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Administration Provided by Computer Support Group
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Computer Support Group (CSG) provides full support for desktop and laptop computers on the ECE network based on the following conditions:
- The installation meets the operating system requirements set forth by ECE's Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- The installation has been performed by a CSG member.
- The installed operating system is managed through one of the Georgia Institute of Technology's (GT) enterprise directory technologies ("GTAD" for Windows or "GTED" for Linux).
- Installation is for computers owned by the Georgia Institute of Technology only; installation on a personally owned system is not permitted.
- The CSG maintains the Administrator/root password and is responsible for all security patches and updates to the system.
- The CSG will provide installations of or access to GT's licensed applications if and when necessary.
- Enhanced user account permissions can be provided, if necessary or applicable.
The ECE CSG will provide best-effort support for systems under the following conditions:
- The installation has been approved by the CSG through the help and support ticketing system (_EMAIL_).
- The CSG is notified of any distribution changes so we can keep our "database of information" up to date.
- The installation must meet the policies, standards, and procedures set forth by ECE's SLA as well as those set forth by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for all of campus.
- A primary point of contact (POC) is established for each individual system. A valid Georgia Institute of Technology email address must be provided (_USER_.gatech.edu) by the POC.
- The POC is responsible for overseeing the timely application of all security patches and bug-fixes applicable to the operating system and its software applications.
- The POC is responsible for overseeing the security and integrity of the operating system and its software applications (e.g. monitoring for viruses, Internet worms, etc.).
The CSG will provide best effort support for the installation of GT licensed applications on systems not managed by the CSG, provided that the system is the property of GT and meets the criteria set above. In the event a non-CSG maintained system is determined to have been "compromised", it will be immediately removed from the network. It is then the POC's responsibility that the system be repaired or, if necessary, reinstalled before it will be allowed to reconnect to the network.
The following apply to both scenarios listed above. Further questions concerning this can be addressed to _EMAIL_:
- CSG centrally managed services (including, but not limited to, WWW, FTP, SQL, SVN) are not to be enabled on the system.
- Installations pertaining to booting of multiple operating systems are not permitted.
- Use of Virtual Machine software is not permitted without prior approval from the CSG through _EMAIL_.
- Software downloaded from ECE's Microsoft Imagine (formerly DreamSpark) program cannot be installed on GT owned computers. This is a violation of the DreamSpark program's license agreement.
Failure to comply with any of the above guidelines will result in the system being immediately disconnected from the network.
The ECE CSG is not approved to provide support for any hardware or software not purchased by GT (i.e., personally owned). For those, please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC).
Last revised September 19, 2016.


After the 2016 Presidential Election, Rockwood hosted a conference call for alums and community members to make space for connection and reflection, and to thank our network for its commitment to creating a more just and sustainable world.
There were a lot of wonderful things said and shared, so we encourage you to listen to the full call, but here are three threads we saw throughout:
 - Staying connected to Purpose. Purpose is like fuel. It's the inspiration for why we do what we do, and also what keeps us moving forward. It's a key element for joyous and effective leadership, which is why it's usually where Rockwood trainings start. During the community call, participants took some time to reflect on their purpose, and then shared those reflections. For some, moments like the one we're in, caused their purpose to be more present than ever before. For others, it created new questions about what is truly meaningful to them right now. What was clear, however, was how important it is to reconnect with purpose on a regular basis, refueling to sustain ourselves through the work. If you'd like to get reconnected with your purpose, check out the resources available here.
 - Staying connected to our bodies. During her talk, Darlene shared a profound experience she had after receiving some bodywork, a reminder that sometimes, physical pain can be the manifestation of emotional pain. It may feel like now's not the time to slow down, but being in touch with our bodies can actually provide us with a lot of strength and resilience. The simplest way to stay connected to our bodies? Mindful breathing. Taking just 5 minutes during the day to focus on our breath can have a profound effect on our physical and emotional well-being.
 - Staying connected to each other. Towards the end of the call, people shared their reflections, and what's come up for them since the election. A recurring theme was staying connected to other leaders, across movements, geographies, and more, with many people expressing interest in connecting through Rockwood's network. Darlene also shared a story of seeing a member of her LIO cohort in Oakland the day after the election, and how important it was for the two of them to be able to be their vulnerable, authentic selves together in that moment. Connecting with others can have a lot of benefits at the best of times, but it can be especially useful for decreasing depression and anxiety. The best part is, it can take many forms: circles, gatherings, phone calls, social media, or even doing something distracting with others, like going to the movies. If you'd like to connect with other Rockwood alums, we encourage you to reach out on Twitter, in our alum-only LinkedIn group, and through any cohort listservs you may be a part of.
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Android: Capture and store an Image in an android app
Please create an android app that captures an image using the camera, stores and then displays that image in an imageview. The outcome of this task should be hosted on your github account in the form of a github repo with the name CameraApp.
The task will include following activities:
- Installing Android Studio and Android SDK on your local machine for App development.
- Starting a new project with the name of CameraApp.
- Defining the phone hardware resources needed by app in manifest file, in this case it will be access to phone camera and local storage.
- Creating an activity to capture an image and then saving it on local storage.
- Implementing functionality to display captured image to user.
The submission should include following funtionalities-
- Proper functional CameraApp
- Intuitive and aesthetically pleasing User Interface
- Functionality to capture image
- Functionality to store or delete capture image
- Functionality to display already saved images as gallery
- Any other functionality that students find worth including
Tutorials and recommended reading:
These are some links to help you do the task:

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Advances in Complex Eigenvalue Analysis for Brake Noise 2001-01-1603
Brake squeal has been analyzed by finite elements for some time. Among several methods, complex eigenvalue analysis is proving useful in the design process. It requires hardware verification and it falls into a simulation process. However, it is fast and it can provide guidance for resolving engineering problems. There are successes as well as frustrations in implementing this analysis tool. Its capability, robustness and reliability are closely examined in many companies.
Generally, the low frequency squealing mechanism is a rotor axial direction mode that couples the pads, rotor, and other components; while higher frequency squeal mainly exhibits a rotor tangential mode. Design modifications such as selection of rotor design, insulator, chamfer, and lining materials are aimed specifically to cure these noise-generating mechanisms. In GM, complex eigenvalue analysis is used for brake noise analysis and noise reduction. Finite element models are validated with component modal testing. Also dynamometer and vehicle test results are compared with finite element results. From several vehicle level brake noise analyses, our experience shows that complex mode shapes are capable of depicting the noise generating mechanisms, and the complex eigenvalues are able to depict the noise frequencies.
Production brake squeal models using complex root analysis can be stabilized by an optimization procedure that is available in MSC/Nastran V2001. Since there are many closely spaced modes in a brake squeal model, a design change to stabilize roots in a frequency range is a very difficult task. However, with an optimization procedure the stabilization can be automatically achieved.
After identifying noise generating mechanisms and creating representative analysis model, several brake corners were analyzed for brake noise performance in the case studies. Figures showing the analysis results are included. Possible countermeasures were suggested, and the results showed improved noise performance.

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Aggregate nonparametric safety analysis of traffic zones
Abbreviated Journal Title
Accid. Anal. Prev.
Macro-level safety analysis; Total crash; Severe crash; Data mining; Random forest; Safety planning; SPATIAL-ANALYSIS; CRASHES; INFRASTRUCTURE; HETEROGENEITY; FATALITIES; SEVERITY; MODELS; Ergonomics; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Social; Sciences, Interdisciplinary; Transportation
Exploring the significant variables related to specific types of crashes is vitally important in the planning stage of a transportation network This paper aims to identify and examine important variables associated with total crashes and severe crashes per traffic analysis zone (TAZ) in four counties of the state of Florida by applying nonparametric statistical techniques such as data mining and random forest. The intention of investigating these factors in such aggregate level analysis is to incorporate proactive safety measures in transportation planning. Total and severe crashes per TAZ were modeled to provide predictive decision trees. The variables which carried higher weight of importance for total crashes per TAZ were - total number of intersections per TAZ, airport trip productions, light truck productions, and total roadway segment length with 35 mph posted speed limit. The other significant variables identified for total crashes were total roadway length with 15 mph posted speed limit, total roadway length with 65 mph posted speed limit, and non-home based work productions. For severe crashes, total number of intersections per TAZ, light truck productions, total roadway length with 35 mph posted speed limit, and total roadway length with 65 mph posted speed limit were among the significant variables. These variables were further verified and supported by the random forest results. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Accident Analysis and Prevention
"Aggregate nonparametric safety analysis of traffic zones" (2012). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 3305.


