The 3 types of late paying customers
Only around 70% of new businesses with employees make it through the first two years, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a business owner, you know how difficult it is to maintain profitability regardless of the age of your organization. This is why late paying customers make it that much more difficult for your business to survive.
Most of your clients who do not pay will fall into one of three categories. By better understanding each of the clients within these groupings, you can develop strategies to recoup late payments and lessen the impact of nonpayment.
 1. Those who will do anything to avoid paying
The most effective method for dealing with customers who never pay is to avoid doing business with them in the first place. Before moving forward with a transaction, pull their credit report to get an idea of their payment history, and use this information to avoid getting involved with unreliable customers.
This approach is not always possible, however. If you do get involved with a customer who resists payment at all costs, act quickly and consider working with a collection agency or moving forward with litigation.
 1. Those who will make payments sporadically
In many of these cases, customers who pay sporadically do not always remember to pay their bills or have so much going on that making payments on time is not a priority. To obtain payment, remind your customer of what he or she owes consistently. For example, when you send out the original invoice, send out a reminder a week before its due date.
 1. Those who cannot pay because of financial trouble
For customers who cannot pay due to unforeseen financial circumstances, consider implementing a payment plan for them. Do what you can to develop a payment plan your customer can commit to while not negatively affecting your cash flow.


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Conkeror has a sophisticated keyboard interface for interacting with web content. Unfortunately, in this area, power comes at the price of some complexity. Conkeror's keymap system may seem more complex than that of its mentor software, Emacs, but this complexity is unavoidable given the complexity of the GUI-web environment that Conkeror must deal with. For example, there must be a set of key bindings for use in text boxes, and another for checkboxes, a set for viewing web pages, and another for non-webpage buffers. In fact many keymaps for the many different contexts of focus that the user can be in. When you want to bind a command so it is available in suitable contexts, you need to pick the proper keymap to bind it in. In this article, we will try to describe all of the available keymaps to help you select the right one.
At any moment a Conkeror window has a stack of current keymaps, with the keymaps most specific to the context at the top, and the most general at the bottom. Which keymaps are present in this stack is partly static and partly dynamic. For example, content_buffer_normal_keymap has a parent link to default_global_keymap. Binding lookups in the one will always fall through to the other. This is a static link. On the other hand, the relationship between content_buffer_checkbox_keymap and content_buffer_form_keymap is dynamic. If a checkbox is focused, content_buffer_checkbox_keymap will be active, but content_buffer_form_keymap will only be active if that checkbox is inside of an html:form.

source: openbmb/Ultra-FineWeb


Maximal-ratio combining
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In telecommunications, maximal-ratio combining (MRC) is a method of diversity combining in which:
 1. the signals from each channel are added together,
 3. different proportionality constants are used for each channel.
It is also known as ratio-squared combining and predetection combining. Maximal-ratio combining is the optimum combiner for independent AWGN channels.
MRC can restore a signal to its original shape.
Example: Least Squares estimate in the case of Rx diversity[edit]
We consider an example of which the receiver is endowed with N antennas. In this case, the received vector y is
y=hs+\rho n \,
where n is noise vector n-CN(0,I_{N \times N}). Following the ML detection criterion the detection procedure may be written as
\tilde{s}=argmin_{s \in QPSK}|\hat{s}-s|^2,
where \hat{s} is the least square solution to the above model.
The least square solution in this case is also known as maximal-ratio-combining (MRC). In the case of N antennas the LS can be written as
which means that the signal from each antenna is rotated and weighted according to the phase and strength of the channel, such that the signals from all antennas are combined to yield the maximal ratio between signal and noise terms.
See also[edit]
Diversity combining


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Cartographica 1.4 can send information along to a WFS server in order to limit the amount of information which is sent back to it. However, this functionality requires knowledge of both the layer information and a bit of how WFS works as well. The additional filter information can be pasted directly into the Filter box in the window and will be passed along to the WFS server as part of the retrieval instructions.
The specifics of what field names, values, and operations are allowed will be dependent upon your particular WFS server, but here is an example that we have used in-house to give you an idea of what these look like:
To break this down, the server is to look at the property named "DATE_" and compare it to only allow features which have values greater than '2012-09-15'.
More complex filters are also allowed, basically anything that can be formed with valid WFS, however, they can get complex to format. Here is an example of a filter which looks at the "DATE_" field from above, and also looks at the "SOURCE" field and requires it to be equal to "BIC".
It's not simple, but it is effective.


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The Caribbean region is a treasure trove of vibrant cultures and rich heritage, and one of the most remarkable ways this diversity is expressed is through the clothing worn by its people. Caribbean visual clothing is a captivating fusion of colors, patterns, and styles that reflects the region's history, traditions, and artistic flair. This article explores the fascinating world of Caribbean visual clothing, delving into its origins, significance, and its growing popularity both within and beyond the Caribbean shores.
The Roots of Caribbean Visual Clothing
Caribbean visual clothing draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, including African, Indigenous, European, and Asian influences. The region's history of colonization, slave trade, and cultural exchanges have shaped its unique sartorial expressions. African textiles, traditional Indigenous garments, European fashion trends, and Asian fabrics have all contributed to the tapestry of Caribbean visual clothing.
Bursting with Colors and Patterns
Caribbean visual clothing is a captivating display of vibrant colors and intricate patterns that mesmerizes onlookers with its distinctive allure. It is a celebration of the region's rich cultural heritage, blending influences from diverse backgrounds into a harmonious symphony of style. Let's explore the fascinating world of Caribbean visual clothing and discover the stories told through its burst of colors and patterns.
A Kaleidoscope of Colors
Caribbean visual clothing is renowned for its bold and vivacious color palette. From sunny yellows that radiate warmth to deep blues reminiscent of the surrounding oceans, from fiery reds that evoke passion to lush greens mirroring the lush landscapes, each color holds significance and carries a unique message. These vibrant hues reflect the vibrancy of the Caribbean spirit and capture the essence of the region's natural beauty.
Intricate Patterns and Motifs
The patterns and motifs adorning Caribbean visual clothing are a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry. Each design carries a story, a history, or a symbolic representation.Traditional African influences are often seen in geometric patterns, whereas Indigenous motifs pay homage to ancestral connections with nature. Additionally, European influences add a touch of elegance and sophistication, while Asian inspirations bring a sense of exoticism. The combination of these influences creates an enchanting tapestry of patterns that captivates the eyes and sparks the imagination.
Symbolism and Cultural Significance
Every color and pattern in Caribbean visual clothing holds a deeper meaning, representing aspects of Caribbean culture, spirituality, and identity. For example, the color yellow can symbolize sunshine, happiness, and prosperity, while blue may represent the vastness of the Caribbean Sea and the connection to water. Intricate patterns, such as the iconic madras or the symbolic V-shaped "Vanda" motif, often convey messages of unity, protection, or cultural heritage. These symbols and meanings are woven into the fabric, infusing each garment with a rich cultural narrative.
Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Caribbean visual clothing effortlessly blends tradition with contemporary aesthetics. By paying homage to time-honored textile techniques and designs, while incorporating modern interpretations and innovative approaches, it caters to the ever-changing fashion trends. This fusion enables Caribbean visual clothing to stay current in the dynamic world of fashion, appealing to both traditionalists in search of cultural authenticity and fashion-forward individuals who desire distinctive and expressive styles.
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Embracing Diversity and Identity
Caribbean visual clothing serves as a powerful vehicle for individual and collective expression. It embraces diversity and celebrates the multitude of identities within the Caribbean region and beyond. It allows wearers to showcase their cultural heritage, express their personal style, and connect with their roots. Through the colors and patterns they choose to wear, individuals can convey a sense of belonging, pride, and cultural identity.
Cultural Significance and Symbolism
Caribbean visual clothing carries profound cultural significance and symbolism. It serves as a powerful mode of self-expression, a celebration of identity, and a means to connect with ancestral roots. Each color, pattern, and motif often holds a specific meaning, representing various aspects of Caribbean heritage, spirituality, and social status.
Fashion Statements and Global Influence
In recent years, Caribbean visual clothing has gained significant recognition and influence in the global fashion scene. Designers and fashion enthusiasts worldwide have embraced the vibrant aesthetics and unique craftsmanship of Caribbean garments. Runways, fashion shows, and social media platforms have become platforms to showcase Caribbean-inspired designs, elevating the region's cultural heritage onto an international stage. This growing appreciation has created opportunities for Caribbean designers and artisans to share their craft and contribute to the global fashion conversation.
Preserving Traditions and Empowering Communities
Caribbean visual clothing not only preserves the region's traditional textile techniques but also plays a vital role in supporting local communities. Artisans and craftspeople who create these garments often belong to marginalized communities, and their skills and craftsmanship have been passed down through generations. By promoting and purchasing Caribbean visual clothing, individuals can contribute to the economic empowerment and cultural preservation of these communities, ensuring their traditions continue to thrive.
Caribbean visual clothing is more than just fabric and fashion; rather, it is a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry. Its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and deep-rooted symbolism captivate the senses and tell stories of resilience, creativity, and diversity. As the world becomes increasingly connected, embracing Caribbean visual clothing allows us to celebrate the unique heritage and artistry of the Caribbean and foster a greater appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures that shape our global society.


