text: Deduplication is an effective way to improve storage utilization by eliminating redundant copies of duplicate data and replacing them with logical pointers to the unique copy. At present, it has been widely used in backup and archive systems. However, most of the existing deduplication systems use hashing to compute and compare data chunks to determine whether they are redundant. The Hash-based exact match is too strict for many applications, for example image deduplication. To solve this problem, a fast and accurate image deduplication approach is presented. We firstly give the definition of duplicate images according to the characteristics of Web images, and then divide image deduplication into two stages: duplicate image detection and duplicate image deduplication. In the first stage, we use perceptual hashing to improve image retrieval speed and multiple filters to improve image retrieval accuracy. In the second stage, we use fuzzy logic reasoning to select the proper centroid-images from duplicate image sets by simulating the process of human thinking. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach not only has a fast and accurate ability to detect duplicate images, but also meets users'perceptive requirements in the selection of centroid-images.


in patient critical care. The fundamental limitations in sedation and pain assessment in the intensive care unit (ICU) stem from subjective assessment criteria, rather than quantifiable, measurable data for ICU sedation and analgesia. This often results in poor quality and inconsistent treatment of patient agitation and pain from nurse to nurse. Recent advancements in pattern recognition techniques using a relevance vector machine algorithm can assist medical staff in assessing sedation and pain by constantly monitoring the patient and providing the clinician with quantifiable data for ICU sedation. In this paper, we show that the pain intensity assessment given by a computer classifier has a strong correlation with the pain intensity assessed by expert and non-expert human examiners.}, keywords = {Algorithms, Brain Injuries, Facial Expression, Humans, Hypnotics and Sedatives, Infant, Intensive Care Units, Normal Distribution, Pain, Pain Measurement, Pain, Postoperative, Pattern Recognition, Automated, Psychomotor Agitation}, issn = {1557-170X}, doi = {10.1109/IEMBS.2009._PHONE_}, author = {Gholami, Behnood and Haddad, Wassim M. and Tannenbaum, Allen R} } @article {968186, title = {Asymmetric image-template registration}, journal = {Med Image Comput Comput Assist Interv}, volume = {12}, number = {Pt 1}, year = {2009}, month = {2009}, pages = {565-73}, abstract = {A natural requirement in pairwise image registration is that the resulting deformation is independent of the order of the images. This constraint is typically achieved via a symmetric cost function and has been shown to reduce the effects of local optima. Consequently, symmetric registration has been successfully applied to pairwise image registration as well as the spatial alignment of individual images with a template. However, recent work has shown that the relationship between an image and a template is fundamentally asymmetric. In this paper, we develop a method that reconciles the practical advantages of symmetric registration with the asymmetric nature of image-template registration by adding a simple correction factor to the symmetric cost function. We instantiate our model within a log-domain diffeomorphic registration framework. Our experiments show exploiting the asymmetry in image-template registration improves alignment in the image coordinates.}, keywords = {Algorithms, Brain, Humans, Image Enhancement, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pattern Recognition, Automated, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Subtraction Technique}, author = {Sabuncu, Mert R and Yeo, B T Thomas and Van Leemput, Koen and Vercauteren, Tom and Golland, Polina} } @article {968081, title = {Automated segmentation of hippocampal subfields from ultra-high resolution in vivo MRI}, journal = {Hippocampus}, volume = {19}, number = {6}, year = {2009}, month = {2009 Jun}, pages = {549-57}, abstract = {Recent developments in MRI data acquisition technology are starting to yield images that show anatomical features of the hippocampal formation at an unprecedented level of detail, providing the basis for hippocampal subfield measurement. However, a fundamental bottleneck in MRI studies of the hippocampus at the subfield level is that they currently depend on manual segmentation, a laborious process that severely limits the amount of data that can be analyzed. In this article, we present a computational method for segmenting the hippocampal subfields in ultra-high resolution MRI data in a fully automated fashion. Using Bayesian inference, we use a statistical model of image formation around the hippocampal area to obtain automated segmentations. We validate the proposed technique by comparing its segmentations to corresponding manual delineations in ultra-high resolution MRI scans of 10 individuals, and show that automated volume measurements of the larger subfields correlate well with manual volume estimates. Unlike manual segmentations, our automated technique is fully reproducible, and fast enough to enable routine analysis of the hippocampal subfields in large imaging studies.}, keywords = {Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Algorithms, Alzheimer Disease, Automation, Bayes Theorem, hippocampus, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Middle Aged, Organ Size, Young Adult}, issn = {_PHONE_}, doi = {10.1002/hipo.20615}, author = {Van Leemput, Koen and Bakkour, Akram and Benner, Thomas and Wiggins, Graham and Wald, Lawrence L and Augustinack, Jean and Dickerson, Bradford C and Golland, Polina and Fischl, Bruce} } @article {968171, title = {Bias of least squares approaches for diffusion tensor estimation from array coils in DT-MRI}, journal = {Med Image Comput Comput Assist Interv}, volume = {12}, number = {Pt 1}, year = {2009}, month = {2009}, pages = {919-26}, abstract = {Least Squares (LS) and its weighted version are standard techniques to estimate the Diffusion Tensor (DT) from Diffusion Weighted Images (DWI). They require to linearize the problem by computing the logarithm of the DWI. For the single-coil Rician noise model it has been shown that this model does not introduce a significant bias, but for multiple array coils and parallel imaging, the noise cannot longer be modeled as Rician. As a result the validity of LS approaches is not assured. An analytical study of noise statistics for a multiple coil system is carried out, together with the Weighted LS formulation and noise analysis for this model. Results show that the bias in the computation of the components of the DT may be comparable to their variance in many cases, stressing the importance of unbiased filtering previous to DT estimation.}, keywords = {Algorithms, Artifacts, Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Enhancement, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Least-Squares Analysis, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity}, author = {Trist{\'a}n-Vega, Antonio and Westin, Carl-Fredrik and Aja-Fern{\'a}ndez, Santiago} } @article {968206, title = {Choice of in vivo versus idealized velocity boundary conditions influences physiologically relevant flow patterns in a subject-specific simulation of flow in the human carotid bifurcation}, journal = {J Biomech Eng}, volume = {131}, number = {2}, year = {2009}, month = {2009 Feb}, pages = {021013}, abstract = {Accurate fluid mechanics models are important tools for predicting the flow field in the carotid artery bifurcation and for understanding the relationship between hemodynamics and the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. Clinical imaging modalities can be used to obtain geometry and blood flow data for developing subject-specific human carotid artery bifurcation models. We developed subject-specific computational fluid dynamics models of the human carotid bifurcation from magnetic resonance (MR) geometry data and phase contrast MR velocity data measured in vivo. Two simulations were conducted with identical geometry, flow rates, and fluid parameters: (1) Simulation 1 used in vivo measured velocity distributions as time-varying boundary conditions and (2) Simulation 2 used idealized fully-developed velocity profiles as boundary conditions. The position and extent of negative axial velocity regions (NAVRs) vary between the two simulations at any given point in time, and these regions vary temporally within each simulation. The combination of inlet velocity boundary conditions, geometry, and flow waveforms influences NAVRs. In particular, the combination of flow division and the location of the velocity peak with respect to individual carotid geometry landmarks (bifurcation apex position and the departure angle of the internal carotid) influences the size and location of these reversed flow zones. Average axial wall shear stress (WSS) distributions are qualitatively similar for the two simulations; however, instantaneous WSS values vary with the choice of velocity boundary conditions. By developing subject-specific simulations from in vivo measured geometry and flow data and varying the velocity boundary conditions in otherwise identical models, we isolated the effects of measured versus idealized velocity distributions on blood flow patterns. Choice of velocity distributions at boundary conditions is shown to influence pathophysiologically relevant flow patterns in the human carotid bifurcation. Although mean WSS distributions are qualitatively similar for measured and idealized inlet boundary conditions, instantaneous NAVRs differ and warrant imposing in vivo velocity boundary conditions in computational simulations. A simulation based on in vivo measured velocity distributions is preferred for modeling hemodynamics in subject-specific carotid artery bifurcation models when studying atherosclerosis initiation and development.}, keywords = {Carotid Arteries, Computer Simulation, Hemodynamics, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Models, Cardiovascular, Regional Blood Flow}, issn = {0148-0731}, doi = {10.1115/_PHONE_}, author = {Wake, Amanda K and Oshinski, John N and Tannenbaum, Allen R and Giddens, Don P} } @article {968086, title


