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Norwegians have their own way of going green, and quite literally. For hundreds of years houses in Norway have been covered with turf.
What are houses with grass roofs called?
A sod roof, or turf roof, is a traditional Scandinavian type of green roof covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards. Until the late 19th century, it was the most common roof on rural log houses in Norway and large parts of the rest of Scandinavia.
Which country has the most green roofs?
Today, about 10,000,000 m2 (110,000,000 square feet) of new green roofs are being constructed each year. According latest studies about 3⁄4 of these are extensive; the last 1⁄4 are roof gardens. The cities with the most green roofs in Germany are Berlin and Stuttgart.
Why did Vikings have grass roofs?
Perhaps the reason grass roofs were originally used hundreds of years ago is the plants' role in insulating the home. The plants can keep warmth within the home in the winter, as well as keep the house cool during summer months.
What city has the most green roofs?
North American green roof and wall industry association Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) has dubbed Washington, DC the city with the greatest square footage of green roof installations in 2017. The District registered more than 1 million square feet of green roofs.
What are the disadvantages of green roofs?
Disadvantages of green roofs
- A greater expense than traditional roofs. Unfortunately for green roofs, they do tend to be slightly more expensive than the traditional option. …
- An increase in weight load. …
- Require extra maintenance.
Why do Norwegians have grass on their roofs?
These roofs are covered with sod on top of several layers of birch bark on gently sloping wooden roof boards. … Keeps walls straight: The load of approximately 250 kg per m² of a sod roof is an advantage because it helps to compress the logs and make the walls more draught-proof.
How long do green roofs last?
How long will my roof last with a green roof? A properly installed and maintained green roof should extend the life of the roof 2-3 times its normal life. 30 to 50 years is not an unusual lifespan for green roofs in Europe.
Who invented green roofs?
Modern green roofs are made of a system of layers placed over the roof to support soil medium and vegetation. This is a relatively new phenomenon and was developed in Germany in the 1960s, and has spread to many countries, since then.
What countries use green roofs?
Developed countries such as Germany, Canada, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong have widely adopted green roofs in urban areas in order to reduce the negative impact construction activities especially in the cities. Each one of these countries has their own methods of encouraging building owners to adopt green roofs.
Why do homes in Sweden have steep roofs?
Hot air rises so having a steep roof allowed for the accumulation of hot air. It was also a good windbreaker so a collection of houses were able to stop a lot of the harsh wind from damaging things.
Why is grass growing on my roof?
If you have moss on your roof, it's likely because your roof is shaded by trees or other structures, allowing moisture to linger and moss to grow. Moss is a non-vascular plant that absorbs water through its leaves instead of roots.
Why are thatched roofs good?
It is naturally weather-resistant, and when properly maintained does not absorb a lot of water. … Thatch is also a natural insulator, and air pockets within straw thatch insulate a building in both warm and cold weather. A thatched roof ensures that a building is cool in summer and warm in winter.
How common are green roofs?
According to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, an industry association, roughly 10 million square feet of green roofs were built in 2009, compared to a million in 2004.
What is the cost of a green roof?
A small green roof (30-50 m2) with reasonable access would cost between $150 and $400 per square metre to install.
How do you make a living roof garden?
Green Roof Installation
- Step One – Primary waterproofing layer. Your roof deck – be it concrete or screed – will need to be waterproofed. …
- Step Two – Installing a Root Barrier. …
- Step Three – Installing Green Roof Drainage Membrane. …
- Step Four – Growing Substrate. …
- Step Five – Planting Seeds / vegetation layer.


Digestive disorders
How are digestive disorders related to bipolar disorder?
People with bipolar disorder may show increased rates of co-occurring conditions. These can include digestive system disorders such as appendicitis, gastric ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac (or coeliac) disease.
What is the evidence for digestive disorders?
High quality evidence suggests a medium-sized increased rate of bipolar disorder in people with irritable bowel syndrome compared to people without irritable bowel syndrome. Moderate quality evidence found no difference in the rate of bipolar disorder between people with or without celiac disease.
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The Clean Sky initiative is a European aeronautical research programme working on technologies to produce less noisy and more fuel-efficient aircraft. One of its objectives is to develop a tool to minimise the noise impact of helicopters on the ground. The goal is a system that can be activated 'on-the-fly' from fast on-board predictions of ground noise levels based on noise from sensors on the helicopter itself. This requires reliable noise predictions based on actual flight conditions. The accuracy of such a model depends on the quantity and quality of experimental data that go into it. The EU-funded ANCORA project met the challenge in a series of experimental flights using on-board and ground-based microphones. Data collected from flights over a grid of 30 microphones were used to determine the transfer function between the helicopter noise measured on the aircraft and that received on the ground. All results from the flight tests and data analysis are available in a database. Tests were carried out on a small propeller aircraft because the test helicopter was unavailable for a long period of time. However, maximum commonality with originally planned measurement systems, flight procedures and data analysis was maintained. ANCORA demonstrated the feasibility of placing surface microphones on a helicopter fuselage and on a small turboprop plane, and developed a robust noise measurement system that can easily be deployed quickly and cost effectively. The advanced methodology for determining the transfer function can now be adapted following the flight test campaign on the original helicopter at a later date.
Helicopters, ground noise, sensors, aircraft, transfer function

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*sweater made of wool or fleece
What to do:
Charge the spoon by rubbing it on the sweater. Turn on the faucet with a gentle thin stream of water. Hold the spoon to the stream of water and watch it bend!
How does it work:
The electric charge attracts the uncharged water particles. Water Conducts electricity and draws the charge from the spoon. Tiny water particles in the air also take up electricity.
NOTE: I had to dry the sweater in the dryer for a few minutes to properly charge it before hand. Enjoy!

