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 Dont know what it does and microsoft help doesnt help much. An example of how it calulates and whta its used for would be great
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 Percentile is not Excel's most-oftenly used function, so to anyone reading this, please chime in with where my understanding of it is incorrect.
 As you know, a percentile is a relative standing. It describes where a number (such as a student's test score, or a company's price earnings ratio) ranks among other students' test scores, or other companies' price earning ratios.
 The percentile function confuses some people, because it does not return a percentile rank. Instead, it returns the value of what a given percentile rank would be.
 Why would someone want to know what the Percentile rank would return? Usually, in order to set (or know ahead of time) a threshold of acceptability or rejection of a given percentile's rank among a range of numbers (such as test scores or PERs).
 Here's an example of how the Percentile function can be used, taken right out of Patrick Blattner's book, "Microsoft 2000 Functions in Practice" (which in my opinion, ranks in the 80th percentile of Excel books...I've read worse, but not bad):
 Range D5:D16 contains the price earnings ratios of 12 different companies. Those ratio numbers are (starting in D5) 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19, 20, 22, 31, 34, 38, 60.
 In F6 is a percentile number that you enter. Let's say you enter the number 0.7, to represent 70%.
 The syntax is PERCENTILE(Range, xValue)
 In G6 you enter the formula
 =PERCENTILE(D5:D16,F6).
 This would return the number 28.3
 What G6 now demonstrates is that the price earnings ratio of 70% of the companies are less than 28.3, and the other 30% of the companies have a price earnings ratio of greater than 28.3.
 Hope this helps.
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 Since QUARTILE is just a specialized version of PERCENTILE... the 1st quartile is equivalent to the 25th percentile and the 3rd quartile is equivalent to 75th percentile... perhaps, you'd be interested in the algorithm used for calculation of the QUARTILE function. If so, see _URL_
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Philadelphia − January 5, 2024 – Today, Senator Christine Tartaglione, Senate Democratic Whip, announced $350,000 has been awarded to the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for the Tacony Reaches Green Infrastructure Stormwater Mitigation Project.
The project will use the funds to design and create a green stormwater infrastructure along Tacony Creek. This project is a part of the PWD's Strategic Watershed Improvement Plan for stabilizing and improving stream corridors and this work will directly support the city's 25-year green stormwater management program, Green City, Clean Waters.
"Investing in green infrastructure projects, like the Tacony Reaches Project, displays our commitment to a sustainable, resilient, and greener future," said Senator Tartaglione. "When government invests in green infrastructure, it not only benefits our environment but also sets the stage for new economic opportunities, cleaner communities, and increased and more equitable public health."
As part of this work, the Philadelphia Water Department is planning to stabilize several portions of stream bank along the Tacony Creek, just south of E Roosevelt Blvd.
The funds are made available through the Growing Greener grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Projects are awarded funding to help address Pennsylvania's critical environmental concerns of the 21st century.
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The Wage Gap between Francophones and Anglophones: A Canadian Perspective, 1970 to 2000
NBER Working Paper No. 14203
The wage differential between Francophone and Anglophone men from 1970 to 2000 fell by 25 percentage points within Quebec, but only by 10 points Canada-wide, largely because the wages of Quebec Anglophones fell by 15 points relative to other Canadian Anglophones. Accordingly, the Canadian measure of the Francophone wage gap better reflects the changing welfare of Francophones than the Quebec measure. Over half of the reduction in the Canadian Francophone wage gap is explained by rising Francophone education levels. In Quebec, the declining number and relative wages of Anglophone workers is best explained by a falling demand for English-speaking labour.
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Document Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3386/w14203
Published: Albouy, David Y. "The Wage Gap between Francophones and Anglophones: A Canadian Perspective, 1970 to 2000" Canadian Journal of Economics, Vol. 41, No. 4, November 2008, pp. _PHONE_.
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Logic for LIMIT
Intuitive standby for LIMIT logic:
 $iblockEntity = IblockTable::compileEntity(…);

 $query = $iblockEntity->getDataClass()::query()
 ->addSelect('NAME')
 ->addSelect('MULTI_PROP_1')
 ->setLimit(5);
 $elements = $query->fetchCollection();
You may not expect to get 5 items in this example. The retrieved data limit is indicated at the SQL query level, not at the object level:
 SELECT ... FROM 'b_iblock_element'
 LEFT JOIN 'b_iblock_element_property' ...
 LIMIT 5
In fact, retrieving 5 property values with corresponding items results in error. That's why the retrieved selection may contain less than 5 items, or a single item without partially fetched property values.
Field selection for relations in a single query
Selecting several relation fields in a single query results in Cartesian join for all records. For example:
 $iblockEntity = IblockTable::compileEntity(…);

 $query = $iblockEntity->getDataClass()::query()
 ->addSelect('NAME')
 ->addSelect('MULTI_PROP_1')
 ->addSelect('MULTI_PROP_2')
 ->addSelect('MULTI_PROP_3');

 $elements = $query->fetchCollection();
Executes the following query:
 SELECT ... FROM 'b_iblock_element'
 LEFT JOIN 'b_iblock_element_property' ... // 15 property values
 LEFT JOIN 'b_iblock_element_property' ... // 7 property values
 LEFT JOIN 'b_iblock_element_property' ... // 11 property values
And if intuitively it seems that 15 + 7 + 11 = 33 strings are retrieved, in fact, retrieves 15 * 7 * 11 = 1155 strings. In cases when query contains a lot more properties or values, the resulting records count can be in millions, subsequently leading to the insufficient app's memory for getting a complete result.
Solving the issues
To avoid such issues, the following class Bitrix\Main\ORM\Query\QueryHelper was added along with a universal method decompose:
 /**
 ** Query decomposition with relations 1:N and N:M
 **
 ** @param Query $query
 ** @param bool $fairLimit. Setting this option first selects object IDs and the following query selects the rest of data with ID filter
 ** @param bool $separateRelations. Each 1:N or N:M relation is selected using separate queries under this option
 ** @return Collection
 **/
 public static function decompose(Query $query, $fairLimit = true, $separateRelations = true)
Parameter fairLimit leads to two queries: first, selects record primary with query-defined Limit / Offset, and then all relations are selected by a single query for all primary.
Additional parameter separateRelations allows executing a separate query per each relation, to avoid Cartesian join for all records.
Returns a complete object collection with already merged data as the result.
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A Revolutionary War veteran, Joseph Collard was killed at Woods Fort (now Troy), Lincoln County, MO in 1812 at the start of the Indian wars and War of 1812.
Children of Joseph and Margaret (Lewis?) Collard are Abigail, Elijah, Charles, John, Margaret (Peggy), Joseph, James and Mary. There is another possible son, Isaac Newton Collard, who is believed to have been the second husband of his brother John's widow, Lydia Cannon Collard.
Elijah Simmons Collard (1778 - 1846)*
John Collard (1784 - 1818)*
Isaac Newton Collard (1791 - 1822)*
Joseph Collard (1794 - 1835)*
Mary Collard Cannon (1799 - 1872)*
Specifically: Killed at Woods Fort in Indian wars in 1812. Assume he was buried on the site.
Created by: Phyllis Mitchell Sway
Record added: Aug 11, 2012
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Weibull++ - software for life data analysis
The industry standard for life data analysis
Weibull++ - software for life data analysis
The industry standard for life data analysis
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Life Data Classifications
Life data of a component, product or system can be separated into the following categories: complete data, right censored data, interval censored data, and left censored data. Each data type requires a modification to the analysis in order to correctly estimate the underlying lifetime distribution. A good life data analysis package, like ReliaSoft Weibull++, must be able to correctly handle all of these types of data. The characteristics of each data type are presented next.
Complete Data
Complete data, as shown in Figure 1, indicates that all of the units under the test failed and the time-to-failure for each unit is known. Therefore, complete information is known regarding the entire sample.
Complete Data diagram
Figure 1: Complete
Right Censored Data
Right censored data, also called suspended data, is composed of units that did not fail during the test as shown in Figure 2. For example, suppose that five units are put under test. Three units fail and their observed times-to-failure (in hours) are 65, 76, and 84. The last two units are still operating when the test is stopped at 85 and 100 hours respectively. Therefore, the last two units are considered to be suspended or right censored.
Right Censored Data diagram
Figure 2: Right Censored
Interval Censored Data
Another type of censored data, shown in Figure 3, is called interval censored data or inspection data. Interval censored data contains uncertainty as to when the units actually failed. For example, if five units under test are inspected every 100 hours, then the status of each unit (failed or still running) is known only at the time of each inspection. If a unit fails, it is known only that it failed between inspections and the exact time of failure is not known. Instead of an exact time-to-failure, an interval of time (e.g., between 100 and 200 hours) would be recorded.
Interval Censored Data diagram
Figure 3: Interval Censored
Left Censored Data
Left censored data is demonstrated in Figure 4. Left censored data is a special case of interval censored data in which the time-to-failure for a particular unit is known to occur between time zero and some inspection time. For example, if the inspection occurs at 100 hours, a failed unit could have failed at any time between 0 and 100 hours.
Left Censored Data diagram
Figure 4: Left Censored


