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We explore the benefits of three different non-contact safety switches
Safety switches are indispensable in any application where safety is required for people and machinery. Commonly used to monitor doors, gates, and other moveable physical guards, safety switches of all varieties are used to separate personnel from a potential hazard. It sends a signal to the machine's controls system if the guard has been opened, removed, or is out of alignment.
Non-contact safety switches are ideal in applications where precise guidance of guards may be difficult. These devices are typically long lasting, require minimal maintenance, and are resistant to shock and vibrations. By design, a non-contact safety switch generally consists of two pieces, a sensor and an actuator. Both never actually contact one another. SICK offers a large selection of non-contact safety switches, safety locking devices as well as traditional electromechanical safety switches and safety command devices.
When using a non-contact safety switch, it is a requirement for the machine to have the ability to stop fast enough because this type of switch will not prevent someone from opening a door. Small to medium machines typically have a faster stopping time. Machines with longer stopping times require a safe-locking device to ensure no one can open the door until the machine comes to a safe stop or speed. SICK offers three types of non-contact safety switches perfect for safe door monitoring applications.
Magnetic Non-Contact Safety Switches
With magnetic non-contact safety switches, there is up to a 7mm sensing range, which provides a fair amount of tolerance to account for many different situations. For example, if a door is sagging or slightly out of alignment, it is more accommodating to misalignment than a mechanical interlock. It is also tends to result in significantly less wear and tear because it has no contact with the actuator.
Magnetic safety switches from SICK, like the RE switches, can get up to performance level E, as long as you are using safety controls that have test pulses. The test pulses connect to the potential free contacts of the switch to reliably detect short circuits, either by using Flexi Soft or with ReLy safety relays.
However, if magnetic safety switches are wired in series, it could result in fault masking. This can be prevented by wiring the switches in series with Flexi Loop and the Flexi Soft programmable safety controller or by using an RFID non-contact safety switch with OSSD outputs. You can learn more about fault masking in our previous blog post.
RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches
RFID non-contact safety switches, like the STR1 from SICK, prevent manipulation of the guard. With magnetic non-contact safety switches like the RE series mentioned above, any actuator works with any sensor. That means someone could potentially carry a spare actuator with them to keep the door open while running the machine.
With high-coded versions of the STR1, the sensor will only work with the taught in actuator. A low-coded RFID safety switch operates similarly to the magnetic safety switch and is more easily manipulated. High-coded vs low-coded safety switches are discussed in Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and selection (ISO 14119:2013).
In addition, the STR1 RFID non-contact safety switches include OSSD outputs to detect short circuits. Rather than running test pulses from safe controls, OSSD outputs do that automatically. This allows you to cascade or wire the STR1 directly in series of up to 30 switches and not have to worry about fault masking.
However, the diagnostics are limited because the STR1 does not have communication over a BUS system like Flexi Loop does, but it can be connected to a Flexi Loop system to get that level of diagnostics. The advantage of the STR1 is that you can still cascade up to 30 different switches, even without using Flexi Loop.
RFID safety switches achieve performance level e and an IP69K rating with a 14mm sensing range, providing it a higher tolerance. With this higher tolerance, you can even gain accurate detection with, for example, a door that has a gap between the door and frame where it closes. The larger the sensing range, the lower the chances are for false trips to make sure machinery does not stop unexpectedly.
Lastly, the STR1 offers flexibility in mounting and operation due to three sensing areas from both sides and front. The RE magnetic safety switches only have one sensing surface. There are also four different actuator options: standard, flat, compact, and mini.
Magnetic Locking RFID Non-Contact Safety Switches
The last type of non-contact safety switch is used for the same type of applications, but primarily fixes issues with people opening doors and stopping machines mid-process to create unwanted downtime and material waste. Magnetic locking RFID non-contact safety switches provide the benefits of RFID non-contact safety switches with the added benefit of an energized magnet to keep a door closed.
The MLP1 safety switch can help to prevent all of this from happening with a magnet that reaches 500N if energized or 25N if de-energized. A level of 25N will keep the door closed, even if the magnet isn't energized. This switch provides enough force for process protection, but does not guarantee people cannot open the door so it should not be used for people protection.
It has a high tolerance against misalignment, with a 5mm range in any direction. There is also a version with two pigtails for easy series connection that can be done without T-connectors. This is a unique feature to SICK's MLP1 safety switch.
The MLP1 offers standard and integrated mounted options. The standard mounting option is simply surface mounting. An integrated mounting option can be mounted into the machine frame to keep it low profile. This is another unique feature exclusive to the MLP1.
In addition, the MLP1 has OSSD outputs that are monitored for short circuits and it is a performance level e device, regardless of safety controls. It can also easily be wired in series with Flexi Loop more comprehensive diagnostics.
Learn more about non-contact safety switches
Talk to someone at SICK today to learn more about what non-contact safety switch may be the best one for your application. Email us today at _EMAIL_!


Integral Somatic Psychotherapy
Integral Somatic Psychotherapy2
ISP stands for Integral Somatic Psychotherapy. Psychological regulation, body regulation, and subtle body (called energy body in the West) regulation are the three pillars of Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP).
Most mainstream non body-oriented therapeutic approaches get into a pattern of addressing experiences that, as they emerge (mostly in the chest area), are immediately translated into "understanding" them. There is nothing wrong with this per se as understanding is an important part of healing. However, when understanding dominates the process, the capacity to work through the experience and to leave it behind is diminished. Associations and meanings grow. And very soon, we are in a Woody Allen movie.
Such approaches miss the simple fact that the more intense an experience is in the body, more of the body needs to be involved in holding and processing it.
Integral Somatic PsychotherapyWhen we have difficult or unpleasant emotions and thoughts our body gets stressed. The body then constricts to manage the stress. If this persists, pressure builds up, especially in a very narrow part of the body. The solution is to find a way to expand the body and spread the difficult experience so that it becomes more tolerable and does not trigger a symptom (example: a panic attack could be triggered by the unpleasant emotion of fear).
When the three pillars of ISP are simultaneously involved in therapy, they allow us to make a bigger space for the difficult experience so that the body can hold more of it. ISP brings the benefits of three perspectives to maximize treatment effectiveness. As we practice in session, these tools can be learned and used at home.
Awareness, movement, breath, or self-touch allow us to have a fuller experience of the feeling, a greater ability to tolerate it, and even a more coherent sense of its meaning. The understanding that comes from a deeply felt experience is more likely to be relevant to the situation. Overall, it is less threatening. Relief is immediate.
This has been partially or at times fully reprinted with permission from Raja Selvam and somaticperspectives.com.


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Calculations with different methods
- 1733.255 miles
- 2789.403 kilometers
- 1506.157 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.Haversine formula
- 1728.763 miles
- 2782.174 kilometers
- 1502.254 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Estimated flight time from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 3 hours 46 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 204 kg (449 pounds).
Chicago to Seattle flight map.
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Chicago (MDW) → Seattle (SEA).

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Trafalgar Falls is one of Dominica's most iconic natural attractions, known for its awe-inspiring twin waterfalls and spectacular setting in the heart of the rainforest. Located in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trafalgar Falls is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
To reach the falls, visitors must take a scenic hike through the lush tropical rainforest, where they will be treated to stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. As they approach the falls, they will hear the roar of cascading water and feel the refreshing mist in the air.
The falls consist of two separate cascades, the larger of which drops over 125 feet into a pool below, while the smaller cascade drops into a natural hot spring. The area around the falls is a natural paradise, with a diverse range of plant and animal life to discover.
Visitors can take a leisurely hike to the viewing platform for a stunning view of the falls, or venture closer for an exhilarating swim in the cool, clear pool beneath the falls. For those looking for a more challenging adventure, guided hikes are available to explore the surrounding rainforest and discover hidden pools and waterfalls.

