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TransformStamped
Create transformation message
Description
The TransformStamped object is an implementation of the geometry_msgs/TransformStamped message type in ROS. The object contains meta-information about the message itself and the transformation. The transformation has a translational and rotational component.
Creation
Description
example
tform = getTransform(tftree,targetframe,sourceframe) returns the latest known transformation between two coordinate frames. Transformations are structured as a 3-D translation (3-element vector) and a 3-D rotation (quaternion).
Properties
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This property is read-only.
Message type of ROS message, returned as a character vector.
Data Types: char
This property is read-only.
ROS Header message, returned as a Header object. This header message contains the MessageType, sequence (Seq), timestamp (Stamp), and FrameId.
Second coordinate frame to transform point into, specified as a character vector.
This property is read-only.
Transformation message, specified as a Transform object. The object contains the MessageType with a Translation vector and Rotation quaternion.
Object Functions
applyTransform message entities into target frame
Examples
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This example looks at the TransformStamped object to show the underlying structure of a TransformStamped ROS message. After setting up a network and transformations, you can create a transformation tree and get transformations between specific coordinate systems. Using showdetails lets you inspect the information in the transformation. It contains the ChildFrameId, Header, and Transform.
Start ROS network and setup transformations.
rosinit
Launching ROS Core...
Done in 0.41067 seconds.
Initializing ROS master on http://172.29.206.84:53362.
Initializing global node /matlab_global_node_38699 with NodeURI http://dcc721972glnxa64:38919/ and MasterURI http://localhost:53362.
exampleHelperROSStartTfPublisher
Create transformation tree and wait for tree to update. Get the transform between the robot base and its camera center.
tftree = rostf;
waitForTransform(tftree,'camera_center','robot_base');
tform = getTransform(tftree,'camera_center','robot_base');
Inspect the TransformStamped object.
showdetails(tform)
 Header
 Stamp
 Sec : _PHONE_
 Nsec : 816235173
 Seq : 0
 FrameId : camera_center
 Transform
 Translation
 X : 0.5
 Y : 0
 Z : -1
 Rotation
 X : 0
 Y : -0.7071067811865476
 Z : 0
 W : 0.7071067811865476
 ChildFrameId : robot_base
Access the Translation vector inside the Transform property.
trans = tform.Transform.Translation
trans =
 ROS Vector3 message with properties:
 MessageType: 'geometry_msgs/Vector3'
 X: 0.5000
 Y: 0
 Z: -1.0000
 Use showdetails to show the contents of the message
Stop the example transformation publisher.
exampleHelperROSStopTfPublisher
Shutdown ROS network.
rosshutdown
Shutting down global node /matlab_global_node_38699 with NodeURI http://dcc721972glnxa64:38919/ and MasterURI http://localhost:53362.
Shutting down ROS master on http://172.29.206.84:53362.
Apply a transformation from a TransformStamped object to a PointStamped message.
Start ROS network and setup transformations.
rosinit
Launching ROS Core...
Done in 0.41528 seconds.
Initializing ROS master on http://172.29.209.26:56500.
Initializing global node /matlab_global_node_66326 with NodeURI http://dcc245873glnxa64:37663/ and MasterURI http://localhost:56500.
exampleHelperROSStartTfPublisher
Create transformation tree and wait for tree to update. Get the transform between the robot base and its camera center. Inspect the transformation.
tftree = rostf;
waitForTransform(tftree,'camera_center','robot_base');
tform = getTransform(tftree,'camera_center','robot_base');
showdetails(tform)
 Header
 Stamp
 Sec : _PHONE_
 Nsec : 156576811
 Seq : 0
 FrameId : camera_center
 Transform
 Translation
 X : 0.5
 Y : 0
 Z : -1
 Rotation
 X : 0
 Y : -0.7071067811865476
 Z : 0
 W : 0.7071067811865476
 ChildFrameId : robot_base
Create point to transform. You could also get this point message off the ROS network.
pt = rosmessage('geometry_msgs/PointStamped');
pt.Header.FrameId = 'camera_center';
pt.Point.X = 3;
pt.Point.Y = 1.5;
pt.Point.Z = 0.2;
Apply the transformation to the point.
tfpt = apply(tform,pt);
Shutdown ROS network.
rosshutdown
Shutting down global node /matlab_global_node_66326 with NodeURI http://dcc245873glnxa64:37663/ and MasterURI http://localhost:56500.
Shutting down ROS master on http://172.29.209.26:56500.
Version History
Introduced in R2019b


Earning to give is the pursuit of a lucrative career with the purpose of donating a significant portion of the earnings to cost-effective organizations.
The value of earning to give may not be immediately obvious, since people tend to think of ethical jobs as those with a direct positive impact. A useful framing for comparing the social impact of earning to give with that of traditional careers in the nonprofit sector is to consider whether someone pursuing a lucrative career could earn enough to fund at least one nonprofit worker as competent as himor herself. This will often be the case because there is considerable salary variation across career-types, because money is a fungible resource that can fund many different causes, and because the impact of a charity worker is usually only marginally higher than that of its counterfactual replacement (MacAskill 2014).
Although this approach has sometimes been represented as the highest impact type of career, 80,000 Hours currently believes that it is the best option for only a small proportion of members of the effective altruism community (MacAskill 2015). To a significant extent, this follows from the fact that the most promising causes tend to be talent-constrained rather than funding-constrained (Todd 2015)....
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Auxiliary constructions that yield spaces that are not CW complexes must be used on occasion. One basic result is that the representable functors on the homotopy category have a simple characterisation (the Brown representability theorem).
 - CW complexes are locally contractible.
 - CW complexes satisfy the Whitehead theorem: a map between CW complexes is a homotopy-equivalence if and only if it induces an isomorphism on all homotopy groups.
 - The product of two CW complexes can be made into a CW complex. Specifically, if X and Y are CW complexes, then one can form a CW complex X×Y in which each cell is a product of a cell in X and a cell in Y, endowed with the weak topology. The underlying set of X×Y is then the Cartesian product of X and Y, as expected. In addition, the weak topology on this set often agrees with the more familiar product topology on X×Y, for example if either X or Y is finite. However, the weak topology can be finer than the product topology if neither X nor Y is locally compact. In this unfavorable case, the product X×Y in the product topology is not a CW complex. On the other hand, the product of X and Y in the category of compactly generated spaces agrees with the weak topology and therefore defines a CW complex.
 - Let X and Y be CW complexes. Then the function spaces Hom(X,Y) (with the compact-open topology) are not CW complexes in general. If X is finite then Hom(X,Y) is homotopy equivalent to a CW complex by a theorem of John Milnor (1959).[6] Note that X and Y are compactly generated Hausdorff spaces, so Hom(X,Y) is often taken with the compactly generated variant of the compact-open topology; the above statements remain true.[7]
 - A covering space of a CW complex is also a CW complex.
 - CW complexes are paracompact. Finite CW complexes are compact. A compact subspace of a CW complex is always contained in a finite subcomplex.[8][9]
See also[edit]
 1. ^ Davis, James F.; Kirk, Paul (2001). Lecture Notes in Algebraic Topology. Providence, R.I.: American Mathematical Society.
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 4. ^ Turaev, V. G. (1994), "Quantum invariants of knots and 3-manifolds", De Gruyter Studies in Mathematics (Berlin: Walter de Gruyter & Co.) 18
 5. ^ For example, the opinion "The class of CW complexes (or the class of spaces of the same homotopy type as a CW complex) is the most suitable class of topological spaces in relation to homotopy theory" appears in Baladze, D.O. (2001), "CW-complex", in Hazewinkel, Michiel, Encyclopedia of Mathematics, Springer, ISBN 978-1-55608-010-4
 6. ^ Milnor, John, "On spaces having the homotopy type of a CW-complex" Trans. Amer. Math. Soc. 90 (1959), 272–280.
 7. ^ "Compactly Generated Spaces" (PDF).
 8. ^ Hatcher, Allen, Algebraic topology, Cambridge University Press (2002). ISBN 0-521-79540-0. A free electronic version is available on the author's homepage
 9. ^ Hatcher, Allen, Vector bundles and K-theory, preliminary version available on the authors homepage
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This represents just one element of Heineken Ireland's broad commitment to sustainability across all facets of its operation both in Ireland and globally.
Heineken Ireland recently released its 2021 sustainability progress report as part of its Brew a Better World sustainability strategy, demonstrating the brewer's commitment to continuing its environmental progress and highlighting its industry-leading ambitions for 2022 and beyond.
Despite the continued industry challenges presented by Covid-19 the Lady's Well Brewery has continued to showcase its strong commitment to creating a sustainable business, moving towards a circular economy through initiatives such as the reuse of by-products like carbon dioxide and grain dust and the repurposing of kegs of beer during Lockdown.
Using recycled carbon dioxide for millions of pints of beer helped make Heineken's Cork brewery 96% carbon dioxide self-sufficient.
And through working with industry partners, the brewer also plans to remove more than half a million single use plastic cups from events this Summer through the introduction of a reusable plastic cup.
While the hospitality sector continued to suffer Lockdowns in 2021 Heineken Ireland ensured no pints went to waste. Over 19 million pints in total – from the cellars of pubs in Lockdown across 2020 and 2021 – were repurposed and turned into energy and animal feed.
NoLo & moderation
Heineken Ireland has also continued to lead the way in moderation, funding dedicated Zero Zone spaces in retail outlets to help showcase NoLo alcohol options for consumers.
So far, the brewer has created over 1,100 Zero Zones in off-licences and retail outlets across Ireland. The Zero Zones are used to showcase all NoLo products rather than just the Heineken Ireland brands, which further underscores the brewer's commitment to the promotion of moderation.
Building on the widespread availability of bottled Heineken 0.0%, the draught pint 0.0% is now also available in over 2,200 bars and restaurants across Ireland with continued expansion to a further 700 outlets this year.
Key 2021 highlights across the three pillars of Heineken Ireland's Brew a Better World sustainability strategy include:
Due to ongoing investments, the Heineken Ireland brewery is 96% self-sufficient in CO₂ and at full production the site can recapture over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the fermentation process for reuse in brewing. This green CO₂ is recycled and reused in the production process, in areas such as the carbonisation of beer, pressurising kegs and pressurising vessels.
In addition to operating a Zero Waste to Landfill site from its Cork brewery, all by-products from the brewing process (eg spent grain and grain dust) are reused and recycled, with 30 tonnes of waste being repurposed per year as animal feed.
It has achieved a 28% reduction in emissions from production since 2018 and aims to achieve zero emissions from its brewery by 2030. It's also the first global brewer to pledge carbon neutrality in the full value chain by 2040.
Heineken Ireland has removed over four million pieces of plastic packaging and removed PET plastic bottles from its entire product portfolio. Reusable cups were successfully tested at events in 2020/21, with a plan in place to remove more than half a million single use plastic cups from events this Summer.
All Heineken brand campaigns feature a strong Heineken 0.0% presence, ensuring that consumers have a choice of 0.0% no matter what the occasion. In addition to this, 10% of Heineken's brand media spend is dedicated to a standalone campaign promoting responsible consumption behaviour and encouraging healthier drinking habits every year.
In 2021, this campaign reached over one million people across Ireland.
Currently, 33% of Heineken Ireland's senior leaders are female, with a commitment to reach 50% by 2024.
In 2021, Heineken Ireland launched Fresh Beginnings, a €10 million stimulus programme which was the largest in its 165-year history, to support the hospitality sector re-opening.
Heineken Ireland is committed to local suppliers, with 100% of its barley coming from Irish farmers. In total, it works with over 300 Irish suppliers, delivering an annual spend of €54 million to the Irish economy.
"While 2021 continued to pose significant challenges for the drinks and hospitality industry, at Heineken Ireland we're incredibly proud that we have continued to make substantial progress in our sustainability initiatives across the business and in setting ambitious environmental goals for the future," said Barbara-Anne Richardson, Heineken Ireland's Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, "Guided by our award-winning Brewing a Better World sustainability strategy, at Heineken Ireland we're committed to industry-leading sustainability and moving towards a circular economy."
Heineken Ireland has been transparently reporting its sustainability results since 2010 and is the first – and currently the only – drinks company in Ireland to hold the independently-audited Business Working Responsibly Mark under NSAI ISO 26100.
The brewer was recently announced as Ireland's Overall Winner of the 2021 Green Food and Beverage Producer Awards. It was also awarded Bord Bia's Sustainable Impact Award in 2019 and a REPAK Bronze Award for commitments to reduce plastic from across the business in 2020.
Heineken Ireland's Managing Director Maarten Schuurman and Barbara-Anne Richardson, its Sustainability Manager, announcing the 2021 sustainability results.

