text: The aim of this article is to automatically identify repeating seismic events such as an aftershock sequence by utilizing a machine learning technique named diffusion maps. In previous work, the diffusion maps approach was applied for earthquakeexplosion discrimination and for characterizing explosions by their origin quarries. Diffusion maps, which is a nonlinear dimensionality reduction technique, constructs a lowdimensional geometric representation of the seismograms. The embedding coordinates capture the intrinsic structure of the seismic signals and analysis is done in this low-dimensional space. As a preprocessing step, the seismograms are converted to images in the time frequency domain. The approach is demonstrated on an aftershock sequence of the February 2004 Dead Sea earthquake with magnitudeM L 5.2. In the first stage, the short-term average/long-term average (STA/LTA) detector is applied and then the diffusion maps-based identification is performed. In a second example, a cross-correlation detector is applied in the first stage and the proposed algorithm serves as a validation tool for the waveform correlation detector. The obtained results were confirmed by an analyst and compared with other methods. The experimental results demonstrate the potential and strength of the diffusion-maps-based approach, as the identification process can be carried out with no need of master templates for detecting new aftershocks.


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Arcane Reach allows you to target a close burst or blast starting 2 squares away from you. Thunderwave pushes each target in a close blast 3.
The wizard chose his origin square and wanted the thunderwave to point back at himself. Is this allowed? Or is the push still determined from the wizard's square?
As to why? Well, he desperately needed to get out of his own Wall of Fire. Kids, be careful around fire!
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The consensus on the forums seems to be... unclear. I think the best response is this post:
Glossary definitions from PHB (for Arcane Reach) and Essentials (for origin square and push).
Arcane Reach: When using a close arcane attack power, you can choose a square within 2 squares of yours as the origin square. The power still follows the rules for close attacks.
Push (forced movement): Pushing a target means that each square of the forced movement must move the target farther away from the creature or effect that is pushing it.
Origin Square: The square where an effect originates. Every power has an origin square. A power's attack or utility type determines the origin square's location.
By RAW, you would push the target away from the origin square.
So if you used Thunderwave (a close blast 3) and decide that the origin square is 2 squares away from you (from the Arcane Reach feat), then any creature pushed with Thunderwave would be pushed away from the origin square (2 squares away).
Which also supports logic "origin from any square 2 squares away, thus you can attack yourself from the target line: Target: Each creature in blast, as you're a creature.
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Does this mean then that the target is yourself? Are you allowed to self-target with attack powers? – Rob Jun 12 '12 at 14:16
No, the "target" is not yourself, but you count as a creature such that if a power that would not otherwise target you targets you (via arcane reach) you are a valid target for that power. – Brian Ballsun-Stanton Jun 12 '12 at 14:35
Self-targetting with attack powers is an interesting question. I urge you to ask that as a proper question. – Brian Ballsun-Stanton Jun 12 '12 at 14:36
In my opinion? That's a clever solution, it's cool, and I would let it fly. DM fiat is a spectacular solution to unclear problems like this. Is it Rules As Written? Maybe not. But it works for me.
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I totally let it fly! However, in D&D4 there is usually a "right" answer. As a group, we've decided to abide by the DM's call during game night and then search for the "right" answer after. – Pat Ludwig Oct 13 '10 at 16:07
Ah, that makes sense. – Player's Side Blog Oct 15 '10 at 14:12
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We propose and demonstrate a technique for monitoring the recovery deformation of the shape-memory polymers (SMP) using a surface-attached fiber Bragg grating (FBG) as a vector-bending sensor. The proposed sensing scheme could monitor the pure bending deformation for the SMP sample. When the SMP sample undergoes concave or convex bending, the resonance wavelength of the FBG will have red-shift or blue-shift according to the tensile or compressive stress gradient along the FBG. As the results show, the bending sensitivity is around 4.07 nm/cm−1. The experimental results clearly indicate that the deformation of such an SMP sample can be effectively monitored by the attached FBG not just for the bending curvature but also the bending direction.
Bibliographical notePeng Li ; Zhijun Yan ; Kaiming Zhou ; Lin Zhang and Jinsong Leng, "Monitoring static shape memory polymers using a fiber Bragg grating as a vector-bending sensor", Opt. Eng. 52(1), 014401 (Jan 03, 2013).
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Ever thought of using braids in magic? When it comes to binding, most of us only consider knots. But braids can be used for the same purpose. The same way you can bind power, beads and other things in a knot, you can weave it into a braid.
One example of a power braid is that where you'd tie 9 knots to a rhyme, you can braid 9 strands, and maybe add 9 beads with even intervals. Just in case you'd like to have those points to refer to. One positive thing about using braids is that a braid is something you can wear in your hair, without having to cut it off afterwards. They also attract less attention, if you prefer not to be public about what you do. If you're not familiar with braiding, here are a couple of examples of techniques.
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You can use the same technique for any odd number of strands (7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and so on).
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You can use the same technique for any odd number of loops (7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and so on), but it gets harder after 9 since you only have ten fingers.
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If you're in the restaurant business, have you considered expanding your offerings to include catering services? Catering can be a lucrative opportunity to provide customers with more than just an in-house dining experience. It allows you to extend your reach and cater to larger events, such as weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. But what does a caterer do exactly? In this blog post, we will explore what is a caterer and what their job description entails. Read on!
What Is a Caterer?
A caterer is a person or business that provides food and other services for events such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, and other special occasions. They are responsible for all aspects of food preparation, including menu creation and selection, ingredient purchasing, cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Caterers simplify the host's planning process and provide an enjoyable experience for guests by offering an extensive knowledge of menus, food safety practices, sanitation, food preparation laws, and customer service.
Caterers typically offer a portfolio of menu options for customers to choose from, or they can customize menus based on customer preferences. In addition to food, they may provide a range of services, including wait staff, bartenders, rental equipment, decorations, linens, tableware, cake cutting, and more. This allows customers to choose which services are included in the package and eliminates the hassle of coordinating with multiple vendors. Some caterers may also have access to venues and can provide advice on where to host an event.
What Does a Caterer Do?
A caterer is a professional who provides food and beverage services for various events and occasions. The responsibilities of a caterer can vary depending on the type and size of the event but generally include the following:
- Menu planning: A caterer works with the client to plan a menu that suits the event and fits within the client's budget.
- Food preparation: A caterer is responsible for preparing the food for the event. This includes cooking, baking, and assembling dishes.
- Food presentation: The caterer ensures an attractive and appetizing presentation of the food. This may include decorating platters, arranging food displays, and garnishing dishes.
- Delivery and set-up: A caterer is often responsible for delivering the food to the event location and setting up the food service area.
- Service: A caterer may be responsible for serving the food to guests during the event, maintaining the food service area, and keeping it clean.
- Clean-up: After the event, a caterer is responsible for cleaning up the food service area and disposing of any leftover food or waste.
In addition to these responsibilities, a caterer may also be involved in coordinating other aspects of the event, such as renting restaurant equipment, hiring catering staff, and arranging for entertainment. Ultimately, the goal of a caterer is to provide a high-quality dining experience that meets the needs and expectations of the client and their guests.
Caterer Job Description
Responsibilities for a caterer include:
- Planning menus and estimating the amount of food needed for events
- Creating shopping lists to purchase ingredients and supplies
- Preparing meals using various cooking techniques such as grilling, roasting, and sautéing
- Setting up buffet tables and other displays
- Monitoring food safety, quality, and portion control
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Interacting with customers to ensure their satisfaction
- Managing staff, including assigning tasks and overseeing work.
- Resolving customer complaints professionally.
- Planning budgets and controlling costs.
- Negotiating contracts with vendors.
- Maintaining documentation such as invoices and receipts.
- Assisting in the recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff.
- Working with event planners to create special menus for events.
- Monitoring inventory levels and ordering necessary items.
- Following health and safety regulations.
- Developing creative dishes and recipes.
- Using marketing techniques to promote catering services.
- Coordinating with event venues or other vendors as needed.
- Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Staying up to date on industry trends and changes.
These are some of the responsibilities associated with a caterer's job.
To be successful in this role, caterers must have excellent organizational and communication skills. They should also have knowledge of food safety laws, a strong understanding of flavors and ingredients, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Additionally, they must be able to work well with their staff and customers.
Caterers must also possess the physical stamina to handle the demanding nature of their job. With experience, caterers may advance to higher-ranking positions such as executive chefs or catering managers. With these positions come additional responsibilities, including hiring and training new staff, managing budgets, and overseeing events from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caterers
Are you interested in starting a catering business and catering to clients for their upcoming events? Understanding what qualities make a good caterer and the nuances of being an independent caterer is crucial. This knowledge will ensure your clients' events are successful and your catering business thrives. In this section, we'll explore some frequently asked questions about caterers, including the definition of an independent caterer, the essential qualities of a catering business, and how to succeed in the industry.
What Is an Independent Caterer?
An independent caterer is a self-employed catering business rather than being part of a larger corporation. Independent caterers have the freedom to focus on their unique strengths and service offerings as corporate catering policies or procedures do not bind them.
What Is Most Important for a Caterer?
For caterers, the most important thing is providing quality food and service.
How Do I Become a Successful Caterer?
Tips for becoming a successful caterer:
- Understand the different types of events that require catered services: Corporate events, weddings, and private parties all have different needs. Knowing what services are required for each event is crucial to creating a successful catering business.
- Gain knowledge of the food business: Understanding the various types of cuisine and how to prepare, cook, and serve them is essential. Additionally, knowing the types of equipment needed for food preparation and service will help build a successful catering business.
- Learn about the local catering industry: Knowing the competition and what they offer is vital to creating a successful catering business. Understanding the different types of menus available and customer preferences will also aid in developing a successful catering business.
- Develop excellent customer service skills: A successful caterer must be able to understand customers' needs, provide prompt and courteous service, and handle any situations that may arise.
By following these tips and putting in hard work and dedication, anyone can build a successful catering business.
What Is Party Food Caterers?
Party food caterers are professionals who specialize in providing an array of delicious and innovative catering services for special events. Whether it's a birthday, graduation, anniversary, corporate event or any other special occasion, party food caterers can provide custom packages designed to fit the needs of every budget and style.
Is Caterer a Profession?
A caterer is often considered a profession, but there are key differences between caterers and other professionals. Caterers generally work on a freelance or contract basis. They lack the long-term commitment or stability that many other professions offer.
Additionally, caterers often work with event coordinators, chefs, and other service providers to create a successful event. Caterers are also not typically responsible for the overall management of an event but rather focus on food-related aspects such as menu planning and meal preparation.
Although caterers may have some formal training in culinary arts or business management, their primary responsibility is ensuring that the food served at an event is both delicious and safe. While caterers may be considered a profession in their own right, they are typically not held to the same standards as other professionals, such as doctors or lawyers. In short, while caterers can certainly be considered a profession, their work generally does not require formal education and training like some other professions do.


