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Say we have number of samples to be 128 and a signal sin(2*pi*1000*n*Ts)+sin(2*pi*2000*n*Ts) sampled at 8kHz.
Now say we have same signal but only N = 64 samples. But in order to create 128 samples, we pad the signal with 64 zeros.
Each of these scenarios the frequency resolution is 8000/128 = 62.5Hz, but the spectrum of the first one is much better, as in, you will have two clear peaks. Why is that?
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Improvement of the Dynamic Characteristics in the Connecting Passages for Measuring High Frequency Pressure Diagrams
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Remarkable progress has been made in recent years on pressure measuring techniques and apparatuses, yet they seem not necessarily successful in achieving accurate pressure diagrams at the high frequency range. The primary cause of difficulty lies in the occurrence of undesirable vibrations in the connecting passages which diminishes the accuracy of pressure diagrams. In order to prevent such vibration, the authors have attempted to increase the natural frequency in the connecting passages by enclosing heat resisting silicon oil, to analyse the frequency characteristics of the passages, and to ensure the propriety of the analysis through comparison with experiments. As a result, it is proved that the natural frequency of the silicon oil enclosed passage increases twice as high as that of the passage filled with working gas.
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pumpkinseed sunfish
The pumpkinseed is one of the most colorful of the North American sunfish. Pumpkinseed sunfish have an orange or reddish breast and belly.
The back and sides are brown to green, marked with patterns of orange, yellow, blue, and greens. Speckling of the flanks is interspersed with a pattern of dark vertical bands and wavy stripes.
Pumpkinseed are usually found in shallow areas of farm ponds, small lakes and slow moving creeks. Like most sunfish, pumpkinseed seek out aquatic vegetation or submerged brush and are seldom found in open water.
Groups of young pumpkinseed sunfish school close to shore, but adults tend to travel in groups of 2-4 in slightly deeper areas where cover can be found.
Pumpkinseed are known for developing a home territory. If fish are captured and moved within a body of water, adults often migrate back to their original location.
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Advanced Reactors and Fuel Cycles
Kathryn Huff, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Dr. Huff is interested in modeling and simulation in the context of nuclear reactors and fuel cycles toward improved safety and sustainability of nuclear power. In the context of high performance computing, this work requires the coupling of multiple physics at multiple scales to model and simulate the design, safety, and performance of advanced nuclear reactors. In particular, thermal-hydraulic phenomena, neutron transport, and fuel performance couple tightly in nuclear reactor. Detailed spatially and temporally resolved neutron flux and temperature distributions in particular can improve designs, help characterize performance, inform reactor safety margins, and enable validation of numerical modeling techniques for those unique physics.
The current state of the art in advanced nuclear reactor simulation (e.g., the CASL DOE innovation hub) is focused on more traditional light water reactors. Dr. Huff is interested in extending that state of the art by enabling similarly high fidelity modeling and simulation of more advanced reactor designs. These designs require development of models and tools for representing unique materials, geometries, and physical phenomena. Current work includes extension of the MOOSE framework to appropriately model coupled thermal-hydraulics and neutronics of molten salt flow in a high temperature pebble-bed type reactor. Future work may include similarly challenging materials and geometries such as those in sodium cooled, gas cooled, and very high temperature reactor designs which promise advanced safety or sustainability.


School Employees May Give Insulin Shots to Children With Type 1 Diabetes, California Courts Rules
The California Supreme Court ruled that public school employees may administer insulin shots to diabetic students.
The court found that California law permits trained but unlicensed school employees to administer the shots when a school nurse is unavailable, which is increasingly common in public schools across the state.
The decision settles a legal battle between the parents of diabetic students, backed by the ADA, and the California Nurses Association, which maintains only licensed nurses should be allowed to handle the task in public schools.
The decision reversed an appeals court ruling that found state law does not permit unlicensed school personnel, such as teachers or administrators, to give insulin shots to diabetic public school students.
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Simulation of deformable solids in interactive virtual reality applications
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Authors: Tang, W. and Wan, T.R.
Journal: Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology, VRST
Simulation of deformable objects has become indispensable in many virtual reality applications. Linear finite element algorithms are frequently applied in interactive physics simulation in order to ensure computational efficiency. However, there exists a variety of situations in which higher order simulation accuracy is expected to improve physical behaviors of deformable objects to match their real-world counterparts. For example in the context of virtual surgery, interactive surgical manipulations mandate algorithmic requirements to maintain both interactive frame rates and simulation accuracy, presenting major challenges in simulation methods. In this paper, we present an interactive system for efficient finite element based simulation of hyperplastic solids with more accurate physics behaviors compared with that of standard corotational methods. Our approach begins with a physics model to mitigate drawbacks of the corotational linear elasticity in preserving energy and momenta. A new damping model is presented which takes into account the differential of rotation to compensate the loss of momenta due to rotations. Thus, more accurate simulations can be achieved with this new model, whereas standard corotational methods using rotated damping to handle energy dissipation does not preserve momenta. We then present a real time simulation framework for computing finite element based deformable solids with full capability allowing complex objects to collide and interact with each other. A constrained system is also provided for robust control and the ease of use the simulation system. We demonstrate the parallel implementation to enable realistic and stable physics behaviors of large deformations capable of handling unpredictable user inputs in interactive virtual environments. The implementation details and insights on practical considerations in implementation such as our experience in parallel computation of the physics for mesh-based finite element objects would be useful for people who wish to develop real-time applications in this area. Copyright 2012 ACM.

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PRIs are exempt from excise taxes so long as they are intended to advance a private foundation's charitable aims. They may not be used to produce income or to influence legislation or support political campaigns.
Prominent private foundations, as well as many lower-profile ones, use PRIs. The Pearl M. and Julia J. Harmon Foundation, for example, makes low-interest loans of $1 million to $2 million every year to charities located mainly in Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a fund for making loans to NGOs, financial institutions or companies; investing in funds or purchasing of shares in companies; and doing bond backstops or credit guaranties. The New York Times reported in November that the foundation was increasing that fund to $1 billion.
The new examples in the proposed regulations demonstrate several points:
- A PRI may extend to a variety of charitable purposes, such as promoting the arts, advancing science or combating environmental deterioration.
- An investment that funds overseas activities may further the accomplishment of charitable purposes and qualify as a PRI.
- The existence of a high potential rate of return on an investment does not preclude the investment from qualifying as a PRI.
- A private foundation's acceptance of an equity position in conjunction with making a loan does not necessarily prevent the investment from qualifying as a PRI.
- A private foundation's provision of credit enhancement, such as a guarantee agreement, can qualify as a PRI.
In addition, loans and capital may be provided to individuals or entities that are not themselves within a charitable class if they further a charitable goal. An example of this would be an investment in a for-profit drug company that develops a product for distribution at low cost to treat a disease endemic in children in an impoverished country.
According to the Corporate & Securities Law Blog of the law firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, PRIs receive several types of special tax treatment:
- They are excluded from the assets private foundations take into account when calculating their distributable amount for the taxable year.
- They are excluded from treatment as business holdings subject to excise tax.
- They are generally treated as qualifying distributions for purposes of private foundations' distribution requirements.
- They do not constitute taxable expenditures as long as the private foundation exercises that expenditure responsibility when required.
The proposed regulations will become final when they are published in the Federal Register. In the meantime, the IRS says, private foundations can rely on the examples.


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What is an Affermage contract?
Glossary -> A. Affermage contracts are generally public-private sector arrangements under which the private operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the utility but not for financing the investment.
What is a concessionary contract?
A concession agreement is a contract that gives a company the right to operate a specific business within a government's jurisdiction or on another firm's property, subject to particular terms. At their best, concession agreements are a form of outsourcing that allows all parties to benefit from comparative advantage.
What is a concession partnership?
Concession contracts – partnerships between the public sector and a private company. Concession contracts are used by public authorities to deliver services or construct infrastructure. Concessions involve a contractual arrangement between a public authority and an economic operator (the concession holder).
What is a concession agreement PPP?
A concession agreement is an agreement between a Government Authority and a Private entity, through which the Government grants certain rights to the Private entity for a limited period of time. These agreements are common in the development of infrastructural projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Is a concession a PPP?
In the PPP context, a concession is mostly used to describe a user-pays PPP. O&M contracts for existing assets may come under the definition of PPP where these are performance-based, long-term, and involve significant private investment (sometimes also called performance-based maintenance contracts).
Is PPP a government contract?
A Public-private partnership (PPP) is often defined as a long-term contract between a private party and a government agency for providing a public asset or service, in which the private party bears significant risk and management responsibility (World Bank, 2012).
Is a concession agreement a lease?
A concession agreement is a lease of public property or city right-of-way.
How does concession work?
It works like this: The buyer (or the buyer's agent) negotiates the concession amount with the seller or the seller's agent. Concessions don't give buyers cash back at closing, nor can they be used to cover the buyer's down payment. They're strictly intended to reduce what the buyer pays at closing.
What are the types of concession agreement?
There are different types of concession contracts, including: ex-leasing, franchise, build- operate-transfer (BOT) etc. Private finance initiatives (PFIs) may also be considered similar to concessions.
What is the difference between PPP and concession?
Concessions are contracts where the consideration for the works or services to be carried out consists either solely in the right to exploit the work or service, or in this right together with payment. The acronym PPP refers to Public-Private Partnership. PPPs tend to be complex and long term contracts.
What are the disadvantages of PPP?
- Infrastructure or services delivered could be more expensive;
- PPP project public sector payments obligations postponed for the later periods can negatively reflect future public sector fiscal indicators;
What does a lease and affermage contract mean?
Leases and affermage contracts are generally public-private sector arrangements under which the private operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the utility but not for financing the investment.
What's the difference between a contract and a concession?
Concession (contract) Other forms of contracts between public and private entities, namely lease contract and management contract (in the water sector often called by the French term affermage ), are closely related but differ from a concession in the rights of the operator and its remuneration.
When did concession contracts start in the EU?
The award of services concessions with a cross-border interest has been subject to the principles of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The European Commission had originally included public concession contracts in the Services Directive of 1992, but these were removed from its scope by the European Council.
How does a public service concession work in the UK?
In the case of a public service concession, a private company enters into an agreement with the government to have the exclusive right to operate, maintain and carry out investment in a public utility (such as a water privatisation) for a given number of years.


