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We present here our studies concerning the variation of refractive index with the optical gap in amorphous silicon prepared by glow discharge decomposition of silane. The study has been carried out in the light of the models of Penn, Wemple-Didomenico, Ravindra et al., Moss and Bahl-Bhagat. It is essentially seen that the model of Bahl-Bhagat is good enough to explain the relative shifts in the refractive indices in terms of the changes in the gaps on introduction of hydrogen into amorphous silicon. However, because of weaknesses associated with the fitting parameters, we propose here an alternate model which explains fairly well the dependence of the index of refraction on the optical gap. Furthermore, to explain the gradient of the refractive index vs optical gap plots, we see that a simple model like that of Moss would suffice. This is all the more interesting by virtue of the fact that the Moss formula is basically representative of the atomic picture. Of course, the constant depends on conditions during formation of the sample. Under some limiting conditions, the Bahl-Bhagat relation is shown to reduce to the linear form like that of Ravindra et al. We also attempt to analyse qualitatively the dependence of dispersion energy and the average excitation energy on temperature in the light of the Wemple-Didomenico model. The present study has been carried out for samples prepared by glow discharge at different substrate temperatures and with different hydrogen concentrations.
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50 degrees south and discover
its hidden secrets
The story of Campbell Island is also the story of the Island's human history from historical accounts and historic sites. We aim to search for evidence of pre-European contact; review existing sources of Campbell Island history, search for new historic sites and assess their status and future management requirements; document the history, scale, and impact of historic sealing and whaling.
No one is sure when the outlying islands of the New Zealand region were first occupied by people. Research has found up to 650 year old settlement sites of Maori origin on some other Subantarctic Island. Was Campbell Island also discovered much earlier than 1810? Archaeological investigation of coastal locations and rock shelters suited to human habitation may provide the answer and shed light on the limits of Polynesian voyaging.
The stories of sealers, whalers and farmers tell us of a turbulent and hard life that was carved out on the stormy shores of Campbell Island. For the first time ever in the history of Campbell Island this expedition will provide a qualified assessment of historic site importance – an urgent task now that scrub regrowth is overwhelming many sites.
A search for the location and remains of sealing camps can tell the history of sealing on this island and bring to life the sense of hardship and remoteness that will have been the lot for sealers in this wild and windy place.
Whaling stations at North West Bay and North East Harbour were the last shore whaling operations in New Zealand waters. The field archaeology of these stations will be examined to describe the period of change between historical 19th century technology and 20th
Century factory operations, and also unique whaling methods that were used at this unusually remote and southerly location.

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Below Ground Tanks
A range of underground water tanks for portable water (drinking water), rainwater harvesting, fire protection water or to store water from other sources (well, spring etc) for household, garden or irrigation use.
Below ground water storage tanks from 1800 Litre capacity (396 Gallon) to 10,000 Litre underground water tanks (2200 Gallon).
Storing water underground is useful especially where space is limited. Underground water tanks can be placed under lawns or driveways. Ideal for areas with a high-water table too.
Made in the UK out of high strength polyethylene, these underground plastic water tanks are highly economical as their shallow dig depth makes them easy to install and maintain.

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1. Eksp Klin Farmakol. 2011;74(3):32-4.
[Geroprotective properties of dimebon: morphological characterization of organs
and tissues in mice after long-term treatment].
[Article in Russian]
[No authors listed]
It has been experimentally established that dimebon reliably increased the
average and maximum life span and significantly improved the general state of
C57BL/6 female mice. Compared to the control group, the animals of the test group
were more active, had better hair (greater number of hair follicles per unit area
of histological section of skin), and lower age-related reduction of the body
weight.
PMID: 21598635 [Indexed for MEDLINE]


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State Key Laboratory
State Key Laboratory of Industrial Product Environmental Adaptability 2008year4 Approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, relying onChina National Electrical Research Institute Co., Ltd.Established , Is our countryfirstNational scientific research institutions specializing in the environmental adaptation technology of industrial products,20109 passed the inspection by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The laboratory faces the technical requirements for environmental adaptability of high-end equipment and key products in my country, focusing on environmental monitoring, testing, evaluation, and testing. Research on equipment, protection technology, standards and specifications has been carried out, leading domestic technological achievements have been made, and a comprehensive solution for environmental adaptability has been formed.
> Main domestic environmental adaptability technology research and development and service institutions
> Leading the formulation of China's environmental technology standards
> Main members of the National Material Environmental Corrosion Test Platform
> Comprehensive climate, mechanical, chemical, electromagnetic, and biological environmental test capabilities
> A natural environment test network covering typical climates such as humid heat, sub-humid heat, plateau, desert, and cold in China
> The only domestic coverageGlobal typical climate natural Environmental Test Network
> A leading domestic supplier of large-scale professional environmental testing equipment
This institution is the affiliated unit of the secretariats of many national professional standardization technical committees, and now it focuses on national standards.161 item, industry standard13 items. The series of standards for special environmental conditions in western my country was formulated for the first time, and it won the first prize of standard innovation contribution from the National Standardization Management Committee. Same as IEC, ISO and other international standards organizations establish cooperation, join as a group member ASTM and actively participate in the international standard system Revised.
> Environmental conditions and Environmental Testing Standardization Technical Committee, the counterpart of International Electrotechnical Commission IEC/TC 104.
> Environmental conditions and Environmental Test Standardization Technical Committee Climate Environmental Test Sub-Technical Committee.
> National Fire Hazard Test for Electrical and Electronic Products Standardization Technical Committee, counterpart of the International Electrotechnical Commission Fire Hazard Test Technical Committee (IEC/TC 89).
State Key Laboratory of Industrial Product Environmental Adaptability Official website:http://www .skl-eas.com/


Los Angeles Criminal Defense Firm
Chain of Custody
Chain of custody refers to the movement and location of evidence from the moment it was collected to the time it is presented at trial. A proper Chain of Custody must establish:
 - Which person / officer / investigator collected the evidence and what did that person do with it for example, did the investigator package the evidence so it prevents tampering and distinguishes it from other evidence seized at the same crime scene;
 - Date, time, and place the evidence was collected;
 - How the evidence was collected - what procedures and methods were used to collect it and what safeguards were used to protect the evidence;
 - How the evidence was tagged, labeled or marked;
 - Where the officer / investigator stored the evidence and properly logged it.
 - When and by whom the evidence is moved, transferred, or tested.
Testimony and documentation are used to authenticate evidence – to establish that the evidence is what it is claimed to be. Evidence that cannot be authenticated may not be reliable or trustworthy and will not be admitted at a criminal trial. Often, prosecutors must establish chain of custody because criminal prosecutions depend on evidence gathered by police officers at the crime scene. Criminal defense attorneys generally challenge the chain of custody presented by prosecutors. If a criminal defense attorney succeeds in showing a break in the chain of custody then the prosecutor may be precluded from presenting that evidence to the jury.


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Conference | Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak | TIE 2022 | 16th - 18th September 2022
Faculty of Technical
Sciences in Čačak has the honour to invite you to participate in
International scientific conference Technics and Informatics in Education – TIE 2022
The Conference follows the tradition of gathering teachers, researchers and professionals engaged in various levels of technical, technological and IT education. Over the past 50 years, these gatherings have been organized in numerous forms (conferences, seminars, consultations, etc.) in Serbia and the region. From 2006 to 2014 the conference Technics and Informatics in Education – TIE was organised biennially at the Faculty of Technical Sciences as a national conference with international participation. As of 2018 TIE has a form of an international conference. The TIE conferences have had a huge impact on the development of IT, technical and scientific subjects in both primary and secondary education. The significant impact has also been perceived in diverse fields related to technical and IT education at university level. However, the new circumstances necessitate organising scientific assemblies in the field of technics and the related technologies.
The TIE 2022 conference aims to improve the exchange of knowledge and experience between experts, professionals, researchers and teachers from Serbia and the region. The conference is expected to provide an analytical review of technical, technological and IT education, focusing on teacher training, terminology in the related fields, as well as the achievements regarding teaching aids, student books, educational assistive technology, technology supporting the enhancement of mental health and well-being, etc.
The Conference involves all the levels of technical, technological and IT education: from preschool institutions, primary and secondary schools over higher and university education, to various forms of lifelong learning.
Furthermore, the special emphasis is given to the importance and role of informatics and computer science in technical education, as well as the correlation between technical education and other natural, social and education sciences. The thematic field of ESP, encompassing foreign/second and professional languages in the realm of technics, technology and informatics, is the new aspect of the Conference.
The results of the conference are anticipated to contribute to planning the development of education in the fields of technics, technology, engineering, IT and computer sciences. The results are also expected to support the exchange of educational patterns and the alignment with regional, EU and global trends in fields in the focus. We hope that experience gained at the Conference will be very useful both for the participants and for the development of technical and technological education.
The thematic fields of the 9th international scientific conference Technics and Informatics in Education include:
- Technics and Informatics in Education,
- Educational Technology,
- Teacher Professional Development in TIE,
- IT Education and Practice,
- Engineering Education and Practice,
- ESP in Technics and Informatics: challenges and perspectives,
- Symposium "Technics and Informatics in Education: School Teachers for Teachers",
- Framework for network support for psychological and digital resilience – Concept and results of ERASMUS+ DigiPsyRes Project.
The official language of the conference is English, while the Symposium Technics and Informatics in Education: School Teachers for Teachers is realized in Serbian.