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A 2 kW solar furnace was used to vaporize a graphite target for fullerene synthesis. Tests were performed in a wide range of vaporization rates (0.1–4 g/h), under variable pressure and argon flow rate. Experimental results are interpreted with numerical simulation to define key parameters for large-scale synthesis of fullerenes with solar energy. We demonstrate that the vaporization process is controlled by diffusion in the temperature and pressure ranges 3000–3700 K and 70–250 hPa respectively.
Experimental data and numerical simulation suggest that in the solar reactor, fullerene yield is governed by the dilution of carbon vapor in argon and by the temperature gradient in the cooling zone. Criteria for both parameters are suggested. Consequently, these data, combined with the numerical model accounting for heat, mass and fluid flow inside the reactor, may be used for the design of large-scale solar process.

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They're stopping ActivInspire? (updated 6-20-20)
They're going to stop ActivInspire?
No, but... ActivInspire, the software that many of our teachers use with their interactive whiteboards, needs Adobe Flash player to work with embedded items (see the system requirements; currently it needs at least Adobe Flash 11).
The lastest update to ActivInspire made it a more robust 64-bit piece of software, but it lost some abilities. When Flash Player is absent, there is a potential you may lose some of the special functions. You will be able to write on the whiteboard part of activinspire, but niche functions you rely on may not be there.
In 2017, Adobe announced "we remain committed to supporting Flash through 2020". They have recently announced support will end Dec 31, 2020. This will even impact Acrobat Reader.
If you look at the link about support ending Dec 31, 2020, the FAQ section (emphasis mine):
 1. Will Adobe make previous versions of Adobe Flash Player available for download after 2020?
Adobe Flash has had vulnerabilities that programmers with bad intentions have exploited to cause data to be shared without the user's knowledge, malware and viruses to be installed, and other undesirable actions. The software updates to flash plug and prevent these exploits. If it's no longer updated, it will likely be exploited.
The term EOL refers to End of Life. EOL means no more updates to that software.
You need security updates to keep your computer safe.
The same people who make ActivInspire make Classflow. Classflow does not use Flash player. Classflow can import your flipcharts, so that you do not have to start over from scratch.
If you have a Promethean Planet username and password, you can use that to log into Classflow. If not, you can create a free teacher account.
You can import your flipcharts from ActivInspire into Classflow by clicking the resources button, clicking the new button and then clicking on File Upload.
Click resources, then click the New button, then click on File Upload


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Explains the natural and human-affected factors that determine the concentration of contaminants in groundwater, especially where the concentration is different at the surface than at depth, and where pumping varies with time.
We estimated in-place resources of 1.07 trillion short tons of coal in this area using a geology-based assessment methodology. Of that total, recoverable coal was 162 billion tons, 25 billion economically recoverable.
Using the Fischer assay measure of oil yield, we estimated a total of 1.44 trillion barrels of oil in three assessed units. There is currently no economic method to recover oil from this geologic unit.
The electric power generation potential from identified geothermal systems is 9,057 Megawattselectric (MWe), distributed over 13 states. Undiscovered resources are estimated to provide an additional 30,033 MWe.
Estimates of additional energy resources present within known oil and gas fields using statistical analysis that includes geology and engineering practices in addition to growth trends in production data.

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03. Introduction to xarray
Why do we need xarray?
As Geoscientists, we often work with time series of data with two or more dimensions: a time series of calibrated, orthorectified satellite images; two-dimensional grids of surface air temperature from an atmospheric reanalysis; or three-dimensional (level, x, y) cubes of ocean salinity from an ocean model. These data are often provided in GeoTIFF, NetCDF or HDF format with rich and useful metadata that we want to retain, or even use in our analysis. Common analyses include calculating means, standard deviations and anomalies over time or one or more spatial dimensions (e.g. zonal means). Model output often includes multiple variables that you want to apply similar analyses to.
A schematic of multi-dimensional data
The schematic above shows a typical data structure for multi-dimensional data. There are two data cubes, one for temperature and one for precipitation. Common coordinate variables, in this case latitude, longitude and time are associated with each variable. Each variable, including coordinate variables, will have a set of attributes: name, units, missing value, etc. The file containing the data may also have attributes: source of the data, model name coordinate reference system if the data are projected. Writing code using low-level packages such as netcdf4 and numpy to read the data, then perform analysis, and write the results to file is time consuming and prone to errors.
What is xarray
xarray is an open-source project and python package to work with labelled multi-dimensional arrays. It is leverages numpy, pandas, matplotlib and dask to build Dataset and DataArray objects with built-in methods to subset, analyze, interpolate, and plot multi-dimensional data. It makes working with multi-dimensional data cubes efficient and fun. It will change your life for the better. You'll be more attractive, more interesting, and better equiped to take on lifes challenges.
What you will learn from this tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn how to:
 - load a netcdf file into xarray
 - interrogate the Dataset and understand the difference between DataArray and Dataset
 - subset a Dataset
 - calculate annual and monthly mean fields
 - calculate a time series of zonal means
 - plot these results
As always, we'll start by importing xarray. We'll follow convention by giving the module the shortname xr
import xarray as xr
xr.set_options(keep_attrs=True)
I'm going to use one of xarray's tutorial datasets. In this case, air temperature from the NCEP reanalysis. I'll assign the result of the open_dataset to ds. I may change this to access a dataset directly
ds = xr.tutorial.open_dataset("air_temperature")
As we are in an interactive environment, we can just type ds to see what we have.
ds
First thing to notice is that ds is an xarray.Dataset object. It has dimensions, lat, lon, and time. It also has coordinate variables with the same names as these dimensions. These coordinate variables are 1-dimensional. This is a NetCDF convention. The Dataset contains one data variable, air. This has dimensions (time, lat, lon).
Clicking on the document icon reveals attributes for each variable. Clicking on the disk icon reveals a representation of the data.
Each of the data and coordinate variables can be accessed and examined using the variable name as a key.
ds.air
ds['air']
These are xarray.DataArray objects. This is the basic building block for xarray.
Variables can also be accessed as attributes of ds.
ds.time
A major difference between accessing a variable as an attribute versus using a key is that the attribute is read-only but the key method can be used to update the variable. For example, if I want to convert the units of air from Kelvin to degrees Celsius.
ds['air'] = ds.air - 273.15
This approach can also be used to add new variables
ds['air_kelvin'] = ds.air + 273.15
It is helpful to update attributes such as units, this saves time, confusion and mistakes, especially when you save the dataset.
ds['air'].attrs['units'] = 'degC'
ds
Subsetting and Indexing
Subsetting and indexing methods depend on whether you are working with a Dataset or DataArray. A DataArray can be accessed using positional indexing just like a numpy array. To access the temperature field for the first time step, you do the following.
ds['air'][0,:,:]
Note this returns a DataArray with coordinates but not attributes.
However, the real power is being able to access variables using coordinate variables. I can get the same subset using the following. (It's also more explicit about what is being selected and robust in case I modify the DataArray and expect the same output.)
ds['air'].sel(time='2013-01-01').time
ds.air.sel(time='2013-01-01')
I can also do slices. I'll extract temperatures for the state of Colorado. The bounding box for the state is [-109 E, -102 E, 37 N, 41 N].
In the code below, pay attention to both the order of the coordinates and the range of values. The first value of the lat coordinate variable is 41 N, the second value is 37 N. Unfortunately, xarray expects slices of coordinates to be in the same order as the coordinates. Note lon is 0 to 360 not -180 to 180, and I let python calculate it for me within the slice.
ds.air.sel(lat=slice(41.,37.), lon=slice(360-109,360-102))
What if we want temperature for a point, for example Denver, CO (39.72510678889283 N, -104.98785545855408 E). xarray can handle this! If we just want data from the nearest grid point, we can use sel and specify the method as "nearest".
denver_lat, denver_lon = 39.72510678889283, -104.98785545855408
ds.air.sel(lat=denver_lat, lon=360+denver_lon, method='nearest')
If we want to interpolate, we can use interp(). In this case I use linear or bilinear interpolation.
interp() can also be used to resample data to a new grid and even reproject data
ds.air.interp(lat=denver_lat, lon=360+denver_lon, method='linear')
sel() and interp() can also be used on Dataset objects.
ds.sel(lat=slice(41.,37.), lon=slice(360-109,360-102))
ds.interp(lat=denver_lat, lon=360+denver_lon, method='linear')
Analysis
As a simple example, let's try to calculate a mean field for the whole time range.
ds.mean(dim='time')
We can also calculate a zonal mean (averaging over longitude)
ds.mean(dim='lon')
Other aggregation methods include min(), max(), std(), along with others.
ds.std(dim='time')
The data we have are in 6h timesteps. This can be resampled to daily or monthly. If you are familiar with pandas, xarray uses the same methods.
ds.resample(time='M').mean()
ds_mon = ds.resample(time='M').mean()
ds_mon
This is a really short time series but as an example, let's calculate a monthly climatology (at least for 2 months). For this we can use groupby()
ds_clim = ds_mon.groupby(ds_mon.time.dt.month).mean()
Plot results
Finally, let's plot the results! This will plot the lat/lon axes of the original ds DataArray.
ds_clim.air.sel(month=10).plot()


