Talk:Sub-orbital spaceflight
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I'm confused...[edit]
So any vehicle that travels higher than 100 km yet slower than orbital speed is said to be in Sub-orbital spaceflight.
I don't understand why it is slower than orbital speed. According to the definition of the Karman line, shouldn't it be faster ? In fact, are suborbital flights such as those performed by SpaceShipOne slower or faster than orbital speed ? --Scroteau96 21:28, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
Suborbital flights are almost always slower than orbital speed. SpaceShipOne was much slower than orbital speed. If you can achieve orbital speed (which is very expensive), then you might as well inject into orbit, otherwise you have wasted a lot of money. Charles 16:09, 25 March 2007 (UTC) The only known cases of suborbital flights exceeding orbital velocities were mission failures, e.g. Pioneer-1. Nobody intentionally flies an orbital speed suborbital trajectory (i.e. nobody has money to burn).Charles 16:20, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Has anyone done the math to show that the successful lunar impactor missions weren't on sub-orbital trajectories? Intuitively, an object impacting the face of the moon following a direct tracjectory had little angular velocity.... Sdsds 20:47, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Earth escape missions do not fit the generally accepted defintion of suborbital. I think we are splitting hairs here Charles 03:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
You are right -- we're splitting hairs. Even so, a lunar impact doesn't imply an Earth escape. What matters is that this article is a great opportunity to explain a bit of orbital mechanics, and it isn't clear the article does that very well yet, given that readers describe themselves as "confused". Sdsds 03:29, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Fair enough. Over the weekend I will try to write a few words on parabolic trajectories versus elliptical orbits, linking to other content on Wikipedia which covers it in more detail.Charles 13:33, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
The definition[edit]
So which is it? Suborbital Spaceflight or suborbital flight? The dictionary definition of suborbital says it's anything that does not complete an orbit around the world. This would include all regular planes which are very much suborbital. Surely it should be suborbital spaceflight only and use of the other term should be demoted to 'often mistakenly called' status? John 13:33, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
You could be on a suborbital trajectory and not be in space though; anything above about 35 km is in very thin air, and momentum dominates.WolfKeeper (talk) 01:25, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
The difference between suborbital and ordinary flight is largely arbitrary. The government bureaucrats in the USA haggled over it in a jurisdiction fight and came up with a definition that states that something is a suborbital flight if the thrust/weight ratio of the aircraft is greater than one over more than half the powered portion; at least something like that last time I checked.WolfKeeper (talk) 01:25, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Flight duration[edit]
I restored some text mentioning the duration of the Pioneer 1 sub-orbital flight (43 hours). If you can find a real-world (not theory) example with a longer duration, please use it instead. (On the theory side: if a flight exits the Hill sphere, can we agree it would be non-orbital even if tangential velocity were zero?) Sdsds 15:35, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
Why were Categories removed?[edit]
Why did User:Ksyrie remove lots of categories on 19 March 2007. What was wrong with them? Charles 16:14, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Suborbital as in electron orbits?[edit]
Suborbital redirects here... will move as soon as I find the right article. W1k13rh3nry 23:47, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
ah... never mind. W1k13rh3nry 23:48, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm confused too...[edit]
This article says that flights in low Earth orbit "attain orbit but deorbit after less than one full orbital period," but the article on orbital spaceflight defines orbital spaceflight as "a spaceflight in which a spacecraft is placed on a trajectory where it could remain in space for at least one orbit," and then lists low Earth orbit as an orbit area. Does this mean that a spacecraft in low Earth orbit deorbits before completing the circle, but remains in outer space for the full circle? Not going in a full circle but going in a full circle doesn't make any sense. Someone the Person 00:07, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
there's a difference between a trajectory that would do an orbit, and a trajectory that wouldn't. There's also a difference between being on a trajectory that is orbital and completing it, to being on an orbital trajectory, but doing retrorocket firing that reenters you before you've actually completed an orbit.WolfKeeper 06:57, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Talk:Sub-orbital spaceflight/Intercontinental flight[edit]
I've moved a recently created page about Intercontinental flight here because it was too focused on space travel, when in fact any flight between continents is intercontinental. Please merge what you can (with proper credit to the original creator in the edit summary if you wish to delete the page) - Mgm|(talk) 00:36, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
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First Man-made Object in Space[edit]
This article first says the first man-made object in space was the V2 rocket in 1942 (under the ballistic missile section). Later (under the Notable unmanned sub-orbital spaceflight title) its says the first suborbital spaceflight was the V2 rocket in 1944? So which was it 1942 or 1944? Thanks! Jlenthe (talk) 21:15, 21 February 2010 (UTC)
First manned sub-orbital space flight[edit]
Is this really worth noting, when the first manned orbital space flight had already occured? — Preceding unsigned comment added by (talk) 01:19, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
Space gun[edit]
Any sources for the statement guns have been used for suborbital flight? I find it hard to believe. Martijn Meijering (talk) 16:10, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
Never mind, found a reference. Martijn Meijering (talk) 16:39, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
The list of unmanned suborbital spaceflights currently includes a V-2 strike on London. I do not contest that this flight happened, but AFAIK it never crosssed the Karman line, and thus was not a spaceflight and doesn't belong here. The other V-2 flight listed is known to have crossed the Karman line and does belong, but it did not hit London; it was a test flight. If you have a proof that the London strike did also cross the Karman line, please add a citation. (talk) 23:32, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
Speed, range, altitude[edit]
In the section "Speed, range, altitude", it says, "Note that an intercontinental flight at an altitude of 300 km would require a larger delta-v than that of a LEO." Why is that? Even though I understand many things about physics, including the physics of spaceflight, I don't understand why said statement would be true. Or is it a mistake? If not, it sohuld be explained why.--Solomonfromfinland (talk) 23:30, 17 October 2012 (UTC)


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The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, did not take shape as a recognizable series of races until 1930. It was then that Daily Racing Form writer Charles Hatton coined the phrase "Triple Crown" in describing Gallant Fox's victories in those three races.
The Kentucky Derby is a 1 1/4 mile thoroughbred horse race for 3-year-olds run on the first Saturday of May each year at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky along with the Kentucky Oaks since 1875. It is the first race of the Triple Crown followed two Saturdays later by the Preakness Stakes and three weeks later, the Belmont Stakes.
The Preakness Stakes is a classic 1 3/16 mile race for 3-year-olds, held on the third Saturday in May of each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness is the second and shortest leg in thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, and almost always attracts the Kentucky Derby winner, some of the other horses that ran in the Derby, and often a few new shooters. The Preakness is famous for its house horse, a local Maryland bred and run horse that skips the Derby. Two years before the Kentucky Derby was run for the first time, Pimlico introduced the Preakness during its first-ever spring race meet in 1873. Governor Bowie had named the mile and one-half race in honor of Dinner Party Stakes winner, Preakness.
The Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, held five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, is a 1-1/2 mile race for 3-year-olds. Because of its length, and because it is the last part of the Triple Crown, it is sometimes called the Test of Champions. Most 3-year-olds are unaccustomed to the distance and lack the ability to maintain a winning speed for so long. The Belmont Stakes was named after financier and sportsman August Belmont, Sr. The race was first run in 1867 and it has been run at Belmont Park since 1905. The first post parade in the United States was at the 14th Belmont in 1880. The race distance has varied: from 1867 until 1873, it was 1 5/8 miles. In 1874 the distance was reduced to 1-1/2 miles, and from 1890 to 1892, and in 1895, the distance was 1 1/4 miles. From 1896 until 1925, the distance was increased to the original 1 5/8 miles. In 1926, the race distance was set at the present 1-1/2 miles
11 horses have won all three races and making them Triple Crown champions. Eleven horses have won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. 18 horses have won the Preakness and the Belmont, but 7 of those horses did not start in the Kentucky Derby during the pre-Triple Crown era. Of the 32 horses who won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, 2 of them did not run in the Belmont Stakes. Here are their stories.