Adding data to the table
You can add a table component to the dashboard by creating an intance of the TableComponent class in your dashboard code.
$table = new TableComponent ();
$table->setCaption ("Regional Sales");
$table->setDimensions(4, 4);
// Configure the table
$this->addComponent($table);
Add data to the table
For adding the data, there are two steps:
 1. Add one or more column definitions to the table.
 2. Add rows of data to the table.
Adding columns
To add columns to the table, you can use the addColumn function. The first parameter to the addColumn function is a unique string key for the column.
$table->addColumn ('storeName', "Store Name");
$table->addColumn ('salesAmount', "Sales");
Adding rows
Let's say a table has 3 columns like this:
$table = new TableComponent ("table1");
$table->addColumn ('zone', "Store Zone Name");
$table->addColumn ('name', "Store Name");
$table->addColumn ('sale', "Sales amount");
You can add a row by passing a JavaScript object like this:
$table->addRow (array("zone" => "North", "name" => "Northern Stores", "saleAmount" => 5000));
Add multiple rows at once
$data = array(
 array("zoneName" => "North", "name" => "Northern Stores", "sale" => 4000),
 array("zoneName" => "South", "name" => "Southern Stores", "sale" => 4500)
);
$table->addMultipleRows ($data);
<?php
class SampleDashboard extends StandaloneDashboard { public function buildDashboard () { $table = new TableComponent('table1'); $table->setCaption("Regional Sales"); $table->setDimensions (4, 4); $table->setRowsPerPage (8); $table->addColumn('zone', "Zone"); $table->addColumn('name', "Store Name"); $table->addColumn('sale', "Sales Amount");
 $data = array(
 array("zone" => "North", "name" => "Northern Stores", "sale" => 4000),
 array("zone" => "South", "name" => "Southern Stores", "sale" => 4500)
 );
 $table->addMultipleRows($data);
 $this->addComponent ($table);
}
}
$db = new SampleDashboard(); $db->renderStandalone();


How to View the Order of Someone's Instagram Followers
How to View the Order of Someone's Instagram Followers
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows users to connect with friends, family, and even celebrities. One of the most intriguing aspects of Instagram is the ability to see who someone is following. While Instagram does not provide a feature to view the exact order of someone's following, there are a few methods you can try to get a glimpse into their follower list.
Method 1: Manual Scrolling
If you are curious about the order of someone's following on Instagram, you can try manually scrolling through their follower list. This method requires patience and time, as you will need to scroll through each follower one by one. Keep in mind that this method may not provide an accurate order, as Instagram's algorithm may change the order of the follower list based on various factors.
Method 2: Third-Party Apps
Method 3: Analyzing Activity
While you may not be able to see the exact order of someone's following, you can analyze their activity on Instagram to get an idea of their interactions. Look for patterns in their likes, comments, and tagged photos to see who they are most engaged with. This method can provide valuable insights into their social circle and the people they interact with the most.
Method 1: Using Instagram's Native Features
How to View the Order of Someone's Instagram Followers
If you want to see the order of someone's following on Instagram, you can use the platform's native features. Although Instagram does not provide a specific feature to view the exact order, you can still get an idea by following these steps:
Step Description
1 Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2 Go to the profile of the person whose following order you want to see.
3 Tap on the "Following" button.
4 Scroll through the list of accounts they follow.
5 Pay attention to the accounts that appear at the top of the list.
6 Based on the order of appearance, you can make an assumption about the general order of their following.
Method 2: Third-Party Apps and Websites
If you want to see the order of someone's following on Instagram, you can also use third-party apps and websites. These tools provide additional features and insights that Instagram's native features may not offer.
1. Third-Party Apps
There are several third-party apps available that claim to provide information about the order of someone's following on Instagram. These apps usually require you to log in with your Instagram account and grant them access to your data. Once you have authorized the app, it will analyze the user's following list and display the order in which they follow people.
2. Websites
How to View the Order of Someone's Instagram Followers
In addition to apps, there are also websites that claim to offer insights into the order of someone's following on Instagram. These websites usually work in a similar way to the third-party apps mentioned above. They require you to log in with your Instagram account and analyze the user's following list to display the order.
See also Instagram Only Showing Old Posts Is There a Bug in the Feed
Remember, using third-party apps and websites to see the order of someone's following on Instagram is not officially supported by Instagram. Proceed with caution and be aware of the potential risks involved.
Method 3: Manual Tracking and Observations
If you want to see the order of someone's following on Instagram without using any third-party apps or websites, you can do it manually by tracking and observing their activity. Although this method requires more effort and time, it can be effective if you are determined to find out the order.
Step 1: Observe the Activity Feed
Start by closely monitoring the person's activity feed on Instagram. Whenever they like or comment on a post, their activity will appear in the feed. Take note of the accounts they interact with frequently, as these are likely to be their close friends or people they follow closely.
Step 2: Pay Attention to Stories
Instagram Stories can provide valuable insights into someone's following order. Watch their Stories regularly and pay attention to the order in which their close friends or favorite accounts appear. This can give you an idea of who they interact with the most.
Step 3: Analyze Their Followers
Take a closer look at the person's followers list. Look for any patterns or connections between the accounts they follow. If you notice that they follow a group of accounts in a specific order, it could indicate a certain hierarchy or preference.
Additionally, pay attention to any recent follows or unfollows. If you notice that they have recently followed or unfollowed someone, it could indicate a change in their following order.
See also 5 Best Fixes for Swipe To Reply Not Working in Instagram Messages
Step 4: Compare with Mutual Friends
How to View the Order of Someone's Instagram Followers
If you have mutual friends with the person you are trying to track, compare your following order with theirs. Look for any similarities or differences in the order of accounts you both follow. This can provide further clues about the person's following order.
Remember, manual tracking and observations may not always provide definitive results, as Instagram's algorithm can also influence the order of someone's following. However, by carefully analyzing their activity and followers, you can gain valuable insights into their following order.
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Surveys in the Elkhorn River Basin between 1972 and 1994 documented a unionid fauna of 28 taxa. Two additional taxa were documented by museum records, bringing the total to 30 confirmed for the region. In recent collections only eleven species were found as live specimens or fresh shells, suggesting the possible loss of as much as 63% of the documented fauna of the Basin. Biological diversity was once greatest in the eastern portion of the Basin, reflecting the greater variety of habitats in this region. At present, the greatest diversity appears to be found in the western portion. This reversal of biologic diversity probably reflects the extent of habitat degradation in the eastern portion. Arcidens confragosus, Lampsilis teres f. teres, and Obovaria olivaria are newly reported for Nebraska.

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canvas's AddInputEventListener() method. This is just a convenience method that adds the given event listener to the main camera associated with the canvas. We could have also gotten the camera from the canvas and added the event listener directly.
3. Create a Node Event Listener
Now that we have added an event handler to the camera, lets try adding an event handler to another node.
 1. First, we will create green rectangle node and add it to the main layer. Add the following lines of code to the initialize method.
 Java | C#
 // Create a green rectangle node.
 PNode nodeGreen = PPath.createRectangle(0, 0, 100, 100);
 nodeGreen.setPaint(Color.GREEN);
 getCanvas().getLayer().addChild(nodeGreen);

 2. Next, we will create a new event handler that will change our node's color to orange when the mouse is pressed over the node and back to green, when it is released. Additionally, the event handler will move the node when the mouse is dragged. We will be careful to consume these events, since we don't want dragging the node around to draw squiggles underneath of it. Note, this is a simple example, but most of the time the best way to implement dragging is to use a PDragEventHandler. Add the following lines of code to the project. The java snippet should be added directly to the initialize method. The .NET snippet should be added beneath initialize.
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 // Attach event handler directly to the node.
 nodeGreen.addInputEventListener(new PBasicInputEventHandler() {
 public void mousePressed(PInputEvent event) {
 event.getPickedNode().setPaint(Color.ORANGE);
 event.getInputManager().setKeyboardFocus(event.getPath());
 event.setHandled(true);
 }
 public void mouseDragged(PInputEvent event) {
 PNode aNode = event.getPickedNode();
 PDimension delta = event.getDeltaRelativeTo(aNode);
 aNode.translate(delta.width, delta.height);
 event.setHandled(true);
 }
 public void mouseReleased(PInputEvent event) {
 event.getPickedNode().setPaint(Color.GREEN);
 event.setHandled(true);
 }
 public void keyPressed(PInputEvent event) {
 PNode node = event.getPickedNode();
 switch (event.getKeyCode()) {
 case KeyEvent.VK_UP:
 node.translate(0, -10f);
 break;
 case KeyEvent.VK_DOWN:
 node.translate(0, 10f);
 break;
 case KeyEvent.VK_LEFT:
 node.translate(-10f, 0);
 break;
 case KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT:
 node.translate(10f, 0);
 break;
 }
 }
 });
 The first thing you might notice is that the C# version of this code snippet does not extend PBasicInputEventHandler. Instead, it consists of several distinct methods. In Piccolo.NET there are actually two ways to create event handlers. The first is to use the standard approach of extending the event handler classes. But, you can also add event handler methods directly to a node, in the same way that you can add event handler methods directly to Control. PNode defines Events for each of the basic input events. The benefit of doing things this way is that it takes fewer lines of code. The benefit of using classes is that your event handlers will be reusable and capable of maintaining state.
 When the mouse is pressed, we get the pressed node and set it's fill color to be orange. Next, we get the InputManager from the event and set it's keyboard focus node to be the current pick path generated from this mouse pressed event. This ensures that all future keyboard events will be dispatched to that pick path. Otherwise, our key pressed event handler would never get called. For more information about focus nodes, picking and event dispatch, see Piccolo Patterns. Finally, we consume the event by marking it as handled. If we did not do this, the event would percolate up to the camera and get dispatched to our squiggle event handler.
 When the mouse is dragged, we get the distance that the mouse has moved from it's last position and we translate the node by that amount. This is how dragging is implemented. Notice that we get the distance by calling GetDeltaRelativeToNode, ensuring that the value returned is in the local coordinate system of this node. We also mark this event as handled.
 When the mouse is released, we set the node's fill back to green and mark the event as handled.
 When an arrow key is pressed, we will translate the node by 10 in the direction of the arrow. Note the key pressed event handler will only get called when our node has the keyboard focus. So, once we click on the node, we will be able to move it with the arrow keys . But, after we draw a squiggle, the arrow keys will no longer move the node, since the squiggle event handler resets the keyboard focus to null. We would then have to click on the node again to give it back the keyboard focus.
 3. Finally, we will register the node event handler with our node. Add the following lines of code to the initialize method.
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 // Attach event handler directly to the node.

