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Highlighting the role of ICT for a cleaner and sustainable future, Huawei hosted the Better World Summit (BWS), bringing industry stakeholder together to share and discuss the company's innovative solutions designed to help industries reduce emission and energy use.
Bob Cai, chief marketing officer of Huawei's carrier business group, delivered the opening speech titled "Green ICT for Green Development".
"As a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei incorporates green development into everything we do. We see this as part of our social responsibilities. In addition, Huawei is ready to become the best partner for operators in their efforts toward carbon neutrality," said Cai. "With our innovative products and solutions, we will help operators cut carbon emissions and make their networks more energy efficient. We also want to work with operators and use ICT to better enable other industries to cut carbon emissions and become carbon neutral faster."
Like this summit, in June 2021, Huawei and Informa Tech jointly proposed the Network Carbon Intensity (NCI) initiative, in which carbon emissions per bit of data is defined as a new metric for green networks. Huawei emphasized that people's pursuit of better lives must be balanced with the need for lower carbon emissions, so the company proposed this initiative to better manage and measure carbon reduction roadmaps.
During this summit, Huawei stressed the need to establish a platform for industry collaboration on green development and said that BWS is a good example. This platform will regularly bring together industry partners and operators to share innovative technologies and latest practices in how to cut carbon emissions and contribute to a greener ICT industry. According to Cai, at MWC Barcelona 2022, Huawei will continue to hold a green development forum with its partners to share industry practices and latest solutions, and all industry partners and operators are welcome to attend the forum.
"We believe the BWS in Dubai is a good beginning. Looking ahead, we will continue to work with our industry partners and operators to empower green development of all industries using our innovative technologies," said Cai at the end of his speech. "As we envision in the theme of our flagship exhibition hall in Dubai, 'Lighting up the Future', we believe that together, we will light up a greener future."
Speaking on the theme of Together towards a Sustainable Future, Dr. Ahmed Bin Ali, svp corporate communications, Etisalat thanked Huawei for contributing as innovative supplier and also for hosting this summit to address the important topic of sustainability in the ICT sector. "Every day we make choices in our lives that affect the environment, climate and also our communities and as we move towards digital economy, sustainability must be embedded in our businesses. Technologies must be agile in the face of disruption and create new business models, and I think this is an ideal time for the ICT sector to shine and be able to provide other sustainable solutions. It is about empowering the next era of digital transformation with 5G communication, AI, IoT and machine learning," he said. "Etisalat strives to operate responsibly and transparently by living our inspiration of 'Together Matters and for today 'Together towards a Sustainable Future. We believe that creative solution and perfect technology can ensure long-term benefits to our environment and the climate." He also highlighted Etisalat's energy efficiency projects in 16 markets across the GCC and MENA region in line with UAE's vision 2021 and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Other attendees who spoke at the event included Richard Mahony, vice president of service provider markets of Informa Tech; Dr. Dena Assaf, UN resident coordinator of the United Arab Emirates; Tommy Stadlen, co-founder of Giant Ventures; Hervé Suquet, group energy SVP of Orange; Dirk Karl, chief procurement officer of MTN; Tanveer Mohammad, SVP of global operation of Telenor; and Aaron Jiang, vice president of Huawei wireless product Line.
The summit also included a tour of Huawei solutions that included green PV-powered sites using solar energy, energy-efficient wireless modular outdoor sites, optical transports and many other integrated ICT solutions for industries.


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Life on a Colonial New England Farm
Making a Class Presentation
Life on a farm in colonial New England was a real challenge. Using the library or the Internet, find accounts of how New England farm families lived. Then design a multimedia presentation about a typical New England farmer and his family. Be sure to include the social and economic contributions of women in your presentation.
- Create a map of the town in which the farmer and his family lived.
- Dress up like a farmer to discuss the challenges of New England agriculture.
- Create a chart that lists the differences between your family's lifestyle and the colonial family's.

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The Institute of Directors awarded Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in the Steel Sector for the year 2021. For the third consecutive year, SAIL has been the recipient of this award.
This is testimony to the Company's commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible steelmaking.
SAIL is sensitive about global concerns regarding climate change. Carbon footprint reduction is an integral part of SAIL's corporate policies. SAIL has taken major steps to reduce carbon footprints through the deployment of state-ofthe-art environment friendly technology and R&D with academic institutes of repute.
Companies' environmental protections efforts are focused on implementing various environmental measures, such as upgrading pollution control facilities, water conservation efforts with the aim of achieving Zero Liquid Discharge, efficient disposal of different solid wastes (viz. process waste, hazardous, canteen/township, and carbon sequestration by afforestation, ecorestoration of mined areas, etc.
SAIL was presented with the award in a virtual ceremony on December 8, 2021.

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Lynne Lofman's great grandfather helped construct the Rockland Breakwater when it was built at the turn of the century.
The resident of the Methodist Conference Home shared stories about her great grandfather who emigrated from Canada to help construct the landmark with Ali Godfrey, a junior at Oceanside High School.
Godfrey interviewed Lofman as part of an innovative new program between Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) and the Methodist Conference Home. Student were paired with seniors who they meet with weekly to research area landmarks and compare how they had changed over the decades.
At the end of the Then and Now project, students made a presentation about what they learned to all the residents of the Methodist Conference Homes.
"I loved this project since because there were so many benefits for both sides," said Scott Browning, a JMG specialist that worked with Oceanside students.
Seniors were able to share their knowledge and students got an opportunity to interact with people out in the community, he explained.
Not only did students learn valuable interviewing and presentation skills, they established a connection with a senior who they looked forward to seeing each week. "By the end of the project the students came away feeling like they had made a difference – that they had helped brightened someone else's day," he said.
"Seniors liked interacting with students, and the opportunity to share their firsthand experience," said Katie Tarbox, the activities director for MCH.
The two groups hope to continue meeting in 2015 for other projects.


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Cleansing and brightening
We use fresh kiwi fruit and juice to cleanse and tone the skin, leaving it fresh and glowing. The actinidin breaks down dead skin cells and dirt, while other vitamins and minerals in the fruit provide important nutrients for the skin and hair.
Kiwi is a small, fuzzy brown fruit with bright green flesh that grows on a climbing vine native to China. The fruits contain high levels of vitamin C and other vitamins, as well as the enzyme actinidin, which dissolves protein. We peel and blend the fresh fruit straight into our products.
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Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shahid
Field Wing is the backbone of PASSCO, handling with procurement and disposal of agricultural commodities like wheat, pulses, and paddy. There are 13 zones working under the administrative control of GM (Field) spread all over the Pakistan. The Government policy of procurement of food grains has the broad objectives of ensuring effective price operation have resulted in sustaining the income of farmers also ensuring availability of food grains to the weaker section at affordable prices. It also ensures effective market intervention there, by keeping prices under check and overall food security of the country. Field wing plays a key role in all aspects the wing has established a large number of purchase centers in different zones. Though Government has decided their locations and various parameters. Where stocks are brought. The whole time senior management involved in the procedure of fumigation, satisfactory measures of stocks and its distribution.
FUNCTIONS – FIELD WING
- Procurement and handling wheat, pulses, paddy, sunflower or any other agricultural commodities including perishables and their disposal.
- Coordinate with national and other grain handling agencies for improvement in grain handling and storage systems of the Corporation.
- Plan and coordinate for transfer/posting of field staff and provision of facilities to the field Zones.
- Ensure smooth and economical commodity operations.
- Exercise control through visits and surprise checks during the procurement and other field operations.
- Ensure timely allocation and disposal of stocks held by the Corporation.
- Evaluate and recommend disciplinary actions, if needed, against inefficient employees.
- Evaluate and process movement plans and incidental requirements of Field Zones.
- Coordinate with all branches of the Head Office and Works Wing for assistance in field operations.
- Coordinate with Federal and Provincial Governments regarding procurement and disposal of wheat/other grains.
- Coordinate with Provincial Food Department, , Ministry of NFS&R and Banks, for procurement/disposal of food grains.
- Suggest programs/projects to the Managing Director, for improvements in overall functioning of the Corporation.
- Zero percent loss on account of storage and despatch of wheat.
- Maintained a high pitched grain procurement campaign, since its inception.
- Accrued handsome savings in procurement of bardana.
- Succeeded in minimizing storage-loss even during the floods of 2010 & 2011.
- Disposal of surplus stocks through local sale to minimize the burden on National Exchequer.
- Construction of state of the art storage accommodation in shape of Silos and House Type Godowns
- Procurement of wheat direct from the farmers through bulk handling.
- Elimination of role of middle man during procurement of wheat.
- Grading of seeds for farmers.


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Combinatorics problem regarding number of possible paths
 1. Mar 1, 2010 #1
 Hi,
 I'm trying to figure out a variation of the problem where you determine the number of paths on a discrete grid. For example, for the paths from (0,0) to (a,b), you can consider it to be a rearrangement of a word with a x's and b y's, so the number of paths is (a+b)! / a!b!.
 The variation I would like to figure out would allow a specified number of reverse movements in addition to the movements in the proper direction. I am representing a movement to the right by "x", a movement to the left by "w", a movement upward by "y", and a movement downward by "z". If I am finding a path from (0,0) to (a,b) with c reverse horizontal movements and d reverse vertical movements, then the number of paths I have so far would be:
 (a + b + 2c + 2d)! / (a+c)!(b+d)!c!d!
 since the paths could be considered as a rearrangement of a word made of a+c x's, b+d y's, c w's and d z's. (a+c x's since there must be an additional movement to the right for every allowed movement to the left.
 I believe this is correct so far, but now I want to prevent paths where for example it goes right, then left, then right with a net result of just going right. To do this I want to find rearrangements of the word where there are no adjacent x's and w's and no adjacent y's and z's. I began by simplifying the problem to one where only reverse horizontal movements were allowed and I would then attempt to generalize to the case with reverse movements in both dimensions. However, I got stuck even in the simpler case.
 Would someone be able to help me through the simpler case (where there would be x's for going right, y's for going up, and w's for going left)? Then I will try to generalize to the other case.
 Thanks for your help.