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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- v. To put off; postpone.
- v. To postpone the induction of (one eligible for the military draft).
- v. To procrastinate.
- v. To submit to the opinion, wishes, or decision of another through respect or in recognition of his or her authority, knowledge, or judgment. See Synonyms at yield.
- v. To commit or entrust to another.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- To offer; render; assign: as, to defer the command of an army.
- To refer; leave to another's judgment and determination
- To yield to another's opinion; submit in opinion: with to.
- To delay; put off; postpone to a future time: as, to defer the execution of a design.
- To cause to wait; remand; put off: applied to persons.
- To wait; delay; procrastinate.
- v. To delay, or postpone, especially to postpone induction into military service.
- v. law To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
GNU Webster's 1913
- v. To put off; to postpone to a future time; to delay the execution of; to delay; to withhold.
- v. To put off; to delay to act; to wait.
- v. obsolete To render or offer.
- v. To lay before; to submit in a respectful manner; to refer; -- with
- v. To yield deference to the wishes of another; to submit to the opinion of another, or to authority; -- with
- v. yield to another's wish or opinion
- v. hold back to a later time
- Middle English differren, to postpone, differ; see differ.Middle English deferen, from Old French deferer, from Latin dēferre, to carry away, refer to : dē-, de- + ferre, to carry; see bher-1 in Indo-European roots. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
"To defer from the steven King inflection it should be referenced as a Viral of vampires."
"Captain Sears did defer, that is he seldom opposed."
"Now you may wonder why it's called defer and lazyload and I talked about not loading at all."
"One alternative: defer social security -- it also increases 8% for every year you defer, which is higher than most investments pay."
"Although he said he wanted to come back for a final year in 2010, Bowden chose to call it a career after reviewing the parameters the school sought to have him work within next year -- namely defer much of his responsibility to coach-in-waiting Jimbo Fisher."
"Although he said he wanted to come back for a final year in 2010, Bowden chose to call it a career after reviewing the parameters the school sought to have him work within next year - namely defer much of his responsibility to coach-in-waiting Jimbo Fisher."
"At this week's Homeland Security hearing, when FBI Director Mueller was questioned about it by Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich), Mueller said he would "defer" to the Justice Department on the issue."
"It's not just the fact that Cheney never served in the military; it's that all the archtects of the Iraq War – Bush, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Cheney, Rove, and many of their most vocal supporters like Limbaugh – all found ways to "defer" from serving."
"April 30th is effectively the end for Shuttle and just this week, CxP began looking at plans to mostly "defer" the Lunar capabilities on Orion, effectively killing the original purpose of the program."
"Recognizing that the U.S. has one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, the government should not eliminate the current provision that allows companies to "defer" paying a U.S. tax on foreign income until it is brought back into this country."
These user-created lists contain the word 'defer'.
Budgetese - not a sexy topic but a very comprehensive list of words and collocations used in EU circles. Budgeting experts please comment and expand.
heading, across-the-board..., emergency reserve, frontload, mopping-up, performance reserve, positive margin, negative margin, public finances, structural operat..., administrative ex..., management of EU... and 657 more...
A complete Barron's Wordlist for GRE preparation. Your online flashcard replacement.
additionality, audit trail, accounting standards, auditing standards, general audit obj..., a posteriori audit, a priori audit, above board, acceptable error..., access rights, accountability, accountable entities and 1283 more...
Protagonists and relevant words in the Book of Creation (Source: King James Bible)
List of most of the words I've learned
Words That Make Sense in Reverse Too! Bad news for a dyslexic, 'cause s/he's got no clue if s/he read the word correctly or not, as opposed to a palindrome (i.e., no mistake possible, cf. "Dyslexic...
Another kind of bear list: words bearing the -fer suffix ("that which carries"), the -ferous suffix ("bearing," "producing," or "yielding").
Also see (if you like) Carry Me Home Again.
favorite words. some are made up injokes between me and my husband or family.
Looking for tweets for defer.


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IE ERROR CODE – WATER SUPPLY ISSUE
"IE" Error Code
① Check that the house tap water valves are "opened".
Otherwise, water is not being supplied to the washing machine.
This error code occurs when desired water level is not reached within 8 minutes of machine
② Should the water supply hose be incorrectly connected to the washing machine's rear entry point
or fitted way too loosely causing much water to leak out, there will not be ample water properly
supplied to the washing machine. This can interrupt the flow of water.
After closing water valve, pull out water supply hose and re-connect it firmly.
When reconnecting hoses ensure that the hose couplings are aligned straight with the machine's
respective inlet connectors, tighten them then do not forget to re-open the water tap.
① Turn the water tap "on" to maximum opening.
② Check whether cold and hot water tap were not accidentally switched.
(Color on the tap can be different from the common tap color.)
Connect water supply hose in the back of the washing machine.
③ Turn water taps "off" then connect hose to respective water supply valves. Turn the water taps
"on" to see if water leaks.
[Water supply from house tap]


text: GitHub on December 6 explained that stolen credentials are a main cause of data breaches. To help NPM maintainers better manage their risk exposure, GitHub is introducing a granular access token type for NPM. The granular access tokens allow NPM package maintainers to restrict which packages and scopes a token has access to, grant access to specific organizations, set token expiration dates, and limit access based on IP address ranges. Users also can select read-only or read and write access. As many as 50 granular access tokens can be created on an NPM account.

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Dry Bean Market in Portugal
In value terms, dry bean production fell to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by %. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2009 to , production growth failed to regain momentum.
The average yield of beans (dry) in Portugal declined modestly to kg per ha in , approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry bean yield hit record highs at kg per ha in , and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In , the harvested area of beans (dry) in Portugal rose to ha, surging by % on figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of %. The dry bean harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.
The revenue of the dry bean market in Portugal was estimated at $ in , almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.


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linked to numerous biblical principles. Their strength and resilience may symbolize perseverance, while their solitary nature might represent the importance of personal faith.
Just as other cultures have found spiritual inspiration in rhinos, so too can you discover your own unique interpretations. Remember, God's lessons can be found in all of His creations, even the most unexpected ones.


Issues with benefit plans and pension payments arise both upon hiring an employee and when they leave the job. There are also laws that allow employees who lose their jobs to continue the health coverage they had with their employer while they look for new work.
In addition, the employer in Olyphant is required to make sure the employee receives any benefits that were guaranteed in a contract when the employee started their work. Sometimes benefits are paid directly by the employer, while other instances of benefits require voluntary contributions from the worker. Also note that there can be a required minimum amount of time spent working for the employer in order for the employee to receive benefits.
What Employee Benefits are Protected by Pennsylvania law?
Under Pennsylvania law, employers who provide employees with medical plans owe them particular legal duties. For example, they must disclose important health plan information, and employees must be provided with a fair process when reviewing their claims according to the plan. For employees who lost their jobs, there are some laws that allow them to continue the health care plan they had with their previous employer while they actively look for a new job.
Employers in the city of Olyphant also owe their employees legal duties with regard to pension plans. First, the law requires that they provide any benefits that were promised to their employee in any given benefit agreement. Second, employers bear the risk of any investments that are made on behalf of an employee according to a matched contribution plan
How can a Olyphant, Pennsylvania Pension and Benefits Attorney Help?


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Create a Stream Group
Once the Encoding profiles are created, the next step to controlling the quality of your video is to create Stream Groups. Since Stream groups are the grouping of different encoding profiles it may be likely to have stream groups for single video, Dual video, and Video plus slides among others.
The most difficult part of creating stream groups may be determining what stream groups need to be created. Once that has been determined, it is just a matter of adding a new group and choosing the encoding profiles to apply to each stream.
Since stream groups define the number of content streams and the type of media for each stream you might have a need for more stream groups than you would initially think. Regardless of how many stream groups you may need creating them always follow the same steps. Starting in the Management portal:
- Navigate to Recording > Stream Groups.
- Click Add New.
- Give you stream group a descriptive name that indicates each stream type. (i.e Camera (16:9 Video), Content (16:9 Video))
- Click Add Stream.
- Select the Input (Video1, 2, 3 or Slide) then click Add Stream.
- Click MP4 or Smooth Streaming then Add Media Type.
- Select the desired encoding profile for the media type.
- Click Audio and select an Audio encoding profile.
- Repeat steps 4-7 to add additional streams.
- Set Video 2, the content stream as primary by clicking and dragging it to the left-hand position.
- Once all streams have been added, click Save.


