Dagger.jl Fast, Smart Parallelism
GSoC Update - Week of June 23rd, 2023
Written by Felipe de Alcantara Tome (@fda-tome)
DArray changes to the modern Eager API
The previous distributed array implementation of Dagger was still based in the legacy Lazy API, that is, the base routines were implemented using delayed or the Thunk constructor to create tasks, and compute or it's implicit calls embeded within collect to get results of tasks. The main effort during the last weeks was to mainly adapt the legacy array codebase, by directly changing the calls from the lazy API to the new API, substituting compute for fetch or delayed/Thunk for spawn, and adapting the legacy implementations to receive the modern version of Dagger, the result was PR#396. For further reference, access the Lazy API and Eager API documentation. The code changes are denoted below, the files in the array implementation folder that contain the changes are referenced for each major change. This aims to give general guidelines to developers trying to modernize other code that uses the legacy API.
Changes to darray.jl
The major changes done to adapt the current codebase were done to this file, first we've removed the need to specify a context since the modern API is cached all within the global context of computation, then we've implemented collect and fetch functions to accomodate all the data types other than the DArray struct that would be used by other operations, such as ArrayOp and Computation, which are types used by sort.jl and map-reduce.jl. Other than that, we've changed the thunkize function that was called when a compute of a DArray was performed, the function is built to find a thunk within a DArray execution tree and wrap it with the other elements of the DArray, transforming everything in a Thunk, now this is done eagerly by the fetch call for a DArray. The minor changes were either direct substitutions or changes to accomodate EagerThunks and other types on the definition of arrays such as chunks::AbstractArray{Union{Chunk,Thunk}, N} being changed to chunks::AbstractArray{Any, N}.
Anonymous function pipeling
The use of delayed opened the opportunity of having a double call scheme, e.g, collect(treereduce(delayed(vcat), cs1)) present in sort.jl , this sctructure presents delayed(vcat)() as a function that is yet to be called while performing a tree reduction with arguments present in cs1, this is not possible directly while using spawn and that is why an anonymous function was created when calling the reduce routine: treereduce((cs...)->Dagger.spawn(vcat, cs...), cs1), this is the same case for operators.jl anonymous function creation that is wrapped by spawn.
Binary operations for matrix manipulation
Matrix operations defined in matrix.jl required the implementation of binary operations between matrices in the form of the BinaryComputeOp{F} struct and the inclusion of AddComputeOp and MulComputeOp that are basically specifications with F = + and F = * respectively of the aforementioned struct.
Other minor changes
The other changes done to alloc.jl, map-reduce.jl, getindex.jl, andsetindex.jl were almost direct translations of code from delayed and Thunk to spawn and @spawn along with changing compute to fetch. The options are now wraped in a Options object as seen in darray.jl fetch(Dagger.spawn(Options(meta=true), thunks...). Apart from this, type changes from the lazy Thunk type to EagerThunkor to Any were made to assure correcteness and to broaden typing possibilites, along with removing the need to create pairs with =>nothing.
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Estimating the girth of fish by applying an elliptic model
- A new method for estimating the maximum girth of roundfish is proposed as illustrated; this is based on an elliptic approximation of the cross sections of the fish body. Results derived from a small sample horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus, suggest that maximum girth estimates based on the elliptic model are more precise than the values estimated by applying a conventional method.
- Miscellaneous themes
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Admation recently completed the first stage of its integration with Mediaocean's Spectra.
Mediaocean, formerly known as BCC, provides Australia's leading ad agency finance software.
The initiative was driven by agencies who understood the benefits of linking their project and resourcing software with their finance system.
Connect your workflow and finance software for greater ease and agility
Software solutions are becoming a critical part of streamlining operations in ad agencies. Still, technology can pose its own challenges. For example, the disconnect between specialised tools is placing more pressure on teams who spend precious creative time moving data across platforms. In today's technology-driven world, it shouldn't be this difficult.
Everything in focus with two powerful tools
For some time admation has been delivering its robust project and resource management software to ad agencies.
Now it's extending its capabilities to connect workflow and finance tools to deliver greater productivity and ease.
Admation recently completed the first stage of its integration with Mediaocean's Spectra. Mediaocean, formerly known as BCC, provides Australia's leading ad agency finance software.
The initiative was driven by agencies who understood the benefits of linking their project and resourcing workflow with their finance system.
Both Mediaocean and admation have worked closely on this project to ensure that the integration of Spectra and admation provides a fast, secure service for agencies.
Clemenger Group is currently up and running with the live system and already reaping the benefits.
Connecting the dots for greater productivity
So what does this mean for admation users?
You can now link an admation 'Project' with a job in Spectra as well as link Spectra Cost Types (e.g. Art Director, Copywriter) with the admation equivalent Task Types.
The integration allows you to view approved Estimated Time for a Project (Eg: Art Director x 20 Hours, Copywriter x 15 Hours) which is helpful when using admation's Resource Management Module to schedule your project.
The integration is two-way so logged time can optionally be pushed back to Mediaocean's Timesheet module Aura, where Timesheets will still require management approval.
As we know the Agency Job Number is the key reference to work going through an agency, so ensuring that admation projects are linked was common sense. The integration also enables reconciliation between Mediaocean Estimates and Admation's Resourcing module.
Greater accuracy. Speedier results
Imagine no more Job Number typo's! This powerful integration reduces the risk of data entry errors across the two platforms. Save time with information at your fingertips instead of having to copy and paste data.
See more. Do more.
Have greater visibility over your job hours/costs, resources hours/costs and job revenue projection, enabling you to make better and more informed decisions.
The easier it is to do your work, the more time you have to play.
Make technology work for you
We want to ensure we're always offering our clients value. This integration supports our clients who have invested in the Spectra platform, making sure that their technology is working for not against them.
Stay tuned for the next stage of our integration scheduled for Q4 2018. For more details on how this can benefit your ad agency email _EMAIL_
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Streaming giant Netflix has questioned the feasibility of local content requirements in its submission to the government's 'Supporting Australian Stories on Our Screens' options paper review. The review follows the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry, from which the government identified existing Australian content obligations as a topic of interest in the development of a platform-neutral regulatory […]
A brave move has paid dividends for Baskin-Robbins Australia who recently announced they won the award for Best Digital Initiative at last week's QSR Media Awards. Baskin-Robbins Australia's Master Licensee, Palm Oasis Ventures took a risk in launching a digital winter campaign targeting a new millennial and Gen Z demographic when it partnered with Netflix to launch season 3 of the streaming giant's most popular show, the sci-fi horror series, Stranger Things.
Leading eCommerce website development agency, Convert Digital, has achieved the coveted Magento Gold Status from Adobe. This accomplishment has been reached following the agency's continuing work with the Magento 2 platform - platform that is incredibly robust and offers unrivalled flexibility and scalability.

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August 10, 2010 > Free vision curriculum guides available
Free vision curriculum guides available
Submitted By Natalie Wolfrom
In today's economy, educational tools are expensive for both students and educators. School textbook prices have risen alarmingly in recent years; depending on the subject, a single elementary textbook can range in price from $30 to $100.
For 30 years, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Museum of Vision has provided educational materials for physicians, teachers, and parents interested in teaching children about the eye, vision, and ophthalmology. The museum has created an entire curriculum to teach children about the fascinating and spectacular science of vision. The museum's materials are suitable for ages 10-14, but can be adapted for other age groups.
The free teacher workbooks created by the museum focus on the human eye, the differences between human and animal vision, perspective, and how the brain processes images like optical illusions and 3D. The guides are filled with discussion points and fun interactive activities. Each guide can be downloaded at _URL_ and is free of charge:
Eye Openers: Exploring Optical Illusions is designed to help educators teach basic concepts of vision including binocular vision, persistence of vision, and eye-brain connection. It includes activities for youngsters and provides appropriate handouts.
Animal Eyes(r) describes the basic concepts of vision and explores the amazing eyes of the animal kingdom. The booklet teaches about the human visual system, how human eyes differ from animal eyes, seeing in the dark, and color vision.
Art and Vision: Seeing in 3D(r) describes the concepts of vision and special visual techniques that help to create the illusion of depth. It includes sections on size scaling, overlapping, atmospheric perspective, and linear perspective.
"I am very appreciative of the [educational] materials. I know that they would be very helpful for me in teaching my students about the eye and its wonders," said Scott A. Blanchard, teacher at the Biscotti Educational Center, in Macomb, Michigan.
Those interested in getting the curriculum guides can download the free PDF version online by visiting _URL_ Once there, click on the link "Read More" found under any of the three booklets. A new page will open with the appropriate booklet information. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find a free downloadable version of the booklet.
The Museum of Vision is an educational program of The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It is the only institution in the United States whose sole purpose is to preserve the history of ophthalmology and celebrate its unique contributions to science and health. For more information on the Museum of Vision, visit _URL_.

