Unemployment benefits in Austria
Austria provides a comprehensive system of social security and welfare schemes. Unemployment insurance is managed by the public employment service (AMS), which is also responsible for measures of active labor market policy. In this article, you will learn when you have a right to receive unemployment benefits, how much you are receiving and how long as well as some other details about unemployment benefits in Austria.
When I can get unemployment benefits in Austria and what are the requirements?
In the event of losing a job or becoming jobless, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld). The main requirement is that you have completed a minimum period of insurance which means that you were employed in Austria for at least 52 weeks during the last 24 months, or 26 weeks within the last 12 months if you are below the age of 25 years. If you are entitled to unemployment benefits, you must be unemployed, able and willing to work (to accept suitable employment), be at the disposal of the public employment service (AMS), and not have exhausted your entitlement.
The purpose of unemployment benefits is to secure your livelihood while you are seeking employment. After you exhaust your entitlement to unemployment benefits, you may be eligible for unemployment assistance if your disposable family income is not sufficient to meet your essential needs.
How much is the unemployment benefit in Austria, how can I get it and what is the duration?
Unemployment benefit in Austria equals 55% of your daily net income (it could theoretically go up to 80% in case of your entitlement to family allowances). Daily net income is calculated based on your average past earnings.
The duration of getting unemployment benefits in Austria is at least 20 weeks. The exact duration depends on the period of your previous employment (paid unemployment insurance) and your age. The duration of unemployment benefit increases to longer than 20 weeks according to the following rules:
Unemployment benefit durationThe period of being previously insured (employed) and person's age
30 weeks3 years within the last 5 years
39 weeks6 years within the last 10 years and has reached the age of 40
52 weeks9 years within the last 15 years and had reached the age of 50
Once you become unemployed, you have to register with the Labour Market Service (AMS) and claim unemployment benefits. While you are receiving the benefit, you are required to report to the Labour Market Service (AMS) at the agreed times to discuss your search for employment with your personal officer.
You must also immediately inform the Labour Market Service, without being asked, of any changes in your personal circumstances or those of your family members which may affect your entitlement to a benefit. These include taking up employment or other changes in your income situation.
Unemployment benefit is paid from the date of application. However, if you have resigned from your job without good reason, benefit is suspended for four weeks.
While you are unemployed, the Labour Market Service pays sickness and pension insurance contributions on your behalf. In addition, you are insured against certain accidents.
Unemployment assistance amounts to 92% of your most recent unemployment benefit payment. If the unemployment benefit (without family supplements) is below the compensatory supplement reference level for single persons, unemployment allowance amounts to 95% of unemployment benefit. Moreover, the age and family situation of the unemployed person as well as their financial circumstances (their income or that of the spouse, cohabiting or registered partner living in their household) are taken into account when calculating the amount of unemployment assistance. Under certain conditions, various expenses (e.g. those incurred through an illness, purchase of property etc.) will also be taken into account.
In case of short-term entitlement to unemployment benefit, there might be a certain reduction after six months. Unemployment assistance is granted for an unlimited period of time, but only for one year at a time.
You must claim unemployment assistance in person from the competent Labour Market Service (AMS). It is recommended that you apply before your entitlement to unemployment benefit expires. If you have an eAMS account, you can also submit your application online.
Whenever you have to fulfil certain conditions before being able to claim an Austrian social security benefit, the authorities will also take into account any insurance periods you have completed in other countries. This applies to EU Member States and to Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. No insurance period you have completed in Austria will be affected if you work or are insured in one of these countries.
Can I earn something in addition to the employment benefit?
It is possible to earn unemployment benefits in addition to this. The additional earnings limit is the insignificance limit of 405.98 euros (as of 2015).
All employment must be reported to the AMS. If you are found doing an unregistered job, it is assumed that your earnings are above the marginal earnings threshold and you lose your unemployment benefit for the duration of this unreported employment and you must expect a refund of the unemployment benefit of at least 4 weeks.
For third country nationals
There are only five countries where bilateral agreements on social security include unemployment benefits: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Israel, Republic of Macedonia, North Montenegro and Serbia. Please note that in most cases the agreement only settles addition of insurance periods to determine the qualifying periods. Details at the Main Association of Social Security Institutions (Hauptverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger): _URL_ (in German).
Guaranteed Minimum Resources
Guaranteed minimum benefits (Mindestsicherung) are provided for persons who have no reasonable funds to pay for their living costs or those of their family members. Guaranteed minimum benefits are intended to support individuals who can no longer pay for their living costs on their own. An amount stipulated every year corresponds to costs for covering the required costs of food, clothing, body care, heating and electricity, furnishings and other personal needs such as appropriate social and cultural involvement as well as housing needs. Guaranteed minimum resources benefits are only available when no other sufficient financial means (such as income, social security benefits, etc.) or assets are available.
EU and EEA (European Economic Area) nationals, respectively, are only unrestrictedly entitled to guaranteed minimum resources if they are in Austria as employees or have lived here for more than five years. Nationals of third countries are only eligible to receive guaranteed minimum resources if they have been legally residing in Austria for more than five years. The amount of the guaranteed minimum resources will be determined individually by each federal province.
Important terms and explanations:
You are willing to work if you are prepared to take up suitable employment.
Work foundation is a special employment training scheme, organised together with one or more companies concerned, which provides skills training at an early stage of unemployment or in situations where a large group of people are likely to become unemployed because of staff reductions.
Your eAMS account is your personal access point to the Austrian Labour Market Service (AMS). An eAMS account allows you to access your personal AMS data and to use AMS's online services.
Maximum assessment base is a calculated maximum value which can be used as the basis for calculation of unemployment benefit.
Habitual residence – The term 'habitual residence' is defined under EU law (please see the EU Regulation on the coordination of social security systems). In practice, it means the place where you have your centre of interests.
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TeamCity REST API Reference 2024.03 Help
Start and Cancel Builds
In this article, we explore common use cases concerning starting and canceling builds via TeamCity REST API:
 - Starting a TeamCity build from an external software.
 - Implementing a complex build logic by invoking REST API from the Command Line build runner.
Start Regular Build
To be able to start a build, you need to access the build queue via this endpoint:
/app/rest/buildQueue
Queueing a new build requires two steps:
 1. Prepare the request payload (that is, the Build entity) which will represent the target build.
 2. Send a POST request with the payload.
Step 1:
The payload of this Build entity must include a reference to a build configuration (or, in REST API terms, BuildType). We will include it as a sub-entity of Build.
<build> <buildType id="buildConfID"/> </build>
{ "buildType": { "id": "buildConfID" } }
Step 2:
To add a build to the queue, send a POST request with the body specified in Step 1:
/app/rest/buildQueue
The request headers should include an authorization header (unless the guest authorization scheme is used) and, optionally, Content-Type/Accept headers.
The endpoint will respond with a short description of the launched build. It will also include the TCSESSIONID cookie: you can reuse it to skip authorization in the following runs.
Start Custom Build
A more complex example is when you need to run a build with settings that differ from those specified in its build configuration. In this case, you need to send extra data about the build in your request.
From the fields available for the Build entity, we will pass the following:
 - personal: to define that the build is personal
 - branchName: to launch a build in a non-default branch
 - agent: to select a specific agent for this build by sending an Agent sub-entity
 - comment: to supply a build with a description
 - properties: to set custom build parameters (or create them, if no such parameters are present) by sending a composite Properties entity.
Most of the data should be available locally. However, in this example we request a specific agent which requires knowing its ID. If you know an agent by name, you can find its ID by sending the following request:
/app/rest/agents?locator=name:myAgentName
Here, the ?locator=... part specifies an AgentLocator entity which is used to find the agent by name. The request will return the respective Agent entity from which you can parse out an ID.
The eventual payload for our POST request will look as follows:
<build personal="true" branchName="myBranch"> <buildType id="MyBuildConfigID"/> <comment> <text>Build for testing REST API</text> </comment> <agent id="286"/> <properties> <property name="system.existingParameter" value="myValue"/> <property name="env.newPasswordParameter" value="mySecret"> <type rawValue="password"/> </property> </properties> </build>
{ "branchName": "myBranch", "personal": true, "buildType": { "id": "MyBuildConfigID" }, "comment": { "text": "Build for testing REST API" }, "agent": { "id": 286 }, "properties": { "property": [{ "name": "system.existingParameter", "value": "myValue" }, { "name": "env.password", "value": "mySecret", "type": { "rawValue": "password" } } ] } }
Send it via a POST request as in the basic case. As a result, a personal build will be run in the myBranch branch on the specified agent and with two new build parameter values.
Advanced Build Run
In this example, we will show how to compose a payload to rerun a build, clean its sources, and select a specific revision.
Inside the Build entity, we will supply:
 - triggeringOptions: to specify extra parameters by sending the BuildTriggeringOptions sub-entity.
 - lastChanges: to select a specific revision for the build by sending the Change entity. The element also supports a locator field which expects ChangeLocator to identify a specific revision.
In triggeringOptions, we want to enable clean checkout, rebuild all dependencies before the current build, and put the build at the top of the queue.
In lastChanges, we will use the locator as follows:
 - version: SHA of the specific revision already detected by TeamCity
 - buildType: BuildTypeLocator which will point to the same BuiltType as the one we run the build on.
The expected payload:
<build> <triggeringOptions cleanSources="true" rebuildAllDependencies="true" queueAtTop="true"/> <buildType id="buildConfID"/> <lastChanges> <change locator="version:a286767fc1154b0c2b93d5728dd5bbcdefdfaca,buildType:(id:buildConfID)"/> </lastChanges> </build>
{ "buildType": { "id": "Playground_BuildConfigurationLevelLogic_BuildsInDefaultBranchAreDisabledBuild" }, "lastChanges": { "change": [{ "locator": "buildType:(id:(Playground_BuildConfigurationLevelLogic_UpdatePromptViaRESTAPI)),version:(SHA)" } ] }, "triggeringOptions": { "cleanSources": true, "rebuildAllDependencies": true, "queueAtTop": true } }
Get Queued Build
After queueing a build, you can check its status:
/app/rest/buildQueue?locator=<BuildQueueLocator>
where BuildQueueLocator represents a queued build — you can supply the build ID you received on sending the POST request.
This request returns a Build entity. By default, TeamCity will return basic fields of the entity. For polling purposes, you might want to receive only the build status. You can limit the scope of fields available in the response by using the ?fields parameter in the request path (read more):
/app/rest/buildQueue?locator=id:<myBuildID>&fields=build(id,state)
As a result of the call, TeamCity will return the Build entity with only two fields populated: id and state.
Cancel Queued Build
To cancel a just queued build, send:
/app/rest/buildQueue/<queuedBuildLocator>
where a BuildCancelRequest entity is used as a payload.
This entity comprises two fields:
 - comment: to provide an optional comment on why the build was canceled
 - readdIntoQueue: a boolean property which declares if this is a request to restore a previously canceled build; as we are aiming to cancel the build, not to restore it, we will set it to false
The resulting payload:
<buildCancelRequest comment='Canceling a queued build' readdIntoQueue='false'/>
{ "comment": "Canceling a queued build", "readdIntoQueue": false }
To cancel a build by its ID, send:
/app/rest/buildQueue/id:<build ID>
Alternatively, you may choose to simply delete a queued build (if you don't need its metadata). To do so, run a DELETE request on the same endpoint:
/app/rest/buildQueue/id:<build ID>
Cancel Started Build
To cancel a build that has already started, send:
/app/rest/builds/<buildLocator>
with the same BuildCancelRequest entity as in the above example:
<buildCancelRequest comment='Canceling a running build' readdIntoQueue='false'/>
{ "comment": "Canceling a running build", "readdIntoQueue": false }
To cancel a build by its ID, send:
<TeamCity URL>:[<port>]/app/rest/builds/id:<build ID>
Trigger Chain Builds
In TeamCity, you can organize builds from different configurations to run in a single chain. For example, you can have a chain of three build configurations that ends with a composite build to aggregate build results: ConfigA → ConfigB → ConfigC → ChainABC.
To start an entire chain, trigger a new build for the last build configuration:
/app/rest/buildQueue
<build> <buildType id="ChainABC"/> </build>
{ "buildType": { "id": "ChainABC" } }
If you trigger a new build for a