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- 2009Italian lyric tenorborn July 24, 1921, Motta Santa Anastasia, Sicily, Italydied March 3, 2008, Santa Maria Hoe, near Milan, Italywas hailed as one of the finest operatic tenors of his generation. Di Stefano was admired for the warmth of his voice and for his bravura stage presence in such operas as La traviata, Rigoletto, Faust, L'elisir d'amore, Un ballo in maschera, and Tosca. Some of his greatest performances were opposite soprano Maria Callas, his frequent partner from 1951 to the mid-1960s; he later persuaded her to come out of retirement for a joint U.S., Asian, and European tour (1973–74). Di Stefano sang popular music as a child and during his World War II army service. In 1943 he fled to Switzerland, where he studied opera and sang recitals on the radio. He made his operatic debut in Massenet's Manon in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in 1946 and made his American debut two years later at New York City's Metropolitan Opera, where he went on to sing more than 100 performances over 17 seasons. In later years Di Stefano's voice darkened, and he ventured into heavier dramatic roles; he continued to perform occasionally until 1992.
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1939The plucky Midwestern heroine of this classic film sends her main enemy to a watery end after previously having crushed her sister to death.
1962In this movie, the protagonist's guide is killed by his future ally Sherif Ali for drinking from a desert well without permission (following Ali's notably cinematic approach from across the sands).
1964The events of this dark comedy are set into motion by Air Force Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper, who believes that the Soviets have been using fluoridation of the water supply to taint the 'precious bodily fluids' of Americans.
1972The tagline of this film, whose plot is driven by the aftermath of a rogue wave, was 'Hell, upside down'.
1974In this classic neo-noir film, private investigator Jake Gittes uncovers a dark web of conspiracy founded on the manipulation of the water supply of Los Angeles.
1976In this sci-fi film, the alien Thomas Jerome Newton (famously played by David Bowie) comes to Earth on a mission to bring water back to his drought-stricken home planet.
1986This French film and its closely linked sequel (either is accepted) tell the multi-generational story of intrigue over control of a spring whose water allows crops to flourish in the dry Provençal climate. Gérard Depardieu plays the role of the hunchbacked titular character, with Daniel Auteuil and Yves Montand as his nemeses.
1988This Luc Besson film, which was a major blockbuster in France, concerns the rivalry between two competitive free divers (played by Jean Reno and Jean-Marc Barr) who push themselves to the limit in reaching great depths.
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1993Ripples in a glass of water herald the arrival of a major antagonist in this film (and water from a similar glass is used to illustrate chaos theory).
1995The protagonist of this film, known as The Mariner, sails around in a trimaran collecting dirt from the ocean floor - a rare commodity due to the rise in water levels.
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2000The action of this film, set in Mississippi during the Depression, is motivated by the fact that the valley where a stolen treasure is said to be hidden is about to be flooded as part of a hydroelectric project.
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Aries are genuine people but we all know they have a darker side too. They have a big ego and short temper.
Aries anger is something you should fear. When angry, the ram is transformed into charged bull and highly unpredictable.
We need to know first why Aries are short tempered people. Aries are short tempered because
1. They are ruled by mars
Mars is a fiery planet named after roman God of Wars. People who are born under ruling planet of mars are filled with passion and fiery potential. Aries are under influence of mars also and are filled with loads of spark and energy within them. Aries are no doubt fire. Play with the fire and you get burned. When this fire and their energy is diverted on the negative side it comes out as anger.
2. They are stubborn by nature
Aries are stubborn by nature. On the positive side we can say they are determined people who never give up but when it comes to their darker side this determination results in their stubbornness and this stubborn nature can lead them to even a darker trait that is anger.
3. They hate failure
Aries are born to rule and conquer. They take it as their birthright. Any failure can lead them towards whirls of depression and anger. Failure is not an easy thing to be accepted by Aries. So failure can cause hurricanes of emotional downs and anger in them.
4. They are warrior by nature
Aries are born under planet mars with the ruling sign of the sun. This makes them warrior by nature. Aries are always challenging, risk takers and fight till end type of people.
So being a warrior rage is in their blood. This rage when uncontrollable or when awakened in different circumstances shows up as anger.
Why Aries should take boxing lessons to work off their anger
Anger is not a good thing and when this anger comes out from within Aries it is even worst.
Aries can literally put the whole planet upside down when they are angry.
Anger management is a must for an Aries as Aries can blow up anything in their anger.
Although their anger is not very long lasting. But the effects can be forever. Aries literally regret sometimes but it is useless to cry over spilled milk.
Aries can ruin their relationships in anger and may realize later when it is too late. Anger is a killer for Aries. They are short tempered and when in rage they don't know what they are up to.
Aries usually forget about the consequences when showing anger and can end up in messing everything. So it is necessary for an Aries to control themselves.
Anger is a negative trait. Aries can use their energy positively. With some personality management, they can turn their anger into their passion, their focus, their determination and fiery willpower.
Instead of ruining everything in anger, Aries need to build up positivity in their life. For Aries anger is just a situational moment that comes and goes but keeping in mind about the consequences that anger can bring, Aries should work hard to control it.
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Citrus is the most extensively produced tree fruit crop in the world. It is growing in a wide diversity of climatic and soil conditions. its importance for the world is demonstrated by its wide-scale cultivation under tropical and sub-tropical conditions. Also, it has a tremendous socio-economical and cultural impact on the whole society. The multifold nutritional and medicinal values make this type of fruit indispensable in several parts of the world. Citrus is primarily valued for the fruit, which is either eaten alone as fresh fruit, processed into juice.
Potassium plays an important role in improving the productivity and quality of citrus crop and the crop's need for potassium increases significantly during the stage of growth and development of fruits, so it must be added in sufficient quantities to ensure optimal growth of fruits. The most important roles also:
Phosphorus plays an important role in improving the productivity and quality of citrus crop. The most important roles of phosphorus for citrus crop: -
Calcium considered one of the most important effective nutrients on citrus crop. Some of the physiological roles of calcium in citrus are:
Potassium deficiency Symptoms appear on leaves in form of yellowing in general, in addition to burning of external leaves edges; moreover, potassium deficiency leads to reduction of yield and decreases fruit quality.
Trees suffer from phosphorus deficiency are small leaves with a dark green color and the leaves turn bronze and fall early. Phosphorus deficiency also leads to:
Calcium deficiency symptoms on citrus crop appear wrap the leaves in the form of a hook and the leaves are light green in addition , as calcium shortage it is leads to:-


iPhone SMS spoofing tool released
A French hacker has released a tool capable of sending SMS messages with spoofed sender details on the iPhone 4.
The "sendrawpdu" command-line interface tool allows users to customize the reply number on text messages and could be ideal for phishing attacks.
The hacker, known as pod2g, released the free tool after detailing a flaw in the way the iPhone handled SMS messages, which made it possible to spoof sender details.
The vulnerability exists on other mobile devices and all versions of Apple's iOS platform, including the upcoming iOS 6, according to pod2g.
"If the destination mobile is compatible with (User Data Header features), and if the receiver tries to answer the text, he will not respond to the original number, but to the specified one," pod2g wrote. "Most carriers don't check this part of the message, which means one can write whatever he wants in this section. In a good implementation of this feature, the receiver would see the original phone number and the reply-to one. On iPhone, when you see the message, it seems to come from the reply-to number, and you lose track of the origin."
Apple urged customers to use its iMessage service because it verifies the address from which messages were sent, unlike its SMS app which displays the vulnerable reply-to address.
iMessages are only available between iOS and OS X devices.
"When using iMessage instead of SMS, addresses are verified which protects against these kinds of spoofing attack," Apple said in a statement. "One of the limitations of SMS is that it allows messages to be sent with spoofed addresses to any phone, so we urge customers to be extremely careful if they're directed to an unknown website or address over SMS."
Website SMSspoofing.com pointed out that dozens of paid SMS spoofing services exist online.
Senddrawpdu was based on sendmodem and could be downloaded for jailbroken iPhone 4 devices from GitHub.
This article originally appeared at scmagazine.au.
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text: When the temperature rises, a misting system can provide a cool, comfortable atmosphere. With many models having test results showing an ambient temperature reduction of 30 degrees Fahrenheit, this cooling effect can even be achieved mid-summer. A misting system is comprised of a high pressure pump, supply lines and nozzles. Water enters the system and the pump creates the pressure needed to force the water through the nozzles. Entry level systems feature supply lines made of vinyl or pvc and provide 100-150 PSI. Higher end systems will feature stainless steel or copper supply lines, up to and even exceeding 1000 PSI, micron filtration built into the pumps and are available in both dry climate and humid climate models. On humid climate models, the diameter of the nozzle orifice is smaller emitting less water. Water softeners and reverse osmosis filtration can be added to any misting system to ensure no sediment gets passed through the pump potentially damaging it or clogging the spray nozzles.