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noun (plural drachmas or drachmae /-mē/)
1The basic monetary unit of Greece (until the introduction of the euro), notionally equal to 100 lepta.
More example sentences
- Although we were told that the price of living here had become much more expensive since the euro replaced the drachma, it still seemed pretty cheap to us - especially eating out.
- The drachma disappeared, replaced by the euro when Greece joined the single European currency.
- The euro, which replaces the old francs, marks, guilders, pesetas, escudos, drachmas, and lire of the European Union, is not yet five years old.
Definition of drachma in:
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Sox is based on my Korean cultural heritage influenced by attitudes in the USA. The artworks look like cute Valentine's Day socks, but these typical American holiday icons, a bear, a heart, and a green frog, actually refer to individual Korean myths and cultural stereotypes.
In "Which Part of NO Don't You Understand?" the text is combined with the image of a heart. It is based on a sentimental Valentine's day cheesiness which contrasts with a New York, street smart, feminist attitude.
In "What Is My Social Responsibility As A Korean Artist?" the text of the work's title is combined with the image of a teddy bear. It attempts to question the fundamental roll of an artist in society which contrasts with the simple and cartoonish visuals.
It is based on the Korean myth of the "Tale of Tangun," which explains the origin of Korean women and Korean culture. According to this myth a bear became the first Korean women by praying and eating only garlic for 100 days in a cave. The cute teddy bear is a reference to this myth. This work explores what it means to be a Korean woman artist in the cultural mix of the present.
In "Why Do You Have To Be A Green Frog?" the text is combined with the image of a cartoon frog. The text is an English translation of a common Korean phrase which means "why do you have to be a rebel?" and is very similar to the American idea of being a "black sheep" – somebody who is different and doesn't fit in with the crowd. It is also something that my mom used to tell me.
In the west, a green frog represents romance, like the frog who when kissed, turns into a prince. In Korea, a green frog is rare and considered to be bad luck if you catch it or kill it. It appears in a Korean children's story where the green frog gets into trouble by not obeying his parents. Korean children are supposed to learn a lesson about the value of obedience and conformity from this story.
Sox explores the interplay between globalized mass commercial production and contemporary art practice by using traditional Korean icons that are reinterpreted as American Hallmark style designs.


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Last Thursday I caught a showing of If You Build It, a new documentary by director Patrick Creadon.
In it, a pair of designer-activists sets up shop in North Carolina's poorest county. They teach a group of high school students with no previous architectural skills how to design and build a structure for the town. The program is called Studio H.
It had a bit of added interest for me. In a book due out in May, I wrote an article about an experimental architecture program at Auburn University called Rural Studio. The college students move into a struggling Alabama town and create buildings, often using recycled materials, for its poor residents.
Rural Studio and Studio H have a fair amount in common, including an innovative sense of design. But Studio H adds an intriguing twist, involving the townspeople directly in the process so that they're both client and creator.
Will that personal investment make a difference? And what effect will the program have on the students involved?
See showtimes for the movie HERE.


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Posted by B.Barclay on December 06, 2004
The phrase is much older than Airplanes. It goes back at least 100 years to the days of the stationary steam engines and refers to the speed regulator that kept the output speed constant. The "balls" were attached to the outer horizontal corners of diamond shaped 4-link mechanism mounted vertically on a shaft that spun in proportion to the output speed of the main drive pulley or gear. The upper corner of the diamond was fastened to the shaft and the bottom corner was fastened to throttle that applied more or less steam to the engine. The faster the shaft turned the further the balls extended horisontally due to centrifugal force, and higher the bottom of diamond rose and the more steam was applied and the faster the engine ran. The engine's fastest speed was when it ran with the "balls to the walls."
There is some advantage to being older than dirt!


, the app can receive raw push notifications from WNS in real time and show them on the lock screen as either a badge update or a notification. When a raw push notification is delivered to a lock screen app, the app can run code in response to the notification. WNS use can be more power efficient than using network triggers available to Windows Store apps written in C++/XAML and apps using the .NET Framework 4.5 in C#, VB.NET, or managed C++ on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
WNS offers a number of benefits:
 - WNS offers the most power-efficient mechanism for delivering real-time notifications to lock screen apps.
 - WNS simplifies the developer model for your app. In most scenarios, developers do not have to write any background tasks, because the operating system renders the tiles or toast. In a small subset of scenarios, if your app must run a background task, it needs to register the raw push notification and the background task to run.
 - No persistent socket connection needs to be maintained between the client app and a remote server because Windows maintains the connection to WNS. As a result, the overhead of sending keep-alive messages is not required.
 - A single WNS connection between the client and the cloud service can support all apps on the local computer, which translates to potential battery life efficiency for the client.
 - The operational cost may be reduced for the service on the server side because there is no need to maintain many parked TCP socket connections between the client and the remote service.
 - Your app does not have to reside in memory at all times, because it can be terminated and still have WNS update the tile, raise a toast, or trigger a background task to run upon receipt of an incoming raw push notification.
 - Background tasks that use raw push notifications can be written in JavaScript, C++/XAML, and using the .NET Framework 4.5 in C#, VB.NET, or managed C++ on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
The network trigger feature using ControlChannelTrigger is not available in JavaScript.
Note ControlChannelTrigger is not supported on Windows Phone
Background networking that uses network triggers can only be written in C++/XAML, and using the .NET Framework 4.5 in C#, VB.NET, or managed C++ on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. For more information, see How to stay connected in the background.
WNS also has some limitations that may affect some apps. WNS is not available to a local computer that is connected to a private home or work network that blocks public Internet access. WNS can also be blocked by some network firewalls even when Internet access is available. There are some other drawbacks using WNS that may need to be considered. Specifically, notifications are delivered on a best-effort basis and there is no guarantee of delivery. The maximum size of the payload in a raw push notification is 5 kilobytes.
Given the advantages, we recommend that developers who build VoIP, IM, or email apps consider using WNS notifications for lock screen apps, but consider alternatives if they do not meet your requirements.
There is no need to build a lock screen app if you simply want to have a live tile update or raise a toast using WNS. A lock screen app is required while using WNS only when the app requires a raw push notification to trigger a background task to run.
Using time triggers or system event triggers in Windows Runtime apps
Lock screen apps can be configured to run code periodically using a time trigger with a minimum interval of 15 minutes. One example is needing to poll for new e-mail messages, possibly when an app is connected to a POP3 or IMAP email server.
Lock screen apps can also use a system event trigger to run code when the user logs on to the local computer (system trigger for session start). One example is signing in the user in to an instant message service when they start a user session, so instant messages can be received.
In this topic, we focus on building lock screen apps using raw push notifications with WNS or the network trigger feature. For more information on using a timer, see How to run a background task on a timer. For more information on background tasks, see Supporting your app with background tasks.
Background task and sandboxing
The lifetime of a background task is determined by the function that implements the background task. To ensure that background tasks do not adversely affect battery life, Windows enforces a limit in terms of CPU and network I/O resources an app can use during background tasks. Each app gets a quota of these resources on a periodic basis, and exhausting this quota suspends your app's background task. An app must be resilient to being suspended due to sandboxing.
For more information, see Supporting your app with background tasks.
Further steps
For more information on how to create a lock screen app to receive background network notifications that use raw push notifications, see How to create a lock screen app that uses background raw push notifications .
For more information on the process of registering a push notification channel and send it to your server, register a background task to activate from a raw push notification, and send a raw push notification to the channel and activate the background task, see How to use WNS to deliver raw push notifications to a lock screen app.
For more information on how to write a background task to receive background network notifications that use raw push notifications, see How to write a background task for raw push notifications.
For more information on guidelines and checklists for using raw push notifications, see Guidelines and checklist for raw notifications.
Related topics
Other resources
Adding support for networking
Background Networking
Badge overview
Guidelines and checklist for raw notifications
How to authenticate with the Windows Push Notification Service (WNS)
How to use WNS to deliver raw push notifications to a lock screen app
How to write a background task for raw push notifications
Lock screen overview
Push notification overview
How to create a lock screen app that uses background raw push notifications
How to stay connected in the background
Supporting your app with background tasks
Tile and tile notification overview
Toast notification overview
Transferring data in the background
Troubleshooting and debugging network connections
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ControlChannelTrigger
HttpClient
HttpClientHandler
IXMLHTTPRequest2
MessageWebSocket
StreamSocket
StreamWebSocket
System.Net.Http
Windows.ApplicationModel.Background
Windows.Networking.BackgroundTransfer
Windows.Networking.PushNotifications
Windows.Networking.Sockets
Samples
Background task sample
Lock screen apps sample
Push and periodic notifications client-side sample
Raw notifications sample

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STEM AMUSEMENT PARK SET – London Eye and Ferris WheelSTEM56
In amusement parks, the main attractions are often the exciting, fast rides or the romantic, slow wheels that offer spectacular views from above. This set includes one geared motor to power four large-scale models of such rides: Ferris wheel, London Eye, merry-go-round and booster ride. Additionally, you can experiment with gears by building four smaller models such as a gearbox, an experimental crane, a carousel and a planetarium. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge!


