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Gendered Indigenous health and wellbeing within the Australian health system: A review of the literature
reportposted on 06.02.2018, 00:00 by Bronwyn FredericksBronwyn Fredericks, Carolyn DanielsCarolyn Daniels, Jennifer JuddJennifer Judd, Roxanne BainbridgeRoxanne Bainbridge, K Clapham, M Longbottom, M Adams, D Bessarab, L Collard, C Andersen
Traditionally, Indigenous men and women maintained distinct gendered realities. Colonisation and the subsequent introduction of the patriarchal system altered these realities, negatively impacting on Indigenous men's and women's health and wellbeing in a cumulative and continuing way. This literature review provides an overview of gendered Indigenous perspectives of health and wellbeing, and discusses some of the intervention strategies in Australia that have attempted to address these issues. In providing a context for understanding gendered Indigenous health perspectives, this literature review discusses the place of Indigenous peoples in contemporary Australian society and the complex historical factors that inform the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The research involved a review of gendered Indigenous health literature involving a systematic search of peer-reviewed and grey literature, and government and non-government reports. This work commenced as a conversation between Indigenous researchers who were members of the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN) Health and Wellbeing Node who are intimately aware of the ongoing crisis in Indigenous health and wellbeing. As we progressed our collaborative conversation, we agreed to focus on several specific areas and commenced with this review of the literature about gendered Indigenous health and wellbeing in order to gain a deeper understanding of what is known and what research has taken place. This work does not set out to include all work produced, but to open up the discussion on ways to offer a greater focus on and improve gendered Indigenous health and wellbeing. We offer this monograph as a contribution to the larger conversation that needs to be had, to develop a broader understanding of Indigenous gendered health and wellbeing and what needs to happen in bringing about positive health outcomes for Indigenous peoples in Australia. Future research is needed to not only describe the situation of gendered Indigenous health and wellbeing, but to involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men in the ways that health services serve this community. More work is needed to build strong evidence of what works in improving gendered Indigenous health outcomes. This research project was funded by the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN) (ARC ID: SR120100005), the Healing Foundation (via NIRAKN to the Health and Wellbeing Node) and CQUniversity and involved a review of gendered Indigenous health literature.


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Cross-cultural adaptation of the hearing handicap inventory for the elderly-screening version (HHIE-S) for use with Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans
Michael J. Lichtenstein, Helen P. Hazuda
Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review
37 Scopus citations
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To cross-culturally adapt the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S) for use with older Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Two different samples were used. First, a convenience sample of 100 older community-dwelling Mexican American men and women in San Antonio, Texas, was used to test technical equivalence of the Spanish and English language versions of the HHIE-S. Second, a neighborhood-based sample of older Mexican Americans was used to establish conceptual (n = 433) and criterion equivalence (n = 381) of the two HHIE-S language versions. METHODS: Independent forward and back translations were done to create a Spanish language version of the HHIE-S. In the convenience sample, subjects were administered the English and Spanish HHIE-S in random order on separate days. In the neighborhood sample, the HHIE-S was given on one occasion in the language of the subject's preference. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Geriatric Depression scale to see if the two language versions of the HHIE-S were similarly associated with depression (conceptual equivalence). Hearing impairment was assessed using the Welch-Allyn Audioscope(TM) to see if the two language versions were similarly associated with an audiometric measure for hearing loss (criterion equivalence). RESULTS: In the convenience sample, the overall mean (SD) Spanish and English HHIE-S scores were 6.2 (8.7) and 6.2 (9.3), respectively (P = 1.00). Total scores of the English and Spanish versions were highly correlated (r = .89), and regression analysis indicated that the two language versions gave nearly identical results. In the neighborhood-based sample, men had higher HHIE-S scores than women (OR 2.0, 95% CI = 1.3-3.5). Having depressive symptoms (OR 3.2, 95% CI = 1.9-5.5) or hearing impairment (OR 6.1, 95% CI = 3.5-10.5) was associated with higher HHIE-S scores. After adjustment for gender, depressive symptoms, and/or hearing impairment, the language of interview was not associated with HHIE-S score. CONCLUSION: We have developed and tested a Spanish translation of the HHIE-S that yields equivalent results to those obtained with the English version in bilingual Mexican Americans. The Spanish HHIE-S presented here is suitable for clinical use and research studies involving older Mexican Americans.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)492-498
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1998
ASJC Scopus subject areas
 - Geriatrics and Gerontology
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validates the events during postback or callback handling. For example, if a list control includes options numbered 1, 2, or 3 when the page is rendered, and if a postback request is received specifying option number 4, ASP.NET raises an exception. All event-driven controls in ASP.NET use this feature by default.
[EnableEventValidation] feature reduces the risk of unauthorized or malicious postback requests and callbacks. It is strongly recommended that you do not disable event validation.
A10-Unvalidated - Redirects and Forwards
Adding code such as
will make your site vulnerable. The attack could be initiated by sending a phishing email to a user containing a link. If the user is vigilant they may have double checked the domain of the URL before clicking. However, as the domain will match your domain which the user trusts, they will click the link unaware that the page will redirect the user to the attacker's domain.
Validation should take place on Url to ensure that it is either a relative, allowed URL or an absolute URL to one of your own allowed domains and pages. You may want to check someone isn't redirecting your users to /Logout.aspx for example. Although there may be nothing stopping an attacker from directly linking to _URL_ they could use the redirect to hide the URL so it is harder for a user to understand which page is being accessed (_URL_
The other OWASP categories are:
 - A9-Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
of which I can't think of any to mind that are specific to C#/ASP.NET. I'll update my answer if I think of any (if you think they are relevant to your question).
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IMO: The nr 1 exploitable functions, are innocent looking, but very dangerously when used without thought.
In ASP.Net Response.Write or the shortcut:
 <%= searchTermFromUser %>
In ADO.Net:
 - The string + operator:
 var sql = "SELECT * FROM table WHERE name = '" + searchTermFromUser + "'"
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Never ever do SQL statements like that. Use Command.AddParameter and parameter names in queries. – jgauffin Oct 23 '10 at 20:15
Yes, that's what I mean. These are examples of exploitable code. – GvS Oct 23 '10 at 21:41
What's wrong with response.write for the website using that? – Xaqron Oct 30 '10 at 1:55
_USER_: Because it is common to forget HtmlEncode – GvS Oct 30 '10 at 19:57
_USER_: that is one path to allow [cross site scripting ](_URL_-site_scripting) – jachguate Nov 10 '10 at 3:27
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Any piece of data you get from the user (or any other external source) and pass to another system or another user is a potential exploit.
If you get a string from the user and display it to another user without using HtmlEncode it's a potential exploit.
If you get a string from the user and use it to construct SQL it's a potential SQL injection.
If you get a string from the user and use it to contract a file name for Process.Start or Assembly.Load it's a remote execution vulnerability
You get the point, the danger comes from using unsanitized data, if you never pass user input to external system without sanitizing it (example: HtmlEncode) or using injection-safe interfaces (example: SQL parameters) you are relatively safe - the minute you forget to sanitize something the most innocent-looking method can become a security vulnerability.
Note: cookies, html headers and anything else that passes over a network is also data from the user, in most cases even data in your database is data from the user.
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Yes data from the user is called tainted data. When tainted data reaches a "sink" function, then you have a vulnerability. Look at the list of PHP sink functions i posted at the top. – Rook Oct 26 '10 at 16:25
_USER_ - You can't possibly list all the "sink" functions, any code that is not explicitly designed to deal with possibly malicious data is a sink function - also, any code that is designed to deal with malicious data in a diffract context that you use it is a sink function (example: XmlDocument.Load is designed to detect and reject malformed or malicious XML, but if you let the user control the file you load it can be used to load your configuration files and create a really bad information disclosure vulnerability) – Nir Oct 27 '10 at 10:01
did you see my PHP link at the top? Or have you come across static analysis tools like RATS (_URL_-elements/threat-intelligence/rats.html) – Rook Oct 27 '10 at 16:44
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Plenty of things in the System.Net, System.XML, System.IO, (anything that takes a URI and/or file path and actually deals with the resource they identify) System.Reflection, System.Security, System.Web, System.Data and System.Threading namespaces can be dangerous, as in they can be used to do bad things that go further than just messing up the current execution. So much that it would be time consuming to try to identify each.
Of course, every method in all third party assemblies will have to assumed to be dangerous until shown otherwise. More time consuming again.
Nor do I think it's a particularly fruitful approach. Producing a checklist of functions only really works with a limited library, or with a large-language where a lot of what would be in a library with a language like C# is in the language itself.
There are some classically dangerous examples like Process.Start() or anything that executes another process directly, but they are balanced by being quite obviously dangerous. Even a relatively foolhardy and incompetent coder may take care when they use that, while leaving data that goes to other methods unsanitised.
That sanitation of data is a more fruitful thing to look at than any list of functions. Is data validated to remove obviously incorrect input (which may be due to an attack, or may simply be a mistake) and is it encoded and escaped in the appropriate way for a given layer (there is too much talk about "dangerous" character sequences,'never hurt anyone, it's'not correctly escaped for SQL, that can hurt when it is indeed at a SQL layer - the job required to make sure the data gets in there correctly is the same as that to avoid exploits). Are the layers at which communication with something outside of the code solid. Are URIs constructed using unexamined input, for example - if not you can turn some of the more commonly used System.Net and System.XML methods into holes.
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Using any type of unsafe code can cause problems such as pointers. Microsoft provided a good article about unsafe code here: _URL_
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"Problems such as pointers" – ta.speot.is Oct 30 '10 at 4:25
-1 for qualifying pointers as problems... what kind of problem they are? – jachguate Nov 10 '10 at 3:24
They are unsafe, pretty obvious if used incorrectly they can be exploited hence they can be a problem, doesnt take einstein to figure that one out does it? – kyndigs Nov 10 '10 at 9:38
if used incorrectly. Your car is unsafe if used incorrectly, a kitchen knife is unsafe if used incorrectly, but they are not inherently unsafe for someone who knows what are doing and how to properly use them. – jachguate Nov 10 '10 at 21:31
Which is exactly why I said "can cause" in my post... I didnt say "will cause". – kyndigs Nov 11 '10 at 10:15
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Reflection.Emit and CodeDom
Allowing plugins or third party libraries that uses threading can bring your whole application down unless you load those libraries/plugins in a separate appdomain.
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Probably half the framework contains very scary functions. I myself think that File.WriteAllText() is very scary since it can overwrite any file the current user has access to.
A different approach to this question would be how you can manage security. The article at _URL_ contains a basic description concerning the.NET security system, with the System.Security.Permissions namespace containing all permissions.NET makes available. You can also take a look at _URL_ for more information.
In short,.NET allows you to limit the permissions a process can have, for example denying methods that change data on disk. You can then check these permissions and act on whether the process has them or not.
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even a simple string comparison can be an issue.
If an application makes a trust decision based on the results of this String.Compare operation, the result of that decision could be subverted by changing the CurrentCulture


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Landian Hotel Project
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project
Landian in Guatapé represents a bold leap into the future. Its design is inspired by the metaverse, fusing virtual reality with physical architecture. The mimicry with the environment is impressive, with structures that blend into the surrounding landscape through the use of local materials.
The implementation on the hillside is intelligently phased, minimizing environmental impact and offering panoramic views at every level. This stepped approach also encourages biophilia, connecting users to nature and creating green spaces on each level.
Landian stands as a beacon of the future of sustainable tourism, where visitors can perch in an environment that celebrates the harmony between technology, nature and architecture. This hotel redefines the hotel experience and represents a bold vision of tomorrow.
Project design year
Extra visual materials
Applicant and authors of the project
LEVEL GROUP X METAPOLIS: «We are a multi-disciplinary creative team and we seek to tell stories through our creative process.We identify the essence of each project through concepts with relationships between nature, environment and society.»
Project by Juan Manuel Zuluaga, Miguel Aguirre, Sara Hernández, Cesar Restrepo.
Status of the project

source: m-a-p/FineFineWeb


domain name requested (RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST}).
The RewriteCond directive defines a rule condition. Precede a RewriteRule directive with one or more RewriteCond directives.
RewriteCond TestString CondPattern [Flag(s)
 - RewriteRule (test string) backreferences: These are back-references of the form $N(0 <= N <= 9) which provide access to the grouped parts (parenthesis!) of the pattern from the corresponding RewriteRule directive (the one following the current bunch of RewriteCond directives).RewriteCond backreferences: These are back-references of the form %N
 - (1 <= N <= 9) which provide access to the grouped parts (parentheses!) of the pattern from the last matched RewriteCond directive in the current bunch of conditions.RewriteMap expansions: These are expansions of the form ${mapname:key|default}
 - Server-Variables: These are variables of the form %{ NAME_OF_VARIABLE }
CondPattern is a standard Extended Regular Expression with some additions. You can prefix the pattern string with a '!' character (exclamation mark) to specify a non-matching pattern
More details on RewriteCond here.
Redirect Multiple Domains to a Single Domain
If you have multiple domains pointing to your site, it's possible you could take a hit in the search engines for having duplicate content. Use the following code to redirect visitors from two domains to just one:
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^_URL_$ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^yourdomain.com$ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^_URL_$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ _URL_ [R=301,L]
Block a Specific IP Address
If you want to block someone coming from a specific IP address from accessing your website, you can use the following code:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REMOTE_ADDR} ^(A\.B\.C\.D)$
RewriteRule ^/* _URL_ [L]
</IfModule>
Replace the A\.B\.C\.D with the IP address you want to block (don't forget to leave the "\" before each dot, which escapes the character).
User Agent Redirect
To rewrite the Homepage of a site according to the User-Agent: header of the request, you can use the following:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Mozilla.*
RewriteRule ^/$ /homepage.max.html [L]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} ^Lynx.*
RewriteRule ^/$ /homepage.min.html [L]
RewriteRule ^/$ /homepage.std.html [L]
</IfModule>
Block Specific User Agents
You can block specific User Agents by using the %{User Agent} server variable back-reference using this code. Just replace the "UserAgent" with the user agent you want to block ^Mozilla.* (not sure that is a good idea though but it can be used to keep the door closed for spambots, search engines etc.!).
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} UserAgent
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
[F,L] F, makes everything forbidden and throws a 403 server response. You can also block more than one at a time by using the [OR] flag. I have listed available Flags in the bottom of the article.:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} UserAgent1 [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} UserAgent2
RewriteRule .* - [F,L]
</IfModule>
Set up a Default Image
In case your site have a broken images a default image rewrite can make your site look more professional. Use the following code to redirect to a default image for any image whose file cannot be found.
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteRule ^images/.*\.jpg$ /images/imagereplaced.jpg [L]
-f' (is regular file). You need to change the "/images/imagereplaced.jpg" bit to the image file you're planning to use.
Prevent Hotlinking, Serve alternate content
The last thing most website owners want is other sites stealing their content or worse—hotlinking to their images and stealing their bandwidth. This code will help you protect all files of the types included in the last line against hotlinking (add more types as needed):
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^$
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://(www\.)?yourdomain\.com/.*$ [NC]
RewriteRule .*\.(gif|jpg|pgn)$ _URL_ [R,NC,L]
</IfModule>
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^$
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://(www\.)?domain.com/ .*$ [NC]
RewriteRule \.(gif|jpg|swf|flv|png)$ /feed/ [R=302,L]
Make sure you change "yourdomain.com" to your own domain name and warning.jpg to the image you will show as alternate content. You may also decide to show an error page with this code.
# serve a standard 403 forbidden error page
RewriteRule .*\.(gif|jpg|pgn)$ - [F,L]
To grant linking permission to a site other than yours, insert this code block after the line containing the "yourdomain.com" string.
# allow linking from the following site
RewriteCond %{HTTP_REFERER} !^http://(www\.)?externaldomain\.com/.*$ [NC]
Strip Query Strings
If all the pages on your site other than your home page are formatted as follows, with query strings instead of page names:
_URL_
Those aren't very pretty, and on top of that, search engines will show a bunch of duplicated "home" pages. If you want to get rid of the query string in your page URLs, use the following code:
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} querystringparam=
RewriteRule (.*) _URL_ [R=301]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} example=
RewriteRule (.*) _URL_ [R=301]
This way you will get rid of the query string and the preceding question mark.
Rewrites and https
If you are using https, then you may need to make some changes to your .htaccess code. If you are doing rewrites that use the full URL (for example _URL_ and you will be switching between http and https, then you may do this by adding a RewriteCond to your code. You will need to test for https and code the full URL accordingly (using http or https). The following examples show how to test for https or the lack of https.
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} on
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
For example, if you want to force all requests to your site to use https, you could use the following:
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R,L]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^_URL_$ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^domain.net$ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^_URL_$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ _URL_ [R=301,L]
Flags:
[F] Forbidden: instructs the server to return a 403 Forbidden to the client.
[L] Last rule: instructs the server to stop rewriting after the preceding directive is processed.
[N] Next: instructs Apache to rerun the rewrite rule until all rewriting directives have been achieved.
[G] Gone: instructs the server to deliver Gone (no longer exists) status message.
[P] Proxy: instructs server to handle requests by mod_proxy
[C] Chain: instructs server to chain the current rule with the previous rule.
[R] Redirect: instructs Apache to issue a


Friday, July 5, 2013
Soma Sutra Pradakshina
I just posted photographs and a narrative of the July 5, 2013 Pradosham as observed at the Arunachaleswarar Temple here at Tiruvannamalai.
To view the posting please go to this link here
During the time of Pradosham a special type of circumambulating called Soma Sutra Pradakshina is done.
During the time of Pradosham, Soma Sutra Pradakshina is the suggested method of circumambulating God. In some Temples this is always followed. In this method the gomukhi is never crossed. The gomukhi is the place where Abhishekam water is flowing Northwards. By doing this method of Pradakshina one does not step over the holy water.
As per the above marked symbols this pradakshina goes thus:
First saluting Rishabham Devar (Nandi the Bull) go anti-clockwise and salute Chandichar (not crossing the gomukhi).
Now return in a clockwise manner and salute Rishabham and continue clockwise until reaching the gomukhi (again don't cross).
Then return in an anti-clockwise direction, salute the Rishabham again and proceed towards Chandichar.
From there return back clockwise without worshipping the Rishabham and reach the gomukhi.
Finally return back anti-clockwise from there to salute Rishabham Devar and continue to Chandichar and return back to Rishabham and worship the Shiva Lingam (at the altar) by viewing through the space between the two horns of the Holy bull.
This is one pradakshina. Three such times pradakshina are to be done.
The curve traced by doing the pradakshina is very similar to the periphery of the crescent moon. Hence this way of circumambulating is called Soma Sutra Pradakshina.
 1. Thank you for your detailed explanation. Appreciate a lot. When u say'salute the rishabam',
 Does this means salute from Nandi deva's side or back since he is facing lord siva. Thank u.
 2. I suggest that saluting the Rishabam would be from the front with palms held together and head bowed. From the back of Nandi, it wouldn't be so much saluting the rishaba but bowing to Lord Shiva.


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This will activate the THC and make it more potent. The more cannabis you use, the more potent the THC juice will be. However, it is important to use the right amount of cannabis to avoid making the juice too strong. A good rule of thumb is to use about one gram of cannabis per ounce of juice. The extraction method you use will also affect the potency of the THC juice. There are several methods you can use to extract THC from cannabis, such as using a solvent or a CO2 extractor. It is important to use a high-quality extraction method to ensure that you are getting the most potent THC possible. Heating the juice can also increase its potency. When you heat the juice, it helps to activate the THC and make it more potent.
You can heat the juice by placing it in a warm water bath or using a hot plate. In conclusion, making THC juice more potent is not difficult if you follow the right steps. Use high-quality cannabis, decarboxylate the cannabis, use more cannabis, use a high-quality extraction method, and heat the juice. By following these steps, you can make a more potent THC juice that will give you the high you are looking thc liquid for. However, it is important to remember to use THC juice responsibly and to follow the laws in your area regarding the use of cannabis. Cannabis is becoming increasingly popular, especially with the rise of THC juice and gummies. THC, also known as tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive compound found in marijuana that is known to have several health benefits.
Both THC juice and gummies are ways to consume THC, but they have their pros and cons. THC juice is a liquid concentrate that can be added to drinks or vaped. It's a concentrated form of THC that is extracted from the marijuana plant. Here are some of the pros and cons of THC juice. Fast Acting – THC juice is fast-acting and can produce effects in as little as 10-15 minutes. Easy to Use – THC juice is easy to use and can be added to drinks or vaped with a simple cartridge. Discreet – THC juice is discreet, making it a great option for those who want to consume THC without others knowing. Potency – THC juice is very potent and can be dangerous if consumed in large amounts. It's important to use it in moderation.


Question: Who Is Ishtar'S Husband?
How did Gilgamesh die?
Against the advice of the elders of Uruk and Enkidu himself, the two friends set out on their quest.
Once they make it to the Cedar Forest, the sun god Shamash helps them overpower Humbaba, who starts pleading for mercy.
Gilgamesh is about to grant it, but then gives in to peer pressure from Enkidu, and kills him..
Who is Inanna's husband?
DumuzidDumuzid (later known as Tammuz), the god of shepherds, is usually described as Inanna's husband, but Inanna's loyalty to him is questionable; in the myth of her descent into the Underworld, she abandons Dumuzid and permits the galla demons to drag him down into the Underworld as her replacement, but in the later myth …
Is Ishtar in the Bible?
Hebrew Bible references The "Queen of Heaven" is mentioned in the bible and has been associated with a number of different goddess by different scholars, including: Anat, Astarte or Ishtar, Ashtoreth, or as a composite figure.
Is utnapishtim a God?
Utnapishtim, in the Babylonian Gilgamesh epic, survivor of a mythological flood whom Gilgamesh consults about the secret of immortality. Utnapishtim was the only man to escape death, since, having preserved human and animal life in the great boat he built, he and his wife were deified by the god Enlil.
Who was the first known God?
AnuAnu 𒀭𒀭Sky Father, King of the Gods, Lord of the ConstellationsUr III Sumerian cuneiform for An (and determinative sign for deities; cf. dingir)Abodenorth pole, DracoPlanetUranus, possibly Saturn9 more rows
Why does Ishtar marry Gilgamesh?
When he ties his hair back and sets his crown on his head, he looks so splendid that Ishtar, the goddess of love and war, is overcome with lust. She pleads with Gilgamesh to be her husband. She promises him a harvest of riches if he plants his seed in her body.
Is Isis a Ishtar?
It is almost as if Mary Magdalene, throughout the ages, has become a focal point for lost goddesses and their presence in our lives. … And they all seem to lead to the Sumerian Goddess Inanna, also known as Ishtar (in Assyria) and Isis (in Egypt).
Who is Shamash?
Shamash, (Akkadian), Sumerian Utu, in Mesopotamian religion, the god of the sun, who, with the moon god, Sin (Sumerian: Nanna), and Ishtar (Sumerian: Inanna), the goddess of Venus, was part of an astral triad of divinities. Shamash was the son of Sin. … At night, Shamash became judge of the underworld.
Did Ishtar kill Enkidu?
After Gilgamesh defeats him, the two become friends (in some versions Enkidu becomes Gilgamesh's servant). … He aids Gilgamesh in killing the divine bull sent by the goddess Ishtar to destroy them. The gods then kill Enkidu in revenge, prompting Gilgamesh to search for immortality.
Who does Ishtar fall in love with?
GilgameshLegend. After Gilgamesh and Enkidu defeated Humbaba, the goddess Ishtar fell in love with Gilgamesh.
Why did Ishtar send the Bull of Heaven to destroy Gilgamesh?
Ishtar asks that Anu release the Bull of Heaven to destroy Gilgamesh. She asks her father to make Gilgamesh so arrogant that he brings about his own destruction.
How did Ishtar kill Enkidu?
After defeating the Bull, Enkidu hurls the Bull's right thigh at Ishtar, taunting her. The slaying of the Bull results in the gods condemning Enkidu to death, an event which catalyzes Gilgamesh's fear for his own death, which drives the remaining portion of the epic.
What goddess is Ishtar?
Ishtar, (Akkadian), Sumerian Inanna, in Mesopotamian religion, goddess of war and sexual love. Ishtar is the Akkadian counterpart of the West Semitic goddess Astarte.
Who killed Ishtar?
Ereshkigal'sOnce arriving at Ereshkigal's home, Ishtar descends through the seven gates of the underworld. At each gate she is instructed to remove an item of clothing. When she arrives before her sister, Ishtar is naked, and Ereshkigal kills her at once.
Who did Ishtar marry?
Perhaps the most well known myth of Ishtar/Inanna tells of how she chose a young shepherd Dumuzi (later called Tammuz), as her lover; they later became joined through the ritual called "Sacred Marriage." Shortly after, Dumuzi died. In one version, he is killed by raiders and mourned by his wife, sister, and mother.
Who was the god of Uruk?
GilgameshIt is certain that, during the later Early Dynastic Period, Gilgamesh was worshipped as a god at various locations across Sumer. In the twenty-first century BC, Utu-hengal, the king of Uruk adopted Gilgamesh as his patron deity.
What does Uruk mean?
: of or relating to a Sumerian early Bronze Age culture characterized by temples of stone, sculpture in the round, writing on clay, engraved cylinder seals, and plain red or gray pottery often having a polished surface.
What is the oldest story of creation?
The earliest record of a Sumerian creation myth, called The Eridu Genesis by historian Thorkild Jacobsen, is found on a single fragmentary tablet excavated in Nippur by the Expedition of the University of Pennsylvania in 1893, and first recognized by Arno Poebel in 1912.


Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014
Agri Leader
Ready for a Florida agriculture test?
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services just released "2013: Florida Agriculture by the Numbers," its 176-page report regarding the ag business in our state last year.
I'll save you the trouble of looking up the report yourself online by highlighting some of the most interesting findings here-and I'll make it fun with an interactive quiz. Unless otherwise indicated, the numbers refer to business in 2012. Here goes.
1. Florida's 47,500 farmers produce nearly __________ commodities.
a. 100
b. 300
c. 500
Answer: b. Those 300 commodities are produced on 9.25 million acres of land in the state.
2. Florida produced ______ of the total U.S. value for grapefruit.
a. 26%
b. 46%
c. 66%
Answer: c. That's a lot of grapefruit. In 2012, the state also produced 65 percent of the country's total value for oranges. Dan Sleep, a senior analyst at the state's Department of Agriculture, pointed out that farmers produce their various commodities despite a growing number of agricultural challenges, including hurricanes, freezes, droughts, pests, and international competition. "Each of these tests the skills and commitment of our agricultural industry, and each is overcome annually," said Sleep.
3. Which items had an increased value in 2012 compared with the previous year?
a. tomatoes, oranges and bananas
b. cucumbers, oranges and watermelon
c. tomatoes, sweet corn and watermelon
Answer: b. However, sweet corn, which is listed in item c, also had an increased value compared with 2011.
4. What percentage of Florida oranges were used in 2012 to make orange juice?
a. 96%
b. 52%
c. 33%
Answer: a. I used to wonder why I didn't find oranges "fresh from Florida" at the supermarket, until I learned that the orange business here is primarily for juices.
5. Florida's cash receipts from agriculture in 2011 totaled _________.
a. $4.78
b. $10.9
c. $8.26
Answer: c. That total is 5.4% higher compared to 2010 cash receipts. The leading ag items comprising that total were oranges, greenhouse/nursery and tomatoes.
6. Which agriculture item is a growing force in Florida's agriculture business?
a. avocadoes
b. pineapple
c. eggs
Answer: a. "Five years ago, avocado production appeared to be on the decline, shrinking from $17 million in sales to $12 million in 2007," Sleep said. "Now we've witnessed a complete reversal with a near doubling of cash receipts in 2011 of $25 million and strong gains in yields and production."
7. Where does Florida rank among all of the states for its total agricultural cash receipts in 2011?
a. 3b. 5
c. 17Answer: c. You're not the only one who's surprised. With all of the produce markets in which Florida leads the way, I thought for sure the state would have a higher ranking - not as high as California but certainly closer to it (California has the number one spot). However, it appears that states famous for their cattle and grain businesses, like Iowa, Texas, and Nebraska, lead them to have higher rankings. Florida is also second in the country for its vegetable cash receipts, but it's greatly overshadowed by California's numbers.
8. Ah, lucky 14. For which two ag items does Florida rank 14 out of all the states for its production?
a. honey and cattle
b. cotton and eggs
c. blueberries and potatoes
Answer: b. Who knew?!
9. Which county grew the largest number of citrus fruit in the 2011-2012 growing season?
a. Highlands
b. Martin
c. Polk
Answer: c. Polk also had the highest increase in citrus production compared to the previous growing season. Highlands County ranked second.
10. Which three items grown in the state decreased in value and production in 2012?
a. blueberries, strawberries, and tomatoes
b. onions, strawberries, and watermelon
c. cucumbers, snap beans, and blueberries
Answer: a. I find that intriguing as those three crops are traditionally big business here. However, I realize that weather and unique circumstances can play a huge role in changing year-to-year statistics.
So - how'd you do on the quiz?
I'll share more nuggets from "Florida Agriculture by the Numbers" in future columns.
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Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor
Developer(s) New World Computing
Publisher(s) 3DO
Designer(s) Jon Van Caneghem(producer) Kieth Francart (Director)
Composer(s) Paul Romero
Series Might and Magic
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release date(s) 1999
Genre(s) Role-playing video game
Mode(s) Single player
Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor is a role-playing game published in 1999 by 3DO and developed by New World Computing, and is the predecessor of Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer. It is the sequel to Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven and, in a way, Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra.
At the end of Might and Magic III, the eight main characters piloted a seedship named "the Lincoln" in pursuit of the Guardians Corak and Sheltem. However, rather than landing on the world of Xeen as the Guardians did, they drifted off-course and eventually crash-landed in the seas on the distant planet of Enroth. After an ensuing disagreement, the eight characters split up into two groups - one "good" and one "evil" - and begin to explore the nearby continent of Antagarich, each with their own agenda.
Meanwhile, having fled from the continent of Enroth after the events of Might and Magic VI, Archibald Ironfist, the brother of King Roland, takes up residence on the continent of Antagarich, forging an alliance with the Necromancers of Deyja and becoming their leader. Meanwhile, the wealthy Lord Markham announces a scavenger hunt on Emerald Isle - first prize is the deed to the somewhat neglected Castle Harmondale - and a new party of player characters takes up the challenge. From there, the party's status in Antagarich begins to escalate until, eventually, the fate of the world lies, as always, in their hands.
The "good" four Might and Magic III characters, led by the Cleric Resurrectra, reach the southern Wizard kingdom of Bracada and become the advisors of the Immortal King, Gavin Magnus. They begin to research a means of reawakening a forgotten Gate created by the Ancients, capable of allowing them to reach the two warring Guardians and perhaps even the enigmatic Ancients themselves. The "evil" characters, led by the dark Sorcerer Kastore, intend to use the same research to revive the Ancients' broken Heavenly Forge, capable of creating futuristic weaponry beyond compare. With these weapons, they can easily conquer the entire continent. The four villains travel to Deyja where they become apparent "advisors" to Archibald Ironfist.
The four player characters, now the rulers of Harmondale, are eventually presented with a choice - join with Resurrectra and Magnus in reviving the Gate, thus committing themselves to the "good" side, or assist Kastore and his associates in awakening the Forge, joining the "evil" alignment. During their adventures, subplots from the Heroes of Might and Magic series as well as some from the previous installment, Might and Magic VI, spill over into their quest.
A plot twist occurs during the course of the game in which Archibald is essentially deposed by Kastore. Overcome by weariness and guilt for his past crimes, Archibald contacts the player characters (regardless of their alignment) and offers his aid in rescuing his captive brother, Roland, from the hands of the diabolical Kreegans. In a bizarre turn of events, Roland's wife, Queen Catherine Gryphonheart, has recently returned to her homeland of Erathia and also offers her aid. The player characters destroy the Kreegan monarch, Xenofex, and the Ironfists are reunited. The reformed Archibald renounces his claim to Enroth's throne, and departs in peace. This subplot directly relates to the events of Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade.
The game has two different endings depending on the party's chosen alignment. The final quest for both sides involves entering the eight Terrans' sunken seedship, the Lincoln, and retrieving the Osciliation Overthruster, the final device needed to power each side's respective instrument of victory.
Resurrectra's party uses the Overthruster to repair the Gate, thus being transported to a neighbouring space station where the party meets Corak (that is, a second C.O.R.A.K. module Guardian - another appeared throughout Might and Magic II-V) who reveals the nature of the Ancients' war.
If the player presents the Overthruster to Kastore, his party uses it to revive the Heavenly Forge, thus producing an endless supply of futuristic weaponry capable of dominating the world. This ending was planned to be canonical, leading into the events of Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade.
In addition to the main quest line (described above), there are 18 side-quests available. Two of the side-quests involve the minigame Arcomage. The first is to obtain a set of Arcomage cards and once this has been done, the player may play Arcomage in all of the taverns in Antagarich. The second is to win a game of Arcomage at each of the 13 taverns in Antagarich. There are also a number of "promotion" quests, by which characters of a certain type (such as sorcerers) can be promoted to a more advanced similar class (wizards, in this example). Each class has an associated generic promotion quest, completion of which makes a light-specific or dark-specific promotion quest available later in the game.
There are two unique twists in the game which were not found in the previous. Both these choices are involved with the dispute between the warring factions of Avlee and Erathia over ownership of Castle Harmondale. First, the player can find an artifact coveted by two factions and has the opportunity to give it to one side or the other. The choice will make the player a subject of the favoured faction. The player may also choose to hand over the artifact to the Arbiter of the dispute, which will later grant the player's realm independence. Second, the player is ultimately forced to choose between serving Light or Darkness, a decision made by which arbiter the player chooses for the Avlee/Erathia conflict. Once the choice is made the game display permanently changes color to either white or black, and a number of additional quests become available.
Both paths have unique classes—for example, a Crusader can become a Hero (light) or a Villain (dark) -- and certain quests are only accessible to one side or the other. If Light is chosen, then the guards in all Darkness-aligned towns become hostile towards the player, and vice versa.
Aggregate scores
Aggregator Score
GameRankings 76%
Review scores
Publication Score
GamePro 4 of 5
GameSpot 8.4 of 10
IGN 7.7 of 10
The game received quite positive reviews upon release and was considered to be an excellent entry in the series, albeit not up to par with some notable earlier titles such as Might and Magic V or VI.
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Germany does not fortify ANY food with vitamin D, is considering 1000 IU from bread – Nov 2013
New perspectives on vitamin D food fortification based on a modeling of 25(OH)D concentrations
Nutrition Journal 2013, 12:151 doi:10.1186/_PHONE_-151
Jonathan Brown, Arne Sandmann, Anita Ignatius, Michael Amling and Florian Barvencik
Background: In Germany, vitamin D intake from food and synthesis in the skin is low, which leads to low 25(OH)D serum concentrations. In contrast to many other countries, general vitamin D food fortification is still prohibited in Germany, although the European Commission published a regulatory framework to harmonize addition of vitamins to foods. Thus the purpose of our study was to develop a vitamin D fortification model, taking into account all vitamin D sources with the goal to fulfill requirements of intake recommendations or preferable 25(OH)D serum concentrations. Finally, the aim was to assess the suitability of different carriers and associated risks.
Methods: We developed a mathematical bottom-up model of 25(OH)D serum concentrations based on data about vitamin D sources of the German population such as sunlight, food and supplements for all federal states taking seasonal and geographical variations into account. We used this model to calculate the optimal fortification levels of different vitamin D carriers in two approaches. First we calculated required fortification levels based on fixed intake recommendations from e.g. the IOM or the DGE and second based on achieving certain 25(OH)D serum concentrations.
Results: To lift 25(OH)D serum concentration in Germany to 75 nmol/L, e.g. 100 g bread has to be fortified with 11.3 mug during winter, resulting in a daily vitamin D intake of 23.7 mug.
Bread seems to be a suitable carrier for base supply. However, overdose risk with a single fortified product is higher than the risk with several fortified carriers.
Conclusions: With the model in hand, it is possible to conceive vitamin D fortification strategies for different foodstuffs and model its impact on 25(OH)D serum concentrations.
PDF is attached at the bottom of this page
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Bread Fortification
The study from Germany appears to INCORRECTLY assume that while 1,000 IU will get people to 75 nmol and that 6X that (6,000 IU) wil get people to a toxic level
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4 Practices For Solving NBC Audio Problems
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NBC is one of the most preferred choices among people who like access to an endless range of content. This is because the NBC TV network offers a promising range of TV shows and movies. The best thing about this TV network is that it allows the users to schedule the downloading of the desired content. However, there are various NBC audio problems associated with this TV network, and with this article, we will mention the common problems as well as the suitable solutions.
NBC Audio Problems
1. No Audio
It is needless to say that proper audio function is important to enjoy the video content, and when the video starts playing without any audio playback, it's obvious that you have to check the settings and signals. First of all, you must test other videos on the NBC TV network to determine if the problem is only on one channel or all channels. Keep in mind that if all channels have no audio issue, it's something wrong with the service. On the other hand, if only one channel has no audio problem, there are higher chances that the channel has some signal issues, which can be resolved by calling the channel provider.
The second solution is to check the audio settings. This is because incorrectly set audio settings will mean that you won't be able to hear the audio. If you are using the smart TV, you need to open the settings and make sure the audio is set to normal or stereo. On the other hand, if you are watching NBC TV network on a computer or smartphone and there is no audio, you have to check the device's volume to make sure it is not set too low.
2. Distorted Audio Sound
The distorted audio sound means that the videos will have audio running in the background, but there will be distortions – the audio will be too fast, too slow, or the audio will be missing. In the majority of cases, this issue is caused by the backend server issue. To begin with, you should call the NBC TV network to make sure their server is not down. This is because when the server is down, there will be an issue with the signal reception. Similarly, when the signals aren't received properly, the audio won't work on point. All in all, if there is a server issue, you will only have to wait because only the network providers can fix this problem.
Secondly, you must check the cables. In the majority of cases, people think that audio and sound issues aren't caused by cables, but HDMI cables are often at fault. You have to start by inspecting the HDMI cables and see if the cables have been damaged. If that's the case, you will need to replace your HDMI cables. On the other hand, if the cables are not damaged, you must ensure that they are plugged in tightly into the respective jacks.
3. Out-Of-Sync Audio & Video
The out-of-sync audio and video means that the audio won't play with the video; there will be disruptions in the flow of audio. For the most part, the problem is caused by signal disruption. For this purpose, you have to check the receiver and dish and make sure there are no hindrances around these units. For instance, you have to check the dish and make sure there are no hindrances around it, such as bushes and trees.
When the dish is getting proper signals and it's sending these signals to the receiver, the audio and video sync will be optimized. On the other hand, if the dish has been disturbed and you aren't able to handle it on your own, you have to call NBC TV network's technical team because they will be able to realign the dish and set up the receiver again to make sure everything works in unison.
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When the volume of your content is too high or too low, it is usually caused by your volume settings. You need to start by checking the volume control of your device and make sure it's not set too high or low. Once you regulate the volume, you will be able to get the desired level of volume. However, if the device's volume is all right, you can call customer support for help.
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Morocco retrieved more than 43,000 archival documents from France regarding Moroccan Jews.
The documents were received under an agreement signed by the Moroccan Archives Foundation in Rabat, with high-level French officials.
The head of the Moroccan Archives Foundation, Jamea Beida, said the handing over of an archive that embraces the memory of Moroccan Jews was the result of attempts since February 2013.
"The issue of Moroccan Jews has always been sensitive," he told Anadolu, adding that the documents will help fill a big gap for Moroccan researchers.
"After the establishment of Israel in 1948, the Jewish archive was particularly sensitive and colonial states, like France or Spain, or some Moroccan Jews who decided to leave for America, Europe or Israel, took the archival documents with them."
"The foundation's quest to retrieve the archive of Moroccan Jews is in line with the 2011 Constitution which makes the Hebrew Jewish heritage an integral part of Moroccan heritage and identity," he added.
The majority of the documents obtained by Morocco date back to the late 19th century and mid-20th century.


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Multimedia Security and Forensics @ IPLAB
With the rapid diffusion of inexpensive and easy to use devices that enable the acquisition of visual data, almost everybody has today the possibility of recording, storing, and sharing a large amount of digital images and video. Security is a major concern in an increasingly multimedia-defined universe where the Internet serves as an indispensable resource for information and entertainment. Multimedia (Security) Forensics is devoted to analyse digital multimedia contents such as photo, video and audio in order to produce evidences in the forensics domain. Specifically, we are interested on investigating multimedia data by analysing the authenticity and integrity of data and by reconstructing its history since acquisition and beyond (Image Ballistics). The activities of IPLab's group, in this field are mainly devoted to:
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In 2016 iCTLab was founded, as spin-off of the University of Catania to work on technological transfer in the field.
The aim of this page is to present research done by the Image Processing LABoratory(IPLAB) in the scope of Multimedia Security and Forensics.

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6 tips and tricks for AWS command-line ninjas
Andreas Wittig – 09 Jun 2016
The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you to manage AWS services. Using the CLI from your terminal interactively allows you to half-automate tasks and frees you from logging into the AWS Management Console. In addition integrating the CLI into shell scripts allows you to automate your infrastructure and the configuration of EC2 instances during the boot process.
This article covers typical hurdles when using the AWS CLI.
Command Completion
When using the CLI interactively within your terminal command completion is a killer feature you should not miss. When enabled Command Completion allows you to use the TAB key to complete commands. This will speed up your CLI usage significant.
The following steps are needed to enable Command Completion for bash on OS X:
echo "complete -C aws_completer aws" >> ~/.bash_profile
source ~/.bash_profile
The official documentation contains general instructions for other shells as well.
Filtering results of requests on server-side
By default, the CLI uses a page size of 1000 and retrieves all available items. If you need to request items from a list of more than 1000 items or if you want to speed up your commands it is a good idea to filter the results of your request on server-side.
Many describe-*and list-* commands support server-side filtering: --filter. For example it is possible to filter EC2 instances by instance type:
$ aws ec2 describe-instances --filter Name=instance-type,Values=t2.nano
Filtering output on client-side
Another useful feature of the CLI is filtering the output of any command on client-side: --query. The JMESPath query language is used for filtering.
The following example lists all VPCs within a region and filters the results by using a --query.
$ aws ec2 describe-vpcs --query "Vpcs[?VpcId == 'vpc-aaa22bbb'].CidrBlock"
[
"94.194.0.0/16"
]
You might need the CIDR of a VPC as a variable in your shell script. The following example shows how to achieve that. Formatting the output as text by adding the parameter --output text removes " character from the JSON result.
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CIDR=$(aws ec2 describe-vpcs --query "Vpcs[?VpcId == 'vpc-aaa22bbb'].CidrBlock" --output text)
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Wait for …
When writing shell scripts by using the CLI there will be the need to wait for a specific condition from time to time. For example, after initiating an EBS snapshot your script might need to wait until the snapshot was completed. Waiting can be achieved with a polling loop and a describe-* command. But there is a simpler solution built into the CLI for this: aws <service> wait <condition>.
The following example contains a wait command that will block the script until the snapshot has been completed.
#!/bin/bash
echo "Waiting for EBS snapshot"
aws ec2 wait snapshot-completed --snapshot-ids snap-aabbccdd
echo "EBS snapshot completed"
Assuming an IAM role
The CLI supports assuming an IAM role. Very handy if you need to switch between multiple AWS accounts with the help of cross-account roles.
All you need to do is to configure two profiles in ~/.aws/config: an IAM user and an IAM role profile.
[profile iam-user]
output = json
region = eu-west-1
[profile iam-role]
role_arn = arn:aws:iam::<ACCOUNT_ID>:role/<IAM_ROLE>
source_profile = iam-user
output = json
region = eu-west-1
Only the IAM user needs security credentials stored in ~/.aws/credentials.
[iam-user]
aws_access_key_id = ***
aws_secret_access_key = ***
Afterwards, you are able to assume the IAM role by adding --profile iam-role to your CLI commands.
Fine-tuning S3 config
The AWS CLI includes transfer commands for S3: cp, sync, mv, and rm. You are able to fine-tune these commands with special configuration.
For example if you need to sync a large number of small files to S3, the increasing the following values added to your ~/.aws/config config file will speed up the sync process.
[profile default]
...
s3 =
max_concurrent_requests = 100
max_queue_size = 10000
use_accelerate_endpoint = true
The official documentation contains detailed information about additional S3 configuration values.
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To evolve and use a comprehensive and integrated approach in appropriate technology development and transfer, sustainable capacity building and investment promotion so as to foster the application of environment-friendly and energy-efficient innovative construction materials, manufacturing technologies and cost-effective building and road construction practices which will enhance job creation, wealth generation and poverty reduction as well as nurture the emergence of vibrant, knowledge-based and highly competitive indigenous construction companies capable of meeting global standards.
NBRRI was established to conduct integrated applied Research and Development into the various aspects of the building and construction sectors of the economy. The mandate was later in 1993 expanded to include R&D into all aspects of Engineering Materials related to the construction industry. In the Act setting up of NBRRI, she is required to conduct research on:
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How to Convert TS Video to MP4 Video on Windows Or Mac
How to Convert TS Video to MP4 Video
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TS (Transport Stream) is a file format for storing video and audio data, commonly found in DVDs and Blu-ray discs. However, if you want to play or share your videos on devices that don't support the TS format, converting them to the widely compatible MP4 format is the ideal solution.
This comprehensive guide will explore various methods to convert TS video to MP4 on Mac, catering to different preferences and requirements.
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Convert TS Video to MP4
Using Video Converter Software
1. Download and Install Video Converter Software
Visit the Mac App Store or reputable websites to download and install a reliable video converter application like HandBrake, Any Video Converter, or Movavi.
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2. Import TS File
Launch the video converter software and click on the "Add File" or "Import" button to select the TS video you want to convert.
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3. Choose Output Format
Look for the output format options and select "MP4" as the desired format for conversion.
4. Customize Settings (Optional)
If needed, you can adjust video settings like resolution, bitrate, and frame rate. However, using default settings is usually sufficient for most users.
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5. Start Conversion
Click the "Convert" or "Start" button to begin the TS to MP4 conversion process. The converted MP4 file will be saved in the specified destination folder.
Using Online Video Converters
1. Search for Online Video Converters
Using your web browser, search for reputable online video converters that support TS to MP4 conversion. Some popular options include Online UniConverter, Zamzar, and CloudConvert.
2. Upload TS Video
Upload the TS video from your Mac by clicking the "Choose File" or "Upload" button on the online converter website.
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3. Select MP4 as the Output Format
Look for the available output formats and choose "MP4" for conversion.
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4. Convert and Download
Click the "Convert" or "Start" button to initiate the conversion process. Once done, download the converted MP4 file to your Mac.
VLC Media Player
1. Install VLC Media Player
If you don't have VLC Media Player installed on your Mac, download and install it from the official website.
2. Open TS Video
Launch VLC Media Player and open the TS video file you want to convert by going to "File" > "Open File."
3. Convert to MP4
Go to "File" > "Convert/Stream" and select "Convert" from the drop-down menu. Choose "MP4" as the profile from the list of available options.
4. Choose Destination and Start Conversion
Click the "Browse" button to set the destination folder for the converted MP4 file. Then, hit the "Start" button to begin the conversion process.
FAQs
Is it safe to use online video converters to convert TS to MP4 on Mac?
Reputable online video converters are generally safe to use. However, exercise caution and avoid using unknown or suspicious websites to protect your data and privacy.
Can I convert multiple TS files to MP4 simultaneously using video converter software?
Yes, most video converter software allows batch conversion, enabling you to convert multiple TS files to MP4 simultaneously.
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Does VLC Media Player support bulk conversion of TS to MP4?
Yes, VLC Media Player supports batch conversion, allowing you to convert multiple TS files to MP4 in one go.
Will the video quality be affected during the conversion process?
The video quality may slightly decrease depending on the chosen settings and codecs used for conversion. It is recommended to use the default settings for better quality retention.
Can I play the converted MP4 files on my iPhone or iPad?
Yes, MP4 is a widely supported format, and you can play the converted files on various devices, including iPhones and iPads.
Converting TS video to MP4 on Mac is straightforward, and multiple methods exist. Whether you prefer desktop software, online converters, or VLC Media Player, each option offers a convenient way to enjoy videos on various devices without compatibility issues.
Following the step-by-step instructions in this guide, you can easily convert your TS files to MP4 format and enjoy seamless playback on your Mac and other devices.
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Meet the Tiniest Wing-Propelled Diver
Most wing-propelled diving birds are fairly large, ocean-going fellows. Not so for the smallest species to adapt this strategy. Cinclidae are a very special group of songbirds that hunt underwater for insect prey in freshwater streams. These marvelous little birds are capable of both "walking" along the bottom by gripping the substrate and of propelling themselves through the water column with their wings. Today, five species can be found. As a group these species have spread throughout much of the world including North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Dippers look rather unassuming when on land, and it would be easy to mistake them for catbirds or other garden variety songbirds at a glance. However, detailed studies have revealed many evolutionary novelties associated with more efficient waterproofing of the feathers, modified wing musculature to assist in the underwater "flight" stroke, and physiological properties of blood haemoglobin that make them very efficient at employing their unique feeding strategy. DNA studies indicate that the closest relatives of the dippers are thrushes and Old World flycatchers, but these groups show no particular affinities for water.
Our team is studying the dipper to learn what it can tell us about the earliest stages of wing-propelled diving. Since dippers make only shallow dives, are very small, and spend much time on land, they may provide clues about which evolutionary changes happen first during the transitions from a non-diving, volant bird body plan to a flightless diving bird body plan (like that of penguins).

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How do I write not in PostgreSQL?
How do I write not in PostgreSQL?
The syntax for using NOT IN operator to return the matching values(except for the specified values) in contrast with the SELECT statement is as below: Syntax: value NOT IN (SELECT value FROM tbl_name);
Is not condition in PostgreSQL?
The PostgreSQL NOT condition (also called the NOT Operator) is used to negate a condition in a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statement.
What is <> in Postgres?
<> is the standard SQL operator meaning "not equal". Many databases, including postgresql, supports != as a synonym for <> . They're exactly the same in postgresql.
How do you write not equal to in PostgreSQL?
Do not write expression = NULL because NULL is not "equal to" NULL….9.2. Comparison Operators.
Operator Description
<= less than or equal to
>= greater than or equal to
= equal
<> or != not equal
IS NOT NULL in Postgres?
Here is an example of how to use the PostgreSQL IS NOT NULL condition in a SELECT statement: SELECT * FROM employees WHERE first_name IS NOT NULL; This PostgreSQL IS NOT NULL example will return all records from the employees table where the first_name does not contain a null value.
Can I use with clause in PostgreSQL?
WITH provides a way to write auxiliary statements for use in a larger query. Each auxiliary statement in a WITH clause can be a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE; and the WITH clause itself is attached to a primary statement that can also be a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE. …
Is not true in PostgreSQL?
In standard SQL, a Boolean value can be TRUE , FALSE , or NULL . However, PostgreSQL is quite flexible when dealing with TRUE and FALSE values. The following table shows the valid literal values for TRUE and FALSE in PostgreSQL….Introduction to the PostgreSQL Boolean type.
True False
'y' 'n'
'yes' 'no'
'1' '0'
Is not distinct from?
Compares whether two expressions are equal (or not equal). The function is NULL-safe, meaning it treats NULLs as known values for comparing equality. Note that this is different from the EQUAL comparison operator ( = ), which treats NULLs as unknown values.
What is double colon in SQL?
In MS SQL Server 2000: For built-in user-defined functions that return a table, the function name must be specified with a leading double colon (::) to distinguish it from user-defined functions that are not built-in. It also must be specified as a one-part name with no database or owner qualifications.
Is NULL or empty Postgres?
Oracle reads empty strings as NULLs, while PostgreSQL treats them as empty. Concatenating NULL values with non-NULL characters results in that character in Oracle, but NULL in PostgreSQL. Oracle and PostgreSQL behave similarly in many cases, but one way they differ is in their treatment of NULLs and empty strings.
Can we use two with clause in SQL?
To have multiple WITH clauses, you do not need to specify WITH multiple times. Rather, after the first WITH clause is completed, add a comma, then you can specify the next clause by starting with followed by AS. There is no comma between the final WITH clause and the main SQL query.
Can we use CTE in PostgreSQL?
In PostgreSQL, the CTE(Common Table Expression) is used as a temporary result set that the user can reference within another SQL statement like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE or DELETE. CTEs are temporary in the sense that they only exist during the execution of the query.
What is PostgreSQL in and not in?
PostgreSQL IN, Not IN with Examples What is PostgreSQL In? The IN operator is used in a WHERE clause that allows checking whether a value is present in a list of other values. In Operation helps to reduce the need for multiple OR conditions in SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, or DELETE statements.
What is the difference between in and = operators in PostgreSQL?
It is equivalent to the query above: The query that uses the IN operator is shorter and more readable than the query that uses equal ( =) and OR operators. In addition, PostgreSQL executes the query with the IN operator much faster than the same query that uses a list of OR operators.
How do I use in in PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL IN operator syntax. You use the IN operator in the WHERE clause to check if a value matches any value in a list of values. The syntax of the IN operator is as follows: value IN (value1,value2,…) The expression returns true if the value matches any value in the list i.e., value1 and value2.
How do I negate a condition in PostgreSQL?
The PostgreSQL NOT condition (also called the NOT Operator) is used to negate a condition in a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statement. The condition to negate.


A script trigger in a FileMaker solution is set to run a script when a specified event occurs. The first event for any file is when the file opens, or more specifically, when the first window opens. It is common that a script will run when a file is opened.
Trigger categories
There are three main categories of script triggers – file, layout and object. You can check out all the triggers and links to detail of how they work in the online FileMaker Pro Help.
File triggers include those for opening and closing windows – the first, the last and any windows. The most useful of these are OnFirstWindowOpen and OnLastWindowClose. These can run various housekeeping tasks when a file opens or closes.
File triggers can be set through File > File Options…
file script triggers
Layout triggers deal with loading layouts and records. For example, exiting or entering a layout can trigger a script. Some developers have used these triggers to build a Back/Forward navigation system building (amongst other things) a list of layouts for navigation.
Layout triggers can be set in Layout mode through Layouts > Layout Setup…
layout script triggers
Object triggers deal with actions on layout objects such as fields and panels. In a user interface context, object triggers can be used to enforce data entry rules or to validate data. The OnObjectValidate trigger activates before fields are validated and saved. This provides more options for providing feedback to the user than field option validation. However, it should be understood that triggers are not always activated – they are dependent on the context of the data entry.
Object triggers can be set in Layout mode by selecting the object and then Format > Set Script Triggers…
object script triggers
Other script triggers
Although not listed as script triggers in the FileMaker Help, other events can trigger a script to run. These include:
Pre-event vs post-event triggers
Pre-event script triggers run the script before the event is processed by the database engine; post-event script triggers run the script after the event is processed.
Why is this important? It determines whether the trigger event can be cancelled. If the event has already been processed before the script runs, the event cannot be cancelled.
Pre-event triggers are powerful in that the script can be configured to cancel the event. This is done by exiting the script with a false result (0 or False).
An example of this is when you want to allow a maximum number of characters in a field.
A Tax File Number (TFN) in Australia is nine digits. So we might write a script to check the number of characters in the field in a script that runs OnObjectKeystroke (a pre-event trigger).
Consider the following script:
If [ Length ( data::TFN ) >= 9 ]
 Exit Script [ Result: False ]
Else
 #do nothing
End If
Note that the script will run before the event (typing a new character) occurs. This means that we need to check the length of the field before the addition of the new character. If there were 5 characters in the field, the script would allow another character – the If statement returns false and the script exits doing nothing. If there were 9 characters in the field, the If statement would return true and the script would exit with a result of False. This will cancel the triggering event so the new character would not appear.
This script appears to do a good job. It certainly stops the 10th character being entered. However, it has a couple of problems.
 1. One problem is that if the field contains 9 characters, all keystrokes in the field are cancelled. This includes Delete (if you need to make any corrections) and Tab (if you want to exit to the next field). A better script will account for all possible valid keystrokes and allow them.
 2. Another problem is that the user can still enter invalid data in other ways than by simple character keystrokes. For example, a ten digit number can be pasted into the field. Other triggers or methods may be needed to watch for this.
The takeaway here is that your script trigger behaviours should be well tested to ensure that they behave in reasonable ways.
Developer tools
When working with a file with script triggers enabled, it can be difficult to troubleshoot exactly what is happening and when. This is where the Script Debugger provided in FileMaker Pro Advanced is very useful. With the script debugger open, you can navigate around a solution and see which events trigger which scripts, and even cancel them if needed. This is particularly so when first opening a file – open the Script Debugger then open the file to catch the OnFirstWindowOpen script.
The Tools in FileMaker Pro Advanced allow the developer to temporarily disable script triggers. Do this by choosing Tools > Debugging Controls > Disable Script Triggers.
Final Word
Script triggers are very powerful but with power comes great responsibility. Make sure you properly test all script triggers for expected behaviour. You have been warned!
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The contract encompasses the preparation of the Environmental Impact Study and Implementation of the Project of irrigation infrastructure, drainage and road associated with the improvement of about 8010 ha for irrigation and is part of Irrigation Global System of the Multi-purpose Development of Alqueva.
It integrates the following partial projects:
- Primary Adductor (gravity circuit 8.4 km in total length);
- Reservoir Estácio (for modelling in the field; useful storage volume is 119 592 m³);
- Pumping station of Estácio (1 step pumping; raising a maximum flow of 4.8 m³/s);
- Conduct lift between the pumping station and the Estácio R1 reservoir (about 827 meters in length);
- Reservoir R1 (in reinforced concrete, the total volume of the reservoir 2415.7 m³);
- Secondary Irrigation Network (101.4 km in length);
- Road Network (improvement of 3 roads and construction of three new, in a total length of 21 km);
- Drainage Network (interventions in 21 water lines with a total length of 57.3 km).