Steps and lists
Steps are also known as procedures or tasks. They answer "How do I?" questions. They have a well-defined structure that describes how to complete a procedure to accomplish a specific goal. The task follows the concept.
What's in a task?
Task information includes:
 - Navigation
 - Screens
 - Interface elements to click or complete to accomplish the task
 - Field/option descriptions
 - Use UICONTROL with bold when referring to interface elements in a task. (See Localization for more.)
Headings for procedures (task headings)
You can design procedural (task) and conceptual information in two ways, depending on scale:
 - For large features, use a parent concept page with child task pages.
 - For small features, use a single page with a concept heading and task subheadings
For a conceptual page with child tasks, use a noun phrase for the conceptual title, then imperative verbs for child tasks.
Experience Cloud audiences (concept page)
 Create an audience (task page)
 Share an audience to Adobe Analytics (task page)
Tips and guidelines for a procedure
Use these guidelines when writing a procedure:
 - Use sentence style capitalization for a task heading.
 - Begin with a verb. However, if necessary, mention the goal ("To") before the action:
 Example: "To run the report, click Run." (This affects Acrolinx Style scores.)
 - Add conceptual information (including prerequisites) before the steps. (Most conceptual information should reside in the overview preceding the task, but some tasks require contextual conceptual information.) If you find yourself adding more than a paragraph of conceptual information before the steps in a task, create a concept heading.
 - Write a step a single command that contains only one sentence. Extra information (step results, images, information about the step) must go on the next line. (See Complex procedures on this page.)
 - Images: Store graphics (screenshots, process graphics) in the Assets folder in the guide, and link to the asset (using Markdown syntax).
Describing the interface
It's important to know the words to use to describe interactions with the interface.
 - Open: Applications and programs. "Open the Segments panel."
 - Close: Applications and programs. "Close the Dimensions window."
 - Leave: Websites and pages. "Leave Report Builder."
 - Go to: "From the File menu," "Go to the File menu," "On the Reports tab" (Go to a tab or place in the UI)
 - Select: Select a value from a list. Select a checkbox.
 - Click: "Click XYZ." Note the following best practices for click:
 - Avoid calling out the control type ("Click the XYZ button") unless knowing the control type is important for clarity. (Control types can change over time during development. The control's name, if visible, is adequate.)
 - Click is device-specific. The trend is to use select if your docs apply to multiple device input types.
See Describing Actions in the UI in the Microsoft® Manual of Style for guidance.
Complex procedures
Complex procedures include multiple steps and perhaps bullets and sub-steps. For multiple-step procedures in numbered lists:
 - Format procedures consistently so customers can find them easily by scanning.
 - Consider using a brief step heading (a "To" heading) to help customers find instructions quickly, especially if there are paragraphs preceding it (between the main task heading and the steps). Use the step heading to tell customers what the instructions help them do.
 Example step headings:
 - To create an Experience Cloud Trigger
 - Create an Experience Cloud Trigger
 This heading should closely mirror the task's main heading.
 - Choose one phrasing style for the headings, and write them all the same way (in parallel structure).
 - Use a separate numbered entry for each step. It's OK to combine short steps that occur in the same place in the UI.
 - Most of the time, include actions that finalize a step, such as OK or Apply buttons.
 - Use complete sentences.
 - Use imperative verb forms. In instructions, customers want explicit commands.
 - Use consistent sentence structures. For example, always use a phrase when you need to tell the customer where to start. The rest of the time, start each sentence with a verb. (Goal before action.)
 - On the Calendar panel, click Today.
 - To specify a date, click Calendar.
 - For Alignment, choose Left.
 - Capitalize the first word in each step.
 - Include only the command in the step. Information about the step goes on a separate, intended line.
 - Use a period after each step.
 - When instructing customers to type input that doesn't include end punctuation, don't use a period. Format the text so that the user input appears on a new line.
 - Limit a procedure to seven steps, and preferably fewer. Try to fit all the steps on the same screen.
Sample complex procedure.
Single-step procedures
If you're using a consistent format for step-by-step instructions, use the same format for single-step instructions, but replace the number with a bullet.
Fields and options
Document the navigation to (and definitions for) interface elements in Task (steps) content types. If you find yourself doing including steps in a concept, overview, FAQ, or anywhere outside of the procedure, the information is in the wrong place.
Use bold UICONTROL for interface elements so that readers can scan for this information. When they find the bold UI element name, everything they need to know about the UI element should be in the definition, or nearby it (in the step).
Sample step with field descriptions:
field descriptions
Lists present complex text in a way that's easy to scan.
Lists work best when they have two to seven items. Each item should be fairly short—the reader should be able to see at least two, and preferably three, list items at a glance. It's OK to have a couple of short paragraphs in a list item, but don't exceed that length too often.
Make items in a list parallel. For example, each item should be a noun or a phrase that starts with a verb.
Bullet lists
Use a bulleted list for things that have something in common but don't need to appear in a particular order.
The database owner can:
Create and delete a database.
Add, delete, or modify a document.
Add, delete, or modify any information in the database.
Numbered (ordered) lists
Use a simple numbered list for sequential items (like a procedure) or prioritized items (like a top ten list). A numbered list differs from a complex procedure (described above), which contains extra information (screens, interface element descriptions, and so on.)
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Aircraft Foreign Repair Station (FRS)
The Panama's Civil Aviation regulation provide the legal framework for aircraft foreign repairs station (FRS) in Panama.
Book XVIII as amended by CAA Board of Directors Resolution No. 13 of March 16, 2018 states the list of the technical requirements that must be met by an FRS, which includes topics such as the maintenance facilities, preventive maintenance service, repair and alteration of aircraft, aircraft structures, aircraft engines, propellers, instruments, computer systems, radios , accessories, systems and components and the performance of specialized services.
It is quite important to inform that the term aircraft repair station concurs with the certificate issued by the United States FAA under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 145 and is engaged in the maintenance, inspection, and alteration of aircraft and aircraft products.
CAA Registration Process
- An initial approach meeting must be coordinated between the FRS lawyer in Panama, the Panamanian customer requiring the assistance of an FRS and the CAA inspectors in order to assess the need for requiring the assistance of the FRS in accordance to the Panamanian customer list of equipment's and the FRS expertise.
- Once the initial assessment of CAA is completed and the specific needs of the Panamanian client are identified, then the FRS must start gathering the relevant information of its facility including all the regulating licenses and manuals such as the Air Agency Certificate, Operations Specifications, CAA evaluation forms among others.
- Upon the presentation of documents before the CAA, a formal inspection request shall be coordinated for CAA inspectors to perform an extensive audit of FRS facilities with the intention of verifying that all the declarations stated on the documentation concur with the facilities conditions of the FRS.
- Once the inspection is completed, the CAA inspectors will provide an immediate report of topics that should be clarified, amend or changed.
- The final stage of the process will be the issuance by CAA of an administrative resolution authorizing the registration of the Aircraft Foreign Repair Station as well as the certificate of operation.
Highlights of the Process
- The process of FRS licensing can be processed remotely with the assistance of our law firm giving as a result an expedite cost effective process.
- The FRS registration process is acknowledged as very fast in comparison to other jurisdictions.
- The cost of inspection and licensing shall be covered by the FRS.
- The approval of the FRS license will be specifically to the aircraft, aircraft structures, aircraft engines, propellers, instruments, computer systems, radios, accessories that the Panamanian customer has demanded as their specific needs of assistance from the FRS. Nevertheless, the license can be subject to changes and improvement upon the needs of the Panamanian customer.
- The FRS license is granted for 24 months.
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Action against cartels is a specific type of antitrust enforcement. A cartel is a group of similar, independent companies which join together to fix prices, to limit production or to share markets or customers between them.
Instead of competing with each other, cartel members rely on each others' agreed course of action, which reduces their incentives to provide new or better products and services at competitive prices. As a consequence, their clients (consumers or other businesses) end up paying more for less quality.
This is why cartels are illegal under EU competition law and why the European Commission imposes heavy fines on companies involved in a cartel.
Since cartels are illegal, they are generally highly secretive and evidence of their existence is not easy to find. The 'leniency policy' encourages companies to hand over inside evidence of cartels to the European Commission. The first company in any cartel to do so will not have to pay a fine. This results in the cartel being destabilised. In recent years, most cartels have been detected by the European Commission after one cartel member confessed and asked for leniency, though the European Commission also successfully continues to carry out its own investigations to detect cartels.
Since 2008 companies found by the Commission to have participated in a cartel can settle their case by acknowledging their involvement in the cartel and getting a smaller fine in return.