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 3. Sep 23, 2010 #2
 I'd still like to figure out this problem. It's not for an assignment or anything, rather for an independent project I'm working on, somewhat of an A.I. for a certain strategy game. Would it belong better in the homework section anyway?
 I'd really appreciate any help someone could offer. I'm terrible at combinatorics.

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Founder of One Stock One Future
Rendel serve as Principal for a firm that manages private equity investments for institutional (government and corporate) pension funds. ABOUT THE One Stock One Future PROGRAM Stock /stäk/ (noun): Ownership of a corporation indicated by shares, which represent a piece of the corporation's assets and earnings. We believe a single stock combined with curriculum on financial literacy will positively impact a child's trajectory in life. Like the logo, a child's path in life will have its ups and downs similar to the stock market. This initiative will be the catalyst that propels them toward a future that they did not believe was possible, helping them to break outside the confines of their neighborhood, like the arrow shooting out of the "O" in the logo. Students will be exposed to basic concepts related to ownership, money management, and investing. We will help children think like owners by first turning them into owners. We will turn One Million children into public company shareholders!! One Stock One Future is specifically looking for children ages 8-18 for the program. We will teach a basic class about company stock, help them setup investment accounts with their parents or guardians, and then donate one share of stock to immediately turn them into shareholders. After launching in Chicago, we will execute the same program in cities across the country like Milwaukee, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Atlanta, Oakland, LA, until we turn one million children into shareholders!


I've a table (locations) which contains records as given below:
id | lat | lng | radius_in_km
1 | -18.17943 | 83.968051 | 5
2 | 44.5796 | 7.069637 | 10
Now, I've got a point (lat, lng) from Google and I need to fetch the records from locations table if the given lat, lng falls into radius of those rows. Please notice, the radius is dynamic/different for each row so I need to match the records according to their radius with the given point.
I've searched the stackoverflow network but couldn't find anything that works for me, any hints would be fine even not the code.
Keeping lat long like that isn't spatial. You need to make a point
I would store the result of the above on the row, rather than individual lat/long cords. Regardless of what you store on the row, that's what you have to work with. Not storing that on the row will just be slower, as you'll have to calculate it every time.
Next what you want is the Bounding Box test. In MySQL they're designated with an MBR prefix.
FROM table
WHERE ST_Contains(
 ST_Buffer( Point(lng,lat), DISTANCE_IN_DEGREES ),
 Point(google.long, google.lat)
You'll have to calculate DISTANCE_IN_DEGREES yourself. MySQL doesn't have a geography type, so you can't just use a fixed distance like meters, miles, or feet. You have to do the math yourself. This is a lot of work in itself.
ST_Contains doesn't use an index. For that you'll need MBRContains. Or you could just use PostgreSQL, for that it'll look like this,
FROM table
 ST_Buffer( ST_MakePoint(lng,lat)::geography, DISTANCE_IN_METERS ),
 ST_MakePoint(google.long, google.lat)::geography
Not just is that shorter, but from the docs
This function call will automatically include a bounding box comparison that will make use of any indexes that are available on the geometries.
So you don't have to use two functions like you would in MySQL MBRcontains (bounding box w/ index), and ST_Contains.
 - Thanks for your answer but I'm still confused. If I change the lat, lng to point and instead of storing radius as km, if I store the distance in degrees then which query should I use? – The Alpha Aug 20 '17 at 19:03
 - _USER_ both, however if you take it one step further and (1) store them as a point, (2) store the ST_Buffer(pt, radius) as a geom, and index the geom then the operation on MBRContains will use the index, potentially saving costly calculations with ST_Contains – Evan Carroll Aug 20 '17 at 20:37
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iOSScreen
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Class (inherits from Object)
An iOS screen that controls specific layouts depending on the type of device being used.
Properties
Content
Methods
Handle
Notes
You cannot directly add controls to an iOSScreen. You add controls to iOSViews or iOSContainerControls.
An iOSScreen allows you to specify how your app looks depending on the type of device being used. For example, on an iPhone you can have your app display a single View that contains a Table with a list of items. To do this, you select the View for the Content property in the Inspector for the DefaultiPhoneScreen. The iPhoneScreen is set in the App Inspector as the default screen to use for an iPhone.
On an iPad, you may instead want to have a split screen with a list of items on the left and detail information on the right. You can do this by setting the Content property for DefaultiPadScreen to be Split and then setting the views for the Main and Detail sections. Refer to iOS Split Screen in the User Guide for more information.
Sample Code
You can have multiple iOSScreens in your project and switch them at run-time. To do so you use the iOSApplication.CurrentScreen property and change the content like this:
Var s As New MySpecialScreen
App.CurrentScreen.Content = s.Content
See Also
iOSApplication, iOSSplitView, iOSTabBar, iOSView classes


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December – March
Eastern & central Kenya
November – February
May – August
Apple mango also scientifically known as Mangifera indica is a variety that originated from the Kenyan
coast. The fruit has a nearly round shape and with deep yellow/orange color. The fruit has length of 10cm
by 11cm wide and weighs between 275-585g. In good soil and appropriate environment, the apple mango
tree is voluminous. Harvesting is between Dec–March in Eastern and Central Kenya and Nov–Feb as well
as May–Aug at the coast.
Ngowe mango tree is believed to have originated from Zanzibar and crossed over to Kenyan coast at
around 1897. It does well in low altitudes though of late it has spread to even medium altitude zones. It has
a large, rhombus and slender shape with a hook-like beak at the apex. Before maturity, the fruit is green
and turns to delicious yellow to orange color when ripe. The fruit is 14cm long and 9.5cm wide with an
average weight if 520g. Harvesting starts in November and goes on till March.


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Update: Using LEDs for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights 941046
Traditionally, automotive instrument clusters have been illuminated using incandescent bulbs. Failures of these bulbs are a source of warranty and repair costs. LED lamps can reduce these costs. In addition, LED lamps have a number of other benefits for instrument cluster designs.
This paper describes the design of a hybrid instrument cluster using LED lamps for telltale warning lights and bulbs for gauge lighting. This approach provides a very cost effective design since most telltale warning lights can be illuminated with a single LED. This approach eliminates three quarters of the bulbs in a typical design.
Previous SAE papers, 870211 and 900474, have also discussed the use of LED lamps for telltale lighting. These papers used very specialized lamps. This paper discusses several industry standard LED lamp packages in both through-hole and SMT package configurations. Lighting measurements have been done at instrument cluster depths of 10 to 41 mm, to cover most applications.

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Literature: The Bone Season
The Bone Season is the 2013 debut novel of author Samantha Shannon. Set in a Dystopian, Alternate History England, the story follows a magic-user (called "voyants", short for clairvoyant, in the book) named Paige Mahoney. Since 1859, when the voyant phenomenon first became public knowledge, England has operated under an oppressive and strongly anti-voyant government known as Scion. Paige belongs to a class of criminal voyants who use their contact with spirits and the spirit world (known as the aether) to commit crime while avoiding the government forces charged with rounding up any voyants. Paige herself is a special kind of voyant known as a "dreamwalker", capable of separating her spirit from her physical body and entering others' bodies through their "dreamscapes."
Paige is captured by the government after using her powers to kill several government agents. She is then transported to the city of Oxford, now a penal colony known as Sheol I. The penal colony is run by a magical race known as the Rephaim. In 1859 the Rephaim arrived on Earth through a rift in the aether, along with a man-eating race known as the Emim. In exchange for the Rephaim protecting Earth from the Emim, the Rephaim have required a tribute of young voyants each decade known as a "Bone Season." The voyants are held in the penal colony and are used a beacon to attract the Emim, as well as a makeshift army to fight the Emim incursions. Voyants are assigned to a Rephaite "keeper" and are kept essentially in slavery. Those who display cowardice or refuse to fight the Emim are forced to perform for the Rephaim as poor and mistreated "harlies."
Paige is chosen by the Rephaite Arcturus Mesarthim, known as the Warden, who has never previously chosen a human. She must learn from the Warden the basics of how to survive in her new environment, all while trying to escape back to her home in London.
The book has met with considerable success. Many media sources have compared the book to the Harry Potter series, due to the similarity of Shannon to J.K. Rowling, including sharing the same publisher. The book has also drawn comparisons with The Hunger Games series, due to its shared nature as a dystopian novel with a female protagonist. The film rights to the book have already been picked up by Andy Serkis' Imaginarium Studios. A sequel is also currently in the works.
This novel provides examples of:
 - Aura Vision: "Sighted" voyants can see the aura given off by other voyants.
 - Alternate History: Splits off with the main timeline around the Victorian Era. In 1859, the rift opens in the aether due to a build-up of dead spirits, allowing the Rephaim and Emim to enter Earth. Edward VII is blamed for the Jack the Ripper murders and accused of being a voyant. He is deposed as King and the government of Scion is established.
 - Big Bad: Nashira.
 - Color-Coded Wizardry: Each voyant gives off an aura, which has a different color depending on the voyant's gift.
 - Eldritch Abomination: The Emim seem to be an example of this.
 - Fate Worse Than Death: Nashira's victims are forced to become "fallen angels," spirits which protect her and which grant her their former powers.
 - Future Slang: Played with, in that the book is set 50 years in the future but much of the slang comes from Victorian English.
 - Incompatible Orientation: Nick and Paige.
 - Mayfly-December Romance: the Warden and Paige.
 - Our Vampires Are Different: While the Warden explicitly states in-book that the Rephaim aren't vampires, there are still a number of similarities. They're nearly immortal, feed on human auras, and drinking human blood can heal them.
 - Oxbridge: Sheol I is what remains of Oxford.
 - Psychic Link: the Warden and Paige inadvertently form one because of their bad habit of saving each other's lives. Oops.
 - Psychic Nosebleed: Paige caused these in people she was angry at before she fully understood her gift.
 - The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: The Seven Seals are set up as a badass criminal gang, but they don't seem to do any actual crime aside from selling sketchy paintings.
 - United Europe: SCION controls nine European nations, not all of them named (Britain, Ireland, France, Greece, Serbia and Sweden are). How much autonomy the various countries governments have isn't really gotten into although Britain and Ireland are completely under its control.