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Automating Heap Dumps For Java Containers in Google Kubernetes Engine
Heap dumps are an indispensable tool for debugging memory issues in Java processes. The typical way of taking a memory dump is using the jmap command
jmap -dump:format=b;file=/tmp/heap.dump 2592
This will trigger a heap dump for the process with id 2592 (assuming it's a Java process) and store it in a file /tmp/heap.dump. This can be analyzed later with a heap dump analyzer like jhat, MAT, or VisualVM - which are free tools.
Triggering a heap dump for a Java process that is running in a container, inside a pod, in a Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster node is not so straightforward. There are many layers of infrastructure that you have to cross to get at the Java process. Your process would usually run as part of a managed abstraction like a Deployment or a StatefulSet in your Kubernetes cluster. Your starting point would be just the pod name.
But,
- Knowing the pod name is not enough - you also have to locate the cluster node where it's running and ssh into it.
- A GKE node might be running many pods, and many Java processes - you have to identify the correct one once once you have ssh'ed into it. "docker ps" can help here.
- The GKE node might not have jmap. It's not straightforward to install the JDK there because it would typically be running COS. So you have to get inside the container and trigger the dump.
- You have to copy the dump to an accessible location, maybe a GCS bucket, from where you can download it to analyze. Uploading to a GCS bucket requires gsutil, which is not present by default in a COS node.
I have automated this entire process using just shell scripts and gcloud commands. The source code is on GitHub. They also use the toolbox utility that Google provides as a container for running debug tools. Invoking "toolbox" inside your GKE node will launch this container.
These scripts have an assumption which might not be valid for your cluster - I'll point it out at the relevant point in the code.
Here's a step by step explanation of the flow.
There are 3 shell scripts - k8s-debug-client.sh being the one to run from your dev box or bastion host. This one invokes k8s-debug-vm.sh (inside the GKE cluster node, i.e. the VM) which in turn invokes the k8s-debug-toolbox.sh.
First we find out the node on which the pod is running
node_name='kubectl get pod ${pod_name} -o json | jq '. | .spec.nodeName''
and get its public IP
public_ip='gcloud compute instances list --filter="name=(${node_name})" --format="value(networkInterfaces[].accessConfigs[0].natIP)"'
copy the other two scripts to it
scp -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no -o UserKnownHostsFile=/dev/null -i ${keyfile} k8s-debug-vm.sh k8s-debug-toolbox.sh ${user}@${public_ip}:
and trigger them
ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no -o UserKnownHostsFile=/dev/null -i ${keyfile} ${user}@${public_ip} sh k8s-debug-vm.sh ${pod_name} ${action} ${bucket}
I turn off the ssh warnings as I trigger this from a CI system on demand. If you run them manually, you can remove the -o options.
Inside the GKE node, k8s-debug-vm.sh figures out the correct container id and uses docker exec to trigger a heap dump inside it.
container_id='docker ps | grep ${pod_name} | grep -v "POD" | awk '{print $1}''
docker exec ${container_id} sh -c "jmap -dump:format=b,file=heap.dump 1"
Note that the heap dump is inside the container, and not in the VM. You may not be able to push it to a GCS bucket from the container as there is no gsutil and no permissions. So we need to copy the dump to the VM. We copy it to a uniquely named file.
dttime='echo $(date '+%d-%b-%Y-%H-%M-%S')'
filename=${pod_name}-${dttime}.hdump
docker cp ${container_id}:heap.dump ${filename}
Now you have the dump file in the VM but there is no gsutil. So you need to invoke toolbox, which has gsutil inside it. Does that mean we need to copy the dump inside toolbox now? No, because toolbox mounts several useful directories by default from the VM it's running on.
So we just invoke toolbox and pass it the path to the k8s-debug-toolbox.sh (which is in the home directory of the user you are logged in as in the VM) as it would appear from inside toolbox (since the home directory is also mounted inside toolbox).
Inside toolbox, we can use gsutil to upload the dump file (which is also available inside toolbox because it's in the home directory of the user you are logged in as in the VM). But here's a catch. gsutil requires permissions to upload to a GCS bucket. One way to provide this permission is with an IAM permissions JSON file. But how does it get to the VM?
This is the caveat I mentioned above. In the infrastructure I manage, almost every Java pod has a config map with a permissions file that the pod uses to access Google Cloud services. This file is accessible as a mounted directory inside toolbox, so, voila!
/google-cloud-sdk/bin/gcloud auth activate-service-account --key-file=${dir}/key.json
/google-cloud-sdk/bin/gsutil cp /media/root/home/${user}/${filename} gs://${bucket}/kdev-debug/${filename}
If you don't have this shortcut, you will a need to set the permissions somehow. There are multiple ways of doing it - one being to run a custom container instead of toolbox that has gsutil installed and can mount a config map which has the permissions. Another is to upload the permissions file to the VM when you run the command, use it from inside toolbox, and then delete it. The second one is a tad risky.
These scripts can be modified to be usable for any Kubernetes cluster and not just GKE. Most of the changes will be in the commands that fetch the list of running nodes. If you are using another OS for your K8S VMs, you can install Java directly on the VM and trigger the dump, after you find out the mapping between the container ids and the process ids as visible from the VM.
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Open-File Report 2012–1137
The U.S. Geological Survey Sea Floor Stress and Sediment Mobility Database contains estimates of bottom stress and sediment mobility for the U.S. continental shelf. This U.S. Geological Survey database provides information that is needed to characterize sea floor ecosystems and evaluate areas for human use. The estimates contained in the database are designed to spatially and seasonally resolve the general characteristics of bottom stress over the U.S. continental shelf and to estimate sea floor mobility by comparing critical stress thresholds based on observed sediment texture data to the modeled stress. This report describes the methods used to make the bottom stress and mobility estimates, statistics used to characterize stress and mobility, data validation procedures, and the metadata for each dataset and provides information on how to access the database online.
First posted June 28, 2012
For additional information contact:
Part or all of this report is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF); the latest version of Adobe Reader or similar software is required to view it. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader, free of charge.
Dalyander, P.S., Butman, Bradford, Sherwood, C.R., and Signell, R.P., 2015, Documentation of the U.S. Geological Survey Stress and Sediment Mobility Database (ver. 1.1, May 2015): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012–1137, 20 p., at _URL_
Contents of the Sea Floor Stress and Sediment Mobility Database
Database Access via the Web


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Community Food Economy: The community food economy map is a platform for adding information about individuals' experiences within the food economy. It is ultimately up to community organizations and their members what information they would like to have displayed on this map. The information added to this map could include economic activity that is accounted for in the "community economy", such as bartering, trading, sharing of food; as examples, the map could include backyard garden or rooftop food production, informal catering services, gardening activities and workshops, or information about free meals. Clicking on any of the maps below will bring you to the dynamic map in Google Fusion. At the bottom of the page are links to the editable versions of each of these maps.
The Google Fusion Table User's Guide will help with navigating and editing the maps.
Food Economy Maps:
Editable Map Links:


Can I Give My Dog Beano?
Can I Give My Dog Beano?If your dog often has a bad case of gas, you may be hoping that Beano can work for them. But is it really something that can also work effectively and safely for dogs?
In contrast, gas in humans is usually easily explainable. We tend to eat a lot of different foods on a daily basis. We also know which foods give us gas and which ones don't. People successfully take a Beano dose prior to eating things like cruciferous vegetables which can include broccoli or cauliflower. With a dog though, they should be primarily eating their formulated dog food.
As such, a recurring gas problem could be a sign that something else is wrong. If that's the case then Beano certainly isn't the answer. In fact, it's usually not a good idea to treat just symptoms in dogs. Actually, that's also true for humans but we won't get into that here. Just know that you could be masking something in your dog that merits more attention.
Can I Give My Dog Beano? Answer: Not Recommended
Beano works proactively and if your dog already has gas, you won't be doing them any favors by giving them some.
Further, providing a dog Beano before they eat is also not really a good idea. The enzymes it contains are made for the human digestive system. There are some specially formulated products which are similar to Beano, but they are for dogs. You can get them from your vet, online, or from most pet stores.
However, this is not typically something that they should need. If they are getting the right sort of food on a daily basis, all things equal, then very bad gas doesn't occur very often. The cause of chronic gas needs to be figured out, preferably with a vet's diagnosis, in order to rule out and ultimately eliminate such a condition. This is better rather than introducing something new, such as Beano, into your dog's system.
Give Them the Good Stuff
Prevent your dog from getting gas by feeding them specially formulated and quality dog food. Don't buy the stuff that is dirt cheap at the supermarket. Dogs need good dog food and anything outside of that will cause them stomach irritation including too much gas.
Beano is also not the cheapest thing on the planet. Giving it to your dog while feeding them low-grade dog food or table food isn't the most economical or smartest thing to do.
A much better approach is to be preemptive and put your hard earned money into the best possible, vet-recommended dog food you can find. That should alleviate most of the stomach problems they experience. You may also see an almost immediate and noticeable difference in their energy levels. Using Beano isn't going to achieve that!
The shininess of their coat and their zest for life will also improve. If you've never given your dog the premium stuff, try that strategy first as you may be surprised at what a difference it makes.
Explaining the Gas
You may be able to determine why your dog has terrible gas, as they naturally shouldn't. If it's a regular occurrence that remains unexplained, ask your vet about it the next time you take them in for a checkup.
If it's a once in a while thing, you'll probably be able to pinpoint it to some table scraps you fed them. It could also be linked to a time when they got loose and may have ended up eating something they shouldn't have.
Better Tip than Beano
Sticking to daily feeding times is important. Your dog's digestive system will get used to it, and produce the juices necessary to break down the food properly. If you feed them at sporadic times, or some days once and other days multiple times, their system won't be able to find any pattern. They'll likely be left with undigested food that can result in lots of bad gas.
By remaining consistent and developing a pattern you should be improvements. Also, by feeding them a top quality brand of dog food, you'll definitely be doing them a favor.
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The P-TRAP consortium consists of 16 participants from 7 European countries, which requires an appropriate management structure to ensure a smooth and successful course of the project.
The organisational structure of P-TRAP is based on 7 work packages (WPs) and on the following management bodies:
Management Board: the communication interface between the EC and the project consortium, responsible for the overall management of P-TRAP
Supervisory Board: the central decision making board, responsible for the scientific strategy and direction
Training Board: responsible for the planning, organisation, and monitoring of the training activities
Dissemination & Communication Board: responsible for the planning organisation, and monitoring of dissemination and communication activities
External Advisory Board: external scientific expert board to advise the consortium and evaluate the progress of the project
Workpackages: thematic groups to structure, organise, and coordinate the (scientific, training, and administrative) project activities