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While herringbone flooring can be installed as a DIY project, it may be best left to the professionals. It requires precision and involves laying tiles or pieces directly on the subfloor in the herringbone pattern. In order to get a perfect finish, the subfloor needs to be in good condition and completely level. The herringbone pattern is then created by working from the centre of the room outwards using tape measures and chalk lines. If you intend to lay a timber floor or a tile floor with a herringbone pattern and you want a perfect finish, either engage an installer or seek detailed, step-by-step instructions before commencing installation yourself.
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Investigating this sequence led me to the following conclusions:
 - if $a_{1}\geq 2$ then $a_{n}\geq 2$ and $a_{n}$ is decreasing, thus it converges and is bounded.
 - if $-1\lt a_{1} \lt 2$ then $a_{n}$ is increasing, thus it converges and is bounded.
 - if $a_{1}=-1$ or $a_{1}=2$ the sequence is constant and is bounded.
 - if $a_{1}\lt -1$ then for some $k,~a_{k}\gt 0$ and then we're in one of the previous options.
But this seems overly complicated and very long to prove.
I thought of trying the following argument: define $f(x)=\frac{4x+2}{x+3}$. We see that $\displaystyle \lim_{x\to \infty}f(x)=4$ and $f(x)$ is continuous in the interval $[0, \infty)$ therefore it's bounded there. Then we show that if $a_{1}<0$ then $\exists N,~\forall n\gt N,~a_{n}>0$ which gives us $a_{n+1}=f(a_{n})$ is bounded.
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What about a_1 = -11/7? There are an infinite values for a_1 for which a_n = -3 ultimately. – Aryabhata Nov 21 '10 at 21:02
to make this complete I guess you'd have to specify a value for $a_{n+1}$ for when $a_n = -3$. – Zarrax Nov 21 '10 at 23:14
_USER_: Yes. I suggest $a_{n+1} = 2$ if $a_{n} = -3$ :-) – Aryabhata Nov 22 '10 at 2:22
A natural move would be to complete $\mathbb R$ by one (!) point at infinity and for $a_n=3$ define $a_{n+1}:=\infty$, $a_{n+2}:=4$. – Christian Blatter Nov 22 '10 at 10:33
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You can formalize what you're doing by showing that $-1 \leq a_{n+1} < 4$ whenever $a_n \geq -1$. So once you get an $n$ such that $a_n \geq -1$ you're done.
If some $a_n < -3$, your recursion gives $a_{n+1} > -1$ and you're in the above situation. The only remaining option is that $-3 < a_n < -1$ for all $n$... but then the sequence is still bounded. So you're done.
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This is what I tried but couldn't show it. For example: if $a_{1}\lt 3$, how do I show that there's some $a_{k}\gt -1$? – daniel.jackson Nov 22 '10 at 20:16
if $a_n < -3$ (I assume that's what you mean), then the condition that $a_{n+1} > -1$ is equivalent to ${4a_n + 2 \over a_n + 3} > -1$, which in turn is equivalent to $4a_n + 2 < -(a_n + 3)$, which in turn is equivalent to $5a_n < -5$, which is true since $a_n < -3$. So if any $a_n < -3$ then $a_{n+1} > -1$. – Zarrax Nov 23 '10 at 0:37
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Write $a_n={2+b_n \over 1-b_n}$. Then $b_{n+1}={3\over5} b_n$. This implies $\lim_{n\to\infty} b_n=0$ and $\lim_{n\to\infty} a_n=2$, unless $b_n=1$ for some $n\ge0$. This is the case if $b_0=(5/3)^k$ for some $k\ge0$. In addition there is the fixed point $a_0=a_1=\ldots=-1$ which is not covered by this "Ansatz".
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Wow, your first line is a very clever trick; how did you come up with it? – ShreevatsaR Nov 22 '10 at 12:35
_USER_: The Moebius transform $f(x):={4x +2 \over x+3}$ is at stake here. It has the two fixed points 2 and -1. So I introduce the new coordinate variable $t:={x-2\over x+1}$. In terms of $t$ the map $f$ has the form $\tilde f(t):={3\over 5} t$. – Christian Blatter Nov 22 '10 at 13:21
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What about $a_1 = -3$? The function don't even exists there.
Anyway, your argument is valid: if $a_n = f(n)$ and $\lim_{x\to \infty} f(x) = L$ then $\lim_{n\to \infty} a_n = L$.
You never care about the first terms of the sequence, because when you've convergence to the infinity, you can just pick a maximum value and set it as limit. For example, if your sequence converges to 4, you can set a bound as $\max (4, a_1, a_2,..., a_k)$ for any k you like.
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Your second sentence, though correct, is misdirecting. One would be tempted to think $f(x)=\frac{4x+2}{x+3}$, but taking the limit as $x\rightarrow \infty$ gives 4, while the limit of the $a_n$ is 2. – Ross Millikan Nov 21 '10 at 15:31
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Your last argument is sound. If you know that the terms are bounded over $[0,\infty)$, (or any interval, for that matter) that iteration doesn't take it out of that interval, and that all starting values eventually enter that interval, the terms are bounded. As AkiRoss says, prepending terms cannot change the bounded nature, it only changes the bound.
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text: In most cases, the viscosity of blood is measured after adulteration with heparin or EDTA. The aim of the present research was to derive an equation that can be used for determination of viscosity from biochemical data. Blood samples taken from seven healthy people were analyzed in biochemical laboratory and their viscosities were measured by adding EDTA as anticoagulant. Ten parameters of biochemical laboratory including blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes) and their functional products that directly affect the blood viscosity were chosen. Several equations relating viscosity to those parameters were derived by using a computer program. According to the regression analysis of the functions derived, the viscosity equation was obtained. This equation can be used for determination of blood viscosity from classical laboratory analysis. The advantages of using the derived equation are elimination of anticoagulant addition and elimination of Fahraeus_Lindquist effect. After proving that the equation is acceptable for numerous people, apparent viscosity changes can be followed during any disease and successfulness of anticoagulant drugs can be investigated.


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Why silent saving with a processing server is a bad idea
This post highlights why silent saving, EventDisabler or using BulkUpdateContext can lead to inconsistent data on a multi-CM environment i.E. when using a processing server.
Silent saving
Silent saving or using BulkUpdateContext will prevent firing an item:saving and item:saved event when Items are written through code. This can for example speed up imports where many items are written to the database.
Example:
var item = Database.GetDatabase("master").GetItem("/sitecore/content/home");
item.Editing.BeginEdit();
item["Some Field"] = $"Updated: {DateTime.Now}";
item.Editing.EndEdit(true); // true enables silent saving
This will update the field and will not trigger any index update nor any other item:saved / item:saving pipeline events.
The first issue here is that the updated field will most likely not be visible on your site or in content editor. This is because your data is already cached in one of Sitecore's several caching layers. After silent saving, the item won't be cleared from these layers.
A hacky workaround is to manually clear the items from cache after saving. This might work on a single-CM-environment but as soon as multiple CM instances are in place, there will be trouble.
Cache clearing across multiple instances
Sitecore uses an event queue to communicate item changes with all servers connected to the database. When CM1 changes an item, it is cleared from cache of CM2 through the item:saved:remote event. This is not the case when silent saving! CM2 will never learn of any changes on CM1 and if an author changes the item on CM2, the changes from CM1 will be overwritten.
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This is just a simplified example. I saw these issues at a client where the layout field was being updated through a batch job on the processing instance. When authors would update these items it lead to completely corrupted layout fields.
How to get around these issues
In most cases, I would just simply not use silent saving, EventDisabler or BulkUpdateContext when more than one CM instance is present. This will make bulk updates a bit slower but data consistency is usually a higher priority.
In cases where indexing needs to be disabled during bulk updates, try
IndexCustodian.PauseIndexing();
IndexCustodian.ResumeIndexing();
but bear in mind that this will disable indexing on the entire instance.
Another workaround could be to implement a custom remote event that will clear the changed items from cache. This post documents how custom events can be implemented.
Conclusion
In a setup where a processing instance or generally where more than one CM instance are present, these issues need to be considered.
If you need to add a processing instance to an existing setup, it is important to analyze the existing code base and make alterations if silent saving, EventDisabler or BulkUpdateContext are used.
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PEST Factors for FedEx
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FedEx Corporation, formerly called FDX Corporation, is a global management services company providing customers and businesses with shipping, trade, and marketing services. It's also very focused on the impression it leaves with the people and places it serves, so it uses PEST (Political, Economical, Social and Technological Factors) to determine its market standing and what service improvements are necessary.
Political Factors
Primary political factors affecting an organization are government rules and regulations. Being an international company, FedEx interacts with various nations around the world that don't enforce tough trade regulations, granting them the privilege of getting better international services. Some other political factors of concern are political stability, industrial limitations and business standards. FedEx is successful in serving the world because it strictly abides by all relevant laws.
Economic Factors
Inflation, exchange rates and interest rates are economic factors taken into consideration, for they have the potential to distress consumers. Depression in the market affects the financial assets of the company. It's both a positive and a negative for FedEx that it provides services around the world, since it must respond to varying economic factors as a result. FedEx must be flexible with its charges, basing them on the economic status of each country it serves.
Social Factors
Social factors that affect an organization are population and educational perspective of the international and macro-economical society. These pertain to decisions organizations make to meet the needs and demands of a specified number of consumers in certain countries. Populated countries are favorable to FedEx because they have more consumers who require their services. Global organization expansion is influenced by countries with high literacy rates, something that's certainly a driver for FedEx.
Technological Factors
FedEx, like other organizations, is successful primarily due to the advancement in technology. The company took the expansion of the Internet to its full advantage by providing electronic services to customers anywhere in the world. With this technology, consumers can check the status of their transactions with just a few mouse clicks. FedEx is able to communicate with the world through e-commerce, another innovation for business-to-business transactions.