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What should I do if the inflatable rubber boat is in the water?
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For inflatable dinghies, it is inevitable that water will enter the ship when entering the ocean. After all, the ship's side is not very high, but this problem is not to worry. Inflatable assault boats are known as never wrecking, and even if the ship is filled with water, it will not sink. The hull pontoon has a large storage capacity and a strong buoyancy capability. Generally, if the water in the ship is full of buoyancy, it can be fully withstood. Wet body is a must, this is what makes inflatable dinghy different!
 However, even if it is into the sea, the inflatable dinghies rarely have water inflow. Most of the time, the ocean is gentle, there is not much wind and waves, and there is no need to worry about seawater splashing into the ship. If there is a large wind and waves, the sea water constantly rushes into the ship, first keep calm, because even if the ship is filled with sea water, the buoyancy of the hull can still withstand, the only thing to do is to keep the hull stable. When the ship is filled with water, the gravity will oscillate with the water flow, and in severe cases it may cause the ship to turn over, so it is important to maintain the hull smooth. Note: If water is constantly coming in, there is a drain valve at the end of the assault boat. Open the drain valve so that the seawater can flow out by itself.
The solution after the inflatable rubber boat enters the water;There is no way to solve the problem of the water inflated rubber boat. The only way is to keep the hull balance and open the drain valve. However, there are still some solutions to other problems.
1. When the sea water enters the ship, the clothes will be wet. You can buy a waterproof skirt to ensure that the clothes are not wet and keep warm.
2, you can prepare a water scoop, the ship can be crowded out of the sea water for a long time, to avoid excessive weight loss.
3, due to wave fluctuations will cause the hull to appear high and low, so the sea water can not be drained with water scoop and drain valve, you can spare a sponge to drain the remaining water.
The threat of water ingress is not great, and the biggest safety hazard is to overturn the ship. It is also said above that if the ship is filled with sea water, it will cause the hull to lose weight and overturn. If there is a real overturn, we have to use the following self-rescue methods;
1. When the ship has serious weight loss, first grasp the safety rope first, and when the ship turns over, it will not be taken away by the wind and waves. (Note; be prepared before overturning, not to be crushed by an inflatable rubber boat)
2. Before the wind and waves are fixed, do not try to flip the hull back. You should grab the safety rope and keep the head out of the water.
3. After the wind and waves calmed down, I began to think of ways to flip the boat back and board the ship again. (Note; if it is a person, due to the hull being too heavy, you should give up after trying two times without fruit, to avoid losing too much physical strength)
4, when waiting for the ship again, people need to cooperate well for a long time, press the upper right and press the left upper right to avoid losing weight again.
5. After returning to the ship, if it is scraped off the shore by the wind and waves, please do not try to use the paddle to return to the shore. You should use the communication equipment to call for help and wait for the rescue.
1. Before you enter the sea, you must wear a life jacket and other rescue buoys.
2, must bring the communication equipment, and wrapped in a sealed bag in the underwear, in case you need it from time to time.
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How do I attach ribbon to pointe shoes?
To attach the ribbons, fold the bottom of each ribbon for extra strength, then lay the folded end along the pencil mark you've made, with the back edge of the ribbon aligned with the line. Choose a strong thread that won't fray the satin u2013 many dancers prefer dental floss!
Can you go on pointe in demi pointe shoes?
The toe box of a demi-pointe shoe is reinforced, but there is no hard shank (reinforced insole) inside the shoe, making it impossible to dance on pointe in a pair of demi-pointe shoes.
Why do you have to sew pointe shoes?
Some dancers sew the elastics near the ribbons, which helps conceal them once the ribbons are tied, while others sew them at the back of the heel, on the outside of the shoe, to avoid chafing the Achilles tendon.
How tight should the elastic be on pointe shoes?
Sewing Elastics to Pointe Shoes Allow about 1 inch (or a thumbs' width) of space between the two ends of the elastic, and make sure it's snug but not too tight to cut off circulation.
Why do ballerinas cut their feet with razors?
Some dancers have strange rituals, such as blowing into their shoes before putting them on, or covering their feet in glue and other chemicals to make them stick, or, even more dangerously, cutting their feet with scissors and razor blades.
Can ballerinas stand on their toes without pointe shoes?
TRUTH: Pointe shoes are designed to encase your toes and support your foot when you're en pointe; it's not advisable to go on your toes in any other shoe (or barefoot) that isn't specially designed to support you in that position.
Why do ballerinas sew their shoes?
Let's take a look inside their pointe shoe preparation process! The first step, which is common among all ballet dancers, is sewing ribbon and elastic on the shoes so that they stay secure on the foot while hopping, turning, and balancing. After that, dancers bend the shoes to "break it in" so that they form to the foot.


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Straw and silk ribbon
Given by N A Bicknell
Museum no. T.59-1936
The printed hat band on this child's straw hat depicts the aeroplane flown by French aviator Louis Bleriot (_PHONE_) on the first flight across the English channel, in July 1909. The flight is significant in aviation history because it was the first time a plane was flown across a large body of water.
The hat is of a popular shape for children in this period. The green petersham edging on the brim of the hat is also used at the centre of the crown. This green ribbon motif is decorated with large silk embroidery stitches, a style of embellishment which was frequently used in women's fashionable dress at the end of the first decade of the 20th century.


What Is 750ml?
750ml is a value of liquid measurements that is mostly used in the packaging of wines and liquor. This system is mostly used in the United States and it is also referred to as a fifth. It is preferred for its estimation to the once-common one-fifth-gallon bottle.
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750 mL can be expressed in a variety of way. 750 mL is equivalent to 25 ounces. 25 ounces is equivalent to 4-1/8 cups. This is a little bit more than 2 pints.
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750 mL is as big as a standard wine bottle. It is equivalent to 0.026485 cubic ft or 45.7678 cubic in!
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Try the following:
- Lift your finger, and then tap the tap sensor rather firmly.
- If you do not put the headset's units on both of your ears, you can't adjust the volume, even if you tap the tap sensors.
- If the tap sensors are disabled, you can't adjust the volume. Use the following procedure to reactivate the tap sensors.
- Put the headset's units on both of your ears.
- If the Bluetooth® function is on, hold down the button on the left (L) unit for 2 seconds to turn off the Bluetooth function.
- Hold down the button on the right (R) unit for 4 seconds.
- You can also reactivate the tap sensors when the headset's units are set in the charging case.


ApModifyItemText()
Modify the text for a menu item
Synopsis:
#include <Ap.h>
int ApModifyItemText( ApMenuLink_t *menu,
 int item_num,
 char const *new_text );
Arguments:
menu
A pointer to a PhAB menu link structure.
item_num
The number of the menu item, as generated by PhAB.
new_text
A pointer to the replacement menu item text.
Library:
Ap
Description:
ApModifyItemText() modifies the text for a menu item in a PhAB menu module.
Note: ApModifyItemText() stores the address given by new_text; it doesn't make a copy of the string pointed to by new_text. Don't modify the string after calling this function.
You can call ApModifyItemText() at any time to set the menu item text, and the effect will be seen when the menu is displayed. This allows to you set menu item text as soon as conditions within your application change.
Returns:
0
The item number isn't valid.
1
Success.
Examples:
In this example, mymenu is a pointer to the address of the menu name, which is equivalent to the instance name for the menu module.
/* Change ABN_opt1 to say "New Option 1 Text" */
ApModifyItemText( &mymenu, ABN_opt1, "New Option 1 Text" );
Classification:
Photon
Safety:
Interrupt handler No
Signal handler No
Thread No
See also:
ApGetItemText(), ApModifyItemAccel(), ApModifyItemState()
Changing menu-item text in the Working with Code chapter of the Photon Programmer's Guide