 The Java version defines and attaches the event handler using an anonymous
 class. See previous code sample.
 Notice that the C# version of this code snippet adds each of the event handler methods individually, using the PInputEventHandler delegate. We could have also extended PBasicInputEventHandler and added a new event handler class to the node, as the Java code does.


Streams
Stream is a new feature provided by redis.
Since not all commands related are released officially(some commands are only referred in stream introduction ), you should make sure you know about it before using the api, and the API may be changed in the future.
For now, according to command manual , only XADD, XRANGE, XREVRANGE, XLEN, XREAD, XREADGROUP, XPENDING commands are released. But commands you can find in stream introduction are all supported in aredis, you can try the new feature with it.
You can append entries to stream like code below:
entry = dict(event=1, user='usr1')
async def append_msg_to_stream(client, entry):
 stream_id = await client.xadd('example_stream', entry, max_len=10)
 return stream_id
notice - max length of the stream length will not be limited max_len is set to None - max_len should be int greater than 0, if set to 0 or negative, the stream length will not be limited - The XADD command will auto-generate a unique id for you if the id argument specified is the '*' character.
You can use use read entries from a stream using XRANGE & XREVRANGE
async def fetch_entries(client, stream, count=10, reverse=False):
 # if you do know the range of stream_id, you can specify it when using xrange
 if reverse:
 entries = await client.xrevrange(stream, start='10-0', end='1-0', count=count)
 else:
 entries = await client.xrange(stream, start='1-0', end='10-0', count=count)
 return entries
Actually, stream feature is inspired by kafka, a stream can be consumed by consumer from a group, like code below:
async def consuming_process(client):
 # create a stream firstly
 for idx in range(20):
 # give progressive stream id when create entry
 await client.xadd('test_stream', {'k1': 'v1', 'k2': 1}, stream_id=idx)
 # now create a consumer group
 # stream_id can be specified when creating a group,
 # if given '0', group will consume the stream from the beginning
 # if give '$', group will only consume newly appended entries
 await r.xgroup_create('test_stream', 'test_group', '0')
 # now consume the entries by 'consumer1' from group 'test_group'
 entries = await r.xreadgroup('test_group', 'consumer1', count=5, test_stream='1')


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Soil heat flux under irrigated, partially irrigated wheat and bare vertisol in relation to varying soil moisture and leaf area index at Pune
Keywords:Soil heat flux, Soil moisture, Wheat, Vertisol
Soil heat flux as a function of moisture content in the drying cycles both under irrigated and partially irrigated wheat and in bare black vertisol was studied to relate temporal changes in soil heat fluxes to changes in leaf area index (LAI), soil water content and meteorological parameters. Moisture content dropped as low as 1 to 5 percent by weight at surface layer and 5 to 10 percent by weight at subsurface layers when irrigation was shut off under partially irrigated plot. The peak weekly mean global, net and reflected radiation during the crop growing season in this semi-arid region goes as high as 655, 361 and 179 Wm-2 respectively in the year 1996-97 and 700, 366 and 137 Wm-2 respectively during the year 1997-98. Soil temperature at 1430 hours IST ranged from 27 to 40°C at the surface (5.0 cm) layer under irrigated condition. It was 7 to 10° C and 2 to 3° C higher in the surface and subsurface layers respectively under partially irrigated wheat during the drying cycle. The upward soil heat flux ranged from -3.3 to -29.7 Wm-2 at 0730 hours IST, whereas downward heat flux at 1430 hours IST ranged between 8.4 to 33.9 Wm-2 under irrigated condition. Under partially irrigated condition it varied from -0.7 to -9.2 Wm-2 at 0730 hours IST and from 10.4 to 20.9 Wm-2 at 1430 hours IST; whereas it varied from -4.2 to -17.6 Wm-2 at 0730 hours IST and 6.7 to 24.7 Wm-2 at 1430 hours IST, under bare soil. The maximum mean heat fluxes into 5-20 cm soil depth under irrigated, partially irrigated and the bare soil were 10.2, 5.0 and 6.5 Wm-2 and 9.2, 7.1, and 6.7 Wm-2 respectively in the years 1996-97 and 1997-98. Soil temperature at 1430 hours IST both for irrigated wheat and bare vertisol and global radiation with soil temperature at 0730 hours IST under partially irrigated wheat were found to be the best predictors of soil heat flux. The relationships between soil heat flux and soil water content at different depth intervals along with LAI and other meteorological parameters could be used for estimation of soil heat flux, both for irrigated and partially irrigated wheat and bare soil.
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Errors and any other interruptions are one of the major sources of frustration to viewers. The correlation between technical streaming issues and viewers abandoning playback has been well studied. In essence, there is a real cost to every error that a viewer experiences on your platform. The below models for AVOD and SVOD let you calculate how costly an error is.
In a research paper Krishnan and Sitaraman calculated that "a viewer who experienced failure is 2.32% less likely to revisit the same site within a week". Based on this research we created the following calculator:
Calculate the percentage the customer lifetime value increases by decreasing a particular technical error


Objective
Play audio with VLC in Python.
Distributions
This will work on any Linux distribution
Requirements
A working Linux install with Python and VLC.
Difficulty
Easy
Conventions
 - # - requires given command to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
 - $ - given command to be executed as a regular non-privileged user
Introduction
There are plenty of ways to play audio files with Python. It really depends on your application, but the easiest way, by far, is to use the bindings for VLC to control VLC with Python, and play your files.
With VLC, you don't need to worry about codecs and file support. It also doesn't require too many complicated methods, and/or objects. So, for simple audio playback, VLC is best.
Get The VLC Bindings
The VLC bindings are actually developed and maintained by VLC. That said, the easiest way is still to use pip
# pip install python-vlc
Of course, if this is for a single project, use virtualenv instead.
Set Up Your File
Creating your file is very simple. You only need to import the VLC module.
import VLC
That's really all. You can use the module to create MediaPlayer instances, and that's what's necessary to play audio.
Create A Media Player Object
Again, the VLC module is super easy to use. You only need to instantiate a MediaPlayer object and pass it the audio file that you want to play. VLC can handle virtually any file type, so you don't need to worry about compatibility.
player = vlc.MediaPlayer("/path/to/file.flac")
Play A Song
Playing a file from an existing object is even easier. You only need to call the play method on the object, and Python will begin playing it. When the playback finishes, it will stop. There's no looping or any nonsense like that.
player.play()
Stopping And Pause
The VLC bindings make it easy to stop or pause a file once you've started playing it too. There is a pause method that will pause playback if the file is playing.
player.pause()
If the player is already paused, calling the method again will resume playback. To stop a file altogether, call the stop method.
player.stop
Looping And "Playlists"
You can actually create pseudo-playlists with this, and loop through the songs that you've added. It would only take a basic for loop.
playlist = ['/path/to/song1.flac', '/path/to/song2.flac', 'path/to/song3.flac']
for song in playlist:
 player = vlc.MediaPlayer(song)
 player.play()
That's obviously very rudimentary, but you can see how Python can script VLC.
Closing Thoughts
VLC isn't the only solution for playing audio with Python, and it certainly isn't the best in every situation, but it is very good for a lot of basic use cases. The greatest bonus of using VLC is the unbeatable simplicity.
Exercises
 1. Install the Python VLC bindings with pip in a virtual environment.
 2. Create a Python file and import the VLC bindings.
 3. Instantiate a player object to play a file.
 4. Play that file.
 5. Play the file again. Pause and resume playback.
 6. Create a loop to play multiple files in order.
 7. Challenge: Generate a list of files using Python modules to interact with directories on your system. Play them as a playlist.


