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This is a theoretical comparison between the costs involved in operating a diesel, electric or gas/petrol counter balanced forklift truck over a period of say 5 years. The comparison gives the cost for an activity cycle per forklift truck.
What is meant with activity cycle is a task for instance to pick up a load and transport it say 25 meters, place the load in a rack (2.5 meters high) and travel back to fetch another load. The cost comparison model has been so designed to calculate the cost involved in the performance of any combinations of activities to form an activity cycle.
This is a theoretical cost model and no environmental aspects are taken into account.
|THE COST COMPARISON MODEL|
The model is divided into the following sub sections.
These are the performance of the particular make and type of forklift trucks in use e.g. max travel speed, lifting speed, etc.
No detail is given here of the further stages of the model - it covers inter-alia the following:
This is the work cycle the forklift is doing. As mentioned in the introduction, each activity cycle is a combination of individual activities. For each activity you must give information such as distance to be travelled, percentage of max speed, etc.
These are the items such as the motor sizes driving the battery operated truck, fuel consumption and tank sizes. These variables are used to determine the power needed to perform each activity cycle.
This is where the fixed cost for the equipment is calculated. The model assumes the equipment would be financed by a 5 year period loan and that the equipment has a residual value at the end of the 5 years. The loan period can be adapted. Tax aspects are ignored but can be added to the model if required.
This is all the operating costs such as: fuel, tyres, maintenance and labour.
All costs are added to obtain a cost per activity cycle as performed in a 5 year period, with other words what that particular activity costs the user during the "life" of the forklift truck in present value rand terms per forklift truck and for the required fleet size.
|SOME COMPARISON RESULTS|
The model has been used for the three different activity cycles. For all three activity cycles the same performance and cost variables have been used, only the activities have been changed.
Activity cycle one: Is for small movements and lifting. Like order picking and truck loading type of activities where the forklift truck does not need to travel over long distances, but is doing a lot of load handling.
Activity cycle two: Is more medium travelling distances and moving. The type of activity were a pallet is moved from the palletisation area to for instance a cold store and placed in a rack.
Activity cycle three: Is for moving of loads over longer distances. Typical operations would be moving loads between warehouses or cold stores where trailer transfer is possibly called for.
It should be noted that this is just an example of what the model can do. End results are very much dependent on the variables entered into the model.
The time taken to complete an activity cycle therefore is very much dependent on the performance parameters of each forklift.
|Interesting to note that the running cost for activity cycle one does not differ very much between the forklifts.|
|Both the LP Gas and Electric forklift trucks do much better in smaller activities such as in activity cycle 1.|
Because the model can accept virtually any forklift task and operation cycle, it is an ideal program to use in order to determine the relative cost of the activity cycle when using each forklift propulsion type - even, within limits, different forklift makes, or more importantly when using larger or smaller capacity forklift trucks to do the same task.
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What do killer whales represent?
The orca is a symbol often centered around luck, compassion and family. Orcas are known to some Indigenous communities as the guardians of the sea. To some people, orcas represent the strength of love and the bonds of family because of their strong group behaviour.
What does a whale tail tattoo mean?
The whale tattoo reminds you to grab hold the whale and let it carry you into positive energy. Many say that it is a blessing and symbol of good luck to see a whale swimming. They are even looked at as a "perfect creature" for those civilizations who make their hope on the sea.
What does a shark tattoo symbolize?
The shark as symbol, therefore, is one of warning and peril. People who use these shark tattoo meanings are saying that they could snap at any moment if provoked. The meaning also could be that the owner of the tattoo does not like when other people invade their space.
What does orca mean spiritually?
The Native Orca Symbol or Killer Whale symbolizes family, romance, longevity, harmony, travel, community and protection. He is said to protect those who travel away from home, and to lead them back when the time comes. Orcas will often stay their whole life with the same pod and raise each calf with care.
What is the spiritual meaning of a tiger?
Tiger symbolism and meanings include strength, cunning, majesty, independence, and immortality. In addition, the tiger spirit animal is an important figure in the spiritual beliefs of locals from these areas and other people around the world.
What does a bumble bee tattoo mean?
You can think of bumblebees as the heavyweights of the bee family. Their plump bodies and deep buzz are instantly recognizable. A bumblebee tattoo represents order, duty, and positivity.
What does a whale symbolize?
Whale Meanings, Symbolism & The Whale Spirit Animal. Whale meanings and symbolism include magnificence, communication, music, protection, gratitude, wisdom, transformation, and psychic abilities. There are 90 species of whales (who are also called cetaceans) and they live in every ocean.
Why do people get tattoos of killer whales?
The killer whale tattoo, also known as the orca whale tattoo, is a group of tattoo designs that people get both because they love the look of the whale and because there are so many great meanings attached to this humongous mammal.
How did the killer whale get its name?
The killer whale is primarily distinguished from the rest of the whales through its characteristic colors, black and white and it is actually the largest member of the dolphin family. The name of the killer whale comes from its strong jaws and its long and sharp teeth.
Why are killer whales considered to be apex predators?
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Learn to hunt: archery
Tips for taking on the challenge of bowhunting
DWR Hunter Education Program Manager
It's archery season for many of Utah's big game hunts, and many people who have never hunted with archery equipment — or have never hunted at all — are inspired to become bowhunters this time of year.
Although you may not have an opportunity to hunt during the archery season this year, it's the perfect time to get started learning a new skill, and dedicate the time and energy it takes to become a proficient archery hunter. Maybe this time next year you'll be pulling back a bowstring and harvesting your first buck!
As the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hunter Education Program Manager, I've had the opportunity to teach and mentor archers of all skill levels and ages for almost 40 years. Here are some frequently asked questions about getting started archery hunting.
Question: What do you enjoy most about archery hunting?
Answer: The challenge. The close proximity to the animal you need to have for a clean shot.
Question: What basic equipment is needed for someone getting started archery hunting?
Answer: A quality bow, arrows specifically matched to the bow and you. Proper footwear is also crucial: You'll spend a lot of time hiking and good boots are a game changer.
Question: What should someone look for when buying good, entry-level equipment? Does that vary from person to person (size, etc.)?
Answer: Choosing good equipment will vary depending on each person and what they are planning to hunt. It comes down to personal preference, and sometimes advice from family or friends.
I recommend visiting your local archery pro shop to try out some equipment before you commit to buying. The archery shop staff can help you determine your draw length — that's the distance you pull back the string for comfortable and proper shooting form — and what draw weight will work best for you. They can also walk you through the process of obtaining the perfect bow for you and your needs.
Question: How much does good entry-level equipment cost, and what requirements should I keep in mind?
Answer: Entry-level bows will start between $400–$800. Arrows run from $10–$25 each. Accessories — such as arm guards/bracers, finger tabs and quivers — can add up quickly on top of the bow purchase. Arrows used for hunting are razor sharp, so investing in a good quiver to store them in is a priority for both your safety and for keeping your arrows close at hand when hunting.
If you are purchasing archery equipment intended for big game hunting, keep in mind that there are specific requirements outlined in the annual Utah Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook. For example, bows used for hunting must have a minimum draw weight of 30 pounds, in order to create enough force to humanely harvest an animal. Also, there are rules for the minimum length of arrows used for hunting and the type of arrowheads allowed.
Question: What skills do I need to develop to become a good archery hunter, and how and where can I practice?
Answer: Becoming a successful archer requires both mental and physical determination. Aerobic endurance, balance, coordination, good reaction time, motivation, self-confidence, mental strength, developing the proper skills and techniques, agility, flexibility, strength and power are some of the things needed for archery.