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Siata Auto Torino logo.
Siata (the name comes from Societa Italiana Applicazioni Trasformazioni Automobilistiche) was founded by Georgio Ambrosini in Turin in 1926 to manufacture tuning accessories for Italian (mainly Fiat) cars.
Their cylinder heads with overhead valves (for the 500A) were particularly successful, and they also used superchargers for some applications. A few prototypes were built based on the Topolino including some examples of the 500 Gran Sport (1937) which was a spider with a rocket-like body and a 636cc engine. One of these, with a body by Zagato and driven by Piero Dusio (later to found Cisitalia) won its class in the 1936 Mille Miglia. The Monza (coupe) and Pescara (spider) (both 1939) which were capable of 135km/h and 125km/h respectively. In 1939 a small number of cars called the Amica were built. Designed by Bertone and with bodies constructed by Motto, these were available as a Cabriolet or Coupe.
The war saw Siata turn to the production of equipment for the military before the site was totally destroyed by bombing in 1943. Following the war Siata launched an auxiliary engine for bicycles which was an immediate success and at the same time changed the meaning of Siata to Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori. and afterwards production again concentrated on tuning accessories.
In 1949 Siata released the new Amica, followed by the Daina and other road cars (see below). Competition cars were also built, based on both Fiats and their own road cars as well as through co-operation with Abarth. In 1961 the company became Siata Auto SpA. Through the sixties and seventies Siata produced cars based on Fiats. Production stopped in 1970 and they finally succumbed to growing financial problems in 1974 when ORSA purchased the name and all manufacturing rights.
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- What is the Population Count?
- What is the Percent who did not finish the 9th grade?
- What is the Median Earnings?
- What is the GDP per capita?
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- What is the High School Graduation Rate?
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The number of employees of Urban Honolulu Metro Area (HI) was 13,707 for personal care in 2018.
Jobs and Occupations Datasets Involving Urban Honolulu Metro Area (HI)
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Monthly Transportation Statistics is a compilation of national statistics on transportation. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics brings together the latest data from across the Federal government and transportation industry. Monthly Transportation Statistics contains over 50 time series from nearly two dozen data sources.

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Posted: Mar 19, 2013 7:00 AM by By Serena Gordon
TUESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Black children are less likely than other children to be given antibiotics and less likely to be given the most powerful antibiotics to treat acute respiratory tract infections, new research suggests.
Does this represent a previously unrecognized bias against black children? Probably not, said the researchers and other experts. Instead, it's more likely that non-black children are getting more antibiotics than they should be.
"We hypothesize that this discrepancy reflects over-prescribing, both for all antibiotics and for the relative proportion of broad-spectrum antibiotics, to non-black patients, rather than under-prescribing to black patients," wrote the researchers led by Dr. Jeffrey Gerber, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who added that more study of this pattern should be conducted.
Dr. Allison Bartlett, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at LaRabida Children's Hospital in Chicago, agreed. "The fact that black kids are given fewer antibiotics and fewer broad-spectrum antibiotics may come across as a bad thing to the casual reader, but perhaps it's not an issue of under-treating black kids, but over-treating non-black kids," she said.
Another expert who was not involved with the study, Dr. Roya Samuels, a pediatrician at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, N.Y., said that, at first glance, "this comes across as quite a controversial topic. But, I don't think we're dealing with a predilection to not prescribing to black children. Rather, there is still non-judicious use of antibiotics in the pediatric population as a whole, and non-judicious use tends to occur more in the non-black population."
Results of the current study were released online March 18 and will appear in the April print issue of Pediatrics.
Gerber and colleagues undertook the study because racial disparities have been found in other areas of health care, but the issue hadn't been thoroughly studied in a pediatric primary care setting, according to background information in the report.
The study included data from 25 primary care pediatric practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The practices had a total of 222 doctors.
From a total of more than 600,000 office visits, the investigators found that there were more than 100,000 visits that included a prescription for an antibiotic. To help account for factors that might influence the way a physician chose to treat a particular patient, the researchers excluded visits for people with antibiotic allergies and those who'd had a recent history of antibiotic use from their data.
That left just over 81,000 visits that ended with an antibiotic prescription. Almost 30,000 of those visits ended with a prescription for a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means a powerful antibiotic that kills a variety of bacteria. In general, antibiotic use recommendations suggest using the most narrow-spectrum antibiotic possible to help prevent antibiotic resistance.
When the researchers broke the data down by race, they found that 29 percent of visits by non-black children ended with an antibiotic prescription compared to 23.5 percent for black children. When an antibiotic was prescribed, black children were about 12 percent less likely to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Black children were also less likely to receive a diagnosis that might justify an antibiotic prescription, such as strep throat, a sinus infection or an ear infection. Both Bartlett and Samuels said that they were a bit confused by the strep throat findings, as an objective test is available to diagnose strep. The study authors said they were not aware of any biological reasons that could account for these findings. All of the experts suggested this was an area that needed further research.
The authors said that the doctor-patient relationship may play a role in some of these findings. Parents of non-black children may state that they expect antibiotics more often, or doctors may expect that these parents will want antibiotics for their child, which may influence their prescribing decisions, they suggested.
Both Samuels and Bartlett said that black parents probably don't need to be concerned by these findings. But, Bartlett added that all parents should "be strong advocates for their children. We're very fortunate that we have antibiotics to help when we need them, but there are a lot of times we don't need them, and we need to give a child's body time to heal on its own."
It's OK to ask your child's doctor why he or she is prescribing an antibiotic, or why not, according to Samuels.
"Physicians are your partners," said Samuels. "They're healers and teachers, and parents need to understand the thinking behind a clinical decision. Parents also need to know that every medication can potentially cause an allergic reaction and every medication can have adverse effects. Antibiotics need to be prescribed with great care and thought," she said.
Learn more about appropriate antibiotic use from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SOURCES: Allison Bartlett, M.D., consulting physician, infectious diseases, LaRabida Children's Hospital, and associate director, infection prevention program, and associate director, antimicrobial stewardship, University of Chicago; Roya Samuels, M.D., pediatrician, Cohen Children's Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; April 2013, Pediatrics
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Using Barley in Horse FeedsBy Kentucky Equine Research Staff · August 21, 2012
In the United States, barley ranks behind only corn and sorghum in terms of feed grain production. Barley must be differentiated in terms of the desired end use, as various cultivars are developed for specific purposes. For example, malting and feed barley are distinctly different, as high protein content is desirable in feed grain but not for malting.
In general, barley has a feeding value that is about 95% that of corn. It is relatively high in crude protein for a feed grain, ranging from 8 to 13%, but like oats, barley is relatively low in lysine and methionine. Because most feed barley contains the hull, fiber content is relatively high at around 5 to 7%. Starch makes up nearly 65% of the kernel. Additionally, the kernel has approximately 1% simple sugars and 2% sucrose.
Barley to be used for feed has a test weight of 40 lb (18 kg) per bushel and a maximum of 4% foreign material, and a maximum of 1% heat damaged kernels. Color can range from yellow to golden yellow and the grain should be free of excessive dustiness with no evidence of seed treatment. There should be no moldy or musty smell.
Barley tends to be quite hard and requires some type of processing to make the nutrients more available. The most common types of processing include rolling and steam flaking. Concerns for barley quality surround storage issues. Improper storage will allow fungus, molds, and insects to enter the grain and alter the nutrient profile.