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Top 6 Science-Backed Uses Of Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
Published on: 29-Nov-2023
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Top 6 Science-Backed Uses Of Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
Are you tired of spending a lot of money on hair growth products that promise miraculous results but often fall short? Have you ever considered turning to the age-old beauty secret of multani mitti for natural hair growth? If not, you are in for a pleasant surprise.
Did you know that hair-related issues affect a significant number of people in the global population? According to the WHO, around 33% of women and 50% of men experience hair loss during their lifetime.
Furthermore, a study published in the International Journal of Trichology found that 75% of individuals aged 18 to 45 are concerned about hair loss, highlighting the widespread impact of hair fall problems.
So, with the demand for transformational and effective hair growth solutions on the rise, multani mitti potential is gaining more attention. This blog will discuss the remarkable uses of multani mitti for hair growth that could be the key to unlocking your hair's best version..
Table Of Contents
1. What Makes Multani Mitti Suitable For Hair Growth?
2. Top 6 Uses Of Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
3. Key Components In Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
4. How To Use Multani Mitti For Hair Growth?
5. 6 Things To Consider Before Using Multani Mitti
6. The Final Say
What Makes Multani Mitti Suitable For Hair Growth?
Multani mitti, also known as Fuller's earth, is a potent natural clay offering impressive benefits for hair growth. The key lies in its rich mineral composition, which includes elements like aluminium, magnesium, and silica.
When you have multani mitti for hair growth into your hair care routine, you are not just embracing an age-old remedy but harnessing the power of science-backed multani mitti for hair growth. Studies have shown that individuals who use multani mitti for hair growth experience a remarkable increase of up to 15% over time.
So, how does it work? Organic multani mitti for hair growth is a superb scalp cleanser, eliminating excess oil and debris and unclogging hair follicles. This, in turn, promotes improved blood flow and circulation to the scalp, ensuring that your hair receives the nutrients it needs to thrive.
The minerals within multani mitti also contribute to stronger, less brittle hair, ultimately reducing breakage. With its impressive track record and science-backed results, multani mitti is among the best home remedies for hair growth. It is your natural, go-to solution for achieving that lush, vibrant mane you have always desired.
Top 6 Uses Of Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
Multani mitti hair benefits are many! Let us explore the top six science-backed uses of multani mitti for hair growth, shedding light on its incredible properties and how it can transform your hair care routine:
1. Cleansing And Detoxifying The Scalp
Multani mitti excels in its exceptional absorbent properties. When gently applied to the scalp, it operates as a magnetic force, efficiently extracting impurities and up to 90% excess oils.
This diligent cleansing creates an optimal environment for hair follicles to thrive, fostering healthier hair growth.
2. Balancing Scalp Oil Production
Excessive oil or excessive sweat on the scalp can be detrimental to hair growth. Multani mitti, with its unique composition containing 95% natural clay, steps in as a proficient regulator of sebum production.
It deftly prevents your scalp from becoming overly oily, which might otherwise obstruct hair follicles, while concurrently thwarting excessive dryness that can cause brittle hair.
3. Strengthening Hair Roots
Multani mitti's mineral-rich profile, encompassing vital elements like magnesium, silica, and calcium (contributing to 92% of its composition), is pivotal in fortifying hair follicles and roots. These robust roots help to reduce hair fall and noticeable improvement in hair thickness, a critical element in achieving your desired hair growth.
4. Improving Blood Circulation
Proper circulation to the scalp is the cornerstone of healthy hair growth. The exfoliating attributes of organic multani mitti catalyse blood flow stimulation. This ensures hair follicles receive abundant nutrients and oxygen, resulting in enhanced circulation, leading to up to 80% faster and thicker hair growth.
5. Removing Dandruff And Flakes
Dandruff and flaky scalps can obstruct hair growth and even cause damage. Multani mitti for hair growth is fortified with potent anti-fungal properties due to its rich mineral composition, adeptly combats dandruff. Simultaneously, it soothes itchy scalps, creating a nurturing environment conducive to unimpeded hair growth.
6. Enhancing Hair Texture And Shine
Multani mitti, boasting a natural conditioner's role, significantly contributes to the softness and texture of your hair. Moreover, it is responsible for the natural shine it imparts to your hair, making it healthier and more vibrant.
Key Components In Multani Mitti For Hair Growth
Note the given components in multani mitti for hair growth to have a patch test before using it:
How To Use Multani Mitti For Hair Growth?
Using multani mitti for hair benefits, such as reducing excess oil and promoting scalp health, has become increasingly popular in natural hair care routines.
To harness the power of multani mitti for hair growth, you can create a hair mask by mixing multani mitti with water or other beneficial ingredients like yoghurt, aloe vera, or essential oils. Apply the mask to your scalp and hair, leave it on for about 20-30 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly. This treatment, done once a week, can work wonders for your hair's health and growth.
Multani mitti for hair growth is not just a traditional remedy but a scientifically supported solution to your hair growth concerns. Try it out and experience the transformation for yourself!
6 Things To Consider Before Using Multani Mitti
Before you decide to include this natural remedy into your hair care routine, several important factors should be considered, backed by scientific facts.
1. Hair Type Matters
The first consideration is your hair type. Multani mitti for hair growth is generally suitable for people with oily hair, as it has excellent oil-absorbing properties. If your hair is dry, using multani mitti might lead to excessive dryness and brittleness.
The science behind this is rooted in multani mitti's ability to absorb excess sebum. Still, in the case of already dry hair, it might remove essential oils, leaving your hair parched.
2. Allergic Reactions
Before applying multani mitti for hair growth to your hair, it is essential to perform a patch test. Some people may be allergic to certain types of clay. If you are uncertain, consult a dermatologist or an allergist for skin allergies. They can advise whether you are at risk of an allergic reaction, saving you from discomfort and skin problems.
3. Mixing With Other Ingredients
Multani mitti is often combined with other ingredients to enhance its effects. A popular choice is to mix it with yoghurt or aloe vera gel. These mixtures can help balance multani mitti's drying effects while adding beneficial nutrients to your hair. Science supports these combinations as they provide a well-rounded approach to hair care.
4. Balancing pH Levels
Organic multani mitti for hair growth has a slightly alkaline pH, potentially disrupting your hair's natural pH balance, leading to dryness or other issues. To counter this, it is advisable to use an apple cider vinegar rinse or a pH-balancing conditioner after using multani mitti. Maintaining the correct pH balance is crucial for your hair's health and appearance.
5. Frequency Of Use
Using multani mitti for hair growth too frequently can reduce the natural oils of your hair, leading to dryness and damage. It is recommended to use it no more than once a week. Overusing it may weaken your hair's structure, making it more prone to breakage.
6. Washing And Rinsing
After applying multani mitti to your hair, it is crucial to rinse it thoroughly. Residues left in your hair can cause irritation and even more problems. Use lukewarm water to rinse your hair, and avoid using very hot water, as this can exacerbate dryness.
The Final Say
To sum up, the age-old secret of multani mitti for hair growth beckons us with its promise of lustrous locks and a healthy scalp. But does this natural wonder clay genuinely live up to the hype? Can the rich mineral content and absorbing properties of multani mitti benefit your hair that turns heads wherever you go? Yes, indeed, it does, as highlighted by the benefits above.
With its ability to cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the hair and scalp, multani mitti undoubtedly holds the potential to be a game-changer in your hair care routine. Experiment with various masks and treatments, tailor them to your needs and share your experiences with the world.
With regular care and attention, who knows? Perhaps multani mitti benefits for hair might become your go-to solution for the lush, vibrant hair you have always


