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The need for a multidimensional measure of population health that accounts for its distribution remains a central problem to guide the allocation of limited resources. Absolute proxy measures, like the infant mortality rate (IMR), are limited because they ignore inequality and spatial clustering. We propose a novel, three-part, multidimensional mortality indicator that can be used as the first step to differentiate interventions in a region or country. The three-part indicator (MortalityABC index) combines absolute mortality rate, the Theil Index to calculate mortality inequality and the Getis-Ord G statistic to determine the degree of spatial clustering. The analysis utilises global sub-national IMR data to empirically illustrate the proposed indicator. The three-part indicator is mapped globally to display regional/country variation and further highlight its potential application. Developing countries (e.g. in sub-Saharan Africa) display high levels of absolute mortality as well as variable mortality inequality with evidence of spatial clustering within certain sub-national units ("hotspots"). Although greater inequality is observed outside developed regions, high mortality inequality and spatial clustering are common in both developed and developing countries. Significant positive correlation was observed between the degree of spatial clustering and absolute mortality. The proposed multidimensional indicator should prove useful for spatial allocation of healthcare resources within a country, because it can prompt a wide range of policy options and prioritise high-risk areas. The new indicator demonstrates the inadequacy of IMR as a single measure of population health, and it can also be adapted to lower administrative levels within a country and other population health measures.
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Multiuser Edit
Currently DokuWiki locks a page once someone starts to edit it. This idea is about adding a feature where two or more people could simultaneously edit the same page similar to the Google Docs or Etherpad.
This feature requires some kind of backend server. It could be implemented taking the rather simple mobwrite library which uses a Server written in Python. We could provide a public server backend at DokuWiki.org (or appengine) for people who can't run the server themselves. There is also a fork of mobwrite at GitHub that uses the Tornado Web Server. As the project doesn't seem to be really active anymore we should plan maintaining it ourselves if we decide to use it.
 - The backend technology should be lightweight and low on dependencies to be installed easily on cheap hosting and/or cloud servers
This feature should be implemented as plugin or be optional.
The user who starts editing a page should be able to allow or deny the initialization of a multi-user session.
 - Whoever starts the edit session becomes the "session master"
 - The session master can allow others to join
 - When the session master leaves, the page is saved under his name, but the editing session continues
 - On save, additional users who contributed to the session are mentioned in the edit summary
 - The next person who joined after the old session master becomes the new session master
 - Editing ends when all participants left
As a simple integration of mobwrite is trivial the main task of this project should be to provide a nice user interface and to really integrate with the editing process in DokuWiki.
Some points you should take into consideration:
 - Generate truly random ids that are still somehow connected to the wiki (e.g. add a unique identifier and use the sha1sum of that)
 - Hide/extend the lock screen, take care of the save process (i.e. only remove the information about the editing session when the last one has left it)
 - Handle section edits! When a single section is edited still the whole content is present in the browser (DokuWiki uses hidden inputs for that) so we could still sync the whole page when just a section is edited.
 - What happens when a client goes offline and comes online again? (Find out if/how mobwrite handles that.) And what happens when all other participants have closed the session in the meantime?
Some ideas for the user interface:
 - Display a list of participants
 - Display the cursor position of all participants (e.g. with a div in the background) and highlight changes of different users
 - Provide an optionally visible chat area
If you want to implement this as part of the Google Summer of Code please provide more detailed descriptions how the editing process should look like, perhaps some drafts of the user interface and also more detailed ideas how you'll implement the different features. Feel free to suggest different synchronization backends if you don't like MobWrite.
Additional resources
Requirements
 - JavaScript as a major part of your work will be to implement certain features of the sync client
 - XHTML and CSS as you need to create new parts of the user interface for the editing process
 - PHP as there is also some server side part involved (i.e. the session and lock handling)
 - Some bits of Python in the case of mobwrite as the server backend might need to be fixed/extended.
Difficulty
Medium: Synchronizing stuff isn't easy so expect some difficulties like the scenarios that are outlined above. There are just a few parts of DokuWiki (locks, saving, drafts) concerned so understanding DokuWiki isn't the issue.
Mentors
The following people volunteered to "mentor" any new developers taking up this task by answering questions, giving tips and reviewing code:
Threads on the mailing list concerning this idea
Comments
We have been using a combination of DW and Google Docs or Piratepad during live or Skype work-sessions and realtime editing would be a great addition to DW. Would be more than happy to do beta testing. — Thomas Wingate 2011/02/13 18:48
The need for python limits it's use. Is it possible to create a temporary page when a second user request to edit a section? So instead of locking him out he will be notified that another person is working on another section, and let him chose how to merge the two revisions and a link to a diff comparison could be provided. if both were working on different sections, the system should place every change on it's place with no problem. — damascene 2011/02/16 01:16
Python is only needed for the backend, as explained above there could be a public server at dokuwiki.org that can be used by everyone who can't host his own one. Merging sections is subject of the merge idea. I think for this idea we should assume that always the whole page is edited and otherwise either the page is locked like now or the hidden parts are synchronized, too. — Michael Hamann 2011/02/15 23:45
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Pattern Matcher API
Getting Started
GMS PatternService group configuration.png
The Pattern Matcher API allows you to create and manage pattern lists that you can use to check parameter values and define exceptions in your GMS service.
First, configure a list of patterns or groups of list of patterns in your GMS Configuration object or per service, in the GMS Service Management UI as detailed in the Callback Solution Guide.
For example, the left-side screenshot shows the GMS configuration of the patterns_def1 group .
Once you have defined some patterns, use the Pattern Matcher API queries to check the validity of your parameters. Each query will return the name of the matching pattern (if any) for each parameter. As a result, if none of the parameters match the patterns, the response will be an empty array.
For example, if you submit the following parameters:
param1 = _PHONE_
param2 = _EMAIL_
param3 = 911
The API result would be:
"param3":"911","param2":"email"
Pattern Format
The exception patterns are regular expressions as defined in the Java Pattern Class.
List of API Queries
Verify Parameters Against General Patterns List
Use this query to submit a list of parameters to verify. The method returns a JSON array of the parameters that match one of the patterns, where: the keys are the parameters and the values are the name of the matching pattern in the general pattern list. Only strings that match one of the patterns are returned; others are ignored. As a result, if none of the parameters match the patterns, the response will be an empty array.
Operation
POST genesys/1/patterns
Body: The body can be either a MultiPart form or x-www-form-urlencoded form that consists of key/value pairs representing the strings to test.
For example: param1=<string to check>&param2=<string to check>&...&param-n=<string to check>
Response
HTTP code 200
HTTP Message OK
Body A JSON array of key-value pairs where the key is the parameter name and the value is the name of the matching pattern. For example: {"param1": "pattern1","param2":"pattern2",..., "param-n":"pattern-n"} where pattern-i is the name of a pattern.
Example
The following example verifies param1, param2, and param3.
POST http://127.0.0.1:8080/genesys/1/patterns HTTP/1.1
Host: 127.0.0.1:8080
Connection: keep-alive
Content-Length: 347
Cache-Control: no-cache
Origin: chrome-extension://fdmmgilgnpjigdojojpjoooidkmcomcm
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64) AppleWebKit/537.22
(KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/25.0.1364.152 Safari/537.22
Content-Type: multipart/form-data;
boundary=----WebKitFormBoundaryTkdw0u7LG1bBGbnj
Accept: */*
Accept-Encoding: gzip,deflate,sdch
Accept-Language: en-US,en;q=0.8,fr;q=0.6,fr-FR;q=0.4
Accept-Charset: ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.3
------WebKitFormBoundaryTkdw0u7LG1bBGbnj
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="param1"
12
------WebKitFormBoundaryTkdw0u7LG1bBGbnj
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="param2"
_EMAIL_
------WebKitFormBoundaryTkdw0u7LG1bBGbnj
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="param3"
911-
------WebKitFormBoundaryTkdw0u7LG1bBGbnj--
The following response indicates that param2 and param3 match some patterns defined in Configuration Manager.
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:13:06 GMT
Pragma: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-store
Content-Type: application/json;charset=UTF-8
Content-Length: 44

