Russia
San Marino[edit]
Main article: Women in San Marino
Women in San Marino are European women who live in or are from the Republic of San Marino. Present-day San Marinese women, or Sammarinese women as they are also called, currently share almost all social and political rights with men in San Marino.[28] San Marino introduced women's suffrage following the 1957 constitutional crisis known as Fatti di Rovereta. San Marinese women received the right to vote in 1960. They received the right to hold political office in 1973.[28] However, in a 1982 referendum, the women of San Marino did not win the right to retain their San Marinese citizenship if they married male foreigners (19,000 San Marinese voters voted to not abolish the 1928 law that striped San Marinese women of San Marinese citizenship if they married foreigners); as a result of losing San Marinese citizenship, the women also lost the right to vote, to work, to own property, to reside in, and to inherit property in the Republic of San Marino.[29] These citizenship laws were later changed by the parliament in 2000,[30] and 2004,[31] allowing women to keep their citizenship and transmit it to their children and husband.
Main article: Women in Serbia
Main article: Women in Slovakia
Main article: Women in Slovenia
Main article: Women in Spain
Modern-day Spaniards - the people of Spain - recognize the independence of Spanish women.[10] But the delegation of labor to women may vary in the different regions of Spain and may also be affected by their class in Spanish society. Traditional work for Spanish women may primarily include child rearing, gardening, taking care of the household, laundry work, and religious activities. At present, many female Spaniards have left their customary status as homemakers to become active in the fields of business, professions, politics, and the military.[10] Apart from attaining prominence as "queens and noble women" in Spain's history, Spanish women now also excelled in establishing their role as women of present-day Spain "without a marked feminist rebellion".[10]
Main article: Women in Sweden
Main article: Women in Switzerland
Women in Switzerland are women who live and are from Switzerland. Tradition dictates that the place of Swiss women is in the home in charge of housework and child care. Being in a society with strong patriarchal roots, Swiss tradition also places women under the authority of their fathers and their husbands.[10] Such adherence to tradition changed and improved when the women of Switzerland gained their right to vote at the federal level in February 7, 1971.[32] However despite of gaining status of having equal rights with men, some Swiss women still have to be able to attain education beyond the post-secondary level, thus they earn less money than men, and they occupy lower-level job positions.[10] According to swissinfo.ch in 2011, Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) were encouraging business companies to "appoint more women to top-level positions". Those who are already working in business companies, according to same report, mentions that "women earn on average 20% less than men" in Switzerland, and the ratio was 6 out of 10 women were working part-time.[33]
Main article: Women in Turkey
The role of women in contemporary Turkey is defined by an ongoing gender equality struggle, contributing elements of which include predicate conditions for EU membership candidacy, prevalent political tides that favour restrictive Islamic patriarchal models, and woman's rights activism.
Main article: Women in Ukraine
Women in Ukraine have equal constitutional rights as men in the economic, political, cultural and social fields, as well as in the family. Women receive lower salaries and have limited opportunity for career advancement. Most of the around 45 percent of Ukraine's population (45 million[34]) who suffers violence – physical, sexual or mental – are women.[35]
United Kingdom[edit]
Women in the United Kingdom include those that live in or are from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The status of women in the Victorian era in the UK is often seen as an illustration of the striking discrepancy between the United Kingdom's national power and wealth and what many, then and now, consider its appalling social conditions. During the era symbolized by the reign of British monarch Queen Victoria, women did not have suffrage rights, the right to sue, or the right to own property. At the same time, women participated in the paid workforce in increasing numbers following the Industrial Revolution. Feminist ideas spread among the educated female middle classes, discriminatory laws were repealed, and the women's suffrage movement gained momentum in the last years of the Victorian Era.
Main article: Women in England
Women in England are women who live in or are from England. The A Guide to English Culture and Customs described the English women of the United Kingdom to be "equal to men, and should be treated fairly" and that they do "equal share of (...) household tasks and childcare"; but such description may be different in some "more traditional British families" where each couple may have their "own arrangement".[36] As part of the English culture, social drinking is acceptable for women.[36]
Northern Ireland[edit]
Women in Northern Ireland are women who live in or are from the "traditional, conservative" and religious society of Northern Ireland. Their basic role, whether from Protestant or Catholic background, was to perform their duties as "wife and mother" in the family units. During the Industrial Revolution in Northern Ireland, the young and old women of Ireland worked for factories and mills. They struggled through the years of violence involving the Catholic Provisional Irish Republican Army (also known simply as the IRA) and the Protestant Ulster Defence Association (UDA), including when the internment of men - at the time - was enforced by the British army.[37]
Main article: Women in Scotland
Women in early modern Scotland were part of a theoretically patriarchal society, but how absolute this was in practice is unclear. Women retained their family surnames at marriage and did not join their husband's kin groups. In higher social ranks, marriages were often political in nature and the subject of complex negotiations in which women as matchmakers or mothers could play a major part. Women were a major part of the workforce, with many unmarried women acting as farm servants and married women playing a part in all the major agricultural tasks, particularly during harvest. Windows could be found keeping schools, brewing ale and trading, but many at the bottom of society lived a marginal existence.
Main article: Women in Wales
Vatican City[edit]
Main article: Women in Vatican City
Women in Vatican City are women who live in or are from Vatican City. According to the Herald Sun in March 2011, there were "only 32 female citizens" residing in the "smallest state in the world". Out of 572 citizens issued with Vatican passports, one of them is a nun.[38] On February 26, 2013, Worldcrunch reported that there were around 30 women who are citizens of Vatican City. Ten years ago, also according to Worldcrunch, there were 2 South American women, 3 Swiss women, 2 Polish women, and some Italian women. As of February 2013, the majority of the women were from Italy.[39]
European women in states with limited recognition[edit]
Main article: Women in Abkhazia
Abkhazian women or Abkhaz women, particularly those of older age, are traditionally portrayed as peacemakers, decision makers, and mediators in times of combat and conflict. Despite of this distinction and character, female Abkhazians are underrepresented in the "councils of elders" of Abkhazian society.[40] The Women in Abkhazia only have a marginal in number within the showground of Abkhazian politics. At present, the Abkhazian females are more active as participants in the realm of business and in activities related to establishing organizations for women in their country.[41][42]
Main article: Women in Kosovo
Women in Kosovo are women who live in or are from the Republic of Kosovo. As citizens of a post-war nation, some Kosovar (or Kosovan) women have become participants in the process of peace-building and establishing pro-gender equality in Kosovo's rehabilitation process.[43] Women in Kosovo have also become active in politics and law enforcement in the Republic of Kosovo. An example of which is the election of Atifete Jahjaga as the fourth President of Kosovo[a], and as such she became the first female,[44] the first non-partisan candidate, and the youngest to be elected to the office of the presidency in the country. Before becoming president, she served as Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police,[45] holding the rank of Major general,[46] the highest among women in Southeastern Europe.[47]
The women in Nagorno-Karabakh are, in general, composed of Armenian women, Azerbaijani (Azeri) women, and other ethnic groupings. This "blend of races" of women in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic resulted because, historically, Nagorno-Karabakh became a part of Azerbaijan after the fall and disintegration of the Soviet Union. However, after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the 1988 to 1994, Nagorno-Karabakh is currently occupied and governed by Armenia. The declaration of independence by Nagorno-Karabakh had not been endorsed by Armenia and Azerbaijan. At present, Nagorno-Karabakh is not officially recognized as a de facto nation by the international community.[48]
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not given in the final rankings, only their competition numbers. Where possible, I have looked up the names from the published scores of preliminary rounds. I assume that the couple's ID number stays the same throughout the competition. Not all couple numbers appear in the scores of preliminary rounds, perhaps because they reached the final via other rounds in other countries or other competitions. In these cases, the couple name reads "Not Provided" with the year and ID number.
In this report, as well as the official average, I also calculate what I call the "sporting average" as used in most subjectively scored competitions; that is, the average if you ignore the couple's highest and lowest score. Finally I calculate the standard deviation of the scores.
The pages are as follows:
 1. Scores chart - shows the scores given by each judge in the selected year.
 2. Hi/Lo chart - shows the high and low scores averages for each couple.
 3. Ranks chart - shows how far the judges agreed on how to rank the couples.
 4. Scores table - shows how many places each couple moves if you ignore high and low scores in calculating the average.
 5. Ranks table - shows detail of how each judge ranked the couples. If they gave two couples equal scores, those couples get the same rank.
 6. Competition ID - we'll come back to this below.
 7. Notes, basically this information.
 8. A table of all the data, not as it looks in the underlying spreadsheet, but as it looks after Power Query mashes all the years into one data set for calculations. This also shows the average score and the standard deviation calculated over the population as a whole; you can select individual years and judges.
Question 1: agreement between the judges
There is not very much consensus between the judges on either the score or the ranking of any particular couple. They make it difficult for themselves to make fine distinctions by not awarding the full range of marks. Marks are out of ten, but the lowest that appears in any of the clasificatorias (not shown in this data) is 3.75.
I see a floor in the marks for the final; in 2015 the flat lines at 7 stand out in the scatter of scores, as though the judges felt collectively that anything lower would be impolite.
The second-placed couple in 2015 has a high score of 10 and a low score equal to that of the lowest couple. The first-placed couple were not ranked first by any judge. The only couple ranked first by more than one judge was placed 9th. To find the lowest-ranked who were placed top by at least one judge, we have to go down the couple ranked 25th overall. The lowest-ranked couple with a top-three ranking from at least one judge were placed 39th of the 41 couples. Looking at the other years, 2015 does not look atypical. In 2012 and 2013, exactly one of the top five was placed first by more than one judge, and in 2014 two of them were, including the winners.
There seems, looking at the Hi-Lo charts, to be slightly more consensus at the bottom than at the top, but this could be just because of the unofficial floors (which it looks as though not every judge agrees on). When I look at the chart of rankings, rather than scores, I don't see any more agreement at the lower end than the higher end.
In the ranking table, you can de-select a particular judge or combination of judges to see how your favourite couple might have done without them.
On only two occasions from 2012 has any one of the top five couples been placed first by more than one single judge.
On the final page of the report you can look at the standard deviation in the scores awarded by individual judges. Some judges appear in more than one year, sometimes with their names formatted differently, as full names were given in only one year. If a judge has a higher standard deviation, it means they awarded a wider range of marks; presumably, they were more convinced that some couples were better than others. A lower standard deviation means they awarded similar marks to everyone. Unfortunately the judges don't seem to agree on which couples they are, or are not, so convinced about.
Question 2: Sporting Average
Because the marks are, in my view, all over the place anyway, eliminating high and low scores before calculating the average doesn't make a lot of difference to the competition overall. It does make a difference to individual couples: it would have reversed the top 2 in 2015, and the couple placed 30th would have risen 8 places. This is the largest gain in any year, and also occurred in 2014. The largest loss is 12 places in 2012, and there seem to be bigger losses than gains for individual couples generally; someone goes down by a lot and everyone they drop below gains one. This seems consistent with the observed'marking floor'; when a judge disagrees with their peers, they apparently tend to do so by awarding a very high mark rather than by going below the general 'floor' for that year.
Question 3: Is there anything we can observe about the couples that goes with high or low scores?
There isn't, in my view, enough agreement between the judges - or enough good video - to say much about this question.
I noticed is that there was a pattern to the numbers pinned on the couples' suits; there are a lot more lower ones. Closer inspection of the source data shows that this probably has something to do with the geographical origin of the couple and their route to the final. The system of awarding numbers is not covered in the published rules, but it seems the lower numbers are given in Buenos Aires and the higher numbers further afield.
So, taking this as a proxy for where couples came from, I checked to see if it was also related to their scores, and this is shown in the final chart, "Competition ID". Answer: not really.
The line in the same chart shows the average score for each block of 10. There are more couples with lower numbers, so perhaps we'd expect their average score to end up closer to the overall average of all couples than it is; it's rather higher. But those couples are also likely to have had more serious competition in previous rounds, which should also drive their average up compared to everyone else arriving via other routes. There isn't an obvious relationship between couple number and score as such. The foreigners are fine too, there just aren't that many of them.
More precise geographical origin of the couples is at least partially given in the source data, but as it's mostly in the form of tiny flags in graphics it would be a lot more work to get it, which I haven't done.
So, basically, no, there isn't anything I can say about how to do well, based on this data. There's no couple who did so clearly well or so clearly badly that you could watch and learn.
General remarks
In my own opinion, it's rather unrealistic of me to look at the Mundial as though it were a sporting competition. If it were you were really going for an exciting sporting competition, or some sort of mechanism for identifying the best dancers, then you would probably design a rather different event. It might, for example, include challenging tests of the ability to dance well to a variety of music, including milonga and vals, on a floor more than one-third full. There might be more rounds, with the judges taking longer looks at fewer couples in each. Judging criteria would be a matter of public record, rather than rumour. And there would be a system for creating agreement between the judges over time, beyond simply agreeing that scores below 7 were impolite. What it is, rather, is a marketing exercise for the 'Tango Salon' industry, designed to honour the heritage and disseminate awareness of the music and dance, while bringing lots of young couples who dance in a certain popular, standard-ish way, to public attention and prosperity.
If you are choosing a teacher, having reached the final in the Mundial indicates that a couple dance well in a particular style and have good tango technique, at least when dancing with their competition partner - as opposed to the very different sort of technique that is used for "Argentine Tango" on Strictly Come Dancing. It is not evidence that even one judge in the final thought they were the best. They may have been, but the chances are the judges didn't know - or if they thought they knew, they certainly didn't agree - in which case, I definitely don't know, and you don't know, either. Their ranking within the final says very little, if anything at all.
This is, in my opinion, pretty much how it should be. I don't think a true sporting competition in these circumstances would necessarily be a good idea. It didn't do ballroom any good, as a social dance.
In particular, I think it's probably a good thing that the judges don't agree. Standardisation would be toxic.
I do have a couple more questions.
 - Can we seperate the level of disagreement between the judges from the question of whether there is any real difference between the couples that they could possibly measure? I can compare the real data with simulated data based on having and not having a real difference, and the results are amusing, but I think I end up assuming what I set out to prove. It might be more interesting to compare the Campeonato de la Ciudad.
 - Does the order in which the couples are called - in four