Class A Motorhomes: Is It Worth The Luxury?
Aug 27,2022
If you've ever wanted to join in the RV lifestyle, but were unsure what to look for in a Class A motorhome, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explain what a Class A motorhome is, who makes the best of them, and how they differ from Class A B and C vehicles. You'll also learn which features make a Class A motorhome so popular, and why it's important to consider the size and storage space before you buy.
What is a Class A Motorhome?
What is a Class A motorhome? It's an RV that is similar to a bus but has a separate interior. Its chassis is specially designed for motorhomes. The chassis is shipped to an RV manufacturer as bare bones. It can be powered by either a gas or diesel engine. Diesel motorhomes are usually larger than gasoline motorhomes and are called "pushers."
The first thing to know about motorhomes is that there are several different classes, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. There are Class A RV, class B motorhomes, and class C motorhomes. There are many differences between the three classes, but they all have their advantages and disadvantages. If you're considering buying a motorhome for the first time, it's helpful to understand what they are and how they are constructed.
Class B motorhomes are smaller than Class A RVs. These units are built on van chassis and are generally 18 to 25 feet long. They offer the best fuel economy, ranging from eight to fifteen miles per gallon. They're available in both gas and diesel models. These vehicles are suited for traveling with one or two people. There are plenty of places to stay in Class B motorhomes, and they're also an affordable option.
Which Motor Home Class A Is Rated Best?
If you're planning to have luxury travel by RV, you're probably wondering which Motor Home Class A is top class. Thankfully, RV manufacturing has evolved quite a bit over the past few years. These days, you can purchase an RV that is rated high overall and that meets the needs of a wide range of buyers.
Motor Home Class A RV come in all different sizes and model year, each with their own attributes. They are classified based on price and power plant, and some models have amenities that other motorhomes don't have. You should keep in mind that RVs are not investments; they depreciate in value, just like cars. You must plan ahead to compensate for the "loss" you may incur if you sell them after a few years. Gas prices are more expensive than diesel.
The American Tradition RV is one of the most expensive and high-end Class A motorhomes, but it doesn't come cheap. It is well-regarded for its quality, durability, and thoughtful design. These campers are made on a custom Freightliner XCM chassis, with a Cummins diesel engine. The GVWR of these motorhomes is 41,000 to 47,000 pounds. The size is also average compared to other Class A motorhomes.
Here are some examples of Class A Motorhome:
ATLAS:
 - 2902BH
 - 2202RB
COLEMAN:
 - Light 3215BH
 - Light 2455BH
 - Light 3055BS
 - Light 2715RL
 - Light 1805RB
 - Light 2955RL
 - Light 1905BH
 - Light 2625RB
 - Light 2755BH
 - Light 1855RB
 - Rubicon 1628BH
 - Rubicon 1608RB
 - Rubicon 1708BH
OUTDOORS RV:
 - Timber Ridge 26KVS
 - Creekside 21KVS
 - Glacier Peak F27MKS
 - Timber RIdge 24KST
 - Blackstone 250RDST
 - MTN-TRX 21RWS
 - MTN-TRX 20BD
 - MTN-TRX 27TRX Trail Series
 - Glacier Peak 27KVS
 - Blackstone 260KVS
SONIC:
 - 211VDB
 - 220VBH
 - 231VRK
 - 190VRB
 - 241VFK
SONIC LITE:
 - 169VMK
 - 169VRK
 - SL160VBH
SONIC X:
 - SN211VDBX
SPORT TREK:
 - 333VIK
 - 332VBH
 - 281BHS
SUMMIT TINY HOMES:
 - Heritage 28'
TORQUE TOY HAULER:
 - T281
Who Makes The Highest Quality Class A Motorhomes?
While there are a variety of high-quality motorhomes available that a dealer can offer, Newmar's products are known for their durability and quality. They are built on premiere custom chassis and feature steel superstructures. The company's king-of-the-road model, the Newmar King Aire, is 45 feet long and is based on a Spartan K3 chassis. Other features include quartz countertops and European style cabinetry.
Newmar has four gas and three diesel Class A models. Though these models don't fit into the luxury category, they are well-made and have a variety of floor plans. Gas-powered motorhomes from Newmar start at $133,000 and go up to nearly four hundred thousand dollars. Holiday Rambler is another well-known brand of Class A motorhomes. The company was founded in 1953 and began manufacturing aluminum-framed RVs in 1961.
Newmar offers a wide range of features and price points. Its luxury models include tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and an RV washer and dryer. The interior is also spacious and comes with a king bed, an ample closet, and prepped for a stackable washer and dryer. If you're looking for a luxury Class A motorhome that has all the amenities, consider a Tiffin.
How Do Class A, B, And C Motorhomes Differ?
One major difference between Class A and Class B motorhomes is their length. A Class B motorhome can fit in a place a Class A cannot. And because it is shorter than a Class A, it can fit into most state and national parks. Additionally, some RVers find that their Class C RVs are easier to navigate in city areas. It also handles crowded parking better than a Class A RV.
In addition to size, class C motorhomes often have notable storage options. The Four Winds 31E features 108 cubic feet of storage. Similarly, many Class Cs feature under-bed storage. And while Class Cs tend to be smaller, they can rival Class A motorhomes in towing ability. Listed below are a few of the differences between Class A and Class B motorhomes.
A Class C motorhome is a compromise between the two. Truck chassis are typically used to build them. The over-cab sleeping area makes room for more living space in the living area. A Class C motorhome can accommodate four to eight people and tows a separate car. A Class C motorhome has mileage in between Class A and B motorhomes, making it a good choice for families with a larger vehicle.
What Are The Benefits Of A Class A Motorhome?
Class A motorhomes are the top of the line. There are different types of Class A motorhomes, and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. Class A motorhomes typically have better amenities and better workmanship, and some cost millions of dollars. However, the price difference does not always justify the higher price. If you're going to be camping frequently, or need to stay in the city, a Class A motorhome is a good choice.
Compared to a Class C motorhome, a Class A has a taller design. This makes it easier to maneuver in windy conditions, and its side walls are narrow. A Class A motorhome also has an incredibly large front windshield, which allows for easy access to the bathroom, master bedrooms, outdoor kitchen, and refrigerator without opening the slides. A Class A motorhome also has all the features that can make you more comfortable in sleeping, and its high ceilings provide a pleasant, quiet ride.
What Are The Different Types Of Class A Motorhomes?
Class A motorhomes are popular with retirees and people who like to spend time on the road. You can also find them ferrying large touring acts or pop stars. But how do you decide which type of Class A motorhome is right for you? Here are some important tips. These vehicles are built on a diesel or gas-powered truck or commercial bus chassis and feature the same amenities as traditional foundation-based homes.
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, there are two basic types of Class A motorhomes: small camping trailers and large Class-A RVs. Smaller motorhomes tend to be cheaper and more convenient. Single travelers often favor the affordability and convenience of these RVs. Many people opt for a small-sized motorhome for an occasional trip. However, these motorhomes are less comfortable for large families and often lack features such as bunk beds and separate rear bedroom suites.
Class C motorhomes are built on a cabin chassis and are the compromise between Class A and Class B motorhomes. Usually, Class C motorhomes are built for four to eight people, but are often more affordable than Class A models. They also have the capability to tow a separate vehicle and can sleep between four and eight people. This type of motorhome also has mileage in between Class A and Class B motorhomes. The main difference between Class A and Class C motorhomes is their size. Ideally, a larger family will want to choose a Class


