5. Fading in and out effect on an image
This is one of our favourites. Manipulating the pixel values in each color channel \((R, G, B)\) produces quite interesting results, like the image below. A fade-in/fade-out effect in color is created by accessing every pixel in the channel and multiplying it with a constant value. In this example, 1.02/1.03 values were used.
Fading in and out an image c++ and python
Fading in and out effect on an image
Python
C++
#include <opencv2/opencv.hpp>
using namespace std;
using namespace cv;
int main() {

 Mat original;

 original = cv::imread("003.jpg", IMREAD_COLOR);

 // a loop that iteratively increases/decreases certain color channels
 // we create a fade-in/fade-out effect in color.
 for (int k = 0; k<50; k++) {

 for (int r=0; r<original.rows; r++){

 for (int c=0; c< original.cols; c++){

 // have a look how we are going to process a color image.
 // we will use Vec3b
 // in this case we can treat a single position as a vector of 3 bytes (b)
 // try for yourself how changing some values produce different examples
 original.at<Vec3b>(r, c) [0]= original.at<Vec3b>(r, c)[0] * 0.f;
 original.at<Vec3b>(r, c) [1]= original.at<Vec3b>(r, c)[1] * 1.03f;
 original.at<Vec3b>(r, c) [2]= original.at<Vec3b>(r, c)[2] / 1.02f;
 }
 }
 cv::imshow("Updated",original);
 cv::waitKey(40);
 }

 return 0;

}
Summary
In this blog post, we learned how to scale the intensity of pixel values, creating a watermark by adding a transparent logo, fade in and out effects on a photograph. If you like this post, please make sure to share this post with your mates getting started on digital image processing. In the next post, we will talk more about some common type of noise we can have on an image.
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Bumper Color Mismatch & Variation: 6 Causes
PPG helps answer body shop customers' concern as to why the factory original color doesn't always match the rest of the vehicle.
Collision repair shops occasionally run into the situation where a customer complains that the color of their bumper doesn't match the rest of the vehicle—or repair shop owners sometimes need to explain why blending may be required in order to create an invisible repair that'll match even better than the factory original.
Trying to conjure up a simple explanation that's simple and straightforward enough to satisfy a customer's concern isn't always an easy proposition. To effectively educate the customer…it's essential to convey a good grasp of the underlying causes of why OEM bumpers often don't match the rest of the vehicle. Basically, there are four common reasons for an OEM bumper mismatch.
 1. A color can vary depending on the substrate on which it is painted. For example, the evaporation rate for solvent varies over metal or plastic. A longer rate gives a flake pigment additional time to "float" and can darken the "face" of the color.
 2. The body was painted on a production line at the factory, while other parts, such as the bumper and trim, were painted with a different application method at another location.
 3. Slight adjustments can be made during application creating a lighter or darker color, or causing the metallics or mica elements to lay down differently.
 4. Light reflects differently on curved and flat surfaces causing the appearance of a color shift.
Not all bumper-to-body color mismatches can be blamed on the factory and the many variables involved in applying OEM finishes. There are occasions when the body and the bumper are painted at the same time, with the same paint, yet the colors turn out differently. The causes are related to some fundamental differences in the properties of the two substrates.
First, unless specially treated, plastics are good electrical insulators, so they can build up a static charge when wiped down during surface preparation. If the static is not discharged, it can migrate into the paint film. If the color contains a metallic, the charge can force the metallic flakes apart and change their alignment. The result is a shift in the color or darkening on the "face". The best way to tackle this problem is to make sure any static charge is removed with an anti-static wipe before applying the color.
The Second major cause lies in the thermal conductivity of the substrates. If you have sprayed solvent onto a metal panel on a warm day, you may have noticed how the panel cools down significantly as the solvent evaporates. The solvent is pulling the heat out of the panel as it evaporates and as a result, speeds up the drying process. This doesn't occur as much with plastic since it is a good insulator. As a result, the same paint may evaporate at a different rate on plastic than metal. This increase in the evaporation time gives metallic flakes longer to "float" in the film which can darken the "face" slightly. This can be compensated for using the techniques discussed in an earlier Repaint Reporter article entitled "Vanishing Act" (Vol. 65, No. 1).
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New research from Loughborough University has revealed that understanding emotions can help hotels improve guest experiences. Hotels can then use customisation strategies in service design to evoke different emotions.
Dr Kathy Pui Ying Lo from the University's School of the Arts initially undertook research studies to understand conflicting emotions often experienced during hotel stays. She has now undertaken additional research to examine how hotels can develop their design and service strategies to evoke different emotions.
The research studies involved hotel guests taking photos to show triggers of emotions in hotels, in-depth interviews and analysis of critical incidents. The studies used principles of psychology and service design to draw implications for hotel design strategies.
Dr Lo identified four prominent conflicting concerns that cause contradicting emotions during hotel stays:
Luxury v's eco-friendliness. When extra amenities and service in hotels are offered beyond what are considered necessary by the hotel guest. This often evokes mixed emotions of happiness and guilt.
Exploration v's familiarity. These conflicting concerns refer to the fact that guests like to take the opportunities of hotel stays to try something different, yet like to feel the familiar comfort of home.
Enjoyment v's cost. Whilst extra touches such as free gifts elicit delight and happiness, they can also often trigger unpleasant emotions when guests think about the cost.
Novelty v's practicality. This shows a clash between attitude and standard. Novelty evokes a pleasant emotion but if the feature or service does not fulfil its practical purpose unpleasant emotions can arise.
To resolve these conflicts customisation is the key, Dr Lo suggests. The aim is to offer hotel guests more control of their hotel stay experiences based on their individual needs and wants. Three common types of customisation strategies enable hotels to evoke different emotions from hotel guests:
With a subtractive strategy, hotels offer the most basic room features and cheap room rate by taking away functional features or service that are not absolutely necessary. Guests may request subtracted features or service depending on their needs, usually with an additional cost. The intended emotional outcomes include happiness for saving money, contentment for getting value for money and satisfaction from selecting hotel features to spend on. An example is Tune Hotels, an international hotel chain.
In contrast, hotels using an additive strategy offer comprehensive functional items. In addition, guests may add special features to try something different or enhance enjoyment. The aim is to promote exploration and discreet enjoyment. Additive strategies intend to evoke emotions such as amazement, excitement, wonder and delight. An example is Affinia Hotels, a boutique hotel chain in the USA that offers options such as a duck for the bath, fitness kit, cupcakes and even an acoustic guitar!
By using tailor made strategies, hotels personalise amenities and service to fit each individual guests' particular needs and preferences. Hotel staff observe and record guest needs and preferences proactively. The information is then stored in a database. Pleasant surprises are staged for individual guests through personalised and meaningful features or service. Because these exceed guest expectations they create pleasant surprises and make the stay memorable. For example a guest who arrives at their room to find their favourite drink on the table.
Dr Lo comments: "The nature of service in hotels is shifting. More hotels are offering guests what they exactly need instead of excessive extras. Understanding the connections between customisation strategies and guest emotions is useful for hoteliers to design for better emotional impacts of hotel stay experiences."
Dr Lo will disseminate the research results to the hospitality industry and research community through invited talks.

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text: In this study, an extended A-V formulation is used to determine the alternating current (AC) losses of a coil made of high temperature superconducting (HTS) tape. The current is the same at each turn by balancing the voltages of each turn. By this modification, this method can be applied in a wide application area. This method also provides the chance to determine the calculations at currents higher than the critical current values in a more stable way. The AC loss characteristics of the pancake coil are examined in detail by changing the current value and frequency. Also, the losses at individual turns (1st, 5th, and 10th) are presented. It was seen that the most outer and inner turns have higher losses than that of the other turns. The AC loss results obtained from the extended A-V formulation used in this study are compared with experimental and H-formulation-based results and are in good agreement. The frequency dependence of the pancake coil's loss is revealed at 5 frequency values. The results show that the loss is frequency and current amplitude dependent as expected. Similarly, the calculated losses for each frequency are in good agreement with that obtained from the H-formulation. The current distributions of a single tape and the entire coil are also presented, and all results are discussed in detail.

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Drawing Daisy Wheel Angles
250 x 160 mm / 6 pages / full colour
The compass drawn daisy wheel is a precision geometrical protractor giving six 60 degree sectors that can be geometrically subdivided into 30 degree, 15 degree and smaller subdivisions or combined to give greater angles such as 90 degrees and upwards.
The wheel is also a major source of triangulation. The six petal tips on the wheel's circumference can be connected to generate 30 60 90 degree triangulation but also, perhaps unexpectedly, four and six point rectangles. Dividing the four point rectangle along its diagonal produces two identical 30 60 90 degree triangles that are perfect set squares.


