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The Friends of the Flycatcher after school club based on La Digue has installed eight bird baths on the island for the benefit of the Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher (Veuve). The baths were set up at the Veuve Reserve, the La Digue School, the Flycatcher Lodge, Villa Veuve, and the Community Centre at La Passe.
Bird baths are man-made shallow pools from which birds can drink, bathe, preen or cool off. They are normally made in the form of a basin.
A source of water is as important to birds as is food. Apart from drinking, water also removes dust, loose feathers, parasites and other debris from a bird's plumage.
The Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher favours native Badamier and Takamaka dominated broad-leaved plateau woodland in proximity to wetland areas for its habitat, with territory density increasing higher up on the island. The wetlands and marshes are also important as breeding grounds for insects, which the birds eat.
"But in the dry season the marshes dry up. We have observed flycatchers going into people's gardens looking for water and sometimes they come down low to the ground to buckets of water to drink and wash. This places them in danger of drinking detergent and being caught by cats while on the ground," says Josiana Rose of the Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA), and the education officer at the Veuve Reserve.
"Provision of water baths for the flycatcher will give them safe and easy access to water for drinking and bathing during the dry season that persists for many months," she says.
Nature Seychelles and the SNPA and have been promoting the conservation of the Critically Endangered flycatcher through an advocacy and education project whose aim is to help protect the species in its stronghold on La Digue. The project is part of BirdLife International (Nature Seychelles is BirdLife partner) Preventing Extinctions Programme and is supported by Viking's Optical of the United Kingdom. It's under this partnership that the Friends of the Flycatcher was started at the school.
Although still in its infancy, the club has been involved in a number of activities including cleaning up the island on World Clean-up Day and planting trees in the Veuve Reserve.
"Awareness of the significance of a species needs is a necessary prerequisite to supporting conservation action. By adding these water features we are teaching the children to care for the bird and its habitat," says Martin Varley, Nature Seychelles' Community Coordinator.
The baths are made of fibre glass and stand up to four feet above the ground on a wooden base.
"We are right next to the Reserve and the birds come here to the Badamier and the Bread-fruit trees, so the birds will have somewhere to drink and preen," said Mr. Michel Madeleine the head teacher of the La Digue School after a bath had been installed at his school. The school is the custodian of the flycatcher club and to its credit it now has one of the most active clubs in La Digue.
At the Paradise Flycatcher Lodge, which takes its name after the bird, an excited Mrs. Lucy Ericksson, a tourist from Sweden, was honoured to be part of the installation. Mrs. Ericksson who is originally from Tanzania was visiting Seychelles on the occasion of her 30th anniversary and was staying at the lodge when the club arrived for the activity. A primary school teacher back in Sweden she happily video-taped the activity for her students. "I am very lucky to be part of this," she said.


)=y^2z^3+h(x,z)\).) Therefore,
 \[f(x,y,z)=x^2y+g(y,z)=x^2y+y^2z^3+h(z). \nonumber\]
 To find \(f\), we now must only find \(h\). Since \(f\) is a potential function,
 \[3y^2z^2+2z=g_z(y,z)=3y^2z^2+h′(z). \nonumber\]
 This implies that \(h′(z)=2z\), so \(h(z)=z^2+C\). Letting \(C=0\) gives the potential function
 \[f(x,y,z)=x^2y+y^2z^3+z^2. \nonumber\]
 To verify that \(f\) is a potential function, note that \(\vecs \nabla f(x,y,z)=⟨2xy,x^2+2yz^3,3y^2z^2+2z⟩=\vecs F(x,y,z)\).
 Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)
 Find a potential function for \(\vecs{F}(x,y,z)=⟨12x^2,\cos y\cos z,1−\sin y\sin z⟩\).
 Hint
 Following Example \(\PageIndex{6}\), begin by integrating with respect to \(x\).
 Answer
 \(f(x,y,z)=4x^3+\sin y\cos z+z\)
 We can apply the process of finding a potential function to a gravitational force. Recall that, if an object has unit mass and is located at the origin, then the gravitational force in \(ℝ^2\) that the object exerts on another object of unit mass at the point \((x,y)\) is given by vector field
 \(\vecs F(x,y)=−G\left\langle\dfrac{x}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} },\dfrac{y}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }\right\rangle\),
 where \(G\) is the universal gravitational constant. In the next example, we build a potential function for \(\vecs{F}\), thus confirming what we already know: that gravity is conservative.
 Example \(\PageIndex{7}\): Finding a Potential Function
 Find a potential function \(f\) for \(\vecs{F}(x,y)=−G\left\langle\dfrac{x}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} },\dfrac{y}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }\right\rangle\).
 Solution
 Suppose that \(f\) is a potential function. Then, \(\vecs \nabla f= \vecs{F}\) and therefore
 \[f_x(x,y)=\dfrac{−Gx}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }.\nonumber\]
 To integrate this function with respect to \(x\), we can use \(u\)-substitution. If \(u=x^2+y^2\), then \(\dfrac{du}{2}=x\,dx\), so
 \[\begin{align*} \int \dfrac{−Gx}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }\,dx &=\int \dfrac{−G}{2u^{3/2}} \,du \\[4pt] &=\dfrac{G}{\sqrt{u}}+h(y) \\[4pt] &=\dfrac{G}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}+h(y) \end{align*}\]
 for some function \(h(y)\). Therefore,
 \[f(x,y)=\dfrac{G}{ \sqrt{x^2+y^2}}+h(y).\nonumber\]
 Since \(f\) is a potential function for \(\vecs{F}\),
 \[f_y(x,y)=\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }\nonumber\].
 Since \(f(x,y)=\dfrac{G}{ \sqrt{x^2+y^2}}+h(y)\), \(f_y(x,y)\) also equals \(\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }+h′(y)\).
 Therefore,
 \[\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }+h′(y)=\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }, \nonumber\]
 which implies that \(h′(y)=0\). Thus, we can take \(h(y)\) to be any constant; in particular, we can let \(h(y)=0\). The function
 \[f(x,y)=\dfrac{G}{ \sqrt{x^2+y^2} } \nonumber\]
 is a potential function for the gravitational field \(\vecs{F}\). To confirm that \(f\) is a potential function, note that
 \[\begin{align*} \vecs\nabla f(x,y) &=⟨−\dfrac{1}{2} \dfrac{G}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} } (2x),−\dfrac{1}{2} \dfrac{G}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }(2y)⟩ \\[4pt] &=⟨\dfrac{−Gx}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} },\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2)}^{3/2} }⟩\\[4pt] &=\vecs F(x,y). \end{align*}\]
 Exercise \(\PageIndex{7}\)
 Find a potential function \(f\) for the three-dimensional gravitational force \(\vecs{F}(x,y,z)=\left\langle\dfrac{−Gx}{ {(x^2+y^2+z^2)}^{3/2} },\dfrac{−Gy}{ {(x^2+y^2+z^2)}^{3/2} },\dfrac{−Gz}{ {(x^2+y^2+z^2)}^{3/2} }\right\rangle\).
 Hint
 Follow the Problem-Solving Strategy.
 Answer
 \(f(x,y,z)=\dfrac{G}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}}\)
 Testing a Vector Field
 Until now, we have worked with vector fields that we know are conservative, but if we are not told that a vector field is conservative, we need to be able to test whether it is conservative. Recall that, if \(\vecs{F}\) is conservative, then \(\vecs{F}\) has the cross-partial property (see The Cross-Partial Property of Conservative Vector Fields). That is, if \(\vecs F=⟨P,Q,R⟩\) is conservative, then \(P_y=Q_x\), \(P_z=R_x\), and \(Q_z=R_y\). So, if \(\vecs{F}\) has the cross-partial property, then is \(\vecs{F}\) conservative? If the domain of \(\vecs{F}\) is open and simply connected, then the answer is


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@@ -7,17 +7,12 @@ events. Monarch is written in CoffeeScript, but can also be used from
JavaScript.
-## Defining Models
+## Defining Model Classes
Monarch associates model constructors with tables in an in-memory relational
-database, in the same way ActiveRecord associates a Ruby class with a table on a
-database server.
+database. On the surface, the API resembles ActiveRecord.
-### In CoffeeScript
-
-To define a record class in CoffeeScript, create a subclass of 'Monarch.Record',
-then call the '@extended' class method with a reference to the current class and
-define the table's schema by passing a hash to the '@columns' class method.
+To define a record class in CoffeeScript, create a subclass of 'Monarch.Record'.
'''coffeescript
class Blog extends Monarch.Record
@@ -27,15 +22,18 @@ class Blog extends Monarch.Record
userId: 'integer'
title: 'string'
createdAt: 'datetime'
+
+ @belongsTo 'user'
+ @hasMany 'posts'
+ @hasMany 'postComments', through: 'posts', className: 'Comment'
'''
-### In JavaScript
+Until CoffeeScript offers an automatic '@extended' hook, you'll need to
+call '@extended' manually at the top of the class body. Next, call '@columns'
+with a hash of field-name/type pairs, and optionally call '@hasMany' and
+'@belongsTo' association methods. More on those later...
-To define a record class in JavaScript, first create a constructor, then pass it
-to the top-level 'Monarch' function along with a hash of column definitions. It
-will automatically be setup as a subclass of 'Monarch.Record'. The 'Monarch'
-function returns your constructor, so class methods like 'hasMany' can be called
-immediately in a method-chaining style. More on that later.
+### In JavaScript
'''javascript
function() Blog {}
@@ -44,11 +42,18 @@ Monarch(Blog, {
userId: 'integer',
title: 'string',
createdAt: 'datetime'
-});
+})
+ .belongsTo('user')
+ .hasMany('posts')
+ .hasMany('postComments', { through: 'posts', className: 'Comment' });
'''
-Unless otherwise noted, examples will be shown in CoffeeScript from here on out.
-
+To define a record class in JavaScript, first create a constructor, then pass it
+to the top-level 'Monarch' function along with a hash of column definitions. It
+will automatically be setup as a subclass of 'Monarch.Record'. The 'Monarch'
+function returns your constructor, so other class methods can be called in a
+method-chaining style. Unless otherwise noted, examples will be shown in
+CoffeeScript from here on out.
## Loading Data
@@ -143,7 +148,7 @@ query. You can also think of a relation as a set of records. More precisely,
it's a declarative recipe for constructing a set of records based on the current
contents of the local repository.
-### Accessing and Iterating Over Records in a Relation
+### Accessing Records in a Relation
To retrieve a relation's records, call its 'all' method. You can also iterate
over every record in the relation using 'each' and 'map'. For example:
@@ -378,4 +383,46 @@ suggestToFollow = rankedAuthors.difference(followedAuthors)
## Working with Records
+### Reading / Writing Field Values
+
+Field accessor methods are available on your records for every column defined
+on their class.
+
+'''coffeescript
+blog = Blog.find(11)
+console.log "#{blog.title()} by #{blog.user().fullName()}
+
+# just like in jQuery, call field accessors with an argument to assign values
+blog.title("New Title")
+blog.save() # more on saving later
+'''
+
+### Observing Record Updates
+
+In addition to observing collections of objects via relations, you can also
+observe individual records with 'onUpdate'.
+
+'''coffeescript
+blog.onUpdate (changeset) ->
+ if changeset.title
+ oldTitle = changeset.title.oldValue
+ newTitle = changeset.title.newValue
+ console.log "The blog title changed from #{oldValue} to #{newValue}"
+'''
+
+'onUpdate' returns a subscription object. Call 'destroy' on it when you are no
+longer interested in updates.
+
+'''coffeescript
+subscription = blog.onUpdate -> ...
+
+# I don't care about updates any more
+subscription.destroy()
+'''
+
+### Synthetic Columns
+
+### Associations
+
+### CRUD Operations
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CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
What is the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark?
CIS stands for Center of Internet Security. It is a global organization that is staffed by professionals, subject matter experts, and people who focus on improving cyber security. The CIS benchmarks are a series of best practices and guidelines that companies should follow to ensure their IT infrastructure is safeguarded against numerous threats and risks.
There are many types of IT systems and over 140 CIS benchmarks to guide toward optimum cybersecurity. A good example is cloud infrastructure, under which you can find a series of best practices for configuring Kubernetes as well. These are generally termed CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks.
Purpose of CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
CIS Benchmarks give a specific set of guidelines suitable to Kubernetes and ensure the hardened Kubernetes environments. Thus, protecting from common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. DevOps engineers can use different tools to ensure they configure the Kubernetes clusters according to the Benchmarks and also flag any configuration which isn't compliant with the CIS standard.
Different Parts of the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
The CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks have various parts which help one deduce whether a configuration is compliant or not and to what extent it affects the system. Besides this, the Benchmarks also help companies assign the responsibility of ensuring compliance. These parts include:
Scoring
CIS Benchmarks have several recommendations underneath each of them. These recommendations have an assessment test wherein the implementation of a recommendation is checked. The recommendation is scored if the checking can be done in an automated fashion. On the other hand, if the checking needs to be done manually, it is known as not scored. Furthermore, the scoring will also determine how secure the system is and how much the implementation of the recommendation can affect the system.
Levels
There are two levels of security recommendations. Level 1 comprises basic security measures which do not interfere with the regular functioning of the system. Level 2 includes security measures that address Kubernetes security on a deeper level. While this may ensure compliance, it takes more time to implement and might interfere with the regular functioning of the infrastructure.
Results
There are two possible results once the assessment ends. Pass means that the recommendation is incorporated into the infrastructure. Fail means it hasn't been incorporated into the Kubernetes system. Furthermore, the benchmark details the next steps and the remedies DevOps engineers can take to fix the issue and turn the status from Pass to Fail.
Responsibility
The final part, responsibility, refers to the entity that must incorporate the recommendation. Usually, it's the organization, but there are also cases where it's the company and the vendor who provides the cloud service.
Component Configuration
The CIS Benchmark is accepted in the cloud-native community for configuring Kubernetes components. Compliance can be ensured by manual configuration, which can be an arduous task, or preferably by using various tools that can automate the process making it more efficient and secure. Recommended configurations of key components are listed below.
Control Plane Component
Control Plane ComponentFile/Directory to SecureFile PermissionsFile Ownership
API ServerPod specification file644 or stricterroot:root
Controller ManagerPod specification file644 or stricterroot:root
Controller Managercontroller-manager.conf644 or stricterroot:root
SchedulerPod specification file644 or stricterroot:root
Schedulerscheduler.conf644 or stricterroot:root
etcdPod specification file644 or stricterroot:root
Container NetworkCNI file644 or stricterroot:root
Interface
etcdData directory700 oir stricteretcd:etcd
kubeadmadmin.conf644 or stricterroot:root
Kubernetes PKIPKI directoryroot:root
Kubernetes PKIPKI certificate644 or stricter
Kubernetes PKIPKI key files600
API Server
Configuration ElementRecommended Setting
–anonymous-authfalse
–basic-auth-filenot set
–anonymous-authfalse
–basic-auth-filenot set
–token-auth-filenot set
–kubelet-httpstrue
–authorization-modeAlwaysAllow, includes Node and RBAC
admission control pluginEventRateLimit is setAlwaysAdmit not set AlwaysPullImages is set SecurityContextDeny set (if PodSecurityPolicy not used)ServiceAccount is setNamespaceLifecycle is setPodSecurityPolicy is setNodeRestriction is set
–insecure-bind-addressnot set
–insecure-port0
–secure-port0
–profilingfalse
–audit-log-pathfalse
–audit-log-maxage30
–service-account-lookupTrue
encryption providersOnly use strong cryptographic ciphers
–etcd-certfileEnsure these parameters / arguments are set to their appropriate values
–etcd-keyfile
–tls-cert-file
–tls-private-key-file
–client-ca-file
–etcd-cafile
–encryption-provider-config
–kubelet-client-certificate
–kubelet-client-key
–kubelet-certificate-authority
–audit-log-maxbackup
–audit-log-maxsize
–request-timeout argument
–service-account-key-file
Controller Manager
Configuration ElementRecommended Setting
–profilingfalse
–use-service-account-credentialstrue
RotateKubeletServerCertificatetrue
–bind-address127.0.0.1
–terminated-pod-gc-thresholdEnsure these parameters / arguments are set to their appropriate values
–service-account-private-key-file
–root-ca-file
Scheduler
Configuration ElementRecommended Setting
–profilingfalse
–bind-address127.0.0.1
etcd
Configuration ElementRecommended Setting
–client-cert-authtrue
–auto-tlstrue
–peer-client-cert-authtrue
–peer-auto-tlstrue
Certificate AuthorityUse a unique CA
–cert-fileEnsure these parameters / arguments are set to their appropriate values
–key-file
–peer-cert-file
–peer-key-file
Besides these there are numerous recommendations on how worker nodes, pods, kubelet, and a few other parts must be configured. Below is an example of how the worker node is made to run with CIS Benchmark compliant recommendations.
Example of How to Scan K8s Configuration Against the CIS Framework Using Kubescape
Kubescape has numerous frameworks to test against. It enables engineers to automatically scan the configurations of the clusters and various resources against different frameworks. CIS is one of the available frameworks using the CLI, an individual can find all the misconfigurations and, fix them using assisted remediation. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Scan the K8 with the CIS framework using the following command:
$ kubescape scan framework CIS --enable-host-scan --submit
Step 2: Once you run the command, you get a series of passed and failed resource configurations. Head to the dashboard, and under the configuration scanning section, you'll see the list of resources that can be remediated.
Step 3: Go to one of the resources and click the remediation suggestion. You'll be redirected to the resource's code, wherein you'll get a suggestion of what code needs to be added, changed or deleted.
Step 4: Make the suggested change and scan the cluster again. You'll no longer see the specific resource failing on the specific control.
Repeating these steps to remediate other resources will improve your compliance. Scanning at regular intervals will help you avoid drifting away from compliance.
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Common misspellings for paper:
Definition of paper:
- To cover with paper.
- To cover with or enclose in paper.
- A substance usually made of different materials, and formed into thin sheets, on which letters and figures are written and printed; a piece of paper; a newspaper; a literary contribution; any written instrument; promissory notes; paper money; printed hangings.
- Made of paper.
- Made of paper; frail; slight; thin.

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Question: What Does Airtight Container Mean?
Whats is a seal?
1 : a sea mammal that swims with flippers, lives mostly in cold regions, bears young on land, feeds on fish and other sea animals (as squid), and is sometimes hunted for its fur, hide, or oil.
2 : the soft fur of a seal.
Kids Definition of seal (Entry 2 of 3).
What does blight mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 botany. a : a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) potato blight. b : an organism (such as an insect or a fungus) that causes blight.
What is the meaning of indisputable?
English Language Learners Definition of indisputable : impossible to question or doubt : not disputable. See the full definition for indisputable in the English Language Learners Dictionary. indisputable. adjective. in·dis·put·able | \ ˌin-di-ˈspyü-tə-bəl, in-ˈdi-spyə- \
What do you store in an airtight container?
Sugars: Sugar is hydroscopic, meaning it attracts moisture, so make sure to keep sugars in airtight containers to prevent clumping. Rices, Beans, and Whole Grains: Airtight containers keep moisture and outside flavors and odors out. Spices: Make your spices last longer by keeping them in airtight containers.
What is a good airtight container?
Keep Food Fresher for Longer with the Best Airtight Food Storage ContainersRubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Organization & Food Storage Containers. … Anchor Hocking TrueSeal Round Glass Food Storage Containers. … OXO Good Grips 5-Piece POP Container Set. … Airscape Coffee and Food Storage Canister.More items…•Jan 11, 2021
What is the best airtight container?
The Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Containers are the best dry storage containers for most people. The lids and containers in this set are very sturdy and seal tightly, even after multiple runs through the dishwasher.
Can you store baking soda in a Mason jar?
Yes, you can. You can also store your baking powder in glass jars.
Why is Tupperware bad for you?
Is a Ziploc bag airtight?
Ziploc bags have a tight seal, but they are not completely airtight. The unique zipper seal will minimize the amount of air that can slowly seep into the bag to keep your foods fresher longer.
Do airtight containers keep bugs out?
Airtight containers are designed to keep your food fresh and eliminate the risk of pantry pests. So, it's almost impossible for weevils to enter a high-quality airtight container. If you notice any bugs appear in your airtight container, it's likely there were already microscopic weevil eggs in your food.
Can mold grow in airtight containers?
Spores are indeed everywhere. And your food wasn't sterile when you put in the container. So leave a "sealed" container with food long enough, and if there is enough water in the container, something will grow.
What are airtight containers used for?
The airtight lids keep foods, such as cookies, crackers, chips, and cereals form becoming stale for a longer period of time when stored at room temperature. Plastic containers work well for all types of storage. They store well together and can really help organize a storage area.
Can you store fruit in an airtight container?
Cherries: Keep in airtight container. Don't wash cherries until ready to eat – any added moisture encourages mold. Citrus: Store in a cool place with good airflow and never in an airtight container. Berries: Berries are fragile.
What is the safest food storage container?
Glass Storage ContainersSafest: Glass Storage Containers The safest choice for food storage is glass. A couple of years ago, glass food storage containers were hard to come by and expensive.
How do you store flour for years?
You can leave your flour in its original bag, but for long-term storage, it's best to move it to an air-tight container that can protect against smells (flour will absorb odors) and liquids from the freezer walls.
How do you know if a container is airtight?
What do you mean by airtight?
1 : impermeable to air or nearly so an airtight seal. 2a : having no noticeable weakness, flaw, or loophole an airtight argument. b : permitting no opportunity for an opponent to score an airtight defense.
Is it better to store food in glass or plastic?
Glass is generally safer than plastic when it comes to food storage. You can heat and re-heat glass containers over and over without worrying about any chemical leeching into your food, and they're more durable, so your containers won't be dyed or smell like food residue after a while of use.
Is a jar an airtight container?
Canning (Mason) jars will be airtight once the lid is screwed on only if the jar, lid, and ring are not compromised. However, there will still be air inside the jar. The only way to remove air from the jar is by following the safe canning practices recommended by the USDA, which forms a vacuum.
Do airtight containers work?
Keeping food in airtight containers slows down oxidation Plus, storing your food in airtight food containers help prevent rancidity, especially in oily and fatty foods, since oxidation is the reason why these foods go rancid.


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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — This month, crews at the Site C Dam project opened the gates to two diversion tunnels on the north bank of the Peace River.
The tunnels, each approximately 750 metres long and 11 metres in diameter, will be used to divert a portion of the river while crews build an earthfill dam across the main river channel.
BC Hydro officials reminded boaters and other river users to stay away from the area due to the powerful river current pulling into the diversion tunnels.
A two-kilometre section of the Peace River around the Site C dam was closed to boaters this June when a debris boom was installed across the main river channel.
Earlier this year, crews began placing a rockfill berm across the river to seal off an area for the dam to be built on dry land, while keeping the water flowing through the tunnels on the north bank.
BC Hydro officials advised that river conditions will likely change over the next few months without warning and river users should use caution.
The Peace River will be diverted until the completion of the Site C dam, at which point BC Hydro will close the diversion tunnels and water will flow through the generating station and spillway.


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Even though your teeth are largely composed of a mineral softer than that found in sharks, new tests reported in the Journal of Structural Biology suggest that they're just as tough. In sharks, the material coating the teeth is largely composed of fluoroapatite, a fluoridated phosphate mineral that in its pure form is harder than the hydroxyapatite found in the enamel of human teeth. But by pressing tiny metallic pyramids into the surfaces of teeth from a shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus, shown) and a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), researchers found that the enameloid coating on shark teeth is no harder than that of the enamel on a human wisdom tooth. The teeth are, in fact, of comparable hardness because their surfaces aren't pure mineral but instead are made of mineral crystals bound together with proteins so that the material doesn't shatter under a sudden impact.
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LEA Administrators and Data Auditors
Why did some of my employees disappear from the NCEdCloud IAM Service?
If you have staff members in your LEA or charter school who were using accounts in the IAM Service but they no longer show up, the first place to check is typically the payroll system that your LEA or charter school uses. This occasionally happens with 10 and 11 month employees when their work/job Start Dates are not present or not in the upcoming school year in the payroll system.
Why is an employee's email wrong or missing in the NCEdCloud IAM Service?
Employee email address originally came from the HRMS system when NCEdCloud was first set up. However, many PSUs complained that those records were only updated if an employee changed jobs, and frequently had an old email listed. This process was changed a few years ago to obtain employee email address in a specific order by searching 2 or 3 source systems to find staff email address. The process now starts with PowerSchool, then checks LINQ HR (if used by the LEA), and lastly HRMS.
Who can see the "My Students" tab in the IAM Service Profiles view?
The ability to see the "My Students" tab in the Rapid Identity Portal under Profiles view, is based on whether the employee who logs into the IAM Service has one of the designated "Teacher Job Codes". Job Codes are setup by the NCDPI and are assigned to an employee through their payroll system and stored in the UID system. Below are the job codes (sometimes referred to as object codes), that allow an employee to see the My Students tab.
When is the next Home Base maintenance window and how will it affect the NCEdCloud IAM service?
Home Base Maintenance Periods typically involve downtime of PowerSchool and sometimes other Home Base applications. However, during such downtime, other IAM Service integrated applications remain available.
For a complete schedule of Home Base Maintenance Periods, please see... Home Base Maintenance and Support
What are the cutoff times for updated source data to be included in the IAM service the next day?
Upstream data processes produce the user data that is provided to the NCEdCloud IAM service early in the morning on Monday through Saturday. If an updated data field value is entered into that field's source system prior to that source system's cutoff time, then the data is provided to the IAM service the following day. (Note that data is typically NOT provided to the IAM service on Sunday mornings).
What settings in the Chrome browser can affect logins?
There are a couple of Chrome settings that may improve your experience in using the NCEdCloud IAM Service:
 1. 'Continue where I left off' - attempts to re-establish all of your sessions that were open when you closed the browser. This can result in a continuation of a session -ORcan result in some very cryptic errors within the Application. Change this under Settings > On startup
How are elevated privilege roles requested?
The Tech Director/CTO for an LEA or Charter School should be the first person to claim their account and request the LEA Administrator Role. To request a privileged role for others, choose the 'Workflow' button on the left menu and then choose the 'Requests' tab along the top. Select the desired role checkbox(es) (LEA Administrator, LEA Data Auditor, LEA Help Desk, LEA Student Help Desk, School Help Desk, and School Student Help Desk) and click the Submit Requests button.
How do I see a list of employees or students in my LEA?
The My Employees tab or the My Students tab under Profiles in the IAM Service relies on a "Search" function. You need to enter some criteria to select the users you want to lookup. The easiest search is to enter an asterisk * wildcard in the search window and click the Search button. This will only return the first 1000 matching records, however, which is the limit of the query.


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Serving youth and families of Maryland's First Judicial Circuit
First Judicial Circuit
Regional Program Manager
Nicole Higgins, Case Manager
Alison Bergeron, Case Manager
Myles Burgess, Case Manager
Alison Bergeron, Case Manager
The purpose of the Truancy Reduction Court Program (TRCP) is to improve school attendance and positively affect the youth and their family's attitudes about education through a nurturing approach. Every effort is made to ultimately build a relationship between the family, the school, and the court. Participation in the court's program brings families the added benefit and services of a court‐appointed case manager to determine the reasons for poor attendance, navigate school requirements, facilitate communication, and make referrals for community‐based services when appropriate.
Serving more than 259 youths and their families in the 2022 fiscal year, the TRCP is providing full-service truancy case management and utilizing a proactive approach designed to address the causes of truancy and improve the student's attendance, attachment, and achievement in the school environment. TRP serves as a proactive intervention rather than a punitive reaction.
Maryland's Truancy Reduction Program was first implemented during the 2001 school year. This problem-solving court was created to battle the oppressive volume of youth who were truant during that particular year. It has been widely noted that truant behavior is commonly linked to other forms of delinquency, thus leading to negative contact with law enforcement and subsequent incarceration.
In 2004, the General Assembly created the Truancy Reduction Pilot Program (HB1443) to serve the needs of students and families within Maryland's First Judicial Circuit. Codified at §3‐8C‐01 through §3‐8C‐10, the program, now simply known as the Truancy Reduction Court Program (TRCP), began in Wicomico County in December 2004. It continued to develop throughout the lower eastern shore with the additions of Somerset County (November 2005), Worcester County (January 2007), and Dorchester County (March 2007).
for Success in School and Life
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine for your child.
- Lay out clothes, make lunches and pack backpacks the night before.
- Discuss the importance of school and attendance with your child.
- Follow the school's attendance policy for absence, late arrival, and early departure.
- Use email to submit absence notes directly to your child's school.
- Avoid appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
- Choose a school club or activity for your child to participate in for fun.
- Meet with your child's teacher or school counselor regularly.
- Download the school communication app to view attendance records regularly.
TRCP is a four-phase, six to nine-month program to engage with and help rehabilitate youth and families that have tolerated, fostered, or recently developed truant behavior by the youth.
Referrals to the Program are initiated upon the receipt of a truancy petition, filed by the local public school system in the county circuit court. The Program is not designed to supplant the initial administrative interventions taken by the local school system. The expectation of the court is that the local school system will continually make all available efforts to address unlawful absenteeism and barriers to attendance prior to the first appearance in court.
Families who have received a truancy petition from the court are encouraged to contact the truancy court case manager assigned to their county of residence.
The first appearance in court shall be for an adjudicatory hearing to determine if the youth is truant. The presiding magistrate shall inform the youth and their family of the purpose of the Program, the expectations of the Court, and deliver an age‐appropriate litany.
Most often immediately after a finding of truancy, the disposition hearing begins to uncover the reasons for truant behavior and determine the appropriateness of the youth and family for Program participation. Additionally, the Public School Liaison will share academic, conduct, and attendance history/challenges to allow the presiding magistrate a more holistic perspective of needs and relevant services.
Upon recommendation of the parties and Program staff, the presiding magistrate may order assessments and services as deemed necessary and the youth/family will formally enter the Program. All entries into the Program (even cases involving previous participants/graduates of the Program) begin at Phase One.
School Attendance in Maryland
Maryland law requires regular school attendance unless a student is excused with a lawful absence. This applies to youth who reside in the state and are five years and older up to the age of 18. Once a child has reached the age of 18, he or she is no longer required by law to be enrolled in school. Md. Code Ann., Educ., §7-301
Under Maryland law, a truant youth is one who is unlawfully absent from school for more than 8 days in any quarter, 15 days in any semester, or 20 days in a school year.
Md. Code Ann., Educ., §7-302.2
An absence, including absence for any portion of the day, for any reason other than those cited as lawful (below) is presumed to be unlawful and may constitute truancy.
Md. Code Regs. 13A.08.01.04
Students presently enrolled in public schools are considered lawfully absent from school, including absence for any portion of the day, only under the following conditions:
- Death in the immediate family. The local school system shall determine what relationships constitute the immediate family.
- Illness of the student. The principal or a pupil personnel worker shall require a physician's certificate from the parent or guardians of a student reported continuously absent for illness.
- Pregnancy and parenting-related conditions as determined by the local school system, including absences due to:
- Labor, delivery, recovery, and prenatal and postnatal medical appointments;
- Illness or a medical appointment of the student's child; and
- A legal appointment involving the pregnant or parenting student related to family law proceedings, including adoption, custody, and visitation.
- Court summons.
- Hazardous weather conditions. Hazardous weather conditions shall be interpreted to mean weather conditions which would endanger the health or safety of the student when in transit to and from school.
- Work approved or sponsored by the school, the local school system, or the State Department of Education, accepted by the local superintendent of schools or the school principal, or their designees as reason for excusing the students.
- Observance of a religious holiday.
- State emergency.
- Lack of authorized transportation. This does not include students denied authorized transportation for disciplinary reasons.
- Other emergency or set of circumstances which, in the judgment of the superintendent or designee, constitutes a good and sufficient cause for absence from school.
Md. Code Regs. 13A.08.01.03


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The Columbia Museum of Art
implemented a renewable energy project using a recently installed solar panel array on the roof of its building which is reducing the amount of energy the museum has to purchase. The Museum received a $213,500 grant from the US Department of Energy to fund the 177 solar panels, special installation equipment, 6 electrical inverters and a web based monitoring system. A special educational webpage at columbiamuseum.org provides visitors with fun facts, live readings of energy saved, photos and interactive games for kids.
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The Solar Panels will:
PRODUCE 10-20% of the Museums daily usage
OFFSET 40 tons of carbon every year
SAVE 379 trees per year
GENERATE 53,340 kilowatts per hour
This project is a great example of using renewable energy to improve the environment and the economy. Patrons of the museum will be able to learn more about solar technology as they see it work first hand, SC Energy Office
director John Clark said.
This scalable project fosters market penetration of renewable energy technology by promoting the benefits of solar power production. As a downtown anchor, the Museum endorses a cleaner, healthier environment by utilizing a renewable resource to reduce and displace its traditional electricity consumption. This is the only solar project of this size in the city of Columbia.
We are thrilled to be making technological advances that are greatly impacting our environment in a positive way. Additionally, this project allows us to reduce our utility costs and to redirect those resources toward programs that advance our educational mission, Museum executive director, Karen Brosius, said.
The South Carolina Energy Office (SCEO) provides a broad range of resources designed to help citizens, businesses and public entities save energy and money. In recent years, the SCEO has helped save South Carolina over $250 million through public and private energy-saving measures and new energy technologies. The SCEO is a unit of the South Carolina Budget and Control Board. Additional information can be found at _URL_. These projects are funded through a grant from the Department of Energy under Award Number(s) DE-EE0000158.

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Euclidean Shortest Path Algorithm
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Euclidean Shortest Path algorithm calculates unobstructed shortest path between two points in space or on the surface of object(s).
The algorithm was developed initially in an application for the simulation of muscle wrapping around human joints. It is also useful for tool path optimisation and other technical applications.
The algorithm can be used directly by calling an API implemented in a DLL from various environments and languages without using KernelCAD components.
The functionality can be evaluated using the ESP example (source code provided) of the standard KernelCAD installation.
The algorithm is licensed separately from the rest of KernelCAD suite. Contact us for more information.
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We have studied three fields of low surface brightness mapped with the ISOPHOT instrument aboard the ISO satellite. The observations consist of PHT-22 raster maps at 90μm, 150μm and 180μm. The maps are elongated with lengths up to 90 arc minutes and contain clear gradients of cirrus emission.The surface brightness values of the maps are compared with COBE/DIRBE. IRAS 100μm maps provide a spatial template of the FIR emission and make it possible to compare ISOPHOT and DIRBE despite the difference in angular resolution. Assuming a spatially constant cirrus spectrum within each field the correlation between DIRBE and 100μm IRAS data can be used to estimate DIRBE values for each IRAS pixel position. DIRBE values are interpolated to 90μm, 150μm and 180μm using fitted modified Planck curve ν2Bν(T). ISOPHOT and DIRBE are compared with two methods based either on the absolute levels or on the variations of the observed surface brightness. Both methods show that in most cases the DIRBE surface brightness agrees with the ISOPHOT value to within ∼20%.
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Crops are technical blocks that grow on farmland, that can be harvested for plants and special crop items when fully grown. Advent of Ascension adds many crop-blocks to the game.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The player is not able to obtain the physical crop blocks into their inventory, no matter if the player has a tool enchanted with Silk Touch or not. The player can place crop blocks into the world by planting seeds on a farmland block. Once the player has planted the seeds, crop blocks behave just like regular crops in vanilla Minecraft; the player must wait for them to grow. Crops blocks will grow until they've reached their last stage, at this point the player can harvest the crop block. If harvested while in their last stage, crop blocks will drop an item unique to the crop block, and may even drop some seeds that the player used to plant the crop originally. Bonemeal and Fragmented Anima Stones can be used to speed up crop growth.
Drops[edit | edit source]
All crops below can be right-clicked to be replanted. This replants the crop, but decreases the seed (or crop item) drop count by 1 in order to make up for the planted crop.
Seeded crops[edit | edit source]
When an immature crop is broken only 1 seed item is dropped, and when a mature crop is broken 1 crop item is dropped, as well as 1-4 seed items. However, Heart Fruit and Magic Marang crops only drop 1-2 seed items.
Unseeded crops[edit | edit source]
List of crops[edit | edit source]
A list of crops can be found below, along with the seeds used to plant them, and the amount of growth stages they contain.
|Crop block||Name||Seeds||Item dropped||Number of growth stages|
|Bubble Berry Plant||Bubble Berry Seeds||Bubble Berries||5|
|Chilli Plant||Chilli Seeds||Chilli||5|
|Eye Bulb Plant||-||Eye Bulb||5|
|Floracles||Floracle Seeds||Floracle Sticks||5|
|Goldicaps||Goldicap Seeds||Goldicap Petals||5|
|Heart Fruit Plant||Heart Fruit Seeds||Heart Fruit||5|
|Lunacrike Plant||Lunacrike Seeds||Lunacrike||5|
|Lunalon Plant||Lunalon Seeds||Lunalons||5|
|Luna Globe Plant||Luna Globe Seeds||Luna Globe||5|
|Magic Marang Plant||Magic Marang Seeds||Magic Marang||5|
|Mystic Shroom Plant||-||Mystic Shrooms||5|
|Rosidon Plant||Rosidon Seeds||Rosidons||5|
|Tea Plant||Tea Seeds||Tea Shreddings||5|
|Thorny Plant||Thorny Plant Seeds||Thorny Petals||5|
|Trilliads||Trilliad Seeds||Trilliad Leaves||5|
History[edit | edit source]
|1.0||Added crops. The crops that existed at the time were Mystic Shroom Plant, Eye Ball Plant, and Holly Tops.|
|1.1||Added the following crops: Floracles, Goldicaps, Rosidon Plant, Lunalon Plant, Lunacrike Plant, Luna Globe Plant and Trilliads.|
|2.0||Added Chili Plant and Tea Plant.|
|2.2.5||Added Thorn Plant, Magic Marang Plant, Heart Fruit Plant, and Bubble Berry Plant.|
|3.0||The id of all crop blocks was changed.|
|3.2||Eye Bulb Plants and Mystic Shroom Plants no longer have seeds.|
|3.4||Removed the Holly Top Plants.|


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Adaptive advantages of maternal care and matriphagy in a foliage spider,Chiracanthium japonicum (Araneae: Coubionidae)
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- Toyama, M. J Ethol (1999) 17: 33. doi:10.1007/BF02769295
I examined the function of maternal care in a foliage spider,Chiracanthium japonicum. Females of this species make breeding nests with rolled-up grass leaves and provide themselves to spiderlings as food at the end of maternal care. By removing mothers from their offspring at 2 different times, the effects of maternal care on egg and spiderling survival rates were estimated separately. Mother attendance greatly improved survival and development of eggs as well as spiderlings. Detailed observations on the fate of immatures in breeding nests with and without their mothers showed lower hatching and spiderling emergence rates when mothers were removed. Furthermore, spiderlings that fed on their mother's body showed accelerated growth and quickly molted into the 3rd instar with the delay of dispersal. This suggests that matriphagy, or eating the mother, enables spiderlings of this species to disperse at a later instar. Therefore, I conclude that the maternal care of this spider consists of guarding offspring, supporting offspring development and feeding spiderlings.


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What is PinCode?
Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the identifier used by India Post to locate geographical regions and post offices in India. The PINcode is 6 digit code. The first digit of Pincode indicates the regional zone, the second digit indicate the sub region or the postal circles, the third digits represents a revenue district. The last 3 digits The final three digits are assigned to individual post offices.


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Eucalyptus Longhorned Borers
Recommended Steps to Control Eucalyptus Long-horned Borers
If caught early enough, immediately apply Multi-Insect Killer Tree Injection Kit to the tree. This insecticide is injected directly into the tree's vascular system and is released quickly to help kill insects already inside the vascular system.
To prevent Eucalyptus Long-horned borer attacks, in the areas where the insect is active, there are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the chances of a harmful attack. In the early spring, treating the tree with Once-A-Year Insecticidal Drench w/Merit helps protect the tree's vascular system. This treatment can be supplemented by regularly spraying the tree's trunk with a good dosage of Borer-Miner Killer (every three to three weeks), thus creating a barrier to reduce further insect penetration through the bark.
The good news is that healthy and well-maintained trees are normally more resistant to the Eucalyptus Long-horned Borer, as well as less of a target. Trees under stress are more likely to be borer targets, so it is important to ensure that Eucalyptus trees receive adequate water. To help ensure that a tree is healthy, apply a TreeHelp Annual Care Kit for Eucalyptus in the spring or early summer which contain the appropriate fertilizer and mycorrhizal treatment to support the functioning of the root system.


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Scotland Land and PropertyEdit This Page
From FamilySearch Wiki
Land records can help you determine where and when your family lived in a specific place. Sometimes these records will be based on inheritance, and such records will often mention two or more generations of a family. In Scotland the land system had feudal roots in which the crown owned all of the land.
Many courts were involved in actions regarding land. Some of the most important courts were:
- Chancery Courts
- Court of Session
- Sheriff Courts
- Burgh Courts
- Commissary Courts
- Regality Courts
In general, there are three types of Scottish land records:
Most of our Scottish ancestors never owned land but rather lived and farmed land belonging to someone else. The Estate owner kept management records of their lands, estates and tenants. Some of these records have survived and reside either in the hands of the current estate owner or are at the National Archives of Scotland (NAS) as a Gift and Depost (GD). Some large estates have their own archives on-sight. The types of papers in an estate could be:
- Rentals or leases called a 'tack'
- Lists of tenants
- Records of tenants who may have been in some trouble
In order to search estate records you need to know who owned the estate. To find this information search these sources available either online or at the FHL:
- Parish histories and gazetteers
- The Old & New Statistical Accounts of Scotland at the FHL and online at Edina.ac.uk
- Findlay, James. Directory of Gentlemen's' Seats, villages, &c. in Scotland… (FHL book Ref 941 E4d; film 599347 item 3; fiche _PHONE_) online at Archives.org
- Register of the Great Seal _PHONE_, 11 vols. (FHL book 941 N2sc): _PHONE_ are available on Ancestry
- Statistics of the annexed estates, _PHONE_: from the records of the forfeited estates preserved in the Scottish Record Office [NAS]. FHL Q book 941 R2sa. Lists tenants on the estates forfeited as a result of the 1745 Rebellion.
- Index of Place Names to the Abridgements of Sasines (see that section)
- Timperley, Loretta R. Directory of Landownership in Scotland circa 1770. (FHL book 941 B4sr n.s. v. 5)
- Return of Owners of Land and Heritages in Scotland 1872-73 (FHL Q book 941 R25i)
- National Register of Archives (searchable online) _URL_
Once the name of the land owner has been determined, search the NAS' catalog for their name or the property name along with references of E,GD or RH. The FHL catalog should also be searched under the county where the property was located and look under the topic of "Land and Property".
Taxes were determined by the value of the land. These records are called 'valuation rolls' and exist sporadically before 1855. The book entitled "Directory of Landownership in Scotland circa 1770" is based in part on the valuation rolls for that year. The FHL has only a few of these records and most are listed in the NAS online catalog with the reference of VR. To learn more about these records go to _URL_
For More Information
For more information about sasine, service of heir, deeds, and other Scottish land and property records, see the following website and books:
National Archives of Scotland Look at the "Guides to Records".
Dobson, David. Scottish-American Heirs _PHONE_. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1990. (Family History Librarybook 941 D2d.)
Encyclopedia of the Laws of Scotland. 16 vols and 2 supps. Edinburgh, Scotland: W. Green & Son, Limited, 1926. (Family History Library book 941 P36e.)
Gibb, Andrew Dewar. Students' Glossary of Scottish Legal Terms. Edinburgh, Scotland: W. Green & Son, Ltd., 1946. (Family History Library book 941 P36g.)
Gouldesbrough, Peter. Formulary of Old Scots Legal Documents. Vol. 36. Edinburgh, Scotland: The Stair Society, 1985. (Family History Library book 941 B4st v.36.)
An Introductory Survey of the Sources and Literature of Scots Law. Vol. 1. The Stair Society. Edinburgh, Scotland: Robert Maclehose & Co., Ltd. for The Stair Society, 1936. (Family History Librarybook 941 B4st; film _PHONE_.)
Sinclair, Cecil. Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestry Research in the Scottish Record Office. Edinburgh, Scotland: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1990. (Family History Library book 941 D27s.)


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Include non-communicating reefers in your monitoring procedure
With your REFCON reefer container monitoring system connected to the load calculator or terminal planner, the task of collecting data from the non-communicating containers becomes very simple:
- Transfer the basic reefer container information from the load calculator or terminal planner to REFCON, including container ID, location, expected temperature setpoints, etc.
- Transfer a list of all non-communicating containers from the REFCON system to the handheld RDC unit
- Go to the containers and check the listed data with the actual data on the containers
- Accept or change the data in the RDC
- Go back to the REFCON system and load the corrected data into the system, using a cradle or cable connection
You will now have the actual container data available in the REFCON system. You will also have the alarms on your screen, and you will be able to make the same reports and printouts as for the communicating containers.


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Many opt to place a program in Java Flight Recorder's Continuous Recording Mode. In this state, the Java application will collect runtime data indefinitely, where you can specify (or default to) how much data you want to retain before overwriting. Once in this mode, you can at any time, with many different options, dump the runtime information into a self-contained Flight Recorder file. From there, the Java Mission Control tool can be used to open this file to further diagnose your application's behavior.
Rather than randomly or periodically taking Flight Recorder dumps, it is also possible to conditionally do so. That is to say, you can, through the use of triggers, create rules that will cause a Flight Recorder dump to take place when a defined condition is met. It's hopefully not difficult to envision that in this scenario triggers could help you focus on detailed runtime information when things start to go bad, as opposed to looking at a much larger data set.
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Vietnam: Weather & when to go
Vietnam Weather Summary
Despite being a relatively small country, Vietnam holds a variety of climates that differ depending on location. Within its over 3,200 kilometres of coastline and dense, tropical inland, three distinct weather patterns can be found.
While one end of the country is experiencing tropical patterns of hot weather and thick humidity, the other end could be on the brink of freezing temperatures and light snowfall. First-time visitors to Vietnam seldom grasp this great difference in climates, but understanding Vietnam's varying weather patterns can make (or break!) one's experience of travelling here.
What's the best means of understanding the different climates of the country? Breaking down the weather variations depending on the four different regions of travel: the mountainous north, the traditional north, central and south Vietnam. The question on all first- time travellers:
When referring to Vietnam's mountainous north, there are two distinct climates to keep in mind for travel. The far-north region known by many as Sapa has a dry season, running from October to late March, and a wet season, running from April to September. As mentioned previously, the months of December and January can get very cold (snow is possible, but not always likely), particularly in the evenings.
Generally speaking, for those who are looking for more ideal conditions for visiting the north, the period between October and early April, which marks the traditional 'dry season' is the better time to visit. Rainfall is less likely, though appropriate clothing will be required in the colder months. The rainy season (May-September) can make for a beautiful visit as well, however it may make for more soggy explorations.
Trekking and adventure:
For travellers looking to do trekking in the far northern regions of Vietnam, the best conditions are when the weather is cool and dry. September-November is the ideal time to visit, when daytime temperatures hover around 15 to the high 20's, with cooler nights betwee 10 to low 20's. While trekking and adventure sport is possible year-round, the late winter months and wet season can make for more trying conditions.
The region of Hanoi and its surrounding provinces are marked by clear winter and summer months. From November to April (winter), temperatures are much cooler, with average temperatures around the low 20's. Summer spans between May and October, when humid weather, high rainfall and hot temperatures are predominant. For travellers looking to visit Halong Bay, the experience is best avoided between the months of July-September when the rainfall can be heavy and unpredictable (sometimes cancelling trips.)
Central Vietnam generally refers to the region spanning from Hue to Nha Trang, including the very central regions of Danang and Hoi An. The hot season of the country's midsection ranges from mid-January to late August (temperatures and humidity climbing as the months carry on), ultimately rolling into the wet season between September-late December. The months between October and November see the most rainfall, often coming in swells alongside typhoons from the east.
Being a touch farther north, Hue's temperatures tend to be slightly cooler than those of Danang and Hoi An, with a grand mountain range separating the two provinces (creating its own erratic weather patterns).
Farther south down the coast from Hoi An in Quy Nhon, the weather stays strikingly similar, with a dry season the lasts just a touch longer. Extending a bit further to Nha Trang, and the dry season carries on even longer, spanning from early January to late September. Most of the region's rains fall between the months of October and November, however the rainfall is considerably less than that in Danang and Hoi An.
Finally, in the central highland region of Dalat, the wet season runs between June to October and the dry season from November to May. December and January are also dry, however temperatures can get quite chilly as well. For outdoor adventure seekers, the wet season in Dalat can prove to be a bit more testing.
South Vietnam is an anomaly compared to the rest of the country, with more steady conditions observed throughout the year. The dry season runs from November to early May, with the highest temperatures being between late February and May. The wet season runs between May to November, with June-August receiving the most rainfall. Unlike its northern neighbours, however, the rainfall in the south is often heavy, but short lived. This means for the travellers who don't mind braving the squalls, they may still be treated to good weather in the 'rainy' season.
The far south of Vietnam (the islands of Phu Quoc and Con Dao) are beautiful year round, enjoying temperatures between the mid 20s and 30's- ideal for vacations! While there is a small rainy season, squalls are also heavy and short lived.
What is the best time of year to visit Vietnam?
Because the weather of Vietnam greatly varies by region, there is no exact 'best time' to visit. In the mountainous north and traditional northern regions (i.e. Sapa and Hanoi, respectively), May to October marks a period of hot and humid weather, accompanied by high rainfall. The opposite period of November to April is defined by cooler, more dry weather, with more extreme variations existing in the mountainous north. Whilst Hanoi can certainly get chilly, December & January in the Sapa region of Vietnam can get properly cold, creating the potential conditions for snow. A bit further down the coast in Central Vietnam, January-August marks a period of hot, semi-humid weather (temperatures hovering in the 30's), while the opposite period of September-December sees cooler temperatures and potential heavy rains. Finally, in the southern Vietnam regions, November to August means hot and semi-humid weather (central and southern Vietnam are seldom dry), May-October marks the very hot and humid period, with the heaviest rainfall between June-August.


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Deactivates a cluster tree.
deactivate clusterTree --NAME=object_name
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This example deactivates a cluster tree named Topic Tree:
SES>deactivate clusterTree --NAME="Topic Tree" The object "[name=Topic Tree]" was successfully deactivated.


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For Anime Model Eyes
2D Eyes Focus
2D eyes focus is suitable for the model which is using fully textured on eyes area.
- Unity 3D
- 3D model which only use a texture for each eyes. Example: (Eye texture)
+Open your ready model and Export using FBX. :
+Import the model into Unity. Make sure the size in Unity is proper scale 1, 1, 1
+Import the custom package of "2D Eyes Focus'
+Add Xeno Eye Iris Focus Component on 3D model inspector
+Set 'Head Model' or any model which have Eyes Material on it
+For the "Eye Level" you need to create child GameObject on your model.
+Make sure the axis of Z (Blue) is aligned with your model facing.
+Now you can rename your 'GameObject' with 'EyeLevel. And now make the head bone as its parent
+Now set the transform position of 'Eye Level' to all 0, 0, 0.
Probably you want to set your rotation to 80, 270, 0. But make sure your 'Eye Level' z-axis is facing same direction with your model face.
+Now you can drag the 'Eye level' into the empty slot of Eye level in 2d eye focus inspector
+'Target' Empty slot is the target for the iris to focus/tracking/follow around. It's up to you what kind of target you want to use.
If you want to use script and change the target in real-time, use this method to call:
var NewTarget : Transform;
var EyeFocusScript : XenoEyeIrisFocus;
EyeFocusScript.Target = NewTarget;
+Eye Setting drop down to setting the eyes. It's all explanatory in the inspector
Have a nice trying 🙂


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Prices of seafood have constantly been increasing over the years, making it one of the most expensive, if not the most costly, protein sources on the market.
Seafood is expensive due to many factors, including increasing demand, cost of transportation, cost of preservatives, difficulty in preparation, how difficult the resources are to obtain, etc.
It doesn't seem like the prices aren't going down anytime soon especially seeing as the possibility of the fish becoming rare is possible.
The seafood prices range widely, usually depending on the type of animals involved and whether they are raised on a fish farm or gotten from the wild. While seafood quality diminishes quickly, there are some steps to ensure that they are delivered and cooked in the top condition possible.
Check out some of the reasons why seafood is so expensive below.
Top 8 Reasons Seafood is So Expensive
1. Transport Logistics
You can deliver food from land sources by fast and cheap means of transportation such as trucks and rails, but this is not so with seafood. Since the high demand for seafood is because people want it fresh, there is difficulty transporting it from one location to another. Seafood doesn't last very long fresh, so this brings the need to transport it by air or with overnight buses for quick delivery.
Another factor that pushes the transport price up is preserving the product from source to destination. Many of these preservation methods aren't cheap, and all of these play a factor in the final price you purchase from restaurants.
The flavor of seafood changes within 24 hours, and stale products are usually not acceptable cause they are needed as fresh as possible from the ocean. Manual labor required for all these activities is another factor that increases the cost because it involves a lot of workforce, and you need to pay the laborers need to be paid.
2. Supply and Demand
Seafood has a very high demand, especially as a good source of proteins. The laws of demand and supply affect the prices of goods a lot. In the case of seafood, we have high demand and low supply, which makes the prices rise. Increased costs will balance the supply with demand and meet what is needed.
Since we can't increase seafood supply as quickly, we can do the same for meat; this problem will continue for a while. Also, due to water pollution and overfishing, we face a case where the resources (animals) are reducing and slowly becoming extinct. Meanwhile, the population of people keeps increasing exponentially, and as a result, the prices will keep growing.
3. High Mortality Rate (Difficult to maintain)
The two options for seafood are farm-raised and wild-caught. Even though catching seafood out in the wild is difficult, it doesn't mean farm-raised seafood isn't without its challenges. Fish farming needs a lot of resources and proper management for success.
Fish farming requires more skill than plant farming or livestock rearing, even under desirable weather and climate conditions. Aquaculturists need to place the fishes in specific places so that they do not die and have the right conditions for survival.
Also, this task requires a high level of skill, so the few fish farms available usually charge more for their products due to the quality service that isn't easily gotten elsewhere.
4. Difficult to Obtain
As we highlighted in the previous point, catching seafood in the wild is challenging and requires a high skill level. You will need big fishing setups (rigs) and costly equipment.
The laborers or fishers typically go out into the sea and cast the huge nets from their boats. After that, they have to wait till the trap has caught a considerable amount, usually at least half the net, before they can withdraw it and get the fish/animals.
Since the sea where they are going to fish has no medical facilities or any facility, they usually treat fishing as a massive exhibition that they plan correctly for a long time, so there are no hitches in execution. To prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, they also take medical supplies in case of any incident out at sea.
5. Health Food Sources
People have been becoming more and more aware of the consequences of eating meat in recent times, such as high cholesterol. This has caused people to look for other sources of nourishment, and seafood is the easy answer to that.
Seafood has high amounts of protein, Vitamin D, Phosphate, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Omega-3 fatty acids, amongst other healthy minerals. Seafood is the healthier choice for meals, and as people are increasingly more concerned for their health, the demand rises.
6. The Rarity of the Seafood
As we've previously explained, seafood is generally difficult to obtain, but some more than others. There is very rare seafood, and you can only find these in specific places. Some examples are caviar, oysters, lobsters, etc. These are examples of seafood that are usually more expensive than others because they aren't readily available.
It isn't uncommon for some people to wait for specific seasons for some seafood as that is the only time they are available in their locality. If you encounter these varieties of seafood off-season, the restaurants will charge a premium for it.
7. Cooking Difficulty
There are many different types of seafood categories, and there are some that require a lot of effort and resources to cook correctly. Some of the preparation techniques usually require expensive cooking lessons. It takes the highest level of skills and chefs to prepare seafood, so quality raises the price.
An example of a seafood dish that requires special skills is Japanese pufferfish. These are poisonous fishes, and chefs must have cooked for themselves or others multiple times before serving them at a restaurant. Another example of this is octopuses that need a lot of heat within a short time to cook properly without getting burnt.
8. No Subsidies for Fishermen
Fishers do not receive the same benefits farmers receive from the government. Farmers have access to loans to start their business, tax cuts in some places, or even sponsorship to begin farming. On the other hand, Fishermen don't have such luxury, and it doesn't seem like that will be changing anytime soon.
Government regulations also determine which fishes they can farm, the number of fishes that anglers can catch, and the processes used to get the fish. They need licenses for people to take part in fishing, and these licenses are usually expensive, costing a lot of money straight from their pockets.
Flouting any rules or refusing to get approvals can lead to sanctions. All these sanctions and limitations, including the risks involved, raise the cost of production, which increases the prices of seafood.
Why is Seafood So Expensive: FAQs
What seafood is the most expensive?
Blue-fin Tuna is the most expensive type of seafood right now. Blue-fin tuna is the crucial ingredient for making tuna; this makes it one of the seafood in highest demand. There is also a risk of this seafood going extinct because it is a rare commodity. This fish has a very exquisite and luxurious taste that you can't find anywhere else.
Why is shrimp so expensive?
Shrimp is expensive because of its very high demand. It is an excellent source of protein, but the supply is low primarily due to horrible farming activities and the type of shrimp. Some reasons why they are expensive are:
- The cost importation
- High demand
- High mortality rate
- Shrimps are good for Human health
- Prices vary according to the type and sizes
- Time-consuming to harvest
Why did crab get so expensive?
Crabs, like most other seafood, are expensive and also seen as food for the Elite "fine dining." Just shrimp, crabs rank high on the most demanded seafood. Some other reasons they are expensive are:
- Rules and regulations concerning catching them
- High cost of importation and exportation
- High demand
- Lower supply than demand
- Different variations of crabs make them have separate prices
Why are lobsters so expensive?
Lobsters are very expensive due to only being gotten from water or riverine areas. Their natural habitat is ocean water, making it difficult to rear them because creating a similar condition to a place for them to live and grow would be very expensive and impossible for most.
The average cost of lobster in 2021 was $10/pound, but in 2022, it is $20 – $150+/ pound, depending on the part and size. Lobsters also have a lot of uses, and as a result, they are high in demand. The increased demand coupled with the low supply contributes to the increasing price. In summary, Lobsters are expensive because:
- Cost of Transportation
- High demand
- Low supply
- Lobster being a meal for the elites
Is seafood more expensive than meat?
Seafood is usually more expensive than most types of meat because, unlike meat such as cow, turkey, goat, etc. is relatively easier to rear and transport.
How to Save Money on Seafood?
- Choose white, flaky fishes in the store; they are usually cheaper than other options.
- Buying frozen foods instead of fresh helps cut down cost
- Bulk buying also helps cut down costs.
- Can watch out for sales from stores to get them when they are cheaper
- Filling your stomach at all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants can save your money too.
There is a noticeable increase in the number of factory farms, and wild-caught seafood has been reducing. This helps close the gap between the supply and demand of seafood, increasing prices. Hopefully, this trend continues and effectively reduces the costs of seafood.


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Documentary film, 'Languages Lost and Found -
Speaking and Whistling the Mamma Tongue'
TUXEDO PARK — Every two weeks, somewhere on our planet, a language dies. This startling fact, and a trip to an island where people communicate with a whistle language, led filmmakers Iris Brooks and Jon H. Davis to create this documentary "Languages Lost and Found - Speaking and Whistling the Mamma Tongue." The film will be shown at 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Tuxedo Park Library at 227 Route17 in Tuxedo Park,
This film is a global mosaic celebrating diverse linguistic and cultural practices on five continents, highlighting cultural history, stories, songs, philosophy, proverbs and poems while demonstrating the way we think, speak, and express our ideas is a reflection of our language. Following the screening the filmmakers will facilitate a discussion using dynamic images and global sounds. The film is narrated by William Hurt and featuring music by John McDowell.
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Routing down conductor for DKL202 - DKL202 - DKL201
DKL201 and DKL202 Installation Guide
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CAUTION Install the down conductor on the opposite side of the mast from the other cables.
CAUTION Because of the requirements of the lightning protection system, the down conductor is rigid and hard to handle. Be careful when handling it.
 1. Guide the down conductor from the groove connector at the top of the mast towards the mast base.
 2. To ensure the shortest and most direct path to ground, keep the down conductor as straight as possible. Do not make sharp bends to the conductor.
 CAUTION Keep the curve of the down conductor smooth with a minimum radius of the bent cable 20 cm (8 in) and never over 90° angles.
 3. Attach the down conductor to the pole mast using appropriate fasteners. To make sure that the down conductor runs smoothly, place the fasteners evenly.
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Ever Wondered Why Dogs Run Behind Moving Vehicles?
Lately, most malayalis have taken a stand for or against street dogs. Most of us who hate them are just scared of them. Its true that when they run behind vehicles there is a possibility of accidents. But efficient drivers can manage without having one. But have you ever wondered why dogs run behind moving vehicles?
You must have seen dogs guarding poor people who are sleeping on the streets. They are their ultimate companion and really loyal to them. If you are a dog lover you will know why dogs actually bark. It is a way they show that the person is not invited in their territory. Or to find out if the person is trustworthy.
Some reasons why a dog runs behind moving vehicles are this, the dog may either be feeling hungry or just bored! When a dog finds a vehicle that has urine of any other dog, which does not belong to its territory, it can infuriate this dog further, as it'll tend to not accept any other dog from the other territory. Dogs usually get excited very fast and are curious in nature. Since moving vehicles perk up these instincts, their urge to chase those vehicles increases suddenly, and they end up running behind these vehicles. It is believed that although some dogs do it due to their share of bad experience with a driver, there are a few out there who are just very excited all the time and do it simply to kill time!
Loneliness is another reason for a dogs anxiety issues. They are very social animals and deserved to be loved. Howling is one way a dog's generally expresses its loneliness. Apart from this, the other reason to bark is just an attempt to get human attention! Sound Sensitivity Dogs have extra-sensitive hearing and smelling capability. They can hear the sound that a general human cannot hear. So, if they find any sound or any smell, which is unlikely, they would react to it by barking. For Protection Since dogs are protective by nature, it is protective about its own territory. The dog barks to let others know that something is approaching; and by barking, it makes the predator aware of its presence.


text: Application of using rare earth salts with acid dyes for dyeing wool fabrics have been investigated. The rare earth salts used include neodymium chloride, samarium oxide and gadolinium oxide; and acid dyes used are C.I. Acid Red 114, C.I. Acid Yellow 42 and C.I. Acid Blue 113. The results of these experiments exhibit that the addition of rare earth salts does lower the dyeing temperature of wool slightly, and the addition of neodymium chloride achieved the better result. The result of mixing different rare earth salts is not very distinct, although the mixture of neodymium chloride and gadolinium oxide in the ratio 8:2 has the best effect. Moreover, the addition of rare earth salts has no great impact on the tenacity of dyed fabrics. Among the color range of dyed fabrics, Red 114 has better color strength. Furthermore, the washing fastness of fabrics can be up to grade 4-5 in general, while its dry rubbing fastness can be up to grade 4-5 and its wet rubbing fastness can be up to grade 3-4.


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Hi all, I'm a creative C++ coder playing with Houdini - pretty beginner but with some understanding of what's going on.

I've cached a flip simulation as BGEO sequence, and I'm having trouble adding custom attributes to the points which are dependent on initial position of the point in respect to the initial shape

E.g. let's say I want to melt a teapot, and I want to to use different triangulation parameters for the body and the spout. I.e. I want to mark the spout as "bodypart"==1 and the body as "bodypart"==2 and create groups based on that.

This I know how to do:
1. Load the teapot in a geo node.
2. Cookie the spout with a simple shape hilighting the spout area, do points from volume, attribcreate and assign 1 for bodypart
3. repeat for other parts etc.
4. create a flip fluid out of these points and solve it
5. cache the resulting simulation as a BGEO sequence
6. load the BGEO seq, and all of my points still have the custom attributes, and I can use those for meshing and various other visualisations.

This works perfectly and does exactly what I need. However problem with this, is if I decide to add/change body parts, I need to re-run the flip solver which makes no sense since the bodypart attrib has no effect on the simulation. Doing this attrib create before the flipsolver makes sense for things like color and viscosity, but it doesn't make sense for attributes which don't affect the sim I think.

what I would like to do is:
1. Load a mesh and select different parts of that mesh and assign only attributes which are essential to the flip solver (e.g. Cd, viscosity etc).
2. create a flip fluid out of these points and solve it
3. cache the resulting simulation as a BGEO sequence containing only attributes which are essential to the flip solver
4. load the BGEO seq, and assign new attributes, which I will use for meshing and various other visualisations.

If I use the same method (i.e. volume intersections) on the BGEO sequence, it understandably applies the volume intersection every frame, and so the attributes are re-applied every frame to the points inside the volume, and don't move with the points.

What I really need is something like "at frame 1, do the cookie and attrib creation, and then maintain those attributes throughout the BGEO sequence" but I can't figure out how to do that in Houdini.

Any tips welcome!

P.S. I have 'reduce' set to off in my flip solver.

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You can do it like this:
attrPostSolve_dv.hipnc

Note that you must enable "Add ID Attribute" on the FLIP Solver -> Particle Motion -> Behavior. That gives each particle a unique ID that is the same throughout the whole sim, even with changing point counts. So that is probably the key to this whole thing.
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doh, I knew there'd be a time node in there somewhere but I just couldn't figure it out :)

So I guess the attribcopy is the crucial thing here (other than the ID), to copy the relevant attributes from the time frozen branch, to the active branch.

thanks so much!
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doh, I knew there'd be a time node in there somewhere but I just couldn't figure it out :)

So I guess the attribcopy is the crucial thing here (other than the ID), to copy the relevant attributes from the time frozen branch, to the active branch.

thanks so much!
Exactly, but without the ID the AttribCopy SOP wont find the correct particle again - so they both go hand in hand really.
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Milborne Port is a beautiful village in the rural heart of Somerset, nestled between the green and rolling hills of the Blackmore Vale and the banks of the river Gascoigne.It has a population of around 3,000. The parish includes the hamlets of Milborne Wick and Kingsbury Regis
The village has been in continuous occupation for centuries, with prehistoric finds and features discovered on Barrow Hill, an Iron Age Hill fort in the north of the parish.
Milborne Port has a unique built form, with Anglo-Saxon and Norman features. Part of the village has now been designated a conservation area in recognition of its unique history and architecture.


See also: cardinal-number
cardinal number (plural cardinal numbers)
 1. A number used to denote quantity; a counting number.
 The smallest cardinal numbers are 0, 1, 2, and 3.
 The cardinal number "three" can be represented as "3" or "three".
 2. (mathematics) A generalized kind of number used to denote the size of a set, including infinite sets.
 - 1920, Bertrand Russell, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy, page 83
 This cardinal number is the smallest of the infinite cardinal numbers; it is the one to which Cantor has appropriated the Hebrew Aleph with the suffix 0, to distinguish it from larger infinite cardinals. Thus the name of the smallest of infinite cardinals is ℵ0.
 3. (grammar) A word that expresses a countable quantity; a cardinal numeral.
 "Three" is a cardinal number, while "third" is an ordinal number.
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ZF-3792: joinUsing() produces wrong SQL
$db->select()->from('A')->joinUsing('B', 'colname')
Should produce SQL syntax with the {{USING}} clause:
But it currently tries to guess at the tables being joined, and output a traditional equi-join:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON A.colname = B.colname
This actually results in semantic problems in some queries, because Zend_Db_Select always assumes that a "Using" join is joining to the first table referenced in the query. This is not how the {{USING}} clause works in SQL.
$db->select()->from('A')->joinUsing('B', 'colname1')->joinUsing('C', 'colname2')
Should produce SQL syntax:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B USING (colname1) JOIN C USING (colname2)
This should give the same results as this query:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON B.colname1 = A.colname1 JOIN C ON C.colname2 = B.colname2
But in Zend_Db_Select, it produces the following SQL:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON B.colname1 = A.colname1 JOIN C ON C.colname2 = A.colname2
Of course if table {{A}} has no {{colname2}}, this query returns an error.
If both {{A}} and {{B}} have a column named {{colname2}}, a query with {{USING (column2)}} is ambiguous, and should return an error. The SQL produced by Zend_Db_Select is not ambiguous, but it assumes that {{C}} is joined to {{A}}. This is in improper assumption.
Schema for above example:
CREATE TABLE A ( colname1 INT);
CREATE TABLE B ( colname1 INT, colname2 INT);
CREATE TABLE C ( coname2 INT);
SQL's {{USING}} clause actually knows which columns exist in which tables, and it decides which table you're trying to join based on which table has a column of the same name. So it knows that you intend to join {{C.colname2 = B.colname2}} because it knows {{B}} has a column {{colname2}}.
When multiple tables in the query contain a column of the same name, this is ambiguous and the semantics for {{USING}} can't guess what you intended. So it throws an error, which is the right thing to do.
Updating project management info: Minor, Should Have in Next Mini Release, assumed 2h of work.
I think that joinUsing should change to support USING like it should and at the same time it should support a joinOn. I spoke with Ralph about this issue and I came with a suggested implementation:
 public function joinOn($table, $onCondition) {
 if (strpos($onCondition,'') === false) {
 $onCondition = $this->_name. '.'. $this->_primary.'= '. $table. '.'. $onCondition;
 $this->... = 'JOIN '. $table.'ON ('. $onCondition. ')';
It's a pseudo-code... I'm not too focused on Zend Framework internals. So it's just an idea. Just a quick explanation:
The condition is there to support custom queries too. Examples:
$q->joinOn('B', 'column'); // JOIN B ON (A.column = B.column)
$q->joinOn('B','= B.column2'); // JOIN B ON ( = B.column2)
After speaking with [~ralph] on the issue, it was decided to close this as "Won't Fix" for these two reasons:
 - SQL Server and Sybase do not support USING clause
 - JOIN USING and JOIN ON differ in the way they return columns. ie: JOIN ON would have t1.col and t2.col in the result set, but JOIN USING would have only col, so references to t1.col or t2.col in the WHERE clause would fail.
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How to freeze cookies
How to freeze cookies
For all the cookie lovers out there who want to enjoy a batch of cookies over a longer period of time this information is vital. Which cookies can be frozen and to what details should you pay extra attention. This is vital to the preservation of the smell, taste and structure of the cookie. Today we will enlighten you on the topic of freezing cookies!
What kinds of cookies can be frozen?
The freezer can be your best friend, but also your worst if you decide to freeze the wrong kind of cookie. So, what are the wrong kind of cookies? What are their characteristics, types of ingredients, etc?
The first thing you have got to realize is the following; cookies that are decorated, with frosting, chocolate or (powdered) sugar, cannot be frozen. They are an absolute no-no. The same goes for some delicate cookies, for instance peppermint meringues or chocolate almond pizzelles.
Cookies that are not delicate or do not have any decoration yet can be frozen pretty much always! Some types of cookie do use some of their character in the freezer, but that's not an issue. This can be corrected really easily, just revitalize them with a short stint in the oven.
Freezing cookie doughs?
If you are considering freezing your cookie dough there are also a number of things to keep in mind. But no worries, most cookie doughs can be frozen really easily. The only doughs that cannot be frozen are the ones with a thin batter. They tend to lose quality in the freezer. Preserving thin batter doughs in the freezer can still be done though, just bake them first and freeze the cookies. This way you can freeze these cookies as well!
To sum things up, freezing batters is usually fine. Thin batters doughs cannot be frozen, just bake them first and freeze the cookies.
How to freeze your dough?
Cookie doughs can be frozen in a variety of ways, depending on the type of dough.
Drop Cookies dough can be frozen in one big lump or into smaller balls, we do recommend to freeze the drop cookie dough in smaller balls, this makes baking them off later much more easy.
Icebox cookie dough has to be frozen differently. It should be rolled into a log, wrapped in plastic or in wax paper and also sealed in a (zipped) bag.
How to freeze cookies
The freezing of cookies is not that hard. But still, to make sure they keep their shape, structure, taste and smell you need to follow a couple rules.
You have baked your cookie and you want to freeze them, here are the steps you follow to optimally preserve the cookie:
1. Let the cookies cool off
2. Place the cookie on a completely flat surface, like a sheet pan. Don't stack them on top of each other. Place the sheet pan in your freezer and let the cookies freeze. This step is all about maintaining the shape of the cookie. They are not frozen yet and might bend slightly. This is why they should not be stacked and should be placed on a flat surface.
3. The cookies are now still in shape and frozen, this means they can now be stored in the freezer in a different way. You can preserve the cookies in a flat-bottomed and airtight container, but do separate the layers of cookies with either parchment paper or waxed paper.
Using frozen cookies
Of course nobody likes to eat a cold and rock hard cookie. That is why you should, after taking the cookies out of the freezer, let them first come to room temperature. And do not be fooled by the outside of the cookie, it might feel as if the cookie is warm enough, but the inside might still be frozen solid. Also, thin cookies adapt to the temperature around them much, much faster than thicker cookies.
Once your cookies have warmed up and are de-frozen you can do as you like, decorate or serve them!
Tip: If your cookie has lost some of it's taste or structure after being frozen, you can refresh the cookies in the oven. 160 ºC for 5 to 10 minutes should do the trick!
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Definition of Phlegmatic
1. Adjective. Showing little emotion. "A phlegmatic...and certainly undemonstrative man"
Exact synonyms: Phlegmatical
Similar to: Unemotional
Derivative terms: Phlegm, Phlegm, Phlegm, Phlegm
Definition of Phlegmatic
1. a. Watery.
Definition of Phlegmatic
1. Adjective. Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish. ¹
2. Adjective. (archaic) Abounding in phlegm; as, phlegmatic humors; a phlegmatic constitution. ¹
3. Adjective. Generating, causing, or full of phlegm. ¹
4. Adjective. Watery. ¹
5. Noun. One who has a phlegmatic disposition. ¹
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Definition of Phlegmatic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Phlegmatic
1. 1. Watery. "Aqueous and phlegmatic." 2. Abounding in phlegm; as, phlegmatic humors; a phlegmatic constitution. 3. Generating or causing phlegm. "Cold and phlegmatic habitations." 4. Not easily excited to action or passion; cold; dull; sluggish; heavy; as, a phlegmatic person. Phlegmatic temperament, lymphatic temperament. See Lymphatic. Origin: L. Phlegmaticus, Gr., cf. F. Phlegmatique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Literary usage of Phlegmatic
1. Psychology, Or, A View of the Human Soul: Including Anthropology, Adapted by Friedrich August Rauch (1853)
"V The phlegmatic Temperament. In this, self-possession prevails, which does not... The phlegmatic temperament has frequently been wronged, and looked on as..."
"CHAP, phlegmatic people, ignorant of his language, was transLIX ported by the pathetic vehemence of hie tone and gestures ; and his progress,..."
3. The Domestic World: A Practical Guide in All the Daily Difficulties of the by Robert Kemp Philp (1872)
"In sanguine and choleric the outline is convex ; phlegmatic and melancholic outline with... phlegmatic. — The body bears a large proportion to the limbs,..."
4. The Principles of Medical Psychology: Being the Outlines of a Course of Lectures by Ernst Feuchtersleben, Benjamin Guy Babington (1847)
"... the same, with slow, but enduring activity, gives the phlegmatic temperament.1 § 50. The sanguine temperament manifests, on the psychical side,..."
5. The Institutes of Medicine by Martyn Paine (1867)
"THE phlegmatic, OR LYMPHATIC TEMPERAMENT. 600, a. The phlegmatic is characterized by slothfulness of mind, and by a simpler display of vegetative life than..."
6. The History of America by William Robertson (1800)
"... evidence that they muft be p^P1"'"^ TH-V'either a very gentle, or of a very phlegmatic temper, who,..."
7. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1807)
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