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The do's and don'ts of swim training with a watch.
How can you tell the difference between swimmers and triathletes at the pool?
Look at their wrists. Recent technological advances have made it possible to track your swim data via GPS watch—which means a lot of gear-loving triathletes have started tracking yardage on their wrists. These mini computers can calculate almost everything during your daily activities and training sessions. But can using a data watch make you a better swimmer?
Popular reasons for using a data watch:
- Record laps
- Count strokes
- Keep track of intervals
- Calculate yardage
- Determine pace
- Calculate strokes per lap
- Provide a remote coach with your data
- Compare past performances
Although the reasons for using a data watch are compelling, success in the water is driven by technique and an indefinable "feel for the water." An increase in speed comes from either a reduction in resistance or an increase in forward propulsion. Every swim practice should be as much about improving technique as it is about completing the total yardage or holding a specific pace.
If the watch is responsible for counting the yardage and computing pace, then it has provided an opportunity for improvement by allowing the user to focus on technique and improve their feel of the water. However, if that freedom is spent pushing buttons and looking at data screens, then the opportunity is lost. Don't let the watch distract your attention from body position, stroke technique, breathing, kick and effort level. These are the fundamentals that create faster swimming, none of which are being measured on a watch.
It is not uncommon for an athlete and a coach to live and train on opposite sides of the country. In this scenario, the coach relies heavily on data from the athlete's training sessions to generate future workouts. A data watch will provide the numbers that are important to track and report progress in the pool, especially during time trials or test sets where intervals and paces are created. For the lucky athletes that get to train under the watchful eye of a swim coach at practice, skip the watch and work on applying the stroke improvements provided from the deck.
Open water is primarily where I'm sold on the benefits of a data watch. It can record distance and other helpful data to be reviewed post-swim. A GPS-enabled watch can provide invaluable information regarding how straight you swam between buoys. Other benefits include providing intervals when there is no pace clock and calculating average pace over a long-distance swim.
Just like any other training tool, there are good and bad times to use it in training. Usage must be regulated so you utilize it enough to receive a benefit from the recorded data but not too much that it becomes a crutch or impedes smart training. Here are some examples of when to wear and when not to wear a data watch around water:
When to wear it:
During test sets or time trials
When you are swimming solo
In the open water
During your race
When NOT to wear it:
When a coach is on deck
For easy or recovery swim sessions
During a clinic or technique session


Congaree National Park
Situated along the meandering Congaree River in central South Carolina, Congaree National Park is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. This 22,200-acre park protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. Known for its giant hardwoods and towering pines, the parks floodplain forest includes one of the highest canopies in the world and some of the tallest trees in the eastern United States.
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Why isn't my Heat turning on with my Sensi?
If you are finding that your heat is not running, check the physical Sensi thermostat on the wall. Ensure that the Wifi symbol is present in the top left corner, and does not show an "X". If your Sensi is not connected to Wi-Fi, Ecovent will not be able to adjust it to ensure your comfort settings are met.
Follow these steps to reconnect your Sensi to Wi-Fi
If your Sensi is connected to the Wi-Fi and the heat is not running, check that the set point is above the current room temp:
 1. If the set point is below the current temperature, Ecovent has determined that your heat should not be running as a result of your room settings. You can raise your room temps in the Ecovent app and shortly after Ecovent will adjust your Sensi thermostat.
 2. If the set point is above the current room temperature, use this guide from Sensi to determine if your HVAC is set up properly and configured for your heat source.
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The Surviving Eight are eight prominent heroes who escaped the Rikti War with their lives. They have dedicated themselves to helping Paragon City rebuild after the war devastated much of the area. They help inspire the next generation of heroes, setting an example and helping them however they can.
- Technically, Numina did not survive the war, as she had already been dead for quite some time when it happened.
- Most of the surviving eight comprise the Freedom Phalanx, except for Back Alley Brawler, who founded the Regulators.
- Back Alley Brawler is the only member of the Surviving Eight who is a trainer. The rest offer Task Forces. In order of Security Level, their Task Forces are: Positron, Synapse, Sister Psyche, Citadel, Manticore, Numina, and then Statesman.


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Pilot Experiment for Geological Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide in Saline Aquifer Brine Formations, Frio Formation, Liberty County, Texas
DOE has prepared an environmental assessment to analyze the potential environmental consequences of a proposal to provide approximately $2.5 million for a field test of the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide in saline aquifer brice formations.


Principle of competitive exclusion and drosophila
Richard Borowsky
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THE Volterra-Gause equations1 - the mathematical formulation of the principle of competitive exclusion2 - are illusr rid="illus1" where r1 is the intrinsic rate of increase of species 1, N1 is its population size, and K1 is the expected value of N1 in single species culture. The constants α and β, the coefficients of competition, denote the relative effect of the abundance of one species on the population growth rate of the other. These relationships imply that for a stable competitive equilibrium to obtain it is necessary that illusr rid="illus2".
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)409-410
Number of pages2
Issue number5293
StatePublished - 1971
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When to use eloquent upserts
You've probably come across a situation before where you needed to do some kind of mass update or sync with external data. A naive way you might approach this could be similar to below.
collect($csvContacts)->each(function (array $row) {
 $contact = Contact::updateOrCreate(
 ['email' => $row['email']],
 ['name' => $row['name'], 'address' => $row['address']]
Under the hood, this will make 2 queries for each record. First, it will find the first row matching all of the key/value pairs in the first array. If a row already exists, it will update it, otherwise a new row is inserted.
With small imports this will work fine, but imagine you had 100,000 rows in your CSV. This would result in 200,000 queries, which is going to take forever.
Using Upserts
When using upserts a single query is made containing all the rows. This query includes on duplicate key update on MySQL and on conflict... do update set on Postgres which instructs the database to update records if they already exist in the database.
It's important to note that you must have either a primary or unique index on the column you are upserting on the database. If you forget to add the index you'll get an error.
Obviously, making a single query is much more efficient and lets the database internally compute duplicate rows (which is very quick since you have an index on the column).
It's also a good idea to chunk these queries into blocks, especially if your queries are inserting/updating lots of data. If you don't do this, you may hit query size limits on some databases.
 ->map(function (array $row) {
 return Arr::only($row, ['email', 'name', 'address']);
 ->each(function (Collection $chunk) {
 Contact::upsert($chunk, 'email');
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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to enforce the law against drivers who drive less than the minimum speed on the highway. (Sri Lanka Latest News)
It is with the revelation that most of the accidents reported on the expressway are caused by drivers who drive at a low speed instead of the prescribed speed.
Accordingly, the Road Development Authority has been instructed to introduce a minimum speed between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour while maintaining the current maximum speed of 100 kilometres per hour.
Accordingly, fines are also to be issued to drivers who travel at a low speed in such a way that accidents may occur.
The Director General of that authority L.V.S. Weerakoon mentions that the minimum speed limit will be introduced before the end of this month.