{"param3":"911","param2":"email"}
Verify Parameters Against a Specific Group in the Patterns List
Use this query to submit a list of parameters to verify against the patterns defined in a specific group that is part of the general pattern list. The method returns a JSON array of the parameters that match one of the patterns of this group, where the keys are the parameters and the values are the name of the matching pattern in the group pattern list. Only strings that match one of the patterns are returned; others are ignored. As a result, if none of the parameters match the patterns, the response will be an empty array.
Operation
POST genesys/1/patterns/group/{groupName}
Parameter Type Mandatory Description
URI Parameters
{groupName} String Yes
The group to which the patterns belong.
Body: The body can be either a MultiPart form or x-www-form-urlencoded form consisting of key/value pairs, representing the strings to test.
For example:
param1=<string to check>&param2=<string to check>&...&param-n=<string to check>
Response
HTTP code 200
HTTP Message OK
Body A JSON array of key-value pairs where the key is the parameter name and the value is the pattern found for this parameter. {"param1": "pattern1","param2":"pattern2",..., "param-n":"pattern-n"} where pattern-i is the name of a pattern.
Example
The following example verifies if the param1 and param2 match the group of patterns "patterns_def1".
Operation
POST http://127.0.0.1:8080/genesys/1/patterns/group/patterns_def1
 HTTP/1.1
Host: 127.0.0.1:8080
Connection: keep-alive
Content-Length: 41
Cache-Control: no-cache
Origin: chrome-extension://fdmmgilgnpjigdojojpjoooidkmcomcm
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64)
 AppleWebKit/537.22 (KHTML, like Gecko)
Chrome/25.0.1364.152 Safari/537.22
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
Accept: */*
Accept-Encoding: gzip,deflate,sdch
Accept-Language: en-US,en;q=0.8,fr;q=0.6,fr-FR;q=0.4
Accept-Charset: ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.3
param1=john.doe%40gmail.com&param2=blabla
Result
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:22:30 GMT
Pragma: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-store
Content-Type: application/json;charset=UTF-8
Content-Length: 30
{"param1":"email"}
The following response indicates that param1 matches the email pattern of the patterns_def1 group defined in Configuration Manager.
Sample Errors
Your application can receive an HTTP error 403 Forbidden if your service and your GMS configuration do not include the required patterns or group of patterns.
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:23:35 GMT
Pragma: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-cache
Cache-Control: no-store
Content-Length: 107
{"message":"Group (patterns_def1s) unknown.",
"exception":"com.genesyslab.gsg.services.pattern.MatchPattern"}
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden
 Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:24:32 GMT
 Pragma: no-cache
 Cache-Control: no-cache
 Cache-Control: no-store
 Content-Length: 142
{"message":"Service (match-interaction) not configured
 to support exceptions.",
"exception":"com.genesyslab.gsg.services.pattern.MatchPattern"}
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What is a paragon referred to in painting
A paragon is defined as the ideal or perfect example of something. A paragon is something against which everything else is judged or matched to, seen as the ideal form of something. In the case of art, a paragon is typically a model or one who sits for a painting—they are the ideal character or representation for what the artist is attempting to paint.
The term originates from "paragone," an Italian word for a stone to test the purity of gold. It is intended to mean that a paragon is the item or individual against which other things are compared and tested—the perfect example. Additionally, the term "paragone" was used to define a debate between the skill and uniqueness of painting and sculpture in the Renaissance in an attempt to compare the two and determine which was the superior art form.

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Meditating with White Crystals: A Step-by-Step Guide ✨
Meditating with White Crystals: A Step-by-Step Guide
Unlock the power of white crystals in your meditation practice with our step-by-step guide. These ethereal stones, known for their purifying and illuminating properties, can enhance your mindfulness journey, promoting clarity, healing, and protection. Whether you're a seasoned crystal user or a beginner, understanding how to effectively use these gems can transform your meditation experience.
Choosing the right white crystal is the first crucial step. Each stone, be it quartz, selenite, white calcite, or howlite, holds unique properties that resonate with different intentions. For instance, quartz is renowned for amplifying energy and thought, while selenite is often used for spiritual activation and communication with the higher self. Aligning your crystal choice with your intention can help optimize your meditation session.
Once you've chosen your crystal, it's essential to cleanse it before use. This process purifies the crystal, removing any negative energy it may have absorbed, and prepares it to receive your intention. There are various cleansing methods, from smoke and water to moonlight, so you can choose the one that best suits your preferences and circumstances.
Setting your intention is the next step. This could be a specific goal you're working towards, a healing process you're undergoing, or a desire for protection. Holding your crystal in your hand, focus on your intention, allowing it to permeate the stone. This process of intention-setting is a vital part of crystal manifestation.
Now, you're ready to begin your meditation. Hold the crystal, place it on your body, or set it in front of you. As you meditate, visualize the crystal's energy aligning with your intention, creating a powerful synergy that enhances your mindfulness practice.
After your meditation, it's important to close the session properly. Thank the crystal for its energy and gently bring your focus back to your surroundings. Remember to cleanse your crystal after each use to maintain its purity and effectiveness. For more detailed information on crystal care, check out our article on proper crystal care and maintenance.
White crystals offer a unique way to deepen your meditation practice, promoting clarity, healing, and protection. By understanding how to choose, cleanse, and use these stones effectively, you can unlock their full potential and enhance your mindfulness journey.

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How long do beef sausages take to cook?
How do you cook beef sausages?
Just bring a saucepan of water to the boil, and then place the uncooked sausages in the water. Make sure they're completely submerged in the water, and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the sausages simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the water and dry them off with a paper towel.
How do you tell if beef sausages are cooked?
To determine whether it's done, you can measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Sausages should reach 155–165°F (68–74°C). Alternatively, boiling them before cooking in a pan or on a grill can ensure that they're thoroughly cooked and remain moist.
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 1. PAN FRY. Cut Smoked Sausage sections in half lengthwise or into 1'2″ slices. Add to non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook 6-9 minutes, turning frequently.
 2. STOVE TOP. Add sausage to 2-3 inches of boiling water.
 3. GRILL. Grill over medium-high heat for 12-14 minutes, turning frequently.
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What is the best way to cook sausages?
Pan-frying is probably the most popular way to cook sausage. What makes it so effective is the fact that you can fry other ingredients alongside the sausage, which will acquire their flavors during cooking. Set your stove to medium heat and heat your pan or skillet for a couple of minutes, until it gets hot.
How do you tell if a sausage is cooked?
Use a meat thermometer. Insert the needle tip into the end of the sausage and measure the internal temperature of the meat. When the internal temperature has reached 160°F (70°C) for pork and beef or 165°F (74°C) for chicken and turkey for at least 30 seconds, the sausage is fully cooked and ready to serve.
Is a little pink in sausage OK?
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Should you boil sausages before frying them?
When you cook raw or fresh sausage, pre-boiling can bring the meat to a safe internal temperature faster, which helps eliminate any foodborne pathogens in the meat. However, while you can boil sausage before frying, it is usually not necessary.
How do you cook sausage in a frying pan?
 1. Spray a skillet with cooking spray.
 2. Add sausage.
 3. Cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes, turning links often.
 4. Reduce heat to medium-low.
 5. Carefully add ½ cup water to skillet.
Can you bake sausages instead of frying?
There are many ways to cook sausages, but cooking them in the oven is often the simplest method. You don't have to stand over them, turning them in a frying pan or on the grill. And cooking them on foil means easy clean-up. … Then, depending on their size, bake them for 20 to 40 minutes in the oven at 350 °F (177 °C).
Should you pierce sausages?
Never, ever prick a sausage. … Cook sausages slowly over low heat on a greased grill, turning several times. High heat will simply cause them to split their skins and expunge their precious bodily fluids. Sausages also like a little rest after cooking.
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Don't bake your sausages
While this seems like the healthy option, it doesn't provide the fry-up experience that pan cooking does. Baking prevents the exterior from developing that lovely umami taste we all crave.
Is it safe to eat undercooked sausage?
Yes, you can get severely sick by eating undercooked sausage, but then again it depends on what type of sausage you're eating. … They're not magicians or psychics and they can't see if the sausage contains a harmful bacteria such as Trichinosis.
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Vibrational overtone spectroscopy of molecules is a powerful tool for drawing information on molecular structure and dynamics. It relies on absorption of near infrared radiation (NIR) by molecular vibrations. Here we show the experimental evidence of giant enhancement of the absorption of light in solutions of organic molecules due to the switch from ballistic to diffusive propagation of light through a channel silicate glass waveguide. We also experimentally address a dynamics of absorption as a function of time of adsorption of the organic molecules on a waveguide. The observed enhancement in diffusion regime is by a factor of 300 in N-Methylaniline and by factor of 80 in Aniline compared to the expected values in the case of ballistic propagation of light in a waveguide. Our results underscore the importance of a guide surface modification and the disordered molecular nano-layer in enhancement of absorption by amines on engineered integrated system.
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Ariyalur to Cuddalore distance, location, road map and direction
Ariyalur is located in India
at the longitude of 79.08 and latitude of 11.14. Cuddalore is located in India
at the longitude of 79.77 and latitude of 11.74.
- Driving Distance : 126 KM and 354 meters / 78.5 miles.
- Straight Line Distance : 100 KM and 900 meters / 62.7 miles.
- Travel time : 2 hours and 26 minutes.
- Direction and bearing : North East side, 48 degree.
Distance between Ariyalur and Cuddalore
The total straight line distance between Ariyalur and Cuddalore is 100 KM
(kilometers) and 900 meters. The miles based distance from Ariyalur to Cuddalore is 62.7
miles. This is a straight line distance and so most of the time the actual travel distance between Ariyalur and Cuddalore may be higher or vary due to curvature of the road.
The driving distance or the travel distance between Ariyalur to Cuddalore is 126 KM and 354 meters. The mile based, road distance between these two travel point is 78.5 miles.
Time Difference between Ariyalur and Cuddalore
The sun rise time difference or the actual time difference between Ariyalur and Cuddalore is 0 hours, 2 minutes and 45 seconds
Ariyalur and Cuddalore time calculation is based on UTC time of the particular city. It may vary from country standard time, local time etc.
Ariyalur To Cuddalore travel time
Ariyalur is located around 100 KM away from Cuddalore so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Cuddalore in 2 hours and 26 minutes. Your Cuddalore travel time may vary due to your bus speed, train speed or depending upon the vehicle you use.
Ariyalur to Cuddalore Bus
Bus timings from Ariyalur to Cuddalore is around 2 hours and 26 minutes
when your bus maintains an average speed of sixty kilometer per hour over the course of your journey. The estimated travel time from Ariyalur to Cuddalore by bus may vary or it will take more time than the above mentioned time due to the road condition and different travel route. Travel time has been calculated based on crow fly distance so there may not be any road or bus connectivity also.
Bus fare from Ariyalur to Cuddalore
may be around Rs.95.
Midway point between Ariyalur To Cuddalore
Mid way point or halfway place is a center point between source and destination location. The mid way point between Ariyalur and Cuddalore is situated at the latitude of 11.442536817488 and the longitude of 79.423003773107. If you need refreshment you can stop around this midway place, after checking the safety,feasibility, etc.
Ariyalur To Cuddalore road map
Cuddalore is located nearly North East
side to Ariyalur. The bearing degree from Ariyalur To Cuddalore is 48 ° degree
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text: Pakistan has recently inaugurated a nuclear power plant 'Chashma-3' (C-3) in the Punjab. Built with the assistance of China, C-3 has added 340 megawatts (MWs) to the national grid. At Chashma, China has already constructed two other nuclear reactors - C-1 and C-2 - with a combined capacity of over 600MWs. A 340MW power plant 'C-4' is currently under construction and will be operational in April 2017. With a total electricity output of approximately 16,000MWs at present, Pakistan will be producing around 8,800MWs by 2030 through nuclear power alone, according to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.