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Community College Ag Programs Could See $20 Million in New Funds
While staffing challenges persist, there is good news for the future of the farming industry in the form of significant growth in enrollment in agriculture and related science majors at national two-year institutions. In order to facilitate the development of the next generation of our nation's farmers, six U.S. Senators have introduced the Community College Ag Advancement Act, which would fund educational programming at community colleges.
The proposed act, which would be part of the forthcoming farm bill, would mean a significant boost in the resources and experiential training that community colleges could provide to students pursuing these fields. Read more about the proposed legislation and its potential impact in this article from Dairy Herd Management.
To read the full article, click here.


React + TypeScript: Re-render a Component on Window Resize
Updated: March 3, 2023 By: A Goodman 4 comments
This article shows you how to re-render a React component when the window (the document view) gets resized. We'll cover the basics and then build a complete example with modern things like hooks, functional components, and TypeScript.
Overview
Currently, React doesn't support an event named onResize or anything like that. However, we can use the window.resize event that is supported natively by web browsers. This event fires when the window has been resized.
You can set up the event handler function in one of two ways below:
window.addEventListener('resize', myHandlerFunction);
Or:
window.resize = myHandlerFunction;
Implement with the useEffect hook:
 useEffect(() => {
 window.addEventListener('resize', myHandlerFunction);
 // You can also use:
 // window.onresize = myHandlerFunction;
 }, []);
To re-render one component (or many components) when the user resizes the window, we can use the useState hook. For more clarity and get a practical sense, see the end-to-end example below.
The Example
App Preview
The React app we are going to build displays the width and height of the window. When the width is less than or equal to 500px, the background will be white. When the width is from 501px to 700px, the background will be green. Otherwise, the background is orange.
Here's how it works:
The Code
1. Create a new React TypeScript project:
npx create-react-app kindacode_example --template typescript
The name doesn't matter. Choose whatever you like.
2. Full source code in src/App.tsx with explanations:
// App.tsx
// Kindacode.com
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
// Create an interface for the size of the window
interface Size {
 width: number;
 height: number;
}
const App = () => {
 // The size of the window
 const [size, setSize] = useState<Size>();
 // This function updates the state thus re-render components
 const resizeHanlder = () => {
 const width = window.innerWidth;
 const height = window.innerHeight;
 setSize({
 width: width,
 height: height,
 });
 };
 // Listening for the window resize event
 useEffect(() => {
 window.addEventListener('resize', resizeHanlder);
 // Cleanup function
 // Remove the event listener when the component is unmounted
 return () => {
 window.removeEventListener('resize', resizeHanlder);
 }
 }, []);
 return (
 <div
 // Change the backgronund color according to the window's width
 style={{
 ...styles.container,
 backgroundColor:
 !size || size.width <= 500
 ? "white"
 : size && size.width <= 700
 ? "green"
 : "orange",
 }}
 >
 {/* Display width and height as text */}
 {size && (
 <>

Width: {size.width}

Height: {size.height}

 </>
 )}
 {!size &&
Use your mouse to resize the window
}

Welcome to KindaCode.com

 );
};
// Style the container
const styles = {
 container: {
 width: "100vw",
 height: "100vh",
 display: "flex",
 flexDirection: "column",
 justifyContent: "center",
 alignItems: "center",
 },
} as const;
export default App;
3. Run the project and head to http://localhost:3000 to check the result:
npm start
Conclusion
You've learned how to update components on window resize. If you'd like to learn more new and interesting things about React, take a look at the following articles:
You can also check our React category page and React Native category page for the latest tutorials and examples.
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I didn't find such a package on npm and I thought it would be nice to create one: _URL_ I think it will help someone 🙂
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I have used this above code my side is working great. Thanks
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Showcase of Amazing Paper Made Artworks and Sculptures
Paper is a medium that most of us only use for jotting down our ideas and writing down notes, and think that there is no other use of paper except writing. However, some imaginative artists out there have created spectacular pieces of artwork out of paper. They refer to it as Paper Craft or Paper Artwork.
We have already published a post about Awesome Works of Art Made From Paper and that was greatly appreciated by our readers. Now we have gathered another great collection of Amazing Paper Made Artworks and Sculptures.
This post is meant to pay accolade to those artists who have created such phenomenal pieces of artwork. All the examples presented in this post have been created only by using papers from delicate cut outs to the most comprehensive and realistic models. Enjoy!
WanRayenPaper Modeling
This paper artwork looks so realistic that your brain struggles to grasp whether you are looking at a piece of paper created art or an actual photograph.
A most beautiful example of paper art, demonstrating the appropriate use of colors to give the work a real unique and appealing look.
This is truly amazing to see how paper can be used to fabricate such a huge sculpture.
A beautiful and colorful vase made out of papers. See how wonderfully the artist has added the necessary detail.
Quilling in a fishbowl
A hard type of paper is used in this artwork to express the hard nature of the fishbowl.
Paper Lantern Art
A beautiful example of a paper lantern creation that looks so imaginative and attractive.
The artist has taken special care with the folds and light indentions in the paper to craft this beautiful paper sculpture of a lion.
This piece was made with great concentration and skill as the artist carefully carved the words from the paper to preserve the integrity and flow of the letters.
See how creatively paper is used to portray the perfect shape of a sunflower.
Paper Quilling Doily
This piece is an amazing example of the intricate and delicate nature of working with paper as your medium, demonstrating another wonderful way in which artists use it.
This one is an epic masterpiece among the collection. Using over 20 books to carve and arrange an artistic and transformative spectacle.
Here the artist molded and folded their way to a scene that is a little bit rock 'n' roll, and a whole lot of artistry.
The Roots of Heaven
The artist of this spectacular cut out was devoted enough to pay close attention to even the minute details in this piece.
O Ero He'll Fight (Detail)
This next piece is an abstract creation with layers upon intricate layers of creepy cut outs that give the work an underlying wave of discomfort even with its somewhat whimsical appearance.
Out of Narnia
How beautifully a carved sculpture is created and springs to life purely from the pages of the book from which they have come.
In this piece, the artist has tried to portray the ninth day of Dasara and has wonderfully and playfully succeeded.
In this piece we see a a beautiful girl wearing a retro looking skirt and top with long curly hair all crafted purely with paper.
You will surely be amazed with this piece featuring a truly innovative artist's creativity and limitless thinking. Here an entire dress has been crafted from paper alone.
Mr. Ivo Opstelten
This is yet another masterpiece of paper work. See how wonderfully the facial lines are created to give it a more realistic look. So much character is given to the piece.
Here is a sad owl sitting on a branch of a tree for you to see how imaginatively you can use paper in paper artwork.
Toilet Roll Face
Here the artist has ingeniously made use of toilet rolls to create a realistic face by careful folding and scrunching the paper.
Holding on to myself
In this artwork, see how the artist has imaginatively used paper to create this illusion, as if the person is holding on to himself.
McKimens has successfully brought cartoon drawings to life via hand-drawn and colored sculptures out of paper, for example; clapped-out old truck.
This piece is one of the most vividly colored in the showcase. Such a cheerful and celebratory tone exudes from this paper made creation.
Another creative and brilliant example of paper sculpture that looks as if it is made up of feathers.
Girl with Dog
A detail oriented and meticulous paper sculpture of a dog which fashionably fits with his owner.
Life Size Onitsuka Tiger
It is inspiring to see how paper sculpture can be used to fashion a life sized portrayal one of the toughest creatures in the world.
Under the cedar
Another beautiful example of colorful paper art work where the artist has playfully crafted a businessman sitting on the bench.
This is simply astonishing to see how the feeling of love and affection can also be depicted through the pieces of papers.
These beautiful and refreshing flowers made out of simple colored papers are enough to please your eyes with their beauty, and stimulate your mind with their complex construct.
3 spine concertina – single sheet zero waste
This artwork shows that a complete 3 spine concertina can be created without wasting a single piece of paper.
In this simple and poignant piece, the artist has crafted a nativity scene from paper sculptures.
Beautiful paper lanterns of different colors and shapes are created purely with papers.
Mr. Chop: Sounds from the Cave 12″ EP
This is such a creative display of paper artwork skills featuring a complete music system made of papers.
Paper is folded and twisted with special care to breathe life into this sculpture of the mythical hippocampus.
This paper art work delightfully represents a group of pigeons that have just started their flight from the ground.
Paper Wall Art
A stunning and impressive wall piece created out of papers only.
Buscando a la serpiente
Don't get tempted with its soft and wavy look because this sculpture is made up of nothing but the papers.
Paper book necklace
As a little something different, here we have a highly unique approach to jewelry using paper art in the process.
Quilling paper picture Flowers
Although this would not be difficult at all to discern as paper, it is still such a compelling and alluring piece of quilled paper art.
About the Author
Nousheen Aquil is a web graphic designer. She loves photography, drawing and painting. She also is a contributing member of WebdesignCore, a platform that focuses on free web resources and inspiration for designers and developers.

