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Here are 7 famous musicians from United States of America died in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:
Lou Gehrig (June 19, 1903 Yorkville-June 2, 1941 Riverdale) also known as The Iron Horse, Henry Louis Gehrig, Lou, Buster, Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, Larrupin' Lou, Biscuit Pants, Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig or Henry Louis "Buster" Gehrig was an American baseball player and actor.
He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman for the New York Yankees from 1923 until 1939, during which time he became one of the most beloved and celebrated players in the sport's history. Gehrig was a prodigious hitter and a superb fielder, winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award twice and leading the Yankees to six World Series titles. He famously gave his "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939, after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which has since been referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease" in his honor. Despite his short life, Gehrig left an enduring legacy as one of the greatest baseball players of all time and as a model of humility, grace, and courage in the face of adversity.
Off the field, Gehrig was known for his quiet and humble demeanor, earning him the nickname "The Iron Horse." He was born in New York City and grew up in the Bronx, where he excelled in baseball and football at Columbia University. After joining the Yankees in 1923, Gehrig quickly established himself as one of the team's most valuable players, batting .295 with 23 home runs and 97 runs batted in during his rookie season.
Over the course of his career, Gehrig set numerous records and milestones, including a streak of 2,130 consecutive games played that stood for more than 50 years until it was broken by Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995. He also became the first baseball player to have his uniform number, 4, retired by a team.
Following his retirement from baseball, Gehrig pursued a career in acting and appeared in several films, including Rawhide (1938) and A Man to Remember (1938). However, his promising career was cut short when he was diagnosed with ALS in 1939, which forced him to retire from acting as well as baseball. He died just two years later at the age of 37.
Gehrig's legacy lives on, not just in his incredible feats on the field but in the countless lives he has inspired with his courage and grace in the face of adversity. The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award is still given annually to the player who best exemplifies Gehrig's character both on and off the field.
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Neon Park (December 28, 1940-September 1, 1993) a.k.a. Marty Muller, Martin Muller or Park, Neon was an American artist and visual artist.
Neon Park was born on December 28, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended the Kansas City Art Institute before moving to California in the 1960s, where he became a prominent figure in the counterculture and psychedelic art scenes. He is best known for his album cover artwork, particularly for the bands Little Feat and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Park also designed sets and costumes for Zappa's live concerts and co-wrote several of his songs.
In addition to his work as a visual artist, Neon Park was also a musician and played in several bands throughout his career, including The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, and Little Feat. He also appeared in several films, including the 1975 cult classic "Lisztomania," in which he played the role of Richard Wagner.
Neon Park passed away on September 1, 1993, after a battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Despite his relatively short career, he had a significant impact on the world of art and music, and his distinctive style continues to influence artists today.
Park's album cover designs were known for their surreal and humorous elements, often featuring cartoonish characters or anthropomorphic animals. His work for Little Feat's "Sailing Shoes" and "Feats Don't Fail Me Now" albums are particularly iconic. He also created artwork for publications such as Rolling Stone and Playboy.
As a musician, Park was a talented slide guitarist and played a key role in the formation of the band Little Feat. He played on their first two albums, "Little Feat" and "Sailin' Shoes," and co-wrote several songs with lead singer Lowell George. Park's love of music and art intersected in his work for Zappa, where he was able to contribute both as a visual artist and a musician.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Park was known for his wry humor and colorful personality. He was a beloved figure among the musicians and artists he worked with, and his influence continues to be felt in the worlds of art and music. Today, his artwork is highly sought after by collectors and fans alike.
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Dennis Day (May 21, 1916 The Bronx-June 22, 1988 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Eugene Dennis McNulty, Day, Dennis or Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty was an American singer, actor, radio personality and comedian.
His discography includes: Burl Ives, All My Best!, Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland / Phil, the Fluter's Ball, Christmas Is for the Family, Irish Favorites and Serenade.
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Jon Stone (April 13, 1931 New Haven-March 13, 1997 New York City) also known as John Stone, Jonathan Stone or Stone, Jon was an American screenwriter, television director, actor, television producer, film producer, film director, author, lyricist and composer. He had two children, Polly Stone and Kate Stone.
Stone began his career in television as a writer and director for the children's television series "Captain Kangaroo". He eventually became a producer and director for the long-running educational series "Sesame Street", where he worked for over two decades. He is credited with creating some of the show's most beloved characters, including Cookie Monster, Grover, and The Count.
In addition to his work on "Sesame Street", Stone also wrote and directed several films, including the documentary "Streetwise" and the feature film "Big Bird in China". He authored several children's books, including "The Monster at the End of This Book" and "Another Monster at the End of This Book", both of which feature Sesame Street characters.
Stone was a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry and was honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award for his work on "Sesame Street". He passed away in 1997 at the age of 65 due to complications from Lou Gehrig's disease.
Stone was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and grew up in West Hartford. After graduating from Amherst College in 1952, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon returning to civilian life, Stone moved to New York City to pursue a career in the arts. He initially worked as an off-Broadway actor and director before transitioning to television.
Stone's impact on children's television cannot be overstated. In addition to the beloved Sesame Street characters he created, he also helped shape the show's groundbreaking approach to education and inclusion. Stone was a champion of diversity both in front of and behind the camera, casting performers from a variety of backgrounds and ensuring that the show reflected the multicultural reality of American society.
Beyond his work in television, Stone was also an accomplished writer and composer. In addition to his children's books, he wrote and composed the score for the Broadway musical "Two by Two" and collaborated with composer Joe Raposo on several Sesame Street songs, including "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie".
Stone's contributions to the entertainment industry continue to be celebrated to this day. In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, and his work on Sesame Street has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Peabody Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.
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Dan Toler (September 23, 1948-February 25, 2013 Manatee County) also known as Toler, Dan or Dangerous Dan Toler was an American guitarist.
He was best known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band from 1978 to 1982, where he played alongside Dickey Betts as one of the band's twin lead guitarists. Toler also played with other notable bands such as Great Southern, The Gregg Allman Band, and the Dickey Betts Band. In addition to his successful music career, Toler was also a skilled luthier, creating custom guitars for himself and other musicians. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 64 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
After leaving the Allman Brothers Band, Dan Toler continued to record and tour with various bands, further cementing his status as a highly respected guitarist. He also released several solo albums throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and proficiency in a range of musical genres. Toler's guitar playing was marked by his technical ability, soulful phrasing, and ability to blend seamlessly with other musicians.
In addition to his musical and luthier skills, Dan Toler was also known for his warm personality and sense of humor. He was beloved by


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To give supporting information about the history of end-time views, particularly as they relate to amillennialism and premillennialism.
End Time Prophecy Leads to Rome | The Kingdom of Israel
It is important to discuss what the early church fathers had to say about eschatology and end-time prophecy for several reasons:
- They had a perspective closer in time to the apostles.
- They had a frame of reference which reflects the culture at a time period closer to the writing of the New Testament.
- If they consistently agree about certain issues then we ought to spend extra effort studying these issues if we choose to take an opposing viewpoint.
- Premillennialists often claim that the early church fathers were premillennial.
- The Jews had certain viewpoints regarding the millennium and the end-times that we should consider.
Chiliasm of Early Church Fathers
Jewish Millennial Concepts

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|National Profiles in Technical and Vocational Education in Asia and the Pacific - Australia (ACEID, 1995, 20 p.)|
Vocational education is crucial to Australia becoming a more productive and competitive country. The adoption by the Federal, State and Territory ministers of a training reform agenda has indicated a firm commitment by government to the improvement of vocational education.
There are five basic elements in the training reform agenda:
· competency-based training
· national recognition arrangements
· an open training market
· a new entry-level training system
· equity provision.
To implement this agenda, vocational education has to meet the following challenges:
· it must support industry restructuring by providing suitable training on-and off-the-job;
· it must develop and implement competency-based training and assessment;
· it must create new approaches to delivery in vocational education;
· it must develop and implement a new credentials framework and related accreditation systems;
· it must form new relationships with schools, universities, training organizations, private providers and employers.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


Database modules
The rc_cube provides several database modules which enable the user to configure global data which is used in many detection modules, such as load carriers and regions of interest. Via the REST-API interface the database modules are only available in API version 2.
The database modules are:
 - LoadCarrierDB (rc_load_carrier_db)
 allows setting, retrieving and deleting load carriers.
 - RoiDB (rc_roi_db
 allows setting, retrieving and deleting 2D and 3D regions of interest.
 - GripperDB (rc_gripper_db)
 allows setting, retrieving and deleting grippers for collision checking.
These modules are global on the rc_cube, which means that they run outside the camera pipelines. Changes to their settings or parameters affect all pipelines running on the rc_cube.