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Studies show that children who are cruel to animals very often grow up to be violent adults. Teaching children to be kind to animals and to respect them as Gods special creation is an important element in preventing violent behavior in their adult lives.
The links and resources below provide fun, imaginative, educational ways for kids to learn about the majesty of Gods creation.
Links to some of the best pages for kids to learn about animals.
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
The following books illustrate the mercy and compassion for all beings that is at the heart of Islam. Adults will also find these books enlightening and entertaining.
An exciting and colorful introduction to the world of animals, which is a hymn in itself, bringing out in full glory the wonders of Allahs creation. From the back cover. For younger children.
Animals in Islam (B. Aisha Lemu)
Aimed at children ages 8-10, this illustrated book teaches kindness for animals and talks about their special lives, as well as our duties to animals. Includes an activity section to get kids thinking about animals though plays, imaginative games, poetry, and so on.
Crocodiles Pray (Amana Publications)
Jamaals school goes on a trip to learn that all animals worship Allah in their own special way. But only Jamaal can figure out how the crocodiles glorify God. For ages 6 and up.
Love All Creatures (The Islamic Foundation)
a collection of five stories from the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), showing what he taught and practiced about mercy, compassion, and kindness to all creatures of the Merciful and Mercy-Giving God. He himself has been described by the Qur'an as the Mercy for all the Worlds and Beings; his mercy extends to all creatures for all times to come, even to animals. Primarily intended for 8- to 11-year-old-children. From the back cover


Evaluate selector
Overview
The Evaluate Selector filter enables you to evaluate the contents of a specified selector expression, and return a boolean result. A selector is a special syntax that enables API Gateway configuration settings to be evaluated and expanded at runtime.
This filter enables you to evaluate a specified selector expression and make a decision in a policy based on whether the expression value fails or passes. For example, you could use the following expression to check if the user belongs to a particular group that allows the user to access a particular resource:
This expression checks if the memberOf attribute retrieved for the first user contains the specified value (in this case, membership of a particular group). If the expression matches, the filter passes.
Alternatively, you could use the following selector expression to check if the user email address is valid:
This expression checks if the mail attribute retrieved for the first user contains the specified value (in this case, a particular email address). If the expression matches, the filter passes.
For more details on selectors, see Select configuration values at runtime in the API Gateway Policy Developer Guide.
Configuration
Configure the following settings:
Name:
Enter a descriptive name for this filter to display in a policy.
Expression:
Enter the selector expression to be evaluated. Defaults to the following selector expression:
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Temperature and configurational effects on the Young's modulus of poly (methyl methacrylate): a molecular dynamics study comparing the DREIDING, AMBER and OPLS force fields
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of the configuration and temperature on the Young's modulus of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) have been studied using molecular dynamics simulations. For the DREIDING force field under ambient temperatures, increasing the number of monomers significantly increases the modulus of isotactic and syndiotactic PMMA while the isotactic form has a greater modulus. The effects of temperature on the modulus of isotactic PMMA have been simulated using the DREIDING, AMBER, and OPLS force fields. All these force fields predict the effects of temperature on the modulus from 200 to 350 K that are in close agreement with experimental values, while at higher temperatures the moduli are greater than those measured. The glass transition temperature determined by the force fields, based on the variation of the modulus with temperature, is greater than the experimental values, but when obtained from a plot of the volume as a function of the temperature, there is closer agreement. The Young's moduli calculated in this study are in closer agreement to the experimental data than those reported by previous simulations.
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|Publication status||Published - 13 Jun 2018|


Documentation
Write to Google BigQuery
To write data to Google BigQuery with Flux:
 1. Import the sql package.
 2. Pipe-forward data into sql.to() and provide the following parameters:
 - driverName: bigquery
 - dataSourceName: See data source name
 - table: Table to write to
 - batchSize: Number of parameters or columns that can be queued within each call to Exec (default is 10000)
import "sql"
data
 |> sql.to(
 driverName: "bigquery",
 dataSourceName: "bigquery://projectid/?apiKey=mySuP3r5ecR3tAP1K3y",
 table: "exampleTable",
 )
BigQuery data source name
The bigquery driver uses the following DSN syntaxes (also known as a connection string):
bigquery://projectid/?param1=value&param2=value
bigquery://projectid/location?param1=value&param2=value
Common BigQuery URL parameters
 - dataset - BigQuery dataset ID. When set, you can use unqualified table names in queries.
BigQuery authentication parameters
The Flux BigQuery implementation uses the Google Cloud Go SDK. Provide your authentication credentials using one of the following methods:
 - Set the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS environment variable to identify the location of your credential JSON file.
 - Provide your base-64 encoded service account, refresh token, or JSON credentials using the credentials URL parameter in your BigQuery DSN.
 Example credentials URL parameter
 bigquery://projectid/?credentials=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYXV0...

Flux to BigQuery data type conversion
sql.to() converts Flux data types to BigQuery data types.
Flux data type BigQuery data type
int INT64
float FLOAT64
string STRING
bool BOOL
time TIMESTAMP
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Turbocharging is the single most popular method for adding brute power to an engine, but this video shows the manufacturing of a turbocharger is anything but brutal. Instead, the process combines precision machining with ancient methods of metal shaping.
The manufacturing process inside the Turbonetics factory starts with molten aluminum being poured to form the sandcast housings and progresses through exacting CNC processes and unhurried assembly. The human touch is the most notable part of the process: The making of these devices, which spin at 100,000 RPM and help hurl two-ton machines past 200mph, depends largely on the skilled hands of the company's technicians.
(Hat tip to EngineerDIVO at Reddit!)


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This section explains the possible methods to handle removable media, and optionally fixed media.
Handling Synchronous Connection and Disconnection
The synchronous approach to media connection and disconnection handling is simple: presume that the media exists, is connected, and relies on returned errors (most likely an IO error) to detect disconnections. This approach is more naturally fitted for fixed media, but can be used for removable media as well. Consider an application where a USB key is guaranteed to remain physically connected, for instance. In this context, it would make sense to use the synchronous approach even though the USB device is fundamentally a removable media.
Handling Asynchronous Connection and Disconnection
The asynchronous notification is available when FS_STORAGE_CFG_MEDIA_POLL_TASK_EN is set to DEF_ENABLED in fs_storage_cfg.h.
In order to receive the notifications, all you need to do is register two callbacks, one for connection and one for disconnection, using the FSStorage_ConfigureMediaConnCallback() API. Upon media connection or disconnection, the Media Poll task will call the corresponding application callback and pass the media handle as an argument. Listing - Media Connection / Disconnection Motification Mechanism Usage shows a minimal example of the notification mechanism where the user-provided callbacks merely print a message on the standard output each time a connection or disconnection event occurs. In a real-world context, the callback would typically post another task responsible for the actual event handling.
#define APP_FS_CFG_MAX_MEDIA_NAME_LEN 20u

void MyConnCb (FS_MEDIA_HANDLE media_handle)
{
 RTOS_ERR err;
 CPU_CHAR name[APP_FS_CFG_MAX_MEDIA_NAME_LEN + 1u]; /* +1 for null character terminating string. */

 FSMedia_NameGet(media_handle, name, sizeof(name), &err);
 if (err.Code == RTOS_ERR_NONE) {
 printf("Media '%s' connected!\r\n", name);
 }
}
void MyDisconnCb (FS_MEDIA_HANDLE media_handle) (1)
{
 RTOS_ERR err;
 CPU_CHAR name[APP_FS_CFG_MAX_MEDIA_NAME_LEN + 1u]; /* +1 for null character terminating string. */