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Year 7 - Autumn Term 2015
Pupils will explore:
What do we mean by Signs and Symbols?
How useful are signs and symbols in everyday life
Religious symbols and their meanings
The importance of symbols to religious believers
Food and symbolism
A local church – St Oswalds at Bidston
Visit from the local vicar to talk about his role and the place of the Church in the community
The nativity story and its symbolism
Christmas celebrations around the world
Activities will include food tasting, exploring religious artefacts, making a Christingle, ICT research on Christmas traditions and drama.
Year 8 Religious Education – Autumn Term 2015
Pupils will explore three World Religions this year. In the first term, they will focus on the religion of Judaism. They will find out about:
Jewish beliefs about God
Abraham - the founder of Judaism
The importance of Moses to the Jewish religion
The festival of Passover
The Seder meal and symbolic foods
The ten commandments
The Torah and its importance in everyday life
Objects associated with prayer
The Synagogue and Worship
Activities to include storytelling, acting out a seder celebration, tasting symbolic foods, designing their own Passover plate and making their own Torah scroll.
Year 9 Religious Education – Autumn Term 2015
Students will study Festivals and Celebrations this term. They will explore:
What is a Festival?
Research special days and festivals from around the world
Consider the importance of special days to us as individuals and as a community
Interview someone about their special day, find out how they celebrate and why it is special
Chinese New Year
The Jewish festivals of Purim and Hanukkah
Harvest and Sukkot
Activities will include ICT research, class presentations, conducting interviews, puppet play, craft activities and designing a Jewish Sukkah.


text: Nanometer-thick liquid lubricant films are useful for the lubrication of miniaturized mechanical systems, such as hard disk drives or microelectromechanical systems. However, there are no established methods for measuring the mechanical properties of such thin films, which can be an obstacle to the optimal design of lubrication systems. We previously developed a highly sensitive method for measuring shear forces, which we called the fiber-wobbling method (FWM). In the FWM, we used a ball-ended optical fiber to probe shear and we measured the friction force acting on the probe tip by detecting the deflection of the fiber. By this means we succeeded in measuring friction forces in nanometer-thick liquid lubricant films. However, we could not evaluate the mechanical properties of the films quantitatively because the contact area between the probe tip and lubricant film was unknown. Here, we developed a method for measuring the contact area during shearing of nanometer-thick liquid lubricant films in the FWM.


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The orientation of Dining Hall is considered with the situation that sun rays should fall on that area, because sun rays will kill all the harmful bacteria present in the stored food.
Here are some basic points one must keep in mind while designing Dining Hall.
- The most preferred direction for Dining Hall is the West corner of the house. However, if it not possible to set the Dining Hall in West then one can consider the South direction also.
- Dining hall should be set in adjacent to the Kitchen but never to the Toilet.
- The main door of the house and of the Dining Room should not face each other.
- The door of Puja Room or Toilet should not open in front of Dining Hall.
- The wash basin should be in East or Northwest side of the room.
- The shape of the dining table should be perfect square or rectangle.
- Dining table should not stick to the wall. But if it is unavoidable due to space constraints, then face it towards West of South. In no condition the dining table should stick to the Northeast corner.
- If you want to place a refrigerator in the dining room, it should be in southeast direction.
- While eating the members should face the East or North but never South.


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Alpine Start in Mountainering – An alpine start is when climbers embark a elevation ascent in the early hours of the morning or even before midnight. A common alpine start time would be 2 or 3 in the morning to just before sunrise for quick defendants or on short itineraries. Alpine starts, nonetheless, begin in darkness with the climbers wearing headlamps.
Alpine Start Advantages
Alpine Start Allows Climbers to Escape Rockfall : One of the more common the rationale for doing an alpine start is to avoid descending frost and rock and rolls, which tend to catapult down mountain slopes as the daylight heats the face or face in the daylight hours.
Climbers, especially in the high pitched elevations of Asia and South America, will likewise get an alpine start to maximize climbing era, particularly during incantations of good brave, allows them to reaching the mountain summit and still have sufficient dawn to return to tent before nightfall.
Avoid Lightning Squalls With Early Start : In numerous high pitched mountain ranges in the United States like the Colorado Rockies, which has a lot of lightning ten strikes, climbers get an alpine start to avoid thunderstorms accompanied by risky lightning. These storms frequently build up in the morning and then begin their thunderbolt action in the early afternoon.
Start Early on Mt. Everest to Escape Twilight : Climbers usually get alpine starts on itineraries in the European Alps on heydays like the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc as well as the Himalayas and the Karakoram strays in Asia. Climbers on Mount Everest usually leave their high camp at the South Col in the early morning hours so that they can reach the summit and return tonight and it's dangerously frigid temperatures.


