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Why Does My Snake Plant Smell?
The snake plant is a simple indoor plant that requires little maintenance,
…but the day I got my snake plant, I noticed a strange smell coming from it.
After I was shocked and smelt raw sewage,
I didn't realize that it was my snake plant that was responsible for the foul odor.
What's the deal with your snake plant smelling?
There's a good chance that you've encountered some root rot,
…which is usually caused by overwatering. Hardy plants,
…need little water to thrive, so giving them too much water…
…can be easily mistaken for too much water.
It's not over for your snake plant yet, since it can still be restored to life..
…and start cleaning your air again.
Below, you'll find all the information you'll need to get yours back into good health.
Check this out!
Snake plants emit unpleasant odors when their roots have rotted.
This is almost always a sign of root rotting.
Rotting roots are a terrible disease that should be avoided.
Overwatering is often the primary reason for this disease.
When your plants are exposed to excessive moisture…
…they are susceptible to soil-borne parasites, such as oomycetes.
An environment that is squishy and moist is perfect for this organism.
As a result, your snake plant's root system is taken over by spores that grow and multiply favourably.
As the roots are infested, the infestation begins at their extremities.
It slowly transforms them from white and firm into brown, smelly, and mushy.
This propagates from the root system up until it destroys it completely.
Technically, the offensive odor of the plant arises from its decomposition.
That smell is horrendous, like that of rotten eggs.
As a result, the plant is no longer able to absorb nutrients.
As a result, all kinds of deficiencies and problems arise. Growth stunting,
…delay or absence of blooming, and leaf wilting are all examples of growth stunting.
Not addressing the problem in a timely manner can even lead to plant death.
How to Save Smelly Snake Plant?
Step 1: Gather all your supplies
You will need to save your snake plant from root rot. You will need the following tools:
- Garden Shears. You should have also sterilized your scissors, besides ensuring they are sharp. Before and after each use, it is imperative that your shears are disinfected to prevent cross-contamination. If your plant is already sick and dying, you don't want to further complicate its situation.
- Pot. When you are growing snake plants or other succulents, it is best to use a clay pot. As a result of its porosity, this material has a tendency to let air and moisture through. Therefore, this is more conducive to plants that prefer a dry environment. Furthermore, make sure you use a container with a drain hole so that excess water can be released.
- Fresh Soil. Snake plants are prone to being overwatered. It is, therefore, best to use well-draining potting soil. The best potting mix for cacti and succulents is one that contains both. Snake plants are, after all, succulents as well.
- Fungicide. The presence of pathogenic fungi would be effectively destroyed with the use of a systemic fungicide. Look for a product that is specifically formulated to target root rot on cactus and succulent varieties.
Step 2: Take out your diseased snake plant from its old potting soil
Get rid of soil from the plant by loosening it and removing it with care.
After that, give the roots a thorough rinse to remove the debris.
Remember to handle the sick snake plant as gently as possible so that further damage is prevented.
Step 3: Cut off the rotten parts
Make sure the garden shears are sharp and sterile and cut away any rotten roots.
Make sure you cut a little above the healthy area.
Leaving traces of bad roots tends to accelerate the disease's progression.
Step 4: Apply fungicide on your trimmed snake plant
After you have removed all the brown and mushy parts of the snake plant,
…you can now apply the fungicide.
Make sure you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Taking care of your plant in this manner will ensure its healthy growth.
In addition, it reduces the possibility of burns.
Step 5: Allow your snake plant's roots to develop calluses
After you have removed all of the bad roots on your snake plant, let it rest and dry.
Your freshly trimmed roots will have some time to develop a callus this way.
As it dries and hardens, the tip becomes a protective layer.
Plants use it as part of their healing process.
There is no guarantee how long it will take a plant to form a callus…
…since it could even take days. In most cases, an overnight rest will do.
Step 6: Fill your clean pot with fresh soil
You should place your freshly mixed soil into the container of your choice.
Depending on the size of your pot, you will need a different amount.
In order to penetrate the soil, the height should just be sufficient to let light and air in.
The amount of liquid should be sufficient to prevent spillage.
Step 7: Plant your snake plant
To prepare your fresh soil, dig a hole.
The root system should be the same width as the space between the leaves.
Put your root-trimmed snake plant in a spot that is deep enough for it to remain upright.
Fill in the hole with more soil after it has been placed.
Make sure it's secure by gently tapping it. Remember not to compress too much soil.
You should give it a little space so that it can breathe and drain properly.
Step 8: Watering your newly potted snake plant
For the first 6 weeks after replanting your snake plant, you should keep it slightly moist.
It should be just moistened but not soaked.
A similar problem would recur over and over again otherwise.
You might find it more beneficial to use a soil moisture meter instead..
…if you are not confident in your watering skills.
New roots would begin to grow in roughly four to six weeks.
Then, you can gently tug the plant to see if it needs to be watered.
You could be able to tell if your snake plant has successfully formed roots..
…if you feel some resistance from the pull.
Give it more time to grow if there is none yet.
Check again after two or three weeks.
Snake plants are generally pretty easy to keep from rot since they're tough plants…
…that can withstand even the most neglectful conditions.
Why do snake plants get root rot? How can you prevent it?
The first thing
need to do is to ensure that your pot/soil can drain properly…
…and it does not become waterlogged.
Do not overwater your snake plant,
..which stores a significant amount of water in its leaves,
…so you only need to water it after the soil has become completely dry.
Plants that grow on snakes are very hardy.
Since they require very little maintenance, they can flourish with very little water.
Unfortunately, this is also one of the reasons they tend to overwater.
It is possible for root rotting to occur when this occurs.
So, it starts to smell bad when you have snake plants.
You will, however, have the best chances of restoring snake plant health…
…by following the steps we've provided above.
The instructions are very easy to follow.
It's just a matter of giving your plant a fresh start.
Frequently Asked Questions Around The Snake Plant Smell
Do you have a snake plant that's started to smell bad? If so, it might not be the plant's fault…
…it might actually be rot at the root!
What should I do to fix the problem?
The best way to fix the problem is to consult a professional.
Can you recommend any other plants that might work better for me, or that have a better chance of not smelling like urine/feces?
You could try to grow potting soil mix with vermiculite in it, this will help to absorb any smells.
Is there anything else I can do to help with the smell?
Yes, you can try to air the house out. Make sure to open all windows and doors to allow fresh air in.
Also, use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the air.
Does this happen to all snake plants, or just some of them?
This question can be answered with a little bit of research. Snake plants are actually fairly…
…resilient, and many of them can handle being potbound or having their roots trimmed.
However, some snake plants may not do as well when they are moved from one pot to…
…another, or when the roots are trimmed too much.
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....it will make them believe in tomorrow?
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TRENTON — A swarm of butterflies have been making their way through New Jersey in recent days.
Experts say some ecological switch apparently got flicked somewhere, because red admiral butterflies apparently decided to leave the warmer confines of the South and migrate north.
And many of them seem to be hanging out in New Jersey.
It's believed that a change in temperatures or in the length of day likely served as the basis for the migratory trigger.
The typical lifespan of an adult butterfly is three months. But because many of these butterflies have flown hundreds of miles from their likely birthplaces in Georgia or the Carolinas, it's unclear how much longer the immigrants fluttering outside will last.

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How much does it cost to study radiography in UK?
In addition to outlining the different cost components and their variations, the report analyses some specific costs, in particular those of estates, managing placements, and delivering these disciplines as postgraduate courses. Average cost for therapeutic radiography students of £11,341 per student, per year.
WHAT A levels do you need to study radiography?
To get onto a diagnostic radiography degree course you usually need: two or three A levels, including physics, chemistry or biology/human biology, along with five GCSEs (grades A-C), including English language, maths and science.
How many UCAS points do I need for diagnostic radiography?
The UCAS points needed to study Radiography range from 96 (CCC at A-Level; MMM at BTEC level) to 128 points (ABB at A-Level; DDD at BTEC level).
What can I do with a degree in medical imaging?
- Consultant physician.
- MRI radiographer.
- Medical diagnostic radiographer.
- Medical imaging technologist.
- Nuclear medicine technologist.
- Radiation therapist.
- Specialist medical practitioners.
Do you need a degree for Radiology?
A radiologist will need a medical degree in order to practice in the field. Thus, the educational path to a radiology career begins with a bachelor's degree. Then, the student will need to attend medical school, followed by a medical residency in order to apply the skills the student has learned.
Is Radiography easier than nursing?
Radiology school and nursing school contain technical and scientific subjects and are both demanding schools. Depending on personal inclinations and preferences, one can consider one route easier than the other. Nursing training routes are several and allow a person a faster way to start working.