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Problem 2639. How Many Months Until It's Today Again?
Given a particular date, calculate how many months must pass before that same day of the month occurs on the same day of the week.
Start with 22-Oct-2014, which is a Wednesday. How many months must pass before the 22nd of the month occurs on a Wednesday again? Answer: You have to wait for six months. 22-Apr-2015 is also a Wednesday.
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 d_in = '22-Oct-2014'
 wait_in_months = 6
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This problem is made simpler by the DATETIME objects found in MATLAB Release 2014b and later.
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44.76% Correct | 55.24% Incorrect
Last Solution submitted on Apr 01, 2020
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invalidate-rectangle
Generic Function
Summary
Invalidates the rectangle associated with the object, which causes it to be redisplayed.
Package
graphics-ports
Signature
invalidate-rectangle object &optional x y width height => result
Arguments
object
An instance of a subclass of graphics-ports-mixin or a subclass of pinboard-object.
x
A real number.
y
A real number.
width
A real number.
height
A real number.
Values
result
A boolean.
Description
By default, the generic function invalidate-rectangle invalidates the whole rectangle, but this can be limited by passing the optional arguments.
The effect of invalidating an area is to cause the area to be redrawn. It has no effect on pixmap-port. When the pane has a supplied display-callback , this callback is called with an area containing the area specified by the argument to invalidate-rectangle. However, the call to display-callback is asynchronous, and the system coalesces areas from calls to invalidate-rectangle and actual expose events, so there is not a one-to-one relation between calls to invalidate-rectangle and invocations of display-callback .
In general, invalidate-rectangle should not be called inside the display-callback . If it is called, it must be conditional, otherwise this will cause repeated redisplay.
Notes
With drawing-mode :quality, drawings are done with anti-aliasing, which means that they affect pixels which are not obviously part of the drawing. For example, drawing a rectangle with x = 10 may affect the pixel at x = 9. This needs to be taken into account when computing the arguments to invalidate-rectangle.
For pinboard objects the recommended way of forcing redraw is redraw-pinboard-object, which takes anti-aliasing into account.
Example
(example-edit-file "capi/graphics/plot-offline")
See also
invalidate-rectangle-from-points
validate-rectangle
Drawing - Graphics Ports
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- Establishment of Tissue Culture Lab to Multiply Potato Seeds, Ornamental Plants & Flowers in AJK.
- Promotion of Olive Cultivation in AJK (ADP)
- Promotion of Olive Cultivation on Commercial Scale in Pakistan, AJK Component (PSDP).
- On- Farm Soil Conservation and Productivity Enhancement through Mechanized Farming in AJ&K
- Establishment of Horticultural Theme Park Bhimber
- Agro-Ecological Based Fruit, Vegetable & Apiculture Development as Enterprise in AJ&K.
- Production of Quality Fruit Plants by Providing Certified Agri. Inputs at Departmental Nurseries
- Crop Maximization Programme to Enhance Agricultural Productivity in AJK Including Mountainous Research (Phase-II)
- Management and Control of Major Pests and Diseases with Special Focus on Codling Moth, Fruit fly, Walnut Borer and Mango Mealy Bug in AJ&K (Phase-II)
- Establishment of Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Recreational Park at Koroli District Muzaffarabad & Fatima Jinnah Memorial Park District Kotli
- Provision of Loan Facility from Banks to Agriculture Graduates for Model Agri. Farming in AJK
- Strengthening of Walnut and Cherry Production in AJ&K.
- Production and Maintenance of Certified Seeds of Cereals & Pulses in AJK


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Conservation value of forest plantations for bird communities in western Kenya
Farwig, N.; Sajita, N.; Boehning-Gaese, K.
Forest Ecology and Management 255(11): 3885-3892
Tree plantations of native and exotic species are frequently used to compensate for forest loss in the tropics. However, these plantations may support lower species diversity and different communities than natural forest. We therefore investigated bird communities in stands of natural forest, different types of tree plantations and secondary forest in Kakamega Forest, western Kenya. We compared birds differing in habitat specialisation, i.e. forest specialists, generalists, and visitors. We recorded significant differences in mean species richness and number of individuals among the different forest types. Stands of natural forest and plantations of indigenous tree species comprised more species and individuals than plantations of exotic tree species and secondary forest. This was caused by a significant decline of forest specialists and generalists from natural forest and indigenous plantations to exotic plantations and secondary forest. Species composition of the bird communities did not differ between natural forest stands and plantations of a mixture of indigenous tree species, but clearly changed between natural forest and plantations of single tree species. These findings demonstrate that natural forest areas are needed for the conservation of forest bird diversity, but that plantations with a mixture of indigenous tree species can have similarly high conservation value.


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Answer: Flame weeding is a non-chemical weed-control technique common among organic farmers. Flame weeding, also referred to as flame cultivation, often uses propane gas burners to produce a carefully controlled flame that briefly passes over weeds. The intense heat blanches the leaves, causing a disruption within the plant's cell walls. Flamed weeds usually wilt and die anywhere from within a few minutes to a few days after flaming. One quick way to check to see if the plant foliage has been adequately flamed is to see if a thumb print is retained on the leaf when pressed between your thumb and finger.
Weeds are most susceptible to flaming when they are oneto two-inch-tall seedlings. Broadleaf weeds are more susceptible to flaming than grasses as grasses develop a protective sheath by the time they are approximately one inch tall. Therefore, grasses may require a second flaming. Repeated flaming can also be used to suppress perennial weeds such as field bindweed. Flame weeding is commonly used in the stale seedbed method, which involves allowing weeds to grow in order to be killed by the flame (or other method). This method is usually repeated prior to planting a cash crop as another flaming may be used after planting and before germination of the cash crop.
Flaming on dry, sunny days is recommended as any moisture can give the plants some resistance to the heat. For larger areas, working in sections can help establish effective fire breaks, particularly when flaming dried material, such as stubble, as it can ignite. Green plants usually do not ignite when treated with a flame.
Most flame weeders are designed to not radiate large amounts of heat. Their purpose is to sear the leaves of plants (weeds) in order to change the protein structure of the plants. As a result, stress kills the weeds, not the torching of them. Due to the design and purpose of flame weeders, there is no soil disturbance and generally not enough heat is produced to penetrate the soil and effect soil life. As stated above, timing is everything.
There are several different designs commercially available for tractor-mounted flame weeders. Some flame weeders burn propane in the gas state, while others burn gas in the liquid state. It is important to note that tractor-mounted tanks should be rated for "motor fuel" as they will be mobile and not stationary. Another design difference is whether the gas flows directly from the tank to the burners, or is distributed through a manifold first. In addition, the burners may be fixed or adjustable, with the latter offering the ability to adjust the position of the flame. Having individual shut-off valves for each burner provides flexibility in using a flame weeder so that the flames can be directed or broadcast over an area. Flame weeders are available with different BTU (British Thermal Unit) ratings.
In addition to weed-control benefits, flame weeders can also be utilized for other applications. According to some resources, potato plants up to eight inches tall can be flamed to kill Colorado Potato Beetles, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, without causing undue damage to the potato plants. Flamers can also be used to incinerate fallen fruit and mulch.
For more information on flame weeding, see ATTRA publication Flame Weeding For Vegetable Crops, available at _URL_
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Reading Azure VM name, IP address, and hostname with PowerShell
In this post, you will learn how to create a report to retrieve the virtual machine (VM) name, the IP address, and the guest OS hostname of every Azure VM using PowerShell. I'll explain how to do this for Azure classic and Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
Let's start with the classic model. Configuring VM networks in Azure is very similar to on-premises solutions such as Hyper-V. Each VM is assigned to at least one virtual network interface and can't serve as a standalone instance. Because a VM network interface can't even exist without VMs, my task is pretty easy. I just have to get all the cloud service names with their VM names and select the required properties.
Let's look at the properties of a classic Azure VM to decide which properties we have to add to the report:
Properties of a classic Azure VM
Properties of a classic Azure VM
The following command retrieves the properties I need for my report:
Name, HostName, and IpAddress properties of a VM
Name, HostName, and IpAddress properties of a VM
Then I can just add Export-CSV to that and export the output to an Excel spreadsheet:
In ARM, this task is a bit more complicated. Because the VM and the network interface are two different instances, I need to find a way to connect one to the other for my report.
First, let's take a look at the ARM VM properties:
ARM VM properties
ARM VM properties
As you can probably see from the screenshot, it's not that obvious to find the properties we need for the report. Even though the VM name and resource name are available, the IP address and guest OS name are missing. Fortunately, the guest OS name is just hidden in the OSProfile property. To access the guest OS name, I can run this command:
Extracting the guest OS hostname from the Azure ARM VM
Extracting the guest OS hostname from the Azure ARM VM
I just save the VM data to the variable and then read the information from the OSProFile.ComputerName field, which corresponds to the guest hostname.
Now I need to get an IP address, and as it turns out, it is not that simple. First, there is no IP address field. There is, however, the NetworkInterfaceIDs property. Even though it doesn't give me an IP address, it gives me network interface name. So I can try to extract the information from that, using the Get-Azurermnetworkinterface cmdlet:
ARM network interface properties
ARM network interface properties
As you can see, there's a lot of information. However, for now I'm going to use only the IP address and make a note for myself that the VirtualMachine field has an Id property and that the ID corresponds to VmId, which I previously received using Get-Azurerm cmdlet. Thus, I'll use this property to match the VM and network interface in my report:
Because I need to get the information from two sources instead of one, I'm storing all of my ARM VMs in the $vms variable and all of my interfaces in $nic. You can also notice that I'm filtering the network interfaces, getting only those where VirtualMachine property is not empty.
The reason is that I am only interested in interfaces assigned to the VMs. I'm going through the network interfaces one by one, checking if the Id property of the current VM matches the $nic.VirtualMachine.id. If it does, I find the VM that owns this particular network interface, so I put the information about this VM into the $info variable I prepared in advance. At the end of each iteration, I'm adding the data from the $info variable to the custom PowerShell object stored in the $report variable I created at the beginning.
And this is what my report for the ARM VM looks like:
Azure ARM VM report
Azure ARM VM report
Of course, you can export this report to a CSV file using the Export-Csv cmdlet.
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 1. Roman Gelman 3 years ago
 Great idea, after some attempts, I have made this 1-liner:
 Get-AzureRmNetworkInterface |select -Property '
 @{N='VM';E={[regex]::Match($_.VirtualMachine.Id, 'virtualMachines/(.+)$').Groups[1].Value}},
 @{N='NIC';E={$_.Name}},
 @{N='ResourceGroup';E={$_.ResourceGroupName}},
 @{N='IP'; E={'[' + ($_.IpConfigurations.PrivateIpAddress -join '] [') + ']'}},
 @{N='Subnet'; E={$script:subnet = if ($_.IpConfigurations.Subnet.Id.GetType().Name -eq 'string') '
 {$_.IpConfigurations.Subnet.Id} else {$_.IpConfigurations.Subnet.Id[0]} '
 [regex]::Match($script:subnet, 'subnets/(.+)$').Groups[1].Value}} |sort Subnet, VM |ft -au
 This approach supports multiple IPs
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 2. David 3 years ago
 Alex:
 I have a quick question. Hopefully, you can assist me or at least point me to the right solution:
 I've an urgent project to complete , where I have to look/search for specific value/number ( =>100) in column "P" in massive multiple excel files that I can point to (data sets). After that, I need to print out/save a report with folder name where that particular value was found. I was wondering if Powergrep can do this type of search. I'm very short on time.I've tried to play with Powergrep around, but couldn't find an option where I can look at specific column in Excel files.Here is an example of folder structure and what I need to look for and what is my output should be:
 Looking at column "P" in excel ( column called "Temperature") for value that is =>100
 C:\Folder\ Folder1 Folder2
 Folder1 Excel1 Excel2 Excel3
 Folder2 Excel10 Excel200
 Output: The value was found @: Folder2
 Any help will be much appreciated!
 Thanks! David
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 3. Nazim Rajani 2 years ago
 Thanks for this. Just one more thing I would like to add here was that with $info.OStype = $vm.StorageProfile.osDisk.osType you can also get the OSType details.
 I edited your script like below:
 $report = @()
 $vms = get-azurermvm
 $nics = get-azurermnetworkinterface | ?{ $_.VirtualMachine -NE $null}
 foreach($nic in $nics)
 {
 $info = "" | Select VmName, ResourceGroupName, IpAddress, OSType
 $vm = $vms | ? -Property Id -eq $nic.VirtualMachine.id
 $info.VMName = $vm.Name
 $info.ResourceGroupName = $vm.ResourceGroupName
 $info.IpAddress = $nic.IpConfigurations.PrivateIpAddress
 $info.OStype = $vm.StorageProfile.osDisk.osType
 $report+=$info
 }
 $report
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 4. ankita 1 year ago
 can you help to create a powershell or .net code for extracting all the resources and sub-resources associated if we pass a parent resource name.

