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- 1 Can 3D printer print HDPE?
- 2 Can you 3D print water pipes?
- 3 Is PLA a HDPE?
- 4 What type of plastic does a 3D printer use?
- 5 Is ABS the same as HDPE?
- 6 Is HDPE better than pet?
- 7 Can you smoke from PLA?
- 8 Is it safe to smoke a 3D-printed bong?
- 9 How do you smoke out of a water pipe?
- 10 What is the melting point of HDPE?
- 11 How dense is HDPE?
- 12 Is HDPE recycled?
- 13 What Cannot be 3D printed?
- 14 How strong is 3D printed material?
- 15 Is 3D printing expensive?
Can 3D printer print HDPE?
Yes, HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) can be used as a 3D printing filament? Although the filaments are hard to come by, they can be easily recycled and be home-made. HDPE is generally compatible with FDM technology when used as a 3D printing filament.
Can you 3D print water pipes?
Did you know that it is possible to 3D print pipe fittings? Additive Manufacturing will provide you with high quality, robust mechanical parts. 3D printing materials can be water-resistant, heat- resistant and show great resistance to corrosion.11 déc. 2018
Is PLA a HDPE?
Both HDPE and PLA are thermoplastics. There are 8 material properties with values for both materials. For each property being compared, the top bar is HDPE and the bottom bar is PLA. …
What type of plastic does a 3D printer use?
Is ABS the same as HDPE?
Both ABS and HDPE are thermoplastics. There are 7 material properties with values for both materials. For each property being compared, the top bar is ABS and the bottom bar is HDPE. …8 sept. 2018
Is HDPE better than pet?
HDPE is a high-density plastic that is very stiff, has a good temperature resistance and a very good water vapour barrier. PET plastics are highly transparent in appearance, available in different colours, lightweight and tough against gases and liquids. PET is also highly resistant to diluted acids, oils and alcohols.31 juil. 2017
Can you smoke from PLA?
I've emailed the company for more information, but their FAQ suggests that "As long as a glass bowl/slide is properly used while smoking the plastic does not produce any toxic or harmful fumes" and "PLA is a "thermoplastic" meaning that it is meant to be heated up to change its form, however, it takes a great amount of …22 juil. 2015
Is it safe to smoke a 3D-printed bong?
All of the designs here can be printed using ABS and PLA, the two main filaments used to make many 3D-printed objects. But here's the catch; you'll still need to dress-up your bong with a metal or glass bowl. ABS and PLA aren't safe to smoke out of.7 juil. 2018
How do you smoke out of a water pipe?
Light your herb with a lighter or hemp wick. Place your lips over the mouthpiece at the top of the water pipe, and slowly inhale. Remove your bowl and take another hit to clear out all the smoke remaining in your water pipe. Take as many hits as you'd like!16 avr. 2018
What is the melting point of HDPE?
How dense is HDPE?
0.93 to 0.97 g/cm3
Is HDPE recycled?
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Products made from HDPE are not biodegradable but they can be recycled for use in plastics manufacture.4 août 2017
What Cannot be 3D printed?
Materials such as wood, cloth, paper and rocks cannot be 3D printed because they would burn before they can be melted and extruded through a nozzle.
How strong is 3D printed material?
In most circumstances, PLA is the strongest material used in 3D printing. Even though PLA has an impressive tensile strength of about 7,250 psi, the material does tend to be a little brittle in special circumstances. That means it's a little more likely to break or shatter when placed under a powerful impact.
Is 3D printing expensive?
3D printing can cost anywhere from $3 up to thousands of dollars. It's hard to get the exact cost of a 3D print without a 3D model. Factors such as material, model complexity, and labor affect the price of 3D printing. 3D printing services can sometimes cost more than an entry level 3D printer.


Out of the box, FluentValidation provides translations for the default validation messages in several languages. By default, the language specified in the.NET's framework's Current UI Culture will be used (CultureInfo.CurrentUICulture) when translating messages.
You can also use the WithMessage and WithLocalizedMessage methods to specify a localized error message for a single validation rule.
If you are using Visual Studio's built in support for resx files and their strongly-typed wrappers, then you can localize a message by calling the overload of WithMessage that accepts a lambda expression:
RuleFor(x => x.Surname).NotNull().WithMessage(x => MyLocalizedMessages.SurnameRequired);
You could also use the same approach if you need to obtain the localized message from another source (such as a database) by obtaining the string from within the lambda.
The above 2 examples assume you're using a strongly-typed wrapper around a resource file, where each static property on the class corresponds to a key within the resourece file. This is the "old" way of working with resources prior to ASP.NET Core, but is not relevant if you're using ASP.NET Core's IStringLocalizer.
If you are using IStringLocalizer to handle localization then all you need to do is inject your localizer into your validator, and use it within a WithMessage callback, for example:
public class PersonValidator : AbstractValidator {
 public PersonValidator(IStringLocalizer localizer) {
 RuleFor(x => x.Surname).NotNull().WithMessage(x => localizer["Surname is required"]);
Default Messages
If you want to replace all (or some) of FluentValidation's default messages then you can do this by implementing a custom version of the ILanguageManager interface.
For example, the default message for the NotNull validator is '{PropertyName}' must not be empty.. If you wanted to replace this message for all uses of the NotNull validator in your application, you could write a custom Language Manager:
public class CustomLanguageManager : FluentValidation.Resources.LanguageManager {
 public CustomLanguageManager() {
 AddTranslation("en", "NotNullValidator", "'{PropertyName}' is required.");
Here we have a custom class that inherits from the base LanguageManager. In its constructor we call the AddTranslation method passing in the language we're using, the name of the validator we want to override, and the new message.
