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Seriously? You care enough about temporal accuracy buy an atomic clock but you don't know how to build one? We won't tell.Thankfully DIY Physics has a great tutorial on how to build your own with parts from eBay.
The core of the makeshift atomic clock is an Efratom Model M-100 Rubidium Frequency Standard oscillator originally designed for use in military communications and navigation. They can now apparently be found online in the $150 to $200 price range, and rely on the radioactive element Rubidium 87 to provide a constant stable 10 MHz signal.
But turning it into the source signal for an atomic clock takes a little more know-how than building the Radio Shack electronics kits of yesteryear. Keeping it at the perfect temperature is critical for an accurate signal, and you'll need to supply 25 volts of DC power to fire it up.
So it's not quite an after school activity, but if you're a technically-inclined helicopter pilot parent who likes to help—aka do everything—with your kids schoolwork, this is an A+ science fair project waiting to happen. [DIYPhysics via Make]


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The following data is extracted from Genealogy and Biography of Ontario County, New York.
The surname Hayes is the plural form of an ancient word, Hay, or Haw, which means a fence, a hedge or a boundary, also a space enclosed, as a park or field. Its derivation can be traced to many European languages wherein both the primitive and secondary meanings are precisely the same. From this simple root have sprung the names of Hay, Hayes, Haywood or Heywood, Hayland, Greenhays and many others of a similar character. The name of Hayes is to be found both in England and Scotland, but is far more common in the former than it is in the latter country. The New England colonial records of the seventeenth century contain the names of four immigrants of this name : Thomas Hayes, of Milford, Connecticut (1641), descendants of whom removed to Newark, New Jersey; Nathaniel, who was of Norwalk. Connecticut (1651) ; John, of Dover, New Hampshire, who came from Scotland in 1680; and George, of Windsor, Connecticut, who, tradition asserts, was a brother of the preceding John. The Hayes of Canandaigua, New York, who form the principal subject of this article, are descended from the Windsor settler.
(I) George Hayes, who arrived in New England about the year 1680, and probably was about twenty-five years old at the time of his immigration, first settled in Windsor, Connecticut, whence he removed in 1698 to that part of Simsbury, Connecticut, which is now (1911)Granby. In a manuscript record written or dictated by his grandson, Ezekiel Hayes, of New Haven, he is referred to as follows: "Went from Scotland to Derbyshire, England, and lived with his uncle. He was anxious to see London, whither he went. Having received some account of America, he took passage for this country." George Hayes' residence in Simsbury was in the locality known as Salmon Brook, and he died there. September 2, 1725. Although he was not active in public affairs his name frequently appears in the early town records of Simsbury in connection with land transactions, assessments, "minister's rates, " etc., and from these it may be inferred that he was pious, thrifty and in every way a worthy citizen. His first wife, whose Christian name was Sarah and whose surname is illegible on the Windsor records, died early in 1683. and the children of this union died young. At Windsor, August 29, 1683, he married (second) Abigail Dibble, only daughter of Samuel, granddaughter of Thomas, and great-granddaughter of Robert Dibble, who arrived from England in 1635, settling in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Children, born in Windsor: 1. Abigail, August 31. 1684; married Paul Tompkins. 2. Daniel, born April 26, 1686. 3. Sarah, January 22, 1687-8; married John Gosard (or Gozzard), son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Gozzard, of Windsor. 4. Mary, born January 6, 1689-90; married, August 28, 1712, William Rice. 5. Joanna, born October 2. 1692; died after 1780; married James Hillyer, of Simsbury. 6. George. horn March 9, 1695. 7. William, born June 13, 1697, in Simsbury. 8. Samuel, mentioned below. 9. Thankful, born 1700-01 ; married, October 9, 1717, Nathaniel Holcombe. 10. Benjamin, born 1702-03. 11. Dorothy, 1706; married Abraham Dibble, her first cousin.
Source: Genealogy and Biography of Ontario County, New York

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Eureka California Weather
The clear part of the year in Eureka starts on June 2 and lasts 4-5 months and ends on October 17, but rarely starts until March 18. The growing season in Eureska lasts 3-4 months (from November 15th to November 16th) and it is often the best time to ski in and around Eureka until November 26th, when fresh powder is deep. It lasts 2-3 months from June to October, rarely beginning on March 19 and ending on December 1, except for a few weeks in mid-November and December, usually on the East Coast.
The annual snow is deep in December, especially in late November, and weather stations report that there is a good chance of rain in mid-December and rain until mid-December. The rainy season lasts 6.1 months, with the highest probability of rain in one day.
If you are looking for a very warm time to visit Eureka, the hottest months are August, July and then September, but these are the driest months. The warmest time of the year is usually late August and early September, where the peak is regularly 67. Although temperatures typically vary considerably from night to day, dew points tend to change more slowly, so temperatures rarely drop below 9.7 degrees at night. While temperatures can drop at night, sweltering days are usually followed by sweltering nights.
Eureka gets temperatures from the cold ocean currents and comes with quite a lot of wind, which often makes the temperatures appear colder than they are.
The windiest day of the year was June 22, and the wind came from the north, that is, from the north. This year's windy day will be June 23, with wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour and an average wind speed of 20 miles per hour.
Due to the increasing degree days alone, the first spring blooms will appear in Eureka at the end of April or the beginning of May, the first blooms in spring from 14 March. Based on these values, a visit to Eureska in the summer months (August, September and October) in early September and early October is good. Daylight saving time (Daylight saving time) is observed from spring (March 13) and lasts 7-8 months and ends in autumn (November 7).
Based on these values, a visit to Eureka in the summer months (August, September and October) is best in early September or early October. According to tourism statistics, the best time to visit Eureska is in the winter months of June, July, August and September, from the beginning of July to the beginning of August. June and August are the busiest seasons for tourism in Euredka, so overnight stays and other accommodations can cost more than usual. According to this figure, the worst time to visit Euringka is from June to August at the end of August to mid-September and the worst time of the year for visiting in October and early November is the end of September to the end of October. Based on these figures, the worst time to visit EUREKA is from May to July from mid-July to June or from late November to December.
Daytime highs range between 67 and 2ºF, but it will feel cool due to the humidity and wind. Daily highs range from 68 to 1ºF, with a maximum temperature of 67.2ºC and a low of -1.5ºB.
I like mild temperatures, but Eureka has a serious shortage of warm, hot temperatures, and I think this will lower my rating from "B" to "C." If you like warmer, hotter temperatures, then you probably don't like the mild temperatures as much as I do, and it's probably not the best choice for you. I like mild temperatures - Eureska Has an extreme lack of warm and hot temperatures, with a maximum temperature of 67.2 oC and a low value of -1.5 oB. If you like it warm or hot, then it is probably not the ideal place to live in, especially in winter.
This is caused by a phenomenon called buoyancy, where surface water is transported away from the coast and cool underground water reaches the surface. I bet the temperatures in the 50s and 60s feel colder in Eureka than anywhere else, because there's a lot of cold water on the seabed instead of warm, hot water.
While waves with trainers will be possible on Sunday, the swell will mitigate the moderate threat of dangerous surf. The gusty northerly winds will continue through Monday, with light northerly winds expected north of the cape. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be plenty of sunshine, on Thursday a few showers and thunderstorms are possible.
I have asked a lot at windmapper.com and Eureka and Arcata seem to be in a kind of wind-free area. Summer is cool, dry and mostly clear in Eureska, and winter warm and dry, with a few showers and thunderstorms in the evening, but mostly sunny and clear. Winter is cold, wet and wetter than in recent years, with plenty of rain and snow. Summers are cool and dry, mostly clearer in New York, and winters are cold and colder than in recent years in California.

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Bit-packed structure (record) in Free Pascal and Delphi
Here is the code explaining some methods to pack bit accessing logic in your program.
program project1;

type
 TRec1 = packed record // Doesn't pack at all
 b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8, b9, b10, b11, b12, b13, b14, b15, b16: boolean;
 end;

 TRec2 = bitpacked record // Free Pascal specific
 b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8, b9, b10, b11, b12, b13, b14, b15, b16: boolean;
 end;

 TRecByte = (b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8, b9, b10, b11, b12, b13, b14, b15, b16);
 TRecBytes = set of TRecByte;
var
 r1: TRec1;
 r2: TRec2;
 s1: TRecBytes;
Crack C# namespaces in 30 seconds
The namespaces conception in C# seems to be exhaustive and insufficient at the same time compared with a strong module notation in Oberon-2 and even with a modular programming approaches in Free Pascal/Delphi.
Why insufficient? You cannot declare constants and functions within namespaces but you should add a class with constant field or static method for it.
Why exhaustive? The using directive with such introduced classes is the source of unexpected errors. Here is an example below.
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Loading Break-bulk Cargo, Port of New Orleans, early 20th Century
Source: Port of New Orleans & Asaf Ashar.
Prior to containerization break-bulk cargo had to be manually loaded and unloaded. Several systems were put in place to do so, depending on the type of cargo and how it was packaged. Cargo could be in barrels, crates or bags, but the maximum size of these load units remained to the level that could be carried by crews using various means. Piers were usually made out of wood because of lower construction costs and particularly since the loads transiting were not particularly heavy (loads of half to one ton). On the above photo, longshoremen are using a system of pulleys and slides to lift bagged cargo unto a ship from a hand cart that travelled a short distance from the adjacent on-dock transit shed. Such warehouses were prevalent in ports at that time to ensure that break-bulk cargo spent the least amount of time exposed outdoor. Still, cargo was prone to damage. This also presented the opportunity for cargo theft. The cargo being handled on the above photo appears to be flour, particularly since New Orleans has historically been a major export gateway for American agricultural goods shipped through the Mississippi system. The disks on the mooring lines were to prevent rodents to climb into the ship as the bagged foodstuff was particularly vulnerable. The typical productivity level of a longshoremen crew was 5 to 10 tons per hour (a modern gantry crane is capable of handling 500 tons per hour) implying that ships spent a large share of their commercial life at ports being loaded or unloaded. At a later time, further attempt at unitization involving pallets and larger bags were made. Still, the system changed little until containerization in the late 1950s.