 FSMedia_NameGet(media_handle, name, sizeof(name), &err);
 if (err.Code == RTOS_ERR_NONE) {
 printf("Media '%s' disconnected!\r\n", name);
 }
}
/* ... */
RTOS_ERR err;
FSStorage_ConfigureMediaConnCallback(MyConnCb, MyDisconnCb);
FSStorage_Init(&err)
if (err.Code != RTOS_ERR_NONE) {
 /* An error occurred. Error handling should be added here. */
}
/* From this point on, if a removable media is inserted or removed,
 a corresponding message will be printed on the standard output. */
Listing - Media Connection / Disconnection Motification Mechanism Usage
(1) In the disconnection callback, you could signal a task of your application that a removable media has been disconnected. If this task closes an opened volume with FSVol_Close(), you could get an error returned indicating an I/O error (RTOS_ERR_IO). In that case, the error should be considered as a normal situation. Indeed if the FAT journaling module is enabled via the configuration FS_FAT_CFG_JOURNAL_EN, when you close the volume, the File System stack deletes the journal file. Since the removable media (SCSI or SD) has been disconnected, the delete access on the physical media fails and an I/O error is returned.
Figure - Media Poll Task summarizes the usage of the Media Poll task for the asynchronous media detection.
Micrium OS FS Media Poll Task
Figure - Media Poll Task
(1) The Media Poll task interrogates periodically each opened block device to know if a connection or disconnection has occurred.
(2) If a connection or disconnection has been detected, the Media Poll task will call the appropriate application callback. In general, the connection callback will notify a user task about the media connection. For fixed media, the user application is notified only once about the connection. The fixed media disconnection cannot happen of course.
(3) The SCSI media driver has the ability to notify the application about a device presence without using the Media Poll task's help. Refer to the section Detection Regarless of Media Poll Task Presence for more details.
SCSI Removable Media
Detection Regarless of Media Poll Task Presence
As explained in the section Media, which describes the media's physical nature, SD card and SCSI media types are considered to be removable media. Yet there is a difference between an SD card and a SCSI device: their persistence. From the File System perspective, an SD card is said to be persistent, as opposed to a SCSI device, which is non-persistent. This difference makes it possible for the SCSI storage driver to be independent from the Media Poll task presence. That is, regardless of the Media Poll task configuration (#define FS_STORAGE_CFG_MEDIA_POLL_TASK_EN in fs_storage_cfg.h), the user callbacks will always be called upon SCSI device connection or disconnection. If you want to perform file accesses on a SCSI device, you must rely on the application connection callbacks called by File System. On the other hand, if the Media Poll task is disabled, an SD card will not be detected asynchronously. You can still detect an SD card synchronously if the SD card is always inserted in the SD slot.
Automatic Media Naming
As described in the section Media, a media name is assigned by you to NAND, NOR, RAM disk and SD so that they are registered in the Platform Manager and known from Micrium OS File System for properly configuring them. SCSI devices are a bit different because the media name is internally assigned by the SCSI media driver upon the device's connection. While you have full control on the media name for NAND, NOR, RAM disk and SD, the SCSI media name follows this format:
"scsiXXYY" where XX is a unique ID assigned to the connected SCSI device and YY is the logical unit number (a SCSI device is composed of one to N logical units).
When your application connection callback is called upon the SCSI device connection's detection, you have access to the SCSI media handle as shown in Listing - Media Connection / Disconnection Motification Mechanism Usage. If this media handle is passed to the function FSMedia_NameGet(), you will get for example the SCSI device with the name "scsi0001".
Micrium OS USB Host's Hub Task
The SCSI media driver works with Micrium OS USB Host to transport the SCSI commands over USB to memory sticks and memory card readers. Micrium OS USB Host has an internal task called the hub task responsible for all the hub-related events such as device connection, disconnection, etc. When a SCSI device connects to an embedded USB host, the USB Host hub task calls a connection callback provided by the SCSI media driver. Then this SCSI media driver's callback calls your application connection callback. This situation occurs only if the Media Poll task is disabled (#define FS_STORAGE_CFG_MEDIA_POLL_TASK_EN set to DEF_DISABLED in fs_storage_cfg.h). Within your application callback, you could call any functions that perform a file operation such as FSFile_Open(), FSFile_Rd(), etc. When calling these type of functions, several media read/write accesses can be done by the SCSI media driver passing through the different layers of Micrium OS USB Host stack. At this point, all the functions call stack is done within the USB Host hub task's context. For that specific case, the hub task must have a stack size large enough to accommodate worst case scenario of call stack. The default hub task's stack size is 768 elements as indicated in Table - Micrium OS Internal tasks. This stack size value should be sufficient for most typical cases. In general, your application connection callback would typically post another task responsible for the actual connection event handling. This other task would perform any file operations and would avoid any hub task's overflow issue.
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Copyright © 2000 Sarah Phillips CraftyBaking.com All rights reserved.
- Shortened cakes - should remain 10 minutes in their pans, and then unmolded and optionally, turned upright to the wire cake rack.
Cakes baked in rectangular or square pans, jelly roll/sheet and springform pans: many remain in their pans to cool completely. The warm interior of a cake needs a chance to become firm, so any drastic movements jeopardizes its structure. The cake rack allows even air circulation to prevent condensation and sogginess. A spatula or thin knife can be inserted and moved around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake before unmolding it to the cake rack.
- Unshortened or Foam cakes - Sponge cake: unmolded immediately; Angel food and chiffon cake: suspended upside down until cool
This how to baking technique is used with the Frosted Fresh Cherry Cake Recipe Tutorial.
HOW TO TIPS:
1. Take the cake layers immediately from the oven to a wire cake rack and let them sit for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides with a small metal spatula or sharp knife. Invert onto wire cake rack, peel off parchment paper, if using, and place upright with the support of another wire cake rack to cool completely.
SARAH SAYS: A cake layer is fragile when hot when taken right from the oven and will crack easily and fall apart if unmolded too soon from its pan. Letting it sit for 10 minutes in its pan allows it to cool a bit before unmolding, preventing this from happening. If your cooling rack has short legs and sits close to the countertop, condensation easily forms between the two making the underside of the cake wet. So, prop up your cooling rack by placing a same height glass under each corner. Then air can easily circulate around the cake to cool it and no condensation will form.
2. Unmold the second cake layer.


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This study investigates the way in which Maori values areincorporated into environmental decision-making. Recently,the implementation of large resource developments havedrawn protest from Maori communities
focussed attentionon these values.
study examines the nature of thesevalues, associated with the way the Maori people use andperceive the environment,and determines that these are stillstrongly held today.
then establishes that
indigenousminority culture Maori values should
specifically considered.From this basis, environmental decision-making procedures
findings reveal that many procedures
notsufficiently account for Maori values. Two options areformulated
improve the existing situation.
present procedures. The second optioninvestigates implementing reforms to encourage earlierparticipation


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Ocracoke Light Station Rehabilitation
Buildings associated with the Ocracoke Light Station complex include the Double Keepers' Quarters, carpenter's shop, store house, cisterns, privy, oil house, generator house and lighthouse. The Ocracoke Lighthouse was built in 1823 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is the oldest functioning lighthouse in North Carolina and the second oldest lighthouse still in service in the United States. A wooden picket fence encloses the station, and several historic live oak and eastern red cedar, and two bald cypress trees survive in the landscape near the dwelling.
In the wake of recent storm damage and flooding events and in consideration of future impacts exacerbated by climate change and sea level rise, the National Park Service is proposing to sustainably rehabilitate the Ocracoke Light Station and mitigate reasonably foreseeable flooding impacts to this site.
The project is needed because historic structures have been damaged from recent storms and, if the buildings are left as they are, it is expected they will be damaged further by future storms. Furthermore, the site has evolved with the addition, alteration, and demolition of structures over the years to meet the needs of the Seashore, and rehabilitation of these structures is needed to assist with storm recovery and preservation.
The Seashore needs guidance on a sustainable path forward that considers the longevity
and sustainability of any changes considered.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (the Seashore) is considering rehabilitation options for the Ocracoke Light Station on Ocracoke Island, NC.