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SBIR Phase I: Monitoring Fire Hazards in Head Space of a Liquid Fuel Tank
Small Business Information
Southwest Sciences Inc
1570 Pacheco Street, E-11, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
AbstractThis Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project aims to develop an oxygen sensor for monitoring explosive mixtures in the head space (ullage) of an aircraft fuel tank. This sensor integrates technological advancements in micro-electronics such as digital signal processors, new vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, high sensitivity absorption spectroscopy, and the development of innovative shields to prevent liquid interferences of optical surfaces. The sensor is expected to detect oxygen concentrations between 5 to 21 percent at a rate of one sample per second, and to perform in conditions where the temperature range is -70 to 120 F and the pressure range is 100 to 760 Torr. The proposed sensor system will be initially compatible for aircraft fuel tanks and later modified for oil tankers and other potential applications. The successful completion of this program will lead to a rugged and miniaturized oxygen sensor system that is compatible with aircraft fuel tanks. Commercial and military aircraft will greatly benefit from this sensor since it increases their survivability. In addition, the sensor can monitor fuel tanks in oil tankers to prevent oil spillage due to explosions.
* information listed above is at the time of submission.


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Power electronic modules (PEMs) are widely used in aerospace and automotive applications where high reliability is essential. Solder joint fatigue is one of the major failure mechanisms in PEMs, a reliability assessment method for this failure mechanism is presented in this paper. Differing from the traditional reliability prediction methods, this approach allows the reliability performance of PEMs to be assessed in real time. Firstly, a compact thermo-mechanical model of the solder interconnect was constructed using both high-fidelity and reduced order computer modeling, it was then integrated with the lifetime model of the solder joint. Secondly, a real time compact electro-thermal model was developed using both experimental and computer modeling techniques, and was used to predict the temperatures of device junctions, interfaces... etc. that cannot ordinarily be measured during service. Using the above two compact models the lifetime consumption of the solder interconnect in PEMs under service conditions can be calculated based on the linear damage rule. A demonstration of this reliability assessment method is also given at the end of this paper.


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Table Of Contents
1. Meaning Of Positive Group Behaviour
2. Characteristics Of Positive Group Behaviours
3. Benefits Of Positive Group Behaviours
Meaning Of Positive Group Behaviour In Social Studies
This is a group behaviour that is acceptable by the society. It is behavioural outcome that is generally accepted and motivating to a greater number of the population. This behavioural outcome is in conformity with the rules and regulations that govern the society or country.
Positive group behaviour is productive, inspiring and affective because it comes from the correct thinking and feeling of the cream of the people in the society. Positive group behaviour is an antidote to many social ills ravaging the country today.
Constructive or positive group behaviours are those actions from groups of people who are bound together by some common interests or professions; who embark on activities to influence government policies to their own advantage and their society.
It may be in support or rejection of a particular policy or law that will be harmful or counter-productive to the society. These bodies exhibit constructive behaviours: the Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Union of Teachers, Nigeria Labour Congress, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Market Women Associations, etc. These are good examples of groups who mean well for the nation.
They hardly can engage in destructive actions likely to disrupt the smooth running of the government or society. Their actions are rational.
They return to reason whenever they see that their demand is not yielding positive effects.
Characteristics Of Positive Group Behaviour
1. They exist to promote the common good of the masses and not to take over the running of the government.
2. The source of their income remains levies, donations, and dues. They can get financial support from members of the society who appreciate their activities.
3. They are well-organized. Their leadership is carefully tested, selected and approved.
4. They accept membership only from those who possess the requisite criteria.
5. They have body of knowledgeable experts who can relate with people from all walks of life – religion, military, civilian, economy, traditional institutions, etc.
Ways Through Which Constructive Group Behaviours Can Be Carried Out In Society
This is the approach used by the organized bodies to explain in details, the merits and demerits of a particular issue which they project. Through lobbying, they persuade those that matter in the society to accept their proposals for their own good and that of the society.
2. Strikes, Lock-outs And Boycotts
Organized groups like NBA, TUC, NUT, ASUU, NLC, etc, use strikes, lockouts and boycotts to press home demands. In attempts to avoid the great damage that may result from long strikes, the governments or owners of an organization may agree to the terms of agitation.
3. Publicity Campaigns
Social groups such as CAN, NUT, ASUU, NLC, etc, organize extensive campaigns through meetings, rallies, house-to-house visits, posters, hand-bills stickers, conferences, flyers, etc, to reach the people and attract their support or sympathy in order to get their intentions achieved.
4. Use Of Mass Media
Positive groups use advertisements and sponsored programmes on the radio, television and newspapers to convince the entire public about their products, intentions, etc, and urge them to accept.
Positive groups write open petitions to the appropriate quarters or persons to inform them of what is wrong and suggest constructive remedies to them.
6. Peaceful Demonstrations
Positive groups use peaceful demonstrations to press-home their demands, rights, and other intentions. They can march out in the streets, carrying placards stating their demands, and calling for support from the public.
Benefits Of Positive Group Behaviours
There are so many benefits in positive group behaviours. They among others include:
This is the pleasant feeling that is shared in friendly relationship. Positive group behaviours encourage this in companionship. This pleasant feeling include love, or affection. The family, social clubs, sports competitions, etc, have much of these pleasant feelings.
Through companionship, good social behaviours are taught and learnt. Members learn social obligations, rights, laws, duties and other forms of acceptable conducts.
They also learn how to tolerate, how to resolve conflicts through counselling and reprimands.
2. Survival And Security
Several skills are provided by positive groups for the survival of their members and others. They encourage their members and others to acquire quality skills that can fetch them better incomes.
They provide first-hand information for further training through part-time studies, evening programmes, sandwich and seminars/workshops.
Organized groups like NUT, NUJ, NBA, NLC, etc, etc., intervene anytime their members are attacked by individuals, groups or government.
There is security in the employment offered to their members. They make them to know the rules and regulations, rights, and privileges that could engage them to secure their jobs. Job security promotes positive behaviour in human relationship.
3. Affiliation And Status
Positive behaviours from groups and organizations develop dignified connections. Attachment to civil society, religious organizations, political parties give organizational connections that are rewarding to the individual with them. Important status or positions also come from positive groups.
This is because social groups recruit members based on well-defined criteria. People who qualify to become members enjoy social status which has obligations and rewards.
Organized groups help to secure good positions for their members in politics, church at national and international levels.
4. There Are Power And Control From Positive Group Behaviour
Positive group behaviours have the ability of enforcing decisions and compelling obedience from other people.
Basically, the exercise of power is always seen in the hands of those endowed with the ability of handling the human and material resources to reward and punish the people as they deem fit.
5. Positive Group Behaviours Develop Achievable Goals In Their Members
As members struggle to attain these goals, they acquire strengths that spur them into more action and achievement. Successful completion of tasks or projects, is a plus in the individual and his society.


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Date of Defense:
August 18, 2010
Objective: Military life involves unique occupational exposures, including increased job demands, work-family conflict, sexual harassment and assault, and combat-related deployment experiences. The purpose of this study was to compare age differences in self-reported mental health outcomes for women and men with and without a history of active duty military service in a non-institutionalized, population-based sample.
Methods: We used weighted data from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n=415,364) to assess the association between active duty military service and self-reported mental health outcomes. We conducted sexand age-stratified multivariate logistic regression using Stata version 11.
Results: Compared to their civilian counterparts, women and men aged 18 to 44 with active duty military service were significantly less likely to report one or more days of "not good" mental health in the past 30 days (OR=0.78, OR=0.73, respectively) or to have an elevated Kessler-6 score (OR=0.57, OR=0.79, respectively). Mental health outcomes were similar for women and men in older age groups regardless of military exposure.
Conclusion: Younger individuals with active duty military service were less likely to report mental health issues than non-military women and men from the same age group. It is possible that some aspects of military training may promote mental health for those most proximal to the exposure or that military service affords younger individuals greater access to mental health screening, education, prevention, and treatment than civilian women and men.