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Farmland Trusts - Explained
A lot of farming families struggle with how to equitably distribute the land and other farming assets, once both of the parents has died. This is a very difficult question to answer, especially when there are farming and non farming children. The "right" answer is different for all families. Often my role in helping define this distribution is to provide explanations of different options available to achieve the "right" answer for the farm land distribution. One option that is frequently used, especially with families who have minor children or children who are adults, but still deciding on what they want to do with their lives, is called a "farmland trust."
A farmland trust is a "testamentary" trust (established after both of the parents' deaths through their estate planning documents - wills or revocable living trusts) that would own the farmland for a term of years after both parents have died. It would be established only at the time of both deaths; and not applicable any time before then. At both parents' deaths, the trust would be the "owner" of the property; however, the beneficiaries (those entitled to the income) would be whoever the parents choose – normally, all of the children, equally. The trust would be the landlord of the property, and choose a tenant to farm. Each year the trust, acting through it's trustee (chosen by the parents in their estate planning documents), would set the cash rent price, would collect the cash rent and pay all costs and property taxes. Once the net income is derived, the trustee would then distribute the profits to all of the children in an equal manner.
The main attraction to this type of trust is that it keeps the real property as a "unit" and preserves the farmland for a term of years. This can be beneficial, as it gives your children time to decide whether or not they want to farm. If they do want to farm, the trust would direct the trustee to offer the land first to your farming child. The cash rent paid would be for fair market value (or discounted if the parents' wanted it that way). In this situation, the farming child would wear two "hats." They would farm the land and pay the cash rent. They would also be an equal beneficiary of the net income from the land, wearing their second "hat" as a beneficiary of the trust. This benefits the farming child in two ways: 1) they have land that is guaranteed to be available to them at fair market rental value; and 2) it would be an automatic "discount" to them, as they will receive their share of the net proceeds back as a beneficiary.
If none of the children decide to farm, then the land would still be farmed, but by someone else. In this situation, the trustee would be directed to find a suitable tenant and ensure that cash rent is paid and other duties, just as described above. The land remains in the trust and the children the beneficiaries, regardless.
Another potential benefit of a farm land trust is asset protection. Testamentary trusts can provide for asset protection against untimely deaths of the beneficiaries (keeping the land in the family), creditors, lawsuits and ex-spouses, assuming the documents contain the right language. This is very "state" specific, and it is important to talk with your experienced attorney for what options you may have in this regard.
Once the term of the trust is over (determined by the parents in their estate planning documents), the trust would dissolve and the land would be distributed as the parents direct in their estate planning documents. This distribution is different for everyone. Sometimes, people using this type of plan will indicate that if there is a farming child paying rent to the trust for a term of years, it will be viewed as if they have "bought" the land from the trust. In this instance, the trust states that the land will go to the farming child, outright. How this happens can be done in a variety of ways: either all of the land goes to the farming child, or a portion of it. Or he or she may have to pay the non farming children, but at a discounted rate. There are a lot of options here – depending on what you want. One thing I stress often is, regardless of "who" owns the land once the trust is over, the importance of the goal to individually split the land so that each of the children receives his or her share as individuals; and not undivided interests where they are each owners with each other (tenants in common.) Again, this is something to discuss with your attorney, but my view is that individual ownership is beneficial, as usually all families have children with their own lives and goals which differ with their siblings. If they each owned their share of the land individually, there would be no hindrances on any of them with inconsistent goals.
Testamentary farmland trusts can be a good tool in developing the fair and equitable distribution of assets at both parents' deaths. However, as with anything in estate planning, there may be some drastic consequences, based on law or otherwise. As always, it is very important to talk with your professionals about this, should you be interested in a farmland trust.
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Help with complex program
I am in need of a program. I am not sure how to program such a thing, so I'll ask for help. :p
1. I need to make this program calculate the total number of possible combinations of letters and/or numbers in an entered amount of digits. (example: entered 1 digit for numbers only and you get: 10. Enter two digits for numbers only and get: 100. ect.) There must be some sort of formula, but I am not sure what it is.
2. Is is possible with C++ to have this program make the mouse click at specified x,y and to have the program type in text and deleate text? If so, then how would I go about doing this? If no, then what language could accomplish this?


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Aluminium alloy forgings are available all kinds of heating equipment prior to forging heating, such as resistance furnace, gas furnace, oil burner, induction heating devices, flow particle furnace, etc.Domestic generally choose resistance furnace heating, in this case, the furnace is equipped with forced furnace gas recycling device, best to encourage the furnace temperature uniformity.When using gas type or oil burner, using low sulfur fuel, and the flame in the furnace is not allowed to directly spray billet surface.Think abroad aluminum alloy forging heating in muffle furnace, for the best, and semi-enclosed gas boiler has been more widely used.When aluminum alloy forging process is highly automated, commonly used heating mode with induction heating, heat resistance and heat flow particles, etc.
Aluminum alloy forging temperature range narrow, easy to overheat, burnt, so must be accurate temperature measurement, temperature control, furnace temperature deviation is best in the range of + / - 5 ℃.
Aluminum alloy with good thermal conductivity, so all the thickness of the blank without preheating temperature, directly into the high temperature furnace heating, the heating time is longer than the general carbon steel, this is because the aluminum alloy heating must ensure that the internal strengthening phase dissolved in full, so that uniform microstructure, plasticity.Aluminum alloy billet heating time per mm diameter or thickness 1.5 ~ 2 min.Strengthening phase dissolution process and features of size, shape and distribution of strengthening phase and the nature, organization the more bulky, dissolve is slower, so the ingot casting, large forgings and coarse bar (100 mm) above the heating time to the upper limit.High content of alloy elements in billet, the heating time longer, such as LC4 should be heating time is longer than that of LD2 alloy.In general, the heating time of aluminum alloy 1 ~ 2 h is enough, if when you meet the necessity to extend the heating time more than 4 ~ 6 h, if longer remove metal from the furnace is recommended, to prevent overheating and hydrogen absorption.
Above is about aluminum alloy forging heating process related introduction, hope can help to you.
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2). Technical analysis and design
3).Factory audit, on-site production supervision, in-time feedback, pre-shipment quality inspection
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1) all our factories were ISO certified.
2) more than 50% of New Densen's products were sold to worldwide top 500 companies
which located in North American, Western Europe, and Japan.
3) New Densen's QC engineers will do on-site supervision and before EX-work quality inspection. New Densen will issue inspection reports for customers' approval before EX-work. New Densen will be responsible for its reports and every parts no matter how long sold to customers.
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Processing time for inquiry: 1-3 working days.
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The procedure for new project develop as below:
1. Technical department analyze the drawings all details
2.Pattern design and manufacture
4.Quality Control inspect the casting parts
5.Issue inspection report for customer to check quality
6. After inspection report approved, Logistics Department help arrange the shipping to customer


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Florida Early Election Records
From Ancestry.com Wiki
This entry was originally written by the Florida Pioneer Descendants Certification Program Committee of the Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc. for Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.
The Florida State Archives has 2,000 folders of important early election records. Land records can be misleading on absentee owners, but election records were sworn documents requiring proof of residence, usually six months in the county, two years in the state. The files are arranged by year, and then by county, but they must be used in person. These voter rolls and returns list the names of candidates, clerks, and inspectors in local, state, congressional, referendum, and militia elections from 1824. Until 1865 each voter's name and precinct of residence is listed.
Among the most useful records for those tracing ancestors at the time of statehood are the returns of the first statewide election, held on 26 May 1845, in Brian E. Michaels, Florida Voters in Their First Statewide Election (Tallahassee: Florida State Genealogical Society, 1987).
Another voter record of genealogical significance, located at the Florida State Archives, is the 1868 Florida Voter Registration, which required an oath of allegiance to the U.S. government. It was also the first voter enrollment open to African Americans. While it is neither indexed nor complete for all counties, this important re-registration for the post-war constitutional convention election includes name, qualifying date, race, length of residence, nativity by state, and naturalization. The rolls are arranged by county and then by the date of individual registration.


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The National Piping Centre receives many requests for filming and visits by journalists throughout the year. We are happy to accommodate these requests where possible, however availability is limited, so if you would like to arrange a media visit, the following charges will apply:
- Print journalists, with a group of 2 or less – Free of charge. These visits must be planned around our tour times and days, and agreed in advance with the management
- Film crews with 2 or more people. Where possible we will organise a 3 hour media slot in our venue with a piper. This allows you access to the Museum of Piping to film general shots. Many of the items in our collection are on loan from National Museums Scotland (NMS). For permission to film close ups of these objects you need to also obtain permission from NMS. The cost for this visit is £250 for a 0 – 3 hour visit.
On your visit we will provide:
- Up to three hours of filming permission.
- Access to our Museum of Piping or Auditorium (if available) for your filming.
- A bagpiper in full day dress, who can speak knowledgeably about the history of piping, conduct a tour of our museum and will guide you through the basics of playing the bagpipes as you try them out.