 ex: if we say a vm name, then all the NICs, NSG, disks, extensions, etc that is being used in the resource should be listed
 I am trying to create a command but getting error.
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arguments (i.e. not nested). Defaults to false.
submittableBlocking
boolean
Type
A flag that causes GUI to block until a value is submitted (a value of a submittable provided value that is sent from a client to a server). Defaults to false.
geoMap
GeoMap
ListType
Shows list elements in a geographical map. List elements should be of an annotated type and should contain geo position annotations. Supports XYZ tiling schemes as basemaps for list data. A ListType that has this feature should not be pageable.
tms
boolean
GeoTileLayer
A flag that informs if a tile layer service is TMS. Defaults to false.
align
String
Type
A GUI alignment for a widget. Supported values: "left", "right", "center". Defaults to "left". If some of action arguments belong to the same group, the whole group will have the alignment like the first argument of this group.
Colors are represented by a hexadecimal value specified with RRGGBB (Red, Green, Blue), e.g. "FF0000".
A number can be an integer or a floating point value.
7.4.1. Intents
Table 7. Supported values for the intent feature
Intent Applies to Description
login
Action
Should be set in an action that represents a user login in the user management functionality. See the user management example project.
logout
Action
Should be set in an action that represents a user logout in the user management functionality. User logout is equivalent to setting a connection to anonymous.
signUp
Action
Should be set in an action that implements a user sign up in the user management functionality.
subscription
Action
Should be set in an action that manages event subscriptions.
defaultEventHandler
Action
A default event handler action.
reload
Action
Should be set in an action that reloads knowledge bases. Refreshes actions cached in a mobile application.
reset
Action
Refreshes actions cached in a mobile application after an action call.
username
Action argument type
Indicates that the action argument represents a username. Applies only to actions that implement the user management functionality. This intent may be omitted if an action argument name is username.
password
Action argument type
Indicates that the action argument represents a password. Applies only to actions that implement the user management functionality. This intent may be omitted if an action argument name is password.
eventNames
Action argument type
Indicates that the action argument represents event names to subscribe. Applies only to event subscription actions.
subscribe
Action argument type
Indicates that the action argument represents a flag telling if to turn on or off an event subscribtion. Applies only to event subscription actions.
7.4.2. Characteristic
Table 8. Supported values for the characteristic feature
Characteristic Applies to Description
drawing
BinaryType
A BinaryType that represents a drawing. Currently supported only for the image/png mime type.
color
StringType
A StringType that represents a color as a hexadecimal RGB string.
networkImage
StringType
A StringType that represents a network image URL.
7.4.3. Widgets
Table 9. Supported widget types for the widget feature
Widget Description
slider
Supported for an IntegerType but only if it has min and max values defined. The default behaviour of a slider is lazy, i.e. a value is set on an end of drag. If an integer type has a responsive feature set to true, the value will be set while dragging.
switch
Supported for the BooleanType. The default widget for BooleanType is a checkbox.
toggleButton
Supported for the BooleanType.
A data type property can be dynamically overwritten by a corresponding feature in an AnnotatedValue. The feature name has to be exactly the same as the data type property name. The overwrite is handled by the Sponge Remote.
7.4.4. List pagination
Table 10. List pagination features
Feature Type Applies to Description
pageable
boolean
ListType
If True, a list will be pageable. Defaults to false. A pageable list type has to be annotated, because values of offset, limit and count are passed by features in an annotated list value. A pageable list is assumed to have the scroll feature set to true.
offset
int
ListType annotated value
An offset of the first element of a page.
limit
int
ListType annotated value
A limit of a page, i.e. a maximum number of elements in a page.
count
int
ListType annotated value
A count of all available elements of a list. This value is optional.
indicatedIndex
int
ListType annotated value
An optional index of a single indicated element in a list. This feature is experimental and is implemented only for pageable lists with a limited functionality. If an element is indicated, the GUI will show a button enabling a user to jump to that element (but only if a page containing such element is already loaded from the server). Another limitation is that a jump resets a saved scroll position of a list. To use this feature in the application, you have to turn the application setting "Use scrollable indexed list" on.
A pagination uses the provideActionArgs Remote API method. The features offset and limit have to be set when invoking provideActionArgs. A provided, annotated list must have the offset and the limit set and optionally the count. A client code is responsible for setting offset and limit. An action onProvideArgs callback method is not required to support offset or limit if they are not set in the request. A page size is established by a client code.
The pagination is supported only for primary (i.e. not nested) action arguments and only for read provided annotated lists.
The pagination works only forward, i.e. all previous list elements fetched from the server are stored in mobile device memory.
7.4.5. Geographical map
A geographical map feature is represented by the GeoMap class that contains layers as instances of GeoLayer:
 - GeoTileLayer represents a tile layer,
 - GeoWmsLayer represents a WMS layer,
 - GeoMarkerLayer represents a marker layer,
A geographical position is represented by GeoPosition.
Table 11. Map (GeoMap) properties
Property Type Description
center
GeoPosition
A map center.
zoom
Double
A map zoom.
minZoom
Double
A map minimum zoom.
maxZoom
Double
A map maximum zoom.
layers
List<GeoLayer>
Map base layers.
crs
GeoCrs
A Coordinate Reference System.
features
Map<String, Object>
Map features.
Table 12. Common map layer (GeoLayer) properties
Property Type Description
name
String
A layer name.
label
String
A layer label.
description
String
A layer description.
features
Map<String, Object>
Layer features.
Table 13. Additional tile layer (GeoTileLayer) properties
Property Type Description
urlTemplate
String
A tile service URL template.
subdomains
List<String>
An optional list of map server subdomains, e.g. GeoLayer("https://{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png").withSubdomains(["a", "b", "c"]).
options
Map<String, String>
Additional layer options.
Table 14. Additional WMS layer (GeoWmsLayer) properties
Property Type Description
baseUrl
String
A WMS base URL, e.g. "_URL_
layers
List<String>
WMS layer names.
crs
GeoCrs
A Coordinate Reference System.
format
String
An optional map image format, e.g. "image/png".
version
String
An optional WMS version, e.g. "1.1.1".
styles
List<String>
Optional WMS styles.
transparent
Boolean
An optional transparency flag.
otherParameters
Map<String, String>
Optional other WMS request parameters.
Table 15. Geographical position (GeoPosition) properties
Property Type Description
latitude
Double
Latitude.
longitude
Double
Longitude.
Table 16. Coordinate Reference System (GeoCrs) properties
Property Type Description
code
String
A CRS code, e.g. "EPSG:4326".
projection
String
An optional projection definition string, e.g."+proj=stere +lat_0=90 +lat_ts=70 +lon_0=-45 +k=1 +x_0=0 +y_0=0 +datum=WGS84 +units=m +no_defs". The Sponge Flutter API library supports definitions compatible with the Proj4dart library.
resolutions
List<Double>
Optional supported resolutions, e.g. [32768, 16384, 8192, 4096, 2048, 1024, 512, 256, 128].
8. Customized applications
Access to actions in the Sponge Remote is generic. However you could build a customized GUI using your own Flutter code using the upcoming Sponge Flutter API library.
8.1. Sponge Digits
The Sponge Digits mobile app is an example of using a customized Flutter UI with the Sponge service to recognize handwritten digits.
digits drawing
Figure 51. The digit recognition - drawing a digit
The application allows drawing a digit that will be recognized by a Sponge action. After each stroke the remote action call is made and the result is shown in the circle.
9. Third party Dart/Flutter software
The Sponge Remote and the Sponge Flutter API library use third party software released under various