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Performing an SEO audit? Contributor Max Prin demonstrates how to find all of a website's indexed subdomains using a simple (and free) Chrome plugin.
An SEO audit is rarely limited to the www (or non-www) version of a website. When looking for potential duplicate content, it's often important to know how many subdomains exist and, more importantly, how many of them are indexed by Google.
The good old search operators
An easy way to find indexed subdomains is to use search operators.
- Start with "site:" and the root domain.
- One by one, remove each subdomain (including: "www") from the results with the "-inurl:" operator.
- When there are no more results for Google to return, your query with the search operators should include all subdomains indexed.
However, this technique has its limits. It's unlikely that the site you're auditing has as many subdomains as wordpress.com, but you may come across a site with several dozen subdomains. This can potentially cause the following issues:
- The process can be long, especially if it needs to be done for several domains.
- You might get Google "captchas" along the way.
- The size of queries is limited (around 30 keywords). Thus, if your query is too long (too many -inurl operators), you will get a 400 error page from Google.
- Once you're done, you still need some editing to create a nice list of subdomains to work with.
The solution: a simple Chrome extension, by Google
This extension, Personal Blocklist (by Google), will make your life easier. It allows you to "block" domains from appearing in your search results.
The key here is that the extension operates at the subdomain level and stores the domains in a list.
- Once added to Chrome, start with the same "site:domain.com" search command.
- Under each result now appears a "Block subdomain.domain.com" link.
- Click on each link until your result page is empty.
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Connecting to an Instance
You can connect to a running compute instance by using a Secure Shell (SSH) or Remote Desktop connection.
For step-by-step instructions, see the following tasks:
- Connecting to a Linux Instance
- Connecting to a Windows Instance
- Connecting to an Instance on a Private Subnet Using a Bastion
For permissions, see Required IAM Policy for Working with Instances.
Troubleshooting the SSH Connection
If you're unable to connect to an instance using SSH, follow the troubleshooting steps in Troubleshooting the SSH Connection.


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Adjective: enigmatic ,e-nig'ma-tik
 1. Having an unobvious or mysterious meaning; hard to understand
 "prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries"; "I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later";
 - enigmatical, puzzling
 2. Resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
 - oracular
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Course Category: Business Analysis
Course Duration: 3 Days
Hours: 21 PDUs (Professional Development Units)
This course is HRDF SBL Khas Approved
IREBs (International Requirements Engineering Board) Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering certification is a standardized qualification for requirements engineers and business analysts.
IREB's role is to support a single, universally accepted, international qualification scheme, aimed at requirements engineering for professionals, by providing the core syllabi and by setting guidelines for accreditation and examination.
IREB offers three qualifications on Requirements Engineering namely Foundation Level (CPRE-AL), Advanced Level (CPRE-AL) and Expert Level (CPRE-EL). Attaining each level certification is a mandatory requirement to graduate to the next level.
What is International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB)?
The CPRE Certification is earned through passing a multiple choice examination.
CPRF-FL comprises of basic knowledge of eliciting, analyzing, specifying, documenting, validating and managing requirements.
A person with a CPRE FL certificate is expected to:
- Be familiar with the terminology of requirements engineering, business analysis and requirements management.
- Understand the basic techniques and methods of requirements engineering and their application.
- Be familiar with the most established notations for requirements. There are more than 10000 professionals who have achieved the CPRE certification worldwide.
Why Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) Certification (FL)?
The International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) is the sponsor of the international certification program entitled Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE). The board maintains the syllabus, test contents and governs the associated processes and rules.
IREB was founded in October 2006 as a legal entity based in Germany.
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Benefits to the Employer
- Improved performance
- Attract and retain high calibre staff
- Formal training and qualification provided
The foundation level certification exam has no pre-requisites.
Who should attend
- Business and Systems Analysts
- Developers who need to specify requirements
- Team Leaders
- Project Managers
- Software Engineers &
- Software Managers
Training and Exam Duration
Training: 3 days
The course material shall be issued on the first day of the course during registration.
Exam: 75 minutes duration
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Let $X$ be a closed irreducible subvariety of projective $n$ space. Let $k$ be the dimension of a maximal linear subspace not intersecting $X$. Then one can define $dim(X)=n-k-1$ (see Harris page 134). Why is $dim(Y) < dim(X)$ for two properly contained such varieties?
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This is also mentioned in Shafarevich (p.71), but the development may be different. The dimension of an irreducible quasi-projective variety $X$ is defined as the transcendence degree of the function field of $X$. Then the fact that one can equivalently define dimension as you mention is proved as a corollary of the following theorem: If a form $F$ is not $0$ on an irreducible projective variety $X,$ then $\operatorname{dim}(X_F)=\operatorname{dim}(X)-1.$ This is a bit of a work-around though, maybe you prefer a direct geometric proof!
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The way in which Harris phrased this conclusion made me think that there should be a very easy direct proof from the definition I gave. – Wuggletruggle Jul 19 '12 at 19:01
I agree, I just happened to be holding Shafarevich when I saw the question. – Andrew Jul 19 '12 at 19:17
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Today's post continues an ongoing series on Polarity User Tips. Data tells a story, Polarity helps you see it with Augmented Reality overlaying contextual information as you work, giving you the right data at the right time to make informed decisions and take action with speed (no glasses or goggles required). This guide explains how you can see the story in your data with Polarity using the PostgreSQL Error Codes Reference Channel.
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Polarity Channels are a way to organize Entities and Annotations into logical groups, such as all of your assets or your LinkedIn contacts.
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Toward Optimization of Multi-Pulse, Pulsed Field Magnetization of Bulk High-Temperature Superconductors07 Mar 2018
Pulsed field magnetisation (PFM) is the most practical method for magnetising bulk superconducting materials as trapped field magnets (TFMs), but the record trapped field achieved by PFM to date is still significantly less than the true trapped field capability of these materials. In this paper, a flexible numerical modelling technique based on the finite element method is used to provide a comprehensive and realistic picture of multi-pulse PFM, which has been shown to be effective in increasing the trapped field/flux over a single pulse. Firstly, the maximum trapped field capability of a representative sample is determined using two types of numerical model simulating field-cooling (FC) and zero-field-cooling (ZFC) magnetisation. Next, various sets of magnetic field pulses are applied to the bulk to analyse multi-pulse PFM. An increase in the trapped field can be achieved after a 2nd pulse and to do so an increased amplitude of applied field is required to maximize the trapped field fully. The numerical analysis shows that this occurs in subsequent pulses because it is more difficult for the magnetic flux to penetrate the sample and there is a lower temperature rise.


