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Ember Helpers: Testing
Published on Monday, November 17, 2014
Following up with my last post, I forgot to address one of the key development practices that I am finding that Ember makes extremely easy, testing. So I am going to show you how to test the helpers that were created in the previous post.
In the previous post we ran the following command:
$ ember g helper <helper name>
This command generates both the helper and its corresponding test. Open the corresponding test file for the mailToLink helper. We are going to write a test that makes sure it generates the correct link.
test('generates correct link', function(){
 var result = mailtoLink('test@test');
 equal(result, 'test@test');
});
See how easy that was, the test for the telLink helper is just as easy:
test('generates correct link', function(){
 var result = telLink('_PHONE_');
 equal(result, '_PHONE_');
});
Really basic tests, but since Ember allows you to easily build your application in a modular fashion it should keep that code you do write very succinct and simple.


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1956 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry : Soviet Scientist Nikolai Semyonov Dies
October 01, 1986|From Times Wire Services
MOSCOW — Soviet scientist Nikolai N. Semyonov, whose work on the mechanism of chemical reactions won him the Nobel Prize in 1956, has died at age 90.
"Soviet science has suffered a heavy loss. A whole epoch in Soviet and world science is associated with Semyonov's name," said an obituary signed by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other Soviet leaders and scientists.
The obituary, carried by the Tass news agency, said Semyonov died Thursday.
In 1956, Semyonov shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Cyril Hinshelwood of Oxford, England, for demonstrating that branched and unbranched chain reactions are the general rule in the chemical transformation of matter.
Previously, it was believed that chemical processes followed simple laws and chain reactions were rare exceptions.
The work had applications for the refining of petroleum and natural gases and combustion in internal combustion and jet engines and contributed to theories on nuclear fission.
The Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences noted in its Nobel citation that the two men had done significant work exploring why chain reactions occur "and their importance in connection with the phenomenon of explosion."
Semyonov was nine times awarded the Order of Lenin, the nation's highest honor, and other state and scientific awards. He was a member of several foreign scientific academies and held honorary doctorates from Oxford University, Brussels University, the Polytechnical Institute of Milan and other prestigious schools.
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Icebergs in the Ross Sea, Antarctica
November 18, 2007
Summer is drawing to a close in Antarctica, and sea ice that was never released into the Ross Sea because of being blocked by the B-15A iceberg will have to wait until next summer for a chance at escape. This true-color Terra MODIS image from March 12, 2005 shows McMurdo Sound clogged by broken white sea ice, with smaller pieces of sea ice starting to fill the gaps between B-15A and C-16, the oblong iceberg to the left of the round B-15J iceberg. Thin white clouds over the scene cast blue shadows on the iceberg, snow, and sea ice, while the deep black waters of the Ross Sea provide contrast. For comparison of the sea ice extent, see this image from February 25, 2005.
Topics: Environment, Icebergs, Iceberg, Glaciology, McMurdo Sound, Sea ice, Ice, Physical oceanography, Ross Sea, Antarctica, Hospitality Recreation

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AOT: Appearance Optimal Transport Based Identity Swapping for Forgery Detection
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Hao Zhu, Chaoyou Fu, Qianyi Wu, Wayne Wu, Chen Qian, Ran He
Recent studies have shown that the performance of forgery detection can be improved with diverse and challenging Deepfakes datasets. However, due to the lack of Deepfakes datasets with large variance in appearance, which can be hardly produced by recent identity swapping methods, the detection algorithm may fail in this situation. In this work, we provide a new identity swapping algorithm with large differences in appearance for face forgery detection. The appearance gaps mainly arise from the large discrepancies in illuminations and skin colors that widely exist in real-world scenarios. However, due to the difficulties of modeling the complex appearance mapping, it is challenging to transfer fine-grained appearances adaptively while preserving identity traits. This paper formulates appearance mapping as an optimal transport problem and proposes an Appearance Optimal Transport model (AOT) to formulate it in both latent and pixel space. Specifically, a relighting generator is designed to simulate the optimal transport plan. It is solved via minimizing the Wasserstein distance of the learned features in the latent space, enabling better performance and less computation than conventional optimization. To further refine the solution of the optimal transport plan, we develop a segmentation game to minimize the Wasserstein distance in the pixel space. A discriminator is introduced to distinguish the fake parts from a mix of real and fake image patches. Extensive experiments reveal that the superiority of our method when compared with state-of-the-art methods and the ability of our generated data to improve the performance of face forgery detection.