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Enter the outlet water temperature, inlet water temperature, and the temperature of the vacuum into the calculator to determine the condenser efficiency.
- Condenser Pump Head Calculator
- Reciprocating Compressor Volumetric Efficiency Calculator
- Thermal Efficiency Calculator
- COP (Coefficient of Performance Calculator)
- Thermal Energy Storage Tank Efficiency Calculator
Condenser Efficiency Formula
The following equation is used to calculate the efficiency of a condenser.
CE = (T2-T1) * 100 / (T3-T1)
- Where T2 is the temperature of the outlet water
- T1 is the temperature of the inlet water
- T3 is the temperature in the vacuum of the condenser
- CE is the condenser efficiency (%)
What is Condenser Efficiency?
A condenser efficiency is a measure of the performance of a surface condenser relative to the maximum thermal efficiency of the condenser system.
The condenser efficiency depends on the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet cooling waters as well as the temperature difference between the vacuum and inlet temperature.
How to Calculate Condenser Efficiency?
The following example outlines the steps and information needed to calculate the efficiency of a condenser.
First, determine the temperature of the cooling water at the inlet. In this example, the inlet cooling water has a temperature of 25 C.
Next, determine the temperature of the cooling water at the outlet. This is measured to be 35 C.
Next, determine the temperature in the vacuum at absolute pressure. For this condenser, this is found to be 50C.
Finally, calculate the condenser efficiency using the formula above:
Condenser Efficiency = (T2-T1) * 100 / (T3-T1)
Condenser Efficiency = (35-25) * 100 / (50-25)
Condenser Efficiency = 40%

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To turn off a rab subaru, locate the ignition key and turn it counterclockwise. Removing the key will disengage the vehicle's electrical system and shut off the engine.
Rab subaru, a popular model of subaru vehicles, can be easily turned off by following a simple process. By locating the ignition key and turning it counterclockwise, the electrical system will disengage, and the engine will stop. This will help in conserving energy and ensuring the safety of the vehicle.
Turning off your rab subaru is a straightforward procedure that can be done quickly and efficiently. Following these steps will ensure that the vehicle is properly shut down, preventing any potential damage or accidents. Whether you're parking the car for the night or just taking a short break, knowing how to turn off your rab subaru is an essential skill for every subaru owner.
The Importance Of Turning Off Your Rab Subaru Properly
Turning off your rab subaru properly is crucial for various reasons. It not only helps avoid potential damage but also preserves the battery life and ensures safety. By following the correct procedure to power down your vehicle, you can prevent any unnecessary complications and extend its lifespan.
In this section, we will explore these three essential aspects in detail.
Avoiding Potential Damage
When it comes to turning off your rab subaru, it's essential to do it correctly to avoid potential damage. Improperly shutting down your vehicle can lead to various issues, such as engine damage, electrical problems, or unnecessary wear on parts.
To prevent these complications, keep the following points in mind:
- Allow the engine to cool down before turning off the ignition to prevent overheating and potential damage to the engine components.
- Avoid abruptly stopping the vehicle after a long drive, especially if the engine is still hot. Gradually decrease the speed before coming to a complete stop to safeguard the engine's health.
- Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is still in motion, as it can cause loss of control, damage the transmission, or even result in accidents.
Preserving The Battery Life
Properly turning off your rab subaru also plays a significant role in preserving the battery life. By following a few simple steps, you can ensure that your battery remains in good condition for a longer duration:
- Before turning off the engine, make sure all electrical components (such as lights, air conditioning, and the radio) are turned off to prevent unnecessary battery drain.
- Always turn off the engine using the ignition switch rather than simply disconnecting the battery. This allows the vehicle's systems to go through a proper shutdown process, ensuring an orderly power-off sequence.
- If you anticipate leaving the vehicle unused for an extended period, consider disconnecting the battery to prevent any parasitic power drains that could lead to a dead battery.
In addition to avoiding potential damage and preserving the battery life, turning off your rab subaru properly enhances overall safety. Following these safety measures should be an essential part of the shutdown process:
- Always engage the parking brake before turning off the engine to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally.
- Ensure that the gear selector is in the "park" position for automatic transmissions or in neutral for manual transmissions before shutting off the engine.
- Take a moment to check and double-check that all occupants have safely exited the vehicle before turning off the engine.
- Lock the doors and activate the vehicle's security system, if available, after shutting off the engine to deter theft and enhance safety.
By following these guidelines and turning off your rab subaru properly, you can help avoid potential damage, preserve the battery life, and ensure the safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. Prioritizing these simple yet crucial steps will ultimately contribute to a longer-lasting and trouble-free driving experience.
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Turning Off Your Rab Subaru
Forgetting to engage the parking brake:
- Always remember to engage the parking brake before turning off your rab subaru. This small yet crucial step will prevent your vehicle from rolling, especially if you park it on an incline.
- Failing to engage the parking brake can lead to accidents or damage to your vehicle due to unforeseen circumstances such as strong winds or slight inclines.
Leaving accessories on:
- Before turning off your rab subaru, make sure to switch off all accessories like the headlights, air conditioning, and radio.
- Leaving these accessories on can drain your car's battery over time, leaving you stranded with a vehicle that won't start.
- Double-checking and turning off all accessories will save you from the inconvenience of dealing with a dead battery.
Not allowing the engine to cool down:
- After a long drive or intense usage, it's essential to give your rab subaru's engine time to cool down before turning it off.
- Allowing the engine to cool down helps in maintaining its performance and longevity.
- A sudden shutdown without proper cooling can result in heat buildup, potentially causing damage to the engine components.
Remember, by avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your rab subaru. Take the time to engage the parking brake, switch off all accessories, and allow the engine to cool down before turning off your vehicle.
These simple steps will help you avoid unnecessary accidents, battery drain, and engine damage. Keep these tips in mind for a smooth and hassle-free experience with your rab subaru.
Step-By-Step Guide To Turning Off Your Rab Subaru
Step 1: Engage The Parking Brake
Before turning off your rab subaru, it is important to engage the parking brake. This ensures that your car stays in place and prevents any accidental movement. Simply pull up on the parking brake lever, located either between the front seats or on the left side of the driver's seat.
Make sure the brake is fully engaged and secure before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2: Ensure All Accessories Are Turned Off
To properly turn off your rab subaru, it is essential to ensure that all accessories are turned off. This includes things like headlights, air conditioning, and the radio. By turning off these accessories, you prevent any unnecessary drain on the battery and help prolong its lifespan.
Check that each accessory is switched off before moving on to the next step.
- Turn off headlights: Twist the headlight switch to the "off" position.
- Turn off air conditioning: Press the a/c button to turn off the air conditioning system.
- Turn off the radio: Press the power button on the radio to turn it off.
Step 3: Shift To Neutral Or Park
After making sure all accessories are turned off, shift your rab subaru into either neutral or park. This ensures that the car is in a safe and stable position. If you have a manual transmission, shift into neutral by pressing the clutch pedal and moving the gearshift to the neutral position.
For automatic transmissions, simply shift the gear lever into the park position. This step is crucial for the next step.
Step 4: Turn Off The Engine
Once you have shifted your rab subaru into neutral or park, it is time to turn off the engine. This helps save fuel and prevent any potential damage to the engine. Locate the ignition switch, typically found on the right side of the steering column, and turn it counterclockwise to the "off" position.
Allow the engine to turn off completely before proceeding to the next step.
Step 5: Remove The Key From The Ignition
After turning off the engine, remove the key from the ignition. Leaving the key in the ignition can drain the car's battery and increase the risk of theft. Simply grasp the key and gently pull it out of the ignition slot.
Take care not to apply excessive force or twist the key, as this could damage the ignition system.
Step 6: Lock The Doors
To ensure the security of your rab subaru, it is important to lock the doors after turning off the engine. This helps prevent unauthorized access and protects your belongings inside the car. Locate the door lock switch, typically located on the driver's side door panel, and press it to engage the locking mechanism.
Make sure all doors are properly locked before leaving your vehicle.
Remember to follow these steps every time you turn off your rab subaru to ensure proper safety, security, and longevity of your vehicle. Safe travels!
Additional Tips For A Quick And Efficient Shutdown
Turning off your rab subaru properly is not only important for the longevity of your vehicle but also for the environment. In this section, we will provide you with some additional tips to ensure a quick and efficient shutdown. Follow these guidelines to make sure you're doing everything you can to protect your car and the planet.
Avoid Unnecessary Idling
Whether you're waiting for someone or just taking a break, idling your car is a common practice. However, it's worth noting that unnecessary idling can waste fuel and harm the environment. Here are some tips to help you avoid unnecessary idling:
- Turn off the engine when parked: ** if you know you'll be sitting stationary for more than a minute, it's better to turn off the engine. This will save fuel and reduce emissions.
- Plan your trips: ** try to plan your errands in a way that reduces the need to idle your car. Combine multiple tasks in one trip to save time and fuel.
- Use drive-through services sparingly: ** drive-throughs such as fast food restaurants or banks can contribute to unnecessary idling. Park your car and go inside whenever possible.
Regularly Check And Maintain Your Battery
Your car's battery is essential for proper functioning, and a well-maintained battery will help ensure a smooth shutdown. Here's what you need to do to keep your battery in good shape:
- Inspect battery terminals: ** check for any signs of corrosion or loose connections on your battery terminals. Clean them if necessary and tighten any loose connections.

