Question 3: Is a collaboration contract a type of LC? What are the legal risks for Employers upon entering into a collaboration contract?
Is a collaboration contract a seasonal or specific job-based LC?
 1. Legal grounds for governing a collaboration contract
As a matter of law, a collaboration contract may be considered a type of service contract because of the existence of a relationship between the service provider and the service user. The concept of service contract is currently being governed by the two main sources of law, the Civil Code and the Commercial Law. The issue is in that which legislation, the Civil Code or the Commercial Law will be the governing source of law in this case? Considering the nature of a collaboration contract, it can be seen that this is an activity towards profits (by both the service user as enterprises and the service provider as individuals). Therefore, the governing source of law for the collaboration contract will be the Commercial Law pursuant to the principles of the governing scope of Articles 1.1 and 3.1 of the Commercial Law.
 1. May a collaboration contract be considered a type of LC?
Pursuant to the prevailing labour law, there are three types of LC which Employers may enter into with Employees: indefinite LC, definite LC and seasonal or specific job-based LC with a term of less than 12 months[1]. As a result, the collaboration contract is basically not a type of LC specified in the Labor Code. However, considering the content of an LC, the Labor Code defines an LC as follows: "An LC is an agreement between Employees and Employers on paid jobs, working conditions, rights and obligations of each party in the employment relationship"[2]. Specifically, an LC must contain some provisions related to Employees' rights, such as LC term (for seasonal LC, the maximum term is under 12 months), salary, salary payment time limit, salary allowances and other additions, salary raise regime, working time, rest breaks, overtime and etc.[3] Therefore, if a collaboration contract includes the same contents as an LC, the collaboration contract may be considered an LC, i.e. the labour relationship rather than the relationship of services supply established between the parties.
 - Legal risks for Employers upon entering into a collaboration contract instead of an LC
Firstly, for contracting entities, Article 2 of the Commercial Law states that commercial activities (including service provision) must be carried out by traders (namely, organisations and individuals that have registered for business registration), except for "individuals conducting commercial activities independently and regularly."[4] Individuals who conduct independent commercial activities on a regular basis and are not required to register for business are listed in detail in Decree 39/2007/NĐ-CP dated 16/03/2007, mainly performing retail services on a small scale such as shoe polishing, lottery ticket sale, lock repair, vehicle repair, wash and parking lot service, haircut, painting, photo taking and other services with or without any fixed location and these individuals will not be deemed as traders. Considering a relationship between individuals and enterprises (specifically the relationship of a collaboration contract), it is clear that enterprises do not hire individuals to regularly provide the said retail services, instead hire individuals who conduct activities related to some professional qualification and a certain level, and individuals who provide services (other than the said retail services) must register for business in accordance with the law to be eligible to carry out said services. Therefore, the fact that an enterprise signs a collaboration contract with an individual to perform services related to some professional qualification and a certain level may face a lot of potential risks because the service provider as individuals may not be legally recognised as "individuals falling out of the category of business registration in accordance with the Commercial Law" to be eligible to provide services to any trader as enterprises. On the other hand, as above analysed, a collaboration contract is not a type of LC that is regulated and governed by the Labor Code, but by nature the parties have established the labour relationship through collaboration contracts. As a result, there exist many risks for Employers. If a collaborator grasps the labour law and initiates a lawsuit with the court to protect his/her interests, enterprises may face a risk that the court will not recognise the legality of the relevant collaboration contract and enterprises will have to sign an LC with such collaborator to establish the labour relationship between the parties in accordance with the labour law. Then, in addition to having to sign LCs, enterprises might have to fulfil Employers' obligations to Employees for the period when they have worked for former enterprises under collaboration contracts (including benefits from compulsory insurance payments for Employees, overtime salary and etc.). Moreover, enterprises may be sanctioned with an administrative fine of up to VND 4,000,000 for failing to enter into the right type of LC with Employees[5]. From the said analyses, enterprises should consider signing seasonal LCs with their collaborators (i.e. they must comply with the labour law on seasonal contracts) instead of signing collaboration contracts in order to comply with the current labour law and limit any risk of such dispute. It should be noted that when signing a seasonal LC, enterprises will only be allowed to enter into seasonal LCs with a term of less than 12 months for non-recurring jobs (except for any case of temporary replacement of Employees on military service, maternity leave, due to their sickness, labour accident or other temporary absence. If the job is of a regular nature for 12 months or more, Employers must sign definite LCs with Employees as prescribed by the labour law.
[1] Article 22.1 Labor Code [2] Article 15 Labor Code [3] Article 23.1 Labor Code [4] Article 2 Commercial Law [5] Article 5 Decree 95/2013/NĐ-CP dated 22/08/2013 as amended and supplemented by Decree 88/2015/NĐ-CP dated 07/10/2015


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"How many ways can the letters in the word SLUMGULLION be arranged so that the three L's precede all the other consonants?"
My work is below: Can someone also solve this ONLY using the multiplication rule, permutations, and permutations with repetitions?
We have 3 L's and the other 4 consonants are S,M,G,N. That is, our consonants are LLLSMGN, call them all X for the moment. Then we have XXXXXXXUUIO. The number of arrangements of these letters is $\frac{11!}{7!2!}$. Hence the answer is $4!*\frac{11!}{7!2!}$ since there are $4!$ ways to arrange the 4 consonants other than the L's.
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Hmm, I got the same answer as you. – JohnJamesSmith Mar 26 '12 at 2:12
Your reasoning is correct. I also solved the problem a different way (using combinations) and got the same answer. – Brett Frankel Mar 26 '12 at 2:47
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Your argument is fine (as previously noted), and there's probably no significantly better approach to counting them.
If you want to double-check your result, here's some GAP code which can list all the possibilities.
for P in T do
 # where the last L is
 # where the first non-L consonant is
 if(b>a) then
and it found 95040, matching your result $4! \frac{11!}{7!\ 2!}$.
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How does natural gas move into the home?
Service lines distribute natural gas from the main line into a home or business. A service line is all piping, including associated metering and pressure reducing equipment, that transports gas below grade from a gas main to the outlet flange of the meter assembly located adjacent to the wall of a Customer's building. Gas becomes the property of the customer when the gas passes through the customer's gas meter. Gas then travels to equipment and appliances through customer owned piping installed by a licensed natural gas service contractor. Customers are responsible for the upkeep of their piping after the meter.
A normal delivery pressure for natural gas within a household piping system is under ¼ pound (8"w.c.).


