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BENEFITS OF INSULATING A WAREHOUSE BUILDING
Stabilizes The Warehouse's Temperature
Insulating a warehouse building offers the key advantage of temperature stabilization. By creating a barrier between the interior and exterior environments, the insulation helps regulate the warehouse's temperature. This stability is vital for protecting temperature-sensitive goods, preventing potential damage or spoilage, and optimizing the overall efficiency of warehouse operations.
Limits The Warehouse's Moisture
Insulating a warehouse is essential for controlling and limiting moisture within the building. Traditionally, the main purpose of metal building insulation has been to combat condensation resulting from temperature variations between the inside and outside environments. While this function remains crucial, modern insulation techniques have expanded their role to include reducing thermal bridging, which can lead to heat loss and further condensation issues.
One crucial factor in moisture management is the perm rating, which assesses the facing's effectiveness in preventing moisture transmission. Fiberglass insulation, with its superior perm rating, stands out as an excellent choice for moisture control. By mitigating condensation and limiting moisture infiltration, warehouse insulation plays a vital role in maintaining a dry and stable indoor climate. This moisture management not only protects goods and the building's structural integrity but also ensures a healthier and more comfortable working environment for warehouse staff.
Insulating a warehouse also offers the valuable advantage of sound absorption. The insulation's ability to absorb sound waves helps create a quieter and more peaceful environment inside the warehouse. It reduces noise transmission to the outside, preventing disturbances to nearby residents or businesses. Moreover, employees working within the insulated building experience a more comfortable and productive atmosphere, free from excessive noise distractions.
Provide A Comfortable Environment For Employees
Insulating a warehouse building offers the significant benefit of providing a comfortable environment for employees. By regulating indoor temperatures and shielding against extreme weather conditions, insulation creates a pleasant workspace. This comfortable setting enhances employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being, leading to a positive work atmosphere.
MOST COMMON TYPES OF INSULATION FOR WAREHOUSES
Roll insulation is a flexible thermal insulation material frequently crafted from fiberglass, mineral wool, or natural fibers. Its primary purpose is to offer excellent thermal resistance for buildings. This versatile form of insulation comes in large rolls or batts, making it easy to handle and install in various areas of structures. It provides an essential layer of protection against heat transfer, contributing to energy efficiency and creating a more comfortable indoor environment in buildings, including metal structures.
Polyisocyanurate, commonly known as polyiso or PIR, is a highly regarded rigid thermal insulation material known for its exceptional thermal resistance and energy efficiency. It is composed of closed-cell foam boards and can be fabricated with various types of facers, each unique to specific applications.
Some common facers used with polyiso insulation include foil aluminum, glass-reinforced facer, coated glass facer, perlite board, cellulosic fiber board, oriented stranded board, plywood, and glass-mat faced.
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is particularly well-suited for large open areas due to its seamless application process. It offers the fastest installation of any insulation material, making it an efficient choice for insulation projects.
However, in retrofit projects, proper decontamination of the area is crucial for successful installation. Failing to decontaminate the surface before applying the foam can lead to adhesion issues and compromised insulation effectiveness. Ensuring a clean and suitable surface is essential to achieve the desired insulation performance and long-term durability.


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Subject Identification Definition and Exercises
Finding subjects is easy once you have found the verb in the sentence.
Let's take our first example:
Taking dangerous risks seems to frighten most hardworking people.
What + Verb + The rest of the Sentence?
(What) seems to frighten most hardworking people?
The answer is: Taking dangerous risks.
So "Taking dangerous risks" is the subject of the sentence. Let's go back to exercise #1 where you already found the verbs and find the subjects of those verbs.
Finding Subjects: Exercise #1
The subject of a sentence can never be found within a prepositional phrase.
Finding Subjects in Prepositional Phrases
Exercise Part A. Put brackets around the prepositional phrases in the following paragraph. The first sentence is done for you.
[At the age] [of twelve] I won the swimming award [at the Lions Camp] [for
Finding Subjects Exercise
Underline all the subjects in the following paragraph. Remember that subjects cannot be found in prepositional phrases.
Exercise: Finding Subjects
Read the following paragraph and underline the subjects. Some sentences will have more than one subject.
Cartoon superheroes are made up of a number of common traits. They have
extraordinary powers and abilities. They vary greatly, but superhuman strength, the
ability to fly and the ability to project energy are often common. Batman and Green
Hornet possess no superpowers but they know martial arts. Most superheroes risk
their own safety in the service of good. Many refuse to kill an opponent, even
though they threaten the safety of others. Many superheroes use a descriptive or
symbolic code name. A supporting cast of characters includes the hero's friends and
family. Superheroes often have a secret headquarters or base. Female characters
include Invisible Woman, Black Canary and Raven. Some examples of non-Caucasian
characters are the Black Panther, Shang Chi and Cyborg.
In the following paragraph:
The Chinese animal signs are a 12 year cycle dating the years. They represent a circular
concept of time. In the Chinese calendar, the beginning of the calendar falls between late
January and early February. The Chinese have adopted the Western calendar except for
festive occasions such as the Chinese New Year. Each of the animal signs has a
horoscope. A Pig and an Ox bring prosperity. Tigers have magnetic personalities with others
while Rabbits are unhappy with strangers. Dragons lose their tempers easily. Snakes lean
toward elegance and expensiveness while Rats tend to budget carefully. Roosters begin
many projects at one time to keep busy Dogs and Horses react unpredictably but they form
good relationships with others. Monkeys project an image of mischief, and Sheep resent
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PSFS Ministry Scheduler - Scheduling: Why can't I generate a schedule?
Why can't I generate a schedule?
There are three common reasons a schedule will not generate:
Reason 1: No time was specified for the events you are scheduling
 1. Click Configuration
 2. In the Groups panel, select the desired ministry group.
 3. In the Events panel, select the event.
 4. Click the paper/pencil icon to open the Edit Event window.
 5. If there is not event time specified, add one.
Reason 2: No ministers in the ministry are assigned to the events you are scheduling
 1. Click Minister Directory.
 2. Click the funnel to open the Advanced Filter Window.
 3. Select a ministry group.
 4. Select a ministry.
 5. Select an event.
 6. Click Apply Filter to view a list of ministers assigned to the event.
 7. Add the ministers who are not on the list but are supposed to be.
Reason 3: No ministers are specified as being needed for the event
Click the following link to learn how to view or edit the number of ministers needed for this event.
Related Articles
How to change or add an assignment's end date for a group of ministers at once
How to delete an event or ministry
How to filter my minister directory for active ministers only
How to set or view minister schedule preferences
How to add ministers and remove ministers from a schedule
How to find scheduling conflicts for individual ministers
Why are certain ministers being scheduled more or less often than others?
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Recall Corollary 4 from this post:
Corollary 4. If is a subgroup of, then the following are equivalent:
(i) is well-ordered;
(ii) is not dense;
(iii) is cyclic.
Let be a non-zero real number and take to be the subgroup of generated by and. This is a cyclic group if and only if
for some and
, i.e. is rational.
Now by the above corollary, is dense iff it is not well-ordered, i.e. iff
So we have the following criterion for irrationality:
Criterion 1. is irrational if and only if holds.
Note that is dense in iff is dense in. So we deduce:
Criterion 2. is irrational.
We demonstrate how this may be useful by proving that certain types of numbers are irrational.
Proposition 1. Let be a sequence of non-zero integers such that
Then is irrational.
Proof. We have
Multiplying by if necessary, we can take the expression in brackets on the right to be positive and it tends to as. Moreover, if
which cannot happen infinitely often as the left hand side tends to zero. So the conclusion follows by Criterion 2.
Proposition 2. If is a sequence of non-zero integers such that and, then
exists and is irrational.
Proof. It suffices to show that and above hold.
Convergence follows easily from the ratio test, so holds. Now
Some special cases of Proposition 2 are particularly interesting:
Corollary 1. is irrational for all positive integers.
Proof. Take..
Corollary 2. is irrational.
Proof. Take in Corollary 1.
Corollary 3. and are irrational.
Proof. Take and for, for sine, for cosine.
Corollary 4. and are irrational, where is the modified Bessel function of the first kind.
Proof. Taking in Corollary 1 shows that is irrational. Taking shows that is irrational.
Corollary 5. is irrational.
Proof. If it is rational, then so is, and so is
Taking in the above shows that this is false.
Corollary 6. Let be an integer and the Fibonacci sequence. Then
(i) is irrational.
(ii) is irrational.
Proof. (i) Take and use.
(ii) Take.


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Interactive mosaic: The QM command
The syntax is:
QM [NAME1] [NAME2] [TYPE] ( or QMOSA [NAME1] [NAME2] [TYPE] )
The QM command (for QuickMosaic) assemble the image [name1] and [name2] in an unique image. QM is optimized for stellar images: The commun point between the two images is a star selected with the mouse (a simple click). QM is easy to use but the operation is rudimentary: only relative translation between the images is considered, not the distortion for example. The parameter [type] define the junction zone of the two images. If type=1 the image 1 is on image 2, if type=2 a pixel in the commun zone is the maximum of image 1 and 2, if type=3 a pixel in the commun zone is the minimum of image 1 and 2, if type=4 the commun zone is the mean intensity of image 1 and 2, if type=5 an interpolation is computed between images 1 and 2 for a more natural transition . For the majority of situation the type=5 option is preferred. QM can process black and white images and true colors images. Example, assemble the two images:
The two images. A correct commun star is selected (if possible bright but unsatured and isolated).
The image after "QuickMosa" operation.
If the name of the two images
is M27_1 and M27_2, the command is:
>QM M27_1 M27_2 5
The image M27_1 is first automatiquely displayed. Click on the selected star with the crossair. Then, the M27_2 is dispayed and select the same star. It is all.
QM2 is similar to QM but for non-stellar images. Iris use the intercorellation technique around the clicked zone. The syntax is:
QM2 [NAME1] [NAME2] [TYPE] ( or QMOSA2 [NAME1] [NAME2] [TYPE] )
First image. Click on a contrasted detail.
Second image. Select the same detail.
The mosaic after command >QM2 IM1 IM2 5
Interactive rmosaic: The Mosaic dialog box
Like QM, the Mosaic dialog box (Geometry menu) allows you to combine a pair of images into a single, large image.
Before running a mosaic command, a crop operation is often necessary for elliminate unneeded areas in the commun parts of the images. For example, assemble these two images of Hercule galaxy cluster:
Select the valid area for the two images. For example drag with the mouse and run the Crop command in contextual menu (right click on the image). You can use also WIN or WINDOW (WINDOW2, WINDOW3, ...) familly commands.
Also, if the images there taken under varying conditions (variable integration time, variable atmpospheric transmission, etc), it may be necessary to balance the backgounds and dynamic range of each images prior building the mosaic. The commands OFFSET, MULT, NOFFSET (offset normalization of the background to a given value), NGAIN (gain normalization ot the background) are the basics tools for balance operations. This require also measuring the levels of background and/or stars in the overlapping regions. Use the cursor information, or statistics function (contextual menu or STAT console command).
Re-save the cropped file (field1 and field2 images for example), and open the Mosaic dialog:
Adjust the the position of field2 image relative to field1 image by acting on the arrow keys. The four arrow button will move the field2 image by the number of pixels indicated by the Step control. At a first stage the step increment can be large (20-30 pixels); At the final stage, you can select fractional values (0.2 pixel for example). For help you, select the Difference option: Iris compute the difference field1-field2 in the overlap region. The relative position of the two images can be edited manually (DX and DY controls).
For the final combination, select the Maximum, Mean or Interpolate option for the blending process (see QM console command). If the Interpolate option is selected, at each pixel in the area of the overlap, Iris calculates an interpolation function. This method gives the better results when residual tile background effects are presents.
The Save im2. button save the translated
(or rotated if you use rotation button) Image 2. This function is very
practical for align two images or a sequence of
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Triangle Palm grow and care – Palm tree of the genus Dypsis also known as Dypsis decaryi, Triangle Palm perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, desert or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green leaves pinnate fronds with need like leaves.
Triangle Palm flower
Flower color yellow or green, flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers separate tree for male and female flowers.
Fruit color black the fruit small (non-edible).
Triangle Palm for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy VIDEO How to grow Triangle Palm growing and care:
More than light frost, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No Difficulties or problems when growing:? Spring, summer, autumn Planting season: Mealybug Pests and diseases: Pruning season: Autumn (but possible all year) How to prune: Dead leaves and bloom stems Size of the plant? 7-15 m, 21-45 feet Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing Small amount of water Water requirement: Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade No Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Blooming information Spring /Summer Bloom season: General information about the flower Yellow or green flowers, small flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers separate tree for male and female flowers. Scientific name:
Blooming Seasons Spring flowers Summer flowers Flower colors Green flower Yellow flower Climate Desert Climate Mediterranean Climate Subtropics Climate Tropics Climate Plant growing speed Plant life-form Evergreen Palm Perennial plant Tree Plant Uses Planting Season Autumn Planting Spring Planting Summer planting Plants sun exposure Full sun Plants Part shade Plants Watering plants Regularly water Small amounts of water Hardiness zone Hardiness zone 10 Hardiness zone 11 Hardiness zone 12 Hardiness zone 13


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Bluebird Nemesia features dainty spikes of lightly-scented lilac purple pea-like flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. Its small pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
- Mature Height: 12 inches
- Mature Width: 6 inches
- Sunlight: Sun, Part Sun
- Soil Conditions: Moist (Typical)
Plants are constantly growing, ever-changing, and therefore unique. The plant you receive may vary from the photo, but rest assured, holds the same glorious potential!


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Rennet [REN it] n. Substance containing the active enzyme rennin, key to digesting and coagulating and milk.
Rennet is a set of enzymes that coagulates milk, separating it into curds and whey. It's an aid to milk digestion, and it's found in every mammalian stomach.
It's also an essential part of the cheese-making process. Traditionally, cheese was made with rennet extracted from calves' stomachs, but this method is rare now and most cheese producers use non-animal substitutes made from plants or fungi as coagulants. Rennet made a big splash in the news this week...
Mars' parent company Masterfoods had British vegetarians in an uproar this week when it announced a switch to rennet in their chocolate products. The backlash was so intense that yesterday they announced a change of plans and said they plan to keep their chocolate free and clear of animal products.

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A complex speech sound or perhaps glide which usually commences with just one Irish vowel and progressively develops to a new Irish vowel while in the very same syllable, as (oi) in boil or (i) in fine. A diphthong when it comes to Irish language (literally indicates "two sounds" or "two tones"), typically known as a gliding vowel. Irish diphthong is recognized as two neighboring vowel sounds occurring while in the very same syllable.
Basically, a Irish diphthong is a vowel having two varying objectives – which is, your tongue moves in the course of the pronunciation of your vowel. Learn More
Diphthongs present in Irish language differenciate with monophthongs, while the tongue does not rotate and simply one particular vowel sound is actually heard in a syllable. Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables-for instance, in the English word re-elect the result is identified as break, and not as a diphthong.
Learn Irish Language Online
Diphthongs in Irish Language generally form when ever individual Irish vowels are generally operated mutually in rapid conversation during a dialogue in Irish Language.
|Diphthongs are generally irregular and can be learned only by experience. For example, 'ai' in "Corcaigh" (the city and county of Cork) is pronounced like the 'i' in "dig" but the 'ai' in "faic" (nothing) is pronounced like the 'a' in "hack", and the 'ai' in "haigh!" (hi!, transliteration of a loan-word) is pronounced like the 'i' in "high".||
Select the hyperlinks below to find a list of beneficial Irish travel keyword phrases that are sorted by category. For each holiday word or phrase in Irish, you will find the English interpretation.


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|Sponsor||Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn|
|Committee||Oversight and Government Reform|
|Date||April 21, 2009 (111th Congress, 1st Session)|
|Staff Contact||Adam Hepburn|
H.Res. 254 is being considered on the floor under suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. This legislation was introduced by Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) on March 17, 2009.
H.Res. 254 resolves that the House of Representatives:
- "Honors Irish-Americans for their contributions to the United States;
- "Recognizes the significance of Irish-Americans in the history and progress of the United States; and
- "Encourages individuals to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities."
According to the resolution's findings, 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Irish origin and 19 Presidents of the United States have Irish heritage, including George Washington. Large numbers of Irish immigrants came to the United States during the Great Famine of the 1840s, transforming America's largest cities, into dynamic centers of commerce and industry. Today, one in four Americans trace at least part of their ancestry to Ireland.


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Director of cultural events profile
Position: Director of Cultural Events
The duties of the Cultural Events Director of the Committee
The Cultural Events Director in charge will have to fulfill the following tasks.
1. The tasks:
what are the main tasks?
Promote the disciplines and culture of the European Social Sport Coach program, through the network of regional managers of cultural events.
To this end, it draws up, implements and implements the Annual Calendar of cultural events (Summer Campus, Martial Arts Cruise, Themed Educational Conventions, Technical Seminars, etc.) and the marketing plans useful for this purpose. In particular, it uses UPKL projects to award municipalities with the European City Plaque for Human Rights Education and HR + So funded by Erasmus +.
He develops the network and coordinates and motivates the Team of Regional Managers entrusted to him to achieve the cultural objectives of the Committees.
Collaborate with the School and Municipal Relations Director to promote UPKL programs.
2. Hierarchy between tasks: how important are the individual tasks?
3. Define the objectives: what objectives must the manager of the offered position achieve?
The Director of Cultural Events together with the Secretary General and Vice President elaborates the annual quantitative and qualitative objectives. The achievement of the objectives is verified on a quarterly basis.
The ideally desired criteria
In order to optimally fill the role, the ideal candidate possesses the following requirements
- Formal requirements:
school / academic training, high school diploma, degree in pedagogical disciplines, humanities or physical education. Sports certificates attesting high professionalism, if coming from martial arts, technical graduation equal to or higher than 4 ° Dan 10 years of work experience in managerial positions, preferably in institutional or public employment contexts.
- Specialist requirements:
skills, specific knowledge: knowledge of English or French at B2 level.
Computer skills and good skills in using Office, Joomla, Moodle packages in addition to the use of videoconferencing platforms.
- Social and managerial skills:
The ideal candidate is capable of managing leadership, uses a method of risk analysis and assessment, listens and compares with collaborators, colleagues and superiors to make autonomous decisions required by the role. He manages stress with excellent resilience skills and knows how to create friendly environments with a high level of professionalism.
- Methodical skills:
The ideal candidate is capable of organizing and structuring his or her collaborators' work, thinks strategically by analyzing scenarios, is able to adapt tactics to implement plans by adapting to adverse events or changed operating conditions, has excellent communication skills.
Self-assessment of the candidate with reference to the requisites required
Before sending the CV, the Candidate should process the self-assessment of her profile by attributing the right weight to her skills and competences on a scale of 1 to 6 points; where the values correspond to:
1) "absent requirement"
2) "Requirement to be improved"
3) "Sufficient requirement"
4) "Good requirement"
5) "Excellent requirement"
6) "Absolute strength that distinguishes the CV application".
To answer the self-assessment questions, it can help you weigh the various criteria correctly. For example, ask yourself how necessary a certain requirement really is in order to perform the required tasks optimally. Or evaluate if
- Would the exclusion of a competence or capacity have repercussions on the proper functioning of the Committee, of the Office assigned to you or on the satisfaction of users and collaborators?
- Could colleagues / co-workers compensate for the absence of those skills or deficient skills?
- Which of the required skills could be acquired later with ease and which with difficulty (for example through work experience or with specific training)?
- Are you willing to take the time to optimally learn / develop the skills you lack?


Significant Rare Earth Element Claim Discovery in Peru Reported
RioSol SAC LLC and Compania Minera Rio Sol SAC ("RioSol" or "The Company") on Dec. 30, 2014 announced a significant rare earth element and poly-metallic claim discovery in Peru, with reports indicating the 10-kilometer claim as among the largest rare earth claims in Peru containing both light rare earth elements (LREEs) and heavy rare earth elements and metals (HREEs).
Third-party geology and geochemical analysis indicates the claim is the largest in Peru, with further exploration warranted to further delineate the size and scale of the claim.
The geology consultants leading the project were Rildo Oscar Rodriguez and a Peruvian rare earth expert, both of Lima. According to Mr. Rodriguez, "The claim is one of the newest rare earth finds in all of Latin America that contains both light and heavy rare earth elements and metals, as well as copper, zinc, aluminum and other base metals. It proves that the potential for rare earth elements exists outside of China with significant opportunity for development of new production in a mining-friendly country."
Currently, approximately 90-95 percent of rare earth elements are located in China. Having a supply source in the Americas for commodities used today and in the future will be important for geographic diversity and commercial competition.
Over the past two years, RioSol has been testing the claim, initially focused on base metals. However, rare earths were discovered in recent field explorations and assay results, and further testing was conducted. Both the rare earth geologist and RioSol general manager Max Cruz will be presenting the results of the discovery at PROEXPLO 2015, the 9th International Congress of Prospectors and Explorers in May.
Recommended For You Rare earth element
The claim area is located approximately 95 kilometers northwest of Cusco, Peru.
Rare earth elements are a group of 17 chemical elements that occur together in the periodic table. The group consists of yttrium and the 15-lanthanide elements (lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, and lutetium). Scandium is found in most rare earth element deposits and is sometimes classified as a rare earth element.
The rare earth elements are all metals, and the group is often referred to as "rare earth metals." These metals have many similar properties and that often causes them to be found together in geologic deposits. They are also referred to as "rare earth oxides" because many of them are typically sold as oxide compounds.
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Greetings.Is there any way to modify simple electret microphone so he can be used as directional microphone? I can use both hardware and software filtering.Microphone will be used for speech recognition.Distance from sound source should be between 3-10 feet.So, what do you think?
Put it at the focus of a parabolic reflector. There is nothing you can do to the electrical signal to make a single microphone directional.
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hye. if the phase voltage and current is 30 degree out of phase, then i change the phase difference between v1 and v2 for full bridge, is there any changes in the phase difference between voltage and current? thanks
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 why the phase difference occurs between current and voltage inspite of same frequencies??Please explain in details.
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 As explained in this tutorial, phase difference also called phase shift, is the angular difference between voltages and/or currents as a result of reactive components and has nothing to do with supply frequency. If the phase difference between two currents, two voltages, or a voltage and a current is zero degrees, they are said to be "in-phase". If the phase difference is an amount other than zero, they are said to be "out-of-phase".
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 reading carefully and think about answer mini some time
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 why there is a phase difference between current & voltage,how can it happen?
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 The answer to this is simple. I usually teach it to students using a Graphical method, but it is fairly simple to understand when you look at the Capacitor alone. The Inductor is a little more difficult.
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 Imagine the Capacitor as an empty container in a closed environment. Now, if I start to pump water (electrons) in to it (current), it is easy at first, but due to the container being empty, there is no/little pressure present (voltage).
 So when Capacitor is empty; V= 0 and I = Max
 This explains the 90 degree phase shift when only a capacitor is used.
 note that when the capacitor is Empty, the voltage is 0 and the current is Max, and essentially creates a Short circuit which is why we cannot create a purely reactive circuits without Purely reactive loads.
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This tutorial describes how to create a few simple motions using example scripts from the Intera Motion Interface.
Motion Interface Examples
New in Intera SDK 5.2!
The Motion Interface enables the user to easily generate smooth motions for Sawyer by specifying a sequence of waypoints: the motion controller on Sawyer will automatically generate and run a trajectory that passes through the waypoints. The user can specify a variety of options, such as a maximum speed or requiring that the endpoint move on a linear path between the waypoints.
Go to Joint Angles
The go_to_joint_angles script is perhaps the simplest way to use the motion interface: it moves the arm from its current position to some target set of joint angles. Note that this script will not plan around self-collisions or obstacles.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_joint_angles.py -h
Print the arguments that can be passed to the script.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_joint_angles.py
Run the script with default parameters: move at a moderate speed to a configuration where the arm is in front of the robot with the elbow up.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_joint_angles.py -q -0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 -0.3 0.2 0.4 -s 0.9 -a 0.1
Run the script with a few common arguments:
- Set the target joint angles (ordered j0 through j6):
-q -0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 -0.3 0.2 0.4
- Set the speed ratio:
- Set the acceleration ratio:
Note that the speed and acceleration ratios are both scalar values on the range 0 to 1. The actual limits that are used in planning are equal to the maximum that each joint can achieve, scaled by the ratio. Advanced users can set kinematic limits in a more direct way using the
Go to to Cartesian Pose
The go_to_cartesian_pose moves the robot from its current position to a target pose, with the end-effector following a linear path.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_cartesian_pose.py -h
Display the help file for the script, listing all possible arguments.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_cartesian_pose.py -p 0.4 -0.3 0.18 -o 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 -t right_hand
Go to position (x=0.4, y=-0.3, z=0.18 meters) with a quaternion orientation (0, 1, 0, 0) and tip name right_hand. The current position or orientation will be used if only one is provided explicitly.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_cartesian_pose.py -q 0.0 -0.9 0.0 1.8 0.0 -0.9 0.0
Go to joint angles: 0.0 -0.9 0.0 1.8 0.0 -0.9 0.0 using default settings. If a Cartesian pose is not provided then forward kinematics will be used to compute it. If a Cartesian pose is provided, then the joint angles will be used to bias the nullspace (elbow orientation) during motion planning.
$ rosrun intera_examples go_to_cartesian_pose.py -R 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.1 0.2 0.3 -T
Jog arm with Relative Pose (in tip frame). In this case, move x=0.01, y=0.02, z=0.03 meters in translation and rotate roll=0.1, pitch=0.2, yaw=0.3 radians in orientation from the current end effector frame. The fixed position and orientation paramters will be ignored if provided.
Send Random Trajectory
The send_random_trajectory script is used to perform a random walk in joint space with the robot arm. It should be used with caution, as the robot does not know about its surroundings: make sure that there is plenty of space around the robot before running!
$ rosrun intera_examples send_random_trajectory.py -h
Provide the help file for the script, as well as default arguments.
$ rosrun intera_examples send_random_trajectory.py -n 5 -t JOINT -s 0.5
Send a random joint trajectory with 5 waypoints, using a speed ratio of 0.5 for all waypoints. Use default random walk settings.
$ rosrun intera_examples send_random_trajectory.py -d 0.1 -b 0.2
Send a random trajectory with default trajectory settings. Use a maximum step distance of 10% of the joint range and avoid the upper and lower joint limits by a boundary of 20% of the joint range.


Should I fast if I don't have a cycle?
Should you fast if you don't have a cycle? The short answer is yes! In fact, fasting may be the healing tool that energizes your cycle. Fasting has the ability to bring the body into homeostasis and balance, allowing to naturally regulate sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. The key is understanding how to use fasting to help your cycle. Women can lose their cycle for a variety of reasons. Women may be on birth control, have had a hysterectomy, are in the perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal stage of life, or have a condition such as PCOS. However, many women aren't sure why they don't have a cycle. In these cases, I recommend doing a Dutch Hormone Test. The


Types of Projects
How do projects differ?
A useful way of defining differences between projects is according to differences in:
Risk to the University
Project Budget ($)
The relationship between the three aspects is not always simple. Low $ projects can still be complex and might involve significant risks to the University.
For example, a requirement to conform to a particular safety standard might involve a low $ project budget but the consequence of the project failing might result in high risks to the University.
Risks can be defined in both quantitative ($) and qualitative terms.
Loss of prestige or environmental damage are risks that are difficult to define in $ terms.
High $ projects can sometimes be less complex than low $ projects.
For example a large building complex might involve a high budget with high risks attached but because the building industry has well-established project management methods the level of complexity might be lower than for an organisational change project which has a much lower $ project budget.
One way of assessing the potential complexity of a project has been suggested by Turner and Cochrane who have developed a 'Goals and Methods Matrix'.
Goals and Methods Matrix
From this Matrix we can assess if the project is Well Defined. Projects can also be defined as "fuzzy projects", that is projects that have unclear goals, where some time is needed in defining the project. Both types of projects can be viewed in the following pages. Well Defined Projects and Fuzzy Projects.
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Films released on DVD offer a wealth of resources that can be harnessed for the classroom. The Diamond Edition of Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a fine example of this. The blue ray edition offers teachers a plethora of resources including:
- Special Extended and Original Theatrical Editions: Two versions of Beauty and the Beast are available from the outset. A 92-minute "Special Extended Edition" and the film's 85-minute theatrical cut.
- Storyreel Picture-in-Picture Experience: Students can view the theatrical cut alongside the filmmakers' original storyreel, an incredibly early version of the film that features rough animation, hand-drawn storyboards and other preproduction artwork.
- Audio Commentary: Producer Don Hahn and co-directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale discuss the Special Extended Edition of Beauty and the Beast and waste little time doing so. The trio dissect the story and characters, the animation techniques utilized throughout the film, its place in Disney history, the dialogue and songs, casting and the voice recording sessions, the challenges they faced during its long and complex production and much, much more. It's a thoroughly engaging and informative track that should not be missed.
- Sing Along Track: The Special Extended cut even offers a text-based "Sing Along Mode" for center based learning or sing along as a group.
- Fast Play: Looking for yet another way to watch Beauty and the Beast? In a fit of overkill, the BD wizards at Disney have also devised a "Fast Play Mode" that allows you to customize and automate the viewing experience based on classroom time constraints.
- Beyond Beauty (HD, 157 minutes): An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own (simply press "enter" when the on-screen icons appear to extend the experience further). A handy pop-up menu even keeps track of which sub-featurettes and branching segments you have and haven't watched, making the whole of the documentary as effortless as it is extensive.
- Classic DVD Bonus Features (SD, 62 minutes): The previously released DVD's high quality materials are included as well, albeit in standard definition. "The Story Behind the Story" digs into seven separate Disney films; Hahn presides over an early presentation reel and an alternate version of "Be Our Guest;" Menken unveils an alternate score for "The Transformation;" Hahn and Menken introduce "Human Again," a deleted song comprised of storyboards; a collection of "Animation Tests, Roughs & Clean-Ups" proves to be an all-too-short treat; a "Camera Move Test" provides a glimpse at the virtual sets created for the film's most complex shots; a "Music Video" features Celine Dion performing "Beauty and the Beast;" and a series of trailers and TV spots will satisfy completists.
- Composing a Classic (HD, 20 minutes): Composer Alan Menken, music agent and Disney historian Richard Kraft, and producer Don Hahn chat at length about the film's rousing songs and musical score, as well as the art of furthering a story through music.
- Broadway Beginnings (HD, 13 minutes): A string of name-that-face celebrities, production team members and stage actors wax poetic about the Broadway adaptation of the film.
- Music Video (HD, 3 minutes): Jordin Sparks performs "Beauty and the Beast."
- Enchanted Musical Challenge (HD): A more accessible game in which players have to search the Beast's castle and answer trivia questions to find four of Belle's friends.
Many reviewers don't see the value in some of the resources in the Diamond Edition but for those of in the classroom, its a powerful tool that allows us to incorporate pop culture into our lesson plans.


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This case study focuses on reducing herbicide use in arable cropping systems to improve water quality in the Gimone catchment, Midi-Pyrénées, France.
Through the 'agro-ecological plan for France' project, a farmer co-operative was established to improve water quality in the Gimone catchment, primarily via the reduction of herbicide use on arable land. The project aims to inform and share knowledge and technological innovations as well as to promote good agricultural practice.
'Read more' for further details on the case study and the summary field trial leaflet on intercropping of wheat and lentils:
Location: Midi-Pyrénées region of south western France
Main land use: arable production (predominantly cereals; also sunflower, maize, oilseed rape & protein crops) and mixed farming
Stakeholders: technical institutes, agricultural chambers, farmers, research institutes, storage agencies and agricultural co-operatives
o Strategies to reduce the impact of herbicide use, such as improving product efficiency, mechanical weeding or a combination of the two
o Use of precision farming techniques (e.g. fertiliser placement and variable seed rates) and cover crop management to minimise environmental impact
o Spatial management of varieties to control pests
o Promotion of vegetal proteins for human health
o Maintenance of a pseudo permanent ground cover
VALERIE themes covered:
1. Crop rotation, soil cover management and integrated pest management ►
2. Eco-system and social services in agriculture and forestry ►
3. The management of agricultural soils as integrated agro-ecological systems ►
Case study updates:
- An initial meeting was held in summer 2014 and was integrated with another farmer group meeting, where the farmers are strongly motivated and already active in implementing sustainable practices. The on-farm demonstrations of innovative farming practices are being developed.
- At the second meeting, twenty farmers were among the stakeholders who reviewed relevant VALERIE innovation factsheets and discussed the possible field trials.
- Issue to be addressed in the field trials:
o Combined cropping of durum wheat & Fabaceae
- Trials are planned to start in 2016.
- The summary (including results) field trial leaflet, 'Demonstration of combined cropping of wheat and lentils' (English version) can be downloaded here


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GenerateData
GenerateData is an advanced scripting action designed to create dynamic 'items' to use elsewhere in a script.
There are 4 types of GenerateData configuration which you can use within your script. When you add the action to your script, select the type you want to add:
 - Email
 - Number
 - Data
 - String
 - Password
Email
If you need to create unique email addresses so as not to always use the same one and therefore be rejected by the target website's validation, you can create a 'consistently unique' email format. This means you can easily search for, identify and delete accounts registered from User Journeys using the defined format. Part of the email addresses used is always consistent (i.e. always starts with "test"), and part is randomised so every address is unique.
 1. Enter a Name. This will create a Script Variable to recall elsewhere in your script using this name.
 2. Enter this into the Format: rapidtest+%_EMAIL_
 3. Enter this in the Parts attribute: %random_string%
GenerateItem Email address
The "%s" in the Format will be replaced by "%random_string%" Parts. This will produce an email address such as:
 - _EMAIL_
 - _EMAIL_
 - _EMAIL_
If you wish to increase the randomisation you can add the random string twice. Just add an extra "%s" to the Format and then a second "%random_string%" to the Parts (comma separated).
 - Format: test+%s%_EMAIL_
 - Parts: %random_string%,%random_string%
Number
This setting generates randomised numbers into formats that can include pre-defined alphabetical characters.
The Format option is free text so you can enter anything into it. Any hash symbols (#) will be replaced with a random number between 0 and 9. Examples:
 - 0161 ### #### – 0161 _PHONE_ (landline phone number with pre-defined area code)
 - +447######### – +447882847294 (mobile number with pre-defined country code)
 - PR##-##-A# – PR51-08-A1 (random product/SKU code to a pre-defined format)
 - AW## #DB – AW13 9DB (random post code for a specific area)
This example will generate a random UK mobile number into the variable name.
Date
Format
The format dictates how the date will be generated and can be used for producing whole or part dates and times. Format options can be found here. If you wish to enter a character and not have it interpreted into its corresponding format option, then it must be escaped with a backward slash (\).
 - Y-m-d – this would produce a date such as "2022-08-27"
 - H:i:s – this would produce a time such as "10:55:25"
 - Y-m-d H:i:s \(\B\S\T\) – this would produce a full timestamp including a set timezone in brackets "2022-10-05 09:59:15 (BST)" (note the backward slashes to escape the brackets and timezone characters)
 - Y – this will simply produce the year such as "2022"
If you require multiple date parts to use separately then you will need to use multiple Date actions, one per date part.
Transform
This option can be used to dynamically change the date and time returned using a plain text expression. If no Transform option is given then the date and time will default to the server's current timestamp in UTC.
Some examples of plain text transform expressions:
 - "+7 days" – this will produce a date that is +7 days ahead of the server's current date when the test runs
 - "next Monday" – this will produce the date of the next Monday
 - "last year" – this will produce the current date, minus one year
 - "+1 week 2 days 4 hours 2 seconds" – this will produce the date to the provided Format but exactly 1 week, 2 days, 4 hours and 2 seconds in the future
Note: the date produced will always be relative to the server's current date and time in UTC when it runs a test of your script.
This example generates a "Y-m-d" formatted date 7 days in the future.
String
This type generates randomised strings. Whilst very similar to the Password GenerateItem type, this type will only use alphabetical characters. Its intended use was for generating random names or addresses.
The Transform option allows you to specify the case of the string. Available options are: 'UpperFirst', 'UpperAll', 'LowerAll'.
Password
This type simply generates random passwords and doesn't have any additional options as the others do.
Whilst similar to the random string type, this type differs because it will randomly upper and lowercase the characters, includes numbers and adds two special characters.
The two special characters will be selected randomly from this list: ! ? [ ] { } * £ @
Use in a Journey
You can recall the value you have created in other actions within your script. You can identify it by writing $ScriptVariable.name. For a more in depth guide about recalling items later in your script, see script variables.
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3D educational car cartoons are the new way to learn colours, shapes and songs! As the orange tractor brings by a truckload of playground balls, the excavator digs into the pile and pulls out a unique shape. Can you identify each shape he throws into the air? Guess what, you'll also get to sing your nursery rhymes along with this video! Check out many more free cartoons for boys and girls at SeeZisKids!


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The Management Committee of the PhD in Civil Engineering PDEC is pleased to invite you to participate in the Seminar entitled "Large-Scale Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for Informed Decision-Making in Urban Environments", by Professor Tiago Miguel Ferreira, Professor of the course of Civil Engineering at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Deputy Programme Leader for the MSc in Civil Engineering.
Zoom Link: _URL_ (»»ONLINE Seminar««)
Abstract of the presentation:
This talk will address the essential processes and techniques for assessing risk in historic urban areas, emphasising their practical applications to support decision-making. The focus will be given to how the assessment of the seismic vulnerability can be used to identify critical buildings and how that information can be exploited to aid pre-disaster and post-disaster decision-making. Ways of addressing and handling uncertainty in large-scale assessments will also be discussed, along with possible calibration and validation approaches.
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USDA NIFA has now released the FY23 SBIR/STTR Phase 1 RFA.
The SBIR program supports US-based small businesses solving issues (with commercial potential) related to food and agriculture. This program has and continues to support an Aquaculture priority area (SBIR 8.7).
Here are the links to information and to the application package on grants.gov:
Please share the RFA links with any interested parties and let any and all know that if they are interested in applying they can email me at _EMAIL_ and I will provide them with all requisite information.
Thanks in advance for your help in growing the USDA NIFA SBIR 8.7 program area priority!
Tim Sullivan, National Program Leader, Animal Health and Aquaculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The 2022 Census of Agriculture is right around the corner and USDA NASS is making every effort to count all aquaculture producers in the United States.
If you produce any aquaculture products and want to make sure that you are counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture and the 2023 Census of Aquaculture, please sign up your operation using this online form: 2023 Census of Aquaculture.
Once you have signed up, you might receive a short survey in the next two years to further categorize your operation. But most likely, you will not receive a survey until the 2022 Census of Agriculture in January or February, 2023.
When signing up, please keep these items in mind to better understand how USDA NASS counts aquaculture production:
To be counted as an aquaculture farm, some form of intervention in the rearing process, such as seeding, stocking, feeding, or protection from predators, must be done by the producer.
Aquaculture is defined as the farming of aquatic organisms, including baitfish, crustaceans, food fish, mollusks, ornamental fish, sport or game fish, algae and sea vegetables, and other aquaculture products.
Fish, shellfish, and other aquatic products which are caught or harvested by the public from non-controlled waters or beds without any intervention, or input costs, are considered wild caught and are NOT included in the USDA NASS count of aquaculture farms.
Remember, participating in the 2022 Census of Agriculture and the 2023 Census of Aquaculture is Your Voice, Your Future, and Your Opportunity. To learn more about the Census of Agriculture and Aquaculture, visit _URL_.
All information you provide will be held confidential under penalty of federal law. There is NO sharing of individual farm financial data with other federal agencies other than the final compiled reports that are publicly available. Since NASS surveys are conducted for statistical purposes only, individual reports are protected by law, even from other governmental agencies. Please read and share the NASS Confidentiality Pledge.
Monday, November 15, 2021 NOAA released two Atlases compiling the best available science to inform the identification of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern California. NOAA previously identified these regions for their potential to host sustainable commercial aquaculture development in the United States. Areas in the Atlases will have characteristics expected to support multiple types of aquaculture industries including finfish, shellfish, seaweed, or some combination.
The 2021 Humboldt Bay Symposium will be webcast via Zoom on September 28-30. A long-standing local tradition, the Symposium is a community-oriented conference and provides a unique opportunity for the general public to engage directly with scientists, managers, and local experts. It is a forum for learning about the latest developments on a variety of current issues related to the Humboldt Bay region including research and restoration of coastal ecosystems, economic development, and sustainable use and recreation.
Santa Barbara News-Press by Dave Mason September 15, 2021
Students are getting first-hand experience with sustainable seafood and marine conservation. That's thanks to a collaboration between The Cultured Abalone Farm, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Select Link
The fund offers small awards (up to $20,000) targeted toward shellfish growers, and large awards (up to $100,000) to address systemic issues facing the shellfish industry.
The small and large funding tracks have different eligibility requirements, application and reporting requirements, priorities, and deadlines. For full details and to apply, visit the resiliency fund website. If you have any questions, please contact SOAR Program Coordinator Christina Popolizio (_EMAIL_).
As President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law on March 30, 2021, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said:
"President Biden sent another strong message to America's more than 30 million small business owners negatively impacted by the pandemic: help is here. By signing the PPP Extension Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act into law, the President is providing additional critical relief to the smallest of the small businesses – the mom-and-pop shops that line our Main Streets and keep our local and regional economies going.
"The leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, working with leaders of the House Small Business Committee, Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez, and Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer, Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Young Kim, and Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman Ben Cardin, and Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Susan Collins, ensured a strong bipartisan vote to extend this critical relief to hard-hit small businesses. More than 8.2 million PPP loans have provided struggling small businesses with the relief they need to keep workers employed and make ends meets during this pandemic. The SBA remains dedicated to reaching the heart and soul of the nation's urban, rural, and low-income communities – the smallest businesses – and removing barriers to access this vital relief."
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency (FSA), will accept new and modified CFAP 2 applications beginning April 5, 2021.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin providing additional financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and producers impacted by COVID-19 market disruptions. Resources for these payments were approved by Congress in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
The original application period for CFAP 2 was September 21 through December 11, 2020. USDA will reopen CFAP 2 signup for all eligible producers beginning April 5, 2021. A deadline for signup will be announced at a later date. Learn more at _URL_.
Aquaculture eligible for CFAP 2 includes: any species of aquatic organisms grown as food for human consumption, fish raised as feed for fish that are consumed by humans, and ornamental fish propagated and reared in an aquatic medium. Eligible aquaculture species must be raised by a commercial operator and in water in a controlled environment. This includes molluscan shellfish and seaweed that was previously covered under the U.S. Department of Commerce program.
Eligible sales only include sales of raw commodities grown by the producer. The portion of sales derived from adding value to the commodity, such as processing and packaging, and from sales of products purchased for resale is not included in the payment calculation.
CFAP 2 payments are available for eligible producers of aquaculture commodities, which are categorized as sales commodities. Payment calculations will use a sales-based approach, where producers of eligible commodities are paid based on five payment gradations associated with their 2019 sales.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
Businesses that receive a loan subject to the current limits do not need to submit a request for an increase at this time. SBA will reach out directly via email and provide more details about how businesses can request an increase closer to the April 6 implementation date. Any new loan applications and any loans in process when the new loan limits are implemented will automatically be considered for loans covering 24 months of economic injury up to a maximum of $500,000.
This new relief builds on SBA's previous March 12, 2021 announcement that the agency would extend deferment periods for all disaster loans, including COVID-19 EIDLs, until 2022 to offer more time for businesses to build back. In order to shift all EIDL payments to 2022, SBA will extend the first payment due date for disaster loans made in 2020 to 24-months from the date of the note and to 18-months from the date of the note for all loans made in the calendar year 2021.
Questions about SBA COVID-19 EIDL and disaster loan payments can be emailed to _EMAIL_ or directed to SBA's Customer Service Center at _PHONE_ (_PHONE_ for the deaf and hard of hearing).
California Aquaculture mourns the loss of a dear friend, colleague, and sage advisor, Dr. Fred Conte, state aquaculture specialist for UC Davis Cooperative Extension. Read a special message from Tony Vaught, President of the California Aquaculture Association (CAA) linked here.


Question: How do I fix this file isn't playable 0xc10100be?
"Whenever I try to open my favorite MP4 video file on my Windows 10 computer, I see the error showing 'can't play this file isn't playable 0xc10100be'. How can I fix this video playback error?"
If you've encountered the 0xc10100be error code while trying to play a video file on Windows 10/11, you're not alone. This video playback issue is quite common among Windows users. But thankfully, there are several ways to fix it and get your video playing again. In this article, we'll figure out the common reasons behind the 0xc10100be error code and show you how to fix it. So read on to enjoy your videos hassle-free.
how to fix 0xc10100be error code
 1. Part 1: Common Reasons for Getting the 0xc10100be Error Code
 2. Part 2: Possible Ways to Fix 0xc10100be Video Error Windows 10/11
 3. Part 3: The Ultimate Way to Fix 0xc10100be Error in Windows 10/11HOT
Part 1: Common Reasons for Getting the 0xc10100be Error Code
The error code 0xc10100be usually appears when you try to open an video file that has recently been transferred and save to the computer. It can be related to the video file itself or issues with the media player. Below we've summarized the common reasons why you get the 0xc10100be error code.
 1. The file format is not supported by the video player.
 2. The file extension of the video is incorrect.
 3. The video file gets corrupted during transferring.
 4. The codec that your computer uses to decode and play is missing or incompatible.
 5. The media player or video driver are outdated.
Part 2: Possible Ways to Fix 0xc10100be Video Error Windows 10/11
Encountering the 0xc10100be Windows 10/Windows 11 error can be frustrating. But after you have identified the root causes, you can put measures in place to get the video playback issue resolved. Here's how to fix 0xc10100be with five proven ways and get your video playback on track.
0xc10100be Fix 1. Convert the Video File Format
If you've seen the 0xc10100be error while trying to play a video on the VLC media player, you can convert the format of the video file that generated the error and change its file extension. This can easily fix 0xc10100be caused by unsupported format and incorrect file extension.
Here's the 0xc10100be fix by converting the video format to a compatible one.
 1. Launch the VLC media player and choose "Media" from the top menu.
 2. Locate and select "Convert / Save...".
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 3. Add the video generating the error to the selection panel. Then click "Convert / Save" at the bottom.
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 4. In the "Convert" wizard, select your desired target file type from the Profile section. Here we recommend the MP4 video file format with AAC-LC audio Codec and H.264 video Codec. Once set, choose a destination where the converted file will be saved and specify the file name and extension.
 5. Finally, hit the "Start" button to convert the video format.
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Once the video format is successfully converted, open it with your media player and check if the 0xc10100be error persists.
0xc10100be Fix 2. Install the Missing Codec on Windows Media Player
If the above method didn't work out in your favor and you still get the "can't play 0xc10100be" error, try to install the missing codec to play video files on Windows Media player. For that, simply follow the steps to configure WMP to download and update video codecs automatically.
 1. Open Windows Media player and choose "Tools" on the top menu bar. If you can't find the option, right click on the top blank area and select Show menu bar.
 2. Select"Option" from the drop-down list and locate the "Player" tab.
 3. Select Once a day under Automatic updates. If you can find the "Download codes automatically" option, tick the option as well.
 4. Now, click OK to update Windows Media Player codecs.
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Play the video file that generated the 0xc10100be error again. When prompted to install the codec, simply press install.
0xc10100be Fix 3. Disable Copy Protection Feature in Windows Media Player
You may get an 0xc10100be error if the copy protection feature in the Windows media player is enabled. Follow the steps below to resolve this error by turning off copy protection feature.
 1. Open Windows Media player.
 2. Choose "Tools" from the top menu and select "Options".
 3. Next, select the Rip Music tab and uncheck "Copy protect music".
 4. Click Apply and then OK to make the change take effect.
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 5. Now check if the video file is playable or not. If it's not working, move to the next solution.
0xc10100be Fix 4: Use VLC Media Player to Fix Corrupted Video Files
Other than changing the file format with the VLC media player, you can also use it to fix the 0xc10100be error in case that the error is caused by video corruption. Here's how to repair the corrupted video with VLC Media Player.
 1. Launch VLC media player, click "Tools" on the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
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 2. Choose "Input/Codecs".
 3. Locate the "Damaged or incomplete AVI file" section. Select "Always Fix" next to it.
 4. Afterwards, click "Save" to save the change.
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 5. Now open your error-getting video file with VLC media player, it will get the damaged video file repaired.
Fix 5. Try Using Another Media Player
If you still encounter the video playback error 0xc10100be, the video player you use to open the file may be the culprit. Sometimes, a single video player may not support playing all the video files due to incompatible file formats. To sort the issue out, check the video format of the file displaying the error and play it with another media player supporting that file's format.
Part 3: The Ultimate Way to Fix 0xc10100be Error in Windows 10/11HOT
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Final Thoughts
While trying to play a video file, many Windows 10/11 users encounter the 0xc10100be video error. It can be a frustrating experience. However, fixing it is possible. From installing the missing codec to disabling the copy protection or converting the file format, there are many ways to resolve this issue.
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:: lcosex, lsinex integer(ISZ):: nmult,nres real(kind=8):: tol c Calculates the multipole moments as an axial function of z from the c electrostatic potential using a linear least squares fit to extract the c radial dependence. Both the multipole expansion and the numerical c method employed is described in detail in Appendix A and B of HIF note c number 94-3 by Steve Lund. c c Inputs: c c nlmod number of azimuthal mode numbers to calculate moments c lmod(1:nlmod) specific azimuthal mode numbers to calculate moments c irpowmx maximum radial power cutoff of moments c lcosex log. flag -- calc. multipoles, cos(theta) expansion terms c lsinex log. flag -- calc. multipoles, sin(theta) expansion terms c aper aperture of moments calculation (for no apeture set to 1.) c xcen transverse x-coordinate moments are calculated about c ycen transverse y-coordinate moments are calculated about c nmult multipling factor on the number of radial points to fit c nres scaling for minimum radius to fit c tol tolerance for fitting c c Outputs (passed via common block) interpreter variables: c [ All but nmom are actually calculated in the work routine multpwrk c called in multpole. ] c c nmom number of terms in multipole expansion c lazi(1:nmom) vector of azimuthal mode numbers of moments c irpow(1:nmom) vector of radial powers of moments c rmomcex(1:nmom,0:nzlocal) multipoles, cos(theta) expansion terms on axial grid c rmomsex(1:nmom,0:nzlocal) multipoles, sin(theta) expansion terms on axial grid c c c The multipole expansion is of the following schematic form c c c c c /-- /-- c phi(r,theta,iz) = \-- \-- ( rmomcex(iz)_l,k cos(l theta) + c l k c rmomsex(iz)_l,k sin(l theta) )(r/aper)^k c c c where /-- denote constrained sums. The azimuthal mode number sum l c \-- c is over the nlmod mode numbers specified by the vector lmod(1:nlmod), c and the sum over radial powers k ranges from l to irpowmx in steps of c 2 (as a consequence of Maxwell's equations). c integer(ISZ):: l, k c --- Set number of z grid points. nzmom = nzlocal c --- find the total number of moments nmom to be calculated and c --- resize dynamic arrays in the common block Multipole nmom = 0 do l = 1,nlmod do k = lmod(l),irpowmx,2 nmom = nmom + 1 enddo enddo call gchange("Multipole",0) c --- call work routine to do the actual multipole calculation. This c --- structure is necessary to avoid addressing problems associated c --- with resizing multidimensional arrays call multpwrk(lmod,nlmod,irpowmx,lcosex,lsinex,aper,xcen,ycen, & nmult,nres,tol) return end c============================================================================= subroutine multpwrk(lmod,nlmod,irpowmx,lcosex,lsinex,aper,xcen,ycen, & nmult,nres,tol) use Constant use InGen3d use InMesh3d use Picglb3d use Fields3d use Multipole integer(ISZ):: nlmod, irpowmx real(kind=8):: aper, xcen, ycen integer(ISZ):: lmod(nlmod) logical(ISZ):: lcosex, lsinex integer(ISZ):: nmult,nres real(kind=8):: tol c Work routine for the calculation of multipole moments as an axial c function of z. See comments in routine multpole for variable and c general method descriptions. c Standard values for nmult=2, nres=10, tol=1.e-5. integer(ISZ):: nptsmx, nfitmx parameter(nfitmx = 20, nptsmx = 500) integer(ISZ):: k, l, iz, imom, lfund, nfit, npts, ngmin integer(ISZ):: np, ith, ipow, ifit, nth, ix, iy real(kind=8):: ds, xsymin, ysymin, xsymax, ysymax real(kind=8):: dth, xc, yc, phiinter, chisq real(kind=8):: rdat(nptsmx), basis(nptsmx,nfitmx) real(kind=8):: usvd(nptsmx,nfitmx), vsvd(nfitmx,nfitmx), wsvd(nfitmx) real(kind=8):: tmp(nptsmx) real(kind=8):: azicosint(nptsmx), azisinint(nptsmx) real(kind=8):: rmomcst(nfitmx), rmomsst(nfitmx) c --- define constants ds = sqrt((dx*dx+dy*dy)/2.) c --- for each moment index i = 1 to nmom, specify azimuthal mode numbers c --- lmod(i) and radial powers irpow(i) consistent with the mode numbers c --- given in lmod(nlmod) and the maximum radial cutoff power irpowmx imom = 0 do l = 1,nlmod do k = lmod(l),irpowmx,2 imom = imom + 1 lazi(imom) = lmod(l) irpow(imom) = k enddo enddo c --- start moments calculation imom = 0 c --- loop over each moment index with same azimuthal mode number l do lfund = 1,nlmod c --- azimuthal mode number l l = lmod(lfund) c --- number of radial power terms nfit used in least-squares fit nfit = irpowmx/2 + 1 - (l+mod(irpowmx+1,2))/2 if (nfit > nfitmx) then call kaboom("multpwrk: too many radial multipoles, inc. nfitmx") endif c --- calculate number radial data points npts, min grid index ngmin npts = nmult*nfit if (npts > nptsmx) then call kaboom("multpwrk: too many radial data points, inc. nptsmx") endif ngmin = (nres-1)*l/(2.*pi) if (ngmin < 2) ngmin = 2 c --- check for bound errors xsymin = xmmin ysymin = ymmin xsymax = xmmin + dx*nx ysymax = ymmin + dy*ny if (l2symtry) ysymin = -ymmax if (l4symtry) then xsymin = -xsymax ysymin = -ysymax endif if ( (xcen + (npts-1+ngmin)*ds >= xsymax ) .or. & (xcen - (npts-1+ngmin)*ds <= xsymin) ) then call kaboom("multpwrk: data out of x-grid bound") endif if ( (ycen + (npts-1+ngmin)*ds >= ysymax ) .or. & (ycen - (npts-1+ngmin)*ds <= ysymin) ) then call kaboom("multpwrk: data out of y-grid bound") endif c --- calculate npts radial data points and a npts x (kmax-l)/2 basis c --- array of


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LPTi was awarded the 2018 ASM Canada Council John Convey Innovation Award for Development and Demonstration of Material Physics Based Digital Twin and a Predictive Maintenance System for Gas Turbines (XactLIFE).
LPTi has developed world's first predictive maintenance system for gas turbine components that considers the physics of damage accumulation arising due to creep, fatigue, thermal-mechanical fatigue and environmental loads as a function of actual engine usage at the microstructural level in each component to precisely predict their fracture critical locations and remaining useful life. The novel damage and fracture modeling approach of combining deformation kinetics and deformation mechanism theories is used to quantitatively consider the effects of material microstructure on damage accumulation rates and damage progression as a function of actual engine usage. Furthermore, materials engineering rules have also been developed and implemented to take into account the effects of the sequence of cyclic and steady state loads on damage accumulation rates and its progression. This damage modeling approach further considers the variability in the microstructure to perform probabilistic computations to predict the reliability of parts upfront rather than waiting for failure data from the field to accumulate to make such predictions. This software platform thus allows engine users and MROs to cost effectively maintain the engine fleets, optimize parts usage and provide operational readiness in the field. This technology has been qualified and implemented in the field with several aero engine and land based turbine users.
LPTi is an SME located in Ottawa Canada, offers customized predictive maintenance products and services to gas turbine life cycle managers and MROs. The patented XactLIFE framework enables engine usage based quantitative assessment of damage evolution in each critical engine part and provides additional intelligence to OEMs maintenance recommendations. Component design changes can also be assessed.


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Learn about the science of health and disease. You will have the chance to explore the biology of health through conducting your own experiments while learning about some of the challenges faced by actual researchers, scientists and clinicians. You will investigate a health problem in the laboratory by initially conducting DNA analyses and physiological measurements. Subsequently, you will examine how technology can be used to detect diseases, monitor patient responses and even guide individual treatment regimens. We will consider stem cells, genomics and more recent advances, such as gene editing. You will also consider the power and pitfalls of advancing our understanding of biology and health within human society. We will discuss the implications and problems of translating experimental science and technological advances into real-world healthcare and policy. Additionally, you will present a group project reflecting potential changes in human health and disease treatment for the future.
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text: Relentlessly, the wide health gap between different groups of people living in Britain continues to get even wider. This book presents new evidence (which was not available to the government's Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health) on the size of the gap, and the extent to which the gap is widening. In particular, new geographical data are presented and displayed in striking graphical form.It challenges whether the government is concerned enough about reducing inequalities and highlights the living conditions of the million people living in the least healthy areas in Britain. It presents explanations for the widening health gap, and addresses the implications of this major social problem. In the light of this evidence the authors put forward social policies which will reduce the health gap in the future.The widening gap synthesises all the information available to date and should be read alongside the report of the evidence presented to the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health (Inequalities in health, The Policy Press, 1999) and by all those concerned with reducing health inequalities.Studies in poverty, inequality and social exclusion seriesSeries Editor: David Gordon, Director, Townsend Centre for International Poverty Research.Poverty, inequality and social exclusion remain the most fundamental problems that humanity faces in the 21st century. This exciting series, published in association with the Townsend Centre for International Poverty Research at the University of Bristol, aims to make cutting-edge poverty related research more widely available. For other titles in this series, please follow the series link from the main catalogue page.


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In the realm of innovative mobile gaming, Draw Climber emerges as an ingenious puzzler that seamlessly integrates modern technology with creative gameplay. This delightful game challenges players to think outside the box, quite literally, as they draw limbs for their avatar to navigate through levels, collecting coins and power-ups while striving for the fastest completion time. With a user-friendly interface utilizing the mouse or touch controls, Draw Climber offers a unique gaming experience that blends strategy, speed, and creative problem-solving.
Draw Climber introduces a distinctive gameplay mechanic where players play the role of virtual architects, creating limbs for their avatars to traverse various levels. The goal is to reach the end of each level as swiftly as possible, earning points by collecting coins and power-ups along the way. The creativity of the player comes into play as they draw limbs directly in the game, shaping the movement and capabilities of their character.
The key to success in Draw Climber lies in strategic limb drawing. Players must consider the length and shape of the limbs they create, as these directly impact the avatar's speed, maneuverability, and ability to collect rewards. Drawing longer limbs allows for faster movement but comes at the cost of maneuverability in narrow passages and lower coin collection. Balancing these factors becomes crucial as players strive to optimize their avatar's performance on each level.
The game rewards players not only for completing levels quickly but also for collecting coins and power-ups strategically placed throughout each stage. The challenge lies in finding the right balance between speed and reward collection. Drawing the optimal limbs becomes a puzzle in itself, requiring players to assess each level's layout and plan their approach to maximize points and resources.
One of the strengths of Draw Climber is its accessibility, achieved through user-friendly controls. Players can use the mouse or their finger to draw new limbs in the designated box beneath their character, making the game easy to pick up and play. The intuitive controls enhance the overall gaming experience, allowing players to focus on the creative aspect of limb drawing and strategic decision-making.


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Since 2011 SKN-RG Research and Development Team have been breaking the boundaries of conventional skincare. Their advancements in microbiology, frequency, light and wavelength have placed them at the forefront of a new generation of advanced skincare. Using only 100% certified organic and natural ingredients in their high performance complexes, the founders looked to nature and science, and after many years of research, unveiled their creation; Quanta® Wave Technology.
Secret known only to the founders, the broad spectrum light and sound wave technology termed "Quanta®" was created in their laboratories to increase and potentise the performance of the natural and organic ingredients. Expertly encapsulated, once applied onto the skin, Quanta® imparts it's energy, this is where the name SKN-RG (skin energy – pronounced "skinergy") comes from.
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
González J., Ferrer J-C., Cataldo A. and Rojas L. (2018)
A proactive transfer policy for critical patient flow management
Revista : Health Care Management Science
Tipo de publicación : ISI Ir a publicación
Hospital emergency departments are often overcrowded, resulting in long wait times and a public perception of poor attention. Delays in transferring patients needing further treatment increases emergency department congestion, has negative impacts on their health and may increase their mortality rates. A model built around a Markov decision process is proposed to improve the efficiency of patient flows between the emergency department and other hospital units. With each day divided into time periods, the formulation estimates bed demand for the next period as the basis for determining a proactive rather than reactive transfer decision policy. Due to the high dimensionality of the optimization problem involved, an approximate dynamic programming approach is used to derive an approximation of the optimal decision policy, which indicates that a certain number of beds should be kept free in the different units as a function of the next period demand estimate. Testing the model on two instances of different sizes demonstrates that the optimal number of patient transfers between units changes when the emergency patient arrival rate for transfer to other units changes at a single unit, but remains stable if the change is proportionally the same for all units. In a simulation using real data for a hospital in Chile, significant improvements are achieved by the model in key emergency department performance indicators such as patient wait times (reduction higher than 50%), patient capacity (21% increase) and queue abandonment (from 7% down to less than 1%).


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In support of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Child Survival Programs, Ambassador Alyssa Milano has launched babybugliari.org to allow fans, friends and family to raise funds in lieu of giving gifts for the upcoming birth of her baby boy.
All funds raised will assist UNICEF in its efforts to reach children with the greatest needs around the globe.
"I'm overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for the birth of my child and wanted to find a way to help mothers and children who face a very different reality than I do," said Alyssa. "With every $5 donation, UNICEF can provide assistance to children in developing countries so they can grow to be healthy, happy and strong – which is exactly what we want for our child."
When people visit babybugliari.org, they can click the "donate" button to be directed to UNICEF's donation form online. People can use this form to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation to support the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Child Survival Programs worldwide. If preferred, people can print the form and send donations by mail, or call 1.800.FOR.KIDS (_PHONE_) to donate by phone.
Funds raised will enable UNICEF to reach as many children as possible with effective, low-cost solutions. In many impoverished countries, childbirth still carries a high level of risk. For instance, newborn babies and mothers continue to die from maternal neonatal tetanus, a disease that can easily be prevented through a round of immunizations that costs as little as $1.80.
Other UNICEF activities that help expectant mothers and their children include:
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text: Most medics killed in battle die while trying to extract or care for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. A dcmiltary.com article says Gary Gilbert of the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) decided this was a job where robots could save lives. By using a robot to extract the wounded, the medic doesn't have to face direct enemy fire and the wounded soldier has better odds of being treated quickly. The first Robotic Extraction Vehicles were teleoperated 6-wheeled bots that looked remarkably like standard bomb disposal robots. The wounded soldier had to roll onto a sled which the robot then dragged off the battlefield. A more advanced prototype, called the BEAR, looks like an unmanned Segway with a fork lift. The BEAR can bend down and scoop up a wounded soldier even if he is completely incapacitated. For more information including video of prototype robots in action, see the TATRC Autonomous Casualty Care Program website. It's nice to see some miltary robot that saves lives instead of taking them for a change.


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Objectives The objectives of this study are twofold. First, to examine the direct effect of psychosocial work characteristics (as measured by job autonomy and work-related pressure) in relation to self-reported psychological morbidity symptoms and early retirement intentions among a sample of hospital consultants in the National Health Service (NHS). Second, to investigate burnout as mediating variable (ie, indirect effect) of these postulated associations.
Design A cross-sectional observational study.
Participants 593 NHS consultants (male=63.1%) from hospitals in England, Scotland and Wales.
Measures Self-reported online questionnaires on work-related pressure and job autonomy (Job Demands-Resources Questionnaire); emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation (Maslach Burnout Inventory); depressive and anxiety symptoms (State Trait Personality Inventory) and a single-item on early retirement intention.
Results This study observed high prevalence rates across all adverse health measures: emotional exhaustion (38.7%), depersonalisation (20.7%), anxiety symptoms (43.1%) and depressive symptoms (36.1%). Multiple linear regressions examined the postulated direct and indirect effects. Job autonomy had significant negative direct effects on the frequency of NHS consultants' anxiety and depressive symptoms, and their intention to retire early. Both emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation mediated the relationships that work-related pressure (full mediation) and job autonomy (partial mediation) had with self-reported symptoms of psychological morbidities. Only emotional exhaustion mediated the relationships where early retirement intention was the outcome. In terms of sociodemographic factors, age and years' experience predicted both burnout dimensions and psychological morbidity.
Conclusions This is the first study to observe job autonomy to be associated with the number of self-reported psychological morbidity symptoms and early retirement intentions in a sample of NHS consultants. Burnout dimensions mediated these relationships, indicating that interventions need to focus on enhancing working conditions and addressing burnout among NHS consultants before more severe symptoms of psychological morbidity are reported. This study has implications for NHS policy makers and senior leadership.
- psychological morbidity
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- retirement intentions
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Contributors AK and JH conceived the study concept and design. AK and KT drafted the first version of the manuscript. KT and JH provided critical revision of the manuscript as it went through the revision process. SI and KT did the data management and statistical analyses. All authors contributed to the content and critical revision of the report, and agreed to submit the report for publication.
Funding This study was funded by a study grant from the Research & Development Department Hywel Dda University Health Board. Publication costs were supported by Hywel Dda University Health Board R&D Department
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent Not reqired.
Ethics approval The study received ethical approval from Birkbeck University of London.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
Data sharing statement Individual participant data collected under this study were deidentified which are reported in the form of tables. The original proposal of the study will be available on request. Deidentified data will be shared for non-commercial research purpose given the consent of the lead author after the publications as per guidelines of the BMJ Open.
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