I have known for a long time that you can register an nvo as a shared object and have it run in a separate thread, but never really never paid it much attention.
In my mind a shared object was meant for background processes, so the user didn't have to wait, whilst long winded retrievals or other processing took place. But what if the process was not a database process that blocks the main thread. What if the process was mainly in the client in the main thread and it was acceptable for the user to wait as long as he or she could see the process progressing? Then all we do is setmicrohelp and set arrow to hourglass!. We might even create a little window with a progress bar and post progress to it… Trouble is; when the showing progress is competing with the real process; as soon as the user clicks anywhere to see what is happening, the whole thing goes pale and the progress window stops showing progress.
After a bit of experimenting I discovered that you can actually open a window from a shared object. This window, happily opens and is running in a different thread, is responsive and a perfect candidate for a progress window.
To open a progress window in a different thread, create and nvo with a couple of functions to set progress and messages, instantiate it using SharedObjectRegister and code it to open the progress window when it is call upon to show progress…
Example: w_main with invShared as instance variable instantiated in the Open event.
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Pretend process with calls to the progress window via invShared:
note that the invShared instance variable ibCancel can be interrogated between steps.
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 Interesting…
 I have always made callbacks to the main thread to show progress. I like this because it is separate from the main application and all that it is busy with.
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Subject: [GERMAN-JEWISH] Possibly a Jewish background?
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:39:04 -0000
I am searching this out as a possible connection. Not certain however of much of anything other than this guys name.
Ignatz Johann Von Neuhaus was born in early 1800s in Prussia (Westfalia?)
He came to the United States in the mid-1800s and taught German in New York City for a bit. Rumored to be skipping out on a military draft
in Prussia.
The reason I am wondering about a possible Jewish connection-- my great aunt has had people ask her if she is Jewish when they heard her
maiden name (Neuhaus).
Another possible clue is that Ignatius John Neuhaus (Americanized version of the above name) is rumored to have been born out of wedlock
but yet is educated enough to be a teacher.
It's pretty difficult to discern a family history, especially when the child is born out of wedlock. (Just wasn't discussed you know.) I am
looking for any information of families around then as well as patterns in naming children born out of wedlock, etc.
Any help is appreciated,
Joshua Meredith
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The Dragon Promoter Finder is an advanced system for promoter recognition in vertebrates. It uses a collection of models based on multisensor integration, signal processing, and artificial neural networks. The system uses newly developed sensors based on the statistical concept of oligonucleotide positional distributions in specific functional regions of DNA. These distributions are modeled as a set of position weight matrices of the most significant oligonucleotides. The authors calibrated the system to minimize the number of false-positive predictions for various prespecified sensitivity levels. When evaluated on a large and diverse human sequence set, it exhibited several times higher accuracy than several other publicly available general promoter recognition systems.

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Vladimir B. Bajic, Allen Chong, Seng Hong Seah, Vladimir Brusic, "An Intelligent System for Vertebrate Promoter Recognition", IEEE Intelligent Systems, vol.17, no. 4, pp. 64-70, July/August 2002, doi:10.1109/MIS.2002._PHONE_
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Muscle and Nerve Biopsies
The Neuromuscular Center at Phoenix Neurological Associates offers state of the art facilities for the performance and processing of muscle and nerve biopsies.
A biopsy is a surgical procedure in which one or more small pieces of muscle or nerve tissue are removed for further microscopic or biochemical examination. The procedure, often used in the diagnosis of a neuromuscular disorder, is considered "minor" surgery and can usually be performed using a local anesthetic. We are able to perform these biopsies in our Neuromuscular Center, so patients do not need to go to a hospital. The procedure takes less than an hour and patients can go home right after the biopsy.
Muscle Biopsy Procedure (24kb PDF)
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Post Biopsy Instructions (40 kb PDF)
Muscle Biopsy
A doctor is likely to call for a muscle biopsy after looking at preliminary blood tests, performing an electromyogram (EMG) and physical examination, and determining that the patient's symptoms indicate an underlying neuromuscular disorder. The muscle biopsy can help distinguish between muscular and neurological problems and can help pinpoint the exact neuromuscular disorder present.
The neuromuscular specialist selects a muscle, usually the biceps, triceps, deltoid or quadriceps muscle, that should yield the most information about the disease. Usually moderately affected muscles are chosen, the weakest muscles may already be too degraded for analysis. The procedure involves a 2-to-3-inch incision, which is then closed with stitches and may feel sore for a few days.
Nerve Biopsy
Most of the time, nerve disorders can be diagnosed without the need for a nerve biopsy. However, a nerve biopsy can be a necessary and valuable test in some patients, such as those suspected of having inflammation of their nerves. As is the case for muscle biopsies, nerve biopsy is an outpatient procedure that can be performed in our Neuromuscular Center.
Analyzing the Sample
All of the biopsies performed in our Neuromuscular Center are processed in our CLIA certified pathology laboratory. This means the samples do not have to be shipped to outside labs. Our highly trained technicians cut them into many thin sections for examination. Using different tests on different sections, we look at the tissue's overall appearance, chemical activities in the tissue, and the presence or absence of critical proteins. This analysis can yield information about muscle degeneration and regeneration, fiber type abnormalities mitrochondrial abnormalities, scar tissue, inflammation and other clues to specific disorders.The information these tests provide helps determine exactly what disease and what form of it the person has.
Finally, a DNA analysis can be performed on a muscle sample to detect a genetic mutation. Although a blood sample is usually adequate for a DNA test, a muscle sample may be needed to test for mitochondrial DNA mutations.
Your doctor may occasionally recommend a new biopsy even though you've had one in the past, especially if you've been given a tentative diagnosis or now suspect your diagnosis was incorrect. With many new muscle-protein antibodies now available for testing biopsy samples, as well as new understanding of mitochondrial disorders and new DNA tests, a new biopsy may be desirable.
Getting Results
The analysis of a muscle biopsy sample is a very tedious and labor-intensive process in which many sections of the muscle must be cut, many different types of procedures performed, and the results carefully analyzed. Our lab usually performs a few basic histology tests immediately after the biopsy and then, based on these results, determines what further tests should be conducted. The report is usually available within two weeks of the biopsy.


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If what you do is in the family, you cannot help but thrive in it. This is the case of the English actor Toby Stephens, who comes from an entertainment family, as his parents, brother, and sister-in-law are all celebrated movie stars.
Toby, who not only relied on hereditary traits to excel, is known to have improved his acting skills at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). When he entered the film industry, he became known for his outstanding role as Gustav Graves in the film Die Another Day, which put him in the spotlight, and over the years he has won several awards, including The Theatre World Award, the Ian Charleson Award and the Sir John Gielgud Award for Best Actor.
Toby Stephens Bio
Toby Stephens was born on April 21, 1969, at Middlesex Hospital, Fitzrovia, London, United Kingdom. Toby Stephens is of English descent and also holds British citizenship. The actor spent most of his childhood in London and is said to have studied at Aldro and Seaford College, but since he was interested in acting, he later enrolled at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
In 1992 Toby was given his first acting role in the film Orlando by Sally Potter, where he was cast as Othello, and after graduating from the LAMDA Film Institute he was given a lead role in William Shakespeare's Coriolanus. He also appeared in another work by William Shakespeare called Twelfth Night, directed by Trevor Nunn. Another notable role for which Toby Stephens is known is that of Gustav Graves in the 2012 Agent 007 James Bond film Die Another Day, and the film earned him much acclaim. He has had several other appearances in films such as Photographing Fairies, Cousin Bette, Onegin, Sunset Heights, The Announcement, Space Cowboys, The Machine, The Journey, and many others.
Apart from appearances in films, Toby Stephens has appeared in many television series, including The Camomile Lawn, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, The Great Gatsby, Totally Foreign, Napoléon, Vexed, Law & Order, And Then There Was None, and Lost in Space. The British actor has made a name for himself not only in radio dramas, audiobook productions, and on several stages.
Toby Stephens Net Worth
Toby Stephens has earned a fair amount of money with his career. Although the actual amount he earns as a salary is not yet known, according to sources he has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Family – Wife, Mother, Brother
The English actor is the second son of the famous British actor lady Maggie Smith, his mother, and his now-deceased father Sir Robert Stephens. Toby's biological father separated from his mother when he was 4 years old and it is known that he has a very strong relationship with his stepfather Beverly Cross, whom he even calls "father". However, the actor lost his dear stepfather in 1998, before that he had lost his biological father in 1995.
Toby Stephens has an older brother named Chris Larkin, who is also a British actor and was born with the full name of Christopher Stephens, but he later changed his name because he wanted to keep a distance from his parents in the film industry.
A look at his marriage shows that Toby Stephens is happily married to Anna-Louise Plowman, who is from New Zealand and like her husband is an actress. They married in 2001 after eight months of dating, and the union is blessed with three children; a son Eli Alistair, who is the godson of the famous British playwright Simon Gray, and two daughters – Tallulah, who they had in May 2009, and Kura in September 2010.
Height & Weight
Stephens has a well-built average body structure, which according to sources is reinforced with a height of 5 feet 11 inches and a weight of about 78 kg. He also has strikingly slender brown, blue-tinted eyes and on his arm, he has a tattoo of a moon.
Social Media Preference
To keep up with the social media trend, the popular British actor also has a strong social media profile on Twitter with about 35k followers, but sources say he is not active on Instagram and Facebook.