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Learn the sound and feel of this classic B.B. King tune
While B.B. King was known for his sweet mix of major and minor, one of his most famous songs had no mix at all. The Thrill Is Gone is a minor blues song, and one that you'll probably end up playing with other people at some point in your life.
This course will prepare you for that day, helping you to understand the sound and feel of this classic song. You'll understand where "that sound" comes from, and how to capture it in your rhythm playing and your soloing.
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This takes us immediately to the major problem with the recording though. Memory leakage! Since the recording keeps references to the data it can keep data from being freed (zero reference count) when you expect it to be. For instance, in this example, we lose totally track of the original $im variable, but since there is a reference to it in the state it will not be freed
 $im = sequence(1000,1000)
 imag $im
 $s = retrieve_state
 $im = rvals(10,10)
Thus after the execution of these commands we still have a reference to a 1000x1000 array which takes up a lot of memory...
The solution is to call clear on the state variable:
(This is done automatically if the variable goes out of scope). I forsee this problem to most acute when working on the perldl or pdl2 command line, but since this is exactly where the recording is most useful the best advice is just to be careful and call clear on state variables.
If you are working with scripts and use large images for instance I would instead recommend that you do not turn on recording unless you need it.
A more detailed listing of the functions and their usage follows. For all functions we specify which options take effect and what other options exist for the given function. The function descriptions below are all given for the non-OO usage for historical reasons, but since the conversion to an OO method is trivial there is no major need for concern. Whenever you see a function example of the form
 Usage: a_simple_function($x, $y, $z [, $opt]);
and you wish to use the OO version, just let your mind read the above line as:
 Usage: $win->a_simple_function($x, $y, $z [, $opt]);
where $win is a PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window object. That is all.
Window control functions.
Exported constructor for PGPLOT object/device/plot window.
 Usage: pgwin($opt);
 Usage: pgwin($option->$value,...);
 Usage: pgwin($device);
Parameters are passed on to new() and can either be specified by hash reference or as a list.
See the documentation fo PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window::new for details.
Because pgwin is a convenience function, you can specify the device by passing in a single non-ref parameter. For even further convenience, you can even omit the '/' in the device specifier, so these two lines deliver the same result:
 $a = pgwin(gif);
 $a = new PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window({Dev=>'/gif'});
Constructor for PGPLOT object/device/plot window.
 Usage: PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window->new($opt);
 Usage: PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window->new($option=>$value,...);
Options to new() can either be specified via a reference to a hash
 $win = PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window->new({Dev=>'/xserve',ny=>2});
or directly, as an array
 # NOTE: no more {}!
 $win = PDL::Graphics::PGPLOT::Window->new(Dev=>'/xserve',ny=>2);
The following lists the recognised options:
The aspect ratio of the image, in the sense vertical/horizontal. See the discussion on size setting.
The type of device to use. The syntax of this is the one used by PGPLOT.
Hold the plot window so that subsequent plots can plot over existing plots. This can be adjusted with the hold() and release() methods.
The number of panels in the X-direction
The number of panels in the Y-direction
Yet another way to identify the plot window size -- this takes a scalar or an array ref containing one, two, or three numbers. One number gives you a square window. Two gives you a rectangular window (X,Y). Three lets you specify the unit compactly (e.g. [,,1] for inches, [,,2] for mm) but is deprecated in favor of using the Unit option. See the discussion on size setting.
The unit to use for size setting. PGPLOT accepts inch, mm, or pixel. The default unit is inches for historical reasons, but you can choose millimeters or (God forbid) pixels as well. String or numeric specifications are OK (0=normalized, 1=inches, 2=mm, 3=pixels). Normalized units make no sense here and are not accepted. Ideally someone will one day hook this into the CPAN units parser so you can specify window size in rods or attoparsecs.
The name to give to the window. No particular use is made of this at present. It would be great if it was possible to change the title of the window frame.
The width of the window in inches (or the specified Unit). See the discussion on size setting.
WindowXSize and WindowYSize
The width and height of the window in inches (or the specified Unit). See the discussion on size setting.
An important point to note is that the default values of most options can be specified by passing these to the constructor. All general options (common to several functions) can be adjusted in such a way, but function specific options can not be set in this way (this is a design limitation which is unlikely to be changed).
Thus the following call will set up a window where the default axis colour will be yellow and where plot lines normally have red colour and dashed linestyle.
 AxisColour => 'Yellow', Colour => 'Red', LineStyle => 'Dashed');
Size setting: There are a gazillion ways to set window size, in keeping with TIMTOWTDI. In general you can get away with passing any unique combination of an size, a size, and/or an aspect ratio. In increasing order of precedence, the options are: (Units, AspectRatio, WindowWidth, WindowSize, Size).
So if you specify an AspectRatio *and* an X and a Y coordinate, the AspectRatio is ignored. Likewise, if you specify Units and a three-component Size, the Units option is ignored in favor of the numeric unit in the Size.
If you don't specify enough information to set the size of the window, you get the default pane size and shape for that device.
Close a plot window
 Usage: $win->close()
Close the current window. This does not necessarily mean that the window is removed from your screen, but it does ensure that the device is closed.
A message will be printed to STDOUT giving the name of the file created if the plot was made to a hardcopy device and $PDL::verbose is true.
Check if a window is on hold
 $is_held = $win->held();
Function to check whether the window is held or not.
Hold the present window.
 Usage: $win->hold()
Holds the present window so that subsequent plot commands overplots.
Switch to a different panel
Move to a different panel on the plotting surface. Note that you will need to erase it manually if that is what you require.
This routine currently does something you probably don't want, and hence is deprecated for most use: if you say
then $image will actually be displayed in panel 2. That's because the main plotting routines such as line and imag all advance the panel when necessary. Instead, it's better to use the Panel option within plotting commands, if you want to set the panel explicitly.
Release a plot window.
Release a plot window so that subsequent plot commands move to the next panel or erase the plot and create a new plot.
Erase plot
Erase a plot area. This accepts the option Panel or alternatively a number or array reference which makes it possible to specify the panel to erase when working with several panels.
Plotting functions
Define a plot window, and put graphics on 'hold'
 $win->env( $xmin, $xmax, $ymin, $ymax, [$justify, $axis] );
 $win->env( $xmin, $xmax, $ymin, $ymax, [$options] );
$xmin, $xmax, $ymin, $ymax are the plot boundaries. $justify is a boolean value (default is 0); if true the axes scales will be the same (see justify). $axis describes how the axes should be drawn (see axis) and defaults to 0.
If the second form is used, $justify and $axis can be set in the options hash, for example:
 $win->env( 0, 100, 0, 50, {JUSTIFY => 1, AXIS => 'GRID',
 CHARSIZE => 0.7} );
In addition the following options can also be set for env:
The position of the plot on the page relative to the view surface in normalised coordinates as an anonymous array. The array should contain the lower and upper X-limits and then the lower and upper Y-limits. To place two plots above each other with no space between them you could do
 $win->env(0, 1, 0, 1, {PlotPosition => [0.1, 0.5, 0.1, 0.5]});
 $win->env(5, 9, 0, 8, {PlotPosition => [0.1, 0.5, 0.5, 0.9]});
Axis, Justify, Border
See the description of general options


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Why Don't Limes Have Seeds
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When we think of limes, we often associate them with their zesty flavor and their important role in culinary creations and refreshing beverages. However, have you ever wondered why some limes don't have seeds? It may seem like a mystery, but there is a fascinating scientific explanation behind this phenomenon.
The evolution of seedless limes is an interesting development in the plant world. While most fruits and vegetables reproduce through seeds, there are certain genetic mutations that have led to the development of seedless varieties. These seedless limes offer unique benefits and have become increasingly popular in both commercial and domestic use.
In this article, we will delve into the biological reasons for seedlessness, explore how seedless limes are produced, discuss different seedless lime varieties, highlight the health benefits they offer, and explore their various culinary uses.
So, grab a glass of lime-infused water or a refreshing limeade, and let's discover the intriguing world of seedless limes!
Read more: Why Do Fruits Have Seeds
Evolution of Seedless Limes
The evolution of seedless limes can be attributed to a combination of natural and human interventions. In the wild, most fruits and vegetables produce seeds as a means of reproduction. However, certain genetic mutations and natural selection have resulted in the development of seedless varieties, including limes.
These mutations typically occur spontaneously and are the result of changes in the plant's genetic makeup. Over time, these mutations can become more prevalent and establish themselves as a distinct variety. In the case of seedless limes, the absence of seeds is a desirable trait that has been perpetuated through generations.
Human intervention has also played a significant role in the evolution of seedless limes. Through selective breeding and cross-pollination techniques, plant breeders have been able to cultivate seedless lime varieties that exhibit the desired characteristics.
By selectively propagating trees that produce seedless limes, breeders have been able to establish and cultivate these varieties on a larger scale. This has led to the availability of seedless limes in the market and their widespread popularity among consumers.
Overall, the evolution of seedless limes is a fascinating example of how both natural and human factors can shape the development of new plant varieties. Through genetic mutations and selective breeding, seedless limes have emerged as a distinct and sought-after type of lime. Their seedlessness not only enhances convenience but also offers unique benefits in terms of taste and versatility in culinary applications.
Biological Reasons for Seedlessness
The absence of seeds in seedless limes is not a coincidence but rather the result of specific biological mechanisms. There are several reasons why certain lime varieties develop without seeds:
1. Parthenocarpy: Parthenocarpy is a biological phenomenon where fruit develops without the process of fertilization. In seedless limes, parthenocarpy allows the fruit to develop without the need for pollination and the subsequent formation of seeds. This can occur naturally through genetic mutations or can be induced through human intervention.
2. Seed Abortion: In some instances, seedless limes may actually start with seeds. However, during the fruit's development, hormonal changes can occur, leading to the abortion or elimination of the seeds. This results in a seedless fruit that still possesses the characteristic flavors and properties of limes.
3. Triploidy: Triploidy refers to a condition where the cells of an organism contain three sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two. This abnormality can arise spontaneously or as a result of human intervention. Triploid limes, which have three sets of chromosomes, often produce seedless fruits. The extra set of chromosomes disrupts the normal development of seeds, resulting in seedlessness.
Seedlessness in limes offers several benefits. The absence of seeds means that the fruit can be easily consumed without the need for seed removal, saving time and effort. Additionally, seedless limes have a more consistent and smooth texture, making them ideal for use in various culinary applications.
Overall, the biological reasons for seedlessness in limes are fascinating. Through natural genetic mutations or induced mechanisms, seedless limes have emerged as a convenient and desirable variety, offering all the flavors and qualities that make limes a beloved fruit.
Commercial Significance of Seedless Limes
Seedless limes have gained significant commercial significance in the agricultural and culinary industries. Their unique characteristics and advantages have made them a popular choice for both producers and consumers alike.
One of the main advantages of seedless limes is the convenience they offer. The absence of seeds means that the fruit can be used directly without the need for time-consuming seed removal. This makes seedless limes a preferred choice for restaurants, cafes, and food manufacturers, as it saves time and effort in food preparation.
The consistent texture of seedless limes also makes them highly desirable in the culinary world. With no distractions from seeds, the flesh of seedless limes offers a smooth and uniform consistency, perfect for creating sauces, dressings, marinades, and other culinary creations.
Seedless limes also have a longer shelf life compared to their seeded counterparts. The absence of seeds minimizes the risk of spoilage and extends the fruit's freshness. This quality is highly appealing to both retailers and consumers who seek longer-lasting produce with maximum flavor and quality.
From a consumer perspective, seedless limes are favored for their versatile use. They can be easily squeezed for fresh lime juice, used as a garnish or flavor enhancer in dishes and beverages, or incorporated into desserts and baked goods. Their seedlessness allows for a hassle-free experience, whether it's enjoying a refreshing limeade or adding a zesty twist to a homemade guacamole.
Furthermore, seedless limes have become a staple ingredient in various industries, including the production of lime-flavored beverages, culinary condiments, and cosmetics. Their consistent flavor and absence of seeds make them a reliable choice for achieving the desired taste profiles and textures.
Overall, the commercial significance of seedless limes lies in their convenience, longer shelf life, and versatility. As the demand for quick and easy food options continues to rise, seedless limes have emerged as a valuable resource for chefs, food manufacturers, and consumers who seek hassle-free and consistent lime flavor in their dishes and products.
How Seedless Limes are Produced
The production of seedless limes typically involves a combination of natural processes and human intervention. Here is an overview of the methods used to cultivate seedless lime varieties:
1. Natural Mutations: In some cases, seedless lime varieties arise from natural genetic mutations. These mutations can occur spontaneously in lime trees, leading to the development of fruit without seeds. These naturally occurring mutations may be discovered by farmers or plant breeders who then propagate and cultivate these seedless lime trees to create a consistent seedless variety.
2. Cross-Pollination: Another method to produce seedless limes is through cross-pollination. Plant breeders selectively choose parent plants with desired traits, including seedlessness, and facilitate the transfer of pollen from one tree to another. This process allows for the combination of genes from different lime varieties and the production of offspring with seedless characteristics.
3. Induced Parthenocarpy: Parthenocarpy, or the development of fruit without fertilization, can also be induced in lime trees. This process typically involves the application of growth hormones or other treatments to stimulate fruit development without the need for pollination and the subsequent formation of seeds. By inducing parthenocarpy, seedless lime varieties can be grown and propagated.
4. Triploid Breeding: Triploidy, a condition in which plants possess three sets of chromosomes, is often associated with seedlessness in limes. Plant breeders can intentionally create triploid lime trees by crossing diploid (normal two sets of chromosomes) and tetraploid (four sets of chromosomes) lime varieties. The resulting offspring are triploid and tend to produce seedless fruit.
Once seedless lime trees have been established, they can be reproduced through vegetative propagation methods such as grafting or budding. This ensures that the seedless characteristics of the trees are maintained in subsequent generations.
Through a combination of natural mutations, controlled cross-pollination, induced parthenocarpy, and triploid breeding techniques, seedless lime varieties have been successfully produced and cultivated. These methods allow for the creation of consistent, seedless limes that offer numerous benefits to growers, distributors, and consumers.
Read more: Why Don't Oranges Have Seeds
Seedless Lime Varieties
There are several popular seedless lime varieties that have gained recognition for their distinct flavors and qualities. Let's explore some of the most well-known seedless lime varieties:
1. Bearss Lime (Citrus latifolia): Bearss lime, also known as Persian lime, is one of the most widely cultivated seedless lime varieties. It features a bright green-yellow skin and a tangy, acidic flavor. Bearss limes are known for their juice content, making them a popular choice for culinary applications, especially in the production of limeade, sauces, and desserts.
2. Key Lime (Citrus aurantifolia): Key lime, also referred to as Mexican lime, is another popular seedless lime variety. It is smaller in size, with a thin, yellow