Northern California style: Country charmer
Colorful beds soften a side yard in Sonoma
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Landscape designer Jaquie Tomke-Bosch and husband Al Bosch moved from the Bay Area to Sonoma seven years ago with a collection of 23 containerized Japanese maples and ambitious plans to renovate a long, narrow side yard. "The garden became a labor of love," Tomke-Bosch says.
First, they removed large portions of an existing lawn and oversize deck. Then they formed rounded planting beds to visually soften the space. Each maple became the focal point for one of the beds. Beneath the trees, Tomke-Bosch wove a tapestry of perennials and ornamental grasses, using plants with flowers or foliage in shades of yellow ― including alstroemeria, euphorbia, Japanese forest grass, and Jerusalem sage ― to direct the eye through the garden.
Steppingstones embedded in the lawn invite visitors to stroll through the garden to the rear of the property, where Bosch designed and built a garden cottage for potting and storage. "It's a fun country garden with something happening in it every month of the year," Tomke-Bosch says.
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Old English slāw'slow-witted, sluggish', of Germanic origin
The word slow is normally used as an adjective (a slow learner; the journey was slow). It is also used as an adverb in certain specific contexts, including compounds such as slow-acting and slow-moving and in the expression go slow. Other adverbial use is informal and usually regarded as nonstandard, as in he drives too slow and go as slow as you can. In such contexts, standard English uses slowly instead. The use of slow and slowly in this respect contrasts with the use of fast, which is completely standard in use as both an adjective and an adverb; there is no word 'fastly'.

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The flash provides a way to pass temporary objects between actions. Anything you place in the flash will be exposed to the very next action and then cleared out. This is a great way of doing notices and alerts, such as a create action that sets flash[:notice] = "Post successfully created" before redirecting to a display action that can then expose the flash to its template. Actually, that exposure is automatically done. Example:
class PostsController < ActionController::Base def create # save post flash[:notice] = "Post successfully created" redirect_to posts_path(_USER_) end def show # doesn't need to assign the flash notice to the template, that's done automatically end end show.html.erb <% if flash[:notice] %> <%= flash[:notice] %> <% end %>
Since the notice and alert keys are a common idiom, convenience accessors are available:
flash.alert = "You must be logged in" flash.notice = "Post successfully created"
This example just places a string in the flash, but you can put any object in there. And of course, you can put as many as you like at a time too. Just remember: They'll be gone by the time the next action has been performed.
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This may seem like a sinister social engineering experiment conducted by a dystopian sugar-shocked dictator, but it's just the Fühlometer, a performance art piece by Julius von Bismarck, Benjamin Maus, and Richard Wilhelmer. Explains Wilhelmer's website:
"Fuehlometer" (Feel-o-meter) or "Public Face" is an interactive art installation that shows the mood of a city by displaying it in the form of a monumental Smiley. The system allows to read emotions out of random people's faces. The faces are analyzed by sophisticated software (contributed by the Fraunhofer Institut). The obtained mood data are then stored on a server and processed by the smiley to visualize the emotions in real-time.
Here's the piece on display in 2010 at Lindau Island in Germany. Could these be established across the land as public indicators of the National Happiness Index?
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Hello all, I would appreciate comments on the following question:
A main theorem of symmetric functions might be formulated: Let k be a field of char. 0. Then $k[x_1,...,x_n]^{S_n} = k[s_1,...,s_n]$, i.e. symmetric polynomials can be written as polynomials in the elementary symmetric polynomials. Moreover, $s_1,...,s_n$ satisfy no polynomial relations.
I want to see how to prove it using Galois theory. I thus consider the field $M=k(x_1,...,x_n)$ and its subfields $K=k(s_1,...,s_n)$ and $L$, the subfield of symmetric functions. Thus $K \subset L \subset M$. I then consider the polynomial $G(t)=(t-x_1)...(t-x_n)$. It has coefficients in $K$. $M$ is the splitting field of $G$ over $K$. Hence $[M:K] \leq n!$. From this we already see that $s_1,...,s_n$ satisfy no polynomial relations. On the other hand, $M$ has $n!$ different automorphism over $L$, which are permuting the $x_i$. Hence from Galois theory we can conclude that $L=K$.
My question is: How can I deduce the claim $k[x_1,...,x_n]^{S_n} = k[s_1,...,s_n]$ from the corresponding one for rational functions: $L=K$.
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I hope the following works. Let $A=k[x_1,\ldots,x_n]^{S_n}$, and let $B=k[s_1,\ldots,s_n]$. The polynomial algebra $k[x_1,\ldots,x_n]$ is an integral extension of $B$, and hence, a fortiori, $A$ is integral over $B$. I think your argument proves that $A$ and $B$ have the same fraction field. However, since $B$ is (isomorphic to) a polynomial algebra, it must be integrally closed, whence $A=B$.
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The theorem that you are trying to reprove is true if $k$ is any commutative ring. – Tom Goodwillie Jul 4 '10 at 21:36
I was not trying to reprove any theorems, and in the statement of the question $k$ is a field. – senti_today Jul 5 '10 at 1:22
Thank you! It is exactly the kind of argument I was looking for. – Sasha Jul 5 '10 at 8:27
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Weekend Unplug: Take the kids to watch trains + lessons to share
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 It's time for the weekend unplug. This week we took the kids over to Irondale at the Whistle Stop Cafe and let them watch trains.
While it doesn't sound that exciting it is for my kids. They love trains, even my daughter enjoys watching down the line.
1. Take some snacks and water.
2. Keep track of the trains if they are a cargo, passenger etc.
3. Don't forget to count the carts.
4. Talk about the jobs of the engineer or conductor.
5. Help your children learn the difference between train engines.
6. Notice the signals and train safety.
7. Don't forget to take photos and videos of your kids watching the action.
8. I set an alarm when we go so the kids will know when it's time to go.
9. Go at different times of the day and night for different conditions, dusk, afternoon sun, fog, night lights etc.


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Technology name: Automatic sensor soap dispenser
1. Microcomputer infrared automatic soap dispenser, using precision integrated circuit technology, open fluid replenishment interface, using intelligent infrared sensor device, avoid hand contact, prevent cross infection, use 4 × 1.5V dry battery, suitable for various soap ,detergent.
2. When the person reaches out his hand, he automatically receives the signal and turns on the switch of the soap dispenser, so as to spray soap liquid or foam. There are two working modes: automatic setting time and random time. Many soap dispensers adopt the form of supplying soap liquid or foam at a set time. In other words, when you reach for soap liquid or foam, the soap dispenser automatically receives the signal and allows the machine to work, but the machine has a specified time, and the machine will automatically stop when this set time is reached.