Once this is done, we can replace the default LanguageManager by setting the LanaguageManager property in the static ValidatorOptions class during your application's startup routine:
ValidatorOptions.Global.LanguageManager = new CustomLanguageManager();
This is a simple example that only replaces one validator's message in English only, but could be extended to replace the messages for all languages. Instead of inheriting from the default LanguageManager, you could also implement the ILanguageManager interface directly if you want to load the messages from a completely different location other than the FluentValidation default (for example, if you wanted to store FluentValidation's default messages in a database).
Of course, if all you want to do is replace this message for a single use of a validator, then you could just use WithMessage("'{PropertyName}' is required");
Contributing Languages
If you'd like to contribute a translation of FluentValidation's default messages, then I'd be very grateful! Please open a pull request that adds a language file to the project and I'll happily merge it in. The current language files are located in the GitHub repository.
The default English messages are stored here
Disabling Localization
You can completely disable FluentValidation's support for localization, which will force the default English messages to be used, regardless of the thread's CurrentUICulture. This can be done in your application's startup routine by calling into the static ValidatorOptions class:
ValidatorOptions.Global.LanguageManager.Enabled = false;
You can could also force the default messages to always be displayed in a specific language:
ValidatorOptions.Global.LanguageManager.Culture = new CultureInfo("fr");


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H Device Fingerprinting
Oracle Adaptive Access Manager contains proprietary clientless technologies for fingerprinting and interrogating devices used during access requests and transactions. Device fingerprinting is a mechanism to recognize the devices a customer uses whether it is a desktop computer, laptop computer or other web-enabled device. This appendix contains details about device fingerprinting.
H.1 What is Device Fingerprinting
Each time the user accesses the system, information about the device is collected. OAAM generates a unique single-use fingerprint and marks a device for each user session. It is replaced upon each subsequent fingerprinting process with another unique fingerprint.
H.2 When is a Device Fingerprinted
The fingerprinting process can be run any number of times during a user session to allow detection of changes mid-session that can indicate session hijacking. OAAM monitors a comprehensive list of device attributes. If any attributes are not available the device can still be fingerprinted. The single-use capabilities combined with server-side logic defends against the fingerprint being stolen and reused on another machine to commit fraud.
H.3 Device Fingerprint Attributes
Device fingerprinting collects information about the device such as browser type, browser headers, operating system type, locale, and so on. The fingerprint details can help in identifying a device, check whether it is secure, and determine the risk level for the authentication or transaction.
H.3.1 IP Intelligence
IP Information is one of the attributes of device fingerprinting and collected to generate the location fingerprint.
If IP address is changed, Oracle Adaptive Access Manager still has other information to use in identifying the machine.
Each feature standing on its own is not sufficient to secure the session; it is the combination of device fingerprint, IP, location, time, behavioral analysis, behavioral analysis as it relates to past behavior, and so on.
Some of the attributes collected to generate the location fingerprint are listed below:
Table H-1 IP Details
IP Details Description
IP Address
Address mapped to location
City Name
Geographic name of the city.
State Name
Geographic name of the state.
Country Name
Geographic name of the country.
Connection Speed
Internet connection speeds or bandwidths (high, medium, low).
Connection Type
Describes the data connection between the device or LAN and the internet. See the Connection Type mapping.
Routing Type
Tells how the user is routed to the internet.
The name of the entity that manages the ASN entry.
Globally unique number assigned to a network or group of networks that is managed by a single entity.
Top-level Domain
The top-level domain of the URL. For example,.com in This is mapped through the Quova reference file.
Second-level Domain
The second-level domain of the URL. For example, Name in This is mapped through the Quova reference file.
City Confidence Factor
The confidence factor (1-99) that the correct city has been identified.
State Confidence Factor
The confidence factor (1-99) that the correct state has been identified.
Country Confidence Factor
The confidence factor (1-99) that the correct country has been identified.
H.3.2 Browser Characteristics
Browser fingerprinting gathers information that include the browser type used, plug-ins installed, system fonts, and the configuration and version information from the operating system, and whether or not the computer accepts cookies.
H.3.3 Device Characteristics
Flash fingerprinting is similar to browser fingerprinting but a flash movie is used by the server to set or retrieve a cookie from the user's machine so a specific set of information is collected from the browser and from flash. The flash fingerprint is only information if flash is installed on the client machine.


What are dynamic numbers and why do I need them?
Dynamic numbers are used by Delacon's call tracking solution to accurately track visitors to your website. This pool of numbers are provisioned by Delacon exclusively for you to be used on your website.
When concurrent visitors browse your site, each visitor will see a different call tracking number.
This number will follow the visitor around the website and will display on the pages that you nominate as pages that you want visitors to call from.
When the visitor ends their web browsing session, the call tracking number will be available again for another web visitor.
Dynamic numbers are available as both standard text numbers and image numbers.
How many call tracking numbers do I need for my website?
Delacon has devised a formula to calculate the amount of call tracking numbers. Importantly, you only need to use this formula for the web pages that require call tracking numbers.
There are several steps involved in the calculation.
Step 1
For web pages that have the same termination point, divide the average number of visitors each hour to those pages by 60.
Step 2
Multiply the figure obtained in Step 1 by the average time visitors spend on those pages.
Step 3
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all other web pages where you want to display call tracking numbers that have different termination points.
Step 4
Add together the figures from the calculations.
Now you have the amount of call tracking numbers you require to accurately track calls from your website.
Here's a theoretical example
Let's say you have on average 240 visitors each hour to the web pages you want to display a call tracking number and that each visitor stays on the site for one minute. Under this scenario our call tracking solution would require 4 numbers that divert to one termination point. That's 240 divided by 60 and multiplied by 1.
However what happens if you divert call tracking numbers to a second termination point on select pages?