Date of Submission
Summer 8-10-2018
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
Department
Computer Science
Track
Big Data
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Donghyun Kim
Chair
Dr. Donghyun Kim
Committee Member
Dr. Chih-Cheng Hung
Committee Member
Dr. Mingon Kang
Abstract
Malware is dramatically increasing its viability while hiding its malicious intent and/or behavior by employing ciphers. So far, many efforts have been made to detect malware and prevent it from damaging users by monitoring network packets. However, conventional detection schemes analyzing network packets directly are hardly applicable to detect the advanced malware that encrypts the communication. Cryptoanalysis of each packet flowing over a network might be one feasible solution for the problem. However, the approach is computationally expensive and lacks accuracy, which is consequently not a practical solution. To tackle these problems, in this paper, we propose novel schemes that can accurately detect malware packets encrypted by RC4 without decryption in a timely manner. First, we discovered that a fixed encryption key generates unique statistical patterns on RC4 ciphertexts. Then, we detect malware packets of RC4 ciphertexts efficiently and accurately by utilizing the discovered statistical patterns of RC4 ciphertext given encryption key. Our proposed schemes directly analyze network packets without decrypting ciphertexts. Moreover, our analysis can be effectively executed with only a very small subset of the network packet. To the best of our knowledge, the unique signature has never been discussed in any previous research. Our intensive experimental results with both simulation data and actual malware show that our proposed schemes are extremely fast (23.06±1.52 milliseconds) and highly accurate (100%) on detecting a DarkComet malware with only a network packet of 36 bytes.
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Supreme Court of Western Australia
The People in the Court
People in a Civil and Criminal Courtroom
The judge ensures proceedings are conducted according to the law. The judge is referred to as The Honourable Justice 'Smith' and is addressed as "Your Honour". The judge wears a black gown for both criminal and civil hearings. Judges in WA do not wear wigs.
The associate is a member of the judge's personal staff, and helps in the administration of the court including preparing documents, recording decisions and issuing orders.
Also a member of the judge's staff who calls witnesses and helps to keep order in the court.
A solicitor or barrister employed by the accused or defendant to defend the matter.
A solicitor or barrister who conducts proceedings on behalf of the State of Western Australia or the Commonwealth of Australia (for criminal proceedings), and on behalf of the plaintiff (for civil proceedings).
The person charged with committing an offence. This person will only be present for a criminal trial.
People called to give evidence on behalf of the prosecution / plaintiff or the defence.
A group of 12 people selected randomly to decide on the innocence or guilt of an accused person in a criminal trial. It is rare to have a jury in a civil trial.
Courtrooms are open to the public and members of the public are encouraged to attend trials to see for themselves how our courts operate.
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'Robots in disguise' on display at Poynter Library Transformers exhibit
Regina Casale, 29, made a dress from Transformers fabric for her husband's birthday.
Regina Casale, 29, made a dress from Transformers fabric for her husband's birthday.
Published Jun. 27, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — For almost 20 years, his obsession has been tattooed on his back, visible only to his wife and friends and family.
Now it's on public display.
Anthony Casale, 38, of Lutz built an exhibit for the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library centered on the most well-known character in the Transformers franchise: Optimus Prime.
"He's a protector, a guardian, a hero. He's such a selfless character," he said. "This is the character that everyone looks to. He's the one that everyone trusts."
The character has been a role model to Casale since he was a kid in the 1980s. His exhibit traces the character's journey and showcases the many ways Optimus Prime has been represented.
The library, at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, will display Casale's exhibit through Aug. 3.
Visitors can peer into eight glass cases filled with collectibles. They can find his favorite Optimus Prime, the original "Generation 1." They can search for the one carrying a 5-year-old Pepsi bottle and the one that looks like Mickey Mouse. They can read the letters from three voice actors who played the character and agreed to write about what Optimus Prime means to them.
Since March, Casale spent 50 hours making labels, typing plot summaries, and buying and borrowing toys to fill the small holes in his collection.
His wife of four years doesn't mind.
"I have no small amount of pride in him for doing this," said Regina Casale, 29.
The couple met as undergrads while studying theater at USF. After graduation, Anthony did some acting, and for the last 11 years he has worked as a server at the Melting Pot in Tampa. He went back to USF two years ago for a master's degree in library and information science.
His exhibit began as a class project. One of his teachers asked students to archive a collection, so he took inventory of his Transformers toys.
His teacher, Jim Schnur, a special collections librarian, helped Casale display some of the toys in the library last summer.
That exhibit was a success, Schnur said, so this year Casale built another with a narrower focus.
Most exhibits celebrate historic figures or are tied to current events, Schnur said. The Optimus Prime display doesn't.
It offers people a chance to relive their childhoods, he said, or to escape to a world of fantasy.
"I'm not looking to convert anyone," Casale said, but he would love to see a parent and child come to the exhibit together, connect with the Transformers toys they grew up with and bond over their shared experiences.
He has collected about 900 items, he said, worth $10,000 or more. They are packed away in a walk-in closet, except for some items he displays in a tall, narrow glass case in the living room.
How does his wife feel about it? A costumer and vintage clothing collector, Regina said she keeps sewing machines, clothes and fabric scattered around the couple's home.
"If he can deal with that," she said, "I can deal with a few Transformers toys lying around."
But by few, she said, she means a thousand.
Do people think he's weird? "If they do," Anthony said, "they don't tell me."
Regina certainly doesn't.
A couple of weeks ago, she combined the couple's hobbies. She ordered vintage curtains and bed sheets in Transformers patterns and made herself a dress.
"I wore it all day on his birthday," she said. "He was pretty speechless."
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|An example of male laryngeal prominence.|
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The Adam's apple (technically known as the laryngeal prominence) is a feature of the human neck and refers to the lump or protrusion that is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.
The structure of the laryngeal prominence forms a bump under the skin. It is larger in adult men, in whom it is usually clearly visible and palpable. In women, the bump is much less visible and is hardly perceived on the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage.
The meeting point of the two portions of the cartilage generally forms an acute angle (of about 90°) in men, while in women, an open arc (of about 120°).
There are two main theories as to the origin of the term' "Adam's apple". The "Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable" and the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary points at an ancient belief that a piece of forbidden fruit was embedded in Adam's throat (the first man, according to Abrahamic religions). However, neither the Bible nor other Judeo-Christian writings mention it. The biblical story doesn't even describe what was the specific type of fruit that Adam ate.
Linguist Alexander Gode claimed that the Latin phrase to designate the laryngeal protuberance was very probably translated incorrectly from the beginning. The phrase in Latin was "pomum Adami" (literally: 'Adam's apple'). This, in turn, came from the Hebrew "tappuach ha adam" meaning "apple of man" or "apple of men" (general sense, not male specific). The confusion lies in the fact that in Hebrew language, the proper name "Adam" (אדם) literally means "man", and the late Hebrew word used to refer "bump" is very similar to the word used to refer "apple". Proponents of this version contend that the subsequent phrases in Latin and other Romance languages represent a mistranslation from the beginning.
The medical term "prominentia laryngea" was introduced by the Basle Nomina Anatomica in 1895.
Sexual characteristic
Its development is considered a secondary sexual characteristic of males, that appears as a result of hormonal activity. Its level of development varies from individual and the widening of that area in the larynx can occur very suddenly and quickly.
Anatomical function
The Adam's apple, in conjunction with the thyroid cartilage which forms it, helps to protect the walls and the frontal part of the larynx, including the vocal chords (which are located directly behind it).
Another function of the laryngeal protuberance is related to the deepening of the voice. During adolescence, the thyroid cartilage grows together with the larynx. Consequently, the laryngeal protrusion grows in size mainly in men. Together, a larger soundboard is made up in phonation apparatus, and, as a result, the man gets a deeper tone.
Cosmetic surgery to reduce the size of laryngeal prominence is called chondrolaryngoplasty (thyroid chondroplasty). It is done mainly for trans women who have aesthetic motives. The risky surgical procedure, which usually is very expensive, may change the voice of the person, and various cases show that artificial alteration of Adam's apple by surgery can cause permanent and irreversible damage, including severe problems in vocal cords or thyroid sheets, hypertrophic visible and unsightly scars, breathing difficulties, swallowing problems, problems of speech habilities, reduced frequencies while singing, and complications such as reactions to anesthesia, infections and other damage to surrounding areas such as the laryngeal nerve.
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- "Laringe". Sisbib.unmsm.edu.pe. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- E. Cobham Brewer (1810–1897). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. "Adam's Apple"
- George Crabb (1823), "Universal technological dictionary", Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, "Pomum Ada'mi"
- William S. Haubrich (2003), "Medical Meanings: A Glossary of Word Origins", ACP Press, pág 5.
- "Adam's apple". Medicine.academic.ru. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- Robert B. Taylor (2008), "White Coat Tales: Medicine's Heroes, Heritage and Misadventures", Springer, pág 82.
- Axel Karenberg, Amor, Äskulap & Co: klassische Mythologie in der Sprache der modernen Medizin, Schattauer, Stuttgart 2006, S. 128-129.
- "Prominentia laryngea Medical Term Medical Dictionary". Medicine Online. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- P. J. Bentley (1980), "Endocrine Pharmacology: Physiological Basis and Therapeutic Applications", CUP Archive, pág 240
- "Pubertad, nuestras diferencias". Esmas.com. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- Wolfort FG, Dejerine ES, Ramos DJ, Parry RG (1990). "Chondrolaryngoplasty for appearance". Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 86 (3): 464–9; discussion 470. doi:10.1097/00006534-199009000-00012. PMID _PHONE_.
- "Cosmetic Surgery Southern California - Nip/Tuck - Under the Knife". Nipandtuc.com. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- "Laryngeal Prominence". Wn.com. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- laryngeal+prominence at eMedicine Dictionary
- lesson11 at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)


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How do macrophyte distribution patterns affect hydraulic resistances?
In eutrophic river systems, macrophytes attain high biomass with reduced drainage and increased flooding risk. To avoid these problems, water managers remove vegetation. Total removal, however, increases wash out of macro-invertebrate communities reducing the ecological value of rivers. Partial vegetation removal reduces this washout and prevents an increase in hydraulic resistance. In this, study the hydraulic performance of three partial vegetation removal patterns was tested. From the results it was seen that hydraulic resistance, expressed as Manning's n, was varying between 0.025 m−1/3 s and 0.050 m−1/3 s. Compared with the empty situation, the different distribution patterns increased resistance between 14 and 23%. Hydraulic resistance of these patterns was also significantly influenced by the species present in the vegetation patches. Three groups of macrophyte plants (emerged, floating leaved and submerged) with significantly different hydraulic resistances were determined. The emerged species Sparganium erectum generated the least resistance with an average friction of 0.03 m−1/3 s. Stuckenia pectinata and Potamogeton natans had slightly higher friction values around 0.4 m−1/3 s. Ranunculus penicillatus and Callitriche platycarpa had average friction values around 0.05 m−1/3 s. The proposed vegetation removal patterns are good alternatives to create a management system, which minimally increases hydraulic resistance but still guarantees the ecological functions.


Pearls & Pitfalls for Diagnosing a Globe Rupture on Bedside US
1. Globe ruptures are true ophthalmologic emergencies and often times, the diagnosis can be difficult to make based on exam findings alone.
2. The physical exam is often hindered by orbital edema or limited by patient discomfort and poor cooperation.
3. In blunt trauma, the ruptures are most common where the intraocular muscles insert on the sclera. The globe becomes thinner at those junctures and traction from blunt mechanisms can lead to small tears.
4. When you suspect that your patient has a globe rupture, care must be taken to minimize the amount of pressure placed on the globe. Direct pressure on the orbit can cause further extrusion of intraocular contents.
5. Bedside ultrasound, if used with care, can aid in rapid diagnosis of ocular conditions without causing harm.
6. Use the high frequency linear array transducer (7-10 MHz).
7. Apply a copious amount of water-soluble gel over the patient's eyelid or use an acoustic stand off pad to enhance visualization of the globe and intraocular contents.
8. Float the probe in a transverse fashion over the gel. Take special care to ensure that pressure is not placed on the closed eyelid. Also avoid scanning the eye continuously for more than 60 seconds at a time.
9. Attempt to visualize the anterior chamber, the lens, the posterior chamber/vitreous body, the retina, the circular borders of the orbit, and the retrobulbar space.
10. Findings of a globe rupture include a flattened anterior chamber, abnormal lens positioning or lie, scleral buckling, an irregularly shaped or flattened vitreous body, or evidence of blood filling the posterior chamber mixed with vitreous humor.
11. Bedside ultrasound findings should be correlated with the physical exam and computed tomography findings if the diagnosis is uncertain.
12. The normal, contralateral eye can be used for comparison when subtle sonographic findings are in question.
13. Practice! Practice! Practice! With bedside ultrasound, there is no substitute for experience. The more scans you do, the better you will be able to differentiate abnormal from normal, even when you may not be sure exactly what the abnormality is.
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Ludwigia repens is an extremely versatile plant. It is a beautiful aquarium plant which will also grow in ponds and in damp soil.
In an aquarium it needs fairly bright light. If grown with insufficient light it becomes fully green, but in brighter light it gets a beautiful coppery colour to its leaves and stems. If allowed to it will grow above the water surface. If given plenty of plant nutrients it grows rapidly. This rapid growth helps remove the excess Nitrogen that often builds up in aquariums. As with any rapidly growing green plant underwater, their growth is accompanied by the production of Oxygen that is beneficial to fish.
Ludwigia repens is also an excellent pond plant where it will grow either underwater, or as a floating plant.
This plant will grows roots from the stem nodes and even small pieces will grow in water. It is often sold in bunches in aquarium shops. This is for convenience of selling. Generally people will separate the pieces for planting in the substrate of their aquarium.
In the Soil
Some years ago, the main source of Ludwigia repens in South Australia was a wet section of a cow paddock. It will grow happily in wet soil.
Common Names include creeping primrose willow, Red Ludwigia, creeping water purslane and creeping primrose-willow. When sold in aquarium shops it is often just called Ludwigia.
The accepted scientific name of this plant is Ludwigia repens. A commonly used junior synonym is Luwigia natans. It has also been called Isnardia repens and Isnardia intermedia.
This species has many different forms, and the situation is further confused because of the ease with which it hybridizes with other species in its genus.
Ludwigia repens has the potential of being a weed in some situations.
It is native to some of the southern states of the United States of America and some Caribbean islands.