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There is nothing like drought to test the resilience of plants and a trial in North Canterbury has highlighted subterranean clover's ability to persist in harsh conditions.
The trial on Hugh and Lucy Dampier-Crossley's Hurunui farm "Koromiko", is one of seven being run throughout both islands as part of Lincoln University's and the Sustainable Farming Fund's Sub4Spring programme. Lincoln University plant scientist Professor Derrick Moot is leading the programme.
The focus on the 12ha Koromiko trial site, which has a mix of north and south facing country, is the establishment of subterranean (sub) clover into steep, uncultivable hill country.
In some ways, the trial could not have been set up at a better time. The drought that ravaged North Canterbury for three years desiccated soils and plants, but following Darwinian principles, the emergence of subterranean clover going into spring has proved it is one of the fittest forage species around.
Hugh admits to being very surprised at the number of sub seedlings that have emerged post-drought and says the plants that did appear last summer obviously set more seeds than he had anticipated
This feed was used for ewes over lambing before being shut up again in late spring to allow seed-set.
He has been particularly impressed with the clovers' performance because the trial block is one of the worst on the farm in terms of fertility and feed value.
With a soil pH of 5.2-5.3 which is sub-optimal for legumes-the block, which sits at about 460m above sea level, was always going to be a tough testing-ground for forages and drought made it even more challenging.
Trial set up
The Sub4Spring trial on Koromiko was sown down in April 2016 following three spray treatments of three different chemical applications.
The seed mix of Antas, Monti and Denmark-3.3kg/ha of each- which was flown on with 250kg/ha of Sulphur Super 20 fertiliser. All the seed was inoculated.
Following seed application, a mob of ewes was run over the area to ensure seed to soil contact.
Andrew Johnston from Luisetti Seeds – who supplied the seeds for the trial- recommends sowing a mix of sub clovers, as different cultivars have different physiological characteristics and environmental preferences.
Because of the drought, these seeds didn't strike until June but still generated enough feed for Hugh to lamb ewes on the area.
The block was shut-up for re-seeding in mid-October and then, says Hugh, it got really dry. This lack of moisture meant that very few seeds appeared to have struck in late summer.
"There were very few plants-it did not look like a great strike."
Despite what appeared to be a poor seed strike in the drought year, there were obviously a lot more plants than Hugh and the trial team had thought. In late August of this year, there was a good covering of clover throughout the trial area which was used for lambing ewes.


A Connoisseur's Guide to Wood Fuel
By Gail Damerow
October/November 1994
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Heat Value
Cold winter days call for a fire built from a long-burning, dense hardwood. Of all the hardwoods, oak burns with the most uniform flame and, like other hardwoods, produces steady, glowing coals that continue yielding warmth long after the flames die down.
By contrast, softwoods and soft hardwoods burn hot and fast. A fire made from these fuels isn't suitable for producing all-day warmth because it needs replenishing more often than most of us have time for. But it's just what's needed to banish the morning chill on days when the sun soon takes over as the main heat producer. Softwood's also great for warming up the place before going to bed because it doesn't produce long-lasting, unpredictable coals and so will be more easily and assuredly extinguished.
The same properties causing softer woods to produce hot, fast fires also make them great kindling. Softwoods are resinous and ignite more easily at lower temperatures than hardwoods. They also tend to be easier to split into kindling pieces. Our Wood Fuel Properties Chart can help you choose the wood you need for the purpose at hand.
The most difficult woods to split are black gum, elm, and sycamore, which is why you'll rarely see any of them used as kindling. The denser hardwoods, especially those with twisted grain or lots of knots, can also be difficult to split. Regardless of its density or species, green wood is easier to split than seasoned wood.
Seasoning Wood
Seasoning firewood merely means getting the water out. A quarter to half of the weight of freshly cut (green) firewood is water. Green wood is hard to light, burns poorly, and tends to smoke and hiss when it does burn. The white smoke produced is largely steam and the hissing sound indicates that much of the fire's heat is being used to produce the steam. For each pound of water evaporated from green wood you lose 1,050 BTUs.
Whether you buy your wood or cut your own, expect to season it yourself. You'll need two things: sun and air. Fortunately, both are free. The sun's heat provides the BTUs needed to evaporate the moisture and moving air carries the moisture away. All you have to do is stack the wood and leave it in the sun and wind to dry.
Stacking wood off the ground on a rack or platform improves air circulation, retards moisture absorption from the soil, and keeps the bottom row of wood from rotting. Ideal for this purpose are disposable pallets picked up from a farm store or building supplier. If you can't get pallets, stack the wood on a parallel row of straight limbs that are smaller in diameter.
To shed rain, stack pieces with the bark side up and cover the top of the stack but not the sides. You want to keep rain from falling directly on the wood, but you don't want to prevent evaporating moisture from readily escaping. We top our wood with sheets of metal roofing weighed down with a few heavy sticks of wood to keep the sheets from blowing away.
Since drying can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months, it's best to lay in your firewood supply no later than spring for the following winter. Exact drying time depends on a number of variables, including the type of wood you have and how small it's been cut and split. Drying occurs from the outside inward, which is why split wood seasons faster than unsplit wood.
Hardwood, because it's denser, takes longer to dry than softwood. Wood from dead or dying trees contains less moisture to begin with so it seasons faster than wood cut from live trees. And any wood dries more slowly in cool weather and in humid climates.
You can speed up seasoning considerably by cutting the wood into shorter lengths and splitting it into smaller pieces. Stacking the wood in a wind tunnel or a solar dryer also speeds things up. A wind tunnel is any structure that generates a breeze or draft. We once had the perfect wood-drying place in the form of an open-ended shed on one side of our barn. The wind whistled through the shed and dried green wood in no time while the shed's roof kept off rain. A solar dryer speeds things up by concentrating the sun's warmth. Fashion one by covering stacked wood with a sheet of plastic propped away from the wood so that air can readily circulate and moisture will evaporate instead of condensing on the plastic and dripping back onto the wood.
Because it contains less moisture, seasoned firewood is lighter than green wood. As it dries, the wood takes on a weathered look and the ends tend to crack. When you strike two sticks of well-seasoned wood together, they "thwack" like a baseball bat hitting home. Strike two sticks of green wood and all you'll hear is a "thud." Compared to green wood (averaging about 4,000 BTUs per pound), wood that's been air dried to 25% moisture averages 6,400 BTUs. Properly seasoned wood ignites easily and burns at a higher temperature, so it burns cleanly.
Creosote Buildup
Burned in the presence of plenty of oxygen, dry wood produces only carbon dioxide, water, and a little ash — three materials that are readily recycled by growing plants. Green or highly resinous wood, by contrast, produces a mixture of wood tars and other wood extracts, collectively known as "creosote." These unburned, organic compounds are carried by smoke up the chimney and are deposited on the flue wall.
When hot, creosote is a viscous liquid. When it cools, it becomes sticky and tar-like. Eventually it dries into black flakes that peel off the chimney wall and fall down the flue. A serious creosote buildup blocks the flue's airflow, making the stove or fireplace hard to light and causing it to smoke when you finally do get it lit. Worse, creosote can be touched off by sparks, igniting a chimney fire.
A wood fire that burns hot and fast keeps the chimney too hot for creosote to stick. Instead, liquid creosote drips down the chimney and into the stove where it gets burned up. Because green wood can't burn hot, it's more likely to cause creosote buildup than seasoned wood is. And since softwood burns hotter than hardwood, softwood is less likely to cause a creosote problem than hardwood.
Creosote buildup is affected not just by the wood you burn, but by your stove's efficiency. Ironically, the less efficient your stove is, the less likely you are to have a creosote problem. This is because an old, drafty stove burns wood faster and hotter than a tight, modern stove. By the same token, you'll get more creosote if you close down the draft regulator and let a fire smolder before the wood has burned down to coals — another good reason to take the chill out with a small, quick, hot softwood fire rather than a longer, slower burning hardwood fire.
Special Effects
While a chimney fire is pretty spectacular, it's not exactly the sort of special effect you would welcome. Popping and throwing sparks, on the other hand, is a characteristic that can be enjoyable — in moderation. The denser hardwoods tend to crackle only when you poke the fire. Some of the softwoods, by contrast, keep up a running commentary that can get downright annoying.
The most vociferous softwoods — cedar, hemlock, juniper, larch, southern pine, spruce, and tamarack — contain fluid resin trapped in pockets. As the wood burns, its resin evaporates into gases and water vapor that build up pressure until the pocket explodes. Although seasoning minimizes popping by reducing moisture, for safety reasons these resinous woods are best reserved for the wood stove. In a fireplace, burn them only with caution.
One special effect that nearly everyone enjoys is the splendid aroma produced by some species of wood. My own favorite winter smell comes from the cedar kindling that we use to light our wood stove on cold mornings. Other wonderfully aromatic woods are hickory, pine, and logs cut from nut and fruit trees, particularly apple. The smoke produced by fruit wood vaguely resembles the fragrance of the tree's fruit.
While many people enjoy the smell of wood smoke, most would agree that a little smoke is usually more than enough. The smokiest woods are the denser softwoods — Douglas fir, southern pine, larch, and tamarack. Dense hardwoods are the least smoky. All others fall somewhere in between.
Wood Sources
The best way to make sure you get a good variety of firewood is to cut it yourself. If you own a woodlot, you are likely to have plenty of trees that are unusable for other purposes because they are poorly shaped, diseased, or of an undesirable species that takes up space needed for the growth of more valuable trees. While you solve two problems at once by cutting down undesirable trees for fuel, avoid the ones that have begun to rot. Not only have they lost much of their heat content, but they are likely to contain bugs that you don't want in your house.
If you don't own a woodlot, scurry down to the local landfill after a storm and get permission to


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What is EVM?
EVM stands for Ethereum Virtual Machine. It is a software environment that runs on the Ethereum network and enables smart contracts to be executed.
The EVM is responsible for executing smart contracts written in Solidity, the primary programming language used for writing smart contracts on the Ethereum network. The EVM is also responsible for managing the state of the Ethereum network, which includes managing account balances, transactions, and contract execution.
Overall, the EVM serves as the backbone of the Ethereum network and enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications that are secure, transparent, and tamper-proof.
Evmos aims to provide a high-performance implementation of the EVM that is interoperable with other blockchains through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.