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Intelligent Choice of Characteristic Parameters of Oilstone in Honing of Titanium Alloy Cylinder Based on Artificial Neural Network
Titanium alloys have good mechanical properties and organizational stability. However, due to the larger viscousity of titanium, a reasonable choice of the characteristic parameters of oilstone will directly affect the quality and efficiency of honing processing. This article solved multi-objective problem using artificial neural network with fast convergence and high precision. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the workpiece material, materials status, surface hardness, the required surface quality and various parameters of oilstone, the improved artificial neural network algorithm-GCAQBP was adopted, through coding optimization of input and output parameters, model of intelligent choice of oilstone's parameters was constructed about titanium alloy cylinder honing processing. Through experimental studies, it is shown that the intelligent model can choose quickly with high reliability compared with the traditional experience.
Dunwen Zuo, Hun Guo, Guoxing Tang, Weidong Jin, Chunjie Liu and Chun Su
Y. F. Wen et al., "Intelligent Choice of Characteristic Parameters of Oilstone in Honing of Titanium Alloy Cylinder Based on Artificial Neural Network", Key Engineering Materials, Vols. 426-427, pp. 35-39, 2010


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- Control Area – The four arrows are your main controls. They can be used to navigate the thermostat screens and change your thermostat mode, fan mode, schedule, and settings. The OK button can be used to select options on the display screen.
- Current Indoor Temperature – This number indicates the current indoor temperature of the room the device is located in.
- Indoor Humidity Percentage – This feature displays the indoor humidity percentage.
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Slow Windows 11 File Explorer: 9 Best Fixes
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Windows 11 File Explorer can sometimes be slow. This problem may range from a rare annoyance to a frequent and frustrating hindrance. When you face this issue, try to identify the cause. Is it slow all the time, or is it just with specific folders or files? Significant slowdowns can impede productivity.
In rare cases, underlying issues might lead to data corruption. While it is not always a critical issue, it can be frustrating and time-consuming. However, it can greatly affect productivity and workflow, especially if you rely heavily on navigating files and folders.
Why is File Explorer running so slow?
Diagnosing exactly why the Windows 11 File Explorer is slow can be tricky. Here are a few of the possible reasons we know:
 - File Explorer demands resource-intensive tasks like indexing and thumbnail generation. If your hardware (RAM or processor) can't keep up, it'll lead to slowdowns.
 - A worn-out or failing hard drive can cause notable access delays, affecting File Explorer performance.
 - Background programs can consume resources and slow down File Explorer.
 - Outdated drivers for your storage controller or graphics card can also cause issues.
 - While essential for security, some antivirus programs can be resource-heavy and impact File Explorer's performance.
 - An incomplete or problematic indexing process can hinder File Explorer's search and navigation capabilities.
 - System file corruption can cause various issues, including File Explorer slowness.
 - The Quick Access feature stores frequently accessed folders for faster access. However, it can sometimes become outdated or corrupted, causing slowdowns.
 - Dealing with large or fragmented files can strain File Explorer, leading to slowdowns.
 While less common, malware can also affect system performance and File Explorer.
1. Restart the File Explorer
Restarting File Explorer offers a quick refresh to clear temporary glitches and free up resources, often resolving performance issues like slowness, freezing, or unresponsiveness. It's like a quick reboot for the file management system, giving it a fresh start to function smoothly.
The following steps will help you restart File Explorer:
 1. Hit ctrl + alt + del at once and select Task Manager from the list of options.
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 2. When it opens, click Details, click explorer.exe, and click End task at the top-right of the screen.
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 3. Then, click Run new task at the top right corner of the screen.
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 4. Enter explorer.exe in the dialog box and click OK.
 5. Lastly, restart your PC.
2. End Unnecessary Background Processes
Disabling unnecessary apps that start in the background frees up precious RAM and processing power at boot, leaving more resources available for the required tasks. Lowering the background workload can minimize the possibility of hitting resource limits, providing your system with a smoother, more responsive feel.
The following steps can help you complete this solution:
 1. Open the Settings by holding the Windows + I keys simultaneously, click Apps on the left sidebar, and open Startup.
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 2. Then, turn off unnecessary apps and leave only critical apps active.
 3. Adjust the duration of the settings as desired.
 4. Finally, restart your PC.
3. Disable the Quick Access Functionality
Disabling Quick Access eases its background processes that constantly monitor and update frequently accessed files and folders. This fix reduces the workload on File Explorer's core functions, potentially enhancing overall responsiveness. Here is how to complete this solution:
 1. First, press the Windows + E keys simultaneously to launch the File Explorer, click the ellipses on the top of the display, and click Options from the context menu.
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 2. Then, select This PC from the Open File Explorer to drop-down menu.
 3. Afterward, uncheck the Show recently used files and Show frequently used folders boxes, and click the Clear button.
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 4. Finally, click the Apply and OK buttons to apply changes.
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When Windows 11 File Explorer is slow to open, disabling Quick Access should do the trick
4. Clear the File Explorer History
Clearing File Explorer History resets accumulated metadata and cached files, simplifying its operations and potentially improving performance. This process involves cleansing search history, recent files, and Quick Access data, reducing the workload on File Explorer's background processes.
The following steps help to complete this solution:
 1. First, press the Windows + E keys simultaneously to launch the File Explorer, click the ellipses on the top of the display, and click Options from the context menu.
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 2. Then, select This PC from the Open File Explorer to drop-down menu.
 3. Afterwards, click the Clear button in the Privacy section.
 4. Finally, click the Apply and OK buttons to apply changes.
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5. Adjust the Advanced Sharing Settings
Adjusting Advanced Sharing Settings can optimize network resource allocation and streamline File Explorer's interactions with shared files. Disable unnecessary discovery protocols or adjust caching settings to reduce network overhead and potential conflicts.
Use the following steps to complete this solution:
 1. Press the Windows + I to open Settings, click Network & Internet on the left, and select Advanced Network Settings on the right.
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 2. Then, select the Advanced Sharing Settings option.
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 3. Afterward, set the Network Discovery and File and printer sharing switch On and check the Set up network connected drives automatically box under the Private networks section.
6. Update Windows
Updating Windows can sometimes fix a slow Windows 11 File Explorer. Fresh system files from the update might resolve underlying corruption hindering File Explorer's operation. So, try downloading and installing the latest Windows updates with the following steps:
 1. Firstly, press the Windows + I key combination to open Settings or do it with the Windows icon on the Taskbar.
 2. Once Settings opens, select the Windows Update option and click the Check for updates button to discover new updates.
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 3. Then, follow the on-screen instructions step by step to install the update.
 4. Finally, restart your computer.
7. Run a Malware Scan
Malware can harm your computer by taking over resources, damaging files, and disrupting essential processes. Conduct a comprehensive malware scan with reliable antivirus software to detect and remove malicious elements. This fix will help protect your system and improve file management efficiency.
Run the malware scan as shown below:
 1. Push the Windows + S keys down simultaneously, type Windows Security in the search field, and open the Windows Security application.
 2. When the Windows Security window opens, click the Virus & threat protection option.
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 3. Then, click Scan options to see all available scans.
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 4. Choose the Full scan option, then click Scan now to do a deep scan on your computer for viruses or malware.
8. Run Windows 11 Disk Check
Disk Check meticulously scans your hard drive, specifying file system errors, bad sectors, and inconsistencies that can create roadblocks for File Explorer, leading to lagging performance.
After performing the Disk Check (chkdsk) scan, upon identifying these errors, Disk Check attempts to repair or isolate them, mending the pathways that File Explorer relies on to access and display your files and folders efficiently.
By removing these underlying barriers, Disk Check can often revitalize File Explorer's speed and responsiveness, allowing you to browse, search, and manage your files with less lag and frustration as if you've paved a smoother digital road for your data journeys.
9. Run a System Restore
System Restore reverts your system to a previous, stable state, potentially reversing problematic changes that could hinder File Explorer's performance. This process involves restoring system files, registry settings, and drivers to their earlier configurations, undoing recent software conflicts or misconfigurations causing the slowdown.
Perform system restore as shown below:
 1. Press the Windows + S keys simultaneously to open Windows Search, type create a restore point in the search field, and open the associated app.
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 2. Then, ensure you are on the System Protection tab and click the System Restore button.
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 3. On the next window, click Next to continue.
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 4. Then, check the Show more restore points checkbox.
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 5. Afterward, select another restore point from the list and click Next.
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 6. Finally, thoroughly review the details and click Finish.
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A Definite Assignment Anomaly
A Definite Assignment Anomaly
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UPDATE: I have discovered that this issue is considerably weirder than the initial bug report led me to believe. I've rewritten the examples in this article; the previous ones did not actually demonstrate the bug.
 Consider the following code:
struct S
 private string blah;
 public S(string blah)
 this.blah = blah;
 public void Frob()
 { // whatever
This method body code fragment is legal (though probably ill-advised):
S s1 = new S();
Every struct has a default constructor which initializes its fields to their default values; this frobs the zero handle.
What about this?
S s2;
Looks like a definite assignment error, doesn't it?
An interesting and little-known fact about the C# compiler is that this is reported as a definite assignment error if the struct is compiled from source code, but not if the struct is in a referenced assembly! What is the reasoning behind this seemingly anomalous behaviour?
Well, consider the following related situation:
struct SS
 public int x;
 public int y;
 public void Bar() {…}
Here we have the pure unadulterated evil that is a mutable value type. Is this legal?
SS ss;
ss.x = 123;
ss.y = 456;
Yes, that is legal. The local variable s essentially has two sub-variables, x and y. If x and y are both definitely assigned, then s is also considered to be definitely assigned. When checking definite assignment on a struct, the compiler actually checks to see whether we know that every field of the struct has been initialized. A constructor call is assumed to automatically initialize every field, but if there is not a constructor call, then we simply track every field independently and then pool the results. (And if the fields are themselves of value type, we do so recursively of course.)
The anomaly happens because when the compiler sees that the type in question is in source code, it tracks the definite assignment of all the fields, detects that "s1.blah" is an unassigned field, and gives a definite assignment error on s1. But when the type in question is from a referenced assembly, the compiler ignores inaccessible fields of reference type. We see that there were zero fields initialized out of the zero accessible fields that needed to be initialized, and declare that s1 must be fully assigned!
UPDATE: Initially I thought this behaviour was odd and undesirable but plausibly justifiable. However I have since learned that in fact, for reasons still obscure to me, the compiler only ignores inaccessible fields of reference type. Inaccessible fields of value type are still tracked for definite assignment. This weird inconsistency points strongly in the direction of this being a bug, not a feature. Continuing with my original text...
This behaviour is undoubtedly weird; whether it is desirable or not is a judgment call. There certainly is an argument to be made that the user has no ability to do anything about a private field on an imported type; a type they almost certainly did not author themselves, do not know the details of, and cannot change. Whereas if the type is in source code, then the user running the compiler has personal knowledge of its internals. So, the argument goes, we should give the user a pass on having to prove that the fields they cannot access and know nothing about are assigned; just let them be assigned to their default values and don't worry about them.
There is also the (more compelling to me) argument that we ought to be consistent here and either consider all the fields all the time, or consider only the accessible fields all the time, rather than swapping back and forth between the two choices depending on the details of the compilation process. My choice would be the former; force the user to call the default constructor or use the "default(T)" operator if they really want the all-zero default version of the struct. That makes the intention very clear in the code.
Unfortunately, though I think I've argued that this behaviour is plausibly undesirable, we're stuck with it. There are numerous BCL structs which have no public fields, and lots of existing code which uses them without calling the default constructor. Changing now to make this an error is a breaking change with no compelling benefit, and we're not going to do that. Particularly since the anomaly is essentially harmless; whether we force you to say "s1 = new S()" or not, the handle field is in practice always initialized to its default value.
Nor do I think we should change this by making the code legal in all cases, even if the type is in source code; that's making a bad situation worse merely in order to achieve consistency. This seems like the very definition of "foolish consistency".
 - This is an interesting case. I was not aware there were situations where the compiler would allow you to declare a local instance without either initializing it or calling a constructor explicitly. Back in my C++ days, I recall many a time when local instances would be declared using a constructorless notation:
 S s1; // default constructor automatically called
 I always found this notation confusing - particularly since to following is also legal, but much more obvious:
 S s1 = S(); // also legal but clearer
 - _USER_:
 When compiling the version which is in the same assembly, does it complain regardless of the contents of Frob(). Or does it actually check whether Frob() references fields, and complain about those specifically?
 To be more precise, say I have Frob implemented thus:
 void Frob() { handle =...; }
 Would it still complain about the lack of definite initialization? If not, and if I call Frob on uninitialized handle, will it recognize s.handle as initialized after Frob returns for the purposes of definite initialization? Or does it generally assume that any method call on a struct will access all its fields?
 (I kinda have to ask because the behavior that you describe only makes some sense to me if compiler actually does cross-method boundary analysis for definite assignment for methods for which it has the source code).
 _USER_: your second C++ snippet requires a copy constructor to exist (even if it's optimized away, which it legally can be), while the first one does not, so there is a difference. I don't really have a problem with the parentheses-less syntax as such; the real evilness of C++ is the distinction between POD and non-POD, and initialization thereof.
 We do not do cross-method analysis. Basically, it's analyzed as though the code
 was actually written as
 MyHandle.Frob(ref h1);
 Since we are passing a variable as "ref", it must be definitely assigned before the method call. We check definite assignment on structs by verifying that all known fields of the struct are fully assigned. In the "import from metadata" case, we don't even load information about private fields off of the disk, so as far as we know, its fully assigned. But in source code, we have all the private field info available in memory already, and we use it. -- Eric
 - Is this behavior in line with the specification?
 Good question. The spec says "A struct-type variable is considered definitely assigned if each of its instance variables is considered definitely assigned." Notice that it does not say "each of its accessible instance variables'. So technically, I suppose this is a violation of the specification. -- Eric
 - Pavel does make a point though.
 Suppose I have this silly mutable value type:
 public struct Point {
 public int X { get; set; }
 public int Y { get; set; }
 public Color Color { get; set; }
 public void GetColorFromWhatever(Whatever) {
 Color =...;
 and I call
 Point p;
 p.X = x;
 p.Y = y;
 Obviously (obvious to the programmer, not to the compiler), this is what I meant to do albeit a bit awkward. I don't really want to assign color since it's a calculated value. But I have to either do
 Point p = new Point();
 p.Color = dummy;
 I was willing to accept that - I prefer calling the constructor anyway. But now you tell me that if Color was a struct in a different assembly it would work - now that suddenly doesn't make sense.
 - [quote]Every struct has a default constructor which initializes its fields to their default values[/quote]
 This is the real problem IMHO. As far as I'm concerned, there should never be an implicit parameter-less (default) constructor - if the dev wanted the object to be called with a parameter-less constructor, it would be in the definition. I've been bitten by this back in my C++ days (though for the life of me I don't remember the context, only that it was a PITA to track down), and hoped that C# was immune to it.
 I'm sure there is some reason for it, but does that reason outweigh the problems?
 - An important case to consider in this discussion is this one:
 S[] sArray = new S[_PHONE_];
 If you require me to call S's constructor, how will you make sure I call it for all the values of this array?
 In the case of arrays of classes, it's simple, because they're initialized to null, which means to class exists yet. But in the case of a value type, as soon as you allocate space, you have a struct.
 -