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A new advanced technology computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner that provides 3-D imaging has been installed and is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The new technology provides critical explosives detection capabilities at the checkpoint and improves the capability for TSA officers to determine whether an item inside a carry-on bag is a possible threat.
This equipment is similar to the units used to scan checked baggage for explosive devices, and has been "sized" to fit at checkpoints to create such a clear image of a bag's contents that the system can automatically detect explosives, including liquids, by shooting hundreds of images with an X-ray camera spinning around the conveyor belt to provide TSA officers with the three-dimensional views of the contents of a carry-on bag.
TSA says checkpoint CT technology should result in fewer bag checks. Passengers using this machine at Pittsburgh will be permitted to leave laptops and other electronic devices in their carry-on bags.
TSA has also installed further CT technology at the baggage screening area at Bishop International Airport. This represents an improved security threat detection capability for the screening of contents of checked bags while at the same time reducing a touchpoint during the pandemic.


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Pixel binning refers to the concept of combining the electrical charges of neighboring pixels together to form a superpixel. The main benefit of this technique is that the combined charges would overcome the read noise at the sacrifice of spatial resolution. Binning in color image sensors results in superpixel Bayer pattern data, and subsequent demosaicking yields the final, lower resolution, less noisy image. It is common knowledge among the practitioners and camera manufacturers, however, that binning introduces severe artifacts. Our in-depth analysis proves that these artifacts differ from the ones stemming from loss of resolution or demosaicking, and therefore it cannot be eliminated simply by increasing the sensor resolution. We propose a post-capture binning data processing solution that succeeds in suppressing noise and preserving image details. We verify experimentally that the proposed method outperforms the existing alternatives by a substantial margin.
Xiaodan Jin, Keigo Hirakawa, "Analysis and Processing of Pixel Binning for Color
Image Sensor," under review. [bibtex][pdf]


Visible and Near-Infrared Views of the Meuse River and Rochers de Néviaux
August 18, 2013
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Photographer: Thierry Lombry
Summary Authors: Thierry Lombry; Jim Foster

The images above in visible (top) and near-infrared light (below) show the Meuse River and Rochers de Néviaux at Dave. Though the human eye detects light in the visible wavelengths, cameras, films and filters can be adjusted to perceive infrared light -- wavelengths that are invisible to human eyes. A little more than half of the energy emitted by the Sun arrives at Earth in the form of infrared radiation.

On this spring day, there's not much difference in brightness between the water and sky in near-infrared light -- both are relatively dark. However, land surfaces and clouds are very bright. There's hardly any contrast on the land surface in infrared light, especially compared to the visible wavelengths. This is because chlorophyll is reflective in the near-infrared wavelengths. Clouds, on the other hand, are easier to discern on the infrared image than on the visible image. Since the visible and the infrared images were acquired at slightly different times, their cloud patterns are different. Note that the red-colored spots on the house across the river in the middle of photo result from a sun shield placed in front of the windows. Photo taken on April 6, 2013.
Photo Details: The near-infrared image was taken with a Nikon D90 DSLR camera equipped with an internal Schott RG665 IR filter and 16-85 mm zoom lens. The normal image was taken with a D7000 camera, without filter. Images post-processed in Photoshop.
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Australia is moving two hundred and fifty metres to the north east
While most people will not feel the earth move, census clients may have heard about the change to mapping systems and want to know how it will affect Census mapping products.
In the mid 1990s Australia's mapping agencies agreed to adopt a new Geocentric Datum for Australia (GDA94) and to implement this new model of the earth in their mapping systems by the year 2000. Implementation is slightly behind schedule but some States have changed to the new datum and others will change in the next year.
The adoption of GDA94 will make Australian mapping directly compatible with the Global Positioning System (GPS) which is widely used for professional and recreational navigation. It will mean, however, that the coordinates or latitudes and longitudes of all Australian mapping will change by about 250 metres to the north east.
All ABS spatial data such as the Master Spatial Database (MSD), used for Census Collection District design and mapping, and the Reduced Output Spatial Database (ROSD), used in CDATA96, are currently on the old datum (AGD66). All ABS digital boundary files (CD, SLA, etc) are also on the old datum. The ABS GDA implementation strategy is to convert the MSD to the new datum during 2001 and to make all 2001 Census output products GDA compliant. In the meantime ABS clients are advised that:
If you have any complex inquiries regarding GDA94 or map datums simply send an e-mail to _EMAIL_ and you will be referred to the appropriate area.
- all ABS spatial data is currently AGD66 datum;
- 2001 Census output products including CDATA topography and boundaries will be GDA compliant;
- Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) 2001 Edition boundaries will be GDA compliant; and
- a new version of ASGC 1996 Edition boundaries will also be created on GDA datum so that they can be directly overlaid with 2001 boundaries.
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The Food Week in Jakarta, that took place last week was a good example of the contributions done by Danida. Most of what DBP does, however, is to assist with Danish and Indonesian companies collaborating in exciting partnerships that contributes to development in Indonesia.
The partnership between the architecture firms AG5 (Denmark) and PDW (Indonesia) is one of these interesting collaborations. Together they have designed the office tower "Gran Rubina", which is currently being built in the up-and-coming EpiCentrum area in Kuningan, Jakarta.
What makes this impressive building stand out from other new building projects in Jakarta, is the full commitment to sustainability and energy efficient solutions. The low energy consumption (30 % less than average), minimized heating from the sun, sustainable construction materials and waste management, and the special roof gardens means that the partnership is a pioneer of "green building" in Indonesia.
The project does not go unnoticed internationally either, and last month the design won the prestigious International Property Award.
The Danish Minister for Trade and Development, Mogens Jensen said, "The award confirms that in Denmark we are very strong within sunstainable bulding design, and it is evident that we must export that knowledge to the benefit of both the developing countries and Denmark".
See below for a video produced by the Danish Embassy in Jakarta, which explains more about the project and why it is important to think green when we think buildings:
Source: Danish Embassy in Jakarta.


Swift meetup question: if would like to mention a method of a class in Objective-C in text I do it so -[Class method:parameter] or +[Class method:parameter] if it's about a class method. How should I do this in case of Swift? If I write Class.method(_parameter:) it is not clear is it about method of a class or an instance.


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Sure, litter is an eyesore, and it can really be aggravating to see trash along an otherwise pristine backcountry trail, but the impact of litter is far greater than just cosmetic. Litter is dangerous to wildlife in many ways, and careless littering can lead to pretty upsetting results. Here are a few ways in which litter is harmful.
Plastics, Elastic, and Rubber
Plastic and rubber make up a big part of the litter found in the outdoors. Unfortunately, plastic litter is also among the most dangerous litter for wildlife. Plastic bags have an uncanny ability to make their way into water, where fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, whales, and other animals mistake them for food (a clear plastic bag looks a lot like a jellyfish) or they accidentally ingest the plastic along with actual food. Plastic can cause animals to have intestinal blockages, fill their stomachs, and cause them to die in a variety of ways.
In addition to eating plastic and rubber, many animals get entangled in plastic packaging or rubber bands. Once entangled, animals can suffocate, lose limbs due to loss of blood circulation, or starve. Everything from plastic rings and rubber bands to hair bands and peanut butter jars can pose big risks to wildlife.
Aluminum Cans and Glass Bottles
It's hard to go anywhere these days without finding soda or beer cans and bottles. Every lake, river, and hiking trail is plagued with discarded drink containers. Animals, especially smaller rodents, often get trapped in bottles and cans looking for food. As bottles break, it's easy for their sharp edges to cut animals attracted to the smells inside.
Glass and metals can also be a factor in starting wildfires.
Gum and Food
Food waste seems harmless as it generally will biodegrade, but it can actually be pretty harmful. Food waste can cause water contamination, lead to increased algal blooms, and make animals that eat it sick. Food waste will also attract animals into areas where they come into contact with humans, which often can lead to bad situations, especially in the backcountry.
Gum is especially dangerous. Gum is a common choking hazard for animals, and many birds will not survive eating gum. Fish will also eat gum and it can cause digestion problems. Gum should be packed out and not left in the wild or in the water.
Another very common bit of litter to come across, cigarette butts are a real problem. Birds, fish, and mammals will often eat cigarette butts and they can easily cause intestinal blockages or choking.
Discarding a cigarette has also been the cause of many wildfires. You should never toss cigarette butts aside. Always pack them out.
Fishing line, hooks, and baits are often left along rivers, lakes, and beaches. Baited hooks are often eaten by animals, especially small mammals and birds, though it's common for a hiker's dog to eat a baited hook as well. Ingesting hooks is often fatal for animals.
Discarded fishing line is a major hazard for wildlife. Animals can easily become entangled in fishing line. When changing your line or dealing with bad tangles, it's important that you properly dispose of used line.
It's Easy to Be Better About Litter
Some litter is unintentional, but most of it is just carelessness or a lack of respect for nature. Unfortunately, a few careless campers, hikers, or anglers can really make areas look messy and create a number of hazards for wildlife. Even if we can pack out everything we pack in, sometimes it takes a bit more effort. If we can all pack out one or two things we find during outings, we can have a huge impact. I believe that responsible hikers and anglers vastly outnumber the problematic ones, so a little vigilance can really go a long way.
Our upcoming product, the Bring it Out Bag will make packing trash out easy and convenient. We're hoping to have them available by mid to late April. And even if our bag doesn't interest you, please consider joining our efforts in keeping our backcountry a bit more clean.