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When is your code DRY enough?
You're aware that duplication is a rampant disease: more code, more fragile, less maintainable, less readable. You even use one or another tool and make your code reviewed to find most of them.
When facing some duplicate code, you're not always feeling comfortable to dry it up. You're not even sure you'll keep - as is - the code you've just wrote. By experience, you don't want to spend a whole day to end, maybe, with an abstract solution end to reason about.
Should you avoid similar create actions in different Rails controllers? Should you use metaprogramming and avoid long similar case expressions? What about recurring pattern in your Rails routes? Or multiple repetitions in your specs? When should I stop?
You're right to wonder if it's right or not. Reducing duplication is not only time consuming but it could make your code less readable. Eventually, you want to make your code more maintainable, not less.
DRY is not about identical chunks of bits or characters in different places. DRY aims at not repeating domain concepts. If not, there is a risk that some copy of a domain concept won't be maintained properly. For instance, when implementing invoicing, you want the calculation of VAT implemented in only one place. By doing so, if it changes, there is only one place to change.
When removing duplications that doesn't belong to the same domain concept, it's likely that you'll come with a wrong abstraction. If one of the factored domain changes, it will affect the abstraction and every dependencies that has then to be handled as exceptions. Moreover, the code will be hard to understand and to debug, especially if you use metaprogramming.
In order to know when you should dry your code, you could follow the rule of thumb Three Strikes And You Refactor. I personally apply a more specific approach:
 1. when implementing a feature, code without worrying about duplication (in a dedicated branch)
 2. when you've reached a stable implementation, before merging it, check for duplication (thanks to you, code review, a tool)
 3. for each found duplication
 - don't remove it if
 - you don't - yet - understand them as duplicated concepts
 - explicit code is more important as in tests
 - the solution is complex and hard to understand
 - otherwise remove it
In any case, if you find a recurring pattern in your code more than three times, it should particularly gains your attention.
If you feel uncertain, it's better to let the duplication for the moment. Then, if possible, discuss it during the code review. The reviewer will maybe come with another perspective helping you to come with a good abstraction.
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The presence of a large multi-burner gas range at the heart of the cooking line is about as fundamental as it gets in any restaurant. That iron and stainless steel behemoth uses a lot of energy, throws a lot of heat, and requires a dedicated ventilation system just to keep the cooks from getting overwhelmed.
For decades no proper chef would have it any other way. That's beginning to change, and the catalyst of that change is the induction range. Induction cooking works in a completely different manner than traditional gas or electric ranges. Instead of using a superhot medium like burning gas or an electrically heated element, induction ranges use the energy created by two opposing magnetic fields driven by an electric current to make the metal in the cookware itself become hot.
Sound a little geeky? It is, in a cool science project kind of way. For professional chefs, the most interesting thing about induction cooking are the practical advantages it can bring to the process, including:
Precision temperature control. While there is certainly a steep learning curve in the beginning, once a chef gets an induction range dialed in based upon the numbers on the knob, you can be sure you'll get consistent, perfectly even heat every time. This is especially beneficial for low temperature and simmering applications, because an induction range can maintain a much lower heat than a traditional gas or electric range.
Speed. You've never seen a pot boil faster or oil heat up quicker than on an induction range. Because the metal of the pot or pan sitting on the burner becomes the heating agent instead of the medium, induction is by far the fastest way to heat whatever you're cooking.
Efficiency. An induction range uses a fraction of the energy used by a traditional range. There's also almost zero energy waste since the energy used to heat food is created in the metal of the cookware instead of below it. This energy is also created by a relatively weak electrical current, which can be much more inexpensive than natural gas.
Safety. An induction burner that's turned on to full heat is still cool to the touch. As it heats metal cookware it will become hot, but the burner itself creates no heat. This makes induction much safer than traditional ranges. Some induction ranges even have automatic detectors that shut off the burner when there is no pan present, when the pan is empty, or when foreign objects fall onto the surface of the range.
Ventilation. Because induction ranges don't burn fuel like a gas range, minimal ventilation is needed, and much less heat is created, even if you're running induction all day on a busy line. This can save any restaurant a boatload of money on the ventilation and cooling costs normally associated with a traditional gas range. Make sure you consult the local regulations in your community when deciding how much ventilation you need to install for an induction range. In general, however, the requirements should be a fraction of those for a gas range.
Induction cooking isn't for every restaurant. Some chefs don't like the fact that cookware cools off rapidly when it's not in contact with the burner – a distinct disadvantage for techniques that call for using the pan to flip or sautee ingredients as they cook. Induction also supports only certain types of cookware – usually stainless steel or cast iron – which means your aluminum cookware will be useless on an induction range.
If you are interested in induction cooking, Vollrath has been a pioneer in developing induction ranges, countertop burners, and even chafers for the food service industry. So far another factor slowing the widespread adoption of induction technology in restaurants has been the cost of equipment. As energy prices, especially natural gas, continue to rise and the cost of quality induction equipment comes down, however, induction cooking starts to make more and more sense.
Check out a full inventory of Vollrath induction equipment here.

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Ballymoney Town Hall
In 1863, the people of Ballymoney began making plans for a new civic building. It was to be known as the new Assembly Rooms and would include a library or reading room, chambers for the Town Commissioners, a public function room and a display area for the town's museum.
In order to pay for the construction, £1,300 was raised by public subscription and a further substantial amount was collected through a fund raising Bazaar.
The building has provided an invaluable service for this community ever since it was opened in August 1866.
By the beginning of the twentieth century, the Assembly Rooms had become known as the Town Hall. By 1932, urgent restoration and repairs were needed and work began on £6,000 worth of renovations. The Town Hall was re-opened by the Honourable Mr. Justice Megaw on Friday, 16 February 1934.
The Town Hall was now fortunate to have a magnificent stage in the main hall, which the local town guide book was later to describe as "perhaps the best small theatre in the Province". This became the venue for the still popular Ballymoney Drama Festival which was launched within a fortnight of the Town Hall's official re-opening.
In 2005, the Town Hall was restored once again, with a new museum and tourist information centre added to the rear of the building. It continues to be an important amenity for the entire community.