_USER_ {280, title = {Automated chat generator}, number = {AIC-12-131}, year = {2012}, institution = {Naval Research Laboratory, Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence}, type = {NCARAI Technical Note}, address = {Washington, DC}, abstract = {This document summarizes work towards the development of an automated chat generator, whose components are summarized in Figure 3. Our goal is that this will automatically generate chat that (slightly) resembles Navy Combat Information Center (CIC) chat, such that the resulting data can be used in a 5514 project that concerns automated chat highlighting and chat summarization.}, keywords = {chat analysis, chat generator}, author = {Bryan Williams and David C Uthus and David W Aha} }


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 - Create advanced logic and combine the power of the Azure AI provider with your existing OutSystems app and services. This document shows examples of advanced logic where the chatbot logic doesn't communicate directly with the Azure back end. Instead, you use the chatbot webhook module to handle and modify responses from Azure before the reply message shows in the UI.
 To add logic that interacts with both Azure Bot Service and OutSystems, you need to add and configure the chatbot webhook module.
 Reply with an echo message
 After you create a new webhook module, it contains a logic for an echo chatbot. The logic accepts the message from the chatbot, appends "ECHO:" to it, and then sends it back as a chat reply.
 Open your webhook module and go to Logic > Server Actions > Utilities > GetMessageResponse. Examine the logic in this Server Action.
 Sample response
 Reply with an answer from a knowledge base
 You can query the knowledge base in Azure directly from the webhook module. This is useful when you're building a more complex logic, and you want to combine several chatbot features. For example, you may send user questions to the knowledge base first, and if there is no valid answer, you can show static options.
 See Use the Azure QnA Maker Connector in OutSystems apps for instructions on how to configure, reference, and use the connector.
 Note that you don't need the QnA Maker connector for a chatbot that only works as an FAQ chatbot. This is because the chatbot UI block can communicate directly with the Azure chatbot service.
 Detect what users want to do
 The chatbot webhook module is also a place where you can detect what users want to do, and then act upon that. You first detect the intents and entities with Azure services, and then call your corresponding OutSystems logic. For example, in a sentence "Send me the report at 9 AM.", the intent is SendReport and entities Recipient = CurrentUser and Time = 9AM.
 You can detect intents with the LUIS service. For more information check Use the Azure LUIS Connector in OutSystems apps.
 Analyze and process user input
 A handy feature of AI Language Analysis is detecting the sentiment in user messages, registering the tone of the message to tell if a user is happy, neutral, or not so happy. AI Language Analysis can also translate, detect language, and spellcheck, amongst other things.
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Scientists Develop A Keyboard That Can Be Wrinkled And Tucked In A Pocket
Researchers have designed a flexible and inexpensive keyboard that can be wrinkled up and slipped in a pocket without damaging the device. Portable bendable keyboards for employment with other electronic devices including computers are already all over the industry. But they have restricted flexibility, and they are moderately sizable when rolled up.
Current keyboards integrate either a tactile sensor collection arranged on a multilayered soft sheet or rigid push buttons equipped on a rollable sheet. These gadgets need complicated fabrication procedure, and due to their brittle elements, can only endure a small amount of rolling or bending.
Scientists comprising those from South Korea at Sejong University needed to design a keyboard that might survive the rigors of daily life, comprising harsh crumpling and complete folding.
The team developed on the basis of the device on a sensor sheet they had earlier designed. Here, they employed a soft silicone rubber sheet equipped with conductive carbon annotates that reacted to the touch of a finger by altering electrical resistance.
To guide consumers where to touch, the scientists drew squares on the sheet's surface to symbolize keys for every number, letter, or other character.
They employed an artificial neural network to educate the keyboard to verify the projected character or letter on the basis of the pressure and location of touches and related modification on the keyboard in resistance.
They claim that their uncomplicated keyboard employed perfectly and overtook all current portable keypads in flexibility, functionality, cost, and disposability. In fact, every keyboard will cost just $1, affordable enough that it might be tossed out and replaced if it stopped operating.
Speaking of new devices, scientists at the UM (University of Michigan) in the U.S. have developed the tiniest "computer" in the world. It is a system that has a measurement of just 0.3 mm to a side.


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Sector-specific Case Studies and Examples
As part of our materials to strengthen Managing for Development Results (MfDR), we have developed Case Studies and worked examples of a Stakeholder Analysis, Problem Tree, Objectives/Vision Tree, Risk Analysis, and good practice Log Frame for five different sectors: Forestry, Agriculture/Trade, Climate Change; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Education. These can be used in training or advisory services – or new ones can be developed for bespoke capacity strengthening assignments.
Quality Assurance (QA) checklists
CIDT has developed a modality of QA checklists that have proven helpful in guiding the review and assessment of the various elements of results frameworks. We use them to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of 'real' results frameworks, in order identify their strengths and possible areas for improvement. As a trainer or expert providing technical assistance, these checklists provide an objective way to assess a product from a technical perspective and to communicate the findings and suggestions. We have also assisted our clients (of advisory services) or participants (of workshops/trainings) to use these checklists. They have been a great asset to Peer Review exercises, enabling individuals to provide constructive feedback.
We also have a checklist for the review the quality of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans, which can be used to assess and score the M&E component of project proposals, to facilitate peer review during M&E workshops/trainings, or to conduct a self-assessment of a 'real' M&E plan.