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Why Whatsapp is becoming the most favorite social media application
WhatsappEase and completeness of the Whatsapp is the main factor why this application is experiencing rapid development. Whatsapp has become a favorite of social media applications and causing massive user migration from many other social media applications. According to a recent study, more than 50 billion messages are sent every day via Whatsapp. Whatsapp gets its greatness on a practical standpoint as it does not require special pin, because it is only attached to the phone number that would be owned by every person who has a mobile phone. If you are one of the Whatsapp users then you can use it other than just for chatting with your colleagues and family. Whatsapp is a social media application that can be used to build a business network.
Why can Whatsapp be used as a business builder network? In this article, I will outline the various advantages Whatsapp that are able to qualify as a good business media.
1. Practicality in the delivery of various messages that includes text, images, audio, video up with a fantastic speed, even when compared to other social media applications such as fuel. Some surveys show that Whatsapp is fastest social media application.
2. A simple list of contacts so we are able to see which friend that is connected with this application. You can know the status of every person whose number is stored in your mobile phone if they enable this application. On the other hand, every person who saves your mobile number exams Whatsapp status easily as you can do.
3. The simple status bar. You can put whatever status you want. Status for Whatsapp is very useful to provide a general notification for all your clients.
4. You can convert your conversation into an email. Of course this feature is very useful in business. If there is a conversation that needs to be saved in the form of email then this feature can allow you to communicate with business colleagues or continuing a conversation that has been received in cases where your business associates require an official message format.
5. Feature of free calls. Of course, these calls can only happen as long as our phones connected to the internet signal; however this feature is very helpful in facilitating our communication because you can make calls directly to all of your Whatsapp contacts.
6. Providing block feature so that you can perform blocking to any contacts you do not like. You can prevent spam by this feature.
The interesting things of Nokia X
noA recently search result mentioned that Nokia X are in the top 10 gadgets of the most sought. The Nokia's first Android smartphone with the characteristics of Windows Phone has turned out much steal the curiosity of many people. In developing and using Android, Nokia only uses licensed Android Open Source Project (AOSP) from Google. At this license, Google allowed anyone to take advantage of Android for free. Google has established a commitment that Android is an open source operating system. Android used on Nokia X current version is 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Nokia's Android operating system version is called Nokia X Software Platform.
Although Nokia X uses Android as the operating system, but the smartphone is using a different interface than the other Android smartphones. Nokia did a lot of modifications to Android, including the change in order to display the Nokia X looks like Windows Phone – called Lives Tiles. Nokia X choose FastLane UI boxy Modern UI similar to the look of Windows Phone.
Nokia does not buy the license of Google Mobile Services (GMS) from Google. This is why Nokia X does not provide directly the core Android applications, such as native application Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Hangouts, Google +, Google Drive, and Google Search.
To overcome this, Nokia replaced it with the default application from Nokia and Microsoft. The default applications used are MixRadio, HERE for the map service, onedrive to cloud storage services, Outlook for email service, and Skype for voice services. However, Nokia X system does not provide access to the Google Play Store. Nokia is also building its own payment system for the purchase of digital content in the application. In addition to the Nokia Store, Nokia X users can install Android applications with its own applications from online stores from third parties such as Yandex, Mobango, SlideMe and others. As such, Nokia X also allows users to download and install the.apk format applications from sources outside Nokia Store.
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Last updated: 2020-12-30
I want to link an Amazon EMR notebook with a Git repository. How can I do this?
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Associating Git repositories with Amazon EMR notebooks allows you to save your notebooks in a version-controlled environment. You can associate up to three repositories with a notebook.
To create a new EMR notebook and associate it with an existing Git repository:
1. Create a private subnet in a virtual private cloud (VPC).
2. Create a NAT gateway
3. Update the route table to point to the NAT gateway.
4. Launch an Amazon EMR cluster in the private subnet. In the Software configuration section, be sure that you select a configuration that includes Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, and Apache Livy.
5. While you're waiting for the EMR cluster to reach the WAITING state, add the Git repository. For Git credentials, choose Create a new secret. Be sure that the Username is the alias of the Git account, not the email address. For more information, see Working with aliases.
6. Create a security group with the following two outbound rules:
Rule 1
Type: Custom TCP rule
Protocol: TCP
Port Range: 18888
Destination: ElasticMapReduceEditors-Livy
Rule 2
Type: HTTPS
Protocol: TCP
Port Range: 443
Destination: 0.0.0.0/0
This allows the notebook to reach the internet using the cluster. For more information, see Custom EC2 security group for EMR notebooks when associating notebooks with Git repositories.
7. Add an inbound rule to the ElasticMapReduceEditors-Livy security group:
Type: Custom TCP rule
Protocol: TCP
Port Range: 18888
Destination: Enter the name of the security group that you created in the previous step.
8. Modify the service role for EMR notebooks (EMR_Notebooks_DefaultRole) to allow the secretsmanager:GetSecretValue action.
9. Create an EMR notebook with the following security group settings:
In the Security groups section, select Choose security groups.
For Security groups for master instance, choose ElasticMapReduceEditors-Livy.
For Security groups for notebook instance, choose the security group that you created in step 6.
The Git repository status changes to Linked. You can now use the Git repository in the notebook.
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Can you spray wd40 on water shut off valve?
Yes, you can spray WD40 on a water shut off valve, but it is not recommended in most cases. WD40 is a lubricant and can be used to loosen rusted or sticky valves, but it will not provide enough lubrication for a long-lasting solution.
Additionally, it can attract dirt and other contaminants, which can actually worsen the valve's condition in the long-term. It's better to use a high quality lubricating spray specifically made for such valves, as these products provide better protection and lubrication.
Additionally, you should take the valve apart, apply lubricant to specific parts, and reassemble the valve. You should also periodically clean it to keep it working properly. If a valve has completely seized up, then replacing it is probably the best option.
How do you lubricate a shut off valve?
Lubricating a shut off valve requires you to first identify the type of valve you have and the type of lubricant required for the specific material used in that valve. For example, some shut off valves use neoprene, which requires a specific type of lubricant like petroleum jelly or silicone grease.
Next, you will need to turn off the water upstream of the shut off valve, relieving any pressure in the pipes. This will allow you to work safely and reduce the risk of a water-related accident or injury.
It is also useful to use a rag or other material to prevent any material from entering the pipes.
Once the water is shut off, you will need to open the valve slowly to drain any existing water. Give it a few minutes to ensure there is no remaining water in the valve. Once this is complete, you can close the valve and apply the lubricant to the stem thread.
It is best to use a clean brush to evenly spread the lubricant across the threads.
Finally, you can open the valve again, slowly and carefully allowing it to move freely and smoothly. Keep monitoring the valve for a few minutes to ensure it is operating properly. If it is not, apply more lubricant and work it in until it functions smoothly.
Can WD-40 be used on plumbing?
No, WD-40 should not generally be used on plumbing. WD-40 is primarily a lubricant and protectant that can help free jammed bolts or screws, protect metal surfaces from rust or corrosion, and provide a barrier against water and other elements.
While it can be used to lubricate certain types of plumbing fixtures, like exposed threads on showerhead nozzles, it should never be used on plumbing that is directly connected to a water source. WD-40 is not designed for use in water systems and can attract and trap dust and debris, leading to clogs.
It can also damage rubber washers and seals, leading to water leakage and further damage. If you need to work on plumbing fixtures that are connected to a water source, the best solution is to use a plumber's grease or silicone lubricant.
Can you use WD-40 instead of valve oil?
No, it is not recommended to use WD-40 instead of valve oil. WD-40 is a synthetic, petroleum-based product that is primarily used to help loosen rusty bolts and protect metal tools and parts from moisture, which is why it's often used in household applications.
However, WD-40 contains ingredients which can damage valve components and actually cause valves to corrode and malfunction. Valve oil, on the other hand, is specifically designed to provide a coating which creates a smooth and responsive seal between the instrument, valve, and its internal parts.
Additionally, valve oil is designed to reduce the friction and wear of these components, specifically in brass instruments. In short, it is better to use a product which is specifically designed for valve maintenance, rather than a product which was intended for another use.
What do you lubricate valve stems with?
When lubricating valve stems, it is important to use a valve stem lubricant specifically designed for the job. Non-petroleum based valve stem lubes are recommended, as hydrocarbon-based lubricants can deteriorate rubber seals and cause premature failure of the valve stem.
The lubricant should be applied to both the valve stem and the valve stem seal, which ensures a tight seal and reduces the chances of dirt or water entering the valve stem. Additionally, the lubricant will provide protection against corrosion and make sure the valve stem opens and closes smoothly.
Can I use WD-40 as drill lubricant?
No, you should not use WD-40 as a drill lubricant. WD-40 is designed to be a water-resistant lubricant and is not designed to be used as a drill lubricant. While using WD-40 as a lubricant on a drill may work in a pinch, it is not meant for frequent use because it does not provide the required lubrication for a drill bit.
Additionally, as WD-40 is a light non-stick lubricant, it can cause the drill bit to slip and potentially cause great harm. For optimal lubrication and safety, you should use a specialized drill lubricant or oil.
What kind of grease for valve stems?
Silicone-based grease is the most common type of grease recommended for valve stems. It is a type of lubricant specifically designed for high temperatures and does not evaporate. It is also non-conductive and will not corrode rubber or metal components.
Silicone grease is an excellent choice for valve stems because it will help to ensure a tight seal and prevent any debris or dust from entering the valve. Additionally, it acts as an effective lubricant and will prevent sticking or binding of the valve stem components.
It's important to be aware that silicone-based grease can degrade at temperatures above 250°F (120°C), so it's best to avoid using it in extreme temperatures.
Do valves need lubrication?
Yes, valves require lubrication for several reasons. Lubrication helps to reduce wear and tear on the components inside, reducing the amount of maintenance needed and helping to extend the valve's lifespan.
The lubrication helps reduce the heat generated, which can prevent overloading of the valve and potential damages to the components. Lubrication can also help with preventing dust and debris from building up in the system.
The lubricant helps to reduce friction and evenly distributes the pressure, allowing the valve to be operated more efficiently and accurately than without lubrication. It can also help reduce noise and vibrations, which can be beneficial in certain applications.
What should you not put WD-40 on?
WD-40 is a multi-purpose penetrating oil, water displacer, and lubricant, so that is why it is very popular and versatile, but it is also important to note what should not be sprayed with WD-40.
WD-40 should not be sprayed onto painted surfaces, fabrics, rubber, or electrical components, because it may damage or discolor the material. On painted surfaces, it can cause cracking, fading, or bubbling of the paint.
On fabrics, WD-40 can leave stains and damage the material. On rubber, WD-40 can cause the rubber to swell, crack, and deteriorate. Spraying WD-40 directly onto electrical components can create a conductive film, contributing to possible electrical malfunctions.
To safely use WD-40 for lubrication, it should only be sprayed on metal components and surfaces. Before using WD-40, it is best to test a small area first, to ensure it will not cause any unwanted damage or discoloration.
What can you not spray with WD-40?
WD-40 is versatile and can be used for a lot of different purposes, but there are certain items that you should not spray with WD-40. It is not meant to be used on locks, because it can actually damage them over time.
Additionally, WD-40 should not be used on metal or painted surfaces as it can cause them to be discolored and even corroded. It is also not recommended to be used on electrical components, like wires or connections, as it can prevent them from working properly.
In addition, WD-40 should not be used on rubber items, as it can cause the rubber to degrade. Finally, WD-40 is flammable and should not be sprayed near any open flames as it can create sparks and cause a fire.
What is a better lubricant than WD-40?
Silicone lubricants are a great alternative to WD-40. Silicone lubricants are waterproof, non-conductive, and provide a slippery lubrication that is designed to leave no residue. They work especially well on plastic, glass, and rubber surfaces, so they are great for electronics, cables, and other items with these types of surfaces.
Unlike WD-40, silicone lubricants also don't evaporate or wash away with water. They are also non-toxic, so they are safe to use near food processing equipment or medical equipment. Additionally, they remain stable in high and low temperatures, so they are a great choice for outdoor applications or applications that require frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.
All of these qualities make silicone lubricants