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The Creative inventory is filled with a wide variety of items.
Items are objects which only exist within the player's inventory and hands - which means, they cannot be directly placed in the game world.
Behavior[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Some items, when used, place a block or entity version of themselves into the game world. Put simply, they are an item when in the inventory, and a block when placed. For example, boats turn into an entity when placed, and beds turn into a group of blocks when placed. When selected in the hotbar, items briefly display their names above the HUD.
The only method by which items can be properly displayed within the game environment is with the use of item frames.
Items use item IDs, whereas blocks use block IDs.
List of items[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Raw materials[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Raw materials are used for crafting, brewing, and smelting other items and blocks.
Manufactured[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Some items are manufactured through most of the raw materials listed above.
Nether Brick (item)
Potions[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Potions inflict status effects on players and mobs.
Food[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Food items are used to feed the player in order to get hunger points and saturation. Some food items may inflict status effects on the player, be they positive or negative. Food items can also be used to restore the health of tameable mobs (including horses and wolves), and to make passive mobs (including pigs and cows) breed.
Plants[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Most plants can be planted, grown, and harvested for food. The growth of plants can be accelerated with bone meal.
Dyes[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Dyes are a set of 16 items used to change the color of wool, leather armor, hardened clay, certain mobs, banners and glass.
Tools[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Tools are utilized for a variety of purposes, mainly to help players harvest food and minerals.
Informative[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
These tools help players navigate and understand the world around them.
Weapons[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Weapons are mostly used to do damage and/or hinder mobs (and other players).
Armor[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Armor is used to reduce the amount of damage received from mobs, players, and the environment. Armor enchantments help to reduce damage even further.
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Vehicles[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Vehicles allow players, mobs, and even some blocks to move in a much more efficient fashion.
Utility[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Utility items are used for a wide variety of specific purposes that are helpful to the player.
Decoration[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
Decorations are used only for aesthetic purposes.
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Creative only[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
These items can only be accessed within the Creative mode inventory.
Commands only[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
These items can only be accessed with the use of commands, such as /give.
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History[επεξεργασία | επεξεργασία κώδικα]
December 31, 2009Added the inventory, and with it, the first "non-tile" items.
Notch was hard at work making items and the inventory fully functional.[1][2]
January 11, 2010Added the first functioning items: iron shovel, iron pickaxe, iron axe, and flint and steel.
Because the crafting system did not exist at this point, these items were automatically added to the inventory after creating a new world.[3]
Apples were added, but they currently serve no function.
January 22, 2010Can now place blocks on resource items
Dropped items now experience gravity.
January 24, 2010Can now drop a whole stack of items instead of just one at a time.
January 29, 2010Added crafting.
Right-clicking drops one of a stack.
Added the following items: diamonds (originally emeralds), iron ingots, gold ingots, sticks, bowls, mushrooms, mushroom stew, bows, signs, pickaxes, swords, shovels, and axes (iron, diamond, and golden).
January 30, 2010Crafting improved - now 36 recipes.
Official release
1.312w15aStackable items now stack outside inventory when thrown to the ground individually.
1.814w25aAll items are now models, some are still generated from item icons.
Resource packs can make models for all items.
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Public Release: Football displays fractal dynamics
Physicists reveal that the real-time dynamics in a football game are subject to self-similarity characteristics in keeping with the laws of physics
Football fascinates millions of fans, almost all of them unaware that the game is subject to the laws of physics. Despite their seemingly arbitrary decisions, players obey certain rules, as they constantly adjust their positions in relation to their teammates, opponents, the ball and the goal. A team of Japanese scientists has now analysed the time-dependent fluctuation of both the ball and all players' positions throughout an entire match. They discovered that a simple rule governs the complex dynamics of the ball and the team's front-line. These findings, published in EPJ B, could have implications for other ball games, providing a new perspective on sports science.
A. Kijima, K. Yokoyama, H.Shima, and Y. Yamamoto (2014), Emergence of self-similarity in football dynamics, European Physical Journal B, DOI 10.1140/epjb/e2014-40987-5
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To turn off a rab subaru, locate the ignition key and turn it counterclockwise. Removing the key will disengage the vehicle's electrical system and shut off the engine.
Rab subaru, a popular model of subaru vehicles, can be easily turned off by following a simple process. By locating the ignition key and turning it counterclockwise, the electrical system will disengage, and the engine will stop. This will help in conserving energy and ensuring the safety of the vehicle.
Turning off your rab subaru is a straightforward procedure that can be done quickly and efficiently. Following these steps will ensure that the vehicle is properly shut down, preventing any potential damage or accidents. Whether you're parking the car for the night or just taking a short break, knowing how to turn off your rab subaru is an essential skill for every subaru owner.
The Importance Of Turning Off Your Rab Subaru Properly
Turning off your rab subaru properly is crucial for various reasons. It not only helps avoid potential damage but also preserves the battery life and ensures safety. By following the correct procedure to power down your vehicle, you can prevent any unnecessary complications and extend its lifespan.
In this section, we will explore these three essential aspects in detail.
Avoiding Potential Damage
When it comes to turning off your rab subaru, it's essential to do it correctly to avoid potential damage. Improperly shutting down your vehicle can lead to various issues, such as engine damage, electrical problems, or unnecessary wear on parts.
To prevent these complications, keep the following points in mind:
- Allow the engine to cool down before turning off the ignition to prevent overheating and potential damage to the engine components.
- Avoid abruptly stopping the vehicle after a long drive, especially if the engine is still hot. Gradually decrease the speed before coming to a complete stop to safeguard the engine's health.
- Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is still in motion, as it can cause loss of control, damage the transmission, or even result in accidents.
Preserving The Battery Life
Properly turning off your rab subaru also plays a significant role in preserving the battery life. By following a few simple steps, you can ensure that your battery remains in good condition for a longer duration:
- Before turning off the engine, make sure all electrical components (such as lights, air conditioning, and the radio) are turned off to prevent unnecessary battery drain.
- Always turn off the engine using the ignition switch rather than simply disconnecting the battery. This allows the vehicle's systems to go through a proper shutdown process, ensuring an orderly power-off sequence.
- If you anticipate leaving the vehicle unused for an extended period, consider disconnecting the battery to prevent any parasitic power drains that could lead to a dead battery.
In addition to avoiding potential damage and preserving the battery life, turning off your rab subaru properly enhances overall safety. Following these safety measures should be an essential part of the shutdown process:
- Always engage the parking brake before turning off the engine to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally.
- Ensure that the gear selector is in the "park" position for automatic transmissions or in neutral for manual transmissions before shutting off the engine.
- Take a moment to check and double-check that all occupants have safely exited the vehicle before turning off the engine.
- Lock the doors and activate the vehicle's security system, if available, after shutting off the engine to deter theft and enhance safety.
By following these guidelines and turning off your rab subaru properly, you can help avoid potential damage, preserve the battery life, and ensure the safety of both the vehicle and its occupants. Prioritizing these simple yet crucial steps will ultimately contribute to a longer-lasting and trouble-free driving experience.
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Turning Off Your Rab Subaru
Forgetting to engage the parking brake:
- Always remember to engage the parking brake before turning off your rab subaru. This small yet crucial step will prevent your vehicle from rolling, especially if you park it on an incline.
- Failing to engage the parking brake can lead to accidents or damage to your vehicle due to unforeseen circumstances such as strong winds or slight inclines.
Leaving accessories on:
- Before turning off your rab subaru, make sure to switch off all accessories like the headlights, air conditioning, and radio.
- Leaving these accessories on can drain your car's battery over time, leaving you stranded with a vehicle that won't start.
- Double-checking and turning off all accessories will save you from the inconvenience of dealing with a dead battery.
Not allowing the engine to cool down:
- After a long drive or intense usage, it's essential to give your rab subaru's engine time to cool down before turning it off.
- Allowing the engine to cool down helps in maintaining its performance and longevity.
- A sudden shutdown without proper cooling can result in heat buildup, potentially causing damage to the engine components.
Remember, by avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your rab subaru. Take the time to engage the parking brake, switch off all accessories, and allow the engine to cool down before turning off your vehicle.
These simple steps will help you avoid unnecessary accidents, battery drain, and engine damage. Keep these tips in mind for a smooth and hassle-free experience with your rab subaru.
Step-By-Step Guide To Turning Off Your Rab Subaru
Step 1: Engage The Parking Brake
Before turning off your rab subaru, it is important to engage the parking brake. This ensures that your car stays in place and prevents any accidental movement. Simply pull up on the parking brake lever, located either between the front seats or on the left side of the driver's seat.
Make sure the brake is fully engaged and secure before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2: Ensure All Accessories Are Turned Off
To properly turn off your rab subaru, it is essential to ensure that all accessories are turned off. This includes things like headlights, air conditioning, and the radio. By turning off these accessories, you prevent any unnecessary drain on the battery and help prolong its lifespan.
Check that each accessory is switched off before moving on to the next step.
- Turn off headlights: Twist the headlight switch to the "off" position.
- Turn off air conditioning: Press the a/c button to turn off the air conditioning system.
- Turn off the radio: Press the power button on the radio to turn it off.
Step 3: Shift To Neutral Or Park
After making sure all accessories are turned off, shift your rab subaru into either neutral or park. This ensures that the car is in a safe and stable position. If you have a manual transmission, shift into neutral by pressing the clutch pedal and moving the gearshift to the neutral position.
For automatic transmissions, simply shift the gear lever into the park position. This step is crucial for the next step.
Step 4: Turn Off The Engine
Once you have shifted your rab subaru into neutral or park, it is time to turn off the engine. This helps save fuel and prevent any potential damage to the engine. Locate the ignition switch, typically found on the right side of the steering column, and turn it counterclockwise to the "off" position.
Allow the engine to turn off completely before proceeding to the next step.
Step 5: Remove The Key From The Ignition
After turning off the engine, remove the key from the ignition. Leaving the key in the ignition can drain the car's battery and increase the risk of theft. Simply grasp the key and gently pull it out of the ignition slot.
Take care not to apply excessive force or twist the key, as this could damage the ignition system.
Step 6: Lock The Doors
To ensure the security of your rab subaru, it is important to lock the doors after turning off the engine. This helps prevent unauthorized access and protects your belongings inside the car. Locate the door lock switch, typically located on the driver's side door panel, and press it to engage the locking mechanism.
Make sure all doors are properly locked before leaving your vehicle.
Remember to follow these steps every time you turn off your rab subaru to ensure proper safety, security, and longevity of your vehicle. Safe travels!
Additional Tips For A Quick And Efficient Shutdown
Turning off your rab subaru properly is not only important for the longevity of your vehicle but also for the environment. In this section, we will provide you with some additional tips to ensure a quick and efficient shutdown. Follow these guidelines to make sure you're doing everything you can to protect your car and the planet.
Avoid Unnecessary Idling
Whether you're waiting for someone or just taking a break, idling your car is a common practice. However, it's worth noting that unnecessary idling can waste fuel and harm the environment. Here are some tips to help you avoid unnecessary idling:
- Turn off the engine when parked: ** if you know you'll be sitting stationary for more than a minute, it's better to turn off the engine. This will save fuel and reduce emissions.
- Plan your trips: ** try to plan your errands in a way that reduces the need to idle your car. Combine multiple tasks in one trip to save time and fuel.
- Use drive-through services sparingly: ** drive-throughs such as fast food restaurants or banks can contribute to unnecessary idling. Park your car and go inside whenever possible.
Regularly Check And Maintain Your Battery
Your car's battery is essential for proper functioning, and a well-maintained battery will help ensure a smooth shutdown. Here's what you need to do to keep your battery in good shape:
- Inspect battery terminals: ** check for any signs of corrosion or loose connections on your battery terminals. Clean them if necessary and tighten any loose connections.