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Crossword Genius
Some of the dole money grows on a tree! (5)
I believe the answer is:
'tree' is the definition.
(lemon is a kind of tree)
'some of the dole money grows' is the wordplay.
'some of' indicates a hidden word.
'LEMON' can be found hidden inside 'dole money grows'.
'on a' is the link.
(Other definitions for lemon that I've seen before include "Fruit; sort of grass, sole", "A fruit; a worthless item", "Fruit squeezed on Pancake Day?", "certainly not a plum!", "Citrus fruit (is it the answer?)".)


packaged dinner entrees. Popular snack foods include trail mix, easily prepared at home; nuts, convenient and nutritious energy bars, chocolate, and other forms of candy, which provide quick energy and flavor. Traditional outdoor food includes dried foodstuffs such as jerky or pemmican, and also products like oatmeal (which can also be consumed raw in emergency situations). Coffee, tea, and popcorn are common items on backpacking menus. Household food items are typically repackaged in zippered plastic bags.
One can also purchase and use a commercial food dehydrator to remove the majority of water from raw food items or from a precooked meal. Many backpackers make their own dried fruit, jerky, and dried stew for consumption in the wilderness.
Most backpackers avoid canned food, except for meats or small delicacies. Metal cans and glass jars and their contents are usually heavy and contribute significantly to trash which must be carried out.
For dinners, many hikers use specially manufactured, precooked food that can be eaten hot. It is often sold in large, stiff bags that double as preparation and serving vessels. One common variety of special backpacking food is freeze-dried food, which can be quickly reconstituted by adding hot water. This mixture is then left to re-hydrate (and cool somewhat) for a few minutes before eating.
Another kind of special backpacking food is ultra high temperature (UHT) processed food. It is prepared at full water content, has not been dehydrated, and need not be rehydrated. It can be reheated with a special, water-activated chemical heater. This technology originated with the U.S. military's MRE, but is produced also for the civilian market. The small chemical heater obviates the need for a portable stove and fuel, however the high (full) water content of MREs eliminates most weight advantage versus dehydrated food. MREs can be useful to backpackers for several reasons:
 - MREs do not need to be rehydrated or heated, which is useful in areas where flame is not allowed or water is scarce.
 - They are very durably packaged
 - A single MRE contains a full meal complete with snack and dessert
 - They offer a great deal of variety in each meal, including condiments
 - They are individually packaged inside a brown plastic wrapper, so individual components can be carried in various pockets and eaten on the move.
As more retail stores carry prepackaged freeze-dried foods however, it is becoming increasingly easier to buy packaged meals retail versus mail order. MREs can be difficult to find in retail stores, though a good selection is often available in a (U.S.) military surplus store.
There is a genre of cookbooks specializing in trailside food and the special challenges inherent in backcountry cooking. Most such cookbooks espouse one of two philosophies; the first, generally used on short trips, involves planning meals and preparing many ingredients before departure. The second method, bulk rationing, simply supplies the hiker with ingredients, allowing on-trail cooking with minimal prior planning, and is sometimes used for extended outings. A third form of the genre deals in Dutch oven cookery, which has considerable historical cachet (especially in countries such as the United States with a long pioneer tradition), but is dependent on suitable locations for a campfire.
Winter backpacking[edit]
A winter bivouac in Germany.
Although backpacking in the winter can be rewarding, it requires a higher level of skill and generally requires more gear. Backpackers may need skis or snowshoes to traverse deep snow, or crampons and an ice axe to cross ice in colder climates. Cotton clothing, which retains moisture and chills the body, is particularly dangerous in cold weather, so backpackers stick to wool or synthetic materials like nylon or polypropylene, which hold less moisture. Special sleeping bags and tents designed for low temperatures can be expensive, but will be more comfortable than many layers of warm clothing. However when hiking in cold weather, it is always better to start a hike with multiple layers of clothing so that as the body heats up layers can be taken off without causing the wearer to sweat or become chilled. It is also important to stay dry while backpacking in cold weather because wet clothes quickly saps body heat and can lead to frostbite or hypothermia.
A winter bivouac can also be made in a snow cave, which is a shelter constructed in snow by some winter recreational enthusiasts, and winter survivalists. It has thermal properties similar to an igloo and is particularly effective at providing protection from wind as well as low temperatures. A properly made snow cave can be 0 °C (32 °F) or warmer inside, even when outside temperatures are −40 °C (−40 °F).[8][9] It is constructed by excavating snow so that the entrance tunnel enters below the main space to retain warm air. Construction is simplified by building it on a steep slope and digging slightly upwards and horizontally into the slope. The roof is domed to prevent dripping on the occupants. Adequate snow depth, free of rocks and ice, is needed — generally a depth of 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m) is sufficient. Another kind of snow cave is the quinzhee, which is constructed of snow rather than created by digging a hole out of (or displacing) snow.
Skills and safety[edit]
A bear-resistant food storage canister
 - Distress signaling is a skill of last resort.
Backpacking with animals[edit]
Some backpackers bring along a pack animal, such as a horse, llama, goat, dog, or donkey to help carry the weight of the gear. These animals need special considerations when accompanying backpackers on a trip. Some areas restrict the use of horses and other pack animals. For example, Great Basin National Park does not allow domestic animals at all in backcountry areas.[10] Like their human counterparts, pack animals require special backpacking gear like a variety of leads, harnesses, and panniers or packs. Dog packs are widely available in outdoor sporting goods stores. Predators can be attracted to pack animals, so caution is necessary when bringing domesticated animals into backcountry areas. Some trails have permanent corrals that specifically cater to large pack animals.
The packhorse, mule or donkey was a critical tool in the development of the Americas. In colonial America, Spanish, French, Dutch and English traders made use of pack horses to carry goods to remote Native Americans and to carry hides back to colonial market centers. They had little choice, the America's had virtually no improved waterways before the 1820s and roads in times before the railroad and automobile were only improved locally around a municipality, and only rarely in between.
Mules are still used extensively to transport cargo in rugged roadless regions, such as the large wilderness areas of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Commercial pack mules are used recreationally, such as to supply mountaineering base camps, and also to supply trail building and maintenance crews, and backcountry footbridge building crews.[11] As of July 2014, there are at least sixteen commercial mule pack stations in business in the Sierra Nevada.[12] The Angeles chapter of the Sierra Club has a Mule Pack Section that organizes hiking trips with supplies carried by mules.[13]
Dogs tend to show admirable hill-climbing ability and can carry a few kilos (several pounds) of gear (their own dry food and other) when among a backpacking party. However, few dogs will be able to traverse the roughest off-trail terrain that their human backpacking companions will cross with little trouble. For example, cross-country travel through fields of 1-meter (3-foot) boulders or dense 3/4-meter-tall (2-foot) brush may cause a dog to balk or halt entirely. Such balking may be especially pronounced when one or more of these factors is present: small body size, puppyhood or age greater than a few years, obesity, and a dog pack weight of greater than a few kilos or pounds. A steep descent will cause a dog much more hesitation than it will a backpacking human. Restricting travel to well-maintained trails, therefore, may be needed. Attention to a dog's paw condition is important. For example, hidden adhesions of pine pitch between toes may cause balking or limping even when otherwise uncalled for. Otherwise, dogs will need few other special arrangements while backpacking. As experienced owners of large dogs of the working and sporting breeds can attest, a dog in a backpacking party needs comparatively little in terms of insulation, shelter, and bedding. Their food need only consist of some combination of human food scraps, fish scraps, and their own carried dry dog food.
Related activities[edit]
 - Hiking may or may not use backpacks.
 - canoe and kayak camping is similar to backpacking, but uses boats for transportation.
 - In self-contained bicycle touring, or bikepacking cyclists carry their equipment in panniers or bicycle trailers during multi-day excursions, either on pavement, or on back-country fire roads and trails.
 - In animal packing (horse packing, mule packing, etc.), travelers use pack animals (usually horses, mules, or llamas) to carry their equipment. Porters are sometimes hired for the same purpose.
 - In trail riding, people ride horses or mules, sometimes accompanied by additional pack animals. Rather than wearing backpacks, personal gear is often carried in saddlebags attached to the rider's own saddle
 - Adventure travel is tourism in a region or environment