values Red and Black and return that instead. However, that would complicate this example.
The above hierarchy is logically similar to the following class structure (although this is not the actual code that runs):
interface Colorful {
 public function color(): string;
final class Suit implements UnitEnum, Colorful {
 public const Hearts = new self('Hearts');
 public const Diamonds = new self('Diamonds');
 public const Clubs = new self('Clubs');
 public const Spades = new self('Spades');
 private function __construct(public string $name) {}
 public function color(): string {
 return match($this) {
 public function shape(): string {
 return "Rectangle";
 public static function cases(): array {
 // See below.
The case instance objects may be assigned to constants because they are created internally in the engine rather than in user-space. Additionally, the differentiating flag for each case is not actually a constructor parameter.
Methods may be public, private, or protected, although in practice private and protected are equivalent as inheritance is not allowed.
Enumeration static methods
Enumerations may also have static methods. The use for static methods on the enumeration itself is primarily for alternative constructors. E.g.:
enum Size {
 case Small;
 case Medium;
 case Large;
 public static function fromLength(int $cm) {
 return match(true) {
 $cm < 50 => static::Small,
 $cm < 100 => static::Medium,
 default => static::Large,
Enumeration constants
Enumerations may include constants, which may be public, private, or protected, although in practice private and protected are equivalent as inheritance is not allowed.
An enum constant may refer to an enum case:
enum Size {
 case Small;
 case Medium;
 case Large;
 public const Huge = self::Large;
Enumerations may leverage traits, which will behave the same as on classes. The caveat is that traits used in an enum must not contain properties. They may only include methods and static methods. A trait with properties will result in a fatal error.
interface Colorful {
 public function color(): string;
trait Rectangle {
 public function shape(): string {
 return "Rectangle";
enum Suit implements Colorful {
 use Rectangle;
 case Hearts;
 case Diamonds;
 case Clubs;
 case Spades;
 public function color(): string {
 return match($this) {
Enum values in constant expressions
Because cases are represented as constants on the enum itself, they may be used as static values in most constant expressions: property defaults, static variable defaults, parameter defaults, global and class constant values. They may not be used in other enum case values due to implementation complexity. (That restriction may be lifted in the future, but since they can be used by constants on an enum it is not a significant limitation.)
However, implicit magic method calls such as ArrayAccess on enums are not allowed in static or constant definitions as we cannot absolutely guarantee that the resulting value is deterministic or that the method invocation is free of side effects. Function calls, method calls, and property access continue to be invalid operations in constant expressions.
In code:
// This is an entirely legal Enum definition.
enum Direction implements ArrayAccess {
 case Up;
 case Down;
 public function offsetGet($val) {... }
 public function offsetExists($val) {... }
 public function offsetSet($val) { throw new Exception(); }
 public functiond offsetUnset($val) { throw new Exception(); }
class Foo {
 // This is allowed.
 const Bar = Direction::Down;
 // This is disallowed, as it may not be deterministic.
 const Bar = Direction::Up['short'];
 // Fatal error: Cannot use [] on enums in constant expression
// This is entirely legal, because it's not a constant expression.
$x = Direction::Up['short'];
Comparison to objects
Although Enums are implemented using classes under the hood and share much of their semantics, some object-style functionality is forbidden. These either do not make sense in the scope of enums, their value is debatable (but could be re-added in the future), or their semantics are unclear.
Specifically, the following features of objects are not allowed on enumerations:
 - Constructors - Not relevant without data/state.
 - Destructors - Not relevant without data/state.
 - Class/Enum inheritance. - Enums are by design a closed list, which inheritance would violate. (Interfaces are allowed, but not parent classes.)
 - Enum/Case properties - Properties are a form of state, and enum cases are stateless singletons. Metadata about an enum or case can always be exposed via methods.
 - Dynamic properties - Avoid state. Plus, they're a bad idea on classes anyway.
 - Magic methods except for those specifically listed below - Most of the excluded ones involve state.
 - Cloning of enum cases. Enum cases must be single instances in order to behave predictably.
If you need any of that functionality, classes as they already exist are the superior option.
The following object functionality is available, and behaves just as it does on any other object:
 - Public, private, and protected methods.
 - Public, private, and protected static methods.
 - Public, private, and protected constants.
 - __call, __callStatic, and __invoke magic methods
 - __CLASS__ and __FUNCTION__ constants behave as normal
The ::class magic constant on an Enum type evaluates to the type name including any namespace, exactly the same as an object. The ::class magic constant on a Case instance also evaluates to the Enum type, as it is an instance of that type.
Additionally, enum cases may not be instantiated directly with new, nor with newInstanceWithoutConstructor in reflection. Both will result in an error.
$clovers = new Suit();
// Error: Cannot instantiate enum Suit
$mace = (new ReflectionClass(Suit::class))->newInstanceWithoutConstructor()
// Error: Cannot instantiate enum Suit
Value listing
Both Pure Enums and Backed Enums implement an internal interface named UnitEnum. UnitEnum includes a static method cases(). cases() returns a packed array of all defined Cases in the order of declaration.
// Produces: [Suit::Hearts, Suit::Diamonds, Suit::Clubs, Suit:Spades]
Manually defining a cases() method on an Enum will result in a fatal error.
Non-iterable Enums are not yet supported, but are expected to be part of the future ADT/Tagged Union RFC. (Those will not have a finite set of possible values.)
Note that UnitEnum does not extend Iterator, as the enum case instances themselves are not iterable; it's the Enum type that is iterable. An Enum could implement Iterator or IteratorAggregate if it so chose, however.
Enumerations are serialized differently from objects. Specifically, they have a new serialization code, "E", that specifies the name of the enum case. The deserialization routine is then able to use that to set a variable to the existing singleton value. That ensures that:
Suit::Hearts === unserialize(serialize(Suit::Hearts));
print serialize(Suit::Hearts);
// E:11:"Suit:Hearts";
On deserialization, if an enum and case cannot be found to match a serialized value a warning will be issued and false returned. (That is standard existing behavior for unserialize().)
If a Pure Enum is serialized to JSON, an error will be thrown. If a Backed Enum is serialized to JSON, it will be represented by its value scalar only, in the appropriate type. The behavior of both may be overridden by implementing JsonSerializable.
For print_r(), the output of an enum case has been modified to not confuse it with objects, although it is still similar to objects.
enum Foo {
 case Bar;
enum Baz: int {
 case Beep = 5;
Foo Enum (
 [name] => Bar
Baz Enum:int {
 [name] => Beep
 [value] => 5
Enums and cases may have attributes attached to them, like any other language construct. The TARGET_CLASS target filter will include Enums themselves. The TARGET_CLASS_CONST target filter will include Enum Cases.
No engine-defined attributes are included. User-defined attributes can do whatever.
Match expressions
match expressions offer a natural and convenient way to branch logic depending on the enum value. Since every instance of an Enum is a singleton, it will always pass an identity check. Therefore:
$val = Suit::Diamonds;
$str = match ($val) {
 Suit::Spades => "The swords of a soldier",
 Suit::Clubs => "Weapons of war",
 Suit::Diamonds => "Money for this art",
 default => "The shape of my heart",
This usage requires no modification of match. It is a natural implication of the current functionality.
SplObjectStorage and WeakMaps
As objects, Enum cases cannot be used as keys in an array. However, they can be used as keys in a SplObjectStorage or WeakMap. Because they are singletons they never get garbage collected, and thus will never be removed from a WeakMap, making these two storage mechanisms effectively equivalent.
This usage requires no modification to SplObjectStorage or WeakMap. It is a natural implication of the current functionality.
Enums are reflectable using a ReflectionEnum class, which extends ReflectionClass. Their cases are reflectable using ReflectionEnumPureCase and ReflectionEnumBackedCase, which extend ReflectionClassConstant. They are defined as follows:
class ReflectionEnum extends ReflectionClass {
 // Returns true if there is a Case defined with that name.
 // For instance, ''$r->hasCase('Hearts')'' returns true.
 public function hasCase