Spiritual but not religious suffer more mental-health issues: Study
Spiritual but not religious people tend to emphasize individual freedom and the sacredness of nature. But a new British study suggests vulnerability to mental health issues.
It's not a good-news study for British Columbians and other residents of the Pacific Northwest, where the "spiritual but not religious" trend is strong, perhaps even dominant.
A scholarly study out of Britain has concluded that people who say they're spiritual but not religious (SBNRs) are significantly more inclined to mental-health problems, addictions and abnormal eating habits.
SBNR people tend to reject institutions of all kinds, especially religious. They practise private spirituality, often blending beliefs and practices from different traditions.
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The study was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, based on a government-sponsored survey of more than 7,000 Britons. Michael King, a professor at University College London was the head researcher on the project.
Here is an excerpt from a CNN account:
…. In short, Michael King writes, "People who have a spiritual understanding of life in the absence of a religious framework are vulnerable to mental disorder."
With a sample of 7,403 British people, the study found that nearly 19% of England's population is spiritual but not religious. That number is higher in the United States, where, according to a 2002 Gallup Poll, in a sample of 729 adults, 33% of Americans identified themselves as "spiritual but not religious." (Women are more likely than men, according to the Pew Forum, to identify as SBNRs.)
According to Luhrmann, organized religion provides three outlets that benefit churchgoers' well being: social support, attachment to a loving God and the organized practice of prayer.
The spiritual but not religious phenomenon is one I studied in the book I edited, Cascadia: The Elusive Utopia – Exploring the Spirit of the Pacific Northwest (Ronsdale)
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What wind speed is dangerous for houses?
50-75 mph – At 50+ MPH winds are officially classified as "damaging". Shingles will be blown off.
Can a wood frame house withstand a hurricane?
Wood frame houses survive hurricanes just fine as long as the wind doesn't enter the house.
What will 80 mph winds do to a house?
Winds in the 70 to 80 MPH range can cause serious structural roof damage on houses and secured outbuildings and mobile homes. Winds of 90 MPH or greater can totally destroy even secured mobile homes and buildings.
How much wind is considered dangerous?
"An Extreme Threat to Life and Property from High Wind."
"Damaging high wind" with sustained speeds greater than 58 mph, or frequent wind gusts greater than 58 mph.
Can planes take off in 50 mph winds?
There is no single maximum wind limit as it depends on the direction of wind and phase of flight. A crosswind above about 40mph and tailwind above 10mph can start to cause problems and stop commercial jets taking off and landing. It can sometimes be too windy to take–off or land.
Can 70 mph winds break windows?
So with all that said, at what wind speed do windows break? A Design Pressure or DP rating measures the strength of a window. Standard residential windows have DP values between 15 and 50. A DP 15 window can reasonably be expected to sustain winds of roughly 77 mph before shattering.
Can houses survive a Category 5 hurricane?
Not many buildings — even hurricane shelters — can withstand powerful Category 4 or 5 hurricanes. Kurtis Gurley, an associate professor of civil and coastal engineering at the University of Florida, said nuclear power plants were among the few buildings made for such events.
Will a Category 4 hurricane destroy my house?
A Category 4 hurricane has wind speeds of between 130 and 156 mph and is considered a major storm. Catastrophic damage will occur. Well-built frame homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles will topple.
How long will a wood frame house last?
Wooden house can serve for 100-150 years with proper approach to its building. Advanced technologies in wood production allow to prevent and forget a lot of negative processes: twisting, cracking, decay, discoloration. For example, technical drying of wood lets to get a strong building material.
At what wind speed do roofs come off?
What Wind Speed Causes Damages to My Roof? Typically, winds as fast as 70-90 mph (miles per hour) are the starting point for wind that can cause roof damages. However, sometimes a gust at 50 mph can give your roof a beating.
How strong does wind have to be to knock down a person?
Knocking you down would take a wind of at least 70 mph. The terminal velocity, which is the wind speed (falling speed) where the force of the wind equals the force of gravity, for a person is about 120 mph — that would likely knock you down.
How much wind is too much for flying?
With this in mind, horizontal winds (also known as "crosswinds") in excess of 30-35 kts (about 34-40 mph) are generally prohibitive of take-off and landing.
Can you walk in 30 mph winds?
Walking in a 30 mph wind can be tricky, at 40 mph you could be blown off balance and at 60 mph it is almost impossible to walk. The wind speed given by the BBC or local radio station will be at sea level. It increases as you increase in height.
How much wind is too much for a fire?
Windspeeds in fire-weather forecasts are the maximum expected and not the average for the day. The minimum 20-foot windspeed for burning is about 6 mph and the maximum is about 20 mph. These are the most desirable winds for prescribed burning, but specific conditions may tolerate other speeds.
How much wind is a lot?
The National Weather Service defines "breezy" and "windy" differently, winds 15 to 25 mph are considered "breezy" and above 25 mph are considered "windy." The other challenge we run into with wind forecasts are the micro-climates we have across southern Idaho.

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3D Coach: The Most Effective Sporting Results Can Be Found In Another Dimension
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
It's only human to have good days and off days. And to most of us an off day isn't such a big deal in the whole scheme of things. But to a professional athlete these off days could spell trouble.
3D CoachIf bad days become more and more frequent and the machine of expectation that surrounds a professional athlete has them completely derailed, it follows that their performance is likely to resemble a train wreck.
And this could mean the difference between being re-signed for the next season or dropped from a team and potentially losing millions of dollars in payment and endorsements. So once their attitude and synergy has turned festy and poisonous – these professionals look for something different.
Traditionally when athletes completely miss their mark and their performance begins to glide southwards their first instinctive response is to do more of the same – and that is physical training!
As a former athlete I myself have been put through the 'traditional' avenues coaches and athletes favour in an attempt to either avoid or turn a bad situation around – and it is within this tradition of reactivity that lies the systemic problem.
More gym work, more kicking practice, more hours of the same training… more… more… more… more…
The issue may be a technical anomaly or a physical inefficiency or even a lack of performance history and focus, but the head-down bum-up more, more, more approach typically perpetuates the emotional baggage and tainting of process that comes with these performances: the sense of desperation; the sense of expectation; the sense of anxiety; and ultimately the sense of failure.
On the surface I can see the thought process behind this traditional approach. Let's face it, athletes are physical performers therefore focusing on the increase in physical response it 'should' in theory give them results.
3D CoachBut does it?
Stop for a moment and analyse this philosophy: if an athlete or group of athletes have just under-performed and experienced a poor result, irrespective of the cause, where is their mental and emotional objectivity likely to be focused?
Are they focusing on improving, correcting and moving forward? Or has the painful performance cemented in the mistakes made and the outcomes they delivered?
Like many dedicated humans their focus externally will be on correction, because that is what they consciously tell themselves, but in reality their mental and internal focus will be completely on the mistakes made and how NOT to repeat them.
If the mental focus is on NOT to repeat the mistakes, where are they likely to emotionally and cognitively end up? … Repeating the same mistakes… and thus perpetuating the cycle of poor results, uncontrollable emotions, and more poor results.
It was reported that the Australian Rugby Union team went from one of their poorest performances at the Rugby World Cup 2011 straight into a training session the next day, trying to put right where they had gone wrong.
So if rushing from the competition venue to a training session is not the answer – then what is?
The two main reasons many athletes and coaches rush to do something active (and in their model of the world 'actively' deconstruct their performance) with more physical repetitions is because:
1. Athletes associate action with physical action not necessarily mental action and feel more in control if they are physically 'doing something.' So this is feeding their emotions rather than their technical issues.
2. Historically, it is what athletes have done. It has been traditionally handed down from coach to athlete. When things go wrong get back on the horse and just do it again. The legacy continues.
The solution lies in the ability to analyse.
Rather than embedding emotionally anchored physical repetition and doing something just because you have done it before, a more effective approach is to step back and analyse. Just analyse what worked, what didn't work and how it can be mechanically corrected.
This level of objectivity allows an athlete to distance themselves from perpetuating the same result; to learn from the mistakes and to analytically correct the issues before they become embedded into their programme.
The 3D Coach™
The innovation of the 3D coach™ allows the athlete to analyse their performance in the following way:
First Dimension:
Look at their performance from their own perspective with all the emotions attached (associated to the event);
Second Dimension:
Look at their performance as another would see it mechanically, systematically and chronologically (dissociated to the event)
Third Dimension:
Once the athlete can see the performance for what it really was then they can see their performance from the perspective of how it would impact the long term outcome both corrected and uncorrected.
This process can deconstruct and reconstruct the event without the blurring of the facts with heavy emotion and allows the athlete to tweak and tinker with the skills without the fears associated with the past performance.
This all sounds very simple, and it is, but unfortunately under utilised. So the next time you or one of your athletes have an off performance, resist the urge to dive back in the gym and instead understand just where the improvements need to be!
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Art of Journaling: the Secret Weapon of the Elite Athlete
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Assess and Analyse – What are you Forgetting to Remember?
Historically people have developed the ritual of writing diary entries to keep a record of their feelings, their daily activities and documenting significant events for posterity.
For an athlete or coach, the disciplined and pragmatic habit of keeping a journal can be a vital tool when assessing performance, analysing strategies and developing an effective structure to their game.
Once you have initially set up a strong foundation by designing an order and sequence of recording specific information, the practice of journaling your career has far reaching applications.
In my first contact with a new client, I encourage them to start keeping a detailed journal and spend a fair bit of time in the beginning educating them on the benefits of, not just keeping a regular diary, but a journal that plays a key role in their Mind Coaching programme.
When looking back through journal entries with athletes where we have been working together for a couple of seasons, the results have been both prophetic and astounding, especially in those who have fully embraced the journalling ritual. It's so rewarding for an athlete to see, especially in some who previously wrote no more than a shopping list on a post-it note prior to our coaching relationship, the time spent reflecting on their own words in their journals is paying them back 10-fold.
The science behind this is quite simplistic: when we 'think' something or we 'commit' something to our memory, unless we assign it significant importance, it often becomes lost in the diverse, endless pieces of information and events we store in our minds. So the likelihood of us instantly recalling that specific memory when analysing or becoming aware of a cognitive pattern that could significantly impact performance is very low.
Think back to your last training session and try to recall everything you were told, you told yourself, you experienced and observed – how much detail can you truly recall?
Now think back to as little as one week ago or one month ago – how much detailed information can you recall from those sessions? I bet there are massive gaps in your conscious memory? What if the one piece of information that could make all the difference to your next game was lost in the chasms of your memory?
Detailing each session… each recovery… each thought process… each technique… and so on enables you to not only build an accurate picture of how you are going, what is and isn't working but also enables you to pick up on patterns and emotional triggers long before they become an issue. By creating an effective recording process you will automatically both search and recall in a specifically designed manner, highlighting both abnormalities and learning efficiencies.
The biggest benefit I see in athletes who journal is the motivational boost it provides. A regular read-through of their journal feeds them with instant feedback on how far they have come in such a short space of time. These chronological markers of success breeds greater success – see previous post on feeding the motivation engine for more detail on how this works.
Clearly the secret isn't only in the way the information is recorded but in the way it is deciphered too, so what are you forgetting to remember!