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On the use of thermal conductive focusing for solar concentration enhancement
Rights accessOpen Access
We discuss the possibility for solar concentration enhancement via conductive heat transport. Here, we are concerned, as in orthodox approaches, about maximizing the solar concentration to obtain the highest receiver temperature possible, but with one important difference: In the proposed approach, the solar concentration enhancement is attained not by the use of lenses, mirrors, or funnels (i.e., by optical concentration based on radiative transport), but via thermal conduction, what we call thermal conductive focusing. Among the additional advantages of thermal conductive focusing is the capability to concentrate indistinct direct incidence as well as diffusive radiation. Thus, the concept is especially insensitive to cloudy days and particularly attractive in application to environments with important diffusive components of light. Utilizing a simplified geometrical model, an analytical expression for the temperature and concentration gain at the receiver was derived. The particular application for a parabolic solar trough was analysed. Additional research and development is required to explore the possibilities of solar flux enhancement by thermal conductive focusing as well as the optimization of several variables.
© 2016. This version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license _URL_
CitationArias, F.J. On the use of thermal conductive focusing for solar concentration enhancement. "International journal of thermal sciences", Octubre 2016, vol. 108, p. 17-27.


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Mobile Budget Settings: Name, Currency, Date Format
Did you know there are more ways to customize your budget? Tap the More Menu (three dots icon) in your budget to access Settings:
Then, choose Budget Settings from the list. This is where you can edit the basics, including:
- Budget Name: tap on the current name of your budget and enter a new name.
- Currency: tap on the Currency option and choose your currency from the list that pops up.
- Number Format: tap on the current format and choose your preferred number format.
- Currency Placement: select the appropriate placement of the currency marker or choose "Don't Display".
- Date Format: tap on the current date format and choose your preferred format.
You can also delete your budget from this page—but be extra careful to ensure you're deleting the correct budget!


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With the help of energy analysis suggested by McLaughlin and Scott for the sine-Gordon equation, evolution of kink velocity modeling the propagation of a local conformational perturbation along the DNA molecule under the simultaneous action of dissipation effects and special nonstationary external fields is investigated. For a harmonically time-dependent external force, the kink velocity is characterized by oscillations about a rather monotonically decreasing trend expressed by an explicit analytical formula. The trend velocity coincides with the results of calculations of the kink velocity averaged over the period on different time intervals. Similar results are obtained for a nonstationary force in the form of a step function. A numerical analysis, in particular, demonstrates that the trend velocity changes its behavior for certain values of rectangular pulse duration.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)


Determining if objects are permanently unavailable
You can determine if objects are permanently unavailable by making a request using the TSM administrative console.
Before you begin
About this task
This example is provided for your information only; this procedure cannot help you identify all failure conditions that may result in unavailable objects or tape volumes. For information about TSM administration, see TSM Server documentation.
 1. Log in to an Admin Node:
 1. Enter the following command: ssh admin@Admin_Node_IP
 2. Enter the password listed in the Passwords.txt file.
 2. Identify the object or objects that could not be retrieved by the Archive Node:
 1. Go to the directory containing the audit log files: cd /var/local/audit/export
 The active audit log file is named audit.log. Once a day, the active audit.log file is saved, and a new audit.log file is started. The name of the saved file indicates when it was saved, in the format yyyy-mm-dd.txt. After a day, the saved file is compressed and renamed, in the format yyyy-mm-dd.txt.gz, which preserves the original date.
 2. Search the relevant audit log file for messages indicating that a retrieval failure occurred. For example, enter: grep ARCE audit.log | less -n
 When a retrieval fails, the ARCE audit message (Archive Object Retrieve End) displays ARUN (archive middleware unavailable) or GERR (general error) in the result field. The following example line from the audit log shows that the ARCE message terminated with the result ARUN for CBID 498D8A1F681F05B3.
 See the instructions for understanding audit messages.
 3. Record the CBID of each object with a request failure.
 You might also want to record the following additional information used by the TSM to identify objects saved by the Archive Node:
 - File Space Name: Select Support > Grid Topology. Then, select Archive Node > ARC > Target > Overview.
 The file space name is the Archive Node's node ID.
 - High Level Name: Equivalent to the volume ID assigned to the object by the Archive Node. The volume ID takes the form of a date (20091127), and is recorded as the VLID of the object in archive audit messages.
 - Low Level Name: Equivalent to the CBID assigned to an object by the StorageGRID system.
 4. Log out of the command shell: exit
 3. Check the TSM server to see if the objects identified in step 2 are permanently unavailable:
 1. Log in to the administrative console of the TSM server: dsmadmc
 Use the administrative user name and password that are configured for the ARC service. Enter the user name and password in the Grid Manager. (Select Support > Grid Topology. Then, select Archive Node > ARC > Target > Configuration.)
 2. Determine if the object is permanently unavailable.
 For example, you might search the TSM activity log for a data integrity error for that object. The following example shows a search of the activity log for the past day for an object with CBID 498D8A1F681F05B3.
 > query actlog begindate=-1 search=276C14E94082CC69
 12/21/2008 05:39:15 ANR0548W Retrieve or restore
 failed for session _PHONE_ for node DEV-ARC-20 (Bycast ARC)
 processing file space /_PHONE_ 4 for file /20081002/
 498D8A1F681F05B3 stored as Archive - data
 integrity error detected. (SESSION: _PHONE_)
 Note that depending on the nature of the error, the CBID might not be recorded in the TSM activity log. You might need to search the log for other TSM errors around the time of the request failure.
 3. If an entire tape is permanently unavailable, identify the CBIDs for all objects stored on that volume: query content TSM_Volume_Name
 where TSM_Volume_Name is the TSM name for the unavailable tape. The following is an example of the output for this command:
 > query content TSM-Volume-Name
 Node Name Type Filespace FSID Client's Name for File Name
 DEV-ARC-20 Arch /_PHONE_ 216 /20081201/ C1D172940E6C7E12
 DEV-ARC-20 Arch /_PHONE_ 216 /20081201/ F1D7FBC2B4B0779E
 The Client's Name for File Name" is the Archive Node volume ID (TSM "high level name") followed by the object's CBID (TSM "low level name). That is: /Archive Node volume ID /CBID or, in the first line of this example: /20081201/ C1D172940E6C7E12
 Recall also that the Filespace is the node ID of the Archive Node.
 You will need the CBID of each object stored on the volume and the node ID of the Archive Node to cancel the retrieval request in the next step.
 4. For each object that is permanently unavailable, cancel the retrieval request and inform the StorageGRID system that the object copy was lost:
 Attention: Use the ADE Console with caution. If the console is used improperly, it is possible to interrupt system operations and corrupt data. Enter commands carefully, and only use the commands documented in this procedure.
 1. If you are not already logged in to the Archive Node, log in as follows:
 1. Enter the following command: ssh admin@grid_node_IP
 2. Enter the password listed in the Passwords.txt file.
 4. Enter the password listed in the Passwords.txt file.
 2. Access the ADE console of the ARC service: telnet localhost 1409
 3. Cancel the request for the object: /proc/BRTR/cancel -c CBID
 where CBID is the identifier of the object that cannot be retrieved from the TSM.
 If the only copies of the object are on tape, the "bulk retrieval" request is canceled with a message "1 requests canceled". If copies of the object exist elsewhere in the system, the object retrieval is processed by a different module so the response to the message is "0 requests canceled".
 4. Notify the StorageGRID system that an object copy has been lost and an additional copy must be made of the indicated object: /proc/CMSI/Object_Lost CBID node_ID
 where CBID is the identifier of the object that cannot be retrieved from the TSM server.
 For Archive Nodes, you cannot use a range of CBIDs.
 node_ID is the node ID of the Archive Node where the retrieval failed.
 In most cases, the StorageGRID system immediately begins to make additional copies of object data to ensure that the system's ILM policy is followed. In a StorageGRID system configured to use an ILM rule with only one active content placement instruction, copies of an object are not made. If an object is lost, it cannot be recovered. In this case, running the Object_Lost command purges the lost object's metadata from the StorageGRID system.
 When the Object_Lost command completes successfully, it returns the message CLOC_LOST_ANS returned result 'SUCS'.
 5. Exit the ADE Console: exit
 6. Log out of the Archive Node: exit
 5. Reset the value of Request Failures in the StorageGRID system:
 1. Go to Archive Node > ARC > Retrieve > Configuration, and select Reset Request Failure Count.
 2. Click Apply Changes.