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Mathematical Analysis: Still-Water Gage.
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A mathematical analysis of the response of a still-water gage to wave action was performed. The mean water level in the gage was shown to coincide with the mean level of the impinging waves for symmetric wave shapes. For asymmetric wave shapes the mean level in the gage may not coincide with the mean level of the impinging waves. Deviations between the mean levels are shown to be a function of height, shape, period of the wave, and the dimensions of the gage. Figures are given which allow prediction of the order of magnitude of the error for asymmetric waves. These figures may also be used to choose gage dimensions which minimize the inherent error. Author
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Sir John Soane memorial
John Flaxman
Just a few steps from the Soane memorial is the grave of the popular funerary sculptor John Flaxman (_PHONE_). Flaxman was a self-educated artist who worked as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood pottery company before gaining fame as a sculptor of memorials. His work was known for its beautiful simplicity and depiction of domestic sentimentality. He was elected to the Royal Academy in 1800 and in 1810 the academy created a special 'Professor of Sculpture' post for him.
Burdett Coutts Memorial Sundial
The most impressive, eye-catching monument in the Garden is a huge sundial in the form of a stepped pyramid, erected in 1879 by Baroness Burdett Coutts as a memorial to those whose graves were disturbed by the railway line. Among those whose names appear on the memorial are the architect Sir John Soane, sculptor John Flaxman, Sir John Gurni and James Leon.
The memorial was designed by George Highton and is topped by a pinnacle of Portland limestone supporting a sundial. Four marble panels bear Biblical inscriptions and mosaic panels are set into the steps. The monument is surrounded by railings, on which is a plaque commemorating the composer Johann Christian Bach, who was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave in the churchyard.
One of the names listed on the monument is the Chevalier D'Eon (Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee d'Eon de Beaumont), a French diplomat, soldier, and spy who died in 1810. D'Eon was androgynous, and successfully infiltrated the court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia as a woman, acting as one of King Louis XV's network of spies known as the 'Secret du Roi' (the King's Secret). S/he spent the last 33 years of his/her life as a woman before dying in poverty. The Chevalier's grave was one of those lost when the graveyard was moved to make room for the railway to St Pancras station.
The Burdett Coutts memorial sundial
The Burdett Coutts memorial sundial
William Blake
Was St Pancras Old Church the inspiration for William Blake's poem 'And did those feet in ancient time' (often wrongly called 'Jerusalem' after Blake's poem was set to music in a hymn of that name by Sir Hubert Parry)? According to one tale, Blake knew of a legend that said Jesus had visited London with his uncle, a metal trader. A spiritual site was said to exist at the highest navigable point on the River Fleet, where St Pancras Old Church now stands, and Jesus was said to have visited the site.
Blake drew on the legend to create his famous poem. He certainly would have been acquainted with the church, for he had acted as an illustrator for Mary Wollstonecraft on several of her books, and he admired her work.
The Beatles Connection
Beatles fanatics will know the Old Church as the setting for a photo shoot for the band's Mad Day Out. John, Paul, George and Ringo used the courtyard and the church grounds for their shoot, with informal photos taken in the Gardens and formal shots incorporating the extravagantly carved west doorway arches. The musical legacy has continued in more recent years as the church has become a popular musical performance venue for the likes of Sinead O'Connor and Brian Eno.
Getting There
St Pancras Old Church is a delight, a slice of history in the heart of modern London. The church is easy to reach on foot from Kings Cross/St Pancras station. From the station exit turn west on Euston Road (A501), then right on Midland Road. Follow Midland Road north until it becomes Pancras Road. You will find the Old Church and Gardens on your right, through a set of elaborate wrought-iron gates. The church is usually open to visitors and was open when we visited.
About St Pancras Old Church
Address: Pancras Road, London, Greater London, England, NW1 1UL
Attraction Type: Historic Church
Location: On Pancras Road, north of St Pancras rail station
Website: St Pancras Old Church
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Nearest station: London underground station Mornington Crescent - 0.4 miles (straight line) - Zone: 2
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Glucose plays a central role in numerous physiological processes in dairy cows related to immune defence and milk production. A lack of glucose impairs both objectives, although to different degrees. A method for the estimation of glucose balance (GB) in dairy cows was developed to assess glucose reserves in the intermediary metabolism. Digestive fluxes of glucogenic carbon were individually estimated via the Systool Web application based on data on body weight (BW), dry matter intake (DMI), and chemical analyses of feedstuffs. Fluxes of endogenous precursors glycerol, alanine and L-lactate and the glucose demand imposed by major glucose-consuming organs were deduced from BW, lactose yield and lactation stage. GB was calculated for 201 lactations (1 to 105 DIM) of 157 cows fed isoenergetic rations. Individual DMI, BW and milk yield were assessed on a daily basis. The results showed that the GB varied greatly between cows and lactation stages. In the first week of lactation, average daily GB reached levels close to zero (3.2 ± 13.5 mol C) and increased as lactation progressed. Most cows risk substantial shortages of glucose for maintenance during the first weeks of lactation. In face of the specific role of glucose for the functional capability of the immune function, the assessment of glucose reserves is a promising measure for the identification of cows at risk of impaired immunocompetence.
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Georgia's breakaway republics of South Ossetia and Abkhazia marked four years of de facto independence on August 26.
In South Ossetia, parliamentary speaker Stanislav Koriev referred to the region's "unbroken spirit" and called its people citizens of a "heroic nation."
President Leonid Tibilov handed out awards to "citizens who made contributions to the establishment and strengthening of sovereignty" in South Ossetia.
In Abkhazia, Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Chirikba warned that the conflict with Georgia, which still claims both republics as part of its territory, was not finished.
August 26 is the day the Russian Federation recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent nations.
Only a few nations have followed Moscow in recognizing the two republics as independent countries.
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PURPOSE: To determine the size variation of the X-chromosomal human red and green visual pigment gene array in the general population using pulsed field gel electrophoresis and Southern blotting. METHODS: Peripheral blood lymphocytes were prepared from 67 anonymous males. The cells were embedded in agarose and the genomic DNA digested with restriction enzyme Not I. The resulting DNA fragments were resolved on a contour-clamped homogeneous electric field gel, and the Not I fragment containing the red and green pigment genes was visualized by Southern blot hybridization with a human green pigment cDNA probe. RESULTS: In DNA from each male, a single hybridizing fragment was observed in Not I-digested DNA. The lengths of the fragments from different males were observed to vary in steps of approximately 39 kilobases (kb), consistent with earlier studies showing a visual pigment gene repeat unit of 39 kb and a head-to-tail tandem arrangement of the red and green visual pigment genes. In the population studied, the number of repeat units per X-chromosome had a mean of 2.9 and a standard deviation of 0.94. CONCLUSIONS: The sizes of visual pigment gene arrays observed in this study resemble those determined in earlier studies based on ratios of restriction fragments resolved by conventional gel electrophoresis and visualized by whole genome Southern blotting, but differ significantly from those determined using ratios of fragments obtained by the polymerase chain reaction.
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text: The bactericidal effect of hydroxyl radical (OH) generated by combination of photolysis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and sonolysis of water was examined under the condition in which the yield of OH increased additively when H2O2 aqueous solution was concomitantly irradiated with laser and ultrasound. The suspension of Staphylococcus aureus mixed with the different concentrations of H2O2 was irradiated simultaneously with a laser light (wavelength: 405 nm, irradiance: 46 and 91 mW/cm2) and ultrasound (power: 30 w, frequency: 1.65 MHz) at 20 ± 1°C of the water bulk temperature for 2 min. The combination of laser and ultrasound irradiation significantly reduced the viable bacterial count in comparison with the laser irradiation of H2O2 alone. By contrast, the ultrasound irradiation alone exerted almost no bactericidal effect. These results suggested that the combination effect of photolysis of H2O2 and sonolysis of water on bactericidal activity was synergistic. A multi-way analysis of variance also revealed that the interaction of H2O2 concentration, laser power and ultrasound irradiation significantly affected the bactericidal activity. Since the result of oxidative DNA damage evaluation demonstrated that the combination of laser and ultrasound irradiation significantly induced oxidative damage of bacterial DNA in comparison with the laser irradiation of H2O2 alone, it was suggested that the combination effect of photolysis of H2O2 and sonolysis of water on bactericidal activity would be exerted via oxidative damage of cellular components such as DNA.