PM/MABS server, couldn't you just select a single one, create the Storage Space Virtual Disk, and then be able to expand it with the additional disks post-creation?
A: Yes, you can do that. But remember that a single VHDX can support maximum up to 1TB of data, therefore the Storage Space Virtual Disk will be 1TB. So you need to be quick and add additional disks post-creation before DPM storage runs out of disk space.
Q: Can you elaborate on DPM Consistency Check (CC) schedule, Dedup Garbage Collection, and Dedup Scrubbing optimization. What are the defaults, and what are the best practices around these components?
A: As mentioned in this article, backup jobs including Consistent Check (CC) and deduplication operations are I/O intensive. If they were to run at the same time, additional overhead to switch between these operations could be costly and result in less data being backed up or deduplicated on a daily basis. In this case, you can set up DPM/CC schedule Window into non-overlapping Dedup Window. Please refer to Step 6: Optimize DPM backup and Dedup scheduling for more information.
Q: For the VM that's running DPM, it's a Generation 1 or Generation 2 Hyper-V VM?
A: The VM that running DPM is a Generation 2 Hyper-V VM.
Q: In the article, I used a separate NTFS Parity volume to hold the VHDXs that are attached to the DPM server. Can you explain what do you mean by "Parity" term? Could it just be a dedicated LUN attached to the Hyper-V host?
A: Parity is a Resilient Setting used by Storage Spaces like RAID-5 or RAID-6. You could have a single Hyper-V host with local Direct Attached Storage (DAS) and then create Storage Spaces with "Parity" virtual disk. The Parity setting is storage efficient than Mirror but less performant. The Parity volume is recommended for Backup and Archive. You could also use a dedicated LUN attached to the Hyper-V host with RAID-5 or RAID-6 volume.
Q: How does the Protection Group short-term goal's scheduled backup time relate to the DPM Backup Schedule mentioned in Step 6? In that step all Protection Group's DPM Backup Window are set to the same time and duration. Why is that? You also set the Consistency Check Window to the same as well, why?
A: I've set DPM Backup Window and Consistency Check (CC) Window into non-overlap with Dedup Window on the Hyper-V host. Because if they were to run at the same time, additional I/O overhead will impact the storage and switching between these operations could be costly and result in less data being backed up or deduplicated. You must set these operations with minimum to non-overlap time with Dedup schedule.
Q: Is there a recommend or best practice to set the Consistency Check (CC) Window to the same time and duration as the DPM Backup Window? Is there also a best practice for recommended duration?
A: When Dedup is being enabled on the Hyper-V host, it's recommended to set DPM Backup Window and Consistency Check (CC) Window into non-overlap time with Dedup schedule on the host. In this example, we set Backup jobs and CC to run at the same time (4.00 PM until 4.00 AM). When CC is being scheduled to start at 4.00 PM and run for a duration maximum 12 hours. This will make sure that DPM will check for inconsistent replicas at a specified time (4.00 PM) every day only and then run a consistency check if it finds one. Thus will free the storage IO for Dedup to complete during the day.
Q: Why is the Disk Storage to be provisioned on DPM is twice the size of Total Disk Size on the host?
A: In this example, we provisioned 12 X 1 TB logical data for DPM storage while we have 9 TB actual disk size on the Hyper-V host, it's NOT twice the size of Total disk size. As mentioned in this article, with Dedup the storage savings is very high for VHDX files and the approximate savings rate is very large 60-90%+ range. Thus we can store more than the actual storage that we have 9TB. In this example, I've provisioned (9 TB + 35% = 12 TB). This will guarantee that we can store 12 TB of data on top of 9 TB volume. If the savings percentage resulting from deduplication is high enough, all 12 VHDX files will be able to reach their maximum logical size but still fit in the 9 TB volume (potentially there might even be additional space to allocate additional VHDX files for DPM server to use in the future).
Q: Why is it suggested to disable the Background Optimization deduplication schedule?
A: Data deduplication with Backup Optimization will run always at low priority and pause data deduplication when the system is busy to minimize the impact on system performance. It's recommended to disable the Dynamic behavior of Background Optimization job and have Dedup to run on specified schedule Window which will minimize the impact on Backup performance.
And as always we would love to hear your feedback and results. Please add your comment to this post and let us know about your experience with these configurations and, of course, any questions you may have.
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 1. When creating the Storage Pool and Virtual disk in step 4, is there a reason that you format it as NTFS? Or is it just because it's simple and DPM is going to re-format it as ReFS anyway?
 2. Hi Charbel, I followed the process you provided and everything worked great but I haven't been able to add a new disk to the Virtual Disk. I was able to add the disk to the Storage Pool and then tried to extend the Virtual Disk but that failed. I wonder if you have the process or a script to add a new physical disk into the Storage Pool and Virtual Disk.
 - Hello Gomez,
 Please note that in the article above, I've created the simple storage space virtual disk with Number of Column equal to "1", because when a virtual disk is created without specifying the NumberOfColumns, storage spaces will set the NumberOfColumns property automatically according to the number of physical disks used to create the virtual disk and cannot be changed after the virtual disk has been created. If for example, the NumberOfColumns is 8, you can only extend the simple fixed virtual disk is to add 8 more 1TB VHDXs to the storage pool!!! so for this reason, I specified the NumberofColumns equal to 1, so we can add 1 disk at a time in the future as needed.
 Hope this helps!
 Cheers,
 -Charbel
 3. Hi Charbel, thanks for getting back with me. I did setup everything the way you did and it works better than I expected. The setup includes the number of columns to be 1 but I can't find a way to extend the Storage Pool. Here is what I tried, I created a new 1TB disk and attached it to the iSCSI controller. This created a new Storage Pool called Primordial. Then, I ran this command to add the disk to the Storage Pool: Add-PhysicalDisk -PhysicalDisks (Get-StorageSubSystem -FriendlyName "Windows Storage on xxxx" | Get-PhysicalDisk | ? CanPool -NE $false) -StoragePoolFriendlyName "DPM Storage Pool01". The disk was added to the Storage Pool successfully but things don't look right. The Storage Pool Free Space went from Free Space 0 Bytes to Free Space 1,023 GBs. Also the new disk Media Type is Unknown even after running command (Get-StoragePool "DPM Storage Pool01" | Get-PhysicalDisk | Where MediaType -eq "Unknwon" | Set-PhysicalDisk -MediaType HDD). So, at this point, I ran the Add-PhysicalDisk command and that added the disk to the Virtual Disk but the capacity never changed. I tried to Extend command but that didn't work either. So, my question is, what is the process to add a new virtual disk? Should it be added to the Storage Pool first? Should it be added to the Virtual Disk first? Should the disk be added to the Virtual Disk or should the Virtual Disk be extended? I think I understand the process fairly well but unfortunately, I haven't been able to add


A Meds-To-Beds Program for 340B Hospitals
340B Eligible Hospitals should look for ways to leverage their outpatient pharmacy operations to maximize the programs benefits.
Surveys have found that only about 40% of patients fill their prescriptions the day of discharge, and 22% have not fill their prescriptions by a median of 12 days after discharge.[1]
With this statistic in mind, many hospitals have implemented a service where medications are delivered to a patient's bedside prior to discharge, which, therefore ensures the patient has access to their prescriptions when they return home. This is often referred to as a 'meds-to-beds' program.
Discharge prescriptions play a vital role in patient care and many studies have shown that adherence to a medication regimen, after discharge, is a significant factor in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions. Further, and of particular relevance to 340B Hospitals, due to their more vulnerable populations was one study that showed that hospitals who treat the most vulnerable patient populations are more likely to experience a high rate of readmissions.[2]
The 340B program allows for discharge prescriptions to be considered as 'outpatient drugs,' if they are considered to be for outpatient use. This means that that 340B Hospitals can either benefit from providing their discharged patients with their medications at the lower 340B prices or, in cases where the patient has private insurance, can benefit from the profit that the 340B price can create.
[2] Barnett, M., Hsu, J., McWilliams, J.M., Patient Characteristics and Differences in Hospital Readmission Rates,
Journal of the American Medical Association (September 14. 2015).