5 Useful Italian Herbs that You Need in Your Kitchen!
Fresh herbs and spices are the defining point of any recipe. A meal can be expertly cooked, and served with the most immaculate presentation. But without the proper seasonings, it just won't ever taste nearly as exquisite as it possibly could.
Truly there is something defining about well seasoned food. In the dishes served in Henderson Italian restaurants, and in other locations, the chefs prepare food to order, using some very unique herbs and spices that make italian dishes truly one of a kind. In this article, we are going to learn more about some of the amazing herbs and spices of italy that should be in any kitchen.
1. Thyme
Known in italian as timo, thyme is an aromatic herb that is related to mint. It grows to a height of about fifteen inches and has small rounded leaves on woody stalks with pink flowers. Though they share a common name, this herb is not the same species as wild thyme.
Today the plant is commonly found throughout much of the North American continent, but it originated in the southern Mediterranean. This herb derives its name from the Greek word thumos meaning "courage".
During the crusades, Christian knights wore sprigs of thyme on their armor as a sign of courage in battle. The scent of thyme was believed to grant someone strength and prowess on the battlefield.
This savory herb is most commonly used for seasoning meats, soups, and stews.
2. Rosemary
Rosemary or rosmarino is an herb in the mint family. It is a small evergreen shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, whose 1-inch leaves resemble curved pine needles. It takes its name from the combined latin words ros, and marinus, meaning "dew of the sea." However, medieval folklore makes the claim that the name of the plant is rooted in Biblical history.
The story goes that during her flight from Egypt, the Virgin Mary draped her blue cloak on a Rosemary bush. She then laid a white flower on top of the cloak. That night, the flower turned blue and the bush was thereafter known as the rose of Mary, though the historical verisimilitude of this story is unlikely.
Rosemary is commonly used as a flavoring for various meats including, beef, lamb, veal and pork, and was historically used as a condiment for salt cured meats.
3. Sage
Known in Italian as salve, sage is an herb with a sweet and savory flavor and derives its name from the Latin salvere meaning "to be saved."
Sage is an excellent source of fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals, and has even been proven to have some antibacterial properties. It has been used historically as an incense and as part of shamanistic traditions by many cultures, and even today, many who prescribe to the "new age spiritual philosophy" claim that sage has qualities that ward off evil spirits and bad energy, which is nice…if you believe in that sort of thing.
Sage is a useful addition to sauces, marinades and even as an aromatic for smoking meats.
4. Oregano
Oregano is a warm and aromatic yet slightly bitter herb in the mint family. The name is derived from the Greek word oros, meaning "mountain", and the verb ganousthai meaning "take delight in." From that we get the modern name that translates roughly to "mountain's delight." This delightful herb is used widely throughout the mediterranean, but is most commonly used in italian cooking as a traditional ingredient in tomato sauces as well as a seasoning for meat and seafood.
Oregano isa tasty way to add essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, B6, C, E, and K to your diet. Plus, it contains powerful phytochemicals that are responsible for much of its medicinal benefits.
The ancient Greeks used it as a poison antidote, as well as to treat infections, skin irritations, and convulsions. Use of oregano spread throughout Europe and Northern Africa, and by the Middle Ages, it was commonly used as much for its taste as it was for medicinal purposes.
5. Anise
Or, anice in Italian is a plant of the parsley family. The leaves of the anise plant can be used as an herb, it's seeds of the anise plant, called aniseed or anise seeds, are used as a spice, either ground or whole. It's flavor is similar to that of fennel, liquorice, and even star anise. However, it is not related to any of these species, even though it shares a name with the latter most herb.
Anise, also cultivated for medicinal properties, is used for upset stomach, intestinal gas, and as an expectorant to increase productive cough. It also has uses as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and as an appetite stimulant.
It is a common ingredient in italian sausages, especially those made with pork. It is is even distilled into a sweet liquor called sambuca, which is the worst nightmare of anyone who cannot stand the taste of black licorice.
A Matter of Taste
These are just a few of the many great herbs that come from the mediterranean world, but they aren't the only ones. We've only just scratched the surface with this list, as there are literally hundreds of unique herbs and spices found in that region.
What are your favorite herbs that are not on this list?
Leave us a comment with your suggestions in the section below.
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1) Plastic bearing pile
塑性支撑桩
2) plastically bearing pile
塑性支承桩
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Concept of plastically bearing pile and its practical application;
塑性支承桩——卸荷减沉桩的概念及其工程应用
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For the composite pile which has extremely large pile spacing,when single pile is a friction pile(or an end bearing friction pile having very small end bearing capacity),it can be considered that each pile s working condition changes from elastic support to completely plastically support,namely plastically bearing pile.
对于特大桩距的复合桩基,当单桩为摩擦桩(或端承力较小的端承摩擦桩)时可认为各桩的工作状态将从弹性支承转为完全塑性支承,即塑性支承桩。
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Based on the theory of composite pile foundation,the concept of plastically bearing pile is proven further.
在复合桩基理论基础上 ,进一步提出了塑性支承桩的概念 ,并进行了大量而细致的现场测试研究 ,证实了复合桩基理论和塑性支承桩概念的正确性和经济性 ,同时也显示了在基础结构优化设计和房屋增层改造中的广泛应用前景。
3) inner support of pile
桩内支撑
4) Braced Pile Wall
支撑桩墙
5) breast timber
斜撑支桩
6) To support with piles.
用桩支撑
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性质：在多孔陶瓷体上附着的微孔陶瓷膜层。膜层厚度一般在几微米到几十微米，外径孔径一般为0.1～0.5μm，个别也有厚度达3～5μm、孔径10μm的。多采用氧化铝、二氧化钛和二氧化锆等作膜材料。制法是：用电机带动陶瓷支撑体旋转，当溶胶液(膜材料)滴落在支撑体上，就会迅速地敷覆到支撑体表面，待溶剂蒸发、凝胶化和干燥成膜后，经热处理而制成氧化物薄膜。现已为食品(含饮料)、医药、生物技术和环境保护等领域开发利用。
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Aug 26, 2018 - National Geographic Sea Bird
After exploring tidewater glaciers, dramatic fjord landscapes, the adventure opportunities of Haines, and coastal wildlife, today's activities highlighted the region's primary ecosystem: the temperate rain forest. Southeast Alaska gets upwards of 200 inches of rainfall per year, supporting abundant vegetation growth in addition to the freshwater habitats essential for salmon. We spent the entire day at Lake Eva enjoying guided hikes, kayak excursions, and shoreline cruises by expedition landing craft. A number of daring guests chose to swim from the beach, taking a bracing polar plunge! Whale viewing, the voyage video chronicle preview, and a slideshow of photos from the trip closed out this incredible final day of our time together.
Our experiences and discoveries in Southeast Alaska over the past week have inspired poems by two members of the community:
She retreats slowly
Humbled by her blue embrace
by Todd Louis
Water flies from the blowhole,
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Tail slaps the ocean.
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Environmental Research Letters
 - Presents a comprehensive mapping in Queen Elizabeth Islands (QEI), Canada of ice velocity using a suite of satellite data from year 1991 to 2015, combined with ice thickness data from NASA Operation IceBridge, to calculate ice discharge
 - Finds that ice discharge increased significantly after 2011 in Prince of Wales Icefield, maintained or decreased in other sectors, whereas glacier surges have little impact on long-term trends in ice discharge
 - Finds that during 1991–2005, the QEI mass loss averaged 6.3 ± 1.1 Gt yr−1, 52% from ice discharge and the rest from surface mass balance (SMB)
 - Finds that during 2005–2014, the mass loss from ice discharge averaged 3.5 ± 0.2 Gt yr−1 (10%) versus 29.6 ± 3.0 Gt yr−1 (90%) from SMB


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In the Karlsruhe physics course one defines the term "substance-like" quantity:
Let my cite the definition from a paper by Falk, Herrmann and Schmid:
"There is a class of physical quantities whose characteristics are especially easy to visualize: those extensive physical quantities to which a density can be assigned. These include electric charge, mass, amount of substance (number of particles), and others. Because of the fundamental role these quantities play throughout science and because such quantities can be distributed in and flow through space, we give them a designation of their own: substance-like."
Are there examples of extensive quantities, which are not substance-like? I think volume is one example, since it seems to make no sense to assign a density to it, are there others?
Now the authors write that a quantity can only be conserved if it is substance-like, let my cite this from an other publication:
F. Herrmann, writes: "It is important to make clear that the question of conservation or non-conservation only makes sense with substance-like quantities. Only in the context of substance-like quantities does it make sense to ask the question of whether they are conserved or not. The question makes no sense in the case of non-substance-like quantities such as field strength or temperature."
So my second question is: Why has a conserved quantity to be substance like? It would be great if one could give me a detailed explanation (or a counterexample if he thinks the statement is wrong).
Are there resources where the ideas cited above are introduced with some higher degree of detail and rigour?