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BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic formal right hepatectomy remains a technical challenge. We propose that the procedure can be accomplished efficiently with standard laparoscopic techniques, in ordered sequence, using smaller incisions, and having identical outcomes as the open procedure.
METHOD: We reviewed 25 consecutive video recordings of formal laparoscopic right hepatectomy performed over a 4 month period. Instruments include 3 – 4 trocars, and a wound protector-hand port (Gelport). Bipolar (Ligasure) and monopolar cautery, and ultrasonic shears are the primary energy sources. Instruments consist of atraumatic graspers and fine-tip dissectors. The 30- and 45-degree angled videoscope are used. Hepatic vessels are ligated with grey-load endoscopic staplers and white-load staplers are used for liver parenchyma. The technique is parceled into five sequences: (1) hilar dissection to divide cystic duct/artery, right hepatic artery, right portal vein, (2) release ligamentous attachments laterally and superiorly, (3) divide retro-hepatic veins to IVC, (4) isolate/ligate right hepatic vein, (5) divide liver parenchyma. All staplers and sutures are pre-loaded.
RESULTS: In all cases of formal right hepatectomy, we have consistently adopted this approach and sequence of dissection for efficiency and teaching. Each case requires two surgeons and total operative times range from 120 – 150 mins (average time requirements for the five major sequences are: hilar dissection 20 mins, attachments 10 mins, retrohepatic veins 15 mins, right HV 10 mins, parenchyma 10 mins). Typically, 4 grey-load staplers and 5 white-load staplers are used in a case, depending on the size of the liver. The liver lobe and gallbladder are removed through a 7 cm protected midline incision.
CONCLUSIONS: Efficiency of laparoscopic-assisted formal right hepatectomy with vascular isolation can be enhanced with a consistent approach and sequence. We advocate deconstructing this major operation into smaller parcels for instructional purposes, which also enables the team to prepare and anticipate requirements for each sequence.
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The Tax of Physics, The Physics of Tax
Stephen B. Cohen
Georgetown University Law Center
The Green Bag
Sometimes ideas from science illuminate muddled legal thinking. Physics teaches that for every particle of matter, there exists a corresponding particle of anti-matter. The idea of anti-matter helps explain the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Bradford v. Commissioner, which involved a baffling departure from established rules for taxing the discharge of a debt for less than the full amount owed.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 10Accepted Paper Series
Date posted: August 3, 2000
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Results Around the Web for Lydian
Back to the Lydian name page
The modern Lydian musical scale is a rising pattern of pitches comprising three whole tones, a semitone, two more whole tones, and a final semitone.
The Lydians were an Anatolian people living in Lydia, a region in western Anatolia, who spoke the distinctive Lydian language, an Indo-European language of the Anatolian group.
Lydian was an Indo-European language spoken in the region of Lydia in western Anatolia (present-day Turkey).
Lydian script was used to write the Lydian language. That the language preceded the script is indicated by names in Lydian, which must have existed before they were written.


Are You Frugal or Cheap? Which One Are You?Yes, there is a difference!
Trust us: there is a huge difference between frugal and cheap!
We use the word "frugal" quite a bit here at SAHM, but how do you know if your frugality is really just you being cheap? With jobs getting harder to come by and money getting tight, the concept of being frugal is something that gets thrown around all the time. Now, it's easy to just be cheap while using frugality as an umbrella term for everything you do, but there's a lot more to being frugal than just buying the cheapest everything.
So what IS the difference? Are you frugal or cheap?
What does being frugal mean?
According to the dictionary, frugality is defined as "the wise and intentional use of money." The key word there is "intentional," and I think that's what really separates the cheapskates from the "frugalers" (which should totally be a word). In my own life, frugality is learning to get the most out of each and every dollar with a specific plan in mind. It is the deliberate decision to be prudent and wise with spending.
And what is being cheap?
On the other hand, when you're cheap, you're just reluctant to spend money at all, even when it's on something that you really need. You could use other words such as tight, miserly, and stingy, but they all describe the same type of person. Most people who are "cheap" are actually selfish and can even be dishonest if it means saving a couple of bucks.
Why? The only thing cheap people care for is keeping their money to themselves despite the possible consequences on other people (or even on themselves).
Let's put it to some examples to really see the clear difference between frugal and cheap.
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1. Food
A cheap person will buy the food that costs the least, even if it means disregarding all nutritional and health impacts of doing so. A frugal person will prepare a food budget, take their health into account and weigh the pros and cons of spending a little more on something more nutritious.
So a cheap person will probably buy canned food good for a month while a frugal person will spend on fresh fruits and vegetables and figure out how to make food last longer.
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2. Eating Out
A cheap person will also go out to dinner all the time, but rarely tip for good service using the excuse of not having enough money. On the other hand, a frugal person will plan for the coming month to see when their budget allows for eating out. Of course, the frugal person understands the value of money, so he or she will probably tip well!
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3. Purchasing Items
A cheap person will buy something on sale even if they don't really need it simply because it's cheaper than it usually is. A frugal person only makes intentional purchases based on planning and necessity. They may buy a cheaper item, but only without sacrificing quality.
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4. Savings
A cheap person also does not think long-term. They would rather buy water in plastic bottles every day than buy a single glass or stainless steel water bottle. But a frugal person thinks not only of long-term savings but also of the environment.
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5. Giving Gifts
Oh, and cheap people are notorious for showing up on parties empty-handed! Frugal people, on the other hand, even with a limited budget will try their best to come up with a gift, whether bought or made by their own resourceful hands.
A frugal person would also rather buy something more expensive if it means better value.
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Simply put, while a cheap person only looks at the financial aspect of things, a frugal person uses a more balanced perspective, taking many factors in mind. A frugal person asks many questions. Why this is cheaper? What is it made of? Will it be better for my family? Will this benefit other people? That is the difference between frugal and cheap.
Frugality is more than just saving money. Finding a good balance between the two can be hard, especially when you see your bank account dwindling between paychecks.
However, the most important thing to remember is that your health and comfort, as well as those of your family and of other people, are more important than having a few extra dollars at the end of the month. You work hard for your money, so you should be able to get a sense of fulfillment out of spending it.
In the end, frugality is really about finding the centre line between being cheap and the opposite side of the spectrum, which is spending extravagantly. The key is proper planning, research and budgeting, and with those, you'll find that your family has more money for "comfort" items at the end of each month.
So, which one are you?
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How Long Do Owls Live? (Average Lifespan Data & Facts)
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Whether you were one of the countless kids waiting for their letter to Hogwarts or just a fan of beautiful birds, owls have fascinated us in many ways over the years. How much do you really know about these winged hunters of the night? For example, how long do owls live?
In this article, we'll learn how long owls usually live as well as some facts about what impacts their lifespan.
owl divider 2What's the Average Lifespan of an Owl?
In the wild, owls live an average of 9-10 years. Some owls live as few as 4 years, however. Owls in captivity tend to live much longer.
Several factors influence how long an owl lives, not just whether they are wild or in captivity. We'll look at a few of those factors next.
Why Do Some Owls Live Longer Than Others?
Owl Closeup
Image Credit: LoneWombatMedia, Pixabay
Nutrition
An owl's diet is primarily made up of small rodents, like mice. They may also eat snakes, rabbits, birds, frogs, and lizards. Owls compete with other predators, including other birds of prey, for their food.
Inadequate food supply is a major threat to owls' well-being and can lead to a shortened lifespan. The owls' prey may be in short supply due to habitat loss, over-hunting by humans, or competition from other predators.
Environment and Conditions
The environment owls inhabit, particularly, the level of contamination from substances like pesticides, plays a major role in how long they live. Owls are sensitive to many environmental toxins, to the point that they may serve as early indicators of a contaminated environment.
Agricultural pesticides have been shown to harm species like the burrowing owl. Many species of owls are at risk of unintentional poisoning from rat and mice bait. Rodent poison typically doesn't kill the rats and mice right away but sickens and slowly kills them.
Like all predators, owls will go for the easy prey when they can and that includes sick and poisoned mice and rats. Rodent bait is so potent it can kill predators as well as prey.
Habitat
Owls live in a variety of different habitats, including forests, deserts, and even suburban areas. Many of them nest in trees, while others use old animal burrows in the ground.
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to owls and can lead to premature death, as well as the decline of overall owl populations. Not only are both owls and their prey losing their wilderness homes, but they are coming into closer contact with human populations.
It's illegal to hunt owls but they are still put at risk by illegal hunting. Power lines and cars, as well as domestic pets like cats, are all threats to owls as well.
burrowing owl
Image Credit: Rosalie Scanlon, Pixabay
Size
The size of the owl species is one of the most common predictors of how long they will live. In general, larger owls live significantly longer than small owls. Smaller species, like the Elf Owl, may live for 3-5 years, while one of the largest owls, the Great Horned Owl, has an expected lifespan of about 10 years.
Smaller owls are more likely to fall victim to predators, including other birds of prey, in addition to dealing with the same threats as other owl species.
Sex
Sex doesn't seem to play a major role in the lifespan of an owl. However, it's interesting to note that most of the time, female owls are bigger than males, and a smaller size could work against them.
Genes
Like other human and animal species, owls can suffer genetic conditions that can shorten their lifespan. For example, inherited skeleton and limb deformities have been noted in several owl species, possibly linked to environmental contamination.
As owl populations decline, the genetic diversity present in species may decrease as well. Eventually, this could make the species less adaptable and healthy and lead to shortened lifespans.
Captivity Vs Wild
Owls who live in captivity live significantly longer, sometimes even double, the lifespan of their wild cousins. In captivity, owls don't have to worry about where their meals are coming from and are in no danger from predators–humans or animals. Unlike most wild owls, captive owls also have access to regular vet checkups and medical care.
Healthcare
Unless they suffer some accident, wild owls will probably never see a veterinarian. Wildlife veterinarians are not common due to the extra training involved but having one nearby can play a big role in keeping sick or injured owls alive.
Since regular medical checkups help catch serious problems early, captive owls have an advantage over wild owls. Some wild owls may get sporadic checkups if they are part of a research study or protected population, but most will not.
owl divider 2The 5 Life Stages of an Owl
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Egg
Owls generally only lay eggs once a year, with the amount laid varying by species. The eggs will incubate for around 30-37 days, again depending on the species.
Hatchlings
After hatching, owl chicks will stay in their nest for several weeks, entirely dependent on their parents to bring food. Owl chicks are born blind and covered only in down. Their feathers develop while they are in the nest. Both male and female owls help feed the chicks while they're in the nest.
Fledgling
During this stage, the young owls learn how to fly. The age when this occurs varies from 4-10 weeks depending on the species. During this stage, young owls are very vulnerable to predators. Their parents continue to care for and feed them during this stage.
Young Adult
After learning to fly, young owls remain in the care of their parents for a short time before taking off on their own. This may take a few weeks or a few months.
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Adult
Adult owls will be on their own until the time comes to find a mate and start their own nest. Owls reach sexual maturity between 1-3 years, depending on their species.
How To Tell An Owl's Age
The type, color, and condition of feathers is the major way that's been studied to tell the age of an owl. Chicks can be aged by which of their adult feathers have developed. You can also look at the amount of white on the underside of some species.
Some owls might be tagged by scientists when they are young, allowing researchers to study them as they grow and keep track of their age at the same time. Owls hatched in captivity can be easily aged based simply on observation and record keeping.
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Conclusion
Long considered symbols of wisdom, owls rely on instincts and yes, intelligence to survive in the wild. Wild owls face long odds and unfortunately often fall far short of their expected lifespan because of this. Many dangers that face owls are the result of human behavior. If you want to help the owls in your area live as long as possible, consider building an owl nesting box, avoiding the use of rodent poisons, and learning all you can about other methods to aid in the conservation of owl species.
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Robert's obsession with all things optical started early in life, when his optician father would bring home prototypes for Robert to play with. Nowadays, Robert is dedicated to helping others find the right optics for their needs. His hobbies include astronomy, astrophysics, and model building. Originally from Newark, NJ, he resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the nighttime skies are filled with glittering stars.
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Par Legal Terminologyadmin
Traditional meaning of par in English (with legal use of this Latin concept in England and the United States in the nineteenth century) : (in Latin) idem. Pares: Peers. The free owners of a neighborhood. Pares curiae: tenants of a manor house who are present on the farm; see Book 2 ("The Rights of Things"), Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England 54. the place. Pares regni: Peers of the Reiches. in commercial law. » Equal; Equality. The equality between the nominal or nominal value of a bill of exchange, share of shares, etc. and its actual sale value. Thus, if the values are equal, the instrument or action is called "au par"; If it can be sold at a price above its face value, it is "above face value", if it is "below face value", it is "below face value". tt Edward v.
Fisch, 156 N. Y. 363, 50 N. E. 973; Evans v. Tillman, 38 pp. C. 238, 17 p. E. 49. In commercial law.
The exact equality or equivalence of a particular sum or sum of money in the coin of one country and the same sum or sum of money in the coin of another foreign country in which it is to be exchanged, provided that the currency of that country has the exact weight and purity determined by the currency standard of that country. Geschichte, Rechnungen, 4 30. Murphy v. Kastner, 50 N. J. Gl. 220, 24 Atl. 564; Blue Star S.
S. Co. v. Keyser (D.C.) 81 Fed. 510. The nominal value of the currencies of two countries means the equivalence of a certain amount of the currency of one in the currency of the other, provided that the currency of both has the exact weight and purity determined by their respective currencies. Trade between the two countries should be on an equal footing when invoices are negotiated on this basis; t. if an invoice for 100 euros drawn up in London is sold in Paris for 2,520 Frs., and vice versa. Bowen, Pol. Econ.
284. PARA. It is used to designate a state of equality or equal value. Bills of exchange, shares and the like are equivalent if sold at nominal value; above or below par if sold more or less. Supported by Black's Law Dictionary, Free 2nd ed., and The Law Dictionary. The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants provides the following definition of peer in a way that is easy for everyone to understand: equal to the face or face value of a security. In commercial law. Equal; Equality.
The equality between the nominal or nominal value of a bill of exchange, share of shares, etc. and its actual sale value. Thus, if the values are equal, the instrument or action is called "au par"; If it can be sold at a price above its face value, it is "above face value", if it is "below face value", it is "below face value". Fort Edward v. Fisch, 156 N. vol. 363, 50 N. E. 973; Evans v. Tillman, 38 pp. C. 238, 17 p.
E. 49. n. 1). (2) the par value of a share or bond printed on the certificate, i.e. the amount paid by the original purchaser to the issuing company. However, most common shares are issued at "par value" and the value reflects the current stock market. Preferred shares indicate a par value on the basis of which dividends are calculated, and the par value of bonds determines the final amount of payment at maturity, usually many years into the future.
(See: shares, common shares, preferred shares) The term even refers to an equality that exists between the nominal or nominal value of a document – such as a bill of exchange or a share – and its actual sales value. If the values are equal, the proportion is called by; If it can be sold at a price higher than its face value, it is higher than its face value; If it sells for less than its face value, it is lower than its face value. Alternative definitions of para: (1) average, equal, normal, etc. (2) nominal value, as for negotiable instruments. (ex par-tay, but popularly ex part) Latin adj. means "for a party" and refers to petitions, hearings or orders made at the request and for the benefit of a single party. This is an exception to the fundamental rule of judicial proceedings that both parties must be present at every hearing before a judge, and to the otherwise strict rule that a lawyer may not notify a judge without first notifying the objection. Ex parte cases are usually injunctions (such as an injunction or pre-trial detention) awaiting a formal hearing or an urgent request for an extension. Most jurisdictions require at least a cautious attempt to contact the other party's lawyer about the date and location of an ex parte hearing.


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The Google Base API makes it possible to get items in and out of Google Base; a free service for submiting various content for Google to host and to make searchable online. The service allows content providers to upload structured data (including jobs, vehicles, recipes, events, products, reviews, and others) to Google, surface it across Google search properties, and syndicate it via apis, gadgets and gadget ads. The Google Base data API is designed to enable developers to do two things: (1) Query Google Base data to create applications and mashups. (2) Input and manage Google Base items programmatically. The query API makes it possible to search all of Google Base using attribute-based search refinements. For example, Google Base enables you to query for [used white toyota prius near mountain view, ca] by specifying condition, color, make, and other attributes. Using the Google Base Data API, developers can programmatically access Google Base. This allows for management of structured data, searching for data and syndicating content. Items inserted to Google Base may surface on Google.com. For example, see the query [used toyota] and the vehicles refinement option.
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Capital Investments – Improving Ontario's Schools
Since 2003, the Ontario government has invested $11.6 billion to make schools better places to learn. When students are in good learning environments, they can focus on learning and personal achievement.
Priority Capital Investments
In January 2013, the Ministry announced over $700 million in Capital Priority and FullDay Kindergarten funding to support school boards' Capital Priority projects needed in the next three years. These include building new schools and additions/retrofits to address enrolment growth, to support full-day kindergarten, to replace schools in poor condition and to support school consolidations.
A complete list of the 39 new schools and 48 additions/retrofits funded by this investment can be found here: New Schools and Additions
This funding is in addition to the more than $1 billion in new capital funding over three years that was announced in 2011-12. This included:
The government has provided just over $1.4 billion in capital funding since 2010 to support the full-day kindergarten (FDK) program. This funding is used by school boards to create the extra classrooms required to accommodate the program and to support the first-time equipping needs of new FDK classrooms. This funding supports the creation of close to 3,400 new kindergarten classrooms, in 3,675 schools, through additions and major retrofits.
FDK is scheduled to be fully implemented by September 2014.
Good Places to Learn
The Ontario government's Good Places to Learn program was launched in 2005 to address the backlog of urgent school renewal needs and the need for new schools around the province. Projects included building new schools and expanding and retrofitting existing school facilities. Highlights of this investment include:
As of fall 2012:
Greening Ontario's Schools
The government has provided $550 million to make schools more energy efficient, while supporting a stronger and greener economy. This Energy Efficient Schools investment included:
The government also invested $50 million for public school boards to reduce energy costs in schools by installing renewable energy technologies for heating or cooling schools or generating electricity. This investment is supporting 135 projects in 126 schools (PDF, 20 KB). The projects cover a range of renewable energy technologies, including:
These projects will help green the energy supply and help school boards save money on energy costs or earn revenue by selling electricity back to the grid. By reinvesting savings and revenue into local schools, boards will have more money to support student success. Solar panels and wind turbines can sell electricity back to the grid through the microFIT Program, an important part of the Green Energy Act.
In addition, the Green Schools Pilot Initiative invested $20 million in a variety of innovative green products and technologies in more than 150 Ontario schools. Learn more about these pilot projects across the province.


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I took a look at what you could cram into a 1x1 mm cube using fabrication technology that is on the leading edge.
You can build chips that are 1x1 mm and 25 microns thick, including the active layer.
You could stack them and interconnect them using through silicon vias into a stack of 40.
The leading edge of scaling is 10 nanometers (more or less - but easier for the math) which means you could have 400 billion transistors or 50 gigabytes of memory in that one millimeter cube. This is not out of the realm of being manufacturable in 10 years.
One basic problem in things talking to each other wirelessly is the physics of antennas. That's a much more difficult problem, but then I think everything that is analog is a more difficult problem.
And I'm not sure how you would get them to "bond" to each other.


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Bariatric ground transport is a form of medical transportation specifically designed to meet the needs of bariatric patients. This kind of transport is designed to offer the comfort and safety that traditional transport may fail to provide. Patients are considered to be bariatric if they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30.
Consequently, a bariatric patient's weight and size often make it uncomfortable and unsafe to transport them via traditional ambulances not explicitly designed for such purpose.
As such, special transportation that can meet the patient's requirements have to be used. Bariatric ground transport companies now offer special transportation services that are ideal for transporting bariatric patients. However, there are some factors to consider when choosing a bariatric ground transport company. Below are a few of the major factors to consider.
1. Level of Care Required
Some bariatric patients are reasonably mobile and can move or be moved with relative ease. Others might be bedridden and require more assistance to move safely. Equally important is the level of medical attention that the patient would often require in transit. Some basic medical care is enough in some instances, while others require advanced medical attention even in transit. Therefore, it's imperative to choose a company that can provide the needed level of care.
2. Type of Vehicle
Another vital factor to consider when choosing a bariatric ground transport company is the type of vehicles available. Large vehicles with wide doors are needed to accommodate bariatric patients. Other essential factors to note are the weight and size limitations. It's important to verify that the vehicles can transport a bariatric patient safely and comfortably.
3. Equipment Condition and Suitability.
To successfully transport a bariatric patient, a bariatric ground transport service must have the right equipment to accommodate and serve a bariatric patient. For instance, intramuscular injections must be done with longer needles, and blood pressure cuffs must be in the appropriate size.
Furthermore, the wheelchairs and stretchers must also be specially designed for bariatric patients. Overall, equipment must be large-sized and suitable for bariatric patients to facilitate the smooth movement of the patient. Weight limitations of lifting equipment like stretchers and wheelchairs must also be considered.
4. Availability of Door-to-Door Service
It is important to verify whether a particular bariatric ground transport company offers door to door service. It would be difficult and inconvenient if the patient has to be moved to a different location before being transported. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm if they offer door to door service before hiring them. In some cases, a company might even provide bed-to-bed services.
5. Personnel Capability and Competence
Transporting a bariatric patient requires more personnel. In fact, a minimum of four individuals must be available to move a bariatric patient safely. As such, you must choose a company that has adequate personnel for the trip.
Also, there are guidelines and algorithms that are designed to guarantee the safety of both patient and personnel in the course of transporting a bariatric patient. Specifically, Bariatric Algorithm 6 details the procedures for transporting a bariatric patient. Hence, it is necessary to consider the knowledge and competence of the personnel before opting for any bariatric ground transport service.
The factors highlighted in this article will help you choose the right medical transport company; that offers a seamless bariatric ground transport service that guarantees the safety and comfort of the patient at all times.


Meaning of Furtive?
Furtive means sly or surreptitious. It is believed to have been first used in 1480 and is of Latin origin. It was derived from the word furtivus where furt means thief. Synonyms of this word include cloaked and sneaky.
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sly; shifty: a furtive manner.
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Stanley Park Playground at the Air India Memorial Site
The Air India Memorial playground commemorates those who perished in the 1985 Air India bombing. In respect to the 82 children that lost their lives aboard the flight, the old Ceperley playground was refurbished and provides a safe, fun, and carefree environment for children to grow.
"The children's playground symbolizes the innocence of those children who died in this tragedy. This place offers a beacon of hope to the children of today and the future," – Jayashree Thampi, who lost her husband and young daughter in the tragic attack


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Museum Brings Attention to Our Slave History
Members of the community deepened their knowledge about slavery when the George Museum commemorated Emancipation Day on Monday, 3 December 2012.
Slavery forms a part of our universal heritage. An education programme hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Social Development and Correctional Services in George and others showcased the history of slavery in the knowledge that being able to move forward requires a clear understanding of the past.
Grade 7 learners from Thylolora, Kretzenhoop and Blanco Primary Schools in George gained valuable additions to their knowledge of this important part of the school curriculum. An ex-offender spoke about his experience in prison, and artists entertained the audience with poetry and music.
The Southern Cape has a deep connection with the history of slavery. The first Slave Anniversary Memorial was erected at Elim near Bredasdorp on 1 December 1938 to commemorate the centenary of the emancipation of slaves in the Cape Colony. Slaves were sold in front of the George Museum on a piece of land that has been renamed "Unity Park". Ms Thozama Ngcoko of the museum said the rich history of the area makes everyone proud to live in George.
The Department has decided that, from 2012, all affiliated museums in the province will commemorate Emancipation Day on 1 December every year. It is evident that the George Museum event heightened people's awareness of the important role of slavery in our shared history


Here's Why So Many Non-Redhead Guys Grow Ginger Beards
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Face fuzz is really au fait right now – and many men have adopted the bearded look to keep their top lips toasty and trendy.
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But, as they embark on their mission to grow and maintain mutton chops, determined their facial hair will attract females, many brunette men are surprised to see their beard hair grows ginger.
While redheads are rare – making them even more dazzling to those with dishwater blonde or dull brunette hair – a curious genetic quirk means non-redheads can grow ginger beards.
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Hair colour is determined by your genetics, which you inherit from your ancestors and can stem back hundreds of years – way back when your familial line originated.
With all of those ancestors influencing your genetic make-up, there's an astonishingly wide range of hair colours and hues that can sprout on a person's body.
The precise shade of the colour of your hair is determined by the amount of melanin – a type of organically developed pigment that is also associated with your predisposition to tanning – in your body.
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For white people the shades are dependent on two sorts of melanin: eumelanine (black pigment) and pheomelanine (red pigment). Hair cells of dark haired people only contain eumelanine. Blondes have less eumelanine. And redheads' hair contains mostly pheomelanine.
Having a ginger beard and brown hair is linked to a mutation on the MC1R gene. The gene plays an important role in making proteins involved in the production of melanin which, as Haak-Bloem explained, determines whether your hair has red pigment or not.
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People inherit two different MC1R genes, one from each parent, Haak-Bloem told to Motherboard. However, it's very possible that only one of your MC1R genes will mutate.
In this case, you'll have both eumelanine and pheomelanine pigments, which can pop up anywhere on your body, from your eyebrows to your beard to your pubic hair.
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Forward-Back Basic Step
Here is where the feet go on counts 1 through 4. It is 3 steps on 4 beats:
1 2 3 4 Men do left forward right (in place) left together (left next to right) hold (no step). Ladies do right back left (in place) right together (right next to left) hold (no step)
And then on counts 5 - 6 - 7 - 8, they each do what the other did on counts 1 - 2 - 3 - 4, like this:
5 6 7 8 Ladies do left forward right (in place) left together (left next to right) hold (no step). Men do right back left (in place) right together (right next to left) hold (no step)
Step, step, step, hold. Step, step, step, hold. Well, that's the feet part, but there is a lot more to learn to make it look like salsa, so we'll allow the pros to explain it. Stick with it. Good luck. --DanceTutor
Salsa 1 with Kana Kubota and
Helmut Salas of New York City
DanceTutor (DT): Well, thereís the feet, the beat and the hips. Letís start with the feet. Kana, we already have the diagram above, but in your words what are the feet doing?
Kana: Basically gentlemen start forward with left step and then right step and then the left steps next to right and the feet are together. That is first three steps.
Ladies step back with right, then left step, and right steps next to left and the feet are together.
DT: And the 4th, 5th and 6th steps?
Kana: Gentleman stepped with left step on 3rd step, so right foot is next, and he steps back, then steps on left, and then steps right next to left, and the feet are together.
Ladies stepped with right on 3rd step, so their next step is with left, and it is forward step. then right step, and then left steps next to right, and the feet are together and ready to start again.
DT: Okay, itís 6 steps, but itís in 3's, correct?
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Kana: For people with music background, best expressed 6 steps to 8 beats of music -- itís step, step, step hold (hold means donít step), step, step,step hold. Or one two three hold, one two three hold.
DT: And both the man and woman are stepping and holding on the same beats.
Kana: Yes, in the basic dance, yes.
DT: What about the hips?
Kana: Try not to force the hip movement, but let it come from floor and weight change. Your body weight change one foot to the other, when that happens from your ball of foot, flat foot, ankle, knee, hip move. But try not to initiate the move from your hip.
Helmut: In all the latin dances as Kana mentions you are just changing weight onto a bent leg and as it straightens -- as your body moves from one side to the other -- it looks like the hips are moving.
DT: Does your hip follow your feet or do your feet follow your hips?
Helmut: The hip follows the body weight change.
Stepping with bent knees.
Straightening the knees
as weight is shifted
causes the hips to sway
DT: When you step, what part of the foot is first to contact the floor.
Kana: Almost flat foot. I wouldnít think toe or heel, I would think almost flat foot, but always knee bent. Itís contacting the floor with the knee bent, then the knee is straightened and that is what causes the swaying in the hips.
Helmut: You don't move with stiff knees, and you try not to move with your hips side to side. Otherwise, you will end up with your feet too far apart.
DT: How long of a process is it for a new student to learn the hip motion?
Helmut: It will take awhile. Most people learn the steps first and after awhile they get the salsa look with the hip motion.
DT: Are there any exercises or tricks for learning the hip motion?
Helmut: No, nothing other than just doing it over and over, possibly in front of a mirror.
DT: Helmut, what are you doing with your arms? It looks as though you are making a circular motion with your left.
Helmut: I am keeping my left arm almost still, but I am moving my torso which makes it appear that the left arm is moving. Most people are not used to moving their upper body, so, -- to add to your previous question, -- squirming is a kind of exercise to improve flexibility and control.
DT: Do you have any general tips for leaders?
Helmut: Stay relaxed, keep time with the music.
The Keys:The same foot never steps twice in a row, so if the left was the last to step, the right will step next. The stepping of the feet is not too difficult, and in large part remains the same from salsa figure to salsa figure. The knee-hip action discussed above will take a good while for the beginner to master.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of number sense based instruction on sixth grade students' self efficacies and performances. Self efficacies consist of self efficacy towards mathematics and self efficacy towards number sense. Students' mathematics performances consist of their number sense, problem solving achievement, mathematics achievement and perceiving of daily life mathematics. In this study pre-test-posttest control group design which is a quantitative research designs was used. The study was conducted in two sixth grade classes from a public school in Çankaya, Ankara in the 2012-2013 academic year, lasting total fifteen weeks including 13 weeks implementation of lesson plans and 2 weeks implementation of scales. In this process, while the students in the experimental group were passing through a number sense based instruction, the students in the control group continued with the intruction which is composed with the guidance of the text book. In the study "Numeracy Test" was used in order to determine the number sense of students. In order to measure self-efficacy towards mathematics "Self-Efficacy Perception Scale", to measure self-efficacy towards number sense "Self-Efficacy Towards Number Sense Scale", to measure awareness of daily life mathematics Mathematics in Daily Life Scale", to measure problem solving achievement "Problem Solving Test" and mathematics course final grade in order to determine mathematical achievements were used. The data were analyzed by MANOVA analysis using the SPSS 15.0 package program. The results revealed that number sense-based instruction had a significant effect on students' number sense, awareness of daily life mathematics and, problem solving achievement compared to the instruction that not based on number sense. There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of their self efficacies towards mathematics and number sense and the mathematics achievement.


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Troubleshooting
You can check logs provided by the Alipay+ server SDK to obtain helpful information for troubleshooting. The log format depends on your logging framework configuration. Below is a sample log snippet:
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2019-11-20:2019-11-20 23:58:05,635 INFO repository.impl.RouteConfigRepositoryImpl mobile-mock-wallet-saas-plugin_1.0.0.20191019 - [AC_SDK][STORAGE_CONFIG_SAVE_FAILED]
The following table lists the log keywords that are recommended to be monitored and suggested troubleshooting solutions:
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Condition
Solution
[AC_SDK][STORAGE_CONFIG_SAVE_FAILED]
Some error occurs when saving route configuration data to storage.
Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
[AC_SDK][STORAGE_CONFIG_READ_FAILED]
Some error occurs when reading route configuration data from storage.
Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
[AC_SDK][REMOTE_CONFIG_DOWNLOAD_FAILED]
Fail to pull route configurations.
 1. Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
 2. Check whether your server can access the route configuration HTTP server.
[AC_SDK][ROUTE_CONFIG_IS_INVALID]
The loaded route configuration is invalid or blank.
 1. Check the log to identify where the invalid route configuration is loaded.
 2. If the route configuration is loaded from a remote server, contact Alipay+ to fix the issue. If the route configuration is loaded from storage, the reason might be that no configuration exists in the storage or the stored configuration is invalid. Check the log for details.
[AC_SDK][SCHEDULER_THREAD_INTERRUPTED]
The thread which schedules updates is interrupted.
Check whether the thread scheduler can be interrupted in your integration code and you might restart your server to initialize the Alipay+ server SDK again.
[AC_SDK][UNKNOWN_CODE]
Some error occurs when recognizing the Alipay+ code.
 1. Check the log, which usually contains exception stack or error messages.
 2. Contact Alipay+ to ask for technical support.
Besides, the Alipay+ server SDK also logs unsuccessful API calls:
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text: Editorials Remembering '$5 a Day' August 27, 2012 Share 1 -- Travelers of a certain age remember "Europe on $5 a Day," the pioneering travel guide from Arthur Frommer that came out in 1957. Subsequent editions took account of inflation and currency fluctuations, ever upward, first to $10 a day, then $15, $20 and so on. You could probably make a parlor game out of guessing people's ages based on the dollar denomination they remember. Bowing to the inevitable, later editions were titled "Europe From $__ a Day." After $85 it became simply Frommer's Europe, the centerpiece of a series of guides that covered the globe. Arthur, who started out as a nobody, quickly became an expert on budget travel, briefly ran a tour operation, became a celebrity and, of course, is now a blogger. None of this might have happened had he not been drafted into the Army and sent to Europe, which just goes to show that you never know where the next revolution is going to come from. Frommer was at the center of a revolution. His books, arriving on the scene just in time for the jet age, taught generations of Americans that they didn't have to be rich to visit Buckingham Palace, stroll along the Seine or climb around in the Colosseum. Thousands of young travelers who took to Europe in the 1960s and '70s had Arthur in their backpacks. Google's proposed acquisition of the Frommer's "content," to use the 21st century word, is perhaps the inevitable next step in the evolution of information. But forgive the nostalgia buffs their brief moment of reflection on how the voice of one cost-conscious traveler taking notes could open their eyes and change their lives in ways that the crowd in the cloud may never accomplish.


Running Business Central in Docker using SQL on the host
This is not my first blog post about how to use SQL Server on the host, but it is definitely the one describing the easiest way to do it. With the latest version of BcContainerHelper you can (with one Run-BcContainer command) create a container which uses SQL Server on the host as database engine for the container.
The functionality was actually enabled in version 1.0.14, but there are a few bug fixes, so I recommend that you use the latest BcContainerHelper
In order for the scripts in this blog post to work, you need to install SQL Server on the Docker Host with mixed mode authentication. The scripts will connect using Windows Authentication and the container will connect using Username/Password authentication.
New-BcContainer has a new parameter called –replaceExternalDatabases. This switch will only take effect if you also specify databaseServer, databasePrefix, databaseName and databaseCredential.
When ReplaceExternalDatabases is included, the New-BcContainer will do 4 things, which it typically doesn't do:
 1. Remove all databases on databaseServer with databaseInstance (might be empty) where the name starts with databasePrefix. This is done using a new function called Remove-BcDatabase.
 2. Restore databases (single or multitenant) from the selected artifacts to databaseServer with databaseInstance (might be empty) starting with databasePrefix. This is done using a new function called Restore-BcDatabaseFromArtifacts.
 3. Start the container using databaseServer with databaseInstance (might be empty) as database server and databasePrefix+databaseName as database name, connecting using databaseCredential for authentication.
 4. Create the default tenant (if multitenant) and add the default super user specified in $credential.
The following script should setup a container using SQL Server on the host:
$password = $passwordSecret.SecretValue
$licenseFile = $licenseFileSecret.SecretValueText
$auth = "UserPassword"
$credential = New-Object pscredential -ArgumentList 'admin', $password
$artifactUrl = Get-BcArtifactUrl -country us
$containerName = "bcserver"
$databaseParams = @{
 "databaseServer" = 'host.containerhelper.internal'
 "databaseInstance" = ''
 "databasePrefix" = "$containerName-"
 "databaseName" = 'CRONUS'
 "databaseCredential" = New-Object pscredential'sa', $password
 "multitenant" = $true
New-BcContainer _USER_ -replaceExternalDatabases '
 -accept_eula '
 -containerName $containerName '
 -credential $credential '
 -auth $auth '
 -artifactUrl $artifactUrl '
 -licenseFile $licenseFile '
Note: It uses $containerName followed by a minus as database prefix, meaning that all databases on the SQL Server on the host with a name starting with bcserverwill be deleted according to the #1 in the description above.
After running this script, I will have 3 databases in my SQL Server:
No SQL processes running in my container:
and after some initialization, a running Business Central Container:
Note: If you are using an SQL Server (not the host), you need the SQL Server Client Tools installed on the host – the functions Remove-BcDatabase and Restore-BcDatabaseFromArtifacts (used by the replaceExternalDatabases functionality) both have a dependency on SQLPS and the smoServer DLL.
If you want to create a second container, using the same database, you can use this script:
New-BcContainer _USER_ '
 -accept_eula '
 -containerName "$($containerName)2" '
 -credential $credential '
 -auth $auth '
 -artifactUrl $artifactUrl '
Only difference is really that the licenseFile and the replaceExternalDatabases parameters are NOT included.
Note: In the latest BcContainerHelper, the containerHelper will automatically share encryption keys between containers on the same host, which are connecting to the same external database. If you are creating a second container on a different host, you will need to copy the encryption key to the second host yourself.
The replaceExternalDatabases functionality uses the Remove-BcDatabase function to remove existing databases. You can of course use this function manually as well, simply by specifying databaseServer, databaseInstance (if not blank) and databaseName (or pattern), like:
Note: that this is a dangerous command to run on a SQL Server.
The replaceExternalDatabases functionality uses the Restore-BcDatabasesFromArtifacts function to restore the database backup file from a set of artifacts to a database server specified by databaseServer, databaseInstance (or blank) and databaseName, like:
$artifactUrl = Get-BCArtifactUrl -country dk
Restore-BcDatabaseFromArtifacts '
 -artifactUrl $artifactUrl '
 -databaseServer localhost '
 -databasePrefix prefix '
 -databaseName CRONUS '
 -multitenant:$false '
Specifying -async means that the function won't wait for the restore to complete. A file with the databasePrefix followed by databasescreated.txt will be created in the containerhelper folder when the restore is complete. Without async, the function will wait for the restore to complete.
Note: The New-BcContainer uses async and will add an override to the container SetupDatabase.ps1 script which waits for the databasescreated file to appear. If something fails in the database restore, this might lead to a endless loop.
Freddy Kristiansen
Technical Evangelist
12 thoughts on "Running Business Central in Docker using SQL on the host
 1. Hi Freddy,
 Awesome, I am running a container with a database on host and it's working but only if I turn off the Windows Firewall for the Public Profile! Very weird! Do you have any idea why this is happening?
 I can't even ping host.containerhelper.internal when the firewall is turned on for the public profile.
 Posted a question on stackoverflow but on answers 😦
 2. HI Freddy,
 Thanks for this update. When I try to use the script, it keeps on failing with the below error. I am using SQL Server 2019. Mixed mode authentication is already enabled.
 Waiting for database creation to finish…………………………………………………………..
 Import Encryption Key
 Cannot establish a connection to the SQL Server/Database.
 This could be due to one of the following reasons:
 * SQL Server is not started.
 * The database does not exist.
 * Proper permissions have not been given to the NAV Server Account.
 Try again later or contact your system administrator.
 at, C:\run\setupDatabase.ps1: line 152
 at, C:\Run\my\SetupDatabase.ps1: line 2
 at, C:\Run\navstart.ps1: line 121
 at, C:\Run\start.ps1: line 359
 at, : line 1
 Initialization of container bcserver failed
 At C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\BcContainerHelper\2.0.6\ContainerHandling\Wait-NavContainerReady.ps1:43 char:17
 + … throw "Initialization of container $containerName failed" …
 + CategoryInfo : OperationStopped: (Initialization …bcserver failed:String) [], RuntimeException
 + FullyQualifiedErrorId : Initialization of container bcserver failed
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I have a db and want to know if it contains any spatial tables. Is there a table in SQL Server that holds spatial metadata i.e. a list of all the spatial tables in the current db? Oracle has the user_sdo_geom_metadata, Postgis the geometry_columns. What about SQL Server? The only spatial metadata I found was the sys.spatial_references.
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You can always resort to querying the INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES and COLUMNS dictionaries to find out if there are tables that are spatially enabled.
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Further to unicoletti's answer, here is a SQL query that will list spatial tables and their geometry columns:
 from information_schema.columns c join
 information_schema.tables t ON c.TABLE_NAME = t.TABLE_NAME
 AND t.TABLE_TYPE = 'BASE TABLE' where c.DATA_TYPE = 'geometry'
 order by c.TABLE_SCHEMA, c.TABLE_NAME
If you're looking for geography columns change the geometry to geography in the query.
Also bear in mind a single table can have several spatial columns so it will appear twice in the query.
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The "appear twice in the query" issue can be solved by removing "c.COLUMN_NAME as COLUMN_NAME" from the query, and changing "select" to "select distinct". Also, to get tables that have either spatial type or both, the WHERE clause would be "WHERE c.data_type IN ('geometry','geography')" – Jonathan Van Matre Dec 16 '11 at 19:50
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CBD under your tongue: how can you take it in this way?
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Many beginner users wonder how to take CBD under the tongue. In Europe, the situation varies from country to country. While in some countries, the law allows the use of CBD as a dietary supplement and therefore sublingual use, in other countries it is prohibited. In this guide we explain how to take CBD sublingually in countries where the sale of these products is allowed.
CBD under your tongue: what does this consumption method involve?
Sublingual use of CBD involves the administering of cannabidiol under the tongue. This form of consumption takes effect in just a few minutes, which is faster than ingestion. To take CBD in this way, a liquid base containing CBD is required. Normally, a plant-based oil is used, either hemp seed oil or coconut MCT oil. In Spain, under current legislation, only the sale of CBD oil for topical use is permitted. However, in other countries such as Canada, the United States, and Switzerland, its sale as a dietary supplement is permitted, although the product itself is the same. In these places, sublingual use of CBD is quite common due to the benefits provided by this form of consumption.
What are the advantages of taking CBD under your tongue?
The area under the tongue and the buccal mucosa have a large number of capillaries. For this reason, by placing a few drops of CBD oil under your tongue, this cannabinoid passes directly into the bloodstream. This means that cannabidiol reaches the bloodstream without passing through the digestive tract and without being metabolised in the liver. In other words, we're spared the digestion process and the resulting loss of CBD. As a result, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes for the CBD to take effect when administering CBD under the tongue. This is far less time than when it's ingested. Furthermore, taking CBD under the tongue allows for a higher bioavailability of cannabidiol. In other words, more CBD is absorbed by this method than by ingesting it¹. In short, the main advantages of taking CBD under the tongue are the speed with which it takes effect, the ease of administration, as well as greater bioavailability.
How can you take CBD under your tongue?
As mentioned above, in Spain CBD oil can only be sold for topical use. In other words, sublingual administration of CBD isn't legally permitted in Spain. Consequently, it's understood that, from a legal point of view, those users who administer it in this way are misusing the product. Therefore, we explain below how you can take CBD under the tongue in those countries where it can be consumed in this way. Examples include Canada, Switzerland, and the United States, among others. The first step in using CBD in countries where regulation allows this administration method is to calculate the necessary dosage. Once you know what the ideal amount of CBD oil is, you can proceed to take it. However, if you're taking CBD oil for the first time, it's advisable to do a test. Simply place a single drop of CBD under your tongue and wait for a couple of hours to rule out any adverse reactions. When taking CBD oil under your tongue, it's important not to eat before or after doing so. Just leave a window of 15 to 20 minutes, both before and after. The most common way to administer CBD under the tongue is to use a dropper or spray to place a few drops under your tongue. Once this is done, the drops should be held for at least 30 seconds to one minute without swallowing.
How long does it take for CBD oil to take effect under your tongue?
Most commonly, the effects of cannabidiol taken in this way take between 15 and 20 minutes to kick in. That said, sometimes it can take up to 60 minutes. The peak blood concentration, i.e. the highest bioavailability, is reached between 1.67 and 2.17 hours after sublingual administration². Therefore, the strongest effect is obtained one and a half to two hours after intake. As for the duration of cannabidiol, this can vary depending on the administration method and the amount taken. When CBD is taken under the tongue, in doses between 5 mg and 20 mg, the effect can last up to eight hours, according to a study published in 2004 in the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics³.
Things to consider when taking CBD under your tongue
The first point to consider when taking CBD under your tongue is the dosage. The effects of CBD can vary depending on a number of factors such as your weight, age, metabolism, and the purpose for which it's taken. Once the ideal dosage is established, it's important to make sure the product is of good quality. Some CBD oils can contain heavy metals and other harmful chemicals. It's therefore essential to ensure that the product to be used can be ingested safely. In addition, it has been found that, depending on the drop size from the dispenser used (dropper or spray), the length of the effect varies. CBD taken under the tongue as a spray gets absorbed quicker and lasts longer. With CBD drops, however, higher blood concentration levels are reached⁴. In other words, the effect is more pronounced, but for a shorter time. Taste is another characteristic of CBD oil that should be taken into account when taking it under the tongue. In countries where this cannabinoid is sold for consumption in this way, the oils commonly include flavours and aromas. This is done to reduce the herbal taste of the CBD extract. While these additions aren't an essential ingredient, they do make the taking of CBD more pleasant, especially for users who aren't used to consuming it. Lastly, it should be noted that while CBD is a very safe compound, in some very rare cases it can have some side effects. Although these are generally mild discomfort, such as a dry mouth or slight drowsiness, it's advisable to do a test before starting to take it. To do so, simply place a single drop of CBD oil under your tongue and hold it for about a minute. If after a couple of hours you haven't noticed any negative effects, you can proceed with taking CBD under your tongue.
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Summary and conclusions on taking CBD under your tongue
The Tree CBD is a marketer based in Spain, where the sublingual use of CBD isn't legally permitted. We're therefore obligated to warn you that its use should only be topical, i.e. on the skin. In other countries where the law does allow sublingual use, CBD oil is used, either hemp seed oil or coconut MCT oil. CBD can also be administered under the tongue using a dropper or spray. Doing so is typically the quickest administration method after inhalation. CBD passes directly into the bloodstream through the buccal mucosa and sublingual capillaries, so it's not digested and doesn't pass through the digestive tract. As a result, it takes between 15 and 20 minutes to take effect. Its effects can last for up to eight hours. To take CBD oil under your tongue, you shouldn't eat or drink anything for approximately 15 minutes before and after taking it. It's also vital that you're aware of the correct dosage of CBD oil, and to make sure that the product is free of harmful chemicals. Lastly, it's also worth remembering that it's highly advisable to do a test with CBD oil to make sure that it doesn't cause side effects.
References on taking CBD under your tongue
 1. Grotenhermen, F. Cannabinoids for therapeutic use. Am J Drug Deliv 2, 229–240 (2004). _URL_.2165/00137696-200402040-00003
 2. Millar SA, Stone NL, Yates AS and O'Sullivan SE (2018) A Systematic Review on the Pharmacokinetics of Cannabidiol in Humans. Front. Pharmacol. 9:1365. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2018.01365
 3. Guy, G. W., & Flint, M. E. (2004). A single centre, placebo-controlled, four period, crossover, tolerability study assessing, pharmacodynamic effects, pharmacokinetic characteristics and cognitive profiles of a single dose of three formulations of cannabis based medicine extracts (CBMEs)(GWPD9901), plus a two period tolerability study comparing pharmacodynamic effects and pharmacokinetic characteristics of a single dose of a cannabis based medicine extract given via two administration routes (GWPD9901 EXT). Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, 3(3), 35-77.
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Frequently asked questions on taking CBD under your tongue
As the name suggests, sublingual use of CBD involves placing a few drops of CBD oil under your tongue and keeping them there until they're absorbed. This way of consuming CBD oil


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Preparation and Field Emission Characteristics of CNx Nanotubes Thin Film
Carbon nitride nanotubes (CN-NT) thin films were prepared on Ni-Cr coated glass substrate by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition at a relatively low temperature of 600～650 °C. The morphology of the films were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The microstructure of the film were analyzed by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. The characteristics of field emission of CN-NT thin films were measured. Experimental results indicate that the film structure and properties of the field electron emission are related to flow ratio of N2 to CH4. When the flow ratio of N2 to CH4 was 3.3, the obtained film had a better field electron emission characteristics. The turn-on field of the film was 3.7 V/µm . The current density was 413.3 µA/cm2 at an electric field of 8 V/µm.
Z.Y. Zhong, H. Saka, T.H. Kim, E.A. Holm, Y.F. Han and X.S. Xie
L. Zhang et al., "Preparation and Field Emission Characteristics of CNx Nanotubes Thin Film", Materials Science Forum, Vols. 475-479, pp. 3595-3598, 2005


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Conservationists honored for effortsThe Lund family was recently honored as outstanding conservationists at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Reece, Mary, Kirby and Steph Lund were recently honored as outstanding conservationists at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
They were selected by the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the award.
Each year, the state's SWCDs recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding accomplishments in implementing conservation practices and improving Minnesota's natural resources. The award program is conducted with support from The Farmer magazine, and the award ceremony receives sponsorship from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
According to Jerome Haggenmiller, district coordinator, the Lunds were recognized for a variety of reasons, including the family starting with ridge till in the early 1990s and now switching to strip-till to prevent erosion on their cropland.
"We're really proud of the Lunds and what they have done for conservation in Douglas County," said Haggenmiller. "The Lunds provide a wonderful example for conservationists by using conservation practices to keep the soil on the land and to apply fertilizer for the crops' needs."


Configuring network tags
A tag is simply a character string added to a tags field in a resource, such as Compute Engine virtual machine (VM) instances or instance templates. A tag is not a separate resource, so you cannot create it separately. All resources with that string are considered to have that tag. Tags enable you to make firewall rules and routes applicable to specific VM instances.
You can assign network tags to new VMs at creation time, or you can edit the set of assigned tags at any time later. You can edit network tags without stopping a VM.
Specifications
The network tags that you assign to an instance apply to all of the instance's network interfaces. A network tag only applies to the VPC networks that are directly attached to the instance's network interfaces. This is true even for VPC Network Peering, because peered networks remain distinct networks. Thus, the network tags are still only meaningful in the network to which the instance's network interface is attached.
Network tags must start with a lowercase letter and can contain lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens. Tags must end with a lowercase letter or number.
Permissions
The following IAM roles are required for tasks discussed on this page. For more details, see Compute Engine IAM roles.
Task Required Role
Assign a network tag to a new instance when it is created Project owner or editor or Instance Admin
Add or remove network tags for existing instances
Add, remove, or edit firewall rules Project owner or editor or Security Admin
Limits
The following limits apply to network tags:
Limit Value Description
Maximum number of tags per VM 64 All tags for a VM must be unique. You can assign up to 64 different tags per VM.
Maximum number of characters for each tag 63
Acceptable characters for a tag lowercase letters, numbers, dashes Additionally:
- Tags must start with a lowercase letter.
- Tags must end with either a number or a lowercase letter.
Firewall rules and routes
Network tags allow you to apply firewall rules and routes to a specific instance or set of instances:
 - You make a firewall rule applicable to specific instances by using target tags and source tags.
 - You make a route applicable to specific instances by using a tag.
Targets for firewall rules
Every firewall rule in Google Cloud must have a target which defines the instances to which it applies. The default target is all instances in the network, but you can specify instances as targets using either target tags or target service accounts.
The target tag defines the Google Cloud VMs to which the rule applies. The rule is applied to a specific VPC network. It is made applicable to the primary internal IP address associated with the network interface of any instance attached to that VPC network that has a matching network tag.
Both ingress and egress firewall rules have targets:
 - Ingress rules apply to traffic entering your VPC network. For ingress rules, the targets are destination VMs in Google Cloud.
 - Egress rules apply to traffic leaving your VPC network. For egress rules, the targets are source VMs in Google Cloud.
Consider an ingress firewall rule that allows traffic on TCP port 80 from any source. The rule has a target tag of http-server. This rule would apply only to instances that have the http-server network tag, which means that incoming traffic on port 80 would be allowed to those instances.
Source filters for ingress firewall rules
When you create ingress firewall rules, you must specify a source. You can define it using ranges of either internal or external IP addresses or by referring to specific instances. You specify instances using either source tags or source service accounts.
The source tag for an ingress firewall rule applied on a VPC network defines a source of traffic as coming from the primary internal IP address associated with the network interface attached to that VPC network for any instance having a matching network tag.
You can use a combination of IP ranges and source tags or a combination of IP ranges and source service accounts. You cannot use both network tags and service accounts in the same rule. For more information about source tags and service accounts, see filtering by service account vs. network tag.
Considerations
When you use an ingress firewall rule with source tags, you might observe a propagation delay. This delay is typically a few seconds, but it can be, in rare cases, a few minutes. When you make the following changes, the ingress firewall rule can take time to apply to or be removed from an associated instance:
 - Starting or stopping an instance that has a tag that is associated with a rule's source tag
 - Starting an instance that has a tag that is associated with a rule's target tag
 - Adding or removing tags from an instance if the tags are used in the source or target fields of a rule
 - Adding or removing source or target tags from a rule
This propagation delay applies only to ingress rules that use source tags. All other firewall rules take effect immediately on an instance. For example, an ingress rule that uses a source IP address range and target tags has no propagation delay.
Interaction with routes
When you create a route, you specify a VPC network and can specify tags so that the route is only applicable to traffic sent from the primary internal IP address of the network interface attached to that VPC network for instances with matching network tags.
Adding, viewing, and removing tags
You can specify network tags when you create a VM instance. You can also add tags to, and remove tags from, an existing VM.
Adding tags when creating a VM
Console
 1. Go to the VM instances page.
 Go to the VM instances page
 2. Click Create instance.
 3. Click Management, security, disks, networking, sole tenancy to open that section.
 4. Click the Networking tab.
 5. In the Network tags field, specify one or more tags, separated by commas.
 6. Populate other fields for the VM.
 7. Click Create.
gcloud
To assign new tags to an instance, use the following gcloud command.
gcloud compute instances create INSTANCE_NAME \
 --zone ZONE \
 --tags TAGS \
 ...other parameters as needed.
Replace the following:
 - INSTANCE_NAME: the name of the instance.
 - ZONE: the instance's zone.
 - TAGS: a comma-delimited list of tags.
See the gcloud documentation for more information.
Terraform
You can use the Terraform resource to create a VM instance that has network tags.
resource "google_compute_instance" "default" {
 project = var.project_id # Replace this with your project ID in quotes
 zone = "southamerica-east1-b"
 name = "backend-instance"
 machine_type = "e2-medium"
 boot_disk {
 initialize_params {
 image = "debian-cloud/debian-9"
 }
 }
 network_interface {
 network = "default"
 }
 tags = ["health-check", "ssh"]
}
Adding tags to an existing VM
Console
 1. Go to the VM instances page.
 Go to the VM instances page
 2. Click an instance name.
 3. On the VM instance details page, click Edit.
 4. In the Network tags section, specify one or more tags, separated by commas.
 5. Click Save.
gcloud
To assign new tags to an instance, use the following gcloud command.
gcloud compute instances add-tags INSTANCE_NAME \
 --zone ZONE \
 --tags TAGS
Replace the following:
 - INSTANCE_NAME: the name of the instance.
 - ZONE: the instance's zone.
 - TAGS: a comma-delimited list of tags.
See the gcloud documentation for more information.
Viewing tags
Console
 1. Go to the VM instances page.
 Go to the VM instances page
 2. View tags in the Network tags column.
 If needed, click Column display options to add the Network tags column.
 3. To view instances that are tagged with a specific tag, in the filter, select the property Network tags and enter the tags you want to filter on.
gcloud
To list instances with their tags, run this command:
gcloud compute instances list --format='table(name,status,tags.list())'
To list instances that are tagged with a specific tag, run this command:
gcloud compute instances list --filter='tags:TAG_EXPRESSION'
Replace the following:
 - TAG_EXPRESSION: the expression you want to filter. For example, tag1, tag1 OR tag2, tag1 AND tag2. See gcloud topic filters for more information on filtering output.
Removing tags
Console
 1. Go to the VM instances page.
 Go to the VM instances page
 2. Click an instance name.
 3. On the VM instance details page, click Edit.
 4. In the Network tags section, remove tags by clicking remove (X).
 5. Click Save.
gcloud
To remove tags from an instance, use the following gcloud command.
gcloud compute instances remove-tags INSTANCE_NAME \
 --zone ZONE \
 --tags TAGS
Replace the following:
 - INSTANCE_NAME: the name of the instance.
 - ZONE: the instance's zone.
 - TAGS: a comma-delimited list of tags.
See the gcloud documentation for more information.
Direct API requests
You can set the network tags associated with an instance by making a direct API request. Unlike using the Cloud Console or gcloud commands, updating tags by direct API request does not preserve any existing tags. Ensure that you specify


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The main tunnel has an area of 21 sq m. It is about 4.5 metres wide and 5 metres high. The tunnel will start to be constructed at level minus 27 metres (i.e. 27 metres below sea level) in Bromma and then follow a falling line towards Sickla, where the level is at minus 43 metres. The tunnel will slope at an angle of 1 ‰, which means a drop of 14 metres over the overall 14 km route of the tunnel. The gradient of the tunnel will allow wastewater to flow all the way to Sickla due to gravity.
At its lowest level, the tunnel will travel beneath the bed of Lake Mälaren, 90 metres below sea level. The wastewater in this section will pass through a number of pipes in the tunnel in order to prevent sedimentation at the lowest level. This will allow the pipes to be flushed clean at regular intervals to prevent deposits and sludge.


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Donations Announced - Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary donates educational materials to Vauxhall Primary School
Vauxhall Primary School received a donation of books, educational toys, games and other items from the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary in recognition of students who worked diligently to advance their knowledge of science-based agricultural practices.
On hand to receive the donations were Vauxhall students Celeena Cassie, Makala Mason and Josiah Atkins, along with their Agriculture Science teacher Mr. Adrian Hunte.
Hunte appeared pleased that the hard work of the students was noticed, and described how the educational syllabus at Vauxhall is sophisticated and vital to the future of sustainable agriculture in Barbados.
According to Hunte, the Agricultural Science Programme exposes the students to organic farming, not just in practical ways but also the science of it. During practical sessions, children use cultural methods of weed and pests control; hand picking worms, pulling weeds, mulching with dried weeds and applying organic fertilizers.
Other student projects on the Vauxhall campus include garbage reduction, recycling, tree planting and establishment of "living laboratory" gardens to teach the importance of plant life in the environment and to observe insects. These gardens were planted by Mr. Wendel Niles who works at Vauxhall.
"It is inspiring to see students working day in and day out to apply the knowledge learned in school," said an official with the Sanctuary. "Under the guidance of their teacher and other staffers, we have seen these students produce and maintain successful agricultural and environmental projects at the school over a long period of time."
"We are especially impressed with how the students have learned about economic relationships between the environment and our quality of life."
According to Hunte, students completed a unit titled "Project Clean Up" that examined the economic fallout from polluted beaches and natural disasters that are worsened by the destruction of Barbados' coral reefs.
For the new school year Vauxhall is planning an environmental club.
Donations were also made to St. Lawrence School, Oistins Library, Kiwanis and the Child Care Board.
The Sanctuary has made educational materials available online to students, teachers and the general public.
Located under "Educational Materials" in our Reference Centre is an online booklet "A Self-Guided Tour of the Biology, History and Culture of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary" that provides fascinating facts and folklore about Barbados, the Graeme Hall wetland and the eastern Caribbean. Other materials include facts about migratory bird navigation, flight and behaviour.
The material can be downloaded free of charge.
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text: A fast and effective loads analysis method was developed for the preliminary design of stall-regulated blades. Calculations are conducted in the frequency domain, including a three-dimensional representation of turbulence, for a rapid evaluation of lifetime loads. The structural model is simplified, consisting of a single flexible blade on a rigid drivetrain. Load cases are defined which consider ultimate, extreme operating (with and without tip brake deployment), and lifetime fatigue loads. It is shown, by comparison with time-domain simulations, that the load cases provide a reasonable estimate of design-driving loads. The method described in Part 1 of this article forms the basis for a novel optimization method in Part 2. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.


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The DC Office of Planning (OP) is pleased to announce that the Southwest Neighborhood Plan was selected for the 2016 "Outstanding Plan" award by the American Planning Association-National Capital Area Chapter (APA-NCAC).
The Southwest Neighborhood Plan is a small area plan OP developed between 2013 and 2015 that was adopted by the DC Council. The plan represents the first substantive community-wide dialogue with Southwest residents about how to shape the future of a community experiencing population growth and major new development.
The Southwest neighborhood, located south of the I-395 Freeway and the National Mall, underwent massive redevelopment during Urban Renewal in the 1950s and 1960s that resulted in a residential enclave reflective of Modernist architecture. In the past 10 years, Southwest has been undergoing significant changes. The 2002 Anacostia Waterfront Initiative brought renewed interest to the District's waterfront communities along the Southwest Channel and Anacostia River. Southwest's population, nearly 12,000, is expected to almost double over the next 20 years. Recent major changes in Southwest include the reopening of 4th St. SW, adjacent to the Waterfront Metrorail station, and the addition of new office space, retail and residential buildings, not far from The Wharf, a new mixed-use development currently under construction on 24 acres of land at 50 acres of waterfront.
"The Southwest Neighborhood Plan exemplifies the District government's commitment to supporting equitable development and promoting inclusive growth in our rapidly changing city," said Planning Director Eric D. Shaw. "The Southwest community served as dedicated partners in making this plan a progressive blueprint and a model for other neighborhoods."
OP developed the Southwest Neighborhood Plan through an extensive community engagement and participatory planning process with a commitment to advocate for the neighborhood's most vulnerable populations. The plan presents a vision, based on community consensus, of creating a thriving, active environment that preserves and enhances the Southwest neighborhood's culture and character. The plan includes 11 Guiding Principles that provide direction and values to the plan concepts and more than 60 actionable recommendations. The goal is to ensure Southwest remains a "model community," an inclusive and equitable neighborhood amid population change and development that integrates neighborhood-scale sustainability and quality physical design.
The Southwest Neighborhood Plan includes recommendations for investment in the Southwest Library, neighborhood parks, the 4th St. and M St. SW commercial corridors, and I St. SW as a "cultural corridor" to enhance social interaction that helps build community cohesion. The plan honors Southwest's demographic diversity and also acknowledges and celebrates diversity in its architectural stock and building scale, housing types, arts and culture, and community facilities. The plan is a model for how a neighborhood can shape its future development and play its part in a rapidly growing DC while retaining authentic character and values.
Since its adoption, the Southwest Neighborhood Plan is being consulted in Zoning Commission cases and will be integrated into the District's 20-year Comprehensive Plan as part of the amendment process OP launched earlier this year.
The APA-NCAC awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center's Lang Theatre (1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Southwest Neighborhood Plan is available at OP's website: planning.dc.gov.


text: Many products and processes have multidimensional characteristics and criteria. As these responses involve common parameters and processes, the response data are correlated. The quality and reliability improvement of such products and processes will typically involve multiple-response optimizations to find optimal operating conditions. Many of the current multiple-response optimization approaches assume a single-response uncertainty in the response models, and the uncertainty in the parameter estimates of the models. In this paper, we consider a Bayesian Model Average (BMA) approach to the modeling and optimization of variability of the predictions and the uncertainty of the model parameters. We further propose a Mahalanobis distance (MD) approach to account for the correlations among the response and the variation in the estimation of the response model.


Designing Calendars with Print Artist Gold
Print Artist Gold is a useful desktop publishing application which can be used to create lots of different print publications. It can be used to create all sorts of different things including calenders. When creating calenders with Print Artist Gold, you will find it is very simple. You will be able to create professional looking Calenders by using this software. Using Print Artist Gold is very simple, but can be a little confusing at first.
Step 1: Open Print Artist Gold
The first step will be to open the Print Artist gold application on your computer. This involves selecting it from the start menu and then waiting for it to load completely. When the application has loaded, you should then select calender from the options screen.
Step 2: Choose the Type of Calender
Print artist gold makes it possible to create a lot of different types of calenders. These include single page calendars and calendars with a page for each month. Choose the type of calendar that you want to create by clicking on it. There are also a number of calendar templates which have already been designed. These make it easy to design a calendar easily without needing to understand everything right away.
Step 3: Import Images
If you plan on using images on your calendar design, then you will need to import them. This is easy and is done by clicking on the import button. Browse through your computer to select the photos or images that you want to add and then position them on your screen by dragging them. Resizing is also easy and is simply a matter of clicking one of the handles and dragging to re-size it.
Once you have chosen the images, you can then get to work on the text. The month names will already be on the calendar, but it's possible to add extra text to advertise your business.
Step 4: Repeat
If you are creating a calendar with a separate page for each month, then you will need to repeat the process for each separate month.
Step 5: Print the Calendar
When you are happy with the design of your calendar, you can then get to work printing it. The best paper for this is a high quality thick mate or gloss paper. This will ensure that the paper does not get saturated with ink. Load the paper into your printer and then follow the instructions to print the calendar. Select the print button and then click through all of the instructions to print the calendar.
Then, all you need to do is fix all of the pages together by either stapling or gluing them in place. Then the calendar can be hung on a wall or put on a desk so that you can remember all of the important dates and times.


What Is Meant By Optimal Temperature For Enzyme Activity?
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The optimal temperature of any specific biological enzyme is the temperature at which that specific enzymes works the best. Meaning that the enzyme is only actively working at that designated or given temperature to perform activities within the cell or a chemical reaction.
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