Utter French!
French Phrases: parts of the body
This page gives French words for the main parts of the body. Note that parts of the body in French are usually used with the definite article (le, la or les), even though in English, you'd often use a possessive (my, his etc).
Face and neck
la tête-the head
le visage-the face
les cheveux-the hair
le front-the forehead
les yeux-the eyes
un oeil-the eye
le nez-the nose
les joues (f)-the cheeks
les oreilles-the ears
les lèvres (f)-the lips
la bouche-the mouth
les dents (f)-the teeth
la langue-the tongue
le menton-the chin
le cou-the neck
la nuque-the nape, back of the neck
la gorge-the throat
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The upper body
le dos-the back
les épaules (f)-the shoulders
la poitrine-the chest
les seins (m)-the breasts
les bras-the arms
les coudes (m)-the elbows
le ventre-the belly
les mains (f)-the hands
les doigts (m)-the fingers
les ongles (m)-the fingernails
le pouce-the thumb
le poignet-the wrist
la hanche-the hip
l'abdomen-the abdomen
Feedback Suggest a change / proposez une modification
The legs and lower body
les fesses (f)-the backside, buttocks
les jambes (f)-the legs
les cuisses (f)-the thighs
les genoux (m)-the knees
les chevilles (f)-the ankles
les talons (m)-the heels
les pieds (m)-the feet
les orteils (m)-the toes
Feedback Suggest a change / proposez une modification


apache > cocoon
Cocoon Source Resolving
Differences between Cocoon and Avalon Excalibur Source Resolving
This story tries to list the changes between the two source resolving approaches. Originally, the source resolving was developed in the Cocoon community. As the community recognized that it had a more common value, the source resolving was donated to the Avalon Excalibur project and there it was refined and redesigned. Now the way back takes place by reintegrating the Avalon Excalibur Source Resolving into Cocoon and deprecating the now obsolete Cocoon Source Resolving.
The Interfaces
Besides the package names the main difference is that the Cocoon Source object is XMLizable, that means it can directly send SAX events. The AE Source object is not XMLizable, which is more correct as a protocol only describes the way of transport but not the format of the data which is transfered. Therefore it provides a getMimeType() method.
The Cocoon Source object returns a last modified time stamp which is very limiting. For example a source could have an expires date or something like that. The AE Source returns a validity object which is capable of all these validity checkings. So the information used for validity checking is provided by the source object and not maintained by the client of the source as it is currently in Cocoon.
As we in Cocoonland are dealing a lot with XML, a Source implementation can still implement the XMLizable Interface (from AE and not from Cocoon!) to directly provide SAX events. The Cocoon SourceUtil class has a method toSAX() which gets a Source object and tests if it implements the XMLizable interface. If not the new AE XMLizer is used which is a component that can convert an input stream with a given mime-type to SAX events. This component is configurable and extensible.


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Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge
Backstory and Context
The Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge was constructed in 1874 by the T.B. White and Sons company to replace an older bridge that was destroyed during the Civil War over the South Branch of the Potomac River near Romney. Currently, it is the oldest standing example of a Whipple Truss bridge in West Virginia.
The Whipple Truss construction method was invented in 1848 by Squire Whipple and later improved upon by J. W. Murphy. Whipple's method called for the incorporation of double intersection diagonals onto the Pratt Truss design. Murphy amended this by using pinned eyebar connections, negating the need for rivets. These allowed for the construction of longer, stronger bridges.
The bridge was two spans long following completion, but an accident in 1935 destroyed one of the spans. The remaining span was deemed salvageable and moved to its current location over the Cacapon River. The remaining span stretches 176 feet and is 20 feet wide and 23 feet tall. It is the oldest example of a truss bridge in West Virginia.
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. West Virginia Culture. _URL_


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01244 area code is representative of a certain physical area in the UK. Are you interested in knowing the details of this area code and the area it represents? Or do you want to know the details of the cost of this phone code?
Keep reading to get your answers and learn more about the 01244 area code. You can also avail of a 01244 area code whenever you want.
Part 1: Where Is 01244 Area Code?
The geographic number 01244 of the UK represents the area of Chester and its neighboring locations. The outskirts, including towns and villages, having 01244 area code include:
|Ashton Hayes||Broughton||Buckley||Connah's Quay||Dodleston|
The 01244 area-code emerged as the need for the time due to the depletion of the original area code of Chester. This depletion was the result of an immense number of devices using phone-lines including fax machines and direct dial-in lines.
Therefore for the solution of this immense shortage, Ofcom came up with a new number system for Chester. This new number was based on a 4-digit area code, introduced in 1995 during the PhONEday.
Moreover, the area code 01244 was introduced by adding 1 to the previous area code of Chester city. Thus the new area code pattern for Chester city is (01XXX) XXXXXX which previously used to be (0XXX) XXXXXX.
However, the area-code 01244 is considered as a 4 digit number since the trunk digit 0 is not counted-in theoretically. The local phone numbers for this area are 6-digit based numbers.
On the other hand, there are some areas that have 5-digit phone numbers and use the 01244 area code. But these areas are very few in number.
Part 2: Dialing 01244 Area Code in the UK
The dialing protocol for the 01244 area-code from within the UK includes dialing the trunk 0 which is eliminated theoretically. When making calls from within the UK, the caller only needs to dial the area code i.e. 01244.
Following this comes the local phone number which is 6-digit based. However, a person calling from within the same area don't need to dial the area code.
Part 3: Dialing 01244 Area Code Outside of the UK
The procedure that one must follow while calling 01244 area from outside the UK differs from within the UK calls. The steps for this task include:
- Dialing the international access code. This varies from country to country, some are listed next:
|Country/Region||International Access Code|
- Entering the country code for the UK which is (44).
- Dialing the local area code for Chester which is 01244. However, for international calls, trunk digit 0 is not dialed.
- Entering the local phone number.
If someone calls from Australia, the complete dialup looks like 0011 44 1244 XXX XXX.
Part 4: The Cost of Calling a 01244 Number
The general rates for calling the geographic numbers of the UK are the same as the local call rates. However, different network providers tend to offer different packages along with offers to call these numbers.
Likewise, the calling costs for the 01244 area code are the same as the local rates. However, there is a difference between the landline-rates and the mobile-rates. When calling from a landline, the call charges range from 2p per minute to 10p per minute.
While the calls from mobile phones cost from 10p per minute to 40p per minute. Most landline operators have call-packages offers for their users allowing them free calls for some specific hours of the day.
Similarly, the mobile phone network providers offer different monthly and weekly packages to the consumers. These allow the callers to make calls free of charge for a certain amount of minutes whenever they want.
They also provide their customers with benefits like top-up credit.
However, with all the perks that the callers get when calling these numbers, some network providers demand additional charges too. These additional charges are in the form of a setup fee which doesn't depend on the duration of the call.
The 01244 geographic area code of the UK represents Chester city and its suburbs. This area code emerged as the need of the time and is now widely used. The calling rates for the 01244 area code are more or less equal to the local rates.
If you feel interested to get a 01244 area code, you can do it conveniently. Grab a 01244 area code from cNumber as soon as possible!


Uniqueness in Interchange
In order to process message flows in a coherent and predictable manner, Interchange enforces the uniqueness of object names.
Unique object names
In order to configure Interchange, you create objects and assign values to attributes of these objects.
As a general rule, each object that you create in the Interchange interface must have a unique name.
Object creation: If you try to create an object with a name that already exists, Interchange displays a message informing you of the naming conflict and instructing you to enter a unique name.
Object importing: If you import an object or set of objects with a name that is already used in a configuration, the importer executes one of the following actions to insure uniqueness:
 - ignore - ignores the imported object and conserves the existing object
 - replace - replaces the existing object with the imported version of the object
 - update - modifies the existing object by adding, deleting or revaluing attributes from the imported object
Upgrades: If you upgrade from a previous version, the upgrade logic never deletes previous data. When the upgrade logic detects or must generate a potentially duplicated object, it automatically renames the duplicates with unique names. In some cases it may also have to disable the renamed object to conserve the functional uniqueness of the configuration.
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PRUH launches opt-out HIV testing in Emergency Department
21 April 2022 - The new initiative aims to reduce late diagnoses and improve patient outcomes
Today (Thursday 21 April), the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) launched opt-out HIV testing in its Emergency Department to help reduce the incidence of late HIV diagnosis, encourage those who test positive to receive treatment, and reduce onward transmission of the virus.
Patients attending the Emergency Department who require a blood test as part of their diagnostic care will automatically be tested for HIV unless they specify otherwise.
Those who test positive will be referred to the dedicated HIV team for support and treatment.
Dr Claire Gray, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the PRUH, said, "The introduction of opt-out HIV testing in the PRUH's Emergency Department is a positive step forward in reducing HIV transmission.
"With the antiretroviral medicines now available, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body, HIV is a treatable condition and not the death sentence it once was.
"One of the most common reasons people develop complications is because they don't know they have the virus, which this initiative aims to address. Additionally, medical evidence shows that people on effective HIV treatment can't pass on the virus to others."
King's College Hospital in Camberwell, which is part of the same hospital Trust as the PRUH, launched a similar HIV testing initiative in 2016, following funding from the Elton John AIDS Foundation. In the six years since the launch at King's, more than 120 patients who did not know they had the virus have been identified as being HIV positive. These patients have been offered support and treatment from the hospital's HIV service.


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Objective: To examine the prevalence and potential health risks of waterpipe tobacco smoking.
Methods: A literature review was performed to compile information relating to waterpipe tobacco smoking.
Results: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is increasing in prevalence worldwide; in the United States, 10-20% of some young adult populations are current waterpipe users. Depending on the toxicant measured, a single waterpipe session produces the equivalent of at least 1 and as many as 50 cigarettes. Misconceptions about waterpipe smoke content may lead users to underestimate health risks.
Conclusion: Inclusion of waterpipe tobacco smoking in tobacco control activities may help reduce its spread.