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Colombian handicraft (Spanish: artesanía colombiana) history can be traced back to the stone age to the lithic instruments in El Abra stadial. Some of the first pottery samples known in Colombia were found in the Neolithic 3 — Pottery Neolithic (PN) Zipacón settlements. The earliest examples of goldwork have been attributed to the Tumaco people of the Pacific coast and date to around 325 BCE. Gold would play a pivotal role in luring the Spanish to the area now called Colombia during the 16th century (See: El Dorado).
Colombian arts and crafts can be categorised into two major divisions:
Ruana garments and pottery ornaments in Ráquira
patina products, puzzle toys, macramé (knot crafts), fique products, leather products, modern silver jewellery gift ware, decorative items, dolls & puppets, bead Crafts, bone & horn pharoducts, natural buttons etc. are some of the modern forms of Colombian handicrafts.
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June 19, 2016 (San Diego's East County) – Across the region, record temperatures were reached during today's scorching heat. So how hot was it?
In San Diego County, the highest temperature recorded was in Borrego, which reached 117 degrees – breaking a record 115 for June 19th set back in 1989. Campo was 109, Ramona 106, El Cajon 104, and Alpine 103—all breaking records for this date.
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Can a Way of Astral Self Monk use wisdom related scores for jumping?
I have several questions on the interactions between the Arms of Astral Self and the Jumping mechanics. According to the 3rd level feature, Arms of the Astral Self:
While the spectral arms are present, you gain the following benefits:
 - You can use your Wisdom modifier in place of your Strength modifier when making Strength checks and Strength saving throws.
 - You can use the spectral arms to make unarmed strikes.
 - When you make an unarmed strike with the arms on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.
 - The unarmed strikes you make with the arms can use your Wisdom modifier in place of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls, and their damage type is force.
The Jumping session of the PHB states:
Long Jump
This rule assumes that the height of your jump doesn't matter, such as a jump across a stream or chasm. At your DM's option, you must succeed on a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to clear a low obstacle (no taller than a quarter of the jump's distance), such as a hedge or low wall. Otherwise, you hit it.
High Jump
When you make a high jump, you leap into the air a number of feet equal to 3 + your Strength modifier (minimum of 0 feet) if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump. When you make a standing high jump, you can jump only half that distance. Either way, each foot you clear on the jump costs a foot of movement. In some circumstances, your DM might allow you to make a Strength (Athletics) check to jump higher than you normally can.
You can extend your arms half your height above yourself during the jump. Thus, you can reach above you a distance equal to the height of the jump plus 1½ times your height.
My questions would be, assuming that I have Arms of the Astral Self activated:
 1. Can I use my Wisdom Score instead of my strenght score to determine my long jump distance?
 2. Can I make a Wisdom (Athletics) check instead of a Strenght (Athletics) check?
 3. Can I use my Wisdom modifier instead of my Strenght modifier to determine my high jump's height?
 4. Can the extra 5 feet range of the Arms of Astral Self be used when accounting for "extending your arms half your height above yourself" on the high jump, making it 1½ your height + 5 feet instead of only 1½ your height?
I am aware that some of the answers to these questions are up to DM discretion, so I would like to know, if possible, what would be the RAW interpretation and also how would you rule it in your games.
In advance, I'm extremely grateful to whoever takes time to answer these 🙂
Does a PF2e spellcaster who takes multiclass dedications into other spellcasting classes, and related spellcasting feats, gain more spell slots?
Ezren is a level 10 evocation wizard, and hence would have spell slots of the following levels:
+-------------+-----------------+ | Spell level | Number of slots | +-------------+-----------------+ | 1 | 4 | | 2 | 4 | | 3 | 4 | | 4 | 4 | | 5 | 4 | +-------------+-----------------+
However, at level 2 Ezren took the Sorcerer multiclass dedication. At level 4 he took Basic Sorcerer Spellcasting, and Bloodline Breadth at level 8.
How many spell slots does Ezren have in a given day? Is it:
Because at level 8, spellcasting archetype feats grant an additional spell slot of first, second and third level, AND the bloodline breadth feat increases each of these by one?
Or do these sources of spell slots not stack for some reason? Coming from fifth edition, a wizard who multiclasses sorcerer still has the same number of spell slots as a pure wizard, so I'd like to clarify my understanding here.
Is it possible for the runtime and input size in an algorithm to be inversely related?
I'm wondering if it's possible for algorithms that have monotonically decreasing runtime with the input-size – just as a fun mental exercise. If not, is it possible to disprove this claim? I haven't been able to come up with an example or counterexample so far, and this sounds like an interesting problem.
P.S. Something like $ O(\frac{1}{n})$, I guess (if it exists)
Help understanding a theorem Kleinberg proves related to sequence alignment
This is from Kleinberg's Algorithm Design text (Theorem 6.14)
Let $ M$ be an alignment of $ X$ and $ Y$. If $ (m, n) \notin M$, then either the $ m^{\text{th}}$ position of $ X$ or the $ n^{\text{th}}$ position of $ Y$ is not matched in $ Y$.
The theorem does not state that $ m, n$ must be the last elements of $ X$ and $ Y$ respectively, but earlier, when introducing the topic, he uses $ m, n$ to denote the last entries of the two strings. Which of these is correct?
Unrelated applications like games accessing 'webcache' related files
As title suggests im wondering if a game,for example, has any business accessing 'webcache_counters'.
After attempting to clean my webcachev01 file due to its oddly large filesize given the fact i dont use IE or Microsoft Edge at all, I noticed in processexplorer that alot of my random applications were accessing a file with the suffix 'webcache_counters' followed by a string of numbers I'd imagine to be a registry key.
Strange thing about this handle is that i cant view its properties nor close the handle. With the first saying that it is 'Unable to query' and the latter saying i lack administrative rights. To clarify I am the sole user and administrator on this machine.
All this is having me increasingly worried, ive been having recent fears of malware on my PC and this has appeared in my rigourous inquiry of my files and processes. How can an innocuous sounding file/handle bar me from even closing it in process explorer?
Create dynamic sql query to select all related data in DB based on entry table and ID
Hope all is well. I am hoping you can help me.
Problem Statement – I'm tasked to create a dynamic SQL statement which will select all related data from a given table where the Identifier is passed. For each table where the relevant data is found i would like the data to be exported onto a separate tab of within excel
If i was doing this manually done this i would perform the following queries and export the data onto each tab;
Select * from Mason where id = 12345 Select * from MasonContacts where Companyid= 12345 Select * from MasonOpportunities where Comid = 12345
However given the sheer volume of tables this isn't viable.
Step 1 : Type in my identifier (in this case my identifier is a field called "Id" in the Table "Mason") The query will always start from this table.
Table Name : Mason Field : Id = "12345"
Step 2 : Search against table "MasonContacts", search against the field "Companyid". Return all columns & records where the field "Companyid = 12345"
Table Name : MasonContacts Field : Companyid
Step 3 : Search against table "Mason Opportunities ", search against the field "Comid". Return all columns & records where the field "Company = 12345"
Table Name : MasonOpportunities Field : Comid
Looking forward to your help
Spam Mail Related to my Browsing
I was searching google to find a good printer to buy. To my horror, the next day I got a spam mail with theme "Print smarter at low price". Is this a coincidence or is my PC breached? What should I do? No alerts from Anti-Virus. Or can that webpage I opened install some malware? I didn't click on anything there.
Databases and B-Trees: What are Keys and how are they related
I confused about the description & definition of "key" occuring as terminology for databases and b-trees.
In first case dealing with theory of databases a key is defined as a choice for a in certain sense minimal (see below) subset $ K \subset A := \{A_1,A_2,…,A_n\}$ of a fixed set of attributes $ A_i$ parametrizing a data table (consisting of relations; a single relation is abstraction of a row in the table), where each attribute is literally a column specifying a property of objects = relations.
A key is characterized by property that there exist no two different relations (a relation is a row) which have exactly the same values for all attributes which belong to the key. And a key is a minimal subset with this property, ie there not exist a proper smaller subset of attributes contained in the key and having the property described in last sentence. Clearly keys are not unique. So the set of a keys is certain subset of the power set of the set attributes $ A_i$. See also here:
On the other hand the key concept occures as well for b-trees:
Here keys are a priori numbers or integers and different knots of b-tree contain different totally ordered subsets of keys


A spherical microphone array based system for immersive audio scene rendering
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For many applications it is necessary to capture an acoustic field and present it for human listeners, creating the same acoustic perception for them as if they were actually present in the scene. Possible applications of this technique include entertainment, education, military training, remote telepresence, surveillance, and others. Recently, there is much interest on the use of spherical microphone arrays in acoustic scene capture and reproduction application. We describe a 32-microphone spherical array based system implemented for spatial audio capture and reproduction. The array embeds hardware that is traditionally external, such as preamplifiers, filters, digital-to-analog converters, and USB interface adapter, resulting in a portable lightweight solution and requiring no hardware on PC side whatsoever other than a high-speed USB port. We provide capability analysis of the array and describe software suite developed for the application.
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Abstract: While teaching auditing using cases is regarded as an effective approach, spatial separation of students and teachers in online contexts can restrict the application of case teaching. This study examines an undergraduate auditing course implemented to address this challenge by integrating case teaching with ePortfolio assessment. Students' written ePortfolio submissions and scores were analysed. Results show that despite spatial separation of the online learner from peers and teachers, integrating case teaching with ePortfolio assessment elicits learner behaviour desirable in online auditing courses. This approach enables online learners' self-directed engagement as compared to instructor-led case teaching in conventional teaching contexts. Based on a new pedagogical approach for teaching auditing trialled in reduced (or absence of) face-to-face interaction, this study informs course design in auditing. It demonstrates that active student engagement, which presupposes an instructor's role to facilitate student involvement in case discussions, can be implemented in online teaching of auditing.
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Define the action of $S_n$ on $\mathbb{R}^n$:
take any $x\in S_n$, consider the mapping $x: \mathbb{R}^n\to\mathbb{R}^n$, $e_1, e_2...e_n$ are the standard basis of $\mathbb{R}^n$, $x(e_k)=e_{x(k)}$, clearly $x$ is a linear transformation.
How to show that if $x\in S_n$ is a reflection to some vector then $x$ is a transposition?
I can only show that transpositions are reflections, how to show that there are no more?
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If $x \in S_n$ defines a reflection of $\mathbb R^n$, then $x$ has order 2, thus it is a product of transpositions. If one of these transpositions is $(1\;2)$ then $e_1$ is mapped to $e_2$ and vice versa. There is only one reflection with this property, namely the reflection at the hyperplane orthogonal to $e_1-e_2$. This reflection leaves all the $e_i$ ($i \neq 1,2$) unchanged, so $x$ is the transposition $(1\;2)$.
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This is a great explanation. OP should accept this :) – Enzo Apr 24 '13 at 5:19
If $p$ is a permutation whose disjoint cycle decomposition is $c_1c_2\cdots c_r$ (including cycles of length $1$), then the multiplicity of $1$ as an eigenvalue of the map induced by $p$ is precisely $r$. It follows that $p$ is a reflection iff there is exactly one cycle of length $2$ and all the rest are of length $1$; of course, this happens exactly when $p$ is a transposition.
Of course, we have to check my initial claim on the multiplicity of $1$.
Consider the matrix $M$ of the map induced by $p$. It is easy to see that, up to permuting the basis, $M$ is in fact a diagonal block matrix, with one block corresponding to each of the cycles $c_i$. The multiplicity of $1$ as an eigenvalue is therefore the sum of the multiplicities of $1$ as eigenvalues of each of the permutation matrices corresponding to the $c_i$. We are thus reduced to showing that if $p$ is the cycle $(1,2,3\dots,n)$, then $1$ is a simple eigenvalue. But this is immediate: the characteristic polynomial, which coincides with the minimal one, is $x^n-1$.
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CPL
Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope
CPL may refer to any of the following:
CPL in white lettering on pink background.
1. Short for Combined Programming Language, CPL is a programming language developed in the early 1960s by the University of Cambridge and the University of London. Later this programming language was replaced with BCPL.
2. The .cpl is a computer file extension for the Windows Control Panel icons. For example, entering sysdm.cpl from the Windows Run box opens the System Properties window.
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Production Lighting: How To Do Low Key Lighting
Low key lighting is a style of lighting that is commonly used by photographers and filmographers. Generally speaking, most people set up low key lighting so that they can achieve the chiaroscuro effect. With the chiaroscuro effect, you are looking for bold differences between light and dark colors. Low key lighting has a lighting ratio of approximately 8 to 1. As the lighting ratio increases, so does the contrast of the image. In comparison, high key lighting can have a lighting ratio that is as low as 1 to 1.
The standard method of lighting that most photographers use is three point lighting. With three point lighting, you are using a key light, a back light and a fill light. The goal of three point lighting is to achieve even illumination. Low key lighting is the exact opposite of three point lighting. Low key lighting only requires the use of a single key light. You are not looking for even illumination with low key lighting. Instead, you want a lightly colored subject to stand out in front of a dark background.
Step 1: Setting Up the Background
You cannot use a light background for low key lighting. When it comes to low key lighting, the darker the background is, the better. It is not a must that you use a black background, but it is highly recommended. If you cannot use a black background, a very dark blue one will work.
Step 2: Staging the Subject
The subject of your photograph should be wearing dark clothing. If possible, it is best if the clothing that the subject is wearing is the same color as the background. The goal of low key lighting is not to place an emphasis on the attire of your subject. Instead, you want to place an emphasis on the face or body part of your subject.
Step 3: Setting up the Key Light
In order to ensure maximal results when setting up low key lighting, you should place your key light to either side of the subject you are photographing. You should begin by setting up your key light in a 45 degree setup. A 45 degree setup requires the key light to be placed 45 degrees to the face of your subject. The key light should be placed slightly above the head of your subject. By placing the key light to the side of your subject, you will be preventing the background from lightening up.
Once you set your key light up, take a look to see if any adjustments need to be made. If you need the background to appear darker in your images, you can move the key light further away from your subject. You just need to make sure that the light remains on the edge of your subject. Once you have the key light configured correctly, you are ready to begin taking shots with low key lighting.
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What does MOB mean in Community?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand MOB in the field in general and in the Community terminology in particular.
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Nyanang Shedup Gaden Phelgye Ling Monastery
Nyanang Phelgye Ling is a Monastic University located at the foot of Swayambhu Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, following the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Since its beginning, Phelgye Ling Monastery has hosted many eminent Buddhist masters, as well as religious festivals and celebrations, and has been a very important center of Buddhist learning and practice.
Nyanang Phelgye Ling Monastery, currently has 45 monks, ranging in age from 8 to 72 years old. The monks engage in daily pujas and other activities under the direct tutelage of the abbot. The day starts at 5:00 am, when the monks wake up to prepare for early morning puja, which begins at 5:30 am and lasts until 7:30 am. There are also regular daily pujas at 9 am and 2 pm. When the students are not in puja, they engage in other studies and practices, such as memorization of scripture, making butter sculptures and torma offerings, Tibetan handwriting, ritual practice, and English and Nepali grammar studies.
Phelgye Ling Monastery also is home to several very precious religious artifacts, some dating back over a thousand years. Many of these items were first brought out of Tibet to ensure their safety during the conflict with China in 1959. These treasures are very well known by many people in the community, and have been a continual source of blessings for those who behold them.
All are welcome at Phelgye Ling Monastery. The monastery is open to all persons regardless of political, religious or ethnic affiliation.