The Reclamation Project
A furry solarpunk shared world.
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Appears in: The Underground Star
An unassuming coin with a human head on the heads side and a canine shaped head on the tails side. It is shiny and is about the size of a 50 cent coin. In the corner of the coin there is a small stamp that declares it "GNDN". The coin itself holds a strong magnetic charge that is activated when the coin is moved quickly. This movement usually manifests in a coin flip. The polarity of the field changes depending on which side is face up. Heads up the coin attracts metal within a radius the size of a small room and can form a large tower if left undisturbed for a period of time. Tails up the coin repels metal as soon as it comes into contact with the surface the coin is currently laying on. Currently resides in the tunnels of the Warrens. Though, there may be others scattered about.
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The NEW Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester measures voltage the same way you measure current, without test lead contact to live voltage. FieldSense technology lets users slide the open fork over a conductor and see the voltage level. The meter does require a capacitive path to ground, provided through user in most applications. Ground connection via test lead may be required in some situations. This makes jobs safer, faster, and easier.
- Be safer: the meter measures voltage to 1000 Vac through the open fork, without test leads.
- Be faster: No need to open covers or remove wire nuts.
- Be more efficient: Simultaneously measure voltage and current.
- Be everywhere: 17.8 mm open fork is widest in the industry; measure up to 200 A on 4/0 wires (120 mm2).
With the existing T5 meter, users would slide the open fork around a conductor and safely measure ac current up to 100 amps. No need to clamp the fork shut or break the circuit. This "open fork" technology simply saves time and is safer to use than test leads. But the T5 still requires test leads to measure voltage.
Now, Fluke engineers have developed and are patenting new technology called FieldSense that improves on the open fork functionality by performing ac current, ac voltage, and frequency measurements. Voltage and current measurements can be made on one device at the same time, in real time.
The Fluke T6 Electrical Tester with FieldSense technology is the first handheld test tool using this new patent-pending technology. The safer way to test voltage FieldSense technology is a safer way to accurately measure voltage. Contacting electrical conductors with test leads or alligator clips requires metal-to-metal contact, which as any electrician or technician knows, carries the potential for arc flash. FieldSense eliminates that step. Because the measurement tool and the voltage source under test are isolated, the person performing the test is safer from potential electrical shock. This is performed by means of galvanic isolation or separation, the principle that isolates functions of an electrical current to prevent current flow.
The T6 takes a measurement of voltage without voltage flowing through the meter. Instead, the Fluke instrument, such as the T6-1000, senses an electrical field in the open fork to make the measurement, a safer method. And since the measurement is performed through the cable's insulation, you reduce exposure to metallic conductors. You also decrease the potential for errors or making contact with the wrong conductor.
FieldSense technology is a significant development in how voltage is measured. While the technology in the T5 detects a magnetic field to derive an ac current measurement, the new technology detects an electrical field. Fluke Research and Development teams first developed the open-fork voltage sensing technology, which involves transducing and calculating a known signal to derive measurements for the source voltage.
This was done by designing the device to generate a reference signal of known amplitude and frequency. Then, when grounded, the resulting composite waveform is detected by an electronic sensor built into the tester. After amplification, processing, and digital calculations, voltage and frequency measurements are derived.
For the rest of the Fluke Application Note: _URL_
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Utility to Build VB Class to Match SQL Stored Procedures
What is SP2VB?
SP2VB (Stored Proc To VB Class) is a Visual Basic utility that will create the class module code
necessary to execute SQL Server Stored Procs with an ADO Command object. In addition to preparing
the necessary ADO calls, the utility uses the SQLDMO and SQLNS libraries to query your SQL Server
for the names and parameters of all the Stored Procs in your database.
Why the Need for this Utility?
 - I hate to type!
 - I make mistakes when I type!
 - Typing long lists of parameters is boring!
What more need be said?
Executing a SQL Server Stored Proc from MS Access or from an ASP page is relatively trivial,
but either way, you have to deal with the sometimes long list of input and output parameters.
Even when parameters are few, you still want to keep your code consistent accross your entire
application, employing a common naming scheme and including at least simple error handling.
Boring? Sometimes! But very necessary and always beneficial.
Accordingly, I came up with a plan to automate the task — a simple code generator. The pages
that follow will explain (at relatively high level) what the utility does and how you might
modify the code to meet your specific needs. As usual, the source code is available for
download so that you can test out the utility and adapt it as you please.
Before we get into the code itself, here's a screen shot of the main form. When we are finished,
the tool will be able to perform the following functions:
 1. Connect to any SQL Server Database
 2. Optionally filter out System Stored Procs (Prefixed with dt_ or sp_)
 3. Optionally process only one user-specified procedure
 4. Assign the Data Type that the Function returns (Long or ADO Recordset)
 5. Display results so user can cut and paste into VB Class module
Future enhancements to this utility could include the following
 1. Automatically output results to VB Class Module
 2. Generate corresponding ASP Class Method execution code
 3. Automatically determine proper Data Type for Function return value
Page 2: Code the Utility
Danny Lesandrini
Danny Lesandrini
Danny J. Lesandrini currently works as the IT Director for Pharmatech Oncology Inc. at _URL_ He holds Microsoft Certifications in Access, Visual Basic and SQL Server and has been programming with Microsoft development tools since 1995.
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Bolsover Castle, high on a hill in Derby and splendidly visible from the nearby M1, has, despite its name, almost nothing of its original mediæval character surviving. Yet despite this it is a fascinating example of an Elizabethan sham castle - an attempt to encapsulate the spirit and glamour of the age of chivalry in a way that rivals modern Hollywood - and thus has a splendid unique air to it, which if not authentically mediæval, is certainly historical.
Outside The Castle
The castle was originally quite large, and is believed to have contained three baileys. The outermost bailey is sited on the castle's southern side, near the town of Bolsover. The mediæval castle's service buildings were sited here. Remains of one of the buildings were discovered recently when the visitor centre, shop and restaurant were constructed, and the area was protected by earthworks. This area was later used as a lawn and now contains a bowling green.
The Great Court
The Elizabethan and Stuart castle that remains today is triangular-shaped and perched on an outcrop of rock that slopes up from the town of Bolsover. The wide-open end of the triangle consists of the Great Court, an area of open grass with one of the castle's entrances on the south-east side. The south-east gate is not defended, and is an ornate gateway rather than a gatehouse that would normally be expected in a castle. Inside the great court, the largest area of the castle, are two ranges of buildings, the Riding House range to the south and the terrace range to the west, with a wall on the east and a large wall separating the great court from the fountain garden and keep (known as the Little Castle) in the north.
The Riding House Range
The southernmost range of buildings in Bolsover Castle is the Riding House range (a series of buildings dedicated to horses) constructed by William Cavendish in the 1630s. The range consists of four areas, including a small shoeing house, which incorporated the forge for the horseshoes and is now used as a shop. From the shoeing house, stairs ascend to the Riding House gallery enabling the horses in the Riding House to be seen from above.
The central part of the range is the Riding House itself, which was dedicated to the art of manege. This was the art of making horses leap, kneel, side-step and circle, which was very fashionable at the time. William Cavendish was obsessed with manege, writing a book on the subject, "La Methode Nouvelle et Invention Extraordinaire de Dresser les Chevaux" in 1657. He was even the riding instructor for Prince Charles (later King Charles II). The Riding House itself contained a soft, sand floor for the horses' hooves, and the horses could be watched in comfort from the gallery of the neighbouring shoeing house. As the Riding House was very much the centre of William Cavendish's life, he arranged that from its massive door you would be rewarded with a fine view north through the archway into the fountain garden and the little castle, and north-west through the terrace range into the terrace beyond. The Riding House originally had a ceiling above the two storeys, which would have been used as accommodation for the grooms.
West of the Riding House were the stables - now converted into a discovery centre - where the horses lived in 12-feet-long stalls. After William Cavendish died, the stables were converted into two grand suites and later - after the castle was allowed to decay and the stable roof was gone - were used as a pig sty and cart shed. West of the stables was a small block which now contains the castle's toilets. This was originally used as a small accommodation block for the stableboys and grooms for the horses. It also contained a dressing room, accessible only from the lodging room in the terrace range next door.
The Terrace Range
The western side of the castle is dominated by the terrace range, the ruins of the Cavendish stately home that was the heart of Bolsover Castle. Building work began around 1610, and work on the range continued until the 1660s.
The south-eastern room in the terrace range is the remains of the lodging room, which was William Cavendish's bedroom. This was one of the most decorated rooms in the house and was considered to be one of the more important rooms in the terrace as only trusted friends and colleagues would be accorded the honour of being invited into the lord's bedchamber.
North of the lodging room was the withdrawing room, a room noted for its family portraits and paintings of Charles II. This was used as a stateroom, and along with the lodging room and entrance hall next to it, was built in the 1660s. The main entrance to the terrace range, roughly halfway along the range, was in the entrance hall, north of the withdrawing room. Visitors to the castle would have been received in this room, which was richly decorated, in stark contrast to the roofless ruin that exists today.
North of the entrance hall lie the pre-Civil War buildings, most notably the great hall. This was used as the main dining room, and as the floor of the great hall no longer exists, it is now possible to see into the remains of the kitchen and other service rooms that lay below the main floor level.
Parallel to the main rooms in the terrace and to the west was the gallery - a long, wide corridor that ran 170 feet along the terrace and was richly decorated with paintings. This room would have been used for dances.
Outside the gallery lies the terrace itself - a lawn running beside the castle from the south-west gate next to the terrace to the little castle. From here the terrace range of buildings appear richly decorated with cannon-shaped pilasters between the ornate windows, whereas the range is dominated by the stairs and door to the gallery, up a grand staircase to a heavily arched and decorated doorway.
Although the upper storey and the remains of the apartments of visitors and residents of the terrace no longer exist, the terrace range has survived as a ruin that gives us a vivid impression of the splendour in which the Cavendish family would have been accustomed to at Bolsover.
The Fountain Garden
North of the great court lies the fountain garden, separated from the court by a thick wall. The wall originally had a stone walk above it to re-emphasise the idea of a mediæval castle. It is now fenced off and it is believed that the wall itself lies on the ruins of the original castle's mediæval wall. Although the wall itself is from the 17th Century, it is believed that two of the rooms - the east garden room and south garden room, built into the thickness of the wall - were on the site of the castle's towers. The other room, the west garden room, was the site of the original entrance into the garden, which was blocked up and converted into a room when the Riding House range and the entrance opposite the Riding House door was built.
The garden inside is a simple lawn with a path to the little castle, with a hedge around the outside. In the heart of the garden is the fountain from which it gets its name - the Venus fountain.
The Venus Fountain
The fountain dates from around 1630 and has been described as one of the rudest in Britain. On the top is the statue of Venus washing herself. She is standing with her right leg bent - which means that her legs are of different length. Below her four lions on each side of a pillar spout water into a bowl, which itself spouts water on all sides into the basin below.
Around the outside of the crenellated basin below ground level are statues of busts of emperors in marble, as well as four beasts and four satyrs on birds attempting to attack the defenceless Venus. Fortunately, below the lions are four black Derbyshire stone statues of Cupid, who are protecting Venus from the monsters by urinating on them.
The Little Castle
The focus of Bolsover Castle is on the castle's keep1, known as the little castle. This keep is designed to bring to mind a small tower keep, such as that at nearby Peveril, yet was built to create the chivalric atmosphere fashionable during the Elizabethan period, the time in which it was built. From the outside, the castle looks mediæval with some classical features, such as the turrets, the cupola dome and most strikingly of all, the balcony. This balcony on the first floor looks out onto the Venus garden and contains iron railings - one of the earliest examples of external English decorative ironwork still in existence.
Throughout the little castle classical and biblical images abound. It has four floors, with the entrance to the ground floor up a large flight of grand stairs from a forecourt outside (in contrast to the narrow, defendable stairways 12th Century keeps had which the little castle was designed to bring to mind).
The bottom floor, beneath the ground floor, is the basement, which still contains the remains of ovens and sinks in the area that was originally the kitchen, scullery, larder, bakehouse and wine cellar. The largest room in the basement was the "great beer cellar". From the basement, three internal staircases led to the floors above, while two external staircases led outside - one near the grand stairs and one on the opposite side of the building.
The main entrance on the grand staircase is on the western side of the building, from which an anteroom leads to the north. This was used as a room in which guests were greeted and contained three paintings in a Renaissance style, depicting four types of people: melancholic, phlegmatic, choleric and