5. Force feedback for Linux
Author
Johann Deneux <_EMAIL_> on 2001/04/22.
Updated
Anssi Hannula <_EMAIL_> on 2006/04/09.
You may redistribute this file. Please remember to include shape.svg and interactive.svg as well.
5.1. Introduction
This document describes how to use force feedback devices under Linux. The goal is not to support these devices as if they were simple input-only devices (as it is already the case), but to really enable the rendering of force effects. This document only describes the force feedback part of the Linux input interface. Please read joystick.txt and input.txt before reading further this document.
5.2. Instructions to the user
To enable force feedback, you have to:
 1. have your kernel configured with evdev and a driver that supports your device.
 2. make sure evdev module is loaded and /dev/input/event* device files are created.
Before you start, let me WARN you that some devices shake violently during the initialisation phase. This happens for example with my "AVB Top Shot Pegasus". To stop this annoying behaviour, move your joystick to its limits. Anyway, you should keep a hand on your device, in order to avoid it to break down if something goes wrong.
If you have a serial iforce device, you need to start inputattach. See joystick.txt for details.
5.2.1. Does it work ?
There is an utility called fftest that will allow you to test the driver:
% fftest /dev/input/eventXX
5.3. Instructions to the developer
All interactions are done using the event API. That is, you can use ioctl() and write() on /dev/input/eventXX. This information is subject to change.
5.3.1. Querying device capabilities
#include <linux/input.h>
#include <sys/ioctl.h>
#define BITS_TO_LONGS(x) \
 (((x) + 8 * sizeof (unsigned long) - 1) / (8 * sizeof (unsigned long)))
unsigned long features[BITS_TO_LONGS(FF_CNT)];
int ioctl(int file_descriptor, int request, unsigned long *features);
"request" must be EVIOCGBIT(EV_FF, size of features array in bytes )
Returns the features supported by the device. features is a bitfield with the following bits:
 - FF_CONSTANT can render constant force effects
 - FF_PERIODIC can render periodic effects with the following waveforms:
 - FF_SQUARE square waveform
 - FF_TRIANGLE triangle waveform
 - FF_SINE sine waveform
 - FF_SAW_UP sawtooth up waveform
 - FF_SAW_DOWN sawtooth down waveform
 - FF_CUSTOM custom waveform
 - FF_RAMP can render ramp effects
 - FF_SPRING can simulate the presence of a spring
 - FF_FRICTION can simulate friction
 - FF_DAMPER can simulate damper effects
 - FF_RUMBLE rumble effects
 - FF_INERTIA can simulate inertia
 - FF_GAIN gain is adjustable
 - FF_AUTOCENTER autocenter is adjustable
Note
 - In most cases you should use FF_PERIODIC instead of FF_RUMBLE. All devices that support FF_RUMBLE support FF_PERIODIC (square, triangle, sine) and the other way around.
 - The exact syntax FF_CUSTOM is undefined for the time being as no driver supports it yet.
int ioctl(int fd, EVIOCGEFFECTS, int *n);
Returns the number of effects the device can keep in its memory.
5.3.2. Uploading effects to the device
#include <linux/input.h>
#include <sys/ioctl.h>
int ioctl(int file_descriptor, int request, struct ff_effect *effect);
"request" must be EVIOCSFF.
"effect" points to a structure describing the effect to upload. The effect is uploaded, but not played. The content of effect may be modified. In particular, its field "id" is set to the unique id assigned by the driver. This data is required for performing some operations (removing an effect, controlling the playback). The "id" field must be set to -1 by the user in order to tell the driver to allocate a new effect.
Effects are file descriptor specific.
See <uapi/linux/input.h> for a description of the ff_effect struct. You should also find help in a few sketches, contained in files shape.svg and interactive.svg:
../_images/shape.svg
Shape
../_images/interactive.svg
Interactive
5.3.3. Removing an effect from the device
int ioctl(int fd, EVIOCRMFF, effect.id);
This makes room for new effects in the device's memory. Note that this also stops the effect if it was playing.
5.3.4. Controlling the playback of effects
Control of playing is done with write(). Below is an example:
 #include <linux/input.h>
 #include <unistd.h>
 struct input_event play;
 struct input_event stop;
 struct ff_effect effect;
 int fd;
...
 fd = open("/dev/input/eventXX", O_RDWR);
...
 /* Play three times */
 play.type = EV_FF;
 play.code = effect.id;
 play.value = 3;
 write(fd, (const void*) &play, sizeof(play));
...
 /* Stop an effect */
 stop.type = EV_FF;
 stop.code = effect.id;
 stop.value = 0;
 write(fd, (const void*) &stop, sizeof(stop));
5.3.5. Setting the gain
Not all devices have the same strength. Therefore, users should set a gain factor depending on how strong they want effects to be. This setting is persistent across access to the driver.
/* Set the gain of the device
int gain; /* between 0 and 100 */
struct input_event ie; /* structure used to communicate with the driver */
ie.type = EV_FF;
ie.code = FF_GAIN;
ie.value = 0xFFFFUL * gain / 100;
if (write(fd, &ie, sizeof(ie)) == -1)
 perror("set gain");
5.3.6. Enabling/Disabling autocenter
The autocenter feature quite disturbs the rendering of effects in my opinion, and I think it should be an effect, which computation depends on the game type. But you can enable it if you want.
int autocenter; /* between 0 and 100 */
struct input_event ie;
ie.type = EV_FF;
ie.code = FF_AUTOCENTER;
ie.value = 0xFFFFUL * autocenter / 100;
if (write(fd, &ie, sizeof(ie)) == -1)
 perror("set auto-center");
A value of 0 means "no auto-center".
5.3.7. Dynamic update of an effect
Proceed as if you wanted to upload a new effect, except that instead of setting the id field to -1, you set it to the wanted effect id. Normally, the effect is not stopped and restarted. However, depending on the type of device, not all parameters can be dynamically updated. For example, the direction of an effect cannot be updated with iforce devices. In this case, the driver stops the effect, up-load it, and restart it.
Therefore it is recommended to dynamically change direction while the effect is playing only when it is ok to restart the effect with a replay count of 1.
5.3.8. Information about the status of effects
Every time the status of an effect is changed, an event is sent. The values and meanings of the fields of the event are as follows:
struct input_event {
/* When the status of the effect changed */
 struct timeval time;
/* Set to EV_FF_STATUS */
 unsigned short type;
/* Contains the id of the effect */
 unsigned short code;
/* Indicates the status */
 unsigned int value;
};
FF_STATUS_STOPPED The effect stopped playing
FF_STATUS_PLAYING The effect started to play
Note