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EAccessViolation in function CreateProcess in Delphi 2009
很有趣的，我也遇到了這件事情，明明 CreateProcess 這函式在Delphi 7時就正常，到了Delphi 2009就出怪手了。
原因就是出在Unicode……解法轉貼如下：
The problem is in the lpCommandLine parameter. I suspect you are doing something like this:
var
 CmdLine: string;
...
CmdLine := 'notepad.exe';
CreateProcess(nil, PChar(CmdLine), ...)
This results in an access violation because CmdLine is not writeable memory. The string is a constant string stored in read-only memory.
Instead you can do this:
CmdLine := 'notepad.exe';
UniqueString(CmdLine);
CreateProcess(nil, PChar(CmdLine), ...)
This is enough to make CmdLine be backed by writeable memory.
It is not enough just to make the variable holding the string non-const, you need to make the memory that backs the string writeable too. When you assign a string literal to a string variable, the string variable points at read-only memory.
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Bachelor of Dairy Technology (Purbanchal University)
Purbanchal University offers a bachelors degree in the field of Biological, Biomedical and Food Sciences titled Bachelor of Dairy Technology. It is a 4 years course which is divided into 8 semesters.
College of Applied Food and Dairy Technology (CAFODAT) is the first and the only college in Nepal offering Bachelor of Dairy Technology course. It is located conveniently at New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The college aims to produce qualified professionals in the food and dairy sector and for that; the college has a specialized team of teachers who are food scientists, dairy scientists, managers and technologists.
The main objectives of this course are as follows:
- To produce food and dairy professionals.
- To improve the investigating procedure in the field of food and dairy.
- To acquire knowledge about the new technologies that are used in the dairy industries as well as in inspecting the quality and purity of the dairy products.
- To enhance the ability to conduct research in the food and dairy sector.
To apply for this course, the eligibility criterion for the students is listed below:
- Must have passed intermediate level in science stream with a minimum of 45% score
- Must have achieved at least 45% score in I. Sc.
- Diploma in food or Dairy or equivalent
Course of Study
- Applied Physics
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Applied Microbiology
- Basic Engineering for Food and Dairy
- Agro-Business Management
- Food Chemistry
- Food Extension Educatio
- Computer Application in Food & Dairy Industries
- Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
- Food Process Engineering I
- Biochemistry & Human Nutrition
- Advanced Microbiology
- Biochemical Engineering
- Modern Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
- Post Harvest Technology
- IT Based Management in Food/Dairy Industries
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Food Process Laboratory System Development
- Food Process Engineering II
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Packaging Technology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Human Resource and Entrepreneurship Development
- Dairy Chemistry I
- Dairy Microbiology I
- Dairy Engineering I : Mechanical And Electrical
- Technology of Dairy Products I : Market Milk
- Technology of Dairy Products II : Indigenous Milk Products
- Dairy Chemistry II
- Dairy Microbiology II
- Dairy Engineering II: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Technology of Dairy Products III: Ice-Cream and Frozen Milk Products
- Technology of Dairy Products IV: Fermented Milk Products
- Dairy Extension and Marketing
- Dairy Business Management
- Dairy Engineering III : Design of Dairy Equipment
- Technology of Dairy Products V : Dried and Condensed Milk Products
- Dairy Plant Operation and Instrumentatio
- Quality Control in Dairy
- Research Topic Selection
- In-Plant Training
Scope and Career Prospects
Before the milk and dairy products reaches the hand of consumers, they undergo certain procedures to certain its usability. It is necessary to investigate the pH, quality and other components of the food and dairy products to conclude if it is appropriate to be consumed or not. Harmful components in food and dairy products will cause adverse effect on consumer's health. So, food scientists have a major role in protecting consumer's health.
The Bachelor of Dairy Technology graduates can get a job opportunity as dairy scientists, dairy technologists, dairy experts etc. The field has a wide scope within and outside Nepal. The salary paid to such posts is also high.
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IPest is a dynamic tunnel proxy based on high-performance hosts. It's more convenient and easier for users by switching IP on the cloud.
IPest currently offers data plans. Two flexible proxy access methods, username password authentication and IP extraction are provided for users to fit their own needs. IPest tunnel proxy supports both HTTP and Socks , provides a wealth of optional parameters, and can provide strong support for data acquisition.
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Novice users can use the tunnel proxy through the following steps:
1、After registering and placing an order successfully, check the order information in member Centre, and obtain the order id and the corresponding order key.
2、Choose a suitable method that suits you (username password authentication or proxy IP extraction) , and you can download the code sample in the corresponding language to access the target website via proxy. For related samples, please visit code samples as below.
Username Password Authentication
Interface descriptions
1. First of all, confirm your order is within the validity in member Centre, and there is remaining traffic on the order.
2. Generate password with tools or through code, rules of password as follows: MD5(orderID=order id&secret=order key&time=timestamp).toLowerCase(). Please note that the timestamp is 10 bits ,and the unit is second. The characters need to be capitalized after MD5 of the spliced key. The username of proxy authentication: proxy, and password is a dynamic one generated as above, valid for 1 hour.
3. Command-line test: in the case that your program is running on Linux, usability test is recommended before use, and then you do the business programming.
Test steps are as follows ( suppose your username and password: proxy, password):
HTTP proxy
#add username and password
curl -v "_URL_ -x username:_EMAIL_:14223
#add Proxy-Authorization directly
curl -v -H "Proxy-Authorization Basic password" "
_URL_ -x flow.ipproxy.info:14223
Socks proxy
#add username and password
curl -v "_URL_ —socks5 username:_EMAIL_:14224
Attachment: in the mode of account password, parameters are optional. Rule: add the parameters into MD5 encrypted string, splicing with &.
1、extract tunnel proxy IP and port:
Interface request-URI: _URL_
Interface descriptions: the tunnel proxy IP and port can be extracted through the interface, the following points require special attention:
a.Proxy request is verified through whitelist validation in extraction mode. There's only one way to add whitelist: adding in the corresponding order in member Centre.
b.Please set the singleIp parameter to 1 when an IP exception occurs and needs to automatically switch IP.
Request parameters
response content(only sample json return)
{"serialNo":"e28b270043644595831ae10e186756af","code":0,"data"[{"realIp":"112.35.68.95","pid":100010,"area":"America","ip":"114.55.102.80","port":26488}]}
Return description
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Interface request-URI: _URL_
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Who should use Runbell?
Runbell is ideal for runners or joggers who encounter other people while out on a run. If you run on crowded city sidewalks or on jogging paths that get a lot of use, Runbell can help you signal your approach to others.
What are the benefits of Runbell?
Runbell lets you alert pedestrians, bicyclists, and other joggers that you are drawing near, without having to shout a verbal warning. It produces a bright, clear ring! that cuts through ambient noise. It is also a more polite solution than a warning shout or a last-second, grunted, "Coming through!"
Are there disadvantages to using Runbell?
Although most pedestrians appreciate a Runbell alert, some may bristle at the perception that you want them to move out of your way. "Why should we move?" some people ask. "We were here first."
Nevertheless, use of Runbell is not meant to assign priority to runners. It is simply a polite way to alert others of your presence. Even if pedestrians do not choose to move out of your path, at least they are aware that you are coming and won't accidentally step in front of you.
Running is a mostly silent activity, despite the sounds of footfalls and deep breathing. A clear ring of a bell to let someone know you are there is a considerate act, whether that someone agrees with you or not.
When should I ring my Runbell?
A good rule of thumb is to ring the bell when you are about 30 feet away from another pedestrian. This gives others about three seconds to get out of your way without losing their footing or balance. However, this "three-second rule" can vary. Cyclists move more quickly, but bikes are more difficult to maneuver. Older pedestrians, in particular, require more time to react.
What if pedestrians don't get out of my way?
Runbell is a tool that helps runners safely share paths and sidewalks with others. Even if a pedestrian or cyclist should fail to get out of your way after you signal with Runbell, that is no excuse to barrel through a gaggle of sightseers or race into a skateboarder's path. Use common sense when approaching others, and avoid tight bottlenecks. Most importantly, be polite.
How do I wear a Runbell?
Wear Runbell so that the dome of the bell rides atop your knuckles. This keeps the palms of your hands free for turning doorknobs, picking up objects, or bracing yourself against a fall.
Is Runbell right-handed or left-handed?
You can wear Runbell on either hand with equal ease.
How do I ring the bell?
To produce the bell sound with Runbell, simply flick the striker with your thumb. The striker spring flexes, and then springs back to strike the dome of the bell. You can either push the striker forward, or pull the striker to the side, whichever motion is easier for you.
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Menthors: JURAJ BENIĆ i ŽELJKO ŠITUM
Faculty: UDRUGA INOVATORA FAKULTETA STROJARSTVA I BRODOGRADNJE
A prototype of a test device for achieving a dynamic material load was made. Due to long-term periodic variable loads (stresses) there is a so-called material fatigue, the consequences of which are the rupture of the material at significantly lower stresses than the maximum tensile strength. Lasting dynamic strength, ie dynamic endurance, can be analyzed on test systems (fatigue) which enable testing of the actual loads of mechanical components as expected during their operation. A two-acting pneumatic cylinder controlled by proportional pressure regulators is used to achieve the required force. Compared to the hydraulic solutions used to achieve high forces, the manufactured pneumatic device is of simpler construction and is more environmentally friendly.