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What does BARU mean in Railroads?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand BARU in the Regional field in general and in the Railroads terminology in particular.
Find a translation for BARU in other languages:
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What does BARU mean?
- Baru was an extinct genus of Australian mekosuchine crocodilian. It was semi-aquatic, around 4 m in length. Being semi-aquatic its habitat was around fresh pools of water in wet forests, ambushing their prey, much like modern species. The word Baru is Aboriginal and means "crocodile's ancestor". Fossils have been found in Australia at Riversleigh in north-western Queensland and Alcoota Station it the Northern Territory.


This HowTo explains how it is easily possible to tune attribute or command polling parameters in the code of a Tango class
Since Tango 8, it is possible to configure command or attribute polling within a Tango class code. A new set of polling related methods has been added to the base class Tango::DeviceImpl. These methods are similar to those you find in the Tango::DeviceProxy class when you write a Tango client. With them, you can
 - Check if a command or attribute is polled
 - Start/Stop polling for a command or a attribute
 - Get or update polling period for a polled attribute or command
In C++
To display some information related to polling of the attribute named TheAtt:
string att_name("TheAtt");
cout << "Attribute " << att_name;
if (is_attribute_polled(att_name) == true)
 cout << " is polled with period " << get_attribute_poll_period(att_name) << " mS" << endl;
else
 cout << " is not polled" << endl;
To poll a command simply type:
poll_command("TheCmd",250);
 If the command is already polled, this method will update its polling period to 250 mS. Finally, to stop polling the same command, type:
stop_poll_command("TheCmd");
All these DeviceImpl polling related methods are documented in the DeviceImpl class documentation page
In Python
To display some information related to polling of the attribute named TheAtt, in a DeviceImpl context type:
att_name = "TheAtt"
if self.is_attribute_polled(att_name):
 print("{0} is polled with period {1} ms".format(att_name, self.get_attribute_poll_period(att_name))
else:
 print("{0} is not polled".format(att_name))
To poll a command, in a DeviceImpl context, simply type:
self.poll_command("TheCmd", 250)
 If the command is already polled, this method will update its polling period to 250 mS. Finally, to stop polling the same command, in a DeviceImpl context type:
self.stop_poll_command("TheCmd")
All these DeviceImpl polling related methods are documented in the PyTango DeviceImpl class documentation page.
In Java
The polling can be retrieved and modified from the DeviceManager class. Here is an example:
import org.tango.server.annotation.Device;
import org.tango.server.annotation.DeviceManagement;
import org.tango.server.device.DeviceManager;
import fr.esrf.Tango.DevFailed;
@Device
public class Test {
 @DeviceManagement
 private DeviceManager deviceManager;
 ...
 final String attName = "TheAttr";
 if (deviceManager.isPolled(attName)) {
 System.out.println(attName + " is polled with period " + deviceManager.getPollingPeriod(attName) + " mS");
 } else {
 System.out.println(attName + " is not polled");
 }
 deviceManager.startPolling("TheCmd", 250);
 deviceManager.stopPolling("TheCmd")
 ...