If those web pages also have an average of 240 visitors each hour and each visitor stays on the site for one minute, then you require 8 call tracking numbers. That's 4 plus 4.
The same theory applies if you require multiple numbers on the same web page to redirect to different termination points. When using the formula, you should multiply the result for that page by the amount of termination points from each call tracking number.
Dynamic number calculator
To make it easy for you, we have developed a dynamic number calculator. When using the calculator, you still need to make multiple calculations if you're displaying call tracking numbers on different pages that redirect to different termination points.
Rolling Number Calculator
Number of Users
Enter your average number of users:
Enter your maximum number of users:
Amount of Time on Site
Enter the average amount of time the user stays on the site in minutes:
Enter the maximum amount of time the user stays on the site in minutes:
Span of Time
Enter the number of hours that most users browse your site.
For example:
If most users arrive between 7am and 7pm, then the number of hours is 12 hours.
If most users browse your site during the day and all night, then the number of hours is 24.
(24 hrs maximum)


Validate Child Block Form Data Used in List in Parent Block
Application Type
Traditional Web
Hi All,
Child Web Block holds a form and that web Block is used inside a list in parent web block. Now want to validate the form fields for each of the list records . The validation logic is inside child block but unable to get the reference of all form instances (I means each form records in the list) to run a loop and test the validation logic and update the form data.
Forms Block (Child) : holds the form , Update & Update All Button , logic to validate form details and update the data. Taken a reference of List type as input parameter in the Forms block.
Parent Block : Contains a list , the child web block is part of that list. List Source is a local variable with Structure Type.
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Hello Arpit,
If I understood correctly, you have a form contained in a webblock, and this webblock is used in a parent webblock to aggregate these forms.
What does your validation logic need to do? Would it not be possible for each child webblock to validate the data it contains? What I'm thinking is that if each child webblock does not need to know what else is going on in the list, then each child webblock can validate itself when changes happen, report the result to the parent webblock, and then the parent webblock holds a List of the validation results that can be checked when the user tries to submit the complete form.
Any help , Guys ?
Hi Arpit,
As I have understands your requirement, you need to validate the form inside the child block.
For that you don't required the for each, validate each filed of form separatly and then use IsValidForm.
Then you can use create or UPdate the data.
Hope this helps,
Komal
Hi Komal ,
The issue is : suppose I have 3 records in the list , the form fields variables only storing the last record's values as all the form fields are bind with same variable. I also need to validate all forms in the list with the UpdateAll Button.
Hi Arpit,
Create local list of entity type and append the data in the form to that list when user modifyes the data if not then append it form the main entity (which is being used for displaying the data) and in the save button, loop on local list and validate all the data and in the same loop use updateEntity action.
I would suggest instead of form use Table and at the last row of table use update button in which all the current data get validated and also updated in DB if user has changed some data.
Hope this helps,
Komal
Hi Komal ,
Sorry I didn't get much from your answer. I have a local variable name Form Data(which is of record Type) and fields are bind with FormData.FirstName and FormData.Mobile etc. This form is in a web block and web block is in a List which is in another web block.
Now I want to validate the form inputs (of all forms in the list) at one go. The problem I am facing that Currently the form variables only holds the data of the last form in the list which is not the desired thing.
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compiler. Such functions can also optionally be marked with a @tailrec annotation, which makes it a compilation error if the function is not tail recursive[38]
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Some examples of our education programming are listed below. Many of the following take place at the beautiful Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC.
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Google Awards $1.2M in Natural Language Research Grants
Alex Armstrong of I Programmer reports, "Google has awarded over $1.2 million to support research in several areas of natural language understanding that relate to Google's concept of the Knowledge Graph. Google has been investing heavily in machine learning and deep neural networks to improve web search. Supporting natural language understanding is also motivated by the need to further search technology. In the announcement of the awards Google Research Blog explains how natural language processing is integral to its Knowledge Graph technology that represents a shift 'from strings to things'."
The blog post states, "Understanding natural language is at the core of Google's work to help people get the information they need as quickly and easily as possible. At Google we work hard to advance the state of the art in natural language processing, to improve the understanding of fundamental principles, and to solve the algorithmic and engineering challenges to make these technologies part of everyday life. Language is inherently productive; an infinite number of meaningful new expressions can be formed by combining the meaning of their components systematically. The logical next step is the semantic modeling of structured meaningful expressions -- in other words, 'what is said' about entities. We envision that knowledge graphs will support the next leap forward in language understanding towards scalable compositional analyses, by providing a universe of entities, facts and relations upon which semantic composition operations can be designed and implemented."
Read more here.
Image: Courtesy Google


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Whether you're an ex-pat or a vacationer, sometimes you just want a taste of home. But it can be hard to find what you're looking for when your favourite dish is called by an unfamiliar name.
Keep reading to learn about 15 foods that have different names around the world, from French fries to peanut butter.
French fries (US) are called "chips" in the UK, and "frites" in French-speaking countries.
In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called "chips" and are famously served alongside fried fish. Typically eaten with salt and vinegar, variations range from chips and curry to meaty chips and gravy.
French-speaking countries such as France and Belgium use the term "frites," short for "pommes frites" ― which itself is an abbreviation of "pommes de terre frites," or fried potatoes. Thanks to the popularity of French cuisine around the globe, you've probably seen frites listed on menus as part of dishes like steak-frites (steak and fries) and moules-frites (mussels and fries).
Brits say "crisps," Americans say "potato chips."
Since Brits refer to fries as "chips," they have a different name than Americans for potato chips ― "crisps."
In Europe, what Americans call hot dogs are called "Vienna sausages" or "frankfurters."
What Americans call hot dogs are known as frankfurters and wienerwurst (Vienna sausage), in Germany, Austria, and other European countries.
Although the phrase "hot dog" is used in Australia and New Zealand, the Kiwi iteration refers to a deep-fried dog (for a non-fried version, you need to request an "American hot dog").
What Brits call "prawns," Americans call "shrimp."
They're technically different species, but "shrimp" and "prawn" are interchangeable as far as British English is concerned.
If you want something similar to an American omelet in Spain, ask for a "tortilla española."
Don't order a tortilla in Spain if you're looking for the Mexican flatbread. A "tortilla española," or tortilla de patatas, is actually a potato-filled omelette.
And if you want a filling, egg-based meal in Italy, ask for a frittata. The name of the dish derives from the verb "friggere" (to fry).
If you're looking for porridge in America, ask for oatmeal.
What Americans call oatmeal is known as "porridge" in the UK and Ireland. Technically speaking, oatmeal is a type of porridge ― but porridge can consist of grains other than oats such as rice, corn, and millet. In fact, a rice porridge called congee is a staple in countries throughout Asia.
People in the UK call a "zucchini" by its French name.
In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, people refer to what Americans call a zucchini by its French name: courgette.
According to the BBC America blog Anglophenia, the original name stuck when Italian immigrants introduced the veggie to Americans because it was easy to say without being Anglicized.
Ditto with eggplant.
Brits also use the French word for what Americans call an eggplant: aubergine.
Cilantro is actually the Spanish name for coriander leaves.
Although you may think that cilantro and coriander are two different herbs, they're part of the same plant. "Cilantro" – what Americans usually call it – is simply the Spanish word for coriander leaves.
Though "coriander" refers to the seeds of the herb, it's commonly used to describe the entire plant in the UK.
"Rocket" is another name for "arugula."
If you're from America, you probably associate the word "rocket" with astronauts and outer space, but it's also an alternate name for what you call arugula, used in the UK and beyond.
Both words have origins in Italy. "Arugula" evolved from the standard Italian "rucola," while "rocket" can be traced to "ruchetta," the name of the plant in the northern-Italian dialect.
In several countries, what Americans call "bell peppers" are known by their genus, "capsicum."
In India, Australia, and New Zealand, what Americans call "bell peppers" are referred to as "capsicum," defined as "a genus of tropical American herbs and shrubs of the nightshade family."
A "jacket potato" in the UK is a "baked potato" in America.
Jacket potatoes are eaten as main dishes in Britain. Split in half and topped with fillings such as beans, tuna, and chilli, the souped-up spuds are known as "jacket potatoes," a reference to the intact potato skin.
Americans refer to a similar dish as a "baked potato" and it's typically topped with sour cream, chives, and cheese.
What Americans call "cookies" are known as "biscuits" in the UK.
You won't find any signs for "cookies" in a British supermarket. In the UK, the treats are called biscuits. Although American cookies range from hard to soft, British biscuits have more of a cracker-like consistency. Digestive biscuits, a semi-sweet variety, are one of the most popular kinds.
A scone is the closest thing to an American-style "biscuit" in the UK.
If you're an American in the UK and find yourself craving a buttery, flaky biscuit rather than a cookie, you'll want to ask for a scone.
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Pyrography Contrasting Tonal Values by Lora Irish
Tonal values in pyrography wood burningsTonal values, the shades of sepia from pale coffee with cream to dark chocolate, create the shading colors in our pyrography work. By planning in advance areas of your work that place one very pale tone against an extremely dark tone you can give an area dramatic contrast, impact, and added depth.
Let's use the wood burning, Grandpa's Old Car, as our example of how contrast adds depth to your pyrography designs. Please click of the finished burning and pattern for full-sized printable images.
Pyrography Contrasting Tonal Values by Lora IrishIn the finished wood burning you see an old, abandoned car near a foreground tree and old fence line. This is our foreground area of the pattern. Directly behind the car stands a small clump of trees and a gently rising hillside, this becomes our mid-ground area of the work. In the background, along the hill ridge is a barn and tree line which falls in the background area of the pattern.
For a moment take a look out your window. Notice that those items or elements that are nearest to you are also the items that have the strongest color and shadow contrasts to them. The closer an element is to the viewer the stronger the color hues will appear. Foreground elements have distinct white highlights and crisp dark shadows.
Move you eye to the mid-ground area of you window view. The elements or items in this visual range still have coloration, but the colors are not longer as bright and bold. Shadows in the mid-ground area lose their white and black tones and move into the middle range of gray or brown.
Pyrography Contrasting Tonal Values by Lora IrishMove your eye farther into the window view, try to find some distant point. Notice that the background areas have lost much of their coloration. Most coloring in the background falls in the gray-brown muted tones. There are few distinct shadows in the distant background of any view.
Air – atmosphere – is not crystal clear. Air contains fine water particles that when viewed close up, in the foreground of our designs, are invisible. But the farther we look into a design as a landscape the more the water particles whiten or cloud the view.
So the farther back we look the more 'white' from the water particles cover the elements of the scene. You can see that used in Grandpa's Old Car pyrography. The barn scene that is in the background is worked in a narrow range of pale tonal values to give the effect of looking through water laden air. The mid-ground trees, just behind the car, have more contrast in the tonal values, but those values all fall in the mid-range of our tonal value scale. Only the foreground had dramatic tones of white and black.
The tonal value placement matches the actual tonal value ranges of each area of a landscape.
Drama can also be created by placing one white tone directly in contact with one full black tone. Notice along the bottom edge of the car. The wheel wells and fender area have solid black tones. In contract the grass in front of the car, that touches the car are unburned, white areas in the design. That black and white contrast area directly sets the car on the ground in the grass. This black and white contrast area is so bold that it pulls your eye, over and over again, to that area of the pyrography.
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Technical Abstract: Feces are an important vehicle for the transmission of bacteria that cause human foodborne diseases. Detecting and preventing fecal and ingesta contamination on carcasses are important steps in preventing foodborne diseases in humans. We have developed a specific and sensitive method which is capable of detecting fecal contamination on carcasses in near real-time. The method is based on fluorescent spectroscopy and uses a specific fluorescent signal from feces as a marker for contamination. The feasibility of this detection method has been demonstrated by three different detection approaches including a modified fluorometer, image analysis using a CCD camera, and hand-held prototype devices constructed in our labs. Using these approaches we have detected feces and ingesta on intentionally contaminated meat samples and on trimmed samples collected at a slaughter plant. Current research is focus on determining the variability of the signal from feces among different animals and examination of compounds which might give a false-positive result. We are also constructing additional prototypes capable of imaging larger areas and entire carcasses. We believe that these devices will be useful as part of HACCP programs in the packing industry to detect and prevent fecal contamination and to prevent human pathogens from entering the food supply.


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Open source cooperative platform and Open house archive are the collaborative, open-source platform bringing together public citizens to be aware of the relationship between democracy and built environment and its repercussions for citizenship,architectural practice and policy making.
Based on the literature reviews, experts and stakeholders interviews, two conceptual approaches (topdown)and (bottom-up) for design interventions were developed: Open Source participatory design, expand the whole lifespan of the built environment. Using two insights, a series of ideas were conceptualised and analysed for the systemic scope and implications. Open Source Cooperative Platform as a toolkit and Open House Archive as a concept with levels of systemic impact represent the two directions of implementation.


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Title: Making Technological Miracles
Author: Mark P. Mills
Publication: The New Atlantis
Date: Spring 2017 .
- Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow and physicist Mark P. Mills addresses calls for a technological "miracle" in energy production.
- Mills argues that innovations in energy production are fundamentally constrained by the laws of physics. While the efficiency of green energy technologies is expected to improve incrementally in the future, it is unrealistic to expect revolutionary innovations in this area.
- Overhauling energy production is not a one-time engineering challenge. Truly disruptive technological "miracles" are rarely the result of linear developments or goal-oriented research.


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This is an exact hardware replica of the Mutable Instruments Clouds.
From Mutable Instruments:
"Clouds is a granular audio processor with a couple of twists.
Unlike granular sample players, Clouds is focused on the realtime granularization of incoming audio signals, and the acquisition of textures from them.
Classic controls such as grain position, size, and pitch are provided. Clouds can superimpose many grains simultaneously (at least 40, depending on the CPU used by its other features) and thus create thick textures. Control over texture density, independently of grain size, is thus provided. An external trigger input allows grains to be seeded in sync with LFOs or rhythmic generators.
To provide a richer variety of timbres, Clouds allows the shape of the grain envelope to be morphed from sharp rectangular edges to a smooth bell curve. In addition, a diffusion network can further dissolve the edges of grains into blurry textures.
Finally, to cover various applications of granular synthesis without the need for additional modules, Clouds comes with four blending settings for mixing and re-routing its output signal: dry/wet balance, random panning amount, feedback amount, and reverberation amount. Voltage control over one of those four parameters is possible.
Clouds delay memory ranges from 1s to 8s depending on audio quality settings.
Other surprises have been packed in Clouds, including alternative looping delay and pitch-shift/time-stretch modes‚ and a very strange spectral buffer freeze/glitch."


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DT Coffee Ethiopia Guji Sewana washed is an organic coffee and comes from the Tade GG farm which is then processed at the Sewana washing station in the kebele, or village, of the same name. As an organic coffee, the Shakiso coffee was grown without the use of any herbicides, pesticides, or other agrochemicals. The washing station assigns each lot an ID code to maintain traceability. Shakiso is a woreda, or district, in the Guji Zone of the Oromia region.
The coffee varieties in this lot, heirloom locally selected sub variety 74110 and 74112, are common in the Guji zone. They were developed in the 1970's at the Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) for resistance to the coffee berry disease. These two varieties begin with "74" to indicate their cataloging and selection in 1974. Variety 74110 was selected from an original "mother tree" found within the Oromia region.
Variety: Heirloom (locally selected sub variety 74110 and 74112)
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Manatee County parks leaders cut a ribbon on Friday to officially open a 135-acre habitat expansion for Robinson Preserve in Bradenton. And fairly soon, Southwest Florida's anglers can probably start chopping bait again for prized redfish.
"The Robinson Preserve [project] fulfills a pledge we make every day to our community – prioritizing environmental restoration and improving coastal water quality," Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker said in a press release.
Roughly 100 nature enthusiasts and anglers came together for the event. Many also volunteered to assist a special project to replenish the state's red drum (aka redfish) population, helping to release 2,000 juveniles. The grownups remain off-limits by state order through May 31.
The restocking effort was the newest collaboration for one of Florida's odd couples: Duke Energy – with its history of federal environmental violations – and the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida.
"Revitalizing the redfish population through these releases is essential to helping restock this iconic species," CCA Florida leader Brian Gorski said. "Our restocking initiative with Duke Energy [is] a symbiotic relationship sharing the same goal – to improve our coastal environments and waterways."
The 8- to 12-inch redfish were reared at Duke's Crystal River Mariculture Center in Citrus County.
Improvements at the now 684-acre preserve include oyster bars and thousands of native plants, and backwater nursery habitat that stakeholders call ideal for snook, tarpon and redfish. The roughly $2.8 million project also adds eco-friendly new pavilions, restrooms, kayak storage tubes, benches, and trailside shade structures.
"Our ongoing efforts with CCA Florida are helping repopulate redfish in the Gulf ecosystem ... and [Duke] is proud to be a small part," Duke Energy Florida President Catherine Stempien also said in a statement.
The afternoon event began in the Canopy Zone at Robinson Preserve's southern entrance, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW. in Bradenton.
Redfish remains under extended catch-and-release rules from Gordon Pass in Naples to the Hernando/Pasco county line. A red tide that lasted 16 months, ending in mid-February 2019, is responsible for that. But the FWC's executive order is set to expire June 1.
Duke and CCA Florida are united, each said, to address the decline in redfish and other major Florida marine species that sustained deep losses during the Karenia brevis bloom. Since 2018, the Fortune 125 company and the nonprofit conservation group have released roughly 36,000 redfish in state coastal areas.
The Crystal River Mariculture Center has cultivated more than 4 million fish, shrimp and crabs for release into the Gulf in the past 30 years, according to Duke.
For Robinson Preserve and the county community, Hunsicker said, "This restoration serves as an affirmation that our efforts will continue in supporting local fisheries."
Land for the expansion was acquired in 2012 in a deal steered by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and supported with $3.2 million from Mosaic Company. At the time, developers had their eyes on residential projects.
The final phase began in May 2020 and received a mixture of grants, including $1.5 million in BP Deep Horizon oil spill dollars distributed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Grants also came from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the FWC.
For more, visit Robinson Preserve on the county's website.
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Battery-operated aerators for bait tanks are an essential tool for anglers who want to keep their bait alive and active for longer periods. These aerators work by providing a steady stream of oxygen into the water, simulating the natural environment of baitfish. Their portability and ease of use make them popular among fishermen for outings ranging from short excursions to extended trips.
The choice of a battery-operated aerator can significantly affect the quality of the fishing experience. Investing in the right aerator means considering factors like tank size, desired battery life, and additional features that enhance performance. Proper installation and regular maintenance are key to ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of the device.
- Battery-operated aerators increase bait longevity and are vital for an enhanced fishing experience.
- Selecting an appropriate aerator requires considering specific tank requirements and fishing conditions.
- Effective maintenance and correct use of aerators contribute to their performance and durability.
Understanding Battery-Operated Aerators
Battery-operated aerators are essential tools for anglers to keep bait alive through water oxygenation. They work independently of external power sources thanks to their onboard batteries, providing flexibility and portability to the user.
Components of a Battery-Operated Aerator
- Power Source: Typically, a battery-operated aerator is powered by a rechargeable battery or disposable batteries. The convenience of a rechargeable battery is significant, as it can be recharged using a USB port or a standard wall charger.
- Motor: The electric motor is the heart of the aerator, propelling air into the water. It should be efficient to maximize battery life while providing sufficient aeration.
- Air Pump: This component pumps air into the water, usually through a tube leading to an air stone that diffuses the oxygen into fine bubbles.
- Air Stone: A pivotal element that creates small bubbles for better oxygen diffusion and distribution in the water.
- Housing: Protects the internal components from water and environmental factors, typically made of durable, waterproof materials.
Types of Battery-Operated Aerators
- Single-Speed Aerators: These are straightforward, typically less expensive, and provide a consistent air supply at a fixed rate.
- Variable-Speed Aerators: Allow the user to adjust the oxygen output based on the size of the bait tank or oxygen demand, offering a more versatile solution.
The availability of different types of battery-operated aerators ensures that there is an option to suit varying needs, whether for small containers or larger tanks, and for both occasional anglers and serious fishing enthusiasts. Their design strikes a balance between functionality and convenience, making them a popular choice for maintaining the health of bait and caught fish on extended fishing trips or in remote locations.
Benefits of Using Battery-Operated Aerators for Bait Tanks
Battery-operated aerators offer significant advantages for anglers and fishers who aim to maintain the vitality of their live bait. These devices are designed to ensure a high oxygenation level, provide ease of transport, and extend the lifespan of the bait.
Battery-operated aerators are essential for increasing oxygen levels in bait tanks. Enhanced oxygenation ensures that live bait maintains higher energy levels and stays healthier, which in turn can lead to more effective fishing. Without adequate oxygen, baitfish can quickly become lethargic and less appealing to predators.
The portability of battery-powered aerators makes them an ideal companion for anglers. These portable aerators can be easily transported to various fishing locations without the need for an external power source. This feature allows for the aerator to be used in remote locations where traditional power is not available.
Longer Bait Life
Utilizing a battery-operated aerator in bait tanks can significantly extend the life of live bait. By maintaining the oxygen levels, bait fish experience less stress and are better able to survive for longer periods. This benefit means that anglers can keep their live bait in prime condition throughout their fishing excursion, potentially leading to a more successful catch rate.
Selecting the Right Aerator for Your Bait Tank
Selecting the appropriate aerator for a bait tank is crucial to maintain the health of live bait. It is important to consider the size of the bait tank, whether the bait will be kept in freshwater or saltwater, and the battery life required for your fishing expeditions.
Aerator Output and Bait Tank Size
The aerator's output should match the size of the bait tank to ensure adequate oxygenation. For smaller containers such as a minnow bucket, a more compact aerator with a lower output might suffice. Conversely, larger bait tanks require an aerator with a higher output to maintain oxygen levels throughout the entire volume of water.
Saltwater vs Freshwater Considerations
When choosing an aerator, one must determine if it is intended for saltwater or freshwater use. Saltwater aerators are built to resist corrosion caused by salty conditions. Freshwater aerators may not have the same level of corrosion resistance, but they are generally more cost-effective for freshwater environments.
Battery Life and Power Options
Long-lasting battery life is paramount when choosing a rechargeable battery-powered aerator, especially for extended trips. Some aerators offer dual power options, including D-cell batteries and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, providing flexibility and backup in case of power failure. It's also crucial to check the charging time and operation duration to ensure the aerator can run throughout the fishing activity.
Installation and Maintenance Tips
Proper installation and consistent maintenance are critical for the longevity of battery-operated aerators in bait tanks. Ensuring that the aerator functions well preserves bait quality and reduces stress on the creatures. Below are specific guidelines for setting up and maintaining your aerator, as well as troubleshooting common problems.
Setting Up Your Aerator
When installing a battery-operated aerator, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure optimal performance. Place the aerator in a manner that distributes oxygen effectively throughout the bait tank. For example, if using it in a minnow bucket, positioning the air stone or diffuser at the bottom ensures thorough aeration.
Routine Maintenance Procedures
Regular maintenance of the aerator is essential to keep it operating effectively. Owners should:
- Check and replace batteries as needed.
- Clean any filters to prevent blockages.
- Examine air stones or diffusers for signs of wear and replace them periodically.
These steps help maintain the appropriate level of oxygen in the bait bucket, fostering a stress-free environment for the bait.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Aerators can sometimes face operational issues that require troubleshooting. Common problems include:
- Weak airflow: Check for clogged air stones or a low battery.
- Unusual noise: Ensure that all components are securely fitted and that the device is not vibrating against the bucket's sides.
- Non-operation: Verify that the aerator's switch is in the "on" position and check electrical contacts for corrosion.
By addressing these issues promptly, one can ensure their aerator remains reliable.
Aerator Accessories and Enhancements
To maximize the efficiency of a battery-operated aerator, various accessories and enhancements can be implemented. These add-ons are designed to augment the functionality of aerators, ensuring optimal aeration and longevity of live bait.
Air Stones and Diffusers
Air stones and diffusers are critical in dispersing oxygen evenly throughout the bait tank. These devices connect to the aerator's tubing and create a stream of fine bubbles, allowing for better oxygen absorption by the water. An air stone is a popular choice among anglers to maintain a high oxygen saturation level, which is vital for keeping bait lively.
Additional Power Sources
While battery-operated aerators provide portability, having additional power sources can be a safety net for longer fishing excursions. Anglers may opt for rechargeable batteries or adapters that allow connection to a car's 12-volt power outlet. These secondary power options ensure that the aerator continues running, especially in cases of primary battery failure or during extended periods of use.
Mounting and Attachment Options
A functional and secure mounting system is essential for the stability of an aerator. Carabiners, suction cups, or clips can be used to attach the aerator to the bait tank or fishing vessel. Such attachments not only prevent the aerator from moving but also facilitate easy transport and quick set-up. These mounting options cater to the need for a sturdy yet versatile aerating system.
Impact of Aerators on Fishing Experience
Battery-operated aerators significantly enhance the fishing experience by improving live bait vitality and potentially increasing catch rates. They are essential tools for maintaining a healthy livewell environment that keeps baitfish alert and active.
Elevating Live Bait Health
Adequate aeration is crucial for sustaining the health of live bait in a livewell. It ensures that baitfish receive sufficient oxygen, which is especially important during longer fishing trips or in warmer temperatures where oxygen levels can quickly deplete. By maintaining a stable oxygen supply, baitfish remain lively and appealing to gamefish, contributing to a more productive fishing experience.
- Consistent Oxygenation: Battery-operated aerators provide a constant flow of air, preventing hypoxic conditions inside the livewell.
- Adjustable Settings: Some aerators come with adjustable settings, allowing anglers to control oxygen levels based on the quantity and type of live bait.
Influence on Catch Rates
Healthy and active bait translates to a more natural presentation in the water, thereby attracting more predatory fish. An effective aerator creates an environment that mimics the natural habitat of baitfish, keeping them vigorous and improving the angler's chances of a successful catch. Moreover, well-oxygenated bait can endure


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In this paper, we present high-resolution HST/COS observations of the extreme magnetic O star NGC 1624-2. These represent the first ultraviolet spectra of this archetypal object. We examine the variability of its wind-sensitive resonance lines, comparing it to that of other known magnetic O stars. In particular, the observed variations in the profiles of the C IV and Si IV doublets between low state and high state are the largest observed in any magnetic O-type star, consistent with the expected properties of NGC 1624-2's magnetosphere. We also observe a redshifted absorption component in the low state, a feature not seen in most stars. We present preliminary modelling efforts based on the Analytic Dynamical Magnetosphere (ADM) formalism, demonstrating the necessity of using non-spherically symmetric models to determine wind/magnetospheric properties of magnetic O stars.
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Q and Quaternary (Q sediments for the proper design of the jet grouting sealing curtain, which will prevent lateral outflow of water from the accumulation basin. In this paper we present processing of the section between 5100 and 6100 m of the profile line. In this section the measurement template was set to 25 depth levels, because a significant increase in a thickness of the Pl-Q sediments was expected. Modelling of the measured apparent electrical resistivity data was carried out with RES2DINV and RESIX 2DI inversion software. Different inversion parameters were used to create 15 geoelectrical models for each program, which were then compared and evaluated based on borehole data and on previous geological investigations of the area. With the final geoelectrical models it was possible to successfully determine areas of three expected stratigraphic members and limit an electrical resistivity range for each one of them. The boundary is well defined between Q and Pl-Q and also between Q and Miocene sediments with sharp contrast in electrical resistivity between them. A boundary between Pl-Q and Miocene sediments was not that obvious, but it was possible to determine its shape by the use of different inversion parameters. We propose a simplified geological cross section based on the interpreted geoelectrical models and borehole data.