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Solving the time-optimal path planning problem, where a system is brought from an initial to terminal state in minimal time while obeying geometric and dynamic constraints, has been an active area of research for many years. Very often the problem is divided into a high-level path planning stage where a feasible geometric path is determined and a low-level path following stage where system dynamics are taken into account. This paper combines both approaches for differentially flat systems into a single optimization problem. The geometric path is represented as a convex combination of two or more feasible paths and the dynamics of the system can subsequently be projected onto the path which leads to a single input system. The resulting optimization problem is transformed into a fixed end-time optimal control problem that can be initialized easily. Throughout the paper, the quadrotor, a challenging non-linear system, is used to illustrate the proposed approach.


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Ar. Saurabh Mhatre
Ar. Rishi Vora
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The objective of the exercise was to redecorate a room chosen from an existing architectural project and redesign it according to different time slots during a day corresponding to different activities.
The interiors were done in stages. First, the furniture arrangement was done according to the activities carried in the space. Then the fenestrations were designed according to different requirements of the space so that factors like natural light and wind could be used to illuminate and ventilate the space. Accordingly the next step was to draw out an analysis of the these ventilation and illumination plans and showcase how it affects the space maximising its spatial potential, which would then help in the next step, that is providing the space with artificial sources of light and air (lamps, fans etc) to enhance the spatial setting beyond just its natural amenities.
The final step was to find the relation between the internal arrangements and external settings. This was done by studying the views from different openings. This was to propagate the idea of the cone of vision and how the human view from the functional points can add on to the user mood and design quality.


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This design is a part from leaflet of the concert " Message from Bach No.7″. (Nov. 11th,2006)
This mandala is the model of " Tone Circle of Keyboard Instrument ".
During the concert,the beautiful pattern of circles,ovals,rectangles and triangles,they inspired me of triads.
As soon as I came home, I started to draw this graph.
First, I used " Word ". I was able to draw this basic pattern in Nov.14th, 2006. ( 3 days! )
Later, I used " Illustrator " of Adobe to brush up.
Sound of major 3rd and 5th are written on the circle of 5th.
Circle is divided by ovals of yellow, green, dark blue.
5th is showed by the angles and also the intensity of white to grey.
I named this graph " Tone Circle of Keyboard Instrument " . This idea comes from my sister ( web designer ) color circle → tone circle.
For further explanation ,please look " making of Graph ", " Expression of Harmony ".
In " Date of construction " , you can also see the data of tuning system.
Chisako Murakami translated it into English from pianotuning.jp
Special thanks to Ms. Midori Kita.


