summary of the field but you conclude with "I feel that, if formulated correctly, stem cells do have a valid place in cosmetics and aesthetics; and I think we will be seeing them for a long time to come."
 Here's the issue: What does "formulated correctly" mean? I would suggest that, to date, no one knows what formulated correctly means and, indeed, if stem cell derived products work as claimed.
 As far as I can determine there is only anecdotal evidence for the effectiveness of any of the topically applied stem cell derived products on the market today (anything that is not for topical application is regulated by the FDA and there are, as far as I am aware, no generally permitted therapeutic stem cell treatments available to date) .
 All of the available products I've read about make wild claims about how they work and what results they can achieve but lack any published scientific data.
 Some of the vendors claim to use stem cells derived from bovine amniotic fluid (a weird idea given that cows have a diploid number of 60 while the human diploid count is 64 … that's like asking a Mac to run a Windows program) while other tout stem cell factors derived from plants (which seems even more implausible than using mammalian stem cells).
 If any of these formulations work it would seem the be less to do with the stem cells than the emollient effects of a nice soup of proteins and lipids.
 The big problem with stem cell derived products is that without proper clinical evidence (as in properly conducted double blind trials) any benefits are impossible to quantify making all claims by all stem cell product manufacturers at best, specious, and, at worst, outright marketing hyperbole and lies.
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 Mark Gibbs
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 - Mark, thank you for your comment. I agree with you that there are a lot of gimmicks and lots of deceptive marketing out there in stem cell and growth factor skin care products. The rest of the articles I wrote in this series addressed some of your concerns, as did some of the comments from those articles.
 There are studies underway that will be published soon which will support the anecdotal evidence and some of the claims that have been made by some of the more reputable labs/companies. This technology in skin care is still young, and has shown promising results…but the studies take time and will be released upon their conclusion.
 As for what I said about the products "being formulated correctly" I meant that they need to be able to penetrate the epidermis, which is a challenge for ingredients like these that are large molecules. Many of these products do not have any evidence of a liposomal delivery system or other lipophilic capsule or delivery system on their ingredient lists. Without this, and if there are a lot of extraneous fillers and other ingredients in the formulation, this interferes with the product's ability to penetrate as well.
 - John Sanderson MD
 Rachael,
 Not to further muddy the waters, but liposomal delivery systems are notoriously unstable. In other words, they have a very short shelf life. Days. In the small world of internationally respected cosmeceutical scientists, I have heard this opinion stated more than once. There are ways to make these carriers stable, but very few bother to do so, using the term more as a marketing point rather than actually doing the science. If you are interested, I can give you references.
 To Mark I would comment that "at best, specious, and, at worst, outright marketing hyperbole and lies" pretty much summarizes the whole world of skin care, so why pick on the guys touting stem cells from trees (let's see now, these trees have stems and cells, so these must be must be "stem cells", yes).
 - Regarding liposomal delivery systems being stable or unstable, I think that also depends on the formulation, just as you said. Phosphatidylcholine and other lecithin-derived phospholipids do have their own naturally-occuring antioxidant properties which would offer some stability, but whatever proteins they bind with obviously would have problems with degradation so there would definitely have to be proper formulation to address this process.
 Companies also have the option of manufacturing these products in smaller batches so they don't have to worry about shelf life as much. I realize it is more expensive to manufacture this way, but many educated consumers do not mind paying a little more for a higher quality product that was made weeks ago and instead of months or years ago (and then sat on a warehouse shelf for more months or years before even getting to a store). Products are intended to be used by a customer, not sit in a warehouse. Certain packaging methods can also help prevent contamination, oxidation, and degradation of these sensitive ingredients.
 I find it unfortunate that many companies fail to take these types of measures to address stability concerns in their products but label them in a way that implies that they have done so. I hope that if/when some of the new proposed cosmetic laws pass this issue will be addressed and companies won't be able to make unsubstantiated claims like the ones you and Mark mentioned any longer.
 All that being said, I still feel that large molecules like stem cells, growth factors, peptides, antioxidants and the like need some type of delivery system to enhance penetration. In a spa, certain pieces of equipment and certain facial procedures can help ingredients penetrate, but for home use I think the product has to be able to stand on its own. Of course I understand that many ingredients cannot penetrate regardless of formulation…that's one of the reasons for so much controversy in skin care marketing…but that's a topic/debate for another time 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
 - John Sanderson, MD
 Hey Rachael,
 Just to keep you in the highest of accuracy zones, stem cells are not large molecules. As cells they contain millions if not billions of molecules of various sorts, and thus are many orders of magnitude larger than a "large molecule". Besides, you wouldn't want them penetrating your skin anyway, since they contain DNA and potentially some other undesirables you might not want to get past that wonderful (health preserving) barrier.
 Their value in skin care is that they can be farmed as factories (ex vivo) to yield cocktails of hundreds of different cytokines, including growth factors. And because some types of stem cells are specialized (in humans, but not in apple trees) to migrate to damaged tissues (incl. skin) and accomplish their work via the patterning of cytokine profiles, it is a tantalizing way to replicate nature's own regenerative mechanism.
 On the subject of shelf life — ever consider that skin care actives are stable much longer in the refrigerator than in the cabinet? Protein degradation slows way down. And I am told that by some that it makes the sensory experience of products all that more "refreshing".
 Keep up the great work.
 - Thank you again for your comments. Much of what you said I have addressed in some of my other published works, and I appreciate your professional opinion and perspective.
 - kathy
 So confused…plant or human? What labs/skincare lines are using what works and has been based on clinical studies/research?
 - Hi Kathy, I know it is confusing. If you click on my writer's profile you will see I wrote several other articles on this subject following this one. This is a fairly new area of skin care research and some studies have yet to be completed/published. There is more published research available in the plant stem cell arena which is why you see plant (particularly apple) stem cells in many different brands. In a nutshell, if you are looking to use a stem cell, growth factor, cytokine, or other similar ingredient; read your labels and make sure the featured ingredient is in the top 5 on the ingredient list. The top 5 ingredients make up 80% of the product. If you see it further down the list that means there is only enough of the ingredient in the product for the manufacturer to be able to legally say on the label/marketing that the product contains it. That most likely means that there is not enough of the ingredient in the product to be effective. I always encourage people to get past the marketing and choose products based on what's in them, not how pretty the package is or what celebrity is endorsing it. Thanks so much for your comment.
 - Chrissy Pham
 Oooh, great to know John, to put things in the fridge for longer shelf life. I didn't know this trick. I just got an eye cream that is marine stem cell based. I apply it to my whole face, why should it just be limited to just around my eyes? 🙂
 - Dr Baxter
 Aren't growth factors and cytokines available from cells other than stem cells? While there are studies underway on the use of stem cells, these are primarily in the area of tissue regeneration, because placing skin cells on intact skin doesn't make sense. And if these substances are available from otehr sources, then calling them stem cell products is just marketing hype.
 - Dr. Baxter I agree with you! There is a lot of marketing hype out there. I refer to the use of stem cells and ingredients derived from and related to them in this series of articles because this is where the most buzz is currently in skincare products…and the other sources might certainly have a place in this realm as research continues. Thanks for your comment!
 - Anthony
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Orange Belt High-Level Stances
These are stances in which you will be standing erect or nearly erect during the time you hold the stance. Some of these stances require very little effort or skill, while others can be quite demanding. Of course, we start with perhaps the most demanding stance first.
Hangetsu Dachi
Hangetsu Dachi is very similar to Sanchin Dachi with the exception that Hangetsu Dachi has the feet a bit more separated (front to back). In Hangetsu Dachi there is roughly one foot-length distance between the heel of the front foot and the toes of the back foot, though this should not be considered an exact measurement. The stance maintains the twisting and tension aspects of Sanchin Dachi and is, therefore, a very stable stance.
Hangetsu Dachi is often called the Half Moon Stance and is sometimes referred to as the Inward Tension Stance.
While practicing this stance have a training partner try to move you in various directions. Have them press you toward every angle of the Octagon to see where the benefits and weaknesses of this stance can be found. Also, have your training partner try to pull you forward and at times downward in the direction of each Octagon angle to better appreciate where this stance is beneficial.
You might then elect to compare and contrast Hangetsu Dachi and Sanchin Dachi to understand where one stance may be more applicable than the other.
We should also note that Hangetsu Dachi is used extensively in the Hangetsu Kata practiced by Shotokan Karate and several other styles. Portions of the Kata are done slowly to stress the importance of Hangetsu Dachi in developing more effective breathing and energy generation.
Seisan Dachi
Seisan Dachi involves placing the front foot directly forward such that the heel of the front foot is aligned along the octagon 3-4 axis with the toes of the back leg. Your center is directed toward angle 1 and the knees are slightly flexed. Both feet point directly toward angle 1.
This stance is commonly called the Universal Stance because it embodies a natural forward movement. The stance might also be referred to as a front heel-toe stance or perhaps a walking stance (not necessarily a contradiction of terms as you will come to appreciate over time).
In some martial arts styles, the back knee is pushed back making the back leg rigidly straight. This would be generally equivalent to our Han Zenkutsu Dachi. So again this suggests that there are cultural differences between various martial arts styles regarding the naming and structure of various similar stances.
Musubi Dachi Heiko
There is very little difference between this stance and Heiko Dachi. The only real difference is that the stance is initiated from Musubi Dachi. From Musubi Dachi simply shift your weight to the balls of your feet and then push the heels outward until the outer edges of the feet are parallel.
So rather than this being a specific stance, this specifies a form of stance transition. It defines a transition from Musubi Dachi to Heiko Dachi. Similarly one might specify Heisoku Dachi Musubi or Heiko Dachi Hachiji or even Hachiji Dachi Heiko. These are less commonly used references, but you get the idea.
If you watch Internet videos of people performing Kata you may want to pay attention to their preparatory footwork. You will often see the following sequence as practitioners perform their opening salutation:
 - Heisoku Dachi
 - Heisoku Dachi Musubi
 - Musubi Dachi Heiko
 - Heiko Dachi Hachiji
This is by no means universal. The most common transition is Heisoku Dachi Heiko. The second most common is probably Musubi Dachi Heiko. But you will over time notice a significant number of practitioners performing the above sequence.
Close T-Stance
The Close T-Stance is a modified version of Teiji Dachi in which the instep of the back leg is in very close proximity to (or touching) the heel of the front leg. This stance is often utilized when working with a weapon.
Qi Xing Bu
This simple stance is initiated from Sochin Dachi by turning the front foot to face directly forward as the toes are raised and the heel is placed directly onto the floor. The torso then rises upward slightly and draws backward to pull the front foot inward. Your weight is predominantly on the back leg and your hips and shoulders are positioned over this leg. The back leg remains slightly bent. The heels of both feet should form a straight line leading in the direction of local angle 1.
This stance (with Chinese origins) is often referred to as the Seven Star Stance or Tai Chi Heel Stance, but you will also often see it referred to as Strumming (or Playing) the Lute. The latter name refers to a specific sequence of movements in Taichichuan (Tai Chi) in which Qi Xing Bu is prominently featured. So Strumming the Lute refers to a movement in Taichichuan and not to the specific stance.
A rough English equivalent pronunciation of Qi Xing Bu would be something like "Chi Shing Bu."
Parallel Cat Stance
This stance is similar to Neko Ashi Dachi except that the front foot is moved back and to the side so that it is beside and parallel to the foot of the weight-bearing (pedestal) leg. We will refer to the foot that bears little or no weight as the "cat-foot." The cat-foot should be positioned so it is in vertical alignment with the hip joint on the same side. Both feet are pointed toward local angle 1 and the toes of both feet are aligned along the local Octagon 3-4 axis. Like Neko Ashi Dachi, the ball of the cat-foot will rest on the floor and nearly all of the weight is placed over the pedestal leg.
Crane Stance
The Crane Stance is similar to the Ippon Dachi, except the thigh of the raised leg comes parallel to the floor and the front foot touches the inside of the thigh on the pedestal leg just above the knee. The toes of the raised leg point directly downward. The pedestal leg is bent slightly to aid with balance and to provide fluidity of movement.
While this is a simple variant of Ippon Dachi we point it out because you will see many references to the stance in martial arts literature and videos. We would consider this to be one of many possible raised leg variants one might adopt with Ippon Dachi.
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TMC Compressors has secured a contract to provide a compressed air system for a jack-up foundation vessel by Cadeler, with Cosco Heavy Industries placing the order for the innovative equipment. The Smart Air compressors, designed to deliver up to 40% in energy savings compared to traditional models, will be integral to Cadeler's F-class vessel, tailored for large-scale projects in the renewable wind offshore industry.
The versatile F-class vessel is capable of swift conversions, transitioning from the installation of large foundations to erecting wind turbines within a short timeframe. TMC, headquartered in Norway, will undertake the manufacturing and assembly of the equipment in Europe, shipping it to Cosco's shipyard in Qidong, China. While the contract's value remains undisclosed, the significance lies in the application of energy-efficient technology to a sizable marine compressed air system.
Hans Petter Tanum, TMC's Director of Sales and Business Development, highlighted the importance of energy efficiency for a vessel of such magnitude, stating, "This is a large vessel, which requires a large capacity marine compressed air system. Consequently, the more energy efficient the system is, the proportionate cost savings become even greater. That is why Cosco and Cadeler have gone for our Smart Air system."
TMC's Smart Air compressors leverage frequency-controlled technology, providing precise control over compressor speed. The electrical motor adjusts its speed dynamically based on the required air volume, ensuring optimal compressed air consumption. Lower air consumption directly correlates to reduced power consumption, aligning with the vessel's energy-efficient objectives.
As part of the vessel's commitment to sustainability, the implementation of TMC's Smart Air system aligns with the broader industry trend towards eco-friendly solutions in offshore wind projects. The contract signifies a strategic move towards enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in the renewable energy sector.