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THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED
On it's transfer to Broadway, the Broadway musical 'Hamilton' became a cultural phenomenon. Lin-Manuel Miranda's incredible creative interpretation of Alexander Hamilton's life captured the imagination of even the most theatre-resistant Americans, signaling the arrival of Broadway's next perennial favorite.
What was it like to be in 'The Room Where It Happens', as it happened? Was being involved with the show at the very peak of it's success just a normal day at the office, or an experience to last a lifetime?
From the outside, it may have looked like it was all fun, success, and parties. The reality for Julian was very different. (SPOILER ALERT: it involved a heart attack!)
Julian shares his most intimate stories from his time on the show, describing the lessons he learned from the significant health issues while working on the show and the incredible legacy that Alexander Hamilton gave America. He underlines his own experience as an immigrant, drawing parallels with Alexander's journey, and shares his thoughts on what we can all learn from the business of Broadway.
- Discover the secrets of the show, including a deep-dive into the creative process
- Sing/Rap music from the show
- Connect with personal stories and anecdotes
- Draw inspiration from the history of America, and the values of leadership


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New US$1B LNG terminal pushes Jamaica nearer to 50% renewable energy target
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the newly commissioned Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal has placed Jamaica firmly on track of reaching its target of generating 50 per cent of the island's electricity from renewable energy sources.
Holness, who was speaking at a ceremony on Friday to officially unveil the terminal at its location just off the coast of Old Harbour Bay in St Catherine, said Jamaica is now "on track to achieve an ambitious goal which is to have at least 50 per cent of our electricity generation from renewables or cleaner fuels".
The prime minister said the new LNG terminal, built at a cost of nearly US$1 billion by the United States-based New Fortress Energy, will result in cheaper energy costs for the country, as well as establishes Jamaica as a premier hub for the environmentally-friendly fuel source.
"We are demonstrating that we can put in place the necessary investments, build infrastructure that both reduces the cost to the consumer, but most importantly, reduces the cost to the environment, and I think this is a good example of that. It's a win-win for all," he said.
He noted that this is in line with Jamaica's energy policy, which calls for the development of its energy resource potential to enhance international competitiveness and energy security, whilst reducing carbon footprint.
"What I like about it is that it is more environmentally friendly, as it burns significantly cleaner than other oil-based fuels.Over the past decade, LNG has been approximately 30 per cent cheaper than diesel and projections are that it will continue to be cheaper than the distillate fuels."
Operated by global energy infrastructure company, New Fortress Energy, the terminal, which is the first of its kind in the Caribbean, will provide environmentally friendly, lower-cost fuel to several facilities, including the Jamaica Public Service's (JPS) soon-to-be-completed 190 mega-watt power plant in Old Harbour, through natural gas pipelines.
New Fortress Energy is supplying LNG to the University of the West Indies (UWI) and other places.
Holness pointed out that there are also plans to supply the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) with the cleaner fuel, noting that in "the near future our buses could be using LNG." This is to be realised under a pilot project with the JUTC to power five of its buses with natural gas.
And Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Fayval Williams, said since its introduction, significant strides have been made with natural gas.
Meanwhile, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens, said he is pleased that when the company came to Jamaica four and a half years ago, he found a country that "had the political will for the change that is necessary to switch from distillate fuels to a cleaner, brighter and more environmentally friendly future."
"Jamaica is now a model for the rest of the Caribbean…this is another way station on the journey that for us begins in Jamaica and is spreading around the Caribbean and the rest of the world," he said.