Sun B2B Suite ebXML Protocol Manager User's Guide
Overview: Basic Operations and Concepts
The following list describes the basic operations necessary to use ebXML Protocol Manager successfully:
This chapter briefly and generally describes the installation, setup, design, and run-time steps required to get an ebXML Protocol Manager Project and its ePM configuration set up and running. The chapter's purpose is to provide a quick, easy set of procedures for reaching these goals, for the user who does not necessarily want or need all of the details.
For a complete, more detailed explanation of how to perform these steps, using the sample scenario provided with the CD-ROM with ebXML Protocol Manager, see Run-time Steps. The rest of this chapter describes, in general and without detail, how you can quickly perform the steps shown in the previous list.


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Archeologists, during an ongoing excavation, have unearthed two ancient theater masks belonging to Roman period in southeastern Turkish province of Mardin.
An archaeological team conducted by the Museum of Mardin in Ilisu Dam excavated the masks revealed to be made of bronze and iron.
The experts suggest that the masks belong to a travelling theater group, which came to Mardin at the time of Roman Empire about 2300 years ago.
"It is revealed that this historical artifact from Roman Empire have been brought to Mardin by the travelling theaters as there has been no theater here at that time. This travelling theater is presumed to come from west to east," said Mardin Culture and Tourism Director Davut Beliktay.
Many other relics have been uncovered during the excavation, though they are less important than the masks as rare ancient treasure in Turkey, Beliktay added.
The newly found artifacts have an historical importance to Mardin, as they confirm the city's rich history, said the Director of Mardin Museum, Nihat Erdogan.
The masks were immediately taken for restoration in a laboratory in the Museum of Mardin. When the restoration comes to end, they are programmed to be protected at the museum.


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When the diameter of a piece changes uniformly from one end to the other, the piece is said to be tapered. Taper turning as a machining operation is the gradual reduction in diameter from one part of a cylindrical workpiece to another part. Tapers can be either external or internal. If a workpiece is tapered on the outside, it has an external taper; if it is tapered on the inside, it has an internal taper. There are three basic methods of turning tapers with a lathe. Depending on the degree, length, location of the taper (internal or external), and the number of pieces to be done, the operator will either use the compound rest, offset the tailstock, or use the taper attachment. With any of these methods the cutting edge of the tool bit must be set exactly on center with the axis of the workpiece or the work will not be truly conical and the rate of taper will vary with each cut.
The compound rest is favorable for turning or boring short, steep tapers, but it can also be used for longer, gradual tapers providing the length of taper does not exceed the distance the compound rest will move upon its slide. This method can be used with a high degree of accuracy, but is somewhat limited due to lack of automatic feed and the length of taper being restricted to the movement of the slide.
The compound rest base is graduated in degrees and can be set at the required angle for taper turning or boring. With this method, it is necessary to know the included angle of the taper to be machined. The angle of the taper with the centerline is one-half the included angle and will be the angle the compound rest is set for. For example, to true up a lathe center which has an included angle of 60°, the compound rest would be set at 30° from parallel to the ways Figure 1.
If there is no degree of angle given for a particular job, then calculate the compound rest setting by finding the taper per inch, and then calculating the tangent of the angle (which is the: compound rest setting).
For example, the compound rest setting for the workpiece shown in Figure 2 would be calculated in the following manner
TPI = (D – d)/L angle = TAN (TPI)/2
Where TPI = taper per inch
D = large diameter,
d = small diameter,
L = length of taper
angle = compound rest setting
The problem is actually worked out by substituting numerical values for the letter variables:
TPI = (1.000 – 0.375)/0.750
Apply the formula to find the angle by substituting the numerical values for the letter variables:
angle = TAN (0.833)/2
angle = TAN 0.41650
Using the trig charts the TAN of 0.41650 is found to be 22º37′. This angle is referred to as 22 degrees and 37 minutes.
To machine the taper shown in Figure 2, the compound rest will be set at 22°37 '. Since the base of the compound rest is not calibrated in minutes, the operator will set the base to an approximate degree reading, make trial cuts, take measurements, and readjust as necessary to obtain the desired angle of taper. The included angle of the workpiece is double that of the tangent of angle (compound rest setting). In this case, the double of 22°37′ would equal the included angle of 45°14′.
To machine a taper by this method, the tool bit is set on center with the workpiece axis. Turn the compound rest feed handle in a counterclockwise direction to move the compound rest near its rear limit of travel to assure sufficient traverse to complete the taper. Bring the tool bit into position with the workpiece by traversing and cross-feeding the carriage. Lock the carriage to the lathe bed when the tool bit is in position. Cut from right to left, adjusting the depth of cut by moving the cross feed handle and reading the calibrated collar located on the cross feed handle. feed the tool bit by hand-turning the compound rest feed handle in a clockwise direction.
Offsetting the Tailstock
The oldest and probably most used method of taper turning is the offset tailstock method. The tailstock is made in two pieces: the lower piece is fitted to the bed, while the upper part can be adjusted laterally to a given offset by use of adjusting screws and lineup marks Figure 3.
Since the workpiece is mounted between centers, this method of taper turning can only be used for external tapers. The length of the taper is from headstock center to tailstock center, which allows for longer tapers than can be machined using the compound rest or taper attachment methods.
The tool bit travels along a line which is parallel with the ways of the lathe. When the lathe centers are aligned and the workpiece is machined between these centers, the diameter will remain constant from one end of the piece to the other. If the tailstock is offset, as shown in Figure 4, the centerline of the workpiece is no longer parallel with the ways; however, the tool bit continues its parallel movement with the ways, resulting in a tapered workpiece. The tailstock may be offset either toward or away from the operator. When the offset is toward the operator, the small end of the workpiece will be at the tailstock with the diameter increasing toward the headstock end.
The offset tailstock method is applicable only to comparatively gradual tapers because the lathe centers, being out of alignment, do not have full bearing on the workpiece. Center holes are likely to wear out of their true positions if the lathe centers are offset too far, causing poor results and possible damage to centers.
The most difficult operation in taper turning by the offset tailstock method is determining the proper distance the tailstock should be moved over to obtain a given taper. Two factors affect the amount the tailstock is offset: the taper desired and the length of the workpiece. If the offset remains constant, workpieces of different lengths, or with different depth center holes, will be machined with different tapers Figure 5.
The formula for calculating the tailstock offset when the taper is given in taper inches per foot (tpf) is as follows:
Offset = TPF x L/24
Where: Offset = tailstock offset (in inches)
TPF = taper (in inches per foot)
L = length of taper (in feet) measured along the axis of the workpiece
For example, the amount of offset required to machine a bar 42 inches (3.5 feet) long with a taper of 1/2 inch per foot is calculated as follows:
OFFSET = TPF x L/24
OFFSET = 1/2 X 42/24
OFFSET = 21/24
OFFSET = 0.875 inch
Therefore, the tailstock should be offset 0.875 inch to machine the required taper. The formula for calculating the tailstock offset when the taper is given in TPF is as follows:
OFFSET = TPI X L/2
Where OFFSET = tailstock offset
TPI = taper per inch
L = length of taper in inches
For example, the amount of offset required to machine a bar 42 inches long with a taper of 0.0416 TPI is calculated as follows:
OFFSET = TPI X L/2
OFFSET = 0.0416 x 42/2
OFFSET = 1.7472/2 or rounded up 1.75/2
OFFSET =.875 inch
Therefore, the tailstock should be offset 0.875 inch to machine the required taper.
If the workpiece has a short taper in any par of it's length and the TPI or TPF is not given. use the following formula:
OFFSET = L X (D-d)/ 2 X L1
D = Diameter of large end
d = Diameter of small end
L = Total length of workpiece in inches diameter (in inches)
L1 = Length of taper
For example, the amount of tailstock offset required to machine a bar 36 inches (3 feet) in length for a distance of 18 inches (1.5 feet) when the large diameter is 1 3/4 (1.750) inches and the small diameter is 1 1/2 (1.5) inches is calculated as follows:
OFFSET = L X (D-d)/2XL1
OFFSET =36 X (1.750 – 1.5)/36
OFFSET = 9/36
OFFSET = 0.25 inch
Therefore, the tailstock would be offset (toward the operator) 0.25 inch to machine the required taper.
Metric tapers can also be calculated for taper turning by using the offset tailstock method. Metric tapers are expressed as a ratio of 1 mm per unit of length. Figure 6 shows how the work would taper 1 mm in a distance of 20 mm. This taper would then be given as a ratio of 1:20 and would be annotated on small diameter (d) will be 1 mm greater (d + ). Refer to the following formula for calculating the dimensions of a metric taper. If the small diameter (d), the unit length of taper (k), and the total length of taper (1) are known, then the large diameter (D) may be calculated. The large diameter (D) will be equal to the small diameter plus the amount of taper. The amount of taper for the unit length (k) is (d + 1) -(d). Therefore, the amount of taper per