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Hunger structure is a type of psychological hunger related to the environment, and it has a direct relation to people. It calls for people to be stable and be structured in their daily life. Thus on several instances children get used to the structures they were introduced to at a tender age. More so, it is closely related to what we do on daily basis, like how do we arrange our desks at our work place and how we spend our time during the day and night. It should be noted that each individual has his or her own structure and this is very crucial as it ensures our satisfaction. In situations like those of children, who are used to the usual routine, when they come home from the school, you must come up with a number of solutions that best suits them. For instance, one can use games among younger children, but in the cases, where they are mature you can introduce them to reading before they take a bath before going to bed.
Approximate hunger is concerned with the relationship with other people in terms of their number and the approximate distance from each other; however, this refers to the relationship of people to one another, which plays a vital role in acknowledgement of other people. Despite this, they are verbal in nature this can go hand in hand with the substitution of physical contact. This can be a gesture in receiving a public award though it is small in nature. This needs to be recognized by every individual person, but in other people it might come in large or huge numbers, however this works closely with the approximate distance between the individuals. The best example is wife and husband.
Housing or shelter refers to where one stays or lives or rather it is the residence of a given family. There are different types of shelter ranging from temporary to permanent in comparison to the hunger, housing or shelter have factors that influence both of them. In the case of structural hunger, where house equipments are arranged in a certain manner, for instance how the tables are arranged, the cupboards arrangements and the time management in the house. On the other hand, children are taught how to behave or rather conduct themselves, when they arrive from school. For instance, they should take a bath, read books and then go to bed. Similarly, hunger comes in close relation to the housing or shelter, which encompass on how people relate to each other and how they conduct themselves in a house. For instance, in cases, where greetings should be applied, that is a handshake, the nature of the house determines a lot. This depends on how small or big the house is. In cases where the house is huge, handshake is applicable, since people live in different rooms, but where the house is small handshake is not necessarily used, however in this case the main reward is just saying thank you to the reward that one is given in the house.
The book centers on several themes with inequality coming out clearly. In equality arises in the encounter in the lawyer who tries to fight out the cases of the poor and the homeless. Green is the person, who brings out the theme of segregation. It is also evident that Brock realizes that there are numerous unlawful and unjustified acts, which had been committed by his organization. He states that this was the main cause that made Hardy leave and became desperate. More so, despite poor squatters paying full amount as squatters, they are evicted by Branden. Therefore, class division is the main cause of inequality in the book. This is evidenced by Brock and Green in their acts of helping the poor and the less fortunate.
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ISSN: 0272-1716
pp: 62-73
Brent Lance , Army Research Laboratory
Stacy Marsella , University of Southern California
ABSTRACT
Gaze is an important but understudied signal for displaying emotion. The Expressive Gaze Model (EGM) is a hierarchical framework for composing simple behaviors into emotionally expressive gaze in virtual characters that encompasses eye, torso, and head movement. The EGM's primary components are the Gaze Warping Transformation (GWT), which generates emotionally expressive head and torso movement in a gaze shift, and an eye movement model. Researchers have used the EGM to produce several types of gaze shift, both with and without explicit emotional behavior.
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animation, games, computer graphics, virtual reality, graphics and multimedia
CITATION
Brent Lance, Stacy Marsella, "The Expressive Gaze Model: Using Gaze to Express Emotion", IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, vol. 30, no. , pp. 62-73, July/August 2010, doi:10.1109/MCG.2010.43
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1. To move away from someone or something. I hugged my parents for as long as I could before the train whistle blew and we drew away from each other. As soon as I heard the buzzing bees, I drew away from the flowers.
2. To move someone or something away from someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "away." I drew my toddler away from the cat when I saw how vigorously she was petting it.
3. To pass one's fellow competitors, as in a race. I knew I had a chance to win the race when I drew away from the fastest girl in the heat.
4. To take the focus of a situation away from someone or something else. I can't believe my own sister got engaged a week before my wedding, totally drawing the attention away from me!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
draw (some kind of attention) away
(from someone or something ) to capture attention or praise due to someone or something. Her sterling performance drew attention away from the big star in one of the other roles. She drew away too much notice by her late arrival at the party.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
1. Pull off or back, as in He drew his chair away from the fire.
2. Move ahead of competitors, as in On the last lap Jim drew away from the other runners.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
1. To pull something away: I drew the dogs away from the creek. The babysitter drew away the children from the stranger.
2. To pull back from someone or something: The jury drew away from the bloody photograph. The man reached toward us, but we drew away.
3. To move ahead of competitors, as in a race: In the last lap, the leader drew away from the pack.
4. To lure or attract something away from someone or something: Her speech drew attention away from the honoree. The national election drew away interest in our local news.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.


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Thu September 27, 2012
When Doctors Tell Patients They Shouldn't Drive
Originally published on Fri September 28, 2012 2:49 pm
In Ontario, doctors get paid $36.25 each time they warn patients who might be unfit to drive and report them to the provincial transportation department.
Which conditions might pose hazards behind the wheel? There's a checklist on the Ontario report form that offers some of the more common conditions, including alcohol dependence, seizures, dementia and uncontrolled narcolepsy.
So does telling people they're not fit to drive help prevent accidents? It looks plausible, according to results of a study in the latest New England Journal of Medicine.
Researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre found a 45 percent drop in the annual rate of accidents for patients after doctors warned them. The accident rate fell to about 2.73 accidents annually per 1,000 patients from 4.76 annually during a three-year period before the warnings.
There was a downside. The researchers found a significant uptick in treatment for depression in emergency rooms for patients after the warnings. Patients' visits to the doctors who warned them also fell off, suggesting the warning hurt the therapeutic relationship.
The researchers were able to match medical and driving records and follow the patients for years. But the researchers didn't arrange for doctors to randomly give some people warnings and others none. That meant the researchers can't absolutely prove the warnings were responsible for the drop in accidents.
Still, the study concludes that "the reduction in risk was immediate, substantial, and sustained...." And the observed decline in accidents was hard to explain otherwise. "Together, these data suggest that warning patients who are medically unfit to drive may reduce the risk of road crashes," they wrote.
Payment of doctors to warn and report unfit drivers increases the likelihood that will happen. But the study suggests the warnings were linked to a real increase in depression and harm to the doctor–patient relationship, the researchers concluded, while still not reducing driving risks to the same level as the population at large.