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Czech: An Essential Grammar
Czech : an essential grammar / James Naughton
Series: Routledge essential grammars
London : Routledge, 2005
ix, 282 p ; 24 cm
ISBN: _PHONE_ (hbk), _PHONE_ (pbk), USA (pbk)
Please refer to the table of contents for some idea of the scope of this concise Czech reference grammar, designed mainly for learners at a fairly elementary level in their study of the language.
The list below aims to draw users' attention to various errors and infelicities which crept into the first edition, as published in February 2005. I hope to be able to remedy these in subsequent printings.
Certain items were spotted by me after publication. Others have been communicated to me since by diligent and sharp-eyed readers. I am extremely grateful to them for their various helpful contributions.
(Text below last edited 15 September 2009.)
Amendments to Czech: An Essential Grammar (1st edition, 2005)
- p. 19, line 20:
- for "the subject, agent, doer of a verb" read "the subject of a verb and after the verb 'to be'"
– the nominative is also used for the complement of the verb 'to be' (see p. 197, p.200)
- p. 21, line 2:
- add ch to the list of 'hard' consonants
- p. 19, line 22:
- for "the recipient of its action or state" read – less confusingly – "the recipient of its action"
- p. 23, line 6 from bottom:
- for "Proper names ending in -s, -x, -z" read "Proper names etc. ending in -s, -x, -z"
– both proper names and, less consistently, various other nouns for human beings
- p. 36, paragraph, lines 13–14 following the table:
- moč, obuv, rtuť, Budapešť and Bukurešť are normally singular
– their (mostly rare) plural forms will follow type píseň, except for nom./acc. pl. -i
– and moč may also decline throughout like type píseň
- p. 54, line 11, table of non-standard forms:
- in isolation, the standard neuter acc. pl. is, of course, ta dobrá auta, as for nom. pl.
- p. 100, line 2 from bottom:
- for do jižní Ameriky read do Jižní Ameriky
- p. 114, line 6 from bottom, publisher's error:
- for osm, devět, deset... liber, eura read osm, devět, deset... liber, eur
- p. 138, top line:
- for odejít 'to arrive' read odejít 'to go away'
- p. 143, table:
- add a comma after "she" before "it"
- p. 153, line 17:
- for kdybych = kdy + by read kdybych = kdy + bych
- p. 162, line 10:
- for "The shop is closed" read "The window is closed"
- p. 192, top line:
- the verb zrát should be listed on the previous page, after usmát se
- p. 196, end of section 8.1:
- add "The nominative is also used for the complement of the verb 'to be', e.g. Petr je student. 'Petr is a student'."
- p. 222, line 13:
- for "Until he called" read "Until she called"
- p. 272, line 2:
- 'Urquell' beer is of course Prazdroj – but the brand name Staropramen has roughly the same meaning...

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8.5 Relative Costs of Construction Contracts
Regardless of the type of construction contract selected by the owner, the contractor recognizes that the actual construction cost will never be identical to its own estimate because of imperfect information. Furthermore, it is common for the owner to place work change orders to modify the original scope of work for which the contractor will receive additional payments as stipulated in the contract. The contractor will use different markups commensurate with its market circumstances and with the risks involved in different types of contracts, leading to different contract prices at the time of bidding or negotiation. The type of contract agreed upon may also provide the contractor with greater incentives to try to reduce costs as much as possible. The contractor's gross profit at the completion of a project is affected by the type of contract, the accuracy of its original estimate, and the nature of work change orders. The owner's actual payment for the project is also affected by the contract and the nature of work change orders.
In order to illustrate the relative costs of several types of construction contracts, the pricing mechanisms for such construction contracts are formulated on the same direct job cost plus corresponding markups reflecting the risks. Let us adopt the following notation:
- E=contractor's original estimate of the direct job cost at the time of contract award
- M =amount of markup by the contractor in the contract
- B =estimated construction price at the time of signing contract
- A =contractor's actual cost for the original scope of work in the contract
- U =underestimate of the cost of work in the original estimate (with negative value of U denoting an overestimate)
- C =additional cost of work due to change orders
- P =actual payment to contractor by the owner
- F =contractor's gross profit
- R =basic percentage markup above the original estimate for fixed fee contract
- Ri =premium percentage markup for contract type i such that the total percentage markup is (R + Ri), e.g. (R + R1) for a lump sum contract, (R + R2) for a unit price contract, and (R + R3) for a guaranteed maximum cost contract
- N =a factor in the target estimate for sharing the savings in cost as agreed upon by the owner and the contractor, with 0 N 1.
At the time of a contract award, the contract price is given by:
The underestimation of the cost of work in the original contract is defined as:
Then, at the completion of the project, the contractor's actual cost for the original scope of work is:
For various types of construction contracts, the contractor's markup and the price for construction agreed to in the contract are shown in Table 8-1. Note that at the time of contract award, it is assumed that A = E, even though the effects of underestimation on the contractor's gross profits are different for various types of construction contracts when the actual cost of the project is assessed upon its completion.
TABLE 8-1 Original Estimated Contract Prices
Payments of change orders are also different in contract provisions for different types of contracts. Suppose that payments for change orders agreed upon for various types of contracts are as shown in column 2 of Table 8-2. The owner's actual payments based on these provisions as well as the incentive provisions for various types of contracts are given in column 3 of Table 8-2. The corresponding contractor's profits under various contractual arrangements are shown in Table 8-3.
TABLE 8-2 Owner's Actual Payment with Different Contract Provisions
TABLE 8-3 Contractor's Gross Profit with Different Contract Provisions
It is important to note that the equations in Tables 8-1 through 8-3 are illustrative, subject to the simplified conditions of payments assumed under the various types of contracts. When the negotiated conditions of payment are different, the equations must also be modified.
Example 8-5: Contractor's Gross Profits under Different Contract Arrangements
Consider a construction project for which the contractor's original estimate is $6,000,000. For various types of contracts, R = 10%, R1 = 2%, R2 = 1%, R3 = 5% and N = 0.5. The contractor is not compensated for change orders under the guaranteed maximum cost contract if the total cost for the change orders is within 6% ($360,000) of the original estimate. Determine the contractor's gross profit for each of the seven types of construction contracts for each of the following conditions.
(a) U = 0, C = 0
(b) U = 0, C = 6% E = $360,000
(c) U = 4% E = $240,000, C = 0
(d) U = 4% E = $240,000 C = 6% E = $360,000
(e) U = -4% E = -$240,000, C = 0
(f) U = -4% E = -$240,000, C = 6% E = $360,000
In this example, the percentage markup for the cost plus fixed percentage contract is 10% which is used as the bench mark for comparison. The percentage markup for the lump sum contract is 12% while that for the unit price contract is 11%, reflecting the degrees of higher risk. The fixed fee for the cost plus fixed fee is based on 10% of the estimated cost, which is comparable to the cost plus fixed percentage contract if there is no overestimate or underestimate in cost. The basic percentage markup is 10% for both the cost plus variable percentage contract and the target estimator contract, but they are subject to incentive bonuses and penalties that are built in the formulas for owners' payments. The percentage markup for the guaranteed maximum cost contract is 15% to account for the high risk undertaken by the contractor. The results of computation for all seven types of contracts under different conditions of underestimation U and change order C are shown in Table 8-4
TABLE 8-4 Contractor's Gross Profits under Different Conditions (in $1,000)
Example 8-6: Owner's Payments under Different Contract Arrangements
Using the data in Example 8-5, determine the owner's actual payment for each of the seven types of construction contracts for the same conditions of U and C. The results of computation are shown in Table 8-5.
TABLE 8-5 Owner's Actual Payments under Different Conditions (in $1,000)
8.6 Principles of Competitive Bidding
Competitive bidding on construction projects involves decision making under uncertainty where one of the greatest sources of the uncertainty for each bidder is due to the unpredictable nature of his competitors. Each bid submitted for a particular job by a contractor will be determined by a large number of factors, including an estimate of the direct job cost, the general overhead, the confidence that the management has in this estimate, and the immediate and long-range objectives of management. So many factors are involved that it is impossible for a particular bidder to attempt to predict exactly what the bids submitted by its competitors will be.
It is useful to think of a bid as being made up of two basic elements: (1) the estimate of direct job cost, which includes direct labor costs, material costs, equipment costs, and direct filed supervision; and (2) the markup or return, which must be sufficient to cover a portion of general overhead costs and allow a fair profit on the investment. A large return can be assured simply by including a sufficiently high markup. However, the higher the markup, the less chance there will be of getting the job. Consequently a contractor who includes a very large markup on every bid could become bankrupt from lack of business. Conversely, the strategy of bidding with very little markup in order to obtain high volume is also likely to lead to bankruptcy. Somewhere in between the two extreme approaches to bidding lies an "optimum markup" which considers both the return and the likelihood of being low bidder in such a way that, over the long run, the average return is maximized.
From all indications, most contractors confront uncertain bidding conditions by exercising a high degree of subjective judgment, and each contractor may give different weights to various factors. The decision on the bid price, if a bid is indeed submitted, reflects the contractor's best judgment on how well the proposed project fits into the overall strategy for the survival and growth of the company, as well as the contractor's propensity to risk greater profit versus the chance of not getting a contract.
One major concern in bidding competitions is the amount of "money left on the table," of the difference between the winning and the next best bid. The winning bidder would like the amount of "money left on the table" to be as small as possible. For example, if a contractor wins with a bid of $200,000, and the next lowest bid was $225,000 (representing $25,000 of "money left on the table"), then the winning contractor would have preferred to have bid $220,000 (or perhaps $224,999) to increase potential profits.
Some of the major factors impacting bidding competitions include:
Exogenous Economic Factors
Contractors generally tend to specialize in a submarket of construction and concentrate their work in particular geographic locations. The level of demand in a submarket at a particular time can influence the number of bidders and their bid prices. When work is scarce in the submarket, the average number of bidders for projects will be larger than at times of plenty. The net result of scarcity is likely to be the increase in the number of bidders per project and downward pressure on the bid price for each project in the submarket. At times of severe scarcity


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|Hong Kong Observatory|
|Formed||2 March 1883 |
|Headquarters||Hong Kong Observatory, 134A Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong|
|Employees||287 (March 2008) |
|Annual Budget||203. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 4m HKD (2008-09) |
|Agency Executive||Mr CY Lam, Director of the Hong Kong Observatory|
|Hong Kong Observatory|
Hong Kong Observatory (Chinese: 香港天文台), known as the Royal Observatory (Chinese: 皇家香港天文台) before 1997, is a department of the Hong Kong Government. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( see pronunciation; conventional short The Observatory forecasts weather and issues warnings on weather-related hazards. It also monitors and makes assessments on radiation levels in Hong Kong and provides other meteorological and geophysical services to meet the needs of the public and the shipping, aviation, industrial and engineering sectors.
The Observatory was established in 1883. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Early operations included meteorological and magnetic observations, a time service based on astronomical observations and a tropical cyclone warning service. A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a low pressure center and numerous Thunderstorms that produce strong winds and Flooding
The Hong Kong Observatory was built in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula in 1883. Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀 or 尖沙嘴 often abbreviated as TST, also known as Tsim Tsui (尖咀 or 尖嘴 by local people is an urbanised area in the The Kowloon Peninsula, commonly referred to as Kowloon, is a Peninsula that forms the southern part of the main landmass in the territory of Hong Kong, Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Observatory Road in Tsim Sha Tsui is so named based on this landmark. Observatory Road is one of the oldest road in Hong Kong, and has existed since 1883. The Observatory is now surrounded by skyscrapers as a result of rapid urbanization. A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable Building. There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper Urbanizationn (also spelled urbanisation) is the physical growth of Urban areas into rural or natural land as a result of population in-migration to an existing However, it remains unrelocated. As a result of high greenhouse gas emission, the reflection of sunlight off buildings and the surfaces of roads, as well as the reducing vegetation, the location suffers from the heat island effect. Greenhouse gases are gaseous constituents of the atmosphere bothnatural and anthropogenic that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of thermal infrared An urban heat island ( UHI) is a metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas Consequently, average temperatures recorded by the Observatory saw a large increase from 1980 to 2005. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 2002, the Observatory opened its resource center on the 23rd Floor of the nearby Miramar Tower, where the public can buy the Hong Kong Observatory publications and access other meteorological information. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
This building, built in 1883, is a rectangular two-storey plastered brick structure; it is characterised by arched windows and long verandas. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common It now houses the office of the directorate and to serve as a centre of administration of the Observatory.
It is next to the 1883 Building; the Centenary Building, used as The Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters, was erected in 1983 as a commemoration of the centennial service of the Observatory. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) A century (from the Latin centum, meaning one hundred is One hundred consecutive Years Centuries are numbered ordinally (e
The Friends of the Observatory, an interest group set up in 1996 to help the Observatory to promote Hong Kong Observatory and its services to the public, provide science extension activities in relation to the works of the Observatory and foster communication between the Observatory and the public, now has more than 7,000 individual and family members in total. The Friends of the Observatory, an interest group was established in August 1996 by the Hong Kong Observatory. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Activities organized for the Friends of the Observatory include regular science lectures and visits to Observatory's facilities. Newsletters (named 談天說地) were also published for members once every four months. Voluntary docents from this interest group lead a "HKO Guided Tour" to let the public who applied for visit in advance to visit the headquarter of the Observatory, and learn about the history, environment and meteorological science applied by the Observatory.
The Observatory regularly organizes visits for the secondary school students. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes This outreach programme was extended to primary school students, the elderly and the community groups in the recent years. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory Talks are also organised in primary school during the winter time, when the officials are less busy in the severe climate issues and watchouts. A roving exhibition for the public was also mounted in shopping malls in 2003. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. To promote understanding of the services provided by the Observatory and their benefits to the community, over 50 press releases were issued and 7 media briefings were held in 2003. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.


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While developing the emulator I needed to debug stuff. Besides the pspautotests project that allowed me to verify some behaviours, I need to stop the execution of the emulator in several places, and to trace stuff. Also I needed to debug webgl and to detect which parts of the emulator to optimize.
The simplest way of debugging:
Collapsable groups and tables, helped a lot for testing:
Chrome's profiler helped a lot in determining slow functions:
Stopping the execution in some conditions:
debugger; keyword (that I didn't know before starting the emulator) helped was a very valuable tool that allowed me to determine some problems. I was able to use that keyword in functions I made, but also in generated code; that includes CPU generated functions, and vertex decoding. Also browsers have a console, that allows you to execute code and view internals, while debugging or while running. So I was able to call stuff like "emulator.threadManager.threads.elements" or evaluate expressions while in a breakpoint.
And for debugging webgl, there was a very useful project: WebGL Inspector.


Treehouse Software TREETIP: Data Replication for a Mainframe Database that has no Primary Key, using tcVISION
by Joseph Brady, Director of Business Development / AWS and Cloud Alliance Lead at Treehouse Software, Inc. and Chris Rudolph, Senior Technical Representative at Treehouse Software, Inc.
This blog takes a look at tcVISION's support for a mainframe database that has no primary key at the source (a mainframe primary key is a column, or set of columns that uniquely identifies one row of a table).
In situations where the source database does not contain any unique values, Treehouse technicians discuss with the customer how the application currently works and their expectations for how the data should be treated when planning replication/migration to a new target environment. Depending on the application, Journal Replication or Data Warehouse Replication may be a better fit than a "normal" RDBMS table definition.
tcVISION's Key ID management can be used to create a column to use as the key on the target table. Another option would be to use a SQL Lookup to query another table. Either way, target column(s) that contain unique values will need to be identified. Once these columns are identified, they can be marked with the key identifier, using the tcVISION repository editor, or Key ID Management can be used to create a new unique column, then those columns are used within the wizard.
For example, this source table does not contain a primary key:
Analysis of the target data shows the columns FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME and MIDDLE_NAME together will provide a unique value. These fields can be marked in the tcVISION repository as being members of a key:
As mentioned earlier, the tcVISION Key ID Management wizard can also be used to create a new unique target column:
Specify the key name:
Specify the key value creation:
Various options are available:
Contact Treehouse Software for a Demo Today…
Further reading: tcVISION Mainframe data replication is featured on the AWS Partner Network Blog…
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Gamma Ray Lens Feasibility Study
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Ganuna (7)-ray lenses are an advanced technology currently under development at Argonne National Laboratory for arms control application. The purpose of this proposal is to address whether y-ray lens technology can enable an improved system for imaging radioactive isotopes in patients. In nuclear medicine, it is often desirable to generate a y-ray image that shows the exact areas where an emitting isotope is located. The motivation for proposing a y-ray lens for radionucide imaging is the potentially significant advantages that it may provide over existing technology, specifically in terms of superior image resolution, reduced radioactive dose to the patient, and cost. The proposed effort will develop the conceptual design of a y-ray lens system for radioactive isotope imaging, predict its performance, estimate its cost, and compare it with existing nuclear medicine imaging technology. The questions this work will answer are: (1) Does the y-lens provide better resolution than existing systems? (2) Does they-lens efficiency enable lower radioactive doses to be administered to patients? (3) Can the y-lens system be built sufficiently compact to fit within existing treatment facilities? The answers to these questions will establish the practical feasibility of 7-ray lenses for imaging radioactive isotopes in patients. Anticipated Benefits: The anticipated benefits of a y-ray lens system for radioisotope imaging include: superior imaging, less patient exposure to radioactive dose, and cost savings. There are also a number of other potential conu-nercial applications of y-ray lenses, including angiography optics (cardiac imaging), arms control instrumentation, and cancer therapy. This proposed effort will determine whether y-lens technology is commercially feasible for these.
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Livestock products, including poultry and milk, made up a significant part of the gross output by value of the agricultural sector. In 1989 there were 49,000 cattle, 325,000 sheep, 208,000 goats, 281,000 pigs, and 2,475,000 chickens in the governmentcontrolled area. During the 1980s, livestock production roughly doubled, as a result of subsidies, strict import regulations, and government-sponsored research that improved both the quality of livestock and its management. Although Greek Cypriots had become self-sufficient with regard to pork and poultry, it was necessary to import beef, veal, and mutton to meet domestic needs. Specialists believed that the gradual lifting of import restrictions, as required by the EEC Customs Union Agreement, would put many inefficient breeders of livestock out of business.
Source: U.S. Library of Congress