number of points.
Once you have a matrix group, you may calculate the orbit of an arbitrary vector under it:
> $s = symmetric_group(3);
> $a = $s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION;
> print orbit($a->GENERATORS, new Vector([1,2,3]));
{<1 2 3> <1 3 2> <2 1 3> <2 3 1> <3 1 2> <3 2 1>}
Or you can regard the matrices as acting on polynomials, and calculate a set of invariant polynomials of a given maximum degree. For this, recall that the action of a matrix on a polynomial is exemplified by
[ 1 1 ]
[ 1 -1 ] . ( x^2 - y^2 ) = ( x + y )^2 - ( x - y )^2.
You can calculate the polynomials left invariant by the matrices sending the vertices of a dodecahedron into each other as follows:
> $d = polytope::dodecahedron();
> $d->GROUP->MATRIX_ACTION;
> print join "\n", @{invariant_polynomials($d->GROUP->MATRIX_ACTION, 5)};
x_0^2 + x_1^2 + x_2^2
x_0^4 + 2*x_0^2*x_1^2 + 2*x_0^2*x_2^2 + x_1^4 + 2*x_1^2*x_2^2 + x_2^4
This is consistent with the Molien series of this action starting out as 1 + x^2 + x^4 + 2x^6 + …, so in particular no invariant of degree exactly 5 is found. See this paper by Stanley for more information.
You can calculate
 - the character of a permutation action or matrix action,
 - the decomposition of the action into irreducible representations, and
 - the projection operators to (and vector space bases of) the isotypic components.
For MATRIX_ACTIONs, the character can always be calculated, but for the rest of these computations the CHARACTER_TABLE must be known:
> print $d->GROUP->MATRIX_ACTION->CHARACTER;
-2 0 2 1/2-1/2r5 1 3/2-1/2r5 1/2+1/2r5 1 3/2+1/2r5 4
> print irreducible_decomposition($d->GROUP->MATRIX_ACTION->CHARACTER, $d->GROUP);
polymake: WARNING: available properties insufficient to compute 'CHARACTER_TABLE'
This didn't work, because the dodecahedron doesn't (yet) come with a character table; this might change in future versions, though.
It does work, for instance, for the symmetric group of order 5! (in fact, up to order 7!):
> $s=symmetric_group(5);
> print $s->CHARACTER_TABLE;
1 -1 1 1 -1 -1 1
4 -2 0 1 1 0 -1
5 -1 1 -1 -1 1 0
6 0 -2 0 0 0 1
5 1 1 -1 1 -1 0
4 2 0 1 -1 0 -1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
> $s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION;
> print $s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION->CHARACTER;
5 3 1 2 0 1 0
> print irreducible_decomposition($s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION->CHARACTER,$s);
0 0 0 0 0 1 1
So the regular (permutation) representation decomposes into one copy each of the invariant subspaces associated to the characters in the last two lines of the character table. The first entries there, 4 and 1, say that these components should have dimensions 4 and 1, respectively:
> print isotypic_basis($s, $s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION, 5);
4/5 -1/5 -1/5 -1/5 -1/5
-1/5 4/5 -1/5 -1/5 -1/5
-1/5 -1/5 4/5 -1/5 -1/5
-1/5 -1/5 -1/5 4/5 -1/5
> print isotypic_basis($s, $s->REGULAR_REPRESENTATION, 6);
1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5
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WP 00/041 - Are Wage Adjustments an Effective Mechanism for Poverty Alleviation? Some Simulations for Domestic and Farm Workers
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This paper utilises a basic simulation exercise to analyse the possible poverty and employment reducing effects, of instituting a minimum wage in the South African labour market. The simulation is undertaken for three groups of unskilled workers, namely domestic workers, farm workers and drivers. The results showed firstly that a wage policy pursued to reduce indigence amongst the target occupations will have a relatively small impact on poverty levels. It took very large, and in policy terms highly unlikely, wage adjustments to ensure a tangible poverty reduction impact. Secondly, it was evident that the results displayed the fact that most poor domestics and farm labourers were in fact quite far below the poverty line rather than earning just below R650 per month. Thirdly the employment-wage results show that a minimum wage policy would run the serious risk of significant short-run employment losses to accompany the poverty-reducing outcomes. In essence, the analysis suggests that poverty eradication amongst domestic and farm workers cannot take place solely through a minimum wage policy. This is not the problem of minimum wage legislation per se, but rather the very high incidence of poverty found amongst domestic and farm workers. Ultimately, if a minimum wage policy was considered in order to reduce poverty levels amongst these workers, it would not serve the purpose of significant poverty alleviation amongst its target population.
Download Working Paper: DPRU WP 00/041


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If, like me, you don't come from a comp-sci background, then precedence-awareness of operators probably only goes as far as knowing that 3*2+1 means (3*2)+1, and that if you want 3*(2+1), then you'd better damn well say so.
I think putting the addition first (to the left) in your example illustrates the concept of precedence awareness better. Like: 1+3*2 is actually 1+(3*2) and not (1+3)*2.
Second comment: A short paragraph about the C-istic awkward precedence of some operators might be helpful to beginners without a C background. $x == $y & $z
means ($x == $y) & $z
. Enabling warnings catches this btw.


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Kenmare (Irish: An Neidín, meaning "the little nest") is a small town (population 2175 - CSO 2011) in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.
Kenmare is located at the head of Kenmare Bay (where it reaches the farthest inland), sometimes called the Kenmare River, where the Roughty River (An Ruachtach) flows into the sea, and at the junction of the Iveragh Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula. The traditional Irish name of the bay was Inbhear Scéine from the Celtic inver, which is recorded in the 11th Century narrative Lebor Gabála Érenn as the arrival point of the mythological Irish ancestor Partholón. It is also located near the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Mangerton Mountain and Caha Mountains and is a popular hillwalking destination. Nearby towns and villages are Tuosist, Ardgroom, Glengarriff, Kilgarvan, Killarney, Templenoe and Sneem.
The entire area was granted to the English scientist, Sir William Petty by Oliver Cromwell as part payment for completing the mapping of Ireland, the Down Survey in 1656. He laid out the modern town circa 1670. Like William Petty, a previous surveyor of Ireland (1584), Sir Valentine Browne, ancestor of the Earl of Kenmare was granted some lands in County Kerry during the resulting plantation, the Munster Plantation.
The three main streets that form a triangle in the centre of the town are called Main Street (originally William Street, after Sir William, 1st. Marquis of Lansdowne), Henry Street (originally Sound Road), after the son of William the 1st. Marquis and Shelbourne Street (Henry Petty became the first Earl of Shelburne). This name was also later applied to Shelbourne Road in Dublin.
However, the area has more ancient roots. One of the largest stone circles in the south-west of Ireland is close to the town, and shows occupation in the area going back to the Bronze Age (2,200-500 B.C), when it was constructed. The circle has 15 stones around the circumference with a boulder dolmen in the centre.
Vikings are said to have raided the area around the town which at that time was called Ceann Mhara, which means "head of the sea" in Irish.
The convent in the town, the Poor Clare Sisters, was founded in 1861 when five nuns including Sister Mary Frances Cusack, who was also an author and publisher of many books, moved to Kenmare from their convent in Newry, County Down. Under the guidance of Mother Abbess O'Hagan in 1864 a lace-working industry was established and Kenmare lace became noted worldwide.
A suspension bridge, which is claimed to be the first in Ireland, over the Kenmare River was opened in 1841 and served the community till 1932 when it was replaced by a new concrete bridge.
The town is noted for winning the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 2000 and being a runner-up in 2003 and 2008. The Catholic Church in the town contains stained glass from Franz Mayer & Co. and a hand carved Bath Stone chancel and side altars.
The Catholic Church in the town is called "The Holy cross".
Kenmare lies on two noted Irish tourist routes, the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Killarney. As a result it is a popular tourist destination and many of the businesses in the area cater to tourists. The town is noted for its food and pubs. Kenmare boasts a range of restaurants and traditional pubs.
Since the late 1990s the tourism industry has driven local construction work, with land being sold at high prices to developers wishing to build estates of holiday homes. This has led to an increase in the town's population, particularly during the peak tourist season, and prompted fears among some residents that the town is becoming overdeveloped and losing much of its identity.
Notable people
Kenmare was home to composer Ernest John Moeran for a number of years up to his death and a local bar was named after him but has since been renamed. Gaelic footballer Mickey 'Ned' O'Sullivan is from the town, while another footballer, Pat Spillane, comes from nearby Templenoe. Former Kerry GAA player Paul O'Connor hails from Kenmare. Kenmare is also the home of Irish Olympic slalom skier Thos Foley. Diplomat Con Cremin was also from Kenmare. NY[clarification needed] construction magnate Patrick Harrington was also from Kenmare. Anna McPartlin grew up in Kenmare; in 2007 she wrote the novel Apart from the Crowd, with a setting in Kenmare.
Big Bertha (1945–1993) was a Guinness World Record breaking cow who lived in the area: she was both the oldest recorded cow and the one with the greatest number of offspring.
Fair days
Due to its location at the centre of a large agricultural area, Kenmare served as the local market town. Until the establishment of an auction mart in the early 1990s, the approximately monthly fair days were a time when farmers would stand their animals in the streets for sale to visiting stock dealers. The only fair which continues to be held is that of August 15, which coincides with the Catholic Holy Day of Obligation marking the Assumption of Mary. The day attracts crowds of locals and visitors and is the busiest day of the year in Kenmare.
The N71 also connects Kenmare to Killarney on a mountainous and scenic part of the Ring of Kerry route via Molls Gap and Ladies View. Alternatively one can reach Killarney via the slightly longer but more comfortable route through Kilgarvan. Kenmare also lies on the N70 national secondary road south-Cork route to Glengarriff.
Kenmare railway station opened on 4 September 1893 and finally closed on 1 February 1960.
The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, which is 50km away. A wider range of services is available from Cork Airport, which is 90km away. There is a daily service to/from Cork Airport in the summer months on the N71 via Bantry and Clonakilty, however, it is generally faster to change buses twice in Killarney and Cork as the routing is more direct.
The town has a primary and secondary school, community hospital, as well as Catholic, Church of Ireland and Methodist churches.
Kenmare Kestrels Basketball Club was founded in 2006 and competes in the Kerry Area Basketball League.
Use in popular culture
In the fictional Harry Potter universe Kenmare is the home of the Kenmare Kestrels, one of only thirteen Quidditch teams that play in the Quidditch League of Britain and Ireland. The team players wear emerald-green robes emblazoned with two yellow K's across the chest.
See also
- "Census 2006 – Volume 1 – Population Classified by Area" (PDF). Central Statistics Office Census 2006 Reports. Central Statistics Office Ireland. April 2007. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
- Census for post 1821 figures.
- Lee, JJ (1981). "On the accuracy of the Pre-famine Irish censuses". In Goldstrom, J. M.; Clarkson, L. A. Irish Population, Economy, and Society: Essays in Honour of the Late K. H. Connell. Oxford, England: Clarendon Press.
- Mokyr, Joel; O Grada, Cormac (November 1984). "New Developments in Irish Population History, _PHONE_". The Economic History Review 37 (4): 473–488. doi:10.1111/j._PHONE_.1984.tb00344.x
- Collins Irish Gem Dictionary. Great Britain: HarperCollins Publishers. 2006. ISBN 0-00-719160-X
- Irish Placenames Database - Kenmare entry
- Megalithomania - 'The Druids' Circle' : Stone Circle - Kenmare
- Article of the Kenmare Suspension Bridge
- Catalogue of the Photographic Exhibition of Irish Carnegie Libraries
- Article from Kenmare Historical Society
- Church of Ireland Gazette, page 3, 3 October 2008
- Kenmareparish.com - Churches
- €11.5m land sale expected as Kenmare prices rocket Irish Examiner
- Fast-changing times for Kenmare The Kerryman (registration required)
- "Waking Hours: Francis Brennan". Sunday Independent (Independent News & Media). 12 October 2008. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
- The 15th of August Fair day in Kenmare, County Kerry Ireland
- "Kenmare station". Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- Whisp, Kennilworthy (2001). Quidditch Through the Ages. WhizzHard Books. pp. 31–46. ISBN 1-55192-454-4.
- Memory Alpha the Star Trek Wiki website
- Official Website of the Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
- Kenmare travel