On average, it takes over two months of frequent practice to learn how to properly shoot a bow. That's usually how long it takes for archers to learn the correct techniques and develop consistent form. After you learn correct techniques, you will start to refine your skills and become a more consistent shooter through repetition. There are archery ranges around the state — including DWR-run Lee Kay and Cache Valley public shooting ranges — and many archery shops have a small range. Spend time all year practicing, not just a week or two before the hunt. Join an archery league near you and have fun!
Question: What requirements do I need to meet in order to hunt in Utah? Are there additional bowhunting certifications needed to draw an archery permit?
Answer: To hunt in Utah you need to:
- Complete a Hunter Education course if you were born after Dec. 31, 1965.
- Have a valid Utah hunting or combination (hunting and fishing) license.
- Apply for and purchase a permit — also called a tag — allowing you to hunt a specific species and sex of animal. Permits are issued for particular areas (called hunting units), during specified dates and using allowable equipment types (called hunt seasons). You can find more information about the big game permit application process in the annual Utah Big Game Application Guidebook, and more about obtaining turkey permits in the Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook.
- Bow hunters planning to hunt the extended-season big game hunts must complete an online Archery Ethics Course covering the special considerations of hunting in these high-use areas. The Archery Ethics Course must be completed each year, and you are required to carry the course certificate of completion with you while you're hunting.
We do offer Bowhunter Education courses in Utah, but it is not a requirement to purchase an archery tag. If you are looking for more information and tips on bowhunting, the Bowhunter Education course is a great resource, as it's a comprehensive course for a national bowhunter certification required to archery hunt in Idaho, Montana, Alaska and several other states. There are options for an entirely instructor-led course or an online course followed by an in-person field day.
Question: What species can you hunt with archery tackle in Utah? What's a good "first hunt"?
Answer: All big game species — deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, bison, bear, cougar, etc. — are huntable with archery equipment. Turkeys are also a good species for bowhunting. I think the best first hunt is probably mule deer. It provides a very affordable and enjoyable hunt.
New hunters need to make sure they know the regulations for hunting with archery equipment, which are covered in the annual guidebooks:
- Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook
- Utah Big Game Field Regulations Guidebook
- Utah Black Bear Guidebook
- Utah Cougar Guidebook
Question: How would a new archery hunter find training and/or a mentor?
Answer: Utah has many archery clubs and bowhunting organizations that beginners can join. This is a great way to meet many new friends to assist with learning the techniques for bowhunting. The DWR also hosts beginner archery clinics and seminars each year. (Subscribe to our email newsletter or follow us on social media to get alerts for upcoming events near you.)
Question: How do you care for your equipment to keep it in good condition?
Answer: I would recommend following the manufacturer's guidelines for equipment care for the bow you purchase. Keeping your bow in good working order is important not only to protect your investment in the equipment, but for your own safety. Inspect your bow regularly to check for damage or wear, and keep your bow's cams, strings and cables clean. Make sure to use string wax and lubricants that are recommended for your bow, and store your archery equipment in a cool, dry area.
Question: What's the single most important piece of advice you have for a new archery hunter?
Answer: Be safe, have fun, and practice, practice, practice.
Question: Anything else you think is important for someone who's just getting started?
Answer: Research the different equipment options, and think about what your needs are to make sure you are getting the best bow to suit you. Go to archery pro shops, they usually have equipment you can try before you buy. Don't be pressured into buying something that doesn't feel right. Make it work for you.
- Find out more about hunting in Utah here.
- Many Utah schools participate in the National Archery in the Schools Program, a great way for youth to learn about archery techniques and practice their shooting skills.
- The Youth Hunter Education Challenge is a fun annual competition where you can meet other hunters of all ages and skill levels. (Despite the name, YHEC is also open to adults!)
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Walbro is a manufacturer of small-engine carburettors and their product line-up includes two-cycle, four-cycle and diaphragm carburettor models. The Walbro carburettor is commonly used on lawnmowers, chain saws and other equipment powered by small engines. Tecumseh is a popular brand that uses various Walbro carburettor models on select Tecumseh products, including Walbro's WT, WHG and LMK models. Walbro carburettor identification is a straightforward process which requires locating the Walbro identification number stamped on the outside body of the carburettor.
Locate the carburettor in question on the engine. On small engines, the carburettor is a prominent feature of the engine, bolted to the side of the engine with a fuel line attached to it, and an air cleaner covering it.
Search the carburettor body for the Walbro carburettor identification numbers. According to the Small Engine Advisor site, Walbro identification numbers are normally found on the outside body of the carburettor. Walbro carburettor identification codes are a combination of letters and numbers, WT-160B, for example. Also, the Walbro name is sometimes prominently cast on the carburettor body.
Determine the Walbro carburettor model using the model identification number. The Walbro computer model in question is identified in the model identification number. Therefore, a carburettor with the model number "WT-160B" is a Walbro WT-series carburettor.
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- Overnight temperatures are generally mild with an average low of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
- In January the average diurnal temperature range/ variation is 15.8 °C (28.4 °F).
- The weather in January is arid. A feeble 7mm (0.3in) of fluid descends.
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Replacing the X-Motor on the Legend 36EXT
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Tools: 5/32 Allen Wrench
 1. Remove both side panels.
 2. Push the I-beam until it is perpendicular to the opening on the left side of the machine, so it is more accessible.
 3. Disconnect the three leads connected to the motor.
 4. Loosen the I-beam belt.
 a. Using a 5/32 Allen wrench, loosen the two screws found on the right side of the I-beam.
 b. Push in the black spindle while tightening the two screws. Make sure the belt becomes slack after tightening the screws. The spindle will hold in place.
 5. The X-motor is held in place by four captured screws. Loosen these screws to remove the motor.
 6. Pull the motor up and away from the machine.
 7. With the new motor, put the silver spindle into place, making sure the belt loops around the spindle.
 8. Screw the motor into place.
 9. Reconnect the three leads.
 10. Tighten the I-beam belt.
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Dirichlet Regions for Three Points:
The loci of circle intersections trace the boundaries of three Dirichlet regions, each containing one of the points A, B, C. The Dirichlet region containing A, for example, is the set of points P which are closer to A than to any of the other points B or C. It follows that the boundary between two Dirichlet regions is the set where distances to two of the points A, B, C are equal and less than the third distance. Finally, the corner or vertex is the point where the 3 distances to A, B, and C are equal. We recognize this as the circumcenter of triangle ABC. Since the circles have the same radius. The points on the circles have the same distances to the corresponding centers, so the intersection points of two circles are equidistant from two of the three points A, B, C.
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Dr. Stephen Moulton Babcock (_PHONE_), a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, invented a test in 1890 that permitted farmers to measure the fat content of their milk. This enabled them to systematically produce cream, butter, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products that met specific market standards. He is shown in this photograph in the mid-1920's, with a butterfat tester.
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Configuring a Button to Update the Customer Dashboard
The Customer Dashboard includes application programming interfaces (APIs) to pull information from or push information to the Customer Dashboard through Siebel Visual Basic script or Siebel eScript script. Because the Customer Dashboard resides in a separate frame, it requires a user interface event to update customer dashboard fields. To generate a user event, you must add a button to an applet that uses a script to call the Update Dashboard command.