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Delayed Integrity Check for IEC 61850 Communication
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Electrical substations transform voltage from high to low, or low to high for transmission and distribution, and are a critical part of our infrastructure. The state of a substation is continuously measured for monitoring, controlling and protection purposes. The state is measured in real-time using synchrophasor measurements. The IEC 61850 standard defines communication protocols for electrical substations, including a standard synchrophasor transmission. However, IEC 61850 does not properly address cyber security, leaving critical infrastructure highly vulnerable to cyber attacks. In this thesis, a delayed integrity check for synchrophasor measurements have been developed and tested. The result shows that the solution manages to detect when integrity of the synchrophasor transmission is compromised, without adding any overhead or delay to the time-critical synchrophasor transmission itself.
Master's thesis in Computer Science


Repeat on True(dowhile)
The current iterator feature allows a user to repeat an activity on a fixed number of times by configuring the iterate property. However, there are are certain scenarios where a user would like to repeat an activity based on the output of the current activity or previous activties. To support this, a new feature Repeat on true has been included as part of release 0.9.4.
Flow configuration
Repeat on True(dowhile) are associated with an activity. The activity must have the type declared and set to doWhile.
To begin with, the Repeat on true feature has two attributes under setting
 1. condition: A boolean expression that can be built using the current activity's output and previous activity's outputs.
 2. delay: The time in milliseconds to wait before executing the next iteration, by default, the delay is 0 implying there will be no delay between each iteration.
Along with the current and previous activities' output, the value for condition can use a special attribute $iteration[index] to track the index of the iteration. This is often useful if the user does not want the activity to repeat indefinitely.
{
 "id": "rest_3",
 "name": "REST Invoke",
 "description": "Invokes a REST Service",
 "settings": {
 "condition": "$activity[RESTInvoke].data.username == \"Bret\" && $iteration[index]<=3",
 "delay": 2000
 },
 "type": "doWhile",
 "activity": {
 "ref": "#rest",
 "settings": {
 "method": "GET",
 "uri": "_URL_
 }
 }
}
Important note: The condition evalucate after activity execution and $iteration[index] start with 0, which also means first execution must been made to determin next or not base on condition. The activity will always been execute $iteration[index] + 1 times
Since the activity is of type "doWhile", the condition attribute is evaluated to determine if/not the activity must be repeated. For the above activity, since the first part of the condition is always true for that url, the second part i.e $iteration[index]<=3 will determine if the activity needs to be repeated or not.


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I had a question about the specifics of finding a raw material deposit when prospecting squares with no already-known deposits. Are the locations of deposits pre-determined when the planet was created (or at some other specific time), or is a new deposit created when a scan is performed based on the probability given in the rules?
For example, lets say that from the equation given in the mining rules, I have a 20% chance of finding a deposit on a given scan of a square with no current known deposit. I then prospect that square. Which of the following scenarios is then true:
1. The database is checked to see if a deposit is there (one yet to be found). If a true comes back, there is then a 20% chance of finding it. If a false comes back, there is a 0% chance of finding it.
2. No such database exists. There is a 20% chance that a deposit is found, and if successful a new deposit appears.
If the latter is true, it seems that I could find a deposit on any square with a non-zero terrain probability if I just scan for long enough. (In the above example, I would have a 96% probability of finding something in the first 15 scans.)
In the rules it says "only 1 deposit can be found on a square at any given time," which makes me think that (2) is correct.
Sorry if this is a long question, but I wanted to be clear.
Screwed by Administrators who run the game with secret rules.
I was unaware of a percentage chance of locating. I believed the terrain with a deposit is given a certain number. If the number you have based on number of scanners and you're comp ops skill is higher then you find the deposit, if not you don't and won't until you make that number higher then the terrains.


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How is the housing market impacting employment markets? This article examines three issues – multiple housing markets and demographic pressures. It also examines the impact of unemployment insurance. We will discuss demographic pressures and the role of buyer competition. It concludes with some implications for the future of housing markets. A growing share of people living outside of their labor markets may reflect additional factors beyond labor market position. In addition, parental wealth may play an increasing role in housing outcomes.
Multiple Housing Market Dualization
The paper uses a panel dataset of the LISS (Labor Market Information System) to examine the impact of multiple housing market dualization on the labor market. The dataset contains a representative sample of households from a full population register. Each panel study is repeated annually to correct for sample size bias and to ensure representativeness of the data. We also present relationships across housing dimensions. These analyses show that the dualization of the housing and labor markets is related to the same underlying social conditions.
Across all four models, the prevalence of multiple flat fee real estate market dualization is statistically significant. The extent to which multiple housing market dualization affects employment depends on the individual's tenure, employment security, and the amount of asset accumulation they have. The odds of being an outsider in the labour market are higher among employment contract holders than those with a secure housing tenure. However, the employment contract is a crucial factor that determines the probability of being an insider.
Impact of Buyer Competition
Increased buyer competition on the product market has many benefits. For workers, the primary benefits are increased wage growth and reduced unemployment. However, the negative consequences are also serious. When employers have too much power over workers, they can reduce wages even when the job is profitable. This process is known as 'downward ratchet'. The effect lowers worker purchasing power and decreases the capacity to purchase. This leads to a transfer of wealth from poor workers to rich owners.
The impact of buyer power can be minimized by introducing market regulation. Unlike the abuse of buyer power that can be seen in oligopolistic markets, this regulation can stiffen the market and stifle the innovation dynamics. In addition, specific regulations tend to attract lobbying and evasion. Consequently, they are not useful in achieving their goals. Thus, the government should consider introducing laws or regulations that limit the use of buyer power in the economy.
Impact of Demographic Pressures
Recent downward trends in the labor force participation rate are attributed to changes in the age composition of the population. A major example of this change is the aging of the baby boom generation, the cohort born between 1946 and 1964. Boomers have historically been a generator of change, and their entry into the prime-age workforce in the 1970s had a positive demographic effect. By 2024, the baby-boom cohort will be age 60 to 78. This group is expected to exit the labor force in large numbers.
Nonetheless, recent data on labor-force participation suggest that job vacancies are rising faster than the number of people seeking them. In August, U.S. labor data showed 10.4 million jobs vacant and 4.3 million people quitting. While this is generally considered a positive trend, it does not reflect the reality of changing demographics, which is why the U.S. labor force participation rate is below average. Nevertheless, there are several reasons why workers may be choosing not to quit their current jobs.
Impact of Unemployment Insurance
While the amount of unemployment benefits paid out each week may not affect the overall number of unemployed people, they do have a significant effect on the labor market, as they help workers weather the recent economic crisis. This has prevented the demand for goods and services from plummeting. During the Great Recession, the U.S. economy has lost 15 million jobs. New unemployment claims have been above their highs for 15 straight weeks. In addition to this, the unemployment rate is at an all-time high, with a sharp decline in consumer spending, unsafe working conditions, and lack of support for the unemployed.
Another major effect of unemployment insurance is its retrenchment effect. Many policymakers portray the program as a fiscally costly move, and therefore only extend unemployment benefits for a limited time. However, the program helps to support the unemployed until they find another job. This narrative is based on the assumption that unemployed workers will opt to claim benefits over jobs. But these workers end up with fewer opportunities to find new jobs and are less likely to seek out other jobs.


