some severe enough to limit vision.
As with any surgery, results can never be guaranteed. There is always a possibility of complications due to drug reactions, or other factors that may involve other parts of your body. But serious complications are extremely rare, and occur in less than half of one percent (0.5%) of cases.
The most serious complications are:
• Infection: One in 1,000 to 2,000 cases. (may require further surgery)
• Loss of the cataract into the back of the eye: One in 1,000 cases. (May require further surgery)
• Serious inflammation inside the eye: One in 200 to 300 cases.
• Retinal detachment: One in 200 to 400 cases (may require further surgery).
• Retinal or persistent corneal swelling: One in 200 cases.
• Blindness (very very very rare).
• Loss of the eye (extremely rare).
Another consideration is that nobody can predict exactly how the new lens will perform once it is in place (especially if you had previous eye surgery or Laser Eye Surgery). On rare occasions, the lens may even need to be replaced in a second procedure, because it does not match your eye.
In cases where implant lens exchange is medically necessary, there will be no out of pocket payment for surgical or anaesthetic fees, but the Day Theatre fees still apply. Very rarely a lens needs to be taken out.
Less serious complications may occur in up to 4% of cases. In general, they do not have serious effects on the vision, or they are transient. If the eye is healthy, the chances are excellent that you will have good vision, following removal of your cataracts.
To discuss how we can improve your Vision with Cataract Operation, call us FREE on 1800 DR EYES (1800 37 3937) to talk to one of our Patient Care Team now or Contact us Online for your free cataract eye assessment today.
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What Did the Cherokee Trade?
The Cherokee primarily traded skins and furs for the settlers' tools and weapons. Before the settlers arrived, the Cherokee had only hunted animals for their meat, so the trading significantly changed the Cherokee's everyday lives.
The tools and weapons the Cherokee received also changed their lives by making it easier to hunt and prepare food. They received guns to replace their bow, arrows and many different cooking instruments. The Cherokee were also taught how to make things out of cotton and other trades materials from the settlers. The Cherokee people were eager for these advancements and appreciated the efficiency of the product.
However, the Cherokee stopped trading with the settlers when they suffered from many diseases that were brought over from Europe. They also began to lose trust in the settlers as they started to force the Cherokee to give away their land. The Cherokee decided to make and use their own tools without help from the settlers. Then, the Cherokee began to work to create their own democratic government to rally against the settlers and protect themselves from future pain. This new Cherokee government would oversee all future trade regulations and trade agreements including those within the tribe and those outside of the tribe.
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Wildcard block not working since reinstall
I'm trying to block ads from a local online tv-website, it worked on my pi-hole just two days ago (and have been working since july) but then my pi-hole stopped working and I did a clean reinstall today. Now it won't block the ads even though I have done exactly the same thing as before.
Is there a way see where the ads are coming from? I am not very experienced doing stuff like this but I will try to provide what I can to get helped.
What I did was add the website as a wildcard to blacklist.
Expected Behaviour:
Wildcard block should stop ads from the website.
Actual Behaviour:
Ads are not blocked.
Also my lighttpd stopped working since reinstalling, is that something I should see to?
Can you create a debug log please and post the URL here.
pihole -d -c -a
or Tools > Generate debug log > tick both boxes > click blue button, stay on page and copy URL it gives
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Now I get this error, which I have had from this website before when using adblock/Ublock but I got the error trying it from Microsoft Edge.
tv4play.se, it's safe - it's a swedish TV channel.
"Are you using an ad blocker?
To access our content, you need to deactivate your ad blocker and reload the page."
I can provide a debug token as well but is there a workaround for this?
Update: it seem to be blocking the ads from my AppleTV using their application (which is what I want because I only watch it on my TV). I am confused but as of now it just randomly seem to be working...
If Pi-hole is blocking domains related to TV4 Play, and that is causing this message, then you either accept the message or else you whitelist the blocked domains and let TV4 Play show you adverts, or you use a mechanism in TV4 Play to stop them, such as a paid subscription, if such exists.
Is there no way around this? I thought the idea was to let the pi-hole swallow the ad in some way. What I mean by that is allow the ad to come through but send it to a black hole and just let the actual video “through”. Oh well, in my appleTV it seem to be ad free as of now.
Pi-hole can block ad-serving domains by making them unresolvable. It is entirely up to the service, which was running the ad, how it responds to that situation.
In many cases the result is that ads simply don't show in a space where they otherwise would have done. In other cases the service will actively detect that ads are not being shown and make some intervention such as a pop-up notice.
In other cases still, ads are served from the same domains as the desired content, making them impossible to block at the domain level which is where Pi-hole operates. This last kind are better dealt with at the application level where ads can more easily be separated from content. An example of this might be a browser add-on such as uBlock Origin. Devices such as Apple TV are out of luck here since users do not any control at that level.
You can see if Pi-hole is blocking domains by reviewing the Query Log and filtering it by the device in question (scroll down on that screen and read the Filtering options notes).