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How to install and use the python face recognition and detection library in Ubuntu 16.04
How to install and use the python face recognition and detection library in Ubuntu 16.04
The face_recognition library is widely known around the web for being the world's simplest facial recognition api for Python and the command line, and the best of all is that you won't need to pay a dime for it, the project is totally open source, so if you have some development knowledge and you are able to build a library from scratch, you'll surely know how to work with this library.
In this article, we'll teach you how to install, setup and use basically the python library "face recognition" in Ubuntu 16.04.
Requirements
Before proceeding with the usage of this library, you will need on your system:
Python 3
In this tutorial, we'll follow the installation of the library with Python 3.
cmake
Your system needs CMake installed, an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test and package software. CMake is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler independent configuration files, and generate native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler environment of your choice. The suite of CMake tools were created by Kitware in response to the need for a powerful, cross-platform build environment for open-source projects such as ITK and VTK.
If it's not installed in your system, you can run the following commands to install it:
# Update repo
sudo apt-get update
# Install cmake if it's not installed
sudo apt-get install build-essential cmake
1. Install and compile dlib
Before proceeding with the usage and installation of the face recognition library in Python, you will need the distributable of dlib installed on your system and the python binding as well. Dlib is a modern C++ toolkit containing machine learning algorithms and tools for creating complex software in C++ to solve real world problems. It is used in both industry and academia in a wide range of domains including robotics, embedded devices, mobile phones, and large high performance computing environments. Dlib's open source licensing allows you to use it in any application, free of charge.
To start with the compilation of dlib in your system, clone the repository in some directory in your system:
# Clone the dlib library in some directory of the system
git clone _URL_
Then, proceed to build dlib with the following commands:
# get into the cloned directory
cd dlib
# create build directory inside the cloned directory
mkdir build
# Switch to the created directory
cd build
# generate a Makefile in the current directory
cmake ..
# Build dlib !
cmake --build .
This will start the build process and once it finishes, the native library of dlib will be available in your system. For more information about Dlib, please visit the official website here.
2. Install Python binding for dlib
After building dlib, switch again to the cloned directory in the previous step:
cd ..
And proceed with the installation of the python bindings running the setup.py file with Python 3 with the following command:
python3 setup.py install
This will install the binding and you will be able to import dlib later in your Python code. In case that you face the following exception during the execution of the previous command:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "setup.py", line 42, in <module>
 from setuptools import setup, Extension
ImportError: No module named 'setuptools'
Install the Python 3 setup tools with the following command:
sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools
And now try again to run the python3 setup.py install command.
3. Install face recognition library
As mentioned, we'll use the face recognition library. This library recognize and manipulate faces from Python or from the command line with the world's simplest face recognition library. Built using dlib's state-of-the-art face recognition built with deep learning. The model has an accuracy of 99.38% on the Labeled Faces in the Wild benchmark.
This also provides a simple face_recognition command line tool that lets you do face recognition on a folder of images from the command line easily. You can install it with the following command:
Note
The installation will take a while to download and install, so be patient.
pip3 install face_recognition
If you don't have pip3 installed, install it with the following command:
sudo apt-get -y install python3-pip
For more information about this library, please visit the official repository at Github here. After installing the library, you will be able to use it either from the CLI or your python scripts.
4. How to use
When you install face_recognition, you get two simple command-line programs:
 - face_recognition - Recognize faces in a photograph or folder full for photographs.
 - face_detection - Find faces in a photograph or folder full for photographs.
You will have as well the possibility of import the library in your scripts and use it from there !
Face recognition
For example, with this library you will be able to identify some faces according to some little database as source. Create a directory that contains the possible persons that the script will be able to identify, in this example we'll have a directory with 3 celebrities:
Face Recognition Python Ubuntu CLI
In our command, we'll identify this directory as our source of images. In other directory, we'll store the image of the celebrity that we want to identify from our database, obviously we'll use one of the regitered celebrities, but with another image:
Face Recognition Python
The logic is the following, the library will use the directory of images celebrities as database and we'll search from who's the image(s) stored in the unknown directory. You can run the following command to accomplish the mentioned task:
face_recognition ./celebrities/ ./unknown/
Then, the output will be:
Face Recognition Library Python CLI
The command will output the path to the image that was processed, in our case unknown_celebrity.jpg and will add the name of the matched image from the celebrities directory as suffix. In this case, the library was able to identify the actor Ryan Reynolds from our images. Note that this can work with multiple images as well.
As mentioned, the CLI utility is just an extra, one of the fun facts is the hability of writing some code by yourself and identifying the faces with some logic, for example:
import face_recognition
# Load the jpg files into numpy arrays
obama_image = face_recognition.load_image_file("Barack Obama.jpg")
justin_image = face_recognition.load_image_file("Justin Timberlake.jpg")
ryan_image = face_recognition.load_image_file("Ryan Reynolds.jpg")
unknown_image = face_recognition.load_image_file("unknown_celebrity.jpg")
# Get the face encodings for each face in each image file
# Since there could be more than one face in each image, it returns a list of encodings.
# But since I know each image only has one face, I only care about the first encoding in each image, so I grab index 0.
try:
 obama_face_encoding = face_recognition.face_encodings(obama_image)[0]
 justin_face_encoding = face_recognition.face_encodings(justin_image)[0]
 ryan_face_encoding = face_recognition.face_encodings(ryan_image)[0]

 unknown_face_encoding = face_recognition.face_encodings(unknown_image)[0]
except IndexError:
 print("I wasn't able to locate any faces in at least one of the images. Check the image files. Aborting...")
 quit()
known_faces = [
 obama_face_encoding,
 justin_face_encoding,
 ryan_face_encoding
]
# results is an array of True/False telling if the unknown face matched anyone in the known_faces array
results = face_recognition.compare_faces(known_faces, unknown_face_encoding)
print("Is the unknown face a picture of Obama? {}".format(results[0]))
print("Is the unknown face a picture of Justin? {}".format(results[1]))
print("Is the unknown face a picture of Ryan? {}".format(results[2]))
print("Is the unknown face a new person that we've never seen before? {}".format(not True in results))
The idea is basically the same, compare the face encoding generated by the images that you have in your "database" with the encoding generated by the image that you want to identify.
Face detection
The face detection allows you to identify the location of faces inside an image. The library will return the coordinates of the images in the image, so you can use those coordinates to draw squares in the images. Exactly like the face recognition tool, the command will print the path of the image in the providen directory followed by the coordinates as suffix, for example:
face_detection ./celebrities/
This will generate the following output:
Face Detection on Images Python
As you can see, you can obtain the coordinates of the identified faces in the image after


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The Northwest Boundary Survey of 1857-61 was a joint U.S.-British project to survey the border between the United States and Canada from the crest of the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Carried out jointly by American and British experts, it involved four years of strenuous work in rugged and heavily forested terrain. James Madison Alden (_PHONE_) was a Massachusetts artist who, in 1854, enlisted in the U.S. Navy and worked as a cartographer on a project to chart the California coast. In January 1858, Alden became...


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August 20, 2012
- coddle (verb)
- What does it mean?
- : to treat with extreme care : pamper
- How do you use it?
- "Big Ma was not one for coddling any of us, but now she turned from the stove and, wiping her hands on her long white apron, sat down on the bench and put her arm around Little Man." (Mildred D. Taylor, _Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry_)
- Are you a word wiz?
The "pamper" sense of "coddle" comes from an earlier meaning that had to do with a special kind of careful treatment given to something delicate. What do you think was treated so carefully?We're not going to coddle you, just tell you that A is the right answer. When "coddle" first came to be part of the English language around 1600, the word meant to cook something slowly and gently in water that is just below the boiling point. Usually eggs are what's being cooked when "coddle" is used in this sense today, but when "coddle" was first being used, other foods, especially fruit, were also cooked by coddling. Because coddling is a very gentle way to cook something, such gentle treatment led to the extended meaning of "to treat with extreme care, pamper."