SQLite Forum
What would be the recommended way to hold an array of ~600 double values?
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What would be the recommended way to hold an array of ~600 double values?
(1) By PazO (JohnSmith) on 2020-11-18 04:53:08 [link] [source]
For historical reasons my application holds many records in the database where each record holds an array of ~600 double values.
The number of the records is mostly around 15K but theoretically can reach 200K.
The current format of these values is in a string.
The benefit of this string is that all double values that hold short values such as '0' or '1' are taking only 1 byte (plus 1 for delimiter).
The down side is the parsing and recreation of this string everytime any value is modified or read.
What would be the preferred format to hold such data?
I was considering:
 1. Use BLOB that holds an array of 'double' values. The downside here is that the size of this array is very large: 600 * 8 (size of double), and this will be multiplied by the number of records.
 2. Create a new table with a column for each double value - This is creating a table with ~600 columns... The benefit is to use sqlite optimization for space for such values.
 3. Leave things as they are and work with string.
Thank you for any tip,
Pazo
(2) By Keith Medcalf (kmedcalf) on 2020-11-18 05:57:29 in reply to 1 [link] [source]
create table Records
(
 row integer not null,
 col integer not null,
 value numeric,
 primary key (row, col)
) without rowid;
(3) By Warren Young (wyoung) on 2020-11-18 06:07:53 in reply to 1 [link] [source]
the size of this array is very large
On what machine supporting SQLite is 4.6875 kiB "very large?"
I mean, yes, it's very large on an Apple //e, but that won't run SQLite at all, so...
Quoting Donald Knuth:
Programmers waste enormous amounts of time thinking about, or worrying about, the speed of noncritical parts of their programs, and these attempts at efficiency actually have a strong negative impact when debugging and maintenance are considered. We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil. Yet we should not pass up our opportunities in that critical 3%.
Here I think you're over-valuing space optimization, paying a cost not only in CPU optimization during parsing, but also CPU time to re-convert doubles back to strings for storage. Worse, I think you're overspending on programmer time, the most precious commodity of all on most projects. How much RAM and disk space does your hourly rate buy?
(4) By PazO (JohnSmith) on 2020-11-18 07:26:47 in reply to 3 [link] [source]
This answer did not really help as it did not suggest anything.
The size does matter because each session saved by our customer is held by a single sqlite database file. It does make a different if avg. file-size for a single session will be ~50MB or ~1GB.
As for performance - our application must save integrity in cases of crashes or power loss thus if every modification our customer is doing has to go through text parsing prior to database save it does make a noticeable difference.
(5) By Gunter Hick (gunter_hick) on 2020-11-18 07:59:48 in reply to 1 [source]
What do those 600 double values actually mean?
And why are they lumped together in one record?
Are they actually related or just a random collection?
Do they represent a sparse array (in which case the suggestion to store them separately would make perfect sense)?
(6.4) By Warren Young (wyoung) on 2020-11-18 08:56:10 edited from 6.3 in reply to 4 [link] [source]
it did not suggest anything.
It suggested that you defend your claim that 4k is a big problem.
I support Keith's basic design, though I think his "col" column is pointless, given the little you've shared of your program's design. That feature of his schema assumes you'll have more than one array of doubles per SQLite row, but I don't see that you've actually said that.
I challenged you on an ROI basis before. Let's say you're not actually a software developer, but you're using SQLite in support of some other job. Or, maybe you're outside the US. Either way, I'm going to say your complete salary and benefits package is $52k to make the math easy. If you spend a week fiddling around with space optimizations this fiscal year, you will have spent $1000 of your organization's money.
The sweet spot of the storage market is about $32/TB these days, so $1000 will currently buy you 10 TB of triply-redundant disk storage. DDR4 ECC UDIMM server RAM is going for about $4/GB, so the same $1000 will buy you 250 GiB of RAM. You can split those two values any way you like: 128 GiB of RAM in the server plus a 3-disk RAID-1 of 4 TB disks to back the DB, for example.
Is your salary + benefits package more than $52k? Okay, then your week of time doing micro-optimizations will buy even more storage.
The question then becomes, how many of these sessions are there?
Let's first take your 50 MiB session size. I'm going to guess this is your ~4k number multiplied by 8, being the 1-byte 0/1 value vs. 8-byte doubles. That's probably insupportable, since as you said earlier, you need some kind of delimeter for ASCII storage, but I'll give you the 8x multiplier anyway, because I am kind. :)
50 MB divides into our 4 TB RAID as 800000 sessions. Do you have that many customers? Oh, and realize that you've now got enough RAM to cache the entire DB for your $1000 in hardware cost.
Now let's take your worst-case value of 1GB: we've got room for 4000 of those in the DB. Do you have more than 4000 active customer sessions? Are they all maximally-sized, or is there a mix of max-sized sessions and lesser ones?
You can work it inversely, too: if each customer costs you $0.25, using the same worst-case numbers, are they each paying you at least a quarter-dollar a year? If so, then why are you spending their money fighting for every last byte of storage?
It does make a different if avg. file-size for a single session will be ~50MB or ~1GB.
Please don't shout. (Mind, this is a moderator speaking to you now.)
if every modification our customer is doing has to go through text parsing prior to database save it does make a noticeable difference.
Yes, thus my point: give up on ASCII storage of doubles and use the platform's actual binary representation. Now you can update single values, if you want, which will not only be good for I/O time, it'll be good for durability, because fewer bytes of the DB will be changing at any one instant.
(7) By little-brother on 2020-11-18 09:11:19 in reply to 1 [link] [source]
The current format of these values is in a string.
At least you could use json by adding open and closed brackets [10.23,0,12,...]. It allows you to use json1 function to manipulate data.
How to store data depends on your priorities: CPU, storage size, easy to view/changing and etc. There is no silver bullet.
(8) By PazO (JohnSmith) on 2020-11-18 10:51:05 in reply to 5 [link] [source]
I will give more insight about the problem:
The application is high-end product used by top professional people in this particular industry. It is used to control a defined-set of hardware switches, gauges and controls associated with single flow of data. This single flow of data contains ~600 distinctive real values that can be modified by both moving the switches and the controls using the application or by the external hardware controls.
Once all these values are set they are saved as a single setup for this particular single flow of data. This is called a 'preset'. We can save a number of different presets for the same flow of data. On top of this there could be a number of different flows of data for other logical components.
Focusing on the single 'preset' - traditionally we managed this data in an XML string, that was eventually saved to the database. This was not very effective, as it demand that in each modification of any value, this XML-string will be rebuilt re-saved in the database.
My current task is to move the 'preset' data format from XML-string to SQL data types, that can be more easily viewed and edited.
For this I considered the followings:
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Farmers call for extension of timeline to move their cattle
The Kwahu Afram plains Cattle Farmers Association (KAPCFA) is calling for a possible extension of a five-day ultimatum given by government for cattle farmers to move their cattle into the folder bank.
Speaking to The Ghana Report on the issue, General Secretary of the association, Besah Amevor stressed the need for more time to enable the farmers move their herd into the folder bank.
"The five-day ultimatum is too short, looking at the number of farmers that we have currently, we will not be able to beat the deadline, they should at least extend it to two months," he reiterated.
Mr. Amevor explained the association had presented a total of eighty-three (83) cattle for the pilot project of the folder bank but days later the whereabouts of the cattle could not traced by managers of the folder bank.
"The only explanation given by managers was that part of those 75 untraceable cattle are either dead or missing and some have been used in preparing of food to feed students in government's School feeding Program," he expressed worriedly.
Mr. Amevor Besah also raised concerns about a monthly charge of GH₵ 7 cedis taken from farmers as part of their contribution in maintaining the facility.
"Each farmer is made to pay GH 7 cedis per head so assuming a farmer has 500 cattle, and has to multiply the amount by the number of cattle each farmer he or she has. How can the farmer afford to pay such an amount," he lamented bitterly.
He indicated the current location sighted for the project can only cater for ten thousand cattle while the association has record of more than seventy thousand cattle.
He said, "This is going to cause overcrowding in the banks which would not help the health condition of the animals".
The General secretary is therefore calling for a possible extension of the five-day ultimatum and a dialogue between all stakeholders in finding a lasting and peaceful solution in respect of these cattle grazing and folder bank issues in the district.


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In queueing theory, a discipline within the mathematical theory of probability, traffic equations are equations that describe the mean arrival rate of traffic, allowing the arrival rates at individual nodes to be determined. Mitrani notes "if the network is stable, the traffic equations are valid and can be solved.":125
In a Jackson network, the mean arrival rate at each node i in the network is given by the sum of external and internal arrivals. If external arrivals have rate and the routing matrix[clarification needed] is P, the traffic equations are, (for i = 1, 2,..., m)
This can be written in matrix form as
and there is a unique solution of unknowns to this equation, so the mean arrival rates at each of the nodes can be determined given knowledge of the external arrival rates and the matrix P. The matrix I − P is surely non-singular as otherwise in the long run the network would become empty.
In a Gordon–Newell network there are no external arrivals, so the traffic equations take the form (for i = 1, 2,..., m)


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Research partnership may transform lives of vulnerable children
This year, after a highly competitive process, the Melbourne School of Population Health (MSPH) was awarded one of three 'Research and Evaluation Partnerships' with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).
The partnership is a unique collaboration between government policy makers and public health and education researchers that could transform the lives of many vulnerable Victorian children. The two other partnerships were also awarded to the University of Melbourne.
The partnership is a new way of doing business for the department and involves researchers and policy makers sharing their respective areas of expertise, with the aim of developing strong evidence-based policies – policies that could enable children to develop to their full potential.
Associate Professor Andrea de Silva-Sanigorski, of the McCaughey Centre at MSPH, says the close partnership between DEECD and three University of Melbourne entities is one of many innovative aspects of the program.
The program's combined efforts will develop a multi-dimensional picture of children's lives, she says, starting from very early childhood, through school years and entry into the workforce, examining a range of outcomes spanning health, well-being, development and learning.
MSPH is focusing on early childhood through three projects that will:
- Link and analyse existing data
- Generate new evidence through innovative research and
- Strengthen the use of evidence in making decisions and policy.
The ambitious, three-year program started in July 2011 and unites DEECD with the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, as well as MSPH. Associate Professor Andrea de Silva-Sanigorski is partnership director and Professor Terry Nolan and Professor Elizabeth Waters lead the MSPH partnership.Dr Peter Kremer is also part of the project team.
Project 1, 'Establishing an integrated data platform for monitoring and assessing child health, wellbeing, development and learning', is the first of three projects in the first phase of the partnership. "A key aspect of Project 1 by MSPH is making better use of monitoring and surveillance data sets that the Government already collects through sources like the maternal child health service and schools, which are used for the reporting of top line measures that the Government requires," she says. "But these are rich data sources that could be better utilised for planning, resource allocation, and research, evaluation and population monitoring."
Project 2, 'A detailed, prospective cohort study of early childhood factors and child outcomes', will expand two existing early childhood research cohorts to investigate health and development issues. It will examine the contribution of early life risk and protective factors on outcomes throughout childhood.
Project 3, 'Early childhood services which shape primary school educational outcomes', will focus on the service sector. "It will investigate questions such as 'what impact does the quality of kindergarten teachers or child care staff have on learning outcomes as a child gets older?', as well as other services such as health and welfare."
"Alongside this data work is a comprehensive program of activities to enhance research and evaluation capacity with government," she says. "Each of the research partners will provide training and support for policy makers on how to gather and interpret research evidence.The policy and decision makers in turn will guide researchers in relation to how policies are developed and what format we need to provide the research evidence to them for it to be used in policy-making processes."
"We are laying the groundwork for improving the lives of children in the years ahead," she says. "That's our hope. That by creating an evidence base that can inform decision-making processes we will have better outcomes for children, families, settings, services and the wider community," she says. "Through this approach we can try to reduce developmental health inequalities that, once established, are hard to change and can have lifelong impacts on children's trajectories."