Overcoming Challenges as an Entrepreneur with Disabilities
Life isn't easy when it comes to being a Person with Disabilities (PWDs). Whether its access to public transport, doing sports, going to school, or many other things we take for granted, PWDs often face challenges due to their physical disabilities.
With the social stigma PWDs face everyday, securing a job is especially hard for them as society often views them as a burden or unable to contribute to the community. This has greatly impacted not just their livelihood, but their self-esteem as well, despite their individual talent and skills.
At PSC, we often work very closely with the PWD community as we believe they have the ability to create opportunities for themselves. Through our partnership with Maybank Foundation, the Reach Independence & Sustainable Entrepreneurship (R.I.S.E) program is an Entrepreneurship program that aims to empower the marginalised community, particularly the PWDs, to increase their own income by running their own businesses.
Since 2014, we're constantly inspired by their determination and achievement in becoming successful business owners. Here's how we've seen them overcome their challenges as an entrepreneur.
1. Becoming Mentally Positive
Everyone has their own insecurities, and this is especially true for PWDs. Imagine being told you cannot do certain things because of your physical challenge for so many years and bearing negative remarks by so many people. Its a demotivating thought which often prevents most people in that mental state to even believe they can succeed.
At PSC, we first aim to change that thought through our Awareness and Change module. Participants are taught to change their mindset and FLIP their negative thoughts into positive ones. Through this exercise alone, we've seen many PWDs become motivated in their cause and often they would be able to find ways to work through their challenges.
2. Finding Ways to Work WITH Your Disability
Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses. And that's why even PWDs need to find ways that could complement their current skills and talent. With a positive attitude, anyone could find something they can do, and use it to their full potential.
We've seen a blind participant become an expert at body massages, a woman with Osteoporosis become a makeup guru, a wheelchair-bound person running a restaurant AND a tailoring business, and even a spinal cord injury victim becoming a specialist at modifying cars for others with disabilities.
Through their determination and strengths, we're inspired by their will to overcome their disabilities and use it to their advantage!
3. Hire People to Help
Running a business doesn't have to be a one-man show. For entrepreneurs with disabilities, teamwork is essential to a business' success.
As a thriving business owner, we've seen participants' confidence in themselves grow, often forgetting about their physical lack which helps them to hire others and eventually lead a team.
With the success of their growing business, we've seen participants create jobs for their community where fellow PWDs are given jobs and even able bodies individuals are also employed by them. This in turn has helped increase efficiency in the business operations as well as expanding the business.
4. Learn Proper Techniques as an Entrepreneur
Like any other business owner, knowledge is power and that's what we equip our participants with. Through our entrepreneurship program, participants are taught essential topics that can be easily implemented into their businesses such as the Blue Ocean theory, Sales Strategies, Customer Analysis, Customer Value Proposition, Financial Management and more.
With the proper training and mentoring, we've seen participants with disabilities soar through the success of their businesses. As a PWD, this is especially encouraging when they are given the right opportunity.
As an entrepreneur with disabilities, being physically challenged is not an issue in becoming a successful business owner. At PSC, we strongly believe that anyone with the right mindset and proper training has the chance of creating their own opportunities.
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Views and Navigation
See the Pen by Ionic (@ionic) on CodePen.
As a user navigates throughout your app, Ionic is able to keep track of their navigation history. By knowing their history, transitions between views correctly slide either left or right, or no transition at all. An additional benefit to Ionic's navigation system is its ability to manage multiple histories.
Ionic uses the AngularUI Router module so app interfaces can be organized into various "states". Like Angular's core $route service, URLs can be used to control the views. However, the AngularUI Router provides a more powerful state manager in that states are bound to named, nested, and parallel views, allowing more than one template to be rendered on the same page. Additionally, each state is not required to be bound to a URL, and data can be pushed to each state which allows much flexibility. More about the navView directive here.
With Angular's core $route service, the ngView was used to render the template of the current route. With the AngularUI Router as the base, Ionic instead uses the navView directive to renders templates. One of the largest advantages to navView is that views can be nested, and allows multiple nav-views on one page.
Navigation History
The View Service keeps track of the user's navigation history, such as what views are forward and backward from the current view (like a browser's back button). Using the service, the directives also know which direction an animations transition should happen, such as navigating between views (should it slide left because you're navigating forward, or slide right because you're navigating backwards).
The View Service is leveraged by the Ionic's tabs directive, which has child tab directives. Each tab requires its own history stack (forward and back buttons), and to do so each tab has its own navView directive. This system is similar to what you see in modern apps, such as iOS's App Store, or Android's Play Store.
<ion-nav-view>
Attribute Type Default Description
animation string slide-left-right The animation used to transition between pages.
<ion-nav-bar>
Attribute Type Default Description
animation string nav-title-slide-ios7 The animation used to transition between titles.
type string The class to assign to the navbar. For example, 'bar-positive'.
back-button-type string button-icon Set to empty string to disable back button.
back-button-icon string ion-{{platform}}-arrow-back Any class name from ionicons.
back-button-label string Title of previous view
align-title string center Where to align the title of the navbar. Available: 'left', 'right', 'center'.
Quick Start
To start, we place a <ion-nav-view></ion-nav-view> at the root of the app. The ion-nav-view directive tells Ionic where to place your templates. A view can be unnamed or named, but only one unnamed view can be within any template (or root html). The ion-nav-view directive is based off of the ui-view directive within the ui-router.
If have an <ion-nav-view> element, we can also create an <ion-nav-bar> which will create a topbar that updates as the application state changes. We can also add some styles and set up animations:
<body ng-app="starter">
 <!-- The nav bar that will be updated as we navigate -->
 <ion-nav-bar animation="nav-title-slide-ios7"
 type="bar-positive"
 back-button-type="button-icon"
 back-button-icon="ion-arrow-left-c"></ion-nav-bar>
 <!-- where the initial view template will be rendered -->
 <ion-nav-view animation="slide-left-right"></ion-nav-view>
</body>
State Provider Setup
We can set up Angular to listen for various routes, match which state should be loaded, and render the state's template into the correct <ion-nav-view>.
angular.module('myApp', ['ionic'])
.config(function($stateProvider, $urlRouterProvider) {
 $stateProvider
 .state('home', {
 url: "/home",
 templateUrl: "home.html",
 controller: 'HomeCtrl'
 })
 .state('about', {
 url: "/about",
 templateUrl: "about.html",
 controller: 'AboutCtrl'
 })
 .state('contact', {
 url: "/contact",
 templateUrl: "contact.html"
 })
 // if none of the above are matched, go to this one
 $urlRouterProvider.otherwise("/home");
})
.controller('HomeCtrl', function($scope) {
 console.log('HomeCtrl');
})
.controller('AboutCtrl', function($scope) {
 console.log('AboutCtrl');
});
Please visit AngularUI Router's docs for more info. Below is a great video by the AngularUI Router guys that may help to explain how it all works:
Nav Bar And Header Titles
The ion-nav-bar uses the View Service to update the header title as the user transitions through the app. For each transition, the title comes from the title attribute within the view transitioning in.
Templates and Views
Next, in each state's template should contain a view directive, which provides the view's title:
<script id="home.html" type="text/ng-template">
 <ion-view title="'Home'">
 <ion-content has-header="true" padding="true">
 ...
 </ion-content>
 </ion-view>
</script>
<script id="about.html" type="text/ng-template">
 <ion-view title="'About'">
 <ion-content has-header="true" padding="true">
 ...
 </ion-content>
 </ion-view>
</script>
<script id="contact.html" type="text/ng-template">
 <ion-view title="'Contact'">
 <ion-content has-header="true" padding="true">
 ...
 </ion-content>
 </ion-view>
</script>
Inside of each <ion-view> we can specify the title, left buttons, and right buttons that will be updated on the nav bar:
<ion-view ng-controller="AppCtrl" title="myTitle" left-buttons="leftButtons" right-buttons="rightButtons">
</ion-view>
Which we can specify in our controller to be:
app.controller('AppCtrl', function($scope) {
 $scope.myTitle = 'Page One';
 $scope.leftButtons = [
 {
 type: 'button-positive',
 content: '<i class="icon ion-navicon"></i>',
 tap: function(e) {
 }
 }
 ];
 $scope.rightButtons = [
 {
 type: 'button-clear',
 content: 'Edit',
 tap: function(e) {
 }
 }
 ]
});


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The raclette de Savoie is a tasty dish of melted cheese which is eaten with potatoes or bread. Centuries ago, the local shepherds melted a piece of cheese over a wood fire. When the cheese is melted it is scraped off with a knife. The name refers to the French word râcler, which means scraping.
Another local specialty is cheese fondue. According to the French, the fondue Savoyarde is the real deal, with Comté de Savoie, Beaufort and Tomme de Savoie. Cheese fondue is eaten from a Caquelon, a thick-walled pan, which is smeared with garlic and kept warm while eating so that the fondue does not solidify. The word fondue comes from the French word fondre (melting).
A good portion of Reblochon, potatoes, cream, onion and bacon and you will have yourself a tasty Tartiflette. The well-stocked casserole is not a light meal but tastes delicious. The dish was devised by the cheese farmers as a mean to sell their Reblochon cheese.