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History of aviation in Bangladesh
The history of aviation in pre-1947 India began with kites, the traditional heavier-than-air man-made object that is flown by one or more people while stayin' on the ground, you know yourself like. The first recorded manned flight was arranged by the feckin' Dhaka Nawab Family in 1882, which resulted in the bleedin' death of the feckin' flyer.
Kite flyin' was one of the many different forms of entertainment of the feckin' elite people of Dhaka, since the Mughal period. Whisht now and eist liom. It became a festive tradition durin' the oul' period of Nayeb-e-Nazim Nawajesh Mohammad Khan in the feckin' 1740s. Kite flyin' is still a feckin' popular pastime in Bangladesh, especially right after the bleedin' monsoon. In the oul' older parts of Dhaka it is one of the oul' most popular activities. Kite paintin' was a specialised art form in the feckin' 18th century in Bangladesh. Some kites of Bengal has been known to keep flyin' for three months. I hope yiz are all ears now. They were big kites tied to anchors with stout ropes.
Kite flyin' festival had long been a major festival. Whisht now and listen to this wan. The Chaitra Sankranti festival (known as Shakrain or Hakrain in Old Dhaka) is celebrated every year in the last day of the oul' Bengali calendar (30th Choitro, mid April). It is a bleedin' major event for competitive kite flyin' and boat racin'. Combatin' fighter kite flyers tryin' to shlash each other's carefully sharpened kite-strin' is an oul' major part of the feckin' competition. In West Bengal the oul' major kite flyin' festival happens on the oul' day of Makar Sankranti or end of winter (mid January), and Vasant Panchami (late February).
First manned flight
Jeanette "Jenny" Rummary (performin' as "Jeanette Van Tassell" along with Park Van Tassel), was a young balloonist from the bleedin' United Kingdom, was hired as a part of the feckin' Van Tassell Troupe by the oul' then incumbent Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah to make a balloon ascension and parachute descent. G'wan now. She had made several previous parachute descents across India since October 1891. Bejaysus. At 6.20 pm on 16 March 1892, she launched from the feckin' bank of the feckin' Buriganga River opposite from the oul' Ahsan Manzil. G'wan now. Ascendin' in the bleedin' balloon, she jumped via parachute as planned to make her descent but was caught in a Casusrina tree in Ramna Park, fair play. Durin' her rescue, she unfortunately fell to the oul' ground and died two days later from her injuries. She was interred in the Christian Cemetery at Narinda, Dhaka.
World War II
Modern aviation in modern Bangladesh area began when the bleedin' British Government of India built a Royal Indian military airstrip in Tejgaon durin' World War II to fly warplanes towards the battle fields of Kohima and war theatres in Burma. Other airstrips were built in Comilla, Feni, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Chakaria, Sylhet, Jessore, Rajshahi and Lalmonirhat.
In August 1943, a bleedin' South Asia Command was formed under Admiral Mountbatten, includin' the feckin' RAF Third Tactical Air Force (Third TAF), which launched the oul' second Burma Campaign against the bleedin' Empire of Japan in the oul' December that year. Here's another quare one. The Royal Indian Airforce (RIAF), Indian part of the bleedin' Royal Air Force played a holy crucial role by providin' tactical reconnaissance and extensive close support to the oul' army when a British Corps started advancin' down the Arakan coast in January 1944.
In November 1943, 6 Squadron and later 8 Squadron were moved to Cox's Bazaar. By the feckin' end of February 1944, No 6 Squadron pilots had completed over 1,000 operational sorties, averagin' 6 sorties an oul' day per pilot, a bleedin' record for the oul' entire the Third TAF. Arra' would ye listen to this shite? Towards the oul' end of March 1944, 4 Squadron joined the operations when it was moved first to Feni airfield, and then to Comilla in June to replace 6 Squadron. In March 1944, the bleedin' squadron moved to Feni for operations against the oul' Japanese, to be sure. The role of the squadron was to provide close Air support to the bleedin' XIV Army. it was from Feni that the bleedin' squadron carried out its first operational sorties by providin' fighter escort to Dakota, engaged in supply droppin' missions in the northern Burma. From August 1944 to January 1945, No. Chrisht Almighty. 4 Squadron was based at Cox's Bazar and carried out CAS, interdiction and tactical recce operations.
In May 1944, 9 Squadron was moved to Comilla after a brief spell of tactical reconnaissance duties supportin' the feckin' battles of Imphal and Kohima. Durin' August 1944, the feckin' two squadrons carried out intensive bombin' of Japanese positions in the Sangu River valley, specially for three consecutive days in Labawa to support an offensive by 81 Division to expel the Japanese from the bleedin' area. Whisht now and eist liom. By the end of December 1944, 10 Squadron had also been moved into the oul' operational area at Ramu. With the feckin' fall of Rangoon on 3 May 1945, the oul' operations in Burma were reduced to moppin' up of small pockets of resistance. Arra' would ye listen to this shite? By the end of June most of the feckin' Royal Air forces squadrons were withdrawn, leavin' only 8 Squadron to assist in the bleedin' moppin' up.
The Shahjalal International Airport originated in 1941, durin' the bleedin' second world war, as the bleedin' British government built a landin' strip at Kurmitola, several kilometres north of Tejgaon, as an extra landin' strip for the oul' Tejgaon Airport. At that time Tejgaon was a holy military airport, to operate warplanes towards the war fields of Kohima (Assam) and Burmese war theatres. Shah Amanat International Airport was a feckin' combat airfield as well as a holy supply point and photographic reconnaissance base by the feckin' United States Army Air Forces Tenth Air Force durin' the feckin' Burma Campaign _PHONE_. Known American units assigned to Chittagong were: 80th Fighter Group, flew P-38 Lightnin' fighters over Burma between March 1944 and February 1945; 8th Reconnaissance Group, between October and December 1944 (various detachments); and 4th Combat Cargo Group, flew C-46 Commando transports between January and June 1945. Osmani International Airport in Sylhet was built durin' British rule as Sylhet Civil Airport, partly to check Japanese aggression from Burma. Jaykers! Biman Bangladesh Airlines earns most of its revenue from this airport.
When the oul' war was over, the oul' colonial government decided to build the bleedin' Tejgaon Airport along with a landin' strip at Kurmitola to meet the needs of a bleedin' Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) station in Dhaka. In 1946, the bleedin' Mirza Ahmad Ispahani and his partners formed an airline – Orient Airways – which soon started usin' the feckin' airport as a civil airport. Shiftin' its base from Kolkata to Karachi when Pakistan was born, Orient Airways started DC-3 flights from Karachi to Dhaka on 7 June 1954, formin' a holy critical connection between the oul' capitals of geographically separated East and West Pakistan. Bejaysus. On 11 March 1955, Orient Airways merged with the government's proposed airline, becomin' Pakistan International Airlines Corporation, later rechristened as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
The Eastern Pakistan Flyin' Club was established in 1948, to be sure. By 1960, British Overseas Airways Corporation and Pan American Airways had started operatin' flights out of Dhaka, PIA had started operatin' Boein' 707 and Vickers VC10 jet services, and new airports had been established out of former Royal Air Force stations at Jessore, Chittagong, Thakurgaon, Ishwardi, and Comilla. Durin' the 1962 Sino-Indian War, services to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) were provin' to be difficult, therefore PIA placed their Sikorsky S-61 helicopters on these routes until 1966 when conditions improved. In the bleedin' 1971 war, PIA aided the bleedin' Pakistan Army by transportin' soldiers to East Pakistan in the feckin' Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and lost a holy couple of its aircraft to Indian Air Force fighters. Between 10 and 13 March, immediately before the


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Setting the center of mass is often useful when simulating cars to make them more stable. A car with a lower center of mass is less likely to topple over.
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Distran releases the world's first ATEX certified ultrasound camera for gas leak detection
Distran Ultra Pro X detects gas leaks of any gas type in industrial facilities. It pinpoints the location of the sound source — i.e., the source of the gas leak, from up to a 50-meter distance. Gas leaks from gases commonly found in power plants and oil and gas facilities such as hydrogen, methane and compressed air can all be found by Ultra Pro X.
As an ATEX certified ultrasound camera, the Distran Ultra Pro X represents a revolutionary technology for surveying areas with potentially explosive gases. Instead of scanning each potential point of leak, Ultra Pro X allows to detect leaks from a safe distance outside of hazardous areas and to inspect closer once the area is deemed safe. The ATEX certification allows operators to improve their safety.
Like Distran's existing ultrasound camera, Ultra Pro X is a single handed ultrasound camera that captures ultrasounds emitted by gas leaks. The acoustic information detected from its microphones is overlaid in real-time onto an optical image obtained by a high-resolution camera, offering a clear pinpointing of leaks. The leak rate quantification is also indicated in real time, allowing users to classify leaks and prioritize maintenance operations. Looking for gas leaks is an essential task within industrial plants, to increase operators' safety to gas, ensure environmental safety and keep high availability.


Dog Injuries Due To Leash Straining
Dog Leash Straining
"Who is walking whom?"
This question pops into my mind whenever I see owners being dragged down the street by their dogs. Leash pulling usually becomes a complaint only after a large dog has finally succeeding in pulling its owners off their feet, with resultant injury or embarrassment.
Most cases of leash pulling involve dogs that have become accommodated to the discomfort of a choke chain, pinch collar or even a leather collar. Some of them cease pulling only long enough to cough, some even regurgitate or take a few deep breaths, then continue struggling forward.
Most dog owners have no idea that their frustrated leash-pulling dog might actually suffer physical injury during their daily tug-of-war. However, in a Swedish study by the noted behaviorist Anders Hallgren, of 400 dog owners who agreed to have their dog's spines X-rayed, 63% were found to have spinal injuries. Of the injured dogs with neck (cervical) injuries, 91% had experience harsh jerks on the leash or were serious leash strainers! Among aggressive or overactive dogs, 78% had spinal injuries.
Head harnesses are very effective in controlling even the most straining of dogs and should be seriously considered.


Elkhorn Coral
Common Name: Elkhorn Coral
Scientific Name: Acropora palmata
Elkhorn corals are members of the family Acroporidae. They have a unique growth pattern with exceptionally thick and sturdy antler-like branches. Elkhorn corals are usually fast growing with branches increasing by 5-10 cm per year. This coral also typically lives in areas of high wave action.


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If you want to change the direction of the stove pipe of your firewood stove, you need to choose a pipe elbow. Before you buy the elbow, you need to understand the following questions.
1. Diameter of stove pipe elbow. When connecting different chimneys, the most important parameter is the diameter of the connecting part. Only accurate diameter can ensure the stability and safety of products.
2. Angle of stove pipe elbow. This product provides two angle models, one is 45 degrees and the other is 90 degrees.
3. Material of stove pipe elbow. 304 stainless steel material, will not rust, strong and durable, can be used for a long time.


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DRILL-WELL™ D210 Fluid Loss Additive (FLA) is a low cost polymeric fluid loss additive designed for reducing high temperature high pressure (HTHP) fluid loss in diesel, mineral and synthetic oil-based drilling fluids. DRILL-WELL™ D210 FLA is a white free flowing powder which is compatible with other commonly used materials in non-aqueous fluids.
- Mixes easily
- Reduces HTHP fluid loss
- Improves rheological properties
- More cost effective than most polymeric fluid loss additives
- May be used in conjunction with other fluid loss additives such as amine treated lignite and Gilsonite®1
- Compatible with other commonly used materials in non-aqueous fluids
- Temperature stable up to ±149 °C (300 °F) with results depending on fluid conditions. Pilot testing is recommended.
DRILL-WELL™ D210 FLA is usually added in 1-4 ppb for HTHP control and may be mixed at the rig site or at the mud plant. The use of this additive can improve rheological properties such that other additives specifically used to prevent barite sag are reduced or eliminated all-together. If other rheological additives are to be added it is suggested that the fluid be pilot tested first for any compatibility issues that may arise.