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Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington, is an unusual public park located on the site of a former coal gasification plant, on the shores of Lake Union opposite downtown Seattle. The 19-acre site was acquired by the city in 1962, seven years after the plant shut down, and opened to the public as a park in 1975. The park incorporates much of what was left of the gasification plant — the boiler house was converted to a picnic shelter complete with tables and fire grills, while the exhauster-compressor building was transformed into an open-air play barn, housing a maze of brightly painted machinery for children.
The gasification plant of Seattle Gas Light Company was built 1906. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the Gas Company was a significant participant in and contributor to the growth of Seattle and adjoining communities. It's primary product was coal gas used for lighting, cooking, refrigeration, and heating homes and water. Additionally, the plant manufactured other basic products necessary for urban growth such as tar for roofing, lampblack for pigment in tires and ink, charcoal briquets for odor-free and efficient home heating, sulfur for chemicals and toluene for use in explosives. The plant ceased production of coal gas in 1956 when Seattle converted to natural gas.
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BART Rider Action Alert: State support for public transit at stake
BART Rider Action Alert: State support for public transit at stake
Dear Rider:
We at BART want to make you aware that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature are considering permanently eliminating the very program that funds public transit. That program is called the State Transportation Assistance (STA) fund. They may slash these funds in order to once again address the ever-increasing state budget deficit.
Over the past two years, the Legislature and the Governor have diverted nearly $3 billion in transit money to the state budget shortfall, which in turn leaves us in a huge budget shortfall. This has occurred as transit ridership has increased in record-breaking numbers, in part because of high gas prices, traffic congestion and public's desire to fight global warming. Cutting transit programs is a terrible prescription for California just as historic laws urge people to use public transportation to meet greenhouse gas mandates.
Now is the time for MORE—not less—public transit.
BART has communicated the following requests to our state elected officials:
1. Maintain the $306 million STA funding level for the current budget year.
2. Oppose elimination of future transit funding.
3. Identify a secure source of transit funding to support long-term state and local goals.
These cuts are under consideration right now. If you have an opinion, contact the Governor and your state legislator immediately. Here's how:
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Monasca metrics definition
asked 2020-01-18 05:50:47 -0600
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Hello, I'd like to know a couple of things regarding monasca.
1) Monasca metrics have always to be defined from the CLI manually or there are libraries from where I can import them (and eventually I can do so)?
2) There's very little documentation regarding how to define a metric, so any help is appreciated. For example, this is the only hint I found from the Openstack documentation, regarding the metrics creation:
metric-create:
 monasca metric-create cpu1 123.40
 monasca metric-create metric1 1234.56 --dimensions instance_id=123,service=ourservice
 monasca metric-create metric1 2222.22 --dimensions instance_id=123,service=ourservice
 monasca metric-create metric1 3333.33 --dimensions instance_id=222,service=ourservice
 monasca metric-create metric1 4444.44 --dimensions instance_id=222 --value-meta rc=404
What's the meaning of the value after "metric1"? and what about dimensions and service? I'd like to understand in full detail about this. Thanks in advance for any help.
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How To Whisper In Roblox & Send Private Messages
Looking to make new friends in Roblox by sending them private messages? Check out this guide to learn how to whisper.
Roblox like most online games allows the players to whisper or send private messages to each other. It is an online game platform that has a massive number of players and a ton of games. Since there are a lot of games to play and many players playing them, it allows you opportunities to make friends. You can also use the whisper feature to come up with strategies to win the match based on the game that you are playing. So in this guide, let us take a look at how to whisper and send private messages in Roblox.
How to Whisper in Roblox and Send Messages?
how to whisper in roblox
 1. Start playing a Roblox game of your choice.
 2. Click on the text field in the chatbox on the top left side of the screen. Alternatively, you can also press "/" on your keyboard.
 3. Type "/w" or "/whisper" (without the double quotes) then a space followed by the name of the player you want to message.
 4. When you start typing the name of the player the chatbox should autofill it in brackets with a To before the name in purple color. So for example, if you are messaging to player "abc" it should look like "[Toabc]".
 5. If done correctly, you should also see the message saying you are now privately chatting with "player name".
 6. Now simply type the message you want and press enter to send it.
An important thing to remember here is this method will work for most games but not every game. That is because some games that use a custom chat system might have this feature disabled and hence you can't send private messages in those games. Also, you can only chat by whispering with players when you both are in the same game. If you want to chat after that or in other games you should add them as a friend.
How to Send Messages to Roblox Players
In case you want to send messages to players outside a game then follow the below steps.
 1. Search for the player you want to chat with.
 2. If you get the option to message them you can send a message, else you will have to add them first.
 3. Once they are your friend you can chat with them.
Remember that you need to add your email id if you want to send messages without adding friends.
That covers everything you need to know about how to whisper or send private messages in Roblox. If you love playing this game then be sure to check out our Roblox section for more helpful guides.


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Symmetric decompositions of cost variation
European Journal of Operational Research, Volume 285 p. 1189- 1198
In this paper a number of symmetric, empirically implementable decompositions of the cost variation (in difference and ratio form) of a production unit are developed. The components distinguished are price level change, technical efficiency change, allocative efficiency change, technological change, scale of activity change, and price structure change. Given data from a (balanced) panel of production units, all the necessary ingredients for the computation of the various decompositions can be obtained by using linear programming techniques (DEA). An application is provided.
|Cost variation, Decomposition, Efficiency change, Productivity and competitiveness, Technological change|
|European Journal of Operational Research|
|Organisation||Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University|
Balk, B.M, & Zofio Prieto, J.L. (2020). Symmetric decompositions of cost variation. European Journal of Operational Research, 285, 1189–1198. doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2020.02.034


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The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) authority was established by the New Mexico State Legislature in 1967 when the Legislature adopted the Air Quality Control Act (State Air Act) authorizing the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to adopt ordinances providing for the creation of the Air Board.
The City and the County adopted parallel ordinances, creating the Air Board shortly after the Air Act was adopted. The primary function of the Air Board is to ensure that provisions of the United States Clean Air Act are implemented. According to the State Air Act, the Board shall "adopt, promulgate, publish, amend and repeal regulations consistent with the [State Air Act] to attain and maintain national ambient air quality standards and prevent or abate air pollution, including regulations prescribing air standards, within the geographic area of the local board's jurisdiction or any part thereof."
The Air Board consists of seven voting members who volunteer and are appointed to serve on the Board. Four members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albuquerque, with the advice and consent of the City Council, and three members are appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission. There are also two non-voting members who are representatives from the City's Environmental Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission respectively. Members of the Air Board shall be appointed for three-year terms. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms at a time.
A rulemaking hearing before the Air Board is a hearing to adopt, amend or repeal a board rule, regulation or standard. Procedures for this type of hearing are delineated in. Rulemaking procedures do NOT apply to adjudicatory actions.
An adjudicatory hearing before the Air Board is one in which the Board makes a final, binding determination that directly affects the legal rights of Air Quality permit applicants, permittees or other persons who participated in a permitting action before the Department and who are adversely affected by the permitting action. Procedures for this type of hearing are delineated in. Adjudicatory procedures do NOT apply to rulemaking actions.
All hearing records, including exhibits and hearing transcripts, are available from the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department in the Control Strategies Section of the Air Quality Division, which serves as the administrative agency for the Air Board. Please e-mail _EMAIL_ for any information.
The regulations contained herein have been adopted by the Air Board. These regulations apply to private and public sources of air pollution in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The Air Board's jurisdiction does not include tribal lands (excepting 20.11.3 NMAC). Regulations are adopted by the Air Board after a public hearing is advertised and held in accordance with State law. Adopted regulations are filed with the New Mexico State Records Center, and are codified into the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC).
Note that these regulations are updated periodically and new regulations are adopted occasionally. Air quality regulations that apply to New Mexico counties other than Bernalillo County are adopted by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board.
The New Mexico Environment Department's Air Quality Bureau in Santa Fe can be contacted for more information about the non-Bernalillo County regulations.
To contact the Air Board please call Margaret Nieto, Secretary to the Air Quality Control Board at _PHONE_ or email _EMAIL_.
Air Board Meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month, at 5:30pm, in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers, Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Government Center, One Civic Plaza.

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Pyrrosia leaf (Shiwei)
Pharmaceutical Name: Folium Pyrrosiae
Botanical Name: 1. Pyrrosia shearei (Bak.) Ching. 2. Pyrrosia petiolosa (Christ) Ching. 3. P. Lingua (Thunb.) Farwell
Common Name: Pyrrosia leaf
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao Jing
Part Used: The leaves are gathered all year round. They are cleaned, dried in the sun and cut into small pieces.
Natural Properties & Taste: Bitter or sweet and slightly cold
Meridians: Lung and urinary bladder
Therapeutic Effects:
To promote water metabolism and regulate abnormal urination.
Indications & Combinations : Damp-heat in the urinary bladder manifested as dysuria, painful urination, hot urine, urinary tract stones, blood in the urine, turbid urine, urgency of micturition and frequent urination. Pyrrosia leaf (Shiwei) is used with Talc (Huashi), Lygodium spores (Haijinsha) and Plantain seed (Cheqianzi).
Dosage: 5-10 g


Use of a Scribe
Use of a Scribe
May 23, 2019
We are hiring a scribe for the doctor because it will help improve his documentation. Is there anything we need to know about how to document this?
Yes, absolutely. This situation should be clearly delineated so a third party reviewer can identify the provider who performed the service, and the record should be signed by both parties (the scribe and physician).
Remember, a scribe does not ask the patient any questions, nor does a scribe do an examination of the patient. A scribe merely records the information obtained by a provider. Bottom line is that a nurse practitioner or physician assistant generally does not act as a scribe.
Example of statements:
I, (scribe name), am serving as a scribe to document services personally performed by (physician name), based on my observation and the provider's statements to me.
I, (physician name), attest that (scribe name) is acting in a scribe capacity, has observed my performance of the services, and has documented them in accordance with my direction.
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The Boy Who Drew Birds is free 20-page download from Homeschool Share – another one of their very nicely pulled together resources.
Using the picture book biography The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies as a spine for the study, the unit covers history, geography, science, language arts, art and math.
Among the topics you will cover include Napoleon, France, Pennsylvania, caves, seasons, idioms, and, of course, birds.
Activities include map work, copywork, writing a letter, keeping a backyard bird lapbook, making a bird feeder, creating a mixed-media picture and keeping a nature journal. A bibliography provides more options for further research.