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The global companion diagnostics market was valued at USD 3,667.5 million in 2018. Increase in burden of cancer globally, growing demand for personalized medicine and targeted therapy coupled with increase in adoption of drug diagnostics co-development model by industry players are the key factors driving the global companion diagnostics market.
Companion diagnostics are assays or tests that provide information that is essential for the safe and effective use of a corresponding therapeutic product. It enables to identify patient's likelihood to benefit or suffer adverse effects from a therapeutic product. It helps in the assessment of patient response to a treatment, so therapy can be adjusted to increase safety and effectiveness. Growing focus on personalized medicine will pave the way for companion diagnostics as it forms an indispensable part of personalized medicine. Biomarkers and companion diagnostics have witnessed high demand owing to improved diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of range of diseases. These diagnostics tests enhance the drug development cycle by reducing the research and development costs and increasing the drug approval rates.
The global market for the Companion Diagnostics is anticipated to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% throughout the course of the forecast, to reach US$ 11.02 Bn. by 2029.
Moreover, rapid rise in incidence of various cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases and neurological disorders across the globe are expected to drive the demand for companion diagnostics tests in the future. However, high cost of companion diagnostics tests coupled with lack of reimbursement policies in some regions is expected to hinder the growth of the market over the forecast period.
The global companion diagnostics market is categorized based on products & services, application, technology, and region. Based on products & services, assays, kits & reagents segment held the largest share of the market in 2018 owing to wide adoption in diagnostic laboratories. Application-wise, cancer segment grabbed majority of the share of the global companion diagnostics market. Based on technology, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) segment held the dominant share of the market in 2018 owing to increase in application of PCR in detection of mutants with low turnaround time along with wide availability of PCR kits and reagents. Geographically, North America dominated the global companion diagnostics market in 2018, however, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region by 2025.
Key players operating in the global companion diagnostics market include F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Qiagen N.V., Pfizer, Agilent Technologies Inc., Myriad Genetics, Abbott Laboratories, Thermo Fisher Scientific, AstraZeneca, bioMérieux SA, and Illumina, Inc. among others.
Companion Diagnostics Market Scope
|Revenue forecast in 2029
|US$ 11.02 Bn
|CAGR of 12.9 % during 2019-2029
|by Technology, End use, Regions
|North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa
|Key Players Profiled
|F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Agilent Technologies, Inc., QIAGEN N.V, Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Almac Group, Danaher Corporation, Illumina, Inc., bioMérieux SA, Myriad Genetics, Inc,, Sysmex Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Abnova Corporation, Guardant Health, Inc., Icon PLC, Biogenex Laboratories, Inc.
Key Segment Of The Companion Diagnostics Market
by Technology (USD Billion)
by End-Use, (USD Billion)
- Pharma Companies
Regional Overview, (USD Billion)
- Rest of Europe
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Rest of South America
Middle East and South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Clinical diagnostics have contributed to the pharmaceutical industry with specialty diagnostics tests and biomarkers. These tests and biomarkers have become relevant in the practice of medicine owing to improved and early diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease areas. Companion diagnostics are assays intended to assist physicians in making effective treatment decisions based on the patient response to the ongoing treatment with a targeted therapy. These diagnostics tests are gaining popularity owing to numerous benefits such as increase in drug approval rates, and reduced R&D costs. This, in turn, will enhance the drug development cycle and improves patient outcomes. Furthermore, increase in demand for personalized medicine and surging volume of clinical trials will drive the demand for companion diagnostics tests.
Technologies such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) have been used traditionally for the diagnosis and detection of relevant biomarkers for specific disease indication. However, emergence of high-throughput sensitive approaches such as next-generation sequencing, digital pathology, quantitative histopathology, single molecule real-time sequencing have led to a shift in technology platforms for companion diagnostics. Next-generation sequencing identifies those patients most likely to respond to a given precision medicine treatment, thereby improving patient survival by avoiding fewer effective treatments. Reduced costs, improved safety and efficacy offered by the companion diagnostic tests will drive the growth of the market in the coming few years.
Rapid rise in incidence of cancer will lead to increased demand for companion diagnostics tests in the future. Moreover, major industry players are focused on co-development strategies for developing companion diagnostics along with the targeted therapeutic. For instance, In May 2019, Qiagen N.V. launched its first FDA-approved companion diagnostic therascreen PIK3CA RGQ PCR Kit that helps to identify breast cancer patients eligible for treatment with PIQRAY (alpelisib), a newly approved therapy developed and marketed by Novartis.
The global companion diagnostics market has been segmented based on products & services, application, technology and region. Based on products & services, the market is categorized into assays, kits & reagents, and software & services. Assays, kits and reagents segment held substantial share of the global market in 2018. Increase in adoption of assays and diagnostic kits owing to rise in volume of companion diagnostics tests in laboratories is anticipated to propel the growth of the market over the forecast years.
Application-wise, the global companion diagnostics market is segmented into cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, neurological diseases, and others. Cancer is further sub-segmented into lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, leukemia and others. Cancer held the largest share of the global companion diagnostics market in 2018. High prevalence of cancer, increase in demand for personalized medicine along with availability of wide range of companion diagnostic tests for breast cancer, lung cancer and other cancers that enable early diagnosis and treatment is expected to drive the growth of the segment in the coming few years.
On the basis of technology, the global companion diagnostics market is categorized into next-generation sequencing (NGS), immunohistochemistry (ICH), in situ hybridization (ISH), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and others. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) held the majority of the market share in 2018. However, next-generation sequencing (NGS) is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the coming few years. Next-generation sequencing is used to identify multiple specific mutations in a tumor and helps in the selection of targeted therapy. Advantages of NGS such as its ability to sequence hundreds to thousands of genes simultaneously, higher sensitivity and specificity to detect variants, faster turnaround time for high sample volumes are factors anticipated to drive the growth of the segment in the coming years.
The global companion diagnostics market is cumulative to North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the global companion diagnostics market in 2018, however Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a highest pace through 2025.
Wide availability of companion diagnostics tests and increase in demand for personalized medicine, favorable reimbursement scenario in the U.S. are major factors expected to drive the companion diagnostics market in the region. Furthermore, increase in clinical trials for range of disease indications, growing partnerships in pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies coupled with adoption of drug diagnostics co-development model by key industry players and presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure are other major factors likely to boost the growth of the market in North America.
However, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the next few years. Increasing incidence of cancer, large population base, growing economies, increase in adoption of companion diagnostics in healthcare facilities in China and Japan along with growing focus on personalized medicine are major factors anticipated to drive the growth of the market in the region.


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Given a binary tree, Find the Maximum Path Sum between Any Two Leaves
Objective: Given a binary tree, Find the maximum path sum from one leaf node to another.
Input: A binary tree.
- Now we will calculate the max path sum between two leaves node
- So our max path will be either on the left sub tree OR
- Our max path will be either on the right sub tree OR
- Our max path will have some part in left and some part in right and passes through through the root
- Take a variable say, "maxSoFar=0" this will our final result.
- Do postOrder traversal, This will give you result from left and right subtree
- Now at each node calcuate sumCurrent =Max of (result of leftSubtree,result of RightSubtree, result of leftSubtree+result of RightSubtree + Root data)
- if(maxSoFar