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Posted by ESC on January 07, 2007
In Reply to: You can't get blood out of a turnip posted by Rich Sue Woodruff on January 06, 2007
: Could this phrase come from the story in the Bible about Cain and Abel in Genesis 4? "Abel kept flocks (a shepherd/rancher), and Cain worked the soil (a farmer). In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. But Abel brought fat portions from from some of the firstborn of his flock (a meat offering requiring bloodshed). The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor." (NIV)
: In the Old Testament God required a blood offering for sin. Hence, you can't get blood out of a turnip.
YOU CAN'T GET BLOOD OUT OF A STONE - "The stone here is a metaphor for a person who simply does not have (or would never give up) what is being sought - usually money. Over the centuries, various objects, such as a stone, a turnip, and even a wall, have been used in versions of the saying. The earliest known rendering, which appeared in John Lydgate's 'Minor Poems' (c 1435), mentioned marble - 'Harde to likke hony (honey) out of a marbil stoon.'.Charles Dickens first rendered the saying as 'Blood cannot be obtained from a stone,' in 'David Copperfield' and then recorded the exact wording of the modern version in 'Our Mutual Friend'." From "Wise Words and Wives' Tales: The Origins, Meanings and Time-Honored Wisdom of Proverbs and Folk Sayings Olde and New" by Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner (Avon Books, New York, 1993).
Another reference says "blood from a turnip" was used by Frederick Marryat, "apparently borrowing an expression from folklore," in "Japhet in Search of a Father" in 1836: There's no getting blood out of a turnip." "The Dictionary of Cliches" by James Rogers (Wings Books, Originally New York: Facts on File Publications, 1985). Page 28.


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Potential buyers look over a home in Las Vegas, where one in five people moved locally during the recession. / Steve Marcus for USA TODAY
The Great Recession has upended the American tradition of moving to greener pastures. Instead of moving to a bigger home or for a higher-paying job, more Americans moved because they can't afford to stay where they are.
During the 2007-09 recession, 9% of Americans - about 4 million - moved locally, the highest level in a decade. And a growing number moved to cheaper housing or doubled up with family and friends, according to an analysis out Wednesday of Census data through 2010.
By contrast, moves across county and state lines declined.
People moved the most in metropolitan areas with the highest unemployment and highest foreclosure rates, particularly in hard-hit parts of the Sun Belt, shows research by US2010, a project funded by the Russell Sage Foundation and Brown University that examines changes in American society.
In Las Vegas, for example, one in five people moved locally during the recession.
"Typically, over the last couple of decades, when Americans moved, they moved to improve their lives," says Michael Stoll, author of the research and chairman of UCLA's public policy department. "This is the shock: For the first time, Americans are moving for downward economic mobility. Either they lost their house or can't afford where they're renting currently or needed to save money.
At the peak of the recession, falling fortunes was a prime reason for moving. Before the economy tanked, 41.3% moved locally to own a home or settle in a better neighborhood. During the recession, only 30.4% moved for those reasons. By contrast, more than 23% moved for cheaper housing during the recession, up from 20.8% before the bad times.
The theme song of The Jeffersons, a hit TV show in the 1970s about a black family that makes it big in the dry cleaning business and moves from Queens to Manhattan's East Side, is aptly titled Movin' On Up.
Yet this economic downturn has taken a disproportionate toll on the upward mobility of African Americans, the research shows.
"Most distressing is the evidence that black residents have been particularly affected by this trend - more likely to be pushed into a short-distance move by these economic conditions," Stoll says. "Blacks may have had less savings, fewer family members who could contribute, onerous debt from refinancing or subprime mortgages or greater expenses."
Unemployment and foreclosure rates are higher among blacks than whites.
"It's going to be years before (blacks) return to their pre-recession trajectory," says Roderick Harrison, a demographer at Howard University in Washington, D.C. "It's going to take a job, probably several months or years working at that job to maybe return to their own apartment or to get back into home ownership."
Copyright 2013 USATODAY.com
Read the original story: More Americans on the move are moving on down, not up


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LDAP X509 Identity Asserter: Provider Specific
Configuration Options Related Tasks Related Topics
Use this page to define the provider specific configuration of this LDAP X509 Identity Assertion provider.
Name Description Host
The host name of the computer on which the LDAP server is running.
The port number on which the LDAP server is listening.
The Distinguished Name (DN) of the LDAP user that WebLogic Server should use to connect to the LDAP server.
The credential (usually a password) used to connect to the LDAP server.
If this password has not been set, WebLogic Server generates a password at startup, initializes the attribute, and saves the configuration to the config.xml file. If you want to connect to the embedded LDAP server using an external LDAP browser and the embedded LDAP administrator account (cn=Admin), change this attribute from the generated value.
Specifies whether the SSL protocol should be used when connecting to the LDAP server.
User Name Attribute
Specifies the attribute on the LDAP object for the user that contains the user's name.
The user's name should appear in the Subject. This setting defines how to find the user's name. Typically, the setting matches the User Name setting of the LDAP Authentication provider configured for use with this LDAP X509 Identity Assertion provider.
User Filter Attributes
Specifies how to select the LDAP object for the user from the LDAP objects beneath the base LDAP DN defined in the Certificate Mapping attribute. This setting defines how to find the LDAP object from the certificate's Subject DN.
The LDAP object's class must be person. This attribute contains an array of strings, each of which is an attribute that the LDAP object must match.
Typically, the value of this attribute is the LDAP object that matches the value of an attribute in the certificate's Subject DN. For example:
The uid attribute of the LDAP user object matches the Subject DN attribute, if the syntax is:
For example: uid=$subj.DN
This option is very similar to the User Name Filter option on LDAP Authentication providers which maps a username to a search filter. The differences are:
- This option maps a certificate's Subject DN to a filter and the LDAP Authentication provider uses a single string giving the system administrator complete control over the filter.
- The LDAP X509 Authentication provider adds objectclass=person to the filter and uses an array of strings that are combined.
Specifies the attribute on the LDAP object for the user that contains the user's certificate. This option defines how to find the certificate. Valid values are userCertificate and userCertificate;binary.
- If you use the LDAP browser to load a certificate into the LDAP directory, an attribute userCertificate of type binary is created. To access the certificate, define this option as userCertificate.
- If you use
ldapmodifyto create the Certificate Attribute, a userCertificate;binary is created when the certificate data is loaded in the LDAP directory. To access the certificate, define this option as userCertificate;binary.
Specifies how to construct the base LDAP DN used to locate the LDAP object for the user. This attribute defines how to find the object from the certificate's Subject DN.
Typically, this value is the same as the User Base DN attribute in the LDAP Authentication providers. You may include the fields from the Subject DN in this base DN.
For example: if the Certificate subject is CN=meyer.beasys.com, ou=fred, o=BEASYS, L=SFO, C=US and the mapping is ou=people, ou=$subj.ou, WebLogic Server uses ou=people, ou=fred, o=BEASYS, c=US as the DN when locating the user.
Connection Retry Limit
Specifies the number of times to attempt to connect to the LDAP server if the initial connection failed.
Specifies whether a cache is used with the LDAP server
This is a cache of the LDAP requests.
The size of the cache (in kilobytes) that is used with the LDAP server
The time-to-live of the cache (in seconds) that is used with the LDAP server


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A researcher in New Caledonia is calling for a major independent study into the environmental effects of mining in the territory, warning that there could be a disaster for the biodiversity of the territory.
The scientist of the Noumea branch of the IRD institute, Dr Bertrand Richer de Forges, wrote an open letter, saying no significant studies have been made and up to one hundred endemic species are threatened and may disappear as a result of the mining operations.
Dr Richer de Forges says there seems to be a consensus among mining operators, authorities and research organisations to keep silent about this.
He says an independent study would help all New Caledonians to make an informed decision on whether to conserve these species or let them disappear.
His challenge is directed at the Goro Nickel project in the territory's south.