what is an orbital jigsaw
What Is an Orbital Jigsaw?
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What is an orbital jigsaw, and what makes it different from a regular jigsaw?
Also known as an orbital saber saw, this power tool boasts a unique cutting action.
In this guide, we'll explore what it is, how you can use it, and why it's such a popular choice among DIYers and experts alike.
What Is an Orbital Jigsaw?
As mentioned, an orbital jigsaw has a particular cutting action that might also be referred to as a pendulum cutting action.
The blade has a swaying movement that allows the user to saw in a straight line much faster than its counterparts.
Then again, while you'll have more aggressive cutting power in your hands, it can also compromise accuracy.
Often, users find the less orbital action they use, the more precise their cuts are.
Still, there are certain circumstances where cutting speed far outweighs the pristine finish of a material.
The simplest way to understand orbital action is to imagine how a jigsaw blade works.
When cutting, a jigsaw blade traditionally goes up and down to penetrate a surface. With orbital action, the blade also moves back and forth, similar to a traditional saw.
Instead of a standard reciprocating saw, jigsaws allow you to make curved edges, much like scroll saws.
What Is the Difference Between an Orbital Jigsaw and a Regular Jigsaw?
There aren't many significant differences between these two, as you will likely find most jigsaws have orbital action.
Where they differ the most is in how they make their cuts.
Cutting Power
When cutting, jigsaws lift and lower their blade at incredible speeds at a backward angle. Alternatively, orbital jigsaws follow an elliptical path.
What makes them convenient is this cutting action boasts an impossible level of power.
Fortunately, you likely have the choice between standard and elliptical cutting with the flip of a switch.
Motor Power
As orbital jigsaws are more aggressive, they will also require more power from the motor.
This is why most of these tools are corded, as a battery could run out too quickly under such demand.
However, if you'll only be making a few short cuts, cordless or battery-powered models can be beneficial.
Is an Orbital Jigsaw Better?
The power behind an orbital jigsaw is what sets it apart from the competition.
It is highly versatile for working through an assortment of materials, including countertop laminate and thick wood.
With its efficiency, you will need to know how to wield the tool properly to avoid as much vibration as possible.
The cutting action can lead to significant imperfections along with the cut, especially at the edges.
Often, you'll have to use a manual or electric sander to get the perfect finish.
what is an orbital jigsaw
What Do You Use a Jigsaw For?
So, what do you use a jigsaw for?
The answer is the same as the tasks you would use an orbital jigsaw for.
As long as you're interested in cutting through materials faster, it's a great tool to have available.
Many of the more aggressive settings are recommended for wood and thick slabs.
Cutting Wood
Orbital jigsaws indeed offer their power when working with softwood.
The blade's edge will slice through different wood types like butter, allowing more efficient cuts.
If you were using a standard jigsaw, you might worry about blades getting stuck and overheating.
Another massive advantage of using this tool with wood is that it helps to clear chips faster than other tools.
This means you will have less stoppage while cutting and will be able to follow your marked guides easily.
Often, wood will have one of the best finishes out of other materials you can cut with this tool.
Cutting Laminate and Plastic
Orbital jigsaws can also be preferred for working with hardened materials, such as plastic and laminate.
They are also popular among contractors who frequently install drywall.
The most important thing to remember when working with plastic is its likelihood of cracking.
It would help if you always opted for lower cutting settings to make sure you avoid splintering.
Overall, orbital jigsaws are beneficial for making straight, curved, or scroll cuts at lower speeds.
Cutting Metal
Apart from wood, cutting metal with an orbital jigsaw is very simple.
Again, you'll want to pay close attention to your speed, as lower speed settings can cut faster.
It's a good idea to practice using your tool on scrap metal, especially materials like aluminum.
This will give you a good idea of the speed you should aim for with thicker metals.
What Does Orbital Action Mean?
When shopping for a jigsaw, you'll find that some come with an orbital setting.
This means you can either use the standard or elliptical cutting pattern of the jigsaw.
Depending on preference and experience, some settings can be chosen for specific materials.
Boosting Versatility
In addition to variable speed control, you'll find that orbital settings boost the versatility of your tool.
You can make precise straight up-and-down cuts or faster rough-cutting for practical applications.
It should be easy to find the orbital setting on your device, as it's either a switch, lever, or dial.
Adjustable Cutting Action
Using the dial, you can adjust the amount of orbital action you want to use depending on the material.
Most of these tools will have up to four levels—four being the most powerful, and zero meaning no orbital action.
The higher the orbital action, the more aggressive the tool will be, which means you'll have a rougher cut.
Challenges With Control
Beginners might also find that too much orbital action can be challenging to control and thus dangerous.
Lower settings can be used, as it will still be faster than traditional cutting but with fewer mishaps.
Straight cuts will benefit the most from orbital settings, as they don't have to be accurate.
Where this cutting action becomes most challenging is if you want to begin making plunge cuts.
Plunge cuts require you to slowly start the jigsaw, which is nearly impossible with orbital action engaged.
Curved cuts are also more challenging with this setting, as it makes the tool harder to control.
Less Precise Finishes
Cutting can be faster with this feature, but your overall project might take longer than expected.
There's no doubt that orbital action jigsaws leave a rough edge that will require many finishing touches.
You'll need to sand away any imperfections and ensure the edges are cleaned for more aesthetic projects.
Depending on the finishing you need, it could take longer than using other tools, like hybrid table saws.
Final Thoughts
So, now that you know what is an orbital jigsaw and what it's used for, have you decided on getting one yet?
It's ideal for practical projects where perfection isn't essential. You can also use it as a standalone device for aggressive rips through materials.
If you have a midto high-tier jigsaw, it's a good idea to test out the orbital cutting feature to see if it's useful for you.
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Strategies for Including Women's and LGBTI Groups in the Colombian Peace Process
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Publisher: SIPRI
November, 2020
In order to have a more nuanced understanding of inclusive peace processes, it is important to understand how civil society can connect to formal peace negotiations. The Colombian peace negotiation process is highly regarded as one of the most inclusive processes; involving civil society groups from diverse backgrounds, including both women's and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/ transsexual and intersex (LGBTI) groups. But how do these groups leverage influence among the main conflict actors, and what specific challenges and opportunities do they face?
This paper applies a conflict resolution and negotiation framework to assess the involvement of women's and LGBTI groups in the most recent Colombian peace negotiation process. In doing so, the suggested framework provides a practical application of conflict resolution and negotiation strategies that can further complement discussions on inclusion of marginalized groups in other peace negotiation processes.
I. Introduction
II. Methodology
III. Inclusive peace processes
IV. Strategies for meaningful inclusion (2012–16)
V. Challenges
VI. Conclusions and wider implications


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Inspiring steel value chain collaboration between architects, designers, engineers and construction companies delivering world-class projects across the African continent was the highlight of the 2023 Steel Awards, presented by the Southern African Institute for Steel Construction (SAISC).
This red carpet event, commonly referred to as the 'Oscars of the steel industry' was held at Emperor's Palace, Gauteng on October 19 and themed Game of Thrones: not only to celebrate the proud legacy of steel through the ages and its pivotal contribution to civilisation, but also the significant achievements of the South African steel sector.
Every year, the SAISC-hosted Steel Awards provide an opportunity for stakeholders across the industry and steel value chain – including designers, architects, engineers, processors, merchants and fabricators – to present their work and be honoured for their outstanding achievements.
Forging head in Africa
Of particular interest to the judges this year was that many of the notable projects nominated were not confined to South Africa, but exported – and in some cases executed – across the continent. This was reflected in the number of Pan-African projects which won awards, and indicated that one of the SAISC's long-held goals – is being realised.
"Fabricators and manufacturers have really forged ahead and made a big leap into Africa! They have built structures in a way that has never been done before, delivering products and innovations which have never been seen before – not only locally but across the continent," says SAISC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amanuel Gebremeskel.
"For over a decade, we have been encouraging our industry not only to be a centre of manufacturing excellence, but also to get involved in more advanced projects – producing products and innovations which have not been used before in the world. You would expect this in first-world economies like Europe, the US, South Korea or Japan. The fact that we can achieve this standard in South Africa is impressive! We always hear that many large African projects are being created by Chinese, Indian or even American contractors. That does not have to be the case. We have the capacity and the engineering capability to do this and that is what the Steel Awards are all about," Gebremeskel enthuses.
He adds that many of the projects showcased at the SAISC 2023 Awards are iconic structures, which have made a lasting contribution to the built environment – and will be a testament to South African steel sector skill for many years.
Gebremeskel highlighted the following three projects in particular:
Fresh and fabulous as the overall winner – and more
The Mpumalanga International Fresh Produce Market is not only the Steel Awards 2023 overall winner – but also garnered several other awards as winner of the Factory and Warehouse category, the Tubular category and recipient of the Best Project Mpumalanga Award.
Nominated by Tass Engineering, the project was designed by Orbic Architects and constructed by (amongst several others) the main contractor Enza Construction and steelwork contractor Tass Engineering.
This so-called 'market of the future' was constructed for the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency to act as a regional catalyst for growth, creating jobs and improving food security. Serving the local and international food industry, it is more effective and efficient than existing, traditional fresh produce markets.
The steelwork roof covers a 29,000m2 floor and is designed to provide maximum usable floor space with minimal support columns. The building was also designed to accommodate future alterations and expansion.
The main challenge was the sheer size of the roof structure and its structural framing system, which posed a significant logistical challenge to transport – from the Kempton Park fabrication site to the market site over 300km away in Mbombela. To address this challenge, modular components were transported in smaller sections and then erected on site.
"Fitting all the pieces of this Meccano-like construction in a seamless and cohesive manner was a huge achievement. These challenges were overcome by carefully-designed jigging systems used for the fabrication of the components, and then trial assembling the major structural components and interfaces between them.
Also impressive is the fact that the engineer who designed the structure came up with a very elegant solution for the problem posed: the need for a lot of column-free space. To solve this, an arched roof was used along the entire 220 metre length – supported at each end using a structural framing system. The aesthetics and project execution – including the engineering, connections used, the seamlessness thereof and how the structure was erected – is quite amazing and a testament to the power of structural steel as a material of construction," Gebremeskel comments.
A record-breaking distribution centre
Structural steel also played a pivotal role in the Pick 'n Pay Distribution Centre East Port project, joint winner of the Factory and Warehouse category, winner of the Innovation and Sustainability category and recipient of the Best Project Gauteng Award.
One of the stand-out features of this exceptional project is the use of extremely long roofing sheets, ranging from 68 metres to a staggering 280 metres. These unprecedented roof sheeting lengths required innovative solutions for handling and installation – ultimately earning the project a place in the Guinness World Records.
The roof design features a distinctive curved profile with a radius of approximately 600 metres. This unique curvature required the use of the 'sky-forming' method to roll and shape the roofing sheets accurately. The success of the project hinged on close collaboration between various teams, including structural engineers, steel fabricators, material suppliers and roofing contractors. This teamwork was essential for problem-solving and adapting the design and construction to the very specific challenges posed by this challenging project.
"This is a phenomenal innovation, and a lot of work went into it. It is very nice to see one of our established, older steel companies showing a lot of vigour and energy. We have really achieved world leadership in sky-rolling capabilities. This is not only a notable project in South Africa, but globally," Gebremeskel comments.
A praiseworthy achievement in Chad
The third project Gebremeskel highlighted is the Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in N'Djamena in Chad, which is the winner of the Light Steel Frame Building category.
Conceptual design to restore the cathedral started in March 2014, and addressed wind-load considerations through the implementation of a specialised shell structure design employing custom-made brackets to securely anchor the light-weight steel to the concrete structure.
This remote Central African project location required on-site fabrication. A number of logistical challenges had to be overcome due to the absence of nearby ports and limited road infrastructure suitable for container transport. The entire project also had to be successfully delivered during a period of political instability in the region.
"South African steel companies are not only doing incredible work in very complicated environments administratively, politically and security-wise – but are creating structures that are also very noteworthy – as demonstrated by this and other Pan-African projects this year," advises Gebremeskel.
In summary, the Steel Awards 2023 category winners are as follows (information either in press release / links to additional project information and images will be provided):
Mining and Industrial:
Winner: Azmet Reactors – this bold pan-African mining project entailed fabrication and transport to the DRC of 6 reactor tanks, with detailed design of complex geometry featuring FEM (finite element method) modelling and an integrated support frame and platform
Factory and Warehouse Category / Metal Cladding
Winners: Mpumulanga International Fresh Produce Market and Pick 'n Pay Distribution Centre East Port (see above)
Winner: Mpumulanga International Fresh Produce Market (see above)
Light Steel Frame Building
Winner: Our Lady of Peace Cathedral – Chad (see above)
Architecturally Exposed Steelwork
Winner: NMU Ocean Sciences Campus Extensions – this project's innovative use of steel succeeds in showcasing the university as a world-class tertiary education institution of choice
Innovation and Sustainability
Winner: Pick 'n Pay Distribution Centre East Port (see above)
Best Export Project
Winner: Azmet Reactors (see above)
- Best Project Gauteng – Pick 'n Pay Distribution Centre East Port (see above)
- Best Project Western Cape – Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika – this innovative use of space expresses and celebrates the building's unusual geometry, overcoming the challenges of a highly congested site and construction during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Best Project Eastern Cape – NMU Ocean Sciences Campus Extensions (see above)
- Best Project Mpumalanga – Mpumulanga International Fresh Produce Market (see above)
- Best Project KwaZulu-Natal – Pepkor Warehouse, Hammarsdale – this retailer warehouse was completed against a background of severe socio-political unrest and also extreme weather. The cost-effective design and interactive project coordination and implementation are key highlights of this project
Although the SAISC does not judge project nominations according to budget and size, Gebremeskel acknowledged that many nominated this year were far greater in size and financial value than previously. Although mining projects – and especially those in remote locations – are inevitably the largest, he observes that large retail distribution centres have also grown tremendously in size, and also aesthetically.
"Projects such as the Pick and Pay distribution centre – winner in several categories – and the KwaZulu-Natal category winner, the Pepkor Warehouse, Hammarsdale – both point to this. Our retailers are looking for greater efficiency, so these buildings are getting larger every year. South Africa is becoming the vanguard for the construction of distribution centres throughout the region. These are the kinds of buildings that many other countries in Africa require moving forward, so we need to develop local steel sector expertise to deliver similar projects cross-border in the future," he says.
He adds that there were also a lot of architecturally-driven projects this year. Winner of the Architecturally Exposed Steelwork and Best Project Eastern Cape categories, the Ocean Sciences


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This study is concerned with a microscopic look at viscosity, generally considered a macroscopic quantity. Viscosity effects on a molecular scale were probed by studying the fluorescence decay times of a nonpolar dye (9-phenylanthiacene) as a function of viscosity in 10 nonpolar linear alkanes. These times increased from 3.45 to 5.75 ns for viscosities from 0.300 to 2.57 cp. This is attributed to "frictional" forces between fluorescing and solvent molecules during isomerization of the fluorescers. Excitation and deexcitation require the rotation of the phenyl ring from a direction perpendicular to the anthracene moiety in the ground state. Solvent viscosity tends to hinder this rotation. Hence the fluorescence decay rates are influenced by viscosity on a molecular scale. An empirical model that relates the decay rates to a reciprocal function of viscosity is discussed. The fluorescence was excited at 362 nm by a pulsed N2-pumped dye laser, and emission was monitored at 420 nm. Our fast analog technique was used in the acquisition and analysis of the time-resolved data.


How To Increase The Size Of Shapes In A Legend
Published: 03 Apr 2020
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How to increase the size of shapes in a legend
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Create a new sheet with the dimension that includes your shapes and show headers to show which shape relates to which value.
For example if you want to show a legend for Segments in your sheet where segment is on shape like below:
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Use the legend sheet as a floating sheet on the dashboard.
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The dyer is one of five guildsmen--tradesmen. Together they are considered "new money" and their wives expect the things this money will buy. They are "henpecked" so to speak; their lives are controlled by their greedy wives and the money they make.
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What Is the Difference between an Answering Machine and Voicemail?
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There are a number of differences between an answering machine and voicemail, though both systems are designed to perform the same basic task. An answering machine is typically a physical device that records messages, either as part of an existing phone or as a separate unit. Voicemail, on the other hand, is a service that allows someone to have messages recorded on a separate server or system, from which the user can then access his or her messages from a remote location. Though designed to accomplish the same goal, an answering machine and voicemail are different in how a person accesses messages, where the messages are stored, and how they can be reached by incoming callers.
Some home telephone systems have a built-in answering machine, which is a physical device to record message.
Some home telephone systems have a built-in answering machine, which is a physical device to record message.
One of the major differences between an answering machine and voicemail is how a person is able to access saved messages. Since an answering machine is a physical device typically located with a phone, someone can usually press a button on the device to hear messages. This type of machine can also potentially be accessed through a remote phone line, though this depends on the model of answering machine. Voicemail, on the other hand, can typically be accessed through phones and computers since it is a remote system, which allows someone to more easily hear his or her messages from just about anywhere.
Some answering machines utilize cassette tapes.
Some answering machines utilize cassette tapes.
This difference in how the two storage methods are accessed is largely based on how messages are stored in these systems. With an answering machine, a message is recorded and stored within the physical device itself. Voicemail, however, provides a service by which a caller is transferred to a separate system in which messages are received and recorded. This means that recorded messages can be accessed directly from an answering machine, while someone has to access an external system to listen to voicemail messages. Though such a difference between an answering machine and voicemail may be negligible for some people, it can raise concerns for others regarding the security of messages in a voicemail system.
The purpose of both an answering machine and voicemail is to allow someone who is calling to leave a message when no one answers the phone. With an answering machine, as long as no one is on the phone line and no one answers, the call is directed to the machine, which then records a message from the caller. Most answering machines, however, cannot record a message from a caller if someone is on the phone and is unable to answer the incoming call. Voicemail systems, however, typically transfer the incoming call to the voicemail server, allowing callers to leave a message even when the recipient is already on the phone when the second call comes in.
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Rotergirl
@Pippinwhite -- Here's fun for you. Our office voicemail is horrible. If I want to change my greeting, like if I go on vacation, then I have to change it every time, and change my greeting again when I come back. If I set my voicemail profile to "out of the office," then it rings once and goes straight to voicemail.
This is a problem because the owner knows my number, and that's it. He doesn't know the numbers for anyone else in the building. So if he wants to call and can't get anyone, he gets PO'ed. I wish I could do an "alternate greeting" like I could with our old system, so all I had to do was switch between the two, not re-record the greeting every single time. What a pain!
Pippinwhite
I hate our office voicemail system. If I get a call and can't get to the phone, I can't access the phone number on the Caller ID log. When it goes to voicemail, the number is gone. If they leave a message, I can call them back, but if not, then I have no idea who called.
In this case, an answering machine would be far preferable, so if I miss a call, I can still see it on my Caller ID log. At the very least, we need voicemail that stores the phone numbers. That would be good. The drawback is that you have to play the messages out loud. You can't hear them through the phone handset like you do on voicemail.
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The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and its visitors are mourning the loss of Blackie, a Nile hippopotamus.
In a release, the Zoo says the hippo was euthanized Monday due to ailments associated with advanced age.
Blackie was 59 and is believed to be the oldest male Nile hippo ever recorded.
During his time at the Zoo, the hippo sired three offspring, all males. Blackie was a fan favorite for both visitors and staff members alike.
To help the hippo as it aged, the Zoo built a special addition with a heated pool at the Africa barn in 2008. The Zoo says Blackie lived out his last years contentedly eating lots of produce and floating in the pool which he didn't have to share.
Black came to the Zoo from Africa in 1955 when he was about a year old.
Hippos are classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Hippo populations are declining due to habitat loss and poaching but are still found over a large range of eastern and southern Africa.
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The Snake plant needs to receive the micronutrients for proper growth. For this, we will also add some compost to the soil. Lastly, we will make a note to reduce the use of fertilizer to half the amount during the fall and stop the use of fertilizer during the winter.
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Fertilizer spikes distribute nutrients laterally, so they do not get nutrients to a Snake Plant鈥檚 deep roots. Spikes can also hurt fragile roots by concentrating fertilizer in one spot. These are intended to add directly to the watering can. This provides a precise control over the amount of fertilizer.
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Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows 6.0 Installation and Configuration Guide
Retrieving the CA Certificate from the Directory Server Certificate Database
Ensure that you have enabled SSL in Directory Server. To export the Directory Server certificate to a temporary file so that you can import it into the certificate database of the Directory Server Connector, issue the following command:
\shared\bin\certutil.exe -L -d.
-P slapd-hostname- -n server-cert -a \ > C:\s-cert.txt
ISW-server-root is the path where ISW-hostname directory is present.
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There are oftentimes some source systems in a business intelligence solution that are less than critical for your reporting. It is possible to configure the Jet Data Manager so that the entire execution does not stop because the software cannot reach any of these non-critical systems. Instead, the organization can choose to keep the newest data from the failing data source until fresh data can be retrieved. This ensures that the rest of the solution will continue to be updated if an Excel file used as a data source is moved, for example.
Follow the steps below to allow a data source to fail.
On the Data tab, right-click on the data source to be allowed to fail and select "Data Source Settings"
In the When transfer fails list, click on the option to use if the transfer should fail. The available options are:
- Fail stop execution : Stops execution and reports the execution as failed.
- Continue without data : Continues the execution, pretending that the source contains no data.
- Continue with existing data : Continues execution, retaining the existing data from the source.
If using Replicate Data Sources you need to configure this setting on the additional data source as well as the template data source.


Setting the Alarm Database
The alarm history can be saved either in the IWS proprietary format or to an external SQL Relational database by ADO.
On the Project tab of the ribbon, in the Settings group, click Options. The Project Settings dialog is displayed:
Figure 1. Project Settings - Options tab
The Alarm History and Events interface allows you to configure the following settings:
Field Remarks Syntax
History Life Time (days) The history for alarm/event messages older than the number of days specified in this field are automatically deleted, following a FIFO (First-In, First-Out) behavior. If this field is left in blank, the history of alarms/events are not deleted automatically. Number
History Format Defines the format of the history of alarms/events:
 - Proprietary: Saves the history in the proprietary format. The alarm messages are saved in a text file with the name ALyymmdd.ALH, where:
 - yy is the last two digits of the current year.
 - mm is the month.
 - dd is the day
 There will be one history file for each day. By default, the alarm history files created with the proprietary format are stored in the \Alarm sub-folder of the project. However, it is possible to direct the alarms to a different directory by using the SetAppAlarmPath function from the built-in language.
 - Database: Saves the history in a third-party SQL Relational Database (e.g., SQL Server).
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Alarm Database When selecting Database as the format for the history of alarms, the specific settings to interface with the third-party SQL Relational Database can be configured by the dialog launched when pressing this button. For further details about support for third-party SQL Relational Databases, see Database Interface.
When saving the alarm history in the proprietary format, each alarm event is saved in a new line, using the pipe character ( | ) to delimiter the different fields, as illustrated below:
P1|P2|P3|P4|P5|P6|P7|P8|P9|P10|P11|P12|P13|P14|P15|P16|P17|P18|P19|P20|P21
P1|P2|P3|P4|P5|P6|P7|P8|P9|P10|P11|P12|P13|P14|P15|P16|P17|P18|P19|P20|P21
.
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P1|P2|P3|P4|P5|P6|P7|P8|P9|P10|P11|P12|P13|P14|P15|P16|P17|P18|P19|P20|P21
The format of the history both in proprietary format and in the SQL Relational Database format is described in the following table:
Proprietary SQL Relational Database Remarks File Vers.
Field No. Field Name Field Type
P1 File version (Current = 003) 001
P2 Al_Start_Time Date/Time Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 001
P3 Start Time (HH:MM:SS) 001
P4 Al_Tag Text Tag Name 001
P5 Al_Message Text Alarm Message 001
P6 Al_Ack Number Ack, where:
 - 0: Alarm was acknowledged or does not require acknowledgment
 - 1: Alarm was not acknowledged
001
P7 Al_Active Number Active, where:
 - 0: Alarm is not active
 - 1: Alarm is active
001
P8 Al_Tag_Value Number Tag Value when the event occurred 001
P9 Al_Group Number Alarm Group Number 001
P10 Al_Priority Number Priority Number 001
P11 Al_Selection Text Selection 001
P12 Al_Type Number Type, where:
 - 1 is HiHi
 - 2 is Hi(On)
 - 4 is Lo(Off)
 - 8 is LoLo
 - 16 is Rate(Change)
 - 32 is Deviation+
 - 64 is Deviation-
001
P13 Al_Ack_Req Number Ack required, where:
 - 0: Alarm requires acknowledge
 - 1: Alarm does not require acknowldge
001
P14 Al_Norm_Time Date/Time Normalization Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 001
P15 Normalization Time (HH:MM:SS) 001
P16 Al_Ack_Time Date/Time Ack Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 001
P17 Ack Time (HH:MM:SS) 001
P18 Al_User User Name 002
P19 Al_User_Comment Comment 002
P20 Al_User_Full User Full Name 003
P21 Al_Station Station 003
P22 Al_Prev_Tag_Value Number Previous Value 003
P23 Bias Number Time Zone Bias 003
Al_Start_Time_ms Number Number of milliseconds for the Start Time timestamp. This field is used when the database does not support ms in a TimeStamp field. 003
Al_Norm_Time_ms Number Number of milliseconds for the Norm Time timestamp. This field is used when the database does not support ms in a TimeStamp field. 003
Al_Ack_Time_ms Number Number of milliseconds for the Ack Time timestamp. This field is used when the database does not support ms in a TimeStamp field. 003
Al_Deleted Number Deleted, where:
 - 0: Alarm message was not deleted by the user (not visible).
 - 1: Alarm message was deleted by the user (visible).
003
Last_Update Date/Time Timestamp of the last update for this event. 003
Last_Update_ms Number Number of milliseconds for the Last Event timestamp. This field is used when the database does not support ms in a TimeStamp field. 003
Tip: When saving the History Alarms in a SQL Relational Database (File Format = Database), you can customize the name of the columns created in the database by editing the project_name.APP file, as follows:
[Alarm]
DefaultName=NewName
For example:
[Alarm]
Message=Alarm_Message
Ack=Acknowledgment
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INTRODUCTION: Borderline personality traits (BPT), which have a negative effect on the prognosis in substance use disorder (SUD), may increase the frequency of self-harming behavior (SHB) and suicidal behavior (SB). A determination of BPT may be a protective measure against SHB and SB. The objective of this study was to analyze the predictive role of BPT on SHB and SB in individuals diagnosed with SUD. The participants' sociodemographic data were also analyzed for contribution to the context.
METHODS: This cross-sectional research was conducted with inpatients at a single, private hospital psychiatric ward who had been diagnosed with SUD (n=122). The data were collected using the Borderline Personality Inventory, the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury, and the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire.
RESULTS: The results demonstrated a predictive role of BPT and gender on SHB in individuals diagnosed with SUD. BPT, socioeconomic status, and education were found to be predictors of SB in individuals diagnosed with SUD.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The results of the research demonstrated that the risk evaluation of SHB and SB in SUD is highly significant. BPT must be handled independently from substance abuse with the appropriate psychological interventions. The findings also indicated that the education and socioeconomic level of the patient were significant factors and that psychosocial support is essential for this high-risk group. Additional research could provide valuable information that would enable more efficient, targeted treatment strategies.


Google Cloud Bigtable C++ Client 1.15.0
A C++ Client Library for Google Cloud Bigtable
Google Cloud Platform Bigtable C++ Client Library
Overview
Cloud Bigtable is Google's NoSQL Big Data database service. It's the same database that powers many core Google services, including Search, Analytics, Maps, and Gmail.
The Cloud Bigtable C++ Client library offers types and functions to access Cloud Bigtable from C++11 applications (Read more about Cloud Bigtable). It offers access to the Cloud Bigtable API, including operations to list, read, write, and delete Instances and Clusters, Tables and Application Profiles.
Quickstart
The following instructions show you how to perform basic tasks in Cloud Bigtable using the C++ client library.
Before you begin
 1. Select or create a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) project using the manage resource page. Make a note of the project id, you will need to use it later.
 2. Make sure that billing is enabled for your project.
 3. Learn about key terms and concepts for Cloud Spanner.
 4. Setup the authentication for the examples:
Setting up your repo
In order to use the Cloud Bigtable C++ client library from your own code, you'll need to configure your build system how to fetch and compile the Cloud C++ client library. The Cloud C++ client library natively supports the Bazel and CMake build systems. We've created a minimal, "Hello world", [quickstart repo][quickstart-link] that includes detailed instructions on how to compile the library for use in your application. You can fetch the source from GitHub as normal:
git clone _URL_
cd google-cloud-cpp/google/cloud/bigtable/quickstart
Example: Quickstart
The following shows the code that you'll run in the google/cloud/bigtable/quickstart/ directory, which should give you a taste of the Cloud Bigtable C++ client library API.
// Copyright 2018 Google LLC
//
// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
// you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
// You may obtain a copy of the License at
//
// _URL_
//
// Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
// distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
// WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
// See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
// limitations under the License.
int main(int argc, char* argv[]) try {
if (argc != 4) {
std::string const cmd = argv[0];
auto last_slash = std::string(cmd).find_last_of('/');
std::cerr << "Usage: " << cmd.substr(last_slash + 1)
<< " <project_id> <instance_id> <table_id>\n";
return 1;
}
std::string const project_id = argv[1];
std::string const instance_id = argv[2];
std::string const table_id = argv[3];
// Create a namespace alias to make the code easier to read.
cbt::Table table(cbt::CreateDefaultDataClient(project_id, instance_id,
cbt::ClientOptions()),
table_id);
std::string row_key = "r1";
std::string column_family = "cf1";
std::cout << "Getting a single row by row key:" << std::flush;
google::cloud::StatusOr<std::pair<bool, cbt::Row>> result =
table.ReadRow(row_key, cbt::Filter::FamilyRegex(column_family));
if (!result) throw std::runtime_error(result.status().message());
if (!result->first) {
std::cout << "Cannot find row " << row_key << " in the table: " << table_id
<< "\n";
return 0;
}
cbt::Cell const& cell = result->second.cells().front();
std::cout << cell.family_name() << ":" << cell.column_qualifier() << " @ "
<< cell.timestamp().count() << "us\n"
<< '"' << cell.value() << '"' << "\n";
return 0;
} catch (std::exception const& ex) {
std::cerr << "Standard C++ exception raised: " << ex.what() << "\n";
return 1;
}
API Notes
 - GOOGLE_CLOUD_CPP_ENABLE_CLOG=yes turns on logging in the library, basically the library always "logs" but the logging infrastructure has no backend to actually print anything until the application sets a backend or they set this environment variable.
 - GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT=... is used in examples and integration tests to configure the GCP project.
 - BIGTABLE_EMULATOR_HOST=host:port tells the library to connect to the specified emulator rather than the default endpoint.
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