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A Red Hat training course is available for Red Hat Ceph Storage
Chapter 2. Storage Cluster Quick Start
This Quick Start sets up a Red Hat Ceph Storage cluster using ceph-deploy on your Calamari admin node. Create a small Ceph cluster so you can explore Ceph functionality. As a first exercise, create a Ceph Storage Cluster with one Ceph Monitor and some Ceph OSD Daemons, each on separate nodes. Once the cluster reaches an active + clean state, you can use the cluster.
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2.1. Executing ceph-deploy
When executing ceph-deploy to install the Red Hat Ceph Storage, ceph-deploy retrieves Ceph packages from the /opt/calamari/ directory on the Calamari administration host. To do so, ceph-deploy needs to read the .cephdeploy.conf file created by the ice_setup utility. Therefore, ensure to execute ceph-deploy in the local working directory created in the Create a Working Directory section, for example ~/ceph-config/:
cd ~/ceph-config
Important
Execute ceph-deploy commands as a regular user not as root or by using sudo. The Create a Ceph Deploy User and Enable Password-less SSH steps enable ceph-deploy to execute as root without sudo and without connecting to Ceph nodes as the root user. You might still need to execute ceph CLI commands as root or by using sudo.
2.2. Create a Cluster
If at any point you run into trouble and you want to start over, execute the following to purge the configuration:
ceph-deploy purge <ceph-node> [<ceph-node>]
ceph-deploy purgedata <ceph-node> [<ceph-node>]
ceph-deploy forgetkeys
If you execute the foregoing procedure, you must re-install Ceph.
On your Calamari admin node from the directory you created for holding your configuration details, perform the following steps using ceph-deploy.
 1. Create the cluster:
 ceph-deploy new <initial-monitor-node(s)>
 For example:
 ceph-deploy new node1
 Check the output of ceph-deploy with ls and cat in the current directory. You should see a Ceph configuration file, a monitor secret keyring, and a log file of the ceph-deploy procedures.
2.3. Modify the Ceph Configuration File
At this stage, you may begin editing your Ceph configuration file (ceph.conf).
Note
If you choose not to use ceph-deploy you will have to deploy Ceph manually or configure a deployment tool (e.g., Chef, Juju, Puppet, etc.) to perform each operation that ceph-deploy performs for you. To deploy Ceph manually, please see our Knowledgebase article.
 1. Add the public_network and cluster_network settings under the [global] section of your Ceph configuration file.
 public_network = <ip-address>/<netmask>
 cluster_network = <ip-address>/<netmask>
 These settings distinguish which network is public (front-side) and which network is for the cluster (back-side). Ensure that your nodes have interfaces configured for these networks. We do not recommend using the same NIC for the public and cluster networks. Please see the Network Configuration Settings for details on the public and cluster networks.
 2. Turn on IPv6 if you intend to use it.
 ms_bind_ipv6 = true
 Please see Bind for more details.
 3. Add or adjust the osd journal size setting under the [global] section of your Ceph configuration file.
 osd_journal_size = 10000
 We recommend a general setting of 10GB. Ceph's default osd_journal_size is 0, so you will need to set this in your ceph.conf file. A journal size should be the product of the filestore_max_sync_interval option and the expected throughput, and then multiply the resulting product by two. The expected throughput number should include the expected disk throughput (i.e., sustained data transfer rate), and network throughput. For example, a 7200 RPM disk will likely have approximately 100 MB/s. Taking the min() of the disk and network throughput should provide a reasonable expected throughput. Please see Journal Settings for more details.
 4. Set the number of copies to store (default is 3) and the default minimum required to write data when in a degraded state (default is 2) under the [global] section of your Ceph configuration file. We recommend the default values for production clusters.
 osd_pool_default_size = 3
 osd_pool_default_min_size = 2
 For a quick start, you may wish to set osd_pool_default_size to 2, and the osd_pool_default_min_size to 1 so that you can achieve and active+clean state with only two OSDs.
 These settings establish the networking bandwidth requirements for the cluster network, and the ability to write data with eventual consistency (i.e., you can write data to a cluster in a degraded state if it has min_size copies of the data already). Please see Settings for more details.
 5. Set a CRUSH leaf type to the largest serviceable failure domain for your replicas under the [global] section of your Ceph configuration file. The default value is 1, or host, which means that CRUSH will map replicas to OSDs on separate separate hosts. For example, if you want to make three object replicas, and you have three racks of chassis/hosts, you can set osd_crush_chooseleaf_type to 3, and CRUSH will place each copy of an object on OSDs in different racks.
 osd_crush_chooseleaf_type = 3
 The default CRUSH hierarchy types are:
 - type 0 osd
 - type 1 host
 - type 2 chassis
 - type 3 rack
 - type 4 row
 - type 5 pdu
 - type 6 pod
 - type 7 room
 - type 8 datacenter
 - type 9 region
 - type 10 root
 Please see Settings for more details.
 6. Set max_open_files so that Ceph will set the maximum open file descriptors at the OS level to help prevent Ceph OSD Daemons from running out of file descriptors.
 max_open_files = 131072
 Please see the General Configuration Reference for more details.
In summary, your initial Ceph configuration file should have at least the following settings with appropriate values assigned after the = sign:
[global]
fsid = <cluster-id>
mon_initial_members = <hostname>[, <hostname>]
mon_host = <ip-address>[, <ip-address>]
public_network = <network>[, <network>]
cluster_network = <network>[, <network>]
ms_bind_ipv6 = [true | false]
max_open_files = 131072
auth_cluster_required = cephx
auth_service_required = cephx
auth_client_required = cephx
osd_journal_size = <n>
filestore_xattr_use_omap = true
osd_pool_default_size = <n> # Write an object n times.
osd_pool_default_min_size = <n> # Allow writing n copy in a degraded state.
osd_crush_chooseleaf_type = <n>
2.4. Install Ceph with the ISO
To install Ceph from a local repository, use the --repo argument first to ensure that ceph-deploy is pointing to the .cephdeploy.conf file generated by ice_setup (e.g., in the exemplary ~/ceph-config directory, the /root directory, or ~). Otherwise, you may not receive packages from the local repository. Specify --release=<daemon-name> to specify the daemon package you wish to install. Then, install the packages. Ideally, you should run ceph-deploy from the directory where you keep your configuration (e.g., the exemplary ~/ceph-config) so that you can maintain a {cluster-name}.log file with all the commands you have executed with ceph-deploy.
ceph-deploy install --repo --release=[ceph-mon|ceph-osd] <ceph-node> [<ceph-node> ...]
ceph-deploy install --<daemon> <ceph-node> [<ceph-node> ...]
For example:
ceph-deploy install --repo --release=ceph-mon monitor1 monitor2 monitor3
ceph-deploy install --mon monitor1 monitor2 monitor3
ceph-deploy install --repo --release=ceph-osd srv1 srv2 srv3
ceph-deploy install --osd srv1 srv2 srv3
The ceph-deploy utility will install the appropriate Ceph daemon on each node.
Note
If you use ceph-deploy purge, you must re-execute this step to re-install


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Conscientiousness Moderates the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults.J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2017 Jul 01; 72(suppl_1):S108-S112.JG
The present study examined whether individuals' personality traits, Neuroticism and Conscientiousness, moderated the relationship between perceived stress and depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults.
Data analysis was based on the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE). Three thousand one hundred and fifty-nine Chinese adults aged 60 years and older participated in the PINE study. They completed scales that assessed their personality (ie, Neuroticism and Conscientiousness of the NEO Five-Factor Inventory), perceived stress (the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale), and depressive symptoms (the Patient Health Questionnaire).
Perceived stress was positively related to depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. No moderation effects were found for Neuroticism. Conscientiousness significantly moderated the perceived stress-depressive symptom relationship. The positive relationship between perceived stress and depressive symptoms was weaker for people who were higher in Conscientiousness than those who were lower in Conscientiousness.
Conscientiousness mitigated the stress-depressive symptom relationship among U.S. Chinese older adults. Future research is needed to identify the psychological and sociocultural profiles of individuals who show stress resilience and those who are vulnerable. Social services and psychological interventions are needed to promote health and well-being among U.S. Chinese older adults.