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Mindstorm Microwave Motion Detection
DFRobot (dfrobot.com and available at robotshop.com) produces a tiny 10-GHz Doppler radar called Microwave Sensor that offers interesting applications in motion detection. Most motion detectors (ultrasonic, passive infrared, lidar) sense the presence of something, but the Doppler radar senses things actually in motion. Moving objects create a Doppler shift that the microwave radar sensor detects. As in the video above, the radar can be connected to the Mindstorms EV3 Intelligent Brick. The Intelligent Brick supplies power to the radar and gives a light/audio indication when motion is detected. An advantage of using the radar is that it can see through surfaces like a door or wall to something moving on the other side of the surface. In the video below, motion through surfaces is detector with the radar wave passing through a cardboard box plus 2-centimeters of wood.
Detecting motion through a door is useful, as in the video below, noting that the alarm sounds as it detects motion through the door before the door opens. I might take this with me the next time I stay in a hotel for through-the-door security monitoring. The radar works well through wood, fiberglass, or glass. But one of the doors I tested was made with aluminum--the radar does not work through metal.
The connection of the microwave motion sensor is made as in my other blog post called "Reading Analog Voltage." The software control is shown in the screenshot at the bottom of this page.


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«Short version of the classic shotgun mic, with switchable filter and pre-attenuation functions. Excellent off-axis (lateral and rear) attenuation. Free of coloration.
The KMR 81 is a shotgun microphone with a high directivity that remains within the acceptance angle independent of the frequency.
The advantage is that a sound source, for example an actor on stage, will not change its apparent tonal balance when moving within this area.
Shotgun microphones are particularly useful in recording situations where a microphone cannot be positioned within the desired distance of the sound source to produce a sufficiently loud signal level.
Typical applications are film and video recordings, where the microphone should not appear in the picture.
The KMR 81 has been specifically designed for electronic news gathering.
In principle, Neumann shotgun microphones use a combination of a pressure gradient transducer and an interference tube. If the wavelength of the frequency is longer than the tube length, the microphones work as pressure gradient transducers. At higher frequencies they operate as interference transducers for lateral sound. Off-axis sound sources are picked up with reduced level, but without coloration.
Therefore, the microphones are well suited to record individual instruments of an orchestra. The pickup areas of several shotgun microphones may even overlap as, for example, during recordings on a large stage, without causing any problem.
The KMR 81 is less sensitive to wind and pop noise when compared to the KM 150 miniature microphone with a similar high directivity. The shotgun microphone features extremely low self noise, good impulse response, and high output level. »


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A team of volunteers from WRc participated in the Earth Summit on 28th-31st May 2012.
The Earth Summit is an annual event organised by the National Trust. Its aim is for year 5 pupils across Swindon to learn about sustainable living. Approximately 500 children from 11 schools attend workshops on a variety of issues, from renewable energy to recycling, and from transport to fair trade.
WRc presented the workshop called Water Matters in conjunction with Thames Water. It included activities to encourage the pupils to think about where water comes from and the processes that are required to treat water. These discussions prompted ideas about what actions the children and their families could take to reduce their water consumption. They were also given the opportunity to make water filters to test different filtration materials and observe which ones were most effective.
The event took place at the National Trust Estate in Coleshill, which has acres of land in which the children could learn as well as enjoy the great outdoors and the event was a resounding success!
For further information contact Jayne Matwiejczyk at _EMAIL_ or 01793 865075.


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Birth certificate registers
In October 1913 Secretary of the Department of External Affairs, Atlee Hunt, sent a circular to the state Customs departments asking if they kept records of Chinese Australians who used their birth certificates as identity papers when travelling overseas.
Queensland already kept such a register, and Hunt felt that:
Such a register is very desirable to enable a check to be kept on persons claiming admission to Australia on birth certificates, as it is an easy matter for a number of copies of the same certificate to be obtained, and the experience of the past shows that in some instances several Chinese have attempted, sometimes successfully, to land on copies of the same certificate. (NAA: A1, 1913/20069)
An example of the early difficulties that both Chinese Australians and government officials had with using birth certificates as identification can be found in the case of Fred Hong See (see NAA: BP342/1, 13021/357/1903). Fred was born in Sydney in 1885 to Chinese parents who, when he was very young, took their son back to China. Fred's father later died and, in 1903, Fred returned to live with other relatives in Sydney. When he arrived, Customs officer J.T.T. Donohoe doubted his identity and would not allow him to land. Donohoe's suspicions were based on the fact that Fred could not speak any English and his feeling that Fred looked older than the age stated on the birth certificate he presented.
Fred was quickly sent on his way back to China, and it was only through the threat of legal action by his well-respected relatives in Sydney and their payment of a deposit of £100 that Fred was permitted to stop at Brisbane for re-examination. With evidence provided by Fred's relatives, the Brisbane Collector of Customs, W.H. Irving, was satisfied that he was, in fact, telling the truth. After Atlee Hunt's approval, Fred was allowed to stay.
This is the copy of Fred Hong See's birth certificate that he presented to officials on his return to Australia in 1903. It can be found with other correspondence about the case in NAA: BP342/1, 13021/357/1903.
In the decade after the introduction of the Immigration Restriction Act, the processes for its administration continued to be refined and tightened, primarily to prevent the fraudulent entry of Chinese into Australia. Hunt's request for the keeping of birth certificate registers came about from a concern that 'as other channels of fraudulent entry are being blocked, the Chinese will make a determined effort to utilize birth certificates to that end.'
His Customs circular of 1913 set out the details that Customs officers should record to enable correct identification on a person's return to Australia:
- number of birth certificate
- date of issue
- date of birth
- where born
- date of departure from Australia
- remarks concerning departure
- date of return
- by whom examined, landed or rejected
- general remarks
The Collectors of Customs responded thus:
- Victoria reported that had been keeping a register from the beginning of the year (1913), but without the level of detail requested.
- New South Wales had not been keeping records, but was now ordering a book for the purpose.
- Western Australia had no special register, but would immediately open one.
- South Australia said they had not had any need for a register, as there had been no cases of Chinese being admitted on birth certificates there.
- Tasmania would begin keeping a record, but had only had four cases to date.
- And the Northern Territory had been keeping record of Chinese arriving on birth certificates since 1911.
It became the practice for birth certificates to be endorsed by Customs officials on a person's departure. This usually included taking a handprint and attaching a photograph, as well as recording the details in a register. Some people also went through the formality of applying for a CEDT.
The two remaining registers
To my knowledge, only two of the birth certificate registers still exist, those for Queensland and New South Wales. The Queensland register is held in the Brisbane office of the National Archives, and a digital copy is available through RecordSearch:
The first volume, of 16 double pages, has suffered flood damage and can be difficult to read in parts. The second volume, which has 23 double pages, is much more legible. A sample page from the second volume is shown below – this is a left-hand page, with the remainder of the details about each person completed on the corresponding right-hand page.
The single register for New South Wales, held in the National Archives' Sydney office, is more substantial than those for Queensland, demonstrating the greater amount of travel that occurred from Sydney. The register contains around 150 double pages and includes an alphabetical index at the front. The entries date from 1904 to 1962; those before 1913 were presumably copied from records elsewhere. It is also fragile and difficult to read in places, but it has recently also been digitised and made available through RecordSearch:
The page reproduced below is a left-hand page, with further details about the travels of each person available on the corresponding right-hand page.
Making use of the registers
These registers are valuable sources of information about Chinese Australian families in Queensland and New South Wales, and can provide missing pieces of information for people who did not apply for CEDTs when they travelled overseas (which many Australian-born Chinese did not).
Having them digitised is great, especially for those of us who can't easily get to the Brisbane or Sydney reading rooms – but what would be even more useful is if the information contained in the registers was in a form that could be searched and sorted. I'm working on a bigger project relating to Chinese families in New South Wales, based around a database of information sourced from marriage and birth records up to 1918. I'm part-way into transcribing relevant details from the published BDM indexes with 1000 entries (out of an estimated 3000–4000) in the database so far!
The information found in the birth certificate registers obviously relates very strongly to this, so I have another crazy plan to also transcribe the information held in the Sydney register. It's not going to be a quick job – and it's one that could easily be shared since the New South Wales register is online. So, if you happen to have some spare time and don't mind deciphering old handwriting, I'd love to hear from you!


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5="B",IF(IF(F5"",F5,E5)="B",H5="B",OR(H5="M", H5="B"))) and found your article. I had to remove the check for "Ignore Blanks" and check for blanks myself like this, =IF(IF(D5"",D5,C5)"F",OR(H5="B",TRIM(H5)=""),IF(IF(F5"",F5,E5)="B",or(H5="B",TRIM(H5)=""),OR(H5="M", H5="B",TRIM(H5)=""))) because D5 and F5 did contain blanks making it possible to enter anything even though the formula itself returned a 'False'. You pointed me in the right direction.
 12. ABA says:
 Try use this formula for custom validation which prevent any input which start phrase "XYZ" in Cell A1: =search("xyz",A1,1)=1
 13. Lisa says:
 Thanks for the instructions! How should a data validation formula look if I'm trying to specify that cells in a particular column should be formatted in either MMDDYEAR or MMDDYEAR ## format? 01, 02, etc. are added to the end of rows with the same date. (ex. 07071980, 07071980 01)
 - Hello, Lisa,
 I can suggest you the following formulas:
 1. In case the values are entered in the MMDDYEAR format:
 2. In case the values are formatted as MMDDYEAR ##:
 =AND(NOT(ISERROR(DATE(MID(A1,5,4),LEFT(A1,2),MID(A1,3,2)))),VALUE(LEFT(A1,2))<13,VALUE(LEFT(A1,2))<>0,VALUE(MID(A1,3,2))<>0,LEN(A1)=11, ISNUMBER(VALUE(RIGHT(A1,2))))
 If neither of the formulas above help you, I'm afraid you need to use a special macro then. We do not cover the programming area (VBA-related questions). Please try to find the solution in VBA sections on or
 Sorry I can't assist you better.
 14. Justin says:
 How do I use a validation list and be able to input other data?
 15. Amit says:
 what sign is the use in formula for "does not equal too" like
 IF(G6="does not equal too either does not blank",VLOOKUP(G6,A6:C19,2,0),"")
 16. AM says:
 =IF(M2"";ISTEXT(L2),ISNUMBER(L2)) - why not working. If any value is there in m2, the l1 should accept numbers or else text
 17. gin says:
 how do I use data validation (a list or a formula) so that I can restrict the data entry to be only
 capital letters
 & (the ampersand sign)
 , (a comma)
 . (a period)
 18. andrea says:
 Hi, I want to lock some cells in a form, but would like to do it with validation. Is it possible?
 - Aj says:
 I have the same problem. I tried to make the cell equal itself in the custom formula. That stops the user from changing to another text entry but is allowing numbers. Did this ever get resolved?
 - jim says:
 validate for text length less than 0, obviously this will never be true, so no input is possible
 unless someone copies something there, of course
 19. Hank says:
 Hey folks,
 I need to make few cells required, but in case a user did not do anything on a tab (I have about ten of them in the file) I need to allow a user to save and close the file. Only if a user starts to work at THIS tab I need to force a user to fill in 3 cells within that tab.
 Could not find this anywhere, is this doable? All examples I saw invoke a VB scripting and that forces a user to fill in cells unconditionally, simply does not allow to close a file while cells not filed in. Not my case, I have to allow to close a file with these cells empty. And force a user to fill them up only if he/she starts to work at a tab with such condition.
 Thanks a lot!
 20. Lev Ressem says:
 Good day.
 I am having a strange issue with use of formula while creating a Data validation drop-down list in one of my cells.
 Formula =IF(HOVEDTABELL[FAG]="RIE"; RIETEGNINGER;RIBTEGNINGER) is tested and working if entered directly in the main worksheet. true and false conditions route to two different table on neighbouring tabs btw.
 When I try to use the same formula while creating a Data validation list, i get the "We found a problem with this formula" warning.
 Could you please suggest what could be the issue?
 Thank you.
 21. Kiwi says:
 Hi. Love your work!
 Is it possible to have a data validation character limit on a concatenated cell? Example : Cell C1 has formula =A1&B1. I don't want the characters in C1 to exceed 20. I've tried custom data validation with formula =LEN(A1)+LEN(B1)<=20, but it doesn't work. Any suggestions?
 Thank you
 - Doug says:
 I don't think you need to customize the Data Validation in Excel. Just select "Text Length" from the first drop down and then "less than or equal to" in the second field
 and enter "20" in the third field. Be sure to check or uncheck the "Ignore Blanks" check box, then enter the message to users in the message tabs and that should work.
 22. sreed says:
 I have a requirement where a cell should allow a few specific text entries (OR) Allow decimal values only in a range (ex: -200.00 to 200.00).
 Please help me.
 23. Rik says:
 I am trying to format and or validate a cell in Excel 2013 to allow only a certain format. I want a six digit (customer ID) that can only start with a letter (either A, B, D, G or J)) and has exactly 5 digits following the letter. Anyone have any clue how to make this happen?
 - Doug says:
 You can use a list for the letters. This can be a drop down box in the entry cell. The five digit numbers can be in an adjacent cell.
 Using the letters create a data validation list.
 Then select a cell to create the first validation cell.
 Select Data tab and choose Validation.
 Then in the validation window in the Allow field select the List option and enter the cell range that contains your letters. Be sure to check the in-cell drop down box. Then click OK.
 The number validation is the same process except in the Validation window you select Text Length from the Allow field, Equal to from the Data field and type in the number 6 in the Length field.
 If you need the data to be in one cell then you can concatenate the cells.
 24. Lisa says:
 Can anyone tell me a quick and easy way of validating the following:
 I've got a series of questions with Yes/No validation already set up. However, if No is recorded is B2 and the next 2 questions (C2 and D2) only apply if the answer to B2 is Yes, how do I prevent someone recording a response in C2 and D2 and automatically record a N/A?
 Hope that makes sense.
 25. Janvi says:
 Every code start with unique value and fixed value plzz.. solve the question
 26. Anupam Dutta says:
 If I want to create a sheet where if one does not put any data (left it just blank) in one cell, suppose B2, he can't put any data in C2... How to do it?
 27. Harinder Singh says:
 IN (Excel data validation to allow text only). I want that no one will be able to enter John 1 or John22. Because in this context I can enter John 1 or John 22. But i want that if someone enter john1 by mistake than it will show the Error message.
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 29. Calum says:
 I'm trying to highlight in red number ranges that is incorrect based on criteria of first cell column for example if Cell A1 has drop down options of NSW,QLD,VIC then in B1 it returns highlights in red cell fill if the number entered in B1 isn't within criteria range for example If Cell A1=NSW then acceptable number range for B1 is 2000-2999 else it highlights the cell in B1 in red and if A1=QLD then B2 should be between 4000-4999 else it highlights that cell in red.
 Is this something doable with custom formula?
 30. Kevin says:
 I created a list called test1. In this list are part numbers some of these PN's are specific i.e. D2301-00-03 where as other are a range represented with wildcards


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Using SI 3 and UB 62 together is a very well-known point combination that is said to open the Du Mai and Yang Qiao meridians. In this blog post, I want to demonstrate an anatomical and myofascial basis for this point combinations actions. Additionally, I want to discuss some point combinations that have similar benefits as SI 3 and UB 62 but are even more effective. I am aware that such a statement may be met with some backlash, as SI 3 and UB 62 are often viewed as golden elixirs for opening the extraordinary meridians. However, with close examination, we can find anatomical, myofascial, and neurological reasons for this hypothesis.
Point Combinations and Dao Ma's
An essential key to getting effective results with acupuncture is to use the right point combinations. Using a single needle for treatment is usually not sufficient, and finding the right combinations can determine if a treatment will be successful or not. Similarly, using several points on the same meridian is often more effective than using a single point. For example, using ST 36, ST 37, and/or ST 40 together as a two or three-point combination tends to produce better results than just using ST 36 alone. It should be noted that many TCM point protocols will use ST 36 with another stomach point such as ST 37 or ST 40.
In TCM and the Master Tung system, it is common to use two or three points in close proximity or on the same meridian as a unit. This is so powerful that two or three points can even be all that is required to get fast and effective results for many conditions. Anyone familiar with the Master Tung system can attest to how effective two or three-point combinations can be, and this is one of the secrets of the Tung system, it uses dao ma's (points close to each other) as a primary method of treatment.
Here are some examples of two and three-point combinations listed with conditions they treat. Note, that I am starting with points similar to SI 3 and UB 62 but listing them as used in the Tung system. We will also discuss these point units in greater detail below.
SI 3 (22.08), 22.09, Wan Shun San - Lumbar pain, sciatica, kidney vacuity and occipital headaches, nephritis, cystitis, thoracic pain, tinnitus, bone disorders, and cervical pain.
7 Tigers (77.26, UB 58 - UB 60 Region) - Scapular, clavicle, and sternal pain, lateral neck pain, pleurisy.
Ling Gu, Da Bai, Zhong Gun (22.04, 22.05, Important Chief) - Lumbar pain, headaches, menstrual pain, pulmonary disorders, laryngitis, fevers, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Four Horses (88.17, 88.18, 88.19) - Respiratory disorders, costal pain, lumbar pain, mastitis, psoriasis, dermatitis, chest pain.
The importance of starting with point combinations that are close to each other cannot be overstated.
Let's see how this relates to the use of SI 3 and UB 62. In TCM, SI 3 and UB 62 are paired together and may be used with a variety of other points depending on the underlying pattern and condition being treated. In the Master Tung system, SI 3 (22.08) is used with one or two other points including 22.09 and Wan Shun San.
In the image on the right, we can see three red dots that represent the points SI 3 (22.08), 22.09, and Wan Shun San. In the Tung system, these three points are used together to get a synergistic effect and they tend to produce much stronger results than using SI 3 alone. Also, note that these three points are on what is known as the Deep Back Arm Line (DBAL) in myofascial terminology. The DBAL includes the hypothenar muscles, fascia along the ulnar ridge, the triceps, scapularis, rhomboids, and levator scapulae muscles.
Could this myofascial line provide a mechanical and muscular basis for the effects of SI 3 and the other two points?
Remember that SI 3 can be used for spinal conditions, occipital headaches, and pain along the SI meridian. From the image of the DBAL, we can see a direct myofascial connection between SI 3 and the cervical and thoracic spine, via the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles respectively.
The Urinary Bladder Meridian, Superficial Back Line (SBL), 7 Tigers, and UB 62
In the above image, we see the Superficial Back Line (SBL) and Master Tung's points the 7 Tigers (77.26). When needled properly, these points can affect the soleus muscle which is located just below the gastrocnemius and on the SBL. The 7 Tigers can be a more effective point unit compared to UB 62 when treating spinal, neck, and occipital conditions that involve the muscles and fascia. This is likely due to getting stronger stimulation by using three points close to each other which are located in a muscle on the SBL. Compared to UB 62, the 7 Tigers will have a stronger effect on the myofascial system.
A Powerful Way to Use SI 3 and Connecting Urinary Bladder Points
The image below shows an alternate point combination to SI 3 and UB 62. Rather than using two points, this combination uses 5 - 6 needles (I will often only needle 22.08 and 22.09 on the SI meridian). In my experience, 22.08, 22.09, and the 7 Tigers can be used as a more powerful combo than using SI 3 and UB 62.
But what about UB 62, do you ever use it?
I rarely use UB 62 with SI 3 and 22.09 as I find the 7 Tigers tend to produce stronger results for most things. However, there is another point combination in the Master Tung system that does use UB 62 and it includes UB 60 and UB 65. This dao ma is named Foot Control the Spine Three needles (UB 62, UB 60, and UB 65) and it has many of the same indications as SI 3 and UB 62 including lumbar/spinal pain, neck pain, and headaches.
In my experience, pain in the back and neck tend to respond better with the 7 Tigers compared to the UB 60, UB 62, and UB 65 combination. However, for headaches with a neurological basis, I may choose to use the foot points instead.
Why do you prefer UB 60, 62, and 65 for headaches?
In the Balance Method and Tung style acupuncture we "image" the head to the hands and feet. This means that disorders of the head and face can be treated with points on the hands and feet. Typically, points on the hands and feet give a stronger de qi reaction than more proximal points. As points on the hands and feet generally produce a stronger reaction, they likely have stronger effects on the nervous system and stimulate regions in the brain more than points on the upper arms and legs.
Similarly, points on the legs and arms are located on major muscles. When the myofascial system is in a diseased state, needling points that affect the muscles tend to produce stronger and longer-lasting results than needling points on the fingers, toes, ears, and face. For example, if someone suffers from hip pain and has a pelvic tilt or external rotation in their leg that is causing the pain, needling into the affected and connecting muscles usually produces better results than just stopping pain with ear acupuncture. While ear acupuncture may stop pain quickly, it is typically not sufficient to resolve the deep musculoskeletal issues involved in pelvic tilts and rotations in the femur.
Unless the root cause at the pelvis and femur is resolved
the pain can easily return.
For certain patterns of occipital headaches that involve the cervical vertebrae, cervical nerves, or the neurological system, the UB 60, 62, and 65 combination can be just the right points to resolve it. However, for lumbar pain due to a myofascial imbalance, the UB points that reach the muscles of the SBL will usually give better results. This is why UB points in the hamstrings, calves, and on the SBL can be so effective for lumbar pain - they are directly targeting the myofascial system of the SBL and UB meridian. However, points like UB 60, UB 62, and UB 65 don't penetrate large muscles like the soleus and are often insufficient to affect larger muscles further up the myofascial line.
The next time you are considering using SI 3 and UB 62 for lumbar, back, neck, or occipital pain, consider using SI 3, 22.09, and the 7 Tigers instead. I think you will find the results to be more beneficial. Similarly, if you are going to use SI 3 and UB 62 for headaches, consider adding points 22.09, UB 60, and UB 65. The additional points used in this way are a foundational aspect of the Tung system, and can even help to reduce your total needle count.
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Kimbrough, a graduate of West Point and veteran of Operation Desert Storm, is available for interviews by satellite from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. CST Friday, March 17. He and 10 classmates received official NASA astronaut pins in a private ceremony Feb. 10. Media interested in interviewing Kimbrough should contact Tiffany Travis at _PHONE_ by 4 p.m. CST March 15.
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A hemisection is a specialized dental procedure where half of an injured natural tooth is removed. A hemisection can only be performed on molars, which are the larger, flatter teeth at the rear of the mouth. Hemisections cannot be performed on smaller teeth because they lack the strength and stability required to remain functional after the procedure.
There are many advantages to a hemisection. Preserving as much natural tooth as possible is of paramount importance to dental professionals. There are plenty of prosthetic teeth restorations available, but none is preferable to a healthy natural tooth. Another advantage of a hemisection is that it is a cost-effective and highly predictable procedure. When a tooth is extracted, a dental implant, bridge or other prosthetic is placed to fill the gap. Though these alternatives are effective under the right circumstances, they can be expensive to implement.
Why might I need a tooth hemisection?
When a hemisection is performed, the tooth is essentially cut in half. The root and crown on the affected side are removed completely. There are a wide variety of circumstances that favor a hemisection, including:
Root canal therapy failure – During root canal therapy, the pulp and inner workings of the tooth are removed. The resulting space is packed with dental filler and the tooth is sealed with a crown. If this procedure is unsuccessful, the next step can involve a hemisection to save as much tooth structure as possible.
Vertical fractures – When a healthy molar has sustained a vertical injury either due to trauma or decay, a hemisection may be performed to save the healthy section of the tooth.
Vertical bone loss – If a significant amount of bone has been lost in an area adjacent to the tooth, the resulting lack of adequate attachment can jeopardize the whole tooth structure. A hemisection can save the firmly affixed portion, and a partial crown can be placed to add stability.
Damage to the pulp chamber – When the floor of the pulp chamber is punctured or perforated, the inner mechanisms of the tooth are susceptible to oral bacteria. Partial tooth removal and reconstruction on the affected side, saves the healthy part of the tooth and seals it from bacterial colonization.
Bifurcation – Sometimes gum disease or periodontitis affects the area between two tooth roots. To halt the progression of disease and to prevent the recession of the jawbone, part of the tooth may be removed through a hemisection.
How is a tooth hemisection performed?
Hemisections are becoming less common, as recent technological advances mean that root canal therapy fails less frequently. However, to determine candidacy for a hemisection, the dentist will first examine teeth to look for signs of disease and decay. X-rays will be taken to determine the exact nature of the problem below the gumline. The procedure itself will be performed under local anesthetic and generally takes around 30 minutes.
To split the tooth, the dentist makes a tiny incision in the gum to expose the structure below. The roots of the tooth are examined and separated into two sections. At this point, the dentist can definitively determine whether one of the roots can be saved, or if both should be discarded.
If one root is deemed to be healthy, the dentist removes the corresponding root and thoroughly cleanses the gap with saline solutions. A temporary crown will be placed to fill the gap. Arrangements will then be made to construct a permanent custom crown, which will be fitted with dental cement at a later date to strengthen the tooth.
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I am frequently editing markdown files, and when dealing with multi-line items in hierarchical lists, it would be great to have a rapid way to indent or un-indent a list item. For example, how can I most easily indent the longest multi-line list item in the following text?
- Some list item
- Another list item that is long and so
 is split onto multiple lines
 that are more
 than I want to have to count
 or select manually
 - A sub-list item that is also
 split onto multiple lines
If the list items were empty-line-separated then of course I could use >ap but as it is I am using 5>> which involves counting, and of course I have to be at the first line of the list item to use it.
Is there a better way?
(Note: I am mostly allergic to plugins.)
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Maybe you could try defining a custom object li for list item. This way you could operate on it with any operator including >.
A way to do that is to define a visual mapping with :xnoremap which selects your object.
Then you would define your list item object with :onoremap li :normal vli<CR>.
The :onoremap mapping would tell Vim that whenever you hit li after an operator, it would be the same as if you were in visual mode and had selected your object with the motion li.
For example, let's say you want to create the object i_ for inside underscores to operate on bar in foo_bar_baz. You could include this in your vimrc:
xnoremap i_ T_ot_
onoremap i_ :normal vi_<CR>
Here the {rhs} of the :xnoremap mapping is T_ot_, which is a motion which should select the text between 2 consecutive underscores on the same line.
T_ move the left-hand side of the visual selection until the previous underscore
o give the focus to the other side of the selection
t_ move the right-hand side of the selection until the next underscore
Now to delete, change, yank or select the text between the two surrounding underscores, you could type di_, ci_, yi_, vi_.
In your case, it's more complex because you don't want to operate on the text between 2 consecutive underscores but between 2 consecutive lines beginning with a dash.