 public void setDeviceManager(final DeviceManager deviceManager) {
 this.deviceManager = deviceManager;
 }
}


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Doug Bramlett, Kieran Turley, Jerry D. Grayson
Atlantis: The Second Age: A Sword and Sorcery Roleplaying Game
Atlantis: The Second Age (2nd Edition)
„Between the Golden Age of Atlantis and the coming of the Hyperborean Age there was a time of great heroes and terrible monsters. This was an age of epic kingdoms and draconian warlords, an age of dark Gods and forbidden sorcery, when those that plumbed the depths of lost lore could build empires of light, or plunge the world into darkness eternal."
– This is the Second Age of Atlantis
A complete game for sword and sorcery adventures in the mythic past.
- 13 playable races, including the savage Nethermen, the bestial Andamen, the ever-shifting Jinn, the ancient Lemurians, the mighty Atlanteans, and of course the great mass of humanity.
- Over 100 cultures for your character to come from.
- Lifepaths that guide you through character generation and provide hundreds of stepping off points for adventure.
- Uses the robust Omega-system.
- An overview of the isles of Atlantis including dozens of adventure ideas.
- And so much more!
368 Seiten. 2014 (Second Printing).


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Enjoy this step-by-step guide on how to make a flax egg which you can use in your vegan baking for cakes, tarts, muffins and more!
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder/meal
- 2½ tablespoons water (or plant-based milk)
- In a small bowl, add the flaxseed meal.
- Pour in the water or the liquid you're using.
- Stir for about 10-15 seconds or until the flaxseed meal completely incorporates with the liquid.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes, it will turn into a gel-like consistency.
- It's now ready for use in your recipe!
- Diet: Vegan


City pays millions for firefighter-caused blaze
While battling a warehouse fire, crews set off a second blaze that caused significant damage
MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb was fined $3.7 million after a judge declared firefighters made a warehouse fire worse by setting a second blaze.
120 firefighters responded to the September 2004 fire, which had broken out in the storage room of a foam plant, and used a chainsaw to cut a hole in the plant's ceiling across the hall from where the fire was spreading, according to the Sun News Network.
The sparks from the chainsaw ignited nearby polymers used in making Styrofoam, which caused another fire.
The resulting second blaze along with the first fire took firefighter 11 hours to extinguish, leaving significant damage to the warehouse.
Insurer's blamed the Laval Fire Department for its mistake and had sued for $9 million.
A judge agreed that the firefighters worsened the fire by using the chainsaw.
The city has not decided if it will appeal the decision.
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text: A hot-water drill developed during the past 2 years at Alfred Wegener Institute was used to penetrate the Ekstrom Ice Shelf several times near the Georg von Neumayer Station. The drilling operation was successful, and the initial large diameter (>35 cm) allowed easy access to the ocean. One hole was used to install an ultrasonic echo-sounder which recorded the ablation at the ice-shelf bottom continuously. Another hole was used for emplacement of a thermistor string throughout the 237 m thick ice shelf for ice-temperature measurements. Several CTD profiles in the 175 m deepwater column, and the analysis of water samples, provided valuable data for the understanding of ice-shelf-ocean interactions.


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Karolina Jąderko-Skubis, Mariusz Kruczek
Główny Instytut Górnictwa, Katowice, Poland
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The objective of this article was to develop a structure of a decision-making model for selection of optimal locations of sewage sludge installation on the example of the Silesian Voivodeship. Selection of locations for waste treatment facilities belongs to complex multicriteria decision-making problems.
Taking into account the problems of modelling the supply network for the effective management of sewage sludge corresponding to the concept of circular economy, the paper presents the application of the centre of gravity method for determining the optimal locations for the sewage sludge treatment plant based on the fertilizer production process.
The research carried out for the purpose of this study included identification of key elements of the sewage sludge management system, analysis and quantitative and qualitative assessment of sewage sludge streams, analysis of criteria excluding the selection of installation locations, gathering spatial data resulting from defined criteria, determination of optimal location for installations (using the method of determining optimal solutions for the location of objects – the centre of gravity method). All spatial data are presented on thematic maps prepared with the use of QGIS software.
The result of the research is a description of the decision-making model structure based on optimization of installation location and including technological and logistic, ecological, infrastructural, economic and legal and social criteria in the process of planning the location of a circular economy plant.
waste logistics, sewage sludge, circular economy, decision support, centre of gravity method


Set API constraints
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Note
This task applies to Kona Site Defender specifically. Your own selections will vary depending on your product.
Once you register your API with Akamai and a web application firewall product like App & API Protector is in your contract, you can turn on and define API request body and resource constraints. Your WAF product then uses a positive security model to enforce these constraints on incoming API requests and alerts you on or denies an invalid request. Among other advantages, this lets you prevent API consumers from sending excessively large requests to your API.
You can set constraints for
 - undefined resources
 - general request body constraints
 - defined resources
 - methods, and for each method:
 - request
 - request parameters
 - request body
 - response
 - response parameters
 - response body
 1. On the Register new API page, in the Request constraints for undefined resources section, select:
 - Yes to allow requests to both defined and undefined API resources.
 - No to apply an action specified in your security configuration to the undefined resources.
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 If your API has undefined resources just in a few cases, you can select No here and override this setting for the specific cases when you Add API resources.
 2. From the Methods dropdown select
 - Any to allow all methods for the API undefined resources.
 - Specific to see the list of the methods and select one or more.
 3. In the Request body constraints section, you can set the limits for both defined and undefined API resources to protect your API from excessively large requests
 4. From the the Request body content type dropdown, select
 - Any to accept any content type
 - Specific and choose JSON, XML or URL-encoded
 - None
 5. In the Body size (bytes) field, enter the maximum allowed body size in bytes.
 6. In the Nesting depth field, enter the maximum number of nested JSON objects or XML elements allowed in the request body.
 7. In the String length field, enter the maximum allowed string value length.
 8. In the Integer value field, enter the maximum allowed integer value.
 9. In the Number of elements pairs field, enter the maximum number of JSON or XML elements allowed in the request body.
 10. In the Element length field, enter the maximum allowed JSON or XML element length.


ProTips - Tooltip System for UGUI
Add professional-looking tooltips to your Unity projects with ProTips!
ProTips is a tooltip solution for Unity built on the new UGUI system introduced in Unity 4.6. Create your own tooltip styles visually using the Unity Canvas and the templates provided in our package. Step-by-step documentation is included to get you started.
No programming knowledge is necessary, but it's helpful if you want to extend the system.
Requires Unity or Unity Pro.
Canvas overflow protection.
If a tooltip's size would cause it to run off the UI canvas, it will automatically be repositioned.
Create new tooltip templates visually.
Position and style elements on your tooltip templates visually, using the familiar UGUI canvas components. When finished, simply save your tooltip as a prefab and you can use it on any tooltip trigger.
Rich text formatting.
Use familiar rich text markup in your tooltips to control font color, size, style, and weight.
Control the position of every tooltip.
You can easily control the display position and offset of every tooltip individually.
Easily modify tooltip delay and fade speed.
These parameters are exposed on the Tooltip Manager. Change them in the editor, or at runtime using code.
Tooltips for dynamically-created elements.
Are you creating dynamic elements through code that need tooltips? No problem!
Flexible tooltip options.
You can create tooltips that stay open for a while, stay open until closed, block other tooltips from opening, and trigger tooltips from one object that appear over another.
High performance.
Only one tooltip is instantiated per tooltip style and turned on/off as needed. This keeps memory usage and draw calls to a minimum.
Full source code.
If you ever need to extend the tooltip system for your specific requirements, full C# source code is included.
Full C# source code, no DLLs
9 Tooltip style templates in the Workshop scene to get you started
Demo Scene that provides working examples of core features
All assets shown in screenshots and demo, including layered PSD files for tooltip styles
PDF documentation takes you step-by-step through using and creating tooltips
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How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11
By Ammarrauf01
How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11. This article will teach you how to turn off Fullscreen optimization on Windows. Fullscreen optimization feature in Windows 11 and 10 was introduced to improve the gaming and video playing for the users. This feature prioritizes the CPU and GPU resources to enhance the games and playback videos.
However, many users reported that Fullscreen optimization is responsible for FPS drops and other bugs. Here, I have mentioned methods to disable Fullscreen Optimization in Windows 10 and 11.
How To Disable Fullscreen Optimizations In Windows 10 11?
In the previous version of Windows, there is a dedicated option to disable this feature. But, in Windows 10 and 11, the Fullscreen Optimization feature is set by default. Follow the methods mentioned below to disable the Fullscreen Optimization feature.
Method 1 – Disable Fullscreen Optimization For A Single Application:
You can disable the Fullscreen optimization for single apps. To do so:
1.Right-click on the app or game you want to start without Fullscreen Optimization.
2.Click on the Properties option from the right-click context menu.
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3.Select the Compatibility option.
4.Check the Disable fullscreen optimizations option in the Settings section.
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5.Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
6.The application will start without using the Fullscreen Optimizations feature.
By doing this, the Fullscreen optimization will be disabled in the app of that particular user account. If you want to do this for all the users, then in the Compatibility tab in the Properties of the app or game, you have to click on the Change Settings for all users option. Then, check the Disable fullscreen optimizations option. Click on Apply and OK to save the changes.
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Method 2 – Fullscreen Optimization From Registry:
If you want to disable the Fullscreen optimization for all apps in the latest Windows 10 version and Windows 11, then you have to make some changes in the Registry. To do so:
1.Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.
2.Type regedit.
3.Press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
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4.Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore
5.On the right panel, right-click on the empty white area and select New >> DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6.This will create a new DWORD.
7.Name the new DWORD GameDVR_DSEBehavior and double-click on it.
8.Set 2 as the value to disable Fullscreen Optimization.
9.Click on OK to save the changes.
10.If you want to enable Fullscreen Optimization again, then simply change the value to 0 from 2.
11.Finally, close the Registry Editor.
12.Restart the computer.
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posted by jasmine .
How do the boiling points of 3.0 m C6H12O6 and 3.0 m CaCl2 compare?
A. The boiling point of 3.0 m C6H12O6 is higher.
B. The boiling point of 3.0 m CaCl2 is higher.
C. They are the same.
D. The difference cannot be determined from the information given.
I think the answer is D. Is that correct?
delta T = i*Kb*m
Since Kb is the same for both, the differences are due to i*m and since m is the same the differences are due to i.
i for C6H12O6 = 1
i for CaCl2 = 3
Look up the van't Hoff factor.


How To Avoid Negative Marking In Bank
How To Avoid Negative Marking In Bank Exams [Important Tips]
In this article, we shall discuss and provide some tips to minimize and avoid negative marking in bank exams.
Nowadays almost every competitive bank exam has a system of negative marking in bank exams.
Every candidate has a common question that if there is negative marking in the bank exams then how to minimize it or avoid it.
Negative marking deducted the marks you got from the right question which ultimately impacts your selection in the bank exam.
One wrong answer to the question is equal to 0.25 marks and if candidates give 4 wrong answers then a total 1 mark is deducted from your total marks. This negative marks impacts a candidate very much and many time it decided your selection in the bank exam.
Many candidates loose lot of marks due to this negative marking pattern in bank competitive examinations. Candidates study and practice in such a way that they either minimize or avoid negative marking.
Hence, candidates must improve their accuracy so that they can avoid negative marking in bank exams.
Top Tips to Avoid & Minimize Negative Marks in Bank Exams
The followings are important tips to minimize negative marking in the bank exam.
1. Do not answer questions which you are unsure of:
Candidate must quickly answer all those questions which they are fully confident to solve and then try to solve questions which they left due to low confidence.
If candidates solve easy questions speedily and they will have some time to review unanswered questions.
Candidates can chance of negative marking if they leave the questions which they are not sure but leaving too many questions will hamper their chance of cracking bank exams.
Leaving too many questions unanswered will impact more on your overall marks.
2. Do not guess answer randomly
If a candidate does not know the right answer to the question then he/she should not answer with random guesses.
The blindly answering with random guess will impact their final marks. They must answer the question for which they are 100% confident and sure. This way you can minimize negative marking in bank exam.
3. Carefully read questions
Some time due to overconfidence or getting the easy question, they quickly answer and mark it without reading the question carefully. The candidate may mark the wrong answer due to overconfidence and which will result in getting negative marking.
Hence, it is advised to all candidates to read all questions very carefully and then answer.
4. Attempt easy question first
When candidates are preparing for the exam, they must identify their strength area and weak area.
Once you identify your strength area then you must attempt your strength section first so that you finish quickly major area and in the remaining time you give to tough and unanswered questions.
Attempting easy and your strength area question will boost your confidence which will help in solving tough questions.
5. Go through mock tests and previous year's bank exam question papers
Understanding bank exam pattern is a must requirement to get selected for bank exam.
Apart from general exam paper, you must attempt mock-test and previous year paper to understand frequently asked and important sections.
While solving mock paper and previous year paper, you will come to know your weak area and accordingly you can focus on these weak areas. This will help you in minimizing mistakes and can track your performance.
6. Note down important points
Candidate should start making important point note from day one of bank exam preparations. Candidates can make proper notes of important shortcuts and tricks which will help them in memorizing for a long time.
These notes will also help candidates in quick revision just before the examination and minimizing negative marks as you cannot read entire books at the last minute.
7. Refer to an online resource or take the help of a coaching institute.
Apart from reading books at home, you can also take the help of online resources and coaching centers.
The coaching centers have expert teachers who have to help you with learning shortcuts and tricks. The shortcuts and tricks will be helpful in minimizing your negative marking in the bank exam.
8. Calculate the risk of negative marking
As discussed earlier, candidates must attempt the question for which they are sure. If you cross a desired no. of the sure answer then you can try to take the risk for answering left questions.
While solving the unanswered question, if the answer is not available in the given option then you can take risk of answering a very close answer. For this risk, you must have answered adequately no. of right answered.
9. Avoid last-minute answering
If candidates solve answers in the last minutes of the exam then there are chances of the wrong answer.
Candidates must avoid the last-minute answer.
If the answer is not correct then you will get negative marking which will impact overall marks. Last-minute answering always leads to a mistake.
The well-prepared candidate with confidence for the bank exam needs not to worry about negative marking in the bank exam and take unnecessary stress. Despite this, they need to concentrate on their goal with handwork with smart work.
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For example: Enter Client Benefit Name.
 3. Copy the text from the second row of an adjacent column.
 4. Paste the text into the second row of the new column.
 5. Replace the copied property name with the property name that you are adding.
 Ensure that you precede the name with a period.
 For example: If you copied {.pxResults().AliasName input} replace .AliasName with .ClientBenefitName in the pasted text.
 6. Repeat these steps for additional properties that you want to add to a template.
 7. Save the file.
 8. On the BinaryFile page, click Upload file.
 9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 for additional properties that belong to different templates.
Adding extended properties to data transforms for PCS Import
When you are bulk uploading entity data but your data includes additional properties that you already added to the Microsoft Excel template, map those properties by using the data transforms that are listed below. For example, if your application has the ClientBenefitName property, to import this property, you need to extend the data transform and set the corresponding property.
Before you begin: Add your properties to the PCS Import template. For additional information, see Adding properties to the PCS Import in this section.
The following data transforms are provided for the mapping:
 - SetBenefitPropertiesForImportExt
 - SetBenefitsetPropertiesForImportExt
 - SetNetworkPropertiesForImportExt
 - SetGrouperPropertiesForImportExt
 1. In the header of Dev Studio, enter and search for SetBenefitPropertiesForImportExt.
 2. On the Data transform page, click the Add a row icon.
 3. In the Action field, click Set.
 4. In the Target field, enter the implementation-layer property.
 For example: Enter ClientBenefitName.
 5. In the Relation field, enter equal to.
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I'm using the blobstore to backup and recovery entities in csv format. The process is working well for all of my smaller models. However, once I start to work on models with more than 2K entities, I am exceeded the soft memory limit. I'm only fetching 50 entities at a time and then writing the results out to the blobstore, so I'm not clear why my memory usage would be building up. I can reliably make the method fail just by increasing the "limit" value passed in below which results in the method running just a little longer to export a few more entities.
 1. Any recommendations on how to optimize this process to reduce memory consumption?
 2. Also, the files produced will only <500KB in size. Why would the process use 140 MB of memory?
Simplified example:
file_name = files.blobstore.create(mime_type='application/octet-stream')
with files.open(file_name, 'a') as f:
 writer = csv.DictWriter(f, fieldnames=properties)
 for entity in models.Player.all():
 row = backup.get_dict_for_entity(entity)
 writer.writerow(row)
Produces the error: Exceeded soft private memory limit with 150.957 MB after servicing 7 requests total
Simplified example 2:
The problem seems to be with using files and the with statement in python 2.5. Factoring out the csv stuff, I can reproduce almost the same error by simply trying to write a 4000 line text file to the blobstore.
from __future__ import with_statement
from google.appengine.api import files
from google.appengine.ext.blobstore import blobstore
file_name = files.blobstore.create(mime_type='application/octet-stream')
myBuffer = StringIO.StringIO()
#Put 4000 lines of text in myBuffer
with files.open(file_name, 'a') as f:
 for line in myBuffer.getvalue().splitlies():
 f.write(line)
files.finalize(file_name)
blob_key = files.blobstore.get_blob_key(file_name)
Produces the error: Exceeded soft private memory limit with 154.977 MB after servicing 24 requests total
Original:
def backup_model_to_blobstore(model, limit=None, batch_size=None):
 file_name = files.blobstore.create(mime_type='application/octet-stream')
 # Open the file and write to it
 with files.open(file_name, 'a') as f:
 #Get the fieldnames for the csv file.
 query = model.all().fetch(1)
 entity = query[0]
 properties = entity.__class__.properties()
 #Add ID as a property
 properties['ID'] = entity.key().id()
 #For debugging rather than try and catch
 if True:
 writer = csv.DictWriter(f, fieldnames=properties)
 #Write out a header row
 headers = dict( (n,n) for n in properties )
 writer.writerow(headers)
 numBatches = int(limit/batch_size)
 if numBatches == 0:
 numBatches = 1
 for x in range(numBatches):
 logging.info("************** querying with offset %s and limit %s", x*batch_size, batch_size)
 query = model.all().fetch(limit=batch_size, offset=x*batch_size)
 for entity in query:
 #This just returns a small dictionary with the key-value pairs
 row = get_dict_for_entity(entity)
 #write out a row for each entity.
 writer.writerow(row)
 # Finalize the file. Do this before attempting to read it.
 files.finalize(file_name)
 blob_key = files.blobstore.get_blob_key(file_name)
 return blob_key
The error looks like this in the logs
......
2012-02-02 21:59:19.063
************** querying with offset 2050 and limit 50
I 2012-02-02 21:59:20.076
************** querying with offset 2100 and limit 50
I 2012-02-02 21:59:20.781
************** querying with offset 2150 and limit 50
I 2012-02-02 21:59:21.508
Exception for: Chris (202.161.57.167)
err:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 .....
 blob_key = backup_model_to_blobstore(model, limit=limit, batch_size=batch_size)
 File "/base/data/home/apps/singpath/163.356548765202135434/singpath/backup.py", line 125, in backup_model_to_blobstore
 writer.writerow(row)
 File "/base/python_runtime/python_lib/versions/1/google/appengine/api/files/file.py", line 281, in __exit__
 self.close()
 File "/base/python_runtime/python_lib/versions/1/google/appengine/api/files/file.py", line 275, in close
 self._make_rpc_call_with_retry('Close', request, response)
 File "/base/python_runtime/python_lib/versions/1/google/appengine/api/files/file.py", line 388, in _make_rpc_call_with_retry
 _make_call(method, request, response)
 File "/base/python_runtime/python_lib/versions/1/google/appengine/api/files/file.py", line 236, in _make_call
 _raise_app_error(e)
 File "/base/python_runtime/python_lib/versions/1/google/appengine/api/files/file.py", line 179, in _raise_app_error
 raise FileNotOpenedError()
FileNotOpenedError
C 2012-02-02 21:59:23.009
Exceeded soft private memory limit with 149.426 MB after servicing 14 requests total
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Try assigning model.all() to a variable outside of the loop and reuse it, creating a new query for every batch could be expensive memory wise. – Joachim Isaksson Feb 3 '12 at 6:17

That gets me slightly further, but I still exceed the memory limit after fetching about 2200 entities. How do I do this more efficiently? – Chris Feb 3 '12 at 6:37
up vote 3 down vote accepted
You'd be better off not doing the batching yourself, but just iterating over the query. The iterator will pick a batch size (probably 20) that should be adequate:
q = model.all()
for entity in q:
 row = get_dict_for_entity(entity)
 writer.writerow(row)
This avoids re-running the query with ever-increasing offset, which is slow and causes quadratic behavior in the datastore.
An oft-overlooked fact about memory usage is that the in-memory representation of an entity can use 30-50 times the RAM compared to the serialized form of the entity; e.g. an entity that is 3KB on disk might use 100KB in RAM. (The exact blow-up factor depends on many factors; it's worse if you have lots of properties with long names and small values, even worse for repeated properties with long names.)
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Thanks Guido. I tried iterating over the query and saw the same issue. I have added the most simplified version of the condition at the top of my post. I still seem to be continually allocating memory for some reason and hitting the memory limit before I hit the 30 second timeout. If it was just the timeout, I would of course defer the task. – Chris Feb 7 '12 at 12:05

Sadly I'm also out of ideas, except suggesting that there might be a memory leak in the csv module. Do you only get the soft memory error or also hard memory errors? The soft error you can just ignore, it kills the process only after it has successfully finished


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A credit card for those who do not have a formal contract may seem far from reachable, since most financial institutions ask for proof of income. However, if you don't have a formal contract, you can have a credit card.
In this post you will find out everything you need to get your credit card without having a formal contract, in addition to knowing bank options for those who are in this situation.
What this article covers:
Where to get a credit card without having a signed wallet?
Different from what some people think, nowadays it is possible to get your credit card for those who don't have a formal contract.
This is because financial institutions care more about other issues, not just proof of income, such as a clean name on Serasa or SPC, in addition to your Score, which is linked to your financial transactions.
Some traditional banks offer credit cards for those who do not have a formal contract, especially for those who are just starting out in life now, such as university students. And many digital banks also allow you to have a credit card without having a signed wallet.
Why do credit cards ask for confirmed income?
This proof of income occurs because the banks need to confirm that the person who applied for the credit card will be able to make the payment later, so it is a way for the financial institution to have some type of protection.
How do I earn the proven influence on the credit limit?
Your income will be directly linked to the credit limit offered by the financial institution. This is because banks, for the most part, use proof of monthly income to define the customer's limit.
Options without a signed wallet or proof of credit
The time has come to learn about the options for those looking for a credit card without having a formal contract or other type of proof. We separate the ones that are considered better by customers and that approval is not so difficult.
college credit card
Those who are university students and are looking for a credit card, but have no way of proving their income, this is the option. The main banks in the country offer this opportunity to their customers, however, it is necessary to have an account in order to apply for the card.
In addition, you also need to confirm that you are at the university through proof of enrollment. The credit card options are as follows:
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- Bradesco Universitário;
- University Santander;
- Itaú University;
- Caixa Universitario;
- University Ourocard.
If you already have an account at one of these banks, it will be the best choice for your university credit card.
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Another way to get your credit card for those who don't have a formal contract is through digital banks, since most don't ask for proof of income.
However, some of these banks will do analysis, which does not guarantee that you will get the credit card on the first try. The most famous banks in this modality are:
- Banco Inter;
- Pan Bank;
Most credit card applications at these banks occur through the bank's app or website. So just enter, fill in the requested information and wait for the bank to return, informing you if you were approved or not.
It is worth noting that most of these banks also do not require you to have a digital bank account, which turns out to be a good differentiator.
store credit card
Some stores also offer the opportunity for you to make a store card, which can often be used in other establishments and it is not necessary to prove income. You can do this in stores like Saraiva, C&A and Casas Bahia. But it should be noted that these stores carry out an analysis before approval.
Prepaid cards have become another option that does not require proof of income. In this type of card, you deposit money and use it later to pay your bills. However, it is not possible to have a credit limit or to pay your purchases in installments, being possible to spend only what is available on the card.
Can I check income without having a formal contract?
Yes, it is possible to carry out income verification without having a formal contract.
This can be done in three ways: becoming a MEI, with the presentation of the tax return and by issuing the DECORE.
How it works?
To do this as a MEI (Individual Microentrepreneur) just present the Invoices issued. They will be used as proof of income.
When filing your income tax return, you can prove that you are able to maintain a monthly and annual income that allows you to have a credit card. However, not all financial institutions accept only the income tax return, other documents can be requested.
Finally, you can issue the DECORE (Proofing Statement of Income Perception), which is a statement made by a registered accountant, thus proving that you have a monthly income. This request can be made over the internet, the accountant will only need some of your data to carry it out.
Therefore, there are varied options for those who wish to have a credit card for those who do not have a formal contract. Digital banks can be considered the most common, however, if you prefer a traditional financial institution, using one of the aforementioned ways to prove income without a formal contract can be very useful.