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Paper Plate Rotating Moon
Lesson Objective:
- To understand that the moon goes around the earth
- To know that it takes about 29 days to complete the lunar cycle.
- To know that the moon looks different depending on the time of the month.
Activity: The Moon goes around The Earth
Place a globe at the centre of a circle and have the children walk around it as they chant the moon song to the tune of 'The farmer's in his den'.
 "The Moon goes round the Earth, The Moon goes round the Earth, once a month, every month, The Moon goes round the Earth".
Activity: Paper Plate Rotating Moon
Use a paper plate, earth circle cut out, an arrow and a moon circle sticker to illustrate the moon revolving around the Earth. Pictures of the different phases the moon passes through over the month can be stuck around the plate. For younger children, number the images to stick in order. Older children can label with the phases names.
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AddAttributeRule example 2 (Python window)
Add a constraint rule that limits the operating pressure attribute of the GasPipes feature class to 300.
'''****************************************************************************
Name: AddAttributeRule_example2.py
Description: This script adds a constraint rule to a feature class
Created by: Esri
****************************************************************************'''
# Import required modules
import arcpy
# Set local variables
in_table = "C:\\MyProject\\sdeConn.sde\\progdb.user1.GasPipes"
name = "constraintRuleOP"
script_expression = '$feature.OPERATINGPRESSURE < 300'
triggering_events = "INSERT;UPDATE"
description = "Operating pressure must be less than 300"
subtype = "ALL"
error_number = 2001
error_message = "Invalid operating pressure. Must be less than 300."
# Run the AddAttributeRule tool
arcpy.AddAttributeRule_management(in_table, name, "CONSTRAINT", script_expression, "EDITABLE", triggering_events, error_number, error_message, description, subtype)
AddAttributeRule example 3 (Python window)
Add a validation rule to the GasPipes feature class to flag any existing features with an operating pressure greater than 300.
'''****************************************************************************
Name: AddAttributeRule_example3.py
Description: This script adds a validation rule to a feature class
Created by: Esri
****************************************************************************'''
# Import required modules
import arcpy
# Set local variables
in_table = "C:\\MyProject\\sdeConn.sde\\progdb.user1.GasPipes"
name = "validationRuleMaxOP"
rule_type = "VALIDATION"
script_expression = "$feature.OPERATINGPRESSURE < 300"
error_number = 3001
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Suppose I have a table like this:
create table mytable(cola int primary key, colb varchar(10));
Let's put some data in it:
insert into mytable values(1, 'abc'); insert into mytable values(2, 'def');
When I select using this query:
select * from mytable where colb = 0;
I get ALL rows.
Please note colb data type is varchar, but I use 0 as value. If I use 1 or other integers, I get no rows.
Why is that? Is there a setting to prevent this behavior?
BTW mysql 5.5.9 for windows.


Film & Audio
Linear story telling is an excellent way to keep younger children entertained. Story creation is one of Jungle Interactive's area of expertise and are an excellent way to keep children distracted and calm in waiting, operating and recovery areas.
We can create bespoke stories to tie into the hospital or even a specific area or medical procedure. Combing story writing with character design can be a powerful way to give a cohesive feel to the hospital and its entertainment and distraction tools.
Stories can either be turned into books that parents can read to children or children can read themselves or play specialists can read to a group of children. Or they can be turned into short videos or animations.
Audio & Sonic Soundscapes
Audio is a really powerful and cost effective tool for enhancing an experience as well as distracting and entertaining
Of course, stories can be turned into audiobooks but audio can also be standalone, think for example about bespoke music tracks or soundscapes, it can even be combined with mood lighting or artwork design. Audio and sound works especially well in areas where children need to be calm and distracted such as MRI rooms, X-ray areas or anaesthetic areas. As said before, if the area is suitable, sound can also be combined with visual projections on the walls, ceiling or floor. Together, sound and visual motifs can create a gentle and magical environment to help calm and distract child patients.
Besides being able to write and create bespoke stories we are also able use copyright free existing ones.
Soundscapes & Artwork
We have used sound to accompany a large-scale vinyl installation of a farmyard scene.
We created an enveloping surround sound experience by installing multiple speakers in the ceiling along the corridor. The multitrack playback system allows us to have full control over the speakers and the audio. This enables us to direct the sound exactly where we want it. For example, all speakers will play the ambient soundscape, but we are able to send certain sounds to specific speakers. As a result, the speaker closest to the illustration of the duck will not only play the ambient sound but also give a quacking sound. This creates a dynamic and interactive soundscape along the corridor. As the patient moves along the corridor they can predict the next farmyard animal from the sound they can hear. Or play a game to guess what sound the next animal will make and check if they were right when they get closer to it.
Videos to help explain medical procedures
When a child is about to go into hospital to undergo a medical procedure it is understandable if they feel nervous, anxious and a little unsure. And that uncertainty can often be caused by a lack of knowledge as to what is going to happen to them. An explanation by a parent or doctor can go some way to help alleviate their worry, but a video can do so much more.
Not only can it help visualise a step by step approach to the procedure, it can also show exactly where it will take place and who will be involved on the day. And if they can access this video before the event, from the comfort of their home, it will give them time to process what will happen and allow them to discuss and ask their parents and medical staff informed questions to reassure and put them at their ease.
And what's more, we can make multiple versions of each video, in a cost-effective way, to match the different ages and cognitive abilities of the patients. For example, a version presented by puppets or animated characters using simpler language is more relevant and helpful to younger children and those with additional needs. Whereas a more straightforward documentary style with an age appropriate voice over narration is better suited to older children
Our job is to work with the hospital staff to create meaningful and supportive videos in a style and format that works for the staff, the children and their families, making each child's experience in hospital as positive and enjoyable as possible.
Story creation and filming from £10,000
Audio from £8,000 including installation
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text: We explore direct interaction of human and multi-rotor robots and its applications for entertainment. In this paper, we present our system that realises direct and multimodal interaction using onboard cameras and a microphone. With these onboard sensors to detect human actions, the robots' reaction chains and expands one after another. In addition, as all the processing is executed within the onboard computer, there is no need to use external devices. We describe its interaction scenario from take-off to landing, and present the pilot evaluation of our system.


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Song, Y.; Sun, X. Modeling and Dynamics of a MDOF Isolation System. Appl. Sci.2017, 7, 393.
Song, Y.; Sun, X. Modeling and Dynamics of a MDOF Isolation System. Appl. Sci. 2017, 7, 393.
This study analyzes the modeling and dynamics of a novel passive in Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) vibration isolation platform which can achieve significant isolation effect. Symmetrical Scissor-Like structures (SLSs) are utilized in the proposed MDOF isolation platform as the supporting and isolation elastic components. Based on the mathematical modeling and theoretical analysis of the MDOF vibration isolation system with SLSs, the effect of structural parameter and joint friction on stiffness and damping properties is investigated. It is shown that due to geometric relations within the SLSs, the natural frequencies can be reduced via adjusting structural parameters of the SLS for different direction vibration isolation. Theoretical and experimental results show that the SLS isolation platform can achieve much better loading capacity and vibration isolation performance simultaneously by only using linear passive components because of the MDOF adjustable stiffness property. Therefore, with low costing and energy consumption, the proposed novel isolation platform can provide the improvement of vibration suppression in various engineering practices.
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


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Retrieve a daemon's log file that is located on another computer
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convmv(1)
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cu(1)
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cual(6), Cual(6)
Cuyo Animation Language Cual is the main language used to describe the animations in cuyo. Strictly speaking it's the stuff between the << >> brackets in the level description files (xxx.ld). On the other hand this man page aims at being a complete description of how to write levels for cuyo. But it's still under construction. See the file "example.ld" to get an idea of how the rest of the level description works. There's also a bit of example Cual code in "example.ld". And of course, all the existing levels are examples. Note that Cual is probably still very buggy. So if strange things happen and you're sure it's not your fault, tell me (_EMAIL_)
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GoBiGas biogas plant
Göteborg Energi AB
C.F. Møller Architects
The plant will be at a large and highly visible, natural and industrial location on the outskirts of Gothenburg close to the Älvsborg Bridge. It is to be a landmark and a symbol representing the city of Gothenburg's conversion to more sustainable urban development. The buildings' location on the plot was determined by the process, the topography of the site, requirements related to maintenance of a safe distance to neighbouring companies, limitations regarding the vulnerability of this hilly zone and a desire to preserve nature while creating a plant which can be characterised as sober and systematic. The design is based on a layout which echoes the path of the fuel from the mountain via the initial gasification unit to the gas purification plant.
Our primary goal, however, was to give the new plant a clear, unequivocal identity. Varied building volumes are encapsulated in an outer cocoon of metal bars to create a unified design expression. It strongly and clearly symbolises Gothenburg and Göteborg Energi, the local energy company's investment in the site – a striking signature project which highlights strong local commitment to innovative biogas production.