To configure a button to update the Customer Dashboard
 1. In Siebel Tools, in the Object Explorer, click Applet.
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Andrew Barclay - No.2217 'Henry Ellison' - Overhaul
The Association's steam locomotive 'Henry Ellison' No.2217 has been withdrawn from traffic to begin its 10-year overhaul following the expiration of its boiler certificate in September 2022. This is the second steam locomotive that was restored and operated by the Association.
Progress of its overhaul will be documented below.
These small steam locomotives were built at the Caledonia Works, Kilmarnock, of Andrew Barclays and Sons Ltd in Scotland. They are 0-4-0 wheel arrangement saddle tank engines (meaning the water tank is on top and around the boiler).
"2217" spent its working life at the Kilnhurst Tar Works of Yorkshire Tar Distillers near Swinton in Rotherham, a period of some 23 years, before being made redundant about 1970. This locomotive was despatched to store at Tinsley in Sheffield where they were to remain for some 35 years until being acquired on long-term loan by the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association, who have restored it.
There are a large number of this type of locomotive in preservation, in particular with the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Society, the Swindon and Cricklade Railway, Bowes Railway, East Anglian Railway Museum, Buckingham Railway Society etc.
In the case of "2217", on arrival, it was in a perfectly filthy condition, as the method of keeping it intact was to pour lorry sump oil on it from time to time. Primitive, but effective. It had (possibly) a black or dark green livery, or that may just be tar. Following the return to traffic after restoration, "Henry Ellison" is mainly used shuttling up and down the 1 in 27 incline to Ravenstor on special events but occasionally forays further down the line too.
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First 0 Euro Banknote of Ireland
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The concept of "Euro Souvenir" was introduced to attract tourists and visitors. These notes depict important destinations, historical buildings, or anything else that represents that particular country.
A French businessman named Richard Faille introduced this concept in France in 2015. The idea was expanded and has now reached Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal through various businesses.
A company from Galway named Euro Note Souvenir released Ireland's first '0 Euro' banknote in August which was introduced as an Irish souvenir or Irish gift. The Euro Souvenir depicts an image of a Celtic harp and a map of Ireland with its states.
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text: The proposed Union Pacific Red Rock Classification Yard will be predominantly placed on already developed land. In the map below you will notice that the vast majority of the proposed Classification Yard and industrial park area is in existing farm land. Farmland poses more hazards to desert wildlife through pesticides, fertilizers and run-off. Compared to the land's historical use as farmland, the Classification Yard will actually reduce chemical hazards to wildlife. The Classification Yard will not be displacing wildlife or introducing foreign chemicals into the environment in the same way agricultural fields would.


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What is the influence of pulp concentration on classification effect? Why can't the concentration be too low?
The viscosity of the pulp is also reduced when the pulp concentration is low. Therefore, the sedimentation speed of the ore particles is also accelerated, and the particle size of the overflow product obtained is also finer. Conversely, the overflow product particle size is coarser.
However, it should be pointed out that when the pulp concentration is reduced to a certain level, if the concentration continues to decrease, the particle size of the overflow product will become coarser. The main reason is that when the concentration decreases a lot, the volume of the pulp (or the amount of pulp) is also very large, so that the pulp flow rate (upward flow rate and horizontal flow rate) in the classifier also increases. Consequently, the coarser ore particles are also flushed into the overflow product. In order to comply with regulations, pulp concentration must be reasonably controlled.
It is said that the amount of ore entering the classifier should be appropriate and the ore feeding should be uniform. Why is this so?
During periods of constant slurry concentration, increasing ore feeding into the classifier results in an increase in flow rate, which causes the overflow product to become coarser. When the amount of ore decreases, the particle size of the overflow product becomes finer, and the content of fine particles in the returned sand also increases.
Therefore, the ore feeding amount of the classifier should be appropriate. In particular, the ore feeding should be uniform, and the fluctuation range should be as small as possible, so that the classifier can work under normal processing conditions and obtain a good classification effect.


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What Is The History Of The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred in the United States. The breed was developed in the 19th century as a hunting dog. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a descendant of the English retriever and is related to other American retriever breeds, such as the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever. The breed gets its named after the Chesapeake Bay, where it was developed.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever was developed in the 1800s by hunters who needed a dog that could withstand cold weather and had a strong swimming ability. The breed was created by crossing several different retrievers, including the Newfoundland, Flat-Coated Retriever, and other American and British retriever breeds. The American Kennel Club recognized the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1878.
What Does A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Look like?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large breed with a thick, oily coat that can be either wavy or curly. The coat is typically brown or reddish, and the hair is short to medium in length. The breed sheds moderately throughout the year. The coat protects the dog from cold water and harsh weather conditions.
How Big Is An Adult Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog?
Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are large dogs, with males typically weighing around 80 pounds and females around 70 pounds. They are muscular dogs with thick coats, making them appear even larger than they are. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large breed of dog, with males averaging 23-26 inches in height and females 21-24 inches. Despite their large size, Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are relatively agile and have a lot of energy. They need plenty of exercise and they make great hiking or running companions. If you're considering adding a Chesapeake Bay Retriever to your family, be prepared for a big dog with lots of energy!
Are There Other Dog Breeds Related To The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog?
Many breeds are related to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog, including the American Water Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel, Curly-Coated Retriever, Flat-Coated Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Standard Poodle, Welsh Springer Spaniel. These breeds share some common ancestry with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog and share many of the same basic physical and temperamental traits.
What Is The Life Expectancy Of A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog's lifespan is about 10 to 13 years. This breed is known for being a healthy and hardy breed, but like all dogs, they are susceptible to some health problems. Some more common health problems in Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dogs include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and eye problems.
Can A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Be Trained?
A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog can be trained to do many things. Some of these things include: retrieving, obedience, and hunting. Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dogs are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and strength, making them excellent training candidates. With the right owner, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog can be a great companion and working dog.
What Are Some Interesting Facts About A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog?
1. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large, strong breed of dog originally bred for hunting waterfowl.
2. The breed is known for its thick, oily coat, which helps protect it from the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
3. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an intelligent breed and is often used as a working dog in various occupations.
4. The breed is also known for its loyalty and affectionate nature, making them great companions.
5. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a lifespan of 10-12 years and is relatively healthy, although they are susceptible to hip dysplasia and other joint problems.
How Does A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Interact With People?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog is a friendly, outgoing breed that loves being around people. Loyal and affectionate towards their owners these dogs make great companions. They are also good with children and other pets, making them ideal family dogs. However, they can be protective of their family and home, so proper socialization is essential. They are active dogs who need plenty of exercise and love to play fetch and swim. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog makes a wonderful addition to any home with proper training and care.


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How to install square bearing seat
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Preparation
1. Carefully read the technical documentation of the bearing seat to understand the structure, performance and installation requirements of the bearing seat.
2. Check whether the required tools and materials are complete, including bolts, nuts, washers, lubricants, etc.
3. Ensure that the installation surface is clean and free of debris to prevent impurities from entering the inside of the bearing seat.
031Bearing seat installation
1. Place the bearing seat smoothly on the mounting surface and ensure it fully fits the mounting surface.
2. Use bolts to secure the bearing seat to the installation surface and ensure that the bolt tightening torque meets the requirements.
When installing the bearing seat, ensure that the bearing seat is parallel to the mounting surface 3 to avoid vibration and noise during operation.
Bearing hole dressing
1. Trim the bearing hole to achieve the specified size and geometric accuracy.
2. Use professional tools to trim the bearing hole to ensure that the surface roughness of the hole meets the requirements.
3. Clean the trimmed bearing hole to remove burrs and impurities.
Adjust the gap
1. According to the requirements of the technical documents, adjust the gap between the bearing seat and the bearing hole.