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Technology's Role in Sustainable Infrastructure
Technological innovation has always played an enormous role within the infrastructure industry. But now, in line with global trends and the need to incorporate sustainability in large-scale infrastructure projects, it's vital to explore just how innovative design and technology can facilitate sustainable business practices.
Find out more about the role innovation plays in sustainable infrastructure projects with Peter Guthrie, Guest Lecturer on the Business Sustainability Management online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
If you look back over the last 150 years, we're living in the western world, at least, with, very largely, old infrastructure which has survived remarkably well. So ports, harbours, dams, railways have all greatly exceeded their anticipated design life at the time of construction. That's a blessing and a curse of course because we are now left with having to duplicate some of that infrastructure so that we don't abandon it when we increase the size of the network for example.
But the sustainability considerations around large-scale infrastructure projects is a hugely contested area. I think it's true to say that the performance of a piece of infrastructure, the performance of, for example, a sewer tunnel or a railway or a dam, the technical considerations, the design, the engineering, are all considered in great detail. And it tends to be a subsequent issue that sustainability has taken into account. So there is a kind of defensive position taken that you look at when you have a piece of infrastructure: How will the sustainability aspects be addressed?
Technology plays a huge role, and the innovation is a very important part of large-scale infrastructure projects. Having said that, the infrastructure provision tends to be quite conservative because it has such a long lifetime. Very often, technological innovation has to have some sort of proving ground elsewhere before a large-scale infrastructure project, such as a railway or a new highway, will be prepared to adopt this kind of technology before it can understand the longevity, and because there are very big implications if you embark on a new technology and you find that it's not serving the purpose. You have a piece of infrastructure very often which has a lifetime of 40, 60, 80, or 100 years, and if you make an error of judgment in the beginning with a technology that doesn't have that kind of durability, it can be very expensive.
So there are some examples of very exciting technological innovation, for example in tunneling. The tunneling industry has come a hugely long way in terms of moving from manual excavation of tunnels, particularly in softer ground, to automatic tunnel boring machines where very high-tech machinery is used in a largely personnel-free environment. And instrumentation, optical fibres, and so on are used to monitor the progress of the tunnel and also the condition of buildings and infrastructure of the surface. So that's a good example of where technological innovation has really changed the nature of an entire industry in the infrastructure sector.


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Movie screening at NCTC on Jan. 8
On Wednesday Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. PBS filmmakers Rafael de la Uz and Michelle Ferrari will screen their new documentary on "Rachel Carson." The screening will be in the Byrd Auditorium at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. It will by followed by a question and answer session with the filmmakers.
Featuring the voice of Mary-Louise Parker as the influential writer and scientist, Rachel Carson is an intimate portrait of the woman whose groundbreaking books revolutionized our relationship to the natural world. When Silent Spring was published in September 1962 it became an instant bestseller and would go on to spark dramatic changes in the way the government regulated pesticides. Drawn from Carson's own writings, letters and recent scholarship, the film illuminates both the public and private life of the soft-spoken, shy scientist who launched the modern environmental movement.
The screening is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required. It is part of The Conservation Lecture Series held at the National Conservation Training Center. For more information please contact Mark Madison at _PHONE_ or _EMAIL_ or visit nctc.fws.gov/history/publiclectures.html
The National Conservation Training Center is the home of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a leader in environmental sustainability. The center provides exemplary training tailored to support Service employees and conservation partners in the accomplishment of the agency's mission. The Conservation Lecture Series is co-sponsored by The Friends of the NCTC (_URL_).


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|Table 1: Observed partial pressures and the calculated Gibbs free energy change of CO conversion by C. hydrogenoformans in batch culture.|
|Culture|| (h)||H2 (Pa)||CO (Pa)||CO2 (Pa)||Acetate (mM)||
(a) and : Gibbs free energy change (kJ/mol CO) for reaction (1) and reaction (2), respectively, at 70°C. |
(b)Underlined: detection limits that were used in calculation of free energy.

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Calculation of Pump Lift in Special Pipeline for Cooling Tower
Author：Trlon Views: Time:2020-11-11
The calculation of the pump head of the special pipe for cooling tower should be the system resistance (the sum of the resistance of pipes, fittings, and condenser), the height difference between the water level of the cooling tower's catchment plate and the cooling tower water distributor, the required pressure composition of the cooling tower water distributor, and Additional 5%-10% margin. The mistake that designers often make is to calculate the height difference of the system as soon as they see the open system. Although the cooling tower is an open system, because the cooling tower comes with a water collecting pan, which is equivalent to a water tank on the roof, this part of the hydrostatic pressure is offset by the static pressure required for the rise of the water supply pipe, so it only needs to be included in the cooling tower chassis and cloth The height difference of the water pipe is fine.
Take the cooling tower of an air-conditioning project as an example: 2 water pumps + 2 cooling towers are connected in parallel, with a design flow of 400t/h and a head of 40m. The following problems are encountered during debugging: When a single pump is running, if the pump outlet valve opening is greater than 30%, the pump will vibrate violently, the pressure gauges before and after the pump will be bounced, and the ammeter of the power distribution cabinet will be bounced: if the pump outlet valve is less than 25 %, the water pump can basically operate stably, the ammeter shows 90A. After calculation, when the current is 90A, the pump flow is assumed to be 400t/h, and the efficiency is 70%, and the head is about 17m. The designer probably includes the height difference between the cooling tower and the water pump into the head, so the pump head is larger. Times. Fortunately, the valve is opened too small, otherwise the pump may burn the motor.
Let's look at another situation: In actual engineering, due to many reasons, cooling towers are not allowed on the roof of the building, and the condenser is set up at a high place, forming the system shown in Figure 5.
In this system, when the water pump stops running, the cooling water in the pipeline returns to the tower to form a vacuum, resulting in a siphon and backflow, and the water collecting pan of the cooling tower will overflow. Certain measures are generally taken during design, such as installing a vacuum break valve at the top of the cooling water pipe, as shown in Figure 6. Or set a vent pipe at the top, as shown in Figure 7. The article "Hydraulic Analysis when the Cooling Tower is in the Bottom of the System" in the fourth issue of "HVAC" in 2003 proposed that when the system height is too high, an electric valve should be installed at the inlet of the cooling tower to prevent the water from flowing out when the system stops running. The author thinks that it is not convenient and simple as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
Let's analyze Figure 7 below. First, suppose that the resistance of section ab is hab, the resistance of section bc is hbc, the pump lift is H, and the required outlet water pressure of the cooling tower is hlq.
The first case: h2=hbc+hlq, the pump lift of the pipeline only needs to overcome the height difference between the resistance of the ab section and ab, that is, H=hab+h1+h2. At this time, the height of the snorkel h3 can be 0, this Is an ideal situation.
The second case: when h2 hbc+hlq-h2, water will not flow out of the snorkel.
The third case: h2>hbc+hlq, the pump head only needs to overcome the height difference between the resistance of ab section and ab, the head H=hab+h1+h2, h3=0. However, a large amount of air is mixed in the effluent water of the cooling tower, and the pump lift is wasted, which increases the power consumption, which is not an economical way. In summary, the first situation is rare, the second situation is common, and the third situation should be avoided as much as possible. In order to make the system operate normally and economically, the height of the system should not be too high. Detailed calculations should be made during the design. When the third situation occurs, it can be avoided by increasing the resistance of section bc.