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Sheila Divine
The result was keep. (non-admin closure) Clarkcj12 (talk) 08:19, 8 November 2020 (UTC)
The Sheila Divine
* – ( View AfD View log )
A local(ish) punk band. Had a look for sources but couldn't find a thing. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 17:55, 29 October 2020 (UTC)
* Delete non notable band fails WP:NBAND. Theroadislong (talk) 17:58, 29 October 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Massachusetts-related deletion discussions. Spiderone 18:12, 29 October 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. Spiderone 18:12, 29 October 2020 (UTC)
* Thought about deprodding, didn't, which is why this is a weak keep. There are AllMusic, Washington Post, Boston Globe, A.V. Club, The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Buffalo News refs, through a first glance. The fate of the Cunninghams doesn't bode well for these AfDs where there are enough RS to support a short, rewritten article... Caro7200 (talk) 19:10, 29 October 2020 (UTC)
* Keep as per WP:AGF the above sources are more than enough for WP:GNG. Will provide the links tomorrow., imv Atlantic306 (talk) 22:53, 2 November 2020 (UTC)
* Update here are the links: AllMusic, All Music, AllMusic, The AV Club, The AV Club, The Washington Post,Boston Globe, Boston Globe, Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Buffalo News, and Boston Magazine, imv Atlantic306 (talk) 23:22, 3 November 2020 (UTC)
* Keep per Atlantic306. GhostDestroyer100 (talk) 17:24, 5 November 2020 (UTC)
* Keep is more than a local band. Unless Belgium is considered to be part of Boston. :) Queeste (talk) 09:40, 6 November 2020 (UTC)
* Keep, seems to meet GNG per Atlantic306's sources. Eddie891 Talk Work 18:06, 6 November 2020 (UTC)
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Getting the most out of your digital assistant
Week 17.0 — 19th February '18
We looked ahead to the Apple Homepod's release and now that three of the biggest players in the digital assistant arena have their devices in consumers hands, we look at how to get the most out of them with 5 commands for each:
Amazon Echo & Alexa
Amazon Echo Dot
Amazon have a dedicated place for Alexa's content and apps as well as a comprehensive support page, below are some of the most useful or fun.
Alexa...
...play [song]Plays the song requested
...what's in the news?Alexa reads the latest news
...what movies are playing?Based on your device's location it will read out movies playing close by
...add [item] to my basketAdds the requested item to your Amazon basket
...track my orderInforms you where your current order is or the status
Buy an Amazon Alexa compatible device, or download the app (iOS/Android).
Google Home & Assistant
Google Home
Hey, Google...
...play [album/genre/song]Plays the album/genre/song using your Google Music subscription or a paid Spotify account
...how do you say [word/phrase] in [language]Tells you how to say the word/phrase in the requested language
...tell me something interestingTells you something that it thinks you may find interesting
...good morningReveals what you have in your diary later that day
...how long will it take to get to [place]It will tell you how long it will take, but you can also specify the mode of transport to refine results
Alternative commands for Google Home
As well as hey, Google, okay, Google could also be used as the key phrase. 'Boo boo' is an alternative name you can use in place of Google and 'Goo goo' joined the list of names after a video of an Italian Grandmother trying to use a Google Home Mini went viral just after Christmas 2016.
Buy an Google Home, or download the app (iOS/Android).
Apple Homepod & Siri
To use Apple's HomePod as an assistant, you need to go all in on their ecosystem. That means the HomePod, an iPhone and HomeKit compatible devices which are currently harder to come by than those that work with Google or Amazon's products. Siri does lack features, but as discussed previously, the HomePod is a smart speaker and not a smart speaker.
Apple Homepod
Hey, Siri...
...play music I likePlays music it thinks you'll like (requires Apple Music subscription)
...add [items] to the shopping listAdds reminders to your shopping list
...where's the nearest pizza place?Tells you where it is and gives you the rating from Yelp
...text [person], [message]Sends an SMS to the person
...goodnight?As a HomeKit hub, you can use the HomePod to control scenes in your home, saying goodnight turns off connected devices
Connecting all the things with IFTTT
For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa at least, if the device doesn't have a command that you would like, you can use a service like IFTTT to bring it all together. Microsoft's Cortana was introduced as a service last week which means Windows users can automate directly from their desktops without the need for smart device.
Let as you know your favourite commands @1thingaweeek.
Updates
Voice assistant battle
In 2016 and 2017, MKBHD pit Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa against each other. Check out the video to see if one would work better for you than the others.
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Notable
Quick links and commentary on interesting articles, videos and more throughout the week.