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Through a fiveto eight-week project, fifth though eighth grade students are taught about nutrition, food safety, meal planning, table setting, etiquette, and cooking. This powerful experience of planning a dinner party also deepens their understanding of the value of community, family, teamwork, and sharing, while building self-esteem and having fun.
The curriculum handbook provides a "Dinner Party Planner" with all the information s/he needs to conduct the program, coordinate with school staff, enlist parental and culinary help, and create local press. Homework assignments are structured to involve parents and families.
The Dinner Party Project began in Spring 2001 in the New York City metro area, and has spread across the nation to 27 U.S. cities serving 6,470 students. There have been more than 50 Dinner Parties conducted in elementary schools, middle schools, a charter school, a community girls club, The Harlem Boys and Girls Choir Academy, and a county extension center.

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- To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of.
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This fruits sweetener contains natural sugars, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Lime, Potassium, vitamins and a great number of vegan trace elements. Vitasol is extremely suitable as a converter of available nutrients. Especially in periods of high production and rapid growth (in case of artificially lighted crops) or in case of a stagnation in growth caused by a deficiency of nutrients, the use of Vitasol will provide more energy in these flowering phases.
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Educators for Excellence-Boston Releases Policy Paper on Addressing Student Trauma in Schools
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May 5, 2017 (Boston) — Educators for Excellence-Boston (E4E-Boston) released a teacher-written policy paper, "Schools that Heal," which includes a set of recommendations for how schools in Boston and Massachusetts can create safe and welcoming learning environments for students who have experienced trauma. The paper was released last night at an event at the Regal Fenway theater, where E4E-Boston members joined At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and the Center for Social Innovation in screening the documentary Paper Tigers, which follows one school's success in supporting students who have experienced trauma.
In Boston, teachers have voiced concerns that a lack of awareness, training and resources to help students cope with traumatic experiences is harming their ability to learn and succeed in school. With the recent spike in deportations and hate crimes across the country, many students are experiencing anxiety over the safety of their families. A survey by Children's Hospital found that one in five Boston students have had more than two traumatic experiences.
"I have been working in urban classrooms for thirteen years and seen that trauma has been a constant barrier to students' ability to learn. We need to have a broader conversation and shine a light on trauma; it is one of the biggest threats to student achievement," said E4E-Boston member Nina Leuzzi, kindergarten teacher at Bridge Boston Academy in Dorchester, who was an author of "Schools that Heal."
"Schools that Heal" is the product of teacher-led research on ways to better address the needs of our students. Their school-, district-, and state-level recommendations focus on deepening teachers' ability to teach trauma-impacted students, cultivating a trauma-informed school community and updating the funding formula to reinforce schools with the resources to educate vulnerable students.
"In education we continue to talk about issues of mental health and wellness. Now is the time for us to move beyond talking and take action. We have to show our students and our most vulnerable populations that we are not going to abandon them. Now is the time to look at broader social and emotional issues that impact student learning and work through those with students so they can achieve," said E4E-Boston member Marina Gopie, ninth-grade English Language Arts teacher at Another Course to College in Hyde Park.
"Oftentimes, a child's fear and anxiety about issues at home are hidden wounds that deepen when not properly attended to, affecting his or her development. That's why our teachers believe that addressing trauma in our city's classrooms is so critical to ensuring that their students feel comfortable and supported in school," said Sarah Zuckerman, E4E-Boston Executive Director. "I am so proud of the teachers who authored our recommendations, as well as all the educators who work every day to ensure they create an open and encouraging environment. This paper is a clear example, not only of their dedication, but also how, when teachers are empowered to improve their school communities, they can effect real and meaningful change."
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Ahtohallan: its origin and meaning
It may have ended just as a fairy tale, but the Frozen universe has evolved in a pretty complex manner as the sequel came out. One of the essential concepts is Ahtohallan, which first appears in Frozen 2 and plays a vital role in the whole story plot. Examining why this place happened to have this name would help us to understand the whole storyline deeply. We cover this issue in this post.
One of the fundamental concepts of understanding the Frozen universe is Ahtohallan. Sometimes it is described as a river of memory or to Northuldra, a mythical place nobody has ever seen. Since all the story plots of Frozen 2 emerge from Ahtohallan, and it depicts the journey of Elsa and Anna reaching there, it is important first to understand what this place is. Then, what does the name 'Ahtohallan' stands for?
The name of many characters and spots in Frozen have their meaning. The name of some characters, such as Anna or Hans, is derived from the author of the original novel 'Snow queen'. Even some characters share the same names in the original novel. Then it would be natural to ask this kind of question. Is the name Ahtohallan originated from some novel or myth?
This is the central place where the magic of Frozen begins. If we can identify what it stands for, we could get closer to the core of the Frozen universe. First, let us retake a look at Ahtohallan.
One can interpret this just as a single word. Still, we can get some inspiration from this word by referring to Norse mythology, especially the Finnish one.
Many theories exist, but it seems most plausible to say that the word Ahtohallan anis originated from Finnish mythology. We can divide this word into some parts, and we can find some relationships between each segment and Finnish mythology. The following three words need our attention.
|Sea god in Finnish mythology
|Frost, below-freezing temperature
We first focus on the word Ahto. A lot of gods appear in Finnish mythology, but what we need to focus on is the god named Ahto. Ahto, sometimes called Ahti in Finnish mythology, is a sea god. His castle, or the territory governed by him and his wife Wellamo, is located under the sea and called Ahtola. Plus, halla means frost or the temperature below water getting frozen in Finnish. Summing up, the word Ahtohallan could be dissembled into three different parts: Ahto + Ahtola + Halla. Considering the meaning of each word, we might interpret the meaning of Ahtohallan as 'the territory of frozen sea god'. Now the question is, what is this combination?
First, let's take a look at the prefix Ahto. This word represents the sea god in Finnish mythology. Surprisingly, we can also find marks of godly being related to water through Iduna's letter on the wrecked ship (the very first symbol). This means that the people in the past of the Frozen universe (or at least Iduna) believed that some divine being related to water existed. The water element has some unique position among the other four spirits in Frozen: people say it has a memory, or the first symbol on the map looks like water.
We don't need to be precisely what the symbols on the map stand for. The thing is, the ancient people (or at least Iduna) believed that there existed some divine being. And that divine being would have some relationship to water, so they would have named it Ahto. All kinds of mythology (especially Animism) share a similar structure. Then its motif would have originated from Finnish mythology.
The past people of the Frozen universe might also have notions that Ahto's power influences some territory or place. The dark sea, located in the far north of Ahtohallan, is described as a violent place protected by the water Nokk. So it would be natural to speculate that the ancient people might have regarded this place as a divine or holy territory governed by a water god, so they would have named it Ahtola as in the Finnish mythology.
Then why the word Halla as suffix? Elsa had already answered this question.
Ahtohallan is frozen.
Obviously, the people in the past would have named this place Ahtola since this place seemed to be related to the water god, Ahto. However, what Elsa had found was glacial in a frozen form. Then we can speculate that the past people might also have observed this place in a frozen form, or heard from someone that it was frozen, so they would have added the suffix halla, which means frozen to this place. From this observation, we can further speculate that this place had appeared in frozen (halla) from in the past. That is, someone like Elsa in the past would have said to the people that this place was frozen, and these rumors would have spread among people, so people named this place halla.
I understand diverse interpretations exist on this subject, but we will discuss this deeper issue later.
But the above argument is just one hypothesis. Can we find any evidence supporting this idea in the movie?
Take a look at Iduna's map again. On the top and left sides, we can find some numbers representing the latitude and longitude. These numbers show the latitude and longitude corresponding to 62.3 and 27.0, respectively. Then what would be this spot on the actual map on earth?
It is Finland. Some of you might have been confused at this stage. The motif of Frozen 1 is known as Norway, so it would be natural to expect the spot GPS pointing to be somewhere in Norway. Why is it Finland? Just a mistake?
We can regard it that way, but I think it is the sign where the concept and name Ahtohallan were motivated. In Frozen 1 and Olaf's Frozen Adventure, we find a Norweign map and Norweign wavy-shaped cookies. These represent the motif of the film. Similarly, suppose the team was to insert some homage to Finland or its mythology. In that case, they might have inserted some sign of that country. From the making film or art book, we can also see that the story of Frozen 2 was motivated by Norse mythology. If it were from Norway, they would have put the GPS coordinates of Norway. This doesn't look like a mistake, and I instead see this as an intended thing. Following this interpretation, the motif of Ahtohallan comes from Finnish mythology, and the directors had inserted its GPS coordinates as homage.
Summing up these arguments, it is plausible to say that the name Ahtohallan comes from Finnish mythology.
The word Ahtohallan in Frozen universe is a compound word that can be decomposed into Ahto + Ahtola + Halla and motivated by Finnish mythology. Each word represents the sea god, its territory, and the frost. We can find its evidence on Iduna's map in the wrecked ship.