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Liquor or liqueur. What is the difference?
The question seems simple enough and, in fact, there is a relatively simple answer…. sugar.
Both liquor and liqueur contain alcohol. Liquor is a distilled spirit made from a fermented mash of either grains, vegetables or fruits and is not sweet. Gin, vodka, tequila, rum and brandy are examples of liquor.
A liqueur begins with a base spirit such as brandy or rum, is sweetened with sugar, honey, syrup or beet and often infused with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, and even roots and barks for flavor. Liqueurs generally have short aging periods (ie, they're ready to drink quite quickly), but may have resting periods during their production to allow flavors to blend. Examples of liqueurs are Chambord, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, creme de menthe, triple sec and Frangelico.
Points of interest:
- Liqueurs are generally thought to be descendants of herbal medicines often made by monks as early as the 13th century (Chartreuse, Benedictine). However, as early as 800 BC the Chinese were using crude distillation methods to produce fortified spirits from fermented rice wine, and Egyptians and Greeks were distilling grape wine in 400 BC that they sweetened with honey. So it's more likely that the brothers of yore simply introduced the art to Europe.
- In the USA, liqueur is generally pronounced lick-coor. Elsewhere the pronunciation is lik-yur.
- Liqueurs must contain at least 2.5% sugar by weight, though some have thirty five percent or more, to distinguish them from spirits. Creme liqueurs must have 40% sugar content.
- The term creme, when applied to a liqueur, refers to one flavor, not to any milk product. For instance, creme de menthe is flavored only with mint, creme de cacao with chocolate bean.
- Liqueurs may also contain dairy products, in which case they become cream liqueurs (not creme).
- Most liqueurs have a lower alcohol content than liquor, though that is not always the case.
- The term cordial is generally synonymous with the word liqueur although in Europe cordial can also refer to a sweet, non-alcoholic syrup such as Rose's lime juice cordial. Another, little-used term is ratafia.
Of course, we have to have a slight complication to throw in to the mix. Now-a-days there are many flavored liquors: vanilla vodka, saffron gin, for instance. These are not sweetened and the flavor is generally added by a steeping process after distillation.
OK, now you have all the information you need to confidently distinguish between a liquor or liqueur. So go out and use it.
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I am trying to remove the black lines surrounding the text if present any. My purpose is to just have enough portion of the image to extract each character in it. The additional black lines are noise when i am trying to extract characters.
I have tried using floodfill in opencv but the image contains some white pixels before the black line starts in the upper left corner. So it hasn't been fruitful. I tried cropping by means of finding contours but even that does not work. This is the original image
Original Image
import cv2
import numpy as np
img = cv2.imread('./Cropped/22.jpg')
gray = cv2.cvtColor(img,cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
_,thresh = cv2.threshold(gray,1,255,cv2.THRESH_BINARY)
contours,hierarchy = cv2.findContours(thresh,cv2.RETR_EXTERNAL,cv2.CHAIN_APPROX_SIMPLE)
cnt = contours[0]
crop = img[y:y+h,x:x+w]
cv2.imshow('Cropped Image',crop)
and using floodfill
gray = cv2.cvtColor(img, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
 # threshold the gray image to binarize, and negate it
 gray = cv2.bitwise_not(gray)
 bw = cv2.adaptiveThreshold(gray, 255, cv2.ADAPTIVE_THRESH_MEAN_C, \
 cv2.THRESH_BINARY, 15, -2)
 # find external contours of all shapes
 contours,h = cv2.findContours(bw, cv2.RETR_EXTERNAL, cv2.CHAIN_APPROX_NONE)
 # create a mask for floodfill function, see documentation
 h,w,_ = img.shape
 mask = np.zeros((h+2,w+2), np.uint8)
 # determine which contour belongs to a square or rectangle
 for cnt in contours:
 poly = cv2.approxPolyDP(cnt, 0.02*cv2.arcLength(cnt,True),True)
 if len(poly) == 4:
 # if the contour has 4 vertices then floodfill that contour with black color
 cnt = np.vstack(cnt).squeeze()
 _,binary,_,_ = cv2.floodFill(bw, mask, tuple(cnt[0]), 0)
 # convert image back to original color
 binary = cv2.bitwise_not(binary)
 cv2.imshow('Image', binary)
results in the two cases are as follows
Using Find Contours method
But there appears to be no change. And this using floodfill
Using floodfill. which does not remove any borders.
If any can please help out,it will be really great.
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OpenCV's contours will work if you filter the contours by aspect ratio. In the image below the 2nd from the left is thresholded at about 150 using binaryInverse type thresholding. There is a function called boundingRect that will give the upright rect of a contour. Define the contour aspect ratio as rect.width / rect.height and only keep contours with AR < 1 since numbers are tall. This gives the 3rd image from the left. The last is just inverted.
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Economic evaluation of snake antivenom production in the public system
Morais, V.Massaldi, H.
Snake antivenom, an expensive animal product, is presently the only effective treatment for the consequences of snakebite. In Latin America, antivenoms are mainly produced by public institutions with frequent shortages of the necessary supply. Here, we present an economical analysis of the factors affecting production cost, assuming a basic processing batch of 100 L hyperimmune plasma. Three annual production volumes were considered for two typical production technologies. The components of cost were classified as fixed, variable and semi-variable. We found that in all stages of production, fixed cost represents the major contribution to total cost, and is given essentially by manpower cost, particularly for low production volumes. Our estimation shows that antivenom cost can vary from US$ 2.4 to US$ 25 per 10 mL vial, depending on the production volume, the plasma processing technology used and the titer achieved during the immunization stage. We conclude that interested laboratories and authorities of countries with population at risk should consider the possibility of a joint production to improve the process efficiency, lower the product unitary cost and obtain the necessary supply for their own demand or that of other countries in need.Texto completo


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Saturday is a big day for descendants of John and Priscilla Alden
For descendants of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla Alden, the Alden House has always been a treasured piece of the Pilgrims' legacy.
Now a bronze National Historic Landmark plaque will help cement the Duxbury landmark's place in history.
The plaque presentation, by the National Park Service, will take place Saturday during a ceremony scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.
The Alden House and the archaeological site where the first Alden House was built in 1630 earned the National Historic Landmark distinction in 2008 after years of work by members of the Alden Kindred of America, a group of descendants dedicated to preserving the home and fostering the Alden heritage.
"It's quite an achievement for us," said Alden Ringquist, an 11th-generation descendant of John and Priscilla Alden and director of the Alden House museum.
Ringquist said the research that had to be done to qualify for the prestigious distinction led to more than recognition: It also led to several discoveries about the Alden House that even dedicated historians did not know.
Prior to the research process, descendants said the home was built around 1653, but when professionals dated the wooden timbers in the home's basement, they determined that it was probably built after 1700.
They also learned that the house was originally a saltbox, not a colonial as had been thought.
"You tell all these stories, then the experts get in there and you realize things aren't quite that way," Ringquist said.
The plaque ceremony will serve as the culmination of a long, difficult process – and will coincide with the annual reunion of Alden descendants.
After the ceremony, members of the more than 1,500-member group will meet to celebrate their latest achievement and their heritage, Ringquist said.
"It's the plaque we've been waiting for," he said. "It will be quite a day for us."
The plaques will be presented by Marianne Peak, supervisor of the Adams National Historic Park in Quincy.
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I. UCSF Leadership
UCSF leadership plays a critical role in securing Electronic Information Resources (EIR). They do so by making direct statements to the campus, Medical Center, and labs about the need to ensure that restricted data is protected while it is stored, used, and transmitted by academic and administrative units throughout the University. Such statements lead to better understanding of standards of accountability for all employees during the regular discharge of their duties and in the case of security incidents. Establishing accountability involves assigning responsibility for the consequences of a security event. Leadership must support the enforcement of standards of accountability for safeguarding restricted data through employee performance management processes.
II. Individual Responsibilities
All members of the campus community (faculty, staff, students, and student employees) are required:
- to identify, to the best of their ability, any restricted data that resides on their individual devices and
- to comply both with campus requirements regarding the storage of restricted information on these devices and with minimum standards to connect to the campus network.
If an individual has a specific requirement to store restricted data on an individual device, certification of compliance with prescribed procedures for protection and use of such data will be required.
III. Information Security Committee
Individuals designated by the Chancellor with responsibility on behalf of the UCSF enterprise to:
- evaluate current EIR security practices and services;
- develop policy and minimum security standards; and
- recommend to the IT Governance Committee priorities, strategic direction, and best practices for improving UCSF information security.
IV. Unit Department Officials
Units are the highest levels of organizational entity defined within the governance, organization, and culture of each campus where actionable responsibility can be assigned. Departmental Officials have administrative responsibility for campus organizational units [e.g., control unit heads, deans, department chairs, principal investigators, directors, or managers] or individuals having functional ownership of data.
Department Officials have responsibility for:
- administering data access policies and permissions;
- administering and enforcing connectivity standards;
- assigning responsibility for security programs;
- maintaining inventories of systems, software, protected data and their protection level classifications;
- articulating guidelines and practices for protection of information assets, conducting and funding security audits, handling information security incidents, and implementing remediation strategies; and
- complying with relevant provisions of BFB IS-3 "Electronic Information Security" for systems in support of University business administration.
When a security incident occurs, the unit participates in the incident response process which will involve the Security & Policy Officer, Privacy Officer, external experts (e.g., FBI or forensics specialists) as appropriate. The unit has primary responsibility, in coordination with campus legal and external relations specialists, for notifying affected individuals as required under the law and covering the costs of the incident response process. The unit must also ensure that the proper incentives are in place to ensure the timely reporting of security incidents according to University guidelines.
V. Information Technology Services (ITS)
Those individuals within the campus ITS department who have responsibility to:
- facilitate a secure, distributed, standard environment;
- comply with applicable UC policies (e.g., BFB IS-3) and federal and state regulations (e.g., HIPAA and SB 1386) and facilitate departmental compliance with those laws and regulations;
- recommend or provide standardized tools and services for security solutions, such as anti-virus, spyware defense, encryption, security awareness and training;
- facilitate consistency and effectiveness of security solutions;
- provide enterprise wide access controls (firewalls);
- monitor for security breaches and viruses (intrusion detection);
- develop enterprise wide policy, standards, and guidelines;
- work with central IT organizations and departments to conduct risk assessments and establish levels of acceptable risk; and
- provide a secure physical environment for central administrative servers.
VI. Other Central IT Organizations
Those individuals within other central IT organizations have responsibility to:
- implement a secure, standard environment;
- comply with applicable UC policies (e.g., BFB IS-3) and federal and state regulations (e.g., HIPAA and SB 1386);
- implement security solutions consistent with the UCSF enterprise;
- adopt enterprise wide security policies, standards, and guidelines; and
- conduct risk assessments and establish levels of acceptable risk in accordance with BFB IS-3 "Electronic Information Security."
VII. Technology Support Providers
Technology Support Providers are those individuals who design, manage, and operate enterprise EIRs (e.g., project managers, system designers, computer support coordinators (CSCs), application programmers, or system administrators) and have responsibility to:
- maintain knowledge and expertise regarding relevant security requirements and guidelines;
- analyze potential threats to the security of EIRs;
- assess the feasibility of various security measures in order to recommend mitigation strategies and procedures to Departmental Officials;
- implement security measures that mitigate threats, consistent with the level of acceptable risk established by Department Officials;
- maintain security of departmental servers, desktops, and LANs according to UCSF policies and guidelines;
- provide basic procedures and training on security practices for departmental faculty and staff;
- maintain and track inventory of departmental systems, software, protected data and their protection level classifications;
- establish procedures to ensure that privileged accounts are kept to a minimum and that privileged users comply with privileged access agreements;
- communicate the purpose and appropriate use for the resources under their control;
adhere to UCSF Minimum Standards for Electronic Information Resources and BFB IS-3;
- respond to and report to the Security & Policy Office any suspected or actual security issues and potential threats; and
- provide for ongoing EIR monitoring, assessment, and compliance activities at the local level.
VIII. Authorized Users
UCSF workforce members or others who have been authorized to access an EIR for the purpose of performing their job duties or other functions directly related to their affiliation with UCSF. An Authorized User, when invoking his or her authority to access an EIR, accepts responsibility to:
- obtain knowledge about how to employ relevant security requirements and standards;
- seek assistance from ITS, Medical Center IT, or Technology Support Providers when needed to implement the security standards; and
- protect the EIRs under their control, including their individual workstations, unique user ID and passwords, mobile devices, and data.