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How to balance three-phase power to maximize UPS capacity
Is your uninterruptable power supply really near capacity, or is it just alerting you to a phase balance issue in your three-phase power system?
Many a UPS has been replaced because an uneven power
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draw gave the appearance the UPS was near overload. An unnecessary overnight replacement of a big UPS wastes money, disrupts an entire data center and exposes it to potential catastrophe. Follow these tips to avoid phase balance trouble in the data center.
The basics of three-phase power
Unlike your home, which uses single-phase power, commercial buildings are served by three-phase power. Large UPS systems — say 20 kVA and above — are generally three-phase because it's a more efficient way to deliver large amounts of power.
When you read the display on a three-phase power UPS, the default, or home, display will usually show the percentage load on the highest loaded phase. For example, if a 100 kW UPS is reading 98%, that might be the load on Phase B. But if Phase A is only seeing a 50% load, and Phase C only 20%, that's only 54% of the total UPS capacity. There is 46 kW available to power equipment. Time to replace the UPS? I think not!
There are different ways of electrically configuring three-phase service, but in the U.S. the output of a data center UPS — its downstream power distribution units (PDUs) — will almost always be 120/208 volt Wye-connected four-wire + ground. This is shown in Figure 1 without the ground wire.
Figure 1 – Circuit types available from three-phase, 120/208 V Wye output
Where high power capacity is required, there are many advantages in the use of three-phase delivery. In a modern data center, where cabinets often draw 5, 10, 15 or more kilowatts, fewer conductors are needed to deliver the same power level as a single-phase system, which is why more data centers are running three-phase circuits all the way to the cabinets. See Figure 2 for a table of conductor counts.