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Nase
A nase
A type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.
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Nedic Eel
A Nedic eel
A type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.
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Nereid
A nereid
Nereids are mer-like, feminine water creatures that can often be heard singing. They are able to use several water spells as attacks.
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Netch
Netch are large and generally peaceful creatures that resemble airborne jellyfish with the size and disposition of cattle, floating through the air supported by internal sacks of magical gases. Although male ("Bull") netch are larger than the female ("Betty"), and sometimes possess the ability to poison their opponents, the latter can be provoked into aggression more easily. They are usually peaceful but can be defensive of their territory, particularly during breeding season. Netch are often domesticated in Morrowind, mainly due to their hides making good quality leather, although the skin contains a toxin that renders the meat inedible. While feral Betties usually keep a harem of several Bulls, herders often keep the female-male ratio low for faster breeding. Some wild families appeared in Solstheim in the Fourth Era, perhaps drawn by the familiar flora that had grown up in the southern ashlands following the Red Year.
 - Variations: Betty Netch, Bull Netch, Netch Calf
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Nibenay Trout
A Nibenay trout
A type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil.
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Nightmare Courser
The Nightmare Courser is a Daedra that takes the form of a black, flame-wreathed horse. Many conflicting legends surround its mysterious origins, although it is associated with Mehrunes Dagon. It is sometimes used by mortals as a mount, although its chaotic temperament makes this a difficult task. Although superficially similar in appearance, the Courser bears no relation to the Hell Hound.
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Nirn Flounder
A Nirn flounder
A type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.
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Nix-Hound
A nix-hound
A medium-sized predator which has been known to hunt in packs.
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Nordic Barnacle
A Nordic barnacle cluster
A species of barnacles found in the waters of Skyrim.
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Northpoint Cod
A Northpoint cod
A type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.
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Numidium
Numidium, or Anumidum, also known as the Brass God, the Brass Tower, and Walk-Brass, was a gigantic golem of Dwemer origin. Constructed by Tonal Architect Lord Kagrenac, Numidium was directly related to the disappearance of the Dwemer, and since then has been resurrected several times.
By the end of the Second Era, the Morrowind Tribunal had possession of Numidium. As a part of the Armistice with the Empire, the Tribunal gave Tiber Septim the golem. Numidium was first reactivated by Tiber based on Zurin Arctus' Dwemer research. Reactivating Numidium required a replacement heart, for which the Mantella was used, a soul gem that mimicked the properties of Lorkhan's Heart when filled with the soul of a Shezarrine. The golem was controlled by a Totem that can only be wielded by those of royal blood or great power.
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Nymph
A beautiful creature, but not without its danger. Nymphs require silver or better weapons to be harmed, have some inherent magical abilities, and drain their opponents' fatigue in addition to health. Nymphs have their own melodious tongue, which sounds similar to Ayleidoon and faerie but shares none of the vocabulary.
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Height 182 cm and weight 133 kg – this is normal? What BMI?
Do you want to know if it is normal to have a weight of 133 kg with a height of 182 cm? To find out, see the results below. Data are calculated according to the body mass index formula.
Weight 133 kg with a height of 182 cm:
This is Obese Class III (Very severely obese, dangerous!)
Your Body Mass Index (BMI): 40.15
Normal BMI: 18.5 - 24.99
For a height of 182 cm, the normal weight limits are: 61 - 82 kg.
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You must lose at least 51 kg. Then BMI will be normal.
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using the following formula: multiply height in meters by your height in meters and then divide body weight in kilograms by the resulting multiplication result. So, for example, for a height of 1.75 (in meters) and a weight of 63 (in kilograms), BMI is 20.57 (BMI = first increase the growth of 1.75 by the growth of 1.75, and then divide the weight of 63 by the resulting multiplication result). If the result of the calculation is in the range 18.5 - 24.99, then this is the norm.
BMI table for Height 182 cm
HeightWeight rangeBMI rangeCategory
182 cm< 49 kg< 15Very severely underweight
182 cm50 - 53 kg15 - 16Severely underweight
182 cm53 - 61 kg16 - 18.5Underweight
182 cm61 - 82 kg18.5 - 25Normal (healthy weight)
182 cm83 - 99 kg25 - 30Overweight
182 cm99 - 116 kg30 - 35Obese Class I (Moderately obese)
182 cm116 - 132 kg35 - 40Obese Class II (Severely obese)
182 cm132 - 149 kg40 - 45Obese Class III (Very severely obese)
182 cm149 - 165 kg45 - 50Obese Class IV (Morbidly obese)
182 cm166 - 198 kg50 - 60Obese Class V (Super obese)
182 cm> 198 kg> 60Obese Class VI (Hyper obese)
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The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA's scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections.
Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's missions in Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology.
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In computer programming, an entry point is a memory address, corresponding to a point in the code of a computer program which is intended as the destination of a long jump, be it internal or external.
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In most of today's popular computer systems, such as Microsoft Windows and Unix, a computer program usually only has a single entry point. In C and C++ programs this is the
Historically, and in some contemporary legacy systems, such as VMS and OS/400, computer programs have a multitude of entry points, each corresponding to the different functionalities of the program. The usual way to denote entry points, as used system-wide in VMS and in PL/I and MACRO programs, is to append them at the end of the name of the executable image, delimited by a dollar sign ($) i.e.
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Can Dogs Eat Pork? Is Pork Bad For Dogs?
Can Dogs Eat Pork
It's Saturday afternoon, and the whole family got together for barbecue lunch in the backyard. The smell of roasted pork doesn't leave anyone indifferent, and you bet Charlie is already by the table, drooling on the ground.
As a pet parent, you know how hard it is sometimes to resist those quiet whines and big puppy eyes. So, you gave your dog a small bite of pork, and now you're wondering was it a good idea after all.
Can Dogs Eat Pork?
This is the question that many pet owners have asked themselves at least once or twice. Fortunately, we have thoroughly examined this topic to give you the best possible answer, so read on!
Can Dogs Eat Pork?
The short answer is – yes, they can. However, only when given in moderation and prepared in a certain way.
When fed as a part of a balanced and complete diet, pork can be a great addition as it is nutritious and a good source of protein
Therefore, let us take a look at the nutritional value of pork per 100 gr:
Energy242 calories
Total Fat6 gr
Cholesterol53 mg
Sodium1,203 mg
Potassium 287 mg
Total Carbohydrate1,5 gr
Protein21 gr
Vitamin B-620%
Iron 8%
Vitamin D8%
There are also some decent amounts of vitamin C, niacin, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B-12.
But as you can see, pork contains high amounts of fat and sodium, which are very difficult for dogs to digest. In fact, high amounts of fat can lead to serious health problems such as indigestion and inflammation of the pancreas, also called pancreatitis. Given this, consider feeding your dog with small amounts of pork and definitely not for every meal.
What About Ham, Bacon Or Gammon?
Preserved pork is very high in salt content, and this could be too much for the dog's stomach to handle, and can lead to pancreatitis. It can also contain smoke flavoring chemicals, preservatives, heterocyclic amines, nitrates, and similar, which can be harmful to humans, let alone pets.
But it can also cause another dangerous and potentially deadly condition called 'Bloat.' This condition appears when a dog's stomach fills up with food, fluid, or gas, making it expand. Dogs will become dehydrated due to the high amounts of salt found in processed meat (especially ham), and therefore drink an excessive amount of water. The pressure is then put on other organs, and this could be life-threatening.
Why Is Seasoned Pork Terrible For Dogs?
Generally, dogs can only eat plain pork, without additional add-ons, such as spice rubs and seasonings. Onion powder, nutmeg, and garlic powder are highly toxic and extremely dangerous if ingested.
BBQ sauce is also high in salt and sugar content and usually has additional seasonings. This is why you should think twice before sharing your barbeque meat with your dog. If your dog happens to eat some seasoned meat, keep an eye out for unusual symptoms.
If you notice the following contact your vet immediately:
 - Vomiting;
 - Lethargy;
 - Pale gums;
 - Nausea;
 - Diarrhea.
Dangers Of Raw Pork
You're maybe wondering now, can dogs eat raw pork. Technically – yes, they can. But that doesn't mean they should. The reason for this is because undercooked pork can contain parasite Trichinella spiralis, which can cause an infection called trichinellosis. These parasites live in the muscles of an animal (pig in this case) and can both affect humans and pets.
Typically, dogs with weaker immune system will have severe symptoms, but these are the common you should watch out for:
 - Vomiting;
 - Diarrhea;
 - Upset stomach;
 - Elevated fever;
 - Pain and stiffness;
 - Muscle inflammation;
 - Lethargy;
 - Cramps;
 - Inability to chew;
 - Seizures;
 - Heart failure;
 - Respiratory issues.
Contact your vet as quickly as possible if you notice any of the symptoms mentioned above. This doesn't mean you shouldn't feed your dog with raw pork as you do with any other meat; it just means that certain risks are involved.
However, you can freeze raw pork for a few weeks in case there are any parasites, as they can't survive chilly temperatures. If you're still not sure, but you want to include raw meat in your dog's diet, try buying it from reliable dog food sources as they usually test for parasites and keep out additives.
Nevertheless, pork is a great source of taurine and protein. Boneless rib meat, butt, shoulder, and loin are excellent choices when considering raw pork. Once again, opinions on raw pork meat are divided, but now with most of the countries free of trichinosis, we think it's pretty safe to let your pet enjoy meat in its natural state.
What About Pork Bones?
Your dog can eat pork bones, but we don't recommend this. Feeding dogs with bones is not always safe. Once cooked, bones dry out and become brittle and fragile and may splinter into sharp pieces. If swallowed, this could damage your dog's mouth, internal organs, or throat, and it is a potential choking hazard
Uncooked bones are a much safer choice, though they could fracture a thin enamel layer on your dog's teeth. Try buying your dog dental chews or high-quality edible dental bone instead.
Can Dogs Be Allergic To Pork?
Yes, any dog can be allergic to pork and any other meat for that matter. Some of the allergy symptoms are:
 - Chest tightness;
 - Skin rash or hives;
 - Watery, itchy or red eyes;
 - Coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing;
 - Facial pain;
 - Runny or stuffy nose;
 - Itchy or infected ears;
 - Swelling of the face, ears, earflaps, eyelids, lips;
 - Red inflamed skin;
 - Diarrhea;
 - Vomiting.
Are There Any Alternatives To Pork Meat?
Protein-rich treats that can easily replace pork meat are chicken, cheese, and peanut butter. Chicken is much easier to digest.
Does Pork Have Any Nutritional Value For Dogs?
The answer is again, yes.
Pork is an essential source of amino acids, and it is rich with thiamine, which is beneficial in cell function. Besides that, pork has proper amounts of vitamin B, iron, zinc, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals, as mentioned above.
Because of the high protein content, some potential benefits of feeding your dog pork meat may include:
 - Weight regulation;
 - Healthy coat and skin;
 - Muscle development;
 - Tissue repair;
 - Healthy cells, tissues, organs;
 - Strong bones;
 - More energy;
 - Easier production of antibodies;
 - Improves circulation, etc.
Here are some of the vitamin and mineral benefits found in pork meat:
Vitamin B– B vitamins have a crucial role in your dog's diet. Thiamine is responsible for regulating energy and metabolism and also activates ion channels in neural tissue. Niacin (B3), Cobalamin (B12), and Riboflavin (B2) help promote enzyme function.
– Moreover, vitamin B6 is crucial as it is directly responsible for hormone regulation, red blood cell, and nervous system function, immune response, gene activation, and many more. Overall, B vitamins promote healthy digestion, mental focus, prevent kidney stones, asthma, arthritis, and allergies.
Vitamin D– This vitamin is responsible for balancing minerals in a dog's body such as phosphorus and calcium. It is essential for strong and healthy bones and muscles.
Magnesium– Magnesium is a crucial mineral in a dog's diet. It controls hormone and metabolic functions, and proper nervous system transmissions. Very important for cardiovascular health.
Potassium– Potassium is essential for the heart and nervous system function. It has a role in regulating muscle contractions, fluids, and in sending nerve signals.
Iron– An essential mineral that has a vital role in physiological processes. It is directly involved in red blood cell formation and hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
So, there you have, all of the good stuff that pork can provide to your pet.
How To Prepare Pork For Your Dog?
As for quantity, feed your dog a small amount for the first time. If there are no adverse reactions to it like allergies or similar, you can continue feeding your pet with pork meat.
When it comes to preparation, there are a few guidelines to follow. First off, remove as much fat as you can from the meat. For safety concerns of parasites, cook it. Don't use salt or any other seasonings as these could be lethal to your dog. Don't throw down a pork chop in front of your dog, but instead cut the pork into bite-sized pieces for easier chewing. Also, make sure to cut the meat off the bone, as bones can cause your dog to choke and damage the internal organs if swallowed.
Don't include preserved pork such as ham, bacon or gammon as those contain seasonings and a high amount of sodium that can cause pancreatitis and other health problems.
In the end, pork is very good for your dog, but when given in moderation and small portions.


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"It was very geeky."
That's how scientist Dr. Michael Rieders explained months of hard work to collect, identify and preserve the DNA of Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali.
Rieders, who works as a forensic toxicologist at NMS Labs in Willow Grove, has had a lifelong interest in Dali because of the artist's use of DNA imagery in some of his paintings.
"He was so capable of capturing scientific discoveries," says Rieders. "He did several really fascinating studies on DNA and, being a forensic scientist, that's right up my alley."
This fascination turned into an international project when Rieders became interested in finding an artifact that held Dali's DNA. After working with The Salvador Dali Gallery in California, Rieders got in touch with Robert and Nicholas Descharnes, who are the world's foremost authenticators of Dali artwork and were among his closest friends.
The Descharneses, who helped care for Dali before his death 18 years ago, had preserved a feeding tube used while Dali was hospitalized. Rieders later found it to hold biological material that allowed him to isolate the artist's DNA.
Though Rieders says that the isolation of the DNA was his initial goal, his success has generated interest in using Dali's DNA in studies to determine whether a gene exists for creativity or genius.
"Everyone knows that Dali was a bit of an unusual individual," says Rieders. "Perhaps there is some genetic explanation for it."
Though Rieders remains skeptical that a gene for creative genius exists, he says that it is possible that Dali's DNA could hold genes that may be identified as being susceptible to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which could have contributed to his outlandish behavior.
Another more immediate use for the DNA would be for art authentication, since Dali is thought to have blessed his artwork with a biological signature. It's not unusual for artists to do this, Rieders says, and various accounts in Dali lore have indicated that the artist used bodily fluids on his art.
Art authenticators would then be able to use DNA-matching to identify true Dali artwork from imposters and may even find more of the artist's work that had not been signed.
Though Rieders recognizes the many implications of his discovery, he remains committed to finding more samples of Dali's DNA in order to be completely sure that the DNA is really his.
"All I really wanted to do was the scientist thing," says Rieders. "Now there's a lot of interest in what we could do with it."


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Battle of Giants: Dragons is a game of one-on-one dragon fighting, with a measure of Pokémon-style exploration and creature development. Following the publisher's prehistoric Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs, the 3D combat and creature customization take a turn toward the fantastical in Dragons, with tail attacks, in-flight combat, and mystical powers based on the four elements. Earth dragons specialize in cunning damage-over-time attacks, wind dragons are masters of healing powers and attacks from the air, fire dragons have the most powerful breath weapon, and ice dragons are especially tough and formidable in melee combat. Players can choose their dragon from any of the four elemental types, and then customize its appearance and coloring. The game is set on a time-forgotten island called Tammabbukku, where humans once waged war against the dragons of the land in order to capture the magical gems that give the dragons their power. In the role of a mighty dragon, players now explore the land and search for lost gems.
As players soar above the island, the action plays out in the bottom screen, with a mini-map above. Gems may be hidden away in dangerous areas, or guarded by other dragons that must be defeated in battle. Each captured gem allows the player to increase the power of one of the dragon's abilities or attributes. In addition to the dragon-developing single-player game, multiplayer modes let two human-controlled dragons fight head-to-head, and up four can battle in tournament play. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game GuideBattle of Giants: Dragons, click here for more details


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Pig Trap Interlocking
Safety interlocks are an essential feature in the design of pig traps. SFC interlocks can be specified to ensure the minimum safety arrangement of interlocking the vessel vent valve with the pig trap closure. This arrangement ensures the vessel vent valve is open before any attempt can be made to open the closure. With interlocks fitted to both the vent valve and pig trap closure, a key is released when the vent valve is opened. Removing the key from the vent valve locks the valve in the open position. This key is coded in common with the closure lock and only by opening and locking the vent valve, can the operator use the correct key to proceed to unlock and open the closure.