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Datafeedsedit
Machine learning jobs can analyze data that is stored in Elasticsearch or data that is sent from some other source via an API. Datafeeds retrieve data from Elasticsearch for analysis, which is the simpler and more common scenario.
If you create jobs in Kibana, you must use datafeeds. When you create a job, you select an index pattern and Kibana configures the datafeed for you under the covers. If you use machine learning APIs instead, you can create a datafeed by using the create datafeeds API after you create a job. You can associate only one datafeed with each job.
For a description of all the datafeed properties, see Datafeed Resources.
To start retrieving data from Elasticsearch, you must start the datafeed. When you start it, you can optionally specify start and end times. If you do not specify an end time, the datafeed runs continuously. You can start and stop datafeeds in Kibana or use the start datafeeds and stop datafeeds APIs. A datafeed can be started and stopped multiple times throughout its lifecycle.
Important
When X-Pack security is enabled, a datafeed stores the roles of the user who created or updated the datafeed at that time. This means that if those roles are updated, the datafeed subsequently runs with the new permissions that are associated with the roles. However, if the user's roles are adjusted after creating or updating the datafeed, the datafeed continues to run with the permissions that were associated with the original roles.
One way to update the roles that are stored within the datafeed without changing any other settings is to submit an empty JSON document ({}) to the update datafeed API.
If the data that you want to analyze is not stored in Elasticsearch, you cannot use datafeeds. You can however send batches of data directly to the job by using the post data to jobs API.


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Digging To the North Pole
Wally and Osborne aren't morons, just a bit naive. It's actually about 7,926 miles from the south pole to the north pole. If they could average five feet an hour they could be there in about 955 years. This is of course based on them maintaining that digging speed going through rock and metal as well as being burned up from the heat of the earth's core (Actually little is known about the earth's core but scientists speculate that it is made up of iron and nickel and reaches temperatures over 9000Â°F).


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Meaning of SPENT
Pronunciation: spent
WordNet Dictionary
 1. [adj] having all been spent; "the money is all gone"
SPENT is a 5 letter word that starts with S.
 Synonyms: dog-tired, exhausted, expended, fagged, fatigued, gone, played out, tired, washed-out, worn out(p), worn-out(a)
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
\Spent\ (sp[e^]nt), a.
 Now thou seest me Spent, overpowered, despairing of
 success. --Addison.
 Heaps of spent arrows fall and strew the ground.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Exhausted of spawn or sperm; -- said especially
 of fishes.
{Spent ball}, a ball shot from a firearm, which reaches an
 object without having sufficient force to penetrate it.


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text: By Earl Grier, School Director of Commonwealth Connections Academy Creating an organizational structure and finding work areas for teachers are always questions to be answered when establishing a cyber charter school. Allowing teachers to work from home, establishing satellite centers, and housing everyone in a central location are but three options. Virtual school directors find that helping to create a sense of community for staff is often as important as creating one for students and parents. By housing the staff in one location, as we do at Commonwealth Connections Academy, you are able to provide teachers with the opportunity to share ideas, supplement each otherâ€™s experience and expertise, and have an atmosphere of collegiality. Teachers working in a common setting have commented on their improved effectiveness as a result of working in direct proximity to their peers and the school director. Parents have also noted the increased availability, professionalism and responsiveness when teachers are working in a common setting.


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Hey guys, I'm trying to write custom built in solidworks tutorials, and one function the current ones use is a function called FlashIt, where you click a button in the tutorial screen and it flashes up on the solidworks screen to show you where it is. However, this function needs the variable input "ButtonID", which seems to be just a random typed in number from what I can see.
Is there some list somewhere of what button has what button ID? Or is there some way to find out?
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Setup guide for Windows (64-bit)
- To use Unity to make SpatialOS games, see the GDK for Unity documentation.
- To use Unreal to make SpatialOS games, see the GDK for Unreal documentation.
1. System requirements
We support up-to-date versions of Windows 7 and 10.
Before following the setup guide check that your machine meets the hardware requirements.
2. Install SpatialOS
Download the SpatialOS installer and follow the steps.
- the SpatialOS Launcher
- the 32-bit Visual C++ Redistributable
- the 64-bit Visual C++ Redistributable


The Surprising History of Hanafuda
When asked about some of the most popular card games in history, very few people would think to say Hanafuda. But the Japanese classic card game that paved the way for Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda is actually an artefact of modern history. Card games in Japan enjoyed similar levels of popularity to modern-day anime. Throughout time, card games have inspired and led to bigger and better things, have been repurposed for a new audience, and have found a new niche with increasing technology. But what exactly is Hanafuda and how can we give it credit for changing the way we interact with games?
Hanafuda's colorful designs formed the basis of a variety of different games
Hanafuda's colorful designs formed the basis of a variety of different games
How Did Hanafuda Begin?
Hanafuda – or flower cards in Japanese – are a deck of playing cards that can be used for a variety of games. Card games were brought to Japan with the French missionary Francis Xavier in 1549, leading to an upsurge in their popularity. Subsequently, foreign card games were banned in 1633. Despite this, the trend still remained popular.
As playing card games themselves were not banned, this led to the creation of a deck of cards that could flaunt the rules and get around the prohibition. A deck featuring Chinese warriors, armour and weaponry was invented, but the 75-card strong pack became too cumbersome for many to try to learn the rules. Still, every time a pack became popular, the government banned it and a completely new set of cards was created.
It was mainly the numbered cards that were banned, so packs were created that assigned certain numeric values to combinations of images. This continued from the 1700s onwards until the government realised it was fighting a losing battle and people would always find a way to play cards. So, Hanafuda was invented to combine the numbered playing cards with traditional Japanese designs and gameplay.
The games continued for several decades longer, but eventually lost some of the popularity that they had enjoyed when playing had been seen as taboo. The excitement of thwarting those killjoys who tried to temper their card games was probably as much an incentive to creating a new game that could be played. But eventually, one company decided to form and take advantage of the trend of such card games: Nintendo.
Success on the Cards for Nintendo
Nintendo, to the amazement of many people today, was formed in 1889. The exciting thing about Hanafuda is that, as there are no numbers on the cards, they can be used for a variety of games. Nintendo creator Fusajiro Yamauchi understood this and helped card games become popular in Japan again by printing the designs onto Mulberry tree bark. Most people don't know this about Nintendo and instead would think only of Pokémon, Mario, and Zelda.
In fact, the success from the early Hanafuda boom meant that Nintendo owns two of the ten most profitable franchises of all time (Pokémon taking the top spot worth around $92 billion and Mario at ninth worth $36 billion). Nintendo has successfully used its business savvy to tap into what audiences are wanting to engage with at every stage of their development.
One of the most striking characteristics of Nintendo's business model can be seen through the development of the Pokémon franchise. The games – launched in 1995 – have spanned more than 10 different consoles across 14 years. Fans have updated their consoles in order to maintain their connection to the franchise, turning into loyal customers who spend their money with the company.
Mario is much the same, and to a lesser extent so is Zelda. The fact that these franchises are able to command such loyalty as they grow and provide critical and commercially successful games is testament to Nintendo's successful business model. The games move with the technology available and help pioneer new technologies going forward. Pokémon Go was the first example of using AR tech on such a large scale in mobile gaming. Other franchises are following suit – such as Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, and Stranger Things.
Nintendo remains popular with its latest console, the Switch
Nintendo remains popular with its latest console, the Switch
Hanafuda's Lasting Legacy
Once we're aware of Hanafuda and its exciting history, we can begin to see a likely connection with the games we're more familiar with today. Take blackjack, for example. While blackjack does use numbered cards, it uses them to create additional meaning in the quest to achieve a value of 21 that surpasses that of your opponents and the dealer - not forgetting the specific (and adaptable) roles of the face cards.
As we've seen, Hanafuda was invented as a way of playing similar games during a time when they were banned. Blackjack, an American version of the game first notarised by Cervantes in a short story about characters who played veintiuna (twenty-one in Spanish), was invented back in the early 1600s. It's therefore likely that it was played before then, allowing us to surmise it featured somewhere in the Hanafuda story. The tradition – and most of the gameplay – has remained the same ever since.
The advent of digital technology not only helped blackjack continue to thrive but changed the way we look at it. The classic tabletop card game was reimagined with the dawn of online casino. The game translated well online and enjoyed many variants, some making it more difficult for the player, others requiring more strategic thinking in order to beat opponents. We can see from the list of 888 casino games that there are many other variants and that they take a reliance on technology to the next level, incorporating live-streamed gameplay into blackjack.
Live blackjack involves a dealer that you can see dealing live, while you are able to respond to the cards you are dealt. This gives an added element to the gameplay and shows just how live technology can benefit online casino games. By incorporating a classic that has been played for hundreds of years with brand new technology, the fusion can create a gaming experience that keeps players coming back for more.
Hanafuda might not be played as much now, but its legacy will remain important. Not only did Hanafuda gift us with Nintendo and everything that spawned from that, but it showed us the power of simple designs and games that can be played. Our love of playing games supersedes all and we will find a way to circumvent barriers in our way.
Gaming might be done less on tabletops now and more online, but that only adds to the legacy of such longstanding gaming traditions as Hanafuda and blackjack. No doubt the games will continue to prosper in the future.
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scrunch down(redirected from scrunched them down)
1. To crouch or huddle into a small, cramped position. We all scrunched down so that the guards wouldn't be able to see us. Would the people in the front row mind scrunching down in their seats so the people in back can see better, please?
2. To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)." I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake. I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
scrunch something down(into something)
1. to squeeze something into a smaller size or shape. He scrunched the wad of paper down into a hard ball. Liz scrunched down the cloth into a pad for the hot pan. Scrunch the boxes down before you throw them away.
2. to pack something tightly into something. Dave scrunched his clothing down into the drawer and closed it. Dave scrunched down his clothing into the suitcase.
to squeeze or huddle down into a smaller shape. Mary scrunched down, trying to hide behind the chair. The children scrunched down so they wouldn't be seen.
scrunch down into something
to squeeze down into a small area or container. Fred scrunched down into his seat, hoping no one would see him there. Don't scrunch down into your seat. It's bad for your posture.