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Thinking about running for student elections can be scary and nerve-racking because other people are vying for the same position.
You're wondering, "Why should people vote for me? What would I do if I win? How do I get my name on the ballot?"
Take a deep breath. With a little planning, you can be on your way to winning your election.
Why should I run?
First: decide why you want to run.
Before you do anything else, you need to decide why you want to run.
The best reason: you want to help other students. For example, if you run for student council, you should realize that your main job would be to help improve things in your school.
If you run for president of a club, and you win, organize and plan to help your club meet its goals.
Where do I start?Advice from middle-school students who've been there.
After you've decided why you're running, find out how your school's elections work. Ask a teacher or your principal what you have to do to run, and find out the deadlines.
Most schools require nominations. This means that someone has to say that they think you make a good candidate.
Don't miss your chance because you waited for someone else to think of you for a job that you know you can do. Ask someone to nominate you!
After that, start campaigning! Find out your school's campaign rules and...


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If you've found a bug in Proton Mail, you can report it directly to us. In this article, we look at how to report a bug using our web app (browser).
How to report a bug using our web app
1. Log in to Proton Mail at mail.proton.me(new window). Click on your account name and go to Get help → Report a problem.
2. Fill in our bug report form.
Please include the following details in your report:
- Email address: Your address is added automatically.
- Category: Select the closest match from the dropdown menu.
- What happened: A description of the error. This should ideally include a description of the bug, plus any other information that might be useful (such as what happened just before the issue occurred). If the bug is reproducible, a step-by-step record of exactly what actions result in the bug would be a great help.
- Attach screenshots: If possible, please upload screenshots that show the bug.
- System information: Basic system information is sent to us automatically when you file a bug report. Click the arrow next to System information to view the information being submitted.
3. Click Submit when you are done.

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Asyut weather in September (Egypt)
What can you expect from the weather in Asyut during September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In September, Asyut generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 37°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.
Asyut in September usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0 mm for the month. Typically around 0 days of rainfall is expected.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Asyut. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asyut climate page with graphs.
Asyut, monthly averages in September
Where to go in Egypt in SeptemberFind out more about the weather in Egypt in September and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in Asyut in September?It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.
What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in September.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Asyut.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Egypt? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Egypt. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.


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Small values of L2 can help prevent overfitting the training data.
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Every language is a world. Without translation, we would inhabit parishes bordering on silence. – George Steiner
The best books of the entire human history are also the most translated copies across the world. No matter what country, community, race, or culture the reader belongs, good books have the power to touch the soul of any reader. However, in this route and relation of a book and a reader; language may come as a barrier. If books are to be enjoyed widely, they need to be translated in different languages. But with thousands of languages in the world, is it possible to translate a single book into so many copies?
Let us explore the answers of this question by collecting information about those books which have been translated in maximum languages.
The Little Prince (French)
Written by the French writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince has been translated into around 253 languages. After publication in 1943, this book has sold more than 50 million copies across the world! The book is a poetic tale, and with watercolor illustrations by the author, it depicts the story of a pilot who meets a young prince fallen to the Earth from a tiny asteroid. The book is crowned to be one of the 50 best-selling books ever published.
The Adventures Of Pinocchio (Italian)
Renowned for being one of the most popular children's storybook on the earth, Pinocchio has had around 240 translations. Written by Italian writer Carlo Collodi, the book is a story of a puppet boy Pinocchio who dreams of becoming a real human boy. Pinocchio is quite famous for his nose that grows longer every time he tells a lie. The popularity of this Italian novel was such that it has also been adapted into film and theaters.
Andersen's Fairy Tales (Danish)
Andersen's Fairy Tales is a collection of complete fairy tales written by the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen from _PHONE_. The book has several interesting tales with pretty titles like "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," "Snow Queen" and so on. The book has around 159 translations in the world.
The Adventures of Tintin (French)
The Adventures Of Tintin is a series of comic albums depicting the heroic adventures of a young Belgian reporter named Tintin. Written by Belgian writer Georges Rem in 1929, this story has been translated into approximately 112 languages.
The Alchemist (Portuguese)
Written by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist has been translated into approx. 80 languages. Published in 1988, The Alchemist is a story of a shepherd boy named Santiago who is following his dreams travelling from his home Spain to Egypt.
Language used to be barrier once. However, since the time translation came into being, this barrier has been forever removed. We understand the significance of translation and so do our experts. From books translation service to legal translation services, we are adept in every genre of translation. Need any help in translating a document? Please contact us at _PHONE_.


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The Process of Culture Shift
The process of culture shift is non-linear in that it is ongoing, continuously evolving, and never ending. Yet there is a process—that may appear only as linear as our minds may grasp—in the form of a progression of one step to another, and then another, and so on. In truth, these steps are in a circle, as in the "sacred hoop" that so many indigenous peoples speak about—the circle of all life representing the interconnected nature of all things.
So we present this process with a linear graphic, and also as a circle graphic, so that we may understand our starting, middle, and end point—and also understand that the end point leads us back to begin again in an ever evolving cultural dynamic.


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This paper presents a general method for parametric trimmed surface development. Parametric trimmed surface development is primarily used for flattening a 3D surface into a corresponding 2D pattern or surface. This method can be applied in computer aided design, texture mapping, ship building, etc. First, the surface is triangulated and mapped onto a plane. This initial planar mapping has the same topology as its original surface. Then, a spring-mass system is applied to deform the plane. The surface elastic deformation energy distribution is indicated by a color graph, which determines a surface cutting line. The method presented here can efficiently solve development problems for complex trimmed surfaces. Accuracy of a developed surface can easily be controlled locally. Thus, compared to earlier methods, this method provides more flexibility for solving CAD and CAM surfacing problems.
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For pitchers in baseball, grip strength plays a vital role in their ability to deliver accurate and powerful pitches. A strong grip enables pitchers to maintain control of the ball, manipulate its movement, and generate increased velocity. Incorporating grip strength training into their routine can significantly enhance a pitcher's control, command, and overall performance on the mound. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of grip strength for pitchers and provide effective training methods to improve control and velocity.
A strong grip allows pitchers to have better control over the ball during the pitching motion. It enables them to maintain a consistent grip and release point, resulting in improved accuracy and command of their pitches. Grip strength training exercises, such as grip strengtheners, wrist curls, and towel hangs, target the muscles and tendons in the hands and forearms, enhancing the pitcher's ability to grip the ball firmly and execute precise pitches.
Different pitch grips require specific finger and hand placements to create desired movement and deception. Grip strength training helps pitchers develop the necessary finger strength and dexterity to execute various pitches effectively. For example, a pitcher with a strong grip can apply more pressure on the ball while throwing a breaking ball, enabling better spin and sharper movement. The ability to manipulate pitches through grip strength can keep hitters off-balance and increase the pitcher's effectiveness.
A strong grip contributes to increased velocity on pitches. When pitchers can grip the ball firmly, it allows them to transfer more power from their lower body through the arm, resulting in greater ball speed. Additionally, a strong grip helps prevent the ball from slipping or rolling off the fingers prematurely, ensuring optimal energy transfer at the point of release. Grip strength training exercises that target finger flexors and forearm muscles, such as wrist curls and plate pinches, can assist pitchers in developing the necessary strength for generating higher velocity pitches.
Pitching puts significant stress on the arm and shoulder. Developing grip strength helps stabilize the wrist and forearm, reducing the risk of injuries such as sprains and strains. Strong grip muscles provide additional support and control, minimizing excessive movement or torque on the joints during the pitching motion. By incorporating grip strength training into their routine, pitchers can protect themselves from overuse injuries and maintain long-term arm health.
Training Methods for Grip Strength:
Grip Strengtheners: Utilize grip strengtheners, such as hand grippers or stress balls, to target specific hand muscles and improve overall grip strength. Squeeze and hold the grip strengthener for a few seconds before releasing. Perform multiple sets of 10-15 repetitions with each hand.
Wrist Curls: Perform wrist curls with a dumbbell or barbell to strengthen the muscles in the forearms and enhance grip strength. Sit on a bench with your forearm resting on your thigh, palm facing upward. Curl your wrist upward and then lower it back down. Perform 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions with each hand.
Towel Hangs: Hang from a pull-up bar or sturdy horizontal bar while gripping a towel. This exercise targets the muscles in the hands, forearms, and shoulders, improving grip strength and overall stability. Aim for 3-4 sets of 20-30 seconds of hanging.
Grip strength is a critical factor for pitchers in baseball, affecting control, velocity, and injury prevention. Incorporating grip strength training into a pitcher's routine can significantly enhance their performance on the mound. By improving control, manipulating pitches, increasing velocity, and reducing the risk of injuries, pitchers can become more effective and reliable. Incorporate grip strengthening exercises such as grip strengtheners, wrist curls, and towel hangs to develop a strong and powerful grip. Remember, a strong grip is the foundation for success as a pitcher, and consistent grip strength training will help you reach your full potential on the mound.
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By Mariana Somensi
The Executive Committee of the International Gas Union (IGU) held its annual meeting in Cairo under the Chairmanship of David Carroll, IGU President. The meeting took place at the Nile-Ritz Carlton on April 19th, with the honorable presence of the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, H.E. Eng. Tarek El Molla.
The meeting was organized by the Egyptian Gas Association (EGA) – a member of the IGU – and promoted discussions on the developments, changes, and challenges of the international gas market and natural gas' global supply. Attendees also finalized the arrangements for the World Gas Conference, which will be held in Washington, US, from June 25th to June 29th, 2018.
During the meeting, El Molla delivered a speech in which he noted that, although the need to invest in a new sustainable energy mix and develop more clean energy sources increases, natural gas will continue to play a key role alongside renewable energy in helping to meet the expected increase in energy requirements worldwide.
The minister added that natural gas represents more than 75% of Egypt's total petroleum reserves, making it the primary source of energy to meet a large part of the domestic demand. He further highlighted that the success of massive gas projects in Egypt has lead the country to expect self-sufficiency in natural gas by the end of 2018.
"The Egyptian oil and gas sector is a top priority as the national strategic engine that drives Egypt's economic development forward. Accordingly, we developed a clear integrated vision to continue on this success and guarantee a sustainable bright future for Egypt," he stated.
David Carroll praised Egypt's gas industry for the significant developments that put Egypt on the right path towards a brighter future. He pointed out that the unprecedented success achieved in the Zohr field is a conclusive evidence of Egypt's ability to successfully execute mega oil and gas projects with high efficiency in a record time.
The development processes in the Eastern Mediterranean represent huge opportunities for the countries of the region to provide their local economies with the necessary fuel, improve their living standards, and be a catalyst for regional stability, as Carroll stated.
The IGU is a worldwide non-profit organization registered in Vevey, Switzerland. Its secretariat is currently based in Barcelona, Spain. The Union's mission is to advocate gas as an integral part of a sustainable global energy system and to promote the political, technical, and economic progress of the gas industry. It currently has 90 Charter Members, 12 Premium Associate Members, and 60 Associate Members in 90 countries, covering the complete value of the gas chain.