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The soap note templates are extensively used in the medical fields. The templates have been fabricated attempting to know about the health of patients dealt with, their present condition, list of activities that they can schedule in their routine etc. Download the sticky note templates as they come in easy accessible word, excel format.
These Soap Note Templates more or less serve as prescriptions. You will be availed with a number of samples each sculpted with a range of background and examples. Print these and save labor and your worthy time. These templates also make the patients aware of their health and the essential know how. You may like therapy notes templates.
Soap Note Template Word
The Soap Note Template Word has been really necessary for the people to set up better format and layout to have the proper structure of the forms to be framed. It is necessary that the person must include allotted important details like the history of the patient, requirement of medical aids, symptoms and also record the routine of activities time to time.You may also see delivery note templates
Sample Soap Note Format
The most common use of the soap notes is in the field of the medicals. It helps to note down the history of the patient, there daily routine, what activities they can play in their daily routine and symptoms they underwent. The Sample Soap Note Format template helps to have a proper guidance of the things which are to be included in the format of writing.You may also see Progress Notes Templates
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The template is specially designed to include the important details of the medical history of the client. The template can be resourceful to set up various questions that are to be framed while forming up the soap Note which will include the important things like medical history, routine and activities of the person.You may also see doctors note samples
Why need a Soap Note Format Template?
A soap Note format is necessary to decide the best layout and key points that are to be included in the form. The soap Note format template helps to have the proper design and structure of the form and they also must include the proper details of the medical residents and history of the patient. You can also see Progress Notes Templates.
It must include the current status of the patient and the plan to recover the patients, time taken and all the important facts that must be jotted down in order to have the layout of the note to be written.You may also see thank-you notes for meeting
Soap Note Template Form
The Soap Note Template Form helps to design a proper layout of the form which must be including the history of the patient and the various day to day activities being done. It must carry the proper health report of the person with proper detailing of the symptoms that are being put forward.You may also see consignment notes
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When Does one Need a Soap Note Format Template?
Writing something descriptive or something which is new to you requires a lot of extra work and research to be done same is with their case of soap Note. One can easily write a descriptive soap Note format the proper medical resent of the patients. They must include the current status of the patient and the care which is to be taken.You may also see briefing notes.
The form must include all the details properly from the name to the related medical history in order to provide the correct layout to the form which can be done easily with the help of soap Note format template.You may also see musical note templates
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Benefits of Having Soap Note Format Template
1. Soap Note format is descriptive about the medical ailments of the person.You may also see handover note templates
2. One can easily look for the soap Note format template which can help to form a better structure of the form.
3. It is necessary to include the medical history of the person and to keep a track record of all the important details which are to be made.You may also see field note samples
4. Therefore having a soap Note format template would definitely help in having a proper layout and outline of the form which is necessary to keep the track record of all the details.You may also see daily note templates.
It is really helpful in forming up a perfect layout of the soap note form. Whereas one needs to have the soap Note format template which will help them to have a regular form that will create medical history records of the clients and keep a track on their day to day routine.You may also see soap note templates
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Class RiffStreamReader
public class RiffStreamReader
extends RiffChunkReader
Parses RIFF data source.
Details: A RiffStreamReader is a RiffChunkReader that provides access to the outermost chunk of a RIFF file. This the main interface through which a client begins processing a RIFF file.
Fields inherited from class lava.riff.RiffChunkReader
size, tag
Constructor Summary
RiffStreamReader(IRiffInput rais)
 Processes RIFF header.
Method Summary
 void close()
 Closes RIFF data source.
Methods inherited from class lava.riff.RiffChunkReader
free, freeAll, freeHeader, hasMoreData, readByte, readBytes, readChunk, readDword, readDwords, readString, readTag, readWord, readWords, reset, seek, skipBytes
Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
Constructor Detail
public RiffStreamReader(IRiffInput rais)
Processes RIFF header.
Details: This constructor initializes a new RiffStreamReader to consume data from the given source. Before returning, this constructor performs an initial check to confirm that the input source appears to be a valid RIFF stream and throws an exception if the check fails. The check is performed as follows:
 1. The first four bytes of the file must be the ASCII characters 'R', 'I', 'F', 'F'.
 2. The next four bytes, taken as a little-endian, unsigned 32-bit integer (DWORD), should describe the length of the RIFF files outer data segment. If the DWORD is even, add 8 to it; if it is odd, add 9 to it. The resulting number should be equal to the length of the entire file.
If either of these two tests fail, a FileFormatException is thrown. If the input source is unable to report the length of the data source, the second test will not be performed.
file - the RIFF file to process
FileFormatException - if the file's header does not conform with the RIFF standard
Method Detail
public void close()
Closes RIFF data source.
Details: This method closes the RIFF data source. All chunk readers created by this instance, including inner chunk readers created by those chunk readers, and so on, become unusable.
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|Type of record:||Monument|
|Name:||Pre-1938 Road at Polnish|
|Feedback:||If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.|
A road bridge at this location comprised part of the pre-1938 road to Mallaig.
|Grid Reference:||NM 74240 83600|
|Civil Parish:||ARISAIG AND MOIDART|
- ROAD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- Historic Environment Record: MHG27053
- NMRS NUMLINK Reference: 135987
- NMRS Record Details: NM78SW18 POLNISH
- Old SMR Reference Number: NM78SW0021
Created automatically by NMRS Register Utility
User: Admin, Date: Fri 10 Mar 2000
NM78SW 18 7424 8360
NM 752 828 to NM 729 841 During December 1995 and September 1996, a programme of evaluation and excavation was carried out in advance of the proposed widening and realignment of the A830 between Polnish Chapel and the Loch Nan Uamh viaduct.
The characteristic steep slopes and rocky terrain meant that the potential for site identification was limited. However, several features were identified during the evaluation, in two cases confirming identifications made during the desk-based study.
Sixteen trenches were excavated, all located at the W end of the road corridor in an area comprising arable flood plain (NM 7317 8410). The only feature located within the trial trenches was a large scooped feature, possibly an old stream course.
The following site was located and recorded by fieldwalking and palaeoenvironmental assessment elsewhere within the road corridor:
6 NM 7424 8360 Bridge and road.
The road bridge (site 6) lay 110m directly SE of Polnish House and comprised part of the pre-1938 road to Mallaig. Limited excavation revealed that the bridge measures c 33 x 5.1m by 1.2m high. The bridge was constructed from large, roughly dressed and unmortared stones of varying size incorporating a small culvert. The tarmac surface of the road survives in places.
A Data Structure Report has been produced for the evaluation phase of the work, and a Data Structure Report for the excavations is in preparation.
Sponsor: The National Roads Directorate of The Scottish Office Development Department, managed on their behalf by Historic Scotland
A Rees 1996 <1>
Sources and further reading
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Related Monument/Building records
|MHG45664||Parent of: Polnish Bridge (Monument)|
Related Investigations - none
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Coffee cans are made from aluminum or plastic, both of which can be easily recycled. The problem is the lids. Many recycling companies don't allow plastic lids or plastic bottle caps to be recycled because they're too small and can jam equipment during the recycling process. Instead of throwing them away, you can make them into tiny wreaths to hang around the house or on your Christmas tree.
Start by gathering some decorative materials, such as ribbons, yarn, cotton balls, sewing materials, buttons or stickers. You can also use pipe cleaners or any other small trinkets you have around the house.
Begin by cutting out the center of the coffee can lid. You'll want to think of the final product as a skinny donut. Once you have the base of the wreath ready, there are many decorating options:
- Take cotton balls, pom-poms or buttons and glue them to the base.
- Tie one end of the ribbon, yarn or chenille stem to the base and twist it around the wreath until you get back to the beginning.
- Take extra sewing material and cut it into thin strips. Glue the end to the coffee can lid, and allow it to dry. Then continue to wrap the material around the lid, gluing as you go.
When you've finished the base of the wreath, you can tie a ribbon or string to the top to hang it, or you can place it directly on your tree.


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- How much does a 2 liter bottle of soda pop weigh in pounds?
- How heavy is a full Coke can?
- What is something that weighs 1 pound?
- How much does a 2 liter of water weigh?
- How much does a 20 oz bottle of soda weigh?
- How much does a soda weigh?
- What is 5kg in Litres?
- How heavy is a 24 pack of soda?
- How heavy is a 330ml can of Coke?
- How much does a 12 pack of soda weigh?
- How many kg is 2 Litres?
- How much do I weigh in water?
- Does soda weigh more than water?
- What does 1 liter of water weigh?
- Which is heavier 1kg or 1 Litre?
- Is 1kg equal to 1 liter?
- How many liters is a pound?
- What is 3 kg in Litres?
How much does a 2 liter bottle of soda pop weigh in pounds?
How much does a 2-liter bottle of soda pop weigh in pounds.
(Assume that the pop has the density of water, namely 1 kg/liter, and that the weight of the bottle itself is negligible.) (1 kg = 2.2 lb.) Answer.
How heavy is a full Coke can?
about 384 g.Each can of regular Coke currently on hand has a mass of about 384 g.
What is something that weighs 1 pound?
A block of butter. A loaf of bread. A can of soup. Three medium-sized bananas.
How much does a 2 liter of water weigh?
Specifically and roughly speaking, the density of water is 1000kg/m3. In practical terms, this means that one liter of water weighs about one kilogram, so two liters weigh two kilograms or a little under 4.5 pounds.
How much does a 20 oz bottle of soda weigh?
Four ounces equals a quarter of a pound. So 1.25 pounds is 20 ounces." I then pulled up an ounce to pound conversion website and showed her that I wasn't lying and that I was, indeed, right.
How much does a soda weigh?
According to Density of Coke and Diet Coke , regular Coke has a density of 1.042g/mL, so just multiply that by 330 and you get 343.86g. A little bit of digging on the internet tells me that the can itself weighs approximately 15g, so the total is 358.86g.
What is 5kg in Litres?
Convert 5 Kilograms to Liters5 Kilograms (kg)5 Liters (L)1 kg = 1 L1 L = 1 kg
How heavy is a 24 pack of soda?
12-OunceAmazon.com : Coca Cola Classic, 12-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) : Grocery & Gourmet Food.
How heavy is a 330ml can of Coke?
About 350 gmsFurthermore, how heavy is a 330ml can of Coke? About 350 gms. The liquid fill in a can is not as exact as it could be on a high speed filling line, plus different can manufacturers have slightly different cans.
How much does a 12 pack of soda weigh?
Think about it. A 12 oz. can that weighs 11 pounds. Packed with extra goodness, and heavy metals, or other amazing substances, this can of coke is a bargain at $11.92 + $56.96 shipping.
How many kg is 2 Litres?
Convert 2 Liters to Kilograms2 Liters (L)2 Kilograms (kg)1 L = 1 kg1 kg = 1 L
How much do I weigh in water?
At room temperature (70°F / 21°C), the density of water is 0.99802 g/ml. This means that for a US gallon of water at room temperature, the weight would be around 8.33 pounds.
Does soda weigh more than water?
Regular soda contains sugar as a sweetener. … The difference in the amount of dissolved sweeteners leads to a difference in density. Cans of regular soda tend to be more dense than water, so they sink. Cans of diet soda are usually less dense than water, so they float.
What does 1 liter of water weigh?
2.20 pounds1 liter of water (l) = 2.20 pounds of water (lb wt.)
Which is heavier 1kg or 1 Litre?
One litre of water has a mass of approximately one kilogram (depending on temperature, isotope mix etc), but one litre of molten lead has significantly more mass!! … A kilogram is mass. A liter is volume. A liter of water will mass about a kilogram.
Is 1kg equal to 1 liter?
A litre of liquid water has a mass almost exactly equal to one kilogram. … Because volume changes with temperature and pressure, and pressure uses units of mass, the definition of a kilogram was changed. At standard pressure, one litre of water has a mass of 0.999975 kg at 4 °C, and 0.997 kg at 25 °C.
How many liters is a pound?
How many liters are in a pound of water? 1 l = 2.2 lb wt.
What is 3 kg in Litres?
Convert 3 Kilograms to Liters3 Kilograms (kg)3 Liters (L)1 kg = 1 L1 L = 1 kg