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Adding a custom batch materialization engine
Overview
Feast batch materialization operations (materialize and materialize-incremental) execute through a BatchMaterializationEngine.
Custom batch materialization engines allow Feast users to extend Feast to customize the materialization process. Examples include:
 - Setting up custom materialization-specific infrastructure during feast apply (e.g. setting up Spark clusters or Lambda Functions)
 - Launching custom batch ingestion (materialization) jobs (Spark, Beam, AWS Lambda)
 - Tearing down custom materialization-specific infrastructure during feast teardown (e.g. tearing down Spark clusters, or deleting Lambda Functions)
Feast comes with built-in materialization engines, e.g, LocalMaterializationEngine, and an experimental LambdaMaterializationEngine. However, users can develop their own materialization engines by creating a class that implements the contract in the BatchMaterializationEngine class.
Guide
The fastest way to add custom logic to Feast is to extend an existing materialization engine. The most generic engine is the LocalMaterializationEngine which contains no cloud-specific logic. The guide that follows will extend the LocalProvider with operations that print text to the console. It is up to you as a developer to add your custom code to the engine methods, but the guide below will provide the necessary scaffolding to get you started.
Step 1: Define an Engine class
The first step is to define a custom materialization engine class. We've created the MyCustomEngine below.
from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Sequence, Tuple, Union
from feast.entity import Entity
from feast.feature_view import FeatureView
from feast.batch_feature_view import BatchFeatureView
from feast.stream_feature_view import StreamFeatureView
from feast.infra.materialization import LocalMaterializationEngine, LocalMaterializationJob, MaterializationTask
from feast.infra.offline_stores.offline_store import OfflineStore
from feast.infra.online_stores.online_store import OnlineStore
from feast.repo_config import RepoConfig
class MyCustomEngine(LocalMaterializationEngine):
def __init__(
self,
*,
repo_config: RepoConfig,
offline_store: OfflineStore,
online_store: OnlineStore,
**kwargs,
):
super().__init__(
repo_config=repo_config,
offline_store=offline_store,
online_store=online_store,
**kwargs,
)
def update(
self,
project: str,
views_to_delete: Sequence[
Union[BatchFeatureView, StreamFeatureView, FeatureView]
],
views_to_keep: Sequence[
Union[BatchFeatureView, StreamFeatureView, FeatureView]
],
entities_to_delete: Sequence[Entity],
entities_to_keep: Sequence[Entity],
):
print("Creating new infrastructure is easy here!")
pass
def materialize(
self, registry, tasks: List[MaterializationTask]
) -> List[LocalMaterializationJob]:
print("Launching custom batch jobs or multithreading things is pretty easy...")
return [
self._materialize_one(
registry,
task.feature_view,
task.start_time,
task.end_time,
task.project,
task.tqdm_builder,
)
for task in tasks
]
Notice how in the above engine we have only overwritten two of the methods on the LocalMaterializatinEngine, namely update and materialize. These two methods are convenient to replace if you are planning to launch custom batch jobs.
Step 2: Configuring Feast to use the engine
Configure your feature_store.yaml file to point to your new engine class:
project: repo
registry: registry.db
batch_engine: feast_custom_engine.MyCustomEngine
online_store:
type: sqlite
path: online_store.db
offline_store:
type: file
Notice how the batch_engine field above points to the module and class where your engine can be found.
Step 3: Using the engine
Now you should be able to use your engine by running a Feast command:
feast apply
Registered entity driver_id
Registered feature view driver_hourly_stats
Deploying infrastructure for driver_hourly_stats
Creating new infrastructure is easy here!
It may also be necessary to add the module root path to your PYTHONPATH as follows:
PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:/home/my_user/my_custom_engine feast apply
That's it. You should now have a fully functional custom engine!


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I have a road shapefile (lines) and and speed limit signs (points) near the roads. Now I want to create points on every 5m on the roads between these signs so every single created point should have a speed limit information of a speed for that part of road in that direction (for example if I have a road part between signs where the speed limits are from 60 to 80 and the road direction is from sign 60 to sign 80 all created 5m points should have a speed limit information of 60). Also these points must to contain information of roads too. This is how I have start working:
- I have joined line attributes to the signs using join by location tool.
- I have snapped points to the lines
- I have split the lines on these snapped points.
- I have created the points on every 5m on these splited lines.
Because I don't have that what I want using my previously described solution I want to know how to solve this using ArcGIS.


Real-time Optimal Drilling Parameter Recommendations
Limit unnecessary trips in and out of the hole, maximize ROP, and reduce bit wear. All in real-time.
Safer and More efficient Drilling
QDrill recommends the optimal drilling parameters and provides updated formation tops – all in real-time. The formation properties can be delivered at the bit or ahead of the bit to give drilling engineers the necessary lead time to make proper decisions.
A Hub for Optimal Drilling Parameters
QDrill provides a closed-loop system that provides real-time optimal drilling parameters to drillers. After sifting through historical drilling data, our data scientists have developed a power machine learning solution that delivers the knowledge of decades of drilling in real-time to the rig.
Maximized - Optimized ROP
QDrill generates real-time unconfined compressive strength (RT-UCS) by processing the data already collected during the drilling process. By comparing trends in RT-UCS and mechanical specific energy (MSE), the software is able to distinguish between changes in formation properties versus energy misapplication leading to drilling dysfunction. Now the driller can maintain or return to the efficient drilling window.
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- Download and install ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server (ESHP)
- Manage ESHP using ESET Security Management Center
ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server (ESHP) must be installed manually on each Web Server in your SharePoint farm, and cannot be installed remotely using ESET Remote Administrator or ESET Security Management Center. Before you begin the installation process, make sure that you have the following items available:
- Your ESET-issued product license file (emailed to you following your purchase of ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server)
- The Administrator username and password used to access your Microsoft SharePoint Site(s)
Ensure that your SharePoint administrator account has the following:
- SharePoint Farm Administrators privileges
- Access to website collections
- 'Log on as service' privileges
- Your SharePoint account is member of the SQL SysAdmin role on the database server (if SharePoint is configured to connect to the database using Windows authentication)
For more information on configuring a SharePoint administrator account, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: _URL_
- Click the appropriate link below to download the ESHP installer file. Save the installer (.msi) file to your Desktop:
- When the download is complete, double-click the installer file to launch the ESET Security Setup Wizard.
- Select your language and click Next.
- Read the End-User License Agreemeent. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
- In the Installation mode window, select Complete and click Next to continue.
- Verify and update the install location for the ESET Security Product, Module or Data folders if necessary. Click Install.
- Click Finish. ESET Security will open automatically.
- When the installation is finished, select an activation option. In this example, Enter a License Key is selected.
- In the Product activation screen, type the License Key included in the email you received following your purchase of ESET Security and click Activate. If you do not have this info, click here to have it resent.
- Following activation, you may be prompted to set your preferences for ESET Live Grid and detection of potentially unwanted applications. Be sure to complete these steps to receive the most effective protection from ESET Security.
ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server can be managed using ESET Remote Administrator as soon as it is installed. See the ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server User Guide for more information.
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Previous assessments of digital games for the older adult market have focused on their use as a tool to promote aspects of well-being – e.g., fostering social interaction and providing cognitive and physical stimulation. This perspective suggests that the primary means of these games are to encourage older adults to better themselves, which introduces an overly functionalist perspective on play. In this workshop, we aim to shift this perspectives on games for older adults by highlighting the hedonic and eudaimonic (i.e., meaningful) value that they offer. To do so, we will explore challenges and opportunities in the design and development of market-specific games to create empowering and engaging experiences.
In this full-day workshop to be held on Monday, August 1st in Dundee, Scotland, we invite submissions from a range of fields, and to promote the value of hedonic and eudaimonic aspects within the context of game design for older populations.
The workshop will be held in conjunction with the first joint international conference of DiGRA and FDG.