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IN THE GARDEN MYSTERY OF THE DYING AZALEAS.
Q: Suddenly our azaleas are dying. Some are newer plants, replacements of ones that died; others have been established for some time. The dying plants are not confined to just one area of the garden, which makes it even more puzzling. Some are shade plants, others are in sunnier locations, some are in containers. They were fertilized with all-purpose plant food. We have older, established plants that are still healthy but wonder why this rather sudden onset with so many of our azaleas.
A: Azaleas are among the most challenging plants to grow in the Valley, yet they remain our most popular flowering shrub for shade gardens. The main reason for our difficulty with azaleas is that the environment we ask them to inhabit is the opposite of what they call home.
Azaleas are native to the acid soils of east Asia, but our soil is alkaline; the habitat of azaleas is rainy, while ours is dry; azaleas are often found growing wild on wooded slopes with excellent drainage and a thick layer of leaf mulch all around, yet we put azaleas on flat ground and, with leaf blowers, scare off every leaf that dares to land in their vicinity.
You are not alone in having problems with azaleas. Azaleas planted in our part of the world tend to be short-lived. The biggest problem in growing them is the soil-borne phytophthora fungus. If you see individual shoots of an azalea suddenly wither, you should suspect that the culprit is phytophthora.
When you say some of your dying azaleas are recently planted replacements, I suspect phytophthora because of its persistence in the soil. The only way to combat phytophthora is to apply a fungicide to the soil. However, you may have to hire an ornamental pest control company to do the job since the chemicals required are probably not available to the general public.
It could also be, however, that you overfertilized, since you say that all your azaleas, including those in containers, appear to be dying. Look at the three numbers on the bag of fertilizer that you used. The three numbers on the bag, separated by dashes, represent the percentages of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in the fertilizer product. 6-10-4, for example, means 6 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus and 4 percent potassium are present.
If any of these numbers is greater than 10, this could explain your problem. Azaleas are sensitive to strong, or even medium-strength, fertilizer formulations. They are killed outright by aluminum sulfate, a fertilizer recommended for hydrangeas. Once azaleas have established themselves, they should not require fertilization as long as they are mulched with leaf mold, ground bark or wood shavings from oak, pine or cedar.
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13.3 Viewing a List of Software RAID Devices on a Server
Use the Software RAIDs task in the iManager Storage plug-in to create and manage your software RAID devices.
 1. In iManager, click Storage > Software RAIDs.
 2. Select a server in the Novell eDirectory tree where you are logged in.
 A list of software RAID devices appears in the Software RAIDs list. Depending on the number of devices, this can take a few seconds. Avoid clicking again in the page until it refreshes and displays the Software RAIDs list.
 3. Select a RAID device from the Software RAIDs list to view its details.
 For an overview of the subtasks available from this page, see Software RAIDs.


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Objective: To report on the chiropractic care of a 6 year old female with subluxations, constipation and neck pain.
Clinical Features: A 6 year old female with constipation, neck pain, vertebral subluxations and gastrointestinal pain.
Interventions and Outcomes: High-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) adjustments at specific vertebral locations were administered at the areas of vertebral subluxation. Mother and patient reported bowel movements improving from once every 4-5 days to bowel movements every day along with resolution of neck pain.
Conclusion: Successful chiropractic care for a patient with a challenge in lifestyle due to irregular and sporadic bowel movements. Frequency of bowel movements was achieved as well as a decrease in gastrointestinal and cervical pain.
Author Keywords: Chiropractic, constipation, gastrointestinal tract, vertebral subluxation, pediatric
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2007 PCED On Board Diagnostics
SECTION 2: Diagnostic Methods
Procedure revision date: 03/29/2006
Adaptive Fuel DTC Diagnostic Techniques
The Adaptive Fuel Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Diagnostic Techniques help isolate the root cause of
the adaptive fuel concern. Before proceeding, attempt to verify if any driveability concerns are present.
These diagnostic aids are meant as a supplement to the pinpoint test steps in Section 5. For a description of
fuel trim, refer to Section 1, Powertrain Control Software , Fuel Trim.
Obtain Freeze Frame Data
Freeze frame data is helpful in duplicating and diagnosing adaptive fuel concerns. The data (a snapshot of
certain parameter identification (PID) values recorded at the time the DTC is stored in Continuous Memory)
is helpful to determine how the vehicle was being driven when the concern occurred, and is especially useful
on intermittent concerns. Freeze frame data, in many cases, helps to isolate possible areas of concern as
well as rule out others. Refer to Freeze Frame Data in this section for a more detailed description of this
data.
Using the LONGFT1 and LONGFT2 (Dual Bank Engines) PIDs
The LONGFT1/2 PIDs are useful for diagnosing fuel trim concerns. A negative PID value indicates that fuel
is being reduced to compensate for a rich condition. A positive PID value indicates that fuel is being
increased to compensate for a lean condition. It is important to know that there is a separate LONGFT value
that is used for each RPM/load point of engine operation. When viewing the LONGFT1/2 PIDs, the values
may change a great deal as the engine is operating at different RPM and load points. This is because the
fuel system may have learned corrections for fuel delivery concerns that can change as a function of engine
RPM and load. The LONGFT1/2 PIDs display the fuel trim currently being used at that RPM and load point.
Observing the changes in LONGFT1/2 can help when diagnosing fuel system concerns. For example:

A contaminated mass air flow (MAF) sensor results in matching LONGFT1/2 correction values that
are negative at idle (reducing fuel), but positive (adding fuel) at higher RPM and loads.
LONGFT1 values that differ greatly from LONGFT2 values rule out concerns that are common for
both banks (for example, fuel pressure concerns, MAF sensor, etc. can be ruled out).
Vacuum leaks result in large rich corrections (positive LONGFT1/2 value) at idle, but little or no
correction at higher RPM and loads.
A plugged fuel filter results in no correction at idle, but large rich corrections (positive LONGFT1/2
value) at high RPM and load.
Resetting Long Term Fuel Trims
Long term fuel trim corrections are reset by resetting the keep alive memory (KAM). Refer to Resetting The
Keep Alive Memory (KAM) in this section. After making a fuel system repair, the KAM must be reset. For
example, if dirty/plugged injectors cause the engine to run lean and generate rich long term corrections,
installing new injectors and not resetting the KAM causes the engine to run very rich. The rich correction
eventually leans out during closed loop operation, but the vehicle may have poor driveability and high CO
emissions while it is learning.
DTCs P0171/P0174 System Too Lean Diagnostic Aids
Note: If the system is lean at certain conditions, then the LONGFT PID would be a positive value at those
conditions, indicating that increased fuel is needed.
The ability to identify the type of lean condition causing the concern is crucial to a correct diagnosis.
Air Measurement System
With this condition, the engine runs rich or lean of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio) if the powertrain control
module (PCM) is not able to compensate enough to correct for the condition. One possibility is that the mass
of air entering the engine is actually greater than what the MAF sensor is indicating to the PCM. For
example, with a contaminated MAF sensor, the engine runs lean at higher RPM because the PCM delivers
fuel for less air than is actually entering the engine. Examples:

The MAF sensor measurement is inaccurate due to a corroded connector, contaminated or dirty
connector. A contaminated MAF sensor typically results in a rich system at low airflows (PCM
reduces fuel) and a lean system at high airflows (PCM increases fuel).
Vacuum Leaks/Unmetered Air
With this condition, the engine runs lean of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio) if the PCM is not able to
compensate enough to correct for the condition. This condition is caused by unmetered air entering the
engine, or due to a MAF concern. In this situation, the volume of air entering the engine is actually greater
than what the MAF sensor is indicating to the PCM. Vacuum leaks are normally most apparent when high
manifold vacuum is present (for example, during idle or light throttle). If freeze frame data indicates that the
concern occurred at idle, a check for vacuum leaks/unmetered air is the best starting point. Examples:

loose, leaking, or disconnected vacuum lines
intake manifold gaskets, or O-rings
throttle body gaskets
brake booster
air inlet tube
stuck/frozen/aftermarket positive crankcase valve (PCV)
unseated engine oil dipstick.
Insufficient Fueling
With this condition, the engine runs lean of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio) if the PCM is not able to
compensate enough to correct for the condition. This condition is caused by a fuel delivery system concern
that restricts or limits the amount of fuel being delivered to the engine. This condition is normally apparent as
the engine is under a heavy load and at high RPM, when a higher volume of fuel is required. If the freeze
frame data indicates that the concern occurs under a heavy load and at higher RPM, a check of the fuel
delivery system (checking fuel pressure with engine under a load) is the best starting point. Examples:

low fuel pressure (fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel leaks, restricted fuel supply lines)
fuel injector concerns
Exhaust System Leaks
In this type of condition, the engine runs rich of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio) because the fuel control
system is adding fuel to compensate for a perceived (not actual) lean condition. This condition is caused by
oxygen (air) entering the exhaust system from an external source. The HO2S react to this exhaust leak by
increasing fuel delivery. This condition causes the exhaust gas mixture from the cylinder to be rich.
Examples:

exhaust system leaks upstream or near the HO2S
cracked/leaking HO2S boss
inoperative secondary air injection system
DTCs P0172/P0175 System Too Rich Diagnostic Aids
Note: If the system is rich at certain conditions, then the LONGFT PID would be a negative value at that
airflow, indicating that decreased fuel is needed.
System rich concerns are caused by fuel system concerns, although the MAF sensor and base engine (for
example, engine oil contaminated with fuel) should also be checked.
Air Measurement System
With this condition, the engine runs rich or lean of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio) if the PCM is not able
to compensate enough to correct for the condition. One possibility is that the mass of air entering the engine
is actually less than what the MAF sensor is indicating to the PCM. For example, with a contaminated MAF
sensor, the engine runs rich at idle because the PCM delivers fuel for more air than is actually entering the
engine. Examples:

MAF sensor measurement inaccurate due to a corroded connector, contamination/dirt. A
contaminated MAF sensor typically results in a rich system at low airflows (PCM reduces fuel) and a
lean system at high airflows (PCM increases fuel).
Fuel System
With this condition, the engine runs rich of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio), if the PCM is not able to
compensate enough to correct for the condition. This situation causes a fuel delivery system that is
delivering excessive fuel to the engine.
Examples:

fuel pressure regulator causes excessive fuel pressure (system rich at all airflows), fuel pressure is
intermittent, going to pump deadhead pressure, then returning to normal after the engine is turned off
and restarted.
fuel pulse dampener diaphragm ruptured (fuel leaking into the intake manifold, system rich at lower
airflows).
fuel injector leaks (injector delivers extra fuel).
EVAP canister purge valve leak (if the canister is full of vapors, introduces extra fuel).
fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor (electronic returnless fuel systems) concern causes the sensor to
indicate a lower pressure than actual. The PCM commands a higher duty cycle to the fuel pump
driver module (FPDM), causing high fuel pressure (system rich at all airflows).
Air Inlet System
A restriction within any of the following components may be significant enough to affect the ability of the
PCM adaptive fuel control.

air inlet tube
air cleaner element
air cleaner assembly
resonators
clean air tube
Base Engine
Engine oil contaminated with fuel can contribute to a rich-running engine.


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This article goes over how to set receipts for your recurring transactions.
Recurring transaction receipts
This article provides information about the Recurring Transaction Receipt Email settings on your Campaigns page.
Default Campaign Transaction Receipt Emails
When a transaction processes for the first time, it must have a transaction receipt. The email/letter template type for this receipt must be Transaction Receipt.
Recurring transactions must also receive a transaction receipt. Recurring transactions, when processed for the first time, will receive this receipt.
Default Recurring Transaction Receipt Email
This email is sent when a recurring transaction is initially created, in which no payment has processed yet. This template must be a Recurring Donation Receipt type.
This letter should state something like, "Dear John, thanks for becoming a recurring donor to XYZ."
Subsequent Recurring Transaction Receipt Email Template
This receipt must also have a Transaction Receipt type template.
These are meant for recurring donations that take place after the first payment has processed. The thought behind these is that your recurring donors will get a transaction notification the first time they give, and then all donations after that receive a slightly altered message. This allows you to give them extra thanks up front while being able to make your recurring receipts more simple and streamlined.
Recurring transaction processing
A donor can control the frequency of their recurring donation (1st of the month, 1st Monday of the month, etc.).
Kindful's automated recurring billing process begins at 9 AM UTC every day (which is 4 AM CDT or 3 AM CST).
For example, a donation is set up for the 1st of every month. On the 1st of July, that donor's card (or ACH) would be charged near 4 AM Central that morning.
Still have questions?
Feel free to send our support team an email, or you can call the phone number found in the lower left hand corner of your Kindful Admin account to speak to a team member.


Plumbers are mostly called in for leaky pipes, problems with toilets and showers and water heaters but most homeowners don't realize that specialty plumbers are trained to install and maintain gas lines.
Do Plumbers Install Gas Lines?
Do All Plumbers Work On Gas Lines?
Absolutely not. Plumbers who are trained and licensed to work with natural gas have the expertise to work on gas lines.
Make sure that you use a plumber with these credentials!
Although not all plumbers are trained and licensed to work with gas lines, here at Atlantis Plumbing we DO have natural gas plumbers that work on installing and repairing gas lines.
So, if you're looking for the right professional who installs gas lines for stoves, fixes gas leaks, etc. - look for plumbers with the expertise and licensing to work with natural gas.
How Much Does A Gas Line Installation Cost?
According to, the cost range for gas line installs is anywhere from $120 to $1350. "Most homeowners spend between $256 and $768."
Cost of material, labor cost, obtaining permits and costs due to following local building codes and complexity of the project all play a part in the overall cost of the installation.
Do Plumbers Fix Gas Leaks?
Before we answer this question let's talk about safety first.
Natural gas leaks can set off an explosion. If you suspect that you have a gas leak, open as many windows and doors in your home as possible, quickly and then leave the home immediately.
Call your gas supplier or the fire department from your cell phone or a neighbor's phone.
 - Do not try to light the stove or use any appliance
 - Don't turn on any lights
 - Do not touch any light switches
 - Don't use a landline phone
IMPORTANT: Gas leaks can't always be detected by smell, especially by the elderly whose sense of smell may be impaired.
We highly recommend that you use a combustible gas leak/carbon monoxide detector that is approved by UL or CSA. You can find these at your nearby home supply store, like The Home Depot or Lowe's.
So, to answer the question, "Do plumbers fix gas leaks?" - the answer is YES. Specially trained plumbers who deal with natural gas can fix gas leaks.
If you have any questions concerning gas lines in your home or business in the Atlanta, Georgia area, call Atlantis Plumbing today at _PHONE_. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Getting started with MRZ Scanner using Blink ID
With the advancement in technology, various processes keep on being digitized. For example, we can obtain a traveler's information from national identity card or passport in the airports without having to key in every information.
With a scan on the MRZ section of the passport or national identity card, we can obtain information such as the traveler's name, nationality, age, document number, and even an image.
Introduction
This tutorial will build a simple Flutter application with BlinkId SDK to obtain user data from either a national ID or passport. With one quick scan, we will be able to extract information from identity cards, passports, driver licenses and virtually any other government-issued ID.
Table of contents
Prerequisites
In order to follow along, the reader will need the following:
 1. Have Flutter SDK installed on your computer.
 2. Background knowledge of Flutter.
 3. A BlinkId account.
Application setup
 1. On the command line, create a new directory to store our project files by executing the command below.
mkdir mrz
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 1. Change the working directory to the directory created above and execute the following command to create a new Flutter project.
cd mrz
flutter create --org com.mrzapp mrzapp
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 1. Once the project is created, open the project in your favourite IDE. In the root project directory, locate the pubspec.yaml file, and add the following dependencies in the dependency section.
 blinkid_flutter: ^5.13.0
 change_app_package_name: any
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 - blinkid_flutter is the package that we will use to scan the MRZ section of the passport and national identity card to obtain the user data.
 - change_app_package_name is a package that we will use to change the package name of the application.
 1. In the lib directory, add the following code snippet in the main.dart file.
class MRZApp extends StatelessWidget {
 const MRZApp({Key? key}) : super(key: key);
 @override
 Widget build(BuildContext context) {
 return MaterialApp(
 title: 'Flutter MRZ Scanner',
 theme: ThemeData(
 primarySwatch: Colors.blue,
 ),
 home: const ScanID(),
 );
 }
}
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MRZ scanning
 1. In the lib directory, create a new file named scan_screen.dart and add the following code snippet.
 2. In the class created above, create a stateful Flutter widget named ScanID and add the following code snippet.
class ScanID extends StatefulWidget {
 const ScanID({Key? key}) : super(key: key);
 @override
 _ScanIDState createState() => _ScanIDState();
}
class _ScanIDState extends State<ScanID> {
 String? _resultString = "";
}
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 - In the code snippet above, we created a stateful widget, and in its state class, we have a string _resultString that will store the scanned data.
 1. In the _ScanIDState class, create a scan() method that will scan the MRZ section of the passport and national identity card. Update the scan() method with the following code snippet.
 Future<void> scan() async {
 String license;
 // Set the license key depending on the target platform you are building for.
 if (Theme.of(context).platform == TargetPlatform.iOS) {
 license =
 "";
 } else if (Theme.of(context).platform == TargetPlatform.android) {
 license =
 "";
 } else {
 license =
 "";
 }
 var idRecognizer = BlinkIdCombinedRecognizer();
 idRecognizer.returnFullDocumentImage = true;
 idRecognizer.returnFaceImage = true;
 BlinkIdOverlaySettings settings = BlinkIdOverlaySettings();
 var results = await MicroblinkScanner.scanWithCamera(
 RecognizerCollection([idRecognizer]), settings, license);
 if (!mounted) return;
 // When the scan is cancelled, the result is null therefore we return to the the main screen.
 if (results.isEmpty) return;
 //When the result is not null, we check if it is a passport then obtain the details using the 'getPassportDetails' method and display them in the UI. If the document type is a national id, we get the details using the 'getIdDetails' method and display them in the UI.
 for (var result in results) {
 if (result is BlinkIdCombinedRecognizerResult) {
 if (result.mrzResult?.documentType == MrtdDocumentType.Passport) {
 _resultString = getPassportResultString(result);
 } else {
 _resultString = getIdResultString(result);
 }
 setState(() {
 _resultString = _resultString;
 _fullDocumentFrontImageBase64 = result.fullDocumentFrontImage ?? "";
 _faceImageBase64 = result.faceImage ?? "";
 });
 return;
 }
 }
 }
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 - In the code snippet above, we check the platform and provision the correct license key.
 - We then check if the camera is mounted, and if it is not, we return to the main screen. If the camera is mounted, we scan the document and obtain the result.
Replace the empty string with your license key, that you have obtained from BlinkId.
 1. Until this point, we can scan a passport and a national ID using our application but cannot obtain the scan results. To obtain the scan results, we need to create methods named buildDriverLicenceResult, getIdResultString and getPassportResultString that will return the scan results in a string format. Then, add the following functions to the _ScanIDState class to get the scan results.
//This method is used to obtain the specific user details from the national id from the scan result object.
 String getIdResultString(BlinkIdCombinedRecognizerResult result) {
 // The information below will be otained from the natioal id if they are available.
 // In the case a field is not found, then it is skipped. For example, some national ids do not have the profession field.
 return buildResult(result.firstName, "First name") +
 buildResult(result.lastName, "Last name") +
 buildResult(result.fullName, "Full name") +
 buildResult(result.localizedName, "Localized name") +
 buildResult(result.additionalNameInformation, "Additional name info") +
 buildResult(result.address, "Address") +
 buildResult(
 result.additionalAddressInformation, "Additional address info") +
 buildResult(result.documentNumber, "Document number") +
 buildResult(
 result.documentAdditionalNumber, "Additional document number") +
 buildResult(result.sex, "Sex") +
 buildResult(result.issuingAuthority, "Issuing authority") +
 buildResult(result.nationality, "Nationality") +
 buildDateResult(result.dateOfBirth, "Date of birth") +
 buildIntResult(result.age, "Age") +
 buildDateResult(result.dateOfIssue, "Date of issue") +
 buildDateResult(result.dateOfExpiry, "Date of expiry") +
 buildResult(result.dateOfExpiryPermanent.toString(),
 "Date of expiry permanent") +
 buildResult(result.maritalStatus, "Martial status") +
 buildResult(result.personalIdNumber, "Personal Id Number") +
 buildResult(result.profession, "Profession") +
 buildResult(result.race, "Race") +
 buildResult(result.religion, "Religion") +
 buildResult(result.residentialStatus, "Residential Status") +
 buildDriverLicenceResult(result.driverLicenseDetailedInfo);
 }
 String buildResult(String? result, String propertyName) {
 if (result == null || result.isEmpty) {
 return "";
 }
 return propertyName + ": " + result + "\n";
 }
 //This function creates a complete date based on the date obtained from the scanned document. For example, date of the document issue.
 String buildDateResult(Date? result, String propertyName) {
 if (result == null || result.year == 0) {
 return "";
 }
 return buildResult(
 "${result.day}.${result.month}.$