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From telescopes to the Erie Canal, to planes, trains and automobiles, technological innovations have long been incorporated into wallpaper designs. With cast iron reaching new aesthetic and structural heights in architecture beginning in the 1850s, it made sense to capture its more decorative aspect in a wallpaper design. This paper highlights views of New York City architectural landmarks including Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Exchange Place, Grace Church, and Castle Garden, with each view enclosed within a decorative cast iron framework. Flowering vines are entwined around the support columns. A narrow border fragment is still attached at the top edge with the border colors matching those found in the sidewall paper. The format of this design is quite typical for the period but the normal framing elements of scrolling foliage and wood moldings have here been replaced with decorative cast iron. While the maker of this paper is unknown it is appropriate that the cast iron design incorporates New York City landmarks as there were numerous cast iron foundries in New York City. The SoHo (South of Houston) district of New York City contains possibly the largest collection of cast iron architecture in the world.
With origins dating back to ancient China, cast iron was not a new material at this time but there was a boom in its use for architecture. Refinements in its production allowed the material to be used as a structural element in large building projects beginning in the late eighteenth century, while its cheapness and availability in the 1850s led to its increased use in architecture. Support columns made of cast iron were more slender than those of masonry supporting a similar weight, which created more usable interior space, and also allowed for larger, more decorative windows when used on the exterior.


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Whitehead's spiny rat description
Named after the British explorer John Whitehead who first documented its existence (3), Whitehead's spiny rat (Maxomys whiteheadi) has reddish-brown upperparts with grey underfur (2) (4). As its name suggests, Whitehead's spiny rat also has numerous inflexible grey spines with black tips on its upperparts, which are thought to be for protection. The underparts are orange-buff with grey underfur and numerous soft, pale spines (4) (5).
The tail, which is shorter than the head and body length combined, is bicoloured, with a brown-black upperside separated from a white underside by a sharp line (6).
Male Whitehead's spiny rats generally have longer hindfeet than females. This species of rat has the largest teeth of all Maxomys species. Six subspecies of Whitehead's spiny rat are currently recognised, all of which differ slightly in appearance (7).
- Also known as
- Whitehead's sundaic maxomys. Top
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- A very diverse phylum (a major grouping of animals) that includes crustaceans, insects and arachnids. All arthropods have paired jointed limbs and a hard external skeleton (exoskeleton).
- A category used in taxonomy, which is below 'family' and above 'species'. A genus tends to contain species that have characteristics in common. The genus forms the first part of a 'binomial' Latin species name; the second part is the specific name.
- Home range
- The area occupied by an animal during routine activities, which is not actively defended.
- Having only one mate during a breeding season, or throughout the breeding life of a pair.
- Active at night.
- Feeding on both plants and animals.
- A population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.
IUCN Red List (November, 2010)
- Payne, J., Francis, C.M. and Phillipps, K. (1985) A Field Guide to the Mammals of Borneo. The Sabah Society and World Wildlife Fund Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur.
- Beolens, B., Watkins, M. and Grayson, M. (2009) Eponym Dictionary of Mammals. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Yasuma, S., Andau, M., Apin, L., Tuh Yit Yu, F. and Kimsui, L. (2003) Identification Keys to the Mammals of Borneo. Park Management Component, BBEC Programme, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
- Nowak, R.M. (1999) Walkers Mammals of the World. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Harrison, J.L. (1966) An Introduction to the Mammals of Singapore and Malaya. Malaya Nature Society, Singapore.
- Sinaga, M.H., Gorog, A.J. and Chinen, A.A. (2007) Morphological variation of Whitehead's rat Maxomys whiteheadi (Rodentia: Muridae) from Kalimantan and Sumatra. Zoo Indonesia, 62(2): 75-86.
- Nakagawa, M., Miguchi, H., Sato, K. and Nakashizuka, T. (2007) A preliminary study of two sympatric Maxomys rats in Sarawak, Malaysia: spacing patterns and population dynamics. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology; 55(2): 381-387.
- Rajaratnam, R., Sunquist, M., Rajaratnam, L. and Ambu, L. (2007) Diet and habitat selection of the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis borneoensis) in an agricultural landscape in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, Journal of Tropical Ecology, 23: 209-217.
- Shingo, M., Yasuda, M. and Ratnam, L. (1997) Who steals the fruits? Monitoring furgivory of mammals in a tropical rainforest. Malayan Nature Journal, 50: 183-193.
- Curran, L.M. and Webb, C.O. (2000) Experimental tests of the spatiotemporal scale of seed predation in mast-fruiting Dipterocarpaceae. Ecological Monographs, 70(1): 129-148.
- Mittermeier, R.A., Robles-Gil, P., Hoffmann, M., Pilgrim, J.D., Brooks, T.M., Mittermeier, C.G., Lamoreux, J.L. and Fonseca, G. (2004) Hotspots Revisited: Earth's Biologically Richest and Most Endangered Ecoregions. Cemex, Mexico City.
WWF – Borneo (November, 2010)
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Whitehead's spiny rat biology
Whitehead's spiny rat is believed to be monogamous, with each breeding pair occupying a home range that is defended against other spiny rats (8). It is believed to breed throughout the year, at least in peninsular Malaysia, and has one to six young per litter (5).
A nocturnal animal (8), Whitehead's spiny rat spends its nights foraging on the forest floor for a wide range of plant material, such as fallen fruits and seeds, with a preference for oil palm fruit (10). However, as an omnivorous species, its diet also includes arthropods (8). Like other spiny rats, it is a hoarder, storing seeds in deep underground burrows that are dug by other forest animals (11).
Whitehead's spiny rat is eaten by a number of predators, including the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) (9).Top
Whitehead's spiny rat range
Whitehead's spiny rat is native to Southeast Asia, ranging from peninsular Thailand south to Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. This includes the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, as well as various neighbouring islands (1).Top
Whitehead's spiny rat habitat
Belonging to a genus of rodents which are the most common in Southeast Asian tropical forests, Whitehead's spiny rat is found in old undisturbed areas of forest (8), as well as areas that have re-grown following a disturbance (secondary forest) (9). This ground-dwelling spiny rat also inhabits rice paddies and gardens adjacent to forests (8). Although generally a lowland species, Whitehead's spiny rat has been recorded at elevations as high as 2,100 metres on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu (1).Top
Whitehead's spiny rat status
Whitehead's spiny rat is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).Top
Whitehead's spiny rat threats
The main threat to Whitehead's spiny rat is the widespread loss of habitat on Sumatra and Borneo (1), as a result of commercial logging and agriculture, particularly oil palm plantations (12). Lowland forests have been particularly hard hit, with some predicting that if this rate of deforestation continues, lowland forest in Sumatra and Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) may soon disappear completely (12).Top
Whitehead's spiny rat conservation
Although there are no known specific conservation measures currently in place for Whitehead's spiny rat, it occurs in the protected area of the Mount Kinabalu National Park, Borneo. A number of conservation organisations, such as WWF, are working to conserve forest in the region this endangered species inhabits (1) (13).Top
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Combat Water Survival Training
The combat water survival training (CWST) is a requirement of all ROTC cadets. Cadets are required to conduct a 3-meter drop into water, blind folded and carrying a mock M-16 rifle. They are also required to swim 15 meters in uniform with gear while keeping a mock M-16 rifle out of the water. Additionally, cadets must demonstrate removal techniques of their equipment while submerged. For this requirement, cadets must jump into deep water wearing load bearing equipment. While underwater, they must release the equipment, swim to the surface and reach the edge. The last task cadets must perform is creating a floatation device with their BDU or ACU trousers.