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If you own a Subaru Forester, you may have wondered at some point whether the seats can come off. Perhaps you want to replace the seat covers, upgrade to a new seat, or simply clean the seats more thoroughly. Whatever your reason may be, the answer is yes, the seats in a Subaru Forester can come off.
In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about removing the seats in a Subaru Forester. From the tools you'll need to the step-by-step process of removing the seats, we've got you covered. So let's dive in!
- The seats in a Subaru Forester can come off.
- You will need a few tools including a socket wrench and torx bits.
- Removing the seats is a fairly simple process that can be done in a few steps.
- Be sure to disconnect the battery before removing the seats to avoid any electrical issues.
Tools You'll Need
Before we dive into the process of removing the seats, let's first go over the tools you'll need. You don't need any specialized tools, but you will need a few basics:
- Socket wrench
- Sockets (10mm, 14mm, and 17mm)
- Torx bits (T50 and T55)
Now that you have your tools ready, here's the step-by-step process for removing the seats in a Subaru Forester:
Step 1: Disconnect the Battery
Before you begin, it's important to disconnect the battery to avoid any electrical issues. Locate the negative cable on the battery and use pliers to loosen the nut that attaches the cable to the battery. Once it's loose, you can remove the cable from the battery.
Step 2: Remove the Headrests
Start by removing the headrests from the seats. You can do this by pressing in the release button on the base of the headrest and pulling up to remove it.
Step 3: Remove the Seat Covers
Next, you'll need to remove the seat covers. You can do this by pulling up on the front corners of the seat covers to release the clips. Once the clips are released, you can remove the seat covers from the seats.
Step 4: Remove the Bolts
Using your socket wrench and the appropriate sockets, remove the bolts that attach the seats to the floor. There will be four bolts per seat, two in the front and two in the back.
Step 5: Remove the Seats
Once the bolts are removed, you can lift the seats up and remove them from the vehicle. Be sure to lift straight up to avoid damaging any electrical connections that may be underneath the seats.
And that's it! Removing the seats in a Subaru Forester is a fairly simple process that can be done in just a few steps.
How long does it take to remove the seats?
Removing the seats in a Subaru Forester should take no more than an hour, even for those who are less experienced with car repairs.
Do I need any special tools to remove the seats?
No, you don't need any special tools. You will need a socket wrench, sockets (10mm, 14mm, and 17mm), torx bits (T50 and T55), and pliers.
Will removing the seats affect any electrical systems in the car?
It's possible that removing the seats could affect some electrical systems in the car, which is why it's important to disconnect the battery before removing the seats.
Can I reinstall the seats myself?
Yes, you can reinstall the seats yourself using the same process in reverse.
Can I replace the seats with aftermarket seats?
Yes, you can replace the seats with aftermarket seats, but you'll need to make sure they are compatible with your vehicle.
Removing the seats in a Subaru Forester is a fairly simple process that can be done in just a few steps. With the right tools and a little bit of patience, you can easily remove the seats yourself. Be sure to disconnect the battery before you begin and follow the steps carefully to avoid any damage to your vehicle. Whether you want to upgrade to new seats or replace the seat covers, now you know how to remove the seats in your Subaru Forester.


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Let's make a shelf with chain,
You can store up your books or another small things.
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Step 1: Materials
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You will need a needle-nose pliers,
thin metal wire,
a scisssors,
chain (about 15 meters) + 2 metal rings
white plumbing pipe (about 30 cm 2 pieces)
and transparent corrugated plumbing pipe
Step 2: Preparing pipes
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We need a electric drill to drill the pipe with equal spaces.
Put the pipe within the thicker one and than start to drill.
These holes must be to connect chains each other.
Step 3: Knitting the chains
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To start to knit chains, firstly divide 2 pieces equal chain for two sides of shelf.
The first chain piece must open from his unity and connect it with the metal wire to carry it through the pipes.
You must twist the wire after the connection.
And than start to knit the other chain lines toward the center.
Step 4: Knitting
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Combining the chains must be diagonal, to combine the chains use the needle-nose pliens. Open its wire and close after the combining. When finish the line connect it metal wire again and pass the other side of pipes.
Step 5: To finish knitting
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After to finish combining all lines, next step is connecting hanger chains. The wires that we carry them throgh the pipes must connect the hanger chains, and than the connect the rings from appropriate point of the chain. Cover the end of white pipes with strech film to its external appearance.
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Now corner hammock shelf is ready for hanging! Hang it on your corner wall and throw away your books on it :)


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Definition of Relievos
1. relievo [n] - See also: relievo
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1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1802)
"... &c. ie The Maske of the Furies, in the Tragedies and on the Gems and relievos of the antient Greeks. An Archaeological Essay...."
2. A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen by Robert Chambers, Thomas Thomson (1853)
"Many of the first collections in Germany and Russia are enriched by statues, busts, and bas relievos of his discovery. In the collection of the Museo..."
3. A Run Through the United States, During the Autumn of 1840 by Archibald Montgomery Maxwell (1841)
"The Capitol — Its Architecture and Gardens — 111 Treatment of White Marble in America — The Rotunda—Basso-relievos—Captain Smith and the Princess Pocahontas..."
4. Extracts of the Journals and Correspondence of Miss Berry: From the Year by Mary Berry (1865)
"In the morning, the Villa Borghese; the outside covered with ancient basso-relievos and statues in niches, the inside so rich in statues, mosaics, marbles,..."
5. Sketches on a Tour Through the Northern and Eastern States, the Canadas by J. C. Myers (1849)
"... of Columbus—relievos—Hall of Representatives-Senate Chamber-Central dome —President's House—War and Navy departments—State and Treasury departments—Post..."
6. Sand-buried Ruins of Khotan: Personal Narrative of a Journey of by Aurel Stein (1904)
"... had once been decorated, I could not remain in doubt when fragments of flat stucco relievos, which must have originally belonged to plaques of regular..."
7. A New General Biographical Dictionary by Hugh James Rose (1853)
"It weighs 1600 marks ; and the numerous little statues and bas relievos excite admiration, executed as they are with an immensity of minute labour...."
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The grass snake (Natrix natrix) can usually be seen slithering in shore areas, but it can also be encountered in the middle of forests. It has distinct yellow-gold spots on its neck.
The grass snake preys on frogs, tadpoles and fish. It also hunts in the water. The grass snake lays its eggs in rotting clusters of kelp, which produce heat as they decompose.