Subject: CVS commit: basesrc/etc
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From: Luke Mewburn <>
List: source-changes
Date: 03/21/2002 14:21:00
Module Name: basesrc
Committed By: lukem
Date: Thu Mar 21 12:21:00 UTC 2002
Modified Files:
 basesrc/etc: rc.subr
Log Message:
- Add run_rc_command() control variable $command_interpreter
 If set, the first line of $command is read, the leading #! is
 removed, whitespace is normalised, the first word is checked
 against $command_interpreter, and the result is used as the
 string to match in the ps(1) output.
 This code isn't infallable, but works for common cases such as
 #! /usr/pkg/bin/perl -w
 This helps solve the problem described in [bin/15563], and by
 Ed Ravin on tech-userlevel.
- Move the common elements of check_process() and check_pidfile() into
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The shared anger of mice and men: Scientific breakthrough linking humans to rodents could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and autism
By Rob Preece
It is one of life's great mysteries - how some people can fly off the handle and become aggressive and violent seemingly without warning.
But scientists now believe they know why some humans are more likely to show aggression than others, after they managed to block pathological rage in mice.
Researchers found that overly hostile mice and angry men share biological similarities which make them more susceptible to rage - a major breakthrough which could pave the way for new treatments for conditions including Alzheimer's disease and autism.
Breakthrough: Researchers found that overly hostile mice and angry men share biological similarities which make them more susceptible to rage
In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers from the University of Southern California and Italy identified a brain receptor in mice, which malfunctions in overly hostile rodents.
When the scientists shut down the brain receptor, which also exists in humans, the excess aggression disappeared.
The findings are expected to help experts develop drug targets for pathological aggression, which is a component in Alzheimer's, autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Marco Bortolato, the study's lead author and an assistant professor of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences at the USC School of Pharmacy, told Science Daily: 'From a clinical and social point of view, reactive aggression is absolutely a major problem.
'We want to find the tools that might reduce impulsive violence.'
Scientists had already found that both male humans and mice respond violently to stress if they have low levels of the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAO A).
Similarities: Scientists found that both male humans and mice respond violently to stress if they have low levels of the enzyme monoamine oxidase A
'The same type of mutation that we study in mice is associated with criminal, very violent behaviour in humans,' Bortolato said.
'But we really didn't understand why that is.'
Bortolato and his USC colleague Jean Shih worked backwards to replicate elements of human pathological aggression in mice.
This meant not only low enzyme levels but also the interaction of genetics with early stressful events, such as trauma and childhood neglect.
'Low levels of MAO A are one basis of the predisposition to aggression in humans,' Bortolato.
'The other is an encounter with maltreatment, and the combination of the two factors appears to be deadly.
'It results consistently in violence in adults.'
The research found that, in excessively aggressive rodents lackomh MAO A, high levels of electrical stimulus are required to activate a specific receptor in the brain.
Even when this brain receptor does work, it stays active only for a short period of time.
Bortolato said: 'The fact that blocking this receptor moderates aggression is why this discovery has so much potential. It may have important applications in therapy.
'Whatever the ways environment can persistently affect behaviour - and even personality over the long term - behaviour is ultimately supported by biological mechanisms.'


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CSU can avoid being a 'chaos box' for cyclists
The Coloradoan: CSU can avoid being a 'chaos box' for cyclists
Sep. 4, 2011
Written by Rick Price, Ph.D.,
One of the bicycle handling and safety drills we do with elementary kids is called the chaos box. It teaches younger children why we have rules of the road.
A chaos box involves the creation of a 30- to 40-foot square or circle on the playground or in the school parking lot. Participants are encouraged to ride anywhere inside the box without putting a foot down or losing their balance. The more kids in the box, the more chaotic it becomes, sometimes to the point of gridlock, which is the whole point.
The chaos box works best with younger kids, since they don't know the rules of the road. Older children or adults know to keep to the right while younger kids haven't yet figured that out. The result with older children and adults is that soon everyone is flowing in a counterclockwise direction around the box because they know to keep to the right.
With the younger kids, a teaching moment occurs when you stop everyone and suggest they try keeping right. Immediately, they find they can continue pedaling without running into one another.
I am reminded of the chaos box when I pedal across the CSU campus this time of year. The entire campus is a gigantic chaos box where the rules of the road are unclear to many. What a teaching and learning opportunity. How can we make the most of this?
With elementary kids, we let chaos reign for a few minutes in the box and then stop everyone and talk about rules of the road, including keeping right, signaling, not tailgating and so on. A chaos box needs a coach or referee.
Getting scofflaw cyclists to stop to hear about rules of the road doesn't work well as they're gone before you can say "excuse me." We need a Plan B to stop cyclists in the CSU chaos box so we can talk to them about rules of the road.
Here's a thought: Two weeks ago, Trevor Hughes reported in the Coloradoan that Molly North, assistant bike coordinator for the city of Fort Collins, took up a position at West Plum and Shields streets to coach campus-bound cyclists on how to use the newly installed bicycle box. Hughes produced a video that may be the perfect example of how we could deploy bicycle ambassadors to educate novice bicyclists on how to ride before they become scofflaws.
Bicycle ambassadors teach bike safety and provide information on rules of the road, best practices and smart cycling procedures. Imagine a cadre of 30 bicycle ambassadors deployed at most of the 39 streets leading onto the CSU campus to share the smart cycling story with new students during the first two weeks of CSU classes.
This is the type of outreach that a bicycle-friendly university should be undertaking. When can we start?