CABINET CAPACITY 1,920 W 5,757 W 8,636 W 17,272 W 25,908 W
Circuit amperes 20 20 30 30 30
Conductor size #12 AWG #12 AWG #10 AWG #10 AWG #10 AWG
No. of 120 V, single-phase circuits 2 6 6 12 18
Single-phase, 120 V, conductor count 4 12 12 24 36
No. of 208 V, three-phase circuits 0 2 2 4 6
Three-phase, 120/208 V conductor count N/A 8 8 16 24
Figure 2 — Conductor counts for different cabinet power capacities and circuit types: dual circuits per cabinet, two-wire single-phase and four-wire three-phase. Grounding conductors are additional.
At today's copper prices, this is not trivial but regardless of how the branch circuits are wired, if the power going into and out of the UPS is three-phase, it is necessary to draw power as equally as possible from each phase to utilize the full capacity of the system.
Understanding phase balance
Imagine your three-phase UPS as three water canteens carried by soldiers in the desert. They need all three people and their equipment to carry out their mission. Each starts with the same amount of water, which is more than they should need for the journey, but one person doesn't ration very well and runs out before they have reached their objective. Do they just keep going until that soldier dies and then abort the mission? Do they call for a replacement team and tell the next team to carry more water? Or do they reapportion what they have and then better manage the rest of the mission to get maximum use out of their critical resource? Hopefully, the answer is the latter.
A three-phase UPS works the same as the soldier's canteens. Each phase has the same capacity, one third of the total. If only one phase is loaded to capacity, there's no reason to buy a new UPS since there's still enough total capacity in the other phases to handle the load. We just need to re-allocate our power demand on the three phases so we can utilize the full capacity of each. Then we need to manage our loads as we add equipment so we don't repeat the same problem and cause the UPS to die before its time. So far, we have concentrated on the UPS, but the same principle applies to every element in any three-phase power chain.
How to balance loads in a three-phase power system
Phase balance simply involves moving loads from one circuit to another, in much the same way you would move appliances around at home if you overloaded a circuit.
Let's say you have several small appliances plugged into a single outlet in your bedroom — lamps, hair dryer, curling iron, etc. — and you buy a large TV. Summer comes and you need to put an air conditioner in the window above the outlet to which you already have all these things connected. It all works fine until one hot summer morning when the air conditioner is running full blast, you're watching the news, someone heats up the curling iron and starts the hair dryer. Suddenly, they all quit. The circuit is overloaded, and a breaker trips in the basement electrical panel. Does this mean you're out of power for the whole house?
Of course not! You've simply overloaded one circuit. There's still plenty of power available; you just need to move some of the load around to use it. Find an outlet on another circuit for the curling iron and hair dryer. Technically speaking, you need to reallocate the load to better balance it across your available capacity. Load-balancing your data center is the same process, except the computer loads are relatively constant and you need better information to get the job done.
In the home bedroom example we were trying to keep a circuit breaker from tripping, but in our data centers we're trying to get the loads as close to the same wattage as we can on all three phases of our UPS, as well as on any downstream three-phase devices. That means we need information. If we simply drill down using the UPS control panel, we can read the actual load on each phase — not just the highest one on the default display — and see how far out of balance we are. If your UPS reads both kW and kVA loads be aware that we're most interested in the kW loads, even if the kVA readings are higher. But the numbers should still be pretty close to the same, whether you're reading kW, kVA or amps.
Once you know which phases are high and which are low, you need to find out which cabinets or power strips are on which phases. Unfortunately, you might need an electrician to figure that out if the information isn't on drawings or labeled on each cabinet or receptacle. That could require short-term shutdowns of individual cabinets, but if your equipment is all dual-corded and is on different circuits this shouldn't be a big problem.
There are two routes to take after you have your phases sorted. The first is trial and error, where you just move plugs to outlets on under-loaded phases until the balance gets better. There's nothing wrong with this as long as it ends up improving the load balance. It just takes time and may require a number of equipment shutdowns before you get it right.
The second — far superior — way to attack a phase-balance problem is with actual readings. This means monitoring the power draws from each cabinet — or even from each receptacle — as well as at each major point in the electrical distribution chain from the UPS through any PDUs and all the way to the cabinets. That's the major justification for the expensive power strips now used in data center cabinets, variously called PDUs (which confuses them with the big conventional power distribution units), electronic PDUs (ePDUs), cabinet distribution units (CDUs) and rack PDUs.
By any name, these sophisticated power strips enable you to read how much current you're drawing on each circuit in a cabinet in real time, either directly from built-in digital displays or remotely with a network interface. Armed with this information, you can plan your re-circuiting on paper. And if you're going to maintain phase balance going forward, power monitoring is essential to planning power availability before making equipment additions.
There is another factor that could throw a wrench in things. To improve energy efficiency and reduce copper wire usage, more data center equipment is on 208 V power in the United States. This is derived by connecting to two of the three phases of a three-phase circuit like the one in Figure 1. With this system, moving loads becomes a "two-out-of-three" puzzle. Every time you move a computer cord or cabinet connection, you will be changing load on two phases at a time instead of one. That means one of the phases will stay the same, the load on another phase will go down, and the load on the remaining phase will go up. Figure 3 shows what might happen when moving a 5 kW, 208 V load on a 100 kW UPS (33.33 kW per phase):

UPS PHASE ORIG. LOAD % LOAD LOAD TO MOVE MOVED LOAD NEW LOAD % LOAD
Phase A 32 kW 96% 5 kW 27 kW 81%
Phase B 30 kW 90% 5 kW 5 kW 30 kW 90%
Phase C 15 kW 45% 5 kW 20 kW 60%
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Children served in the child welfare system (CWS) are at greater risk of having psychological, social and developmental problems than children in the general population. However, little is known about which types of children in the CWS receive services and how services are delivered. This study will examine the mental health services received by children in the CWS, and the impact of placement types and changes over time within the context of state and regional policies regarding the use, organization and financing of mental health services. The website includes copies of the CCCW newsletter, a list of journal publications, and information about the progress of the study.
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This Canadian web site is dedicated to providing the latest and best information on child mental health problems and the influences that shape the developmental health and well-being of children and youth.
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The RTC for Pathways to Positive Futures aims to improve the lives of youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions through rigorous research and effective training and dissemination. SPEAK OUT! is a monthly feature on the Pathways website. Each month a question relevant to transition-aged youth and young adults is answered by two members of their team of young writers. Discussion is encouraged.
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We implemented the algorithm used to detect Tap-Wave-Rub's wave gesture following the instructions in [1]. Whenever the user wants to make a phone call, Tap-Wave-Rub asks her to perform a wave gesture, if the wave gesture is not detected within 10 seconds Tap-Wave-Rub does not allow her to make the phone call.
In our attack, SMASheD records a valid wave gesture and replays it. SMASheD was able to deceive Tap-Wave-Rub successfully.
 1. Haoyu Li, Di Ma, Nitesh Saxena, Babins Shrestha, and Yan Zhu. 2013. Tap-Wave-Rub: lightweight malware prevention for smartphones using intuitive human gestures. In Proceedings of the sixth ACM conference on Security and privacy in wireless and mobile networks (WiSec '13). ACM, New York, NY, USA, 25-30. DOI=10.1145/_PHONE_._PHONE_ _URL_


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A PPG (an acronym for Phased Plasma Gun) is a type of weapon that fires a bolt of energized, super-heated helium sheathed in an electromagnetic field and propelled by an opposed magnetic field. On impact, the plasma bolt dissipates and discharges its thermal and kinetic energy.
When fired in an oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere, the intense heat of the super-heated helium plasma projectile causes a distinctive optical distortion as it expands the air around it. PPGs are the sidearm of choice for most space-based fighting forces, as the plasma bolt is effective against organic targets and thin metals but will dissipate quickly when striking denser surfaces. This means that while in a pressurised environment, a stray shot will not cause a hull breach, as is the risk with Slugthrowers. Sustained fire will however burn though some thick metals but alloys with a high heat dissipation rate such as beryllium will simply ricochet the shot.
Most PPGs feature different settings that allow the user to balance the power of each discharge, the time between recharges (allowing for more or less rapid fire) with the energy used and thus number of shots from a single energy cap. As a rule, pistols tend to have slower recharges between shots and a lower capacity energy cap, while larger rifles have a much shorter recharge cycle and larger energy caps.
Though a lower-level PPG shot will normally burn and cauterise a wound, leaving the target down but alive, a well-aimed and/or close-range PPG shot is easily capable of causing instant death; penetrating flesh, fusing bone and incinerating internal organs. Higher settings, on the other hand, will burn straight through an organic body, cause massive internal burns and trauma to the internal organs and even melt clothing right into the skin. Such high-powered, lethal shots are rarely used as it consumes a lot of energy, reducing the number of shots between reloads and increasing the time between recharge cycles.
Models of PPG WeaponsEdit
- Auricon PPG Pistol
- Westlake & Grummon PPG Pistol
- Tho'val PPG pistol
- Kalat PPG Pistol
- Sha'ann PPG Pistol
- Tromo PPG Pistol

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Following up on our last webinar on PV module quality control and testing, we invite you to our second webinar on the "How to calculate measurement uncertainty in PV module IV characterization"
In this workshop, we are reviewing all drivers that reduce measurement uncertainty and we explain how to calculate the total measurement uncertainty from those drivers applying probability mathematics.
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A console applicaton, such as a telnet emulator, needs to implement a console window for the user to type commands. It is not that easy to code everything that a text editor does. Windows' edit control does everything for us, so why do not use it?
The following example indicates how to do this. CConsoleBox derives from CEdit. By customizing several standard behaviors, it works like a console.
Above is a demo to show how to use CConsoleBox. What the user types will be converted to upper case and echoed back at the console.
The user can call back previously typed commands by pressing the Up/Down keys.
Note: Not all "key combinations" and "Windows command messages" are implemented. You need to write your own code to do what you want.