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 pix[index] = 0xff000000 | (R << 16) | (G << 8) | B;
Bitmap bm = Bitmap.createBitmap(mPhotoWidth, mPhotoHeight, Bitmap.Config.ARGB_8888);
bm.setPixels(pix, 0, mPhotoWidth, 0, 0, mPhotoWidth, mPhotoHeight);
if (null!= mBitmap) {
mBitmap = bm;
// Put the updated bitmap into the main view
pix = null;
Figure 2 shows the result after a user touches the screen.
Android Image Processing
Figure 2: Result After Touching the Screen
Putting All the Pieces Together
The previous sections explained how to import and export an image file, create a view for it, and process each pixel in the image. One thing you should add is a simple user interaction so that a sequence of events can happen in response to the user's input. OnTouchEvent() allows you to handle the screen touches that are key to the modern devices. The software is set to wait for the end of the screen touch event. When the touch is released, the picture will be tinted by a color angle of 60 degrees and its result will be saved onto an external storage file.
public boolean onTouchEvent(MotionEvent event) {
 switch (event.getAction()) {
 case MotionEvent.ACTION_UP:
 // Perform the tinting operation
 // Display a short message on screen
 Toast.makeText(TutorialOnImages.this, "Picture was tinted", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
 // Save the result
 return (true);
 case MotionEvent.ACTION_DOWN:
 return super.onTouchEvent(event);
Some Advice for Android Image Processing
Before you jump into image Android image processing, here are some pointers to keep in mind:
 - If it takes too long to process all the image pixels (approximately five seconds), you could get a popup dialog called Application Not Responding or ANR. You should create a child thread and do the complicated calculation there. That should keep the main thread running without interruption.
 - If the child thread needs to change the main view (called UI thread), you should use a message handler in the main thread to listen for the notification from the child thread and then update the view accordingly. A child thread cannot modify the view in the main UI thread directly.
 - Some enhancements can be made. For example, it can be modified to read the image file from browsing the folders or from a URL. Image animation can be done carefully through multi-threading and message handling along with rectangle clipping to produce smooth transition effects.
Hopefully, the information provided here has given you a rough idea of how Android image processing works. I hope you develop a neat image application for the Android platform with your own unique style. From Eclipse, you can create a new Android project by selecting "Creating project from existing source" and browse to the folder where the sample project is decompressed to.
 1. Download and save the entire software project
 2. Android Developers at:
 3. Rafael C. Gonzalez and Richard E. Woods, Digital Image Processing, Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
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Chunyen Liu has been a software professional for many years. Some of his applications were among winners at programming contests administered by SUN, ACM and IBM. He has also co-authored U.S. patents, written articles, and reviewed books for various publishers. He holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and has written numerous hobby apps at Androidlet and The J Maker. On the non-technical side, he is a tournament-ranked table tennis player, certified umpire, and certified coach of USA Table Tennis.
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Look at the earlobes of twenty (20) unrelated individuals. Count how many of them have "free" earlobes and how many have "attached" earlobes. In the picture below, the earlobe on the right is "free" and the earlobe on the left is "attached".
Record the number of people who can and the number of people who free and attached earlobes and answer the following questions:
What is the ratioof the number of individuals with free earlobes to the number of attached earlobes.
What can you conclude from this ratioabout the probabilities of trait of free earlobes appearing in the human population? Focus your discussion on the ratio of free to attached earlobes and what it might tell you about how the trait is inherited. (Do NOT discuss the value or effect of attached versus free earlobes).
Why is it important that the individuals in the survey were unrelated? How would a sample of related individuals affect the results?
Complete the online Karyotyping Activity at: _URL_
List the karyotype notation and diagnosis for Patients A, B and C.
Then answer the following questions.
How is karyotyping related to meiosis? Which set of chromosomes appears to be most commonly involved in nondisjunction? What types of genetic abnormalities would not be able to be identified via karyotyping?
Search the Internet for genetic abnormality other than those that you identified above for Patients A, B and Cthat could be identified through karyotyping. Identify the website and briefly report on the abnormality such as its rate of occurrence, effects and any potential treatments. Make sure to use your own words and provide correct citations.


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Why are Carbide Rods So Popular?
Why are carbide rods So Popular?
The tungsten carbide rods are used in making high-quality carbide cutting tools for the machining of heat-resistant alloys, such as end mills, drills, and reamers. They can withstand high compressive stresses imposed during cutting, as well as have good wear and oxidation resistance at the high temperatures reached.
1. Cemented carbide rods/round bars with coolant holes for milling have various dimensions, blanks, or finished, and many different grades with different applications for customer selections.
2. Good wear resistance, higher toughness, high precision, better deformation, and fracture resistance
3. Advanced automatic extrusion equipment to produce
4. HIP sintering and precision grinding to ensure good performance
5. Both blank and finished conditions are available
6. Can reach a mirror effect surface after accurate grinding and polishing
With the surging demand, the ultra-fine tungsten carbide rod has been more and more widely used. In the field of high-speed cutting, due to the high standard, security, reliability, and durability, solid carbide cutting tools have strict requirements of quality in the inner and surface. With the unceasing enhancement of the inner and surface of the tungsten carbide, more and more attention are paid to the quality of the surface of carbide cutting tools.
Our country offers a huge variety of solid carbide cutting tools such as milling cutting tools, drilling bits, and plug gauges with tungsten carbide rods. There are many materials to choose from. The highest hardness can reach 94.5 (HRA) for processing a variety of difficult processing materials such as titanium alloy. At the same time, our country can provide a variety of blunt needles, and punch with carbide rods. You can see that the carbide rod has been used widely and the market prospect is very considerable. In the face of increasing demand for tungsten carbide rods, traditional detection methods can not be fast, accurate, and effective. So many manufacturers have an urgent demand for automatic testing equipment.
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Ok, you probably won't hear that one around the lab (taste-testing the nano-gold is a strict no-no), but researchers have discovered a way to replace the toxic chemicals typically used to make gold nanoparticles with cinnamon.
"The procedure we have developed is non-toxic," Kannan said. "No chemicals are used in the generation of gold nanoparticles, except gold salts. It is a true 'green' process."
The cinnamon takes the place of the toxic agents that remove the gold particles from gold salts, explains Popular Science:
There are several ways to produce gold particles, but most involve dissolving chloroauric acid, also called gold salts, in liquid and adding chemicals to precipitate gold atoms. Common mixtures include sodium citrates, sodium borohydride (also used to bleach wood pulp) and ammonium compounds.


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Missouri Physical, Cultural & Historical Features
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- Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
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Is pectin gluten free?
Pectin, most commonly used in jams and jellies, is a natural gelling agent found in fruit. Apples and citrus peel are often used to make pectin, according to the International Pectin Producers Association. It is gluten free. You might also find it on the label of yogurt and drinks made with milk, where it works as a stabilizer.


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This section describes how to modify the Compose window.
You can modify the following in the Compose window:
Change the location of the tools in the window
Alternative text associated with the tools
Enable and disable emoticons
Create your own dictionary
To modify the Message Composition window, edit the rtfeditor.html file.
Functionally, rtfeditor.html is called by comp_fs_lr.html. This function assembles the code and assigns the functions to the graphics by calling WMtoolbar() in main.js that also handles colors and text-only versions. The rtfeditor.html file generates the "To", "Cc", and "Bcc" control area by calling the i18n_compose_controls() in /i18n.js.
Example 5–6 shows the necessary changes to be made in the file en/i18n.js for changing the text "Recipients" to "Send to".
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Given an array arr[] of size N, the task is to find the sum of all products of ordered pairs that can be generated from the given array elements.
Examples:
Input: arr[] ={1, 2, 3}
Output: 36
Explanation:All possible pairs are {(1, 1), {1, 2}, {1, 3}, {2, 1}, {2, 2}, {2, 3}, {3, 1}, {3, 2}, {3, 3}}. Therefore, the sum of product of all pairs is 36.
Input : arr[]={3, 4, 1, 2, 5}
Output: 225
Naive Approach: The simplest approach is to iterate through all possible pairs from the given array calculate the sum of product of all pair-products.
Time Complexity: O(N2)
Auxiliary Space: O(1)
Efficient Approach: The above approach can be optimized based on the following observations:
arr[]={a1, a2, a3, a4 ….., an-1, an}
Now, sum of product of all possible pairs is =
{
(a1 * a1) + (a1 * a2) + (a1 * a3) + …..+ (a1 * an-1) + (a1, an) +
(a2 * a1) + (a2 * a2) + (a2 * a3) + ….. + (a2 * an-1) + (a2 * an) +
(a3 * a1) + (a3 * a2) + (a3 * a3) + ….. + (a3 * an-1) + (a3, an) +
…………………………………………………………………………..
(an, * a1) + (an * a2), +(an * a3) + ….. + (an * an-1) + (an, an)
}
={
(a1 + a2+ a3 + …..+ an-1 + an * (a1 + a2+ a3 + …..+ an-1 + an
}
=(a1 + a2+ a3 + …..+ an-1 + an )2
Follow the steps below to solve the problem:
 1. Initialize the variable, res=0 to store the sum of array elements
 2. Traverse the array, arr[] and add each element of the array to res.
 3. Finally, print the square of the res as the required answer.
Below is the implementation of the above approach:
C++
// C++ program to implement
// the above approach