Japanese Snow Monkeys And Their Obsession To Hot Springs
Japanese Snow Monkeys And Their Obsession To Hot Springs
Japanese macaques, or more likely known as Japanese snow monkeys, are one of the most famous animals from Japan. They are called snow monkeys because they are living in snowy area of Nagano, far north part of the lands of Sakura.
The looks of the monkeys are distinctive, with brown to greyish fur and red to pink faces. Locally, they are called Nihonzaru, the combination of "Nihon" (Japan) and "Saru" (monkey). Indeed, the species is native to Japan, and very familiar to Japanese people.
They are known to be the only nonhuman primate species to be inhabiting such north and cold area. It means no other primates, except human, are found to be living more northern and in colder climate than them.
But those physical and geographical features are not the ones making this species famous all around the world. Those monkeys are known to have unique habits that will draw your interest to them. In this article, we will talk about those habits.
Hot Spring Addict
Japanese people believe that bathing in hot springs, especially natural hot springs, will bring you healthiness both for your body and your minds. Although these monkeys might have not heard about this information from us, but they are known to love doing it.
Not only one or two monkeys doing the activities, but most tot all of them are seen to do the activity in almost daily basis. Even bathing in the hot spring with the monkeys has been a tourist attraction in the area since the monkeys are friendly to human too.
Researchers first suspected that the reason why they do it was to warm themselves from the cold winter in Nagano. Indeed, in the northern part of Japan winter can be torturing and harsh, but apparently that's not the only answer.
To learn better about their behavior, a group of researchers from Kyoto University studied 12 female Nihonzarus and observed the behaviors of the monkeys in two different seasons. First is the birth season from April to June, and the winter season from October to December.
The researchers observed which monkeys are bathing in the hot springs most often and for how long, and the measured the amount of glucocorticoid hormone in their fecal. This hormone is related to the stress level of the individuals, and what they found was shocking.
Zen Mode
800px-Macaca_Fuscata,_also_known_as_Japanese_Snow_Monkeys (Wikimedia Commons)
The researchers found out that instead of just putting themselves in the hot spring for just getting warmer, the monkeys have another reason to do so. Bathing in the hot springs make them calmer and helps them avoid getting stress.
The group of researchers' observations showed that in the cold winter months, the monkeys visit the hot spring more often. Suffering from the cold winter was known to be stressful, and that's why those monkeys regulate their body temperature in the hot springs.
Another discovery of behavior that the researchers found was that higher ranking of monkeys spend more time in the hot springs. The reason is because those higher rankings are often involved in more conflicts, which may result in more stress.
Thus, not only to keep themselves warm in the cold area, but the monkeys are bathing in the hot spring to make themselves calm and Zen. So, they can survive the cold winter and face internal conflicts without getting mad and risk their mental and physical health.
This behavior is more or less similar to human being, anytime we are under the threat of getting stressed, we try to find a way to get rid of it. Whether by taking a nice and soothing bath, playing video games, or just go to sleep. The choice that the monkeys picked was the first one.
Behave Culturally
Snow_Monkeys,_Nagano,_Japan (Wikimedia Commons)
The monkeys are also considered as one of the smartest nonhuman primates in the world. Well, taking a nice bath in the host springs is not the only behavior of the monkeys should be noticed, because researchers found that their stress management was not the only advanced behavior they have.
Studying the monkeys' behavior toward hot springs was not the only research has been done to them. Before, many researchers have conducted behavioral tests to them and every single of the test always resulted in interesting discovery about the monkeys' intelligence.
About 50 years ago, a group of researchers tried to supply the foods for the monkeys by giving food handouts. Since then, accepting foods from human has been considered acceptable by the groups, considered humans as friends, and the monkeys have less time to do foraging.
It means they more spare time to do things other than foraging by just becoming friendly to human, and that's why they needed something to do in their spare time. So, what do they do in the spare time? Some of them are hot-tubbing like mentioned above, some are playing with stones, and some others are 'cooking' their foods.
Following Trends
800px-Macaca_Fuscata (Wikimedia Commons)
In 1979, Michael Huffman, a primatologist at the Primate Research Institute (PRI) at Kyoto University noticed a female monkey playing with stones. "I had never seen, or heard about, anything like it. It was like a child playing with building blocks," he said.
When he came back to the site four years later, he found out that this kind of behavior has been adapted and spread to other monkeys. "Half the group was playing with stones, banging them on nearby roofs and making a total racquet," said Huffman.
Thus, it seemed that the monkeys are also following trends, like human beings do. "It shows the intelligence of the primate to us. I couldn't understand why a behavior that seemed to have no adaptive significance—it didn't provide an edge for survival or reproduction—could spread through a group and be maintained in a society for so long," Huffman explained.
Not only that, the monkeys are also known to 'cook' and 'season' their foods. Earlier in 1953, a monkey named Imo discovered a method to improve the quality of the food it got by washing it. about 10 years after the discovery of the behavior by scientists, another researchers group found out that more than two-third of the group were washing their foods.
With the discovery of unique yet intelligence behaviors of the primate species, researchers concluded that Japanese macaques are one of the most intelligence nonhuman primate in the world. Do you agree with the scientists?
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How Many National Parks Are There?
Depends How You Ask
Dec 29, 2022 | By Will Hurd
Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park
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When it comes to the question of how many national parks there are in the US, the answer isn't as straightforward as you might imagine. It all depends on what you mean by "national park." In this blog, we'll dive into the different definitions and explain why the answer isn't so simple.
There are a few different ways to answer the question, "how many national parks there are in the US?" If you're asking how many national parks in the United States are specifically designated as "national parks" by the National Park Service, the answer is 63. However, in addition to these 63 national parks the National Park Service (NPS) also manages other types of federal lands. If you count all the places that the NPS manages, the number jumps up to 425 as of November 2023.
This larger number includes places that are designated as national monuments, national preserves, national historic sites, national recreation areas, and more. While these places are managed by the NPS, they aren't technically considered "national parks" even though they are often referred to as such.
Before breaking down the different kinds of places managed by the NPS in the national parks system, let me share my favorites.
My Top 5 Favs
I served as the co-chair of the National Parks Caucus when I was in Congress. I represented 8 of America's national parks in my congressional district. These experiences taught me the importance of conserving our nation's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.
I didn't have the opportunity to visit national parks when I was a kid, but it's something I love to do now. While California has the most national parks, and not every state has a national park, It's easy to find your park near you. Once you do, I guarantee visiting them will become a lifelong passion. Here are my top 5 favorites:
Haleakalā National Park
Bamboo Forest in Haleakalā National Park, Source: Sahil Yadav
Haleakalā National Park is located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It is known for its stunning sunrise views from the summit of Haleakala, a massive volcano. One of the highlights of this park is the chance to see the endangered Hawaiian goose, known as the Nēnē, which can only be found in Hawaii. Another highlight is the opportunity to hike through the park's diverse ecosystems, including subalpine forests and desert-like cinder cones.
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park New York
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in New York state and is the former home of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. One of the highlights of this park is the chance to tour the Roosevelt family home, which has been preserved to look just as it did when the Roosevelts lived there. Another highlight is the opportunity to learn about FDR's life and accomplishments through exhibits and interactive displays.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
View of the town of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is in West Virginia and is known for its role in American history. One of the highlights of this park is the chance to visit the Armory and Arsenal. It played a key role in arming and equipping the Union army during the Civil War. Another highlight is the opportunity to take a guided tour of the town. It was founded in 1747 and has a rich history of industrialization and abolition.
Big Bend National Park
Canoers approach a dramatic gorge on the Rio Grande River in Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas. Mexico is on the left, the United States to the right. Source: Library of Congress
Of all the 63 National parks in the United States, Big Bend would probably be the one that I have spent the most time in. Big Bend National Park is located in far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. The park is named for the bend in the Rio Grande River. One of the highlights of this park is the opportunity to go rafting or kayaking in the Rio Grande. Another highlight is the chance to see a variety of wildlife, including javelinas, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The Alamo, one of the sites in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in 2016. Source: Wikimedia Commons
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is located in Texas and is home to four Spanish colonial missions that were established in the 18th century. One of the highlights of this park is the chance to visit Mission San Jose. It's known for its beautiful stonework and historic gardens. Another highlight is the Alamo, an important symbol of Texas independence and a place to learn about the history of the missions and the role they played for over 300 years in the development of the region.
The National Park Service (NPS)
We wouldn't have amazing places like Big Bend or the home of FDR if it wasn't for the National Park Service. The NPS was established in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Whether it's the smallest national park, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas or one of the newest national parks like Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Georgia, or the largest national park Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska, The NPS mission is the same: "preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations."
As an agency of the United States federal government, they are responsible for managing and preserving a collection of 425 national parks, monuments, and other natural and cultural resources. These gems cover more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories. Because no two places are alike, they are hard to categorize. This is why the terms used to describe these national treasures are sometimes confusing.
Here, we'll break down the different types of places managed in the national park system by the NPS and provide a few examples of each.
South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in 2013. Source: Murray Foubister
National parks are areas that have been designated by the United States government as protected land. These 63 national treasures are usually chosen for their natural beauty, unique geological features, or historical significance. Some of the most popular national parks include:
- Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming – At Yellowstone National Park you can embark on a journey through Yellowstone's vast wilderness. Geysers erupt with nature's fury. Wildlife roams freely across the rugged landscape. The beauty of the world's first national park unfolds in a symphony of awe-inspiring vistas and serene, starlit nights.
- Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona – At Grand Canyon National Park visitors can stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon's timeless grandeur. Colorful stratum tells a story millions of years old. This vast, majestic chasm beckons adventurers and dreamers alike to ponder the Earth's magnificent splendor.
- Yosemite National Park in California – In Yosemite National Park an explorer gets to wander through Yosemite's enchanting realm, where granite monoliths like El Capitan and Half Dome rise as nature's cathedrals. Waterfalls cascade with thunderous applause, and meadows and forests offer a tranquil retreat from the modern world.
- Sequoia National Park in California – In the land of giants, Sequoia National Park stands supreme. A place where the world's largest trees reach for the skies, creating a living cathedral and a humbling reminder of nature's enduring power and grace.
- Glacier National Park in Montana – Glacier National Park is a realm where the remnants of the Ice Age still sculpt the land. Rugged peaks and reflective lakes whisper tales of ancient times, inviting explorers to witness the raw beauty of a landscape carved by glaciers.
Path through the trees in Muir Woods National Monument in 2022. Source: Marty Aligata
The most significant category of national parks are national monuments. In general, smaller than those outlined above, the 84 members of this category are usually designated as being aimed towards conserving natural, historical, and cultural resources. These include prehistoric camping grounds, secluded campsites, and stunning natural wonders. Some of the most popular national monuments are:
- Lava Bed National Monument in California – Lava Bed National Monument beckons the adventurous to its labyrinth of lava-hole caves. Shadows play on ancient rock and every turn invites discovery in the subterranean wilds.
- Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico – Nearly 25,000 sculptures etched into volcanic rocks by ancestral Pueblo peoples enchant and mystify visitors to Petroglyph National Monument
- Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming – The Devil's Tower National Monument rises solemnly above the rolling prairie. It's a monolithic testament to Earth's volcanic past and inspires awe as America's first national monument.
- Muir Woods National Monument in California – You will find a sanctuary of serenity among the towering redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument. The quiet grandeur of ancient groves whispers the secrets of millennia in the cool, mist-laden air.
National Historic Sites
Fort Sumter National Historic Site in 2018. Sort: Clynnwersch
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The algorithm for extracting number plate can be summarized as:-
- 1.Capture image from webcam.
- 2.Store the captured image into a image file for further processing.
- 1.Identify the intensity of the image.
If image intensity = high Reduce intensity Else if intensity = low Increase intensity Else No change.2.Convert image into grayscale.
- 3.Calculate appropriate threshold value for the image.
- 4.Convert the image into binary image using the calculated threshold.
- 1.Fill small holes including numbers of Number plate so that number plate area will be large to isolate from figure. 2.Determine width and height of the image. 3.Scan each pixel of line counting number of white pixels in the following system,
If number of 'white' pixels < x; pixels become 'black' Else; no change If number of 'white' pixels > y; pixels become 'black' Else; no change The value of x and y may be changed according the image intensity and plate area.4. Use the step no. 3 for both horizontal and vertical direction.
- 5.Check number of possible areas.
- 6. Logically AND with binary image obtained at "Convert image into binary algorithm.
- 7.Crop the required area.
- 1.Filter the noise level present in the image.
- 2.Clip the plate area in such a way that only numbers of plate area extracted.
- 3.Separate each character from the plate.
- 1.Create the template file from the stored template images.
- 2.Resize image obtained from segmentation to the size of template.
- 3.Compare each character with the templates.
- 4.Store the best matched character.
- 1.Open a text file in write mode (append mode in case of the multiple records).
- 2.Store the character obtained from the number identification process to text file in given format.
- 3.Close the file
Pic 1:- Number plate that is to be extracted.
Open the main.m file in MATLAB.
Now run the main.m file in the MATLAB. It may prompt you to change the default directory. You can either change folder or Add to Path. Better change the directory.
You will get a messagebox showing the extracted number plate. Message box like this:-
The log file ( log.txt ) is maintained to keep track of the saved number plates ( which can be used in application level ). The log file content contains the number plate with the date saved.
In main.m there are certain lines which when commented can be used to see the step by step characters extraction.
Feel free to ask any queries if any problem occurred. I am using MATLAB 7.12.0 (R20011a) but it should work in all version.
Download the whole project here.
The project involving the number plate extraction :- ANPR(Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Using ALR(Automatic Line Tracking Robot).