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Synthetic web sling can be used for a variety of lifting and towing applications and have many advantages over the lifting chain, including low weight and ease of handling, so how to select the right webbing sling for your lifting application is very important.
The following are 6 key considerations you should learn before choosing a synthetic web sling:
Used mainly where acid conditions are present or a minimum stretch is desired, polyester is unaffected by common acid and hot bleaching agents, it is not suitable for use with concentrated sulfuric acid, alkaline or the locations where temperatures exceed 100°C or less than -40°C, stretch at rated capacity is approximately 3%.
The most widely used general-purpose synthetic web sling, is unaffected by grease and oil. It has good chemical resistance
to aldehyde, ethers, and strong alkalis. But it is not suitable for use with acids and bleaching agents or the locations where temperatures exceed 100°C or less than -40°C. Stretch at rated capacity is approximately 6-8%.
High-performance synthetic sling(Dyneema Sling)is made of a super strong polyethylene fiber. It is up to 15 times stronger than steel and up to 40% stronger if on a weight-for-weight basis. It has high energy absorption and low elongation, Dyneema sling floats on water.and is extremely resistant to abrasion, moisture, UV rays, and chemicals. As a result, it has an almost unlimited range of applications. Providing maximum strength and security for minimum weight.
2. Eye types
The eyes of web slings are usually connected with rigging hooks. They can help reduce the wear of the webbing slings end, thereby extending web sling life. The following photos illustrate the more common eye forms using at the end of synthetic web slings.
Synthetic web sling can be sewn in single, double, or multiple plies, basically, the more ply numbers, the much higher load capacity at the same width, refers to the layers of webbing that make up the body of the sling.
The wider width, the greater protection, and the higher rated capacity. Here below is the table to show the width of web sling and color coded to indicate their capacity:
The minimal safety factor value must be at least equal to> 7:1 for webbing and round slings, > 4:1 for accessories made of steel, > 5:1 for the remaining components.
5. Types of web slings
Flat eye & eye web sling, single layer, duplex or double duplex web slings with soft eyes at each end
Webbing Slings with Flat eye yellow
Round slings, endless or eye & eye types, are covered with a durable polyester fabric and very pliable.
Round Sling EN1492-2
Endless slings are one large "endless" loop, can be adjusted with wear points, to extend the working life of the sling.
Endless Web Sling ASME
6. Sling hitches
There are several types of sling hitches used for lifting, followings are the common types of sling hitches for rigging the load, you can easily find the different from the table.
Safety is always the most important aspect to consider when lifting and moving large objects, this article will help you understand some of the keys to choosing synthetic slings. Hilifting is always your best choice for buying the premium synthetic web sling at an affordable price.


What is the origin of lead poisoning in birds of prey in the United Kingdom?
 The United Kingdom provides new scientific evidence of the origin and incidence of lead (Pb) poisoning as a threat to the conservation of birds of prey
 There is growing scientific evidence that lead (Pb) poisoning is a threat to the conservation of birds of prey. Studies carried out in several locations in Europe and North America also show that the use of Pb ammunition in hunting activities is a significant risk factor. The thing is that birds of prey with scavenging habits or that prey on game species can be exposed to very high levels of this toxic metal when Pb shotgun pellets or fragments of shot or Pb-based bullets embedded in tissue are ingested after they kill or scavenge from shot game animals.
 However, the incidence of this threat to the conservation of birds of prey and its origin are little known in many regions of the world, including the United Kingdom (UK). For this reason, researchers from a dozen scientific institutions, including the Research Group in Wildlife Toxicology of the Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC – CSIC, UCLM, JCCM), have used the Eurasian buzzard (Buteo buteo) as study model to evaluate the risk posed by Pb poisoning for the conservation of birds of prey in the UK, as well as to determine its origin.
 The Eurasian buzzard (Buteo buteo) has been identified as one of the most useful sentinel species for environmental pollution biomonitoring at a pan-European scale, making it ideal for evaluating the impact of Pb poisoning on raptors as a whole.
 To carry out this work, the scientists studied a total of 220 specimens of Eurasian buzzard found dead or dying in the wild in the UK throughout the period between 2007 and 2018. For each specimen, they analyzed the liver levels of Pb in the liver (indicator of a relatively recent and high exposure) and in bones (indicator of prolonged exposure over time).
 They also analyzed the stable isotope composition of Pb from buzzard livers and compared it with that of Pb from the types of shotgun ammunition most widely-used in the UK. These isotopes are like the "fingerprint" of the origin of chemical elements, thus its study is very useful to determine the potential origin of the Pb accumulated in the internal tissues of an animal.
 Graphical abstract of the research work.
 Results show that 3% of individuals had liver Pb levels corresponding to severe exposure, whereas 4% had bone Pb levels associated with lethal intoxication. The Pb accumulation in the liver of buzzards varied markedly among years and showed a consistent tendency to increase substantially within years throughout the UK hunting season for game birds.
 The resemblance of the stable isotope composition of Pb from buzzard livers to that of Pb from the ammunition most commonly used in the UK for small game hunting increased markedly with increasing Pb concentration in the liver. In this regard, stable isotope results were consistent with almost 60% of the mass of Pb in livers of all of the buzzards sampled being derived from shotgun pellets. This percentage was 89% for the individuals with concentrations indicating severe exposure to Pb.
 This research work provides further evidence that accidental ingestion of Pb ammunition remnants, through the consumption of game birds and mammals shot using Pb shotgun pellets, is likely to be associated with the lethal and sublethal effects of the Pb intoxication suffered by raptors with scavenging habits or that prey upon game species.
 The scientific publication of this research is available at:


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A common reporting challenge in Excel is merging sets of data, such as combining monthly numbers for a quarterly or annual total. Adding up simple metrics is obvious, but what do you do with things like the average position or conversion rate? [Hint: you should not average or total anything that is already an average or ratio]
207,001 impressions with avg position of 35.7 + 735,462 impressions with avg position of 55.1 = 942,463 impressions with avg position of?
The Lure of the Weighted Average
Rates and averages are calculated metrics, and they are all based on a sample or 'population' of data. In the example above, an average position of 55.1 (highlighted in yellow) is based on a specific group of 735,462 impressions. The actual math behind that average position involves adding up all the individual position values and dividing by the total number of impressions:
avg position = (sum of positions) / (number of impressions)
When combining calculated metrics like these, the size of each group is important — combining a small sample into a larger sample should not affect the overall average much (it should be closer to 55.1 than to 35.7 in the example above). What we want is a "weighted" average, where the size of the sample is taken into account when the numbers are combined. Searching for a typical formula for a weighted average yields something like this — you multiply each average by a weighting factor that is calculated from the proportion of the impressions they represent, then add them together:
weighted average = avg position1 * impressions1/(impressions1+impressions2) + avg position2 * impressions2/(impressions1+impressions2)
Just describing it sounds complicated, and this formula is hard to implement, especially with large data sets. It would require looking up matching rows, then calculating the proportion or "weight", then applying that to the avg position number, and finally adding them together. That is a lot of lookups and calculations, and it could be very slow.
Simplifying the Problem, and the Solution
In situations like this, we need to restate the problem in a way that is easier (faster) to solve. Going back to the simple formula for the average, we can assume that if the average position is the sum of positions divided by the number of impressions, then the average position for the combined data should be the sum of all of the positions, divided by the number of all of the impressions:
avg position = (sum of positions1 + sum of positions2) / (impressions1 + impressions2)
It sounds a lot simpler than the formula above, and if you are good at math formula substitutions, you can actually show this will result in exactly the same number. The difference is that it involves a number we don't have in our data: the "sum of positions". But that is easy enough to calculate; since the avg position is the (sum of positions)/impressions, then we know:
sum of positions = avg position * impressions
Believe it or not, we now have a really simple way to combine our average with a few simple steps in a spreadsheet:
- append one data set to the other
- add a column calculating (avg position * impressions) called "sum of positions"
- combine duplicate rows, summing the numbers in matching rows
- calculate a new avg position = (sum of positions)/impressions
A Generic Approach
If you apply the same thinking to the click-through-rate (ctr) in a standard Google Search report, you will realize that you already have the clicks and impressions (they are default metrics) that are needed to calculate ctr (ctr = clicks/impressions). All you need to do is to append the data, combine the duplicate rows, then calculate the new ctr column from clicks/impressions.
The 'extra' step for the avg position in the first example exists because we did not start with one of the 'base' metrics behind the calculated metric — the (sum of positions). Going back to the step-by-step list, we can make it more generic:
- append one data set to the other
- if you need to combine calculated metrics (average, rate, percentage), then first break them down into their base metrics*
- combine duplicate rows, summing the numbers in every column
- recalculate the calculated metrics from the (summed) base metrics
Note: if you can, include the base metrics in your query to eliminate the need for the second step. e.g. include Bounces and Sessions in your query instead of the Bounce Rate.
Putting it into Practice
While you could do all of this manually in Excel, this kind of step-by-step math is what the Analytics Edge Core Add-in is made for, and the whole process can be automated in a couple of minutes as this video shows.
Base Metrics for Common Rates and Averages
Your first challenge is to figure out what the base metrics are for any rate or average metric you are using. You can then include those metrics in your query, or calculate them from the data you do have. Here are some of the common ones for Google Search and Google Analytics:
ctr = clicks / impressions
[avg] position = (sum of positions) / impressions
bounce rate = bounces / sessions
% new sessions = new users / sessions
avg session duration = session duration / sessions
goal conversion rate = goal completions / sessions
avg order value = revenue / sessions
ecommerce conversion rate = transactions / sessions
If you need to merge two or more sets of numbers and they include calculated metrics like averages, rates or percentages, make sure you combine them the right way. Don't be put off by complicated formulas for weighted averages – the problem, and solution, is actually quite simple.
Start with (or calculate) the base metrics, combine (sum) the duplicate rows, and recalculate the calculated measures. Simple operations for accurate reporting.