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ASEAN KEY DESTINATIONS
Wet season to continue longer in Indonesia
Widada Sulistya, deputy director general for climatology at the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), said yesterday that Indonesia should have already entered the dry season in May, although in fact, some areas were still experiencing the rainy season.
"The drought will not be too dry this year. In some areas there will still be some rain during the dry season, although the rain showers will not occur as what happened in 2010. Currently, we occasionally have rain, but it is not as wet as in 2010. During that year , rain fell throughout the year," he said.
Citing the BMKG data, he said that about 65 per cent of a total of 342 season zones in Indonesia had entered the dry season. They include most areas in Java, the southern parts of Sumatra, such as Lampung, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
Some 35 per cent of areas in the country – including half of northern Sumatra (Riau and other areas further north), most areas in Kalimantan, and the northern and southern parts of Maluku – are still enduring the rainy season.
Widada said that this year, the influence of the Australian monsoon was quite weak. Therefore, during this year's dry season rain showers were still possible in some areas, although it would not be as much as compared to that which occurred in 2010.
"The influences of La Nina and El Nino coming from the eastern part of Indonesia, as well as the dipole mode in the Indian Ocean, are still normal. Our ocean is also still quite warm and strong enough to supply water vapour," he said, adding that with these four factors, Indonesia still had the potential for rain even during its dry season.
In Jakarta and its surrounding areas, such as Bogor, as well as areas in West Java such as Cianjur, for example, rains still occasionally occur, although they have entered the dry season. Other regions also have similar conditions, except those which have long been known as areas with almost no rainfall during dry season, such as Wonogiri in Central Java.
"In June, July and August, Wonogiri gets almost no rainfall. However, in other areas, such as, Wonosobo [Central Java], Probolinggo and Malang [both in East Java], rain falls occasionally during the drought," said Sulistya.
According to the BMKG, rainfall through June 18 remains normal for the country as a whole, although the rains have continued to occur in some areas.
"This year, both rainy and dry seasons have tended not to be too extreme. No extreme drought has taken hold in any parts of our country as what happened in 2007, during which the long dry spell in that year damaged crops. At the same time, we have thus far not dealt with major flooding as occurred in 2010,"
Sulistya said, adding that flooding was reported in only a few areas, including in Ambon, Maluku, as it was currently facing heavy rains.
Under such conditions, he said, particular areas still had enough water for agricultural purposes.
The BMKG's spokesperson, Eko Suryanto, said the agency had provided the Agriculture Ministry the seasonal forecasts it needed to issue the agriculture calendar for farmers.
"We will issue rainy-season forecasts in early September at the latest," he said.
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A starving artist is a painter, poet, actor, musician, or other artist who lives in poverty. Life may be a financial struggle for the undiscovered artist who often cannot earn enough to make a living from art. A starving artist as the romantic, sometimes tragic figure portrayed in literature and theater is based on the bohemian counterculture that began in nineteenth century Paris. The French starving artists, or bohemians as they were known, were poorly housed and fed, yet were passionate about their artistic life as their raison d'etre, or reason for being.
The use of the term "bohemian" to describe a starving artist was inspired by Bohemian people from the part of the Czech Republic known as Bohemia, but it did not refer to all aspects of the actual Bohemian lifestyle. The French and other nationalities tended to view the actual Bohemians and Gypsies as con-artists and circus folk rather than actual artists. The French used the expression "bohemian" to describe a starving artist related only to the poverty-ridden yet free-spirited outlook of Bohemians and Gypsies.
The first bohemians were Parisian bourgeois; young people beginning to live on their own. They lived the impoverished life of a starving artist, yet most did have homes to return to whenever they chose. Soon, working class people who were actually poor also began living the starving artist life of the bohemian.
Housing for a typical 1850s bohemian was a small, sparsely furnished attic-style room on the top floor of an apartment building as these units were cheaper in Paris than housing on the lower floors. Many stairs, often hundreds, had to be climbed to reach the upper rooms. Sometimes several students shared a suite of rooms and focused on their art while also inspiring others. Food for the starving artist was often limited to small amounts of items such as potatoes, cheese, and herring. When a bohemian did have some money, it was common to treat other bohemians to a fine meal of lobster and wine.
Henry Murger's 1849 play, Scenes de la Vie de Boheme, was the first piece of art to make the general public more knowledgeable of the bohemian starving artist counterculture. Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Miserables in which bohemian students were included as characters would appear later, in 1862. Murger's work presented three main starving artist types: the undiscovered artists who would often die in poverty as they thought discovery would come to them without their own pursuit of it, the paid bourgeoisie workers who lived the bohemian lifestyle for its romantic appeal, and the working artists without much money, but with a lot of ambition, who could survive well whether they became rich or stayed poor.
Jonathan Larson's 1996 rock musical Rent was inspired by Murger's play and the Puccini opera, La Boheme, based on Murger's play. Larson included modern artistic counterculture in Rent with subject matter about drugs, AIDS, and homosexual relationships. Rent is set in the East Village area of New York and is about the starving artist lives of idealist youth, some of whom are HIV positive, struggling to earn a living from their art. The young artists embody the Bohemian/bohemian philosophy of living each day one at a time and striving to make their short lives purposeful through the expression of their artistic passions.
I think it should be included that living the Bohemian life is the best way to live. Dedication to art should surpass the desire for wealth. It is more important to live a happy life than one in which people cannot be happy due to the circumstances that they find themselves.


Convert Images To WebP Free Using Python
If you are looking to convert images to WebP free, you came to the right place. There are a lot of sites out there where you can upload and convert images, but they are polluted with tons of ads, and uploading files one by one simply doesn't scale well. So, with this python script, you can convert images to WebP free.
Special Note: If you are looking to convert images to WebP free at scale, like, you have many thousands that you need to do all at once, you can use Bulk WebP Converter which I wrote in Go and compiled down to a standalone executable. It has concurrency and works much faster than anything I've been able to wrangle in Python.
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What is WebP And Why Should I Use It?
Google developed WebP in 2010. However, it didn't gain widespread usage until 2020, when Apple added support for WebP on the Desktop and Mobile versions of Safari. At this time, 93.3% of browsers support WebP by default.
If you are not using WebP for your images, you absolutely should. Image sizes will be smaller than their original file size, which means faster page loads. In addition, WebP is considered a next-generation image format, so using WebP will also positively impact your PageSpeed score. Depending on how image heavy your website is, this will also have an impact on your PageRank. Google still being the king of search in 2024, there is an obvious bias for WebP since Google created it.
Regardless of your thoughts on image formats, if you want to rank on Google, and have a better PageSpeed scrore, you need to be using WebP.
Code: Convert Folder Of JPG/JPEG, TIFF And GIF to WebP
You can adjust this example to fit your use case because many content management systems store media and image assets differently.
Using Python to do the conversion would all you to do a bunch of images at once. Some Premium WordPress plugins will handle image conversion, and if you are using one of the paid tiers of Cloudflare, you can set this to happen in-line with your traffic and not have to convert the source images at all. That being said, this method is basically free; you can run this in your DevOps pipeline, on your development workstation, or your server where your images live. You have a lot of flexibility with this script.
In this example, we will use a single directory on a computer or server to do the conversion as a large batch.
Before we cut and paste like we're on Stack Overflow – we first need to grab Pillow, because that is what is actually doing the conversion:
$ pip install pillow
Step 1: Cut And Paste The WepP Image Conversion Script
from pathlib import Path
from PIL import Image
########################
# Lists and Variables
########################
source_image_ext = [".gif", ".png", ".jpg", ".jpeg"]
source_image_path = "source/path/here"
##############################
# FUNCTION BLOCK
##############################
# This is the function that actually does the conversion
def convert_to_webp(source):
 destination = source.with_suffix(".webp")
 image = Image.open(source) # Open image
 image.save(destination, format="webp") # Convert image to webp
 return destination
# This function grabs the files you want to convert and feeds them to convert_to_webp() function
def legacy_to_webp(ext, source_path):
 paths = Path(f"{source_path}").glob(f"**/*{ext}")
 for path in paths:
 webp_path = convert_to_webp(source=path)
 print(webp_path)
##############################
# EXECUTION OF LOGIC
##############################
for i in source_image_ext:
 print(i)
 print(type(i))
 legacy_to_webp(ext=i, source_path=source_image_path)
Step 2: Change Source Path Of Images You Want To Convert To WebP
Name the file imageconvert.py. Change line 8 "source/path/here" to the path on your filesystem that contains the images you want to convert.
Step 3: Execute imageconvert.py To Convert Images To WebP
Run the following command from your terminal:
$ python imageconvert.py
In the directory that you specified for conversion, you will see a bunch of new .webp files. Congratulations! You just converted all your images to a nextgen image format. You can upload these files to your CMS after conversion. To convert existing images, you must re-source them in your CMS or HTML. Most CMS's keep links to images in the database.
Optional: Output Quality Tweaks
If your WebP images are still coming out 1mb or more, you can fix that. Change line 19 to look like the following:
image.save(destination, format="webp", optimize=True, quality=10)
The quality setting ranges from 1 to 100. Quality level 1 is potato quality, and quality level 100 is the best possible quality. The lower the number, the smaller the output size will be. Depending on the nature of the source image, you might notice some image degradation, so you will need to tweak this according to your quality preferences.
Closing Thoughts
When you run this script, it leaves the source images untouched. This script is non-destructive to the source images. The only drawback to this script is it doesn't talk to your CMS database, so you will need a way to deal with re-sourcing your images in your CMS of choice.