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The air quality has been fair to poor this week, according to the monitoring carried out by the General Directorate of the Environment in Torreón.
Sampling is carried out per week and on an average of 24 hours. In the measurement of particles smaller than 10 microns (PM10), the R. Mijares station yielded a result of 154 micrograms per cubic meter, which based on the Official Mexican Standard 025-SSA1-2021, on the air and health index, equates to poor quality.
The station close to the DIF system gave a measurement of 67, which is almost on the border between Fair and Bad, while the one located in Hecat gave 83 micrograms per cubic meter, also Bad.
The NOM indicates that the air quality is Good if the PM10 are located in a range of 0 to 50; Regular if they are between 51 and 70; Bad if they are from 71 to 155; Very Bad if they are between 156 and 235; and Extremely poor when they exceed 236 micrograms per cubic meter.
During the first week of June, the air quality in Torreón had been in the range of Good to Bad.


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The Wicked Good Farm is a diversified vegetable farm in Whitefish Montana. We offer CSA shares, attend the Whitefish Farmers Market, and provide several restaurants with produce.
Who we are?
Two New Englanders that journeyed west, to Whitefish Montana in 2004. Once settled in we started urban farming. This has allowed us to grow fresh produce for our very immediate community. Additionally, we enjoy engaging with those walking by to hear stories, experiences and offer growing advice.
What's an Urban farm?
Urban farming is just that, farming within a densely populated area. Actually, the idea and practice of producing food in an urban environment was popular during WWII, they were called Victory Gardens. The idea was to grow produce in your own yard to increase the national food supply. The Victory Garden concept was embraced by millions of Americans and it is estimated that by the spring of 1943 there were 18 million victory gardens in the USA, with 12 million being urban!
Why are we Wicked?
Wicked, alludes to our New England heritage. Wicked, is a modifier, equivalent to "very", only stronger. Back East it's common to hear folks say; "It's wicked hot", "the soil is wicked hahd", and "it's wicked good".
Every Tuesday during the summer we bring, by means of our custom bike cart, wicked good produce to our community at the Downtown Whitefish Farmers' Market.
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Realizable Receivers for Discriminating Coherent States near the Quantum Limit
Friday, 08 Nov. 2013, 11:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Si-Hui Tan
Host: P. Walther
Where: Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3rd floor, 1090 Vienna
We propose a receiver, the Sequential Waveform Nulling (SWN) receiver, for discriminating between states of an arbitrary coherent-state ensemble using only auxiliary coherent-state fields, beamsplitters, and non-number-resolving single photon detectors. In particular, it does not require adaptive feedback which has limited the implementation of some known receivers, such as the Dolinar receiver, for large ensembles. We derive the quantum limit on the error probability exponent for discriminating any M multimode coherent-states, which is four times that of a heterodyne receiver, and show that the SWN receiver achieves this limit. As coherent-states are central to applications of laser light, such as quantum communication and imaging, the SWN receiver will be important for these applications as a practical receiver. We demonstrate the performance of the SWN receiver on a 4-Phase-Shift-Key coherent-state ensemble and an image-orientation detection problem, and compare it to the performance of other known coherent-state receivers. Finally, we show a related receiver for discriminating arbitrary multi-copy pure quantum states that achieves the quantum Chernoff exponent, and does so using only local operations and classical communication.


12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 ounces white chocolate chips (see headnote above)
4 ounces (72 individual) mini pretzel twists
1.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking sheet
2.Melt the semi-sweet chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir the chips. Microwave for 30 seconds at 100% power. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. If the chocolate still has lumps, microwave in 15-second intervals at 100% power, stirring between each interval until smooth.
3.Dip half the pretzels in semi-sweet chocolate: Place a mini pretzel in the semi-sweet chocolate and push it below the surface with a fork to coat.
4.Remove the excess chocolate: Use a fork to remove the pretzel from the chocolate. Then tap it gently against the sides of the bowl until most of the chocolate has dripped off. Wipe the bottom of the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate then slide the pretzel onto the lined baking sheet (use a second fork if needed). Repeat until you have coated half the pretzels. You should still have a little melted chocolate left.
5.Repeat with the white chocolate: Repeat the process for melting the chocolate using the white chocolate chips in a clean bowl. Repeat the coating process with the remaining pretzels in the white chocolate.
6.Drizzle the pretzels using the remaining chocolate: Dip a fork the remaining semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle it over the white chocolate-coated pretzels; repeat with the remaining white chocolate. If you want more control over the drizzle, scoop the chocolate into a quart size freezer re-sealable bag. Snip a very small corner of the bag (1/16-inch) to make a tiny hole. Squeeze the bag to drizzle the chocolate in a more controlled manner.
7.Refrigerate all the pretzels until the chocolate is hard: Then remove from pan and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. The pretzels will keep for 7 to 10 days.
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Estimating flood statistics from basin characteristics in Scotland
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Estimation of the probability of occurrence of future flood events at a site is frequently required for the design of bridges, culverts, dams and other river engineering works. This study considers a method for estimating the flood frequency distribution from the physical characteristics of the drainage basin for use in Scotland when adequate records of river discharge are not available. The data base collated includes 3071 station years of annual maximum flood peaks for 168 high quality gauging stations and 12 physical characteristics for each drainage basin. A linear regression model is derived which explains 91% of the variation in the average magnitude of floods using five physical characteristics indexing drainage area, rainfall, stream density, soil type and lake storage. This model appears robust over the range of basin types and shows no improvement when shrinkage or ridge regression is employed. Five physically homogeneous subsets of basins are derived using a clustering algorithm (NORMIX) and the same five characteristics, with the addition of an index of channel slope. For each of subsets 1, 3, 4 and 5, the individual dimensionless flood frequency distributions for each station are not significantly different from a single GEV distribution derived for that subset. Consequently these subsets are considered to be hydrologically homogeneous in addition to their physical homogeneity. Dimensionless regional flood frequency distributions are produced for each subset which allow the estimated average flood magnitude to be scaled to estimate floods of less frequent occurrence. These regional 'growth curves' imply a larger return period for a given magnitude flood than those from the Natural Environment Research Council Flood Studies Report (NERC, 1975). When the floods are described by a lognormal model which allows for cross-correlation between stations the respective return periods are smaller.
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This The Prisoner of Carrot Castle app also includes:
Foster healthy eating habits by sending your learners to a magical land where castles are made out of carrots and trees are actually giant pieces of broccoli! Pupils can explore this interactive storybook and a world where vegetables are the answer.
The Prisoner of Carrot Castle is an engaging story about a boy named Aidan and his adventures with carrots and broccoli. Pupils can listen to or read the story as well as interact with the app to create various sounds and animations.
- Turn music on and off
- Turn narration on and off
- Pull the carrots at the sides of the page to go back and forth in the story
- Tap animals and characters for fun sounds and animations
- Tilt the tablet to move Aidan along a tunnel to see even more rooms in the carrot castle
- Dress up three different knights as a fun game before or after reading
How techie do I need to be?
- Pair this fun book with a unit on healthy eating foods
- If you have a set of tablets available to you, use this app at a station; kids can listen with headphones and tap on all the interactive features
- Suggest this app to parents of picky eaters
- Some kids may not connect the fact that all of the villagers are not healthy because they don't eat vegetables, so you may wish to discuss this aspect of the story
- See the materials for educational activities created by the publisher of the app to pair with The Prisoner of Carrot Castle
- The art and animation is charming and will captivate learners' interest
- The story has a positive message about eating vegetables