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We were interested in finding ways to get our flat screens to interact with physical 3d objects and surfaces.
Touchscreens are omnipresent, a multitude of devices and screen formats exist with thousands of apps however we only found a few options that enable object interaction.
We can imagine a lot of creative opportunities to bridge these two worlds - objects and materials you can touch with digital applications able to display rich interactive content.
Our tutorial suggests ways to create the object tracking with capacitive touchscreen using an openFrameworks application. The application can run on Windows or iOS. You will need coding experience with openFrameworks to run the object detection application and to create your own interactive content.
Please note this tutorial is at an experimental level and there is room for improvement. We hope you will have suggestions and questions!
Technology Background
To understand where we come from we need to go back to infrared acrylic projection touchscreen using camera, there are systems able to detect touch as well fiducial markers and objects.
( How to make one :
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In 2012 we created one using ccv )
As this system is using a camera for touch tracking it was fairly simple and natural to track objects or fiducial markers.
Now the technology is used less and capacitive touchscreens (same as used in our smartphone touchscreens) are widespread. Capacitive touchscreens are very accurate, cheap to get and simple to use. However unlike infrared acrylic projection there are no common ways to create interaction with an object. The only instance of such technology we have seen is from the company Volumique, we believe they are using a similar technology as what we are showing in this tutorial.
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Step 1: Material
For our demo, we used the following materials (affiliate links)
Note you must choose a touchscreen or device with capacitive touch and more than 3 points of touch (you need 3 points of touch per object interacting on the screen, usually recent capacitive touch screen support 10 point touch, so potentially 3 objects detected at the same time + 1 finger )
Note we first tried using plastic pads _URL_ , however it was not sliding nicely on the screen so unless you want the object to stick on your screen use softer materials like felt pads
Step 2: How It Works
We are creating three touch points forming a triangle on the touchscreen.
The software is detecting all touch points and looking for isosceles triangle patterns.
We chose to detect isosceles triangles with different apex angles so we can detect different objects. Also, knowing the apex of the triangle we can find out the orientation/rotation angle of the object.
The center of the object is estimated at the center of the triangle.
Step 3: Print and Modify Marker Template
We suggest using 1 to 13 different objects. If you want to use as many as 13 different objects or more you will need to create very accurate markers. You might need to experiment with different triangles that feature different angles before getting satisfying results.
You can create different size of triangles, what is important for the small software we provide is to keep the same apex angle.
Step 4: Create/find Objects
The object needs to have at least one flat surface, that can rest on the screen.
In our demo, we created geometric shapes using mold making techniques. We worked with alginate to create the molds as it sets really quickly and works with most materials such as ceramic powder, which we mixed with pigments to make our objects. We look forward to seeing what kind of objects you will use!
Step 5: Create the Markers
 - Following as accurately as possible the printed triangle template, stick the 3 raised pads onto the flat surface of your object
 - Using the conductive ink, paint the pads surface
 - Connect the 3 pads and the object with conductive ink
If you are not using a conductive object you will need to create a connection point you can reach with your hand at the top or sides of the object. This point will also need to be connected to the pads.
When the conductive ink is dry, you are ready for the next part.
Step 6: Prepare the Software
 - You need to have openFrameworks setup and running on your system.
 - Download the touch application from:
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 - Before you run the app you will need to modify the file bin/data/settings.xml. Write the apex angle of the isosceles triangle marker you are using in the settings.xml file and save the file (eg: on the example image we use 4 objects with apex angles of 38 , 91 , 150 and 165 )
 - Optionally you can use OSC protocol to communicate with another application, you will need to change the localhost address and port in the settings.xml file. Additionally, there is flag called #USE_OSC in the file touchObject.h, you will need to keep the flag uncommented. If you don't need OSC you can comment #USE_OSC
 - When the app launch you will see a dark screen with a GUI. Depending on your screen resolution and the width of your triangle markers you will need to adjust the slider "distanceTriangle". This variable changes the minimum distance for a triangle to be detected. You can simulate a marker using 3 fingers on the screen and form a triangle (see gif).
 - After you were able to test your objects and the markers detection you can start to create your own interactive content!
In our demo we had some fun with the following openFrameworks addons:
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yucca34
8 months ago
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I can not make your code work for windows. I am totally new to openframeworks and I have a lot of LK2019 errors.
all of the type:
Error LNK2019 unresolved external symbol "public: class ofxColorPicker_ * __thiscall ofxColorPicker_ :: setup (class ofParameter >, float, float)" (? Setup @? $ OfxColorPicker_ @ M @@ QAEPAV1 @ V? $ OfParameter @ V? $ OfColor_ @ M @@@@ MM @ Z) referenced in function "public: class ofxColorSlider_ * __thiscall ofxColorSlider_ :: setup (class ofParameter >, float, float) "(? setup @? $ ofxColorSlider_ @ M @@ QAEPAV1 @ V? $ ofParameter @ V? $ ofColor_ @ M @@@@ MM @ Z) oscTouchObject C: \ Users \ User \ Documents \ CODES \ openFrameworks \ of_v0.10.1_vs2017_release \ apps \ myapps \ oscTouchObject \ ofxSliderGroup.obj 1.
it is certainly not much to correct but I can not do it. Do you have an idea. Merry Christmas !
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QuanhuaH
10 months ago
Transparent background window in OpenFrameworks?
I am trying to create an invisible overlay that captures touch events (which will be responsible with sending packets using oscpack). Therefore, I need to create a transparent fullscreen window. (EDIT: win32 would be just fine if cross compatibility is a problem)
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JugalR1
1 year ago
Hi! how does it still detect even when the hands are not touching?
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QuanhuaHJugalR1
Reply 11 months ago
When I allow osctouch software, it blocks other software. How can I use this software?
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QuanhuaH
11 months ago
When I allow osctouch software, it blocks other software. How can I use this software?
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MartinC156
Question 1 year ago
Hi guys. Great tutorial. I'd love to try this out, but have only an Ipad and no "Apple developer" license. Does this mean I will not be able to run it at all? Thanks :)
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convivialstudioMartinC156
Answer 1 year ago
Hi Martin
You won't be able to develop on iPad without the apple developer account unfortunately. With knowledge in openFrameworks it would be possible and free to port the iOS code to android if you have an android device
The best alternative is to get a touchscreen and windows system, this one is cheap and good _URL_
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MartinC156
1 year ago
Hi guys. Great tutorial. I'd love to try this out, but have only an Ipad and no "Apple developer" license. Does this mean I will not be able to run it at all? Thanks :)
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Bare Conductive
2 years ago
Thumbs up! Great project and tutorial!


EC matriculants share their thoughts on the final mother tongue exam paper
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Matric trial examination in the EC has IsiXhosa and Sesotho for the first time in history.
The long-awaited mother tongue education pilot project has been completed in the Eastern Cape this term, with matric students having finished writing the papers with the option to read and answer their Mathematics, Life sciences, and History papers in their home language.
Read more: Eastern Cape matrics to test writing exams in mother tongue
Parent24 interviewed the Principal of Ramafole Senior Secondary School in Mount Fletcher, Mr Pitso Potso, and his students, about their experiences of the life sciences paper.
50% of his students have Sesotho as their home language and 50% have isiXhosa as their home language.
Mr Pitso hinted that there was no early communication from the department of education to the schools about the language choices and how this will work for the learners, which resulted to students choosing to write in English.
This could be due to the fear that the use of a home language could impact their performance negatively, because it is something they have never done before, said Mr Pitso.
This is understandable, because writing examinations in isiXhosa or Sesotho in the last year of schooling when throughout they have been writing in English, can seem risky for the learners.
He also said that part of the reasons could be the lack of early communication with regards to the language choices available to students during these trial exams.
Also see: EC Department of Education on mother tongue pilot project for 2020 matric exams
What students thought
Students from Dinizulu Senior secondary school were eager to let us know about their experiences of the first life sciences question paper.
Students told Parent24 that their teachers told them beforehand that the question papers will be in English and isiXhosa.
However, the teachers advised the students to read the question paper in isiXhosa and answer in English.
The reason for that advice was based on teachers predicting that some students might end up code switching - using both languages - in their answers.
This is not allowed, and might lead to the student not being marked or being failed.
Matriculant Asiphe told us that she read and wrote the paper in English, because she thought there was no use reading in isiXhosa if she was to write in English.
She also thought that choosing isiXhosa for reading will confuse her as the life sciences terminology is hard to understand and she has to translate the knowledge consumed in Xhosa to English anyway.
Nandipha told us she read the paper in isiXhosa and that it was difficult to understand some of the terminology, even though such terminology was followed by an explanation.
She says that one needed a deeper understanding in isiXhosa to understand some of the words that were written in that question paper.
She explained that "some words were not translated in some parts of the question paper, for example, words like: sperm, testes, scrotum were not translated, even though a vague explanation was given to explain what a scrotum is because that is where most of the case study focused."
The right direction?
One excited matriculant took to Twitter to share the first-ever grade 12 mathematics question paper translated into IsiXhosa:
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text: A novel optical fibre sensor has been developed which is capable of monitoring ultra violet light output from a high power (>100 W) light source. This sensor comprises of a large core multimode fibre which has had its cladding removed and been coated with a Phosphor doped polymer. Experiments are described which show the sensors response to varying ultra violet light powers and the phosphor's absorption spectrum. A significant application for this sensor is the detection of microwave radiation in a cavity or waveguide of a microwave source using a miniaturised version of the tube and fibre. A proposal for this design is included.