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How can I validate individual rows of a list record in web applications?
You cannot use the normal validation flow, because you have multiple inputs related to the same widget at design time.
We suggest three options:
- Have a save button in each row, so you can validate the values individually.
- Same as 1, but with on change action instead of the save button.
- Use an auxiliary variable bound to each record.
- On the code that validates each row, assign whether the record is valid to the auxiliary variable of the record.
- On your screen logic, check the current value of the auxiliary variable for each record. Add a CSS class to records with invalid input. In the case, the CSS class "Not_Valid".


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NASA Formal Methods, 2012, pp. 126-140
This paper describes a design flow and supporting tools to significantly improve the design and verification of complex cyber-physical systems. We focus on system architecture models composed from libraries of components and complexity-reducing design patterns having formally verified properties. This allows new system designs to be developed rapidly using patterns that have been shown to reduce unnecessary complexity and coupling between components. Components and patterns are annotated with formal contracts describing their guaranteed behaviors and the contextual assumptions that must be satisfied for their correct operation. We describe the compositional reasoning framework that we have developed for proving the correctness of a system design, and provide a proof of the soundness of our compositional reasoning approach. An example based on an aircraft flight control system is provided to illustrate the method and supporting analysis tools.


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London eye is the world's biggest observation wheel. It is tallest it's because it is 135 meters high. This London eye has become the world's tourist's attraction place for tourists. It contains 32 capsules which can carry 800 people every day.
Plymouth Rock is the place where travelers reach to Plymouth harbor on 21 December 1620, on boarded on the Mayflower(the ship which used to transport the passengers). It was determined by Thomas Faunce in year 1741. This Thomas Faunce was innate in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is said that it was a land mark for the travelers of that time. It contains the very big story about this Plymouth Rock. This was said that
Museum is a place where it contains the different antiques of your historic things, from the ancient to living. It is a place where you can see different objects which will recall you about your historic things and it will also give you a lot of information. We are talking about the depository if you want to see the best of the best then it is the British Museum which


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Pumice is a light siliceous vesicular volcanic rock that is suitable for use in horticulture and hydroponics. Its porosity provides air spaces that maintain aerobic conditions around the roots while water is contained within the pores. Surface tension around the outside of theparticles increases water-holding capacity of the growing medium.
Ouris mined from a land based resource, within 50kms of Lake Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand, and it is characterized by its relative hardness and lightweight in comparison to competing aggregates. The washing and screening of our particularly for horticultural applications means that no 'fine' particles are included. Unwashed can cause 'concreting' and higher water holding capacity than required, consequently effecting root development.
This hardness and porosity allows free drainage lowering the risk of root-rot diseases.
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 1. For a mapping between two Euclidean spaces, is it a linear conformal mapping if and only if it is a similarity transformation?
 My answer is yes, because the Jacobian matrix of a conformal transformation is everywhere a scalar times a rotation matrix.
 Note that both allow reflection, i.e. change of orientation.
 2. Is it correct that a conformal mapping may not be an affine nor projective transformation, because it may not be linear?
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 1. Yes, for elementary reasons. Let $f$ be a linear conformal map and apply this to any triangle $ABC$. Then $f(AB),f(BC),f(CA)$ will be lines by linearity, and by conformality $f(ABC)$ will have the angles of $ABC$ so they will be similar therefore $f$ is a similarity mapping.
 2. Yes, consider inversion with respect to a fixed circle.
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Cold War Comforts
Canadian Women, Child Safety, and Global Insecurity
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Finalist for the 2013 Canada Prize in the Social Sciences awarded by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Cold War Comforts examines Canadian women's efforts to protect children's health and safety between the dropping of the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima in 1945 and the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Amid this global insecurity, many women participated in civil defence or joined the disarmament movement as means to protect their families from the consequences of nuclear war. To help children affected by conflicts in Europe and Asia, women also organized foreign relief and international adoptions.
In Canada, women pursued different paths to peace and security. From all walks of life, and from all parts of the country, they dedicated themselves to finding ways to survive the hottest periods of the Cold War. What united these women was their shared concern for children's survival amid Cold War fears and dangers. Acting on their identities as Canadian citizens and mothers, they characterized with their activism the genuine interest many women had in protecting children's health and safety. In addition, their activities offered them a legitimate space to operate in the traditionally male realms of defence and diplomacy. Their efforts had a direct impact on the lives of children in Canada and abroad and influenced changes in Canada's education curriculum, immigration laws, welfare practices, defence policy, and international relations.
Cold War Comforts offers insight into how women employed maternalism, nationalism, and internationalism in their work, and examines shifting constructions of family and gender in Cold War Canada. It will appeal to scholars of history, child and family studies, and social policy.
About Tarah Brookfield
Tarah Brookfield is an assistant professor at Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus, where she teaches in contemporary studies, history, and youth and children studies.
"If you wish to understand how the Cold War actually affected most Canadians, this is the book to read. Quite properly it directs our attention to women's individual and collective efforts to ensure safety for children at home and abroad. Men might have supplied the Cold War's military face, as with Dr. Strangelove, but the other not-so-gentle sex supplied many of the key strategists for peace. Tarah Brookfield does a wonderful job in telling us just how this happened. Her discussion of bomb shelters, disarmament campaigns, and support for the United Nations, foster parenting, and international adoption is lively and thoughtful and ought to help revitalize Canadian discussion of the relations between foreign policy and domestic affairs."
— Veronica Strong-Boag, University of British Columbia, author of Fostering Nation? Canada Confronts Its History of Childhood Disadvantage (WLU Press, 2011)
"The years 1945 to 1975 take on a certain 'golden era' hue in collective memory, even while the domestic security this suggests belies the consistent, at times intense, Cold War anxieties of the larger global setting. In this study, Tarah Brookfield explores the historic complexities so deftly captured in her book's title: the 'Cold War comforts' that the women at her story's centre were so intent to bring about on behalf of children, ever the globe's most vulnerable citizens. She offers a masterful analysis of the ways in which the period's interwoven concerns about gender, family, class, 'race,' age, national identity and international security coalesced on the children who embody the future. In a lively and engaging manner, Dr. Brookfield draws upon the fascinating oral histories of the female historical actors and their families, to show how Canadian women faced the challenges of protecting and enhancing the welfare of children—our own and those of less fortunate nations—by vigorously taking up the cause of peace, security and human rights, at home and across the globe. As she demonstrates, although infused by 'traditional' commitments to maternalism, nationalism and internationalism, their courageous activism played a vital role in the reconfiguration of ideas and practices about gender, family, children's rights and women's roles that unfolded in this rapidly-changing postwar world. Tarah Brookfield's Cold War Comforts: Canadian Women, Child Safety, and Global Insecurity, _PHONE_, is quite simply an inaugural study. It breaks new ground in our historical understanding of postwar Canadian society and culture, and national and international social policy formation, within shifting contexts of peace, war, and the persistent threat of global annihilation. We are delighted to welcome this important addition to Wilfrid Laurier University Press's multidisciplinary Studies in Childhood and Family in Canada series."
— Cynthia Comacchio, Department of History, Wilfrid Laurier University, series editor, Studies in Childhood and Family in Canada
"A compelling Cold War history whose engaging portraits—bomb-shelter civil defence enthusiasts, radical and anti-Communist child welfare crusaders, 'ordinary' mothers donating a baby tooth for radiation testing, prominent heads of foreign-aid projects, and the foster and adoptive mothers of children in the Cold War's hot spots—breathe life into this analysis of maternalism and its links, both positive and problematic, to women's nationalist and internationalist child-saving agendas."
— Franca Iacovetta, president, Berkshire Conference of Women Historians