EPIC-KITCHENS VISOR Benchmark: VIdeo Segmentations and Object Relations
Part of Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems 35 (NeurIPS 2022) Datasets and Benchmarks Track
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Ahmad Darkhalil, Dandan Shan, Bin Zhu, Jian Ma, Amlan Kar, Richard Higgins, Sanja Fidler, David Fouhey, Dima Damen
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We introduce VISOR, a new dataset of pixel annotations and a benchmark suite for segmenting hands and active objects in egocentric video. VISOR annotates videos from EPIC-KITCHENS, which comes with a new set of challenges not encountered in current video segmentation datasets. Specifically, we need to ensure both short- and long-term consistency of pixel-level annotations as objects undergo transformative interactions, e.g. an onion is peeled, diced and cooked - where we aim to obtain accurate pixel-level annotations of the peel, onion pieces, chopping board, knife, pan, as well as the acting hands. VISOR introduces an annotation pipeline, AI-powered in parts, for scalability and quality. In total, we publicly release 272K manual semantic masks of 257 object classes, 9.9M interpolated dense masks, 67K hand-object relations, covering 36 hours of 179 untrimmed videos. Along with the annotations, we introduce three challenges in video object segmentation, interaction understanding and long-term reasoning.For data, code and leaderboards: _URL_


Eco Code
The Eco-Code is your school's mission statement and commitment towards improving its environmental performance. It is usually presented in a clear and imaginative way and displayed in a prominent place in the school. The Eco-Code is essentially a list of objectives based on the action plan and should reflect the main actions that the school community has agreed to. The active role of the school children in choosing the right wording and th at the children understand the values and responsibility implicit in the document. PSD classes present an ideal setting for students to explore their responsibility in maintaining the school's environmental values.
The presentation of the Eco-Code is completely up to the school. The statement can be composed of a series of phrases or a poem or a song. Eye-catching illustrations are usually included to make the Eco-Code more appealing. The Eco-Code will need to be updated annually as new environmental issues emerge and are addressed by the school community.
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My question is simple:
What tactics are used with PostgreSQL based applications to avoid the user ever being presented with a DB generated error caused by constraints and foreign keys etc.?
The rationale for this question is:
It is common practise within all DBs I've worked with to trap at least some user errors. Generally you try to make sure the application guides the users away from error but no matter how idiot proof you make something, someone will always make a better idiot. As a result you always need to encode constraints such as unique constraints and foreign key constraints to ensure that a brilliantly foolish individual does not corrupt your data.
These need to be DB constraints and not application logic because frequently they involve race conditions (only the DB can correctly keep something unique or enforce foreign keys etc).
For modern software it no longer acceptable to present a user with a message such as: ERROR: duplicate key value violates unique constraint "test_x_key". Just the word "error" makes some users phone tech support to tell them the application has broken. Users expect to be talked to as people not as a computer. And well they should... computers the servants of people; not the other way around.
The problem is, I have never found a good solution to reliably catch a DB error resulting from a constraint and trace it's precise origin in order to a) have the application take appropriate action such as correcting the error automatically and retrying or b) presenting the user with a meaningful error message written by the application designer not the makers of PostgreSQL.
I have thought of parsing the resulting human readable error message which usually available in some form or other depending on which language you're working in. My concern over this answer is that I don't see the error messages specified in the manual and so I'm not certain how reliable they are from one version of PostgreSQL to the next.
I'm interested to know: What techniques do people use to identify which DB constraint caused a DML statement to fail or what techniques do people use to avoid hitting these constraints entirely.
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When you catch the error, extract the constraint name from the exception/error message and use the constraint name as a key to a resource bundle that maps the name to a human readable message
Given the table:
create table foo
 id integer constraint pk_foo primary key,
 some_value integer
create a resource bundle (or whatever technique you use in your programming language) with this content:
pk_foo=This record already exists in the database
For FK constraints you can have something like:
fk_foo_bar=There is no corresponding "bar" record available.
These messages can then even be localized.
To supply "generic" error messages, you should rely on the error code and not on the message. The error codes are described in the manual
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Could you elaborate a little on the reliability of error messages. You suggest that parsing them is acceptable. What is the scope for them changing from one version to the next and thus messing up the "extraction" of the constraint name? – couling Jan 6 '13 at 23:14
_USER_: although there is a chance they will change, I doubt that existing message will change substantially. I would however make sure that the language is always set to english, so that you don't need to worry about that. – a_horse_with_no_name Jan 7 '13 at 8:02
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Another possibility (although I can't comment on whether it's a good solution) is to create your own set of translated messages.
See Native Language Support for a description of how message catalogs are written for PostgreSQL. Many of the message strings are parameterized so you may find that the information that you plan to parse out of the error message is already treated as a parameter anyway.
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This is exactly what we do with LedgerSMB. One note I would make is that the best way to do this is to translate the SQL State code to a human readable message, not the db error string. – Chris Travers Mar 4 '13 at 11:55
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6 Design Guidelines for RIM BlackBerry 4.2 to 4.5
This chapter describes how to accommodate the behavior of RIM BlackBerry browsers 4.2 to 4.5.
This chapter includes the following sections:
6.1 Introduction to BlackBerry Browser Display Behavior
The BlackBerry browser behaves differently than many other browsers in that it does not display pages using horizontal scrolling. Instead, it fits a page to the width of the screen. This chapter presents guidelines to help you format pages to display properly on BlackBerry devices.
6.2 Formatting Tables to Prevent Wrapping
When formatting tables, avoid long words on lines that contain multiple fields because browsers wrap long words between fields.
Within this chapter, a word refers to a series of characters. In this context, a word does not include white space.
Because the default mode of the BlackBerry browser limits the browser width to that of the physical screen, any field that does not fit in a line is displayed on the next line. If the intent of an application is to display multiple elements in one line, then you must ensure that the total width of the fields are within the width of the browser. Like other browsers, the BlackBerry browser wraps multiple lines when needed. The column width cannot be reduced beyond the size of the longest word in the field.
6.2.1 How to Prevent Fields from Wrapping in Tables
To prevent fields from wrapping, ensure that the total of the size attribute values in a table's row satisfies the following formula when all of the fields in a row are input fields.
3*Number of columns + the Sum of the size attributes in all columns <=X, when X=48
In general, field sizes in table columns should satisfy the following formula:
3 * Number of Columns +
Sum of size attributes in all input field columns +
Sum of number of characters in longest words in all output field columns <= X, when X=48
If the fields still wraps, decrease the value of X until it fits.
6.3 Formatting Label and Message Panels
To preserve the intended programming flexibility, nowrap attributes are supported and inserted when they are explicitly programmed for the Trinidad component. You may encounter problems if you add nowrap to a component definition when you program pages.
6.4 Formatting Column Width
When formatting columns, set the percentage width specification for both the label and the field in the tr:panelFormLayout component so that the total width is at 100%.
6.5 What You May Need to Know About Display Variations on BlackBerry Devices
This section describes how the same application can display differently on different devices. This section includes the following topics:
6.5.1 Changing the Minimum Font Size
Changing the minimum font size through user preferences affects the formatting ability of the ADF Mobile browser client renderer. For example, input fields and their corresponding labels align properly when the font is set to its default size of 6 pt. (illustrated in Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1 Application Display Using the Default Font Size of 6 pt.
Properly alligned fields and labels
However, increasing the font size to 10 pt. disrupts the display by shifting the input fields beneath their corresponding labels. As a result, the page is difficult to read (Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-2 Increasing the Font Size
Effect of increased font size
6.5.2 Form Factor Variations
Differing screen sizes can affect display. Even if the font size is at the default of 6 pt. (as illustrated in Figure 6-1), the same application appears differently on different devices. In Figure 6-3, the input fields barely fit the device's screen, even though they are easily accommodated on other devices running the same application (Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-3 Difficulty Displaying Input Fields and Labels with Font Size at 6 pt.
Improper field and label display
In addition, input fields may display properly on the screen of one device, but may appear crowded on the screen of another type of device. In Figure 6-4, The cells of the table are not sufficiently wide, causing the text to wrap.
Figure 6-4 Wrapping Text
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The new owners want to remove the listed cranes in front of the Power Station in order to use the jetty for the removal of spoil from tunnelling the Northern Line Extension ( NLE ). While it might be necessary to dismantle the cranes in order to restore there is no need to tie the timetable to the NLE works. The NLE will take years to complete even if it happens. Like the Euston Arch there is a real danger once removed they will never be put back. There is half a mile of river front where a more suitable purpose built jetty could be situated. It looks like yet another ploy to slowly clear the site of any historic or heritage obstacles to maximising profitssee demolition by stealth.
Coal was usually brought to the Battersea Power Station by collier ships, and unloaded by cranes, which are still intact on the station's riverfront. These two cranes were used to unload coal from barges for Battersea Power Station, and despite 25 years of disuse are in remarkably complete condition. But obviously the owners of the Battersea Power Station don't care much about that. They've already got permission to take the cranes down.
The jetty facilities used two cranes to offload coal, with the capacity of unloading two ships at one time, at a rate of 480 tonnes an hour. Coal was also delivered by rail to the east of the station using the Brighton Main Line which passes near the site. Coal was usually delivered to the jetty, rather than by rail. A conveyor belt system was then used to take coal to the coal storage area or directly to the station's boiler rooms. The conveyor belt system consisted of a series of bridges connected by towers. The coal storage area was a large concrete box capable of holding 75,000 tonnes of coal. This had an overhead gantry with a conveyor belt attached to the conveyor belt system, for taking coal from the coal store to the boiler rooms
Now, the cranes will be facing demolishing. Even though they're part of the listed Battersea Power Station and mentioned in the listing description:
"Subsidiary features: To the N on a jetty parallel to the river wall there are two cranes which were used to unload coal from collier boats. While of lesser significance, they were integral parts of the original complex and are now rare riverside features."
The cranes complement the Battersea Power Station and help to explain its purpose and function. Other industrial archeology has already been lost, notably the travelling coal conveyor (dismantled by Parkview in 1995) and the raking conveyors into the building.
They should receive extra protection given these other losses.