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Welcome to ReDeadstock SoleClear. This is where we're going to show you how to use this amazing product to reverse the oxidation process (yellowed soles). Check out the video below, and read the steps/tips that follow.
Make sure your sneakers are clean first
Step 1: Tape off areas that do not require deoxidation.
Step 2: Apply SoleClear from the applicator bottle to the soles.
Step 3: Brush the solution evenly so that it does not drip. (Make sure the area you want deoxidized is cover. Be generous with the solution).
Step 4. Use plastic wrap to cover the area covered with SoleClear.
Step 5. Place sneakers under the sun.
Step 6. Check them frequently to make sure they do not get too hot! Heat causes sole separation. Optimal conditions are on cold sunny days.
Step 7. Take sneakers out of the sun to allow for cooling (if necessary).
Step 8. Repeat steps 1-8 until desired results are achieved.
Always keep these tips in mind when using ReDeadstock SoleClear
- This solution contains peroxides, which are harmful to the skin. Always use gloves and protective eyewear when handling. If you happen to get any on your skin, rinse with room temperature water immediately for at least 2 minutes. This will dilute the solution. Consult a physician if necessary.
- Make sure you do NOT overexpose your sneakers to UV light. This will result in your soles losing grip. We do not recommend the indoor UV light method when using SoleClear for this reason.
- Do NOT let your shoes get too hot. This will cause the glue in your sneakers to melt. Once glue melts, anything held together by glue will separate (think sole separation). Check them frequently and keep them cool.
- How do you keep the sneakers cool? We recommend facing a fan at the sneakers. This keeps them from getting too hot, and will allow you to keep them under the sun for an extended period of time. Another great tip to leave the sneakers facing the sun inside a window. You can use the fan indoors this way, and it may be much cooler in the house. You still want to check the sneakers frequently in case they fall over, or if the fan shuts off for any reason.
- Oxidized/yellowed soles can only reverse so much in some situations. We'll show you some examples here so that you can set your expectation levels. Refer to our case studies as well as they are excellent documented trials as to how far you can deoxidize.


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Hi All, I am working on an application, where i have list of questions that need to be answered by user. I have all the question created already in a Master Entity and i am using this entity to show questions on a page where i have a template grid (4*4) showing all question number and data view (listing to list view ) to show the correspond questions. Now i have option to click on question numbers to show the question on right in a data view but i want a button also which will navigate me through the question. Like i am on question 1 and i click next and move to question 2. Is their any way by which i can achieve this? Thanks
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You can try doing the following
 1. In your entity you must have some attribute that determines the order of the question
 2. Develop two buttons in dataview (previous and next)
 3. When pressing the next button, retrieve the current object in dataview,
 4. Based on the order from the object, get the question with next order, pass it to the dataview and refresh it.
 5. I already have my doubts on this, but this is for you to try
Another option to try would be
 1. Try having a template grid showing all details of questions and limit the items shown to 1 with pagination enabled.
 2. But you can not have listen to widget option working between two template grids.


All about tapioca pearl that might surprise you
Tapioca is essentially a starch that is synthesized from the root of the cassava plant, scientifically termed Manihot esculenta. It is often processed into little round particles that look like pearls and is a popular ingredient in many South American and Asian recipes such as bubble tea, puddings, jams, jellies, and desserts.
How Are Tapioca Pearls Made?
The roots of cassava are finely ground, to extract the starchy liquid. Following this, the inherent water content is allowed to evaporate and the end-product is a fine white powder. Finally, this powder is made to undergo manufacturing processes, including sieving under high pressure, to produce bright white, translucent spheres that resemble pearls, therefore giving the name of tapioca pearls.
What Are Tapioca Pearls Used For?
Tapioca pearl is traditionally added in Indian cooking, particularly in recipes prepared during festivals like Navratri, Diwali and Varalakshmi Vrat, as these dishes are consumed following a fast. These fluffy circular gems are a time-tested Ayurvedic remedy for cooling the body post fasting for several hours and also effectively regulate the stomach acids, thereby aiding in smooth digestion. Also, being an instant source of calories, Tapioca pearls help in combating fatigue.
How Nutritious Are Tapioca Pearls?
Tapioca pearls primarily contain starch, a simple carbohydrate that is easily digested and is also a direct source of energy. However, this is not the only nutritious benefit offered by Tapioca pearl, although it is comparatively less wholesome when compared with other fiber-rich grains such as wheat and oats. It is low in sodium content, practically has no cholesterol and comprises significant quantities of calcium, for strengthening bones. In addition, Tapioca pearl also provides iron for blood synthesis and transport, manganese for optimal metabolism and folate for ensuring proper DNA synthesis and cell division in all the bodily tissues.
Today, Tapioca pearl is incorporated in a wide variety of dishes all over the world, as its beneficial use in low-sodium, cholesterol-free restricted diets is well-recognized. It is used immensely to prevent the risk of chronic diseases like muscular atrophy, boost metabolism and enhance overall well-being.
How to cook tapioca pearls
 1. Helps In Weight Gain
Tapioca pearl is a vegetarian food and a rich source of the purest and simplest forms of carbohydrates and starches. This aids in building essential fat tissues to protect internal organs, as well as ensures uniform lipid distribution across the body and is hence very useful for those who are underweight.
 1. Ideal For Restricted Diets
Being naturally gluten-free, nut-free and grain-free, Tapioca pearl is a perfect ingredient that can be routinely added in the diet of people suffering from food allergies and gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein intrinsically present in some whole grains such as wheat, barley and rye which triggers a severe reaction in some people whose bodies are averse to this component.
 1. Promotes Strong Muscle Growth
Tapioca pearl abounds in essential amino acids and is a good source of vegetarian protein, both of which are crucial for many enzymatic reactions in cells and tissues in the body, to maintain proper functioning of all the organs. Moreover, it adds muscle mass and improves the tensile strength of connective tissues, thereby fostering muscular development.
 1. Regulates Proper Digestive Function
As Tapioca pearl is an unprocessed food, the simple sugars and starches it contains will promptly be assimilated in the body and broken down in the stomach, to provide a source of energy. Furthermore, Tapioca pearl also helps in eliminating blockages in the gut passage upon digestion and hence prevents constipation and irritable bowel syndrome
 1. Combats Neural Tube Defects
Tapioca pearl can be taken by expecting mothers, as it has profuse amounts of folate, that plays a vital role in the normal development of the foetus, avoiding any chances of neural tube defects and other birth abnormalities in the newborn. Folate also enhances red blood cell synthesis, required for transporting nutrients to vital organs in the body.
Tapioca pearl, when taken in moderation, is extremely beneficial for easing the digestive process, promoting strong bones and muscles, gaining weight and boosting energy levels when feeling exhausted and tired. Consume this cholesterol-free grain variant after properly softening it by soaking in water, to procure the wonderful rewards it offers for complete wellness.


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Meet Tribe With Most Beautiful Women in Africa, They Don't Bath Because Of What Will Happen to Them
There is a tribe from Angola which have the most beautiful village women in Africa according to tourists. The Himba tribe are the indigenous people of Namibia and Kunen, they live on the northern side of the country, and on the other side of the Kunene in southern Angola too. They have approximately 50,000 people in the village.
In this tribe, there are some other groups still residing in the village who are regarded as OvaTwa groups, they are called hunter-gatherers as well as OvaHimba.
The Himba Community speaks in Otjihimba language known as the Bantu dialect of Herero. Although English is the official language of Namibia but the Himba rarely speak in English, only small amount of English is used in their Omuhongan schools.
Both men and women from this tribe love wearing their traditional dresses. Men usually wear clothes and footwear sandals, they also wear with foot soles often found in old car tyres, because men and boys tend to lead cattles in the bushes all day long. However, the woman roam about the village with skirts made from goat skin.
They are most famous for their wives' natural beauty, attracting numerous tourists and journalists who have praised their amazing beauty.
Despite the fact that they don't bath with water it hasn't stop them from maintaining their natural beauty. One of the reasons why the people of Himba do not bath with water is because they live in one of the most extreme surroundings on earth.
The harsh weather condition and the desert climate, coupled with the lack of clean water prevents them from a 'normal' water bath.
Meanwhile, their refusal to take a bath did not affect their personal hygiene. Members of the tribe use red ochers on the skin and take part in a daily smoke bath to maintain their beauty and good hygiene.
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SANTA YNEZ — Water released from Lake Cachuma will flow through the Santa Ynez River starting on Monday.
The Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District called for a downstream 89-18 water rights release from Lake Cachuma earlier this summer. The water release was approved and is set to begin Monday. Officials anticipate that the release will last through Nov. 1.
This water release will provide about 5,800 acre-feet of water to replenish the groundwater basin along the Santa Ynez River. Groundwater basins along the river are an essential source of water for cities, towns and farms, according to a news release.
For this release, only water from the Above Narrows Account, which is held in Bradbury Dam at Lake Cachuma, will be used.
Given the regional drought, officials say there is a "high probability" that water from the Above Narrows Account and the Below Narrows Account may be needed to replenish the lake if the rainy season is dry. The Below Narrows Account is a water reserve that is also held at Bradbury Dam at Lake Cachuma.
A similar water release was performed in August 2020 to provide water recharge to the groundwater basins along the Santa Ynez River. Last year, about 16,000 acre-feet of water was released from Bradbury Dam to replenish basins.
— Madison Hirneisen