2. After the gap adjustment is completed, you should use tools such as feeler gauges to check to ensure that the gap meets the requirements.
3. For clearances that are too tight or too loose, they should be readjusted to ensure the normal operation of the bearing seat.
Fastening bolts
1. Use appropriate bolts to fasten the bearing housing to the mounting surface
2. When tightening bolts, tighten them diagonally to avoid stress on the bearing seat.
3. After tightening the bolts, check whether the bearing seat is loose and retighten if necessary.
Acceptance inspection
1. Inspect all parts of the bearing seat to ensure there are no obvious defects or problems.
2. Check whether the installation of the bearing seat is firm and reliable to prevent loosening or falling off during operation.
3. Check the lubrication maintenance of the bearing seat to ensure that the lubricant is sufficient and there is no leakage.
4. Check the operation monitoring of the bearing seat to ensure that sensors and other equipment are working properly.
5. If any problems are found, they should be dealt with immediately and re-acceptance inspected to ensure that the quality and performance of the bearing seat meet the requirements.
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The shortest distance (air line) between Brussels and Ridderkerk is 71.52 mi (115.10 km).Driving route: ()
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Which trees in NZ are most (and least) flammable?
One of the most flammable is a famous native tree species, and it's not manuka.
Research has shown some of the most flammable plants found in the NZ countryside are gorse, eucalypts, and surprisingly to the scientists, rimu and silver beech.
That two widespread native trees were similar to highly flammable overseas species was news to those taking part in the joint Lincoln University and University of Auckland study.
Their work is the first experimental measurement of the flammability of a large number of plants found in NZ, and data gathered will be used to identify fire-prone ecosystems and the best plants to use as 'green' firebreaks to reduce the spread of destructive wildfires, likely to be more common as a result of climate change.
Existing lists of suitable non-flammable species in New Zealand are mostly based on expert opinion, says Auckland University Professor George Perry.
"Our results provide the first experimental evidence to support current guidelines on New Zealand plant flammability. This provides recommendations for councils and fire managers on which native New Zealand species to plant in green firebreaks to reduce fire spread."
The team – which included All Black Sam Whitelock, who was finishing his Bachelor of Science – placed shoots on a special 'plant barbeque' made out of a 44 gallon drum cut in half with a grill on top. They lit samples with a blowtorch and recorded how quickly they ignited, how hot they got, how long they burned for, and how much of the sample burned.
Future experiments will include a wider range of plants, and ultimately be conducted on plant communities in the field.
The scientists will also look at 'mixed grill' situations where a highly flammable species like gorse is interspersed with a low flammability tree such as Coprosma robusta (karamu) to see how fast or slow the combination burns.
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Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
Manna gum (Eucalyptus viminalis)
Kumarahou (Pomaderris kumeraho), a type of native heath
Rimu (Dacrydium cupressinum)
Silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii)
Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Prickly hakea (Hakea sericea), an Australian shrub
Titoki (Alectryon excelsus)
Wheki (Dicksonia squarrosa)
Cabbage tree (Cordyline australis)
Bottlebrush (Callistemon rigidus)
Dragon leaf (Dracophyllum acerosum), a type of native heather
Maire (Nestegis lanceolate)
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Five-finger (Pseudopanax arboreus)
Hangehange (Geniostoma ligustrifolium)
Kotukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata)
Mapou (Myrsine australis)
Lombardy poplar (Populus nigra)
Flax (Phormium tenax)
Karamu (Coprosma robusta)
Kohekohe (Dysoxylum spectabile)
Kowhai (Sophora microphylla)
Supplejack (Ripogonum scandens)


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Creating a Colorful Flower Garden in Nashik
Nashik is a beautiful city located in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its lush green landscapes, stunning temples, and vibrant culture. It is also home to some of the most beautiful flower gardens in the country. Creating a colorful flower garden in Nashik can be a great way to add beauty and color to your home or garden.
Choosing the Right Flowers
The first step in creating a colorful flower garden in Nashik is to choose the right flowers. There are many different types of flowers that can be grown in Nashik, including roses, marigolds, daisies, and more. When choosing the flowers for your garden, consider the climate and soil conditions in Nashik. Some flowers may not be suitable for the climate or soil conditions in Nashik, so it is important to research the flowers you are considering before planting them.
Preparing the Soil
Once you have chosen the flowers for your garden, the next step is to prepare the soil. The soil in Nashik is generally sandy and dry, so it is important to add organic matter such as compost or manure to the soil to help retain moisture and provide nutrients for the plants. It is also important to make sure the soil is well-drained, as standing water can cause root rot and other problems.
Planting the Flowers
Once the soil is prepared, it is time to start planting the flowers. When planting the flowers, it is important to make sure they are planted at the right depth and spacing. This will ensure that the flowers have enough room to grow and will not be overcrowded. It is also important to water the flowers regularly, as this will help them to thrive.
Maintaining the Garden
Once the flowers are planted, it is important to maintain the garden. This includes weeding, pruning, and fertilizing the plants. It is also important to check the soil regularly to make sure it is not too dry or too wet. Additionally, it is important to check for pests and diseases, as these can cause damage to the flowers.
Enjoying the Garden
Once the garden is established, it is time to enjoy it. A colorful flower garden in Nashik can be a great way to add beauty and color to your home or garden. It can also be a great way to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Creating a colorful flower garden in Nashik can be a great way to add beauty and color to your home or garden. With the right flowers, soil preparation, and maintenance, you can create a beautiful and vibrant garden that will bring joy to you and your family for years to come.


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I have been trying (without success) to determine the following. Let $P$ denote the space of monic polynomials of degree $n$ with complex coefficients, which have distinct roots. It is known that the fundamental group of this space is the braid group $B_n$. Let $X \rightarrow P$ denote the universal cover. Then $B_n\subset Aut (X)$ where $Aut (X)$ is the group of holomorphic automorphisms of $X$. For $n\geq 4$, is it true that $Aut (X)=B_n$? I do not see any other automorphisms (but I am a novice in the area).
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The space $X$ is very close to the Teichmuller space $T=T_{0,n+1}$, but they are a bit different: You can still act on $P$ (and, hence, on $X$) by complex affine transformations. Once you mod out $P$ (and $X$) by such action, you get the space $T$. It is Royden's theorem that for $n\ge 4$ the full group of biholomorphic automorphisms of $T_{0,n+1}$ is the mapping class group of the corresponding $n+1$-punctured sphere. The same holds for other finite type Riemann surfaces with few low-complexity exceptions (exclude torus, once punctured torus and 4 times punctured sphere). – Misha Feb 4 '13 at 18:17
Thanks, Misha. This really answers my question. I forgot about the action of affine transformations. – Venkataramana Feb 5 '13 at 0:30
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Instructors can locate content for courses by searching NC Explore, and then integrateÂ the learning objectsÂ into online courses. Sharing and reusing content saves time and expands the amount of resources available. Also, these items can be adapted, if necessary.
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Compute Sanitizer Tools & API
Compute Sanitizer is a functional correctness checking suite. This suite contains multiple tools that can perform different type of checks. Tool features are described below.
The Compute Sanitizer API enables the creation of sanitizing and tracing tools that target CUDA applications. Examples of such tools are memory and race condition checkers. The Compute Sanitizer API is composed of three APIs: the callback API, the patching API and the memory API. It is delivered as a dynamic library on supported platforms.