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A new type of array allows you to specify and store only the independent components.
For matrices, the only nontrivial symmetries are symmetry and antisymmetry, but for higher-rank arrays there are many more possibilities. The following figure illustrates some of them for a rank-4 array. Warm-colored squares represent independent components, with like-colored squares equal. Cold-colored squares are the negatives of the independent components, and white squares are forced to be zero by the symmetry.
Storing only the independent components can produce enormous space savings.
This allows exterior algebra computations in large dimensions—in this case a 4-form and 20-form in 25 dimensions.


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Monarch butterfly caterpillars are truly fascinating creatures that undergo a remarkable transformation known as metamorphosis. In this article, we bring you a gallery of stunning pictures capturing the vivid stripes and charm of these caterpillars in intricate detail. Through these captivating images, you'll be able to appreciate the beauty and intricacies of the Monarch caterpillar's appearance.
- Explore a gallery of stunning Monarch butterfly caterpillar pictures
- Discover the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the Monarch caterpillar's appearance
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and charm of these fascinating creatures
- Witness the remarkable transformation of the Monarch caterpillar through captivating imagery
- Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Monarch butterflies and their enchanting lives
Differentiating male and female Monarch butterflies
When exploring Monarch butterfly pictures, it becomes evident that there are distinct differences between males and females. These variances provide fascinating insights into the world of these beautiful creatures.
- Male Monarchs: Male Monarch butterflies display distinct characteristics that set them apart. One notable feature is the presence of black spots on their hind wings, created by specialized scales. Although the exact function of these spots for the males remains unknown, they add to the unique charm of these butterflies.
- Female Monarchs: On the other hand, female Monarch butterflies possess noticeable differences that distinguish them from their male counterparts. One key distinction is the thicker wing veins, which give their wings a darker appearance. These thicker veins contribute to the overall resilience of female Monarchs.
By closely observing these subtle variations, it is relatively easy to differentiate between male and female Monarch butterflies.
|Black spots on hind wings
|Thicker wing veins
|Served by specialized scales
|Contributes to overall resilience
How to Determine the Sex of Monarch Butterflies
Determining the sex of Monarch butterflies can be challenging without close observation. However, there are certain visual cues that can help with sex identification.
For males, a key characteristic to look for is the presence of a black spot on the outside wing. This spot is created by specialized scales and serves an unknown function for the males. The presence of the black spot is a clear indication that the butterfly is a male.
When it comes to determining the sex of Monarchs based on caterpillars or chrysalises, it requires dissection or careful examination of identifying marks. This process may not be feasible for everyone and requires advanced knowledge. It's important to note that it is usually not possible to determine the sex of a caterpillar or chrysalis without specialized equipment or expertise.
If you want a closer look at Monarch butterflies to aid in sex identification, consider raising them at home. By rearing them from caterpillars, you can observe their transformation firsthand and potentially witness the emergence of a male or female butterfly.
Caring for Monarch Butterflies at Home
If you decide to raise Monarch butterflies at home, here are a few steps to get you started:
- Find Monarch caterpillars on milkweed plants in your area and safely collect them.
- Place the caterpillars in a suitable enclosure, such as a mesh-sided container or a butterfly house.
- Provide fresh milkweed leaves for the caterpillars to feed on, ensuring they have enough food to grow and develop.
- Observe the caterpillars closely as they go through their various larval stages and form chrysalises.
- Once the adult butterflies emerge from the chrysalises, you can carefully release them back into their natural habitat.
Raising Monarch butterflies at home not only gives you the opportunity to witness their incredible transformation but also allows for a more intimate understanding of their behavior and characteristics.
Next, let's explore the wonder of Monarch butterfly metamorphosis and how these beautiful creatures undergo a remarkable journey of transformation.
The wonder of Monarch butterfly metamorphosis
The metamorphosis of a Monarch butterfly is a truly awe-inspiring journey that showcases the incredible transformation these creatures undergo. It all begins with an egg laid by the mother butterfly on a milkweed plant. From this tiny egg, a caterpillar hatches, embarking on a remarkable journey of growth and change.
As the caterpillar grows, it goes through several larval stages, shedding its skin each time. During this process, the distinctive stripes and patterns of the Monarch caterpillar become more pronounced, creating a captivating sight for Monarch butterfly caterpillar photography enthusiasts.
But the most enchanting part of this transformation occurs when the caterpillar forms a chrysalis. Inside this protective casing, a miraculous metamorphosis takes place. The caterpillar's body liquefies, undergoing a complete transformation at the cellular level. It then reorganizes and rebuilds itself, emerging as a beautiful butterfly.
Through captivating Monarch butterfly larva pictures, you can witness the stages of this incredible metamorphosis in stunning detail. Each photograph reveals the delicate and intricate process of the caterpillar's transformation, from the formation of the chrysalis to the emergence of the adult butterfly.
This mesmerizing journey of metamorphosis highlights the resilience and beauty of the Monarch butterfly. It serves as a reminder of the incredible wonders of nature and the fascinating processes that unfold right before our eyes.
To fully appreciate the wonder of Monarch butterfly metamorphosis, take a moment to explore the captivating image below:
The life of a Monarch butterfly
The life cycle of a Monarch butterfly is a remarkable journey filled with stages of growth and transformation. From the hatching of an egg to the emergence of a beautiful adult butterfly, each phase is filled with wonder and awe. Let's explore the captivating process of a Monarch's life.
It all begins with a tiny egg, carefully laid on a milkweed plant. These plants serve as the sole food source for Monarch caterpillars, making them an essential part of their life cycle. Once the egg hatches, a tiny caterpillar emerges, ready to embark on its feeding journey.
A Monarch caterpillar's voracious appetite is truly a sight to behold. It spends its days munching on milkweed leaves, growing larger and stronger with each meal. To support its rapid growth, the caterpillar molts several times, shedding its old skin and revealing a fresh, vibrant appearance.
As the caterpillar continues to feed and grow, it reaches its final larval stage. At this point, it is fully developed, and its vibrant stripes and distinctive pattern are truly mesmerizing. The next step in the Monarch's journey is the formation of a chrysalis, a protective covering that will shelter and nurture the caterpillar during its transformation.
Within the chrysalis, a magical process occurs. The caterpillar's body undergoes a complete metamorphosis, breaking down and rearranging its cells to form the intricate structure of a butterfly. After a period of time, the chrysalis cracks open, and the fully-formed adult Monarch butterfly emerges, ready to take flight.
"The transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly is a true marvel of nature. It showcases the resilience and adaptability of these incredible creatures," says Dr. Elizabeth Moore, a renowned entomologist.
The adult Monarch butterfly then embarks on its mission to find a mate and continue the cycle of life. It seeks out nectar-rich flowers, feeding on their sweet nectar to fuel its flight. During this phase, the Monarch butterfly plays a crucial role in pollination, contributing to the health and diversity of various plant species.
The life of a Monarch butterfly is a living testament to the beauty and wonder of nature. From a tiny egg to a magnificent butterfly, each stage of their life cycle is a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Let's cherish and protect these delicate creatures, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at their incredible transformation.
The migration of Monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies are famous for their remarkable migration patterns. Every year, millions of Monarchs embark on a journey spanning 2,000 to 3,000 miles to central Mexico, where they seek refuge in the mountains during the winter. This awe-inspiring migration captivates the hearts of many, showcasing the endurance and determination of these beautiful creatures.
The Monarch butterfly migration is a feat of nature that showcases their incredible ability to navigate vast distances. To escape predators and harsh weather conditions, these butterflies can fly at speeds of up to 30 mph. During their migration, they cover a distance of up to 100 miles per day, relying on their innate instinct to guide them to their destination.
Interestingly, not all Monarch butterflies participate in the migration. The migratory generation, born in late summer or early fall, lives longer than the other generations and has the unique ability to make the journey to Mexico. This generation can live up to eight months, unlike the non-migratory generations that only live for a few weeks.
Witnessing the Monarch butterfly migration is a truly breathtaking spectacle. These delicate creatures embark on an arduous journey, spanning multiple generations, to reach their winter sanctuary. It's a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature.
|2,000 to 3,000 miles
|Up to 30 mph
|Up to 100 miles
The migration of Monarch butterflies is a phenomenon that continues to fascinate researchers and nature enthusiasts worldwide. By studying their incredible journeys and documenting their movements, scientists gain valuable insights into the natural world and the importance of preserving the habitats that support these delicate creatures.
Resources for learning more about Monarch butterflies
If you're interested in delving deeper into the world of Monarch butterflies, there are several resources available. Websites like Monarch Watch and the Monarch Lab at the University of Minnesota provide extensive information on monarch education, conservation, and research. These resources offer answers to frequently asked questions


Neighbor Oblivious Learning (NObLe) for Device Localization and Tracking
Zichang Liu, Li Chou, Anshumali Shrivastava
On-device localization and tracking are increasingly crucial for various applications. Along with a rapidly growing amount of location data, machine learning (ML) techniques are becoming widely adopted. A key reason is that ML inference is significantly more energy-efficient than GPS query at comparable accuracy, and GPS signals can become extremely unreliable for specific scenarios. To this end, several techniques such as deep neural networks have been proposed. However, during training, almost none of them incorporate the known structural information such as floor plan, which can be especially useful in indoor or other structured environments. In this paper, we argue that the state-of-the-art-systems are significantly worse in terms of accuracy because they are incapable of utilizing these essential structural information. The problem is incredibly hard because the structural properties are not explicitly available, making most structural learning approaches inapplicable. Given that both input and output space potentially contain rich structures, we study our method through the intuitions from manifold-projection. Whereas existing manifold based learning methods actively utilized neighborhood information, such as Euclidean distances, our approach performs Neighbor Oblivious Learning (NObLe). We demonstrate our approach's effectiveness on two orthogonal applications, including WiFi-based fingerprint localization and inertial measurement unit(IMU) based device tracking, and show that it gives significant improvement over state-of-art prediction accuracy.
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Vuong, Ba-Quy; He, Yulan and Hui, Siu Cheung
Towards a web-based progressive handwriting recognition environment for mathematical problem solving.
Expert Systems with Applications, 37(1) pp. 886–893.
The emergence of pen-based mobile devices such as PDAs and tablet PCs provides a new way to input mathematical expressions to computer by using handwriting which is much more natural and efficient for entering mathematics. This paper proposes a web-based handwriting mathematics system, called WebMath, for supporting mathematical problem solving. The proposed WebMath system is based on client-server architecture. It comprises four major components: a standard web server, handwriting mathematical expression editor, computation engine and web browser with Ajax-based communicator. The handwriting mathematical expression editor adopts a progressive recognition approach for dynamic recognition of handwritten mathematical expressions. The computation engine supports mathematical functions such as algebraic simplification and factorization, and integration and differentiation. The web browser provides a user-friendly interface for accessing the system using advanced Ajax-based communication. In this paper, we describe the different components of the WebMath system and its performance analysis.
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The Battle of Fort Macon or, better, the Siege of Fort Macon took place from 23 March to 26 April 1862, on the Outer Banks of Carteret County, North Carolina. It was part of Union Army General Ambrose E. Burnside's North Carolina expedition during the American Civil War.
In late March, Major General Burnside's army advanced on Fort Macon, a casemated masonry fort that commanded the channel to Beaufort, 35 miles southeast of New Bern. The Union force invested the fort with siege works and on 25 April opened an accurate fire on the fort, soon breaching the masonry walls. Within a few hours the fort's scarp began to collapse, and in late afternoon the Confederate commander, Colonel Moses J. White, ordered the raising of a white flag. Burnside's terms of surrender were accepted, and the Federal troops took possession of the fort the next morning.


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Andie is designing a rectangular play space for her dogs. The length of the play space is 7ft. and the width is 6ft. The new space will have a length and width twice the dimensions of the current space. She needs to purchase sod to cover the ground inside the play space. Write and solve an equation that could be used to determine S the amount of sod the new play space will require.
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Predefined Restriction Tables for Handling the Digit Zero in Cisco Unity Connection
Handling the Digit Zero in Cisco Unity Connection
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Which statement describes how the digit zero is handled in the predefined restriction tables in Cisco Unity Connection?
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When user dials "0", by default Unity Connection treats it as an operator call and does not block "0" by any restriction table configuration.
Only the operator can modify transfer extension associated with operator call.
Cisco Unity Connection is a voicemail and unified messaging platform that enables users to manage voice messages, email messages, and faxes from a single interface. Unity Connection provides various restriction tables to control user access to certain features, such as out-dialing and transferring calls.
In the context of the predefined restriction tables in Cisco Unity Connection, the digit zero is typically treated as a special case because it is often used as a prefix for certain calling features, such as external access codes and operator assistance.
Option A states that zero is listed in the Default Out-Dial Restriction table. This table controls the numbers that users are allowed to dial from their voicemail boxes. By default, this table allows users to dial local and long-distance numbers, but restricts international and toll-free numbers. However, the table does not specifically mention the digit zero, so option A is incorrect.
Option B states that zero is listed in the Default System Transfer Restriction table. This table controls the numbers that users are allowed to transfer calls to within the Unity Connection system. By default, this table allows users to transfer calls to any valid extension or directory number, but restricts transfers to system extensions and auto-attendants. However, the table does not specifically mention the digit zero, so option B is also incorrect.
Option C states that zero is listed in the Default Transfer Restriction table. This table controls the numbers that users are allowed to transfer calls to outside the Unity Connection system, such as external phone numbers. By default, this table restricts all transfers to external numbers, but allows users to enter an access code (such as the digit zero) to override the restriction. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Option D states that zero is listed in the User-Defined and Automatically Added Alternate Extensions Restriction table. This table controls the numbers that users are allowed to associate with their voicemail boxes as alternate extensions. However, this table does not specifically mention the digit zero, so option D is incorrect.
Option E states that zero is not listed in any default restriction table configuration. However, as explained above, the digit zero is listed in the Default Transfer Restriction table, so option E is also incorrect.
In summary, the correct answer is option C: "Zero is listed in the Default Transfer Restriction table."