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From various posts, I have summarized about using number type instead of char/varchar for PK:
If you choose char/varchar type for PK and your values are short (just some alpha numberic codes) then it doesn't matter what type will you use. As long as the size (in bytes) of string value does not exceed the size of NUMBER type then performance should be the same. However, for larger tables with a wider variation among the key, this can slower the performance, for example, using e-mail address/user name from a user table, for example. If the table consists of a few million users and some of those users have long names or e-mail addresses then index will definitely be larger than just some numbers, so both the insert and search will be slower when compared to numbers. Any time you need to join this table using that key it becomes much more expensive. Also, some implementations might use hash of the actual value for indexing purposes, but even so, and even if it's a relatively short hash (say, 10 byte), it's still more work to compare two 10 byte hashes than two 4 byte integers.
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And the question would be? – HLGEM Sep 14 '12 at 15:44
Actually, I'm expecting to hear any argues on that :) Today had an argue with my colleague. My point of view was, it's better to use number PK for performance, while his arguments were that it doesn't matter (especially for selects when using index). – Centurion Sep 14 '12 at 16:03
_USER_: Please edit your question so that it actually contains a question. (And please read the first answer to the question you link to. I'm pretty sure the only correct answer is "it depends, use what makes more sense and works with your schema") – Mat Sep 14 '12 at 16:20
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One of the biggest performance hits is updating the string data as it changes and you have to update all the child records (which depending on the application could be in the millions!)
But in general yes an int is the fastest thing to join on although the difference may be negligible if the string is small. If the stringvalues are large, performance will be slower will be slower and indexes will be greatly expanded as the PK is in all other indexes and thus a slower PK could slow down index use for other things as well.
Making child tables wider due to using a natural key as the FK (especially if it is a long one or a compound key) can also cause performance issues if it makes the table becomes too wide when using natural key as the Fk instead of the surrogate int key.
There is an argument that there is a lot of time saved from not having to make joins for selecting, but the performance hit for updating is usually not considered by those people. Since most string values are subject to be being changed, you have to account for that in your planning. Further, the addition of the natural key will only help some select queries, you will often still need to make the join to get all the field data that you need. And if the FKs are properly indexed, you often don't save that much time anyway. Saving developer time writing queries is, of course, irrelevant when discussing database performance.
So of a string key is both small and unchanging and if you will often be querying where the only thing you want from the parent table is the string value, then yes a string PK is fine. If you don't have those conditions, I personally would use the surrogate key with a unique index on the natural key.
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What sane person would design an app where you update a primary key? One of the main reasons for using integer PKs is so that any associated string/GUID/etc data can be changed without having to update the actual PK. – Phil Sep 14 '12 at 21:24
_USER_, in my experience most application developers who design databases don't consider maintaining the data over time and are more concerned about saving themselves some steps than database performance. That's why data specialists get big bucks to come in and fix their messes. Be better to hire data specialists to do the design, but.... – HLGEM Sep 14 '12 at 21:57
I guess it depend who is designing a database (application developer or database developer) and the size of database. In small systems (CMS or apps) databases are mostly designed by application developers who are lacking database knowledge, so they save their time by using simpler solutions but those solutions might be quite messy. I agree with _USER_, it's very unprofessional to design an app where you update a primary key. So the argument "it depends, use what makes more sense and works with your schema" is not acceptable for me. – Centurion Sep 16 '12 at 16:52
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igions in Germany were Catholic or Evangelical (after 1830 all Protestant religions were legally made to merge into one umbrella religious group)
- Depending on the time period, your ancestor may also appear in emigration databases from Europe
- More likely Protestant if they came from Northern Ireland
- Chain migration was widespread
- Comprised about one-third of all immigrants to the United States between 1820 and 1860
- The Irish Potato Famine was a strong motivation for emigration between 1845 and 1852
- May have been using a fixed surname or their patronymic when they arrived, so search for both names on the passenger lists;
- They were Lutheran in Europe, so search the nearest Lutheran, Evangelical, or other Protestant / non-conformist churches in the United States
- Depending on the time period, your ancestor may also appear in emigration (e.g. departing) databases from Europe
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The word dorsal can refer to many different things.
 - In anatomy, the dorsal is the side in which the backbone is located. This is usually the top of an animal, although in humans it refers to the back. In fishes, it refers to the top, front fin (see Dorsal fin). It is the anatomical opposite of ventral (referring to the front or underside of an animal).
Dorsum and dorsally are derivatives of this word and refer to anatomical structures that are either toward the back (backbone) or off the back side of an animal. The names of some structures have even had dorsal (or a form of dorsal) incorporated into them. Examples of this include the dorsal fin, dorsal root ganglion, dorsal root, dorsal nerve, dorsum sellae, dorsal arch, dorsalis pedis arteries, dorsal ramus, dorsal respiratory group, dorsal venous arch, and dorsiflexion among others.
 - The word dorsal can also refer to a knife with only one sharp side.
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The use of dorsal meaning "the back of an animal or fish" dates from the 18th century, after a Medieval Latin source meaning "back". But in the 16th century, the word dorsal referred only to a type of knife: a knife with only one cutting edge (i.e. a knife with a 'back'). The opposite of dorsal in this sense was ansall, meaning a double-sided knife.
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The East Ithaca Depot
The building AGAVA resides in was known as the East Ithaca Railroad Depot, built as part of Ezra's investment in 1876. The Depot was a stop on the Utica, Ithaca & Elmira Railway Line. Ezra wanted a station as close to campus as possible to make travel to this remote campus easy on faculty, and students. The original location was down the street at the current Coal Café and Coal Apartments on Maple Avenue.
During the 1850s and 60s, railroads were booming in the United States. The Ithaca and Owego Railroad had opened in 1834, but it was more of a horse drawn trolley on wood planks than a steel rail locomotive line. It wasn't until after the Civil War that Ezra Cornell used an estimated $2 million of his own fortune to put Ithaca on the railroad map. Ezra recognized that the railways would help not only secure future trade but also provide travel facilities for members of the University he was in the process of forming.
Today the only active line is a train that runs from Gang Mills yard (west of Corning) over the ex-Erie to Waverly line and then up the Ithaca & Athens line to Ithaca & Cayuga Lake. Cargill and NYSEG account for most of the car loads
Utica, Ithaca & Elmira Railroad. First Train out over Deep Gorge between Van Etten and Horseheads, November 11, 1873. Ezra Cornell, wearing top hat, has one foot on timber guard.
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The objectives of this investigation were to design and develop an experimental turbocharger test rig (TTR) to measure the shaft whirl of the rotating assembly and the axial and frictional loads experienced by the bearings. The TTR contains a ball bearing turbocharger (TC) that was instrumented and operated under various test conditions up to 55,000 rpm. In order to measure the thrust loads on the compressor and turbine sides, customized sensors were integrated into the TC housing. The anti-rotation (AR) pin that normally prevents the bearing cartridge from rotating was replaced with a custom-made load cell adapter system. This sensor was used to measure the frictional losses in the bearing cartridge without altering the operation of the TC. Proximity sensors (probes) were also installed in the compressor housing to monitor shaft whirl. Axial load results indicated that the compressor side bears most of the thrust load. As the backpressure or the speed of the TC was increased, the thrust load also increased. Frictional measurements from the AR pin sensor demonstrated low power losses in the ball bearing cartridge. For certain shaft speed ranges, the data from the sensors illustrated periodic trends in response to the subsynchronous whirl of the shaft.
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Hide, arrange and delete apps on Apple TV 4
Arranging apps on the homescreen
- Hover over or highlight the app you want to move.
- On the Siri Remote, press and hold down on the Touch surface until the app starts to jiggle.
- On the Siri Remote, swipe left, right, up, or down.
- When you're finished, press the Touch surface to save the changes.
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- Highlight an app, hold down the Touch surface until the app starts to jiggle.
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AI Face Animator: The New Frontier in Digital Expression
Introduction to AI Face Animator
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, AI Face Animator has emerged as a game-changer, ushering in a new era of digital expression and interaction. This groundbreaking technology, powered by artificial intelligence and deep learning, is revolutionizing how we perceive and engage with digital content. In this guest post, we'll delve into the fascinating world of AI Face Animator, exploring its profound impact on entertainment, communication, and creativity.
The Evolution of Expression
AI Face Animator represents the culmination of years of research and development in the fields of computer vision and machine learning. But, By analyzing vast datasets of human facial expressions, it has become adept at emulating and enhancing these expressions in real-time. This technology has unlocked the potential for digital characters and avatars to convey genuine emotions, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real.
Applications Across Industries
While the entertainment industry was quick to embrace AI Face Animator, its applications transcend boundaries:
 1. Entertainment: In filmmaking and gaming, AI Face Animator allows characters to exhibit lifelike emotions, adding depth and realism to narratives. From iconic movie scenes to interactive gaming experiences, this technology is redefining storytelling.
 2. Education: Virtual educators equipped with AI Facial Animator can make remote learning more engaging. Students can now interact with digital instructors who not only provide knowledge but also empathize with their emotional needs.
 3. Healthcare: In the realm of healthcare, this technology is helping doctors and therapists better understand patients' emotional states. It aids in diagnosis and improves communication, especially with individuals who struggle to express themselves.
 4. Customer Service: Virtual customer service agents equipped with AI Face Animator create a more personalized and empathetic user experience. This human touch is revolutionizing customer interactions.
Navigating Ethical Waters
As with any technological advancement, ethical considerations come to the forefront:
 1. Deepfake Concerns: The ability to create convincing deepfake videos raises concerns about misinformation and identity theft. Stricter regulations and detection mechanisms are necessary safeguards.
 2. Privacy: The collection and use of facial data necessitate rigorous privacy protections. Users' consent and control over their facial data are paramount.
 3. Ownership and Rights: Determining ownership and usage rights of animated likenesses is a complex legal matter that requires clarity.
The Promise of Tomorrow
The future of AI Facial Animator is incredibly promising. However, As it continues to evolve, we can expect seamless integration into our daily lives. Our digital interactions will become richer, more emotionally connected, and more immersive.
Conclusion
AI Facial Animator is more than a technological marvel; it's a transformative force that's reshaping industries and redefining how we connect with digital content. As we embrace the endless possibilities it offers, we must also remain vigilant in address the ethical concerns. The road ahead is filled with potential, also it's up to us to navigate it responsible, ensure that AI Face Animator serves as a beacon of creativity and empathy in the digital world.
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Watch Glowline Video
Located on a section of the Elizabeth River Trail, The Glowline is the fourth luminous trail in the U.S. and the first on the East Coast. The primary goal of the Glowline project was safety, as this section of the trail was poorly lit during night.
The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation spent a lot of time on research, and tested numerous types of alternative lighting for this special project. They came to the conclusion that glow stones from Ambient Glow Technology provided the best results. The 800 feet long, 12 feet wide concrete path was created using AGT™ ULTRA Emerald Yellow 1/2" Glow Stones. The stones are made using a proprietary process that absorb UV light from the sun during the day, then instantly glow in the dark for up to 15+ hours afterward.
"We tried a variety of materials, and these stones were the brightest and glowed the longest," - Kindra Greene, executive director of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation.
Steps of installation:
- The old asphalt trail was removed.
- A concrete bed was put in place.
- The glow stones were then added to a top layer of concrete, using stencils made in the shape of fiddle ferns.
- After curing, the top layer of concrete was lightly ground down to expose the stones.
The path to a brighter future is lit by glowing stones. These innovative alternatives offer an environmentally friendly and magical way of illuminating any path or walkway in your city.