1. 17.1 – Monday
1. Cake decorator Ksenia Penkina reddit.com
2. Birthmarked trailer New Trailer Buzz on youtube.com
3. The Crossrhodes Tiny Desk Concert NPR Music on youtube.com
4. The Looming Tower trailer Prime Video on youtube.com
2. 17.2 – Tuesday
1. Pure Hell jigsaw theawesomer.com
3. 17.3 – Wednesday
1. The LL Ori and the Orion Nebula apod.nasa.gov
2. LifeProTips: X percent of Y = Y percent of X tristan10000 on reddit.com
3. Self-driving Issues xkcd.com
4. Tree branch animals toxel.com
5. Chocolate lava cake from Chef with Jon Favreau Binging with Babish on youtube.com
4. 17.4 – Thursday
1. Day to night in one image by Stephen Wilkes bbc.co.uk
2. 8-bit scenes from TV shows kottke.org
5. 17.5 – Friday
1. The Ultimate Bed theawesomer.com
2. Optik Instruments Horizon watch theawesomer.com
3. Michael B. Jordan on Hot Ones First We Feast on youtube.com
4. Roxanne Roxanne trailer Netflix on youtube.com
5. Nike NBA connected jerseys nike.com
6. When gun owners become hypocritical hippies The Atlantic on youtube.com
6. 17.7 – Sunday
1. Nokia to bring back 'Matrix phone' telegraph.co.uk
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Geoffrey Michael Gadd
Geoffrey Michael Gadd (born 15 July 1954) is a British-Irish microbiologist and mycologist specializing in geomicrobiology, geomycology, and bioremediation. He is currently a professor at the University of Dundee, holding the Boyd Baxter Chair of Biology, and is head of the Geomicrobiology Group.
Gadd contributes to his field's vitality via contributions to many professional societies and national and international editorial, advisory groups, and committees. He was President of the British Mycological Society (2004-2007), is currently Treasurer (2008-) and a member of several BMS committees. He served the former Society for General Microbiology (now Microbiology Society) as Convenor of the Environmental Microbiology group (2005-2008) and was the first Chair of the Eukaryotic Division (2008-2010). He also served on the Cell Biology; Physiology and Biochemistry; and Environmental Microbiology Groups and organized several SGM meetings and Main symposia.
He has given invited lectures at over 130 national/international venues and presented keynote/plenary lectures in over 20 countries.
Career
Gadd gained a B.Sc. (1975) and Ph.D. (1978) in Microbiology, University College Cardiff, Wales, and after an AFRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1978) at the University of Dundee, with William Stewart, was appointed to a Lectureship in Microbiology (1979). He was promoted to a Personal Chair in Microbiology in 1995 and became Head of the Department of Biological Sciences in 1999. He is a former Deputy Research Director of the School of Life Sciences (2000-2006), Head of the Division of Environmental and Applied Biology (2000-2007), Division of Molecular and Environmental Microbiology (2007-2009), and was founding Head of the Division of Molecular Microbiology (2009). Geoffrey Gadd currently holds the Boyd Baxter Chair of Biology at the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee and leads the Geomicrobiology Group. Research is in the field of geomicrobiology and particularly the roles of fungi, and other microorganisms, in metal-mineral interactions and transformations, and their relevance to environmental processes, element cycling, mineral formation or dissolution, and bioremediation and element biorecovery. Most research has concentrated on fungi and has ranged from cellular and biochemical aspects to the environment and biotechnology, with other significant research on sulfate-reducing bacterial systems for metal bioremediation. Original contributions relate to establishing the field of geomycology within geomicrobiology, and the multidisciplinary research outputs at the interface of microbiology, mineralogy, and geochemistry have greatly furthered understanding of the processes underlying metal and radionuclide accumulation, detoxification and tolerance, mechanisms affecting metal mobility in the environment, mineral dissolution, the formation of biogenic minerals, and biodeterioration of the built environment and cultural heritage. The environmental and biotechnological significance of these phenomena is a consistent focus.
Recent research
The COG3 consortium is a NERC funded project joint with six universities from the UK and The Natural History Museum investigating “The Geology, Geometallurgy, and Geomicrobiology of Cobalt Resources Leading to New Product Streams” (joint with Natural History Museum and Universities of Manchester, Bangor, Exeter, Loughborough, and Southampton).
A recent paper with Marina Fomina and colleagues in Kiev, Ukraine describes the isolation of a Rhodococcus aetherivorans strain from lubricant-contaminated soil as a prospective phenol biodegrading agent. The R. aetherivorans strain showed higher efficiency in phenol degradation compared to other strains of phenol degrading bacteria
Publications
Publications include over 300 refereed papers, 2 co-authored books, over 50 edited books (2 as sole editor), and over 50 invited book chapters. Six patents have arisen from applied research relating to detoxification of metals and radionuclides. Web of Science analysis shows over 300 records, h-index = 64 (21 February 2020). Google Scholar shows 31759 citations and a h-index of 89 (3 September 2020). The latest book, co-authored with Byung Hong Kim, on Prokaryotic Metabolism and Physiology was published in 2019 by Cambridge University Press, The book describes the different metabolic processes of prokaryotic microorganisms taking place in different conditions and their roles in the environment, biotechnology, and human health. Gadd has published in a variety of important journals including Environmental Microbiology, Nature Microbiology, Nature Biotechnology, Current Biology, Environmental Science Nano and Fungal Biology.