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TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has commented on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee's report on immersive and addictive technologies.
In December 2018, the DCMS Committee launched an inquiry into the growth of 'immersive and addictive technologies'. The inquiry examined the addictive nature of emerging technologies and operating business models that maximise player engagement; how games companies operate across a range of different social media platforms; and the use of vast amounts of user-generated data. The inquiry also examined the development of technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, and the potential impact that these could have in the worlds of sport, entertainment and news.
The Committee has today published its report that includes the following recommendations:
- The Government should bring forward regulations under section 6 of the Gambling Act 2005 in the next parliamentary session to specify that loot boxes are a game of chance. If it determines not to regulate loot boxes under the Act at this time, the Government should produce a paper clearly stating the reasons why it does not consider loot boxes paid for with real-world currency to be a game of chance played for money's worth.
- The Government should advise PEGI to apply the existing 'gambling' content labelling, and corresponding age limits, to games containing loot boxes that can be purchased for real world money and do not reveal their contents before purchase. In the absence of research which proves that no harm is being done by exposing children to gambling through the purchasing of loot boxes, the Committee believe a precautionary principle should apply and they are not permitted in games played by children until the evidence proves otherwise.
- The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport should immediately update its areas of research interest to include gaming disorder, working with researchers to identify the key questions that need to be addressed and develop a strategy to support high-quality, independent research into the long-term effects of gaming.
- The Government should require games companies to share aggregated player data with researchers and to contribute financially to independent research through a levy administered by an impartial body.
- The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport should immediately establish a scientific working group to collate the latest evidence relating to the effects of gambling-like mechanics in games. The group should produce an evidence-based review of the effects of gambling-like game mechanics, including loot boxes and other emerging trends, to provide clarity and advice. This should be done within a timescale that enables it to inform the Government's forthcoming online harms legislation.
- To provide clarity for policy-makers and the public, the Government should outline in its response to this report how it intends to support independent research into the application, extent and effect of design mechanics used in digital technologies to extend user engagement. Such research should then inform the development of a behavioural design code of practice for online services. This should be developed within an adequate timeframe to inform the future online harms regulator's work around "designed addiction" and "excessive screen time
- The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport should lay out within the next six months how a similar framework to the duty of care practices enshrined and enforced by the governing bodies of other sports can best be applied within esports.
- The Video Recordings Act should be amended to ensure that online games are covered by the same enforceable age restrictions as games sold on disks.
In response to the report, Dr Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of TIGA said:
"TIGA agrees that the Government should urgently carry out research to examine the connection between loot boxes and gambling. This research would recognise that loot boxes take many different forms.
"TIGA reccomends that platform owners and those operating an online game should: disclose the use of paid or hard currency loot boxes (or other paid or hard currency chance systems such as roulette wheels) up front; describe their potential contents; and, clearly lay out the chance of items being included.
"The current PEGI descriptor for in-game purchases does not specifically differentiate between loot boxes and other items. TIGA encourages PEGI to consider should consider explicitly identifying the existence of loot boxes in games by means of one of their descriptors/icons. This would have the advantage of providing consumers with more relevant information so that they can make informed decisions when they access, download or purchase a game.
"TIGA research indicates that most UK game developers do not employ loot boxes. Of a sample of 150 games released in 2018, 89 per cent did not use loot boxes.
"TIGA has previously expressed support for the Government's plan in the Online Harms White Paper to introduce a new statutory 'Duty of Care', ensuring companies take greater responsibility over the safety of their users.
"TIGA agrees with the Committee that research into gaming disorder is scarce and more, high-quality studies are required to fully understand the condition. We also agree that the Government should commission further research into gaming disorder and to ascertain appropriate time limits for playing games. At present, this is unclear. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health suggests that it is 'impossible' to recommend age appropriate time limits, instead urging parents to 'approach screen time based on the child's development age [and] individual need.'
"To ensure impartiality of research, any studies into gaming disorder should be funded by government and not industry.
Commenting on the report, Jason Kingsley OBE, TIGA Chairman and CEO and Creative Director at Rebellion, said:
"TIGA and our members would like to be able to refer players, parents and guardians to authoritative, independent research and advice concerning appropriate screen time for players. We encourage all members to cooperate with researchers and share data, we also encourage games businesses to consider design features which address the issue of gaming disorder. In our best practice guide, entitled Safeguarding Players, we suggest that games businesses could explore the use of the game mechanics that manage screen time, such as using reminder messages and narrative messages in which characters in the game advise you to take breaks."
TIGA is keen to work alongside relevant parties to find solutions for UK game developers, publishers and platform owners and operators to address the concerns raised in this report, and ensure that players of all ages can enjoy games in a responsible and safe way.


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Re: hot glue
From: Betty Bowen (bbowen_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Tue Nov 11 2003 - 10:45:16 PST
speaking of hot glue - here's something I use it for - you can drizzle it around
on masks or whatever the edges of picture frames, as decoration, press plastic
"jewels" down into it if you like, then when it is cool, you can lay on sheets
of composition leaf - it comes in different golds, silvers, and copper and two
or three different vareigated ones depending on where you get it. Then tap down
with a brush and then brush away the excess, just like you would for gold leaf.
It sticks beautifully to the cooled hot glue, brushes right off the other
surfaces and the gems. This gives a slick hard gold finish that really reflects
like real metal. kids love it.