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This paper presents a numerical study on the effects of microwave irradiation on the mechanical properties of hard rock. More specifically, the weakening effect of microwave heating induced damage on the uniaxial compressive and tensile strength of granite-like rock is numerically evaluated. Rock fracture is modelled by means of a damage-viscoplasticity model with separate damage variables for tensile and compressive failure types. We develop a global solution strategy where the electromagnetic problem is solved first separately in COMSOL multiphysics software, and then provided into a staggered implicit solution method for the thermo-mechanical problem. The thermal and mechanical parts of the problem are considered as uncoupled due to the dominance of the microwave-induced heat source. The model performance is tested in 2D finite element simulations of heterogeneous numerical rock specimens subjected first to heating in a microwave oven and then to uniaxial compression and tension tests. According to the results, the compressive and tensile strength of rock can be significantly reduced by microwave heating pretreatment.
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–reperfusion-type injury is a strong possibility given the associated spiral arterial pathology. Early-onset pre-eclampsia, along with IUGR, has long been associated with deficient conversion of the endometrial spiral arteries secondary to poor trophoblast invasion. Conversion normally extends from the placental interface as far as the inner third of the myometrium, and is associated with the Bay 11-7085 loss of smooth muscle and the elastic lamina from the vessel walls. Exact quantification of the degree of conversion is difficult, given the small size and number of the samples available for study. However, there is general agreement between studies that the myometrial segments of the arteries are more adversely affected in pathological pregnancies than the decidual segments, and that the deficit is greater in cases associated with pre-eclampsia than IUGR alone [29], [30], [31], [32] and [33]. The portion of the artery just below the endometrial/myometrial boundary represents a specialised highly contractile segment [34], that is thought to prevent excessive blood loss at the time of menstruation.


Nov 21, 2020
36: How Being a 'Beniyaz' Means Not Being In Any Need
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Note: The difference between the pronunciations of'marz' and'maraz' is colloquial - while the former is technically correct, the latter is present in everyday usage.
In a world where everything is moving so fast, where the sense of impermanence has only become deeper, most of us feel an intense urge to be able to control everything around us - things, feelings, even people. This can be exhausting.
However, good things come to those who wait and keep calm.
In this episode of Urdunama, we read you some mystic poetry by the great Classical poet, Khwaja Mir Dard, and try to understand if being a 'beniyaz', or someone who is not too concerned, could bring us peace and make us calmer. We also learn - with a little help from Zauq, Ghalib, Firaq, and others - the two different contexts of 'beniyazi' in poetry.
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Can someone tell me the difference between the verbs to strike and to hit
I have teaching practise in a few days so I will be grateful if you can give me some ideas on this.
And if anyone knows the best way to teach to Strike to students.
Shall I use pictures, which examples etc
The words are basically synonyms. Except in baseball where a strike is the opposite of a hit.
And, of course, "to strike" can mean "to refuse to work" for some reason, usually to get something you want or to show your opposition to something that has happened, is happening or is going to happen.
Remember - correct capitalisation, punctuation and spacing make posts much easier to read.
However, I would still argue that "a strike" is not the opposite of "a hit" if for no other reason than the umpire may call either "a strike" or (in my opinion, the opposite) "a ball" without the batter swinging his/her bat.


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You have to admit there's at least a little resemblance between the ring-lined cross-section of a tree and an LP. So why shouldn't a tree's rings elicit beautiful music the way a record's can?
That might well have been the inspiration for Bartholomaus Traubeck's Years project, a record player that can read the rings of a tree and translate them into lovely piano melodies.
According to the Years Web site, "A tree's year rings are analyzed for their strength, thickness and rate of growth. This data serves as basis for a generative process that outputs piano music. It is mapped to a scale which is again defined by the overall appearance of the wood (ranging from dark to light and from strong texture to light texture). The foundation for the music is certainly found in the defined ruleset of programming and hardware setup, but the data acquired from every tree interprets this ruleset very differently."
One wonders whether different families of trees produce varying kinds of music. For example, does a willow generate more soulful ballads? Or would Mozart come from an old growth redwood? Poplars grow fast, so could they be used for upbeat tunes?
It's a terrific idea, and I'd love to see this in person. But absent that, next time I go hiking into the forest, I'm just going to have to imagine what the many trees I'm walking by would be singing if they got the chance.


ZeFamily Legacy of Brioche Pasquier
ZeBot & ZoeBot Have Breakfast at Brioche Pasquier"When someone shares a special family recipe with you, you become part of their family."
That's what my friend Hugues Pasquier told me when we shared a breakfast made with the brioche his family has been baking from the same recipe since 1936.
It was true: as my cousin ZoeBot and I savored each buttery golden bite, we felt the Pasquier family's culinary heritage deep in our stripes.
If you're an average American kid (or zebra), you may not have ever tried brioche. But in France, kids (and a few lucky zebras) have been eating brioche their whole lives.
Brioche (pronounced bree-oshe) is a French bakery specialty that looks and tastes like a magical cross between a bread and a cake.
Brioche by Chardin, 1763
Food historians say that's it been a tradition since medieval times, with the recipe becoming richer with butter and eggs as the centuries passed.
Hugues told us that his grandfather Gabriel Pasquier was legendary for the brioche he crafted at his bakery in the tiny village of Les Cerqueux in France's Loire River Valley.
Gabriel's Bakery
Gabriel's recipe was unique because he always used two very special ingredients.
One was the family's own levain, which is a natural sourdough starter that makes brioche (and other baked goods) rise. A starter works pretty much the same way modern yeast does, but it's an older and more traditional way to leaven baked goods. Continue reading