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Narrawallee Inlet Bird Walk
Grade and Distance: - 2.5km return (1.5hrs) - easy grade, formed walking path, sandy fire trail
Vegetation Types - coastal woodland, estuary
What to look for:
Common small birds along the track include fairy-wrens, White-throated Treecreepers, Varied Sittellas, Spotted Pardalotes, thornbills, Brown Gerygones, Leaden Flycatchers, Black-faced Monarchs and whistlers. Cicadabirds and Rose Robins have also been seen here. White-headed Pigeons, Brown Cuckoo-Doves and Satin Bowerbirds are all fairly common. At the inlet, look for cormorants, Azure and Sacred Kingfshers and a Striated Heron in the mangroves. White-breasted Woodswallows are common around the inlet during summer.
Downloadable PDF List for all bird species recorded on Birdata at Narrawallee Inlet
Follow Matron Porter Drive towards Narrawallee Inlet, turn left into Macleay Street just before the inlet and then left into Leo Drive. The walking track starts beside a little pump station between the houses and bushland. Follow the walking track and then turn right along the fre trail to the inlet.
This walk can also be found in the Shoalhaven Bird Walks brochure.
Links to all the self-guided Shoalhaven bird walks:


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Insert inlaid in inhole drill for Mining
Physical and mechanical properties and application recommended
矫顽磁力 Coercine force(KA/M)
1.低风压潜孔砖头齿，适用于中软岩层；2.小直径热壤或冷压的锥孔连接砖头，适用于中、硬岩层。1.Inhole drill for drilling mid-soft rock formation under a lower pressure.
2.For the drill of mid-hard or hard rock formation with smaller diameter of drill connected by conical hole with heating mounting or cold pressure mounting.
1.高风压潜孔砖头齿，适用于硬、坚硬岩层；2.液压螺纹砖头用齿，适用于硬、坚硬岩层。1.Drilling on the hard and ultra hard rock formation under high pressure.
2.Mounted to hydraulic pressure helical drill to drill the hard and ultra hard rock formation.
1.主要用于焊接类小直径钻头，适用于铁矿，金属矿，煤矿的掘进与开采；2.可用于大直径低风压潜孔砖头齿，适用于岩层复杂的中软岩层。1.Used mainly for the brazed smaller diameter drill to excavate and mine the ferrous and other metallic ore as well as coal mine.
2.Applied to mount on the larger diameter inhole drill to drill the mid-soft compplicated rock formation under a lower pressure.
适用于大直径潜孔钻用齿，钻进中硬、硬岩层。Applied to mount on the inhole drill with bigger diameter to drill mid-hard and hard rock formation.
适用于高强度、高冲击韧性的异形钻头；岩层复杂的坚硬岩层。In use for making the special drill to drill the ultra hard rock formation with complicated structure in which the high strength and high impact toughness of drill are required.
Contact: Alice shen
Add: 7th Floor, Zhishang Hitech Building, No.9 Zhognda Road, Zhuzhou city, Hunan


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Nandi Hills, Kenya – With a colonial background, Kenya's fertile soil has produced CTC teas for decades. But a few tea farmers are taking a different angle to compete on the global specialty tea market. They see Kenyan Purple Tea as a Healthy Green Choice for the global specialty tea market. Purple tea offers a healthy angle. The purple pigment in the leaf is anthocyanin rich, meaning it has super high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants provide anti-cancer benefits, improved vision, lower cholesterol, increased metabolism, and anti-aging properties.
We refer to purple tea as our "climate change tea". About 25 years ago, Kenyans knew they had to invest in a tea plant that could withstand the inconsistencies that come with climate change. They developed purple tea, which is a hybrid of camellia sinensis and local Kenyan plants. Purple tea plants respond better to frost, drought and pests. These are all increasing effects of climate change. Purple tea is a healthy, green alternative for tea drinkers. The leaf has a lower caffeine content than black tea and is comparable in taste to green tea.
We've offered purple tea since 2013. As the tea plants mature and the manufacturing techniques develop, the flavor of our purple tea just keeps getting better and better. Drink this tea knowing you are contributing to an industry that is on the offensive for climate change. In addition to purple tea, we also source whole leaf black tea and CTC tea from David.
Updated June 2021 – David was one of our earlier sources for purple tea. Sadly, he died spring 20201 from COVID19. Read his tribute.


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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), over the weekend, hinted that arrangements have been perfected to dredge River Niger, just as the removal of wrecks and other hindrances across the waterways in the country will commence soon.
On the Lagos inland waterways alone, no fewer than five wrecks are planned to be removed during the exercise. Besides, NIWA will also be licensing no fewer than 2,200 boats and training 1,500 Skippers before the end of 2024.
Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIWA, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji explained that Lagos, being the hub of inland waterways activities in Nigeria, has already seen the deployment of five patrol boats to monitor activities on the state waterways.
According to Oyebamiji, "One of the targets I gave the area managers when I resumed was increasing the number of navigable waterways that we currently have in this country. "Nigeria has about 10,000km of waterways in this country, but anytime you search via Google, you will always find out that only 3,000km are navigable.
I have targeted the Area Managers to increase navigable waterways in Nigeria from 3,000km to 5,000km. This means that as part of the deliverables that I gave the Area Managers, NIWA has to dredge an additional 2,000km of waterways to meet the target of 5,000km of navigable inland waterways. We plan to carry out a major dredging operation across the River Niger.
"Also, another target I gave the Area Managers is tied to the number of jetties that NIWA has. I asked them to give me the number of jetties that they want to add to what they already have. In the next four years, we need to know the number of jetties that we will want to build so that by 2027, we would have said that this number of jetties were built during this period.
"On the issue of wrecks, I gave each Area number of wrecks to remove. Lagos, being our busiest area, got a target of five wrecks to be removed yearly. The wreck removals will also cover other areas across the country. Again, on boat operations, I expect 2,200 boats to be licensed on a yearly basis in Lagos.
Also, I have charged the Lagos Area Managers to train and license 1,500 Skippers on a yearly basis. "So all these formed part of the targets that I gave to each Area Managers during our meetings for them to measure their performance in office on a yearly basis. This will let everybody have a sense of direction and know what they are expected to do, "NIWA boss hinted.
Commenting on the maintenance of physical presence on the Lagos waterways, Mr Oyebamiji revealed that five patrol boats had already been deployed across Lagos. "With the Supreme Court judgement, we cannot afford to have any lapses any longer. Going forward, we have deployed five patrol boats across the waterways in Lagos, being our busiest axis. We are scaling up plans on safety of life and security on our waterways.
Protecting activities on our waterways, going forward, is a priority. "One patrol boat has been taken to Badagry to cover that axis. Another has been taken to Badore; another one has been deployed at Ikorodu; another deployed at Ijegun while the last one is at Marina here.
The deployment of these patrol boats was strategic. Take for instance the choice of Ijegun. You know Badagry is far, so if anything happens along the waterways leading to Badagry before the patrol boat stationed in Badagry arrives, the one in Ijegun would have got there. "The patrol boats have been deployed along these axes to monitor waterways issues like overspeeding, overloading, and others.
The deployment of these patrol boats is just a way of increasing our presence on the waterways. "We have also installed a Gauge inside the water here in Marina. The Gauge gives us information about the wave movement. It monitors wave movement and gives us information on what to expect every day.
The Gauge has a range of monitoring from Marina to Badagry and Ikorodu. "We are also looking at deploying some boats in the Northern part of the country because accidents happen in this area due to the rickety boats that are used. We also want to have Water Marshals across the country. This is already in place in Lagos, but we want to replicate that nationwide,"Oyebamiji remarked.


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To enable the use of fine-grained Attributed Based Access Control (ABAC) model within the Spring framework, Axiomatics introduced the XACML PEP SDK for Spring Security.
In this refresher webinar, we cover the basics of the integration and go into the details of what has changed, and been enhanced in the SDK, based on direct customer feedback derived from real-world usage scenarios.
- Basic understanding of authorization capabilities in Spring Security
- Understanding an externalized and attribute-based approach to access control
- Extending Spring Security to use an ABAC model for access control
- Recent enhancements in the SDK


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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay today (24 August) announced a federal investment of up to $8.3 million to the Organic Federation of Canada, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Clusters. 'Demand for our world-class Canadian organic products continues to grow around the world and our Government is proud to support our organic farmers and food processors so they can meet that demand,' said Minister MacAulay. 'Today's significant investment into the science of organic agriculture will help our organic farmers grow more and grow better. And, we are pleased to support the Canadian Organic Standards, which are the backbone of the organic industry.'
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