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

// Function to calculate the
// sum of all pair-products
int sumOfProd(int arr[], int N)
{
 // Stores sum of array
 int sum = 0;

 for (int i = 0; i < N; i++) {

 // Update sum of the array
 sum += arr[i];
 }

 return sum * sum;
}

// Driver Code
int main()
{
 int arr[] = { 2, 3, 1, 5, 4 };
 int N = sizeof(arr) / sizeof(arr[0]);
 cout << sumOfProd(arr, N);
 return 0;
}
Java
// Java program to implement
// the above approach
import java.util.*;

class GFG{

// Function to calculate the
// sum of all pair-products
static int sumOfProd(int arr[], int N)
{

 // Stores sum of array
 int sum = 0;

 for(int i = 0; i < N; i++)
 {

 // Update sum of the array
 sum += arr[i];
 }
 return sum * sum;
}

// Driver code
public static void main(String[] args)
{
 int arr[] = { 2, 3, 1, 5, 4 };
 int N = arr.length;

 System.out.print(sumOfProd(arr, N));
}
}

// This code is contributed by offbeat
Python3
# Python3 program to implement
# the above approach

# Function to calculate the
# sum of all pair-products
def sumOfProd(arr, N):

 # Stores sum of array
 sum = 0

 for i in range(N):

 # Update sum of the array
 sum += arr[i]

 return sum * sum

# Driver Code
if __name__ == '__main__':

 arr = [ 2, 3, 1, 5, 4 ]
 N = len(arr)

 print(sumOfProd(arr, N))

# This code is contributed by SURENDRA_GANGWAR
C#
// C# program to implement
// the above approach
using System;

class GFG{

// Function to calculate the
// sum of all pair-products
static int sumOfProd(int[] arr, int N)

 // Stores sum of array
 int sum = 0;

 for(int i = 0; i < N; i++)
 {

 // Update sum of the array
 sum += arr[i];

 return sum * sum;
}

// Driver code
static void Main()
{
 int[] arr = { 2, 3, 1, 5, 4 };
 int N = arr.Length;

 Console.WriteLine(sumOfProd(arr, N));
}
}

// This code is contributed by divyeshrabadiya07
Output:
225
Time Complexity: O(N)
Auxiliary Space: O(1)
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I have been searching for quite a while to no avail for this answer, and was hoping that someone may have the answer here.
I'm not new to c++; I have been working with it for about 3 years now, and recently moved into visual c++ (with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008), where I quickly ran into a problem I have yet to answer.
My question seems easy enough; is it possible to create objects (such as labels or picture boxes) on the fly from within functions, rather than in the namespace constructor?
I know the general creation code defined with the handles/pointers in the beginning of the form's namespace, but I'm wondering if - through a function - it is possible to create and destroy them?
And if so, what is the proper syntax, and how would I be able to - if at all possible - port it over to an external.cpp file?
Considering the diversity of the C++ language, I believe that the answer to my problems exist, but I have yet to find out precisely what it is.
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Hello folks!!
I'm searching for a magical symbol I guess... The issue is following:
I'm trying to assign certain string of text a specific value in new variable. Imagine a situation when I am searching that string of text in eg. people's opinions on whatever and my task is to separate those ones who used a specific swear word, in this case it's (let's say) "pencil". That's not problem though. The issue is (and that's what's important) that my task is to separate people who used various forms of this word in this way - "pxcil" while x can be any letter or number (for the sake of argument I wanna get rid of people who say "poncil" or "ppncil" or whatever).
Yeah, I know of order counting however this ain't the case to use it.
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Can you spray wd40 on water shut off valve?
Yes, you can spray WD40 on a water shut off valve, but it is not recommended in most cases. WD40 is a lubricant and can be used to loosen rusted or sticky valves, but it will not provide enough lubrication for a long-lasting solution.
Additionally, it can attract dirt and other contaminants, which can actually worsen the valve's condition in the long-term. It's better to use a high quality lubricating spray specifically made for such valves, as these products provide better protection and lubrication.
Additionally, you should take the valve apart, apply lubricant to specific parts, and reassemble the valve. You should also periodically clean it to keep it working properly. If a valve has completely seized up, then replacing it is probably the best option.
How do you lubricate a shut off valve?
Lubricating a shut off valve requires you to first identify the type of valve you have and the type of lubricant required for the specific material used in that valve. For example, some shut off valves use neoprene, which requires a specific type of lubricant like petroleum jelly or silicone grease.
Next, you will need to turn off the water upstream of the shut off valve, relieving any pressure in the pipes. This will allow you to work safely and reduce the risk of a water-related accident or injury.
It is also useful to use a rag or other material to prevent any material from entering the pipes.
Once the water is shut off, you will need to open the valve slowly to drain any existing water. Give it a few minutes to ensure there is no remaining water in the valve. Once this is complete, you can close the valve and apply the lubricant to the stem thread.
It is best to use a clean brush to evenly spread the lubricant across the threads.
Finally, you can open the valve again, slowly and carefully allowing it to move freely and smoothly. Keep monitoring the valve for a few minutes to ensure it is operating properly. If it is not, apply more lubricant and work it in until it functions smoothly.
Can WD-40 be used on plumbing?
No, WD-40 should not generally be used on plumbing. WD-40 is primarily a lubricant and protectant that can help free jammed bolts or screws, protect metal surfaces from rust or corrosion, and provide a barrier against water and other elements.
While it can be used to lubricate certain types of plumbing fixtures, like exposed threads on showerhead nozzles, it should never be used on plumbing that is directly connected to a water source. WD-40 is not designed for use in water systems and can attract and trap dust and debris, leading to clogs.
It can also damage rubber washers and seals, leading to water leakage and further damage. If you need to work on plumbing fixtures that are connected to a water source, the best solution is to use a plumber's grease or silicone lubricant.
Can you use WD-40 instead of valve oil?
No, it is not recommended to use WD-40 instead of valve oil. WD-40 is a synthetic, petroleum-based product that is primarily used to help loosen rusty bolts and protect metal tools and parts from moisture, which is why it's often used in household applications.
However, WD-40 contains ingredients which can damage valve components and actually cause valves to corrode and malfunction. Valve oil, on the other hand, is specifically designed to provide a coating which creates a smooth and responsive seal between the instrument, valve, and its internal parts.
Additionally, valve oil is designed to reduce the friction and wear of these components, specifically in brass instruments. In short, it is better to use a product which is specifically designed for valve maintenance, rather than a product which was intended for another use.
What do you lubricate valve stems with?
When lubricating valve stems, it is important to use a valve stem lubricant specifically designed for the job. Non-petroleum based valve stem lubes are recommended, as hydrocarbon-based lubricants can deteriorate rubber seals and cause premature failure of the valve stem.
The lubricant should be applied to both the valve stem and the valve stem seal, which ensures a tight seal and reduces the chances of dirt or water entering the valve stem. Additionally, the lubricant will provide protection against corrosion and make sure the valve stem opens and closes smoothly.
Can I use WD-40 as drill lubricant?
No, you should not use WD-40 as a drill lubricant. WD-40 is designed to be a water-resistant lubricant and is not designed to be used as a drill lubricant. While using WD-40 as a lubricant on a drill may work in a pinch, it is not meant for frequent use because it does not provide the required lubrication for a drill bit.
Additionally, as WD-40 is a light non-stick lubricant, it can cause the drill bit to slip and potentially cause great harm. For optimal lubrication and safety, you should use a specialized drill lubricant or oil.
What kind of grease for valve stems?
Silicone-based grease is the most common type of grease recommended for valve stems. It is a type of lubricant specifically designed for high temperatures and does not evaporate. It is also non-conductive and will not corrode rubber or metal components.
Silicone grease is an excellent choice for valve stems because it will help to ensure a tight seal and prevent any debris or dust from entering the valve. Additionally, it acts as an effective lubricant and will prevent sticking or binding of the valve stem components.
It's important to be aware that silicone-based grease can degrade at temperatures above 250°F (120°C), so it's best to avoid using it in extreme temperatures.
Do valves need lubrication?
Yes, valves require lubrication for several reasons. Lubrication helps to reduce wear and tear on the components inside, reducing the amount of maintenance needed and helping to extend the valve's lifespan.
The lubrication helps reduce the heat generated, which can prevent overloading of the valve and potential damages to the components. Lubrication can also help with preventing dust and debris from building up in the system.
The lubricant helps to reduce friction and evenly distributes the pressure, allowing the valve to be operated more efficiently and accurately than without lubrication. It can also help reduce noise and vibrations, which can be beneficial in certain applications.
What should you not put WD-40 on?
WD-40 is a multi-purpose penetrating oil, water displacer, and lubricant, so that is why it is very popular and versatile, but it is also important to note what should not be sprayed with WD-40.
WD-40 should not be sprayed onto painted surfaces, fabrics, rubber, or electrical components, because it may damage or discolor the material. On painted surfaces, it can cause cracking, fading, or bubbling of the paint.
On fabrics, WD-40 can leave stains and damage the material. On rubber, WD-40 can cause the rubber to swell, crack, and deteriorate. Spraying WD-40 directly onto electrical components can create a conductive film, contributing to possible electrical malfunctions.
To safely use WD-40 for lubrication, it should only be sprayed on metal components and surfaces. Before using WD-40, it is best to test a small area first, to ensure it will not cause any unwanted damage or discoloration.
What can you not spray with WD-40?
WD-40 is versatile and can be used for a lot of different purposes, but there are certain items that you should not spray with WD-40. It is not meant to be used on locks, because it can actually damage them over time.
Additionally, WD-40 should not be used on metal or painted surfaces as it can cause them to be discolored and even corroded. It is also not recommended to be used on electrical components, like wires or connections, as it can prevent them from working properly.
In addition, WD-40 should not be used on rubber items, as it can cause the rubber to degrade. Finally, WD-40 is flammable and should not be sprayed near any open flames as it can create sparks and cause a fire.
What is a better lubricant than WD-40?
Silicone lubricants are a great alternative to WD-40. Silicone lubricants are waterproof, non-conductive, and provide a slippery lubrication that is designed to leave no residue. They work especially well on plastic, glass, and rubber surfaces, so they are great for electronics, cables, and other items with these types of surfaces.
Unlike WD-40, silicone lubricants also don't evaporate or wash away with water. They are also non-toxic, so they are safe to use near food processing equipment or medical equipment. Additionally, they remain stable in high and low temperatures, so they are a great choice for outdoor applications or applications that require frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.
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Example of Acrylonitrile
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Description / Application
Acrylonitrile is a chemical compound with the formula C3H3N. This colourless liquid often appears yellow due to impurities. It is an important monomer for the manufacture of useful plastics such as polyacrylonitrile. In terms of its molecular structure, it consists of a vinyl group linked to a nitrile.
Shipment / Storage
Colourless, mobile liquid with a mild pungent odour.
Flashpoint:-5°C. Explosive limits: 3% to 17%. Partially miscible with water. Toxic if swallowed, by skin contact or by inhalation. Practice has shown that this substance may leak from packages that ordinarily are leak proof to other chemicals
Risk factors
Pathways of exposure for humans include emissions, auto exhaust, and cigarette smoke that can expose the human subject directly if they inhale or smoke. Routes of exposure include inhalation, oral, and to a certain extent dermal uptake (tested on human volunteers and in rat studies).