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Theological Diversity and Unity
The Lutheran Church grapples with the tension between theological diversity and the quest for unity. Internal theological debates and differing interpretations of doctrine have at times strained the bonds of fellowship within the tradition. Balancing the need for theological dialogue and diversity with the pursuit of doctrinal unity poses a significant challenge for the Lutheran Church, requiring careful discernment, humility, and a commitment to the essentials of the faith while allowing for legitimate differences in non-essential matters.
Social and Ethical Engagement
Navigating complex social and ethical issues presents a challenge for the Lutheran Church, particularly in the midst of rapidly evolving cultural norms and values. Debates surrounding human sexuality, gender identity, social justice advocacy, and environmental stewardship have exposed deep divisions within the tradition. The church faces the task of engaging with these issues in a manner that is faithful to its theological convictions while also demonstrating compassion, humility, and a prophetic witness in the public square.
Read more: What Is The Lutheran Church
Relevance and Adaptation
In an era of rapid societal change and technological advancement, the Lutheran Church grapples with the challenge of remaining relevant and adaptable. Traditional modes of ministry, worship, and outreach may need to be reimagined to effectively connect with a changing demographic landscape. Embracing innovation, cultural sensitivity, and contextualization without compromising core theological principles is a delicate balancing act that requires discernment and a willingness to embrace new paradigms of church life and mission.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
The Lutheran Church faces the challenge of fostering meaningful ecumenical and interfaith relations in an increasingly diverse religious landscape. Building constructive relationships with other Christian traditions, as well as engaging in dialogue with non-Christian faith communities, requires a spirit of openness, mutual respect, and a commitment to seeking common ground while acknowledging theological differences. Navigating these complex relational dynamics demands humility, patience, and a genuine desire for understanding and cooperation.
Sustaining the financial health and viability of congregations and denominational structures poses a significant challenge for the Lutheran Church. Economic pressures, changing giving patterns, and the cost of maintaining aging facilities present real obstacles to the church's mission and ministry. Finding sustainable financial models that support the work of the church while also addressing the needs of local communities and global mission endeavors is an ongoing challenge that demands creative stewardship and faithful resource management.
In confronting these challenges, the Lutheran Church is called to draw upon its rich theological heritage, engage in discerning dialogue, and embody a spirit of resilience and hope. By addressing these challenges with wisdom, humility, and a steadfast commitment to the gospel, the Lutheran Church can navigate the complexities of the present age and continue to bear witness to the transformative power of God's grace in the world.
Criticisms of Lutheranism
Lutheranism, like any religious tradition, has not been immune to criticism, both from within its own ranks and from external observers. These criticisms encompass a range of theological, ecclesiastical, and social concerns that have been raised in relation to the Lutheran Church and its practices. Understanding these criticisms is essential for gaining a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and areas of improvement within the tradition.
Read more: What Is Apostolic Lutheran
Legalism and Pharisaic Tendencies
One recurring criticism directed at Lutheranism is the perceived tendency towards legalism and a rigid adherence to doctrinal orthodoxy. Critics argue that certain expressions of Lutheranism may exhibit a legalistic mindset, emphasizing strict adherence to doctrinal formulations and liturgical practices at the expense of grace, mercy, and the spirit of Christian freedom. This critique challenges Lutherans to reflect on the balance between doctrinal fidelity and the compassionate, inclusive spirit of the gospel.
Ethical Inconsistencies and Social Engagement
Critics have also raised concerns about perceived ethical inconsistencies within Lutheranism, particularly in relation to social and political engagement. Some observers argue that certain segments of the Lutheran Church have been hesitant to fully embrace progressive social causes and have been slow to address issues of systemic injustice and inequality. This criticism calls for a deeper reflection on the church's prophetic role in advocating for justice and compassion in the public sphere.
Ecclesiastical Hierarchies and Power Structures
Another area of criticism directed at Lutheranism pertains to ecclesiastical hierarchies and power structures within the church. Critics contend that certain expressions of Lutheranism may exhibit centralized authority and bureaucratic tendencies that hinder the full participation and empowerment of the laity. This critique challenges the Lutheran Church to reexamine its structures and processes to ensure greater inclusivity and shared decision-making.
Doctrinal Fragmentation and Disunity
The presence of doctrinal fragmentation and disunity within Lutheranism has also been a subject of criticism. Observers note that the diversity of theological perspectives and the existence of multiple Lutheran synods and church bodies have at times led to theological tensions and organizational complexities. This criticism underscores the need for ongoing dialogue and collaboration to foster greater unity and coherence within the Lutheran tradition.
Read more: What Is A Confessional Lutheran Church
Missional Relevance and Outreach
Critics have raised questions about the missional relevance and outreach effectiveness of the Lutheran Church in contemporary society. Some argue that the tradition may struggle to connect with younger generations and diverse cultural communities, leading to challenges in effectively communicating the gospel message and engaging in holistic mission. This critique calls for a renewed emphasis on innovative forms of ministry, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement.
Stagnation and Resistance to Change
Finally, Lutheranism has faced criticism for perceived stagnation and resistance to change in response to evolving societal dynamics. Critics contend that certain expressions of the tradition may be resistant to embracing new paradigms of worship, ministry, and outreach, hindering the ability to adapt to changing cultural contexts. This criticism prompts the Lutheran Church to embrace a spirit of flexibility, creativity, and openness to new expressions of faith and mission.
In addressing these criticisms, the Lutheran Church is called to engage in humble self-reflection, constructive dialogue, and a commitment to ongoing renewal and reform. By attentively listening to these critiques and responding with grace and humility, the Lutheran tradition can navigate its challenges and strive towards a more faithful and vibrant expression of its theological heritage.
The Future of Lutheranism
The future of Lutheranism holds both challenges and opportunities as the tradition navigates a rapidly changing global landscape. As the Lutheran Church grapples with internal divisions, external pressures, and shifting cultural dynamics, it faces the imperative of discerning its path forward with wisdom, courage, and fidelity to its theological heritage. The following considerations shed light on the potential trajectories and aspirations for the future of Lutheranism.
Embracing Diversity and Unity
One of the key aspirations for the future of Lutheranism is the pursuit of theological diversity within the framework of doctrinal unity. Embracing a spirit of generous orthodoxy, the Lutheran Church can honor the richness of diverse theological perspectives while upholding the essential tenets of the faith. This commitment to unity amidst diversity reflects the Lutheran tradition's capacity for theological dialogue and mutual respect, fostering a robust and inclusive ecclesial community.
Read more: What Is The Lutheran Church
Relevance and Adaptation
In the face of societal transformation and technological advancement, the Lutheran Church must strive to remain relevant and adaptable in its ministry and outreach. Embracing innovative forms of worship, mission, and community engagement, while remaining grounded in the timeless truths of the gospel, will enable Lutheranism to connect with diverse demographic groups and address the evolving needs of contemporary society. This adaptive spirit positions the tradition to respond creatively to the challenges of the present age.
Ecumenical Engagement and Collaboration
The future of Lutheranism holds promise in the realm of ecumenical relations, as the tradition seeks to build bridges of understanding and cooperation with other Christian traditions. By fostering meaningful dialogue, seeking common ground, and working towards visible expressions of unity, the Lutheran Church can contribute to the broader movement of Christian reconciliation and witness to the world. This ecumenical vision reflects the tradition's commitment to the prayer of Jesus "that they may all be one."
Prophetic Witness and Social Advocacy
As the Lutheran Church looks to the future, it is called to embody a prophetic witness in addressing pressing social and ethical concerns. By advocating for justice, compassion, and the dignity of all people, Lutheranism can demonstrate its commitment to the transformative power of the gospel in the public sphere. This prophetic engagement aligns with the tradition's historical emphasis on social ethics and its call to be a voice for the marginalized and oppressed.
Discipleship and Mission
Central to the future of Lutheranism is a renewed focus on discipleship and mission, nurturing vibrant faith communities and equipping believers for a life of faithful witness. By investing in the formation of disciples, empowering lay leadership, and embracing a missional mindset, the Lutheran Church can revitalize its congregations and extend its impact in local and global contexts. This emphasis on intentional discipleship reflects the tradition's call to make known the love and grace of God to all people.
Read more: What Is A Vicar In The Lutheran Church?
Hope and Resilience
Amidst the challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead, the future of Lutheranism is undergirded by a spirit of hope and resilience. Drawing upon its rich theological heritage, the Lutheran Church can navigate the complexities of the future with confidence, trusting in the faithfulness of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This enduring hope provides a firm foundation for the tradition to embrace the opportunities and trials that await on the horizon.
In charting its course for the future, Lutheranism is called to embody a spirit of humility, discernment, and boldness, as it seeks to faithfully bear witness to the gospel in a world in need of grace, reconciliation, and hope. By embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, the Lutheran


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This is the central directory of all CMake-related pages on TechBase.
KDE4 Specific CMake Documentation
- CMake tutorial
- An introduction to using CMake for KDE4
- KDE's CMake FAQ
- Some Frequently Asked Questions
- KDE's CMake BuildTypes
- Describes the builtin build types (debugfull, release,...)
- Changes in the buildsystem with KDE 4.2
- What has changed in KDE 4.2 compared to KDE 4.0/4.1
- Source compatiblity with CMake
- This page discusses what has to be taken care of in order to stay source compatible on the CMake level.
- Coding style for CMake files
- Some guidelines how to write CMake scripts in KDE.
- Automoc4 documentation.
- KDE CMake modules API
- Documentation for all CMake modules in kdelibs (generated from kdelibs svn)
- KDE4 CMake macros and variables
- Documentation for the macros and variables for building KDE4 software, provided by FindKDE4Internal.cmake (manually written)
More Places to learn about CMake
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12/08/2019
How To: Watch Server Logs in Real Time
Servers do a fantastic job of writing down in log files what is happening right that moment. While going back and reading logs later to determine what happened in the past is helpful, it is also useful to watch logs in real time. Linux provides a command line tool that lets us do just that: tail.
A Brief Introduction to Tail
The primary purpose of tail is to grab the last few lines of a file (ten lines by default). To do so with any file would look like this:
tail example.txt
Tail also gives us a way to watch files that are updated by other programs in real time: the -f flag.
tail -f example.log
While the -f flag is not exclusively for log files, it is the most common use case.
When you are through following the log, you will need to press the Control and c keys at the same time in order to stop the tail process.
Good Times to Tail: Apache
Suppose there is a link on your site that, every time you click on it, gives you an Apache error. Depending on how your site is coded, the error page may not provide you with much information beyond the fact that there is an error message. First, start tailing the error log (n.b.: the following examples assume you have a cPanel server):
tail -f /usr/local/apache/logs/error_log
If the log is not updating frequently, it is a good idea to hit the spacebar a few times so the error you are trying to reproduce is set apart from previous errors. Then, go back to your browser and click on the link that was giving you the error. It should provide an entry in the error log that matches what you have seen in the browser. This is a surefire way to verify that the log entry corresponds to clicking on that particular link on the site.
Good Times to Tail: Exim
Another use for tail -f can just be to get a broad overview to see if something is wrong. Often, if you see the same error repeated over and over again in a log file, you can get an indication of a server-wide problem.
Perhaps you are starting to hear multiple complaints that email addresses over several domains on your cPanel server are not receiving mail. A quick
tail -f /var/log/exim_mainlog
could show you in real time that multiple email accounts are all receiving the same error.
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Sheetala Ashtami, Sheetla Ashtami, Shitala Ashtami
The Ashtami or the eight day of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Phalguna or Falguna. It is nothing but Falguna or Phalguna Bahula Ashtami or Phalguna Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Sheetala is a hindi word which means Small Pox and Goddess Sheetala is belived to be the goddess of small pox. Goddess Sheetala is accompanied by Jvarasura and other epidemics. In some place Goddess Sheetala is worshipped as Ola Devi.
On Sheetala Ashtami devotees worship Goddess Sheetala. By worshiping Goddess Sheetala, devotees would pray to her to protect them from diseases and other epidemics.
Devotees do not light the stoves in the house on Sheetala Ashtami. The common procedure is to cook the food the before day and eat the same food on Sheetala Ashtami.
Sheetala Ashtami is commonly celebrated in North India.
The temples of Sheetala Mata is situated at Dhanoop near Bhilwara which is in Rajasthan, Mumbai, Gurgoan, Jalandhar.