Cocktail: What came first? | Bartender: Lachlan Robinson
The idea behind this drink is to create innovation through legacy, the legacy of those who have gone before. It is awkward to view the legacy of those great innovators that have gone before and decide that one can do better, but it is on the shoulders of those giants where modern innovation occurs. John Walker started the process for Johnnie Walker, but it was his son and grandson that would be the people to innovate Johnnie Walker, making it what it is today. The Johnnie Walker brand is the perfect example of legacy vs. innovation. I drew inspiration from the history of Johnnie Walker and how over the years sine the early 1800s they have released numerous expressions of whisky culminating in some of their limited release bottling's. One such limited bottling is the Johnnie Walker "Espresso Roast", the brainchild of blender Aimée Gibson and master blender Jim Beveridge. This whisky has huge coffee and chocolate notes not from the addition of coffee or chocolate, but purely born out of the roasting process. The barley used to make the "Espresso Roast" is roasted specifically to bring out the chocolate and coffee characteristics seen in the whisky. Whilst the legacy of Jonnie Walker is seen clearly in this product, there is also substantial innovation present.
The "Espresso Roast" and the innovation surrounding it led me to think about how bartenders use their ingredients. Are their more interesting or creative ways to use the ingredients we see every day? The method of production used for this whisky inspired me to look at ingredients and products more deeply, to see if I could utilize them differently. An obvious and highly overlooked ingredient is the egg.
What is an egg? The egg contains 4 parts, shell, membrane, whites and yolk. As bartenders we are known to use the white and the yolk regularly, but rarely, if ever, the shell or membrane. As I researched I happened upon the Chaud Froid egg leading me to discover the properties of the various parts. An egg has something that chefs have only just started to utilise for cooking, a semi permeable shell.
Looking through the legacy of classic whisky cocktails that use eggs I found inspiration. Eggs are mostly used as a textural element in a drink, adding creaminess or richness. Some have used the semi-permeable shell to infuse the egg yolk and white with other flavours. None, however, have used the shell as a vessel for a warm cocktail to be cooked in.
The What Came First is the cocktail spawned by the inspiration I had following the legacy of others. The hero of the drink is the Johnnie Walker "Espresso Roast". Bold notes of coffee, toffee, dark chocolate, and toasted malt are the foundations on which all other flavours are built on.
The "Espresso Roast" is married with Amer Picon and a Golden Beetroot and white chocolate liqueur. The Amer adds a herbal sweet bitterness, complementing the vanilla and chocolate notes of the "Espresso Roast" whilst the Golden beetroot and white chocolate liqueur adds a light vegetal, floral earthiness complementing the floral aroma and earthy palate notes of the coffee tones.
Vino Cotto, black walnut bitters and saline are added to balance. The vino cotto adds a sweet and sour element, rounding out the rich flavours of the drink and sending a sharp bite of acidity down the palate. Black walnut bitters add depth of flavour and nutty flavours complementing the flavours of the "Espresso Roast". Saline pares back the bitterness of the cocktail and carries some of the sweeter, lighter flavours to the front.
Chocolate tea is added to lengthen the drink, bringing down the alcohol content making the drink palatable, without losing or diluting flavour.
Finally an egg yolk is added, for texture and palate weight.
All these ingredients are added to the hollowed shell of the egg used for its yolk. They are then sat in a Sous-Vide for 2 hours at 48 degrees Celsius, in honey water. The drink is warmed as the honey water permeates the shell and infuses into the drink. This cooking process adds a warm sweetness and a rich velvety texture to the drink.
Served warm in a double walled coffee glass, shaped distinctly like an egg with no lid, the drink is topped with a lemon, white chocolate and beetroot foam, created with the whites of the egg. This foam adds the cold element to this drink giving juxtaposition in both texture and temperature. The lemon and liqueur add acidity, pleasant aroma and carry the flavours of the warm component of the drink.
Finally, as homage to Alain Passard's Arpège Egg the foam is topped with a chiffonnade of chocolate mint. The green fresh aroma from the mint, along with the aroma of the foam, brightens the deep, rich flavours of the drink. The chocolate mint also adds colour contrast, along with the foam, to make the drink visually appealing. The clear double walled glass allows this to be achieved as well.
This drink pays respect to the legacy of those who have innovated before us. Old techniques are used to create familiar flavours and textures. However, the inspiration garnered from those who gave us these techniques led to new, interesting and innovative techniques to be used to showcase new flavours or flavours used in a manner yet unseen. The Johnnie Walker "Espresso Roast" is the perfect example of innovating with what you have in front of you, using some everyday thing differently for a completely different result. This is what is achieved in the What Came First.
Cocktail: What Came First? | Bartender Atlas
What came first? Inspired by the process of creating ""Johnnie Walker espresso roast"". This drink truly breaks the mould with a technique. Made by utilising every part of an egg in ways not seen before.
*hot part of drink
Johnnie Walker espresso roast
Amir Picon
Saline solution
Chocolate tea
Duck yolk
Golden beetroot
White chocolate
The drink is then infused with honey broth through the semi permeable shell of a duck egg, using a sous-vee that is filled with honey broth sitting at a temp of 48 degrees.
*cold part of drink
White chocolate
Golden beetroot
Lemon juice
Garnished with fried cinnamon sugar brioche soldiers, Johnnie Walker espresso roast maple caramel and a chiffonade of chocolate mint.
Feel free to get in contact with me for a longer explanation, the method and recipe for this drink and it's ingredients is about 3 pages long. The story gives a good idea about what's been going on with this cocktail.
Lachlan Robinson
Lachlan Robinson has been bartending in Perth, Western Australia since 2014, having travelled across a large amount of the world and worked in different cultures and gained insights into many others he feels its one of the best things a bartender can do, although he still thinks not much beats having a pint at the local pub. A consumer of most things booze (still can't get his head around midori), Excited to see where the bartending world will take him and what the Bartending community has in store for the World!
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Effects of Communication Delay on Human Spaceflight Missions
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Authors: Megan ParisiTina PanontinShu-Chieh WuKaitlin MctigueAlonso Vera
Abstract: Missions onboard the International Space Station rely on the real-time availability of a large ground team of system experts to command the vehicle, solve safety-critical problems, and guide the crew during complex operations. Also, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), supplies can be sent and crews evacuated quite quickly if needed. Future missions Beyond Low Earth Orbit (BLEO) will not have this 24/7, real-time safety net as communication latency increases, resupply difficulty increases, and evacuation opportunities diminish. There are few, if any, terrestrial analogs for human spaceflight missions BLEO that reflect the conditions—including extreme environments, long mission durations, and small crew sizes – that make these missions so high risk. Studies on specific conditions, such as communication delays and asynchronous interactions, have been performed in NASA Earth-based analog missions and have found that communication delays can disrupt ground-crew interactions and adversely impact team performance. However, there are gaps and limitations in studies conducted to date, notably on human spacecraft system failure response and recovery, the impacts of shorter lunar-relevant communication delays on complex operations, and the effectiveness of countermeasures. The work presented here breaks down real anomalies that occurred on ISS and Apollo missions and creates example scenarios fort Lunar Surface and Mars missions to explore the impact of communication delays of varying length on onboard operations and mission outcomes. Our analyses indicate that short communication delays (e.g., seconds to a minute) adversely impact the ability for ground to provide real-time oversight and guidance and to catch quickly emerging problems in time. Longer communication delays (e.g., up to 40 minutes on Mars missions) call for a shift of responsibility for tactical operations from ground to crew; crew must make time-critical decisions independently and respond to time-critical vehicle anomalies to prevent consequences.
Keywords: Human, systems Integration, Spaceflight, Long, Duration Exploration Missions
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1003920
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- About 80% of dental procedures are performed on a single tooth.
- Patented technique can reduce the need for mandibular blocks, while increasing patient comfort and eliminating collateral numbness.
- Patented flow rate and pressure settings allow for profound pulpal anesthesia while greatly improving patient comfort.
- P-ASA & AMSA techniques allow for immediate smile line assessment (no collateral anesthesia).
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- The Wand is held like a pen which allows for a bi-rotational technique during insertion, reducing needle deflection and thus the number of missed blocks.
- Can provide multi-cartridge anesthesia with a single injection.
- Controlled flow rate ensures the fluid pressure of the injection is below the patient's pain threshold.


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Applied Behavior Analysis MS
Applicants must meet the general graduate admission requirements of the Graduate School, described in the UMSL Bulletin. Students are considered for admission to the graduate program in Applied Behavioral Analysis only after they have formally applied for admission through the Graduate School. Applications may be completed on-line.
In addition to Graduate School admission requirements, the following requirements apply:
- An undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Letter of Intent/Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
- One Letter of Reference
To earn an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, students must complete at least 23 credit hours of graduate-level course work, 10 credit hours of practicum experience, and at least 6 credit hours of Thesis Research for which students will be required to write and defend a thesis.
Required Foundation Courses
Students are required to complete the following courses within the first 15 credit hours of study.
|SPEC ED 6641
|Basic Principles and Concepts of Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6642
|SPEC ED 6643
|Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis
Students are required to complete the following courses.
|SPEC ED 6644
|Behavior Interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6645
|Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6646
|Verbal Behavior Concepts and Applications
|SPEC ED 6647
|Advanced Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6648
|Behavior-Based Consultation and Supervision
Required Practicum Courses
Through the course of five semesters, students are required to complete practicum courses in order to accrue the minimal hours of supervised experience required by the BACB to qualify for the BCBA exam.
|SPEC ED 6651
|Practicum I in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6652
|Practicum II in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6653
|Practicum III in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6654
|Practicum IV in Applied Behavior Analysis
|SPEC ED 6655
|Practicum V in Applied Behavior Analysis
Required Research Courses
Students take a minimum of 6 thesis credit hours (no more than 3 per semester) starting in year two of the program.
|SPEC ED 6661
|Thesis in Applied Behavior Analysis
Students are required to complete a total of 6 credit hours of thesis. The student will engage in sustained and self-motivated study through the research process, conferring with advisors, and drafting and revising a manuscript. The thesis proposal must be approved by the committee and successfully defended. A committee chair will be identified, who will consult with the student on selecting two other members for the committee.
Students will work with their committee chair to identify a thesis project such as the following but not limited to a literature review, a scholarly tutorial, or an empirical study. The thesis project should be a scholarly work related to behavior analysis.
Students are expected to follow all other general requirements of the Graduate School regarding master's degree and thesis requirements.