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Space Gates
Most big planets with enough traffic have its own Space Gate station. Those with high volume traffic have a Space Gate Complex.
The interior between Gates is similar to old-fashioned tunnels with several lanes apt for the width of a space-truck. Those tunnels are commonly called space-highways. Most space-highways have several exits and access points, similarly to the old Gaian terrestrial motorways and highways.
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Owning Palette: Protocols VIs
Requires: Robotics Module. This topic might not match its corresponding palette in LabVIEW depending on your operating system, licensed product(s), and target.
Use the items on the FPGA Device Communication palette to launch LabVIEW project-based examples that demonstrate the use of a communication interface between a hardware target and sensors.
Examples
You can modify an example VI to fit an application, or you can copy and paste from one or more example VIs into a VI that you create.
Examples
Refer to the following VIs for examples of using the FPGA Device Communication Examples:
 - labview\examples\robotics\I2C\I2C Communication - sbRIO.lvproj
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All-Russia Exhibition 1896
The All-Russia industrial and art exhibition 1896 in Nizhny Novgorod was held from May 28 (June 9) till October 1 (13), 1896. The 1896 exhibition was the biggest pre-revolution exhibition in Russian Empire and was organized with the money allotted by Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia. The All-Russia industrial conference was held together with the exhibition. The exhibition demonstrated the best achievements of the industrial development in Russia that began in the latter part of the 19th century:
- the world's first radio receiver (thunderstorm register) designed by Alexander Stepanovich Popov;
- the first Russian automobile designed by Evgeniy Yakovlev and Pyotr Freze;
- the world's first hyperboloid steel tower-shell and the world's first steel lattice hanging and arch-like overhead covers-shells (8 exhibition pavilions with the total area of more than 25 thousand square meters, including the unique rotunda of Vladimir Shukhov (Russian Empire patents №№ 1894, 1895, 1896 dated March 12, 1899);
- many other technical inventions, technologies and artistic achievements.
Savva Mamontov, who at the time was interested in building a railway between Vologda and Arkhangelsk, decided to open a Far North pavilion. He asked Konstantin Korovin, one of the most notable Russian artists at the time, to design the pavilion. In addition, he sponsored a number of trips for Korovin and other Russian artists, so that they could familiarize themselves with the topic. Korovin designed the pavilion and in addition painted ten big canvasses for the pavilion as well, depicting various aspects of Northern and Arctic lifestyle. After the closure of the Exhibition, the canvasses were eventually placed in the Yaroslavsky Rail Terminal in Moscow. In the 1960s, they were restored and transferred to the Tretyakov Gallery.
The suburb of Kanavino, on the left bank of Oka River, was chosen as the place for the exhibition. It occupied the territory of around 84 hectares within a few hundreds meters southwest of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. Nearly 70 buildings and constructions were built in Nizhny Novgorod and at the exhibition with the money allotted by the Nicholas II Emperor of Russia. Also, more than 120 pavilions of private companies were built on the territory of the exhibition.
See also
- The world's first Hyperboloid structure
- Shukhov Rotunda
- Tensile architecture
- Steel lattice shell structure
- Expo (exhibition)
- Photos of Shukhov's Towers
- Rotonda of the Panrussian Exposition (1896) at Structurae
- "The Nijni-Novgorod exhibition: Water tower, room under construction, springing of 91 feet span", "The Engineer", № 19.3.1897, P.292-294, London, 1897.
- William Craft Brumfield, "The Origins of Modernism in Russian Architecture", University of California Press, 1991, ISBN 0-520-06929-3.
- Rainer Graefe, Jos Tomlow, "Vladimir G. Suchov _PHONE_. Die Kunst der sparsamen Konstruktion.", 192 S., Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, Stuttgart, 1990, ISBN 3-421-02984-9.
Rotunda by V.Shukhov, Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
Shukhov Rotunda and rectangular pavilion, Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
Oval pavilion by V.Shukhov, Nizhny Novgorod, 1896
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Value: 60 Points
Due Date: June 2
Essential Question: How is _____(insert national park) beautiful, powerful and inspiring.
Transcendentalist in the 19th century viewed nature as beautiful, powerful and inspiring. In the 21st century individuals still view nature in the same way. The National Parks are celebrating their "100th birthday" and in this assessment students will analyze the essential question and apply to the National Park that has been assigned.
Insert Groan: This is an individual assessment.
Step 1: In order to analyze the essential question it is important research the topic in detail.
Step 2: Students need to type in the following url _URL_ and find their park.
Step 3: Each national park has their own website as well - go to it, explore, what do you see?Step 4: Take notes that will help you to answer the essential question. ( you will need them)
This tutorial guides students to :
1. Create an audioboom account using google chrome.
2.How to navigate audioboom.
3.How to create a voicethread.
4.YuckHated It - How to delete a voice thread from audioboom.
5.How to publish audioboom.
6.How to insert image.
I highly recommend that students create a script.
This tutorial guides students on the following:
If you already have an account from a previous class just log in and create.


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Dictionary Results for hollow|
1. hollow - noun
· a cavity or space in something; "hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks"
Hypernym(s): cavity, enclosed_space
2. hollow - noun
· a small valley between mountains; "he built himself a cabin in a hollow high up in the Appalachians"
Hypernym(s): valley, vale
3. hollow - noun
· a depression hollowed out of solid matter
Hypernym(s): natural_depression, depression
4. hollow - verb
· remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
Synonym(s): excavate, dig
Hypernym(s): remove, take, take_away, withdraw
5. hollow - verb
· remove the interior of; "hollow out a tree trunk"
Synonym(s): hollow_out, core_out
6. hollow - adjective
· not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; "a hollow wall"; "a hollow tree"; "hollow cheeks"; "his face became gaunter and more hollow with each year"
7. hollow - adjective
· as if echoing in a hollow space; "the hollow sound of footsteps in the empty ballroom"
8. hollow - adjective
· devoid of significance or force; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments"
Synonym(s): empty, vacuous
9. hollow - adjective
· lacking in substance or character; "a hollow person"
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Representation of integers: a nonclassical point of view
Bellaouar Djamel, Boudaoud Abdelmadjid
In \cite{A.Boudaoud1}, the author asked the following question: Which $n\in \mathbb{N}$ unlimited can be represented as a sum $% n=s+w_{1}w_{2}$, where $s\in \mathbb{Z}$ is a limited integer and $\omega _{1}$, $\omega _{2}$ are two unlimited positive integers? In this survey article we partially answer this question, i.e., we present some families of unlimited positive integers which can be written as the sum of a limited integer and the product of at least two unlimited positive integers.
Representation of integers, Internal set theory, Polynomial congruence
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What Is an Image Processing Laboratory?
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The exact meaning of an image processing laboratory varies between different groups. In most fields, it is a location where raw data, either unprocessed images or computer image data, is sent for analysis. In some circles, it is the programming used to process the raw images. Many laypeople use the term to describe a place where film is developed into photographs. Even with these different views, in all of these different cases, a base and unprocessed image are altered into a usable form.
The most common usage of an image processing laboratory is a location that does image analysis. These laboratories are employed to go through image-based information for another company. They may enhance and sharpen poor images to retrieve information, take huge amounts of computer data and extract usable images or even look for inconsistencies and changes between multiple images. All of these require specialized machinery and skills to do effectively, which is why a third party image processing laboratory is used over in-house methods.
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Many of the tasks performed by an image processing laboratory of this type are for high-tech companies that need extremely meticulous image analysis. A great example of this form of work is in the cosmological exploration field. In this case, an image processing laboratory is given a number of different pictures or a large amount of picture data that covers the same part of the sky over a long period. The company will analyze the images for aberrant movement in efforts to find new celestial objects. Once all of the information is processed, it goes back to experts that use the data to determine what the things in the pictures actually are.
In other fields, the image processing laboratory is the software and processes used to go from raw images to useful information. This usage of the term came about much later than the first but is becoming more common in an increasingly computer-based society. These programs essentially do the same thing as the company version, but forgo the human analysis in favor of a totally computerized process. This will drastically lower the processing time, but the programs are often limited in exactly what they are able to do.
People that have no real connection to the first two definitions will generally refer to any location that develops pictures as an image processing laboratory. This usage was common in the later part of the 20th century, after film cameras became common in households but before digital cameras took their place. As time goes on, sending film out for development is becoming much less common and this meaning is fading away.
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There are a few steps involved in becoming an agricultural chemicals registration specialist, beginning with completing a bachelor's degree with significant coursework in the natural sciences. Next, gaining relevant work experience within the agricultural chemical industry can be useful for finding specific employment as a registration specialist. Continuing education is also vital to success as a agricultural chemicals registration specialist.
Agricultural chemicals registration specialists are a subset of the larger group of environmental compliance inspectors, who ensure that chemicals used in agriculture meet legal requirements for the safety of the environment. Students who are interested in this career should pursue a bachelor's degree in natural sciences.
|Required Education||A bachelor's degree in natural sciences|
|Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)*||5% (for compliance officers)|
|Median Annual Salary (May 2019)*||$69,050 (for compliance officers)|
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree
Agricultural chemicals registration specialists enforce federal or state regulations surrounding agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. Employers usually require or prefer a bachelor's degree. Because there is a certain amount of scientific knowledge required for this position, the bachelor's degree should generally be either in the natural sciences or contain significant coursework in that area.
Step 2: Gain Experience in the Agricultural Chemical Industry
Understanding chemical products that are being regulated is not something that only comes from a college education. In enforcing laws regarding the use of agricultural chemicals, first-hand knowledge of the chemicals themselves, as well as their methods of employment, might be useful. Thus, industry experience might be helpful in pursuing a career as an agricultural chemicals registration specialist.
Step 3: Stay Up-to-Date on Agricultural Chemicals Regulation and Industry Changes
Like many other industries linked with either agribusiness or chemical industries, the agricultural chemicals registration field is somewhat fluid and can be impacted by legal decisions or advances and changes in agricultural technology. Whether through their agency or otherwise, agricultural chemicals registration specialists and other environmental compliance inspectors must remain abreast of changes in the field.
Agricultural chemicals registration specialists need at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in the agricultural chemicals industry. They should maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technologies and the legal regulations regarding agricultural chemicals.


Cheerleaders kneel during anthem, stirs debate
Nine cheerleaders kneel during the national anthem, while the rest of the team and the basketball team stands
Gus Nathanson
Throughout the last century, the use of peaceful protest in America to advocate social justice has been prominent. Over the past two years, this peaceful protest has appeared in the form of athletes kneeling during the national anthem before sporting events. This has sparked controversy regarding whether doing so is simply peaceful protest or disrespect. This past school year, kneeling during the national anthem emerged at the school's sporting events.
The cheerleaders knelt during the anthem throughout the football season in the fall. Then on the night of November 28 during the Washington-Lee versus Falls Church basketball game, nine of the thirteen members of the varsity cheerleading team knelt during the playing of the anthem, indicating that their protest would continue into winter.
"Athletes should be able to do what they want [during the anthem]," junior Max Herrmann said. "It's wrong that some people think it's anti-United States."
There is no question that kneeling during the anthem is an area of controversy. Numerous athletes at the professional level have received criticism for kneeling because of the rational that it is disrespectful to the American flag. However, those same athletes also received an abundance of support.
"I think whether you agree or disagree with whoever is in office," junior Janelle Briley said, "the flag still remains the same and we need to stand together as a whole."
The kneeling by the school's cheerleaders evoked similar reactions from the student body. This difference in opinion could also be found within the varsity cheerleading team itself.
"Others, like me, view the national anthem as a time to stand together as a nation," senior cheerleader Rachel Bradley said. "Even though the country is not perfect, we stand together to fight injustice and work toward our common goals of life, liberty, equality and the pursuit of happiness for all people."
Those on the cheerleading team who chose to kneel did so to express their opposition to the current government and to racial prejudice seen throughout the country. They believe doing so was an exercise of their First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
"I mainly started kneeling because Donald Trump became president," senior cheerleader Kim Harvey said. "I am honestly just tired of the way that minorities, women and lower class citizens are treated in this country. I am also kneeling for the victims of police brutality that were never given justice."
This blurred line between what is considered peaceful protest and what is considered disrespectful to the nation has been a divisive force throughout the many levels of sports and also politics in the United States. At Washington-Lee, a school in a district where Democratic congressman Don Beyer won his last election by a 68.4% majority according to Ballotpedia, that division is still present. This difference of opinion of members of the varsity cheerleading team is only an example of what occurs throughout the nation.
"Kneeling is a small thing I can do to show that I am not okay with how this country is going downhill and how different groups are being treated by the men and women who run this country," Harvey said.


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Threskiornis – Sacred ibises
The ibises are beautiful birds found in warmer regions near water bodies
The wading birds in this genus live in wetlands, swamps, floodplains, lagoons, and open grasslands. The large flocks usually roost in trees present near water and mangroves. Ibises make a V-formation with an outstretched neck in a flying position.
Most species wear white coats except for the Straw-necked Ibis, which prefer black clothing. The featherless head, neck, and legs are mostly black. The bills in all species are thick and curved downwards. The male and female ibises in this genus share the same looks. Rainy season provides ample food; therefore, like many other birds, they also prefer this time of the year for breeding.