Advertising: Innovation –Adoption Model
Rogers propounded the third model, which is known as Innovation –Adoption Model. This model has relevance to new product introductions and particularly useful for adoption of non-commercial services or practices in developing countries. The stages of evaluation and trail before adoption (or purchase) are considered significant in the design of advertising program. The decision in favor of making an evaluation is likely to be influenced by information available from various sources including advertising. Evaluation constitutes a major step towards the adoption of the product or service.
I do hope you have gone over the various models and are trying to understand the relevance of them in the context of advertising. It is basically how you register an advertisement after seeing it and the course of action as in the purchase that takes place.


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The long-term objective of the proposed research is to provide reliable documentation of the infant's developing ability to discriminate and comprehend the emotional expressions of others. It focuses specifically on infant sensitivity to vocal expressions of emotion. The traditional emphasis on the face as the primary site for the expression of affect has contributed to the neglect of the voice as a source of emotional information despite its acknowledged importance in mother-infant communication. Three as yet unresolved questions are addressed: 1) Given that the mother's characteristic speech to infants, with its exaggerated intonation contours and heightened pitch, may be an especially salient stimulus for infants, will young infants discriminate the mother's emotional vocalizations sooner than those of a stranger? 2) Can infants interrelate vocal and visual aspect of the same emotional expression and, if so, do they achieve such intermodal matching on the basis of concrete relations such as temporal synchrony or on the basis of more abstract """"""""meaning"""""""" relations? 3) Do infants understand the action implications of a vocal expression--i.e., that a cheerful voice signals friendly behavior? A variety of procedures--habituation-recovery, intermodal matching, and familiarization-novelty--will be used to answer these questions. The results are expected to have implications for social perception in infancy, mother-infant interaction, and emotional as well as cognitive/linguistic development.
|Caron, A J; Caron, R F; MacLean, D J (1988) Infant discrimination of naturalistic emotional expressions: the role of face and voice. Child Dev 59:604-16|


Paul Murray's top 10 gothic novels
Paul Murray is an Irish diplomat and writer. His biography of Lafcadio Hearn won the Koizumi Yakumo literary prize in Japan in 1995. His latest work, From the Shadow of Dracula: A Life of Bram Stoker has just been published by Jonathan Cape. Here he chooses his top 10 novels in the older gothic tradition.
1. The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole published what is generally recognised as the first gothic novel almost two and a half centuries ago. The Castle of Otranto (1765) created a confluence of medievalism and terror that has mutated and endured ever since. Stoker may have paid an oblique tribute by featuring Walpole's kinsman, the 17th century prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole, in Miss Betty (1898), his next novel after Dracula.
2. History of the Caliph Vathek by William Beckford
William Beckford's History of the Caliph Vathek (1786) merged the 18th century fashion for oriental tales with the newly-established gothic tradition. Byron and Mallarme, among others, admired this work, which HP Lovecraft considered caught well the "shadowy spectral horror of the Saracen spirit". A fascination with, and fear of, the east was a feature of the gothic novel.
3. The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
Radcliffe's 1794 work anticipates Stoker's ability to describe landscapes unseen by the author. The final chase of Count Dracula across Europe by his righteous band of pursuers also recalls Radcliffe at her considerable best. She has a masterful ability to suggest the supernatural without ultimately invoking it. Hugely, and deservedly, popular in her time.
4. The Monk by Matthew Lewis
One of the most vicious, rip-roaring and entertaining novels of the entire gothic genre. Written by an MP, its reactionary political message - an attempt to revive the horror of the intertwined threat of the Spanish and the Papacy at a time when they had been displaced as the main threat to the British state by the new ideology of the French Revolution - is clearer in retrospect. It shocked even Byron when it appeared in 1796.
5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Together with John Polidori's The Vampire (the first fictional vampire tale), Frankenstein (1818) emerged from the high jinks, featuring the Shelleys, Matthew Lewis, Polidori and Byron, at the Villa Diodati on the shores of Lake Geneva in 1816. It created a monster rivaled only by Count Dracula in the global consciousness. It also contains a reference to the monster as a vampire and anticipates Dracula's multiple narrator technique. It marks a confluence of the gothic and romanticism.
6. Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin
Representing the beginning of the Irish gothic tradition in 1820, it is considered by some the greatest of all gothic works. Representing a significant stride in the evolution of the genre, Melmoth profoundly influenced some of the most important writers of the 19th century, including Scott, Thackeray and Baudelaire. Balzac grouped Melmoth with Moliere's Don Juan, Goethe's Faust and Byron's Manfred as one of the supreme allegorical figures of modern literature. Maturin's relative, Oscar Wilde, symbolically took the name Sebastian Melmoth when he went into exile following his release from prison.
7. Salathiel the Immortal by George Croly
Published in 1847, the year of Stoker's birth, this penny-dreadful contained over 800 pages of often confusing text. It did, however, create some of what would become the stock characters of the vampire tale, especially its central European vampiric aristocrat with ambitions to be master of a great English house and a taste for the blood of young virgins. He is possessed of glittering eyes that fascinate his victims and fang-like teeth. The staking of one of his victims established one of the most potent images of the genre while the elderly and wise Admiral Bell anticipated Van Helsing. Varney represented the first full-length vampire novel in fiction and probably also the first significant fantastic adventure story.
Like Oscar Wilde's slightly later Dorian Gray and Stoker's Dracula, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1887) achieved a dramatic effect by bringing the terror of the primitive, or the peripheral, 'other' home to the heart of empire. A play based on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was put on at the Lyceum by the actor Richard Mansfield in 1888 with limited success. Like Dracula and Frankenstein, it became a major magnet for movie makers and is now embedded in the mass consciousness.
10. Dracula by Bram Stoker
Don't believe those who tell you that Dracula (1897) does not need to be read: no movie to date has done justice to a long and complex work. Arguably the greatest, certainly the most popular gothic novel of them all. It has been reinterpreted afresh by each succeeding generation, a sure sign of a masterpiece, and still generates oceans of critical comment, some of it profound, some unintentionally hilarious, much of it just plain silly. Stoker would have been amazed (he replied to one earnest American correspondent that he clearly knew more about Dracula than he did himself!).