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Men's ski goggles Arnette
Men's ski goggles are an essential part of ski equipment. They prevent the penetration of dirt into the eyes, protect against harmful UV rays that we are exposed to on a slope far more intrusively than usual because we are closer to the sun and they also generally improve visibility, because when selecting the illuminating glasses, they lighten vision in poor conditions of visibility, while dark lenses eliminate bright sun rays. In both cases, however, they eliminate the negative effects and improve vision. Some goggles are equipped with ventilation holes, anti-fog layer, anti scratch protection and other features. Choose from our models from the world's leading manufacturers of ski equipment.


Ms. Mango and Quark both see a bird and start to meow. Ms.Mango is 3m from the bird, while Quark is 5m from the brid. A.) If each cat individually has a power output of 0.02 W., whatsound level does the bird hear? B.) If the bird then flies 20mfurther away from t he cats, what sound level would the hear at itnew location? (assume beirds hear the same as humans)
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punto a groppo
punto a groppo, (Italian: "knotted lace"), ancestor of bobbin lace. It was worked in 16th-century Italy by knotting, twisting, and tying fringes, all without weights, or bobbins. Patterns were geometric, sometimes interspersed with schematic human figures. It is thought that bobbin, or pillow, lace developed when the threads came to be attached with lead weights and the design anchored on a pad, or pillow. Macramé work is a modern form of punto a groppo.


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This paper describes an attempt on the word recognition using a matrix of feature vectors as a description unit for a time pattern. Pseudo-phoneme patterns represented by the matrices are extracted in advance by a vector quantization. The connected words recognition is conducted using these pseudo-phoneme patterns and Continuous Dynamic Programming. Distance measures among matrices and an algorithm of the vector quantization are described. Results of preparatory experiment are shown for 54 city names.
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|Journal||Denshi Gijutsu Sogo Kenkyusho Iho/Bulletin of the Electrotechnical Laboratory|
|Publication status||Published - 1986|
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering


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The cyclical behaviour of remittances with respect to the receiving-country economy has important implications for economic and financial policies. Counter-cyclical remittance flows could form part of broader stabilisation policies in economic downturns and could also encourage receiving countries to adopt fixed (or less flexible) exchange-rate regimes. On the other hand, pro-cyclical flows may create an amplification effect of upturns or downturns in the receiving economy. There is an extant literature dedicated to exploring the cyclical nature of remittances. In general, the results tend to be country-specific and show that, for some migration and remittance corridors, remittances are counter-cyclical while, for others, they are pro-cyclical. This paper argues that the cyclical nature of remittances must be evaluated in a dynamic framework and that the relationship (between remittances and the receiving economy) is unlikely to be stable over time. Using data from Mexico, we show that remittances are counter-cyclical during some periods, but pro-cyclical at others. The changing cyclical nature of remittances questions the potential of remittances to smooth out cyclical fluctuations in output.
Ruiza, Isabel and Carlos Vargas-Silva (2013) 'Remittances and the Business Cycle: A Reliable Relationship?', Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies 40(3): 456-474


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How to open SRT files?
An SRT or Subrip format is a caption file that is read by video player programs such as Windows Media Player and iTunes. Subrip format files are more notably known as subtitles. These subtitles can be opened with special programs that are made to run them in conjunction with the movie you are watching. Nevertheless, it is possible to just open and edit the file with any text editor program such as Notepad or WordPad.
Locate the SRT file that you want to open and edit.
Right-click on the file and go to Properties.
Click on the Change button that is in the General tab of the file's properties.
Select Notepad or WordPad in the Open With window. Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file option to make sure that the program you choose opens all files with SRT file extension.
Click OK. Double-click on the file. The SRT file will open up in either Notepad or WordPad. You will then be able to read and edit the subtitles.
Save the SRT file and load up the video into your video player and then drag the respective SRT file into the video window. The player will accept the file and assign the subtitles to the video that is being watched.


How far is texas from mexico
How many hours is Texas from Mexico?
Flying time from Texas to Mexico The total flight duration from Texas to Mexico is 1 hour, 44 minutes.
How far is Dallas Texas from the Mexican border?
Distance between Dallas and Mexico City is 1503 kilometers ( 934 miles ). Driving distance from Dallas to Mexico City is 1822 kilometers (1132 miles). Estimated Travel Time Between Dallas and Mexico City.
Average Speed Travel Time
60 mph (97 km/h) 18 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 15 minutes
How far is Mexico from Houston Texas?
752 miles
How far is Texas from Cancun?
1,099.05 mi
Which Texan city is closest to the Mexican border?
Is it safe to drive to Mexico from Texas?
Yes. It is safe. The roads in Mexico are excellent. Of course bad things could happen anywhere, and road rule vary.
How long is a flight from Mexico to Dallas?
Flight time from Mexico City to Dallas, TX is 2 hours 40 minutes. Non-stop flight time is around 2 hours 45 minutes. Quickest one-stop flight takes close to 5 hours. However, some airlines could take as long as 11 hours based on the stopover destination and waiting duration.
How far is Mexico from Texas by car?
Distance between Texas City and Mexico City is 1186 kilometers (737 miles). Driving distance from Texas City to Mexico City is 1658 kilometers (1030 miles).
How far is it between two locations?
You might be interested: What do things cost in mexico
How far is Mexico from Houston plane?
765 miles
How far is Dallas from Houston?
225 miles
How far away is Cancun by plane?
The shortest distance (air line) between Mexico-City and Cancun is 805.50 mi (1,296.32 km).
How far is Cancun from Dallas?
1008 miles
How longs the flight to Cancun?
around 10 hours Mexico


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The Detection of Avalanche Propagation in Engineering Change
In order to avoid avalanche propagation in engineering change that is high-risk and high-cost, two methods for the detection of avalanche propagation were proposed. Firstly, analyzed the reasons for the avalanche propagation and its main features: constraint conflict and/or a great many affected elements. Then, the methods for the detection of those two features based on directed graph and complex networks respectively were proposed. Finally, the experiment of managing a type of transmission was employed to validate our method and it showed the correctness of the proposed method.
Dongye Sun, Wen-Pei Sung and Ran Chen
R. Mo et al., "The Detection of Avalanche Propagation in Engineering Change", Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 121-126, pp. 3578-3582, 2012