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If you're an Audi A3 owner and you've encountered the dreaded "ESP Fault Audi A3" message on your dashboard, don't panic.
This problem is typically indicative of issues with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) — a critical safety feature that helps maintain traction and control during abrupt maneuvers or slippery road conditions.
While it can be a complex issue requiring professional attention, understanding what triggers this fault code can help mitigate panic and provide direction for next steps.
Here's how You Can Fix This ESP Fault Audi A3:
Jump-start without key, connected to another car, run for 5 mins, cleared ESP fault. For a lasting solution: Scan for error codes. Check electrical connections, especially wheel speed sensors. Verify battery voltage.
Common Causes of ESP Fault in Audi A3:
Here's a table for quick reference:
|Faulty Brake Light Switch
|This can lead to erroneous signal triggering the ESP fault.
|Damaged ABS Sensor Wires
|Corrosion or physical damage might interfere with signals leading to faults.
|Defective Steering Angle SensorImproper readings from this sensor disrupts correct functioning of the ESP system causing faults.
Remember, these are just possible causes and not definitive diagnoses. Always get your vehicle checked by a professional if you encounter any problems.
Symptoms of an ESP Fault in Audi A3:
Experiencing an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) fault in your Audi A3 can be nerve-racking. Here are some of the key symptoms to look out for:
Here's a table summarizing these symptoms:
|Illumination of the ESP light on dashboard
|Reduced Vehicle Control
|Less control over car handling
|Irregularities with brake functions
Remember, if you experience any of these symptoms, it's best to get your vehicle checked by a professional mechanic immediately.
How to Diagnose an ESP Fault in Audi A3?
Diagnosing an ESP fault in your Audi A3 can be a straightforward process if you follow these steps:
|ABS Power Relay Coil Circuit Failure
|Brake Boost Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- Perform Physical Checks:
- Check brake fluid levels: Low levels may trigger the ESP warning.
- Inspect wheel speed sensors: Dirt or damage could cause faulty readings.
- Take Your Car to a Professional: If the problem persists, schedule an appointment with a certified Audi technician for further diagnosis and repair.
Remember, ignoring persistent warnings from your vehicle could lead to more serious issues down the line!
You can watch this video to fix this ESP Issue:
Tips for Preventing ESP Faults in Audi A3:
Preventing ESP faults is key to maintaining a smooth and safe driving experience. Here's what you can do:
Here are some specific steps:
- Refer to your car manual or an authorized service center for exact details on scheduled maintenance.
- Use a good quality tire pressure gauge for regular checks.
- Inspect brakes annually or as per manufacturer's advice.
|Follow Scheduled Maintenance
|Check Tire Pressure regularly
|Get Brake System inspected
Remember, preventative care goes a long way in car performance and safety!
Steps to Reset the ESP Light on Audi A3:
Resetting the ESP light on your Audi A3 can be a simple process. Here are some steps to help you do it.
If this doesn't work, consider using an OBD-II scanner:
- Acquire an OBD-II Scanner: You can purchase or rent these devices from most auto parts stores.
- Connect The Scanner:
|Locate your vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)
|Plug in your OBD-II scanner into DLC
- Read The Codes:
- Power up your scanner
- Follow instructions provided with device to read fault codes
- Clear The Codes:
- Once identified, use device's instructions to clear them 5.Lastly,
- If cleared successfully, observe whether ESP light goes off
- If not resolved, consult professional assistance
Remember that continual ignition of the ESP warning light could indicate a larger issue with stability control system; seek professional advice when needed!
Understanding the Importance of ESP System in Audi A3:
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is a crucial component of your Audi A3. It's aimed at improving your vehicle's stability and enhancing driving safety.
Key benefits include:
Here are some common triggers for an 'ESP fault' warning light on your dashboard:
- Faulty wheel speed sensors
- Damaged ABS pump
- Malfunctioning steering angle sensor
- Issues with brake pressure sensor
|Faulty Wheel Speed Sensors
|Damaged ABS Pump
|Repair or replace ABS pump
|Malfunctioning Steering Angle Sensor
|Calibrate or replace sensor
|Brake Pressure Sensor Issues
|Check and repair hydraulic system
Remember that ignoring an 'ESP fault' warning can lead to reduced handling capabilities and riskier driving conditions!
Replacing the ABS Sensor to Fix an ESP Fault in Audi A3:
When faced with an ESP fault in your Audi A3, replacing the ABS sensor can often be a successful remedy. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can tackle this task.
|Locate the ABS sensor
|Wrenches & Pliers
|Remove old sensor
|Install new sensor
|Conduct test drive
- Always ensure that power is off before starting any repair work.
- It's best practice to have professional mechanic expertise or guidance when attempting such tasks.
- Don't rush; ensure each step is done correctly for optimal results.
The Role of Steering Angle Sensor in ESP Functionality on Audi A3:
The steering angle sensor (SAS) is a critical part of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in your Audi A3. It detects and sends the driver's intended direction to the ESP system.
Here are some points on how SAS impacts ESP functionality:
|Steering Angle SensorData InputProvides rotation angle dataIntervene ActionHelps EPS correct course when necessaryError DetectionCommon cause behind 'ESP fault' warning
In short, understanding how this compact device affects your car's performance can enhance driving safety significantly.
Exploring Possible Solutions for Persistent ESP Faults on Audi A3:
If your Audi A3's Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is showing faults, don't worry. Here are some possible solutions you can consider:
- Reset the System: Often a simple system reset can help.
- Turn OFF the ignition and wait for about 30 seconds.
- Start the engine again to see if the fault persists.
- Check Brake Light Switch: If it's faulty, it might trigger an ESP fault.
- Replace this switch if necessary.
- Inspect Wheel Speed Sensors:
- Check all four wheel speed sensors for any damage or dirt buildup that may be causing improper readings.
- Examine ABS Control Module: It's another critical component related to ESP function.
|Check wiring connections to ensure they are secure and corrosion-free
|If no issues found with connections, consider professional diagnosis or replacement
- Professional Diagnostic Scan:
Remember! Always consult a qualified mechanic before attempting any repairs yourself.
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Organizing a Science & Engineering Fair (OSEF)
A Graduate Course from MSSEF's Curious Minds Initiative (CMI)
Enroll to earn 1 graduate credit.
OSEF is part of the STEM Certficate in Inquiry from Framingham State University!
August 15 &16, 2013
Provides a framework and guidance for best practices in the logistics of managing a classroom with students working on independent research on different topics, and running a science fair program and building district-based support for it.
Every student deserves the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of the discovery process – the chance to learn something never before known!
Science Fairs enable students to explore their natural curiosity about the world in the same way that "real" scientists and inventors do.
Science fair programs help students develop essential 21st-century life & career skills: reading, math, writing, critical thinking, ethics, communication and graphic arts.
Receive a special invitation to participate in CMI Educator Day at MIT (May 3, 2013).*
Comments from science fair students:
"Allowed me to go to college"
"I was constructing my future."
Benefits for Teachers and Communities:
INSPIRE STUDENTS & BE PART OF THE DISCOVERY PROCESS! Guiding students through the research process provides teachers with a chance to inspire students to pursue science, technology and engineering studies, and also to become involved in the discovery process themselves.
CONNECT WITH PARENTS & LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY. Local businesses and parent/community organizations can provide resources, knowing that science fair programs offer students critical life skills and a potential pathway to college scholarships.
* CMI Educator Day at MIT | May 3, 2013
Apply for a travel stipend and/or matching support for a substitute teacher!
A special free conference held on Friday during the State Science & Engineering Fair for high school students @ MIT. Highlights include: walking the Exhibition Hall of 300 "Best of the Best" high school student science fair projects in Massachusetts; a seat in the Judge Orientation Program (with ~300 judges from academia and industry); feedback and discussion inquiry and project-based approaches in your teaching practice; and breakfast and lunch!
ENROLL ONLINE in CMI Educator Day!
Fees, Credits and More
Registration Fee: $10
Tuition & Course Materials: $200
Graduate Credit: 1 credit will be available to earn at additional cost of $100.
Yes, provided at no cost.
CMI Educator Day
: FREE with course registration!
More Information: _EMAIL_
Please note that registration fees & graduate credit costs are non-refundable.