SprutCAD drawing
The editor is activated by clicking on the button on the main toolbar while the Model tab is active. This creates a new drawing in the «Full Model» folder. There may be several independent drawings in the project.
When the drawing mode is active the drawing toolbar appears at the top of the graphics window.
The following object types are available:
 - Point. The object was made for compatibility with the previous version. It is constructed by specifying a point on the screen or by entering the coordinates of a point in the inspector.
 - Line. It is constructed by specifying the start and end points on the screen, or by specifying their coordinates in the inspector. If you press the <Ctrl> key while building a line and specify a previously constructed line, a parallel copy of the specified line will be created. For the arc or circle the line will be constructed along the arc tangent.
 - Circle. By default, the circle is constructed by specifying its center and radius. By right-clicking on the button for constructing a circle, you can choose an alternative method of construction — building a circle passing through 3 points. In both ways, when you press the <Ctrl> key and specify previously constructed lines or arcs, the circle will be built tangentially to the specified element.
 - Arc. In default mode, the arc is constructed specifying the start and end point and its radius. Also, two more ways are available: 1) — indicating the center of the arc, the first point and the angle; 2) — arc passing through 3 points. In the first and second methods, if you press the <Ctrl> key and specify a previously constructed object, the arc will be constructed tangentially to it.
 - Rectangle. By default, it is constructed by specifying the first and opposite points. Also in the inspector, you can specify the size of the rectangle and the angle of rotation. The second way to build— select the side of the previously constructed element and specify the size. The resulting rectangle will be rotated at the same angle as the previously selected object.
 - Contour. In the first method, the contour is constructed by sequentially specifying the nodal points. Contour elements can be lines or arcs. Switching the type of element is made in the context menu. To activate, press the right mouse button, or by pressing the <Ctrl + space> key combination. Completion of the contour is available in the same place, you only need to choose how to complete the construction - on the current element or to complete it before closing with the beginning of the contour. In addition, specifying the first point of the contour completes the construction of a closed contour, or by double-click. Two additional methods of construction — contour construction by specifying a point inside the contour, then the system will try to assemble a contour from elements located around this point and — contouring along a chain, that is, you must point to any element and the system will automatically assemble a contour of intersecting elements.
 - Size. By default, a linear dimension is constructed; to do this, you must specify two extreme points of the size, or a side of the object. Also, it is possible to build radial or angular size.
 - Chamfer RoundingThe function performs the adjustment of two overlapping objects. In the inspector, you can specify the size and chamfer angle or radius of rounding. If you specify a contour, it will be modified accordingly, in the case of simple objects (lines, arcs), an additional element will be constructed.
Changing the line type of all objects, except the point and size, is made by pressing the <Alt + 1>, <Alt + 2>, <Alt + 3>, <Alt + 4> keys, respectively, to the main, auxiliary, dotted and dash-dotted lines . In addition, you can change the line type, as well as the color and layer, in the inspector, in the «Attributes» section.
Additional functions
 - Trimming an item - deleting a specified part of an item that intersects with other items. The highlighted part will be removed.
 - Split element - component (circuit, rectangle, etc.) is replaced by a set of line lines and arcs, of which element was selected.
 - Equidistant - an element is constructed that is equidistant to the indicated one.
 - Block management menu.
Group editing
When choosing to edit several elements (window, or sequentially selecting objects with the pressed <Shift> key), the system switches to block editing mode. At the same time, the interactive change of the point of one element takes into account the touches with other elements and changes them accordingly. Thus, when changing a parameter of one of the selected items, there is parametrized change throughout the model.
Also through the pop-up menu, the standard functions of moving, rotating, axial symmetry and copying the block are available.
 Geometric modification. Editing mode that supports two-way associative links between objects, such as coincidence of points, parallelism, perpendicularity, tangency, and belonging to lines of one straight line.
You can save the current block and repeatedly paste its copy into the current drawing by selecting it in the block management menu and specifying the insertion point:

After changing the original block, all its copies will also change. To do this, select the menu item «Manage blocks», select the desired block and click the «Edit» button.