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The generated JSON data has three fields:
 - name": a string value set to "CRV Tester".
 - random_number": an integer value generated by multiplying a random number between 0 and 1 by 100 and casting it to an integer.
 - random_string": a string value that concatenates the string "abc" with a random number between 0 and 1 multiplied by 100, and then concatenates "xyz" to the end.
Finally, the ::json syntax is used to explicitly cast the generated string to JSON type and insert it into the data column of the test_json table.
This ends up with data looking like this:
JSON benchmark test data
The JSONB variant is really similar, but subtly different:
INSERT INTO test_jsonb (data)
SELECT ('{ "name": "CRV Tester JSONB", "random_number": ' || (random() * 100)::int || ', "random_string": "qwe' ||
 (random() * 100)::int ||
 'rty" }')::jsonb
FROM generate_series(1, _PHONE_);Code language: PHP (php)
The first change is that we insert into test_jsonb, not test_json.
The second, more subtle difference is that we cast to ::jsonb instead of ::json at the end of the SELECT statement.
Beyond that, the only other difference is that I changed the name to "CRV Tester JSONB" – because it's easier for me to quickly see which table I am working with from a human perspective.
This results in very similar data in the test_jsonb table:
JSONB benchmark test data
test_jsonb.sql
We're starting with updating the JSONB data type because it is the easier of the two from a query perspective. At least, that's my opinion.
Inside the test_jsonb.sql file we have the following contents:
BEGIN;
UPDATE public.test_jsonb
 SET data = jsonb_set(data, '{random_number}', to_jsonb((data->>'random_number')::int + 1))
 WHERE id = (SELECT trunc(random() * _PHONE_)::int + 1);
SELECT * FROM public.test_jsonb WHERE id = trunc(random() * _PHONE_)::int + 1;
COMMIT;Code language: PHP (php)
This SQL code performs the following actions:
 1. Starts a transaction using the BEGIN statement.
 2. Updates a row in the "public.test_jsonb" table. The update sets a new value for the "data" column using the jsonb_set function. The function takes three arguments: the current value of the "data" column, the path of the JSON key to update (in this case, "{random_number}"), and the new value to set for that key. The new value is generated by converting the current value of the "random_number" key to an integer using the "->>" operator, adding 1 to it, and converting the result back to JSONB using the to_jsonb function.
 3. The update is applied to the row where the "id" column matches a randomly generated integer between 1 and 1,000,000 (inclusive). The randomly generated integer is obtained using a subquery that generates a random float between 0 and 1, multiplies it by 1,000,000, takes the integer part using the trunc function, and adds 1 to it.
 4. The SELECT statement retrieves the updated row by selecting all columns from the "public.test_jsonb" table where the "id" column matches another randomly generated integer between 1 and 1,000,000 (inclusive).
 5. Finally, the transaction is committed using the COMMIT statement, which makes the changes permanent.
I'm not sure if I have to wrap my statements in a transaction, but because I'm going to be using pgbench for benchmarking, and that tool measures in "transactions per second", I figured I should do anyway.
test_json.sql
The SQL for test_json.sql is almost the same as the SQL above for test_jsonb.sql.
Here's the exact SQL:
BEGIN;
UPDATE public.test_json
 SET data = jsonb_set(data::jsonb, '{random_number}', to_jsonb((data->>'random_number')::int + 1))::json
 WHERE id = (SELECT trunc(random() * _PHONE_)::int + 1);
SELECT * FROM public.test_json WHERE id = trunc(random() * _PHONE_)::int + 1;
COMMIT;Code language: SQL (Structured Query Language) (sql)
It does look very similar. However, it differs in two ways.
Firstly it operates against the public.test_json table. That's the obvious change.
The less obvious change is the explicit casting to JSONB and then back to JSON.
I may be doing this wrong, but I couldn't figure out a better way. I only wanted to update the random_number part of my JSON.
This SQL code updates a row in the "public.test_json" table by modifying the value of the "data" column. Specifically, the update sets a new value for the "random_number" key in the "data" column by incrementing its current value by one.
The UPDATE statement takes the following actions:
 1. It uses the jsonb_set function to modify the "data" column. The function takes three arguments: the current value of the "data" column, the path of the JSON key to update (in this case, "{random_number}"), and the new value to set for that key. The new value is generated by converting the current value of the "random_number" key to an integer using the "->>" operator, adding 1 to it, and converting the result back to JSONB using the to_jsonb function.
 2. It casts the resulting JSONB value to a JSON data type using the "::json" operator.
 3. It applies the update to the row where the "id" column matches a randomly generated integer between 1 and 1,000,000 (inclusive). The randomly generated integer is obtained using a subquery that generates a random float between 0 and 1, multiplies it by 1,000,000, takes the integer part using the trunc function, and adds 1 to it.
The purpose of the CAST operator "::json" is to convert the resulting JSONB value to a JSON data type.
So it feels like this is always going to be slower on the UPDATE simply because of this overhead. But I don't know a better way to work with JSON.
Anyway, those are the three SQL files. With those in place we can actually go ahead and bring up the Docker test environment.
Docker Container Management
Given the above, we should be good to bring up the Dockerised Postgres database with a single command:
docker-compose up
This will start up the container and take over the terminal session, displaying any logs as they are output:
➜ postgres-json-jsonb-test docker-compose up
Creating postgres-json-jsonb-test_db_1 ... done
Attaching to postgres-json-jsonb-test_db_1
db_1 | The files belonging to this database system will be owned by user "postgres".
db_1 | This user must also own the server process.
db_1 |
db_1 | The database cluster will be initialized with locale "en_US.utf8".
db_1 | The default database encoding has accordingly been set to "UTF8".
db_1 | The default text search configuration will be set to "english".
db_1 |
db_1 | Data page checksums are disabled.
db_1 |
db_1 | fixing permissions on existing directory /var/lib/postgresql/data ... ok
db_1 | creating subdirectories ... ok
db_1 | selecting dynamic shared memory implementation ... posix
db_1 | selecting default max_connections ... 100
db_1 | selecting default shared_buffers ... 128MB
db_1 | selecting default time zone ... Etc/UTC
db_1 | creating configuration files ... ok
db_1 | running bootstrap script ... ok
db_1 | performing post-bootstrap initialization ... ok
db_1 | syncing data to disk ... ok
db_1 |
db_1 |
db_1 | Success. You can now start the database server using:
db_1 |
db_1 | pg_ctl -D /var/lib/postgresql/data -l logfile start
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Learn about Marblehead's 17th and 18th Century History
Join Marblehead Historical Commissioners Pam Peterson, Chris Johnston, and David Krathwohl to learn about Marblehead history through maps on Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. The Marblehead Museum will host the presentation via Zoom. Register at marbleheadmuseum.org to receive the link to the free lecture. Booklets about the exhibit will also be available at the Marblehead Museum and at the Abbot Hall giftshop to those signing up for the lecture.
Marblehead is a town that is unusually rich in history. With five centuries of stories to tell, this is just the beginning. Maps from the 17th and 18th centuries set the framework for the town and its development. The 17th century founding of a small fishing settlement laid the groundwork for a stable governing body and a strong economy. This foundation allowed the town to grow and prosper in the 18th century, becoming independent and strong enough to be a part of the creation of the new United States.
The presentation will recap the highlights of the exhibit presented by the Marblehead Historical Commission at the Old Town House in 2019. The next exhibit, Mapping Marblehead: The Nineteenth Century, will open on July 7th at the Old Town House. Descriptive panels, artifacts, and interactive computer maps will illustrate Marblehead's growth. A photo opportunity will allow visitors to step back in time, and inspire them to take their interest out into the town, to see and explore all that Marblehead has to offer.


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Context recognition is an essential aspect of intelligent systems and environments. In most cases, the recognition of a context of interest cannot be achieved in a single step. Between measuring a physical phenomenon and the estimation or recognition of what this phenomenon represents, there are several intermediate stages which require a significant computation. Understanding the resource requirements of these steps is vital to determine the feasibility of context recognition on a given device. In this paper, we propose an adaptive context-recognition architecture that accommodates uncertain knowledge to deal with sensed data. The architecture consists of an adaptation component that monitors the capability and workload of a device and dynamically adapts recognition accuracy and processing time. The architecture is implemented for an audio-based context recognition. A detail account of the tradeoff between recognition time and recognition accuracy is provided.


When a person is choosing a career path, an office job may not sound interesting, and can be boring to individuals who want more thrill out of life. There are many jobs that include more excitement than just sitting at a desk all day long.
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For people who love animals and crave excitement, it may be wise to consider a career as a zookeeper. This professional will need to have a college degree in environmental science or biology. The best training can take place on a volunteer basis or through an internship. A person will need to learn the habits of animals along with how to feed and care for these creatures. This type of job may be exciting, but salary tends to be on the low side. An average zookeeper's salary will range between $30,000 and $50,000 depending on experience. There are both risks and rewards associated with a job in wildlife management. It can be a great experience to help an endangered species live. However, wild animals can be very dangerous. Even if they seem calm, these creatures can be unpredictable. A zookeeper or anyone who cares for wild animals must be on guard at all times. There are numerous rules that must be followed carefully.
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