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Do you know what e-commerce needs the most? It needs to fulfil its customers' demands on time. In this process, they are required to restock their inventory. It can save them money and effort. But some e-commerce businesses need to plan.
As a result, they end up overstocking. This can also lead to substantial financial losses. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to avoid it.
Overstocking occurs when you order more items for sale than you need. It gets left behind on the shelf. As a result, overstocking locks up what storage space you have.
It leaves your inventory worthless.
Overstocking is a primary concern for e-commerce retailers, costing them a lot of money.
It is essential to learn about the disadvantages of overstocking.
Difference Between Overstock and Understock
Before learning more about overstocking, it is essential to understand all the terms clearly.
Overstocking refers to the purchase of excess items. In other words, overstocking is when an e-commerce business buys more than it can sell.
Understocking means when a business buys less than the necessary limit. As a result, they go out of stock.
This, in turn, affects their sales.
No matter the scenario, it hampers the business and leads to financial losses.
Drawbacks of Overstocking
Here are the major shortcomings of overstocking:
1. More Funds Required
The major drawback is that you must spend a lot to ensure surplus stock stays in good shape. This can help avoid further financial losses.
2. Warehouse Costs
They have to take care of the warehouse costs as well. They also have to handle the human resources that go into running it. It is also a massive waste of space.
That space could be used for storing products that sell well in the market.
3. Blocks Inventory Capital
It is an undeniable fact that stocking inventory blocks working capital. In other words, the money you spend on inventory will only return if you sell the product.
4. Expiry Date
When the product has an expiration date, you will ultimately lose it too. If you sell the product on time, you will have to earn money for both the space and the product.
5. Lack of Space
The overstock stock will also block the introduction of new products due to lack of space. This is an issue that small companies or startups usually have to deal with more planning.
Why Do Businesses Overstock?
To understand why businesses overstock, looking at a few essential factors is essential.
These are as follows:
1. Fear of Going Out of Stock
The main reason is that businesses are afraid to run out of stock. It leads to such high costs that they react poorly out of fear and start overstocking.
2. Warehouse Mismanagement
Specific errors in management or warehouse management can cause overstocking. For example, a lack of visibility or expertise in inventory management can lead to such cases.
3. Profit Margins
A lack of understanding of inventory costs is another crucial reason. It means you need to learn about your sales and profit margins.
4. Bad Pricing Strategy
Certain products are in demand during a particular season. Businesses must strategically plan the amount they need for a specific season. It could be because they failed to sell it due to a lack of marketing.
It could also be an outcome of failing to price it adequately.
5. Poor Sales Prediction
Businesses that fail to predict the future demand for their product might face the same scenario. It is essential to look closely at sales numbers and order accordingly.
For example, businesses need small quantities when sales slow down.
6. Supply Chain Issues
Some businesses might think ahead and stock up to avoid supply chain issues. This could also lead to overstocking.
How to Avoid Overstocking?
To avoid overstocking, refer to the following points:
1. Plan Well
Businesses need to plan stock prices methodically and stock them up promptly. They can set aside a few extras for emergencies.
2. Use Inventory Management Software
They can opt for inventory management software to give them a glance at their inventory levels.
3. Use of Market Knowledge
They should be well aware of the effects of seasonal changes on their products.
4. Good Supply-Chain
Businesses must create supply chain resilience.
Hence, overstocking can cause a lot of harm to an e-commerce business. It will not only cost them a lot of money. It will also consume space, obstructing the storage of necessary items or sellable goods. Various factors lead to overstocking.
Similarly, for each reason, there is a solution. A business can prepare a proper storage structure and avoid any further financial loss by adhering to it.
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Quintessence Incense Djwal Khul (out of stock)
- Brand: Aura-Soma
- Product Code: AURINQ14
- Availability: In Stock
- Keynote: The seeking of Truth for the sake of itself.
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1. API Description
Domain name for API request: redis.tencentcloudapi.com.
This API is used to query the hot key of an instance.
A maximum of 20 requests can be initiated per second for this API.
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2. Input Parameters
The following request parameter list only provides API request parameters and some common parameters. For the complete common parameter list, see Common Request Parameters.
Parameter Name Required Type Description
Action Yes String Common Params. The value used for this API: DescribeInstanceMonitorHotKey.
Version Yes String Common Params. The value used for this API: 2018-04-12.
Region Yes String Common Params. For more information, please see the list of regions supported by the product.
InstanceId Yes String Instance ID
SpanType Yes Integer Time span. 1: real time; 2: past 30 minutes; 3: past 6 hours; 4: past 24 hours
3. Output Parameters
Parameter Name Type Description
Data Array of HotKeyInfo Hot key details
RequestId String The unique request ID, which is returned for each request. RequestId is required for locating a problem.
4. Example
Example1 Sample request
Input Example
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&SpanType=4
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Output Example
{
 "Response": {
 "Data": [
 {
 "Key": "haha",
 "Type": "string",
 "Count": 123
 }
 ],
 "RequestId": "20d64b80-cbac-49a0-8771-42e326db5c45"
 }
}
5. Developer Resources
SDK
TencentCloud API 3.0 integrates SDKs that support various programming languages to make it easier for you to call APIs.
Command Line Interface
6. Error Code
The following only lists the error codes related to the API business logic. For other error codes, see Common Error Codes.
Error Code Description
FailedOperation.RedoFlowFailed No exact description for this error code for the time being.
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Tracking a Swinging Target with a Robot Manipulator using Visual Sensing
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Original versionModeling, Identification and Control. 2016, 37 (1), 53-62. 10.4173/mic.2016.1.5
In this paper we develop a method for loading parts onto a swinging target using an industrial robot. The orientation of the target is estimated by a particle filter using camera images as measurements. Robust and accurate tracking is achieved by using an accurate dynamic model of the target. The dynamical model is also used to compensate for the time delay between the acquisition of images and the motion response of the robot. The target dynamics is modeled as a spherical pendulum. To ensure robust visual tracking the position of the target mass center is estimated. The method is experimentally validated in a laboratory loading station with a swinging conveyor trolley as target, which is commonly used in industry.


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First Low-Cost And Simple Technology Accurately Diagnoses Malaria In Field Settings Without Blood Collection, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Reveals
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher Alberto Bilenca, Ph.D., has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a fast, low-cost device to accuracy diagnose malaria without the need for blood collection in field settings. Bilenca's project is based on a standard camera cellphone and a red laser pointer that can noninvasively obtain finger blood perfusion images with excellent resolution and contrast in less of a second. It uses the principles of optical polarization/speckle and cellphone technology built into a portable probe that creates images that detect malaria pigment (hemozoin crystals) in blood as well as micro-obstructions in the circulatory system that result from the infection.


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did post a code counter which does give a measure of density in terms of tokens per line. Although not designed for analysing perl, it can do so. The limitations with perl relate to token counting and the likes of regexs, heredocs and obscure quoting
 Hopefully this can be of some use to you as a rough measure of code density and scale of effort required.
Re: Programs/Methods for analyzing an existing Perl based system
by chicks (Scribe) on May 30, 2002 at 12:02 UTC
 Perl really needs more tools to support software engineering. First and foremost among those is allowing metrics to be gathered. (Yes, there are bad metrics and there are metrics that can be easily weaseled, but I'm not telling you which metrics to use!) Obviously parsing the raw perl isn't going to be easy enough in perl5. But once perl parses it couldn't we navigate the op tree? That should make it easy to see how many non-local variables are affected and what-not.
 If somebody has enough free time to put something into a project like this, let me know. Particularly if you're familiar with the way the B:: modules work.
Re: Programs/Methods for analyzing an existing Perl based system
by samtregar (Abbot) on May 30, 2002 at 16:57 UTC
 You can use a profiler, like Devel::DProf or my module Devel::Profiler, to extract a call-tree for a given request. If there are a small enough number of request types you might consider producing a call-tree for each request. This might give you an idea of how complex the application is.
 Here's a quick example to get you started. First, run the code under a profiler:
 $ perl -MDevel::Profiler -e 'sub foo { bar(); } sub bar { 1 }; print f +oo();' 1
 Then use the appropriate tool to generate a call-tree. In this case, dprofpp:
 $ dprofpp -T main::foo main::bar
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Re: Programs/Methods for analyzing an existing Perl based system
by dada (Chaplain) on May 31, 2002 at 10:11 UTC
 What other tools exist for analyzing a Perl program?
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 Variable cross-reference
 strange that no-one mentioned this:
 perl -MO=Xref yourscript.pl
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 System summaries (lines of code, file statistics...)
 I haven't tried it, but Perl Metrics seems pretty good at statistics, although unfortunately it doesn't appear to be actively mantained.
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Établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel
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In French law, Établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel (EPSCP) is a formal category of more than one hundred and thirty public higher education institutes in the fields of sciences, culture and professional education. EPSCP have legal, administrative and financial autonomy in the French education system.
EPSCP category includes:
- public universities, per se
- four groups of other institutes with an operational status equivalent to a university.
EPSCP have full scientific autonomy to organise their research area, their curricula and degrees, up to and including doctoral degrees. They operate on the basis of a 4-year objective roadmap that they define and agree with the national fund-granting authority and their achievements are assessed by a national evaluation agency for research and higher education. They also have the ability to create their own research foundations.
Different types of EPSCP
The law establishes different groups of EPSCP, which are described below.
The 81 universities and institutes of technology are EPSCP led by a president and administered by a board of directors. They deliver bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as continuous education. They also contribute to national research programmes.
Autonomous higher education institutes
These higher education institutes with a university-equivalent status are managed by a board of directors, assisted by a scientific council and a board of studies and academic life. Chairman of the Board of Directors is elected from among persons outside of the institute. The director is appointed by the Minister of Higher Education for a period of 5 years. The following institutions have this status:
- Centrale Graduate School
- École nationale supérieure des arts et industries textiles
- Ecole nationale d'ingénieurs de Saint-Etienne
- Institut national des sciences appliquées are institutes of technology
- Universities of Technology
- Institut supérieur de mécanique de Paris
Écoles normales supérieures
The four Écoles Normales Supérieures are institutions educating researchers and professors. The ENS have a board of directors and a scientific council, and are headed by an appointed director.
French institutes abroad
There are five French institutes operating outside France, hosting world-class researchers. These institutes are intended to provide an intellectual and material support to such researchers, including the presence of resource materials in French language. Some of these institutes can also provide accommodation for researchers.
The following institutions are included in this sub-group :
- Casa de Velázquez in Madrid
- École française d'Athènes
- École française d'Extrême-Orient
- École française de Rome
- Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale in Cairo
Twenty large institutions with diverse roles are included in this sub-group.
Notes and references
- Décret no 2000-250 du 15 mars 2000 portant classification d'établissements publics à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel (in French).