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There is an ancient mystical tradition that each character in the Hebrew alphabet also has a meaningful numerical equivalent. This tradition is called Gematria. It stands to reason that if a letter can be translated into a number, then that number can be given a chromatic value as well. By mapping each character's position in the Hebrew alphabet to correspond with a color on the visible spectrum, we can translate these chromatic values from the text. We can translate the text into light.
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European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022
The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 (the 2022 Regulations) became law on 16 December 2022. They transpose EU Directive 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions in the European Union.
Legislative Changes Arising from the 2022 Regulations
To transpose directive 2019/1152, amendments have been made to the following pieces of legislation:
- Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994
- Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
- Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003
- Workplace Relations Act 2015
Amendments to the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994
A point to note about these Regulations: there is an expanded definition of "contract of employment" and thus of "employee" which now includes a contract whereby "an individual agrees with another person personally to execute any work or service for that person".
Amendment to the statement of terms of employment
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 introduced the right to a day five statement of five core pieces of information.
The "Day 5" statement has been amended to now include additional information relating to:
- The duration and conditions relating to a probationary period, if applicable.
In addition to this, a number of items that were previously part of the written statement to be provided within two months must now be provided as part of the "Day 5" statement:
- The place of work or, where there is no fixed or main place of work, a statement specifying that the employee is employed at various places or is free to determine his or her place of work or to work at various places;
- The title, grade, nature or category of work for which the employee is employed or a brief description of the work;
- The date of commencement of contract of employment;
- Any terms and conditions relating to hours of work (including overtime).
Separately, all other terms of employment required to be given to the employee under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 are now required within one month.
This written statement must now include the following additional terms:
- The training, if any, to be provided by the employer;
- In the case of a temporary contract of employment, the identity of the user undertakings i.e., the person or firm hiring the agency worker
- If the work pattern of the employee is entirely or mostly unpredictable, the principle that the work schedule is variable, the number of guaranteed paid hours and the remuneration for work performed in addition to those guaranteed hours, the reference hours and days within which the employee may be required to work and the minimum notice period the employee is entitled to before the start of a work assignment;
- The identity of the social security institutions receiving the social insurance contributions attached to the contract of employment and any protection relating to social security provided by the employer.
The written statement to be provided to employees who are required to work outside the State must now also include:
- The country or countries in which the work outside the State is to be performed and its duration.
Where an employee is a posted worker within the meaning of the European Union (Posting of Workers) Regulations 2016, additional information must be be provided, namely:
- The remuneration to which the employee is entitled in accordance with the applicable law of the host Member State (i.e. Irish law);
- Any allowances specific to the posting, if any, and any arrangements for reimbursing expenditure on travel, board and lodging;
- The link to the official national website developed by the host Member State concerning the posting of workers and the provision of services [see Posted Workers - Workplace Relations Commission]
Any change to the information provided must be notified to the employee by or before the day the change takes effect.
Form of Statement to be Provided
The 2022 Regulations provide that any statement to be provided to employees under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 as amended by the 2022 Regulations, shall be:
- In writing;
- Signed and dated on behalf of the employer
- Transmitted on paper, or is accessible to employee, which can be printed and stored and the employer must retain proof of transmission or receipt in electronic form.
Maximum Duration of Probationary Period
Up to now, probationary periods have been a matter for employment contracts and not subject to statute.
With effect from 1 August 2022, in situations where an employee is subject to a probationary period at the commencement of employment, that period shall not exceed six months, except in limited circumstances as provided for in the regulations. In those limited exceptions the maximum period may be extended to no more than twelve months.
The Directive ensures that an employer shall not prohibit an employee from taking up employment with another employer, outside of the work schedule established with the first named employer. An employer shall not subject an employee to adverse treatment for taking up employment with another employer.
An employer may restrict an employee from taking up other employment if they have objective grounds for doing so. Examples1 of such objective grounds may be:
- Health and safety,
- Protection of business confidentiality,
- Integrity of public service,
- Avoidance of conflicts of interest.
Details of any restriction, including the objective grounds on which the restriction is based, must be included in the contract of employment or in a written statement provided to the employee.
Transition to Another form of Employment
An employee, who has completed their probationary period and has been in continuous service with an employer for at least six months, may request a form of employment with more predictable and secure working conditions, where available, and receive a reasoned reply from their employer. An employee can make such a request once in any twelve-month period.
An employer shall provide a reasoned written reply to the request within one month of the request. In the circumstances of a subsequent request from the same employee where the situation remains unchanged, an oral reply is permitted.
Where an employer is required by law or collective agreement to provide training to an employee to carry out the work for which they are employed, such training shall be provided to the employee free of cost and shall count as working time. Where possible, this training should take place during working hours.
Where there is a relevant agreement providing for any matters covered by the 2022 Regulations, the relevant section of the 2022 Regulations shall not apply to the employee to whom the relevant agreement has effect.
1This list is not exhaustive however the regulation lists a number of indicative objective grounds [See Regulations].
Changes to the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
Minimum Predictability of Work
Section 17 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (OWTA) is amended by section 13 of the 2022 Regulations to provide that:
- As well as the minimum notice period specified in the OWTA, a work assignment now must take place within the reference hours and days notified to the employee as part of their written terms.
- Where the notice of a work assignment provided to an employee is not within the minimum notice period of 24 hours or the work assignment is to take place outside the reference hours and days, the employee has the possibility to refuse the work assignment without adverse consequences.
Where there is a relevant agreement, such as a collective agreement or registered employment agreement, providing for the matters referred to in section 17 of the OWTA or section 13 of the 2022 Regulations, these sections will not apply in relation to an employee to whom the relevant agreement has effect.
Changes to the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003
Probation Periods for Fixed-Term Workers
Where a fixed-term employee has entered into a fixed-term contract with an employer which provides for a probationary period, the length of such probationary period shall be proportionate to the expected duration of the contract and the nature of the work.
Where a fixed-term contract is renewed for the same functions, the contract shall not be subject to a new probationary period.
Changes to the Workplace Relations Act 2015
Complaints to Workplace Relations Commission
Section 12 of the 2022 Regulations amends Schedule 5 of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 to allow the Workplace Relations Commission hear a complaint in relation to these amendments.


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Subspaces that Minimize the Condition Number of a Matrix
S. Joshi and S. Boyd
Rejecta Mathematica, 1(1):4-9, July 2009.
We define the condition number of a nonsingular matrix on a subspace, and consider the problem of finding a subspace of given dimension that minimizes the condition number of a given matrix. We give a general solution to this problem, and show in particular that when the given dimension is less than half the dimension of the matrix, a subspace can be found on which the condition number of the matrix is one.


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You don't have to be physically present on Earth to be excited about the Super Bowl. Probably, this is the principle which our astronauts follow at the International Space Station.
An astronaut at the ISS space station just threw a football at zero gravity in the ISS which traveled a distance of 564,644 yards. The ISS orbits the earth at a speed of 17,500 mph. The video editors calculated the speed of the ball to be 8,800 yards per second. It was observed that the speed and the distance of the ball are dependent on the orbiting speed of ISS.
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Manifold Robotics proudly announces the successful culmination of a product development effort performed in collaboration with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) focused on increasing the safety and efficiency of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based electric transmission infrastructure inspections. The project, which launched in 2020 with partial funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), developed new sensing technologies and software algorithms to enable UASs to leverage the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by power transmission lines for navigation.
UASs are becoming an indispensable tool for performing infrastructure inspections. However, flying UASs near and around transmission lines is uniquely challenging. Remote pilots often find it difficult to visually judge the distance between the UAS and the transmission line conductors, and flying along transmission lines poses similar challenges, in addition to coping with regulatory constraints for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight.
To address these challenges, Manifold Robotics and NYPA collaborated to develop an EMF sensing system for UASs. By sensing the EMF emitted by transmission lines, UASs can detect the presence of lines and estimate their distance to them – opening the door to automated collision avoidance or line tracking. The product development effort required the design and fabrication of electric and magnetic field sensors with ample sensitivity while also contending with size and weight constraints of small UASs. Software algorithms were developed to analyze the EMF data in flight and issue commands to the UAS to either avoid collisions with the line or autonomously track along it.
"The Power Authority sees great potential in technology that enables automated flights and can more safely navigate our critical transmission infrastructure during inspections," said Alan Ettlinger, NYPA's senior director of Research, Technology Development and Innovation. "Collaborating with Manifold Robotics will allow our transmission line inspection programs to benefit from the latest commercial drone developments while also building on our track record of innovation in this rapidly evolving clean energy landscape."
More than 100 test flights were performed with the technology on NYPA's transmission line infrastructure. As a final demonstration, the technology was deployed for an approximately one-mile-long flight along a 345-kV line. The EMF sensing technology guided the UAS to maintain a 20-foot standoff distance from the line while flying parallel to it. In doing so, the UAS autonomously followed a change in the transmission line direction, as well as adjusted its altitude to account for varying conductor height due to line sag and terrain variation.
"This technology does not rely on GPS waypoints for flying along transmission lines, but instead directly estimates its distance from the line," said Jeffrey Laut, CEO at Manifold Robotics. "This approach is expected to provide a compelling advantage for beyond visual line of sight flight along transmission lines for inspection purposes as it enables UASs to safely fly in close proximity to the lines where the risk of encountering other aircraft is insignificant — a concept known as obstruction shielding."
Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA said, "As we move toward a zero emission electricity system and bring more renewable energy projects online, it is more important than ever for grid operators to quickly and safely deploy equipment necessary to evaluate the infrastructure delivering clean energy to New Yorkers. Through NYSERDA's support for innovative new technologies like Manifold Robotics' unmanned aircraft system, we can capture the data needed to inform decisions that will enhance the reliability and resiliency of critical transmission lines."
Manifold Robotics was recently granted a BVLOS waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the basis of the developed EMF technology, allowing the UASs to fly greater distances along NYPA's transmission lines than normally permitted under Part 107 regulations, which govern commercial UAS use and requires visual observation of the UAS. This waiver approval solidifies the technology's value in enabling longer-range UAS flight for inspection purposes through the use of obstruction shielded operations.
Funding for this project was provided by NYPA and NYSERDA through its Electric Power Transmission and Distribution High Performing Grid Program, which makes investments in research and development that accelerate the realization of an advanced, digitally enhanced and dynamically managed electric grid.
Source: Manifold Robotics