Creating headers and footers
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Inserting headers and footers.
Similarly, to insert a footer, choose Footer.
Fields are covered in detail in Chapter 14 (Working with Fields).
Portrait headers on landscape pages
When you define a header and footer on a landscape page, they will be aligned with the long side of the page. If your landscape pages are going to be inserted between portrait pages, you might want the headers and footers to be on the short sides of the landscape pages, so the final printed product looks like the contents of the landscape pages have been rotated 90 degrees on portrait pages.
You can set up portrait headers and footers on landscape pages by using a trick involving frames. These are a bit tedious to set up, but once you have done so, you can copy and paste them to other landscape pages. There does not appear to be a way to make this part of the landscape page style.
To set up portrait headers and footers on landscape pages:
 1. Calculate the required margins so the text area of the landscape page is the same size as the text area on the portrait pages, taking into account the space for headers and footers on the portrait pages. For example, this book uses the margins shown in the following table. The landscape right and left margins are 1 cm larger than the portrait top and bottom margins, respectively. This difference accounts for the extra space used by the portrait header and footer (0.5 cm for the height of the header or footer and a 0.5 cm gap between the header or footer and the main text).
 2. Portrait page (right page) Landscape page (right page)
 Top margin 1.5 cm Right margin 2.5 cm
 Bottom margin 1.5 cm Left margin 2.5 cm
 Left (inner) margin 2.8 cm Top margin 2.8 cm
 Right (outer) margin 1.8 cm Bottom margin 1.8 cm
 3. Create the landscape page style.
 4. Measure the distance from the upper and left edges of the page to the upper left-hand corner of the space where you want the footer to appear. Measure the width and length of the space the footer will occupy (to match footers on portrait pages).
 5. Measuring the location and size of the footer frame.
 6. In a blank paragraph in the text, type the footer text or insert fields such as the page number or the chapter number and name—to match the footer text and fields on the portrait pages. Assign the Footer style to this paragraph so the typeface, font size, and tab settings match those of the footers on the portrait pages.
 7. Select the text (including the fields) you just entered. Choose Format > Character. On the Character dialog box, choose the Position tab and set Rotation / Scaling to 270 degrees (counterclockwise). Click OK.
 8. Rotating the footer text 270 degrees.
 9. With the text still selected, choose Insert > Frame. In the Frame dialog box, choose the Type tab and enter the width, height, and horizontal and vertical position for the footer.
 10. Defining the size and position of the footer frame.
 11. If your footer has a line above the text, on the Borders page, select a right border and specify the line width and spacing to the frame's contents.
 12. Specifying the border position, line width, and spacing to contents.
 13. Click OK to save these settings. The footer should now appear in the required position and orientation. Repeat these steps (using appropriate measurements) to set up a portrait header on the landscape page.
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.....: _NoFocusLines_Global_Set() ; Requirement(s).: v3.3 + ; Return values .: Success: 1 ; Failure: 0 and sets @error as follows: ; 1 = Specific function already run ; Author ........: rover ; Remarks .......: The _Global Exit function should be called on script exit ; Note ..........; CAUTION is advised when using the _Global_Set function as even though the use of the _Global_Exit function on ; exit deletes all such controls and frees the memory used by the UDF, full clean up relies on internal AutoIt ; procedures. ; Example........: Yes ;================================================================================================================================ Func _NoFocusLines_Global_Set() ; Run once check If $aHandle_Proc[0][1] <> "" Then Return SetError(1, 0, 0) ; Create callback $hNoFocusLines_Proc = DllCallbackRegister("_NoFocusLines_Global_Proc", "int", "hwnd;uint;wparam;lparam") Local $pCallbackPtr = DllCallbackGetPtr($hNoFocusLines_Proc) ; Create temp gui with button and slider Local $hGUITemp = GUICreate("", 1, 1, -10, -10) Local $hButtonTemp = GUICtrlGetHandle(GUICtrlCreateButton("", -10, -10, 1, 1)) Local $hSliderTemp = GUICtrlGetHandle(GUICtrlCreateSlider(-10, -10, 1, 1)) ; Globally subclass Button class (includes buttons, radios and checkboxes) $pOrg_ButtonProc = DllCall("User32.dll", "dword", "SetClassLongW", "hwnd", $hButtonTemp, "int", -24, "ptr", $pCallbackPtr) $pOrg_ButtonProc = $pOrg_ButtonProc[0] ; Globally subclass Slider(Trackbar) class $pOrg_SliderProc = DllCall("User32.dll", "dword", "SetClassLongW", "hwnd", $hSliderTemp, "int", -24, "ptr", $pCallbackPtr) $pOrg_SliderProc = $pOrg_SliderProc[0] GUIDelete($hGUITemp) $aHandle_Proc[0][1] = "Global" Return SetError(0, 0, 1) EndFunc ;==>_NoFocusLines_Global_Set ; #FUNCTION# ==================================================================================================================== ; Name...........: _NoFocusLines_Global_Exit ; Description ...: Deletes all controls and frees the memory used by the UDF created WndProc ; Syntax.........: _NoFocusLines_Global_Exit() ; Requirement(s).: v3.3 + ; Return values .: None ; Author ........: Melba23 ; Remarks .......: This function should be called on script exit if the _Global_Set function has been used ; Note ..........; CAUTION is advised as even though the use of the _Global_Exit function on exit deletes all controls and frees ; the memory used by the UDF, full clean up relies on internal AutoIt procedures. ; Example........: Yes ;================================================================================================================================ Func _NoFocusLines_Global_Exit() ; Check if _Set function used If $aHandle_Proc[0][1] <> "Global" Then Return SetError(1, 0, 0) ; First delete all controls - any subclassed controls are now deleted For $i = 3 To 65532 GUICtrlDelete($i) Next ; Now free UDF created WndProc DllCallbackFree($hNoFocusLines_Proc) Return 1 EndFunc ;==>_NoFocusLines_Global_Exit ; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================ ; Name...........: _NoFocusLines_AutoExit ; Description ...: Automatically deletes all controls and frees the memory used by the UDF created WndProc on exit ; Author ........: M23 ; Modified.......: ; Remarks .......: This function is used internally by NoFocusLines ; =============================================================================================================================== Func _NoFocusLines_AutoExit() Switch $aHandle_Proc[0][1] Case "Global" _NoFocusLines_Global_Exit() Case "Local" _NoFocusLines_Exit() EndSwitch EndFunc ; #INTERNAL_USE_ONLY#============================================================================================================ ; Name...........: _NoFocusLines_Global_Proc ; Description ...: Replacement WindowProc to prevent focus lines appearing on button and slider class controls ; Author ........: rover ; Modified.......: ; Remarks .......: This function is used internally by _NoFocusLines_Global_Set ; ====================================