What happens when you delete your WhatsApp account
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WhatsApp is extremely convenient for texting, but it can sometimes make you nervous. Whether it's annoying group messages, business messages or privacy issues, WhatsApp sometimes gets on our nerves. And that's when we think about deleting our WhatsApp account. Why delete it? What happens after the account is deleted? Find the answer in this post.
Eliminating anything is a complicated operation. When it comes to deleting WhatsApp, things get more complex and more dangerous as it contains a lot of information. So one wants to be sure of a few things before deleting their WhatsApp account. In this post, we have tried to answer all your questions about deleting your WhatsApp account, either by yourself or through WhatsApp. Let's begin.
What happens to the history and backup of existing messages
Deleting WhatsApp will delete all chat messages on the phone. You will not be able to open WhatsApp and access previously received messages. Your iCloud (for iPhone) and Google Drive (Android) backups will also be deleted and you won't be able to restore them once your account is reactivated.
What happens to received messages
Typically, because your account doesn't exist on WhatsApp, people won't be able to message you. However, if your chat thread exists on WhatsApp, they can send you messages. They will see a check mark next to those messages. But you won't get those messages.
What happens to Whatsapp groups
You are removed from all WhatsApp groups. And when that happens, the others will see the text "ABC left" in the group.
If you are the owner of the WhatsApp group, you will lose the admin rights. And any other members randomly selected from the group will be named admin if no other admins exist. In case you reactivate your WhatsApp account, you will need to rejoin the groups. You can join via the group link (if any) or request the admin to add you again. Since all data is deleted, it is difficult to remember which groups you were a part of.
What happens to the profile picture and information
Since both are stored on WhatsApp's servers, your profile information and picture will be removed from WhatsApp. This does not mean that the image will also be deleted from your phone. It will remain on your phone, it will only be deleted from WhatsApp.
What happens to the settings
Since the WhatsApp account no longer exists, the WhatsApp settings will also be deleted. Any changes you make will be reset to their default values when you reactivate your account.
What happens to Whatsapp images and videos
On Android phones, since pictures and videos are automatically saved to your phone when you download them to WhatsApp, they will stay on your phone. And you can access it via any gallery app inside the WhatsApp folder. In case you haven't downloaded the images, they will be removed from WhatsApp.
On iPhone, when you download images or videos from WhatsApp, they remain on the WhatsApp servers. You need to manually press the Save button to download them to your phone. Now, if you haven't saved them, you will lose them after deleting the account. But if you had them saved on your phone, you can still view them inside Apple Photos or any other gallery app on iPhone.
What happens to the payment history
WhatsApp supports payments in some countries. If you use payments on WhatsApp, your payment history will be deleted and you will need to reconnect your bank account to WhatsApp.
Your friends can see the previous chat from the deleted account
Yes. Deleting your account will have no impact on the other person. That is, they can still view chats made with you unless they have deleted or cleared the chat themselves.
Someone will be able to read my sent Whatsapp message after deleting the account
Sometimes, we send the wrong message to someone. And we think deleting the account may prevent it from reaching the recipient's phone. However, this is not the case. The message will be delivered to them even if you delete the account.
But, in cases like these, you should take the help of the Delete for All feature on WhatsApp. It is basically a way to cancel sending messages within one hour of sending.
How the deleted account will be displayed on your friend's phone
If they've saved an old chat of yours, they might notice that your profile picture disappears first. The chats will remain on your friend's phone. However, the information and the last connection (if enabled) will also not be visible.
In case there are no previous chats, your friends will see an Invite button next to your name on Android. On iPhone, you won't appear in the WhatsApp contact list at all.
Your friends will be notified when you delete your account
Not really. WhatsApp does not send a direct message to your friends that you have deleted the account. However, if you are a member of a WhatsApp group, others will see the text "ABC left". Again, it's not straightforward as "ABC deleted the account". You should investigate further, as shown below, to conclude that you have deleted the account.
How to know if someone has deleted the Whatsapp account
To get started, check out the common groups. In case the person has left the group, this is your first clue. Then, open the existing chat (if any). Search for a profile picture and Information. If both are not available, our guesses have a solid basis.
Then, start a new chat and try to find the specific contact. If you see an Invite button next to their name on WhatsApp on Android, the account has been deleted.
If the name does not appear in WhatsApp contacts on iPhone while starting a new conversation, the account does not exist. It means that it has been canceled.
Also, on iPhones, you can try calling them if you have an existing chat thread with them. You will get the call failed error.
Whatsapp deletes inactive accounts
Yes. Accounts are automatically deleted from WhatsApp if there has been no activity on them for 120 days, which is almost four months. A while ago it happened en masse in Kashmir, where the internet was blocked for over 4 months.
When WhatsApp deletes the account, all of the above things are confirmed. That is, whether WhatsApp or you delete the account, the repercussions mentioned above will be the same.
You can reactivate your account and what happens after reactivating Whatsapp
Yes and no. While it is possible to create a new account using the same phone, it is different from reactivation. This is because you will have to start over as a new account holder. Anything that has been eliminated will not return.
It will be like creating a new WhatsApp account with the same phone number. You will need to customize the settings according to your preferences and rejoin the groups.
Unlike Facebook or Instagram, where you have to follow the person again to start communicating with them, there is no need for such a thing on WhatsApp. When you reactivate your WhatsApp, you will automatically appear in the WhatsApp contact list of everyone who has saved your number. However, you will not receive any messages sent during the cancellation period.
How to delete Whatsapp account
You can only delete the account on mobile apps. It is not possible to do this via WhatsApp web.
Here's how to delete on Android and iPhone:
Step 1: on your Android phone, tap the three-dot icon at the top and select Settings.
On iPhone, tap Settings at the bottom.
2 pass: Tap Account, followed by Delete my account.
3 pass: you will be asked to enter your phone number. Then, hit Delete my account.
What happens to the Whatsapp app after deleting the account
The app remains on the phone after the account is deleted. When you open the app, you will be asked to register your account. You will need to uninstall it to remove it from your phone.
In short words
The following things will happen by deleting the WhatsApp account:
 - All your chat threads will be deleted.
 - Your cloud backup on iCloud and Google Drive will be removed.
 - You will be removed from WhatsApp groups.
 - You will lose administrator rights.
 - The account information and profile picture are deleted.
 - Your payment history and linked account are removed.
 - The WhatsApp settings will be cleared.
Conclusion
Deleting a WhatsApp account is a difficult step. And there is no going back. You will lose your chats, among other things. In case you want to temporarily stop using WhatsApp, you can uninstall the app from your phone. It is different from account deletion as your data is not deleted. Find out in detail what happens when you uninstall WhatsApp.
In case you want to change the number and that is why you want to delete the account, there is an alternative. You can use the WhatsApp number change function.
Further Reading:
 - How to enable WhatsApp two-factor authentication for Android
 - How to disable Whatsapp on Android and iPhone
 - How to free up space on


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The workshop below was written by Kathryn Hurley at Google and is a brilliant guide to how to get started with Fusion tables.
Fusion Tables is a modern data management web application making it easy to host, manage, collaborate on, visualize, and publish data tables online. Follow the steps below to upload your own data to Fusion Tables and create a map!
Embed Map Visualization in web page
Google Maps API Fusion Tables Layer
- Download the zip file here: zip.
- Unzip. Zip file includes:
- population.csv – Population data for zip codes around the bay area
- embedded_map.html – Basic HTML page
- Go to Google Docs
- If you have not already created a Google account, create a Google account and then sign in
- Select Create -> Table (Beta)
- Click Choose File.
- Browse to find the population.csv file.
- Click Next >>.
- Click Next >> again.
- Update the Table name to Bay Area Population. Add any attribution data and/or change the description.
- Click Finish.
- The file will upload to Fusion Tables. Here's an example of what the table will look like in Fusion Tables:_URL_
Now that you have the Bay Area population data in Fusion Tables, we're going to merge with a table containing the zip code boundaries. Fusion Tables has special handling for KML (Keyhole Markup Language) that is used to represent geographical features such as points, lines and polygons / boundaries. The table containing zip code boundaries has two columns we are interested in: one for the zip code labeled "name" and one labeled "geometry" where each cell has KML for the corresponding boundary. We can use these boundaries to represent the locations when they are put on the map, otherwise they will only be points on the map.
- Make sure you have the Population table open in your browser.
- In the Population table, select Merge.
- Paste the following URL in the Text box under Merge with: _URL_
- Click the Get button.
- Select the columns you want to merge on. Make sure the radio button next to Zip is selected in the left column, and select the radio button next to name in the right column. These columns both have zip codes in the same format. Merge works by looking for exact string matches in the selected columns and then linking matching rows together.
- Enter a table name for your merged table in the text box next to Save as a new table named. Suggested name: Bay Area Population merged with KML.
- Click Merge tables.
- Select Visualize > Map. You may initially see "data loading" messages. Wait a minute and zoom in or refresh to see the correct images.
- Click on one of the polygons on the map to see what is displayed in the InfoWindow.
Now let's customize the content in the InfoWindow.
- Click on Configure info window.
- Deselect all checkboxes except for the 2 next to Zip and Population. Notice how the HTML in the right panel is updated as you do this.
- Select the Custom tab.
- Update the HTML to the following:
- Click Save.
- Click on one of the zip code boundaries. The InfoWindow content should be similar to the following:94403Population: 37919
Now add some styling to the map to create an interesting visualization of the data.
- Click Configure styles.
- Select Fill color under Polygons in the left column.
- Select the Gradient tab.
- Select the radio button next to Show a gradient.
- In the drop-down menu next to Column, select Population.
- In the text box next to Through, enter the number 90900.
- Select any colors you want in the drop-down menus or keep the default.
- Click Save when done.
- The map will be updated with the new style.
- Click the Share button in the top right corner.
- Select the radio button next to Unlisted or Public. The visibility will be updated immediately on selection.
- Close the window.
- Open the embedded_map.html file using a Text Editor (please ensure Rich Text Format is off). This file is in the zip file you downloaded at the beginning of this tutorial.
- Go to Map visualization page for the example create above (if you have closed the window, find the table in your docs list at docs.google.com, reopen it and click on Visualize -> Map)
- Click on "Get embeddable link". You should see the following (your table id will be different):
- Select the text in the box "". Copy the text.
- Go to the embedded_map.html text editor and paste the select text below the line "Bay Area Population with Embedded Map". The file should now look like:
- Save the file and open it in a browser. You should now see:
- First, find the Table ID for your table. You can do this by:
- Selecting File > About. The Table ID is the value next to Numeric ID:.
- Open the map.html file using a Text Editor (please ensure Rich Text Format is off). This file is in the zip file you downloaded at the beginning of this tutorial.
- Find the line that reads:var tableid = XXXXXX;
- Replace the XXXXXX with your Table ID.
- Review the code. The code creates a new Map and a FusionTablesLayer to display on the Map.
- Save your updates.
- Open the map.html file in a browser. You should see your Fusion Table data on the map.
- Now, update the query sent to the Fusion Table Layer to include a filter. To do so add the "where" clause below, just after line 40 as follows:
select: 'geometry',from: tableid,
where: 'Population > 40000′
- Shape Escape: _URL_ Escape allows you to upload shape files to Fusion Tables. Simply go to shpescape.com and select the zipped shape file you want to upload. Shape Escape creates a Fusion Table with the shape file data for you!
- FusionTablesLayer Builder: _URL_ a few steps beyond the built-in "Get embeddable code" feature, FusionTablesLayer Builder generates all the code necessary to include a Google Map with a Fusion Table Layer on your own website.