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De Zainae Roberts, Reporter
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Random numbers generation
by Anonymous Monk
on May 21, 2004 at 16:42 UTC ( #355336=perlquestion: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??
Anonymous Monk has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:
Hi I am new to perl and I am trying to write a program that generates 100 random numbers between 250 and 500. Below is what I have done, but it is not working. Can someone clue me in to what I am doing wrong?
#!/usr/bin/perl # Generate 100 random numbers between 250 and 500 for ($x=250;$x<500;$x++) { if (($x<500) && ($x>250)) { print rand(100)."\t"; if ($x%5==0) { print "\n"; } } } END;
Edited by Chady -- added code tags.
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Re: Random numbers generation
by pbeckingham (Parson) on May 21, 2004 at 16:47 UTC
 You are looping 250 times, generating numbers between 0 and 100. Try this:
 #! /usr/bin/perl -w use strict; print int (rand (251) + 250), "\n" for (1..100);
 Update: Thanks to blue_cowdawg and pizza_milkshake, changed the 250 to 251.
 this will generate numbers between 250 and 499 because of the behaviors of rand and int:
 rand Returns a random fractional number greater than or equal to 0 and less than the value of EXPR.
 int Returns the integer portion of EXPR. If EXPR is omitted, uses $_. You should not use this function for rounding: one because it trun-cates towards 0, and two because machine representations of floating point numbers can sometimes produce counterintuitive results.
 rand(250) will always return a number less than 250 and int will never round up.
 use rand(251)
 perl -e"\$_=qq/nwdd\x7F^n\x7Flm{{llql0}qs\x14/;s/./chr(ord$&^30)/ge;print"
 What do we mean by "between"? Your code works fine, but it includes 250 and excludes 500.
 Your code works fine, but it includes 250 and excludes 500.
 Direct quote from perldoc -f rand:
 Apply "int()" to the value returned by "rand()" if you +want random integers instead of random fractional numbers. +For example, int(rand(10)) returns a random integer between 0 and 9, inclusive.
 With this in mind take a look at my reply and apply a small tweak:
 my @answers=(); push @answers,(int(rand(251))+250) foreach (0..99);
 The sequence int(rand(251)) will now produce integers in the range of 0..250 and when added to 250 will produce 250..500.
 What I meant was that from reading the OP's code, it generates random numbers between 0 and 100, but does it 250 times. The algorithm is backwards.
Re: Random numbers generation
by Art_XIV (Hermit) on May 21, 2004 at 17:47 UTC
 TMTOWTDI, and here's a way to ensure that the same number isn't selected more than once:
 use strict; use warnings; use List::Util qw(shuffle); my @numbers = (shuffle(250 .. 500))[0 .. 99]; print "@numbers\n"
 Hanlon's Razor - "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"
Re: Random numbers generation
by PERLscienceman (Curate) on May 21, 2004 at 19:15 UTC
 Greetings Fellow Monk!
 Here is yet another way to do what you are asking for using the CPAN Module Math::Random.
 #!/usr/bin/perl -w use strict; use Math::Random; my($n,$low,$high)=(100,250,500); my @array=random_uniform_integer($n,$low,$high); for(my $i=0; $i<$n; $i++){print "$array[$i]\n";}
 $n is the number of random numbers you wish to generate,
 $low is the lower limit, $high is the upper limit, and
 @array is the array containing your random numbers as specified by your lower and upper limits.
 The beauty of Perl, The Perl Community, and CPAN is that there is usually a module out there that will do just about anything you are looking for often times significantly reducing the amount of code you need to write.
Re: Random numbers generation
by blue_cowdawg (Monsignor) on May 21, 2004 at 16:52 UTC
 Try this:
 my @answers=(); push @answers,(int(rand(250)+250) foreach (0..99);
 Completely untested...
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Depending on the regional genre, a suling can be tuned into different scales. Sulings can be found in the following regions:
There are two factors that affect a fine suling's tone:
The fingering position changes the wavelength of sound resonance inside the suling's body. Depending on the distance of nearest hole to the suling's head, different notes can be produced. The airflow speed also can modify the tone's frequency. A note with twice frequency can be produced mostly by blowing the air into suling's head's hole with twice speed.
In the music of Bali the suling is an essential instrument and it appears to be similar to other forms of Javanese suling. The way it is played, however, sets it apart from other forms of Indonesian suling. Namely, it is necessary for the performers to use the technique circular breathing in order to create a highly strung sense of constancy that continues even at moments of dramatic climax by the percussive gamelan instruments.
In the Sundanese region, a suling is used as
Sulings can have either 4 holes or 6 holes. The 6-holed Sundanese suling can play at least three different scales.
The Suling can be many sizes
In Brunei, the suling today is played during a cultural festival and other events together with other Bruneian traditional instruments especially the Gulintangan. While in East Malaysia, especially in Sabah with a wide variety of aerophone, the instrument is played by all the interior ethnic groups in the state of Kadazan-Dusun, Murut, Rungus and Lun Bawang/Lundayeh. In Sarawak, the suling is mostly played by men in a Dayak people longhouse.
The Maguindanaon suling is the smallest bamboo flute of the Maguindanaon and the only one classified as a ring-flute (the other two bamboo flutes of the Maguindanaon, the tumpong and the palendag are both lip-valley flutes). Air is passed through the suling via a blowing hole found at the bottom of the instrument and pitch is controlled via five finger holes on the top and one finger hole located on the bottom. Traditionally only the palendag was commonly played but because of the difficult nature of playing the palendag, both the tumpong and the suling have come to replace the palendag as the Maguindanaon's most common aerophones.