Dialogical argument as an interface to complex debates
Chris Reed, Simon Wells
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 The Magtalo prototype environment harnesses dialogue protocols to support flexible, intuitive interaction with data in complex, contentious domains and provides mechanisms for eliciting structured knowledge. Magtalo represents the first example of an implemented online system that uses a closely specified argument-based dialogue protocol combined with a rich language for representing monologic argument to provide a tool for intuitive user exploration of a disagreement space. This approach also enables the expansion of argument resources through knowledge elicitation, which is structured by the argument dialogue protocol. The continuing aim of our research is to use advances in argumentation theory to push the practice of argumentation technology in providing tools and interfaces that have wide appeal.
 Original languageEnglish
 Pages (from-to)60-65
 Number of pages6
 JournalIEEE Intelligent Systems
 Issue number6
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Watch a Pig Decompose Underwater
By Casey Chan on at
Pork is absolutely delicious any which way you cook it, and it seems like sea lice, which are like ocean maggots apparently, would agree too. The sea lice do most of the heavy eating, before shrimp come in to finish the job. It's disturbingly exciting.
Why did scientists throw a dead pig in the ocean? Well, they wanted to get a better idea of how bodies decompose underwater. The experiment, led by forensic scientist Gail Anderson from Simon Fraser University in Canada, shows a pig carcass inside a cage and tracks its entire progress. New Scientist says:
Shrimp come into finish the job but when the scientists retrieved the bones, they were "strangely" jet black for 48 hours. They've never seen that before and are looking at what caused the turn in colour. Watch the video, it ain't pretty. [New Scientist via BoingBoing]


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objc-diff generates an API diff report for an Objective-C library, similar to those provided by Apple for the system frameworks. It assists library developers with providing their own diff report and verifying that no unexpected API changes have been made.
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Requires OS X 10.9 or later.
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objc-diff [--old <path to old API>] --new <path to new API> [options]
API paths may be specified as a path to a framework, a path to a single
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 --help Show this help message and exit
 --title Title of the generated report
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 --xml Write an XML report to standard output
 --html <directory> Write an HTML report to the specified directory
 --sdk <name> Use the specified SDK
 --old <path> Path to the old API
 --new <path> Path to the new API
 --args <args> Compiler arguments for both API versions
 --oldargs <args> Compiler arguments for the old API version
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(CNN) -- The Chinese air force have a new secret weapon: monkeys.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force has trained macaques to keep its troops safe by discouraging birds from nesting near the air force base, the PLA's website reported earlier this week.
The monkeys are used in an unidentified air force base in northern China, which is situated right on a major migratory route for birds.
When swarms of birds fly around the base, it poses a threat to military planes that are in mid-flight. The birds could potentially get sucked into plane engines, endangering the lives of both birds and pilots.
"Don't worry, we now have a secret weapon!" Su Chuang, a high-ranking officer, was quoted as saying on the PLA website. The officer was referring to the specially-trained monkeys that answer to the sound of a whistle.
When the nests of birds are discovered in tree tops, the monkey army is deployed to remove them.
The PLA have tried many different methods to remove the nests in the past, including opening fire on the nests, using long bamboo poles to topple them out of trees, and having soldiers climb the trees to pick them out.
None of these methods were very effective. Apart from being time-consuming and dangerous for the officers who had to climb the trees, the birds kept coming back.
However, when monkeys remove the nests, the birds do not return, as the macaques leave a scent on the branches that discourage the birds, according to the PLA's web posting.
"The monkeys are loyal bodyguards who defend the safety of our comrades," said the web report.
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This topic will demonstrate how to determine optimum drilling flow rate for both drilling hydraulic optimization methods (the maximum hydraulic horse power and the maximum impact force). If you don't know the equations, please read this article first, Determine Optimum Drilling Flow Rate for Basic System – Drilling Hydraulics.
The information is listed below:
Hole size = 8.5 inch
Depth In = 2,000 ft
Depth out = 6,000 ft
Mud properties at starting point
Mud weight = 9.2 ppg
PV = 13
YP = 10
From the previous post (total pressure loss excluding the bit), we know the equation (shown below)
We can solve the equation to get the flow rate (Q) that match with optimization criteria (Maximum Hydraulic Horsepower or Maximum Impact Force)
Maximum Hydraulic Horsepower will be happened when the pressure drop across the bit is equal to 65% of total pressure loss; therefore, 35% of total pressure loss (Ps) occurs through the drill stem (Po). The equation will be like this Po = 0.35 x Ps. By substituting Po with 0.35Ps into the Equation#1, you can solve for the optimum flow rate which will give you the maximum hydraulic horsepower.
Solve for Q
Maximum Impact Force can be obtained when 48% of total pressure loss is at the bit so 52% of total pressure loss (Ps) occurs through the drill stem (Po). Substituting 52% of Ps into the Equation#1 will allow you to get the optimum flow rate at maximum impact force.
Solve for Q


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Extreme reading among the zoo animals
Thursday 23 October 2008
Two schoolgirl bookworms found some novel places to browse, by taking their homework to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for some 'extreme reading'.
Jessica Ackers and Francesca Cross, both 10, let their imagination run riot when their school asked pupils to think of 'unusual, funny or surprising' locations for reading a book, to celebrate Children's Book Week.
The pair, from Oakwood Primary School in St Albans, wrote to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and initially asked to read while sitting on an elephant or giraffe. 'If our thoughts are too dangerous to carry out we would love it if you could suggest something else for us to do', they asked.
Whipsnade were happy to oblige with the latter option and keepers allowed the girls to test their nerve by reading among the lively lemurs on lemur island, while being watched over by our female giraffe Savannah and sitting in the elephant paddock.
The girls found the experience amazing and had to use all their concentration skills to keep their eyes on the books and not the animals.
Jessica said: 'We found the giraffe quite easy as she was eating the leaves but the lemurs were hard!'
'There were so many of them and they were all around you with their paws on the books!' added Francesca. Both girls love reading and enjoy fiction books. Francesca had just read an appropriate book called 'White Giraffe' by Lauren St John.