Fill-in-the-Blank Reward System
This class-wide motivation tool provides constructive feedback to the entire class and allows opportunities for the class to earn a reward for positive behaviors. A word or phrase is indicated by "blanks" and displayed in the classroom. Each time the class meets a set expectation, they earn a letter or word to fill in one of the blank spaces. When all the blanks are filled in and the word or phrase is complete, the class receives a reward.
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Methods
Methods are called as Functions. Methods are used to execute specific set of instructions
For example,
 - File Menu in Word has different operations like Save, Open etc.,
 - Save is used to specifically save the document and contains corresponding code for it.
 - Open command is used to open the document.
Functions take arguments and have return type.
Arguments are like an input given to the function and return type is the output of the function.
Return type can be two types in ruby:
 1. By using the expression
 2. By using return keyword.
Syntax of method:
def methodname(arguments)
statements
return
end
defining a method in Ruby
In the above code, there is a method named square with one argument. A variable named number is assigned with the value of 3. Another variable called numbersqr is assigned with the value returned by the function. Here, we call the function by specifying the name and passing the argument.
square(number). It is called function calling statement.
The variable number is passed to the function which is assigned to the local variable num in the function, the number is multiplied and the function returns the value which is assigned to the variable numbersqr.
This is the output of the above program :
defining a method in Ruby
The value 9 is returned from the function and assigned to variable numbersqr and displayed using print method. In this example, the return type of the function is using expression.
Method with more than one parameter
defining a method with more than one parameter in Ruby
In this program, there are two methods square and power. Power method takes two arguments. This method returns the value after raising the value present in the base variable to the value present in the exp variable. This method explicitly returns the value. That is, the value is returned using return keyword.
def power (base, exp)
product = 1
while exp > 0
product *= base
exp -= 1
end
return product
end
When this function is called by passing the following parameters: power (3, 3). It returns the value of 3 raised to the power 3.
In this program, the function calling statement is written inside print method. This specifies that function called be anywhere in the program.
First, the square method is called, it returns the value and stored in the variable numbersqr. Now, when calling power method, we are passing the variables numbersqr and number. Therefore, the value of numbersqr^number is returned.
In our case, 9^3 or 9*9*9 which is 729 is returned from the function.
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Forest walk, Natural Heritage, City Sights - Join is on our URBAN ESCAPE tour
We will visit iconic, yet 'hidden gems' of Dunedin's urban nature. Explore and experience the sights and sounds of native bush, only minutes from the city centre.
Your guide will share stories about the unique properties of the many tree species such as kānuka, lemonwood and lancewood and explain how these were used by Māori and European settlers. As we wander beneath the forest canopy, listen for bird-song of iconic New Zealand native birds, including tui, kererῡ (wood pigeon), korimako (bell bird), and many more.
The perfect tour to unwind, relax and ignite your senses.
What's included :
- Entry/Admission - Woodhaugh Gardens
What's excluded :
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Woodhaugh Gardens, George Street, Dunedin New Zealand
Spend an hour in this perfect example of Wetland forest, filled with examples of our ancient flora, 80% of which is found only in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Hear stories about the unique properties of the many tress species and how these were used by Maori and European settlers.
Duration: 1 hour
Departure Point :Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Return Detail :Returns to original departure point
Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Latin name: Saura
Other names: Anguis, Lacertus
When the lizard goes blind, it looks to the rising sun
When the lizard goes blind, it goes to an opening in a wall that faces east, looks to the rising sun, and receives light.
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Isidore of Seville [7th century CE] (Etymologies, Book 12, 4:34, 37): The lizard (lacertus) is so called because it has arms. As it ages it goes blind; as a cure it goes to an opening in a wall that faces east and looks at the sun, and gets light.


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Once you have built and installed a package, you can create a binary package which can be installed on another system with pkg_add(1). This saves having to build the same package on a group of hosts and wasting CPU time. It also provides a simple means for others to install your package, should you distribute it.
To create a binary package, change into the appropriate directory in pkgsrc, and run make package:
This will build and install your package (if not already done),
and then build a binary package from what was installed. You can
then use the pkg_* tools to manipulate
it. Binary packages are created by default in
/usr/pkgsrc/packages, in the form of a
gzipped tar file. See Section B.2, "Packaging figlet" for a
continuation of the above
See Chapter 21, Submitting and Committing for information on how to submit such a binary package.


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myselfbeltsmyself-belts Most toddlers "do it myself!" ideas send parents running for the hills - or at least to the nearest hardware store to load up on enough childproof gear to cover any big ideas your little tot might have. But there are some things we wish our kids could do all by themselves - undress quickly enough to use the bathroom without any assistance, for instance?
Look no further than Myself Belts, the greatest pants-keeper-upper since, well, the normal belt. Without the hassle of buckles and loops, these ingenious belts attach themselves to the child's belt loop, and let kids do the rest. Myself Belts close with a secure velcro front that allows for easy opening and closing, so that Mom no longer becomes the bathroom gate keeper.
myselfbelts-designs Give your child a sense of independence, especially during the potty-training stage, when learning to "do it yourself" is crucial. And for a little added fun, Myself Belts don't just come in brown leather but also in ABCs, sailboats, fire trucks, and more adorable patterns.
Next time your child asks to do something independently, make sure his idea involves a Myself Belt, and not a hose, soap, and the dog!


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"Unraveling the Dietary Habits of Fawns: Exploring What These Delicate Creatures Consume for Nourishment"
1. "Exploring the Dietary Habits of Fawns: What Do They Eat?"
Fawns, which are young deer, have specific dietary habits that play a crucial role in their growth and development. These adorable creatures primarily rely on their mother's milk during the early stages of their lives. The milk provides them with essential nutrients and antibodies necessary for their survival. This initial diet ensures that fawns receive a balanced intake of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to support their rapid growth.
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As fawns grow older, they gradually transition from a milk-based diet to consuming solid foods. Their diet expands to include a variety of vegetation such as grasses, leaves, buds, and shoots. Fawns are known to be selective feeders and may prefer certain plant species over others based on availability and palatability. Additionally, they may also consume fruits when available.
Dietary Adaptations
Fawns have evolved certain dietary adaptations that allow them to thrive in various habitats. For instance, they possess specialized digestive systems that enable them to efficiently extract nutrients from plant material. Their multi-chambered stomachs aid in breaking down cellulose-rich food sources like grasses.
Furthermore, fawns exhibit browsing behavior by selectively feeding on tender shoots and leaves rather than consuming large quantities of coarse vegetation. This behavior not only helps them obtain the necessary nutrients but also reduces the energy required for digestion.
In summary, understanding the dietary habits of fawns is crucial for conservation efforts and managing their populations effectively. By studying their feeding preferences and adaptations, researchers can gain insights into the availability of resources in different habitats and make informed decisions regarding habitat preservation and management strategies.
2. "Unveiling the Culinary Preferences of Fawns: A Guide to Their Diet"
The Delicate Palate of Fawns
Fawns, the young offspring of deer, have a unique and delicate palate when it comes to their diet. Their culinary preferences are shaped by their natural instincts and the availability of food sources in their environment. While adult deer primarily consume plant-based diets, fawns have specific dietary needs that cater to their growing bodies.
One of the key components of a fawn's diet is milk. Just like human babies, fawns rely on their mother's milk for nourishment during their early stages of life. The milk provides them with essential nutrients and antibodies that help strengthen their immune system. As they grow older, fawns gradually transition from a milk-based diet to a more diverse range of foods.
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A Varied Menu for Growing Fawns
As fawns mature, they start exploring various food options to meet their nutritional requirements. Their diet expands to include tender shoots, grasses, and leaves from different plants. They particularly enjoy consuming succulent vegetation such as clover and alfalfa, which provide them with important vitamins and minerals.
In addition to plant matter, fawns also incorporate small amounts of insects into their diet. These tiny creatures offer an additional source of protein that aids in muscle development and growth. Fawns may feed on beetles, ants, and other small insects found in their surroundings.
Overall, understanding the culinary preferences of fawns is crucial for ensuring their proper growth and development. By providing them with a balanced diet that includes milk, plant matter, and occasional insect protein, we can support these young deer in reaching adulthood healthily.
3. "Feeding Time for Fawns: Understanding What They Nibble On"
Fawns, the young offspring of deer, have specific dietary needs during their early stages of life. Understanding what they nibble on is crucial for their proper growth and development. Fawns primarily rely on their mother's milk for the first few weeks of their lives, as it provides essential nutrients and antibodies to boost their immune system. However, as they grow older, fawns gradually transition to solid foods.
What do fawns eat?
1. Grass and Forage: As fawns start weaning off milk, they begin to explore their surroundings and graze on grasses and other types of forage. These young deer often prefer tender shoots and leaves found in meadows or open fields.
2. Browse: Fawns also consume browse, which refers to the twigs, buds, and leaves of woody plants such as shrubs and trees. They may nibble on low-hanging branches or fallen leaves from a variety of vegetation available in their habitat.
3. Acorns and Nuts: Depending on the season and geographical location, fawns may have access to acorns or nuts from trees like oaks or beeches. These provide an additional source of nutrition that helps them meet their energy requirements.
4. Agricultural Crops: In some cases, fawns may venture into agricultural areas where they can find crops like soybeans or corn. While these food sources are not natural for deer, they can become a part of their diet if easily accessible.
It is important to note that while these are common food sources for fawns, their exact diet can vary based on factors such as geographic location, seasonal availability, and the overall health of the ecosystem they inhabit. Providing a diverse range of natural food options within their habitat ensures that fawns receive a balanced diet for optimal growth and survival.
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4. "The Nutritional Needs of Fawns: Discovering Their Food Choices"
Fawns, or young deer, have specific nutritional needs that are crucial for their growth and development. Understanding their food choices is essential in ensuring their health and survival in the wild.
Fawn's Dietary Requirements
Fawns primarily rely on their mother's milk for the first few weeks of their lives. This milk provides them with essential nutrients, antibodies, and hydration. As they grow older, fawns gradually transition to solid foods. They start nibbling on grasses, leaves, and tender shoots found in their natural habitat. These plant-based foods provide the necessary fiber and carbohydrates for their developing digestive systems.
However, it is important to note that fawns also require protein-rich foods for optimal growth. They obtain this protein from sources such as insects, small mammals, and bird eggs. These animal-based foods supply them with vital amino acids necessary for muscle development and overall health.
To support the dietary needs of fawns, it is crucial to ensure a diverse range of food sources within their habitat. Maintaining healthy ecosystems with a variety of plants and insects will provide fawns with an adequate supply of nutrition throughout their early stages of life.
Overall, understanding the nutritional needs and food choices of fawns plays a significant role in conservation efforts. By preserving their natural habitats and promoting biodiversity within these environments, we can ensure that these young deer have access to the necessary nutrients for a healthy start in life.
5. "From Grass to Leaves: Unraveling the Food Selection of Fawns"
5. "From Grass to Leaves: Unraveling the Food Selection of Fawns"
Fawns, the young offspring of deer, undergo a fascinating transition in their food selection as they grow. This study aims to uncover the factors that influence fawn's dietary preferences and shed light on their nutritional needs during different stages of development.
Factors influencing food selection
Several factors contribute to the food selection of fawns. One key factor is availability; fawns tend to consume what is most abundant in their environment. For instance, during the early stages of life, when grasses are easily accessible and highly nutritious, fawns primarily feed on grass. As they mature, however, their diet shifts towards leaves from shrubs and trees, which provide a wider range of nutrients necessary for growth.
Another important factor is taste preference. Fawns have been observed to exhibit selectivity based on taste, showing a preference for certain plant species over others. This indicates that individual fawns may have unique preferences when it comes to food choices.
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Furthermore, maternal influence plays a role in shaping fawn's food selection. The mother deer's diet during pregnancy and lactation can affect the composition of her milk and subsequently impact the preferences of her offspring. If a doe consumes a variety of plants during these periods, it can expose her fawn to different tastes and increase its acceptance of diverse foods later in life.
Understanding the factors that drive the food selection of fawns provides valuable insights into their nutritional requirements at different developmental stages. It also highlights the complex interplay between environmental factors, individual preferences, and maternal influences in shaping an animal's dietary choices throughout its life cycle. Further research in this area can contribute to wildlife management strategies aimed at ensuring optimal nutrition for growing populations of deer and other herbivorous species.
6. "Cracking the Menu Code: Decoding the Feeding Habits of Fawns"
6. "Cracking the Menu Code: Decoding the Feeding Habits of Fawns"
Fawns, the adorable young offspring of deer, have unique feeding habits that researchers have been trying to understand for years. In recent studies, scientists have made significant progress in decoding the menu code of these curious creatures.
The Importance of Milk
One key aspect of fawn feeding habits is their reliance on milk as their primary source of nutrition. For the first few months of their lives, fawns depend entirely on their mother's milk for sustenance. This high


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Red River Zoo Teaches Kids Importance Of Farming At Agricultural Adventure Day
This Is The 4th Agricultural Adventure Day For The Zoo
FARGO, N.D. — At the Red River Zoo, families are learning about the agricultural industry and how crops grown around the state are used for multiple things.
"These crops that are grown like the field corn here is actually used for ethanol. To find out the alternative use for these crops besides food is really important, so they see what agriculture has on the world," Board Member For The Red River Zoo Abbey Wick said.
Kids collected stamps on their passport at multiple sites with experts teaching the importance of soil, crop growing, and seeing large farming equipment.
Teaching kids the importance of maintaining soil and learning how agriculture impacts everyone.
Staff say a big perk for families is offering free admission to kids during the adventure day so everyone can come out and enjoy.
"It's definitely a draw for agricultural day, so parents got to pay but the kids get in free, and it's a great way for your kids to get to the zoo and you can see all the awesome cold-climate animals the zoo has to offer,"Wick said.
Wick says the zoo will continue to provide a safe place for families to come together and enjoy themselves.
"I think the zoo is such a great resource cause it's an outdoor space for your kids; they have great distancing and safety protocols in place right now," Wick said.


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Many people who are using the MacBook Pro generally do not loose any files or data because of the system error but because of their own error. MacBook Pro is the the most advance laptop developed by Apple. It provides different security and preventive measures to reduce the chances of data loss from the system. The MacBook Pro also has the Trash folder which acts as a container for the files which have been deleted from the drive by using the delete button. You can also delete the file by dragging them to the trash icon. But sometimes the people are in such a hurry that they delete the files without checking the selection they have made. They have a choice that either they can restore the deleted files from trash or permanently delete it by emptying the trash. You should recheck the trash folder before emptying as it might contain some important file. If you have lost them then you must be searching for how to recover emptied trash on MacBook Pro.
Even if some people say that the files which are deleted by emptying trash is permanently gone you will be glad to know that those files can be recovered. This is because the files which are deleted from the trash still remain on the hard disk and continue to occupy the same space until they are are overwritten by the new file. The operating system only deletes the location of the deleted files and mark the hard disk space as available. If you want a successful recovery then you should prevent that space from being overwritten by stop using the system for any other purpose. But there is no need of a recovery process if you have a valid and updated back up of the files you have lost. You can check your external hard drive or any cloud service for the back up.
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@article{Laf07c,
 title = { Intruder Deduction for the Equational Theory of Exclusive-or with Commutative and Distributive Encryption },
 author = {Lafourcade, Pascal},
 month = {jul},
 year = {2007},
 booktitle = {{P}roceedings of the 1st {I}nternational {W}orkshop on {S}ecurity and {R}ewriting {T}echniques ({SecReT}'06)},
 address = {Venice, Italy},
 journal = {Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science},
 number = {4},
 pages = {37-57},
 publisher = {Elsevier Science Publishers},
 series = {Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science},
 volume = {171},
 team = {other},
 abstract = {The first step in the verification of cryptographic protocols is to decide the intruder deduction problem, that is the vulnerability to a so-called passive attacker. We~extend the Dolev-Yao model in order to model this problem in presence of the equational theory of a commutative encryption operator which distributes over the \emph{exclusive-or} operator. The~interaction between the commutative distributive law of the encryption and \emph{exclusive-or} offers more possibilities to decrypt an encrypted message than in the non-commutative case, which imply a more careful analysis of the proof system. We~prove decidability of the intruder deduction problem for a commutative encryption which distributes over \emph{exclusive-or} with a DOUBLE-EXPTIME procedure. And~we obtain that this problem is EXPSPACE-hard in the binary case.},
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- The characters in Nickelodeon' s cartoons will help us learn how to make Origami, the ancient art of making paper figures. The protagonists of this game are Spongebob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Henry Danger and Una Casa de Locos, who have been assigned one of the ways we are going to perform.
With this game we will learn double because you can carry out the steps both in the original game and in your real life, taking a sheet of paper and following each of the indications that they will give us. Get ready for double the fun and learn Origami with the protagonists of the Nickelodeon series.
Enjoy the game Learn Origami with Nickelodeon, it's free, it's one of our Nickelodeon games we've selected.