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Petroglyphs of Hawaii's Big Island
Petroglyphs, or kii pohaku, are lava rock carvings etched into stone centuries ago by Native Hawaiians. Although the true meanings of the petroglyphs are unknown, it is generally thought these carvings are records of births and other significant events in the lives of the people who lived here long ago. See the carvings of human forms, canoes, turtles and others in the many captivating petroglyphs fields throughout Hawaii's Big Island.
Within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, at the coastal end of Chain of Craters Road, you'll discover the sacred Puuloa Petroglyphs, the largest petroglyph field in Hawaii. You can see more than 23,000 images carved into the lava rock here, most before western contact in Hawaii. You can take a guided tour, or take the 1 kilometre hike that ends on a boardwalk from where the petroglyphs are easily visible.
In the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park located just under five kilometres north of Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) you can find many mysterious petroglyphs scattered throughout the 469-hectare park. This historic National Park is also the site of Hawaiian fishponds, kahua (house site platforms), a holua (stone slide) and heiau (temples).
Along the Kohala Coast, Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve features hundreds of petroglyphs and is a short walk from the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii and Holoholokai Beach. On the grounds of the Waikoloa Resort, Anaehoomalu Petroglyph Field is another great place to view well-preserved Hawaiian petroglyphs. Many of the petroglyph fields in this area reside on the Ala Kahakai Trail, also known as the King's Trail, a 281-kilometre trail corridor full of historic sites, including sacred heiau, Hawaiian fishponds and settlement ruins.


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I have recently been learning to use OpenGL ES on Android. I know that many devices currently support OpenGL ES 2.0, but I wanted to start with 1.0 that is supported everywhere. To that end I will be making a series of posts that contain various bits of code that I have learned along the way that might be useful to others.
So, this is how you can create a texture in OpenGL ES 1.0:
Bitmap bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeResource(context.getResources(),
int textureIds = new int;
gl.glGenTextures(1, textureIds, 0);
textureId = textureIds;
GLUtils.texImage2D(GL10.GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, bitmap, 0);
You can then use the textureId to bind the texture and draw it on the OpenGLSurfaceView.


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CSL Plasma Customer Service - Donor Support Technician in Las Vegas, Nevada
CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring and Seqirus. CSL Behring (_URL_) is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions. CSL Behring operates CSL Plasma (_URL_ one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma, which is used to create CSL's therapies. Seqirus is the second largest influenza vaccine company in the world and is a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness and a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.
Main Responsibilities
 1. Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
 3. Disconnects the donor when the process is complete.
 6. Uses PDA to link equipment and soft goods used in the pheresis process to the appropriate donor.
 7. Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
 9. Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
 11. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
 12. May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
 14. Perform job-related duties as assigned.
 High school diploma or equivalent required
 Must be able to perform basic math calculations
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 Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
 Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
 Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
 Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
 Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
 Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
 Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
 Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens  Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
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In order to better understand the potential for both policy and technological improvements to aid carbon abatement, long-term historical information on the time-path of transition from more traditional to cleaner fuels is useful. Knowing how this varies by socio-economic, demographic and geographic factors is also crucial in designing targeted policies. This research examines the timing and determinants of residential gas connections at area level within Ireland. We merge a unique dataset on gas network roll-out over time, with other geo-coded data and employ an instrumental variables technique in order to simultaneously model supply and demand. Results indicate a non-linear relationship between the proportion of households using gas as their primary means of central heating and the length of time the network has been in place in each area. Proximity to the gas network, peat bogs, and areas which have banned the consumption of bituminous coal also affect gas connections. Variations in socioeconomic and dwelling characteristics at area level can also help explain connections to the gas network.
Gas network Residential heating Spatial economics Instrumental variables estimation


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By: Jean Paulene S. Alvarez
On May 30, 2022, Provincial Science & Technology Center (PSTC) - Laguna invited the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. – East Laguna Chapter to conduct Basic Electrical Safety Awareness Training for Science and Technology's Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and Grants-in-Aid (GIA) assisted MSMEs in observance with National Electrical Safety Month. The training rendered was led by their Chapter President, Engr. Raniel Louie W. Mendiola together with Engr. Ferdinand Marcelo L. Abanto, Vice President Internal and Engr. Mohamadzali G. Bandao, Chapter Treasurer.
During the training, the technical speakers discussed the importance of having electrical practitioners as employees or consultants in a company to assure that the company has a safe and compliant electrical system. Their discussion touched on the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) for the safe installation of electrical equipment and wiring that also covers basic materials quality and electrical work standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling, and other purposes.
Engr. Mendiola, defined an electrical hazard as a dangerous condition such that contact or equipment failure can result in electric shock, arc-flash burn, thermal burn, or blast. He showed some examples of electrical hazards that can be seen in a workplace. He also played video clips showing the results of electrical hazards in the workplace such as burns, blasts, explosions, electrocution, fires, loss of property, and even loss of lives.
Likewise, Engr. Bandao tackled the importance of observing all electrical safety requirements and practices. He enumerated some good practices in attaining an electrically safe working place such as taking electrical risk assessment, training safety workers, and good electrical safety management. He ended his presentation with the Hierarchy of Health and Safety Controls based on effectiveness.
Lastly, Engr. Abanto presented the response in the event of an electrical accident. Wherein he tackled the importance of having a safe and compliant electrical system. He also gave the different Personal Protective Equipment depending on the exposure in electrical works. He also gave the importance of having a qualified person to handle the electrical system and electrical equipment in the workplace. He taught the contact release training wherein he gave the procedures on how to respond in an emergency such as an electrical hazard.
The technical speakers challenged the participants to exert further efforts in providing familiarization amongst their respective company personnel regarding the location of the source of the electricity including outlets, circuit breakers, fuse box, and general/main switch. They likewise reminded the participants to be electrically safe not only in the workplace but also at home.
Electricity is a very serious hazard in every workplace and can cause significant injuries, loss of property, and even death. Electrical hazards are not something that everyone is aware of and knowledgeable about that's why it is imperative to have a basic electrical safety training like this at the minimum so that our beneficiaries develop an awareness of the importance of electrical safety and avoid potential electrical hazards in working place.