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Robot Framework – A fit-for-all tool?
BloggausMany times you can hear a claim that a tool or a technology is so easy and simple to use that everyone can do it – and Robot Framework fits perfectly to this description. If this is the case, why aren't all testers using it already to gain all the speeding up effects for regression testing and freeing up the time to do the more interesting exploratory testing? Why are there so many test automation projects that end up in a maintenance nightmare?
Probably because "everyone" are assumed to have a certain level of testing experience and architectural and developmental knowledge to work on test automation or process automation. But in real life, the user base is more heterogeneous than this.
Listening to the talks in Robocon 2019 it became clear to me that the user base of Robot Framework is expanding rapidly. Therefore, it's important to pay close attention to the easiness of the installation of Robot Framework. Moreover, users need support to make wise architectural choices towards good maintainability of automation. Let's have a look at what Robocon 2019 speakers offered to this challenge!
Robot-Framework gaining larger audiences and new challenges
One of the most interesting presentations at Robocon 2019 was about a study (2017) made on perceptions towards test tools and especially Robot Framework. The study gives us vital information on how to improve Robot Framework and the surrounding ecosystem to fit user needs best.
Why are there so many test automation projects that end up in a maintenance nightmare?
One of the researchers from Oulu University, Päivi Raulama-Jurvanen, suggested that Robot Framework can be seen as strong in the majority of the measured aspects: it's free of charge, versatile and has a good cross-platform support. All these aspects make it a very appealing tool to be use by test automators. The major weaknesses of Robot Framework were the difficulty of deployment and the need for a certain amount of programming skills, both limiting the user base. Also, the ability/possibility to build weak user-defined libraries affected negatively on how the tool was evaluated. Luckily, two of these factors are already under development by the Robot Framework community.
First, Robot Framework approachability and inclusiveness are now more carefully thought and developed with a larger audience in mind. Pekka Klärck (lead developer of Robot Framework) announced in his Robocon speech that the future plan is in fact to make the installations easier – schedule depending naturally on funding. The community can also enjoy the work of active users developing the tools around Robot Framework. For example, as the charming Jupyter team Asko Soukka and Nicholas Bollweg do, by creating new ways for authoring tests (if this sounds interesting, take a look at their Jupyter Kernel here).
The other way of getting more people into Robot Framework world is to create easy-to-follow paths for people with different backgrounds. Luckily there are people willing to share their knowledge. Some examples of places where one can learn from others are: Robot Framework Slack channel, Stackoverflow.com support site, Robot Framework master classes (Ismo Aro) and Mimmit Koodaa -beginner's courses. All these are valuable in making our field more approachable to people with different backgrounds.
However, I think there is still much to do in terms of making the tool more mature for wider audiences. For future, I'd love to see a more thorough user guidance with good practices to use Robot Framework wisely. Especially these topics would interest me: maintainability of libraries and naming conventions that create readable information for people in different roles from developers to business stakeholders. Also, providing guidance for the evolving automators is equally important.
However, I think there is still much to do in terms of making the tool more mature for wider audiences.
One of the Robocon 2019 speakers, Juho Saarinen, had newcomers in mind. As his tips for evolving users were passed by quite fast, I present them here again:
1. Why is more beneficial than how – Usually solving issues answer to the question 'how'. Utilizing these solutions in other places is quite hard, unless it's understood why that kind of solution was (or wasn't) used.
2. Work in cross-functional teams – When working with different professions, the view of the system broadens and "why" gets more levels (from both technical and business side)
3. Usually it's faster to try something than to find info about it – a nice thing with IT is that trying is cheap (if not talking about expensive commercial licensed applications)
4. Keep up your skills – Skills tend to be forgotten unless used. If skills are kept up only during working hours, some whys easily get replaced by 'this is how things are always done.
To the end, let's go back to the question, is Robot Framework – a fit-for-all tool? Well, in my opinion, yes and no. Its capabilities are a double-edged sword. One edge is that it's incredibly friendly with new people and it can be used in so many ways. Its capabilities grow along with the automator's tech skills. This kind of freedom is certainly a part of its appeal. On the other hand, so many pitfalls could be avoided if there were more user centric guidance to follow in the form of courses, good practices and premeditated scenarios. Not all of us are frontiersmen, majority wants to follow ready-made paths!
I'm sure that with the help of our incredibly active Robot Framework community, the tool and its ecosystem keep on improving in giving less experienced people the means to succeed in their endeavours!
In the end I'd like to thank all the companies and active individuals who are contributing to the development of the tool and it's supporting networks, which are just as important as the tool itself!
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A Kontakion (also kondakion, kondak, and kontak; plural kontakia, kondakia) is a type of thematic hymn in the Orthodox Church and other Eastern Christian churches. Originally, the kontakion was an extended homily in verse consisting of one or two proemia (preliminary stanzas) followed by several strophes, usually between 18 and 24. The kontakia were so long that the text was rolled up on a pole for use in the services -- the genesis of the name kontakion, which means "from the pole" in Greek. It is typical of the form that each of the proemia and strophes end with the same refrain. Acrostics are also a hallmark of this hymnographic form.
In current practice, the kontakion has been greatly abbreviated. Only the (first) proemium and first strophe are sung or read after the sixth ode of the canon at orthros. The proemium alone is sung at the Divine Liturgy, following the troparia, and most other services of the daily cycle. The kontakion is not sung at vespers.
According to tradition, Saint Roman the Melodist wrote the first kontakion, the Kontakion for the Birth of Our Lord, by divine inspiration. Legend aside, Roman established the kontakion in the form it retained for centuries, and he is the most famous composer of kontakia.
- Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One,
- And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One!
- Angels with shepherds glorify Him!
- The wise men journey with a star!
- Since for our sake the Eternal God was born as a Little Child!
- —Kontakion for Christmas, Roman the Melodist
- Find kontakion on OrthodoxWiki - See the pages on saints or feast days for other Kontakion.