Memcheck
The memcheck tool is a run time error detection tool for CUDA applications. The tool can precisely detect and report out of bounds and misaligned memory accesses to global, local and shared memory in CUDA applications. It can also detect and report hardware reported error information. In addition, the memcheck tool can detect and report memory leaks in the user application.
Racecheck
The racecheck tool is a run time shared memory data access hazard detector. The primary use of this tool is to help identify memory access race conditions in CUDA applications that use shared memory.
In CUDA applications, storage declared with the __shared__ qualifier is placed on chip shared memory. All threads in a thread block can access this per block shared memory. Shared memory goes out of scope when the thread block completes execution. As shared memory is on chip, it is frequently used for inter-thread communication and as a temporary buffer to hold data being processed. As this data is being accessed by multiple threads in parallel, incorrect program assumptions may result in data races. Racecheck is a tool built to identify these hazards and help users write programs free of shared memory races.
Currently, this tool only supports detecting accesses to on-chip shared memory.
Initcheck
The initcheck tool is a run time uninitialized device global memory access detector. This tool can identify when device global memory is accessed without it being initialized via device side writes, or via CUDA memcpy and memset API calls.
Currently, this tool only supports detecting accesses to device global memory.
Synccheck
The synccheck tool is a runtime tool that can identify whether a CUDA application is correctly using synchronization primitives, specifically __syncthreads() and __syncwarp() intrinsics and their Cooperative Groups API counterparts.
Developer Benefits
 - Allows you to ensure code correctness of your GPU accelerated kernels
 - Ability to incorporate GPU code correctness into your own tools
FAQ
 A: Compute Sanitizer is NVIDIA's next generation version of the CUDA memcheck. The main differences are that
 - Compute Sanitizer has much better performance and is the primary tool for new OS and GPU architectures.
 - CUDA memcheck does not support new Microsoft Hardware Scheduling.
 - There is no API for CUDA memcheck.
 - Compute Sanitizer supports Maxwell and later GPUs.
 - CUDA memcheck supports Maxwell through NIVDIA Ampere GPUs, and is a deprecated tool.
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Both the Compute Sanitizer suite and API are available in the CUDA Toolkit. You may obtain the latest version of Compute Sanitizer by downloading the CUDA Toolkit
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Transcranial Doppler ultrasound can be used to detect emboli in blood flow in the brain. The presence of emboli is an indication of high risk of stroke. Embolic signals have characteristic transient chirps suitable for wavelet analysis. We have implemented an on-line intelligent wavelet pre-filter combined with a new frequency based neural network classification system (NFS) to produce a new online detection system. Initial results show an improvement in accuracy compared with the widely used FS-1 system. Our system makes, use of multi-scale wavelet denoising using an adaptive coefficient threshold. The pre-filtering system is combined with a detection system which uses a two layer neural classifier and a new auto-regressive event detector. For conditions such as carotid stenosis an improvement of 20% in detection accuracy was obtained. Our online (real time) intelligent wavelet amplifier and its matrix optimised form uses the matched filter properties of multiple coefficients from multiple wavelets to significantly enhance embolic signals and improve classification performance.
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Term: Colonel (Civil War)
Definition: A field officer in a regiment, first in command. Each regiment had one colonel. Regiments had a minimum of 830 men and a maximum of 1,010 men, and they were made of 10 companies.
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Electrostatic All-Silicon MEMS Speakers for In-Ear Audio Applications - Acoustic Measurements and Modelling Approach
This paper presents the acoustic properties of an electroacoustic MEMS transducer. The transducer is based on electrostatic bending actuators with lateral deflection. A large number of actuators is arranged in pairs and move in opposite phase between a cover and a handle wafer. By means of an appropriate sound guidance, areas of opposite phase pressure changes are separated and audible sound is emitted. In this paper, the results of acoustic measurements with a standard ear simulator are discussed. A linear lumped parameter model is presented and the results of the simulations are compared with the measurements.


definition SCL file data template comprises K logical node class；
A3) definition integer k=1；
A4) resolve and obtain kth logical node class；
A5) definition kth logical node apoplexy due to endogenous wind comprises M data object class；
A6) definition m=1；
A7) resolve and obtain than the m-th data object class；
A8) judge whether data object cache exists this data object, if it is present use the data object of caching, and go to A16, if it does not exist, then go to A9
A9) definition than the m-th data object class comprises N number of data attribute class；
A10) definition n=1；
A11) resolve and obtain nth data Attribute class；
A12) judge whether data attribute caching exists this data attribute, if it is present use the data attribute of caching, and go to A14, if it does not exist, then go to A13
A13) caching nth data Attribute class；
A14) judge that n, whether more than or equal to N, if it is not, then n=n+1, goes to step A11, if it is, go to step A15；
A15) caching than the m-th data object class；
A16) judge that m, whether more than or equal to M, if it is not, then m=m+1, goes to step A7, if it is, go to step A17；
A17) caching kth logical node class；
A18) judge that k, whether more than or equal to K, if it is not, then k=k+1, goes to step A4, if it is, terminate.
Step 2, resolves IED example.
B1) obtain and resolve IED example；
B2) with the logical node class each property value of instantiation data object of caching.
In above-mentioned steps, have employed the method that vtd-xml and DOM combines, i.e. use vtd-xml method to obtain SCL file data template, use vtd-xml method or DOM method to resolve SCL file data template, use vtd-xml method to obtain IED example, use DOM method to resolve IED example；The advantage fully merging two kinds of analytic methods, i.e. vtd-xml method requires to host machine hardware configuration that when resolving low and DOM method resolves quick advantage.
Said method can improve efficiency and the speed of application program, and can reduce the application requirement to host machine hardware configuration, reduces engineering cost the most to a certain extent；Said method is for using IEC The intelligent substation configuration file of 61850-6 SCL Language Modeling can use, and such as ICD file, SCD file, CID file etc., has universal adaptability, has certain dissemination.
The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention; it should be pointed out that, for those skilled in the art, on the premise of without departing from the technology of the present invention principle; can also make some improvement and deformation, these improve and deformation also should be regarded as protection scope of the present invention.
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1. intelligent substation SCL file fast resolving method, it is characterised in that: comprise the following steps,
Step 1, resolves SCL file data template；
A1) SCL file data template is obtained；
A2) definition SCL file data template comprises K logical node class；
A3) definition integer k=1；
A4) resolve and obtain kth logical node class；
A5) definition kth logical node apoplexy due to endogenous wind comprises M data object class；
A6) definition m=1；
A7) resolve and obtain than the m-th data object class；
A8) judge whether data object cache exists this data object, if it is present use the data object of caching, and go to A16, if it does not exist, then go to A9
A9) definition than the m-th data object class comprises N number of data attribute class；
A10) definition n=1；
A11) resolve and obtain nth data Attribute class；
A12) judge whether data attribute caching exists this data attribute, if it is present use the data attribute of caching, and go to A14, if it does not exist, then go to A13
A13) caching nth data Attribute class；
A14) judge that n, whether more than or equal to N, if it is not, then n=n+1, goes to step A11, if it is, go to step A15；
A15) caching than the m-th data object class；
A16) judge that m, whether more than or equal to M, if it is not, then m=m+1, goes to step A7, if it is, go to step A17；
A17) caching kth logical node class；
A18) judge that k, whether more than or equal to K, if it is not, then k=k+1, goes to step A4, if it is, terminate；
Step 2, resolves IED example；
B1) obtain and resolve IED example；
B2) with the logical node class each property value of instantiation data object of caching.