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The direction of arrow of the Used-By relation is a constant source of entertainment and/or frustration, see for instance this (started by Sol Kahn, 37 comments) and this LinkedIn discussion (started by Michiel Perdeck, 40 comments). As the latter discussion shows, the frustration with the direction of ArchiMate's Used-By may remain, it is not always a passing problem for someone new to ArchiMate. Maybe the following helps in the discussions about Used-By.
About the use of Used-By
I would like to start from the following scenario. We have three applications: TheProvider, TheBroker and TheUser.
- TheProvider at its own initiative provides an update to TheBroker.
- TheUser at its own initiative requests information from TheBroker
Looking at it logically, data flows from TheProvider to TheUser via TheBroker. TheUser depends on (data provided by) TheBroker and TheBroker depends on (data provided by) TheProvider. Seen that way, it seems natural to say that TheProvider is Used-By TheBroker and that TheBroker is Used-By TheUser. Let's first focus on what happens between TheProvider and TheBroker. Technically, TheProvider takes the initiative, connects to a service provided by TheBroker and sends its data to TheBroker. Logically, TheBroker depends on TheProvider for its data. Technically, TheProvider will encounter an error when TheBroker is not available. Logically, TheBroker will function without technical problems, but with out-of-date data if TheProvider does not deliver. Now, ArchiMate doesn't tell you which interpretation to take. Though 'main ArchiMate founder' Marc Lankhorst (see the discussions) prefers the 'business view' for everything Enterprise Architecture, the language also is able to support a more technical use. Here they are both. As it generally helps when discussing patterns in ArchiMate, we initially stay with the core metamodel, and we do not immediately use derived relations (such as Application Components Used-By Application Components). The upper row shows the technical approach: it is the TheBroker who provides the service and TheProvider who calls that service to send he data over. The lower row shows a more logical approach: TheProvider serves updates to TheBroker, whatever happens technically. Now, what often happens is that these details are not modelled at all. We might see something as simplified as (for both approaches): So, at least when creating derived summaries, you're actually free to draw the direction of Used-By either way 😉 (I know, that doesn't address the underlying criticism). But, keeping the direction of Used-By as a given, it does become a bit more difficult to understand the sense that the upper one makes, especially if we add TheUser: As I illustrated above: ArchiMate can do both, whatever your taste in how you want to model. If you prefer to model everything from the business perspective because you think that way you can communicate more easily to non-architect stakeholders (but see here and here), you should model it in the lower way. I personally prefer the upper way, because I use ArchiMate to clearly document what is going on in the enterprise and I leave the business view of things to the business layer and the technical side of things to the IT layer. So, my Application Services come in two variants:
- What the IT-layer does for the business (abstraction of IT from a business perspective as a link between the modelling layers). These Application Services are in my model Used-By business behaviour, such as a Business Process or Business Function. This more 'logical' use of Application Services is not shown in this post.
- How the IT-layer is constructed: Which application uses which other application. Here, my Application Services are technical: they show to the designers and builders what functionality they must deliver. It shows support engineers how the technical side of the landscape is set up.
Have a look at this column too. Towards the end I show the business dependency view and the technical dependency view in one go. Business-wise (and modelled in the business layer) the dependency as shown by Used-By runs in a different direction than technically (modelled in the application layer). So, you have to make a choice. My personal advice would be:
- Dependencies between IT components: use the technical approach in the application and infrastructure layers
- Dependencies between Business components: use the business viewpoint
- Dependency between IT layer and Business layer: use the Application Service as a way to define in business terms what the IT is doing for the business.
About the direction of Used-By, Trigger and Flow
Especially from software engineers, an often heard complaint is that the direction of the Used-By relation in ArchiMate is confusing (or wrong!!). I like the direction, because the directions in ArchiMate have one thing in common: they show 'dependency' coherently (not quite, but that is another discussion). The 'dependency chain' runs in te direction of the arrows (note: not always in the direction of the relation). And 'dependency' is what is (or should be) foremost in architects' minds. Maybe de definition of an enterprise architect should be "complex-and-uncertain-dependencies specialist". Marc Lankhorst stated in the discussion started my Michiel Perdeck: "For data flow and control flow, ArchiMate has flow and triggering, respectively." And indeed that is true. Let's first add Trigger relations, to show who takes the initiative. Have a look at: What I did here was add the core Triggers (in black) and two derived Triggers (in red). Remember: derived Triggers may move either end point of the original Trigger from the internal behaviour to either the external behaviour Realised or to the Assigned one performing the behaviour. See page 32 of the book. Now, the upper (technical) approach does not give us a problem. TheProvider Triggers the service provided TheBroker. In fact, when you model technically, you do not need the Trigger at all to show initiative, it always is the opposite of use (though it might run in the other direction too — think 'stateful connection'). But the derived Trigger in the lower (logical) approach shows that the service triggers the function. Think about it: a service that triggers its user? It is the logical result of using the business-perspective approach while modelling the IT layer, but somehow, it makes my skin crawl a little. Maybe that is because I'm not an idealist but a (pragmatic) constructivist at heart. If we return to modelling the technical approach in the IT layers, and we add Triggers and Flows, we get: The Triggers are superfluous here. The middle Flow is interesting: it is derived from TheBroker Flowing to itself. Which is why it is maybe better to stay with the non-derived Flows: from Application Function to Application Function. So the end result is: The (structural) Used-Bys showing the technical dependencies including who initiates the use, the (dynamic) Flows showing the dynamic dependencies. Using the business perspective when modelling the application layer is technically not wrong. But I wonder if it is a good plan. After all, are we really using this to communicate with business stakeholders? The dislike of the direction of Used-By, mainly by software engineers and above all UML-adepts, strikes me as somewhat strange. Michiel Perdeck even appropriates the statement made famous by Uncle Edsger's article "Goto considered harmful", and turns it into "Used-by arrow considered harmful". OK. Shall we discuss the plethora of various meanings of that single graphical representation in UML (directional association, control flow, object flow, signal, message, state machine transition, extend use case…)? In UML, that arrow is used for many things. The one in people's head is probably a call mechanism. In pseudo-ArchiMate: function calls a service, instead of service is used-by a function. Now, ArchiMate's structural relations signify dependency. That doesn't fit 'programming' minds that are thinking of calling a service (which actually contains a dynamic element in its semantics). Maybe we should just tell them that they should use Trigger when thinking of the dynamics. Or maybe ArchiMate should switch the graphical representation of Used-By and Trigger and make the UML/software-engineering crowd happy… (That is not a serious suggestion, by the way.) So, come on, Michiel and friends, "Used-by arrow considered harmful"? Isn't that not a bit overdoing it? I can appropriate Uncle Edsger as well: "The use of UML cripples the mind; its teaching should, therefore, be regarded as a criminal offence." (Again, before people get angry: I'm joking). The direction of Used-By will not quickly change, it's too much set. But Marc, in one of the discussions said that he would consider changing the name:
But I'll see what we can do about the awkward 'used by' name. Achim just suggested 'serves', that sounds pretty neat and business-oriented to me.
Please don't. Find something else that is not passive, but please keep it as neutral in the logical versus technical approach as Used-By is now.
What's the issue with the 'serves'


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The proposed computer engineering curriculum for the YLFI-Emilio Aguinaldo College: A response towards global competitiveness
College of Computer Studies
This paper describes the proposed Computer Engineering Curriculum for the YLFI-Emilio Aguinaldo College conceptualized and developed by the College of Engineering and Technology Committee on Instruction. The enhancement made is geared towards developing a greater number of competent computer engineers and increasing the population of the college. The enhancement of the present curriculum of the Computer Engineering course was made by considering the Commission on Higher Education's mandate for the course; the (TESDA) ladderization program; the needs of the industry; and the 2004 Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Engineering developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Computer Society (IEEECS). It is hope that this proposed curriculum would help produce computer engineers who are not only globally competent but also responsive to the needs of the academe, industry and research.
Obra, E. C., Bacani, A. L., Ballera, M. A., Cruz, E. T., Franco, G. L., Joaquin, M. P., Reintar, N. M., Sadia, M. C., & Sison, A. M. (2007). The proposed computer engineering curriculum for the YLFI-Emilio Aguinaldo College: A response towards global competitiveness. CET Review, 1, 1-20. Retrieved from _URL_
Computer engineering—Study and teaching—Philippines


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When it comes to a tubeless setup, only a few people know how to set them up and repair them. You may be on your own if you suffer a catastrophic tire tear or failure.
A Tube Repair Kit Light
All you need when repairing a flat is a patch kit, tire levels, and, if required, some rubber glue. If the tube is torn, then you'll have to use a spare tube.
You don't have to carry super glue, plugs, a sewing kit, or sealant. For bicycle tourists, tubes are a better option because you won't have to take a bulky tubeless tire repair kit with you.
Expect a Lot More Flats
The biggest problem with tubes is that you can get a flat more quickly. A tiny staple or piece of glass will force you off the trail.
If you ride in deserts, you'll likely ride on thorns and get punctures, a few of them daily. You can invest in puncture protection tires to protect you from the mess.
The drawback with these kinds of tires is that they are heavier and harder to install on the rim. Another option is using a sealant that works like the tubeless sealant. It seals the tube puncture, and you won't have to patch it up.
Handling is Harder with Tubes
You cannot run tubes on low pressure. Traction feels different. This is because not much of the tire makes contact with the ground. Traction is crucial climbing hills and taking corners.
Your tires can slide if you take a very sharp corner on a loose surface. Your tires can also spin out if you pedal too hard. It's for these reasons that many mountain bikers prefer tubeless tires.
Running Under Low Tire Pressure is a No!
If you ride on tubes at a low PSI, you risk suffering snake bites. It happens when you hit an object, and your tire bottom hits the rim. The incident causes two small holes resembling a snake bite.
The only way to prevent this from occurring is to ensure your tube is inflated to capacity. You'll have to run your tires at 10 psi higher when running on tubes.
They'll Make You Ride Slower
Since you cannot run on tubes on low tire pressure, your turns will not be as fast, or you will end up losing control. You can't climb as quickly because your rear wheel risks spinning out.
Riding on tubes also makes acceleration slower because if you push the pedal hard, your rear wheel might spin out.
Tubes are Outdated
If you are the type of cyclist that prefers new things on their bikes, tubes are a bit dated. Most high-end bikes are coming with tubeless-ready wheels and tires.
Most companies are focusing on a tubeless system, and less engineering is focusing on tubed systems. For that one reason, tubes are still heavier.
Should I go Tubeless on My Mountain Bike?
If you ride your bike casually or occasionally, tubeless is not an option that you should consider much. The hassle and cost of setting one up are not worth it. The benefits are not necessary.
However, if you are an avid mountain biker who jumps on the bike every weekend or a serious rider, it would be best to run tubeless tires.
Some cyclists are totally against the idea of running tubeless, but it all depends on your preferences. You might run on tubeless, get a puncture and the sealant fails to seal the holes. However, a biker riding on tubes will patch more punctures than you will in a year.
How much does it cost to shift to tubeless?
It depends on what you have. If your bike came with tubeless-ready wheels and tubeless vale supplied, then you'll only have to buy some sealant which is a few tens of dollars.
If your tires and rims are already tubeless, but you don't have a tubeless valve, you will need to buy a set for about a hundred dollars, and for a fancier and lighter set like Muc-Off, it will cost you a few hundreds.
If your tires are not tubeless-ready, sealants will still work, but you will need much of it. However, if you decide a tubeless tire is a better option, expect to spend about a hundred dollars on a pair of tires, depending on the brand. If you don't have tubeless-ready rims, it's going to cost you more, up to a hundred dollars.
How big can a whole be?
Some small punctures refuse to seal sometimes due to puncture location. There have also been some scenarios where riders run over thorns and barely any air loss on their bikes.
Basically, most thorn holes, regardless of the size, will seal, but don't unstick the thorns from the tire, especially if the thorns are big.