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When planning a wardrobe for your child, consider investing in classic clothing. A classic fashion style is timeless and will stand the test of time. Children's clothing with a monogram or monogrammed labels are a beautiful way to commemorate a child's innocence and keep a tradition alive. If you've ever wanted to buy your child a classic kids' fashion item, there are some things you should know about these pieces. Whether it's a Crinoline or a Pantaloons skirt, these garments were popular decades ago, and many people still wear them today.
Denim is a practical and versatile fabric perfect for kids' clothes. Its versatile hues make it perfect for both boys and girls, and a timeless look. In addition to being incredibly versatile, denim is also very adaptable, as it can be made in virtually any color. Denim is traditionally made of 100 percent cotton and is renowned for its durability. The indigo dye used to make the fabric gives it its signature color. This durable fabric was initially used for work clothes and had the added benefit of holding up well in rugged environments. The twill weave of denim fabric makes it incredibly durable.
Cotton is one of the most common materials used in children's clothing. It's soft and comfortable. It is also an excellent choice for children who have sensitive skin. You can choose classic and contemporary looks to suit your child's personality. Cotton clothing has a variety of advantages, including its eco-friendliness and affordability.
Skeleton suits are a great example of classic fashion for kids. However, they were once more common. Skeleton suits come in different forms. One of these is a bodysuit with a hood. Another popular option is a skeleton costume for babies. This costume includes a bodysuit and a pink tutu. The skeleton print on the bodysuit extends to the hands and arms. A pink bow completes the adorable skeleton look.
Pastel knit coordinates
Pastel knit coordinates are a classic style for little girls. This look is reminiscent of the '70s when pastels were all the rage. The outfits were often coordinated and included matching jackets and pullovers for the girls. The girls also wore dresses with long sleeves and lace and ties. Boys still wore patterned shirts and vests, and plaid pants were popular throughout the decade.
Bush pants are shorts initially designed for use in the Sub-Saharan region. These pants are made of thick material with a lot of pockets. Today, they are more commonly known as leggings. They have an elastic band underneath the foot to keep them from riding. These pants are comfortable to wear and come in many styles. They can be tailored to fit a child's body shape. Look for styles with two waistline darts and avoid ones with a side zipper opening. Also, avoid styles that hug the hips or thighs. Another critical factor is fabric selection. Kids' pants are available in denim, corduroy, gabardine, and other medium-weight blends.
Long white dresses
There are several advantages to buying a long white dress for your daughter. These dresses are incredibly versatile and can be worn in various ways. For example, they can be layered over a long-sleeve shirt and leggings or worn alone with a cute cardigan. In warmer climates, you can wear the dress without a jacket. This dress is also perfect for school wear, as it's not too expensive.
The crinoline petticoat has a long history. It was first patented by RC Miller in Paris in April 1856 and eventually made its way to Britain. It is a dress that's made of two large hoop structures that are connected by fabric tape. Various materials have been used in the past, including whalebone, cane, and inflatable rubber. In its early years, crinolines were used by high-class women, factory workers, and maidservants. However, these clothes were dangerous to wear, and they caused many accidents.
If your child is significant for their age, you might need help finding clothes that fit them. A great way to get around this is to look for clothing in various sizes. Avoid labels such as "pretty plus," "women's," or "chubby." This way, your child will be able to enjoy the same clothes as their slimmer friends.
While watching Sesame Street, take note of the classic kids' fashions your favorite characters wear on the show. Many of these pieces have lasted for decades. Some of the most iconic outfits have remained the same since the show aired in 1969. While Sesame Street is now 50 years old, the show continues to teach children about inclusion, tolerance, kindness, and understanding. The show is one of the most beloved children's programs. It has been viewed more than 120 million times and broadcast in over 140 countries worldwide.


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It is possible for virtual machine guests to bypass the software expiration timers for paid software. This example shows one way to do this on VMWare. A simpler method is for the user to "revert to snapshot".
How can a software publisher still protect their content and enforce the expiration of the software installed on virtual machines? What can be done to maintain the state of elapsed time in spite of attempts by the user to modify the system time?
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DRM is a notoriously difficult problem to solve. One should always assume that whatever code is in the hands of an uncontrolled client can never be fully protected.
One solution to the simple "rollback snapshot" bypass will be to have the client "dial home" to a server once in a while. Another good method can be to tie the license key to a user account and have the user authenticate whenever he wants to use the software.
However, this can still be bypassed by reverse engineering the binary and removing the portion of code that dials home. This is an unavoidable problem unless you want to host the bulk of the application on your servers and simply let the client be a "dumb client" that displays whatever the server tells it to. If this is acceptable to you, you might want to looking into providing a SaaS business model.
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KYsearo is one of the specially authorised partner of TOYOBO in China. We use TOYOBO hollow fiber RO membrane to desalinate water in large systems of above 200TPD.TOYOBO hollow fiber RO membrane is the latest technological reverse osmosis membrane,its fresh water production capacity is 10 times than usual spiral wound membrane,so many seawater desalination successful huge projects are using this kind of membrane in Middle East area, and have kept 7 to 11 years working without replacing membranes. Kysearo takes 2000 TPD seawater desalination system as a group, all larger tons systems are designed upon this group, for example, 10000 TPD would be consisted of 5 groups of 2000 TPD system.
|The differences between Hollow Fiber and Spiral Wound RO Membrane|
1. More Simple Process Than Before
2. Membrane structure
3. Water production capacity
Hollow Fiber RO Membrane : Spiral Wound RO Membrane = 10:1
Hollow Fiber RO Membrane is wound efficiently in a cross-wound way without using additional base materials, The cross winding increases the hollow fiber spacing and improves its fouling resistance to achieve minimum pressure loss and uniform water flow, this way provide about 10 times the surface area compared to spiral wound elements.
This greater surface area is a key factor to product water capacity, therefore, hollow fiber RO membrane product about 10 times water capacity compared to spiral wound RO membrane.
4. How often change the RO membranes
Spiral Wound RO Membrane: 2~3 years
Hollow Fiber RO Membrane : 7~11 years
Here is average life comparison table of some large projects use Hollow Fiber RO Membrane.


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For those who have an intellectual or a cognitive disability, social information is not processed or readily communicated and social abilities become impaired. For those who experience this type of disability, social programs can play an important role in their lives. For a person with Autism or a cognitive disability, social help may be needed. Integrated school and community based disability social training programs that teach social skills using natural environments and cues are often the best route for acquiring skills and the facilitation of community inclusion.
However, in addition to a disability community program, there are other social education methods to help professionals teach a child or adult to communicate information and improve the skills needed to function within a community setting. Disability social resources such as video programs, curriculum and games are tools that can be used to assist professionals with community training. They can additionally be used as ways to help a person with a disability transition into a social program or recreational and employment opportunities. Program Development Associates Social and Community Store offers a large number of high quality community skills resources for professionals and parents who want the benefits and help a disability social program video or educational resource can provide.