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The summit is designed to provide information to the entire community to raise the level of awareness of education issues. The theme of this year's summit is "Preparing Our Children for Their Future."
Our students will be competing for jobs with others from around the world. Employers are now looking for 21st century skills such as creativity, problem solving, communication, innovation, and critical thinking. Kentucky has adopted new curriculum standards to address the new skills. The keynote by Gene Wilhoit will address the new standards and how these standards will prepare our students and the community for the future. I have heard Mr. Wilhoit speak a couple of times in the last year; he will inspire you about the future of education.
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The process of preparing our children for their future must start with the early years. It is in those years that a child's brain is developing and habits are being formed. Therefore, there will be a session on the importance of laying a strong foundation to help students learn at high levels. There will also be a session explaining on how schools can help each and every student learn.
Active parent involvement in education raises student achievement. Many times parents simply do not know the opportunities for involvement. As a parent you will be able to attend a breakout session where a local parent will share how he became involved in Trigg County Public Schools.
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So what the heck are Self-Healing Materials?
I think of physical things like wood or plastic when I think of materials and in this article I am referring to the body and what Self-Healing foods can help it heal itself.
Self-Healing means to be able to repair itself. The body is a Master at that. There are some materials found in nature that have the ability to self-heal. Self-Healing materials or foods are consumed and can assist the body in healing itself. Scientific research shows that the kind of nutrition contained in these certain foods can actually help heal many common ailments.
For example, studies reveal that a diet loaded with healthy vegetables and fruits can actually help prevent certain cancers and heart problems. Eating healthier may prevent the need to rush to doctors or hospitals often. What if your your body had what it needed to heal itself? Self-Healing foods help with digestion, elimination, weight loss and the self-healing of your body.
Eating right also means that you have to give up poor eating habits. Instead of unhealthy fruit drinks, make your own by juicing fresh organic vegetables and eating whole fruits at home. Having this instead of cake, cookies or brownies for dessert is better for your body as those complex sugars may feel good for a moment but they actually end making you feel worse in the long run!
The majority of whole foods and Superfoods available to mankind are self-healing. Planning your diet to have more of these foods can help increase the self-healing potential of your body. It is also important for you to consult a nutritionist so that you can develop the best meal plan for your kind of lifestyle. You must choose foods that strengthen your immune system, detox your body and help your body self-heal from disease and other ailments.
The following are some major examples of self-healing foods you should consider adding to your diet.
Cherries – Cherries are an excellent sources of nutrients that your body needs. Research suggests that eating cherries regularly can help your body fight cancer. If you have sleeping problems, then cherries should be an important part of your evening meal or late night snack. They contain a hormone known as melatonin that helps normalize your sleeping circles. The hormone also plays an important part in protecting your cell membranes from destruction. Cherries have also been associated with healing a number of other ailments such as gout, chronic pain and heart ailments. (htp://www.puriumcorp.com/ProductPage.aspx?ItemID=28
Cranberries – Cranberries are another important self-healing fruit. They are also a natural treatment for a number of ailments. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins which is a group of phytochemicals that helps strengthen the body's immune system. Cranberries are used in the treatment of urinary infections and a host of other ailments. Taking about 3-4 ounces of unsweetened natural cranberry juice regularly can help prevent the recurring of these infections. Keep in mind that 4 ounces of this juice has about 15gm of sugar which is on the high side of what I suggest you take in as sugar, especially in one sitting. You can add Stevia if you find this juice to be too tart or bitter. The berries also a high amount of phenol when compared to grapes. Phenol is known to curb the production of LDL cholesterol in the arteries. This helps cure cardiovascular diseases and prevents heart attack.
Chicory Leaves – Chicory leaves or simply curly endive are another example of self-healing foods. You can easily incorporate them in your diet by making homemade salads. They contain more vitamin A than any other green vegetable. Vitamin A is important in helping your body self heal as it helps stimulate your immune system. Moreover, Vitamin A is also important in strengthening your eyesight. The Chicory leaves also contain a chemical known as beta-carotene, which helps fight cancer.
Spinach and Kale – Both of these healthy foods have good amounts of iron (Kale slightly more) which is good for blood health. Both have equal amounts of fiber, which is critical for blood sugar and insulin resistance. Kale wins in the Vitamin A department. Vitamin A is important for eyes and skin. Spinach gives 56% of the RDI and Kale gives a massive 206% of the RDI. B6 also wins in the B6 department. B6 helps with heart and brain health. Kales gives 6% of the RDI and Spinach 3%. Tissue growth and repair is supported nicely by Vitamin C. Kales excels again! It gives 9% of the RDI and Spinach 1%. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting so if you are on blood thinners such as warfarin, coumadin or eliquest speak to your doctor before eating high levels of high Vitamin K foods such as Kale and Spinach. Kale has a whooping 684% RDI and Spinach 181%, If you look at Folate, Calcium, Copper and Manganese you will find the same results. Kale is more potent with virtually all of these vitamins and nutrients. This does not mean Spinach is not valuable. It is a powerful food and if you like Kale, ingesting more of this will give you more intense nutrition than Spinach.
Sweet Potato – Sweet potatoes are another important form of self healing foods. They are full of nutrients and fiber to empower and protect your body. They contain beta-carotene, which helps fight cancer and which is converted into vitamin A by your body that helps in protect and improve your eyesight. Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of fiber, which helps in digestions and lowers cholesterol levels in your body. They are also rich in vitamin B, C and E which helps boost your immune system and keep your body disease free.
Sweet potatoes are an example of a slow-digesting carbohydrate which helps in the regulation blood sugar levels in your body. Sweet potatoes are low in calories and therefore excellent carbohydrates that will keep your body lean and healthy.
Watercress – Watercress is an excellent source of nutrients that grow in slow moving water and near springs. It is rich in minerals and vitamins and should be an important member of your preferred salad leaves. It tastes great and can be tossed into a salad, wilt into a pastas, piled into sandwiches or used to brew a tasty watercress soup! It is the excellent food stuff for detoxifying against nicotine and other kinds of cancer drugs. Watercress also contains beta-phenylethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) which is an important anticancer substance. If your body contains high amounts of beta-phenylethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) then it can actively fight and prevent cancer.
Coconut oil – Coconut oil is one of the 'Superfoods'. It contains an unequaled fatty acid combination that offers numerous health benefits to your body. The coconut oils contain Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) which are a great source of energy. They also help manage brain disorders such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy. Coconut oils also help kill fungi, bacteria and virus in the body and thus helps keep your body healthy. They are often used to make hair and body moisturizers because coconut oil can help your body cells retain moisture and which protects it from infections and sunburns.
Himalayan Sea Salt is the preferred salt to use as it has the ability to:
 - Helps balance pH in all your cells, in particular the brain cells
 - Support blood sugar in staying balanced
 - Better absorption in the colon or foodstuffs
 - Helps with sinus health
 - Vascular health is improved upon
 - Sleep is regulated
 - Muscle cramps may be prevented
 - Regulates water content in the body
 - And much more
This list of self-healing foods shows us that we do not have to waste time, energy and money on expensive diet plans and medical treatments. These examples of self-healing foods are easily available in the market and you can incorporate them in your diet by putting them on your salad, making a soup, or even opting for them as your pizza topping on your favorite cauliflower crust!
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A warrior is a person habitually engaged in combat. In tribal societies, warriors often form a caste or class of their own. In feudalism, the vassals essentially form a military or warrior class, even if in actual warfare, peasants may be called to fight as well. In some societies, warfare may be so central that the entire people (or, more often, the male population) may be considered warriors, for example the Maori or Germanic tribes.
A pre-modern soldier is also called a warrior. The word warrior implies one who is not part of a full-time army. Without strict hierarchial discipline constantly being imposed on them, warriors in pre-modern societies were often guided by societal warrior codes.
Professional warriors are people who are paid money for engaging in military campaigns and fall into one of two categories: Soldiers; when fighting on behalf of their own state, or Mercenaries; when offering their services commercially and unrelated to their own nationality. The classification of somebody who is involved in acts of violence may be a matter of perspective, and there may be disagreement whether a given person is a hooligan, a gangster, a terrorist, a rebel, a freedom fighter, a mercenary or a soldier.

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This article is about execution vans in China. For mobile gas chamber execution vans, see Gas van.
The execution van, also called a mobile execution unit, was developed by the government of the People's Republic of China and was first used in 1997. There is evidence that mobile execution chambers existed before 1997: the state of Delaware in the United States of America purchased a mobile lethal-injection chamber in 1986.[1] The prisoner is strapped to a stretcher and killed inside the van. The van allows death sentences to be carried out without moving the prisoner to an execution ground. The vans also require less manpower per execution, requiring four persons to assist with the injection.[2] The PRC states that the vans are more humane than previous forms of execution. Human-rights groups predict that the execution rate in China will increase because of mobile capital punishment.[3]
People's Republic of China[edit]
After the 1997 decision to legalize lethal injection as a form of execution, PRC officials began using execution vans across China. Becoming popular in 2006, these officials state that the vans are cost-effective by allowing communities without the money to build dedicated death rows to kill prisoners without the costs associated with sending prisoners away for death. Former Chinese judge and current lawyer Qiu Xingsheng argues that "some places can't afford the cost of sending a person to Beijing—perhaps $250—plus $125 more for the drug."[4] Because Beijing is the only place where the drug is manufactured, the vans have allowed localities to administer the death sentence where the crime took place. Estimates place the number of execution vans in operation at around 40; the PRC has not confirmed this number.
A converted 24-seat bus, the execution van keeps the appearance of a normal police van on the outside with no markings indicating its purpose. The rear of the vehicle houses a windowless chamber where the execution takes place. Several cameras are present and feed closed-circuit televisions in the front of the van; a recording can be made if desired. The bed itself slides out of the wall under its own power, on which the convicted person is strapped down. A syringe is put into the arm by a technician and a police official administers the injection by pressing a button.[citation needed]
The PRC government claims that this is a more humane form of killing people, being far less painful than firing squad executions. Zhao Shijie, president of the Yunnan Provincial High Court, was quoted as praising the new system: "The use of lethal injection shows that China's death penalty system is becoming more civilized and humane."[3] While the vans have moved China away from previous days of large public executions, human rights activists counter that they are "like government-sanctioned death squads", and allow for an increased number and a higher efficiency of executions.
There is concern that mobile execution units have made organ harvesting much easier and more profitable, as lethal injection does not damage the body. In March 2006 the Ministry of Health banned the sale of organs.[4] It is believed that this has had no effect. Activists claim that the bodies are quickly cremated, which makes it impossible for family members to determine if organs have in fact been removed.[2]
Notable executions[edit]
On December 22, 2003, organized crime leader Liu Yong was executed in an execution van in a controversial ruling. Liu was convicted of 32 charges and sentenced to death in 2000, but was granted a reprieve after appealing the case on the grounds that his confession was forced. Liu had been given a retrial by the Supreme Court on December 17. It was the first time the Supreme Court had bypassed China's two-trial system in which two trials are permitted and the verdict of the second trial may be appealed by either side.[5][6]
On March 17, 2006, billionaire Yuan Baojing was executed in a van for the arranged murder of a blackmailer.[4]
Director of the State Food and Drug Administration of the People's Republic of China, Zheng Xiaoyu was executed in an execution van on July 10, 2007, for corruption. Zheng tried to appeal the sentence, but the court ruled that he was a "great danger" to the country and its reputation.
See also[edit]
 1. ^ "State of Delaware - Department of Correction - Death Row - History".
 2. ^ a b Antoaneta Bezlova (2006-07-21). "China's Mobile Death Fleet". Asia Times Online.
 3. ^ a b "Undermining Global Security: the European Union's arms exports". IANSA (NGO)IANSA.
 4. ^ a b c MacLeod, Calum (2006-06-15). "China makes ultimate punishment mobile". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
 5. ^ "Mafia kingpin dies in execution van". Taipei Times. 2003-12-23.
 6. ^ China's Criminal Justice System - Yale Law School - Yale University (PDF). Retrieved 1 October 2011.


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Teaching and Leadership
Principals and science outcomes, Principals and student outcomes, Principals' science beliefs, Principals' science knowledge, Science instructional leadership
The aim of this quantitative study was to investigate elementary principals' beliefs about reformed science teaching and learning, science subject matter knowledge, and how these factors relate to fourth grade students' superior science outcomes. Online survey methodology was used for data collection and included a demographic questionnaire and two survey instruments: the K-4 Physical Science Misconceptions Oriented Science Assessment Resources for Teachers (MOSART) and the Beliefs About Reformed Science Teaching and Learning (BARSTL). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to assess the separate and collective contributions of background variables such as principals' personal and school characteristics, principals' science teaching and learning beliefs, and principals' science knowledge on students' superior science outcomes. Mediation analysis was also used to explore whether principals' science knowledge mediated the relationship between their beliefs about science teaching and learning and students' science outcomes.
Findings indicated that principals' science beliefs and knowledge do not contribute to predicting students' superior science scores. Fifty-two percent of the variance in percentage of students with superior science scores was explained by school characteristics with free or reduced price lunch and school type as the only significant individual predictors. Furthermore, principals' science knowledge did not mediate the relationship between their science beliefs and students' science outcomes. There was no statistically significant variation among the variables. The data failed to support the proposed mediation model of the study. Implications for future research are discussed.
Khan, Uzma Zafar, "Investigating Elementary Principals' Science Beliefs and Knowledge and its Relationship to Students' Science Outcomes" (2012). Teaching and Leadership - Dissertations. 243.


Description
A table is a structure that allows the developer to make a query and show to the user the results of the query. Eventually the table is going to contain links that allows to user to access to different specific features in the system linked to a specific entity shown in the table.
How a table looks like: (image here)
The information needed in order to set up a table
Get or Post parameters
Sometimes we need to pass to the query behind the table some parameter using a get or a post request
Example: parentId = 2302
"parameters": [
 { "type":"integer", "validation":"required|integer", "name":"parentId" }
]
If you want to know about the Validation check out the related page.
Query
We need to make a query to the datase in order to populate our table. The simplest thing to do is just to write the query in plain SQL and eventually connect the paratameters needed to the get or the post paramenters.
"query": {
 "sql": "select id, typeid, name, description FROM mytable WHERE parentid = :parentid;",
 "parameters":[
 { "type":"long", "placeholder": ":parentid", "getparameter": "parentId" }
 ]
}
As you can see the SQL parameter is inserted in the query using a placeholder: :parametername The SQL parameter is connected to the GET parameter using: "getparameter": "parentid" We can insert as many paremeters as we need.
If you want to know more about SQL paramenters check out the Query page.
Table Structure
The table structure is pretty easy.
We give a title to the table.
We describe a set of buttons, at the top of the table linked to specific actions. This can be useful for instance in order to link a form to create a new entity.
We describe a set of fields giving to each of them a name and a connection to the SQL query: {"headline": "Name", "sqlfield": "name"}
We describe a set of actions liked to each item of the table. To see a better description of the actions check out this page.
"table": {
 "title": "My table",
 "topactions": [
 { "label": "New", "resource": "newentityform"] }
 ]
 "fields": [
 {"headline": "Name", "sqlfield": "name"},
 {"headline": "Description", "sqlfield": "description"}
 ],
 "actions": [
 { "icon":"level-down", "label": "Info", "resource": "entityinfo", "parameters":[{"name": "id", "sqlfield": "id"}] },
 { "label": "Edit", "resource": "editentityform", "parameters":[{"name": "id", "sqlfield": "id"}] }
 ]
}
A complete example
Combining all the described information in a unique file we obtain something like this:
{
 "name": "mytableresourcename",
 "metadata": { "type":"datatable", "version": "1" },
 "allowedgroups": [ "administrationgroup", "teachergroup", "managergroup" ],
 "get": {
 "request": {
 "parameters": [
 { "type":"integer", "validation":"required|integer", "name":"parentId" }
 ]
 },
 "sql": "select id, typeid, name, description FROM mytable WHERE parentid = :parentid;",
 "parameters":[
 { "type":"long", "placeholder": ":parentid", "getparameter": "parentId" }
 ],
 "table": {
 "title": "My table",
 "topactions": [
 { "label": "New", "resource": "newentityform"] }
 ]
 "fields": [
 {"headline": "Name", "sqlfield": "rcu_name"},
 {"headline": "Description", "sqlfield": "rcu_description"}
 ],
 "actions": [
 {"icon":"level-down", "label": "Info", "action": "entityinfo", "resource": "inforequestv1", "parameters":[{"name": "id", "sqlfield": "rcu_id"}] },
 {"label": "Edit", "action": "entityform", "resource": "formrequestv1", "parameters":[{"name": "id", "sqlfield": "rcu_id"}] }
 ]
 }
 }
}


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US: Exelis has unveiled a wide area airborne surveillance system called CorvusEye 1500 that can capture colour video from multiple views over a large area. The persistent surveillance system was developed primarily to support the needs of law enforcement, defence and military, but could also be used in other areas, such as land management or the protection of wildlife and critical infrastructure. The CorvusEye system can track movement that may be connected to potentially hazardous or illicit activity, as well as other trends like migratory or invasive wildlife behaviour.
The CorvusEye system includes a colour electro-optical sensor that can monitor day or night over 3 kilometers in circumference. It also enables rapid decision-making using an embedded analytical framework developed by Exelis called CogniSense, which processes data from multiple sensors and provides information to users in real time. CorvusEye and CogniSense are examples of products that Exelis offers as part of its strategic focus on intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and analytics. A single CorvusEye sensor can serve up to 10 different area views simultaneously providing close-up details with streaming footage. The system can also quickly gather critical intelligence in support of investigations using archived footage. As an end-to-end system, CorvusEye can be used on manned and unmanned platforms and offers ground station software for live data streaming to mobile devices.

source: m-a-p/FineFineWeb


a phenomenological manner, we include a coalescence term in Eq. (17) as
 C = 1 + f(\eta, v_V),
 (23)
 \phi = C \eta v.
 (24)
In the limiting case when the function f(\eta,v_V) =0 in Eq. (23) equals zero, simple coalescence occurs and Eq. (18) results. When some function is used for f(\eta,v_V), microvoid linking is said to have occurred and the rate of damage is increased. The parametric trend of this effect is shown in Fig. 11. For implementation into the constitutive relations, we assume f(\eta,v_V) = C_{26}\eta v_V. It has been observed [1,21] that the microvoid sheet mechanism is related to particles initiating small voids in between two larger voids as the larger voids impose their influence on the surrounding region. As such, coalescence is a function of both nucleation and void growth. Obviously, other forms can be used depending on the material being analyzed.
Plasticity
The BCJ internal state variable plasticity model is modified to account for stress state dependent damage evolution. The pertinent observable and internal state variables are shown below in their rate form as
\begin{align}
\stackrel{\circ}{\underline{\sigma}} & = \stackrel{\bullet}{\underline{\sigma}} - \underline{W}^e \underline{\sigma} - \underline{\sigma} \underline{W}^e \\
& = \lambda(1-\phi)tr(\underline{D}^e) \underline{I} + 2\mu(1-\phi)\underline{D}^e - \frac{\stackrel{\bullet}{\phi}}{1-\phi} \underline{\sigma}, \\
\end{align}
 (25)
 \underline{D}^e = \underline{D} - \underline{D}^p_d - \underline{D}^p_v,
 (26)
 \underline{D}^p_d = \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} f(T) \times sinh \left [ \frac{ \sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} \left \Vert \underline{\sigma}^' - \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}\underline{\alpha} \right \Vert - \{ R + Y(T) \} \{ 1 - \phi \} } {V(T) \{ 1 - \phi \} } \right ] \times \frac{\underline{\sigma}^' - \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \underline{\alpha} } { \left \Vert \underline{sigma}^' - \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \underline{\alpha} \right \Vert } ,
 (27)
\begin{align}
\stackrel{\circ}{\underline{\alpha}} & = \stackrel{\bullet}{\underline{\alpha}} - \underline{W}^e \underline{\alpha} - \underline{\alpha} \underline{W}^e \\
& = h(T) \underline{D}^p_d - \left [ \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} r_d (T) \left \Vert \underline{D}^p_d \right \Vert + r_s(T) \right ] \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \left \Vert \underline{\alpha} \right \Vert \underline{\alpha}, \\
\end{align}
 (28)
 R = H(T) \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} \underline{D}^p_d - \left [ \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} R_d(T) \left \Vert \underline{D}^p_d \right \Vert + R_s(T) \right ] R^2,
 (29)
 \underline{W}^e = \underline{W} - \underline{W}^p
 (30)
and are generally written as objective rates (\stackrel{\circ}{\underline{\sigma}},\stackrel{\circ}{\underline{\alpha}}) with indifference to the continuum frame of reference assuming a Jaumann rate in which the continuum spin equals the elastic spin (\underline{W} = \underline{W}^e). The elastic Lame' constants are denoted by \lambda and \mu. The elastic rate of deformation (\underline{D}^e) results when the total deformation (\underline{D}), which is defined by the boundary conditions, is subtracted from the deviatoric and volumetric components of the flow rule. The deviatoric plastic flow rule, \underline{D}^p_d, is a function of the temperature, the kinematic hardening internal state variable (\underline{\alpha}), the isotropic hardening internal state variable (R), the volume fraction of damaged material (\phi), and the functions f(T), V(T), and Y(T), which are related to yielding with Arrhenius-type temperature dependence. The function Y(T) is the rate-independent yield stress. The function f(T) determines when the rate dependence affects initial yielding. The function V(T) determines the magnitude of rate dependence on yielding. These functions are determined from simple isothermal compression tests with different strain rates and temperatures
 V(T) = C_1 exp \left ( \frac{-C_2}{T} \right ), Y(T) = C_3 exp \left ( \frac{C_4}{T} \right ), f(T) = C_5 \left ( \frac{-C_6}{T} \right ).
 (31)
The kinematic hardening internal state variable, \underline{\alpha}, reflects the effect of anisotropic dislocation density, and the isotropic hardening internal state variable R, reflects the effect of the global dislocation density. As such, the hardening equations (24) and (25) are cast in a hardening-recovery format that includes dynamic and static recovery. The functions r_s(T) and R_s(T) are scalar in nature and describe the diffusion-controlled static or thermal recovery, while r_d(T) and R_d(T) are scalar functions describing dynamic recovery. The anisotropic hardening modulus is h(T), and the isotropic hardening modulus is H(T).
The hardening moduli and dynamic recovery functions account for deformation-induced anisotropy arising from texture and dislocation substructures by means of stress dependent variables. It was shown [22] that by using J_3 in the hardening equations the different hardening rates between axisymmetric compression and torsion (torsional softening) were accurately captured. Included in [23] is the feature of [24] that distinguishes between compression and torsion. Because damage evolves differently under compression, tension, and torsion for this cast Al-Si-Mg aluminum alloy, the stress arising from these different loading conditions is different. As such, the equations for the hardening and recovery variables are expressed as:
 r_d = \left \{ C_7 \left ( 1 - C_{19} \left [ \frac{4}{27} - \frac{J^2_3}{J^3_2} \right ] - C_{20} \frac{J_3}{J^{1.5}_2} \right ) \right \} \times exp \left ( \frac{-C_8}{T} \right ),
 (32)
 H = \left \{ C_9 \left ( 1 + C_{19} \left [ \frac{4}{27} - \frac{J^2_3}{J^3_2} \right ] + C_{20} \frac{J_3}{J^{1.5}_2} \right ) \right \} \times exp \left ( \frac{-C_{10}}{T} \right ),
 (33)
 r_s(T) = C_{11} exp \left ( \frac{-C_{12}}{T} \right ),
 (34)
 r_d = \


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scrunch down(redirected from scrunched them down)
1. To crouch or huddle into a small, cramped position. We all scrunched down so that the guards wouldn't be able to see us. Would the people in the front row mind scrunching down in their seats so the people in back can see better, please?
2. To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)." I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake. I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
scrunch something down(into something)
1. to squeeze something into a smaller size or shape. He scrunched the wad of paper down into a hard ball. Liz scrunched down the cloth into a pad for the hot pan. Scrunch the boxes down before you throw them away.
2. to pack something tightly into something. Dave scrunched his clothing down into the drawer and closed it. Dave scrunched down his clothing into the suitcase.
to squeeze or huddle down into a smaller shape. Mary scrunched down, trying to hide behind the chair. The children scrunched down so they wouldn't be seen.
scrunch down into something
to squeeze down into a small area or container. Fred scrunched down into his seat, hoping no one would see him there. Don't scrunch down into your seat. It's bad for your posture.


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Around 200 priests, religious, theologians, and laypeople participated in a symposium on the theology of the priesthood featuring Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect emeritus of the Dicastery of Bishops, at The Catholic University of America May 16.
A follow-up to the Vatican's symposium on the priesthood in February 2022, the North American symposium "Toward a Fundamental Theology of the Priesthood" was co-sponsored by the Centre de Recherche et d'Anthropologie des Vocations, the Thomistic Institute, the Institute for Human Ecology, and Theological College to provide deeper discussion of topics from last year's symposium.
The symposium was part of Cardinal Ouellet's international movement to promote collaboration between ministerial priests and the faithful in an increasingly polarized world.
Father Dominic Legge, director of the Thomistic Institute, said the reflections that emerged in Rome were "very rich and deserved further study, (and) further engagement by the Church, especially in this time when so many questions about the priesthood have arisen again and have been called into question."
The 12 symposium speakers focused on the collaborative roles of the baptismal and ministerial forms of the priesthood and expounded on the dignity and complementarity of the various sacramental vocations.
In his keynote address, Cardinal Ouellett emphasized a need to restore an understanding of the common priesthood of the baptized.
"When we mention priesthood, we still think immediately and exclusively of bishops and priests," the cardinal said. "The Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, Lumen Gentium, has firmly and prudently clarified that there are two fundamental participations in the one priesthood of Christ, that of the community of the faithful based on baptism, and that of the ordained ministers based on the sacrament of holy orders."
Ouellet said since all baptized men and women have received the "seal of divine sonship," their participation in the mystery of God's trinitarian life is "the foundation and essence of the common priesthood of the faithful."
Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for Military Services and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, gave the opening talk, focusing on the priestly ministry in relation to this "primary vocation" of baptism.
"When the priest or the community has a baptismal fervor, this attracts vocations," he said.
The archbishop said the heart of discourse in priestly ministry flows from the fourfold closeness a priest must possess: to God, to the bishop, to other priests, and to the people of God.
Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield said the understanding of the ministerial priesthood related to the baptismal priesthood is the role of fatherhood.
Bishop Byrne said the priest's role as a father is to set "vision" for the faithful, which is not from his mind alone but comes from walking with people and listening to them. The Holy Spirit "doesn't just talk to those in Roman collars," he said.
Mother Mary Christa Nutt, superior general of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, spoke on the participation of men and women in the life and ministry of the Church, explaining that the reception of supernatural grace equalizes men and women.
"Both men and women are heirs to the kingdom and both are born into the trinitarian life by grace through baptism into Christ," she said. "It is the life of grace that begets mission in the Church."
Jennifer Frey, professor of philosophy at the University of South Carolina, and Father Andrew Hofer, associate professor of patristics and ancient languages at the Dominican House of Studies, spoke on the priestly roles in the sacredness of the liturgy, the sacraments, and the cultivation of true religion.
Other speakers were Father Thomas Petri, president of the Dominican House of Studies; Father Carter Griffin, rector of St. John Paul II Seminary; Father Mark Morozowich, dean of theology and religious studies at Catholic University; and Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of the Diocese of Reno.
John Grabowski, Catholic University professor of moral theology and ethics, who spoke at the symposium on the baptismal vocation of a universal call to holiness, said having the North American priesthood symposium at the University was fitting.
"It underscores our character and mission as a pontifical university founded by the bishops for the service of the Church in the United States," said Grabowski.
Grabowski said a renewal of the priesthood is "vital" because "priests make Christ present in their sacramental ministry — particularly in the Eucharist, which is the 'source and summit' of the Church's life. … As Catholics we believe that the ministerial priesthood is one of the Lord's great gifts to the Church."


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Preparing a Test Mixture
July 1, 2009
Rover team members Kim Lichtenberg (left) and Mike Seibert fill a mixer with powdered clay and diatomaceous earth, a combination found to offer physical properties similar to the soil where NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is embedded on Mars. The team finished mixing the test soil and preparing a sloped testing area on June 29, 2009, with plans for driving the test rover into it on June 30.
Topics: Environment, Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit rover, Space exploration, Opportunity rover timeline for 2005 April, Rover, Opportunity rover, Mars, NASA, Mike Seibert, Kim Lichtenberg, National Aeronautics and Space Administration


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Birding Hotspots of Israel, continued..
The Negev Desert
The Negev occupies 60% of the land surface area of Israel and yet it is the least densely populated. Delineated as being south of Be'er Sheva and Dimona, it is mainly a stone and sand desert with sparse vegetation. However, following periods of heavy rain during the winter and early spring, the desert is transformed into a colourful carpet of flowers including many of Israel's desert specialities.
Be'er Sheva is a good, central base for exploring the northern and central portions of the Negev. In the northeastern section, some 20 kilometres east of Be'er Sheva, Cream-coloured Courser and Pin-tailed, Black-bellied and Spotted Sandgrouse occur and between November and February relatively large flocks of Dotterel can be seen. The sewage ponds to the southeast of Be'er Sheva usually yield a wide range of species. Pallid Harrier and Black-winged Pratincoles both occur in good numbers during September and October, and Sociable and White-tailed Plovers in October and November. The experimental agricultural fields to the south of the pools are good for Oriental Skylarks between October and mid March.
The north-western Negev is a vast expanse of natural steppe and
semidesert with transitional vast mixed cultivated areas, which
supports a wealth of birds. Although the region can be productive
all year round, it is outstanding in winter when large concentrations
of raptors and sandgrouse are present. The fields around Urim
are very good for Saker and Lanner falcons and
relatively large numbers of Imperial Eagle and Long-Legged Buzzard.
The best area is the now famous line of electricity pylons that
cross the road between Urim and Ze'elim. The raptors often perching
on the pylons are easy to find, providing superb opportunities
to study some difficult species and plumages at length. The agricultural
fields are the best places to find hunting Pallid Harriers as
Sociable Plover, Dotterel, Isabelline and
Finsch's Wheatear. Black Kites
gather in large numbers and use traditional roost sites in Eucalyptus
trees (over 1 000 near Gevulot). In the more natural steppe and
semi-desert areas good numbers of Cream-coloured Coursers occur,
especially in autumn. In winter in the cultivated plains Pin-tailed
Sandgrouse can be found in large numbers, and flocks
of up to 8 000 have been recorded. Smaller, but none the less impressive
flocks of up to 3000 Spotted Sandgrouse have
One of the better known areas to the southwest of Be'er Sheva is the Nizzana desert plain, close to the Egyptian border. This is the most productive site for Houbara Bustard, which can be seen in concentrations in winter. Nizzana is also perhaps the most reliable place to see them during the breeding season. We recommend early morning visits for the best views, before the heat haze affects viewing conditions. In the past the Nizzana sewage pools were easily accessible in order to view sandgrouse. Sad to say most of them have dried out and are not used by the birds anymore. If you wish to see Pin-tailed, Crowned, Spotted or Black-bellied Sandgrouse you will need to reach specific feeding plains around the area, The SPNI, however, are now working on creating special constant water supply for the sandgrouse, to replace the sewage pools, which may offer a glimmer of hope for attracting large numbers of sandgrouse back to the Nizzana plains. Lanner is frequent in the area and it is one of the best desert regions for observing migrating White Storks, Pallid Harriers, Lesser Spotted Eagles and Cranes, especially in spring. Desert Wheatear, Finsch' s Wheatear (winter only) and Spectacled Warbler are not difficult to see, and the latter breeds in shallow, bushy wadis.
Sede Boqer is perhaps one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Negev. This oasis is situated on the loess plain overlooking the deep gorge of Nahal Zin. The area is especially good for raptors such as breeding Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli's Eagle, Lanner and Barbary Falcons. A feeding station at the eastern edge of the Zin Plain is maintained by the INRP A with the purpose of supplying supplementary food to the breeding Griffon and Egyptian Vultures and sometimes in winter, Black Vulture. On the ledges of towering cliffs, Sooty Falcons breed from mid-May until early October. The gorges also host breeding Desert Eagle Owl and Alpine Swifts, and in some winters, Sinai Rosefinch and Wallcreeper.
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Introvert Meaning: How Do You Define the Interesting Slang Term 'Introvert'?
If you have encountered the word "introvert" during conversation either online or face-to-face and were thinking it is a slang term, then you would be incorrect. This term is not a form of slang at all and is a widely used term in one field of medicine. Here you will find the real meaning of this term, learn about its origin, and find some other meanings if there are any.
Conversation examples are provided here as well for you to see how the term is used properly in everyday usage and to gain a better understanding of the term itself. Finally, you will see some other words that you can use interchangeably as a substitution for this term that will keep its same meaning intact.
Introvert Meaning
What Does Introvert Mean?
This term is used to describe someone likely to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves. They are reluctant to share their thoughts and feelings with others, are generally shy, and are content spending a large percentage of their time alone.
Origin of Introvert
This term has been used since the 17th-century and was derived from the Latin word "introvertere." It is a portmanteau of two words with "intro" meaning "to the inside" and the word "vertere" which means "to twist or turn." It is widely used as a term in the field of psychology to describe a part of a person's personality and how they behave with others.
Other Meanings
There are currently no other known meanings of this term.
Conversation Examples
A discussion between two friends via text message.
 - Friend 1: Would you say that I am an introvert?
 - Friend 2: You are shy and you do like to spend a lot of time alone You also have difficulty letting people in and making friends. So, yes I would say you were.
 - Friend 1: Okay! I thought so too, I just wanted to make sure I was understanding the definition correctly.
An online conversation between two Facebook users.
 - User 1: I am happy to be an introvert. It allows me to have less drama from other people in my life.
 - User 2: While that may be true, I am sure it can be lonely at times.
 - User 1: Sometimes it can be. That is okay with me though. I am accustomed to those feelings.
Synonyms for Introvert
There are several words that you can use in place of this term that would not change the meaning of this original word. Some other words you could use in its place include:
 - reserved
 - shy
 - withdrawn
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6. The manufacturer of a particular all-season tire claims that the tires last for 22,000 miles. After purchasing the tires you discover that yours did not last the full 22,000 miles. Suppose that a sample of 100 tires made by that manufactures lasted on average 21,819 miles with a sample standard deviation of 1,295 miles. Is there sufficient evidence to refute the manufacturer's claim that the tires last 22,000 miles? Let α = 0.05. Assume that the population standard deviation is σ= 1300.
State the null hypothesis.
State the alternate hypothesis.
What is the appropriate rejection region?
Compute the test statistic.
What is the final conclusion? Explain.
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In 2006, the original 4.5 million doughboys of World War One had shrunk to a mere handful of veterans, aged 105 to 113. The World War I Living History Project was the only media project to recognize the legacy and contributions of this passing generation of soldiers. The producers traveled the country, interviewing the last 10 soldiers of the "war to end all wars." The award-winning program was hosted by veteran CBS anchor Walter Cronkite and was the subject of a CNN feature .
Those veterans have since passed away, but last year for the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One, the producers have released a centenary edition of the World War One Living History Project.
The opening background segment, narrated by Walter Cronkite, recaps the causes and consequences of WWI through a combination of scripted narrative, recordings of period speeches, and short first-person accounts . The subsequent segments recount the events of _PHONE_ through the voices of the last 10 surviving American veterans, offering an intimate portrait of the veterans themselves, their experiences and their attitudes toward the war some 90 years after the fact. The program closes with a tribute to the 4.5 million Americans who served in WWI, and the veterans featured in the program.
Hear this program Wednesday November 11 12:00pm to 2:00pm on WITF. This will replace Here and Now for that day.
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NAME
Test::Roo::Class - Base class for Test::Roo test classes
VERSION
version 1.004
DESCRIPTION
This module is the base class for Test::Roo test classes. It provides methods to run tests and anchor modifiers. Generally, you should not extend this class yourself, but use Test::Roo to do so instead.
ATTRIBUTES
description
A description for a subtest block wrapping all tests by the object. It is a 'lazy' attribute. Test classes may implement their own _build_description method to create a description from object attributes. Otherwise, the default is "testing with CLASS".
METHODS
run_tests
 # as a class method
 $class->run_tests();
 $class->run_tests($description);
 $class->run_tests($init_args);
 $class->run_tests($description $init_args);
 # as an object method
 $self->run_tests();
 $self->run_tests($description);
If called as a class method, this creates a test object using an optional hash reference of initialization arguments.
When called as an object method, or after an object has been generated, this method sets an optional description and runs tests. It will call the setup method (triggering any method modifiers), will run all tests (triggering any method modifiers on each_test) and will call the teardown method (triggering any method modifiers).
If a description is provided, it will override any initialized or generated description attribute.
The setup, tests and teardown will be executed in a Test::More subtest block.
setup
This is an empty method used to anchor method modifiers. It should not be overridden by subclasses.
each_test
This method wraps the code references set by the test function from Test::Roo or Test::Roo::Role in a Test::More subtest block.
It may also be used to anchor modifiers that should run before or after each test block, though this can lead to brittle design as modifiers will globally affect every test block, including composed ones.
teardown
This is an empty method used to anchor method modifiers. It should not be overridden by subclasses.
AUTHOR
David Golden <_EMAIL_>
COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE
This software is Copyright (c) 2013 by David Golden.
This is free software, licensed under:
 The Apache License, Version 2.0, January 2004