So the tricky part would be the {rhs} of the visual mapping which selects your object.
Here's a possible implementation, which is not very robust but seems to work on the simple example you provided:
xnoremap <silent> li :<C-U>call <SID>ListItem()<CR>
onoremap <silent> li :normal vli<CR>
function! s:ListItem() abort
 if search('^\s*-', 'bcW') != 0
 call search('\v.\n\s*(-|$)', 'sW')
 normal! v''
 endif
endfunction
It's the same thing as before, except this time the motion is managed by a function: ListItem().
The function looks backward for the pattern ^\s*-:
^ beginning of line
\s* zero or more whitespace
- a dash
If it finds something it then looks for the pattern \v^\s*(-|$):
\v very magic mode
. any character except a newline
\n a newline
\s* zero or more whitespace
(-|$) a dash or an end of line
The search() function can be used with several flags, here there are:
b look backwards instead of forward
c accept a match at current cursor position
s set the mark ' before jumping to the match
W don't wrap around the end of the file
The last command in the function normal! v'' is responsible for selecting the object:
v go into visual mode
'' move the left-hand side of the selection to the location before
 the last search (to the beginning of the item)
I don't think it's very robust, for example if your cursor is after the last item, hitting vli shouldn't select anything. But here, it will select the last item anyway. To solve this, the regexes passed to the search() function should be tweaked. For example, the first one should not match a ^\s*- if there's an empty line between it and the current cursor position.
Still, it seems to work on your example by hitting >li while the cursor is in any of the 3 items, without the need to count the number of lines or to be at the beginning of the item. So maybe it can be improved.
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How about
nnoremap <Leader>f ?^\s*\-\\|\%^<CR>V/\n^\s*\-\\|\%$<CR>
which would allow you to use <Leader>f to select the item your cursor is in in visual mode, so you can use > indent further? Of course you could easily integrate the indent into the keypress, but you'd need another remap to decrease the indentation level.
I assume you know the basics, here's what the regexps do:
 - ?^\s*\-\\|\%^ searches backwards for the next line that starts with whitespaces and a dash, or the start of the file (\\| for the logical OR, and \%^ for the beginning of the file)
 - /\n^\s*\-\\|\%$ searches for a newline (\n) followed the a line as above, and if that isn't found, go to the end of the file (\\| for the logical OR, and \%$ for the end of the file)
It has a rough edge, namely if you're on a dash itself, that follows only whitespaces, which works if the dash is indented itself, but if the dash is on column 1 it selects the previous entry.
Still though, imho it works good enough if you don't like a plugin, and since it only selects, you can easily spot if something's wrong, and you're just 2 keypresses away from the right cursor position to select the entry you wanted.
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 - Could you handle the rough edge by adding a + before the ? (Funny, I was thinking of ex mode, but I think this would work as well for normal mode.
 – Wildcard
 Mar 18 '16 at 1:43
 - What is <Leader> exactly? (I can post a new question if it's hard to explain.)
 – Wildcard
 Mar 18 '16 at 1:43
 - See :h Leader. It's a key (actually, a string, but everyone just uses one character) to be used for mappings just as above. If you did not set it yourself, it defaults to "\", so <Leader>f is the same as \f. The distinct advantage of Leader over explicitly using a key is that everyone can just set the leader to what they find comfortable. Mar 18 '16 at 8:17
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Meaning of (आगे निकल जाना) age nikal jana in english
Meaning of (आगे निकल जाना) age nikal jana in english
As verb : outstrip
Suggested : to move past go by a close-fitting covering for the head, usually of soft supple material and having no visor or brim to outdo surpass excel to catch up with in traveling or pursuit draw even with to give forth or glow with light shed or cast light
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Director Van Ling, talks to New Greek TV about "Cliffs of Freedom", the story of the Greek War of Independence
CLIFFS OF FREEDOMis a romantic historical epic film, that is the first Hollywood feature film to tell the story of the Greek War of Independence of 1821. The film was a passion project since the 90s, for Executive Producer and Co-writer Marianne Metropoulos, who spent several years developing a story that would bring the Greek war for independence alive for modern audiences. Along with Hollywood's veteran film Producer, Casey Cannon, Director Van Ling, and Executive Producer, Dean Metropoulos, Cliff's of Freedom tells the story of Greece's struggle for freedom after centuries of iron rule and oppression by the Ottoman Empire.
The film's cast includes; Tania Raymonde (Lost, Cloverfield, Goliath), Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music, Beginners, The Last Station), Billy Zane (Titanic, Dead Calm) and Raza Jaffrey (Homeland) depicting the start of the Greek War of Independence. Famous actors of Greek descent join the cast including, Billy Zane and Kosta Mandyllor.
The film stars Tania Raymonde as Greek freedom fighter Anna Christina. Cliffs of Freedom is love story between a young Greek girl and a Turkish Ottoman Colonel during the dawn of the Greek War for Independence, the film is directed by long-time James Cameron collaborator Van Ling (The Abyss, Terminator 2, Titanic).
Cliffs of Freedom is inspired by historical events that occurred almost two hundred years ago. The story sees conflicted Turkish colonel Tariq spare the life of 12 year old girl, Anna Christina. Years later the two are eagerly reunited, but as the Ottoman empire continues its reign of terror on Greece, Anna Christina is compelled to join the Greek rebellion and lead the fight against the man she loves.
Yanna Darilis caught up with the Director Van Ling, to talk about bringing these historical events to life through this story.
YD: What inspired you to tell this story about this period of Greece's history? Did you have knowledge about these historical events prior to this script; what impacted your emotions the most about this story?
VL: Well, as is appropriate for this film, it started with a woman: a Greek-American named Marianne Metropoulos had come up with a story idea in the mid-90s about a Greek village girl who falls in love with a Turkish officer, and wanted to develop it into a film. She spent many years working with different Hollywood producers, but it was only when my producing partner Casey Cannon came on board around 2010 did things really start to go somewhere. This was partly because Casey's a strong and determined woman, and also because with over thirty years of experience in the film business, she knew how to produce it, yet was not tied to the usual studio mentality where they assess any project based solely upon its potential box office return. There was literally almost no interest in mainstream Hollywood for stories that took place in this historical period, unless it could be done for little to no budget… which would not have done justice to any story that touched upon the Greek War of Independence. Casey took it on as a challenge to help Marianne get the film made in a way that would do the best justice to her story and reflect Marianne's sense of passion for it.
So during the many years she worked with Marianne on honing the story and explore the logistics of making it, Casey would bring me in as a creative consultant. She and I would brainstorm how to get from point A to point B in Marianne's original story, and I would make suggestions and Casey would say "why don't you write that up?" So what started as story notes became full scene descriptions and dialogue suggestions, and by 2014, I had done a complete rewrite of the entire story and script, and was invested in the storytelling. I think that's why Marianne ultimately decided to ask me to direct the film.
I love history and doing research, so I was fascinated by this period of world history that I knew nothing about when I started. And one of the things we as filmmakers try to do is find and focus on things that resonate emotionally with other people, not just the culture at hand, so it's not just a foreign story from a distant time and place, but a human one that is relatable to what's going on now. And it seems that revolutions, hope and resilience never go out of style. Also, the opportunity to try to work with and develop a strong female protagonist, just as I had watched my mentor James Cameron do in each of his films, was fantastic.
YD: Films based on history tend to have two sides of the story at times, how important was it to stay true to the facts, and what kind of team did you compile to make sure that the history was portrayed as it truly was?
VL: As a first generation Chinese-American born in the US, it was very interesting to see the parallels and differences between cultures and try to bring a more objective view of the historical events as recorded. But in this case, even our Greek historical consultant, Eleni Drivas, noted that there is "no consensus" as to all of the facts in this period of Greek history. It's interesting and fraught when one culture's or faction's or person's facts are another one's propaganda. Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinions, but if you're the kind of person who balks at the fact that a Greek and a Turk could fall in love, then maybe this movie is not for you!
For my part, I tried to find a balance between compelling storytelling and historical accuracy. I always want to do both, but the challenge here was that it was like "Rashomon" in terms of the actual historical facts. Marianne said to me at the start of the project: "when in doubt, ask a Greek"; and that's what I did… and I quickly found out that each and every Greek person has a different upbringing and opinion as to what actually happened, or what to say, or even how to make the sign of the cross, based on what they were taught… and each one of them is vehemently adamant that their way is the only way. The old joke that even Marianne told me was that if you put two Greeks in a room, you will get three opinions… this is why the Greeks had to invent democracy! So at a certain point, I tried to find a balance, which was tough when everybody disagrees with each other on every little detail except on the fact that I was portraying it wrong! So there was a lot of narrative instinct and compromises throughout the process. But I hope I was able to capture the spirit of Greece and reveal some common humanity in a story that mixes fictional characters and events with real historical ones, since we were not making a documentary here.
YD: Tell us about the fictional Romeo and Juliet element, and why it was important to tell this story?
I really can't speak for Marianne Metropoulos, but I believe she wanted to celebrate her Greek heritage but also do a romantic storyline that was universally relatable, with themes of family and honor and vengeance… and to also say that love can make a difference in bridging entrenched cultural hatreds and bringing about change, through deeds or through inspiration. At least those were the aspects that I latched onto as elements in which everyone could find personal meaning, not just Greeks and Turks. In stories of war and oppression and sacrifice, there is often a tendency to focus on the hate and the atrocities and to forget that there are human beings and personal emotions at the core of every conflict on both sides… and these can either be used to further divide people and perpetuate hatred between cultures, or they can be used to understand, mend and heal… often at great cost.
 YD: Greece's history is vast and the heroic spirit is portrayed throughout time in various historical accounts of wars, what were you looking for in a producing partner and director in order to capture the essence of this historical story, and what made you decide to work with producing partners Maria Metropoulos and Casey Cannon, to bring this story and these characters to life.
VL: It seems to me that the history of Greece is a history of tenacity and determination, and it took a whole lot of both to get this movie made. At a screening recently, one Greek viewer told me that this film was 200 years in the making, which is certainly both a humbling thought and a responsibility I took very seriously when directing the film. I had worked with Casey for almost thirty years, and I could see that Marianne had the gumption and wherewithal, just not the experience in filmmaking… but that's where Casey and I came in. So it was about finding partners who were able to collaborate and respect each other under fire, which is always a challenge. But I'm very grateful to Marianne and her husband Dean Metropoulos for trusting me with her very special passion project, and I'm forever grateful to Casey for fighting alongside me and inspiring me every step of the way. It's been an honor to work on this film.
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David Dinges, a scientist working with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, is developing a test to help astronauts in space gauge their own stress and fatigue.
David Dinges: It's remarkably simple. You would pull up on the computer the test, and up would come a series of questions, very short ones, asking you basically what are the conditions of today. Did you sleep last night? Have you had any space motion sickness? How tired are you now?
The test would measure how quickly astronauts push a button in response to a light flashing on a computer screen.
David Dinges: You just do that test for three minutes then you get a final score that says, here's your percentage score on where you are compared to alert, capable astronauts.
This simple test could help astronauts gauge their fitness for performing critical tasks – like docking their ship to a space station or taking a spacewalk. Dinges said the test could also help people on Earth.
David Dinges: Whether you're trying to understand whether people are safe operating transportation vehicles, long-haul aircraft, trucks, etc., this test has potential value to a large number of contexts where you'd like to know who is fit and ready to perform and who isn't.