What does the word number mean?
Usage examples for number
 1. She gave Shirley the telephone number. – The Valley of the Giants by Peter B. Kyne
 2. What a number of things had happened within the last two hours! – The Room in the Dragon Volant by J. Sheridan LeFanu
 3. There were also a number of girls. – The Boys' Life of Mark Twain by Albert Bigelow Paine
Each person working in the medical industry sometimes needs to know how to define a word from medical terminology. For example - how to explain number? Here you can see the medical definition for number. Medical-dictionary.cc is your online dictionary, full of medical definitions.


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Florida Garden Health
Florida Garden Health Florida Garden Health is a unique concentrated liquid which utilizes proprietary natural and renewable source linear polymers. Sold as a proprietary formulation n a liquid concentrate wholesale to farms, Golf Courses and distribution in 275 gallon totes and 55 gallon drums. Like all Earth's Fertilizers this product can be sold under a private label
Florida Garden Health is a unique concentrated liquid which utilizes proprietary natural and renewable source linear polymers. Florida Garden Health will facilitate, when used as specified:
- Will prevent fungal problems before they become systemic in the plant.
- Will eradicate existing fungal colonization.
- Promotes a natural and sustainable plant defense reaction to many pathogens.
- Induce improved resistance to fungus and nematodes.
- Melts exoskeletons of insects
- Low-toxicity ingredient technology with low persistence and residence time
- Improves the exchange of nutrients through the plant root system.
- Improves yield by helping to balance and build porosity in the soil.
- A 100% water soluble, anionic liquid that helps encapsulate the root system to prevent fungal and bacterial infections.
- Florida Garden Health has low environmental impact during use and is biodegradable.
Formulated and blended in Tampa Bay Florida USA


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Manchester, VT – Residents in Manchester, VT can expect a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 44F today, along with winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, the weather will be partly to mostly cloudy with a low of 26F and light and variable winds.
This forecast comes as part of the latest weather update for the area, providing important information for residents and visitors alike. The update, which was issued on February 11, 2024 at 12:20 pm, serves as a helpful guide for planning outdoor activities or travel in the region.
With these weather conditions, it's important for individuals to take necessary precautions to stay safe and comfortable. Whether it's dressing warmly for the chilly temperatures or adjusting travel plans to account for the wind, being informed about the weather is crucial for daily planning.
By staying updated on the latest weather forecasts, residents in Manchester, VT can make informed decisions and better prepare for the day ahead. This includes knowing what to expect when stepping outside, as well as understanding any potential changes in weather patterns throughout the day.
In conclusion, the weather update for Manchester, VT offers valuable insights for local residents and visitors, allowing them to plan their activities and travel with greater awareness of the current conditions in the area. Stay informed and stay safe!


File Event Monitor Reference Guide
File Event Monitor
Checks dates, sizes, and contents of files.
Overview
The File Event Monitor is designed to look at individual files, check their dates, sizes, and contents. It's perfect for scanning log files for specific text and getting alerts about modified files.
Use Cases
 - Checking log files for error messages
 - Detecting log files that are quickly growing in size
 - Looking for specific words in text files
Monitoring Options
This event monitor provides the following options:
File Path
Enter a UNC path to the file that you want to monitor. Instead of entering an actual device name, use [devicename] as in the following example: \\[devicename]\c$\folder\file.txt When the event monitor runs, it will substitute [devicename] for each of the devices selected in the Network Devices section.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the device cannot be contacted
Use this option to alert if the event monitor cannot connect to the network device.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the file is [missing/present]
Use this option to alert if the event monitor was able to connect to the network device, but the file was missing or present. You might use the option to alert when a file is missing if you have a critical configuration file that applications or services depend on. The option to alert if the file is present can be used for cases where applications or services create an error file when an unexpected condition is detected.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the file size has [increase/decrease/changed/remained the same] since the last run
Use this option to alert based on changes in the file's size.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the file's last modified date has [changed/remained the same] since the last run
Use this option to alert based on the file's last modified date.
Alert if the file is larger than a specified size
With this option, you can get alerts if the file's size exceeds the thresholds that you specify.
Alert if the file is smaller than a specified size
This option can be used to alert if the file's size is smaller than the specific thresholds that you choose.
Check the contents of the file
Enable this option to access further checks that will look at the content of the file.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the file contains the text [text string]
Use this option to get alerts when specified text is found in the file.
When the text is found, show the line the text is on
If this option is enabled and a match is found, the line that the match was found on will be included in all alerts and notifications.
When the text is found, show the previous [#] lines
Use this option to also include some of the lines that precede the one where the match was found.
When the text is found, show the following [#] lines
Use this option to also include some of the lines that follow the one where the match was found.
Use a regular expression when matching text
With this option enabled, the search text will be interpreted as a regular expression.
Do not alert if the same line contains [text string]
With this option enabled and a match is found, the match will be ignored if any of the specified comma-separated text is found on the same line.
Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if the file does not contain the text [text string]
This option is the opposite of the previous one. It will alert you if the specified text is not found in the file.
Use a regular expression when matching text
With this option enabled, the search text will be interpreted as a regular expression.
Only check for text that is new since the last check
By default, the event monitor will scan the entire file for the text you specify. With this option enabled, it will only check new text that has been appended to the file since the last check.
Show the first [#] lines of the file in all notifications
With this option enabled, the event monitor will show the first lines of the file in all alerts and notifications.
Show the last [#] lines of the file in all notifications
With this option enabled, the event monitor will show the last lines of the file in all alerts and notifications.
Show the first [#] lines of new content from the file in all notifications
With this option enabled, the event monitor will show a portion of the new content that was added to the file since the last run.
Enable date/time tokens in the file name
With this option enabled, the event monitor will use the time the event monitor runs to replace time tokens in the given file name.
Example: \\[devicename]\c$\folder\file-%%YYYY%%-%%MMZ%%-%%DDZ%%.ext
Which would then use the current year, month and day to change the file name to: \\[devicename]\c$\folder\file-1977-05-06.ext
Authentication and Security
The account used for authentication must have permission to access the file and all its contents.
Protocols
Data Points
This event monitor generates the following data points:
Data Point Description
File Size The size of the file.
Sample Output
Tutorial
To view the tutorial for this event monitor, click here.
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text: Bridge link is a SL (Signalling Link) that connects an STP (Signalling Transfer Point) to another STP. Typically a quad of B links interconnect peer (or primary) STPs (e.g. the STPs from one network to the STPs of another network). The distinction between a B link and a D link is rather arbitrary. For this reason such links may be referred to as B/D links.


text: Ransomware is advanced malicious software, which comes in the forms of different forms, with the intention to attack and take control of basic infrastructures and computer systems. The majority of these threats are meant to extort money from their victims by asking for a ransom in exchange for decryption keys. Most of the techniques deployed to detect this could not completely prevent ransomware attacks because of its obfuscation techniques. In this research work, an intelligent crypto-locker ransomware detection technique using Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm is proposed to overcome the malware obfuscation technique because of its ability to learn, train and fit dataset based on the observed features. The proposed technique has shown remarkable prospects in detecting crypto-locker ransomware attacks with high true positive and low false positive rate.