What is a Grammar Stream?
Swindon Academy Grammar Stream was launched in September 2016 and is the only Grammar Stream in Swindon. A Grammar Stream is an educational arrangement whereby a group of students are educated in a mainstream school, but follow a Grammar School-style curriculum that is taught by subject specialist teachers. All pupils in the Grammar Stream have been identified as having the ability to understand the level at which work is taught, meaning that the teacher has less differentiation to address in their teaching and the group will make good progress together.
A Grammar Stream has several advantages over Grammar Schools: firstly, a Grammar Stream in Swindon enables local pupils to enjoy a Grammar-style curriculum, without having to undertake a long bus journey twice daily to Grammar Schools outside of the Swindon area. Secondly, pupils who attend the Grammar Stream are from a variety of backgrounds and are mixed gender, meaning that pupils learn how to socialise and communicate effectively with others.
Swindon Academy is well-placed to provide a Grammar Stream for several reasons: Firstly, we have a highly successful partnership with Marlborough College, a prestigious school who supports the educational experiences of our pupils. Secondly, Swindon Academy was rated a 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2017 in all areas. Thirdly, Swindon Academy is the top school in Swindon for student progress. Finally, GCSE results were the highest ever with Year 11 pupils achieving 67% 5A*-C, including English and maths in 2018.
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National Geographic Green Guide to Smart Cities : Arlington Heights
What have been the Village's biggest environmental challenges? Please tell us things that are unique to Arlington Heights, environmentally, socially, geographically, historically.
Geographically Arlington Heights is the largest suburb of Chicago in Cook County with a population of nearly 77,000 contained in a 16.40 square mile area. With Cook County being the second most populous in the nation, the Village's major environmental challenge is traffic congestion and providing innovative environmental programs that influence our community's impact on the area's environmental health. It is the home to the Arlington Park Racecourse which is a unique feature of the community and has been in existence since 1927. The Racecourse, owned and operated by Churchill Downs, holds the Arlington Million and also was a host of the famous Breeder's Cup. Unique geographic characteristics of Arlington Heights include its proximity to Illinois Tollway, I-90, arterial thoroughfares that link many northwest suburbs, O'Hare International Airport, which accommodates over 2,500 flights a day, and the Union Pacific Railway Northwest Line of Metra, a major commuter railway. Arlington Heights is a very linier community. Due to its great location and proximity to Chicago plus its significant span of growth in the 1960s, Arlington Heights is a landlocked community with minimal buildable space which presents challenges -- turned into "green" opportunities -- for building new park space, new buildings, etc.
Socially, the Village has very active participation in its community events, Senior Center, Teen Center, and Park District programs. Our community has an aging populace but many new, young families are moving into the area. One thing that has always been said about Arlington Heights is that children raised here often plan to return here, which gives the community its small-town ambience. Also, having long-time residents devoted to the community is a significant value to the vibrancy of our Village.
Historically Arlington Heights was incorporated in 1887 and is one of the oldest suburbs northwest of Chicago. It "grew up" as a railroad town, where the hub of Village activity was in the center of town near the train stop for the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, Arlington Heights is the largest ridership stop for the Metra railway train system, which transports commuters along the northwest corridor to and from Chicago. The Village's most significant residential growth occurred in the late 1950s to early 1960s, which today results in challenges with an aged infrastructure.
The Village's biggest and most interesting environmental accomplishments?
Reviewing the list above, some of the Village's great success was addressing some of the challenges of area flooding by working cooperatively with other agencies and helping fund major flood control projects that resulted in Arlington Lakes Golf Course, the Deep Tunnel and Lake Arlington. Both of these projects called for leadership that was innovative, willing to negotiate, and patient. Each project took over 10 years to plan. Another success is the redevelopment of Downtown, which brought in a residential component to the heart of the Village. These residents can use the train, shop for groceries, pick up their dry cleaning and enjoy a movie without ever having to use their car for transportation. The new train station, which was a part of the redevelopment, includes a large bike shelter to promote commuters to ride their bike to the Arlington Heights train stop instead of traveling by car.
How do you consider Arlington Heights a "smart" Village?
A smart community is defined as a community that continually looks to solve the challenges it faces and does not give up until the best solution is found. It works cooperatively with other governmental agencies and looks for funding support where possible. There are projects that may take over a decade to plan, but that careful planning process is what leads to great implementation. Arlington Heights has faced many challenges due to its location and age. Through the leadership's commitment to offer quality services in Arlington Heights, the Village is always searching for ways to address current challenges. Through collaborative efforts, negotiations and careful planning, most challenges can be successfully addressed.
How do we overcome the Village's biggest environmental, social and geographic challenges?
The Village of Arlington Heights has always been lead by an innovative Board that always planned for tomorrow. Because of this, challenges have been anticipated and careful planning was done throughout the years to address some of the environmental and geographic challenges facing the Village. Environmental challenges are always monitored through the Environmental Control Commission established by the Village in 1971. The Commission is an advisory group to the Village Board and works in conjunction with the Health Department towards implementing various programs such as our recycling program. Arlington Heights is one of the first communities to begin a residential recycling program and later start a business recycling program. The Village is now one of the leading communities in terms of the amount of recyclables collected. The Village's environmental efforts encompass a broad spectrum of activities with the goal of improving environmental health and encouraging environmental awareness among our residents.
Arlington Heights was one of the first suburbs in Chicagoland to pass a Clean Indoor Air Ordinance which banned smoking from inside of restaurants, all businesses and other places open to the public. It also instituted a requirement that smoking had to take place at least 15 feet away from an entrance to a building. The Village's ordinance was in effect one year before the state enacted its Smoke Free Illinois Act.
For 10 years the Village has run a successful Farmers' Market which encourages people to buy from farmstands instead of chain grocery stores, which positively affects the environment and supports local growers who do not need to transport their produce and goods to larger stores.
In 1999 and 2000 Arlington Heights was recognized with major awards for its redevelopment of its Downtown. The transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly planning and working with developers to create high-rises that fit within the character of the Village were major reasons why Arlington Heights was selected for these awards. The awards include the National League of Cities' Howland Award for Urban Enrichment in 2000; the Metropolitan Planning Council's Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning and Implementation for Arlington Heights Downtown Re-development in 1999 and the American Planning Association's 2001 Outstanding Planning Award for Implementation of Downtown Redevelopment.
As part of our pedestrian-friendly Downtown, the Village ensured easy access to the newly developed train station, improved the sidewalks and crosswalk areas, placed a large bike shelter near the commuter train depot, and later added onto a Downtown parking garage and re-faced it so it would fit in with the new development and tie-in with the new look of the train station. Part of the redevelopment of the Downtown included multi-use high rises that allowed for first floor business space and residential above. That was an entirely new look for a Downtown that had become over the decades a place of empty storefronts, tired-looking buildings and little life and activity. After redevelopment, our Downtown residential condos filled with empty nesters who wanted to stay in the community but not own a home, and with commuters who took the train every day to work. Living nearby the train station became a great draw for young professionals who could simply walk to the train instead of drive and park their vehicle in a garage.
The Village has agreed to purchase four hybrid vehicles which will be placed into the rotation of non-emergency fleet vehicles once the Village is ready to replace an existing car.
The Village participated in the Weller Creek Flood Control project which tied into the Chicago Tunnel and Reservoir Plan. This project, known as the "Deep Tunnel," includes 109 miles of huge underground tunnels that intercept combined sewer overflow from communities and conveys it to large storage reservoirs. After a storm subsides, the overflow is conveyed to treatment plants for cleaning before going to a waterway. The Deep Tunnel, combined with flood control upgrades done by participating municipalities, stopped untreated sewage, diluted with storm runoff, from polluting area lakes, rivers, and streams, and also causing street and basement flooding.
In conjunction with the Deep Tunnel project, the Village also partnered with the Arlington Heights Park District to build water retention basins in areas that could double as a passive recreation area when it was not storming. This positively impacted basement flooding and allowed storm water runoff to be "held back" until the combined sewer system could handle a heavier intake. The largest water retention area in Arlington Heights, which was created in 1990, is "Lake Arlington." This 93-acre site was built as water retention area as part of the Village's Macdonald Creek Flood Control Project. The area stays as a "lake" and also works as a water retention site that handles stormwater run-off. This helps basement flooding in the area and adds a passive recreational component that enhances the lives of Arlington Heights residents. Lake Arlington features a two-mile bike and walking path, includes playground and picnic area, allows fishing and offers sailboat and paddleboat activities.
Another cooperative project between the Park District and Village was the creation of Nickol Knoll Golf Course, which was the site of a former Village landfill. Once the landfill was finished being used, it was later developed into attractive green space as a 9-hole, par-three golf course. Before it was developed into a golf course, "the hill" was a place where Walter Payton, famous running back for the Chicago Bears, regularly exercised by running up and down the hill with weights.
In the early 1970s the Village worked in cooperation with the Park District and the U.S. Army base once located here to obtain 110 acres of donated army base land that turned into another flood control project for the south end of the Village. In 1979, this donated property was engineered into an 18-hole golf course with several retention basins that positively affected the basement and street flooding problems in the area.


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What is the difference between video and grabación? In other words, what types of "videos" does each describe? Which of the two would best describe a video recorded using a home video recorder or digital camera?
To me, there's mostly a one to one relation between vídeo in Spanish and video in English, and between grabación and recording.
That said, video can also mean video cassette recorder, or video cassette.
They are similar, but are used in different ways:
Usually translates to just 'video', though it has other meanings.
It can be translated to recording, and it means:
So they have similar meanings, but for vídeo the most common is the concept of a video, and for grabación it's the act of recording a vídeo.
A 'grabación' is best used for non-professional video recording. 'Vídeos' is used for any kind of visual media, usually for short formats.
If you refer to a short format like a youtube video or a video taken with the phone you will say 'vídeo'. But we usually say 'vídeo' if the video is in VHS or BETA format. Those video magnetic cases are named 'vídeos'.
Here you have some examples that I might help you...