Publications can be found by accessing the following link:
https://www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/people/geoff-gadd/publications
Honours and awards
Source:
* Mineralogical Society Schlumberger Award (2020) (t* “recognize scientific excellence in mineralogy and its applications”
* European Mycological Association Prize (2019) (for “outstanding work in mycological innovation”
* Visiting Professorship, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, College of Chemical Engineering and Environment (2019- )
* Adjunct Professor, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2019- )
* Elected Member of the European Academy of Microbiology (2015)
* Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2014)
* Visiting Professorship, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Urumqi, China. Sponsored by the Chinese Government 1000-Talents Programme for attraction of foreign experts (2014-2017)
* President's Award of the British Mycological Society (2012) (for outstanding service t* the Society as well as international recognition in the promotion of fungal biology)
* Royal Society of Edinburgh Sir James Black Senior Medal for Life Sciences (2012) (award based on outstanding contribution t* geomicrobiology)
* Wiley Award, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology: Most Downloaded Paper of 2009: in top 5 of most cited papers for JCTB (2010)
* Boyd Baxter Chair of Biology, University of Dundee (2010- )
* Colworth Prize of the Society for General Microbiology (2009) (award based on outstanding research contribution t* applied and environmental microbiology)
* Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2007)
* Fellow of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) (2007)
* Benefactor’s Medal, British Mycological Society (2006)
* Charles Thom Award, Society for Industrial Microbiology, USA (2004) (award based on outstanding research contribution t* the applied microbiological sciences)
* Fellow of the Linnean Society (2003)
* Burroughs-Wellcome Visiting Professorship in the Microbiological Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada (2001)
* Honorary Research Associate, Scottish Crop Research Institute (now the James Hutton Institute) (2001)
* Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (1999)
* Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (1995)
* DSc University of Wales (1994)
* Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scottish Office Education Department (SOED) Support Research Fellowship
* The Berkeley Award of the British Mycological Society (1990) (award based on appropriate evidence of an outstanding original research contribution t* mycology).
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Campbell v. City of Oakland
Timothy Scott Campbell, et al. v. City of Oakland, et al. is an ongoing civil rights lawsuit in the US District Court of Northern California.
Scott Campbell was video recording members of the Oakland Police Department during an Occupy Oakland protest on the night of November 2–3, 2011. Shortly before 1am on November 3, he was shot by police using a less-lethal round while he was filming a stationary line of police in riot gear, hours after the 2011 Oakland general strike but during ongoing street clashes between protestors and police in what the San Francisco Chronicle described as "chaos after midnight. Masked vandals shattered windows, set fires and plastered downtown businesses with graffiti before police moved in, dispersing crowds with tear gas and flash-bang grenades and making dozens of arrests."
The apparently unprovoked shooting of Campbell was documented by the resulting point-of-view video from his own camera. University of South Carolina criminal justice professor Geoffrey Alpert said that unless something occurred off-camera to provoke the officer, the shooting was "one of the most outrageous uses of a firearm" he'd ever seen. "Unless there's a threat that you can't see in the video, that just looks like absolute punishment, which is the worst type of excessive force," Alpert told the Oakland Tribune.
Campbell and co-plaintiffs filed suit in Federal Court in November 2011. In 2013, the City of Oakland approved a $1.17 million settlement to Scott Campbell and 11 other Occupy Oakland protestors who were injured by police.
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Welcome to the Negro league baseball task force. This is a subproject of WikiProject Baseball and is dedicated to improving articles covering the African American baseball experience—players, leagues, and teams—prior to the full racial integration of organized baseball (that is, from the mid 1800s through the early 1960s). If you'd like to help out, you're welcome to join the task force by adding your name to the Members section below. Please use the talk page to discuss issues or ask questions that arise in editing these articles.
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The class parameter provides information about the quality of the article—does it provide comprehensive coverage of the subject, or does it provide incomplete coverage? Is the article well referenced, or do citations need to be added? There is only one class rating assigned by the WikiProject as a whole.
The importance rating describes how important the subject of the article is to the overall topic. If an article is within the scope of several task forces or subprojects, each can assign it a different importance that's specific to the topic covered the task force. The WikiProject also assigns an importance based on the importance of the article's subject to the overall coverage of baseball.
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Resources
Here are a few on-line resources you can use to improve player articles.
* Seamheads.com Negro Leagues Database - Comprehensive statistical data, including some modern sabermetric statistics, for some seasons. As of January 2012, the database covers Negro leagues seasons from 1914 through 1923 and Cuban League seasons from 1902 through 1916. Data for additional seasons is gradually being added, so check back occasionally to see what's new.
* A template for including an external link to the Seamheads data is available at Template:Negro-league-stats
* Negro Leagues Baseball Museum eMuseum "Electronic resources for teachers" – includes short biographies and team histories excerpted from James Riley's Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues.
* Agate type – current research by Gary Ashwill.
* Negro League Baseball Players Association
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* Work on promoting the Satchel Paige article to GA status.
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* Wizardman Operation Big Bear
* IP 64.85.***.** (now known as Bison X) Dealing mainly with team pages and an occasional player page, usually r.v.v. by using this link as a watchlist, also adding sections, adding infoboxes, adding throwback jersey info, and misc. c.e., been doing it for years as this IP so I thought I'd make it official.
* Kevin Bailey
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Let me make it clear on how to install a pc motherboard
Let me make it clear on how to install a pc motherboard
Setting up a motherboard is a complex process. This site provides steps that are general instructions for just how to use a motherboard. Please make reference to the manual and configuration guide this is certainly incorporated with the motherboard for particular information on installation and setup actions.
If changing an current motherboard in some type of computer with a brand new motherboard, you’ll want to first get rid of the motherboard that is existing. The actions with this web web page may be described for eliminating the motherboard, then followed in reverse purchase.
Before starting
1. Jot down appropriate information through the top or bottom associated with board, like the Model quantity, Serial Number, and specs.
2. Make sure you are aware of ESD and its own possible risks while dealing with any circuit board.
3. Whenever setting up a motherboard, turn the computer off and disconnect the cord through the power.
Form element
Before setting up some type of computer motherboard, make certain the instance supports the shape element of the motherboard. Today, nearly all available computer motherboards are generally ATX or microATX.
Verify and set jumpers
Before setting up the computer motherboard, be sure most of the jumpers or plunge switches are proper. The jumpers and plunge switches may be changed if the motherboard is set up. But, it really is much easier to validate them whilst the motherboard is not in the situation.
Today, motherboards have actually the jumpers set as car, permitting either the BIOS or the computer software to setup the appropriate settings for the Central Processing Unit and memory along with other settings. If the motherboard supports this particular aspect, ensure that the jumpers are set to car. You are using acceptable settings if you want to adjust the settings manually for your peripherals, make sure. While you might have the ability to overclock a method, we suggest you employ automobile or the genuine values of this system very first to be sure the machine works before tampering having its settings.
Install pegs or standoffs
After checking the jumpers, if pegs or standoffs aren’t within the framework, insert these accessories now. They are necessary to stop the motherboard from shorting down and needs to be placed before setting up the motherboard.
Whenever setting up the pegs or standoffs remember to insert them to the appropriate holes. Numerous instances help various motherboard kind facets, if maybe not put into the holes that are proper it could cause injury to the motherboard. The holes in the instance have tiny indicator of just what makes use of them. As an example, an opening might have the expressed words ATX listed close to it to indicate the opening is for an ATX motherboard.
Once the standoffs are now being set up, get them to set up firmly in to the instance. Performing this really helps to avoid dilemmas including the pegs coming loose when unscrewing the screw through the peg.
Motherboard installation
Following the standoffs are connected plus the I/O dish is with in spot bristlr dating, install the motherboard to the instance. When performing therefore, be sure that you align the relative straight back associated with motherboard because of the back of this case. Because the motherboard has been installed, align the holes when you look at the motherboards with all the pegs or standoffs.
When aligned, start putting screws into the motherboard that will go fully into the peg or standoff placed earlier in the day.
Whenever screwing within the screw you will not want the screw to be too tight. If tightened a lot of, the motherboard can be caused by it to break. Nevertheless, the screw must be in sufficient to keep the motherboard in position.
Install components that are essential
Or even currently set up, install the components that are below necessary the computer.
Front panel setup
After the motherboard is actually set up in to the computer, the Fpanel (brief for front panel connectors) needs to be linked. This panel controls specific things like the ability button, reset button, disk drive light, and energy light.
Regrettably, the setup with this panel may be confusing at first, despite having the directions provided through the motherboard maker. Listed here are steps and information that is additional assistance with linking the cables for this connector.
1. This connector consist of a number of two pin connectors.
2. The cables that connect with the connector are 2, 3 or 4-pin connectors.
3. The cables frequently contain red, green, blue, white or any other color cable by having a cable that is black. The colors in your cable can be various, nevertheless the black colored or darkest cable is the ground, denoted as ‘-‘.
4. Many cases have actually a split cable for every setting, however some computer systems will have many of these cables as you big connector. In the event that computer has one connector that is large it just links in one single direction. Since it could be proprietary if you are installing a new computer motherboard into an OEM case that uses a large connector, it may not work with your motherboard.
5. Finally, the computer cannot boot if an individual or higher regarding the cables just isn’t linked properly. If you fail to switch on the computer or get no post, check these cables first.
Connect cables
After the front panel cables are linked, link one other cables into the below purchase.
1. Link the motherboard that is main design energy cable from the power supply towards the motherboard.
Connect the cables into the direction that is right never ever force the cable. If improperly linked, the motherboard can be damaged by it. Today, ATX along with other motherboard kind facets have actually a power that is keyed connector that enables the cable for connecting in just one way.
1. Next, connect the IDE/EIDE, SATA, or SCSI cables to your motherboard through the hard disk drive, CD Drive, floppy drive.
2. Link the power that is molex from the power every single of this drives within the computer.
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Jury trials suspended in England over coronavirus
LONDON (Reuters) - The head of the judiciary in England and Wales on Monday ordered all jury trials to be suspended to allow new systems to be brought in to cope with government instructions for Britons to avoid unnecessary contact to prevent spreading coronavirus. Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett said courts were putting in telephone, video and other technology to try to allow some hearings to continue but said jury trials could not be conducted remotely. “My unequivocal position is that no jury trials or other physical hearings can take place unless it is safe for them to do so,” said Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett in a statement. “A particular concern is to ensure social distancing in court and in the court building.” He said no new trials should start on Monday but efforts should be made to bring existing cases to a conclusion but if necessary, these should be adjourned to allow safety measures to be brought in. Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Costas Pitas
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7 Steps to improve your wordpress website performance
Improving the performance of your WordPress website is crucial for a good user experience and high search engine rankings. A slow website can result in high bounce rates and negatively impact your brand’s reputation. Here are some tips on how to improve your WordPress website performance and the common mistakes to avoid.
7 steps to improve website performance
1. Choose a reliable hosting service: The first step to improving your website performance is to choose a reliable hosting provider. A slow and unreliable host can greatly impact the speed of your website, so it’s important to choose a host that offers fast and secure servers. Some popular options for WordPress include Bluehost, SiteGround, and WP Engine.
2. Optimize images: Images can take up a lot of space on your website, slowing it down and making it difficult to load. To improve your website performance, it’s important to optimize images by compressing them, reducing their file size, and using appropriate file types like JPEG or PNG. You can use plugins like Smush or TinyPNG to easily optimize images on your website.
3. Use a caching plugin: Caching plugins speed up your website by storing frequently accessed data in the cache, reducing the load on your server. Some popular caching plugins include WP Super Cache and W3 Total Cache.
4. Minimize the number of plugins: While plugins are an essential part of WordPress, having too many can slow down your website. It’s important to minimize the number of plugins you use and only keep the ones that are absolutely necessary to improve your website performance and keep it secure.
5. Use a content delivery network (CDN): A CDN is a network of servers located around the world that distribute content to your website visitors, reducing the load on your server. This can greatly improve the speed of your website and make it faster to load for visitors from all over the world. Some popular CDN providers include Cloudflare, MaxCDN, and Amazon Cloudfront.
6. Minimize the use of external scripts: External scripts, such as advertisements, social media widgets, and analytics tools, can greatly slow down your website. To improve your website performance, it’s important to minimize the use of external scripts and only keep the ones that are essential.
7. Use a lightweight theme: The theme you use on your WordPress website also affects its performance. A lightweight and well-coded theme is crucial to ensuring a fast and efficient website. You can find a wide range of lightweight themes on the official WordPress theme repository or on websites like ThemeForest.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Not using a reliable hosting service: Choosing a cheap or unreliable hosting service can greatly impact the speed and reliability of your website. It’s important to choose a reputable and reliable hosting provider that offers fast and secure servers.
Not optimizing images: Unoptimized images can greatly slow down your website, making it difficult for visitors to load your content quickly. To avoid this, it’s important to optimize images by compressing them, reducing their file size, and using appropriate file types.
Not using a caching plugin: Not using a caching plugin can greatly slow down your website and negatively impact the user experience. It’s important to use a caching plugin to store frequently accessed data in the cache and speed up your website.
Using too many plugins: Using too many plugins can slow down your website and make it difficult for visitors to load your content quickly. It’s important to minimize the number of plugins you use and only keep the ones that are absolutely necessary.
Not using a CDN: Not using a CDN can result in slow website speed, especially for visitors located far from your server. It’s important to use a CD
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Colorado Mesa University's diplomas sported a typo for 6 years before it was spotted
(CNN)Colorado Mesa University is issuing two diplomas for the price of one. The catch? The first one was signed by the chair of CMU's "Coard of Trustees." The embarrassing typo lingered in the bottom left corner of nearly 9,200 diplomas for six years -- until outgoing school newspaper editor Alec Williams caught it this month. Williams was looking at a photo of a past graduate's diploma online. At first, he said, he wasn't sure if what he saw was actually a mistake or just part of the classic Old English font used on diplomas. "If they're going to do anything right, they need to make sure -- at the very least -- the non-name related words are spelled correctly," Williams told CNN. The university has already created a website to fulfill diploma requests with the goal of having each diploma reprinted and mailed out within two days. Each reissued diploma will cost the university about $5. "A diploma symbolizes tremendous hard work and investment made by students in their education," the school told CNN in a statement. So, let this be a lesson for college graduates everywhere: Make sure to triple-check your diplomas, Blass of 2018.
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Udacity CS 212: Learning more
A new toy we can play with, itertools.
The module itertools include methods to build iterators effectively. Its pretty hard to understand this description from the Python documentation, so we’ll just look at some examples from the website:
repeat(1,5) # object representing (1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
imap(func,(1,2,3),(4,5,6)) # object representing (func(1,4), func(2,5), func(3,6))
product('ABC','xy') # ('Ax', 'Ay', 'Bx', 'By', 'Cx', 'Cy')
permutations('ABC', 2) #('AB', 'AC', 'BA', 'BC', 'CA', 'CB')
combinations('ABC', 2) # ('AB', 'AC', 'BC')
Do remember to import itertools and prefix every method you want to use with itertools.
A very important concept to know is list comprehension.
[s for r,s in cards if s == 'H']
# this has the format [(term) for (for clause) ...optional if and for clauses]
The expression above is basically the same as the block below:
result = []
for r,s in cards:
if s == 'H':
result.append(s)
The benefits of writing list comprehension is that it is simple to add more for and if conditions, just add it to the back of the line. The entire list comprehension is read from left to right, ignoring the first term.
A very similar concept generator expression.
The format of a generator expression is very similar to that of a list comprehension:
g = (s for r,s in cards if s == 'H')
Note the differences, using parentheses instead of square brackets. A generator does not evaluate the expression in the parentheses when you first assign it. Instead it represents a generator object, which is sort of like an understanding that g will evaluate the expression when called to. So the way to ask g to start evaluating is next(g). This will get the first s (since it is still on the 0th place as g has not started to evaluate. The next of 0th place is the first term)
A simpler way to iterate through a generator to print out every term in the expression is:
for i in g: print i
This ensures that you will not iterate through the end of g (by manually calling next), which will cause Python to throw a StopIteration error.
Alternatively, you can convert the expression into a list using list(g), this will return a list containing each term of g as an element.
A cool looking thing *args
You usually see *args in definitions:
def something(fn, *args):
fn(*args)
In the definition, *args means that the function can take any number of arguments, and all the arguments should be joined together into a tuple called *args.
And when it appears in the block, it means to unpack the tuple, and apply the function fn to all the elements in the tuple.
The interesting thing to note here is that functions can be passed around as arguments, like strings and integers. So we are able to decide when to execute the functions, which is useful to checking how long a particular function takes to run, by calling time.clock() once before running, and again after running.
This Udacity post references Udacity CS 212 Unit 2.
Udacity CS 212: Starting out
I’m already halfway through CS 212 (today is day 2 of starting), and have learned so much more! Below I will document some new knowledge of Python I have gained.
First we start of with a new data type, tuple.
Tuples are constructed using parentheses, and contains items separated by commas, similar to lists. For example (1, 2, 3) is a tuple.
Tuples are also non-mutable, which means that like strings, once a tuple is created, you will not be able to modify the entries in the tuple.
A tuple and a list is similar in that they both below to a type of data called Sequence Type, and hence many methods which are available for lists can also be used on tuples:
x in tuple
x not in tuple
tuple[0] # first item in tuple
len(tuple) # number of items in the tuple
Additionally, I learned new methods which are available to both list and tuple types:
min(tuple) # returns the smallest item in tuple
max(tuple) # returns the largest item in tuple
tuple.index(i) # returns the index of the first occurrence of i in tuple
tuple.count(i) # returns the number of occurrence of i in tuple
Next, I learned another new data type, set, which is an unordered collection of distinct objects.
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Udacity CS 101: Unit 7
I sped by Unit 7 really quickly, in about 2 hours. The videos were really interesting, introducing you to some history of computers, open source software, companies with social improvement goals, and university students with their projects! Right now whats left is the Exams. And we probably can’t discuss that! So I guess its the end of CS 101 for this blog! Its been a quick but fruitful journey, and I hope what I documented here will be helpful to some of you. I’ll be moving on to CS212, which began 3 weeks ago. Time for some catching up!
This Udacity post references Udacity CS 101 Unit 7.
Udacity CS 101: Unit 6
Okay so I finally completed Unit 6, and it was difficult. It seems like the advancement to PageRank was a very big jump. Maybe that’s why people at Google (and other search engine like DuckDuckGo) have to be really really smart. I didn’t understand what was the damping function was for, and even after watching the videos quite a few times I still did not get it. But I guess that is actually more Math and Computer Science, although one can argue that both fields are intertwined quite closely! I sure hope you understand it! Check out Wikipedia’s entry on Page Rank for more information!
This Udacity post references Udacity CS 101 Unit 6.
Udacity CS 101: Recursive
UPDATE: I wrote this post before heading to Chapter 12 of Unit 6, and I just realized that this post contains the answer to the question! So stop readying if you have not attempted!
You might remember seeing this term somewhere in my blog before, and today we are going to visit recursive functions again, under the guidance of Professor Evans. Recall the Fibonacci sequence
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 ...
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 …
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1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 …
Each number is the sum of its two preceding numbers ( 2 = 1 + 1, 21 = 8 + 13).
In every recursive definition, there are two cases, the base case, and the recursive case. Continue reading
Udacity CS 101: Dictionary
We are introduced to another complex data types in Python: Dictionary. Dictionaries are created using curly braces, and entries in a dictionary are key-value pairs:
Dictionary
Something similar, but not.
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alphabets = { 'a':1, 'b':2, 'c':3 }
Essentially a dictionary functions like a hash table, given a particular key, a its value is returned. A dictionary is mutable, just like a list. After creating a dictionary, we can append new key-value pairs, and we can modify individual key and values. Continue reading
Udacity CS 101: Hash
A hash function, is a function that maps a big set of data to a smaller set of data. For example, a hash function can map people’s names, to an integer between 1 and 10. Hash is explained in the video using terms like keys and buckets. In this case, the keys are the names, and there are 10 buckets, numbered 0 to 9.
A Hash Function
An example of a hash function.
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A good hash function has certain properties. It tries to spread the keys evenly over all the buckets, so the size of each buckets after hashing is roughly the same. And for each key, it will definitely output a hash value that is valid, i.e. less than or equals to the numbers of buckets available. Continue reading
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Jean Baptiste de Caux of Blacquetot
Jean Baptiste de Caux of Blacquetot (24 May 1723, Montreuil, Pas-de-Calais - 8 September 1796) was a French general.