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This topic describes the use of domains in Data Quality Services (DQS). A domain contains a semantic representation of the data in a specific field in the data source that is to be analyzed. A domain is part of the knowledge base that you create for a data source, and the knowledge that you build up by analyzing a sample data source, or importing data, is added to the domains defined in the knowledge base. The knowledge in those domains is later used to perform cleansing and matching in a data quality project. Domains are at the core of all activities in Data Quality Services.
A domain is mapped to a data source field, and is populated in the knowledge discovery, domain management, and matching activities. How you load data from the data source and output data in a report is defined in domain properties. When you use a reference data provider to cleanse data, you attach a reference data service to a single or composite domain. You create rules to be applied to your data in a domain, and you can create term-based relations for a domain. You can view and correct data in the domain.
You can also create a composite domain that is comprised of two or more individual domains that each contains knowledge about common data. For more information, see Managing a Composite Domain.
When you create a domain, you have the following options for how to populate the domain from the source data and how to output the domain values. For more information, see Set Domain Properties.
 - Select the type of the data that you populate the domain with. For information about data types supported for each domain data type, see Supported SQL Server and SSIS Data Types for DQS Domains.
 - Specify that only leading values, not their synonyms, will be output from the domain.
 - Specify that domain values be output in a certain format, depending on the data type.
 - If the data type is a string, you can normalize the string by removing special characters when the string is loaded from the data source into the domain.
 - If the data type is a string, you can run the DQS Speller to check the syntax, spelling, and sentence structure of the string, and indicate any potential errors in the Domain Values page of Domain Management. This includes specifying the language that the Speller will run in.
 - If the data type is a string, you can specify that DQS not identify syntax errors when you know that syntax errors will not occur in strings.
Using a domain enables you to do the following:
Create a semantic representation for a data field with a specific data type, specify how the domain is populated, and format the output of the domain
Create a Domain
Link a domain to another domain, enabling it to share the same settings and values
Create a Linked Domain
Attach a reference data service to a single or composite domain
Attach Domain/Composite Domain to Reference Data
Change or augment the values in a knowledge base
Change Domain Values
Use validation and standardization rules
Create a Domain Rule
Use relations to correct a term that is part of a value in a domain
Create Term-Based Relations
Complete, close, or cancel the domain management activity
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Food plays a significant role in cultural exchange, acting as a window into a nation's history and traditions. The UK, with its diverse culinary heritage, has been long at the forefront of this exchange.
Through its food and drink exports, our country continues to introduce its distinct flavours and culinary practices to the world. Whether it be the comforting warmth of a classic English breakfast or the refined taste of a Scottish single malt, these exports represent British cuisine and contribute to the global conversation about food, culture, and shared experiences.
So, let's look at how British food and drink exports impact cultures across the globe.
The Global Appeal of Traditional British Dishes
Our cuisine is often characterised by its comforting and hearty dishes, and the global appeal of these dishes is evident in how they've been embraced and adapted by various cultures.
Take, for instance, the iconic Fish and Chips. While it remains a staple in many British coastal towns, its popularity has sailed to distant lands.
In Japan, a country known for its unique culinary innovations, Fish and Chips is not just a replication of the British classic. It's often served with a twist. Instead of the traditional tartare sauce, you might find it accompanied by wasabi mayo, adding a spicy kick that complements the crispy batter. Or perhaps a drizzle of teriyaki sauce, merging the umami-rich flavour with the freshness of the fish.
Then there's the ritual of the English Breakfast tea. A tradition that many in the UK cherish, this tea culture has permeated countries with deep-rooted tea traditions of their own.
In China and India, regions renowned for their tea-growing heritage, the English Breakfast blend is not just adopted but adapted. It's not uncommon to find it brewed with local herbs or spices, giving it a distinct flavour profile that resonates with the local palate.
These examples underscore a broader narrative: British dishes, while deeply rooted in tradition, have a universal appeal. They traverse borders, get infused with local flavours, and, in the process, become a testament to the power of food in bridging cultural divides.
How British Fusion Flavours Are Born from Exports
British exports have not only found their way onto global dining tables but have also inspired a fusion of flavours.
The "Brit-Indian" culinary trend is a prime example. Dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, with its rich and creamy sauce, have become synonymous with British dining, even though its roots trace back to Indian spices and cooking methods.
Similarly, British confectionery has made a sweet impact overseas. In the Middle East, beloved British chocolates are often incorporated into traditional desserts. Cadbury Baklava is a perfect example, with the rich, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate meeting layers of flaky pastry and nuts.
It's a delightful blend of British and Middle Eastern tastes and showcases the innovative outcomes of culinary exchanges.
British Beverages Have Also Been Making a Mark
It's not just food. Our beverages have been exported worldwide for centuries, making a lasting impact.
Take British gins, for instance. Their distinct flavours and aromas have captivated palates worldwide. In Spain, this admiration has given rise to "Gintonic" bars, where the classic drink is reinvented using local botanicals, adding a Mediterranean twist to the British classic.
Then there's the UK's craft beer movement, which has been a game-changer in the brewing world. Its innovative approaches and diverse flavour profiles have resonated with beer enthusiasts globally.
Countries like Brazil and South Korea have taken cues from this movement, introducing their own craft beers that blend British brewing techniques with local ingredients and tastes. The result? A global beer culture that has been both enriched and advanced by British innovation.
The Role of British Expats and Travellers
British expats and travellers have also played a pivotal role in spreading the UK's culinary influence.
In popular travel destinations like Thailand and Bali, it's common to stumble upon a quaint cafe or eatery set up by a British expat. These establishments often serve beloved British dishes, introducing the likes of Shepherd's Pie and Bangers and Mash to a new audience, blending the familiar with the exotic.
Moreover, with their suitcases packed with home comforts, British travellers have inadvertently sparked interest in unique British snacks. Their shared fondness for products like Marmite or Digestive biscuits has led to a surprising demand in places one wouldn't expect.
It's a testament to how personal tastes can influence broader culinary trends and drive demand for the exportation of staple British products in every corner of the globe.
Leverbrook Export: Helping You Bridging Culinary Divides
Food and drink exports play a crucial role in international business, connecting markets and consumers across different cultures. Leverbrook Export stands at the forefront of this sector, expertly navigating the complexities of global trade to bring the best of British to the world. We focus on quality and reliability, ensuring businesses overseas can access top-tier British food and drink products.
Whether you're an expat with an overseas business looking to introduce classic British products to your new audience or you're aiming to establish your British brand in a new market, we can help.We have the expertise, the network, and the commitment to make your venture a success. Contact us to discuss your UK food and drink exportation requirements. We look forward to helping you become part of this ongoing culinary exchange.


Energy efficient data synchronization in mobile applications. A comparison between different data synchronization techniques
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Title: Energy efficient data synchronization in mobile applications. A comparison between different data synchronization techniques
Authors: Larsson, Magnus
Stigelid, Marcus
Abstract: The mobile phone is the most widespread computing platform in today's society, having over 2 billion users. With each year mobile devices becomes increasingly powerful and are also able to synchronize more data. However, the battery capacity of a device remains the same, thus limiting the time of use. This thesis investigates the energy efficiency of different network synchronization techniques to reduce energy consumption when synchronizing data between a mobile phone and a data provider. Prototypes implemented using different network synchronization techniques are used to evaluate which technique is the most energy efficient. Furthermore, the prototypes are implemented using different frameworks, user interfaces, and update frequencies to find how other factors affect energy consumption in comparison to network data retrieval. The results show that using a network protocol with a smaller header consumed less energy. It is also shown that using a constantly open connection is the most energy efficient choice of network technique compared with techniques that frequently opens new connections. However, when the frequency of creating new connections decreases it is more energy efficient to close the connections. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the energy consumption of a mobile application mainly depends on the frequency with which the phone updates the graphical user interface. Another important factor is a graphical interface, which consumes more energy than network data retrieval does. The thesis is concluded with a suggestion that to reduce energy consumption, a mobile application should optimize its update interval for which data is visualized.
Keywords: Data- och informationsvetenskap;Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;Computer and Information Science;Information & Communication Technology
Issue Date: 2015
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During broadcasts of the evening World Cup games, Das Erste TV offers its viewers a special, eye-catching treat: images taken from space zooming directly into the playing fields show the World Cup stadiums in a whole new perspective. Such views, not previously available, are made possible thanks to satellite data provided by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).
These animated zoom views should not be compared with images usually found on the web. Instead, they comprise data from actual satellite photographs combined with sophisticated digital image processing and high-resolution computer animation. Additionally, the satellite images are enhanced with high-resolution picture data gathered by aircraft in order to make additional details recognizable.
The space images are provided by scientific satellites conducting Earth observation missions and the animated zooms are created by processing images taken at different resolutions. Among other support, the commercial firm European Space Imaging served as partner to DLR and supplied very high-resolution images taken by the IKONOS satellite having a resolution on the ground of about 1 metre.
With this project, DLR and WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk) continue to foster their close and long-established cooperation. One goal of the project is, against the background of the World Cup championship, to boost the visibility of Germany's sophisticated technical capabilities in the area of space.
DLR is Germany's national research centre for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures, particularly with ESA, the European Space Agency. As Germany's Space Agency, the German federal government has given DLR responsibility for the forward planning and implementation of the German space programme as well as international representation of Germany's interests. Germany's cutting-edge space technologies range from manned space travel, microgravity research and reentry technology to robotics, camera technology, navigation, communications and Earth observation. The World Cup TV zoom shots were processed from satellite data by the German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) located at the DLR facility in Oberpfaffenhofen and were formatted using the new HDTV television standard.
Within the ARD consortium of public broadcasters, WDR is responsible for transmitting FIFA's World Cup 2006 to the the pool of international broadcasters.


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Laia Abril: Lobismuller
Abril, Laia
Publisher: RM
Binding: Hardcover
Language: Español
Pages: 126
Measurements: 25.00 x 28.00 cm
The Werewolf of Allariz was a woman who lived in 19th-century Spain. Known as Manuel Blanco Romasanta, but named Manuela at birth, the legendary werewolfnow believed to have lived with a rare syndrome of intersexualitywas Spains first documented serial killer.
Beautiful and eerie, Lobismuller reconstructs from a female perspective the story of the most enigmatic and bloodthirsty criminal in Spanish history. Earning the title of the Tallow Man, due to his habit of converting his victims fat into high-quality soap, Manuel admitted to nine murders at his 1853 trial. And yet he pleaded not guilty, for he was suffering, he claimed, from a curse that turned him into a wolf.
This eerily beautiful artists book by Spanish photographer Laia Abril, who studied at the International Center of Photography in New York and worked at COLORS magazine, is an unusual document of a haunting history in which the forces of criminality, sexuality and social marginalization coalesced into something deadly.
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