Saba People Cloud provides for settings changes through the UI for theme styles and labels. This may not be suffiicient to achieve the workflow and usability improvements you need. To do more significant theme changes, you can use css and jQuery in the footer HTML file that can be uploaded to each theme. jQuery can make changes to elements based on their order in the DOM, on what comes before or after, or on the text of a link or within a table cell. It can also make functional changes that are impossible with CSS alone. For example, Saba links often truncate the Course titles, forcing the user to hover over the link to see the full title. We used jQuery to pull the full text of the link back into the link text to make it more useable.
Note that you must use non-conflicting jQuery calls to avoid interfering with Saba's existing code (example non-conflicting jQuery wrapper is shown below, highlighted in yellow), and everything needs to be tested extensively in every browser your learners are likely to use. Also, some of the changes interfered at first (in Chrome only) with Saba's Ajax search box. However this turned out to be something of a problem with their code and Saba fixed it for us.
This screenshot of a Certification Detail page shows a few of the changes resulting from the code below. Typography and spacing changes are shown, the big green "Register" buttons, and the swapped enrollment status colors are shown.
Saba theme changes
Some of the theme changes from a footer.html file I've been working on are shown below. These alter the Cloud Theme.
<style>
 /*swap the green/gray complete, not enrolled colors to match what our users will expect*/
 .sbCompleteCell {
 background-color: #EBEBEB;
 vertical-align: middle;
 }
 .sbNotEnrolledCell {
 background-color: #DEF4D9;
 vertical-align:middle;
 }
 .sbContainerPageHeadingText {
 font-size:18px;
 }
 .sbBoxDarkBorder{
 background:none;
 border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC;
 }
 /*change Register buttons to bright green web 2.0-style buttons (see screenshot)*/
 .registerbtn {
 -moz-box-shadow:inset 0px 1px 0px 0px #caefab;
 -webkit-box-shadow:inset 0px 1px 0px 0px #caefab;
 box-shadow:inset 0px 1px 0px 0px #caefab;
 background:-webkit-gradient( linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0.05, #77d42a), color-stop(1, #5cb811) );
 background:-moz-linear-gradient( center top, #77d42a 5%, #5cb811 100% );
 filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr="#77d42a", endColorstr="#5cb811");
 background-color:#77d42a;
 -webkit-border-top-left-radius:0px;
 -moz-border-radius-topleft:0px;
 border-top-left-radius:0px;
 -webkit-border-top-right-radius:0px;
 -moz-border-radius-topright:0px;
 border-top-right-radius:0px;
 -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;
 -moz-border-radius-bottomright:0px;
 border-bottom-right-radius:0px;
 -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;
 -moz-border-radius-bottomleft:0px;
 border-bottom-left-radius:0px;
 text-indent:0;
 border:1px solid #268a16;
 display:inline-block;
 color:#306108;
 font-family:Arial;
 font-size:15px;
 font-weight:bold;
 font-style:normal;
 height:40px;
 line-height:40px;
 width:100px;
 text-decoration:none;
 text-align:center;
 text-shadow:1px 1px 0px #aade7c;
 }
 .registerbtn:hover {
 background:-webkit-gradient( linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0.05, #5cb811), color-stop(1, #77d42a) );
 background:-moz-linear-gradient( center top, #5cb811 5%, #77d42a 100% );
 filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr="#5cb811", endColorstr="#77d42a");
 background-color:#5cb811;
 }
.registerbtn:active {
 position:relative;
 top:1px;
 }
</style>
<script src='//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.10.2/jquery.min.js'></script>
<script>
//keep IE8 from choking if I forget to remove out a console.log debugging line
if (typeof console == "undefined" || typeof console.log == "undefined") var console = { log: function() {} };
//use non-conflicting jquery wrapper:
var jq = jQuery.noConflict();
jq(document).ready( function($){
 /*make HTML in knowledgebase file description - render correctly*/
 if($("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_inventoryDetail").length>0){
 var aa = $("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_inventoryDetail span.sbOptionalInputLabel:contains('Description')").parent("td").next().find("span.sbAttributeValue");
 $("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_inventoryDetail span.sbOptionalInputLabel:contains('Description')").parent("td").next().find("span.sbAttributeValue").html($(aa).text());
 }
 /*Certifications Detail changes*/
 if($("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_learnerCertificationDetail").length>0){
 /*hide the More Actions widget on the certification detail page only*/
 $("div.wdk_learnerCertificationDetail table[name*='navtable']").css("display","none");
 /*hide main tab bar Note: remove() and css fail on parents("table")[0] - remove fails in IE and css fails in FF*/
 /*_URL_
 $("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_learnerCertificationDetail div.sbMultiSectionTopContainer").parent().parent().parent().parent().css("display","none");
 /*gray out "request learning links on certification detail page*/
 $("div.sbMainContentArea.wdk_learnerCertificationDetail a.sbLinkGeneral:contains('RequestLearning')").css("font-size","9pt !important").css("color","#CCCCCC");
 /*Make Register links in Cert table look like green buttons */
 $("span.sbLinkTableDisplay a.sbLinkTableDisplay:contains('Register')").addClass("registerbtn");
 $("span.sbLinkTableDisplay a.sbLinkTableDisplay:contains('View Progress')").addClass("registerbtn");
 /*make "Sections" heading in certs bigger and add space to separate it from stuff above*/
 $( "td.sbContainerPageHeadingText:contains('Sections')" ).css( { "font-size":"24px", "padding-top":"24px" });
 if($("div.wdk_teamCertificationMatrix").length>0){
 $("th.sbListHeaderCell").attr('nowrap'


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Japanese scientists have created a robot that plays air hockey (video)
Not only have Japanese scientists created an air hockey-playing robot, they have created one that will kick the ever-living crap out of you on the air hockey table.
The robot created by scientists at Chiba University's Namiki Lab in Japan has the ability to adapt to its opponent's play, meaning that in a way, it thinks, meaning it has the capacity to own you in air hockey. Isn't that a violation of Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics"? No? Well, it should be.
How does the robot adapt, outwit and outsmart its human opponents? Simple. By doing a bunch of stuff you have no chance of understanding, that's how. Via IEEE Spectrum:
So in a sense, by detecting and matching a given playing style, the robot isn't just physically playing the game against you: it's adding a psychological component to the match. A series of experiments showed that the robot was successful in detecting playing behaviors, and forcing them to change their strategies. As a result, players reported that this made the game more exciting, even if they're playing against a robot that is likely going to defeat them.
Got it. Okay, no I don't. So how about we move on to the video of this Robotic Air Hockey Dynamo:
The future is now. It's like how Skynet became self-aware or something. Only with air hockey, instead of, you know, the eradication of humanity as its ultimate goal.
And I, for one, welcome our new air hockey-playing robot overlords. But if some scientist out there is trying to come up with a foosball-playing robot, well, there's going to be trouble. We have to draw the line somewhere.
[H/T Puck Daddy]


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The primary goal of
msprime is to efficiently and conveniently
generate coalescent trees for a sample under a range of evolutionary
scenarios. The library is a reimplementation of Hudson's seminal
ms program, and aims to eventually reproduce all its functionality.
msprime differs from
ms in some important ways:
msprimeis much more efficient than
ms, both in terms of memory usage and simulation time. In fact,
msprimeis also much more efficient than simulators based on approximations to the coalescent with recombination model, especially for simulations with very large sample sizes.
msprimecan easily simulate chromosome sized regions for hundreds of thousands of samples.
msprimeis primarily designed to be used through its Python API to simplify the workflow associated with running and analysing simulations. (However, we do provide an
mscompatible command line interface to plug in to existing workflows.) For many simulations we first write a script to generate the command line parameters we want to run, then fork shell processes to run the simulations, and then parse the results to obtain the genealogies in a form we can use. With
msprimeall of this can be done directly in Python, which is both simpler and far more efficient.
msprimedoes not use Newick trees for interchange as they are extremely inefficient in terms of the time required to generate and parse, as well as the space required to store them. Instead, we use a well_defined format using the powerful HDF5 standard. This format allows us to store genealogical data very concisely, particularly for large sample sizes.
msprime library has also evolved to support data
from external sources, and can work with data conforming to
the Tree sequence interchange definitions. In the near future, the
efficient algorithms and data structures used to process tree
sequence data will be moved into a new library, provisiononally
tskit. Once this transition is complete,
will depend on this library, and will become primarily concerned
with simulating backwards-in-time population processes.