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[haf, hahf]
noun, plural halves [havz, hahvz].
one of two equal or approximately equal parts of a divisible whole, as an object, or unit of measure or time; a part of a whole equal or almost equal to the remainder.
Sports. either of two equal periods of play, usually with an intermission or rest period separating them. Compare quarter ( def 10 ).
one of two; a part of a pair.
Football. a halfback.
British Informal.
a half-crown coin.
the sum of a half crown; two shillings, sixpence.
a half pint: He ordered a half of ale.
partial or incomplete: half measures.
in or to the extent or measure of half.
in part; partly; incompletely: half understood.
to some extent; almost: half recovered.
half again as much/many, as much as 50 percent more: This mug holds half again as much coffee as the smaller one.
half in two, Southern U.S. (chiefly Gulf States). in or into two parts; in half: Cut the cake half in two.
not half,
not at all; not really: His first attempts at painting are not half bad.
half ( def 15 ).
not the half of, a significant yet relatively minor part of something that remains to be described in full: He accused them of being responsible for the error, and that's not the half of the story. Also, not half of, not half.
before 900; Middle English; Old English h(e)alf; cognate with German Halb, Old Norse halfr, Gothic halbs
13. barely, somewhat, partially; sort of.
See well1.
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half (hɑːf)
n (often foll by on, in, etc), pl halves
1. a. either of two equal or corresponding parts that together comprise a whole
 b. a quantity equalling such a part: half a dozen
2. half a pint, esp of beer
3. (Scot) a small drink of spirits, esp whisky
4. sport the half of the pitch regarded as belonging to one team
5. golf an equal score on a hole or round with an opponent
6. (in various games) either of two periods of play separated by an interval (the first half and second half)
7. a half-price ticket on a bus, train, etc
8. short for half-hour
9. short for halfpenny
10. sport short for halfback
11. obsolete a half-year period
12. jocular better half a person's wife or husband
13. by half by an excessive amount or to an excessive degree: he's too arrogant by half
14. (used with a negative) by halves without being thorough or exhaustive: we don't do things by halves
15. go halves
 a. to share the expenses (of something with one other person)
 b. to share the whole amount (of something with another person): to go halves on an orange
16. a. being a half or approximately a half: half the kingdom
 b. (as pronoun; functioning as sing or plural): half of them came
17. not perfect or complete; partial: he only did a half job on it
18. to the amount or extent of a half
19. to a great amount or extent
20. partially; to an extent
21. informal half two 30 minutes after two o'clock
22. have half a mind to to have the intention of
23. informal not half
 a. not in any way: he's not half clever enough
 b. (Brit) really; very; indeed: he isn't half stupid
 c. certainly; yes, indeed
Related: bi-, demi-, hemi-, semi-
[Old English healf; related to Old Norse halfr, Old High German halb, Dutch half]
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Word Origin & History
O.E. half, halb (Mercian), healf (W. Saxon) "side, part" (original sense preserved in behalf), from P.Gmc. *khalbas "something divided" (cf. O.N. halfr, O.Fris., M.Du. half, Ger. halb, Goth. halbs "half"). Used also in O.E. phrases as in modern Ger., to mean "one half unit less than," cf. þridda
healf "two and a half," lit. "half third." The construction in two and a half, etc., is first recorded c.1200. Of time, in half past ten, etc., first attested 1750; in Scottish, the half often is prefixed to the following hour, as in Ger. (halb elf "ten thirty"). Half-and-half "ale and porter" is from 1756; half-baked in sense of "silly" is from 1855; half-breed "mixed race" is from 1760; half-blooded in this sense is from c.1600. Half-brother (early 14c.) and half-sister (c.1200) were in M.E.. Halftime in football is from 1871. half-truth is first recorded 1658; half-hearted is from 1610s. To go off half-cocked "speak or act too hastily" (1833) is in allusion to firearms.
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Idioms & Phrases
In addition to the idioms beginning with half, also see at half-mast; better half; by half; glass is half full; go halfway; go off (half-cocked); in half; not bad (half bad); six of one, half dozen of the other; time and a half; with half an eye. Also see under halfway; halves.
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Example sentences
So instructors who teach half time make half as much as full-time colleagues
 with similar experience who do the same work.
Perhaps half of all hedge funds will go out of business.
The easiest way to see increasing temperatures is through the thermometer
 records kept over the past century and a half.
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How to program a gradient start when transferring a method to an ACQUITY System - WKB8567
Article number: 8567
OBJECTIVE or GOAL
 - Gradient Start allows a user to change the time the gradient starts with respect to the injection adding or decreasing the gradient delay.
 - Developed for method transfer to match results between systems with differing gradient delay volumes.
ENVIRONMENT
 - Empower Instrument Method
 - ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Quaternary Solvent Manager (QSM)
 - ACQUITY Arc QSM-R
 - ACQUITY UPLC Binary Solvent Manager (BSM)
 - ACQUITY UPLC I-Class BSM
PROCEDURE
Programming: Set by time or volume
 1. Compare Waters system peak retention time result versus system "X"
 2. Choose a mid point peak of the Waters result. Record the time of that peak.
 3. Compare the retention time difference of that same mid point peak with System "X". Record the difference in time.
 4. In the Empower Instrument Method for the Waters system, select the Gradient Start (before or after injection).
 - "Before injection" to move the peaks to earlier retention times.
 - "After injection" to delay the gradient shifting peak elution to a later retention time.
 5. Set the value by time (recommended).
 6. Perform a run to match the retention time of the Waters system result with that of system "X" and ensure peak retention is within acceptance criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Modifying the gradient start time (Gradient Smart Start) will not affect the retention time of a peak eluting in the isocratic portion of the chromatogram (systems isocratic hold/volume). Other factors affecting a change in retention time are temperature, column volume and chemistry, mobile phase modifiers/additives, flow rate, etc.
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According to BC Stats:
Small Business is defined as those businesses with fewer than 50 employees plus businesses operated by self-employed individuals without paid help
98% of all businesses in BC are considered small
82% of all small businesses have less than 5 employees
The entire province of BC has 6,700 employers with more than 50 employees
When speaking of property taxes, many politicians look to the idea of differentiating between large and small businesses because they perceive there to be more public support for higher taxes for large business. Although we understand and appreciate the well intended objectives of this proposal, we see a number of difficulties with the concept of creating two business classes from the current one.
It should be understood that property tax is a tax on land and improvement value and is the responsibility of the landowner to pay. When the landowner leases the use of his or her property it is for a net rent and because the tenant is using the property as if they had ownership for the term of the lease they are responsible for all costs associated with the property. That includes property tax and is regardless of the type of tenant renting.
Although the tenant usually pays the property taxes the liability for the tax lies with the land owner. So having a different property tax for small and large businesses will mean that the land owner's property taxes will change dramatically according to the type of tenant she has. Therefore there will be an incentive for the land owner to favour the small business tenant with the lower property taxes. When there is a vacancy some authority will have to determine if a small or large business tax rate is to apply to the property and thus the land owner.
The definition of a small business
A major problem with introducing a small business class is how to define a small business and a 'large business.' Is it measured in terms of total space occupied, gross sales, net assets, profits, number of employees or other factors? A large property may contain one large business or many small businesses. A small property may be one of many small properties owned by one landowners or a pension fund.
If, for example, there are two coffee shops in your neighbourhood and one belongs to a multi-national chain and one is an independent owner. Would it be fair for one to have substantially higher taxes than the other? They may both enjoy the similar sales, the same number of employees and perhaps the same rent. Is the public's interest being served when your neighbourhood encourages small businesses to prosper but ignores the convenience and service of large businesses who may be discouraged to locate locally? Banks, large format grocery stores or restaurant chains for example, might be desired in a neighbourhood for their convenience but may be discouraged by high property taxes.
Big buildings do not necessarily mean big businesses. May multi-story buildings in downtown Vancouver are home to many small businesses.
Consider two otherwise identical high-rise office buildings. One building may be occupied by a single company while the other is occupied by numerous small businesses, each renting a share of a large property. Should one property enjoy lower taxes simply because there are many small tenants rather than one large tenant in the building? If a small business class were to be created, would a retailer that had five small stores still be considered a "small business"?
Equity among small businesses and other businesses
Using square footage or assessed value as a criterion for defining a "small business" would by itself create significant unintended consequences and inequities.
The high occupancy levels we see throughout the City of Vancouver suggests that when small businesses leave or cease to be in business, the space they vacate is subsequently occupied either by other small businesses or by large businesses. Assisting all small businesses does not address the specific impacts on individual businesses.
Businesses provide employment regardless of their size or profitability. They also provide services and goods that are essential to a thriving community. Businesses must also pay for services that are provided by the municipality whether it is police or fire protection or sewers and roads. To require that businesses be responsible for more than a fair share of property taxes can be disastrous to the economic health of a community.


Spring Data Neo4j Webinar Follow Up
Hey everyone,
As promised, here are the rest of the questions that we weren't able to cover during the Spring Data Neo4j session:
What's the difference between RelatedTo and RelatedToVia?
RelatedTo refers to the node-entities at the other end of the relationship, while RelatedToVia refers to relationships themselves (as relationship-entities).
Is there any facility for "supernode" relationship navigation? For example, if Movie has 1M Ratings, but I only care about obtaining the Director, to have an "automatic" IndexedRelationshipExpander
You might add indexing to the relationship-entities to write the index (with Indexed. You can also look into using computed properties with GraphTraversal and TraversalBuilder or go for template.traverse() or repository.traverse() to retrieve those (and use a custom expander there).
Can I open the same Neo4j graph database in two different applications using Embedded?
No. For embedded, only one JVM can access the store files at a time. You would have to make your own mini-server exposing a protocol (TCP, RMI, HTTP, Websockets, JMX) on top of that database to interact with it from other processes.
For more info on Spring Data Neo4j check out the following resources: