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Difference Between Blue Collar and White Collar
Blue Collar vs White Collar
Up to this day, there is confusion in discerning blue from white collar jobs. There has been some stigma attached to some, most especially to blue collar jobs. Nevertheless, both job types have their own set of pros and cons.
Traditionally, white collar jobs were named as such because these jobs originally required the worker to wear a shirt that is colored white either with a tie or without one. These jobs are often those that require the employee to wear a tie and work within the safe confines of the four walls of their offices, stores, schools and the like. Nevertheless, it can be safely said that the era of wearing the traditional white shirt and tie has already faded away. Still, many professionals like doctors and lawyers still don their ties and perhaps couple it with a white coat (especially for the medical doctors) to give an impression of a more serious stance.
On the contrary, blue collar jobs are not necessarily jobs that require the worker to wear blue shirts or polo. It is rather an expression which emphasizes that these employees work in a non-management position like those jobs that may involve workers becoming dirtier because of physically working a little harder. Often, these are the jobs that require protection clothing. So, perhaps the confusion sets in when one would label being a doctor as a blue collar job because most of them wear a doctor's coat or mask for protection. Medical doctors are white collar workers! Blue collar workers are the auto mechanics, drivers, and factory employees.
Unfortunately, there is an undeniable presence of a stigma for blue collar jobs. People often become too judgmental and say that these jobs are just plain 'dirty,' literally. Even if most of these jobs are more laborious, not to mention dangerous for the employee because of the workplace they report to, this does not always hold true to all cases.
Conversely, white collar jobs have a better working environment that are usually cleaner and cooler. These are the corporate jobs that often have a good basic monthly pay. As a result, many professionals who hold a degree end up with a white collar job while those who didn't finish college will eventually end up in 'just' a blue collar job. Yet again, this is not applicable to all situations. Also, middle class workers have been linked to blue collar while the upper class workers have been connected to white collar. Fortunately for blue collar jobs, the truth about receiving a higher pay for their white collar counterpart is not always true. In several instances, they even end up receiving a higher pay than the white collar workers.
1. White collar jobs are made synonymous to professionals who obtained higher degrees and education.
2. White collar jobs are linked to the generally higher paying type of jobs.
3. White collar jobs often have a cleaner of 'better' workplaces.
4. White collar jobs are more corporate and managerial while blue collar jobs are often non management but actual physical labor type of jobs.
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CLEVELAND, OH.- The Cleveland Museum of Art
showcases works of art by Fu Baoshi, a preeminent figure in twentieth-century Chinese art, in an exhibition opening this fall. Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (_PHONE_) is the first retrospective in the Western Hemisphere of the artist who revolutionized the tradition of Chinese ink painting. The exhibition reveals the process of the artists self-discovery and personal struggle, as well as the complexity of art and politics in Republican and Communist China. Featuring 90 works on loan from the Nanjing Museum, one of the oldest and most comprehensive museums in China, this is the first collaboration between the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Nanjing Museum. The exhibition will be on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art from October 16, 2011 through January 8, 2012 and is the first time this work will be viewed outside China. It will then travel to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from January 30 through April 29, 2012.
Given the strength of the Cleveland Museum of Arts Asian collection and scholarship, were particularly excited to be contributing to the study and exhibition of one of Chinas most important modern artists, says David Franklin, Cleveland Museum of Art Director. Additionally, the project highlights our close relationship with the Nanjing Museum and further attests to our desire to create exhibitions of true originality.
Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (_PHONE_) considers the full scope of Fu Baoshis artistic career from the 1920s to 1965 within the art‐historical, social, political and cultural contexts. From traditional‐style landscape and figure paintings demonstrating Fus artistic excellence and profundity, to political artwork manifesting state ideology under Chairman Mao Zedong, the wide variety of work that is exhibited demonstrates the artists search for an artistic language capable of speaking for both self and the nation. Fu Baoshis art provides an important insight into the use of native tradition to present modern Chinese ink painting as a discipline distinct from Western and international socialist art of the time. It was symbolic of the Chinese view of their place and national identity in the world during the twentieth century.
Fu Baoshis art represents the quest for beauty even in the most difficult circumstances, says Anita Chung, PhD, curator of Chinese art for the Cleveland Museum of Art. It has an aesthetic appeal that transcends history and distance in time and space, and, in this respect, the exhibition concerns aesthetics as much as context in light of the nationalistic sentiment and political ideology that shaped Fus expression in an age of crisis.
The exhibition focuses on specific aspects of modern Chinese art during revolutionary change, including the reinvention of a national style of Chinese painting (guohua), the role of Japan in Chinas modern art discourses and the new meanings of ink painting in the Peoples Republic of China. It traces the development and transformation of Fus paintings at different stages of his life as he embraced Chinese art history and Eastern aesthetics with his early experiences in Japan, developed individual styles in his 1940s landscapes and figure paintings, transformed ink and brush in service to the masses after the Communist victories in 1949, and captured Chinas territories with patriotic conviction in his late landscapes of the 1950s and 1960s.
Highlights of Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (_PHONE_) include:
Qu Yuan, 1942. Fu Baoshi created this compelling image of the ancient poet-statesman Qu Yuan, emphasizing his psychological suffering before his suicide in the Miluo River. The image sheds light on the grievances and pathos of Chinas modern intellectuals in the face of war and political corruption.
Plucking the Yuan, 1945. Beauty embodying refined elegance and music invoking the feeling of ecstasy, this painting portrays three women using music for inner cultivation and self-improvement. It affirms certain human values and cultural ideals in an eventful age.
Whispering Rain at Dusk, 1945. This work represents Fu Baoshis signature style in landscape depiction and shows his sensitive use of the brush, ink, color, light and atmosphere to depict a stormy scene during World War II.
Gottwaldov, 1957. A vivid image of the smoggy, industrial city of Gottwaldov (present day Zlìn) in the Czech Republic, painted during his official visit to Eastern Europe, Fus portrayal is characterized by a dark mystery, which makes it a powerful statement on modern industrialization, subject to the viewers interpretation.
Swimming: Poem of Mao Zedong, 1958. The subject of this painting is Mao swimming across the Yangzi River. He is depicted floating in the river, with only his head visible above the surface of the water. Mao swam across the river many times, in which he found the inspiration for his plan of taming the Yangzi with human structures, as laid out in his 1956 poem Swimming.
Heavenly Lake and Flying Waterfall, 1961. This strikingly simple and abstract composition effectively captures the awe-inspiring beauty of Changbai Falls, which flows from a river outlet of the lake on top of Changbai Mountain in Jilin Province, on the border with North Korea. Glittering in the light, the silvery white water stands out against the deep, black ink washes creating the precipitous cliffs.
Heaven and Earth Glowing Red, 1964. The red globe of the earth floats in rose-colored air. Natural phenomena, including a pine tree, rock, falling leaves, ocean, wind, mist and lightning, are incorporated in an abstract design for romanticizing Chinese communist revolution. This is Fus interpretation of the political abstractions of the time based on Maos poetry. It fulfills the political requirement to direct art in the service of the Party and the masses.
The Nanjing Museum, which is loaning the works, currently houses the most significant collection of Fu Baoshis art that escaped destruction during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (_PHONE_), because they were preserved by both the Fu family and the museum after the artists death in 1965.
The Nanjing Museum is delighted to collaborate with the Cleveland Museum of Art in exhibiting across the Pacific the finest of Fus works from our museums collection, says Director Gong Liang of the Nanjing Museum. The American audience will not only experience the beauty of Chinese painting but also come to understand the extraordinary artistic sentiments of this modern Chinese master.

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Pricing a Spread Option in MATLAB
A Spread option is an example of an option that has a payoff that is both path dependent and is dependent on multiple assets. This makes it ideally suited for pricing using the Monte-Carlo approach as discussed in the Monte-Carlo Methods tutorial.
The Simulating Multiple Asset Paths in MATLAB tutorial gives an example of a MATLAB function for generating the types of correlated multiple asset paths required for option pricing using Monte-Carlo methods. That tutorial is expanded here where MATLAB code for pricing a Spread option is presented.
MATLAB Script: Spread
The following is code for generating a user specified number of correlated asset paths for two assets and then using those paths to price a given Spread option. The payoff of the option is given by
where Δ(t)max is the maximum spread between the two assets over the lifetime of the option and Δallowable is a constant pre-specified maximum allowable spread.
% Script to price a spread option using a monte-carlo approach % Some parts of this could be vectorized, but has not been done here % so that it's easier to understand what's going on. % Define required parameters S0 = [50 52]; r = 0.02; mu = [0.03 0.04]; sig = [0.1 0.15]; corr = [1 0;0 1]; allowableSpread = 4; dt = 1/365; etime = 50; % days to expiry T = dt*etime; nruns = 100000; % generate the paths S = AssetPathsCorrelated(S0,mu,sig,corr,dt,etime,nruns); % The payoff is path dependent payoff = nan*ones(nruns,1); for idx = 1:nruns maxDifference = diff(squeeze(S(:,idx,:)),1,2); maxSpread = max(abs(maxDifference)); if any(maxSpread>allowableSpread) payoff(idx) = 0; else payoff(idx) = maxSpread; end end % Determine the option price oPrice = mean(payoff)*exp(-r*T)
The following shows the results of executing the Spread script.
oPrice = 1.3074
Other MATLAB based Monte-Carlo tutorials are linked off the Software Tutorials page.

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I'm wondering if there is an accepted method to convert a tab delimited text file to XML, so that it can be imported in Adobe Flex. I would prefer to use PHP to achieve this.
The tab delimited text file I am looking to convert is in the format
Refnumber Location Name Age
123 North America Steve 32
And I am looking to convert to
 123
 North America
 Steve
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Can you post the contents of the TAB-DELIMITED-TEXT-FILE for reference. – Sujit Agarwal May 26 '11 at 16:08
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You can iterate the file line by line and write the contents with XMLWriter
XmlWriter Example (demo)
$xmlWriter = new XMLWriter();
$xmlWriter->startDocument('1.0', 'UTF-8');
$tsvFile = new SplFileObject('filename.tsv');
foreach ($tsvFile as $line => $row) {
 if($line > 0) {
 $xmlWriter->writeElement('refnumber', $row[0]);
 $xmlWriter->writeElement('location', $row[1]);
 $xmlWriter->writeElement('name', $row[2]);
 $xmlWriter->writeElement('age', $row[3]);
Using the XmlWriter has the added benefit that it will tell you when you are trying to write illegal content for the XML elements. If you know there is only valid data in your tsv file, you can also just use a template and write that to another file.
Template Example (demo)
$tsvFile = new SplFileObject('filename.tsv');
$template = <<< TPL
$destFile = new SplFileObject('destination.xml', 'w+');
$destFile->fwrite('');
 if($line > 0) {
 $destFile->fwrite(vsprintf($template, $row));
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I'm assuming you already read the Tab-delimited file. You can generate a XML output with something like this:
// get lines here
$xml = '';
foreach ($lines as $line) {
 // get values from line here
 $xml.= '';
 $xml.= sprintf('<%s>%s','refnumber', $values[0],'refnumber');
 $xml.= sprintf('<%s>%s', 'location', $values[1], 'location');
 $xml.= sprintf('<%s>%s', 'name', $values[2], 'name');
 $xml.= sprintf('<%s>%s', 'age', $values[3], 'age');
 $xml.= '';
$xml.= '';
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If you want to use PHP to do this, you'll need to read your file line by line (i guess a set of data ends with a line-break) and then split the lines using the Tab as delimiter (regular extension is \r).
After that, to create your XML-Output, you'll want to use the XMLWriter-class, which can print the result to the screen (like you opened a normal XML-file), save it on the File-System or write it to a Database (using something like MySQLi).
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Place of Origin: Germany
Group: Toy
Height: 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches
Weight: 7-9 lbs
Life span: 11.4 years
Trainability: moderate
Good with children: older children
Good with other pets: moderate
What is the origin of the Affenpinscher?
Affenpinschers are one of the oldest of the toy breeds. In 17th century Europe there were many small terriers used for hunting vermin. In Germany the smaller terriers were pets as well as mouse killers. These became known as Affenpinschers. In German, Affen means "monkey" and pinscher means "terrier." The French call them "moustached little devils."
What does the Affenpinscher look like?
The Affenpinscher is 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches tall and weighs 7-9 lbs. The head is domed with a short muzzle. Ears can be erect, semi-erect or dropped. If cropped, the ears are pointed and erect. Eyes are round and dark. The tail is sometimes docked and carried erect. The coat is hard, medium length. Colors are black, gray, silver, red, black and tan or belge (red, black and white), with or without a black mask. The coat should be brushed 2-3 times a week.
What is the temperament of the Affenpinscher?
These little dogs can be very mischievous. Affenpinschers are very lively and playful and do well with older children. They get along well with other dogs and pets when raised with them. They can be stubborn and need early positive, consistent training. Patience is necessary for house training. Affenpinschers are bold and curious, like to bark and climb. They are affectionate with their family and very protective. Exercise can be games indoors or in the yard and short walks.
What is the Affenpinscher used for?
While they were once used to hunt vermin, Affenpinschers are mainly lap dogs today.
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[I regret that quoting a dubious internet source from an ex-colony that has managed to boldly* mangle the English language, grammar and spelling does not prove anything. Claymore is of an age and education where he should know the difference and I expect is abjectly ashamed of his error.
I stand corrected. It would seem it's a common mistake and myself and Claymore have made it.
From the Oxford English
"There is a distinction in meaning between infer and imply. In the sentence the speaker implied that the General had been a traitor, implied means that the speaker subtly suggested that this man was a traitor (though nothing so explicit was actually stated). However, in we inferred from his words that the General had been a traitor, inferred means that something in the speaker's words enabled the listeners to deduce that the man was a traitor. The two words infer and imply can describe the same event, but from different angles. Use of infer to mean imply, as in are you inferring that I'm a liar? (instead of are you implying that I'm a liar?), is an extremely common error.
I thought a 'comms' man would know. One is TD the other is RD. Back to basics.
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This article provides the instructions to create and configure a Google Slides card, which is ideal for displaying information from a Google Slides presentation file on a TV, by simply configuring the card with:
- a shareable public link to a file on Google Drive, for G Suite accounts without administrative authentication controls.
- a shareable private link to a file on Google Drive, for G Suite accounts with administrative authentication controls.
If your organization has administrative controls enabled for your G Suite accounts, then an Appspace account owner/administrator must configure the Google Slides card theme to input the Google authentication credentials in place. A user who wishes to display his Google Slides file via the card, must then make the file shareable and publish to the web, before adding the link in the card.
The new card also has the following features:
- Improved security via card authentication.
- Ability to customize the slide duration.
- New custom template and themes.
What's in this article:
- Ensure your device is compatible. Refer to Compatible Appspace Cards.
- Account Owner, Publisher, or Editor (author) role in Appspace required to create Google Slides card.
- Account Owner or administrator role in Appspace required to configure authentication on Google Slides card theme (optional).
- A shareable private/public link to the Google Slides file.
Configure Google Slides Card
To configure the card, follow the instructions below:
- Configure Google Authentication (Optional)
- Create a Google Shared Link
- Create and Configure Google Slides Card
Configure Google Authentication
Follow the instructions below to configure the Google Slides card theme with the G Suite account authentication. Appspace Account Owner role required.
- Navigate to System > Cards from the Appspace menu on the left navigation bar, and click the Themes tab.
- Select Google Slides from the Filter By drop-down menu, and click the Duplicate icon of the Base Theme.
- Enter in a name for the card theme, and click the Authenticate button.
- Select or enter in your G Suite credentials, and click Allow to enable Appspace to access the Google account.
- Click Save once the card is authenticated.
Create Shareable Link
Follow the instructions below to create a shareable link to your file on Google Drive:
- Follow the steps outlined in the Publish a file to the web section, from this Google Help site: _URL_
- Click the Publish button, and close the window.
- Follow the "Share a single file" instructions in the "Step 1: Find the file you want to share" section, from this Google Help site: _URL_
- In the "Step 2: Choose who to share with & how they can use your file" section ensure you select one of the following options:
- Share a link to the file – Select this option to get a shareable link to a secured Google file, to be used in an authenticated Google card.
- Share a file publicly – Select this option to get a shareable Google file, to be used in an unauthenticated Google card.
- Copy the shareable link to the Google file and proceed to the next section below.
Create and Configure Google Slides Card
Follow the instructions below to create and configure the card. Account Owner, Publisher, or Editor (author) role required.
- Click the QUICK ACTION menu on the top right and select Create Card, and proceed to step 3 below. Or click Library from the Appspace Menu navigation bar on the left, and proceed to step 2 below.
- Select the desired folder in the library, and click the ADD button, and select Create Card.
- Select Google Slides from the Filter by template menu, and select a desired card template.
- Enter in the Google Slides shareable URL obtained earlier.
- Select the interval duration between slides. Default is set to 8 seconds. If Manual is selected, user input (such as a mouse) is required to switch the slides, use the laser pointer, and jump to a specific slide.
- Once customizations have been made, click Next.
- In the Save tab, enter in the Title, as this is a mandatory field. Optionally, you may enter in the Article, Caption, Content Expiry, Content Tags and even upload a custom thumbnail for the content.
- Click Save to complete, and you may now proceed to add the card into a playlist channel.


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How To Appeal Denial Of A Referral Or Pre-certification For Treatment
When an insurer denies coverage for a referral to another doctor or for pre-certification for a treatment, the denial rests on the insurer's opinion that what is being suggested is not "medically necessary."
There is no clear cut definition of "medical necessity." Instead, the definition depends on the context and who is making the decision. The basic concept is that medically necessary services are those which are reasonable and necessary or appropriate based on current clinical standards of care.
Build your case for medical necessity by taking the following steps:
 - Step 1. Pull our a copy of your insurance policy.
 - Each health insurance policy defines medical necessity in wording which is specific for the particular insurer. Locate the description in your insurance policy. Note the page on which it is located and the exact wording of the definition.
 - Locate the policy's specific exclusions (treatments etc. which are not covered). Note whether the requested referral or treatment is specifically excluded. If not, note the page number where the exclusions are listed.
 - Step 2. Check to determine if either the referral or treatment is required to be covered by the laws in your state. If there is such a mandate, note the citation and the exact wording.
 - To learn the law of your state, go to The Actors' Fund Of America's Health Insurance Resource Center ( offsite link, click on your state, then click on "Insurance Guides" and/or Complaints/Appeals). If you have difficulty, contact your Department of Insurance. They can guide you. To locate contact information for your state insurance department, see: offsite link. Click on "NAIC States and Jurisdictions."
 - Step 3. Put together a brief description of your current health condition. Include a chronology of your symptoms and any tests and treatments you have undergone which relate to the current subject
 - Step 4. Obtain a letter from your doctor explaining why the referral or treatment is medically necessary. Ask the doctor to include references which suppport his or her reasoning.
 - Step 5. If you can, obtain additional evidence to support your request. For example, letters from other specialists or copies of studies or reports. Work with your doctor and/or his or her head nurse to pull together this information.
 - Step 6. Write a letter which includes the above information. We provide a sample letter which you can link to in: Health Insurance: Claims: Appeals: Sample Letter: Not Medically Necessary
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area of 196 square feet. The area of second tank is twice the area of the first tank, and the area of the third tank is four times the area of the second tank. The area of the third tank is 56 square feet. If the aquarium puts all three tanks on the shelf, how much shelf area will be left over?
7. The Durands are driving 456 miles to the family reunion. If they split the drive equally over three days, how many miles will they drive each day?
8. At the end of a video game tournament, Raul and Martha had both scored twice as many points as Justice. If their total combined points is 285, how many points did each player score?
9. At the lunch counter, Ariana bought a sandwich and lemonade. The sandwich cost five times as much as the lemonade. She paid with $10 and got $2.50 in change. How much did the sandwich cost? How much did the lemonade cost?
10. The area of a playground is 40.5 \ m^2. The width of the playground is half the length. What is the length of the playground?
Directions: Write five of your own problems. Be sure that one uses addition, one uses subtraction, one uses multiplication, one uses division and one uses a pattern that requires a table.
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Configuring a database user by running ocsetup on Windows
You can run the ocsetup file on the OnCommand Unified Manager server to configure read-only access of the OnCommand Unified Manager database to OnCommand Workflow Automation.
 1. Download the wfa_ocsetup.exe file to a directory in the OnCommand Unified Manager server from the following location: https://WFA_Server_IP/download/wfa_ocsetup.exe.
 WFA_Server_IP is the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6 address) of your WFA server.
 If you have specified a non-default port for WFA, you must include the port number as follows: https://wfa_server_ip:port/download/wfa_ocsetup.exe.
 port is the TCP port number that you have used for the WFA server during installation.
 If you are specifying an IPv6 address, you must enclose it with square brackets.
 2. Double-click the wfa_ocsetup.exe file.
 3. Read the information in the setup wizard and click Next.
 4. Browse or type the JRE location and click Next.
 5. Enter a user name and password to override the default credentials.
 A new database user account is created with access to the OnCommand Unified Manager database.
 Note: If you do not create a user account, the default credentials are used. You must create a user account for security purposes.
 6. Click Next and review the results.
 7. Click Next, and then click Finish to complete the wizard.


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During periods of heavy rain, the City and County of Honolulu can experience overflows and spills at its Kaneohe Waste Water Pre-Treatment Facility. The solution is to connect the Kaneohe facility to Kailua's Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant with a transmission tunnel more than three miles long. A TBM has never been used in Hawaii before, so our experience and expertise are vital to the project's success.
The $173-million tunnel project consists of 13-ft. diameter rock tunnel running approximately 300 ft. below the Oneawa Hills for 16,337 lf to connect the two existing wastewater treatment facilities. The final tunnel liner is 120-in Hobas FRP sewer pipe grouted in place. The novelty of the TBM has generated quite a bit of public interest.
The majority of the tunnel passes through basaltic rock with unconfined compressive strengths up to 16,000 psi. Approximately 650 lf of the tunnel passes through soft ground, requiring pre-excavation grouting to control groundwater inflows. With the ocean literally surrounding the project, there are significant environmental concerns. In addition, the area is densely populated and carries strict noise ordinances.
Several deep shafts were constructed to aid with mining activities and serve as junction structures, diversion structures, and pump station. The Tunnel Influent Pump Station (TIPS) shaft, which serves as the main working shaft, is 87-ft. diameter by 96-ft. deep slurry wall shaft. Another slurry wall drop shaft at the Kaneohe site is 30-ft. in diameter and 54 ft. deep; it facilitates the construction of vortex drop structures and serves as a mining and staging shaft.
There is also an 8 ft. diameter, 287 ft. deep access shaft at the existing Kapaa Water Tank site. Approximately 1,000 lf of 30-ft. high sound wall has been constructed around the staging area at the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure noise-regulation compliance.
- Owner: City and County of Honolulu
- SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS TEAM: Southland Contracting /Mole Constructors Joint Venture

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When you experience a traumatic event, initially it is certainly not the focal point of someone else's joke. However, as time goes on, many may ease their distress with humor, but when is it okay to joke about tragedies?
According to the Benign Violation Theory, humor emerges when we perceive something that is wrong (a violation), while also seeing that it is okay (benign). Psychological distance may be one key component that can make a violation seem okay. Research has demonstrated that once a person is removed from a violation by space, time, relationships, or imagination, it can foster humor.
In a study conducted by psychological scientist Peter McGraw, who runs the Humor Research Lab (HuRL) at the University of Colorado Boulder, and colleagues explored when violation severity and psychological distance work together to facilitate humor.
Participants were instructed to take an online survey where they would rate an event in their lives by the severity and distinguish if the event became more or less funny over time.
McGraw discovered participants who reported a violation, such as being hit by a car, was funnier if it occurred five years go. While a mild violation such as hitting a toe, was funny if it occurred yesterday.
Five studies were conducted and supported the theory. Participants stated events that became funnier over time were more severe than events that were categorized as mild violations.
All five studies demonstrated with space, time and social relationships, an individual may categorize a once severe event as very humorous one over time.
"These findings suggest that there's a real sweet spot in comedy - you have to get the right mix between how bad something is and how distant it is in order for it to be seen as a benign violation," McGraw said.
This study was published in the journal Psychological Science.


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Using time- and spatially-resolved Kerr microscopy, we directly measure the spatiotemporal evolution of photoexcited local spins of a twodimensional electron gas in a modulation-doped GaAs/AlGaAs quantum well with a top gate electrode. The spatial pattern of spins after diffusion is controlled by a gate voltage that changes the strength of the spin-orbit interaction (SOI) field. By measuring the time dependence of spin distribution with an external magnetic field, we successfully observe a persistent spin helix state by tuning the gate voltage, and we obtain both Rashba and Dresselhauss SOI parameters separately.
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React Native Camera – Libraries Comparison
Dawid Przydróżny
Sep 14, 2021 • 8 min read
For a long time in the RN environment, not much has happened in the field of libraries to support the camera.
We all used React Native Camera (RNCamera) because it was the most polished and recommended by the React Native community, but it seems that it is standing still and does not plan any active development. Fortunately, a new library has emerged from around the corner that could patch the hole of useful camera libraries in the RN environment: RN Vision Camera.
What is React Native Camera?
React Native Camera (RN Camera) is probably the most well-known camera library in the RN environment. We shouldn't be surprised because the start date for this library was just after React Native's release. It grew up with RN and has fulfilled its role through the years. The library was promoted and recommended by React Native for a long time, so the community that uses it is substantial. It's still a good library for using the camera in your app, just install React Native Camera and enjoy the cross-platform camera module with photo and video recording functionality. At this point, you may start wondering why this article was written at all when this library is mature, useful, and has a great community. There are a few problems with RN Camera: it has stopped developing and improving, there is a problem with maintainers, and finally, with better and better cameras in our smartphones we need more functionality and a better API to get the most out of the camera on our device — in summary, the library has become a bit rusty.
React Native camera libraries comparison
At the moment there are only three sensible libraries for using the phone's camera in RN apps, these are:
- Large community, mature product.
- Easy setup with just one additional step (permissions).
- Can be used with Expo.
- Good documentation with recipes.
- Valuable props to set autofocus, flash, ratio, white balance, exposure, zoom, and video quality.
- It is possible to switch between front and back cameras.
- Additional features like face detection, barcode detection, and text recognition.
- Library is actively looking for maintainers, which means it could be unsupported soon.
- Can't switch between all of the available camera lenses.
- There is no built-in UI, so everything must be implemented e.g. snap button.
RN Vision Camera
- Library is rapidly gaining popularity.
- Nice lifecycle mechanism that will keep the camera session if the app is in the background or the user is navigating to a different screen.
- The strongest point of the library — it can detect all device camera lenses and you can switch between them in the way you want.
- Each lens returns all possible formats you can use and additional props like min zoom, max zoom, it has torch, has flash, supports focus, supports raw capture, etc.
- There are some available presets that can be used (you can get lost with formats, it is usually around 60 of them available for each lens).
- It can take snapshots.
- Available frame processors — for example, it's possible to detect objects with the camera.
- Good documentation.
- Some additional installation steps needed like raise min iOS version, raise target Android SDK version, etc.
- Quite a fresh tool in the market, it will probably need some time to mature and release a really stable version.
- There is no built-in UI.
RN Image Picker
- Mature, popular, and maintained with a strong community.
- Simple to install and use.
- Can be used to pick already taken photos from the device.
- Can take a photo or even record video.
- Has a bunch of helpful props like max width, max height, media type, video quality, and duration limit.
- Only semi-good documentation.
- Limited possibilities for taking photos and recording video (but of course it's not the main purpose of this library).
Which RN camera library should you use?
For a simple app that will only use the camera to take a photo for a user avatar or record a short movie using default settings, the react-native-camera will be more than enough.
If you are building an app where the camera plays a bigger role and you need to get the most out of it, then go with react-native-vision-camera.
To select already taken photos that are stored in the phone's gallery, use the react-native-image-picker.
A strong point for react-native-vision-camera is the fact that react-native-camera is looking for maintainers, this will possibly make RN Vision Camera the default choice when it comes to a camera library for RN.
RN Vision Camera - implementation example (tutorial)
Below is an example of using the RN Vision Camera with basic tools to take a picture.
import React, { useRef, useState } from'react';
import { StyleSheet, Alert } from'react-native';
import { Camera, useCameraDevices } from'react-native-vision-camera';
import BottomButtons from './components/BottomButtons/BottomButtons';
import ImagePreview from './components/ImagePreview/ImagePreview';
import TopButtons from './components/TopButtons/TopButtons';
function App() {
 const camera = useRef(null);
 const [previewImage, setPreviewImage] = useState(null);
 const [showPreview, setShowPreview] = useState(false);
 const [torchActive, setTorchActive] = useState(false);
 const [frontCamera, setFrontCamera] = useState(false);
 /* Here we use hook provided by library to take available devices (lenses) */
 const availableDevices = useCameraDevices();
 /* useCameraDevices hook returns an object with front/back properties,
 that you can use to switch between back and front camera */
 const currentDevice =
 frontCamera && availableDevices?.front? availableDevices.front : availableDevices?.back;
 const takePhoto = async () => {
 try {
 const result = await camera.current?.takePhoto();
 if (result?.path) setPreviewImage(result.path);
 } catch (e) {
 Alert.alert('Error: ${e}');
 const flipCamera = () => setFrontCamera((prevState) =>!prevState);
 const toggleTorch = () => setTorchActive((prevState) =>!prevState);
 /* There is an additional check to prevent errors.
 Camera component needs a valid device prop,
 we need to stop rendering if the device is falsy value. */
 if (!currentDevice) return null;
 if (previewImage && showPreview) {
 return setShowPreview(false)} />;
} return (
torch={torchActive? 'on' : 'off'}
showPreview={() => setShowPreview(true)}
); } export default App;
Is it hard to create a UI in RN Vision Camera?
As we can see, not that much effort is needed to create a well-known standard camera UI in your app. With a minimal amount of code we have added the following buttons on the screen:
- Capture (center)
- Preview latest photo (left)
- Switch to front camera and vice versa (right)
- Flash (top-right)
This is only a small piece of the functionality that RN Vision Camera offers. There are a lot more options that can be used like zooming, recording, switching to wide-angle and telephoto lens, selecting photo/video format, setting video frame rate, and more.
React Native Vision Camera – my opinion
RN Vision Camera is really impressive when it comes to the possibilities it offers.
I can recommend it if you are looking for a functional camera library to use in your application.
This will be my choice for the camera library in my next project.
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研究采用再磨——浮选工艺对南方某老尾库尾矿（含WO3 0.19%）中的钨进行回收.在高碱浮选介质中，添加浮选药剂，通过一次粗选、二次扫选和三次精选流程，获得钨粗精矿含WO3 3.26%，回收率为70.48%.红外光谱测定结果表明，733对白钨矿的捕收作用以表面化学吸附和键合为主.
The process of recovery of tungsten by regrinding-flotation from an old ore tailing contained 0.19% WO3 in the south China is investigated. The results show that satisfactory flotation indexes can be achieved by the process of one stage roughing, two-stage scavenging and three-stage cleaning with conventional agents in the high alkaline flotation medium. The tungsten concentration grade and the recovery of WO3 reach 3.26% and 70.48%, respectively. Analysis of IR spectra testified that chemisorption and bonding were the main reaction mechanism of 733 on scheelite.


was chosen, we want to only consider the rows which have the 'make' field filled in as 'ford'. Likewise if 'chevy' was chosen, we only want to choose 'make' fields with a value of 'chevy'. But if 'all' is chosen, then we DO want to consider all rows.
Similarly, if the 'buy' or 'lease' button was chosen we only want to be shown rows which are either 'buy' or lease', and if 'all' was chosen, then we want to consider all rows.
Choosing from just one field is fairly simple too. For instance, to consider only rows of 'ford, we can can ask our query to SELECT all rows FROM the vehicles table WHERE the field 'make' is 'ford'. That would look like this:
$query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='ford'";
Since we don't know which 'make' will be chosen, we can't hard code the value. We want to use the value that was passed from the button chosen in the form. Remember that we stored this value as '$req', so now we can make this query as:
$query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req'";
Not so bad. But since we want to check both the make AND the availability, we can use a query which uses '$req' to look for 'make' and '$req2' to look for availability:
$query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req' AND availability='$req2'";
OK. Still not so bad. But now what happens if one or both of the buttons were chosen for 'all'? Basically, with these 2 radio button groups there are 4 different scenarios that could happen:
 1. a particular make was chosen and a particular availability was chosen
 2. 'all' was chosen for 'make', and a particular availability was chosen
 3. a particular make was chosen, and 'all' was chosen for 'availability'
 4. 'all' was chosen for both 'make' and 'availability'
There are probably other ways to handle this. I choose to do this as a series of 'if/else' conditionals. Here is the code to handle the 4 conditions:
if ($req!="all" && $req2!="all") $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req' AND availability='$req2'";
else if($req=="all" && $req2!="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE availability='$req2'";
else if($req!="all" && $req2=="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req'";
else if($req=="all" || $req2=="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles";
You might notice that all of these conditions are really just checking whether a value was set as 'all':
if(&req=='all')
or whether it was set as something else(and therefore it does NOT equal 'all'):
if(&req!='all')
Finish the query and close the connection
These following 4 lines of standard code are used to finish the query and to close the connection. From it, we learn both which rows contain the information we asked for which is stored in the variable '$result', as well as the number of rows this information is in, which is stored in the variable '$num'. Also, note that the connection is now closed. Consult PHP manuals for further discussion.
$result=mysql_query($query);
$num=mysql_numrows($result);
mysql_query($result);
mysql_close();
Using this information
We can now actually use this information! What we need to do is to iterate(loop through) the rows that contained the requested data, and to print this out ('echo' it, in php lingo). We will use a 'for' loop to accomplish this. You will see others using 'while' loops to do this. Depending on the case at hand, the differences between the 2 can be subtle or profound. In this case it doesn't matter, so either would work.
$i=0;
for ($i; $i < $num; $i++){
 $f12=mysql_result($result,$i,"model");
 $f13=mysql_result($result,$i,"year");
 $f14=mysql_result($result,$i,"availability");
Note that in the opening curly bracket in line 2 is not closed yet. It will be closed shortly.
Explanation
 1. a variable '$i' is created and it's initial value is set to the integer zero.
 2. the 'for' loop begins at $i equaling zero, and continues while $i is less than the value of '$num', which is the number of correct rows from the query. After each iteration, $i is increased by 1($i++).
 3. variable $f12 is set at the value of 'model' in the row of the query with the value $i.
 4. variable $f13 is set at the value of 'year' in the row of the query with the value $i.
 5. variable $f14 is set at the value of 'availability' in the row of the query with the value $i.
Print this to the page
All that is left to do is to print this info to the page. We'll do this by concatenating (combining) the 3 variables, including spaces between each, and adding a line break after the 3rd variable. The second line of code closes the 'for' loop with a closing curly bracket.
echo $f12." ".$f13." ".$f14." ";
}
Here is the complete html code:
<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
<title>Untitled Document</title>
</head>
<body>
<form name="input" action="vehicles.php" method="post">
<fieldset>
<legend>Make you are looking for:</legend>
 <input type="radio" name="make" value="ford" /> Ford
 <input type="radio" name="make" value="chevy" /> Chevy
 <input type="radio" name="make" value="all" checked /> All
</fieldset>
<fieldset>
<legend>Looking to:</legend>
 <input type="radio" name="availability" value="sale" /> Buy
 <input type="radio" name="availability" value="lease" /> Lease
 <input type="radio" name="availability" value="all" checked /> All
</fieldset>
<input type="submit" value="Submit" />
</form>
</body>
</html>
Here is the complete code for 'vehicle.php'
<?php
ob_start();
require("config.php");
ob_end_clean();
$req=$_REQUEST['make'];
$req2=$_REQUEST['availability'];
mysql_connect("localhost",$username,$password);
mysql_select_db($database) or die( "Unable to select database");
if ($req!="all" && $req2!="all") $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req' AND availability='$req2'";
else if($req=="all" && $req2!="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE availability='$req2'";
else if($req!="all" && $req2=="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles WHERE make='$req'";
else if($req=="all" || $req2=="all" ) $query="SELECT * FROM vehicles";
$result=mysql_query($query);
$num=mysql_numrows($result);
mysql_query($result);
mysql_close();
$i=0;
for ($i; $i < $num; $i++){
 $f12=mysql_result($result,$i,"model");
 $f13=mysql_result($result,$i,"year");
 $f14=mysql_result($result,


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Hey, this is a combination of the GSON parser as well as the json specification.
If you leave the 'Strings' absent from the JSON payload, then they will resolve to 'null' on the Client, however this will not work with 'Integers', with will default to 0. It looks like GSON treats all numbers as 'int's, which cannot be null.
As a workaround, if you need null values for numbers, you can either add a boolean flag to indicate if a value has been set 'doorsSet: false', or you can treat all numbers as Strings and then do a 'Integer.valueOf(...)' to get the numerical value.
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Hello Edward, thank you for your explanation.
My solution is ugly : if(myBean.getField() == 0) myBean.setField(null);
I'm using the Kinvey console to update values in the data store and I want to represent "null" values.
For instance, if I have a "Car" collection with 2 columns : "doors" (integer) and "name" (string).
The json could be :
In the Java bean, we have :
> private Integer doors;
> private String name;
After loading data :
> "doors" is an Integer equal to 0
> "name" is a String equal to null
Could you tell me what is the best way to manage null values using the Kinvey console?


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Mini how-to "mbed-os-example-blinky"
You can compile the project using mbed compiler online or locally on your PC.
MBED Compiler on-line
The following steps will show you how to compile the project via browser:
1. Go to the Sensor Node page.
2. Click on the + Add to your Mbed Compiler button.
3. From the mbed-os-example-blinky page click on the Import into the Compiler button.
4. From the following form import the project:
5. Once imported check if you selected the right platform, on the right of the screen you should have this:
If there is another platform please click on it and select the Avnet Silica ST Sensor
6. Now you are able to compile the project just clicking on compile button:
7. After the compilation you will download automatically the firmware
8. Copy the binary file mbed-os-example-blinky.bin into the mass-storage TilePlus of the SensorNode board.
The following steps will show you how to compile the project on your PC:
1. Clone this repository with the command:
The cloning process requires few minutes.
2. Enter in the directory and compile the project:
$ cd mbed-os-example-blinky
$ mbed compile -m SILICA_SENSOR_NODE -t GCC_ARM
3. Once compiled copy the binary file mbed-os-example-blinky.bin into the mass-storage TilePlus of the SensorNode board.
You will find the mbed-os-example-blinky.bin file at:
Please close with jumpers the following pins marked as yellow in order to power supply the board via micro-usb cable.
In the red rectangles, with this configuration is not important if you have connected the battery and if the switch is closed or open.


The horizontal location of an origin relative to an object, e.g., a Billboard. For example, the horizontal origin is used to display a billboard to the left or right (in screen space) of the actual position.
staticconstantHorizontalOrigin.CENTER :Number
The origin is at the horizontal center of the object.
staticconstantHorizontalOrigin.LEFT :Number
The origin is on the left side of the object.
staticconstantHorizontalOrigin.RIGHT :Number
The origin is on the right side of the object.


How to Keep Clean After Diarrhea
Toilet Paper Can Be Painful, But There Are Other Ways To Keep Clean
Squeeze bottle squirting water
Any type of a bottle that squirts water can be used to clean your bottom without hurting the skin further with paper. Image © George Diebold / Getty Images
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents many challenges to those who deal with the disease. One of the everyday problems that can be a real annoyance is how to keep the perianal skin (the skin around the anus) clean. Diarrhea, in particular, can present several different problems with keeping the bottom clean, especially when it is continuing and happening many times a day. Other complications such as fissures and fistulas can add to the discomfort.
Wiping with toilet paper, even if it's soft, can quickly result in raw and very painful skin.
What Are Some Options For Keeping Clean?
Most of us do not have access to one of the more advanced methods of cleaning a dirty bottom, which would be a bidet. A few of the other options to keep clean include getting in the bathtub and taking a shower or a bath, using wet wipes, or even washing with a damp cloth. Most of these include wiping, and if your bottom is sore, it probably won't be pleasant. However, another method that does not include any wiping at all could be as close as your medicine or kitchen cabinet.
A Squeeze Bottle To The Rescue
If you are experiencing pain in skin on your bottom and need a way to keep clean, you could try using a squeeze bottle full of warm water. Often these handy little bottles are offered to women after they have given birth, and are used for cleaning the perianal skin.
You could use any squeeze bottle you have on hand, such as those used for nasal irrigation (sometimes called neti pots), or even a water bottle with a "sports" cap on it.
Don't forget: you should label the bottle in some way, with indelible ink, to avoid this particular bottle being confused with one that could be used for drinking or for any other purpose.
This bottle should be designated just for use in cleaning up after a bowel movement.
Fill your bottle with warm water from the tap, and hold it below your bottom when you are finished with your bowel movement, but before you stand up. Squeeze the water anywhere it is needed, and the water will end up in the toilet, where you can just flush it away.
Once you are clean, you can dry off either by carefully blotting (not wiping!) the area with paper or with a soft towel. Another option is to use your blow dryer. Be extra careful if you use this method, and ensure that your hands are dry and that you are not getting the blow dryer in contact with water in any way.
Keeping Your Squeeze Bottle Clean
You will want to keep this bottle clean so that it doesn't end up with bacteria on it. Washing it in the bathroom sink with some dish soap should do the trick nicely. You could also wipe it down with antibacterial wipes. You might want to avoid washing the bottle in the kitchen sink so there's no chance of getting bathroom bacteria in the kitchen.
 To sanitize, first wash it with soap and water and then put it on the top rack of the dishwasher, as long as it's not made of the type of plastic that will melt in the heat.
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Quick Answer: Does Dawn Dish Soap Kill Mold?
Can you clean mold with soap and water?
Wash mold off hard surfaces with soap and water, or use a mix of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to kill mold.
When cleaning mold, always wear a filtered facemask, so you won't inhale spores.
Disinfect surfaces by spraying them with vinegar, followed by a spray of 3% peroxide.
Wipe clean..
What kills mold instantly?
Use undiluted white vinegar on hard surfaces in kitchens and baths. A bleach solution also works to kill mold. Mix one cup of bleach in a gallon of water, apply to the surface and don't rinse. You can also add a little dish soap to the bleach mixture to help the bleach penetrate porous surfaces, such as grout.
What does Dawn dish soap kill?
Getting rid of ants is easy with Dawn Dish Soap. Spray a mixture of water and Dawn directly onto countertops, floors, sinks, or wherever the ants seem to be. … If you spray the solution directly on an ant, Dawn will penetrate their exoskeleton and kill them on contact. This also works for wasps and cockroaches.
What kills mold better bleach or vinegar?
Vinegar truly is better than bleach at killing mold. … "That means the mold will grow back. In fact, recognizing the bleach as a 'threat,' the mold will grow back even stronger." When bleach is used on porous surfaces like drywall or wood, mold membranes will move deeper into the surface to avoid the chemical.
Does dawn and vinegar kill mold?
Molds are fungi and they can, and will, grow back after bleaching. There are 4 simple ingredients you can safely use to clean away mold in your home: white vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and detergent or soap.
Does vinegar get rid of mold?
Vinegar is a mild acid that's effective for killing mold and can actually help prevent future mold growth.
Is it safe to mix vinegar and Dawn dish soap?
The combination of dish soap and vinegar is highly effective for a few different reasons. … However, vinegar alone will simply run off of most surfaces, while dish soap is too thick to use as a spray. But when you mix them together, you get an effective, sprayable cleaner that sticks to any surface!
Why Dawn dish soap is bad?
The Environmental Working Group gave Dawn a 'D' grade because of it containing methylisothiazolinone, which is a "High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage". Sounds delightful, right? Dawn also contains 1 4-dioxane which is considered a groundwater contaminant.
Does bleach kill black mold on drywall?
While bleach works well to kill surface fungus and remove the ugly marks on the walls caused by mold, it doesn't penetrate deeply into the drywall and so it leaves the mold's "roots" undisturbed. … To kill mold beneath the surface, simply spray undiluted white vinegar onto the affected area and let it dry.
Can I remove black mold myself?
Can Salt Kill Mold?
Sodium borate, borax, salt and lime will kill all mold, but they also may kill plants. Zinc strips and/or bare copper wires have been used to help control mold.
Can I use Dawn to clean my toilet?
Dishwashing Detergent – Liberally pour dishwashing detergent into your toilet bowl. Be sure to cover the hard-to-tackle stains, and then let it sit for at least one hour. Use your toilet brush to scrub your toilet bowl clean, and then flush out the remaining dishwashing detergent.
Does vinegar and Dawn kill fleas?
Here's the thing: Pet owners might want to use Dawn soap if there is severe flea-infestation on their adult pet. They can use soap and vinegar to remove the fleas directly from hair coat and skin. However, use this treatment only when your pet gains exposure to fleas from boarding facilities and pet daycare.
What kills black mold naturally?
For really tough black mold removal, mix two parts baking soda with one part white vinegar and one part water. Stir the mixture until it becomes a thick paste. Spread your mixture liberally onto the surface and let it dry. Scrub away the black mold and stains, and wipe down with water.
Is vinegar or hydrogen peroxide better for mold?
Vinegar is better at killing some germs and hydrogen peroxide is better against others, but dwell time can still take up to 30 minutes each and there are no definitive studies to guide users if you want to kill a specific microbe.


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This historic map of the Eastern Hemisphere simulates the illuminated mariners charts of the 17th Century. The original murals, painted by N.C. Wyeth, are in Hubbard Hall at the National Geographic Society headquarters.The 1928 "Map of Discovery: Eastern Hemisphere" map features:
- Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
- Illuminated mariners chart style
- Present-day political boundaries
- Traces the routes of the great discoverers
- Margins depict the forces of nature in the style of the 16th Century
Coverage Area: Eastern Hemisphere, including Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia.
This Mounted Map is a fine art plaque that consists of your selected map printed on art print paper with a heat activated adhesive that adheres the map to a piece of MDF wood. A UV Blocking Laminate is added on top for protection (but not for dry erase).Click here to download sample images


Sql+Group Details
Element Details: Sql+Group
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ActiveSQL SqlGroup groups rows from a DataLayer, and allows aggregate values to be created. For example, suppose you have an Orders Table and you would like to list only the individual sales person associated with the orders. You would select something like EmployeeID as the grouping column. If you want to get a count of all orders for each employee, you would add a Group Aggregate Column with the function "COUNT". Alternatively, a "SUM" aggregate could provide the total sales for each employee.
Rows are grouped by values based on one or more columns of the DataLayer. Enter the grouping column name(s) in the GroupColumn attribute. Separate multiple column names with commas.
The Group can either keep just the first row from each group, or it can keep all groups. See the KeepGroupedRows attribute.
Element Group:Organize Data
ATTRIBUTES
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NamePossible ValuesDescription
GroupColumn
UserDefined
(Required) Set Group Column to the name of the column that will group all rows with the same value together. You can group by multiple columns by adding the additional column names, separated by commas.
ID
UserDefined
The ID attribute is a pervasive attribute that uniquely identifies an element within a definition file. The ID needs to be a unique value within the definition.
KeepGroupedRows
True
False
KeepGroupedRows indicates that the GroupFilter should not discard the "extra" rows that are grouped together. By default, KeepGroupedRows="False", and only the first row of each group is kept in the DataLayer. When KeepGroupedRows="True", all rows are kept. Any columns created with GroupAggregateColumn elements are added/duplicated in all the grouped rows.
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DataLayer.ActiveSQL Sql Group Sql Query
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Naming and its Importance in Securing Cloud Assets
By Law Floyd • January 30, 2020
Names are an integral part of our society. When individuals name a child or pet, they tend to put a lot of thought into the decision. When a manufacturer creates a new product, they spend a great deal of energy to select a brand name that will both accurately represent their offering and resonate with the market. A name allows individuals to tie memories and attributes to a person or object.
The importance of a name does not change in the world of IT. The name of an object on a local server or in the cloud can hold a great deal of meaning or association. Inversely, a hastily chosen name can lead to incorrect associations.
Some IT professionals give little to no thought to the names they assign to objects in their environments, or even worse, they leave the object to be named "default." This doesn't help anyone in their organization create important associations with this asset. In a worst-case scenario, these poorly named assets, or misconfiguration, could create a serious security incident. Because let's be honest, naming an asset incorrectly is indeed a misconfiguration.
Consider this scenario: an administrator in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual private cloud tags two security groups with the following names: DevServer1 and DevServer2.
DevServer1 is appropriately locked down to the correct ports and access to restrict access to these Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) servers.
DevServer2, however, is completely open to the world for testing purposes.
A second admin, who frankly has put in way too many hours this week, sees both security groups and assumes that the 1 and the 2 appended to the name are referencing the phases of the project, and applies DevServer2 to the new instance they are utilizing to store company confidential information. The confidential information is suddenly much easier for bad actors to access.
Now, the first thing you may be thinking is that the second administrator should have looked at the parameters of the security group before applying it, and you aren't wrong – they should have. However, the likelihood of this mistake being made would have been reduced significantly if the second security group had been named TEST_DevServer, denoting it as an irregular security group.
The point to all this is, think about what you name things and how the naming convention used will affect others you work with or who operate in the same environment. A naming policy that dictates how to appropriately name objects in your environment will not only reduce mistakes but can reduce time troubleshooting and even during system implementation.
I find that diagrams can often help users more easily grasp naming conventions. Here's a diagram I created that helps a user decide on an appropriate approach to naming their assets:
Here is an example of the diagram being used to name a role that allows an EC2 instance access to RDS Instance DevTest2:
A last thought: if you have an asset that will operate outside your normal operating procedures, name it so that others will know that is the case. An example would be putting TEST in all caps at the beginning of the name of any object operating outside of normal parameters or a NOT-FOR-USE to warn others. Simply make sure others know the intended use for anything you create and make it easier to grasp that intent by naming things properly from the start.
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Question: Does the intensity of aspiration increase with each incarnation?Sri Chinmoy: There is no hard and fast rule that with each incarnation the intensity of aspiration will increase, although that is what is expected. Unless one becomes a true, devoted seeker in the purest sense of the term, one may drift away from the life of aspiration. In a particular incarnation, one might drift away from aspiration and enter into a life of desire in order to become a celebrity in a particular field. It has happened in millions of cases. But if one becomes a divine and self-giving seeker, then with each incarnation one's aspiration is bound to increase.
Sri Chinmoy, Aspiration-Tree, Agni Press, 1976


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Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has a fuel reduction burn planned for 2020 in the Cabbage Tree Palms Flora Reserve, two kilometres southwest of Cabbage Tree Creek.
FFMVic says this burn is important to protect the town, surrounding private land and the reserve's environmental values from summer bushfires.
"The felling of hazardous trees along a section of the perimeter on one side of the reserve is part of FFMVic's standard burn preparation work that has been carried out to detailed specifications," FFMVic Snowy District manager, Craig Chapman, said.
"This work was done to create a safe working platform for crews to conduct the planned burn. It involves the removal of trees that could fall on firefighters during the burning operation and the creation of a buffer zone on the edge of the burn area for firefighters to work from.
"All the relevant permits have been obtained for this work, and biodiversity and cultural heritage values assessments have been made. There are mitigations and strategies in place to protect the identified values such as the Cabbage Fan-palms and other native flora and fauna. The Flora Reserve rainforest areas will not be burnt." Gippsland Environment Group
(GEG) has described the planned burn as an excessive and extremely environmentally damaging operation. reparable damage" to the roadsides into the Cabbage Tree Palms Flora Reserve near Cape Conran, and into the old Mitchell River Weir and Billygoat Bend in the Mitchell River National Park.
"Visitirs to East Gippsland's favourite holiday destinations over the Queen's Birthday long weekend discovered to their horror that their favourite bush haunts had been transformed into a virtual logging coupe," Louise Crisp, secretary of GEG, said.
"DELWP and Parks Victoria have permitted hundreds, possibly thousands, of trees to be felled in protected areas in what is clearly an excessive and extremely environmentally damaging operation.
"The Cabbage Tree Palms Reserve has now been partially destroyed by DELWP contractors. The Cabbage Fan-palm is one of the earliest flowering plants to appear on earth.
"The stand at Cabbage Tree Creek is the southernmost stand in Australia. The Fan-palms were observed by government botanist Ferdinand Von Meuller in 1854. In 1886 the Tambo Shire reserved 100 acres along the Cabbage Tree Creek to protect the palms and the surrounding warm temperate rainforest."
Ms Crisp said the vital protective vegetation buffer has been eliminated and bulldozers driven straight through damp gullies at the edge of the wetland.
"The Minister for Environment, Lily D'Ambrosio, must intervene immediately to put a stop to the carnage and investigate DELWP's assault on nature in East Gippsland." Ms Crisp said.
FFMVic said local residents and relevant stakeholders have been informed and consulted about the planned burn, which is planned for autumn 2020 if/when weather conditions allow.
IMAGE: Trees felled at the Cabbage Tree Palms Flora Reserve in preparation for a 2020 Forest Fire Management planned burn. (PS)


The Stream Doctor
January 17th, 2005
Q. : With the spring run coming, what is the best way of telling the difference between a fresh silver brown trout and an Atlantic salmon? I think I know, but I want to be positive.
A. The Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, is the closest native relative of the brown trout, Salmo trutta. There are some differences in the spots on the two species, but these are not always easy to distinguish. The best distinguishing characteristics are the shape of the tail and the length of the upper jaw. The brown generally has a square or even slightly rounded tail; the Atlantic salmon's tail is forked. The maxilla, or upper jaw, of the brown trout extends well behind the eye; that of the Atlantic salmon terminates below the center of the eye.
One other feature found only in the brown trout is two zigzgag rows of well-developed teeth on the vomer, the raised shaft of bone in the center of the roof of the mouth.
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How much of the Philippines is water?
In the Philippines, 91% of the country's estimated 100.7 million population have access to at least basic water services; but access is highly inequitable across the country, with regional basic water services access ranging from 62% to 100%.
How many water resources are there in the Philippines?
It has 18 major river basins and 421 principal river basins as defined by the National Water Regulatory Board (NWRB ). The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reports that there are 79 lakes in the country, mostly utilized for fish production.
How much groundwater resource is available in the Philippines?
The influence of climate and population change will have an acute impact on groundwater, which currently supplies more than 50% of the potable water supply and 85% of the piped water supply in the Philippines.
Is Philippines rich in water resources?
The country is endowed with rich natural resources, including water, which are essential for the country's economic development and in meeting its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). … Overall, there is sufficient water but not enough in highly populated areas, especially during dry season.
How many Filipinos have no clean water?
Nearly 5 million people in the Philippines rely on unsafe and unsustainable water sources and 9 million lack access to improved sanitation. Despite its growing economy, the Philippines faces significant challenges in terms of water and sanitation access.
What are the largest water resources in the Philippines?
The Philippines' main sources of water are rivers, lakes, river basins, and groundwater reservoirs. The longest and largest river, Cagayan River, discharges approximately 53,943 million cubic meters of water annually.
What are the major water forms of the Philippines?
The Philippine coastline adds up to 17,500 kms. Three prominent bodies of water surround the archipelago: the Pacific Ocean on the east, the South China Sea on the west and north, and the Celebes Sea on the south.
What are the underground water in the Philippines?
Groundwater is replenished or recharged by rain and seepage from rivers. It contributes 14 percent of the total water resource potential of the Philippines. Groundwater is used for drinking by about 50 percent of the people in the country. …
What are natural resources in the Philippines?
The country is rich in gold, copper, chromite, silver, nickel, cobalt, and other minerals. Coal and limestone are also abundant. According to advertisements placed in The Financial Times in 1989: "The Philippines is more densely mineralised than Australia, the tonnages are larger and the terrain is largely unexplored.


text: This article gives an example of self-deradicalisation from Tunisia. It addresses the potential of radicalised individuals to de-radicalise themselves from within the Salafi doctrine with no external interventions, in comparison with the state's religious rehabilitation approaches to tackling radicalism which not only fail but are also counterproductive. Deradicalisation could, of course, involve a more comprehensive rejection of Salafi ideology. This article suggests that an effective type of deradicalisation that is more likely to make the desired change possible is one in which there is a gradual modification of some attitudes and behaviours without abandoning the whole underpinning Salafi ideology. Referring to the personal narratives of 28 individual Tunisian Salafis, the article identifies phases of radicalisation and deradicalisation as the individual voluntarily moves from embracing radical ideology to a more critical understanding and practice reflecting on personal and interpersonal experiences of being radicalised. The research shows that the process of self-deradicalisation is reflective of Salafi youth experience of engagement with radicalism and is more likely to happen in societies that allow political expression and individual freedom that invoke individuals' critical thinking.


The Difference Between Silicone and Saline Breast Implants
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If you are looking into a breast augmentation procedure, one of the greatest decisions you must make is whether to go with silicone or saline breast implants. Board certified plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Wigoda, would like to inform you that there are many factors worth considering before making your decision. Each implant has its pros and cons, but the decision is ultimately up to you.
First and foremost, the difference between silicone and saline implants is what goes inside the shell. The breast implant shell is made up of solid silicone.

Saline Implants
are filled with sterile saline or salt water. If the shell of a saline implant ruptures, the solution is absorbed into the body and the implant will deflate. They are surgically inserted while they are empty, and are then filled with the saline solution after the insertion. This gives the plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale the ability to create a relatively small incision site. This also allows the surgeon to increase or decrease breast volume to their discretion in order to achieve symmetry. Saline is available to women ages 18 years and older. If someone is considering a saline implant, it is best if the patient is at least a B cup of natural breast tissue. Saline implants may ripple, which is typically seen on the outer part of the breast. Rippling is more commonly seen in patients who do not have a lot of breast tissue covering the implant. Saline implants also tend to be firmer than silicone gel implants. They are less expensive than silicone implants.
Silicone Implants
were taken off the market at one point in time, but a new generation of silicone was produced and became approved for general use again in the year 2006. These implants are particularly good for women who are going in to the surgery with very little breast tissue. The difference between silicone and saline implants is that silicone gives a person with less fatty tissue a more natural look. This is because the silicone mimics natural breast tissue in terms of feel, more than the saline water does. The gel inside these implants is a thick, gummy-like substance. Plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Wigoda, wants you to know that although these kinds of implants rupture, the ruptures are not easily detected. The gel is designed to hold together and not leak to other parts of the body. However, if a leak occurs, one must get an MRI in order to locate it. The majority of patients, both in Dr. Wigoda's practice, and around the country, now choose silicone implants over saline implants.

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text: Antenna arrays have gained significant interest in millimetre-wave communication systems as an enabling technology to achieve higher capacity and mitigate the high propagation loss. Such arrays with a large bandwidth need to be efficiently calibrated to maximise their performance. An antenna array calibration method based on a stochastic approximation algorithm and simultaneous perturbation has been developed and the procedures to implement it in both frequency and time domains have been presented. The approaches to define objective functions and establish gradient approximations to fulfill a successful convergence for acquiring calibration coefficients in both domains have been explored. In the time domain implementation, only a fraction of the measurement time was required to calibrate an antenna array of ultrawide bandwidth compared with other methods using a perturbation technique. The effectiveness of the proposed method has been validated via numerical experiments in both domains.


Are Snakes Active at Night?
Snakes are interesting creatures that adapt to their environments and are often difficult to spot unless you look for them or stumble upon their hiding place by accident. Therefore, many people don't know a lot about them. So one question you may wonder is if snakes are active at night.
Snakes are active at night. In fact, many species tend to be the most active during this time in the day. During hot weather and in areas where there are crowds of people busy during the day, it may be more common for snakes to be active during the late hours of the night or early morning.
This article looks at the time of day and how it influences a snake's behavior. Read along and discover the types of snakes most active at night, why they are more active, and whether or not all snakes are active while you are sleeping.
Which Snakes Are Most Active at Night?
The United States is home to over 100 different snake species. Nearly every state has snakes, with some being active at night.
It is most common for snakes to be active at night, except for some species. So which snakes are most active at night? Let's take a look at the most famous examples of snakes that prefer to do their hunting and move around at night:
 - Copperheads
 - Eastern Coachwhips
 - Rattlesnakes
 - Southern Black Racers
 - Night snakes
 - Cottonmouths
These aren't the only snakes active at night, but you can see that many different species, both venomous and nonvenomous, are active at night.
There are also a lot of different snakes that are not active at night. Certain snakes prefer to be awake and active during the daytime. But in the United States, many snake species, especially the venomous ones, tend to do most of their moving around at night.
Why Are Snakes Active at Night?
You may be wondering why snakes are active at night. Many of us have seen a snake in the daytime, but numerous species tend to be far more dynamic while we are in our beds dreaming.
But what is it that makes snakes more active at night? Several reasons make some species more mobile later in the day, and it's important to understand a few factors that influence this.
The Weather Impacts When Snakes Are Active
Summer months are known for snakes being more visible, including snakes that hunt at night. Because many species are more dormant in the winter, spring and summer months tend to be when they become more active at night
The hot weather makes snakes hunt very early or late in the day, which can often mean they are active at night. Snakes typically spend the hottest hours of the day hiding and saving their energy for later so they can stay cool and get more food when the heat is less intense.
Snakes Will Hunt When Animals Are Active at Night
Snakes are hunters by nature. If your home hosts things they like to eat, it may attract snakes waiting to feast. If you live in an area with rodents that want to come out at night, you may find that the snakes in your area are also more active at night.
Some animals that like to be out at night that may cause the snakes in the area to be more active feeding later in the day include:
 - Rats
 - Mice
 - Lizards
Human Population Can Affect When Snakes Are Active
Snakes are frequently scared of people. They do what they can to hide and not be in the same places where people are, or at least not be seen. In areas where there are a lot of humans around in the daytime, snakes may be more common to be active at night when they have less potential threat around them, causing them to be more timid and reclusive.
Snakes Are Active When Seeking Shelter
Snakes may be more active at night when they are seeking shelter. Depending on where the snake lives and the natural threats, snakes may be lively at certain hours of the night, trying to find a place where they feel safe. You may see snakes actively searching for somewhere to hide during the nighttime hours.
Final Thoughts
Snakes are fascinating creatures that come in hundreds of species. They are small or large, nocturnal or diurnal, and can exhibit different behavior depending on the time of the year and various environmental factors.
Many snakes are awake at night, with some preferring to do their most important tasks during the late night hours. Some of the things that you'll most commonly see snakes doing when they are active at night include:
 - Finding their food.
 - Looking for a place to rest.
 - Eating their prey after catching them.
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I have noticed that in some countries many city elements such as streets (where they have names, not numbers), squares, parks etc. might bear important foreign figure names, capital city names (e.g. Tokyo, Paris).
One example that comes into my mind is Charles de Gaulle, who has many avenues and squares named after him across the entire world.
I wonder how does one country obtain things outside its territory named after import political or cultural figures.
Question: How can a country get a street / square / park in another country named after an important figure?


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Many shops can be observed in crowded places also not doing well which are opposite a street. Even where the cost of the plot is very high few places are always vacant because of a lane or street opposite to that place.
But some are very good and prosperous even though they face a street opposite to their plot.
This is the Vastu energy which are created by this street some are good and some are bad. In Chinese Feng Shui this phenomena is called as "Poison Arrow" and in Tamil it is called as "Therukuthu".
Always an experienced Vastu Consultant must be approached for rectification. By doing simple rectifications prosperity can be achieved. If not rectified by proper Vastu methods serious misfortunes may happen and whatever investments and efforts are taken might go wasted.
For example in a south-west corner plot, if there is a road opposite to its west of south-west corner it is a major Vastu defect. This road being at a wrong direction as per Vastu Shastra can cause the following troubles to the plot owner and the people living in the house.
- The plot owner may meet with accidents, which can hospitalize him for very long time.
- The people living in the place may commit suicide and die.
- Sudden and un-expected death of elderly people living in the house may happen.
- The females living in the house may become mentally ill or get incurable disease.
- Huge financial loss in business due to unforeseen circumstance can make the owner popper.
- If the main door is kept in the west of south-west corner, the plot owner may go to jail due to a quarrel, can get heart attack, major surgery, accidents of fatal in nature,..Etc.
Vastu remedies for correction of defective plots and houses:-
Vastu Shastra suggests many ways for correcting the defects. Consulting an expert Vastu consultant is suggested to get the best remedial action.
1. These plots can be corrected by dividing the plot in to two, where by the portion opposite the street becomes a separate plot.
2. Shops, Garages, Small temples, Gardens, etc. can be built to divert the bad effects.
3. Separate compound wall must be constructed as explained in the picture below:
1. Vastu Rectification of plots that is defective due to roads opposite south west corner and south east:
2. Rectification plots defective due to roads opposite south west corner and North West corner:


The term "Factories" comes from the factory design pattern. Factories are objects which can create new instances of certain types of Entities. Factories provide the following benefits:
 1. Entities created in a factory will automatically be added to screen lists (by default).
 2. Factories provide a standard way to create entities which is especially useful for systems like Tiled to instantiate new entities.
 3. Factories can pool Entities which can greatly reduce allocated memory for Entities which are created and destroyed frequently.
If your game requires the creation of entities in code (such as the player shooting bullets or enemies appearing at an enemy spawn point), then you will want to use factories.
Quick Usage Example
To use a factory in Glue:
 1. Create or select an existing entity
 2. Select the Quick Action tab
 3. Click the Add Player Factory button. Your button may have a different text matching your selected Entity's name.
 1. If you do not see this, your entity may already have a factory. To check this, look at the properties tab for your entity and find the Created by Other Entities property. If it's true, you already have a factory.
 4. Click Add Player List to GameScreen. Note that if your main screen is not titled GameScreen, then you will need to manually add a list to the desired screen. A screen must exist in your current screen or the created entities will not have their CustomActivity methods called.
 5. In any code, such as in GameScreen or any other entity, create a Player instance using the CreateNew method as shown in the following code:
 void CustomInitialize()
 var player = Factories.PlayerFactory.CreateNew(x: 50, y: 100);
 // perform any additional modifications to the player here
For a tutorial on how to use factories, see the Created by Other Entities tutorial page.
Factories Generated by Glue
Glue will automatically generate factories for any entity which has its Created by Other Entities property set to true.
For information on this property, see the CreatedByOtherEntities page.


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tactile sensor experiments: feedback and modulating electrical flow
This experiment uses a stroke sensor pad made from conductive thread and nonconductive thread, conductive fabric, and neoprene. The sensor acts as a variable to control the rhythm and pattern of the led sequence. The rhythmic pattern can be seen as an electrical flow, that is then manipulated by touching the sensor.
This experiment uses a plush tactile sensor that is made from conductive fabric, foam, and neoprene. This allows for a pliable sense of touch. The sensor then triggers a vibration motor and a mini LED.
Using an FSR sensor, which detects physical pressure by squeezing and weight, to control an LED. The harder the pressure sent to the sensor, the brighter the LED appears. The experiment was done with five users to see how they interacted with the touch sensor.
Data received from input device (FSR sensor):


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Haemul pajeon (seafood scallion pancake)
Type Jeon
Place of origin Korea
Main ingredients Batter (eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, green onions)
Cookbook: Pajeon Media: Pajeon
Hangul 파전
Hanja 파煎
Revised Romanization pajeon
McCune–Reischauer p'ajǒn
Pajeon is a variety of jeon with green onions as its prominent ingredient, as pa literally means 'green/spring onion' in Korean. It is a pancake-like Korean dish made from a batter of eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, green onions, and often other additional ingredients depending on the variety. Beef, pork, kimchi, shellfish, and other seafood are mostly used.[1] If one of these ingredients, such as squid, dominates the jeon, the name will reflect that; ojing'eo jeon (오징어전) is'squid jeon.'
Pajeon is usually recognizable by the highly visible green onions. It is similar to a Chinese green onion pancake in appearance but is less dense in texture and not made from a dough.[1] It is not to be confused with bindaetteok, which is a mung bean pancake.
Seafood pajeon[edit]
In Korean, a seafood pajeon is called haemul pajeon (해물파전). Various seafood are used in the batter and toppings, e.g. oysters, shrimp, squid, clams.[2]
Dongnae pajeon[edit]
Dongnae pajeon
Dongnae pajeon is named after Dongnaesung (동래성), a former fortress in the Joseon Dynasty and now a district in the city of Busan. Dongnae was a prominent battleground during the Imjin War[3] and legend says the people of Dongnae threw green onions while defeating the invading Japanese soldiers. Dongnae pajeon was made in honor of the victory.[4]
The dish was also presented at the king's table and became popular when the Dongnae market flourished in the Joseon era.[5]
Dongnae pajeon is usually made from a batter of rice flour, glutinous rice flour, eggs, and gochujang. Soft spring onions, beef, clams, mussels, oysters, shrimp and other seafood are also added.[5]
See also[edit]
Other countries[edit]
 1. ^ a b (Korean) Pajeon at Doosan Encyclopedia
 2. ^ Goldberg, Lina "Asia's 10 greatest street food cities" CNN Go. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-11
 3. ^ (Korean) Dongnae Fortress at Doosan Encyclopedia
 4. ^ (Korean) Dongnae pajeon at Doosan Encyclopedia
 5. ^ a b (Korean) Dongnae pajeon - Dongnae Pajeon Research Group, Dongnae-gu office
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text: Pipeline vibration induced by fluid flow can cause pipeline fatigue damage, which seriously endangers the safety of the operation. This paper aims to clarify the dynamic variation law of pipeline vibration induced by gas–liquid two-phase flow in the elbow and the influence of different gas–liquid ratios on the dynamic evolution of two-phase flow patterns. The volume of fluid (VOF) method is used to capture the flow pattern characteristics to explore the complex information of dynamic flow pattern evolution. The vibration characteristic mechanism corresponding to the evolution of the flow pattern is explored based on the time and frequency domain, and the origin of the exciting force of the elbow is explored according to the momentum balance equation. The simulation results show that the VOF method can well capture the characteristics of slug flow developed by the interphase instability mechanism. After phase space reconstruction, the dynamic evolution mechanism of the flow pattern is complex and the chaotic characteristics of slug flow are strong. The evolution of the flow pattern is related to the increase in wave height. The superficial velocity of the liquid phase is more sensitive to the flow pattern's formation mechanism than the gas phases. The amplitude of the wave strongly depends on the Vsg and Vsl. There is a strong correlation between the main exciting force pulsation and momentum flux pulsation.


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Homemaker Figures were the figures used to represent people within various Homemaker sets from 1974 through 1982. They are comprised of a head piece and one of several different types of hair pieces, with the rest of the body usually built from basic System bricks.
These figures came before the minifigures. The first minifigure was released four years later in 600 Police Car in 1978. After their introduction, minifigures were used together with Homemaker figures to represent a baby or a doll.
- Some hair parts (man, woman) can be assembled in two configurations because they have two front sides, enabling to change the hair dressing with the same part (turning it). This allows, with the same part, to have both the boy and the man hair dressing, or the girl and woman hair parts. Two examples are given below:
- The arms could be made of several lengths (1 or two) because they are made of several parts. This helps to recognize adults (double length) from kids (single length).
- The arm parts have been used later for other purposes, like for the arms of 6880 Surface Explorer or the 6822 Space Shuttle. In this new usage the arms have been replaced with grippers, for instance. The colors have moved from vivid colours (blue, yellow, red) for clothes to technical colours (grey, white) for arms and technical systems.
- The head has three attachments, two on the side (ears) one on the top. Hair pieces are fixed on the two hears, hats on the top.
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