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The Z-Depth Render Element is a grayscale image that renders each pixel based on its distance from the camera in the view.
The Z-Depth Render Element provides information about each object's distance from the camera in the current view. Each pixel representing the object is evaluated for distance individually; different pixels for the same object can have different grayscale values. In this render element, objects (or portions of objects) closest to the camera appear as black, while those furthest away appear white. Objects between the furthest and nearest points are rendered in varying shades of gray. The darker the gray, the closer an object pixel is to the camera.
The most common usage of the Z-Depth Render Element is as a control for depth of field in the composite. Depth of field can be challenging to do correctly within Maya, requiring many tweaks and re-renders; using the Z-Depth Render Element in a composite is usually much faster, and allows easier and faster adjustment than trying to get it exactly right within the render from Maya.
Note: Specific objects can be excluded from this Render Element by disabling the Generate Render Elements option in the VRayObjectProperties node for the selected object(s).
||Render Settings window|| > Render Elements tab > Z-depth
The parameters for this render element appear in the Attribute Editor under Extra V-Ray Attributes.
Enabled – When checked, the Z-Depth pass appears in the V-Ray Frame Buffer.
Deep output – Specifies whether to include this render element in deep images.
Use depth from the camera – Specifies whether to use to camera clip boundaries as the minimum and maximum Z-Depth distance. Enabling this option disables the Depth Black and Depth White parameters.
Depth Black – Objects up to this distance from the camera render as black. This option is available only when Use depth from the camera is disabled.
Depth White – Objects further than this distance from the camera render as white. This option is available only when Use depth from the camera is disabled.
Depth Clamp – Clamps the Z-Depth colors to a linear 0-1 range.
Filename suffix – The text added to the end of the rendered file, when saved as a separate file (e.g. myrender.zDepth.vrimg).
Depth Black and Depth White
The Z-Depth Render Element parameters for minimum and maximum depth, Depth Black and Depth White, can be set to various values to provide different ranges of depth in the render element. In these examples, clamp zdepth is enabled.
Black = 368, White = 31900
Black = 1552, White = 31900
Black = 0, White = 17740
Black = 0, White = 4090
Use depth from the camera has been turned on
The Z-Depth Render Element is useful for adding depth of field to the final image in post production using a compositing application without the need for re-rendering. It can also be used to create basic fog by overlaying it on the composite with Add mode or Screen mode, with color correction as needed.
ZDepth Render Element
Original Beauty Composite
Depth of field applied to composite
using Z-Depth Render Element
- The Z-Depth Render Element will always be written as a 32-bit channel for multichannel .exr files. Even when outputting a 16-bit multichannel .exr, the Z-Depth channel will be 32-bit while the other channels will be 16-bit.


7 Steps to Repairing Rotting Trim
Shannon Lee
Rotted trim can happen to any home, no matter the age. All it takes is the proper balance of moisture and warmth trapped against wood, and even the sturdiest lumber can fall victim to the elements. Rot damage to trim should be repaired promptly, before the situation gets even worse.
Repairing Rot Damage the Easy Way
These seven easy step-by-step instructions can help you stop the water damage in its tracks:
 1. Find the rot. Inspect your house with a simple screwdriver in hand. Look at windowsills, joints, and end grain. Push your screwdriver against the wood--if it sinks in, you've got rot that needs to be removed. Cracked or blistering paint, discoloration, and the presence of algae are all other telltale signs of water damage.
 2. Pull it out. Using a sharp-edged tool, dig out the area that has rotted. Cut away a section of the old wood to prepare for the replacement. If you are using a Dutchman repair, make sure the cuts are smooth and straight, to allow for very tight joints.
 3. Prepare the piece. Choose a piece of wood that fits perfectly into the area you just removed. A very tight fit is important to prevent further water damage in the joint. Make sure the piece fits well by testing it several times.
 4. Prepare the glue. Because polyurethane glue reacts with water to form a tighter seal, dampen the clean surfaces before applying the glue. Always follow the directions on the label.
 5. Set the patch. Drill pilot holes into the piece of replacement wood, then attach it to the area with long screws that you have driven to just below the surface of the wood. Be careful not to disturb the glue as you do this! It can be very difficult to remove from tools or your skin.
 6. Sand down the glue. As the glue cures, it foams up, filling in all the cracks and joints. But it can also seep out around the repaired area. When it does, use sandpaper to sand it down level with the wood. For significant areas of glue foaming, use a chisel or block plane to remove the excess.
 7. Finish up. Cover the screw heads with putty for a uniform finish, and then repaint the wood to match the surrounding area. And that's it! If you take your time with the job, no one will ever notice the rot damage repair and you have the peace of mind of stopping water damage in its tracks.
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Computational Geometry Seminar: Marc van Kreveld
Title: The Pokémon GO search problem and its competitive analysis. Speaker: Marc van Kreveld, Utrecht University (_URL_
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Abstract: After its introduction in the summer of 2016, Pokémon GO quickly became the most popular game around. The game requires players---called trainers---to walk outside to search for and catch Pokémon. Now that the first craze is over, it is time for scientists to analyze various aspects of the game. Since the game requires a mobile device with GPS and is (in part) essentially a search problem played on the streets, we can analyze it using competitive analysis. We define an abstraction of searching for Pokémon using a geometric graph and call it the Pokémon GO search problem. We show that for general geometric graphs, there is no constant competitive ratio to find a Pokémon. However, if the graph has convex faces only, or if the graph has constant-bounded geometric dilation, then there is an O(1)-competitive search strategy.


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Aug 2011: MobileHCI Conference Tutorial
31 August 2011, Katarzyna Wac is giving a tutorial titled "Performance evaluation of mobile services: measurements-based methodology and example assessment techniques" at the MobileHCI conference in Stockholm, Sweden.
This tutorial first presents a generic methodology for measurements-based performance evaluation of a mobile communication system and its service(s), and second, it presents an application of this methodology to mobile healthcare services. The performance evaluation aims at analysis of, for example, mobile system bottleneck or scalability characteristics or at analysis of its responsiveness, where all metrics contribute to the overall experience of the mobile service use. The presented methodology has been derived from previous studies on performance of communication networks. The methodology is outlined to perform (practical) measurements, as opposite to (theoretical) simulations or modeling. The methodology includes detailed steps for objectives determination, system instrumentation, and measurements execution and performance evaluation activities. The tutorial illustrates use of the methodology for performance evaluation of MobiHealth system and its vital sign tele-monitoring service provided to a mobile patient wearing a Wireless Body Area Network.


Sprite vs Coke: What's the Difference?
Sprite vs Coke
Both Sprite and Coke are owned by The Coca-Cola Company.
Coke was created by a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia named Dr. John S. Pemberton and was first introduced in 1886. Businessman, Asa Candler, purchased the Coke recipe from Pemberton in 1888 and a few years later started The Coca-Cola Company. Coke is currently the best-selling soda in the world and has been so for many decades.
Sprite is a much younger brand of soda compared to Coke. It wasn't until 1959 that Sprite was first produced in West Germany as Clear Lemon Fanta. When the beverage was launched in the United States in 1961 it was manufactured under the name Sprite.
Coca-Cola (Coke) – Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Caffeine.
Most people are aware that Sprite is a lemon-lime soda and Coke is a cola. Naturally, they have different ingredients based on the type of sodas they are. While the ingredients for both products are listed above, they are not specific with the complete formulas used by The Coca-Cola Company.
For example, one theory is that Coke's flavoring comes from coca leaf extract (stripped of cocaine), citric acid, caffeine, sugar, water, lime juice, vanilla, caramel, alcohol, orange oil, lemon oil, nutmeg oil, coriander, neroli and cinnamon [source]. Of course, Sprite is citrus based and is at least partly flavored by the citric acid ingredient. Like Coke, its true formula is an unknown.
Sprite is a caffeine-free beverage. However, if you look at the ingredients of Coke listed above, you will notice caffeine as an ingredient. The caffeine in Coke is low in comparison to coffee and many energy drinks. It has 34 milligrams in a 12 fluid ounce serving. As a reference, a brewed coffee has approximately 144 milligrams of caffeine and a Red Bull has 114 milligrams of caffeine per 12 fluid ounces.
Caffeine in Coke
Serving SizeCaffeineCaffeine/Fluid Ounce
7.5 fl oz21mg2.8mg
12 fl oz34mg2.83mg
16.9 fl oz48mg2.84mg
20 fl oz57mg 2.85mg
Nutrition Facts
Let's take a look at the nutrition facts of Sprite vs Coke. Specifically, is one "healthier" than the other in regard to the nutrition data such as calories and sugar.
Both have 140 calories, and no fat or protein. Sprite has 20 milligrams more sodium, but one gram less sugar and carbs. Overall, most people won't opt for one soda over the other simple for better nutrition. The caffeine content (or lack thereof) is likely a bigger factor than the difference in nutrition between Sprite vs Coke.
Serving Size12 fl oz (1 can)12 fl oz (1 can)
Total Fat0g0g
Total Carbohydrates38g39g
Total Sugars38g39g
While prices of Sprite and Coke vary from store to store, they are commonly the same price when each is bought at the same store. The table below provides an idea of the prices some people may pay for Sprite or Coke at popular grocery stores. Prices may vary based on where you purchase your soda.
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2 Liter Prices – Sprite vs Coke
Sprite (2 Liters)Coke (2 Liters)
Big Lots$1.90not available
Giantnot available$2.29
12 Pack/12 fl oz Cans Prices – Sprite vs Coke
Sprite (12 Pack/12 fl oz Cans)Coke (12 Pack/12 fl oz Cans)
Walmartnot available$4.98
Big Lots$5.15$5.15
Poll: Sprite vs Coke – Pick A Favorite
Okay, Sprite and Coke are totally different sodas. However, if you had to pick a favorite, which one would you choose? Vote for the one you like best in the poll below!