Freak The Mighty Movie
The film stars an ensemble cast mainly starring elden henson and kieran culkin as max and kevin, respectively. Freak the mighty too coarse, violent and graphic for young readers i believe that the graphic imagery of killer kane keeping his son tied up and the son witnessing him trying to kill loretta by strangling her, as he, (kane), had also done to the mother, is an image too difficult for students younger than high school to process.
A little book cover I made a while back just came through
Much of the movie follows the book fairly well.
Freak the mighty movie. The mighty is an inspiring story about being different and not always needing to fit in. Creative, engaging poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of freak the mighty!with this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and contrasting characters, plot events, and setting in freak the mighty and the movie version, the mighty. Adapted from the novel, freak the mighty, the film explores a building of trust and friendship.
The amount of effect is determined by resulting consequences, past and present situation, mood of individuals, physiological comprehension, human nature, ones possibilities, pressure of all kinds (peer, family, self), social differentiation. Get it as soon as wed, dec 16. The mighty is a american 1998 drama film based on the book, freak the mighty by rodman philbrick.
Similarities and difference about the mighty (movie) and freak the mighty (book) versus!!! Book vs movie bella culp conclusion one difference is when loretta gave max the pliers to escape from the rope ties in the movie, and she actually untied him in the book. Well, the first difference is the title:
In the hands of a lesser writer, these characters might have become clichés, but philbrick develops an engaging story as this unlikely pair form a friendship and. One similarity of these pieces of art is that the chapters match up. The film was released on october 9, 1998 and was directed by peter chelsom and distributed by mirmax films.
Through reading freak the mighty, students will explore how disabilities can be overcome with the strength of friendship. Anyway, it is one of my favorite themes from the movies. Although they can relate to each other this book and movie both are unique in their own ways.
Freak the mighty is a young adult novel by rodman philbrick. I can't believe that this song didn't win best song award. Free shipping on orders over $25 shipped by amazon.
All dialogs in the movie were strong and memorable, and some incredibly touching and moving scenes you will never forget. With kieran culkin, elden henson, sharon stone, harry dean stanton. Published in 1993, it was followed by the novel max the mighty in 1998.
Amazon's choice for freak the mighty movie. See more ideas about freak the mighty, novel studies, freak. From the opening paragraphs, this book has a distinctive 'voice' as philbrick develops his unusual characters….
Two young boys, both social outcasts in their small town, form an unlikely friendship. Kevin is handicapped and max is large for his age and somewhat oafish. Freak the mighty influences, regardless of its negativity or positivity, have an effect on life.
Freak the mighty, by rodman philbrick, is a popular middle grade novel about two unusual boys and their friendship.max is a slow learner stuck in the body of an oversized teenager and kevin (freak) is a small boy with a near genius brain, stuck in leg braces and crutches. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out maxwell to improve his reading skills. Other options new and used
Factual, interpretive, critical, and personal. There is a lot of stuff that are similar and different about the mighty and freak the mighty. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the text on four levels:
Max's childlike chapter titles are very much incorporated in the movie. Peter chelsom directed this family film in the tradition of my left foot (1989). The music in the movie was great and emotional so like main theme freak, the mighty.
These are just some of things that are similar and different about the book. Kevin dillon (kieran culkin) aka the freak moves in next door to maxwell kane (elden henson). Movie activity, and all answer keys.
Freak the mighty and the mighty and both known by many. "freak the mighty by rodman philbrick … is a winner. 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,822.
One is a book and the other is a movie based on the book. This makes a difference because in the movie, max breaks the radiator and that causes a Students will practice reading orally and silently.
The book freak the mighty becomes the movie the mighty.this shows that there are other changes as well.
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Worker Health Study Summaries
Research on long-term exposure
NIOSH Multi-Site Leukemia Study
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NOTICE: These are NIOSH Archive Documents, and may not represent current NIOSH Policy. They are presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. This collection of Worker Notification Materials and any recommendations made herein are relevant for specific worker populations. The results do not predict risk for a given individual. The results may not be universally applicable.
NIOSH researchers looked at a group of nuclear workers to see if being exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation in the workplace may or may not be linked with fatal leukemia (death caused from leukemia).
Why was this study done?
Previous studies suggest exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation may cause leukemia. However, it is still uncertain if low doses of ionizing radiation, which are common in some workplaces, may also cause leukemia.
Leukemia is a type of cancer, an illness that starts in blood-forming tissue such as bone marrow. Leukemia causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced. The cancer cells interfere with the body's production of healthy cells, making the body unable to fight off infections.
Leukemia is either chronic (slowly progressing) or acute (rapidly progressing).
There are many types of leukemia. The four main types are:
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Acute myeloid leukemia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Chronic myeloid leukemia
What nuclear facilities were involved in this study?
Five U.S. nuclear facilities were involved:
- Hanford Site
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (including Zia workers)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
- Savannah River Site
Between the 1940s and 1990s, a total of 94,517 workers were monitored for radiation exposure at these facilities. Using death certificates, we found 257 of these workers died from a type of leukemia.
Who was included in the study?
Because this study focused on fatal leukemia we wanted to learn more about the workers who died from leukemia by comparing them to workers who did not die from leukemia.
This study included 249 of the 257 workers who died from leukemia (eight workers were not included because it was not clear what type of leukemia they died from). These 249 workers died from different types of leukemia see graph 1).
We compared the 249 workers to a sample of 995 workers from these sites who did not die from leukemia and were the same age as the workers who had died from leukemia.
How was the study done?
Using information and records gathered from the study sites, we estimated radiation doses for the 249 workers who died from leukemia. Radiation doses were also estimated for the comparison group of 995 workers who did not die from leukemia.
We noted if any of these workers smoked or were exposed to other possible cancer-causing agents in the workplace, including benzene and carbon tetrachloride.
We compared the radiation doses of workers who died of leukemia to the radiation doses of the comparison group. From this, we were able to examine the possible link between fatal leukemia and the amount of radiation exposure in the workplace. This is called the "doseresponse" relation.
What did the study find?
- The death rate for chronic myeloid, acute lymphocytic, acute myeloid and the other, less common types of leukemia combined was slightly higher in workers exposed to more than one rem of radiation total during their employment at one of these sites compared to workers who received lower doses.
- No increase in death rate for the chronic lymphocytic type of leukemia was seen among these workers.
- On average, workers with fatal leukemia were exposed to a total of three rems of radiation during their employment at one of these sites.
- The dose response relation in our study was similar to earlier studies of radiation-exposed populations.
Graph 1: Types of leukemia the 249 workers died from.
What does this mean?
After taking into account smoking and exposure to benzene and carbon tetrachloride, we found the risk of some types of leukemia was slightly higher in workers exposed to more than one rem of radiation.
One way this can be explained is by comparing two groups of men in the U.S.: one group not exposed to radiation and a second group exposed to three rems of radiation (the average total exposure in the workers with fatal leukemia). The normal lifetime chance of dying from leukemia in the first group is 71 men out of 10,000. The lifetime chance of dying from leukemia in the second group is 77 men out of 10,000.
If you were exposed to this level it does not mean you will get leukemia. It is important to remember that our study looked at these workers as a group, and therefore cannot predict the future health of any one person.
What were the limitations?
Because methods to record radiation exposure have improved over time, it is likely exposure estimates are more accurate for later years compared to those from the 1940's. When we looked at workers with the same amount of radiation exposure, we found workers hired after 1952 seemed to have a higher chance of leukemia than workers hired earlier.
Also, this study only included workers who died from leukemia. Workers who currently have, or did not die from leukemia were not included because information on cancer illness was not available in all states until recently.
What should you do?
Average radiation exposures are generally lower in workers today compared to 40 years ago because of improved technology and changes in work practices. If you currently work with radioactive materials or non-radioactive hazardous materials, contact your health and safety representative if you have any questions about your exposure or how to best protect yourself.
Information on the types, symptoms, and treatment of leukemia
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If you have developed an illness you think might be related to exposure from working at a Department of Energy (DOE) site or a DOE contractor facility, you could be eligible for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA).
EEOICPA, administered by the Department of Labor, provides compensation and medical benefits for certain civilian nuclear weapons workers (and their survivors) who may have developed certain work-related illnesses, including cancer. NOTE: Not all DOE workers will be eligible for this compensation.
The NIOSH Office of Compensation Analysis and Support (OCAS) helps the Department of Labor (DOL) by reconstructing radiation doses for certain claimants who have developed cancer.
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Schubauer-Berigan MK, et al. Risk of chronic myeloid and acute
leukemia mortality following exposure to ionizing radiation among workers
at four U.S. nuclear weapons facilities and a nuclear naval shipyard.
Radiation Research. 2007; 167:222-232.
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Schubauer-Berigan MK, et al. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and radiation: findings among workers at five US nuclear facilities and a review of the recent literature. British Journal of Haematology. 2007; 139:799-808.
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A UCLA "world summit" will bring together internationally renowned scientists from 12 countries including the U.S., Russia, China, Japan, Australia and India to address ancient microscopic fossils, from July 27 to Aug. 2.
"We are bringing together the world's best scientists in the field of ancient life," said summit organizer J. William Schopf, founder and director of the UCLA Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics' Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life (CSEOL). "Many of the participants have never before met one another. I expect that as a result of this five-day meeting, many of these scholars will collaborate on research."
The scientists will participate in hands-on scientific demonstrations using new state-of-the-science techniques.
"I have asked them to bring their most difficult rock specimens with them," said Schopf, a paleobiologist, geologist, microbiologist and organic geochemist. "People will say, 'Come look at this.'"
Schopf believes that the participants, and their students, will be ready to analyze microscopic fossils inside rocks returned from Mars to search for signs of life.
New research techniques are re-shaping the study of ancient life. High technology equipment allows scientists to look inside rocks and produce sharp three-dimensional images of ancient microscopic fossils inside rocks. The equipment includes Raman spectroscopy, a technique that allows scientists to see the molecular and chemical structure of ancient microorganisms in three dimensions; confocal microscopy, which uses a focused laser beam to make the organic walls of the fossils fluoresce, and enables scientists to take images inside living cells, allowing cells to be viewed in three dimensions; and secondary ion mass spectroscopy to analyze the isotopes in the chemistry of individual fossils.
These new techniques are not available in many countries; Schopf, who helped to develop the techniques, hopes that will change. The scientists will divide into smaller groups in UCLA laboratories for demonstrations of how the new technology works.
"I want them to learn the tricks that we know of how to use these instruments," he said. "I want us to learn from one another.
"In China, a scientist saw a three-dimensional picture of a spherical fossil inside a rock and told me, 'It's like seeing the back side of the moon!' he said. "It is astounding the first time you ever see it. Instead of waiting 20 or 30 years for the knowledge to diffuse, I want to cut through that."
Since his first year as a Harvard graduate student in the 1960s, Schopf had the goal of conducting chemical analysis of, and imaging in three-dimensions, individual microscopic fossils inside a rock, but had no technique to do so until recently.
The world summit is sponsored by CSEOL, with support from the NASA Astrobiology Institute and Elsevier.
Summit participants have expertise in a number of fields studying early life, among them microbiology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and geology.
Participants will be: Wladyslaw Altermann (Germany), Stanley Awramik (U.S.), David Bottjer, (U.S.), Nicholas Butterfield (England), Junyuan Chen (China), Thomas Fairchild (Brazil), Tamara N. German, Kathleen Grey (Australia), Hans Hofmann (Canada), Christopher House (U.S.), Anatoliy Kudryavtsev (U.S.), Malgorzata Moczydlowska (Sweden), Konstantin Nagovitsin (Russia), Dorothy Oehler (U.S.), Victor Podkovyrov (Russia), Vibhuti Rai (India), J. William Schopf (U.S.), Vladimir N. Sergeev (Russia), Mukund Sharma (India), Purnima Srivastava (India), Kenichiro Sugitani (Japan), Vinod Tewari (India), Yuichiro Ueno (Japan), Nataliya G. Vorob'Eva (Russia), Malcolm Walter (Australia), Frances Westall (France), Shuhai Xiao (U.S.) and Leiming Yin (China).
|Contact: Stuart Wolpert|
University of California - Los Angeles


text: There are 3 quizzes for the 47 vocabulary words taken from I AM THE MESSENGER, by Markus Zusak. The first tests knowledge of 20 words, requiring students 1) to identify whether or not a word is used correctly in context, 2)to match vocabulary words to antonyms, and 3)to fill in the blanks to complete a narrative. The second tests knowledge of 17 words, requiring students to use listed vocabulary words to complete sentences. The third tests knowledge of 10 words, requiring students to read a statement and select the listed vocabulary word that applies to that statement. These quizzes correspond to the word list/definitions and three vocabulary worksheets products also available on Teachers Pay Teachers. The answer key for the quizzes is a free download.


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*Science of Seven Cultures*
_To the rapid evolution of the_ _. Human being_
In Continuation after health and energy culture is:
Study one chapter or ten to twenty-five verses of the Gita or your scriptures with meaning, daily. Learn the original language of your scripture, at least sufficient to understand it in original.


: Conduct Operational Management Reviews
There needs to be a process in place which details how the operational side of both the application and infrastructure is managed.
Phase 5.2: Conduct Periodic Health Checks
Monthly or quarterly health checks should be performed on both the application and infrastructure to ensure no new security risks have been introduced and that the level of security is still intact.
Phase 5.3: Ensure Change Verification
After every change has been approved and tested in the QA environment and deployed into the production environment, it is vital that the change is checked to ensure that the level of security has not been affected by the change. This should be integrated into the change management process.
A Typical SDLC Testing Workflow
The following figure shows a typical SDLC Testing Workflow.
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