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Accession Number : ADP000640
Title : Base Development Planning,
Corporate Author : OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS (ARMY) WASHINGTON D C ENGINEER STUDIES GROUP
Personal Author(s) : Greco,Gerard F.
Report Date : 1973
Pagination or Media Count : 6
Abstract : In a typical theater of operations (TO) approximately one-third of the engineers are planned for construction and construction support missions. These operations are known as base development (BD). JCS defines BD as the improvement or expansion of the resources and facilities of an area or a location to support military operations. Thus, BD involves all of the actions required to define and carry out improvements to facilities in a TO. This paper is assigned to give an overview of BD planning and its related processes and responsibilities.
Descriptors : *Operations research, *Bases(Structures), *Military facilities, *Construction, *Army planning, Symposia, Engineers, Structural engineering, Resource management, Logistics support, Military operations, Theater level operations, Requirements, Manpower, Logistics planning, Army research
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A short ferry ride transports you to this unspoiled National Seashore. Share the wide white beaches with wild horses grazing amidst the windswept dunes. Inland, majestic live oak and palmetto forests provide shelter for the wild horses, turkey, alligator, armadillo, deer and a tremendous variety of coastal birds. History abounds amidst tours of Plum Orchard and the mystical ruins of the once magnificent Carnegie Estate "Dungeness".
Cumberland Island is one of the Sea Islands. Cumberland is the largest in terms of continuously exposed land area of Georgia's barrier islands. Cumberland Island is really two islands—the island proper and Little Cumberland Island—connected by a marsh. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean off the Georgia coast and is part of Camden County. There is no bridge to the island. Visitors reach the island by way of the Cumberland Queen ferry, which runs twice a day to Cumberland Island from the mainland (St. Marys, Georgia).
Historically, Cumberland Island was in private hands, but large areas were deeded to the National Parks Foundation by members or heirs of the Carnegie family in 1971. Other lands in private ownership were purchased with funds provided by the Mellon Foundation and Congress, and in 1972 Cumberland Island was designated a national seashore.
The public areas of Cumberland Island are part of a national seashore managed by the National Park Service. Access is restricted to 300 people on the island at a time, and campers are allowed to stay no more than 7 nights. Visitors cannot bring vehicles or bikes on the ferry, and there are no paved roads or trails. Visitors walk everywhere they go, but Cumberland Island is less than six miles (10 km) wide at the widest point. The eastern seashore is 17.5 miles (28 km) of continuous beach. There are no stores on the island so you must bring your own food and water.
Things to see include:
- Dungeness ruins (Designed as a 59-room Scottish castle, which burned in a 1959 fire)
- Greyfield, built in 1900, now a private inn.
- Plum Orchard, donated to the National Park Service in 1972, which maintains it.
- Stafford Plantation, not currently maintained
- Ecosystems (Salt Marshes, Beaches, etc)
- Feral horses and other animals
- First African Baptist Church. Maintained by the National Park Service, this simple one-room frame structure, with 11 handmade pews and three windows on each side, was built in 1937 to replace an earlier 1893 structure.
- Great Rates & Excellent Value
- Free HOT Breakfast buffet - view listing
Quality hotel features & amenities:
- Interior corridor - 100% Smoke Free
- Free Reliable High Speed Internet connection
Comfortable elegantly appointed WELL LIT rooms include:
- 32" LCD Flat Panel TV with HBO, 150 Expanded Digital and HD cable channels – All Free
- Easy accessible electrical outlets
- Oversized Well Lit desk with ergonomic executive chair
- Lounge chair with ottoman
- Iron / Ironing Board
- and More!
- Business Center (Computer, printer, fax and copier)
- Fitness Center
- Valet & Guest Coin Laundry
- Meeting Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff and service
Convenient Location on I-95 at Exit 3
- Restaurants & Gas nearby
- Minutes from St Marys, GA
Cumberland Queen Ferry
107 West St Marys Street
St Marys, GA 31558
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Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture. Agricultural Experiment Station
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Abstract In 1887, when the Hatch Act provided federal funds, the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station was created by the Board of Regents. From the beginning, there was an emphasis on experimental work and extension services. It expanded its services under the Adams Act in 1906, and in 1925 the Purnell Fund was established for the further endowment of the experiment stations. The collections contains records of the Agricultural Experiment Station and agricultural issues. The majority of the...


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which can be later used for viewing as on-demand smooth streaming contents.
Figure 8 – Client Output and Archive Output
For archive output, you can have the option to save the entire event as a single presentation or create segmented presentations each of which has a fixed duration. This option is useful if you want to publish some early portion of the live event as on-demand contents before the event is finished. If you disable the archive option, server will use temporary files to store data that are needed for client's DVR viewing and automatically delete them after the publishing point is stopped. So you still need to plan your disk space accordingly even if you disable archive option but still allow client DVR.
For client output, you can configure how much DVR window you want to make available to the client. For example, if it's a 2 – 3 hour sports event and you have enough disk space for holding all the content, you can just use the default "Enable DVR for the entire event". Or in another case, say you have a 24x7 always running live channel, you probably want to specify a DVR window limit so that the disk/memory usage is limited on both the server (potentially with archive disabled as well) and the client.
Putting it all together
Ok, so we've gone through all the possible inputs and outputs and their functionalities. Now let's take a look at a IIS Live Smooth Streaming server solution as an example and see how these inputs and outputs work.
Figure 9 – Live Smooth Streaming Server Solution Example
This is a topology that quite some live event deployments were derived from. There are five layers in this diagram: encoder, ingest, origin, distribution and client. The solid lines are the normal data flow path while the dotted lines are the backup/failover paths. First, let's go through each layer and see what their roles in this diagram are:
Encoders take in live source feeds and encode them into smooth streaming formats. Then it uses HTTP POST to send the streams to Ingest servers which as configured with push input streams.
2. Ingest Servers
Ingest servers are mainly for taking in encoder streams and then fanning them out to origin servers. To effectively achieve stream fan-out and redundancy, ingest servers use PUSH output streams to push to multiple (two in this diagram) origin servers simultaneously. Because ingest servers typically don't need to directly serve client requests or save local archives, these two options can be disabled.
3. Origin servers
In this solution, the origin server tier is the one that holds all the information about the live streaming, or a "single point of truth" as we would call. There are multiple origin servers running at the same time to provide scalability and redundancy. It has the capability to directly serve client requests. It can also be the source for distribution servers and synchronize past information with them if needed. To serve distribution servers, origin servers need to have the pull stream output enabled. To serve client requests either directly or indirectly through generic HTTP network which contains HTTP cache/proxy/edge servers, they need to have archive and client output options configured accordingly.
4. Distribution servers
Distribution servers can further scale out the network by offloading archiving and client request serving from the origin server tier. Distribution servers use pull input stream and are configured with multiple origin server URLs for redundancy. Distribution servers don't have to be started at the beginning of the event because they know how to synchronize with origin servers to provide full DVR access to the entire live event. Please refer to the "Pull Input Stream" section above.
Client is not really a tier in the server network. But I'd like to point out that because of the stateless nature of the smooth streaming protocol, the retry/failover logic from the client can happen at the HTTP request level. In another words, for each fragment request, the client is free to use whichever server that's available or provides the best throughput.
In terms of scalability, I think it is pretty obvious how it was achieved in this diagram. Now let's focus on what are the different failover scenarios and how this solution can handle them.
1. Encoder failover
If any one of the primary encoders failed, the connection to the ingest server will be broken. As we discussed in "Push Input Stream" section, the server will keep everything running and expecting new encoder push streams to come in. Once the backup encoder is up and running pushing to the same publishing point using the same "streamID" values, the live stream can continue. From the client's perspective, there will be a brief period of time that the latest live fragments for the broken streams/bitrates are not available. "Live" players that are on those bitrates will try to switch to other bitrates while players on other bitrates will not be affected.
Players in DVR mode will also not be affected since all servers are still capable of serving archived contents even when the live streams are down.
If the bandwidth between the encoders and the ingest servers are big enough, the backup encoders can behave as a hot backup meaning that they can encode and push to the same publishing points at the same time (see "Push Input Stream" section). Then in the encoder failover case, because there is a hot backup, the live stream can continue without any interruption.
2. Ingest failover
In normal condition, primary encoders push to primary ingest server which in turn pushes the same streams to two origin servers simultaneously. If, say, the primary ingest server failed, all connections among primary encoder, primary ingest server and origin servers will be broken. The encoder can detect this failure and starts pushing to the backup ingest server. The backup ingest server is configured exactly the same way as the primary ingest server and it will also in turn pushes the streams to the same origin servers, which will resume the live streams. The client side experience is similar to the encoder failover case.
Another option is to have the primary encoder pushing to both the primary ingest server and the backup ingest server at the same time if the bandwidth is not a concern. In that case, any single ingest server failover will not interrupt the live stream.
3. Origin failover
If one origin server failed, the other ones can serve as its backup immediately because they are all running and have the same data. Another aspect of it is that distribution servers also know where to re-request and retry the stream in the case of origin server failure. You can refer to "Pull Input Stream" section for more detail.
4. Distribution server failover
Just as origin servers, distribution servers are hot backups and can recover from server failure smoothly. This is especially true if the distribution server is used together with ARR (see "Pull Input Stream" section).
5. Client failover
Well, get another one. :)
Sometimes in real world deployment, you may have smart HTTP gateway devices that can automatically reroute HTTP requests to a server farm based on the server health information. In that case, you can just use URLs based on the virtual IP instead of hardcode multiple URLs. This would allow you to change a particular server tier without the need to modify settings in other tiers.
Hopefully by now you've got a better understanding about how input/out streams work in Live Smooth Streaming and how you can build a scalable and robust server solution with those options. Even though the example (as in Figure 9) we walked through is a compelling solution, it's certainly not the only way to build your network. As the team who designed and built the Live Smooth Streaming platform, our goal is to make it powerful and flexible enough to build the best solution you need. Needless to say, there are definitely things that we missed or could further improve, especially considering this is the very first release of this new technology. So please do share your thoughts with us. We would love to hear your feedback and make our platform better for you. Happy smooth streaming!


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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Sierra Nevada for snow above 10,500 feet, now through 11 PM this evening.
Total snow accumulation will range from two to four inches above 10,500 feet. Isolated locations could see as much as eight inches of snow. A dusting of snow is possible just below 10,000 feet. This may affect Highway 120 Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park.
The main impact will be rapidly changing weather conditions for hikers in the Sierra Nevada above 10,500 feet Hikers should prepare for winter like conditions. Both the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail will be affected.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered high elevation roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.


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What elements does society use to deem a woman's beauty? Is it her ethnicity, hair, skin, features, body? Is beauty racialized?
In Beauty and Race I am examining how the Western European definition of beauty affects women's self identity and self-image; the consistent idealization, objectification and over sexualized images from the media bombard women everyday. Consequently, women are altering themselves physically and psychologically and becoming disjointed and fragmented to fit into this unrealistic model.


Topics in Commutative Rings: Unique Factorisation (3)
Example 1: The Gaussian Integers Z[i]
Let's pick the norm function N : Z[i]-{0} → N where N(a+bi) = (a+bi)(abi) = a2+b2. We know that N is a multiplicative function, i.e. N(r)N(s) = N(rs). Instead of checking this by brute force, we write N(x) = x·xc, where (a+bi)ca-bi is the conjugate of a+bi. It's easy to see that conjugation commutes with addition and multiplication:
(x+y)^c = x^c + y^c,\ (xy)^c = x^c y^c, for all x,y\in\mathbf{Z}[i].
Then the norm map is multiplicative because:
N(xy) = (xy)(xy)^c = (xy)(x^c y^c) = (xx^c)(yy^c) = N(x)N(y).
N as an Euclidean Function
To prove that N is Euclidean, we need to show that for any two Gaussian integers, x(y≠0), we can write:
xyqr, where r=0 or N(r) < N(y).
[ Heuristically, r is the remainder and q is the quotient in the division x/y. ] Thus, write x/y = a+bi, where a and b are rational numbers. Taking out the integer part, we can write:
x/y = q + s, where q is a Gaussian integer, and -1/2 < Re(s), Im(s) ≤ 1/2.
Hence x = yq + (ys), where N(ys) = N(y)N(s). But N(s) = Re(s)2 + Im(s)2 ≤ (1/4) + (1/4) < 1 so N(ys) < N(y). Hence:
The ring of Gaussian integers, Z[i], is an Euclidean domain, and hence a principal ideal domain, and hence a unique factorisation domain.
The presence of an explicit Euclidean function is a wonderful thing from the computational point of view. For it allows us to explicitly perform the Euclidean algorithm. Let's go back to the final example in the 3rd article in the series on Ring Theory.
Problem 1 : Given b = 8+i, a = 5-14i, compute gcd(a, b).
Answer : Apply the Euclidean algorithm.
 - (5-14i)/(8+i) = 0.4 – 1.8i, so we take q = 0 – 2i and r = abq = 3+2i.
 - (8+i)/(3+2i) = 2-i, so the gcd = 3+2i. ♦
Problem 2 : Classify all primes in Z[i].
Answer : Let x be prime in Z[i]. Then x divides x·xc = N(x). Hence x must divide some integer. Since an integer is a product of prime integers, xp for some prime integer p. So it suffices to consider how integer prime factors factor in Z[i]. (Sorry for the awkward sentence. )
 - p = 2 : 2 = (-i)(1+i)2
 - p ≡ 3 (mod 4) : if x|p, then N(x) divides N(p) which is p2. Hence N(x) = p or p2. If N(x) = p, then writing x=a+bi gives a2+b2=p which is unsolvable since p is 3 mod 4.
 - p ≡ 1 (mod 4) :
 - First note that m2 ≡ -1 (mod p) has a solution. [ This follows from Wilson's theorem: let p=4k+1. Then (4k)! ≡ -1 (mod p). Prove that (4k)! ≡ (2k)!2. ]
 - Let ym+1i. Now y and p share a common factor, for if y is coprime to p, then yc is coprime to pc = p, so N(y) = y·yc is coprime to p as well (contradiction).
 - Now consider x = gcd(yp) ≠ 1. This x divides p, but it cannot be p since y is clearly not divisible by p. Thus x is a proper factor of p, i.e. N(x) = p.
In particular, we have proven as a corollary that every prime (integer) which is 1 mod 4 can be expressed as a sum of two squares.
Problem 3 : Express the prime p = 10061 as a sum of two squares.
Answer : The first step is to solve for m2 ≡ -1 (mod p). Fortunately, there's a fast general algorithm for computing square root modulo p : the Shanks-Tonelli algorithm. This gives us: 4602 mod 10061. Now it remains to compute gcd(4602+i, 10061) by Euclidean algorithm.
 - 10061 ÷ (4602+i) gives quotient=2, remainder=857-2i.
 - (4602+i) ÷ (857-2i) gives quotient=5, remainder=317+11i.
 - (857-2i) ÷ (317+11i) gives quotient=3, remainder=-(94+35i).
 - (317+11i) ÷ (94+35i) gives quotient=3-i, remainder=0.
Hence, the gcd is 94+35i, which gives 10061 = 942 + 352.
Problem 4. Find the number of integer solutions to x^2 + y^2 = n, where n = 2^3\times 3^4\times 5^2 \times 7^2 \times 13 \times 17.
Answer: We need to count the number of Gaussian integers x for which N(x) = n. Factorise x as a product of primes. Recall that there're three types of primes:
 - (1+i) : N(1+i) = 2;
 - p (a prime integer which is 3 mod 4) : N(p) = p2;
 - xp = a+bi (a Gaussian integer prime, where a2+b2=p and p is 1 mod 4) : N(xp) = p. There are two possibilities for xp, after taking into account associates.
Hence, to obtain a norm of n we need to mix-and-match products of the form:
\text{unit}\times (1+i)^3 \times 3^2 \times\left\{\begin{matrix} (1+2i)^2\\(1+2i)(1-2i)\\(1-2i)^2\end{matrix}\right\} \times 7 \times \left\{\begin{matrix}2+3i\\2-3i\end{matrix}\right\} \times \left\{\begin{matrix}1+4i\\1-4i\end{matrix}\right\}
Since there're 4 units, this gives 4×12 = 48 possibilities. For example, if we pick the top entry in all three cases, then we get:
(1+i)^3 \times 3^2 \times (1+2i)^2 \times 7\times (2+3i)\times(1+4i) = 10962+7434i,
which has norm = 175429800 = n. ♦
Example 2: The Ring Z[√-2]
Let RZ[√-2], which is the set of all complex numbers xa+b√-2. Once again, we define its conjugate to be xcab√-2 and the norm of x is N(x) := x·xc = a2+2b2. Things progress exactly following the case of the ring of Gaussian integers.
For starters, conjugate commute with addition and multiplication, so in particular, the norm is multiplicative:
Once again, N is an Euclidean function because if we write x/ya+b√-2 for rational a and b, then we can express:
x/yqs, where -1/2 < Re(s) ≤ 1/2, and (-1/2)√-2 < Im(s) ≤ (1/2)√-2.
Thus N(s) ≤ 1/4 + 1/2 < 1. This enables us to write xyq + (ys) where N(ys) = N(y)N(s) < N(y). Practice through the following problems. 🙂
Problem 1. Find gcd(32+37√-2, 83-2√-2).
Problem 2. Classify all primes in the ring Z[√-2]. [


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KJM5911 Lab Exercise 3 - Gamma Spectroscopy
After completing this exercise you should:
- Understand the processes by which gamma radiation is absorbed in the detector.
- Understand how the detector (and it's electronics) transform the absorbed energy from the gamma rays into electrical pulses which is continuously sorted according to pulse height and presented as a histogram (number of events vs. energy) - a "spectrum".
- Know the basic parameters of a spectroscopy system (spectrum, real time, life time, dead time, channels, etc.).
- Know the relationship between channel number and energy, how to derive this relationship ("energy calibration") and be able to evaluate it's uncertainty.
- Recognise the different parts of a gamma-ray spectrum.
- Know how "peaks" in the spectrum are analysed and understand the results (you should understand terms like: ROI, gross count, net count, peak fitting, FWHM, etc.). You should understand how the software calculate and subtract the background under the peaks.
- Know the relationship between number of counts and gamma-rays emitted by the source (and the disintegration rate). I.e. how to perform an efficiency calibration.
- Introduction to Gamma Radiation
- Gamma Spectroscopy and Detectors
- The Theory behind Calibration of a Gamma Detector


Edit the Content of a Result Template
Result templates dictate the way that search results are displayed in your search interface. Although Coveo for Sitecore provides a couple of result template options out of the box, these don't necessarily display the specific information you want your website visitors to see in their search results.
You should already know how to create a new result template and how to specify conditions on that template which determine when it's used (see Create and Make Use of a New Result Template).
The goal of this article is to help you edit the content of a custom result template .cshtml file, understanding that you can mix both server-side and client-side code in your file. For the client-side code, the article will guide you in:
Server-Side Versus Client-Side Result Template Resolution
Coveo for Sitecore result template .cshtml files can contain both server-side and client-side code. While server-side code is result-independent, client-side code is evaluated on a per-result basis after a search query has returned results to the search interface.
You integrate server-side code in your result template files using Razor syntax. Razor uses the @ symbol to transition from HTML to C#.
For client-side code, Coveo for Sitecore supports Underscore templates and provides a set of Underscore template methods specifically designed for use in result template files. Underscore template code is enclosed in <% and %> delimiters.
The following example shows a portion of a .cshtml result template file and how it's progressively resolved until it renders only HTML in the visitor browser.
Result template resolution flow diagram
Figure 1. Result template resolution sequence diagram. In step 1, the code example shows the server evaluating @MyCompany.GetCurrentLanguage() to fr. In step 2, Underscore template code is used to execute JavaScript logic and to output the current item raw.language field value (i.e., en) from the search query JSON response.
Analyzing the default.cshtml File
A good way to understand how to use fields in result templates is to dissect the content of the Details section in the default.cshtml file and note how each part is rendered in a query result.
Image showing a sample result template
Image showing code associated with the sample result template
The
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Each
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Finally, the default.cshtml file code contains Underscore template code for client-side computation and output of context-specific data.
Important
Coveo identifies and records clicks on links with class="CoveoResultLink" as click analytic events. Ensure you don't remove this class in custom result templates as you will lose out on capturing usage analytics data.
Similarly,
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Using Underscore Template Methods
Coveo for Sitecore provides Underscore template methods that you can use in your result templates to evaluate context and result-specific information dynamically, client side. You can leverage these methods not only to output field values, but also to create field-based conditions in your result templates.
The Underscore template methods ultimately reduce the need to duplicate .cshtml view files.
coveoFieldValue("<FIELD_NAME>")
Returns the value of field <FIELD_NAME>, where <FIELD_NAME> is the Sitecore field name, or non-translated field name.
Example:
<% if (coveoFieldValue("created") === coveoFieldValue("updated")) { %>
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<% } else { %>
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<% } %>
coveoFieldName("<FIELD_NAME>")
Returns the Translated Name of <FIELD_NAME>, where <FIELD_NAME> is the Sitecore field name, or non-translated field name.
Example:
<tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@parsedcreatedby") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Created By") %>' />
Tip
Remember to prepend two @ characters to field names to avoid Razor errors. See the default.cshtml file for the proper use of the @ character, for each Underscore template method.
translateLabel("<KEY_VALUE>")
Returns the Phrase field value, in the user browser language, for the Coveo Hive dictionary item whose Key field value is equal to <KEY_VALUE>.
Example:
<div title='<%= translateLabel("Last Time Modified") %>'>
Important
You can create your own dictionary entry items. However, the translateLabel method only looks through the items located in the sitecore/System/Dictionary/Coveo Hive folder and its sub-folders. Ideally, you should add your custom result template dictionary items to the Coveo items located in the sitecore/System/Dictionary/Coveo Hive folder.
For the time being, items created in the sitecore/System/Dictionary/Coveo Hive folder are wiped when you upgrade Coveo for Sitecore. Consequently, you should keep copies of dictionary entry items in a separate folder, to accelerate their reinstatement following an upgrade.
The June 18, 2019 release of Coveo for Sitecore introduces a new TreeList field called Additional Dictionaries in the Translation section of the Coveo Search Resources component data source. Use the Additional Dictionaries field to specify dictionaries used in the current search interface result template(s), on top of the Coveo Hive dictionary. Therefore, you can now create dictionary folders outside the sitecore/System/Dictionary/Coveo Hive folder to store your own dictionary entry items, without having these dictionary items deleted upon a Coveo for Sitecore upgrade.
currentSourceName()
Returns the Coveo index associated with the Sitecore context of the current search interface. The currentSourceName method can be used in a comparison to determine if an item comes from an external source, as in the next example.
Example:
<% if raw.source !== currentSourceName()) { %>
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<% } else { %>
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<% } %>
Adding Conditions and Fields to a Result Template
You can easily duplicate the default.cshtml and make changes to the new file in order to alter the content of search results.
Example
On your commerce website search page, you would like your result template to highlight on-promotion items. Your Sitecore commerce item template contains an ItemID field, an OnPromotion check box, a RegularPrice, and a DiscountPrice field.
Additionally, you have created a Coveo Hive dictionary item whose Key field value is Unique Identifier and whose English version Phrase value is Item Number. This paves the way to creating a result template table entry with caption Item Number and whose clickUri link text is the value of the ItemID field.
 1. In your file explorer, open the /Coveo/Hive/templates folder.
 2. Create a copy of the default.cshtml file called onpromotion.cshtml.
 3. Open onpromotion.cshtml in a text editor.
 4. At the very bottom of the file, delete the following block.

 <tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@_templatename") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Template") %>' />
 <% if (coveoFieldValue("created") === coveoFieldValue("updated")) { %>
 <tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@parsedcreatedby") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Created By") %>' />
 <% } else { %>
 <tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@parsedcreatedby") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Created By") %>' />
 <tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@created") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Created") %>' data-helper='dateTime' />
 <tr data-field='<%= coveoFieldName("@@parsedupdatedby") %>' data-caption='<%= translateLabel("Updated By") %>' />
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Why Call It 'Performance Capture'?
Why Call It 'Performance Capture'?
Just because a director or computer animator can change a performance digitally, doesn't mean the work didn't originate from a uniquely valuable place.
Motion capture is one of the more rigorous performance types because in addition to requiring the full range of human emotion, a performance capture artist may have to learn fighting or dance skills, not to mention the physicality that goes along with simply wearing "the suit."
Add to that the challenges of reacting, and hitting your marks, when your only references may be a green screen and a monitor, and you can see why this type of work is special.
So much so that SAG recently created a Performance Capture Committee, which will begin raising awareness of Screen Actors Guild's contributions to the art in the coming months. Stay tuned.