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As of 2015, the average cost of landscaping is roughly $2,900. The lowest amount is $1,100 and the highest amount is $9,000. Overall costs are often influenced by geographic location and the scope of the landscaping project. Costs are also influenced by whether the homeowner wants to include extra ornamentation.
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The average cost of landscaping is also influenced by whether the homeowner decides to handle a majority of the project on his own or instead consult with a landscape architect, designer or another landscape professional. The homeowner might also decide to hire a landscape surveyor to determine where his property ends and where his neighbor's begins.
Homeowners should also consider the long-term effects of their landscaping plans. For example, homeowners should think about whether the new landscaping features allow for proper draining, otherwise they may experience mold, mildew and water damage. Homeowners can also decide between synthetic grass and xeriscaping. Either option is a good way to save money in the future on labor and water usage.
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In email communication, people often use "can you do X" instead of "please do X". Is this a more polite form, or is this just an idiom which means exactly the same?
If I use "dig this hole" as an abstract example, I can write this in several forms:
- Can you dig this hole?
- Can you dig this hole.
- Can you please dig this hole.
- Please dig this hole.
Do these forms have some different but measurable level of politeness? I feel that (2) is a bit rude, but may be just careless spelling; is my feeling justified?
If I want to ask someone to "dig this hole", which is the most polite way to do that?
I am interested mostly in email communication, because this is the only way I use English now. But maybe considering spoken language can help.


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Pope John Paul II Gold Coins
2014 marks the canonization of Pope John Paul II and the Royal Canadian Mint is commemorating this historic event by creating pure gold and silver memorabilia coins. They were unveiled on March 27 at several ceremonies.
These coins were created to pay homage to the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II and his cosmopolitan accomplishments. These accomplishments include his message of courage, defense of freedom and the profound statements of hope he expressed to the world.
These beautiful gold and silver coins are wonderful additions for any collector or history buffs. The reverse image on both coins is a photograph of Pope John Paul II offering Mass during his first visit to Canada in 1984.


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The answer to this question depends on how hard the laminated surface is. If the laminated surface is hard enough for the document to not fold, you have no choice left. You will just have to go about not folding the document or go ahead remove the lamination. Some laminations are soft in texture and can be easily folded. But once they are folded the folds will leave a permanent mark on them which will never go away.
So if you are looking to fold a laminated document then it is advisable not to do so as you could cause harm to it. What you could do is get files or folders or envelops that are bigger in size of the document and you will not have to fold the. Just avoid the idea of folding a document especially if it is an important one.
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We present a surface reconstruction technique that constructs a smooth analytic surface from scattered data. The technique is robust to noise and both poorly and non-uniformly sampled data, making it well-suited for use in medical applications. In addition, the surface can be parameterized in multiple ways, making it possible to represent additional data, such as electromagnetic potential, in a different (but related) coordinate system to the geometric one. The parameterization technique also supports consistent parameterizations of multiple data sets.
Grimm, Cindy and Ju, Tao, "Smooth Surface Reconstruction using Charts for Medical Data" Report Number: WUCSE-2006-29 (2006). All Computer Science and Engineering Research.


Liberals and organised labour
The loss of the support of organised labour during the late Victorian and Edwardian period was a key factor in the decline of the Liberal Party as an electoral force.
Once this confidence in the party was gone, the Liberals never got it back and trade union and labour issues have never since had the highest priority in Liberal politics.
The speakers examined why and how organised labour broke away from supporting the Liberal Party, and its impact on the Liberal vote.
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Access Docket Searches At Oklahoma Supreme Court Network's
Oklahoma has usually one of the largest and leading initiatives in nation that provides court docket detail and information on internet. It is striving or determined to complete the tracking system of statewide case and then make the detail within the system that is available on real time source through internet. The cost of the service is basically borne or bear by judicial system, however there is no amount to user for getting the court information or detail from Oklahoma.
Step By Step:
- First of all, it is important to visit the website by using the accessibility of internet.
- Open the browser and enter the address of website _URL_.
- Click on the link "search dockets" that is placed at the right side of the web page.
- The next page will be displayed.
- Select the database from drop down list and then enter the case number.
- Click on the button "Go".
- In the next section, enter your first and last name.
- Enter the required number in the field "identifying number".
- Fill out the requirement in the fields "born on or after date" and then "born before date".
- After that choose the type of party and then case type.
- In the next section, enter the case filed date and then case close date.
- Click on the button "GO".
- You can search docket by lower court case number also.
- In this way, you will select the type of case, year and number and then click on the button "GO".
- You can also search it by giving the traffic citation number and then click on the button "GO" to view the results.
Oklahoma Supreme Court provides an opportunity to view the information of your case online by using its official website. Here, you can retrieve the information and detail through the system. In this way, you should know the number of your case that you would like to view. The number of your case should be inserted in the specific format that is used by the Supreme Court in which your case is pending. Each court number and docket is listed in the website with the appropriate case type and sample of case number from each court.


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A Pilgrim's Guide to the Journey
Julia Ross
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Julia Ross explores in depth Meher Baba's journey along the Trail of Tears, which culminated in his foretold car accident in America.
From the back cover: "Meher Baba, on his automobile journey across the United States in 1952, followed one of the routes of the Cherokee Trail of Tears to what is now Oklahoma. Meher Baba's journey ended in a cataclysmic automobile accident in the center of Oklahoma, where he shed his blood on American soil.
"Julia Ross documents in meticulous detail what is known of Meher Baba's route and the accident, which she began researching in the early 1970s. In the tradition of pilgrims' guides, she also traces the history and associations of the places Meher Baba visited. She focuses on the shadow side of American history, especially that of the American Indians."
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Who we help
Head of Risk
Responsible for the risk profile of the business
Vessel Tracking Data, Vessel Data, Port Data, Polygon Data, Compliance Data, PSC Data, Casualty Data
The marine insurance industry provides coverage for risks related to transportation of goods and people via waterways, including ships, boats, and other vessels. It helps protect against losses due to damage, theft, accidents, and other perils that may occur during transit.
In the ever-changing and unpredictable world of maritime operations, risk management plays a pivotal role in the success and sustainability of insurance companies. At the helm of this critical function is the Head of Risk, responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and mitigation of various risks associated with maritime activities. We will take a closer look at the workflow of a Head of Risk at a maritime insurance company, shedding light on the intricacies of their role and the steps involved in managing maritime risks effectively.
Risk Assessment and Identification: The first step for a Head of Risk is to conduct a thorough analysis of the maritime risks prevailing in the industry. By examining historical data, monitoring industry trends, and staying up-to-date with regulations, they identify potential risks such as vessel damage, cargo loss, piracy, natural disasters, and compliance issues.
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Based on the identified risks, the Head of Risk develops robust risk mitigation strategies and frameworks. These strategies focus on minimizing potential losses and are implemented by collaborating with other departments and stakeholders. Risk avoidance, reduction, transfer, or acceptance strategies are recommended based on the company's risk appetite.
Underwriting and Pricing: The Head of Risk closely collaborates with underwriting teams to evaluate the risks associated with insuring maritime assets. They assess the risk exposure of potential clients, considering factors such as vessel types, routes, cargo types, and operational history. Based on this evaluation, they work together with underwriters to determine appropriate insurance coverage, policy terms, and pricing.
Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Establishing robust monitoring systems is crucial to track risk exposures in the company's portfolio. The Head of Risk regularly analyses risk profiles, loss ratios, claims data, and other relevant metrics to identify emerging trends and areas of concern. Comprehensive risk reports and presentations are prepared for senior management and board members, providing insights into key risk factors, potential impacts, and recommended actions.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Staying updated with maritime laws, regulations, and industry standards is essential to ensure compliance. The Head of Risk develops and implements internal controls and procedures to mitigate compliance risks. They collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory inquiries, audits, or investigations related to risk management.
Claims Management: Efficient claims management is a crucial aspect of risk mitigation. The Head of Risk oversees the claims process, working closely with claims adjusters and legal teams to evaluate claims, determine coverage, and negotiate settlements. By identifying patterns in claims data, they can improve risk management strategies and mitigate future losses.
Risk Communication and Training: To foster a risk-aware culture within the organization, the Head of Risk conducts training sessions, workshops, and seminars on risk management best practices. They communicate risk-related information, policies, and procedures to employees, clients, and stakeholders. Collaborating with marketing and communication teams, they create educational materials and campaigns that educate stakeholders about maritime risks and insurance solutions.
Continuous Improvement: To adapt to evolving risks and industry trends, the Head of Risk regularly reviews and enhances risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools. They stay informed about emerging technologies, data analytics, and risk modeling techniques to enhance risk assessment and management capabilities. Engaging in professional development activities and participating in industry forums ensures they stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in maritime risk management.


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Singapore Changi Airport is a testament to efficiency and convenience, consistently ranked among the world's busiest and most streamlined airports.
With over 70 million passengers traversing its terminals annually, it has earned its reputation for seamless and rapid transfers. However, before you take that one-hour transit time for granted, several crucial considerations exist.
- 1 The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
- 2 One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
- 3 Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
- 4 In Conclusion
- 5 FAQs
- 5.1 1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
- 5.2 2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
- 5.3 3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
- 5.4 4. What if my first flight is delayed?
- 5.5 5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
Singapore Changi Airport's bare minimum transit time recommended is 50 minutes. This implies that if your connecting flight is scheduled within 50 minutes of arrival, your transition should go off without a hitch. Nevertheless, some nuances deserve your attention:
- Airline Consistency: The transition should be smooth if your connecting flight operates under the same airline. This eliminates the need for immigration and customs clearance, saving you an extra 30 to 60 minutes.
- Terminal Cohesion: Your connecting flight must depart from the same terminal. Differing terminals entail a shuttle bus journey between them, adding 10 to 15 minutes to your transit.
- Punctuality Matters: The punctuality of your arriving and departing flights cannot be emphasized enough. A delay in your first flight could jeopardize your chances of making the second.
One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
The adequacy of one-hour transit hinges on various factors:
- Travel Experience: A one-hour connection might be feasible for seasoned travelers familiar with the intricacies of transiting airports.
- Baggage Considerations: Travelers with checked baggage must allocate additional time for baggage claims and recheck their bags for the next flight.
- Health Considerations: Individuals with mobility constraints or medical issues should budget extra time to navigate the airport comfortably.
- Budget Constraints: Those on tight budgets might want to avoid prolonged stays at the airport, as additional time might incur costs for lounges or other amenities.
Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
If you're determined to navigate a one-hour transit in Singapore, consider the following strategies:
- Airline Alliance: Opt for flights within the same airline alliance to avoid the immigration and customs process.
- Flight Status Monitoring: Stay abreast of your connecting flight's status before departing. Preemptively rebooking the second leg could be a lifesaver if your initial flight is delayed.
- Early Arrival: Arrive at the airport beforehand to facilitate check-in, security procedures, and locating your gate.
- Enjoy Airport Facilities: Singapore Changi Airport boasts an array of lounges and dining establishments. Utilize these facilities to relax or grab a meal while awaiting your next flight.
- Anticipate Delays: Prudent planning involves considering the possibility of delays. If your flight faces unforeseen setbacks, promptly communicate with your airline to rebook your connecting flight.
For most travelers, a one-hour transit time at Singapore Changi Airport proves sufficient for making a connecting flight. Nevertheless, it's crucial to recognize that multiple factors can influence your transition time.
Heeding the insights above and implementing the suggested strategies heighten your likelihood of a seamless transition and an enjoyable stay in Singapore. Remember, while the airport is efficient, thoughtful preparation remains the key to a stress-free journey.
1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
Yes, the 50-minute minimum transit time recommendation at Singapore Changi Airport encompasses the time required to go through security checks, passport control, and other necessary procedures. However, it's important to remember that this timeframe assumes all conditions are optimal and there are no unforeseen delays.
2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
If your connecting flight is on a different airline, you will likely need to go through immigration and customs clearance, which can take an additional 30 to 60 minutes. In this case, more than a one-hour transit time might be required. A more extended layover is advisable to account for these extra formalities and ensure you take advantage of your next flight.
3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
Yes, Singapore Changi Airport offers a shuttle bus service to travel between terminals. However, this service can add 10 to 15 minutes to your transit time. If your connecting flight departs from a different airport, it's crucial to factor in this additional time when considering a one-hour transit.
4. What if my first flight is delayed?
If your first flight is delayed, it can significantly impact your chances of making your connecting flight within a one-hour transit time. Delays are expected in air travel, and a delay in your arrival flight could leave you with minimal time to get to your connecting gate. It's recommended to keep track of your flight's status and communicate with airport staff if you foresee difficulties making your connection.
5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
One-hour transit is challenging for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs. It's essential to allow extra time to move through the airport comfortably. Consider requesting assistance from airport personnel, such as using airport wheelchairs or getting help with transporting your luggage. To ensure a smooth journey, communicate your requirements to the airline, and they can provide the necessary support.


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Does height make any difference???
JeannieY posted:
Hi Rich,
I've always wondered how a person's height may or may not figure into the calories burned/exertion required? For example, I'm only 5'-1" and I normally run at 6.5 to 7mph for 45 minutes to an hour. Would a person who's 5'-6" for example, weighing the same and running at the same speed really burn the same number of calories? It seems over-simplified to calculate calories burned solely based on weight alone. Since my legs are shorter, I would have to work harder (taking more steps) than a taller person, doesn't that make any difference?
Maybe what I'm asking is a stupid question, but I've always wondered.
Rich Weil, MEd, CDE responded:
Hi Jeannie,
It's a good question. Theoretically, if you weigh the same, then the calories burned will be very similar. The basic physics of it is: work equals force x distance. That is, work equals the number of calories burned, force is body weight, and distance is miles (or however you measure your distance). You can see that body weight is the variable that has the effect on calories burned. With that said, there is biomechanical efficiency to consider. The person who is more efficient will burn fewer calories. That is, if your gait is different, which it could be with height differences (or no height difference), then there will be some effect. For instance, running when you are taller might involve more up and down motion of the hips which would be less efficient. More side-to-side motion would cause energy expenditure to be different. Foot strike can have an effect, and so can lateral distance between the feet during the landing (when feet land right in front of each other it's less efficient than wider because balance is easier when the base is wider. There's also the propulsive forces of pushing off to consider, which are affected by what are called the 'lever arms' (long or short levers), which are determined by the length of bones and the attachments of the tendons into the bones (less efficient lever arms, where greater force is necessary to propel the limb, will be a factor). Of course, attachments of the tendons could make up for bone length, and efficiency of the gait could make up for some of this too - the most efficient gait is one where the timing is such that the leg and arm swing are as smooth as a pendulum (a short leg could still be much less efficient than a long one). Stability and posture all have an effect as well. Less stability in the gait, or poorer posture, will cause more calories to be burned. And of course, the more fit you are the less likely you are to fatigue, and fatigue will have a detrimental effect on efficiency. There are even more factors to consider, but you get the idea.
So the answer isn't simple, and unless you could enter all of these factors into the equation, then the only real way to know for sure is to compare the two individuals in a lab where you can measure energy expenditure with the proper equipment and under controlled conditions.
I hope that helps!
JeannieY responded:
Thanks Rich. It's a lot more complicated than I thought.
Rich Weil, MEd, CDE replied to JeannieY's response:
You're welcome. It is complicated, but one simple thing you could do is compare heart rates. The correlation between heart rates and calories burned is fairly good and so you could get at least a ballpark estimate of who is burning more.
Take care,
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With the District's elementary and middle schools facing ever-increasing repair and maintenance costs and extremely overcrowded conditions, the Board of Education has directed the Superintendent to begin planning to replace the buildings.
As far back as the late 1990s, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) recommended replacing the District's elementary and middle school buildings. With the cost to renovate each school estimated to exceed 2/3 of the cost of new buildings, OFCC requires that schools be replaced rather than renovated when using state matching funds. Currently, the District qualifies for 53 percent of the cost of new facilities to be covered by the State of Ohio.
The District is currently holding a series of community meetings to gather input from parents, community members, and staff. Throughout the next few months, a Facilities Planning Team consisting of parent, community, business, and staff volunteers will use the input received from the community meetings to develop a facility construction recommendation to present to the Board.
As part of its work, the Facilities Planning Team will consider issues such as grade level configurations, future areas of expected growth, the size of the schools/campuses, efficiency of operations (including student transportation), and the estimated cost of construction and land purchases.
To learn more about the Facilities Master Planning Project, please visit _URL_.


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Lets say that we have the following code:
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 <element bla="1"/>
 <element bla="2"/>
 <element bla="3"/>
 <element bla="3"/>
 <element bla="3"/>
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How would you go about selecting the first child that has attribute equal to 3? I was thinking that perhaps this could do the job:
element[bla="3"]:first-child
...but it did not work
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Are you using CSS to style XML markup or something? – BoltClock Aug 19 '11 at 23:35

no, just to illustrate the problem – Pass Aug 19 '11 at 23:44
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Next time provide an HTML sample if you're styling HTML, in case it affects what kind of answers you get. My answer covers a few cases. – BoltClock Aug 19 '11 at 23:46
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The :first-child pseudo-class only looks at the first child node, so if the first child isn't an element[bla="3"], then nothing is selected.
There isn't a similar filter pseudo-class for attributes. An easy way around this is to select every one then exclude what comes after the first (this trick is explained here and here):
element[bla="3"] {
}
element[bla="3"] ~ element[bla="3"] {
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}
This, of course, only works for applying styles; if you want to pick out that element for purposes other than styling (since your markup appears to be arbitrary XML rather than HTML), you'll have to use something else like document.querySelector():
var firstChildWithAttr = document.querySelector('element[bla="3"]');
Or an XPath expression:
//element[@bla='3'][1]
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