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- Learn the process of simple papermaking with ingredients found around the home and outdoors.
- Be inspired by the possibilities as you create alongside of others
- Use the equipment provided to make your creations.
Saturday, September 19
10 am - 3:30 pm
6724 - 86 St, Edmonton
- Create about 10 - 15 unique pieces of paper out of recycled watercolor paper, fabric, and "fluffy" seeds (from a choice of thistle, cattail, fireweed, foxtail, poplar, down feathers, onion skin).
- All supplies are included, including some infusions (i.e. pressed leaves and flowers)
- Help create the 6 vats of pulp in the morning at 2 meters apart
What to bring:
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By Michele McKinley, Advocates for Health in Action (AHA). Photos courtesy of Cary's Pocket Community Garden.
Cary, NC – With spring just around the corner, it's time to hit the dirt. In the garden, that is.
Whether you're a new or seasoned gardener, you may want to check out Dig In, the third annual event all about starting and maintaining community and backyard gardens in the Triangle.
Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) presents Dig In on Saturday, March 10, 8:30 am-12:00 pm at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. Dig In features urban farming experts, hands-on workshops and booths for anyone who wants to build and maintain a community garden or gain expertise for success in his or her home garden.
Registration ($10 per person) is open online at www.advocatesforhealthinaction, but space is limited.
What are community gardens?
Community gardens are urban, suburban and rural gardens where members grow food in a shared garden plot or in their own individual garden plots, depending on a given garden's structure. Community gardens are found in neighborhoods, schools, churches, workplaces, hospitals, community centers and youth centers. Gardens provide access to fresh, healthy produce and enhance a sense of community and connection to the environment—they come in many shapes and sizes!
In and Around Cary
Cary, Morrisville and Apex are all home to community gardens (plus a variety of school gardens), and many are starting their 2012 planning now and invite new members to join them.
- Cary's Pocket Community Garden
- Cary Senior Center Community Garden (for gardeners 55+),
- Gracious Harvest Community Garden
- Whole Foods Market-Cary
- Morrisville Community Garden
- Simple Gifts Community Garden (Apex)
Many community gardens in the area participate in programs where gardeners donate extra produce from their harvest to area food pantries and organizations such as the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle through the Plant a Row for the Hungry program.
"Featuring urban farming experts, Dig In is a tremendous resource to gardeners and those who want to grow healthy, local foods for their communities and their families," commented Laura Aiken, interim director of AHA and director of regional community relations for WakeMed Health & Hospitals. "Community gardens are increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables," Aiken continued. "Schools, churches, neighborhoods, community groups and other nonprofits can capitalize on the excitement around sustainable food systems, connect people with where their food comes from and promote environmentally friendly living."
Dig In includes workshops are offered in two tracks: Track 1: Starting a Community Garden and Track 2: Taking Your Garden to the Next Level.
Track 1 workshops include starting a community and school gardens, composting, and raised beds and container gardens. Track 2 workshops include making money from gardens, preserving foods, engaging youth and seniors in the garden, keeping gardens growing.
Plus, all registrants will take part in a hands-on cooking lesson from Whole Foods Market-Cary and Whole Foods Market-Raleigh (Wade Ave.) about how to enjoy the bounty of the garden. In addition, a variety of educational booths about gardening, local food, composting and more are available at Dig In.
Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) fosters and supports community efforts to make healthy eating and physical activity the way of life in Wake County. AHA is a group of more than 50 diverse organizations and community members who are shaping the environment throughout Wake County to ensure available and affordable access to healthful foods and physical activity for all community members.


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Prosthetic limbs are artificial limbs that are used to replace missing limbs. These devices have come a long way since the early wooden limbs of the 16th century. Today's prosthetic limbs are made of high-tech materials that are designed to mimic the movement of natural limbs.
Prosthetic limbs can be used for a variety of reasons, including injury, illness, or congenital disabilities. They can help people regain their independence, improve their quality of life, and enable them to participate in activities they would not be able to otherwise. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider using a prosthetic limb:
Improve Mobility and Functionality
One of the most significant benefits of using a prosthetic limb is improved mobility and functionality. With a prosthetic limb, you can walk, run, climb stairs, and perform other activities that would otherwise be impossible. Prosthetic limbs are designed to mimic the natural movement of limbs, making it easier to perform daily activities without assistance.
Increased Independence
Using a prosthetic limb can also increase your independence. With a prosthetic limb, you can perform daily activities without the need for assistance from others. This can be especially important for those who have lost a limb later in life and may be struggling with a loss of independence.
Improved Quality of Life
Prosthetic limbs can also improve your quality of life. With a prosthetic limb, you can participate in activities that you may have thought were impossible. This can include playing sports, dancing, or even just going for a walk. Being able to engage in these activities can improve your mood, increase your confidence, and make you feel more connected to the world around you.
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Using a prosthetic limb can also have health benefits. For example, prosthetic limbs can help improve your posture and reduce the strain on your remaining limbs. This can reduce the risk of developing other health issues, such as back pain or joint problems. Additionally, using a prosthetic limb can help you maintain your physical fitness, which can help improve your overall health and well-being.
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Prosthetic limbs can also be designed to match your natural skin tone and look like a natural limb. This can help improve your self-confidence and make you feel more comfortable in social situations. Some prosthetic limbs even include functional features such as sensors and microprocessors that can help mimic the movement of a natural limb.
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While prosthetic limbs can be expensive, they are often a cost-effective option compared to other treatments. For example, if you lose a leg, you may need to purchase a wheelchair or rely on expensive home modifications to make your living space accessible. By contrast, a prosthetic limb can provide you with the mobility you need to perform daily activities without the need for expensive modifications.
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Find out more about the European month dedicated to Cybersecurity _URL_-della-sicurezza-informatica-ottobre-2020/
The European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) is the European Union's annual campaign dedicated to promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organizations EU Member States. Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene.
The ECSM campaign is coordinated by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the European Commission, and supported by EU Member States and hundreds of international partners (governments, universities, professional associations, private sector business).
ENISA coordinates the organization of the ECSM campaign by acting as a "hub" for all participating Member States and EU Institutions, and by providing expert suggestions, generating synergies and promoting common messaging among EU citizens, businesses and public administration, publishes also new materials and provides expert advice on different cybersecurity topics for Member States' audiences.
'Think Before U Click' is the official motto of ECSM 2020. This year, the programme focuses on two themes to help people identify and be prepared for cyber threats.
The first theme, 'Digital Skills', developed in two weeks of October, provides participants with information on e-privacy matters such as personal data protection, cyber bullying and cyber stalking. The key message conveys the importance of cyber hygiene and establishing good practices online. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the digitalisation of everyday life. This new hyperconnected world requires an awareness of current skills for citizens to stay on top of trends and be safe online.
The second theme, 'Cyber Scams', shares insights into current and potential cyber threats such as phishing, business email compromise and online shopping fraud. COVID-19 has led to an increase in e-commerce, which has triggered concerns about the security of data and online payments. The key message encourages users to have a heightened awareness of cyber scams when conducting business and personal transactions online.
Exprivia joins the initiative as an Italian Partner of ECSM, driven by Domenico Raguseo, Head of Cybersecurity, organising activities such as trainings and more.
Campaign program and details are on the site cybersecuritymonth.eu/


@article {Berghausp2355, author = {Thomas Berghaus and Wolfgang von Scheidt and Martin Schwaiblmair}, title = {Acute pulmonary embolism in patients of advanced age}, volume = {38}, number = {Suppl 55}, elocation-id = {p2355}, year = {2011}, publisher = {European Respiratory Society}, abstract = {Background: It has been speculated that the atypical clinical presentation of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in older patients leads to a delay in diagnosis and therefore contributes to the worse prognosis of older patients presenting with acute PE.Methods: In this single-centre study we investigated the delay in diagnosis and its relation with in-hospital mortality in 202 consecutive patients with acute PE in a period of 14 months. The study population was divided in a younger (<= 65 years) and an older age group (\> 65 years).Results: Older patients present more often hypoxic (p = 0.017) and with a history of syncope (p = 0.046) than younger patients. Delay in diagnosis was not statistically different in both age groups (3.1{\textpm}3.0 days in the younger and 3.5{\textpm}3.1 days in the older age group, p = 0.450). Age above 65 years was significantly associated with an increased risk for in-hospital mortality (OR 4.36, 95\% CI 0.93-20.37, p = 0.043). Delay in diagnosis was not associated with an increase of in-hospital mortality in univariate or multivariate analysis.Conclusions: The atypical clinical presentation of acute PE in patients older than 65 years cannot be considered as a risk factor for late diagnosis. Moreover, delay in diagnosis is not related to the higher in-hospital death rate of older patients suffering from acute PE.}, issn = {0903-1936}, URL = {_URL_ eprint = {_URL_ journal = {European Respiratory Journal} }