Problem with hard drive clicking
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The click sound is usually caused by the drive parking its head. There are multiple causes for that, including power management and shock detection (see below for fixes). However, it may also mean that your drive is about to die (the dreaded "click of death"); check /var/log/messages (or /var/log/syslog) for suspicious errors, and remember to backup!
The Hitachi Travelstar 5K80 series, which shipped with many T series Thinkpads, is reported to suffer from this problem in particular. The clicks occur rapidly, and are quiet but noticeable. While in use in a quiet environment, the clicks can be relatively loud and annoying. The clicks seem to happen when the drive is idle and the power has been on for a significant period of time. Western Digital drives (like the Scorpio series) are also known to exhibit pronounced clicks. The clicking is also reported on other vendors' laptop hard drives, and is therefore almost certainly hard drive related rather than laptop chassis related.
The clicking sound appears to occur only when the drive is idle. Forcing the drive to be busy silences the ticking. Launching programs that access the hard drive, such as searching or defragmenting the drive, helps for a time. Cycling the power on the hard drive, such as through a full power-off reboot of the system, stops the ticking for the moment. hdparm can be used to reset the drive without rebooting, or to set the power management settings.
Others recommend using Hitachi's drive feature tool to increase the acoustic management level.
Possible cause and speculation
Laptop drives (especially Hitachi Hitachi Travelstar 5K80, Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 and SAMSUNG MP0804H) can unload heads very often, producing a noticeable click. Some ThinkPad BIOSes can be very eager to program the HD Advanced Power Management feature (hdparm -B), even when told to always keep the HD in "Maximum Performance mode", and will do so every time AC state changes and when coming out of suspend (be it S3 or S4). Unless you reset the HD's APM mode, it will unload its heads eventually, thus producing the clicks.
Another possible cause is the drive firmware running a low level surface media check periodically during idle time.
It is not known whether the problem is a sign of impending drive failure. The root cause of the problem is not yet known. It is quite likely to be a normal mode of drive operation. The problem is very prevalent.
Do not confuse this with regular activity. Many daemons poll (config) files every few seconds. Despite files being cached, POSIX compliant filesystems like ext2 or ext3 must update (= write) the last access time. More details and a workaround in How to reduce power consumption#Hard_Drives.
Some vendors have extra power-saving timers that might be causing issues, such as the idle3 timer of some WD Green drives that controls the WD Intellipark feature.
Tracking down the cause of the clicks
Using "smartctl -A" (part of the the smartmontools package), it is possible to check if any of the drive's attributes related to platter spin-up/down or head unload are increasing when a click is heard. That can help pinpointing the cause of the clicks.
A shell script like this may help to see if the Load Cycle Count is affected (indicating head unloading):
while :
 newval='smartctl -A /dev/sda | awk '$2=="Load_Cycle_Count" {print $10}''
 if [[ $newval != $lastval ]] # i.e., anything has changed (here: load cycle count only)
 echo $newval
 sleep 30 # or some other interval
Possible solutions (Linux)
The clicking noise apparently occurs when the drive is parking its heads (and ramping them off the drive surface in the process) after a timeout after the last disk access. Temporary relief has been found by using hdparm to turn off power management for the drive:
# hdparm -B 255 /dev/sda
That should stop the drive from parking the heads except when turning off. You can also try
# hdparm -B 254 /dev/sda
which doesn't turn power management off, but is the least aggressive setting: it will still unload heads, but far less often. (The drives are prepared to withstand a great number of head unloads: 200,000 unloads are typical, and Hitachi drives tolerate about 600,000 unloads.)
To make these changes permanent, you have to ensure that the -B commands are reissued at every boot, after resuming from disk or RAM, after hotswapping, and every time the ThinkPad BIOS might try to override them. This is done in two steps: changing the default settings when the system boots, and changing the settings when the system resumes after the lid is closed and re-opened.
Start-up settings
On Debian, edit /etc/hdparm.conf (as root):
# vi /etc/hdparm.conf
Add the following lines:
# Change sda to hda if it's a PATA drive
/dev/sda {
 apm = 255
Then, to refresh the settings, run
# update-rc.d hdparm defaults
On Ubuntu 11.04, the script /usr/lib/pm-utils/power.d/95hdparm-apm (part of the hdparm package) sets the APM level to 128 when on battery and 254 otherwise (these defaults are part of the hdparm_options() function in /lib/hdparm/hdparm-functions). This may be overridden in hdparm.conf with the custom setting apm_battery:
/dev/sda {
 apm = 255
 apm_battery = 255
Alternatively, you can override the 95hdparm-apm script by creating an empty file with the same name in /etc/pm/power.d:
# touch /etc/pm/power.d/95hdparm-apm
On Arch Linux, edit /etc/rc.local instead and add:
hdparm -B 254 /dev/sda
Then reboot the system, and the clicking noise should be gone.
Wake-up settings
The clicking may resume when the lid is closed and re-opened. To fix this, create an executable file named 50_hdparm-pm in /etc/pm/sleep.d:
# vi /etc/pm/sleep.d/50_hdparm-pm
With the following content:
To make it executable, run:
# chmod +x /etc/pm/sleep.d/50_hdparm-pm
If this does not help, but manually setting hdparm -B 255 /dev/sda does, try the script below instead:
case "$1" in
 sleep 2
 hdparm -B 255 /dev/sda
exit $NA
On Ubuntu 8.10 (Linux Mint 6) on a T42, there seems to be something else setting a lower value in battery mode, which might be coming from the BIOS because it clicks during boot and stops with this in place. Make an executable file named "" (the important thing is it's starting with "99"), containing the following:
# Use a less aggressive hard disk power management to get rid of
# clicking noise when the drive is parking its heads
hdparm -B 255 /dev/sda
Then, copy this file to /etc/acpi/suspend.d/, /etc/acpi/resume.d/ and /etc/acpi/start.d/. Remember to make the files executable (chmod +x).
Otherwise, try to reset the drive with -w, but note that this may cause data loss, according to hdparm's man page. When used in the following way to stop the clicking, I have not seen any data loss. YMMV.
# hdparm /dev/sda
# sync
# sleep 5
# sync
# hdparm -w /dev/sda
Laptop mode
Yet another solution is to install the laptop-mode-tools package and have it handle the hard drive's settings. Note that by default, laptop-mode-tools will frequently spin down the hard drive to save power.
Edit /etc/laptop-mode/laptop-mode.conf, set CONTROL_HD_POWERMGMT=1 and ensure that hdparm sets -B 255.
Disable WD Intellipark
On WD Green drives where Intellipark might be causing the problem, you can try to use the idle3-tools utility to disable Intellipark.
Possible solution (Windows)
On a X41T, do BIOS, firmware and IBM updates. Then simply disable the ShockProtection of the hard drive. On a native X41T Windows installation, it solved the problem; one will hear a click only every hour. It seems that the problem is related to an aggressive setting that will try to park the head often to protect the drive, so the problem is not related with power management settings. Perhaps a similar approach also works under Linux. – WBonX (Hitachi drive)
Specific models
Hitachi C4K60 (HTC426060G9AT00)
On a Thinkpad X41 with a has a 60 GB Hitachi C4K60 (HTC426060G9AT00) hard disk that had the clicking problem (even in Windows), the hdparm solution above did not work. The problem was indeed caused by the hard disk unloading the heads when idle, and the Load_Cycle_Count SMART statistic could be seen increasing when the clicks occurred.
hdparm -B settings did not seem to help, and a check of the hard


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Let $A$ be a noncommutative finitely generated algebra with a finitely generated set of relations. Moreover, assume that $A$ is finite dimensional as a vector space.
What I want to know is, can Mathematica (or any other package) be used to find the dimension of $A$ given only the generators of $A$ and the generators of the set of relations? Or, even better, can Mathematica (or any other package) be used to find a basis of $A$ given only the generators of $A$ and the generators of the set of relations?
Basic examples would be particularily helpful.
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I use GAP (gap-system.org) and the non-commutative Gröbner basis package gbnp (mathdox.org/products/gbnp). You will find examples in the manual. – Leandro Vendramin Feb 2 '12 at 16:16
I used to use Steve Linton's Vector Enumeration but this is now deprecated. – Bruce Westbury Feb 2 '12 at 16:18
Not really related, but still: mathoverflow.net/questions/85400/… – Alexander Chervov Feb 2 '12 at 17:48
If you know A to be a basic algebra then this can be done in Magma. magma.maths.usyd.edu.au/magma/handbook/text/898 Magma may also be able to do more general types of algebra, have a look at the Algebras section of the handbook. There is an online calculator if you don't have institutional access to Magma but it is limited to computations taking at most a minute. – Matthew Towers Feb 2 '12 at 18:46
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As it was mentioned in my comment, you can use GAP and the noncommutative Gröbner bases package gbnp, written by Arjeh M. Cohen and Jan Willem Knopper.
Here you have an example:
Assume that you want to compute the dimension and a basis for the algebra $A$ with generators $a,b,c$ and relations $a^2 =b^2=c^2=0$, $ab + ca + bc = 0$ and $ba + cb + ac = 0$.
(This algebra is related to Schubert calculus and it was first discovered by Fomin and Kirillov, see MR1667680 (2001a:05152).)
gap> LoadPackage("gbnp");
Loading GBNP 0.9.5 (Non-commutative Gröbner bases)
by A.M. Cohen (_URL_ and
 D.A.H. Gijsbers (_EMAIL_).
gap> A := FreeAssociativeAlgebraWithOne(Rationals, "a", "b", "c");;
gap> a := A.a;;
gap> b := A.b;;
gap> c := A.c;;
gap> rels := [a^2, b^2, c^2, a*b+c*a+b*c, b*a+c*b+a*c];;
gap> K := GP2NPList(rels);;
gap> G := SGrobner(K);;
gap> Display(DimQA(G,3));
gap> PrintNPList(BaseQA(G, 3, 0));
Here is the complete reference related to this algebra:
Fomin, Sergey; Kirillov, Anatol N. Quadratic algebras, Dunkl elements, and Schubert calculus. Advances in geometry, 147--182, Progr. Math., 172, Birkhäuser Boston, Boston, MA, 1999. MR1667680 (2001a:05152).)
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Great. That looks like just what I want! But I'm having installing the package. On the package page it says: %%%%%%%%%%%%%% unpack GBNP-1.0.1.tar.gz in the pkg subdirectory of your GAP installation (or in the pkg subdirectory of any other GAP root directory, for example one added with the -l argument) with the following command: tar -xvzf GBNP-1.0.1.tar.gz. %%%%%%%%%%%% I typed this into GAP and got an error. What/Where is the pkg subdirectory? – Mihail Matrix Feb 4 '12 at 19:02
Where have you installed GAP? Usually the GAP package directory is gap4r4/pkg/. – Leandro Vendramin Feb 4 '12 at 19:27
_USER_, do you know if there is a way to do this sort of thing in GAP when the algebra is defined over a field of rational functions? – MTS Feb 25 at 0:24
_USER_, Maybe not, but I am not sure. What about Magma? – Leandro Vendramin Feb 25 at 6:53
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