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Lync Server Logging Tool and Snooper. However, there are significant changes in the way Lync Server 2013 provides logging and analysis for troubleshooting. The Lync Server Logging Tool is now gone and replaced by the Centralized Logging Service (CLS). This article expores the CLS architecture and how to conduct basic logging and SIP trace analysis for the new Lync2013 server.CLS enables IT administrators to manage logging and search logs across all Lync servers in a deployment centrally rather than on individual servers. This is an advantage as one no longer needs to enable logging and having to look at traces on multiple front end servers in a pool. Now, we can start, stop and flush trace logging for any or all machines in the deployment from a single location. Administrators can also turn on logging based on scenarios on a per pool/machine for the entire deployment. From a centralized location, we can then search and trace these logs based on specified parameters.
CLS Architecture Overview
1. CLS Agent - runs on every Lync server and controls logging based on commands from the CLSController. It also manages log files for drive space usage and moves old logs to a fileshare. The ClsAgent listens for commands on the following ports: TCP 50001, 50002 and 50003
2. CLSController - sends start, stop, fiush and search commands to all CLSAgents in the deployment. It aggegrates search results from CLSAgents and is available on every Lync server in C:\Program Files\Common files\Microsoft Lync Server 2013\CLSAgent
CLS logging is performed based on scenarios and there are a set of built-in scenarios that specify a group of components and log levels to be started and stopped together. Some examples of these scenarios include:
one additional scenario can be enabled along with "AlwaysOn".
Getting Started with CLS
ClsController.exe -start -scenario AlwaysOn
CLSController.exe -start -scenario IncomingAndOutgoingCall -pools lync2013.apbeta.local
CLSController.exe -search -components Sipstack -pools lync2013.apbeta.local > sip.log


Moving the Offline Folders Cache
by Mitch Tulloch [Published on 14 April 2011 / Last Updated on 10 Feb. 2010]
How do you move the CSC folder to another location on a Windows 7 computer?
How do you move the CSC folder to another location on a Windows 7 computer?
The default location of the Offline Folders cache is %systemroot%\csc. If you need to move this cache to another location on your computer for some reason, follow these steps:
1. Set the following REG_DWORD registry key to a value of 1:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CSC\Parameters\MigrationParamters
Doing this ensures that all items in the cache are migrated (the default behavior is to migrate only dirty items).
2. Run the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Once the data has been scanned, a Customize link is displayed. Click this link and make sure that Windows Settings is checked for all items displayed in the list.
3. Once you have collected the data, set the following String registry key to specify the new cache location:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CSC\Parameters\CacheLocation
For example, to move the cache to a folder named CSCCache on your D: drive, specify the following value:
\??\D:\CSCCache
4. Now reboot your computer, run the Easy Transfer wizard again and apply the previously gathered files. Then reboot one more time when prompted by the wizard.
If you have feedback concerning this tip, please email me. And be sure to check out my website!
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Department of Marine Ecology, Khoramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khoramshahr, Iran
Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Biological Science, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
The concentrations of mercury (Hg) and methyl mercury (MeHg) in sediment and tissues of Barbus grypus and Barbus esocinus fish species from Musa estuary, north part of the Persian Gulf, were measured. The order of Hg and MeHg concentrations in the sediment and tissues of the fish species was as follows: liver > gill > muscle > sediment. In the tissues of two fish species, the Hg and MeHg concentrations were highest in liver whereas lowest in the muscle. In the sediment, mean concentrations of Hg and MeHg were 0.83 and 0.437 µg g−1. Mean concentrations of Hg and MeHg in B. grypus were 1.2–0.624 µg g−1 and in all tissues of B. esocinus were 0.75 and 0.421 µg g−1. Significant correlation between heavy metal concentration in sediment and fish may be related to high variability of heavy metal in the sediment.


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28°C / 82°F
The measurements for the water temperature in Guarapari, Espírito Santo are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.
The graph below shows the range of monthly Guarapari water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.
These average ocean temperatures for Guarapari are calculated from several years of archived data.
Whilst sea temperatures for Guarapari are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from neraby rivers.


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Plotting expressions is important to visualize data, relationships between variables, and perform analysis. Mathcad plotting allows visualization of variable values, functions, and data points. Included in this demonstration is common calculus techniques such as symbolic or analytic solutions to differentiation or integration. Use the following worksheet to step through example problems related to using trending capabilities and calculus analysis in a Mathcad worksheet.
- Mathcad Plotting and Calculus Worksheet (xmcd)
- Mathcad Plotting and Calculus Worksheet (pdf)
- Mathcad Plotting and Calculus Worksheet Solution (pdf)
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Distribution and abundance maps for priority weed species within NSW
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has collected weed distribution and abundance information from local government in 2007 and 2010.
Local government noxious weed officers supplied DPI with distribution and abundance information on priority weed species that threaten the environment, production and human health.
The following weeds were surveyed;
- weeds that have been targeted to be excluded from NSW. These species can be found in NSW and national weed alert lists.
- weeds already established in NSW. These species are monitored to inform actions that aim to contain their spread to new areas and to reduce their impacts on the environment, production and human health.


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How many Norwegian domain names are there? How many new domain names are registered and how many are deleted? Who are the biggest registrars for Norwegian domain names? On this page you can find statistics about the Norwegian domain marked.
Since 17 March 1987.no has been the national top level domain for Norway. In 1989 the database consisted of 19 domain names. In 1995 the number had increased to more than 1000 domain names and in year 2000 we exceeded 50,000 registered Norwegian domain names. In 2020 we exceeded 800,000.
Development in the number of new registrations of domain names
Table view of development in the number of new registrations of domain names
Number of new domains
The graph shows the development in the number of new registrations of domain names per year from 1999 until today. Three conditions may have impacted the numbers. In February 2001 some big changes were made to the terms and conditions. Each holder could now order more than one domain name, and did not need to document rights to the name. In February 2004 it became possible to register domain names with national characters (æ, ø, å and some other characters). In June 2014 private individuals were permitted to register domain names directly under.no (previously they could only register under 'priv.no).
Domain names secured with DNSSEC
DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) is a security mechanism that is added to the domain name system. With DNSSEC the response to a domain inquiry is signed in a way that makes it possible to check that the response is from the right source and has not been changed on the way. DNSSEC was introduced on the Norwegian marked in December 2014.


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Steps leading to original Library entrance and Humanities Building
This image is of an original black and white photograph that was taken in 1976. In the foreground of the image, students sit at the top of the stairs that lead to the original entrance of the Griffith University Library (now known as the Willett Centre). The Spine (central pathway of Nathan Campus now known as Johnson Path) is just behind the trees near the closest seated students, and the attached Humanities Building (now the Macrossan Building) can be seen trailing off to the left of the picture.
Humanities Building (now Macrossan Building)
Original Library entrance
Stainless steel sculpture by Brisbane artist, Nevil Matthews, entitled Genesis. Genesis is part of the Griffith Art Collection.