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The American Civil Liberties Union is bringing national attention to a growing issue in the privacy vs. safety debate. According to a report released by the organization, law enforcement agencies around the country are using license plate readers to record the movements of everyday Americans.
This issue is not new to Utah, which is in fact ahead of the curve, as far as limiting access to this data is concerned.
The debate over license plate scanners began in early 2012 after the Drug Enforcement Administration proposed installing some in Southern Utah along Interstate 15 for the purpose of catching drug traffickers. This spurred a debate in the Utah Legislature over the ethical use of the scanners and the massive amounts of data they collect.
The license-plate readers, which police typically mount along major roadways or on the backs of cruisers, can identify vehicles almost instantly and compare them against "hot lists" of cars that have been stolen or involved in crimes. Ogden is among cities that have used the scanners.
But the systems collect records on every license plate they encounter — whether or not they are on hot lists — meaning time and location data are gathered in databases that can be searched by police. Some departments purge information after a few weeks, some after a few months and some never, said the report, which warns that such data could be abused by authorities and chill freedom of speech and association.
Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, spearheaded legislation to limit government access to the data collected by scanners.
The law states that government agencies can only keep the data for a maximum of 90 days and that a specific record can only be accessed with a court order.
Utah is one of five states to have legislation that places limits on the data. The ACLU's report says there is little to no oversight in other states for the use of records collected by scanners.
"We're better off than 45 other states," said Marina Lowe, legislative council for the ACLU's Utah branch.
Lowe said although the state has made progress with the legislation, more should be done.
"The state needs to go further and limit the amount of time," Lowe said, mentioning that the 90 days the records are kept on file is too long. New Hampshire's law requires that data be kept for less than 30 days, which Lowe said is an acceptable time.
Utah's law enforcement agencies have argued that the license plate readers are an invaluable tool and that limiting their use and access is the wrong way to go.
Police said they've recovered stolen vehicles using license plate readers and can immediately flag unregistered or uninsured motorists. Utah sheriffs have told legislators that scanner information kept for long periods can help solve homicides or kidnappings.
"We'd like to be able to keep the data as long as possible, because it does provide a rich and enduring data set for investigations down the line," said David Roberts, senior program manager for the Technology Center of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
But the ACLU argues that data collection by most police departments is unnecessarily broad. In an analysis of data collected in Maryland, the report found that license plate readers recorded the locations of vehicle plates 85 million times in 2012.
Based on a partial-year analysis of that data, the ACLU found that about one in 500 plates registered hits. In the overwhelming majority of cases, it said, the alleged offenses were minor, involving lapsed registrations or failures to comply with the state's emission-control program.
For each million plates read in Maryland, 47 were associated with serious crimes, such as a stolen vehicle or a wanted person, the report said. Statistics collected by the ACLU in several other jurisdictions around the country also found hit rates far below 1 percent of license plates read.
Maryland officials have defended their program, which collects data from departments across the state in a fusion center, which shares intelligence among federal, state and local agencies. In a recent three-month period, state officials said, license plate readers contributed to 860 serious traffic citations and the apprehension of 180 people for crimes, including stolen autos or license plates.
The center deletes the data one year after they are collected, in what officials said was a compromise between investigative needs and privacy rights.
"We don't want to retain more information … than is necessary," said Harvey Eisenberg, an assistant U.S. attorney who oversees Maryland's Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council. "You strike the balance, because people are legitimately concerned."
The license plate readers are also widely used in Washington and the Virginia suburbs, where they are mounted on many of the major roadways entering and leaving the city.
Private companies also are using license-plate-reading technology to build databases, typically to help in repossessing cars.
The Associated Press and Washington Post contributed to this story.
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Holy Grail in America
Has the Holy Grail been in America all along? In 1898, a Minnesota farmer uprooted a large stone covered with mysterious runes that tell a story of land acquisition and murder. Initially thought to be a hoax, new evidence suggests that the find, allegedly dating to 1362, could be real–and a clue that the Knights Templar discovered America 100 years before Columbus. Follow along as experts use erosion studies on the rune stone and match symbols in Templar ruins in Europe to support this theory. 100 minutes.

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Issuing certificates to your students is something more than just congratulating them on their achievements. The issued certificate is also representing your image and brand.
With this being said, the look and feel of the credentials you issue should convey the message of your school, university, webinar, or course.
In this article, we will explain to you how to design certificates for your students using Certifier.
Step 1: Sign Up and Log In to Certifier
The first thing you should do is to sign up and log in to Certifier. This step takes less than one minute. Once you are logged in, you will be automatically redirected to the Design tab and start designing your first certificate.
Step 2: Choose a Template
There are two main approaches towards designing a certificate:
1) Using a pre-made template
2) Creating a design from scratch
While creating a design from scratch is a good way to stand out, it is crucial to understand that such an approach is both cost- and time-consuming.
Thus, we suggest clicking on the Templates button under the Design tab and using a pre-made template offered by Certifier's templates library.
To choose the right template, you should always keep in mind the topic of your course/webinar/program. Having that information in your mind, you should browse the templates library and look for the samples that match your topic the most.
For example, the IT field is usually associated with minimalism, bluish colors, IT-inspired graphic elements like computers, brackets, etc.
On the other hand, issuing the certificate of arts course completion requires using bold and colorful templates.
Do not forget that the text on the templates is customizable.
Thus, if you feel like the template saying Certificate of Internship matches your marketing course the most – feel free to use it since you will be able to change the text according to your needs.
Once you have filtered the library and picked some five templates that suit your topic, you should decide which of them you like best.
Having made up your mind, you should now customize the template that you have chosen and create your first certificate design.
Step 3: Customize the text
There are two main types of text fields one can place on the template:
1) Repetitive (Issue Date, Heading, etc.) - these fields will be the same for all of your students.
2) Unique (Recipient Name, Certificate ID, etc.) - each of your students will have unique text written.
When customizing the text fields, you should start with checking whether the template you have chosen has all the text fields you have in your mind, e.g. student's name, issue date, expiry date, course name, etc.
Following this, you should filter the text fields you want to place and decide which of them are unique (these are usually the recipient name and certificate id). All the repetitive fields can be placed directly on the template just in the way you want them to be displayed.
All of the unique fields should be placed as Attributes (they are stored under the Attributes tab). Attributes make Certifier powerful: with their help, you can issue hundreds of certificates to your students with just one click.
Simply put, these are dynamic elements that get replaced with data you provide during the issuing process.
This is how differently the same certificate can look like:
- certificate on the left - fonts carefully picked and adjusted;
- certificate on the right - no consistency in terms of fonts adjustments.
Read more: 8 Steps To Effective Certificate Design
Step 4: Customize the images
Placing the logo of your school, university, or company will give your students a branded experience. Thus, go to the Image tab to upload the logo of your company if you have one.
In addition to this, you may have some partners who assisted you in the course preparation. Thus, it is a good idea to place their logo as well when you design a certificate.
Your signature is one more graphic element you may want to place. You should simply upload a picture of your signature without a background and place it in the Signature field.
Congratulations! You have just designed your first certificate using Certifier's certificate template.
The last step is to name your certificate design and save it by hitting the Save Design button on the right upper corner.
Now you can issue your freshly designed certificates to hundreds of students in just one click!
Go through this checklist to find out whether your certificate has all the necessary elements:
Information about the certificate issuer:
- Name of your organization
- Your logo
- Teacher's name (if applicable)
- Signature (if applicable)
- Website (if applicable)
Information about the recipient:
- Full name of a recipient ([recipient.name] attribute)
- Course/program/webinar title
- Additional information about your program
Information about the issued credential:
- Document Title: certificate, diploma, confirmation, etc
- Issue date
- Expiration date (if applicable)
- Certificate ID (if applicable)
Some pieces of advice on how to design a professionally-looking certificate
- Use your brand colors.
- Do not use too many colors, try to limit yourself with three of them.
- If you feel that you are not good at design, use the template.
- Pay particular attention to white space (space without any information): there should be neither too much nor too little of it.
- Try to place your elements in a logical and symmetrical way.
- Remember that dynamic elements can take more space than you see initially: [recipient.name] attribute has 13 letters whereas a random name like Cameron Stephens which will replace the attribute has 15 letters and a white space.
- Issue test certificates first! Send them to your email, open, and see how the issued certificates look like and whether all the information is displayed in the way you planned.
As you can see, a degree in design is not required to create a beautiful certificate :) Get our free plan and see it for yourself!