People with Nystagmus are often fairly slow readers, but they can still read. However they may become tired more easily than most, depending on the size of the writing.
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I can read the smallest writing in the box above but it takes me about twice as long to read it than the biggest writing in the box above. Although I am slightly slower than everyone else I manage.
I have to hold a book very close to my eyes when reading as it is more comfortable and makes it easier for me to read. Everyone with Nystagmus has a point where their eyes stop moving. You can discover this point by holding out your index finger at arms length, and gradually move it closer to you while continually concentrating on it. Make sure someone is watching, they can tell you when your eyes stop moving. It is at this point that things become in focus, and this is where I hold a book when reading. I cannot focus when my eyes are moving constantly.
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Two worlds collided on a harsh and cold November day in 1868 in western Oklahoma. In a moment, all was chaos as the charging troopers of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer's 7th U.S. Cavalry came splashing across the frigid Washita River into the sleeping Cheyenne camp of Peace Chief Black Kettle.
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There isn't any natural rubber in a tyre's construction. But there are about 200 raw materials from man-made rubbers, reinforcing fillers, rayon, nylon, all sorts of additives and aramid fibres.
Aramids are heat-resistant synthetic fibres with tradenames like Kevlar and Nomex.
This mix is susceptible to damage from ozone and ultra-violet light so manufacturers add carbon black to absorb the UV radiation and convert it to heat which is dissipated harmlessly.
Carbon black is also very hard-wearing.


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