Intelligent substation SCL file fast resolving method the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that: use vtd-xml method to obtain SCL file data template, use vtd-xml method or DOM method to resolve SCL file data template.
Intelligent substation SCL file fast resolving method the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that: use vtd-xml method to obtain IED example, use DOM method to resolve IED example.
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Archive for January, 2009
Monday, January 26th, 2009
Monday Notes: We had some IU student teachers visiting our classroom this morning. They helped with our Reader's Workshop. We talked about Four Feet, Two Sandals at our table groups. Then the Indian School group met and talked about Raven's brother getting sick in Chapter 5. After that, we worked on writing ADJECTIVES in short pieces about our favorite instruments. After lunch, we visited our first grade buddies. At math, we learned about measuring angles. It was tricky, but we're getting the hang of it. Then we started designing "geo-monsters," using our math templates.
Friday Notes: In the morning we listened to our new podcast. It was great, awesome and terrific! Our goal is to get 30 comments this week! We already have 7! We read a book about a girl who was born in Afghanistan. They had many wars there. Now she lives in the U.S. We did science experiments with Mrs. Streib's class. What a wild week!
Monday, January 26th, 2009
Listen to our podcast about the boarding schools many Native American children were forced to attend. This podcast was written after we read The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle and Bright Path: Young Jim Thorpe. Check it out!
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Tuesday Notes: Today was a big day in 306 and in HISTORY! Our third graders were in the Herald Times! After we read about ourselves in the newspaper, we checked out the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr web pages created by Mrs. Streib's class and Mrs. Ritchey's class. Both classes were winners in the web page contest by MCCSC. Then we read a book about Dr. King called Martin's Big Words. We made a poster of some of Dr. King's important words and messages. We ate lunch together in our classroom and watched President Obama take the oath of office. We took notes during his inaugural speech and then we made a poster called Barack's Big Words. We also read a picture book about President Obama's life. Mr. Combs was our awesome speaker at our Dr. King convocation. It was a great day to be together and learn more about our country and our government.
Wednesday Notes: Today we welcomed our new gym teacher, Ms. Uchman to Fairview. We had a great time at gym and art first thing this morning. We worked in our reading sketchbooks and learned more about inferences. We learned about equilateral, isoceles and scalene triangles. We worked on SOUND experiments during science class. When we put the tuning fork into water, it splashed. When we touched the tuning fork to paper, it buzzed. When we touched it to the ping pong ball, it bounced back and forth. A wonderful day in 306.
Thursday Notes: Our travellers have returned! Today was busy. After a lesson about adjectives, we worked on writing this morning. We made SIGNS about our book, Listen To the Wind. After recess, we worked on literature circles. The Stone Fox group met and talked about Little Willy's feelings about Stone Fox. We learned about QUADRANGLES in math class. We are loving the HUGO CABRET book by Brian Selznick!
Monday, January 12th, 2009
Monday Notes: Wow! This day was busy! At Reader's Workshop, we used the dictionary to look up our vocabulary words. Then we illustrated a passage from a book to show how we visualized the details. We had literature circles too. We watched a program about PRONOUNS and found all the pronouns in a song called, "The Girl Is Mine!" After lunch, we worked on PARALLEL and INTERSECTING lines. Ms. Streib's class visited and we worked on finishing up some of the pages in our Monroe County History books. Great news! Tammi and Allijah worked on an essay contest at Banneker Center at the View. They won and are going to travel to Washington to see the inauguration! WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Tuesday Notes: This morning we had gym and music. When Ms. H. picked us up from music, we were singing wintry songs! We worked on our podcast scripts and we are almost ready to record. We took another acuity test after lunch. We also learned more about "parallel" and "intersecting" lines and worked in our math books. We were hoping for more snow today!
Thursday Notes: We began the day with a morning meeting and then we talked about Jim Thorpe. We found out that the Olympic committee took away his medals when they found out he had played professional baseball. Then they gave the medals back to his kids after he died. In the afternoon we learned more about building the school in Pakistan. We worked in our sketchbooks. After library, we had a social studies lesson on democracy. In a democracy everyone is expected to vote.
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Tuesday Notes: It was nice to ease into the new year with a 2 hour delay. It was also wonderful to see everyone again. The 306′ers—students AND teacher were all a bit tired this morning, but we soon got back in to the swing of things. In the morning we learned more about NOUNS, and after lunch, we worked on our Fairview Faces and Places zines. We are starting a new math unit about geometry. Today we learned about line segments, lines and rays. Happy New Year, everyone!
Wednesday Notes: In art today, we made 2009 signs with bubble letters. Instead of gym, we got to hear Coach Jack from IU talk to the sixth graders at their Lifeskills convocation. After gym, we began working on our new podcast. In the afternoon, we learned about sound and BIG BEN when Mrs. Streib came and taught science in 306.
Thursday Notes: Today we heard a story called Listen To the Wind. It's about a guy named Greg Mortenson from the United States who went to Pakistan and helped them build a school. Our Time For Kids was about photographs from 2008. We read a book called The Biggest Best Snowman.
p.s. We love 2 hour delays!


CheckInfo, for example:
TaskInfo task = [...];
HealthCheck healthCheck;
healthCheck.set_type(HealthCheck::HTTP);
healthCheck.mutable_http()->set_port(8080);
healthCheck.mutable_http()->set_scheme("http");
healthCheck.mutable_http()->set_path("/health");
task.mutable_health_check()->CopyFrom(healthCheck);
TCP Health Checks
TCP health checks are described by the HealthCheck.TCPCheckInfo protobuf, which has a single port field, which must specify an actual port the task is listening on, not a mapped one. The task is probed using Mesos' mesos-tcp-connect command, which tries to establish a TCP connection to <host>:port. Note that <host> is currently not configurable and is set automatically to 127.0.0.1 (see limitations), hence the health checked task must listen on the loopback interface along with any other routeable interface it might be listening on. Field port must specify an actual port the task is listening on, not a mapped one.
The health check is considered successful if the connection can be established.
If necessary, executors enter the task's network namespace prior to launching the mesos-tcp-connect command.
To specify a TCP health check, set type to HealthCheck::TCP and populate TCPCheckInfo, for example:
TaskInfo task = [...];
HealthCheck healthCheck;
healthCheck.set_type(HealthCheck::TCP);
healthCheck.mutable_tcp()->set_port(8080);
task.mutable_health_check()->CopyFrom(healthCheck);
Common options
The HealthCheck protobuf contains common options which regulate how a health check must be performed and interpreted by an executor:
 - delay_seconds is the amount of time to wait until starting health checking the task.
 - interval_seconds is the interval between health checks.
 - timeout_seconds is the amount of time to wait for the health check to complete. After this timeout, the health check is aborted and treated as a failure.
 - consecutive_failures is the number of consecutive failures until the task is killed by the executor.
 - grace_period_seconds is the amount of time after the task is launched during which health check failures are ignored. Once a health check succeeds for the first time, the grace period does not apply anymore. Note that it includes delay_seconds, i.e., setting grace_period_seconds < delay_seconds has no effect.
NOTE: Since each time a health check is performed a helper command is launched (see limitations), setting timeout_seconds to a small value, e.g., <5s, may lead to intermittent failures.
As an example, the code below specifies a task which is a Docker container with a simple HTTP server listening on port 8080 and an HTTP health check that should be performed every 5 seconds starting from the task launch and allows consecutive failures during the first 15 seconds and response time under 1 second.