How the Amazon Kindle Works
The E-book Reader Display
The Kindle's form factor makes it easy to use and to carry around with you.
The Kindle's form factor makes it easy to use and to carry around with you.
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One complaint some people had about early e-book readers was that they found it difficult to read words on an LCD display. Some users complained that longer reading sessions put too much strain on their eyes. Amazon's solution to this problem was to use electronic ink technology. The Kindle's electronic ink screen looks more like paper than an LCD screen. It reflects light in much the same way that paper does. The screen lacks a backlight, so, with the exception of the new Paperwhite, you'll need an external light source in order to read anything.
A company called E Ink in Cambridge, Mass., developed the technology the Kindle relies upon to display text and images. Rather than use the liquid crystals you'd find in an LCD or the ionized gas you'd find in a plasma display, electronic ink actually uses millions of microcapsules, only a few microns wide. Each microcapsule contains a clear fluid and thousands of white and black particles. The white particles carry a positive magnetic charge and the black particles have a negative charge.
It's these positively and negatively charged particles inside the microcapsules that make electronic ink displays possible. An array of thousands of tiny electrodes lies beneath the electronic ink display. When an electrode emits a negative charge, it repels the negatively charged black balls, pushing them to the top of the microcapsule. At the same time, the negative charge attracts the positively charged white particles to the bottom of the microcapsule. When the electrode emits a positive charge, the white and black particles switch places and the screen appears to be blank.
Working together, thousands of electrodes and millions of microcapsules generate the text and images you can see on an electronic ink display. Through precise charges the Kindle can display a range of grays to provide shading in images. You can even adjust the Kindle's font settings to display text in a larger or smaller font size.
The Kindle uses less energy to generate a page view than a comparable LCD or plasma screen. The company's Web site states that the Kindle pulls power from its battery only during the initial page generation. It doesn't require more power until the user changes the page view. Because of this feature, the Kindle's battery can provide power for up to two months on a single charge (assuming the user doesn't have the wireless feature turned on).
The electronic ink display is one of the Amazon Kindle's top selling points. Read on to find out about screen and display changes in the newest Kindle, the Paperwhite.
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Welcome to Franklin Primary School
Welcome to Franklin Primary School. Franklin Primary was established in 1860, making it one of the oldest schools in Tasmania. We are a school of approximately 140 students located in a natural bushland setting bordered by Prices Creek. A focus of our school grounds is the "Big Tree", a giant Redwood tree planted in 1901. Our school and its beautiful surrounds provides a unique environment for children to grow and to realise their individual potential. Catering for children Kindergarten to Grade 6, in both single and composite classes, children are taught using a variety of teaching approaches ranging from large group activities to specialist programs. We also run a weekly Launching into Learning Early Years program for children birth to 4 years and their parents/carers.
Franklin Primary School aims to be a centre of excellence, working in partnership with our community to ensure learning is valued, innovation is celebrated and leadership thrives. We encourage and support our children to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across all curriculum areas so that each child reaches their full potential.


Quanesha - Meaning of Quanesha, What does Quanesha mean?
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Quanesha - Meaning of Quanesha
What does Quanesha mean?
[ 3 syll. qua-nes-ha, qu-ane-sha ] The baby girl name Quanesha is pronounced as KWaaNIY-SHaa- †. The origin of Quanesha is English-American. Quanesha is a variant of the name Quanisha (English).
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Agent-based simulation for predictive modeling : a study of economically motivated crime in Charlotte, NC
White, Nicole Marie, Department of Engineering, University of Virginia
Brown, Donald, Department of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Virginia
Bassett, Ellen, Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia
Smith, Brian, Civil & Env Engr, University of Virginia
This thesis investigates the use of approach combining agent-based simulation and geographical information systems for predictive modeling. Specifically, it looks at a case study in the field of crime and tests the hypothesis that agent-based simulation models are a valid means of forecasting criminal behavior. The model supposes that using data mining procedures on past records can gamer the hidden target preferences of criminal agents. These discovered preferences can be molded into a set of behavioral rules for computer agents. Within the scope of an agent-based simulation, criminal agents then use these rules to mimic the behavior of the real criminals. The end result is a predictive model for criminal behavior based on historical data.
This project spans feature selection, clustering of records, behavioral rule determination, simulation implementation and the testing of forecasted results. After data normalization and organization, feature selection is performed to harvest a subset of salient predictor variables. These features are then used to cluster the data set and establish the number of criminal agents in the system as well as their individual preferences. A cluster specific salience weighting method (CSSW) is utilized in conjunction with Wards hierarchical clustering algorithm to derive preferences for each agent in the scope of the simulation. A multivariate likelihood function is then f01med for each agent as well as the null case. Prior probabilities of crime and the distribution of incidents across the agent set are then combined with the likelihood functions using a Bayesian model to obtain the probability of agent j committing a crime in geographic area x. After the calculation of these probabilities, agents are left to freely roam a digital replica of a real city.
In a simulation implemented using ESRI ArcGIS and Visual Basic, each agent begins at a random location and evaluates the surrounding locations, moving at each iteration to the adjacent location that maximizes his utility. While each agent adheres to his own simplistic rule set the system as a whole has the potential to exhibit very complex results. The simulation utilizes Geographical Information System (GIS) maps as the environmental foundation. The GIS map stores information on hundreds of predictor variables based on data collected by the U.S. Census. The rules for each agent iteratively refer to this set of information when processing each agent's next movement and action. The agent acts based on his historic preferences and the environmental factors embedded in the GIS maps.
If the simulation can accurately forecast the behavior of criminals then police may be able to use the prediction results to take preventative measures. Police have the potential to estimate what locations, time periods and premises are most likely to be targeted. After police are alerted to what areas will be targeted and when, they can patrol or increase security measures accordingly. This project is a template that simulates a single type of crime in a single city. It serves as a small piece of the bigger puzzle, but it is the first step at assessing the idea that computers can geographically model human behavior and consequently gives us insight into a criminal population's future behavior.
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Last week, as Theo and I were leaving a shopping center, we spotted this aboriginal man on his bicycle with a didgeridoo. I love the modern and traditional elements going on here.
So what's a didgeridoo, you ask? It's a wind instrument developed by indigenous Australians a thousand years or so ago. It's made out of a hollow tree that is cleaned out and shaped. Beeswax may be applied to the mouthpiece end and the instrument may be painted or left natural. The didgeridoo is played using a special breathing technique to continuously vibrate the lips and produce a drone.
The didgeridoo is not just a musical instrument. It's also a ceremonial instrument that traditionally only men play; women sometimes play it informally. Some indigenous Australians believe it's cultural theft for non-indigenous Australians to play or even touch it, but it's quite a popular product in tourist shops, like the ones shown above from the Queen Victoria Market.