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osCommerce 2.2RC2a. All the prices show 0.
The issue could be caused by the incorrect procedure or adding/removing currencies in osCommerce 2.2RC2a. To resolve it please do the following:
1. Go to administration panel and click 'Localization'->'Currencies'.
2. Then add a new currency with the following settings:
Name: 'US Dollar';
Code: USD;
Symbol Left: $
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3. Make it default and click Update currencies.
4. Then select your new currency and make it default. Update currencies.
5. Now you are free to remove the 'US Dollar' currency.


text: Welcome to the Skill Up MOOC E-guidance in higher education to promote graduates' lifelong career development. High quality career guidance in higher education integrating information and communication technologies can help graduates transition to the workplace more effectively. It can also help reduce shortages and mismatches of employability skills by informing undergraduates about what types of jobs are available, the skills required to access those jobs, and paths to develop those skills. However, while career guidance and counselling has a strong tradition in some European Higher Education systems, in others the access to guidance services is relatively basic or even non-existent. Our MOOC aims to train career guidance workers and counsellors, providing them with the knowledge, methods, techniques and tools to offer effective guidance in higher education and vocational training centres, so that they can help undergraduates make well-informed choices about their career paths and the professional skills they need to develop. This MOOC is especially intended for higher education and vocational training. It's for advisors, career counsellors, counsellors, educators career mentors and coaches. That said, the course is also a unique opportunity for all of the educational community – including other educational levels and sectors – in order to gain insights into effective career guidance in higher education and vocational training. The contents of the MOOC are structured over five weeks. Each week corresponds to a course module that includes new contents, case studies and a variety of authentic learning activities aimed at transferring and applying knowledge to the professional practice. This MOOC is a result of the Skill Up project, funded by the European Union's Erasmus plus programme. The Skill Up project is developing practical and scalable ways to enhance new graduates' employability skills by improving the connection between higher education curricula and the demands of the labour market. Join the Skill Up MOOC to discover how effective guidance and counselling in higher education using ICT can be a catalyst for new graduates' employability!

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Internet is such a platform, where various things can be seen, heard and read. Fresh Let's do something like this video among people these days Discussion subject has been made. Where a sea turtle is happily sleeping underwater. After seeing which will surely make your day.
Sleep is very important for every living being on earth. When we sleep, our brain stores new information and gets rid of toxic thinking. Our nerve cells do the work of communication and reorganization. During this our body repairs cells, restores energy, and releases molecules like hormones and proteins. All these processes are very important for our overall health. These things apply not only to humans but also to animals.. Perhaps this tortoise, which is going viral, is aware of this, that is why he is sleeping happily under water.
Watch the sea turtle video here
A sea turtle taking a nap on the ocean floor while fish clean its shell.
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— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) September 17, 2022
In the video you can see that the tortoise is seen sleeping inside the sea. His unique style is being liked by the people very much. He slowly changes his sides under the water and is seen sleeping happily. Looking at his sleep, it looks like he is very tired and he is in dire need of this powernap. This is the reason why the fishes are doing some movements on the turtle's shell, but the turtle does not see any difference from this.
So far more than 40 lakh people have seen this video and more than 27 thousand likes. This video is making a splash on social media. Along with this, people are also seen making funny comments after watching this video. This video shows underwater life.
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New Mexico State Flag
The State Flag of New Mexico has a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of a sun design as seen on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo. This pueblo is thought to have been one of the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola, which explorer Vasquez de Coronado sought. The red sun symbol was then called a "Zia" and is shown on a field of gold. The red and gold are the colors of Queen Isabela of Castile that the Spanish Conquistadors brought to the New World.
The flags of Spain, the Republic of Mexico, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America have all flown over the "Land of Enchantment" during the long history of the state.
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Callback Handling for Asynchronous Calls
Marketing Cloud recommends using an HTTPPost callback to return the results of asynchronous API requests, rather than receiving the results in an email.
To secure your public callback URL:
- Submit the HTTPPost using HTTPS.
- Allowlist Marketing Cloud IP addresses.
Retrieve the call's status using one of these actions:
- Set the asynchronous calls to return an HTTP POST or email message after processing.
- Perform a retrieve on the ResultMessage object and filter by the ResultID of the original request.
To use an HTTPPost callback to return the results of asynchronous API requests, set
HTTPPost and specify a publicly accessible URL for
SendResponseTo.ResponseAddress. The callback URL receives a standard HTTPPost request with the
application/x-www-form-urlencoded content type and these fields:
Unlike synchronous API calls, all successful asynchronous calls return a status of OK. This status indicates that the API received the call and it was queued. The callback does not indicate whether the call executed or failed or include unnecessary fields. For example, StatusMessage or ErrorCode values aren't included for successful calls.
If an HTTPPost throws an exception, the system logs an error and stops the process. The system does not retry the call.
The callbacks you receive correspond to the number of calls you make. If you send 500 async SOAP calls, the callback URL is called 500 times. To receive fewer callbacks, you have a few options:
- Send multiple objects in a single call.
- To get a callback only if an error occurs, modify the RespondWhen setting to be RespondWhen.OnError.
- To capture only successful callbacks, perform a retrieve on the ResultItem and ResultMessage objects, and return only the RequestID and OverallStatusCode.


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Cooling and crystallization instructions:
Cooling and crystallization are key palm oil fractionation process. Once crystallization successes, palm oil separation becomes easily. Therefore, different type of crystallization should have own cooling exchange surface, cooling system and mixture structure.Palm oil Cooling and crystallization condition determines the start of palm oil crystallization nuclei, the number of crystals and crystal size in palm oil fractionation process. Cooling efficiency and ordering ensure special crystal formation and filterability in palm oil fractionation.Under stirring and circulating water cooling state, according to set temperature difference between palm oil and cooling water, palm oil cooling time and control palm oil cooling process to form nuclei and slowly grow. When reaching the required temperature (depending on desired quality of soft fat obtained, typically 20 degrees Celsius), stop cooling.
Crystallization Theory & Practice:
◆Palm Oil is a complex multi-component mixture of triglycerides with melting points ranging from -30…+70°C
◆Crystallization for fractionation is a selective crystallization of triglycerides with higher melting point
◆Selectivity for crystallization is achieved by controlled temperature profile during cooling cycle
◆Crystallization process consists of four stages: Pre-cooling, Formation of Nuclei, Crystal Growth,Final Conditioning.


I learned a new inflector method the other day, constantize. Here's the method I used it in.
def allowed_to_read?(role)
 level = "Document::CAN_READ_" + self.readinglevel.upcase
 arr = level.constantize
 return true if "#{arr}".include? "#{role}"
end
I have an app where only certain people are allowed to read certain documents. So each user is assigned a role and then each document is assigned a group saying who is allowed to read it. I named the roles and readinglevels the same and then made a constant in the model that's named, for example:
CAN_READ_ASSISTANT = ["assistant", "associate"]
So when I'm checking if someone is allowed_to_read a document, I look at the document's readinglevel and join it to the string "Document::CAN_READ_". Then what I want to do is find out if the user's role is included in the array named the same as the string I just created. That's exactly what the constantize method does. If I didn't have the line arr = level.constantize and I just tried to do an include? on the level variable above, I'd get an error that include? is not a method for a string. But after the constantize method is run, it finds the array just fine.


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In this paper, we propose a new architecture-level parameterized transient thermal behavioral modeling algorithm for emerging thermal related design and optimization problems for high-performance chip-multiprocessor (CMP) design. We propose a new approach, called ParThermPOF, to build the parameterized thermal performance models from the given architecture thermal and power information. The new method can include a number of parameters such as the locations of thermal sensors in a heat sink, different components (heat sink, heat spread, core, cache, etc.), thermal conductivity of heat sink materials, etc. The method consists of two steps: first, response surface method based on low-order polynomials is applied to build the parameterized models at each time point for all the given sampling nodes in the parameter space. Second, an improved generalized pencil-of-function (GPOF) method is employed to build the transfer-function based behavioral models for each time-varying coefficient of the polynomials generated in the first step. Experimental results on a practical quad-core microprocessor show that the generated parameterized thermal model matchs the given data very well. ParThermPOF is very suitable for design space exploration and optimization where both time and system parameters need to be considered.


Who Invented the Ferris Wheel?
Who Invented the Ferris Wheel?
Called by other names such as the big wheel or observation wheel, Ferris wheels are usually found in theme parks and amusement centers. Within this type of non-building structure, people can sit comfortably in passenger gondolas, which are attached to the rim and are set in a huge upright wheel. Today, you can find some of the biggest structures in countries like Japan, the United States as well as Taiwan. Aside from these wonderful details, there are so many other important things to learn about it including who invented the Ferris wheel.
The Invention of the Ferris Wheel
Who invented the Ferris wheel? The American inventor named George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. designed and invented the Ferris wheel in 1893. It was made for the World's Columbian Exposition that was held in the City of Chicago in Illinois. It was then called the Chicago Wheel, which he did as part of an effort to build something quite impressive just like the Eiffel Tower in France. After this huge event, every ride of similar nature was referred to as Ferris wheel.
Additional Facts and Other Interesting Details
The Ferris wheel was the centerpiece at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. It used two steam engines, which stood at the height of 260 feet or 80 meters. After that, it became part of the Saint Louis 1904 World's Fair. Throughout history, the world has seen different kinds of massive Ferris wheels.
After the Chicago Wheel, the Great Wheel was created in 1895 as part of the Empire of India Exhibition that was held Earls Court in London, England. In 1900, the Exposition Universelle was showcased at the Grande Roue de Paris in France, which lasted only until 1937. In 1997, the Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel opened in Osaka, Japan, which had a height of 369 feet or 112.5 meters. In 1999, a much taller structure was built in the form of the Daikanransha in Odaiba, Japan. This Ferris wheel is bigger at the height of 380 feet or 115 meters.
In 2000, then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair opened the London Eye in England. The structure was very impressive, which remains as the highest in the entire Western Hemisphere. Years after that, the Star of Nanchang opened in 2006 in Jiangxi Province, China. It stands 520 feet or 160 meters tall. In 2008, the tallest Ferris wheel was established in Singapore. It was called the Singapore Flyer, with a height of 541 feet or 165 meters. Aside from these, there are other massive structures of the same nature available such as the Eurowheel in Italy, the Sky Dream Fukuoka in Japan and the Riesenrad Vienna in Austria.
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Definition of temperate rain forest
: woodland of a usually rather mild climatic area within the temperate zone that receives heavy rainfall, usually includes numerous kinds of trees, and is distinguished from a tropical rain forest especially by the presence of a dominant tree
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How To Be A Better Foreman – Burnaby
November 30, 2018 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership, organization, crew morale, efficiency, and productivity.
- Understanding why and how many foremen fail
- How the foreman's role has changed
- Dealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk
- Learning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues
- Understanding general and subcontractor dynamics
- Understanding your role as a leader
- Understand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity
What previous participants said:
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Mutton Bird (2008)
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Telling the Story: Mathinna (2008)
The focus of the production Mathinna is the social disruptions that occurred as British settlers relocated the Aboriginal people from their tribal lands and intervened in their cultural practices.
Excerpts from Mathinna
Mutton Bird is a contemporary dance representation of the mutton birds (shearwaters) that inhabit the coastal areas of Tasmania, and their significance as the totem to the clan to which Mathinna belonged.
Bringing Mutton Bird to the Stage: The Creative Process
The creating of Bangarra's production of Mathinna, of which Mutton Bird is a part, began with extensive research of historical records, as well as literary and visual interpretations. The artistic elements of Mutton Bird are created by the choreographer in close collaboration with the dancers, the composer of the music, and the costumeset and lighting designers.
Before Viewing
What do students already know about movement and dance, and the mutton bird?
After Viewing
What did the students experience watching Mutton Bird? What did they observe and what is their response to the work?
Next Steps
Use improvisation, exploration and experimentation of movement to create dance, communicate ideas, and reflect back on Mutton Bird.
Mutton Bird with Audio Description


"VisualEsxtop.zip" in to a folder you want to store the tool
 - Go to the folder
 - Double click "visualesxtop.bat" when running Windows (Or follow William's tip for the Mac)
 - Click "File" and "Connect to Live Server"
 - Enter the "Hostname", "Username" and "Password" and hit "Connect"
 - That is it…
Now some simple tips:
 - By default the refresh interval is set to 5 seconds. You can change this by hitting "Configuration" and then "Change Interval"
 - You can also load Batch Output, this might come in handy when you are a consultant for instance and a customers sends you captured data, you can do this under: File -> Load Batch Output
 - You can filter output, very useful if you are looking for info on a specific virtual machine / world! See the filter section.
 - When you click "Charts" and double click "Object Types" you will see a list of metrics that you can create a chart with. Just unfold the ones you need and double click them to add them to the right pane
There are a bunch of other cool features in their like color-coding of important metrics for instance. Also the fact that you can show multiple windows at the same time is useful if you ask me and of course the tooltips that provide a description of the counter! If you ask me, a tool everyone should download and check out.
Let's continue with my second favorite tool, perfmon. I've used perfmon(part of Windows also know as "Performance Monitor") multiple times and it's probably the easiest as many people are already familiar with it. You can import a CSV as follows:
 1. Run: perfmon
 2. Right click on the graph and select "Properties".
 3. Select the "Source" tab.
 4. Select the "Log files:" radio button from the "Data source" section.
 5. Click the "Add" button.
 6. Select the CSV file created by esxtop and click "OK".
 7. Click the "Apply" button.
 8. Optionally: reduce the range of time over which the data will be displayed by using the sliders under the "Time Range" button.
 9. Select the "Data" tab.
 10. Remove all Counters.
 11. Click "Add" and select appropriate counters.
 12. Click "OK".
 13. Click "OK".
The result of the above would be:
Imported ESXTOP data
With MS Excel it is also possible to import the data as a CSV. Keep in mind though that the amount of captured data is insane so you might want to limit it by first importing it into perfmon and then select the correct timeframe and counters and export this to a CSV. When you have done so you can import the CSV as follows:
 1. Run: excel
 2. Click on "Data"
 3. Click "Import External Data" and click "Import Data"
 4. Select "Text files" as "Files of Type"
 5. Select file and click "Open"
 6. Make sure "Delimited" is selected and click "Next"
 7. Deselect "Tab" and select "Comma"
 8. Click "Next" and "Finish"
All data should be imported and can be shaped / modelled / diagrammed as needed.
Another option is to use a tool called "esxplot". It hasn't been updated in a while, and I am not sure what the state of the tool is. You can download the latest version here though, but personally I would recommend using VisualEsxtop instead of esxplot, just because it is more recent.
 1. Run: esxplot
 2. Click File -> Import -> Dataset
 3. Select file and click "Open"
 4. Double click host name and click on metric
Using ESXPLOT for ESXTOP data
As you can clearly see in the screenshot above the legend(right of the graph) is too long. You can modify that as follows:
 1. Click on "File" -> preferences
 2. Select "Abbreviated legends"
 3. Enter appropriate value
For those using a Mac, esxplot uses specific libraries which are only available on the 32Bit version of Python. In order for esxplot to function correctly set the following environment variable:
export VERSIONER_PYTHON_PREFER_32_BIT=yes
Limiting your view
In environments with a very high consolidation ratio (high number of VMs per host) it could occur that the VM you need to have performance counters for isn't shown on your screen. This happens purely due to the fact that height of the screen is limited in what it can display. Unfortunately there is currently no command line option for esxtop to specify specific VMs that need to be displayed. However you can export the current list of worlds and import it again to limit the amount of VMs shown.
esxtop -export-entity filename
Now you should be able to edit your file and comment out specific worlds that are not needed to be displayed.
esxtop -import-entity filename
I figured that there should be a way to get the info through the command line as and this is what I came up with. Please note that <virtualmachinename> needs to be replaced with the name of the virtual machine that you need the GID for.
VMWID='vm-support -x | grep <virtualmachinename> |awk '{gsub("wid=", "");print $1}''
VMXCARTEL='vsish -e cat /vm/$VMWID/vmxCartelID'
vsish -e cat /sched/memClients/$VMXCARTEL/SchedGroupID
Now you can use the outcome within esxtop to limit(l) your view to that single GID. William Lam has written an article a couple of days after I added the GID section. The following is a lot simpler than what I came up with, thanks William!
VM_NAME=STA202G ;grep "${VM_NAME}" /proc/vmware/sched/drm-stats | awk '{print $1}'
References
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Changelog
07-01-2010 | decreased %RDY from 20 to a value of 10
22-01-2010 | added CPU –> TIMER/S
22-01-2010 | added MEM –> N%L
24-01-2010 | added sections (howto)
02-02-2010 | expanded analyze section and included screenshots
10-02-2010 | decreased %CSTP from 100 to 5
10-02-2010 | decreased KAVG from 5 to 2
23-03-2010 | increase %SWPWT from 1 to 5
23-03-2010 | added "e", "V", "i", "2", "4", "6", "8" in the "views" section
16-06-2010 | added "-l" functionality and stressed NFS added option
08-11-2010 | added "l", "e", "l", "#", "%SYS", "ZIP/s", "UNZIP/s", "CACHEUSD"
11-11-2010 | added threshold for "CONS/s
12-03-2011 | Redid some of the formatting
25-05-2011 | added "limiting the view section"
03-01-2012 | added NUMA details
08-07-2013 | added VisualEsxtop
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text: Insufficient vision information, such as occlusion, low resolvability, and a small field of view, represent important issues in microassembly and micromanipulation. We propose an active optical system to solve problems related to insufficient vision information through the integration of robotics and optics technologies. The proposed system integrates a double-prism system and a scanning mirror system to supply a compact flexible view. The kinematics of the imaging system is analyzed based on a simplified model initially to investigate the workspace and identify the kinematic performance. A more rigorous analysis of kinematics of the system is then made based on the ray tracing method. The simulation results based on the preliminary design are provided for investigating the workspace and demonstrating the capability of the system in imaging with variable views. (C) 2008 Optical Society of America.


Code of Virginia
Code of Virginia
Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce
Chapter 12. Motor Fuels and Lubricating Oils
§ 59.1-149. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services or his designated representative.
"Gasoline" shall be construed to include naphtha, benzine and other like liquids and fluids derived from petroleum or other sources and used, or intended to be used, for power purposes, except kerosene.
"Lubricating oil" means lubricating oils used in internal combustion engines.
"Motor fuel" means any liquid or gaseous matter used for the generation of power in an internal combustion engine.
Code 1950, § 59-41; 1968, c. 439; 1992, c. 885; 2009, c. 650.


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I've created a check box on a window using the following call to CreateWindowEx()..
(note: h_check is a window handle(HWND), h_mainwindow is a handle to the parent window which has been created, CBID_CW is a constant and is used as an id number, app_instance is the hInstance passed to WinMain())
h_check = CreateWindowEx(NULL, "BUTTON", "Blah", WS_VISIBLE | WS_CHILD | BS_AUTOCHECKBOX | BS_TEXT, 0, 0, 100, 17, h_mainwindow, (HMENU)(CBID_CW), app_instance, NULL);
My problem lies here.. The main window background is white but the check box has a grey background behind the text. I want to change the colour of the grey area behind the check boxes text to white so it matches the rest of the window.
Can anyone give me an example of how to do this without drawing the check box myself?
If i have to draw the checkbox myself that doesn't matter but it would be easier if i could just get windows to draw it a different colour.


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With the release of Solr 7.0 and introduction of new replica types, in addition to the defa?ult NRT type the question appeared – can we control the queries and where they are executed? Can we tell Solr to execute the queries only on the PULL replicas or give TLOG replicas a priority? Let's check that out.
The first control option that we have in SolrCloud is the shards parameter. Using it we can directly control which shards should be used for querying. For example we can provide a logical shard name in our query:
The first of the above queries will be executed only on those shards that are grouped under the logical shard1 name. The second query will be executed on logical shard1, shard2 and shard3, while the third query will be executed on the shards that are deployed on the localhost:6683 node on the test collection
There is also a possibility to do load balancing across instances, for example:
The above query will be executed on instance running on port 6683 or on the one running on port 7783.
While the shards parameter gives us some degree of control where the query should be executed it is not exactly what we would like to have. However to use a certain type of replica we would have to get the data about the physical layout of the shards and this is not something that we would like to do. Because of that the shards.preference parameter has been introduced to Solr. It allows us to tell Solr what type of replicas should have the priority when executing query.
For example, to tell Solr that PULL type replicas should have priority when the query is executed one should add the shards.preference parameter to the query and set it to replica.type:PULL:
The nice thing is that we can tell Solr that first PULL replicas should be used and then if they are not available TLOG replicas should be used:
We can also define that PULL types replicas should be used first and if they are not available local shards should have the priority:
In addition to the above example we can also define priority based on location of the replicas. For example if our 192.168.1.1 Solr node is way more powerful compared to the others and we would like to first prioritize PULL replicas and then the mentioned Solr node we would run the following query:
The discussed parameters and the shards.preference in particular with its replica.type value can be very useful when we are using SolrCloud with different types of replicas. Telling Solr that we would like to prefer PULL or TLOG replicas we can lower the query based pressure on the NRT replicas and thus have better performance of the whole cluster. What's more – dividing the replicas can help us in achieving query performance that is close what Solr master – slave architecture provides without sacrificing all the goodies that come with SolrCloud itself.


SKE Equipment
commercial pasteurization equipment
Benefits of Commercial Pasteurization Equipment
Introduction
commercial pasteurization equipment
Commercial pasteurization equipment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and quality of various food and beverage products. From dairy to juices, pasteurization helps to extend the shelf life of perishable goods by eliminating harmful pathogens while preserving essential nutrients and flavors. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of commercial pasteurization equipment in the food industry.
Ensured Food Safety
One of the primary benefits of commercial pasteurization equipment is its ability to ensure food safety. By subjecting foods and beverages to high temperatures for a specific duration, pasteurization effectively kills harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that may be present. This process significantly reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses, making the products safer for consumption.
Extended Shelf Life
Commercial pasteurization equipment helps to extend the shelf life of perishable products, allowing manufacturers to distribute their goods over longer distances and store them for extended periods. By eliminating or reducing the microbial load, pasteurization slows down the spoilage process, thereby increasing the product's longevity without compromising its quality.
Preservation of Nutrients and Flavor
Unlike some other preservation methods, such as sterilization, commercial pasteurization equipment preserves the nutritional content and natural flavors of food and beverages. The gentle heat treatment used in pasteurization minimizes nutrient degradation and flavor alteration, ensuring that the final products retain their quality and taste.
Versatility and Flexibility
Modern commercial pasteurization equipment is highly versatile and adaptable to various food and beverage processing needs. Whether it's dairy products, juices, or even certain pharmaceuticals, pasteurization can be tailored to suit different applications and production volumes. This flexibility makes it an indispensable tool for manufacturers across industries.
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial investment in commercial pasteurization equipment may seem significant, it proves to be cost-effective in the long run. By preventing product spoilage and reducing the risk of recalls due to contamination, commercial pasteurization equipment helps manufacturers save money on potential losses and regulatory fines. Additionally, the extended shelf life of pasteurized products allows for better inventory management and reduced waste.
Environmental Sustainability
Pasteurization contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing food waste. By extending the shelf life of perishable products, pasteurization helps minimize the amount of food discarded due to spoilage, thereby conserving resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production and disposal.
Comparison of Different Types of Commercial Pasteurization Equipment
commercial pasteurization equipment
This table provides a brief overview of the different types of pasteurization equipment available and their respective applications. Depending on production needs and processing requirements, manufacturers can choose the most suitable equipment type for their operations.
Equipment TypeDescriptionApplications
Batch PasteurizersProcess small batches of food or beverages at a time, suitable for artisanal or small-scale production.Dairy products, craft beverages, sauces.
Continuous Flow PasteurizersProvide continuous processing of products, ideal for high-volume production lines.Milk, juices, soups, liquid eggs.
UHT PasteurizersUtilize ultra-high temperatures for brief periods to achieve commercial sterilization, offering extended shelf life without refrigeration.Dairy products, fruit juices, liquid foods.
Conclusion
Commercial pasteurization equipment offers a myriad of benefits to the food and beverage industry, ranging from enhanced food safety to extended shelf life and cost-effectiveness. By investing in high-quality pasteurization equipment and implementing robust processing protocols, manufacturers can ensure the production of safe, high-quality products that meet consumer demands while also contributing to environmental sustainability.
FAQ
Q: What is pasteurization, and how does it work?
A: Pasteurization is a heat treatment process that involves heating food or beverages to a specific temperature for a set period to destroy harmful pathogens while preserving the product's quality. It works by denaturing the proteins and enzymes of microorganisms, rendering them inactive and preventing spoilage.
Q: Are there different types of pasteurization equipment?
A: Yes, there are various types of pasteurization equipment, including batch pasteurizers, continuous flow pasteurizers, and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) pasteurizers. The choice of equipment depends on factors such as the type of product, production volume, and processing requirements.
Q: Does pasteurization affect the taste of food and beverages?
A: Pasteurization is designed to minimize changes in taste and flavor. Unlike other preservation methods that may alter the sensory properties of products, pasteurization aims to preserve the natural taste and aroma of food and beverages while ensuring safety and shelf life.
Q: Is pasteurization required for all food and beverage products?
A: Pasteurization is recommended for certain perishable products, particularly those prone to contamination by harmful pathogens, such as dairy, juices, and some alcoholic beverages. However, not all foods require pasteurization, and the necessity depends on factors such as the product's composition, intended use, and regulatory requirements.
Q: How can I ensure the effectiveness of pasteurization?
A: To ensure the effectiveness of pasteurization, it's essential to follow proper processing protocols, including accurately controlling temperature and time parameters, maintaining equipment cleanliness and calibration, and regularly monitoring microbial levels through testing and analysis. Additionally, adhering to regulatory standards and best practices is crucial for ensuring product safety and quality.


Change cache settings for the storage array
For all volumes in the storage array, you can adjust the cache memory settings for flushing and block size.
About this task
Cache memory is an area of temporary volatile storage on the controller, which has a faster access time than the drive media. To tune cache performance, you can adjust the following settings:
 1. Select Settings > System.
 2. Scroll down to Additional Settings, and then click Change Cache Settings.
 The Change Cache Settings dialog box opens.
 3. Adjust the following values:
 - Start demand cache flushing – Choose a percentage that is appropriate for the I/O used in your environment. If you choose a value lower than 80%, you may notice decreased performance.
 - Cache block size – Choose a size that is appropriate for your applications.
 4. Click Save.


Can You Use Electric Drum Brakes on a Boat Trailer
If you have a boat trailer with electric brakes, can you use them on a boat? The answer is yes! You can use electric drum brakes on a boat trailer as long as the trailer has the proper wiring and connectors.
Most boat trailers have the necessary wiring and connectors, but it is always best to check with your trailer manufacturer to be sure.
 - Park your boat trailer on level ground and set the emergency brake
 - Locate the electric drum brakes on your boat trailer
 - These are typically located near the wheels of the trailer
 - Inspect the electric drum brakes for any damage or debris that may be present
 - Clean off any debris that is present and make sure that the brakes are free of any damage
 - Connect the power source to the electric drum brakes
 - This is typically done by connecting a battery to the brake system
 - Apply pressure to the brake pedal to engage the electric drum brakes
 - The amount of pressure required will vary depending on the specific model of boat trailer you have
Can You Use Electric Drum Brakes on a Boat Trailer
Credit: boatingworld
Can Electric Trailer Brakes Be Used on Boat Trailer?
Yes, electric trailer brakes can be used on boat trailers. In fact, many people believe that electric trailer brakes are a better option for boat trailers than hydraulic brakes. There are several reasons for this belief.
First, electric trailer brakes are less likely to overheat than hydraulic brakes. This is because the electric brake pads do not have to rub against the rotor to create friction and generate heat. Second, electric trailer brakes provide more stopping power than hydraulic brakes.
This is because the electric motor in the brake caliper applies more force to the brake pad than the fluid pressure in a hydraulic system can generate. Third, electric trailer brakes are easier to maintain than hydraulic brakes. This is because there are no fluid leaks in an electric brake system and the pads and rotors will last longer since they are not exposed to as much heat and wear.
What Kind of Brakes Do Boat Trailers Use?
Most boat trailers use disk brakes. These are the same type of brakes that are found on cars and trucks. The disks are made of metal and they sit inside a caliper.
When the brake is applied, hydraulic fluid is sent to the caliper which squeezes the pads against the disk. This creates friction which slows down the wheel and eventually stops it from spinning. Some boat trailers also use drum brakes.
These work in a similar way to disk brakes but instead of using a metal disk, they have a drum that sits around the wheel. When the brake is applied, hydraulic fluid is sent to the cylinder which presses against the drums. This creates friction which slows down or stops the wheel from spinning.
Can Electric Brakes Be Added to a Trailer?
Electric brakes are a great addition to any trailer. They provide better stopping power and can help to prevent jackknifing. They are easy to install and maintain, and they don't require any extra space on your tow vehicle.
How Do You Install Electric Brakes on a Boat Trailer?
If you're looking to install electric brakes on your boat trailer, there are a few things you'll need to take into account. First, you'll need to determine which type of electric brake controller is right for your trailer. There are two main types of controllers- proportional and time-delayed.
Proportional controllers provide instant braking power when the tow vehicle slows down or stops, while time-delayed controllers build up braking power over a short period of time before engaging the brakes. Once you've selected a controller, you'll need to install it in your tow vehicle. The installation process will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle, so be sure to consult your owner's manual or an experienced professional for help.
With the controller installed, you can now wire the brakes themselves. Again, the exact process will vary depending on your specific setup, but in general you'll need to connect the brake wires from the controller to the positive and negative terminals on each brake assembly. Once everything is wired up correctly, give the system a test by slowly applying pressure to the brake pedal and observing how the brakes respond.
If all goes well, congratulations! You've successfully installed electric brakes on your boat trailer!
Electric trailer brakes explained | boatsales
Disc Or Drum Brakes for Boat Trailer
If you have a boat trailer, you may be wondering whether to use disc or drum brakes. There are pros and cons to both types of brakes, so it's important to understand the differences before making a decision. Disc brakes are more expensive than drum brakes, but they offer better braking performance.
Disc brakes are also less likely to overheat, which can be an issue with drum brakes if you're doing a lot of stop-and-go driving. Drum brakes are less expensive and typically require less maintenance than disc brakes. They may not provide as much braking power as disc brakes, but they can be adequate for most boats and trailers.
Ultimately, the decision of which type of brake to use on your boat trailer is up to you. Consider your budget and driving habits when making your choice.
Conclusion
If you're looking to upgrade your boat trailer brakes, you might be wondering if electric drum brakes are an option. The short answer is yes – electric drum brakes can be used on a boat trailer. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before making the switch.
For one, electric drums tend to be more expensive than hydraulic or mechanical brakes. You'll also need to make sure that your tow vehicle is compatible with electric brakes. But if you're set on using electric brakes, they can definitely be used on a boat trailer – just be prepared for a higher upfront cost.
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- 1 Is it best to boil or roast a gammon joint?
- 2 Do you have to boil gammon before roasting?
- 3 What is the best way to cook unsmoked gammon joint?
- 4 What is the difference between gammon and ham joint?
- 5 Do I need to soak a gammon joint before cooking?
- 6 Do you have to boil ham before baking?
- 7 How long does a gammon joint take to cook in the oven?
- 8 How do you keep roast gammon moist?
- 9 How do you cook a small unsmoked gammon joint?
- 10 How long does it take to cook an unsmoked gammon joint?
- 11 How do you cook unsmoked boneless gammon?
- 12 Is ham cooked gammon?
- 13 Does gammon become ham when cooked?
- 14 Is gammon joint processed meat?
- 15 Do you rinse ham before cooking?
- 16 Does boiling gammon remove salt?
- 17 What is the fastest way to get salt out of gammon?
- 18 How do you cook a gammon joint Delia in the oven?
- 19 How do you know if gammon is cooked in the oven?
- 20 How long do you boil a 1KG gammon joint for?
Is it best to boil or roast a gammon joint?
Should I boil ham before roasting it? To ensure the ham stays moist, it's best to boil it for half of the cooking time and then finish the cooking in the oven. It is also possible to boil ham for the entirety of the cooking time. But we find ham cooked this way is best served cold.
Do you have to boil gammon before roasting?
Do you need to boil a gammon before roasting? Not necessarily. However, boiling it first is much quicker and ensures the meat stays moist. But if you prefer not to boil your gammon or you don't have a big enough pan, you can just use the oven.
What is the best way to cook unsmoked gammon joint?
Method. Put the gammon in a large, deep saucepan. Add the tied herbs, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns and cloves. Pour over enough cold water to cover the meat, then bring to the boil, cover with a lid, and lower to a gentle simmer for 1 hr 15 mins.
What is the difference between gammon and ham joint?
Both gammon and ham are cuts from the hind legs of a pig. Gammon is sold raw and ham is sold ready-to-eat. Gammon has been cured in the same way as bacon, whereas ham has been dry-cured or cooked. Once you've cooked your gammon, it's then called ham.
Do I need to soak a gammon joint before cooking?
- First soak the gammon to remove the excess salt. Talk to your butcher about the cure they've used – some are stronger than others, but most will need around 12-48 hours soaking. Cover the gammon in fresh water, changing it every 12 hours.
Do you have to boil ham before baking?
Depending on how the ham was cured, it will most probably be necessary to soak the ham for 24 hours before baking it. This step isn't necessary when boiling a ham as the boiling process automatically removes any excess salt, but it is a foolish errand to bake a salt cured ham without soaking..
How long does a gammon joint take to cook in the oven?
Roast gammon You can also roast your gammon joint in the oven. Similarly to calculating the cooking time for boiling, firstly you need to weigh your raw gammon joint, but this time, allow 30 minutes per 450g, plus an additional 30 minutes, and cook it at 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
How do you keep roast gammon moist?
To stop your gammon from drying out in the oven, or your glaze from burning due to the high sugar content, bring your gammon out and baste every 15-20 minutes to ensure it keeps moist and juicy!
How do you cook a small unsmoked gammon joint?
Cooking instructions: Oven Place joint in a roasting tray and cover loosely with foil. Place on the middle shelf of the oven. During cooking: Cook for 1 hour 15 mins. Remove foil for the last 30 mins of cooking.
How long does it take to cook an unsmoked gammon joint?
40 minutes per Kilo (20 minutes a lb). If over 5Kg (10lb) in weight reduce this to between 30 and 35 minutes per Kilo. 15 -17 minutes a pound. If under 2kg increase to 60 minutes a Kilo.
How do you cook unsmoked boneless gammon?
Cooking Instructions Instructions: 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5 30 mins per 500g plus 30 mins Score surface to give crackling. Place joint in a roasting tin and wrap the exposed meat in foil ensuring the rind is left uncovered. Place onto the middle shelf of the oven and cook for 30 minutes per 500g plus 30 minutes.
Is ham cooked gammon?
Gammon is meat that has been cured (by being salted, brined or smoked) and sold raw, whereas Ham is meat that has been dry-cured or cooked, and is sold ready to eat. In a nutshell; when you've cooked your Gammon, it becomes Ham.
Does gammon become ham when cooked?
Well, to be honest, there isn't a great deal of difference, really, as once gammon is cooked, it becomes ham." Gammon is sold in supermarkets and by your local butcher raw, and requires cooking before you can eat it, whereas ham is ready to eat immediately, but both are made in a very similar way.
Is gammon joint processed meat?
Yep. "Processed meat" is any meat that's preserved by salting, smoking or curing, or by adding chemical preservatives. That means sausage, bacon, cold cuts like pastrami and salami, hot dogs and, yes, ham.
Do you rinse ham before cooking?
You don't need to wash a ham before baking. If you ask us, baked ham is delicious even when you leave it plain; however, scoring a diamond pattern with a chef's knife in the outer layer and brushing on a glaze during baking makes the ham a showy centerpiece and adds flavor.
Does boiling gammon remove salt?
Try boiling the ham. Boil the ham for about ten minutes. This can help leach out any remaining salt. Taste the ham after you have boiled it for about ten minutes. If it is still too salty, try boiling it for another one or two minutes.
What is the fastest way to get salt out of gammon?
If you still find it too salty, go ahead and try boiling briefly in fresh water (blanching) after soaking, and then plunging in ice water before you continue to glaze and roast.
How do you cook a gammon joint Delia in the oven?
Bake the ham in a pre-heated oven, gas mark 3, 325°F (160°C), for 20 minutes per lb (450 g). That would be 4 hours for a 12 lb (5.5 kg) ham or 4 hours 40 minutes for a 14 lb (6.5 g) ham. Thirty minutes before the end of the cooking time, remove the ham from the oven and turn the oven up to gas mark 7, 425°F (220°C).
How do you know if gammon is cooked in the oven?
Bake in the oven as per the roasting instructions and leave to cool in the water. Test that the gammon is cooked by inserting a knife and checking to see if the meat is tender. If it still has a "springy" feel cook for a further 15 minutes and test again.
How long do you boil a 1KG gammon joint for?
Cooking your Gammon 1. Weigh your meat to calculate cooking times. To work out your cooking time, allow 20 minutes per lb (1lb is 454g). For example for a 1KG gammon it's going to be 40 minutes.


2. Remove host from the pool
Lesson 12 out of 182
Removing of the host, located in the pool is performed via the 1. Manage servers in the pool > 2. Remove host from the pool.
Indicate IP-address or DNS-name for the host to be removed from the server pool:
After the confirmation, server will be deleted from the pool:
Attention! Task execution may take a rather long time (up to 2-3 hours and more) depending on the task complexity, data volume used in such tasks, capacity and server load. You can check the currently executed tasks by using menu item 5. Background tasks in the pool > 1. View running tasks. If task completion log files are needed to be reviewed, they are located in the following directory /opt/webdir/temp.


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Vertical cutting dryer is an important equipment in the oil drilling industry, used to process the large amount of drilling cuttings generated in the drilling process. The vertical cutting dryer can efficiently separate the drilling waste from the drilling fluid and dry it for recycling, thereby improving the processing efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the drilling fluid. In addition, the drilling waste dryer can also reduce the pollution of the drilling fluid to the underground environment and protect the environment.
GN Vertical Cuttings Dryer Specifications
||OOC ≤ 5%
|Screen Max Diameter
|Oil Tank Capacity
|Air Knife Input Pressure
|Air Knife Input Capacity
|Back Drive Motor
|Flushing Pump Power
||ExdIIBt4 / IEC EX/ ATEX
||2685 X 1290 X 1723mm
|The above specification and parameters for reference only.
GN Vertical Cuttings Dryer Features:
- Efficient processing: GN Vertical cutting dryer uses high-speed rotation and centrifugal separation technology to quickly and effectively process solid waste and liquid from drilling fluids, reducing waste generation and lowering processing costs.
- Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient: GN Vertical cutting dryer can recycle and reuse drilling fluids, reducing environmental pollution and resource waste, while also reducing energy consumption for waste treatment.
- Strong adaptability: The rotation speed and filter screen size of the GN Vertical cutting dryer can be adjusted according to the characteristics and processing needs of the drilling fluid, making it adaptable and able to handle different types of drilling fluid and waste.
- Easy operation: GN Vertical cutting dryer adopts an automated control system, which is easy to operate and can achieve remote monitoring and operation, improving work efficiency and safety.
- High G-Force: The drum of the cutting dryer is equipped with a high-speed centrifuge mechanism that generates a significant centrifugal force. This high G-force helps to accelerate the separation of solids from the drilling fluid.
- Adjustable Speed option: The cutting dryer typically has an adjustable rotational speed for the drum. This feature allows operators to optimize the separation efficiency based on the specific drilling conditions and the characteristics of the cuttings. helps to maintain the quality and performance of the drilling fluid, leading to improved drilling efficiency.


Saturday, 2 July 2011
Binding Images to GridView from a Folder where image info defined in Text file
Today, in this post I am going to post binding images from folders where the image file names are mentioned in the text file. The text file contains list of file names with the path which is stored. It also contains image urls which is accessible from internet/internet.
There are two different scenarios I am taking to implement considering the image path stores in a text file. They are –
 1. There is a text file stored in application which contains list of file name with path. The application required to fetch the file name from the text file and bind the imaged to the GridView.
 2. Same as above post, but addition to this the text file also contains some information about each image (Ex: Title of the Image, Description). So when showing images, the system also needs to show the information about the images.
The implementation of the first scenario is follows:
The Text file contains list of image file name with path, full Image url which can be accessible by http/https.
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\229106_ed3b12ba0e_m.jpg
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_URL_
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\3622179267_69fea7ef95_m.bmp
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4131887507_7c11155e59_m.png
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4435962715_99f6ac0332_m.gif
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4436467516_9ca99b4d24_m.png
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4785868505_636c34bcd2_m.tif
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4785869969_e66764603a_m.jpg
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4785873427_8d791da8d2_m.bmp
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4785875511_6f4b8c3af3_m.tif
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4790347242_1108fc076d_b.jpg
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\4790347242_1108fc076d_m.jpg
D:\Blog\FolderImage\FolderImageTextFile\FolderImageTextFile\Images\5020712476_5cf2997f38_m.gif
GridView Script
<asp:GridView ID="grdImages" runat="server" BorderStyle="None"
 ShowHeader="false" AutoGenerateColumns="False" Width="61">
 <Columns>
 <asp:TemplateField>
 <ItemTemplate>
 <asp:Image ID="Image1" runat="server" ImageUrl='<%# Eval("FileName") %>' Width="240" Height="160" />
 </ItemTemplate>
 </asp:TemplateField>
 </Columns>
</asp:GridView>
C# Code behind
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
 string[] fileContent = System.IO.File.ReadAllLines(HttpContext.Current.Request.PhysicalApplicationPath + @"Data/Temple.txt");
 IList<ImageFileInfo> ImageFileList = new List<ImageFileInfo>();
 foreach (string strFileInfo in fileContent.ToList<string>())
 {
 if (strFileInfo.StartsWith("http"))
 ImageFileList.Add(new ImageFileInfo { FileName = strFileInfo });
 else
 ImageFileList.Add(new ImageFileInfo { FileName = ResolveUrl(strFileInfo.Replace(Server.MapPath("/"), "~/")) });
 }
 grdImages.DataSource = ImageFileList;
 grdImages.DataBind();
}
The Entity Class for holding file name with path of the image.
public class ImageFileInfo
{
 public string FileName { get; set; }
}
The implementation of the second scenario is follows:
The text file contains not only the image file name with path (or url), it also contains Title of the image and some description of each image. Our requirement is to show list of image in the ASP.NET page with the information provided in the text file for each image.
Text File
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\220px-Brihadeshwara_front_right.jpg||Brihadeshwara temple, Tamil Nadu, India||Rajarajeswaram, also known as Brihadeshwara temple built by Chola emperor Rajaraja-I Thanjavore. Fully constructed in granite, the temple tower measures 216'. At time of its construction, it was the tallest Hindu temple in the world.
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\220px-Mamallapuram1a.jpg||Shore Temples, Tamil Nadu, India||Raajasimmeswaram, Kshatriya Simmeswaram - popularly known as shore temples in Mamallapuram built by Rajasimha Pallava - I. (c. eighth century C.E.)
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\280px-Temple_Tangore_1.jpg||Chidambaram Temple, Tamil Nadu, India||Chidambaram Temple (Tamil: சிதம்பரம் கோயில் - Tillai Chidambaram Natarajar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the heart of the temple town of Chidambaram, 78 km south of Pondicherry and 60 km north of Karaikal in Cuddalore District, the east-central part of the Tamil Nadu state of southeastern India. The Sangam classics list chief architect Viduvelvidugu Perumtaccan, respected clan of traditional Vishwakarmas, as directing the temple's renovation. There have been several renovations in its history, particularly by Pallava and Chola emperors in the ancient and pre-medieval periods.
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\280px-Kailasanathar_temple.jpg||Kailasanath Temple, Tamil Nadu, India.||The Kailasanath temple is located in the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid vimana. It also contains numerous panels showing lord Siva as Nataraja in various postures.This temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan).
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\280px-Kanchi_Kamakshi_temple22.jpg||Kamakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu, India.||The Kamakshi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of the goddess Parvati. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India and is popularly associated with Sankaracharya, one of the greatest Hindu gurus. The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, the Akilandeswari temple in Thiruvanaikaval near Tiruchirappalli and this Kamakshi are the important centers of worship of Parvati as the mother goddess, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was most probably built by the Pallava kings, whose capital was Kanchipuram, around 6 C.E
D:\Blog\FolderImage\ImageWithInfo\ImageWithInfo\Images\280px-Kapaleeswarar1.jpg||Kapal


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is a guide and a visual primer that draws on the literature of Rosicrucianism, theosophy and esoteric yoga. It describes how, through visualisation and breathing exercises, the reader will be able to split light into its constituent parts and then recombine the seven colours of the spectrum to form a glowing white cloud that envelops its creator. Thus, potentially, anyone can achieve the goal of becoming invisible.
Ian Whittlesea is an artist whose work is concerned with the ability of text to transform the physical and psychic state of the viewer. His books have ben collectively described as 'instruction manuals for transcendental exercise.'
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As in the case of the Tape Layer Machine, TORFIBER is a CATIA V5 fully integrated application developed by M. Torres to allow the creation of CNC part programs for the TORRESFIBERLAYUP in an easy and user friendly manner. It allows the programmer to use all the initial tooling designs that they have in CATIA V5 without any loss of information due to CAD format.
The programmer enters parameters into the TORFIBER program to complete the ply definition. The system is very comprehensive and flexible allowing the programmer to take different laying strategies.
Again, the system displays the ply on the screen for the programmer to analyze and eventually modify some of the parameters entered to obtain a fully satisfactory and machine doable ply.
The integrated software allows the creation of machine executable files directly from the DELMIA V5 environment.
TORFIBER application generates all the laying process information in the CATProcess document, in DELMIA environment. It also post processes the information in the CATProcess document to generate CNC file.


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The federal Institutional Development Award program renewed grants for three research centers at the Medical University of South Carolina. The research centers focus on cardiovascular health, oral health and lipidomics research.
Published Sept. 13, 2012
A federal program renewed grants for three research centers at the Medical University of South Carolina, the teaching hospital announced Wednesday.
MUSC was awarded $27 million from the Institutional Development Award program, which broadens the geographic distribution of National Institutes of Health funding for biomedical and behavioral research.
The teaching hospital now houses four NIH Centers for Biomedical Research Excellence. The centers perform health-related research and support faculty development and research.
In 2011, MUSC received a fourth grant to establish the Center in Oxidants, Redox Balance and Stress Signaling. Redox balance and stress signaling play a role in a number of diseases, including organ damage and cancer, according to a news release.
"The programmatic initiatives involving the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence and related infrastructure development grants from the National Institutes of Health have simply been transformative for MUSC and have played important roles in the dramatic growth of research programs at the university over the last 10 years," said Stephen Lanier, an MUSC associate provost for research.


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The Invention of the Eyewitness: Witnessing and Testimony in Early Modern France
In an examination of eyewitness travel writing in thirteenth- through sixteenth-century France, Andrea Frisch studies the figure of the witness at a historical juncture and in a cultural context in which that figure is generally thought to have begun to assume a recognizably modern form and function.
Whereas most accounts of early modern travel literature tend to read modern presuppositions about witnessing and testimony back into the material, Frisch approaches the early modern witness in terms of the cultural legacy of the Middle Ages. Through primary readings in law and theology, Frisch documents the tension between the ethical witness (the characteristic witness of premodernity) and the epistemic witness (the modern witness) and explores the impact of that tension on the figure of the witness in pre- and early modern French-language travel literature.
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic utility of lung perfused blood volume (LPBV) images generated by dual-energy computed tomography (CT), as compared with pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy, for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Methods: Patients (n = 51) with chronic pulmonary thromboembolic embolism were examined by dual-source CT in dual-energy mode. Lung perfused blood volume images were generated by analysis of the iodine content of the lung parenchyma using dual-energy data. Pulmonary perfusion defects were evaluated on a segment-by-segment basis in images obtained by both LPBV and pulmonary scintigraphy. Findings suggestive of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in CT pulmonary angiography were analyzed.
Results: All examinations were acquired without complications, and the contrast enhancement of the pulmonary artery was sufficient for diagnosis of vascular thromboses. In the LPBV images, in 76 (8.3%) of 918 segments, it was difficult to assess perfusion because of artifacts. The agreement between the 2 modalities was good (κ = 0.70). The sensitivity of LPBV in detecting perfusion defects was 96%; the specificity was 76%; the positive predictive value was 94%, and the negative predictive value was 29%.
Conclusions: Lung perfused blood volume imaging by dual-energy CT is feasible for the evaluation of pulmonary perfusion and is comparable to pulmonary scintigraphy. It is possible to evaluate vessels and pulmonary perfusion with CT pulmonary angiography and LPBV images and to assess pulmonary perfusion more definitively in diagnosing chronic pulmonary thromboembolic embolism.
From the *Department of Radiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center; †Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka; ‡Department of Radiology, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Niigata; and §Research and Collaboration, Siemens Japan, Tokyo, Japan.
Received for publication April 5, 2011; accepted May 17, 2011.
Reprints: Tetsuro Nakazawa, MD, 5-7-1 Fujishirodai, Suita city, Osaka _PHONE_, Japan (e-mail: _EMAIL_).
The authors report no conflicts of interest.


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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Archaeologists are continuing to search for human remains at a Deerfield Beach construction site that was once a historic black cemetery.
In a news release, Boca Raton developer Rob Kassab said he cooperated with the state's request to pause the archaeological study at his Village Park development site after several human skull fragments, gold-capped teeth and a coffin handle, among other artifacts, were found on a portion of the land.
"This was an African-American cemetery that dated from about 1898 to 1940," archaeologist Bob Carr said. "A large part of the population of the deceased here were actually black bohemians that had come over for work."
Deerfield Beach commissioners in April approved construction to begin on 69 townhomes, but Kassab voluntarily conducted the archaeological study on his site because of concerns throughout the community regarding the current locations of those who were buried at the site.
"We are pleased to resume our testing so that we and the entire community can hopefully, once and for all, learn exactly what is actually here on this site so we can then take the appropriate next steps," Kassab said. "We also continue to cooperate with the state of Florida's archaeologist to provide them with information they need. We have been open and transparent throughout this entire process and will continue to be going forward."
During the archaeological study, which began in late May, 184 anomalies were found.
"We actually did uncover evidence of at least one grave on this property," Carr said. "We had already dug 62 holes without finding anything, but on the 63rd hole we did find something."
If any more human remains or artifacts are found, Kassab said the state will be notified and further excavations will cease.
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Indiana DNR Smartphone Apps
Mobile apps for Android and Apple devices
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources offers free smartphone app for both Android and Apple iOS. The official application is called "Indiana DNR." Whether you are visiting, hunting, fishing or staying at a campground or state park inn, we hope you will find this portable guide to DNR properties and services to be useful. Among some of the features:
- A directional map to help you find a DNR property
- Links to camping and trail maps in PDF format for storing and viewing offline
- A listing of DNR events and press releases
- Fishing regulations, species guide, reports
- Hunting regulations, seasons, check-in stations
- Ability to report polluters and poachers and contact conservation officers
- Information to help with nuisance and orphaned wildlife
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|Illustration 1: High pressure descaling of a
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Because the interface bond between the scale and the steel surface can be very different a proper descaling nozzle setup is of major importance to reach best descaling results. The setup of a descaling system includes nozzle parameters and the nozzle arrangement. Both have a major influence on the descaling factors, hence the descaling performances (illustration 2). The impact with which the descaling water impinges on the surface is the main criteria to measure the efficiency of a descaling nozzle; this is given in N/mm2.


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The DataPortal Query module allows querying of data in a Composable DataPortal using Entity SQL. It takes a DataPortal ID, an SQL query, and a list of objects as parameters and returns a Composable Table.
See below for a complete discussion of inputs and options.
The following example DataFlow demonstrates many of the possible ways to use the DataPortal Query module. This DataFlow uses the DataPortal Query sample DataPortal model, which creates a DataPortal called
DataPortalQuery by default. WARNING: this DataFlow deletes all existing data in the DataPortal, so only run it against a test DataPortal. You can change the name in the Excel file if you already have a
DataPortalQuery DataPortal, just be sure to select the right DataPortal when configuring the DataFlow.
Adding New Data
This DataFlow uses the DataPortal Sync module to add entries to the DataPortal we can query from. These will create 5 entries, each having two FamilyHistoryEntries.
Querying Data Using Entity SQL
To ensure the proper types are returned if the query produces no data, it is usually best practice to not use the VALUE keyword. The module will provide a warning if the user attempts to use it and no data is returned. The recommended way of returning all data from a table is as shown below:
There is no '*' selector in Entity SQL. If you want all the rows to be returned in a query you must manually specify them. For a full list of the differences between Transactional SQL queries and Entity SQL queries refer to the official documentation.
The output of the DataPortal Query module is a Composable Table. If the object is a one-to-one relationship such as Double, the value will simply be returned as it exists in the database. If the object is a one-to-many relationship in the case of FamHistoryEntries which is a Table, an error will be thrown. To reference these write a SQL query like the one shown here that joins the tables:
This is the Id for the DataPortal you wish to query. Simply click on it and select the DataPortal from the list that appears.
This is the SQL query you wish to execute on the DataPortal. Specific formatting can be found in the example.
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I have a 500 x 400px square with a 100px grid inside it. Now I want to fill that square with smaller random sized square that snap to the grid. This means that the smaller squares can be either 100, 200, 300 or 400 pixels in size. Their size and position needs to be random, so the output will look different every time it runs.
This image shows the large square, its grid, and a possible output with the smaller squares that I'm trying to create.
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I'm generating this in Ruby / Sinatra with DIV's, but I guess the question is more general towards the actual algorithm to use.
Any suggestions on how to do this with the least amount of code?
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Given a square, there are a finite number of places to put it. If you're not worried about speed: generate random square size up to some max; get all possible places to put it; randomly choose one and put it. If there are no possible places, decrease the max size. – Timbits Sep 4 '11 at 3:57
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This method would take a lot of code, but I think what I would do is using Donald Knuth's Dancing Links algorithm (DLX) (or some other algorithm) to find all possible arrangements of squares. You can compute the arrangements ahead of time, then you can quickly/randomly pick one later when you need them.
You can read his paper about the algorithm and its application to pentominoes (which is very similar to your problem) here:
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One simple recursive approach you could take that would produce a fairly good random distribution works like this: as a base case, any grid that is 100x100 must be filled with a 100x100 square. Otherwise, if the grid is n x n for some n that's small enough to hold a square, you may choose to tile it with a square of that size. Otherwise, pick some side of the rectangle that isn't of size 100, pick some random place that's a multiple of 100, then split it in half and recursively tile both halves.
The main advantage of this approach is that you never have to keep track of where you've put older rectangles to avoid hitting them. You always work with empty rectangles and keep recursively subdividing the problem in a way that ensures that the regions never overlap.
This may not always give good results, but it's very easy to code up (I'd assume maybe 15-25 lines of code total) and can easily be tweaked to change the output.
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Why do they want to change the date of Australia Day?
The move led to the dispossession of Indigenous peoples from the land they had inhabited for thousands of years up to the arrival of the First Fleet. Forty-one per cent of those surveyed believed changing the date of Australia Day would be important in improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
What day do they want to change Australia Day to?
More than half of 5,000 people surveyed on a youth social media platform want Australia Day changed from 26 January as debate flares again over the national day.
Why should we keep the date of Australia Day?
Saving the date means continuing to celebrate a date that's painful for many people. Changing the date or canceling the date doesn't address the trauma and disadvantage that started at colonisation and still affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
Why Australia Day is really held on 26 January and the push to change the date?
Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the 1788 raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove by Arthur Phillip following days of exploration of Port Jackson in New South Wales by the First Fleet.
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Has the date of Australia Day ever changed?
The states and territories agreed to celebrate Australia Day in 1988 on 26 January, rather than with a long weekend. Aborigines renamed Australia Day, 'Invasion Day'.
What was the original date of Australia Day?
Australia Day – 30th July
On July 30 in 1915, the first official Australia Day was held, which was actually to raise funds for the World War I effort. Ellen Wharton-Kirke, from Manly NSW, made the suggestion to Premier Sir Charles Wade, reportedly due to the enlistment of her three sons.
Who found Australia?
What is the controversy over Australia Day?
The first fleet of British convicts arrived in Sydney on Jan. 26, 1788, but Aboriginal groups mourn what they call "Invasion Day." Australia's national day is controversial because it is held on a date marking British colonization.
Why did Triple J change the date?
2017–present: Announcement of date change
In 2017, Triple J announced that they would be holding 2018's Hottest 100 on January 27, instead of the traditional date of January 26. Triple J cited "growing dialogue around Indigenous recognition and perspectives on 26 January.
Was Australia Colonised or invaded?
What are the traditions of Australia Day?
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On 12 December 1817, Governor Lachlan Macquarie recommended to the British Colonial Office that the "Australia" be adopted as the name of the continent still being referred to as New Holland. Finally, in 1824, the British Admiralty agreed that the continent should be officially called Australia.
How old is Australia?
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Did San Luis Obispo produce any goods? Were they well-known for producing anything?
Did San Luis Obispo produce any goods? Were they well-known for producing anything? I'm working on a Mission report and I can't find any literature on
The primary products produced by the missions were cow hides and tallow. The cow hides were also known as Yankee dollars, because they were traded for manufactured goods brought by ships which were mostly from Boston. San Luis Obispo was also famous for being the first mission to make roofing tiles, which the other missions soon copied.
As of 1832, the last year for which records were kept, San Luis Obispo had a herd of 2.500 cattle and 5,432 sheep. San Luis Obispo also had large agricultural fields under cultivation.


text: This paper studies platform bifurcation, the process in which a subgroup of users from an original platform launches an independent spin-off platform. We identify the effects of bifurcation using a difference-in-differences approach that exploits the introduction of spin-off platforms in an online platform incubator. We find that bifurcation leads to a strong overall increase in contributions. While contributions to the home platform decline, the two bifurcated platforms generate more combined user contributions and attract more new users compared to a single united platform. We further explore how interconnectivity and platform differentiation affect users' choice of platform. Our evidence indicates that users are less likely to migrate from an incumbent platform to a new, specialized platform when interconnectivity is strong but more likely to migrate when the specialized platform enables more differentiation. This paper is the first to empirically analyze the strategic implications of new platform entry at scale and to document the moderating role of interconnectivity and platform differentiation.


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How to use 2d cutout images of trees and people in Blender 2.5
The use of cutout images to represent trees and people in architectural visualization is quite common, and is by far the best way to add vegetation and people to a project. If you keep track of the articles and tutorials of the blog, you may remember that in the past I have already posted a way to use cutout images in Blender. But, back there we still used Blender 2.4x. How it works now, with Blender 2.5? Well, it didn't change much.
If you want to watch a great tutorial that shows exactly how to use 2d cutout images in Blender 2.5, just check the tutorial below.
T&T Blender for Architecture nÂ°3 : Texture planes for trees and people from Viralata on Vimeo.
And to download some free 2d cutout images of trees, visit this article.
I've never seen a tree coming out a concrete floor, but that doesn't matter 😛
Nice turotial. Good for beginners at architecture (like me)
Great tutorial for beginners, it includes alot of very useful tips and tricks that I had to pick up over time, I wish I'd seen this tutorial.


text: Washington has experienced a very wet month of June thus far, but it's not quite enough to set a record just yet. As of Tuesday, Washington received 6.67 inches of precipitation since the beginning of June. The record for rainfall during the first half of the month is 12.68 inches, which was set in 1930. Last year, we received 2.30 inches of rain during the same period, which is still higher than the average precipitation total of 2.11 inches. In order to set a rainfall record for June, Washington must receive more than 13.49 total inches of precipitation, or just over 6 and 8/10 inches more rainfall within the next 15 days. That record was set back in 1930.


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We have some great news – Centauri now connects to our well established StarLab PC application!
What does it mean exactly?
Similar advanced features as can be performed on-board the feature rich Centauri, are now available for your convenience remotely on your PC.
Full-fledged advanced laser power/energy meter
The StarLab application together with a Centauri meter turns your PC into a full-fledged advanced laser power/energy meter at your fingertips on your PC keyboard..
StarLab provides graphic display of measurements in the form of line plots, histograms, bar charts, and simulated analog needles; measurements can be displayed separately or in multiple data sets on one graph.
- Conditioning of measurements (average, offset subtraction, scale factor)
- Power / energy density
- Pass / fail limits
- Multichannel comparisons
- User-defined mathematical equations
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For instance, when using a Dual channel Centauri, StarLab enables the measurement from each sensors to be displayed and logged (on the PC) to provide temporal graphs of each channels. The time stamps of each channel are synchronized, so a user may tell how laser sources perform in time relative to each other. Starlab allows the use of mathematical functions between each sensor measurement (which, by the way, you can also do separately on-board the Centauri).


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FUNCTION OF LEXICAL BUNDLES IN ECONOMICS RESEARCH ARTICLES
This paper investigates the function of 4-word lexical bundles in a corpus of economics research articles in English, written by Macedonian scholars. It adopts a corpus-driven approach, and it follows Hyland's (2008a) tripartite functional classification of lexical bundles, grouping the bundles into three main categories: research-oriented, text-oriented and participant oriented. The findings indicate that lexical bundles contribute significantly to the creation of discourse in the economics research articles by serving various functions. The results also demonstrate that research-oriented lexical bundles are dominant in the academic writing for economics, supporting previous research which showed prevalence of this type of bundles in the academic written genres in general. This suggests that lexical bundles should be considered an important component in the process of language acquisition, and need to be introduced in EAP courses, emphasising the function they serve in specific registers.


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What does "Bien sûr." mean in French?
In French, "Bien sûr." means:
Sure. / Of course.
Listen to "Bien sûr.": (If you have an HTML5 enabled browser, you can listen to the native audio below)
This is a phrase that is used in the GamesForLanguage French Language Game in the following scenes:
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Scalable compilation helps reduce compilation time for models that consist of a pattern of repeated components, such as transmission lines or battery packs, by compiling a repeated component once and then reusing these compilation artifacts for other instances of the same component. Scalable compilation improves compilation performance, it does not reduce the simulation time of the model.
- About Scalable Compilation
General workflow and types of models that can benefit from scalable compilation.
- Preparing Your Model for Scalable Compilation
This example shows how to evaluate a model and prepare it for scalable compilation.
- Scalable Compilation Limitations
Limitations for using scalable compilation, such as unsupported patterns, workflows, or simulation modes.
- Determining Optimal Complexity Level for Reusable Components
Guidelines and considerations for determining the optimal model configuration for scalable compilation.
- Reuse Compilation Artifacts of Individual Simscape Blocks
If your model contains multiple instances of the same Simscape™ block, you can use the
simscape.scalable.setBlockConfigfunction to make all or some of these instances reusable.
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Scalable compilation also lets you reuse compilation artifacts of repeated textual components.