He was appointed Marechal de Camp on 1 March 1780, and Lieutenant General on 20 May 1791.
His son was Louis Victor de Blacquetot de Caux.
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Dan White (magician)
Daniel White (born July 24, 1981) is an American magician, producer, and creative consultant. In March 2015, White began performing a headline show produced by Theory11 at The NoMad Hotel in New York City, titled "The Magician at The NoMad." The critically acclaimed show has been featured in Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal, and 12 times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Early life
White was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to New York City in 2002. He first became interested in magic at the age of 10 when his father showed him an old poster of the magician Harry Kellar. However, in an interview with theory11, he is reported to have said his interest was sparked by his father giving him a magic set. While growing up in Philadelphia, White fed his interest by working in a local magic store and was influenced by the older generation of magicians he would come into contact with daily. White has a master's degree in art history.
Accomplishments
White produced the magic for David Blaine's 2 hour ABC Special "Drowned Alive" (2006) and was the Head Magic Producer for Blaine's 2008 Prime Time television special "Dive of Death." In 2011, White produced the magic at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas for Target's Mobile Division Launch.
Between 2011 and 2012, White worked in Las Vegas as magic producer for David Copperfield at the MGM Grand Resort & Casino.
In 2011, White starred in "The Supernaturalist" for the Discovery Channel in which he traveled to places such as Nepal to learn more about other cultures views of magic. The program was produced by Ping Ping Productions and Casey Brumels was the executive producer.
A review in The Examiner expressed an opinion that the show was probably the best magic TV show since David Blaine's show, Magic Man. Though the review also comments on The Supernaturalist's story possibly being predetermined and staged.
In 2012, White, in collaboration with global magic collective theory11, helped to create magic for the presentation of the new menu for Eleven Madison Park Restaurant in New York City. The collaboration was featured in The New York Times and New Yorker Magazine to positive reception. Eleven Madison Park was since ranked 5th Best Restaurant in the World by San Pellegrino in 2013.
In 2012, White worked alongside David Copperfield's creative team to create and design the "Hangman Illusion" for the Warner Brothers motion picture The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.
White was prominently featured in a Hewlett-Packard television advertisement in 2013.
His show, "White Magic," premiered on December 25, 2013, on the Travel Channel.
In 2013, White was the illusion consultant and creative consultant for Kanye West's The Yeezus Tour.
In 2015 and 2016, White performed three times in separate appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
High-profile performances
White has performed alongside David Blaine and in 2011 he worked in Las Vegas as a creative consultant for him. White's official website claims that he performed at P.Diddy's white party in 2007. He has also been photographed performing magic tricks at the Victoria's Secrets Fashion Show 2008 and for Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush. In 2013, White appeared on the Kris Jenner Show and he performed a number of card tricks. He's appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon 12 times since 2015.
His show at The NoMad has featured guests such as Neil Patrick Harris, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Fallon, Questlove, Aziz Ansari, Stefanie Schaefer, Aaron Paul, Carly Rome, Allison Williams, Jacob Tremblay, and Jesse Eisenberg.
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American Airlines Giving Free Access To Live Sports To Customers
(RTTNews) - American Airlines is bringing live TV football experience to its customers starting Thursday, September 9. During the football season, the customers traveling on any of American's domestic narrowbody aircraft will have free access to live sports and news networks 24/7 for every game day.
The move is aimed to attract more travelers to the airline, which sees weak capacity and revenues in its current trading, compared to pre-pandemic 2019.
With the latest offering, the airline expects college and professional football fans to be able to follow the game despite being on flight.
American claims to be providing the fastest Wi-Fi on more aircraft than any other carrier, and customers can access inflight entertainment on their personal device and connect to the "AA-Inflight" signal. Once connected, customers will be redirected to aainflight.com, American's Wi-Fi and entertainment portal.
The company noted that it was the first to offer free music streaming and a Lifestyle inflight entertainment channel that includes e-learning tools such as Rosetta Stone and Skillshare.
The members of the AAdvantage loyalty program can enjoy exclusive promotions and earn miles both in flight and on the ground doing everyday things, like celebration throughout football season.
The various ways to earn miles or redeem them this season and beyond include shopping for tailgate and sports gear from popular stores like Fanatics, Bass Pro Shops and Dick's Sporting Goods; scoring tickets through Vivid Seats Currently; and order carryout from selected restaurants.
If the customer is traveling to the big game now until October 31, they can earn miles on the way and when they arrive.
American added that it brought in a professional football legend to create a social media video to help bring life to an inflight entertainment brainstorm.
In July, while reporting a profit in its second quarter compared to last year's hefty loss, American said it expects its third-quarter total revenue to be down approximately 20 percent from the pre-pandemic 2019, and capacity to be down around 15 percent to 20 percent compared to that of 2019.
American recently has said it would not serve alcohol in the main cabin of its flights until January 18 next year, which is when the U.S mandate on masks in public transportation will expire.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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