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09.00 The Limits of Liminality: A Time and a Place for Ainu Heritage Performers to Sing
Performances and rehearsals are fluid spaces of productive tensions and liminality that allow for potential change to structure and norms. However, little attention has been paid to the precariousness of production and transformation for native and indigenous bodies involved in state-sponsored heritage performance as they move through entangled spaces and time. Sapporo Upopo Hozonkai is a performance group designated by Japan as the official practitioners of UNESCO recognized intangible cultural heritage, upopo and rimse. Through a mix of participant observations and interviews with two Ainu women involved in the performance group, I will explore the temporalities and in-between spaces their bodies can or cannot be Ainu. Both in their late fifties, one lady has been involved as a "tourism Ainu" since she was young, while the other gathered the courage to be Ainu in her early forties. I accompanied them through rehearsals, car rides, dinners, and the stage, from the city centre to the peripheral performance spaces located in the outskirts of Sapporo city; when and where is it difficult or impossible to be Ainu? How do they manoeuvre their bodies as they move through these spaces that contain elements of liminality too?
Located in the intersection of state rhetoric, heritage practice, and the urban environment of Sapporo city, they are involved in a constant production and destruction of their bodies and the physical markers of being Ainu. Specifically, their liminal bodies are sites of production and destruction, due to the nation-state's constant re-colonization of their indigeneity—a settler-colonial form of native elimination as a structure in progress. State institutions provide various spaces to re-learn and practice upopo and rimse, but the conditions of urban time in which their bodies are inserted as productive, race-d "Japanese" citizens of the state already presuppose a constant destruction of being Ainu. Simultaneously, they continue as survivors in the production of their bodies as Ainu through material and embodied practices. The condition of their bodies, with the common experience of liminality, allows them to maintain a dialogue with their beliefs, practices, and each other. I will argue for a re-entanglement of the creation and destruction of indigenous bodies that rise out of their positions in a "mono-ethnic" settler-colonial nation, within the temporalities of an urban environment, fraught with the danger of being both native and not. We are sustained by the state and the present history of settler-colonization, the very conditions upon which the performers, their performance, and my presence as a foreign researcher are made possible. However, an ambivalent critique of the above condition is simultaneously located in the bodies of these women, in their narratives of being Ainu, their dances during rehearsals and impromptu songs between car rides, and their desires for the next generation to be or not be Ainu.
Theoretically, this empirical study is an exploration of Haraway's co-constitutivity and becoming. There is an entanglement between liminal bodies, the structure of the nation-state and its project of settler-colonization, in which the construction and destruction of bodies indicate a state of becoming. However, their common experience of precarious liminality or precarious indigeneity places limits on their bodies of being and becoming. This limit grounds them as the indigenous peoples of northern Japan, is the basis of tran-indigenous exchange with other native and indigenous nations, and structures a form of continuity in how or when their bodies interact, interpret, and perform their heritage culture.


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How to do a DRDT
A DRDT, or a Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts, is a very useful CBT task designed to uncover and challenge automatic/negative thoughts.
The main goals of a DRDT are:
1- To help the client gain greater insight on what is motivating their negative feelings, such as those commonly related to low self-worth and/or anxiety, as well as unproductive behaviours.
2- To challenge negative and biased thinking.
It is quite common not to be aware of the reasons why you feel "so bad" or demotivated, for instance. With the help of a DRDT, you can target errors in thinking that are fuelling your emotional discomfort. Biased and distorted thoughts are analysed objectively, allowing you to problem-solve more confidently, while adopting a more productive attitude.
Step 1: Create a DRDT
A DRDT or Thought Journal/Record traditionally comes in 6 columns: "Date", "Situation", "Feelings", "Automatic Thoughts", "Alternative Responses" and "Outcome". As a DRDT is used to monitor your thoughts on a regular basis, it is worth keeping it light and small so you can carry it around with you.
Step 2: Fill in a DRDT
A DRDT is to be filled in when you notice a change in your mood. If you are watching TV and suddenly start feeling a bit low, get your DRDT out and start filling in the 6 columns with the appropriate information asap. The later you write down your thoughts from the moment you have them, the more likely you are to forget all those important details. It takes little time to do it, not more than a few minutes.
Date: write down the exact date of you thought.
Situation: describe where you were and what was happening/what you were doing when you had your thought.
Feelings: record your emotions, rating them from 0 to 100%.
Automatic Thoughts: write exactly what you were thinking, word by word. If your thought was an image, describe it in detail.
Alternative Responses: add an objective response that challenges the veracity of your automatic thought. The alternative response represents the more rational you, the person you are when you react in a sensible, logical and reasonable manner.
Outcome: detail how you felt and what you did after identifying and challenging your automatic thought.
Step 3: Analyse your DRDT
After you have a completed a Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts for 7 days, sit down and take some time to read through all your automatic thoughts.
Are you able to find a common theme?
What cognitive errors can you identify?
What do your automatic thoughts say about you?
Which automatic thoughts affected you the most?
Which alternative responses caused the greatest change in your feelings and behaviours?
For a free DRDT sample, click here


PCoIP (PC over IP) Definition
PCoIP (PC over IP)
PC over IP (PCoIP) is a remote display protocol that Teradici developed for delivering remote desktops and applications to endpoints.PCoIP works by rendering client desktops on a network or cloud server. The desktop's pixels are then compressed, encrypted and then transmitted to the client device. The client then decrypts and renders the desktop view for the user.
PC over IP uses the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). UDP features process-to-process communication and uses a loss-tolerant, low-latency connection to link an application to the internet. PCoIP delivers bitmaps, which define where a pixel appears on the screen and what color it should be, by encoding them on a remote host and then streaming the data to the client. It transmits only regions of the screen that change from frame to frame. From the endpoint perspective, it's almost as if the client is watching a real-time movie of the desktop's activities.
The differences between PCoIP and Blast protocols.
The protocol can handle multimedia and graphics-heavy applications, but it does increase the CPUload on the remote host.
Creation and development
Teradici created the PCoIP protocol and debuted it in 2007.
Initially, PCoIP was a hardware-based desktop virtualization product designed around a blade server that rendered desktop images, and a client device that somewhat resembled a hockey puck. The client device was equipped with a proprietary chip that enabled the use of PCoIP communications between the client and server.
PCoIP initially depended on proprietary hardware, but Teradici eventually created a software version of the PCoIP protocol. Teradici licensed the software to VMware in 2008. VMware used PCoIP to deliver virtual desktops with what was then called VMware View, now Horizon.
Core features and components
PCoIP has evolved over the years, especially with regard to its port requirements.
For example, VMware supports PCoIP over both TCP and UDP. In VMware Horizon View 4.0 and 4.1, PCoIP uses port number 500002. In VMware Horizon View 4.5, VMware changed the port number to 4172. Similarly, the PCoIP management console initially used TCP port 50000, but VMware changed it to port number 5172 in version 2.0 of the management console.
PCoIP is best known for its use in VMware Horizon View, but Teradici continues to offer remote workstation cards, zero clients, graphics agents and clients that allow organizations to use PCoIP in data center and cloud deployments.
Benefits and drawbacks
The primary benefit to PCoIP is that it allows an organization to avoid using PCs as client endpoints, relying instead on thin clients or zero clients. Thin clients and zero clients cost less than PCs and require almost no maintenance. Furthermore, thin clients and zero clients tend to be more secure than PCs because they are not dependent on a local operating system.
Conversely, PCoIP depends on a network or a cloud server to render desktops. As a result, if a problem with server-side rendering pops up, it could affect every virtual desktop user.
One of the most common problems with PCoIP is latency. Graphics-intensive applications may not display properly if sufficient bandwidth is not available or if the server becomes bogged down with user requests.
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