How to Make Steam Download Faster
With Steam being the largest game distribution platform available today, there's practically no game you can't download using this service. Having well over 30,000 available titles and tens of millions of players worldwide, there's a lot of online exchange going on every minute.
Considering all that traffic, it's no wonder their servers can become overloaded at times, especially when a popular new game gets its release. That's why it's important to make sure you get the best connection to Steam you can, so you can achieve the fastest download speed possible. Luckily, this article is here to help you with that, providing a couple of options you can try.
How to Make Steam Download Faster
Although it might appear that you can't do anything about the download speed, this actually isn't the case. As a matter of fact, there are many ways to do improve this, as you can see from the list below:
 1. Make sure the Steam app is properly set up to maximize your download speed.
 2. Check if there are any anti-virus or firewall restrictions on your computer.
 3. Disconnect any unnecessary devices from your internet connection.
 4. Set your router to prioritize Steam traffic.
 5. Switch from a Wi-Fi to an Ethernet connection.
Tweaking the Steam App for Faster Downloads
As mentioned above, when trying to improve your Steam downloads, the first place to start is the Steam client app itself.
 1. Open the Steam desktop client app.
 2. Click on the "Steam" tab at the top.
 3. Click on "Settings."
 4. Click on "Downloads" from the menu on the left.
 5. In the main portion of the screen, under the "Download Restrictions" section, make sure that the option "Limit bandwidth to" is set to "No limit." If there's a limit to your connection, your downloads won't be able to perform faster than that.
 6. In this section, there's also the "Throttle downloads while streaming" option. Make sure to keep this one checked, so that background Steam downloads don't take over your connection when streaming your gameplay.
 7. Next, check the "Download Region" section. In most cases, you should set this option to the region where you reside, or at least the one closest to your location.
As a general rule of thumb, the closer the region, the better the connection speed you can achieve. However, that is not always the case. If you're living in a region with a lot of Steam traffic, you might experience slower download speed due to the overcrowding of servers. In that case, you can choose another server that currently has less traffic.
To know which server to choose, you can use Steam's download stats map. There, you can see all the countries in the world and how much traffic they have had in the past seven days. This is a great way to know which region to choose in order to avoid too much traffic.
Checking Your Computer
If you've tweaked your Steam app as described above, but still experience issues with download speed, then perhaps something in your system may be causing the issue. The first culprit, in this case, could be a firewall you are using on your computer.
Since there are many different firewall apps out there, each one can have its own approach to this issue. However, all of them should have a list of apps they're monitoring and allow you to add or remove certain apps from the list. If that is the case, simply remove Steam from this kind of list, and your download speed should significantly improve.
The next on the list is the anti-virus software. Similar to firewalls, these apps can also reduce your traffic speed in order to check everything your computer exchanges with external servers. Although this makes you much safer when online, it can have a negative effect on your Steam download speed. To make sure this is the case, try making an exception for Steam in your anti-virus software and try downloading something.
Finally, you can set the Steam app to have a priority treatment in your computer's operating system. For example, Windows users can do this easily in Task Manager.
 1. Right-click on the Windows logo in the taskbar.
 2. Click on "Task Manager."
 3. Click on the "Details" tab to show all current processes with more details.
 4. Sort everything by name. To do so, just click the "Name" column at the top.
 5. Start typing "steam" and the related entries should appear.
 6. Now, right-click on Steam.exe.
 7. Click on "Set priority."
 8. Click on "High."
This will make the Steam client app use more resources than other apps, thus making sure it has all the bandwidth it needs.
Checking Your Internet Connection
Now that you've tweaked your Steam app and made sure your computer works in unison with Steam, it's possible you're still experiencing drops in download speed. So, now is the time to check your Internet connection.
First of all, you should check if there are any other devices connecting to the same network you're using. If someone else is downloading something over your home internet connection, it's normal to experience slower speed on your end. Another common example is when your family watches Netflix. Since there's a lot of 4K content on this streaming service, this can cause significant drops in download speed too.
The main reason behind this is the fact that home internet routers treat all devices in the network the same. That's why everybody can use your home Wi-Fi at the same time. However, if you want to prioritize Steam traffic over everything else, you might be able to do so if your router has such an option. To make sure if that's possible and how to do it, check your router's manual to learn more about it.
If you're sure there aren't any additional devices that are using your internet connection, then you should check your Wi-Fi signal. Sometimes, objects in your house can block the signal and interrupt your connection. To avoid any suspicion, try using an Ethernet cable to directly connect your computer to the internet router at your home. This will provide you with a stable, uninterrupted connection at all times.
Additional FAQ
Why is my download speed so slow on Steam?
There are many reasons why you might have a slow download speed on Steam. For example, you might be using a download region that's currently experiencing a surge in downloads. There could also be another device connected to your network that's using a lot of bandwidth. One common example is when someone at your home is streaming 4K content on Netflix using the same connection.
Other reasons may include poor Wi-Fi signal, firewall restrictions, or even issues with your internet provider. Whatever the cause, be patient, and work through the list of possible causes, one by one. Eventually, you'll find out what the problem is, and thus be able to address it.
Does Steam cap your download speed?
Although Steam has the option to limit the maximum download speed, this one is set to "No limit" by default. If you find this option set to any other value other than "No limit," make sure to sort that out immediately.
How do I improve my download speeds in Steam?
To learn how to improve your download speed in Steam, check out the sections above, which go into much detail about potential solutions.
Downloading at Steaming Speeds
Hopefully, this article has helped you learn how to make Steam content download faster. Thanks to all these tweaks, you'll be able to get the latest updates and newest games as fast as possible. All the advice mentioned in this article is universal for almost all platforms, be it Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.
Have you managed to improve the download speed for your Steam account? Which trick brought most improvement? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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What can Documentation Studies do for us?
As objects that are intended to convey meaning, digital data can certainly be considered as a type of document. In this paper, Jones and McCoy set out a case for how documentation studies can provide a useful framework for analysing the datafication of students through educational data-systems and analytics.
The main pitch of the paper is considering how the documentation studies concepts of individuals being 'made into' data and how those data are 'considered as' individuals (Buckland 2013) might help frame vital questions concerning educational data practices. For example, they argues that the notion of individuals being 'made into' data raise a number of useful questions:
 - Are the data a document or exist as part of a corpus, and how do we know?
 - What is the data source?
 - In what form(s) do the data exist?
 - What visible and invisible documentation processes created the data?
 - Were the documentation processes purposefully created or ad hoc, were they responsive or forward-thinking?
 - How do uses of the data support other practices?
 - Who directly and indirectly created the data?
 - Who directly and indirectly uses the data?
 - Who makes secondary uses of the data?
 - In what ways do algorithms and artificial intelligence affect the data's characteristics?
Similarly, the notion of how people are then 'considered as' these data can also be seen as raising a number of attendant questions. For example:
 - What evidence do these data provide, and can we verify their veracity?
 - What end(s) do these data serve? .
 - What role(s) do these data play in a sociotechnical system?
 - What social value do the data have? .
 - What cultural value do the data have?.
 - What political value do the data have?
 - Is the data morally justifiable? .
 - Can the data be ethically accessed and used?.
 - How do the data create or perpetuate unjust systems? .
 - How does the existence/use of the data create harms?
The paper then goes on to demonstrate the benefits of these approaches with regard to three critical concerns over the use of data in education. The first is the notion of data fallibility – in particular how the interests of institutional administrations shape the processes of making students into data – "effectively reducing them into fragmentary representations" (p.52). For Jones and McCoy, this raises questions over the specific sources of data being used, the choices of which data are to be included and not included in any models, in whose interests the analytics serve and what heuristics are used to justify the actions that the data analytics inform.
Secondly, the paper considers concerns over digital-data led 'apophenia' – i.e. the identification of patterns that do not actually exist. The critical concern here is the analysis of digital without the due involvement of individuals for who the phenomenon being represented is familiar. For example, a classroom teacher will be able to identify the contextual reasons and mitigating factors underpinning a data pattern that might be apparent in statistical terms but meaningless in social terms.
Here, then, Jones and McCoy illustrate how the documentation studies approach raises a number of questions regarding students being 'made into' data. For example, whether the analytics are being presented in tabular or visualisation form; whether the statistical processes were iteratively developed and vetted at each stage; what non-data science actors were involved in the construction of statistical models. Alternatively, in terms of how this data is then 'considered as', questions need to be asked of how intelligible the data outputs are for whom they are designed to be used; whether different actors share a common or diverse sense of how this data is 'useful'.
Third, then, are critical concerns over the construction and use of 'data doubles'. Questions raised here include how we know what data are actually included in the make-up of any profile or representation (i.e. its provenance), whether policies exist to specify what data should be included in student records, what can access these records and for what purposes.
In many ways, these are all questions that might reasonably already be included in any critical analysis of the datafication of schooling. Nevertheless, the documentation studies approach is neat way gathering together these concerns and focusing our attention on the essentially socially-constructed and institutionally-led nature of data 'generation' within a school. In particular, these questions push us toward a systematic consideration of the unintended consequences of digital data when applied in practice. In this sense, these are useful issues to be reminded of throughout our research.
Kyle Jones & Chase McCoy (2019) Reconsidering data in learning analytics: opportunities for critical research using a documentation studies framework, Learning, Media and Technology, 44(1):52-63