TaskInfo task = createTask(...);
// Use Netcat to emulate an HTTP server.
const string command =
 "nc -lk -p 8080 -e echo -e \"HTTP/1.1 200 OK\r\nContent-Length: 0\r\n\"";
task.mutable_command()->set_value(command)
Image image;
image.set_type(Image::DOCKER);
image.mutable_docker()->set_name("alpine");
ContainerInfo* container = task.mutable_container();
container->set_type(ContainerInfo::MESOS);
container->mutable_mesos()->mutable_image()->CopyFrom(image);
// Set 'grace_period_seconds' here because it takes
// some time to launch Netcat to serve requests.
HealthCheck healthCheck;
healthCheck.set_type(HealthCheck::HTTP);
healthCheck.mutable_http()->set_port(8080);
healthCheck.set_delay_seconds(0);
healthCheck.set_interval_seconds(5);
healthCheck.set_timeout_seconds(1);
healthCheck.set_grace_period_seconds(15);
task.mutable_health_check()->CopyFrom(healthCheck);
Under the Hood
All built-in executors rely on the checker library, which lives in "src/checks". An executor creates an instance of the Checker or HealthChecker class per task and passes the check or health check definition together with extra parameters. In return, the library notifies the executor of changes in the task's check or health status. For health checks, the definition is converted to the check definition before performing the check, and the check result is interpreted according to the health check definition.
The library depends on curl for HTTP(S) checks and mesos-tcp-connect for TCP checks (the latter is a simple command bundled with Mesos).
One of the most non-trivial things the library takes care of is entering the appropriate task's namespaces (mnt, net) on Linux agents. To perform a command check, the checker must be in the same mount namespace as the checked process; this is achieved by either calling docker run for the check command in case of docker containerizer or by explicitly calling setns() for mnt namespace in case of mesos containerizer (see containerization in Mesos). To perform an HTTP(S) or TCP check, the most reliable solution is to share the same network namespace with the checked process; in case of docker containerizer setns() for net namespace is explicitly called, while mesos containerizer guarantees an executor and its tasks are in the same network namespace.
NOTE: Custom executors may or may not use this library. Please consult the respective framework's documentation.
Regardless of executor, all checks and health checks consume resources from the task's resource allocation. Hence it is a good idea to add some extra resources, e.g., 0.05 cpu and 32MB mem, to the task definition if a Mesos-native check and/or health check is specified.
Windows Implementation
On Windows, the implementation differs between the mesos containerizer and docker containerizer. The mesos containerizer does not provide network or mount namespace isolation, so curl, mesos-tcp-connect or the command health check simply run as regular processes on the host. In constrast, the docker containerizer provides network and mount isolation. For the command health check, the command enters the container's namespace through docker exec. For the network health checks, the docker executor launches a container with the mesos/windows-health-check image and enters the original container's network namespace through the --network=container:<ID> parameter in docker run.
Current Limitations and Caveats
 - Docker executor does not support generalized checks (see MESOS-7250).
 - HTTPS checks are not supported, though HTTPS health checks are (see MESOS-7356).
 - Due to the short-polling nature of a check, some task state transitions may be missed. For example, if the task transitions are Init [111]Join [418]Ready [200], the observed HTTP status codes in check statuses may be 111200.
 - Due to its short-polling nature, a check whose state oscillates repeatedly may lead to scalability issues due to a high volume of task status updates.
 - When a task becomes unhealthy, it is deemed to be killed after HealthCheck.consecutive_failures failures. This decision is taken locally by an executor, there is no way for a scheduler to intervene and react differently. A workaround is to set HealthCheck.consecutive_failures to some large value so that the scheduler can react. One possible solution is to introduce a "global" policy for handling unhealthy tasks (see MESOS-6171).
 - HTTP(S) and TCP health checks use 127.0.0.1 as target IP. As a result, if tasks want to support HTTP or TCP health checks, they should listen on the loopback interface in addition to whatever interface they require (see MESOS-6517).
 - HTTP(S) health checks rely on the curl command. A health check is considered failed if the required command is not available.
 - Windows HTTP(S) and TCP Docker health checks should ideally have the mesos/windows-health-check image pulled beforehand. Otherwise, Docker will attempt to pull the image during the health check, which will count towards the health check timeout.


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Repressor
updated: April 19, 2024
Definition
A repressor, as related to genomics, is a protein that inhibits the expression of one or more genes. The repressor protein works by binding to the promoter region of the gene(s), which prevents the production of messenger RNA (mRNA). Repressor proteins are essential for the regulation of gene expression in cells.
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Repressor. Repressors are proteins that turn off or reduce gene expression, which is reflected by reduced messenger RNA production from the affected gene. Repressor proteins typically function through binding and blocking critical DNA sequences in the gene, such as the promoter where mRNA transcription starts. In bacteria, repressor and activator of gene expression are distinct from each other. In higher eukaryotic cells, however, a DNA binding protein may serve as either activator or repressor of gene expression, depending on its interaction with other proteins in the cell or other cellular context. Furthermore, other molecules such as non-coding RNA may serve as repressors as well.
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Dr John Harris
Sydney's first commercial dairy was built by Dr John Harris on his Ultimo estate, now an inner suburb. Harris was a naval surgeon and magistrate who became one of the colony's largest landowners. Ultimo's Harris Street is named after him.
In 1793, Harris bought the estate of James Ruse, Australia's first ex-convict farmer, at Parramatta. Over following years he acquired more land, including estates at Ultimo, Drummoyne and Bathurst. By 1800 he owned 315 acres (127 ha) of land and had acquired 431 head of stock.
The Ultimo estate was subdivided in 1859. Until then it remained as farmland, in possession of the Harris family.
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The first study using data from real games shows that teams are more likely to lose when losing means elimination — suggesting that high-pressure environments lead to poorer performance.
— By Conn Hastings
If a sports team plays a critical game in which losing means elimination from a league, do they work harder to win — or does the high pressure mean they are more likely to make mistakes and lose? A new study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests the latter, finding that basketball teams playing for survival in critical NBA playoff games are more likely to lose. This suggests that the threat of elimination caused the teams to 'choke.' The study is the first to illustrate this effect in a real-world team sports environment — and may be applicable to a variety of high-pressure performance situations, such as those found in the workplace.
With the NBA 2018 finals drawing to a close, many teams will have experienced intense pressure to avoid elimination by winning critical games during the playoffs. Researchers are working to understand how athletes and others handle pressure, and how this affects their performance. Previous studies led some researchers to predict that high-pressure situations can help to focus minds and increase motivation, leading to increased success.
"Theories predict that individuals exert the most effort, and therefore produce their best performances, when the possible returns for their success — or the consequences of their failure — are highest," says Dr. Yair Galily, of the Interdisciplinary Center, Hertzlya, Israel.
However, other studies found evidence that high-pressure situations can lead to reduced performance and less success, when someone becomes overly focused on how to complete a task, rather than just doing it.
Many of these previous studies looked at performance under pressure in controlled conditions, such as asking soccer players to take penalty kicks while observed by researchers. Until now, no-one had explored the effect of high-pressure situations on performance in a real-world team situation.
To investigate this, Galily and a colleague examined stats from NBA playoff games, to see how athletes with a lot at stake coped with varying degrees of pressure in real games. The researchers predicted that teams would perform better when their backs are against the wall — meaning they would be more likely to win critical playoff games where losing meant thier elimination.
"We analyzed 1,930 playoff games to test this prediction," says Galily. "We calculated the probability that a team would win, if losing meant that they faced elimination from the playoffs."
