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Tom Ford and 52HZ, a strategy and creative agency that helps nongovernmental organizations, brands and people change the world, said today the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize is now accepting submissions from inventors, entrepreneurs and those invested in the fight against plastic pollution to accelerate meaningful innovation around a replacement for thin-film plastic.
The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize is the only competition focused exclusively on material science innovation to encourage the creative development and adoption of affordable and scalable alternatives to thin-film plastic.
The two-year competition, followed by three years of support for competition finalists, offers a prize purse total of $1.2 million. The prize aims to offer dedicated support to help finalists reach scale and market adoption by 2025, creating an inflection point in the fight against plastic pollution.
"Thin-film plastic enters our lives for a minute, yet continues on as waste, never truly disappearing," said Dr. Dune Ives, chief executive officer of Lonely Whale, which recently launched 52HZ. "The origin story of plastic starts with an innovation prize and the solution to the plastic crisis can be found in the tale of its creation. As a campaign organization capable of catalyzing global change on a massive scale, the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize is an opportunity to create another new beginning and promote solutions commensurate with the plastic pollution problem."
Lonely Whale was founded by Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner in 2015. Lonely Whale's campaigns have reached more than one billion readers, listens and viewers through activations, social and traditional media.
Today, thin-film plastic comprises 46 percent of the about 11 million metric tons of plastic that leaks into the ocean annually, a figure that's expected to nearly triple to 29 million metric tons by 2040. Just two products — single-use resealable sandwich storage bags and plastic poly bags used by the fashion industry — represent more than 300 billion thin-film plastic bags disposed of annually. The Tom Ford prize will enable competition finalists to bring biologically degradable thin-film plastic alternatives to market, so the ocean does not continue to pay the price of these products.
"Sustainability is a key critical issue in our lives now," said Tom Ford. "Plastic pollution is taking one of the greatest tools on our environment and thin-film plastic makes up 46 percent of all plastic waste entering our ocean. We will continue to advocate for the adoption of the winning innovations and will do whatever we can to turn the tide of plastic pollution and thin-film plastic specifically. We need to work towards finding a solution before it's too late to save our environment."
Ford, who in addition to being a designer and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, is an award-winning screenwriter, producer and film director.
A panel or industry-leading judges, led by Ford, will vet and stress-test submission to ensure they have a positive impact on the environment, and they are also scalable and market-ready by 2025. The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize Investment Alliance will be chaired by investor Matt Grossman.
Judges include Andrew Forrest AO, founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group and Minderoo Foundation; Audrey Choi, chief marketing officer and chief sustainability officer at Morgan Stanley; Danni Washington, science communicator and founder of The Big Blue & You, honorary doctor of science; Don Cheadle, actor and filmmaker; Livia Firth, founder and creative director of Eco-Age; Melati Wijsen, activist and founder of Youthopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags; Saskia van Gendt, head of sustainability at Rothy's; Stella McCartney; Susan Rockefeller, documentary filmmaker and founder of Musings Magazine; Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, and True Styler, actress, film producer and director.
Judges will work with a panel of scientific and technical experts from fields such as materials science, ocean health and product development, such as Dr. Ramani Narayan, university distinguished professor at Michigan State University in the department of chemical engineering and materials science. To ensure that the thin-film alternatives sourced through the prize are capable of solving the impact on the ocean, the prize evaluation criteria includes a comprehensive set of lab and field testing analyses conducted in partnership with the Bioseniatic Laboratory at the UGA New Materials Institute.
Submissions to the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize are open today through Oct. 24. Information is available at plasticprize.org.
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text: The influence of angle matching in rotor–stator interference (RSI) zone on natural circulation resistance (NCR) of circulating pump in natural circulation condition is illustrated by numerical method, and the analysis and optimization method of natural circulation based on loss coefficient curve are established through experiments. The mechanism and analysis formula of runaway speed are extracted, and the distribution diagram of Euler head density function (EHDF) is obtained to carry out image processing and analysis of secondary flow. Then, the optimal design interval of setting angle of impeller outlet under low flow resistance is acquired. As for the natural circulation loss of static parts, the optimal design interval of guide vane inlet angle and outlet angle with low flow resistance is obtained by analyzing the EHDF distribution diagram of the whole flow parts, which accounts for the position and reason of resistance. In this paper, the mechanism between runaway speed and loss coefficient curve is revealed and the resistance is optimized through the design and analysis of the RSI region, which provides theoretical methods for the analysis of the impeller performance of axial-flow circulating pump. Furthermore, it is a reference for the optimization design of natural circulation system.

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Third Battle of Panipat
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The Third Battle of Panipat, 14 January 1761, Hafiz Rahmat Khan, standing right of Ahmad Shah Durrani, who is shown sitting on a brown horse.
Date 14 January 1761
Location Panipat, Punjab region
(in present-day Haryana, India)
Result Afghan victory
Marathas lost suzerainty over Punjab and Delhi to the Afghans. Ahmad Shah Durrani vacates Delhi soon after the battle, appoints Mughal emperor as nominal head and returns to Afghanistan.
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Durrani Empire
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Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of Herat until 1842.svgAhmad Shah Durrani (Shah of Durrani Empire)
Flag of Herat until 1842.svgTimur Shah Durrani
Flag of Herat until 1842.svgWazir Wali Khan[1]
Flag of Herat until 1842.svgShah Pasand Khan[1]
Flag of Herat until 1842.svgJahan Khan[1]
अवध ध्वज.gifShuja-ud-Daula
Rampur flag.svgNajib-ud-Daula
Rampur flag.svgHafiz Rahmat Khan[1]
Rampur flag.svgDundi Khan[1]
Rampur flag.svgBanghas Khan[1]
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgSadashivrao Bhau (commander-in-chief of Maratha Army)
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgVishwasrao
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgMalharrao Holkar
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgMahadji Shinde
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgIbrahim Khan Gardi
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgJankoji Shinde
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgBhivrao Panse
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgBhoite
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgPurandare
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgVinchurkar (Infantry & Cavalry)
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svgSidoji Gharge
42,000 cavalry
38,000 infantry
10,000 reserves
4,000 personal guards
5,000 Qizilbash
120–130 pieces of cannon
large numbers of irregulars
totally an army of 100,000.
40,000 cavalry
15,000 infantry(divided to 9 battalyons of Gardi rifle infantry)[2]
15,000 Pindaris
200 pieces of artillery. The force was accompanied by 300,000 non-combatants (pilgrims and camp-followers)
totally an army of 70,000.
Casualties and losses
Estimates between 20,000 and 40,000 combatants killed.[3][4] Estimates between 30,000 and 40,000 combatants killed in the battle. Another 40,000-70,000 non-combatants massacred following the battle.[3][4]
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, at Panipat, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Delhi between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and the forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian Muslim allies—the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh. Militarily, the battle pitted the French origin artillery[5] and cavalry of the Marathas against the heavy cavalry and mounted artillery (zamburak and jizail) of the Afghans and Rohillas led by Ahmad Shah Abdali and Najib-ud-Daulah, both ethnic Afghans (the former is also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali). The battle is considered one of the largest fought in the 18th century,[6] and has perhaps the largest number of fatalities in a single day reported in a classic formation battle between two armies.
The decline of the Mughal Empire following the 27-year Mughal-Maratha war (1680–1707) had led to rapid territorial gains for the Maratha Empire. Under Peshwa Baji Rao, Gujarat, Malwa and Rajputana came under Maratha control. Finally, in 1737, Baji Rao defeated the Mughals on the outskirts of Delhi, and brought much of the former Mughal territories south of Delhi under Maratha control. Baji Rao's son, Balaji Baji Rao (popularly known as Nana Saheb), further increased the territory under Maratha control by invading Punjab in 1758. This brought the Marathas into direct confrontation with the Durrani empire of Ahmad Shah Abdali. In 1759 he raised an army from the Pashtun tribes and Baloch tribes [7] and made several gains against the smaller Maratha garrisons in Punjab. He then joined with his Indian allies—the Rohilla Afghans of the Gangetic Doab—forming a broad coalition against the Marathas. The Marathas, under the command of Sadashivrao Bhau, responded by gathering an army of between 45,000–60,000, which was accompanied by roughly 200,000 non-combatants, a number of whom were pilgrims desirous of making pilgrimages to Hindu holy sites in northern India. The Marathas started their northward journey from Patdur on the 14 March 1760. Both sides tried to get the Nawad of Awadh, Shuja-ud-Daulah, into their camp. By late July, Shuja-ud-Daulah made the decision to join the Afghan-Rohilla coalition, preferring to join what was perceived as the 'army of Islam'. This was strategically a major loss for the Marathas, since Shuja provided much needed finances for the long Afghan stay in North India. It is doubtful whether the Afghan-Rohilla coalition would have the means to continue their conflict with the Marathas without Shuja's support.
The slow-moving Maratha camp finally reached Delhi on 1 August 1760, and took the city the next day. There followed a series of skirmishes along the banks of the river Yamuna, and a battle at Kunjpura, which the Marathas won against an Afghan garrison of about 15,000 (at this time, Abdali and the other Afghan forces were on the eastern side of the Yamuna river). However, Abdali daringly crossed the river Yamuna on the 25 October at Baghpat, cutting off the Maratha camp from their base in Delhi. This eventually turned into a two-month-long siege led by Abdali against the Marathas in the town of Panipat. During the siege both sides tried to cut off the other's supplies. At this the Afghans were considerably more effective, so that by the end of November 1760 they had cut off almost all food supplies into the besieged Maratha camp (which had about 250,000 to 300,000, most of whom were non-combatants). According to all the chronicles of the time, food in the Maratha camp ran out by late December or early January and cattle died by the thousands. Reports of soldiers dying of starvation began to be heard in early January. On 13 January the Maratha chiefs begged their commander, Sadashiv Rao Bhau, to be allowed to die in battle than perish by starvation. The next day the Marathas left their camp before dawn and marched south towards the Afghan camp in a desperate attempt to break the siege. The two armies came face-to-face around 8:00 a.m., and the battle raged until evening.
The specific site of the battle itself is disputed by historians, but most consider it to have occurred somewhere near modern-day Kaalaa Aamb and Sanauli Road. The battle lasted for several days and involved over 125,000 troops. Protracted skirmishes occurred, with losses and gains on both sides. The forces led by Ahmad Shah Durrani came out victorious after destroying several Maratha flanks. The extent of the losses on both sides is heavily disputed by historians, but it is believed that between 60,000–70,000 were killed in fighting, while the numbers of injured and prisoners taken vary considerably. According to the single best eye-witness chroniclethe bakhar by Shuja-ud-Daulah's Diwan Kashi Raj, about 40,000 Maratha prisoners were slaughtered in cold blood the day after the battle.[4] Grant Duff includes an interview of a survivor of these massacres in his History of the Marathas and generally corroborates this number. Shejwalkar, whose monograph Panipat 1761 is often regarded as the single best secondary source on the battle, says that "not less than 100,000 Marathas (soldiers and non-combatants) perished during and after the battle."[3]
The result of the battle was the halting of further Maratha advances in the north, and a destabilization of their territories, for roughly 10 years. This period of 10


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Luctor et Emergo" is a heart-warming, true story about the author's parents and their loss of hearing at a young age. The Latin phrase "Luctor et Emergo" means "I struggle and overcome". This simple Latin expression was often quoted by the author's father, Horace E. Dean, and it sums up the theme of the book.
People can overcome the most difficult of circumstances in life if they will persevere. The book details the myriad of challenges the author's deaf parents faced throughout life and their persistent determination to overcome their disability and disappointments with their faith in God. This uplifting and sometimes humorous story of the indomitable nature of the human spirit will encourage young and old alike, especially those persons who are struggling with life's challenges.
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'''[[Riparian areas]]''' Pertaining to anything connected with or immediately adjacent to the banks of a '''[[stream]]''', '''[[river]]''', '''[[wetlands]]''' or flowing watercourse. '''[[Riparian areas]]''' Pertaining to anything connected with or immediately adjacent to the banks of a '''[[stream]]''', '''[[river]]''', '''[[wetlands]]''' or flowing watercourse.
 +'''[[Rocker]]''' is an innovation in skis, where the tip and/or tail of skis are shaped with an early upward curve that resembles the arc at the base of a rocking chair. In soft snow, rocker helps tips and tails avoid sinking. This means skiers catch edges less often, turning is easier and balance is improved. Essentially, rocker serves to pre-bend a ski into an ideal shape for soft and variable snow, giving the skier a more predictable platform.
'''[[Rope Speed]]''' This is the speed that a '''[[ski lift]]''' can transport guests, as expressed in number of feet per minute or '''[[meters per second]]'''. '''[[Rope Speed]]''' This is the speed that a '''[[ski lift]]''' can transport guests, as expressed in number of feet per minute or '''[[meters per second]]'''.
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Access Route means an access by way of dedicated or gazetted highway, easement or right of way, whether existing or which the Developer is required by Government Agencies or Regulatory Authorities to provide in the Controlled Recreation Area, to Parking Facilities and Improvements.
Aerial Tramway An aerial tramway is a special type of aerial transport, usually, we know it like ropeway or cable car, and sometimes erroneously called as a gondola. Aerial tramway is a aerial system, the passenger cabins are connected by a one or more fixed cables. The fixed cables give support for the cabins. The ropes are solidly connected to the tramway. The aerial tramway is elevated or transported by the support cables. The haulage cable is generally driven by an electric motor and being connected to the cabins, moves them up or down the mountain.
All Seasons Resort All Seasons Resort means a resort that provides for the development of single or multi-season recreational activities and facilities and the development of overnight accommodation as an essential associated land use.
Apex The point during a turn at which half of the entire direction change that the turn will produce has been completed.
Anti-Rollback A mechanical system which prevents the weight of passengers on a lift from making the lift roll backwards in the event of engine or gearbox failure. Some modern lifts are designed to run in reverse for special purposes.
Average Grade This is the average slope gradient (in percent) of the terrain under the length of the ski lift, from top terminal to bottom terminal.
Average Width This is the average width of the entire trail, from top to bottom. This may be determined by field measurements, or by calculation utilizing the given trail acreage and slope length (i.e., acreage x 43,560ft/slope length).
Backcountry Areas outside of Controlled Recreation Areas and not considered to be front country.
Base Area means that part of the Controlled Recreation Area shown or defined as the base area in the Resort, as amended and endorsed with approval of the Regulatory Authorities from time to time.
Base Area Design Particular consideration should be given to the relationship of the base area to the mountain facilities. Upon arrival at the ski area, skiers should be able to move directly from parking or other arrival points, through ticketing or rental locations, to the base of the ski lifts. Walking distance and vertical differential between the base area facilities and lifts should be minimized in an effort to move skiers directly onto the mountain. Vehicle, pedestrian, and skier circulation should be coordinated to create a safe and pleasant base area environment.
Balanced Resort Capacity (BRC) is the optimum number of visitors that can utilize a resort's facilities per day in such a way that their recreational expectations are being met while the integrity of the site's physical and sociological environment is maintained on a year–round basis.
Base Elevation The elevation of the base of the mountain (typically where the lowest lift starts).
Base Lands Slope Analysis An evaluation of the base landstopography in terms of slope gradient,which determines its ability to support base area facilities, village development, auxiliary facilities, and residential development. Typically,the slope gradients for base area development are broken into categories up to a maximum of 40% slope.
Basket: Typically round or star-shaped plastic piece located at the bottom end of a ski pole. Their primary purpose is to keep your poles from pushing too deep into the snow.
Bed Unit (BU) – means public or private overnight accommodation for one person in the Base Area (which unit is also commonly referred to as a "pillow" in the ski resort industry.)
Boot liner soft inner boot in ski boots.
Boot shell hard plastic boot coating
Camber The curve built into the main body of a ski to allow an even distribution of the skier's mass over the whole ski in contact with the snow. A soft-cambered ski will exhibit an even distribution, whilst a stiffer or harder-cambered ski is constructed so that the mid-section (or wax pocket) of the ski is held above the surface of the snow except when it is being heavily weighted.
Cant (1) The angle of boot bottom with ski viewed from the front. (2) The lateral angle of the boot in relation to the ski; often confused with cuff-alignment (the adjustment of cuff angle). Boots can be canted inward or outward, usually by grinding the sole at an angle, to give a skier better access to all four ski edges.
Capacity Analysis and Design Comfortable Carrying Capacity (CCC) is defined as an optimal level of utilization for the ski area (the number of visitors that can be accommodated at any given time) which guarantees a pleasant recreational experience, while at the same time preserving the quality of the environment. The accurate estimation of the CCC of a mountain is a complex issue and is the single most important planning criterion for the resort. Given proper identification of the mountain's true capacity, all other related skier service facilities can be planned, such as base lodge seating, mountain restaurant requirements, sanitary facilities, parking, and other skier services. The CCC figure is based on a comparison of the uphill hourly capacity of the lift system to the downhill capacity of the trail system, taking into account the typical amount of ertical terrain desired by skiers of varying ability levels.
CARDINAL PLANES Sagittal, transverse and frontal planes.
Cat Tracks: Relatively flat paths used by Snowcats to move around a mountain. These are often used by skiers and snowboarders as well to reach different areas within a resort.
Carrier A generic term for the device on or in which customers ride. They can be chairs, gondola cabins, tram cabins, T-bars, etc.
Carrier Spacing This is the distance in feet or meters between each guest carrier (chair, gondola cabin).
Centrifugal force The force produced when an body rotates around the centre of its orbit. A skier will notice this when turning, in the form of an outward force away from the centre of the radius of the turn.
Centripetal force The opposing force to that of the centrifugal force. This must be applied by the skier to maintain balance and counteract centrifugal force when turning.
Chair Lift The chairlifts are a type of aerial lift, more exactly known as an elevated passenger ropeway. The chairlift consists of a continuously circulating steel cable strung in a loop between two end terminals and generally over intermediate towers.
Chord length The distance between the two bits of the ski touching the ground (the shovel and the tail) when the ski is lying on a flat surface. This is the distance usually used to denote a ski's length. They used to be made in 5cm increments but now skis come in all sizes.
Cold Bed A classification of bed units that refers to infrequent occupancy, typically private accommodation, not available for short term rent either through covenants placed on the property, or owner choice.
Compressors are mechanical devices that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. They produce the compressed air for snowmaking. Water is forced through the nozzles under pressure and mixed with the compressed air.
Commercial Bed a bed unit that is available in the rental pool for nightly value assessment by an independent appraiser.
Controlled Recreation Area the use and access the resort developer / operator "controls", designed to facilitate the resort development.
Crossarm The horizontal arm on top of a tower, to which the sheave wheels are attached.
Corresponding Base Area Phase in reference to a Phase or Mountain Phase, means the Base Area Phase included in or accompanying the same Phase.
Corresponding Mountain Phase in reference to a Phase or Base Area Phase, means the Mountain Phase included in or accompanying the same Phase.
Cuff: The top of the boot, wrapping around the ankle and lower leg to provide support and stability.
Downhill turning Making a downhill turn towards the fall line, and thus increasing the angle of descent,


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Recent climate figures show that temperatures in Svalbard have been higher than average over the past nine years. Since 1961 the temperature has increased by 5.6 degrees.
– "Climate change in Svalbard is dramatic. The warming here is six times greater than the global temperature increase," says climate researcher Ketil Isaksen at the Meteorological Institute (MET).
The temperature in Svalbard has risen by 5.6 degrees since 1961. In comparison, temperatures on average have risen by 0.9 degrees in the same period. Nowhere else is global warming happening faster than in the Svalbard region.
So-called winter rain in the winter, which previously came as snow, is now more often replaced by heavy rain, explains Isaksen. Since the beginning of the 1960s, the temperature increase has been almost three times higher than it has been in Oslo.
– "In some months the temperature in the area around Longyearbyen has been 12-14 degrees above normal. Many remember the drought summer in eastern Norway last year, and by comparison the temperature was "just" 3.2 degrees above normal on Blindern," says Isaksen.
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When remotely connecting to my server using Windows' Remote Desktop Connection application, I can save Connection settings in an RDP file and then easily edit it right clicking and selecting "edit".
Also I can create an RDP file for a RemoteApp program in a RemoteApp Manager of my server. But it is impossible to edit the settings of the RDP file in the way as for the RDP file created from Remote Desktop Connection application.
Why is that? What is difference between these two types of RDP files and what is the difference between these two types of remote desktop sessions? Is there any way to change the IP address of the Computer parameter of the RDP file, created from a RemoteApp Manager?
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RDP files are (or at least used to be) plain text files. Try opening one in Notepad or your favourite text editor.
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Thanks! Your info is really helpful. I easily opened both files with Notepad and so was able to edit any parameter. Additionally, I can see all parameters, RDP file consists of, and google them. +1 – rem Jul 9 '10 at 5:03
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Monitor rendering: A couple of mea culpas
Mar 18, 2023
Back in 2020 I put together a little blog post discussing some of the recent optimisations I'd made to ComputerCraft's monitor renderer1. After that work, I was fairly sure of two simple facts:
Unfortunately for my ego (though fortunately for your FPS), both of these have turned out to be wrong! Last year2 CC: Restitched contributor toad-dev and I had another look at everything, and made a few more improvements.
Let's talk about depth blockers
While the previous post talked quite a bit about how we render monitors, there were a couple of things we glossed over. Let's remedy that now:
ComputerCraft (and thus CC: Tweaked) renders monitors in a series of layers:
 1. The background colours of each cell.
 2. The characters in each cell.
 3. The cursor (this blinks on and off, so we don't want to bake it into our buffer).
While its helpful to conceptualise these layers as sitting on top of each other, we still want them to be on the same plane in 3D space. However, doing this leaves us especially prone to an effect known as z-fighting, where objects phase through each other, as the graphics card can't decide which one is in front.
A screenshot of a ComputerCraft monitor reading 'Hello'. The two 'll's are phasing in and out of the background.
To avoid this, we do a sneaky trick and turn off writing to the depth buffer while rendering the monitor. This means that the different layers of the monitor won't fight with each other. However, after we've finished drawing the monitor, we must render one final quad which just writes to the depth buffer, to make sure the monitor doesn't end up accidentally transparent.
A screenshot of a ComputerCraft monitor with glass behind it. The glass is rendering "through" the monitor, as the depth blocker isn't being drawn correctly.
While this has served us well for a long time, it doesn't work with many optimisation and shader mods. Thankfully, it turns out there's a much easier way to resolve the problem of z-fighting, which is both shader-compatible and a tiny bit more efficient.
Remember that z-fighting is caused by trying to render multiple objects on the same plane. The obvious fix here is just "don't do that" and instead shift each layer to be a tiny bit in front of the previous one.
We'd actually tried this before, by shifting each layer a tiny amount in world space (the coordinate system relative to the world itself). One can imagine this as drawing the text floating a few millimetres in front of the monitor. Alas, this can end up looking very odd, especially when you view the monitor very closely or from the side!
The correct solution here is to offset each layer in camera space, effectively moving the characters a tiny amount towards the camera/player3. This has the same effect as offsetting in world-space, but without any of the odd artefacts.
This is a douple win: we've reduced the number of draw calls (no longer need the extra depth quad), and we've got better compatibility with other mods. Yay!
Speeding up the cursor
Let's turn our eyes to the cursor. As alluded to earlier, the cursor blinks on and off multiple times a second, so we don't want to bake it into the TBO or VBO, as we'd have to rebuild them every time the visibility changed! Instead, we draw the cursor separately to the monitor contents.
Unfortunately, doing this is not without its downsides, as we now need to do another buffer upload and draw call every frame. It's not much, but when you've a few hundred monitors, it can take a few milliseconds per frame, eating up valuable time.
Thankfully, it turns out we don't need to do this in a separate pass at all. There's some neat tricks we can apply instead:
For the TBO renderer, we can just do everything in the shader! We store the cursor position and visibility as part of the buffer, alongside the main monitor contents. The global cursor blink state is placed in a uniform, as it can be shared across all monitors. Inside the shader, we can then read all this information and composite the cursor on top of the rest of the monitor:
// Read the cursor texture.
vec4 cursorTex = recolour(texture(Sampler0, (texture_corner(95) + pos) / 256.0), CursorColour); // 95 = '_'
// If CursorPos == cell, composite the cursor texture on top of the character.
vec4 img = mix(charTex, cursorTex, cursorTex.a * float(CursorBlink) * (CursorPos == cell ? 1.0 : 0.0));
// Then mix in the background colour.
vec4 colour = vec4(mix(Palette[bg], img.rgb, img.a * mult), 1.0) * ColorModulator;
For the VBO renderer, we employ a very different approach. One thing to remember about VBOs is that while they store a list of vertices to draw, you don't have to draw everything in that buffer. This means we can add the cursor to the end of the main VBO, and simply chose not to render it on some frames.
After these changes, drawing a TBO only performs one draw call, and drawing a VBO performs two. Again, the changes here are tiny (a few microseconds per monitor), but it all adds up. Well, a tiny bit at least!
Building buffers the Unsafe way
So far we've been talking about the render calls we make on every frame, namely when the monitor has not changed. When the monitor has changed we need to regenerate a buffer and send it to the GPU. While this happens less often, the performance is still very important. Indeed, faster buffer uploading was one of the reasons we prefer TBOs over VBOs!
Well, it was. Alas, for reasons which are a mystery to me, when I did the initial work on TBOs, I never sat down and actually profiled the code. While I could see that the FPS was higher under TBOs compared with VBOs, I never dug into why.
If only I had: my assumption was that the slow portion of the code was sending the vertex data to the GPU, but no! Instead, it lies inside our function to add a quad to our buffer:
private void drawQuad(VertexConsumer consumer, Matrix4f matrix, ...) {
 consumer.vertex( poseMatrix, x1, y1, z ).color( r, g, b, a ).uv( u1, v1 ).uv2( light ).endVertex();
 consumer.vertex( poseMatrix, x1, y2, z ).color( r, g, b, a ).uv( u1, v2 ).uv2( light ).endVertex();
 consumer.vertex( poseMatrix, x2, y2, z ).color( r, g, b, a ).uv( u2, v2 ).uv2( light ).endVertex();
 consumer.vertex( poseMatrix, x2, y1, z ).color( r, g, b, a ).uv( u2, v1 ).uv2( light ).endVertex();
}
This snippet uses Minecraft's VertexConsumer class, a friendly API for emitting vertices to a buffer. This abstracts away all of the painful bits of generating a vertex, such as making sure each element is correctly formatted and aligned, and ensuring all elements are present.
However, as you can probably guess, all this extra bookkeeping comes at an additional cost - a cost which really starts to hurt once at larger scales. Updating 120 full-sized monitors in one go takes 300ms, causing the game to run at 3fps.
Ideally we'd just tear out this code and replace it with something faster. Unfortunately there's still some places, where we need to use a VertexConsumer. We want to avoid duplication as much as possible, so let's do the Proper Java Thing and introduce some polymorphism.
interface VertexEmitter {
 void vertex(Matrix4f matrix, ...);
}
record FastQuadVertex(ByteBuffer buffer) implements VertexEmitter {
 // A fast version which writes directly to a ByteBuffer
}
record MinecraftVertexEmitter(VertexConsumer cosumer) implements VertexEmitter {
 // A slow version which uses a VertexConsumer as before.
}
We define an interface which will handle emitting our vertex, and then provide two implementations. Our monitor code will use the fast version, and our UI code can use the Minecraft-compatible one. This helps us a lot, bringing the frame time down to 60ms (16fps


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Culture & History
Merritt has a rich and varied culture and history built upon First Nations heritage, fur trading, ranching, and mining.
Today, visitors can explore this past at the Nicola Valley Museum or on a walking tour of the town heritage buildings.
First Nations
Merritt's history dates back thousands of years to First Nations inhabitance. The original settlers, the Nlaka'pamux Nation of the Interior Salish, have farmed, hunted, and fished the rivers and lakes in the area for more than 5000 years. The fascinating story of the Salish peoples' contribution to Merritt's past and present is chronicled at the Nicola Valley Museum. The museum features extensive exhibits of First Nations artifacts and intricate artwork.
European pioneers settled Merritt in the 1850s, while looking for a route between British Columbia's coast and the interior. Merritt comprised a vast expanse of grasslands in the Nicola Valley where livestock could roam, so ranching soon took root and large tracts of the valley were used for raising cattle.
North of Merritt, along Highway 5A, Nicola, Douglas Lake, and Quilchena ranches connect the area's past and present. Nicola Ranch features renovated heritage buildings that were once part of the Town of Nicola, including Murray Church (1876), arguably one of the most photographed of BC's historic churches.
The Quilchena Ranch dates from the mid-1880s. Originally built as a roadhouse to serve stagecoaches traveling between Kamloops and Merritt, the original roadhouse (now a store) still stands by the road to serve travelers. Douglas Lake Ranch is one of Canada's oldest ranches. Drive onto the ranch and visit the General Store, housed in one of its original buildings.
Coal Mining
Modern Merritt originated in the 1880s, when three large ranches were joined to form a community known as Forksdale, at the junction of the Nicola and Coldwater rivers. In 1885, coal was discovered nearby and became another industry for the town. Its discovery compelled the Canadian Pacific Railway to extend its line into the region, which led to a community that expanded around the railhead. The name was changed to Merritt in 1906 in recognition of William Hamilton Merritt, a mining engineer and railway promoter.
Walking Tours
Tours of Merritt's downtown begin at Bailey House, where the Visitor Centre is located. Pick up a walking tour map here. Overseen by the Nicola Valley Heritage Society, Baillie House is the oldest building in town and consists of a house, barn, store, storage garage, and garden. Businessman Cosam Bigney built it in 1809 for his English finance.
Merritt's most visible historic building is the Coldwater Hotel. Completed in 1910, the copper domed building was originally constructed to house business people attracted to area's booming ranching and coal industries. Today the hotel's restaurant and pub are a local gathering place.


adjective \ˈfr-mə-də-bəl; fr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈmi-\
: very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect
: very difficult to deal with
: large or impressive in size or amount
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: causing fear, dread, or apprehension
: having qualities that discourage approach or attack
: tending to inspire awe or wonder : impressive
for·mi·da·bil·i·ty \ˌfr-mə-də-ˈbi-lə-tē; fr-ˌmi-, fər-ˌ\ noun
for·mi·da·ble·ness \ˈfr-mə-də-bəl-nəs; fr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈ\ noun
for·mi·da·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Middle English, from Latin formidabilis, from formidare to fear, from formido terror, bogey; akin to Greek mormō bogey
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The following are potential questions that could be used in a gallery walk activity about Air Pressure and Wind. The questions are organized according to the cognitive level at which students are engaged, using Bloom's Taxonomy.
Name the earth's semi-permanent pressure zones.
1. The top of the page represents north. Draw a SW wind. Draw a NE flowing river.
2. Explain how these different local winds originate: land-sea breezes, mountain-valley breezes, katabatic winds, and the regional monsoons.
It's your wedding day and you want blue sky for the pictures. Draw pressure cells on the map that would likely produce a) fair skies, south wind b) clearing skies, northwest wind c) warm, rainy, winds from the south.
1. Discuss how surface air pressure would be impacted by air density and temperature.
2. Create a scenario that would modify the following at the global and local scales.
a) incoming solar radiation
b) gravity
c) pressure gradient force
d) Coriolis force
e) friction force
1. Write a wind forecast for a location near the equator assuming the earth ceased to rotate and your location is on the side of the earth facing the sun.
2. How is unequal heating of the earth responsible for our predominant wind pattern here in Michigan?
Rank the critical energy and matter transformations necessary to create a west wind.
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Conjugated microporous polycarbazole containing tris(2-phenylpyridine)iridium(iii) complexes: phosphorescence, porosity, and heterogeneous organic photocatalysis†
Based on two new triscyclometallated iridium complexes containing carbazolyl groups, conjugated microporous polymers (CPOP-20 and CPOP-21) were obtained through a FeCl3-promoted oxidative coupling reaction. Both of these complex monomers and their related polymers exhibit intense phosphorescence, which indicates that they are potential solid phosphorescent materials. The polymers are chemically and thermally stable, and show moderate Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface area up to 480 m2 g−1. Furthermore, they are highly active in the heterogeneous photocatalytic aza-Henry reaction at room temperature for various substrates and show outstanding recycling performance with good retention of photoactivity over three cycles without a significant loss of conversion.


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In the past we have talked about treestand shots and the possibility of hitting higher than we want to. That topic brings up another important point: shooting deer at angles -- and this information applies to bowhunters and gunhunters. First, not all angled shots are bad. In fact, a quartering-away shot is fantastic because it really opens up the vitals. But it's important to think about these angled shots since your aim point should be adjusted according to the angle.
For example, in the previously mentioned quartering away shot, many shooters tend to keep their regular aim point of directly in the shoulder or just behind it. With the deer quartering away, however, the bullet or arrow could miss the vitals or, worse yet, deflect outward off the heavy muscle and bone of the shoulder. To compensate for that, the aim point for an angling away shot will be farther back in the ribcage.
Archers can get a great feel for these angles by shooting 3-D targets from various positions. Since the arrow remains in the target, bowhunters will see where they need to aim in order to take out the vitals. If you do this, you'll be shocked at how most bow shots will be outside the "point" areas that are etched into most 3-D targets. A trick both gunhunters and bowhunters can use is to picture the far side of the deer and aim accordingly.
The bottom line is to remember that deer are 3-D. So often we practice shooting at paper deer outlines and trying to hit that one small spot that we forget that the path of the bullet or arrow through the deer is MUCH more important than the initial point of impact.


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in ancient Egyptian religion, the personification of one of the attributes of the creator god Re-Atum; the term is usually translated as "magic," or "magical power," though its exact meaning pertains to cult practice as well. Heka was believed to accompany Re in his solar boat on its daily trip across the heavens; it could also be given to and used by common men. The Egyptians believed that heka was the primordial force present at the creation of the world, that it could be summoned up during the observance of religious ritual, and that its chief function was the preservation of the natural world order
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Power amplifiers (PAs) often exhibit instabilities giving rise to frequency divisions or spurious oscillations. The prediction of these instabilities requires a large-signal stability analysis of the circuit. In this paper, oscillations, hysteresis, and chaotic solutions, experimentally encountered in a high-efficiency class-E/Fodd PA with four transistors combined using a distributed active transformer, are studied through the use of stability and bifurcation analysis tools. The tools have enabled an in-depth comprehension of the different phenomena, which have been observed in simulation with good agreement with experimental results. The study of the mechanism generating the instability has led to a simplified equivalent circuit from which the optimum stabilization network has been determined. The network enables a global stabilization of the circuit for all the expected operating values of the amplifier bias voltage and input power. This has been achieved with negligible degradation of the amplifier performance in terms of drain efficiency and output power. The stable behavior obtained in simulation has been experimentally confirmed.


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Monkey Man, Dev Patel's much-anticipated directorial debut, merges a gripping narrative with a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual themes. Set in the vibrant chaos of Mumbai, this film blends intense action with profound thematic exploration, showcasing Patel's versatility both in front of and behind the camera.
Monkey Man follows Kid, a mysterious young man who goes on a journey to hunt down a group of people responsible for his mother's death. However, Kid's odyssey of revenge becomes more significant as he becomes a hero to the poor and powerless.
Dev Patel's venture into directing with Monkey Man presents a gritty, action-packed narrative enriched with Mumbai's cultural and spiritual layers. Despite being his first directorial attempt, Patel exhibits a promising knack for marrying dynamic action with deep, meaningful storytelling against Mumbai's lively streets.
The narrative journey of Monkey Man is akin to a rollercoaster, marked by fluctuating pacing and coherence. Initially, viewers might find the storyline fragmented and elusive, with pivotal elements and characters surfacing sporadically. Yet, as the film unfolds, the narrative intricacies knit together, creating a more engaging and cohesive cinematic experience.
The Monkey Man fight choreography is a spectacular highlight, blending martial arts expertise with cinematic spectacle. Each sequence is a testament to Patel's attention to detail, drawing inspiration from martial arts legends and film icons to create a distinct visual style.
While Monkey Man encounters hurdles in narrative coherence and pacing, it lays a solid foundation for Patel's directorial career.
Monkey Man's action sequences resonate with the nods to Bruce Lee's Game of Death and Enter the Dragon, combined with The Raid's intense, close-quarter dynamics. The choreography also incorporates the disciplined, methodical essence of the 36th Chamber of Shaolin. Patel uses this rich collection of influences to craft a fight scene narrative that is both a tribute and a fresh take on traditional martial arts cinema.
Beyond its few action-packed sequences, Monkey Man primarily delves deep into Mumbai's socioeconomic and spiritual undercurrents, offering viewers a narrative with significant cultural commentary. However, this thematic richness risks being underplayed by the promising look at the film's action sequences, potentially skewing audience expectations and undervaluing the movie's intellectual and emotional depth.
In Monkey Man, Dev Patel reveals promising directorial flair, particularly in orchestrating complex action scenes and weaving dense thematic elements. Despite facing pacing and narrative clarity challenges, Patel's initial foray into directing hints at his potential to make a significant mark in the action genre with a more refined approach to storytelling and fewer headaches.
The cinematography of Monkey Man fluctuates between sleek and unpolished, mirroring the narrative's shifting tones. The film's visual narrative is striking, with expansive views of Mumbai setting a grand stage. However, the cinematography becomes rugged and raw as the action rises, sometimes compromising clarity for a stylistic, immersive experience.
Overall, Monkey Man is a testament to cinematic experimentation and thematic ambition, highlighting Dev Patel's potential as a filmmaker. While the film encounters hurdles in narrative coherence and pacing, it lays a solid foundation for Patel's directorial career, suggesting that his future projects could yield more polished and impactful cinematic works.
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Food stroke danger investigated
Patients who have suffered strokes will be assessed
Scientists are probing a common problem experienced by stroke patients - where swallowed food goes into the lungs instead of the stomach.
Although most cases are spotted by doctors, there are still some which are hard to detect - and they could be dangerous.
In the normal body, a complex sequence of muscle actions both close the windpipe during swallowing, and propel food and drink down towards the stomach.
This stops food slipping down the windpipe into the lungs.
There is definitely a small grey area in which it is difficult to spot patients with this problem
Sharon Lewcock, speech and language therapist
However, people left disabled by strokes may have less control over their muscles, and as a result less able to swallow properly.
Food passing into the lungs increases the risk of chest infection and hospital stay - as well as reducing the amount of nourishment which actually reaches the patient.
In the UK, more than 100,000 suffer a first stroke every year - at any one time, 300,000 others are struggling to overcome the after-effects of a stroke.
Approximately half of them, immediately after their stroke, are thought to have some problems swallowing.
However, even those with apparently normal swallowing may be inhaling food - a process known as "silent aspiration".
Chest x-rays
Now a team of doctors is trying for the first time to work out the scale of the food-inhaling problem among stroke patients.
They are led by Dr David Smithard from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent. The project is set to last three years.
In conjunction wtih Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London, doctors will assess patients at the bedside - and also use chest x-rays to spot those who are mis-swallowing their food.
Patients can be given a liquid which includes a dye which shows up clearly in x-rays, so doctors can chart its progress down the throat.
Speech and Language Therapist Sharon Lewcock told BBC News Online: "This research is very welcome. There is definitely a small grey area in which it is difficult to spot patients with this problem.
"About 50% of patients will have swallowing problems after their stroke, and many of them can be identified quite easily because the signs are obvious.
"Speech and language therapists can often assess these people by the bedside and look for simple things - such as whether the Adam's apple is bobbing up and down."
She said that a national shortage of such therapists meant that proper assessment of stroke patients was "patchy" - although many doctors and nurses were now learning the necessary skills.
The latest research project is funded by medical charity Action Research.
Slow recovery
The disabilities caused by a stroke, which can involve paralysis or muscle weakness, are caused because a part of the brain are starved of oxygen because of a blockage or rupture in the blood vessel which supplies them.
Even short periods of oxygen starvation can cause long-term damage to neurons which control many vital muscles - including those which control swallowing.
Many patients recover some or all of their muscle function in the months and years following a stroke.
Strokes are one of the most common causes of death in the UK.
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Fruit Carving Exhibit
Many believe that fruit carving originated in China during the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from AD 618-906. Fruit carving in China usually features legendary creatures and animals and is used to tell stories. Not only is fruit carving used in cultural and traditional ceremonies, but also ordinary households are known for decorating plates with fruit carvings when they have guests over.
Artist Shirley Chiu is a self-taught creative carving artist, and her work has accumulated to over 200 distinct art pieces, including fruit carving, vegetable carving and soap carving. She has been invited to present her artwork at various social and community events throughout the Phoenix area.


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Menma on some ramen.
"Hosaki-Menma", an ear of Menma bamboo.
Menma (メンマ or 麺麻 or 麺碼?) is a Japanese condiment made from lactate-fermented bamboo shoots. The bamboo shoots are dried in the sun or through other means before the process of fermentation. Menma is a common topping for noodle soups, notably ramen. Menma is primarily produced in China, with brands imported from southern China and Taiwan being popular.[1] Menma is also known as shinachiku (支那竹?), "Chinese bamboo".[1][2]
 1. ^ a b "メンマ" [Menma]. Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
 2. ^ "メンマ" [Menma]. Nihon Daihyakka Zensho (Nipponika) (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 153301537. Retrieved 2012-06-08.
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Definitions for palingenesisˌpæl ɪnˈdʒɛn ə sɪs
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emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.
Spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul in Christian baptism.
Origin: From the πάλιν.
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Palingenesis is a concept of rebirth or re-creation, used in various contexts in philosophy, theology, politics, and biology. Its meaning stems from Greek palin, meaning again, and genesis, meaning birth. In biology, it is another word for recapitulation - the phase in the development of an organism in which its form and structure pass through the changes undergone in the evolution of the species. In theology, the word can be used to refer to reincarnation and Christian spiritual rebirth symbolized by baptism.
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Patent protection extended for Weeden Sprinkler Systems
By Canadian Poutry magazineFeatures Companies Profiles
Research has found the concept reduces water usage by up to 50 per cent.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the patent protection for the Weeden Sprinkler Systems.
The concept consists of several components. Based on the temperature and the age of the bird, water droplets are provided in short pre-set durations.
The water droplets don't hang in the air and are heavy enough to hit the birds, causing them to stand up and release the trapped heat from underneath their bodies.
Once up, the birds habitually migrate to the feed and water, creating cyclical drinking and feeding patterns.
During heat stress when activated by temperature sensors, wind chill and evaporative cooling are then created by moving air across the birds and cooling them as the water droplets ("artificial perspiration") on their heads and backs evaporates between each sprinkling.
The patent extension fully protects Weeden Environments for this concept.
Initially designed for dust control, the concept was also discovered to cool poultry and promote activity by getting the birds up to eat and drink.
This system provides the benefit of drastically reducing any mortality and minimizes the backing off of feed in times of heat stress while not increasing humidity levels like high pressure foggers and cool cells.
It also creates a cyclical drinking pattern felt to aid in feed conversion.
The Weeden Sprinkler Systems concept is proven in research studies at several institutions to reduce water usage by up to 50 per cent when combined with cools cells or when replacing fogging/misting systems.
"This patent extension is exciting as we now have additional protection on our system and method of cooling and promoting physical activity of poultry," says Kevin Weeden, President of Weeden Environments.
"Weeden Environments invests heavily in research and development providing innovations for the poultry industry and we will continue to protect our investments by enforcing intellectual property rights."
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This section describes the requirements for allowing trusted domain authentication in Windows domains. These requirements apply to any passwordless authentication method when Tectia Server is located in another Windows domain than the client users accessing Tectia Server and services it offers. The client users may be located in a network domain that is external to a corporate network providing a service that is secured with Tectia Server. These requirements apply to Windows domain controllers only.
- Domain controllers
Windows Server 2003 or a newer version is required.
- Trust path between domains
A bidirectional trust path between Windows domains is required when the client and the service are in different domains. Otherwise Kerberos extensions from Microsoft called Service-for-User (S4U) do not work.
- Functional level of domains
The functional level of domain controllers should be
Native Win2003in order for the Kerberos extensions to work properly.
You can raise the domain functional level by logging into the primary domain controller with administrator credentials. Locate the Active Directory Users and Computers and in the console tree, right-click the domain node whose functional level you want to raise.
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DNS suffixes must be configured properly so that the trusted domains can see each other and can retrieve information about users.
On the DNS server, by clicking the Advanced button in a connection's Internet Protocol (IP) Properties dialog box, you can open the connection's Advanced TCP/IP Settings dialog box. On the DNS tab of this dialog box, you can create DNS suffixes to be used by the connection.


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The article presents the comparison of measured and simulated dynamic responses of heavy vehicle which are indicated by road pavement unevenness. This unevenness was represented by speed control bumps, potholes and stochastic pavement unevenness. The objective simulations were realized through the medium Quarter- Car Simulation by means of application of simulated theory of dynamic systems. The reliability of used model was verificated with comparison of measured and simulated values of sprung mass T815 vehicle accelerations. In the article, there are presented courses of total vertical forces of Quarter-Car Simulation for the first, the second and the fourth classification degree of unevenness, which was considered through the world's respected parameter IRI (International Roughness Index). Obtained simulated dynamic effects of the vehicle on the pavement were used for modification of a relevant Slovak design method of asphalt pavements.
This paper aims to establish the interface conditions influence on the flexible pavement structures life. The methodology consists in using the interface constitutive model available in the Alizé calculation program to calculate the stresses and strains in the flexible pavement structures.
The design criteria related to limiting fatigue cracking of asphalt layers and permanent deformations at the subgrade level from the road bed are used to estimate the flexible pavement structures lifetime.
When calculating the critical stresses and strains, most mechanical design methods of the flexible pavement structures considers that the road layers at interfaces are perfect bonded or total unbonded.
Proper modeling of the interface binding condition is an important aspect in understanding the real behaviour of in-service flexible pavement structures.
Arch bridges were the first constructions with considerable spans built by man, due to the materials and technologies available at that time. Afterwards, these works of art have diversified and are now solutions used in countless situations, especially when crossing deep valleys.
Both their economic and architectonic aspects are hard to combat and have led to selecting this type of structure for more and more locations.
The paper will contain a brief presentation of some aspects regarding upper path concrete arch bridges composition and design methods. Also, it will have a case study regarding structural stresses over the different construction stages, and for several support hypotheses.
The case study will reflect the Crivadia viaduct, situated on DN 66, at km 150+672. The bridge has a main span of 59.20m and an overall height of 15.00m, serving a 7.80m wide carriageway and two 2.20m wide footways. It has a total length of 107.60m.
Based on the results of the case study, conclusions will be drawn regarding stress variation over the construction stages and under different support hypothesis, comparing these with the initial results.
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How to Farm Ginger in Nigeria
Ginger is a popular spice used in Nigeria for its medicinal and culinary benefits. It is used to treat various ailments like colds, cough, and sore throat. It also adds flavor to different dishes, making it an essential ingredient in Nigerian cuisine. Ginger farming can be a lucrative venture for farmers in Nigeria, provided they have the right knowledge and skills. In this article, we will explore how to farm ginger in Nigeria, from planting to harvesting and processing.
What is Ginger?
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. Its scientific name is Zingiber officinale, and it belongs to the same family as turmeric and cardamom. Ginger is a rhizome, which is an underground stem that grows horizontally and produces roots and shoots. The ginger root is the part of the plant that is commonly used in cooking and medicine.
The first step in ginger farming is soil preparation. Ginger prefers loose, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should be tilled to a depth of about 15cm and mixed with compost or manure. The soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH of between 5.5 and 6.5. If the soil is too alkaline, add some sulfur to lower the pH.
Ginger is usually planted between March and April in Nigeria. The rhizomes are planted about 5cm deep and 20cm apart in rows that are 30-40cm apart. The planting area should be watered immediately after planting to ensure that the soil is moist. Ginger requires regular watering, especially during the dry season. It is also important to weed the area regularly to prevent competition for nutrients.
Ginger requires adequate nutrients to grow and produce a good yield. The soil should be tested before planting to determine the nutrient requirements. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the essential nutrients for ginger. The fertilizer should be applied in two stages – before planting and after emergence. A balanced fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 15:15:15 is recommended for ginger farming.
Ginger is usually harvested between 8-10 months after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. The leaves of the ginger plant will begin to turn yellow, indicating that it is time to harvest. The rhizomes are carefully dug up using a spade or fork. The rhizomes should be cleaned, sorted, and dried in the sun for a few days. The dried ginger can then be stored in a cool, dry place until it is ready for processing.
Processed ginger has a longer shelf life and can be sold at a higher price. There are different methods of processing ginger, depending on the intended use. Some of the common processing methods include drying, powdering, and pickling. Drying is the most common method, where the ginger is sliced and dried in the sun or a dehydrator. Powdering involves grinding the dried ginger into a fine powder, which can be used as a spice or flavoring agent. Pickling involves soaking the ginger slices in vinegar or brine, which gives it a tangy flavor and preserves it for a longer period.
Marketing is an essential aspect of ginger farming. Farmers can sell their ginger at local markets or to wholesalers who supply to supermarkets and restaurants. Farmers can also sell their ginger online through e-commerce platforms or social media. It is important to have a good understanding of the market demand and price trends to get the best price for the ginger.
Ginger farming can be a profitable venture for farmers in Nigeria. With the right knowledge and skills, farmers can grow high-quality ginger that is in demand in the local and international markets. Soil preparation, planting, fertilizer application, harvesting, processing, and marketing are the key steps in ginger farming. By following these steps, farmers can maximize their yield and income.
1. What are the common pests and diseases that affect ginger plants?
Ginger plants are susceptible to pests like aphids, thrips, and mealybugs, and diseases like bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt, and root knot nematodes. It is important to monitor the plants regularly and take appropriate measures to control the pests and diseases.
2. Can ginger be grown in containers?
Yes, ginger can be grown in containers, provided the container is large enough to accommodate the rhizomes and has good drainage.
3. Does ginger require a lot of water?
Yes, ginger requires regular watering, especially during the dry season. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
4. How long does it take for ginger to mature?
Ginger usually takes between 8-10 months to mature, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
5. Can ginger be grown in all parts of Nigeria?
Yes, ginger can be grown in most parts of Nigeria, provided the soil and climatic conditions are suitable.


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Rebound Hammer Test: –
Testing the strength of concrete without destructing or breaking it after hardening is a complex task.
As we already discussed the Compressive strength of concrete by Concrete Cube test which is a destructive test worked out in the lab. You can refer here.
Rebound hammer test is a Non-destructive (NDT test of Concrete) and simple concrete test which is used to test the Compressive strength of concrete without any damage. Moreover, the best part of Rebound hammer test is concrete can be tested in real time at the site instead of going to the lab without any damage.
Concrete Rebound hammer test was first covered by IS 13311 (Part 2) – 1992. Swiss engineer Ernst Schmidt is the name of the scientist who first introduced Rebound hammer test, and it is also called as Schmidt hammer test or Swiss Hammer Test.
Now let's dive into rebound hammer test:
Before knowing the procedure learn how Schidmt hammer works and measures Compressive strength of concrete.
About Schmidt hammer test:
Schidmt hammer consists of Spring loaded hammer Elastic mass (test equipment) ended with a plunger which can be easily operated with your hand. This hammer is impacted on the surface of the sample. The Schidmt hammer hit the concrete at defined energy, and rebound number is measured with the help of writer and the rebound number correlated with the Compressive strength of concrete.
For understanding, Take a rubber band and stretch it oppositely, Rubberband has an elastic property which it regains or rebound to its original position Similarly, Schmidt hammer is impacted on a concrete surface and then it rebounds to its original position. For more details about Hammer refer the following figure of Schmidt Rebound Hammer.
The impact of rebound is evaluated using a graph of the hardness of the concrete & rebound number, and then the compressive strength is calculated.
Operation of the Schmidt Rebound hammer:
The operation of Schmidt hammer is depicted in the following diagram and you can also refer the above figure 1 for clear understanding.
From Figure 3, the first image of the Rebound hammer is set the right angle to the concrete surface and in the second hammer is pushed to the concrete surface at defined energy. And in the third, the hammer is released, so in the fourth image, the hammer rebounds and shows rebound number in the graduated scale.
Procedure for Schmidt hammer test or Rebound Hammer Test:
Before starting the procedure calibration of the hammer is required. To do this, the Schmidt hammer is tested against the Steel test anvil which has a Brinell hardness number of about 5000MPa.
- Clean the surface of concrete, ensure the concrete is clean and dirt free.
- As mentioned in the Operation of Rebound hammer, it involves four stages in the first stage the hammer is held at right angles to the Concrete Surface of structure for finding the rebound number.
- Ensure that the hammer is placed exactly right angle to the concrete surface other angles may show a discrepancy in results.
Below diagram depicts the different positions to test the concrete specimen.
- The procedure is same for different positions but ensure that you are holding the hammer in right angles to the test specimen. Suppose to test the strength of column the Horizontal Position is implemented. Similarly for testing beam strength Vertical Upward Position is implemented.
- After Holding Hammer in position then the plunger is made to hit the concrete surface with impact energy.
- Approximate Impact energy levels are mentioned in the below table. The impact energy is different for different applications of concrete.
|Applications||Impact Energy for Rebound Hammer in Nm|
|light weight concrete||0.75|
|Normal Weight Concrete||2.25|
|For mass concrete testing Eg: In roads, hydraulic structures and pavements||30|
- After pushing plunger towards the concrete surface, it rebounds back and shows a reading in a graduated scale which is noted as a rebound number.
- 5-6 readings of rebound number are measured and average the results for rebound index.
- After finding the rebound index, the value is correlated with the Compressive strength by using the below graph.
Rebound Hammer Test Graph:
As you can see there are different lines are interpolated in the graph. The graph is different for different positions which is clearly depicted.
Suppose, if the average rebound number for horizontal position (concrete column) is 38(rebound index) as per graph the Compressive strength is 36N/mm2
The below table gives Quality of concrete for different values of rebound number.
|Average Rebound number||Quality of concrete|
|>40||Very good hard layer|
|30 to 40||Good Layer|
|20 to 30||Fair|
Advantages of Rebound hammer:
- It is a simple and instant test which can be performed on site.
- This test does not require any calculation to find the Compressive strength, find a rebound number and correlate it in graph.
- It is a Non-destructive test which is very helpful in finding the strength of old monuments.
- The price of the rebound hammer is low when compared with the Universal testing machine to find the Compressive strength of concrete.
- This method is not only used to find out the Compressive strength of concrete it also helps in comparing one particular element to other and to find the concrete uniformity and quality as well.
Disadvantages of Rebound hammer:
- The Hammer should be precisely pushed in right angle to the surface other intermediate angles show wrong results.
- Flaws cannot be detected easily, and periodic maintenance is must required.
- Rebound hammer test is influenced by various factors: type of cement & aggregate, atmospheric moisture and presence of moisture content in concrete constituents and curing methods.
Video Explanation of Rebound Hammer or Schmidt Hammer Test:
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Joint research between Florida Museum of Natural History and Chinese scientists to discover and interpret the world's earliest known flowering fossil is the subject of a PBS NOVA documentary, "First Flower," which debuts at 8 p.m. April 17.
The origin of flowers is one of botany's deepest mysteries, and in the NOVA documentary, Florida Musuem paleobotanist David Dilcher guides viewers through segments of the amazing story of the evolution of flowers.
"There's no doubt about it, flowers are all about sex," said Dilcher, a graduate research professor and paleobotany curator at the Florida Museum and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
The search for the world's first flower drew Dilcher to a remote Chinese lake where colleague Sun Ge of Jilin University in Changchun, China, discovered a 125 million-year-old fossil that scientists believe is the earliest known flower.
Although the fossil lacked the aesthetic petals associated with modern flowers, Dilcher recognized the plant stalk had seeds enclosed within carpels, which are female reproductive structures found in flowers. This led him to conclude the fossil was in fact an early form of a flower. The fossil was named Archaefructus liaoningensis, which means "ancient fruit from Liaoning Province of northeast China."
Flower production demands an amazing amount of a plant's precious energy, which leads some scientists to question why and how the world's first flowers evolved. Angiosperms, or flowering plants that have male pollen and female ovaries, are thought to have made their first appearance on earth roughly 130 million years ago. Today, they dominate the plant world. Today, bees, moths, hummingbirds and other insects facilitate plant reproduction by spreading pollen, but this is the culmination of a complex relationship that evolved over millions of years and that scientists are still decoding.
"Flowering plants were the first advertisers in the world," Dilcher said. "They put out beautiful colors, colorful patterns, they put out fragrances. And they gave a reward such as nectar or pollen for any insect that would come and visit them."
Flowers go to elaborate lengths to advertise their sexual organs, the female parts and the male parts, Dilcher said.
"If they could attract these mobile pollinators to visit, crawl around, and feed in flowers, pick up pollen on their legs, pick up pollen on their bodies," Dilcher said, "and then fly to another flower some distance away, and repeat this process, they could effectively transfer their male genetic material some distance away to another flower."
Pamela and Doug Soltis, Florida Museum researchers who study plant and flower DNA to better understand evolutionary origins, also are interviewed in "First Flower." The Soltis' work addresses evolutionary origins of flowers and flowering plants, plant speciation and the conservation genetics of endangered plant species in Florida. Doug Soltis also is chair of UF's Department of Botany.
The journal Science featured Sun's and Dilcher's fossil flower research on its cover in 1998 and 2002. Sun is a geologist and director of the paleontology and stratigraphy lab at Jilin University. Dilcher holds professorial appointments and teaches at Jilin University and Nanjing University in China, in addition to teaching at the University of Florida.
Writer: DeLene Beeland
Media contact: Paul Ramey, _EMAIL_
Source: David Dilcher _PHONE_
Source: Sun Ge _PHONE_; until April 12


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Optional Arguments in VBScriptBy Francis Chau
A frequently asked question about VBScript is "How can I make an argument of a Function or Sub optional?" and matter of factly, it's been answered on ASPFAQs.com at _URL_ The answer to this question? VBScript does not support optional arguments, however, JScript does and the FAQ shows an example of this in JScript.
To circumvent this VBScript limitation, I will show you a technique that can be used to simulate optional arguments in VBScript that I call the Array-based approach. I'll also demonstrate the more widely accepted NULL-checking approach.
Using the Array-Based Approach
To see how to use the array-based approach for creating subroutines with optional arguments, let's start by an example subroutine:
Notice in the subroutine declaration, we've only defined one argument,
rArgs will be an array of values we would like to pass into our
The next few lines declare our local variables and initializes them to default values (empty
strings, in this case).
Next, we use the
UBound() function to determine the number of arguments passed.
Then assign the array elements to the local variables:
Since the array is zero-based, our first
Case branch assigns the first element to
v1 variable. As we need to add more arguments to our function, we can easily
We conclude our subroutine by printing out the values of our local variables.
To call this subroutine we need to create an array of the size based on the number of arguments we wish to pass into the function, and then populate this array with the values we wish to pass to the function. Finally, we pass along the created array as the single argument to the function:
Notice that you can also use the
Array constructor syntax like so:
Now that we have a way to pass only the arguments we choose using the array-based method, let's take a look at another approach at optional arguments: the NULL-checking approach, which we'll examine in Part 2.


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This sentence would like you to read the list of self-referential sentences which you can find here. This sentence would like to acknowledge that it was stolen from the aforementioned list of sentences, except it wasn't, so it can't. This one wasn't either. Exactly one of the final two sentences in this paragraph were stolen from that article. Thit sentence is not self-referential, because 'thit' is not a word.
If this sentence is false, then so is the Riemann Hypothesis. This sentence really likes that last one. The next sentence is false. The previous sentence is true. This is the sentence which asks "Were either of those previous two sentences self-referential?". This is the sentence after the previous one. I thought about writing this sentence, but then decided not to. Is this sentence self-referential? Is this one? This?...?
This sentence is about the story "This is the title of this story, which is also found several times in the story itself", by David Moser. This one isn't about the David Moser story mentioned in the previous sentence. This sentence contains a hidden review of the aforementioned story. That last sentence didn't do what it said, but this one does, it's funny.
All self-referential sentences are just silly, including this one.


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Javascript Question
Is there a difference between \d and \d+?
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I was doing a lesson in FCC, and they mentioned that the digit selector \d finds one digit and adding a + (\d+) in front of the selector allows it to search for more than one digit.
I experimented with it a bit, and noticed that its the g right after the expression that searches for every number, not the +. I tried using \d+ without the g after the expression, and it only matched the first number in the string.
Basically, whether I use \d or \d+, as long as I have the g after the expression, It will find all of the numbers. So my question is, what is the difference between the two?
// Setup
var testString = "There are 3 cats but 4 dogs.";
var expression = /\d+/g;
var digitCount = testString.match(expression).length;
Answer
The g at the end means global, ie. that you want to search for all occurrences. Without it, you'll just get the first match.
\d, as you know, means a single digit. You can add quantifiers to specify whether you want to match all the following, or a certain amount of digits afterwards.
\d means a single digit
\d+ means all sequential digits
So let's say we have a string like this:
123 456
_PHONE_
/\d/g will match [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,1,2,3]
/\d/ will match 1
/\d+/ will match 123
/\d+/g will match [123,456,_PHONE_]
You could also use /\d{1,3}/g to say you want to match all occurrences where there are from 1 to 3 digits in a sequence.
Another common quantifier is the star symbol, which means 0 or more. For example /1\d*/g would match all sequences of digits that start with 1, and have 0 or more digits after it.


Odessa Assault Lawyer
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Assault is broadly defined as the unwanted touching of another, usually with the intent to cause harm or injury. An assault charge is the type of crime that carries a negative connotation, such as with a domestic assault. This type of offense can certainly be overwhelming especially if there is also the allegation of the use of a deadly weapon. In these cases, as in all assault charges, it is important those accused consult with an experienced Odessa assault lawyer to begin mitigating the damage and building a defense. An experienced defense attorney will be able to investigate your case and work hard to receive the strongest possible outcome for you.
Types of Assault
When an individual is facing an assault case in Odessa, which is a Class C offense, they are facing potentially a first-degree case that could carry a range of punishment not less than five or not more than life in prison. If a person is charged with a simple assault, which is considered unwanted and reckless touching of a person, or at least a threat of unwanted touching, that is done recklessly. That can be charged as a Class C misdemeanor and the range of punishment would be up to a $500 fine, but a person cannot go to jail on that type of offense. An Odessa assault lawyerwill be able to help someone to understand their particular charges.
The next offense with assault is a Class A misdemeanor. There are no a Class B misdemeanors. Class A assault is characterized by intentional or purposefully inflicting bodily injury on another. For example, if someone pokes another person in the chest but the poke does not actually cause an injury, it could still be classified as a Class C misdemeanor because the poke was unwanted touching. If there is a physical altercation, if there is a fight, that becomes a Class A misdemeanor. For that physical contact, it is both unwanted touching and created some sort of bodily injury and then bodily injury under Texas law is defined as pain.
There is also a branch of an assault that is a Class A Misdemeanor and is considered a domestic assault. This falls under the same definition, except if someone is in a domestic relationship or dating relationship, then it could escalate from a misdemeanor to a felony. A person can have a felony domestic assault which is a third-degree felony carrying with it from two years to 10 years in prison making it imperative that anyone charged with this offense consults with an assault attorney in Odessa.
A felony domestic assault charge is typical with someone who has previously been convicted or been adjudicated on a separate domestic assault case. The other type of assault can carry second-degree charges which can include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury. This charge can carry two years to 20 years in prison.
Second-degree charges stem from an assault which causes bodily injury and the assault or threat of the assault is done with a deadly weapon and this is specifically defined under Texas statute. A deadly weapon can include a knife, gun, brass knuckles or any object that could potentially cause deadly harm to a person. An example of a domestic assault which could be classified as a second-degree felony is the act of choking or strangling another. If the neck is strangled in such a way to impede the airway, that act would be a separate offense in Texas and would be classified as a second-degree felony.
Then there are first degree felonies. If the aggravated assault is committed on a public servant such as a police officer, EMS, emergency medical assistance person, someone in law enforcement, and firefighters, the assault is classified as a first-degree felony. A skilled Odessa assault attorney can work hard to help their client mitigate these charges or relieve them all together with a solid defense.


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There are several ways to set server transmission rules:
Write a server management request to set the transmission rule.
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LABIFOL MOVICAL has been designed to provide calcium by means of natural complexing agents, 100% recognisable by the plant.
The plant recognizes the Ca complex as its own and transports it through the sap more quickly. Calcium is more active and a higher concentration is produced in fruits.
Therefore, a spectacular improvement in post-harvest behaviour is obtained, reducing physiopathies such as bitter-pit, tomato pests and rots. Resistance to handling is also improved.


The Structure of Production
Why Are Gold and Commodities So Darn Volatile?
By Mark Skousen, Editor, Forecasts & Strategies
Why are commodities and commodity stocks so volatile? Commodity speculating is not for the faint of heart, and many investors give up on gold, silver, and mining stocks because they can lose 40-90% of their value in a short period of time. Gold's recent drop from $1,900 to $1,200 is a case in point. You have to expect a volatile market.
The reason why commodity prices vary so much can be found in an understanding of Austrian economics, the free-market school that is endorsed by Doug Casey, Rick Rule, and many other commodity experts. As developed by Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek in the 20th century, the Austrian school of economics explains why commodity prices are so volatile.
Austrian economists call it "the structure of production." As a follower of the Austrian school, I wrote a book titled The Structure of Production (New York University Press, 1990). Rick Rule told me he loves the book and has bought hundreds of copies to give to his clients.
Austrian economists emphasize the structure of the economy—the structure of interest rates, production, employment, and inventories. It is a complex theory, but the basic idea is that price volatility depends on how far away the product or service is from final consumption. Consumer prices are the most stable, producer or wholesale prices less stable, and commodities are the furthest from final use; therefore, those prices are the most volatile. You can see this difference in the graph below, where the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is far more stable than the RBA Commodity Index.
Take oil and gasoline, for example. Oil is far removed from final use (gasoline) and has varied from $30 to $140 a barrel during the past ten years… and yet the gasoline price (final consumption) is far more stable, varying from $3 to $4 a gallon.
But there's a silver lining in this story. While commodity prices are far more volatile, it also means that commodities and commodity stocks can be much more profitable on the upside… if you buy right. And with commodity prices down 40% or more (with oil being an exception), now may be a great buying opportunity.
Mark Skousen Editor, Forecasts &
You must understand the structure of production if you invest in any cyclical business (and what business isn't cyclical?). Understanding time is critical in investing. After the over-building in 2005, the housing bubble needed time to clear away mal-investments. All the demand pumping, interest rate manipulating, and subsidies could not change that process. I highly recommend Skousen's book.
To learn more: Structure_Production_Reconsidered
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Desert Animals Information And Pictures
See an annotated cross-section of the American desert.
Desert animals information and pictures. Links to further information are provided for many of the animals. A to Z list of desert animals with pictures and facts about each species. These include mammals like gerbils Cape hares gazelle deer hyenas and foxes.
Animals who live in them often have special features that help them survive. Those include Moloch lizards Phrynosoma and kangaroo rats. Different animals live in the different types of deserts.
Desert animals include coyotes and bobcats spiders such as the black widow scorpions rattlesnakes lizards and many kinds of birds all especially adapted to the desert biome. Animals of the Desert. The population of many animals and birds of the desert have been reduced to mere hundreds because of overhunting by mankind.
Semidesert habitats have enough rainfall to support more plant and animal life. Cursorius cursor is a cream colored courser. Watch videos about desert flora and fauna.
Despite its harsh conditions many different types of animal inhabit the Sahara Desert. From bugs and birds to reptiles and mammals. The IUCN considers many species as endangered including the Egyptian tortoise gazelles antelopes Saharan.
Desert Animals Information And Pictures. The article gives us a snapshot of information on the different animals found in deserts. Information and pictures of Aboriginal art from the Western Desert in.
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text: Abstract. We study the design of protocols for set-operation verification, namely the problem of cryptographically checking the correctness of outsourced set operations performed by an untrusted server over a dynamic collection of sets that are owned (and updated) by a trusted source. We present new authenticated data structures that allow any entity to publicly verify a proof attesting the correctness of primitive set operations such as intersection, union, subset and set difference. Based on a novel extension of the security properties of bilinear-map accumulators as well as on a primitive called accumulation tree, our protocols achieve optimal verification and proof complexity (i.e., only proportional to the size of the query parameters and the answer), as well as optimal update complexity (i.e., constant), while incurring no extra asymptotic space overhead. The proof construction is also efficient, adding a logarithmic overhead to the computation of the answer of a set-operation query. In contrast, existing schemes entail high communication and verification costs or high storage costs. Applications of interest include efficient verification of keyword search and database queries. The security of our protocols is based on the bilinear q-strong Diffie-Hellman assumption.


text: The semi-active control technology has been paid more attention in the field of structural vibration control due to its high controllability, excellent control effect and low power requirement. When semi-active control device are used for vibration control, some challenges must be taken into account, such as the reliability and the control strategy of the device. This study presents a new large tonnage compound lead extrusion magnetorheological (CLEMR) damper, whose mathematical model is introduced to describe the variation of damping force with current and velocity. Then a current controller based on the fuzzy logic control strategy is designed to determine control currents of the CLEMR dampers rapidly. A ten-floor frame structure with CLEMR dampers using the fuzzy logic control strategy is built and calculated by using MATLAB. Calculation results show that CLEMR dampers can reduce the seismic responses of structures effectively. Calculation results of the fuzzy logic control strategy are compared with those of the semi-active limit Hrovat control structure, the passive-off control structure, and the uncontrolled structure. Comparison results show that the fuzzy logic control strategy can determine control currents of CLEMR dampers quickly and can reduce seismic responses of the structures more effectively than the passive-off control strategy and the uncontrolled structure.


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Start Stop Continue Examples For Sales. A great way of introducing the start stop continue thinking style is to use the metaphor of a car at a traffic light (green for start, red for stop and orange for continue). Sending emails to the entire team stop:
When should you use the start, stop, continue. The start/stop/continue methodology particularly encourages quick and timely evaluation. The start, stop, continue retrospective allows everyone to review the actions they've taken in the last sprint and determine which ones are worth stopping or continuing.
Examples Of Stop, Start, Continue Activities With Hr Activities To Stop.
This retrospective technique hones in on the plus/delta aspects and is a must have tool for any scrum master or project manager. A great way of introducing the start stop continue thinking style is to use the metaphor of a car at a traffic light (green for start, red for stop and orange for continue). Things that are less good and which should be stopped, and.
To Use The Model, Simply Request Or Provide Feedback In Three Sections:
When should you use the start, stop, continue. You know what you need to do. For example, we want to know what we need to stop doing, start doing, and continue doing in order to become the best place to work in san francisco.
A Perfect Time To Ask Yourself:
Start stop continue examples for sales. The traffic light in the first slide is metaphorical for the start stop continue format. 2 create an online stop/start analysis.
It Focuses On The Past, Present, And Future At The Same Time.
For example in the process of developing a partnership, it may be very helpful for establishing baseline data and developing a common understanding of the stakeholder group perceptions of the current situation. When we are constantly focusing on and talking about the gaps, we miss all of the bridges that are ready for us to cross. Renewing contracts without assessing the market;
Running Over On Meeting Times;
Each of these are methods to help you achieve real progress in your business. A clear objective is critical to a successful stop/start analysis. But you give it a try and let me know!