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Conifer fertilizer with micronutrients from Target®, available here in 8 kg bags, is a multicomponent fertilizer that contains all micronutrients that plants need. It completely satisfies their demand for nutrients. Presented product consists of all fundamental nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulphur with additional micronutrients - boron, copper, iron and zinc. It has been composed the way that ensures plants with all substances they need to develop properly and healthily. All conifer species supplemented with it will grow rapidly thanks to appropriate nourishment. It strengthens plants, ensures vivid, green colouring of the foliage and prevents it from browning.
This granulated product is exceptionally easy to use, as you only need to pour it around the plants. The measuring cup included in the set makes appropriate dosing even easier. We recommend to use this product during the whole vegetation season, from March to July. Applying it every 3-4 weeks would satisfy all nutritional requirements of your conifers. Regular use additionally helps to maintain proper, acidic reaction of the soil that is of utmost importance in growing conifer trees and shrubs.
The package contains 8 kg of the Target® conifer fertilizer with micronutrients, as well as the best-before date and detailed instructions of use.
Dosage: the optimal dose of the fertilizer is 100 grams per 1 shrub.


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Posted Oct 14 2011
A grocery bag can withstand 300N of force before it rips apart. How many kilograms of apples can it safely hold?
If given the same acceleration, why is a heavy cleaver more effective for chopping vegetables than an equally sharp knife?
Calculate the acceleration of a 300,000kg jumbo jet just before takeoff when the thrust of its engine is 500N.


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Complex tetrahedral structures form good models for amorphous Group IV and III-V semiconductors. With a view of working towards examining non-crystalline materials, the structural, electronic and vibrational properties of complex tetrahedrally bonded semiconductors are investigated by various molecular dynamics techniques. First principles quantum mechanical molecular dynamics calculations are performed on two such structures and the effects of pressure on their behaviour is reported. A full free energy calculation using this method remains unfeasible and therefore an empirical bond charge model is used to calculate the full pressure-temperature phase diagram of the structures. Several surface reconstructions of a complex phase of silicon are then examined and the lowest energy surface of any silicon structure so far is found. Point defects in the diamond phase of silicon and carbon also give insight into various unusual bonding topologies that could be found in their amorphous phase. Structural and vibrational properties of several defects are considered. Finally, calculations on amorphous carbon and silicon at several densities are done and a comparison between the structural and electronic properties made. New bonding topologies are found in the structures including three centre bonding orbitals in the amorphous carbon models.
|Publisher||University of Edinburgh|
|Source Sets||Ethos UK|
|Type||Electronic Thesis or Dissertation|
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Without a bank account
- As in urban districts, low-income households are more likely to have no bank or building society account than households on average incomes.
- As in urban districts, the proportion of households in rural districts who have no bank or building society account has fallen over the last decade. However, the rate of reduction has been much slower than that in urban districts and, as a result, the differences between rural and urban districts have been largely eliminated over the last decade.
- See the UK indicator on bank accounts.
On most poverty and social exclusion indicators, rural areas have 'better scores' than urban areas. The purpose of the table below is to differentiate between those subjects where rural areas are 'a bit better' and those where rural areas are 'a lot better'. It does so by presenting the rural statistics for the indicator as a proportion of the urban statistics. So, for example, a rural'score' of 6 in the table below means that the rural statistic is around 60% of its urban equivalent.
|Type of district||Average of 2006/07 to 2008/09|
|Households in the poorest fifth||Households with average incomes||All households|
|'Very rural' districts||9||7||7|
|'Mostly rural' districts||7||11||9|
|'Part rural' districts||12||12||11|
For each type of local authority district, the first graph shows the proportion of households without a bank, building society or any other kind of account. The data is split to show households in the poorest fifth of the income distribution and for households on average incomes (middle fifth of the income distribution) separately. As well as bank and building society accounts, the figures also count any savings or investment accounts as well as post office card accounts but do not include stocks and shares, premium bonds, gilts, Save As You Earn arrangements or Credit Unions. Income is household disposable income, equivalised (adjusted) to take account of household composition and is measured after deducting housing costs.
For each type of local authority district, the second graph shows how the proportion of households without a bank, building society or any other kind of account has changed over time. The data is for all households.
Level of the data
Lower tier local authorities (districts), as classified by the DEFRA 2009 classification system. Both the DEFRA classification rules and their results by local authority can be found on the page on rural/urban classification systems.
Family Resources Survey, DWP.
|Type of district||Proportion of households without an account|
|Average of 1996/97 to 1998/99||Average of 2006/07 to 2008/09|
|Households in the poorest fifth||Households with average incomes||All households||Households in the poorest fifth||Households with average incomes||All households|
|'Very rural' districts||15%||2%||5%||5%||2%||3%|
|'Mostly rural' districts||13%||2%||5%||4%||3%||3%|
|'Part rural' districts||16%||3%||5%||7%||4%||4%|


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On Thursday, December 8, Pulitzer Prize–winning authors Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith will give a free lecture (and booksigning) on their acclaimed new biography, Van Gogh: The Life, at 6:00 in the Art Institute's Fullerton Hall. In their talk, the authors present surprising new discoveries, including a shocking new conclusion to the life of this great Post-Impressionist painter.
And how well do you know the tempestuous life of this famous—or infamous—artist? The first person to answer the following questions (from the book, natch) correctly wins two tickets to the museum for free access to the lecture. Leave it in the comments!
1. In the van Gogh-Carbentus family tree, how many Vincent van Goghs preceded Vincent Willem van Gogh?
2. What was van Gogh's first job title?
3. Van Gogh once put his hand into the flame of a lamp and said he would keep his hand in the flame until:
4. Beginning in 1885 while in Antwerp, van Gogh began collecting these objects to decorate his studio.
5. Naifeh and Smith attribute the famous roommate drama between van Gogh and Gauguin in Arles to many things, but what, according to Naifeh and Smith, might have pushed relations between the two roommates over the edge?


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Where to catch Peacock mantis shrimp in creatures of the deep?
Title: Exploring the Enigmatic Peacock Mantis Shrimp: A Guide to Spotting These Colorful Creatures of the Deep
The mesmerizing world beneath the ocean's surface is home to a plethora of fascinating creatures, each with its own unique characteristics. Among these captivating marine inhabitants is the Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus), a remarkable species renowned for its vibrant colors and extraordinary hunting abilities. In this article, we will delve into the depths of the ocean to uncover the best locations for spotting these elusive creatures and gain a deeper understanding of their intriguing nature.
Understanding the Peacock Mantis Shrimp:
Before embarking on a quest to catch a glimpse of the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, it is essential to familiarize ourselves with this extraordinary species. The Peacock Mantis Shrimp, also known as the Harlequin Mantis Shrimp, is a small marine crustacean found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. Despite its name, the Peacock Mantis Shrimp is not a true shrimp but rather belongs to the stomatopod family.
Featuring a vibrant array of colors, ranging from vivid blues and greens to striking reds and oranges, the Peacock Mantis Shrimp is a true spectacle to behold. Its exquisitely patterned carapace and intricate markings make it a favorite subject for underwater photographers and marine enthusiasts alike.
Habitat and Distribution:
Peacock Mantis Shrimps are predominantly found in shallow tropical waters, typically residing in coral reefs, rocky crevices, and sandy substrates. They prefer areas with ample hiding spots and access to prey, such as small fish, crabs, and mollusks. While they primarily inhabit the Indo-Pacific region, including the coasts of Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, they have also been spotted in the Red Sea and the eastern coast of Africa.
Best Locations for Spotting Peacock Mantis Shrimp:
1. Raja Ampat, Indonesia: Renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity, Raja Ampat is a haven for underwater enthusiasts. The vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear waters provide an ideal habitat for the Peacock Mantis Shrimp.
2. Great Barrier Reef, Australia: As one of the world's most iconic diving destinations, the Great Barrier Reef offers ample opportunities to encounter the Peacock Mantis Shrimp. Explore the reef's diverse ecosystems, including the Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef, to increase your chances of spotting these elusive creatures.
3. Anilao, Philippines: Known as the „Muck Diving Capital of the Philippines," Anilao is a macro photographer's paradise. Its nutrient-rich waters harbor an abundance of marine life, including the Peacock Mantis Shrimp.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. Are Peacock Mantis Shrimps dangerous to humans?
A1. While Peacock Mantis Shrimps possess powerful claws capable of inflicting serious damage, they are generally not aggressive towards humans unless provoked. It is advisable to maintain a safe distance and avoid touching or disturbing them.
Q2. How do Peacock Mantis Shrimps hunt?
A2. Peacock Mantis Shrimps employ lightning-fast strikes using their powerful claws to stun or kill their prey. With incredible speed and force, they can break through the shells of snails, crabs, and even crack the glass of aquarium tanks.
Q3. Can Peacock Mantis Shrimps be kept in home aquariums?
A3. While Peacock Mantis Shrimps are captivating creatures, they require specialized care and a well-maintained aquarium. Due to their aggressive nature and potential to damage tank mates, they are best suited for experienced aquarists.
Venturing into the depths of the ocean to catch a glimpse of the Peacock Mantis Shrimp is an awe-inspiring experience. Their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and remarkable hunting abilities make them a true marvel of the marine world. By exploring the suggested locations and understanding their habitat preferences, you increase your chances of encountering these captivating creatures and gaining a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the deep sea.
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