The researchers included the relative strength of the teams in their calculations to make sure that their results took this into account. Strikingly, they found that the threat of elimination actually made teams more likely to lose, suggesting that they choked in 'sink or swim' games.
The effect was significant. For example, the researchers found that if a home team had a 65% general win probability during the playoffs, this was reduced to 55% in games that were critical for the home team, but not the guest team. However, if the game was critical for the guest team, and not the home team, the home team's win probability increased to almost 74%.
This is the first time that anyone has studied this effect in teams in a real-world environment, so more studies are necessary to further understand the phenomenon. However, the results are not just applicable to team sports, but could have wide-reaching implications.
"The results from our analysis are relevant to the workforce and many other domains," says Galily. "We suggest that leaders and managers should refrain from deliberately building high-pressure environments to try to enhance performance in their subordinates. They should adopt the 'just do it and enjoy' path."
REPUBLISHING GUIDELINES: Open access and sharing research is part of Frontiers' mission. Unless otherwise noted, you can republish articles posted in the Frontiers news blog — as long as you include a link back to the original research. Selling the articles is not allowed.


Best Practices for Testing Android Applications with Espresso and JUnit
Blair Fernandes
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Testing Android applications is an essential skill for any developer who wants to ensure the quality and reliability of their code. One of the most popular tools for testing Android apps is Espresso, a framework that provides a fluent API for writing UI tests. Espresso works well with JUnit, the standard testing library for Java and Android.
In this post, I will share some of the best practices for testing Android applications with Espresso and JUnit. These practices will help you write clear, concise, and maintainable tests that cover the most important aspects of your app's functionality.
1. Use the @Rule annotation to set up and tear down your test environment. The @Rule annotation allows you to specify a test rule that will be applied before and after each test method. For example, you can use the ActivityScenarioRule to launch and finish your activity under test automatically.
2. Use the onView() method to find and interact with UI elements. The onView() method takes a ViewMatcher as an argument and returns a ViewInteraction object that allows you to perform actions and assertions on the matched view. For example, you can use the withId() matcher to find a view by its ID and then call the click() action to simulate a user click.
3. Use the Espresso idling resources to synchronize your tests with asynchronous operations. Espresso idling resources are objects that tell Espresso when your app is idle or busy. By registering an idling resource, you can ensure that Espresso will wait until your app is idle before performing any actions or assertions. For example, you can use the CountingIdlingResource to track the number of active network requests and notify Espresso when they are all completed.
4. Use the @Before and @After annotations to perform common setup and cleanup tasks. The @Before and @After annotations allow you to define methods that will be executed before and after each test method. For example, you can use the @Before annotation to initialize some mock objects and inject them into your app using Dagger or Hilt.
5. Use descriptive and consistent names for your test methods. The names of your test methods should clearly indicate what they are testing and what the expected outcome is. A good practice is to use the given-when-then format, where you specify the initial state, the action, and the result. For example, you can name your test method as follows:
@Test
fun givenEmptyEmail_whenLoginButtonClicked_thenShowEmailError() {
// Arrange
// Act
// Assert
}
Learn more about testing Android apps from this official guide.
I hope you found this blog post useful and learned something new. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy testing!
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Learn to add a distressed look to any artwork in Adobe Illustrator by applying traced texture as an opacity mask.
O que você precisará
What you learned: How to apply texture to artwork with an opacity mask and artwork
Trace the texture
To apply texture to artwork, you can convert a raster image to vector artwork for scalability and editability.
- With the image selected, click Image Trace in the Properties panel and choose a default trace option.
Adjust tracing options for the best results
With the traced image selected, click the Image Trace panel button in the Properties panel to open it and adjust image trace options.
- Use the Paths option to set how loosely or tightly the image is traced.
- The Corners option enables control over more smooth or sharp corners.
- Change the Noise option: the lower the value, the smaller the details that you can trace.
- To edit the traced artwork, click Expand in the Properties panel.
Apply an opacity mask to the artwork
You can use an opacity mask to mask or hide parts of your artwork. Unlike a typical mask, the opacity mask is white where the artwork is showing. The opacity mask is black where the artwork is hidden. Shades of gray in the mask result in varying degrees of transparency in the artwork.
- Open the Transparency panel by choosing Window > Transparency. The Transparency panel is where you create and edit an opacity mask.
- Drag the traced texture on top of the artwork.
- Select the artwork and the texture that will become the opacity mask.
- Click Make Mask. By default, the Clip option is set. The Clip option gives the mask a black background.
- If your traced artwork is black, deselect Clip to see the mask applied to the artwork.
Edit the opacity mask and artwork
The artwork and the mask are treated as a group, but you can edit them together or separately.
- With the artwork selected, to edit the mask (and not the artwork), click the mask thumbnail in the Transparency panel. You can edit the mask by adding more content, erasing, and more.
- To edit the artwork, click the artwork thumbnail in the Transparency panel.
- To unlink the artwork from the mask, click the link icon.


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Sand Lake is located in Lenawee County in the Irish Hills Area of southern Michigan. The lake is tucked between US-12 and M-50. Sand Lake is a 540 acre all sports lake.
Sand Lake Property Owners Association is the governing board offering Lake Management and benefits to Sand Lake Property Owners Association members. Become a member today, to enjoy multiple benefits.
Photo by Irene Petree
To conserve, maintain and preserve the natural resources in and around Sand Lake, including both the water in and the water level of the lake and the forest and plant growth on the shores and banks thereof; to promote the health safety and welfare of the families of the cottage owners and residents in and around Sand Lake both permanent and transient; and to do all things necessary and incident thereto for the protection of the property rights both real and personal of the aforesaid cottage owners and residents.
Historical writings indicate that a group of four men lead by Musgrove Evans, a Government land surveyor, rode horseback from their Tecumseh homestead, the first Lenawee County settlement established in 1824, approached a body of water which they described as the most beautiful they had seen and christened it Sand Lake.
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The complete archaeological sequence of the site of Salut has been singled out by the Italian Mission to Oman (IMTO), directed by Alessandra Avanzini. The Mission of the University of Pisa started its investigations in March 2004, in agreement with the Office of HE the Adviser to HM the Sultan for Cultural Affaires of Muscat and with the contribution of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After a preliminary deep sounding (2004) to verify the stratigraphical sequence, the IMTO realized the great potential value of the site and its importance for ancient history of Oman and for Eastern Arabia.
Since 2005, two archaeological campaigns are conducted annually. The rich and interesting results of excavations at the site and the surrounding plain will be exposed in this Virtual Museum.


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FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CEMETERY
The Friendswood Friends Cemetery is certified by the Texas Historical Commission as a "Texas Historic Cemetery." It was established in 1895 just months after the first settlers arrived. Friendswood co-founder, Frank J. Brown, donated the land and laid out the cemetery with its two private roads crossing at the center. A burial site was needed for young Newton Knode who was killed instantly by a falling tree while he was cutting firewood. Many Friendswood pioneers and their descendents are buried here as are other former city and church leaders.
"Cemeteries are like open history books whose pages are tablets of stone." 1
You are welcome to explore the cemetery on your own. An annotated map (cemetery layout) is provided to help you locate several of our early pioneers' grave sites. An overview video is displayed below. Also, if you are interested in pursuing Friendswood history further, we suggest that you visit the Frank J. Brown Heritage Museum located at 108 Skyview.
1. Historic Cemeteries in Texas – Texas Historical Commission web site. _URL_