Lake Wind Advisory:
Lake Wind Advisories are issued when sustained winds of 25 knots or greater are expected for several hours during the first 12 hours of the forecast. Typically wind forecasts are expressed in ranges. Thus for example a wind forecast of 15 to 25 knots, or 20 to 30 knots would both constitute advisory level conditions. Winds of this magnitude typically create choppy to rough water in exposed areas, leading to potentially hazardous conditions for those operating small craft.


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Can You Run a Web Server on an Arduino?
If you're familiar with the Arduino platform, you know that it's primarily used for prototyping and building small electronic projects. But can it handle the task of running a web server? In this article, we'll explore whether an Arduino is capable of hosting a website and serving web pages to users.
The Basics of Arduino
Before we dive into the topic, let's quickly refresh our knowledge about Arduino. Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that consists of both hardware and software components. It uses a microcontroller board, which is powered by a simple programming language based on C/C++.
Arduino boards are known for their flexibility, simplicity, and affordability. They are commonly used in various DIY projects, ranging from home automation systems to robotics. However, due to their limited resources, running a full-fledged web server might seem like a challenging task.
When it comes to running a web server on an Arduino, there are several limitations to consider:
- Processing Power: Arduinos typically have low clock speeds and limited memory compared to dedicated web servers. This can affect the performance of the server when handling multiple requests simultaneously.
- Network Connectivity: Most Arduino boards lack built-in Ethernet or Wi-Fi capabilities.
To connect an Arduino to the internet, you'll need additional shields or modules.
- Storage Capacity: Arduinos have limited storage space for hosting web content. Storing large files or databases may not be feasible without external storage solutions.
Despite these limitations, there are some workarounds and solutions that can help you run a basic web server on an Arduino:
1. Using Ethernet/Wi-Fi Shields
To enable network connectivity, you can use Ethernet or Wi-Fi shields specifically designed for Arduino boards. These shields allow the Arduino to connect to a local network or the internet, making it possible to serve web pages.
Note: Make sure to choose a shield that is compatible with your Arduino board to ensure proper integration and communication.
2. Optimize Web Pages
Note: You can use tools like Gzip compression and minification techniques to reduce file sizes further.
3. Handling Requests
An Arduino-based web server might struggle with simultaneous requests due to its limited processing power. To overcome this limitation, consider implementing asynchronous request handling techniques or using lightweight libraries specifically designed for microcontrollers.
Potential Use Cases
While an Arduino-based web server may not be suitable for high-traffic websites or complex applications, it can still be useful in certain scenarios:
- Remote Monitoring: You can use an Arduino web server to monitor sensors, collect data, and provide remote access to the collected information via a website.
- Home Automation: Controlling home automation systems through a simple web interface hosted on an Arduino is another practical use case.
- Small Projects: For small-scale projects that require basic web functionality, an Arduino-based web server can suffice.
While running a web server on an Arduino comes with its limitations, it's still possible to host basic websites and serve web pages. By considering the constraints and optimizing your code and resources, you can make the most out of an Arduino in a web server context.
Remember, an Arduino may not be the ideal choice for every web hosting scenario, but it offers unique possibilities for smaller projects and applications that require simple web functionality.


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Communication in architecture requires the participation of several individuals that share information, tasks and resources. The changes that affected the construction industry in the last decade revealed a new organization structure in the practice with anew means of communication. As many
studies point out the issue of IT integration in the means of communication and the development of
new organization models in the construction industry, but an adjustable process model of mechanisms
that enhance project productivity specifically within the transformation point between the
design and construction phase has not yet been studied. Therefore, the study will explore the facilitators that improve productivity in architecture practice and make up an efficient communication
model that could be adapted by any architecture firm in Lebanon.
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Continual production of preinsulated pipes provides well-known benefits because of the quick and inexpensive production method. But how do continuously produced pipes differ from pipes produced in a traditional way? Get the answer here, where we explore the two production methods in depth, so you will have a better basis for choosing the right solution for your district heating project.
An infinite pipe strand through continual production
In a traditional production process, one separate pipe is produced manually at a time. During this discontinuous production, the carrier pipe is thrust into a jacket pipe. Plastic spacers are used in order to ensure centring; they are attached to the carrier pipe before the carrier pipe is thrust into the jacket pipe. Such spacers are also used when the pipe is equipped with alarm wires. The gap between the carrier pipe and the jacket pipe is then filled with polyurethane foam, using high pressure machinery that ensures a homogenous foam density over the entire length of the pipe.
However, in our fully automatic continuous producing plant, we can – in theory – manufacture an infinite pipe strand. For the production of continuously produced bonded pipes, we start placing joints at both ends of the steel pipe, so they can be taken into the machine in a continual process. During the process, the alarm wires will be positioned by a fully automatic machine, while a control panel is constantly ensuring the proper production conditions. The foaming procedure ensures continuous injection of polyurethane foam via foil trays. Thus, the foam liquids can distribute around the steel pipe while the foil – which now acts as a diffusion barrier – encloses the insulation. Finally, the jacket pipe is extruded and the pipes are ready to be marked, cut into lengths, cleaned and checked.
Six metres of pipes are produced every single minute
Because of the fully automatic process, isoplus can produce no less than six metres of pipes every minute. However, when the production of continuously produced pipes is started, we have to accept that the first and the last pipes are unusable. Therefore, a certain number of pipes have to be produced to make the process economical, since it is not possible to stop the production at one end without stopping the entire process. When the production ends, there will therefore always be pipes that are only half finished.
The delicate foaming process requires routine and experience
isoplus' continuously produced pipes are always based on an axial process, though there are also other ways to produce continuously produced pipes. Using such other methods, the foaming is usually carried out by means of a rotary process, where the foam has air contact for a prolonged time, and this reduces the lambda value. Using isoplus' axial process, the foam is in contact with the air as little as possible, meaning that we avoid unnecessary nitrogen from getting into the foam and thereby reducing the lambda value.
Foaming of continuously produced pipes is a very delicate process and it takes very little to spoil the foaming process. The balance between correct temperature, air pressure and air humidity is subtle. These parameters are vital to the success of the production, but conditions change all the time. Therefore, we must be able to adapt various parameters. The job can only be done by persons with routine and experience. But once you have the required experience, the hard work results in pipes of prime quality.
Continual production provides finer cells and reduces the heat loss
In general, the insulation in continuously produced pipes has a better lambda value than pipes produced in a traditional manner. The reason is that in a continual process the foam liquids are placed on the foil at the bottom of the pipe, from where it can expand around the pipe and meet at the top of the pipe. This method provides finer foam cells, reducing the heat loss. During traditional production, the foam is thrust several metres into the pipe. To press it to the extreme ends of the pipe, more propellant must be added – propellant reduces the lambda value.
Still, the cells will principally turn spherical when the foam liquid is thrust into the pipe during traditional production. However, during continual production, they turn ovate because the cells will try to grow from the outside. This results in an ovate shape in axial direction to the pipe. Just like we know it from eggs, the short side is slightly weaker than the long side, meaning that we also get a lower compressive strength in radial direction than in axial direction. In practice, this merely means that we cannot install continuously produced pipes at the same depth. Whereas traditionally produced pipes can be installed at a depth of 40m, continuously produced pipes should not be installed at a depth of more than 20m. However, as district heating pipes are usually not installed at a depth of more than a few metres, in practice it has no real impact on safety or lifetime.
The heat loss stays low at all times, thanks to the diffusion barrier
In addition to the improved lambda value achieved in the continual production process, the integrated diffusion barrier also plays a central role when it comes to achieving a lower heat loss – because the diffusion barrier prevents CO2 and cyclopentane from diffusing through the jacket pipe. This way, we can ensure that the good insulating gases remain in the foam, and gases from the outside with poor insulating properties, remain on the outside. This helps ensuring an insulation material with a constantly low lambda value.
For the axial process used in our continual production, we use the diffusion barrier to keep the foam liquid in place during production. It is not that easy to apply a diffusion barrier in a pipe produced in the traditional way, because here, you need to produce the jacket pipe with the diffusion barrier. In general, we do not do this at isoplus, because it would mean mixing various materials, resulting in us being unable to reuse waste materials.