 7. 电动汽车动力电池组热管理系统研究%Research On Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Management System
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 相比较传统燃油汽车，电动汽车具有更加高效、更加清洁的优点。电动汽车工作性能的好坏很大程度上取决于电池的工作性能。温度作为影响电池工作性能的重要因素，对电动汽车的使用性和安全性有着非常大的影响。在简要归纳动力电池组热管理必要性和系统功能的前提下，从电池最优工作温度范围、热场计算、温度传感器布置、风机功率选择和电池包设计等几个方面介绍了动力电池组热管理系统的设计要点，并对不同冷却方式进行对比分析，为后续研究提供参考。%Compared with the traditional fuel vehicle,electric vehicle had advantages on more effective and more clear.The electric vehicle's performance was mostly decided by battery's performance.As the main influence factor of battery's performance,battery temperature had significant effect on electric vehicle's usability and safety.On the basis of briefly summarizing the necessity and function of power battery thermal management system,this paper introduced the key design points of battery thermal management system from optimum operating temperature range,heat field calculation,temperature sensor decorate,fan power selection and battery pack design.Then analyzed different cooling systems,provided a reference for further research.
 8. Effects of iron phthalocyanine on performance of MH/Ni battery
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 王芳; 吴锋
 2004-01-01
 Oxygen evolution causes a high inner pressure during charge and overcharge for MH/Ni battery, and an inappropriate eliminating way of the oxygen in the battery results in accumulation of heat. This is the main obstacle to develop and apply high capability and high power battery. How to reduce the ratio of the chemical catalysis rate to the electric catalysis rate in MH/Ni battery is considered as an urgent question. Iron phthalocyanine(FePc) was chosen as an electrochemical catalyst. The batteries were prepared by adding iron phthalocyanine with different dosages. The inner pressure, the capacity attenuation, the discharge voltage and capacity at high current of these three batteries were compared. The battery with 1 mg FePc in the negative electrode exhibits a good performance.
 9. Demonstration of zinc/air fuel battery to enhance the range and mission of fleet electric vehicles: Preliminary results in the refueling of a multicell module
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 Cooper, J. F.; Fleming, D.; Keene, L.; Maimoni, A.; Peterman, K.; Koopman, R.
 1994-08-01
 We report progress in an effort to develop and demonstrate a refuelable zinc/air battery for fleet electric vehicle applications. A refuelable module consisting of twelve bipolar cells with internal flow system has been refueled at rates of nearly 4 cells per minute, indicating a refueling time of 10 minutes for a 15 kW, 55 kWh battery. The module is refueled by entrainment of 0.5-mm particles in rapidly flowing electrolyte, which delivers the particles into hoppers above each cell in a parallel-flow hydraulic circuit. The concept of user-recovery is presented as an alternative to centralized service infrastructure during market entry.
 10. Heat transfer and thermal management studies of lithium polymer batteries for electric vehicle applications
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 The thermal conductivities of the polymer electrolyte and composite cathode are important parameters characterizing heat transport in lithium polymer batteries. The thermal conductivities of lithium polymer electrolytes, including poly-ethylene oxide (PEO), PEO-LiClO4, PEO-LiCF3SO 3, PEO-LiN(CF3SO2)2, PEO-LiC(CF 3SO2)3, and the thermal conductivities of TiS 2 and V6O13 composite cathodes, were measured over the temperature range from 25°C to 150°C by a guarded heat flow meter. The thermal conductivities of the electrolytes were found to be relatively constant for the temperature and for electrolytes with various concentrations of the lithium salt. The thermal conductivities of the composite cathodes were found to increase with the temperature below the melting temperature of the polymer electrolyte and only slightly increase above the melting temperature. Three different lithium polymer cells, including Li/PEO-LiCF3 S O3/TiS2, Li/PEO-LiC(CF3 S O2)3/V6 O13, and Li/PEO-LiN(CF3 S O2)2/ Li1+x Mn2 O4 were prepared and their discharge curves, along with heat generation rates, were measured at various galvanostatic discharge current densities, and at different temperature (70°C, 80°C and 90°C), by a potentiostat/galvanostat and an isothermal microcalorimeter. The thermal stability of a lithium polymer battery was examined by a linear perturbation analysis. In contrast to the thermal conductivity, the ionic conductivity of polymer electrolytes for lithium-polymer cell increases greatly with increasing temperature, an instability could arise from this temperature dependence. The numerical calculations, using a two dimensional thermal model, were carried out for constant potential drop across the electrolyte, for constant mean current density and for constant mean cell output power. The numerical calculations were approximately in agreement with the linear perturbation analysis. A coupled mathematical model, including electrochemical and thermal components, was
 11. Optimal Scheduling of a Battery Energy Storage System with Electric Vehicles' Auxiliary for a Distribution Network with Renewable Energy Integration
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 Yuqing Yang
 2015-09-01
 Full Text Available With global conventional energy depletion, as well as environmental pollution, utilizing renewable energy for power supply is the only way for human beings to survive. Currently, distributed generation incorporated into a distribution network has become the new trend, with the advantages of controllability, flexibility and tremendous potential. However, the fluctuation of distributed energy resources (DERs is still the main concern for accurate deployment. Thus, a battery energy storage system (BESS has to be involved to mitigate the bad effects of DERs' integration. In this paper, optimal scheduling strategies for BESS operation have been proposed, to assist with consuming the renewable energy, reduce the active power loss, alleviate the voltage fluctuation and minimize the electricity cost. Besides, the electric vehicles (EVs considered as the auxiliary technique are also introduced to attenuate the DERs' influence. Moreover, both day-ahead and real-time operation scheduling strategies were presented under the consideration with the constraints of BESS and the EVs' operation, and the optimization was tackled by a fuzzy mathematical method and an improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO algorithm. Furthermore, the test system for the proposed strategies is a real distribution network with renewable energy integration. After simulation, the proposed scheduling strategies have been verified to be extremely effective for the enhancement of the distribution network characteristics.
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 Full Text Available This paper proposes a multi-scale parameter identification algorithm for the lithium-ion battery (LIB electric model by using a combination of particle swarm optimization (PSO and Levenberg-Marquardt (LM algorithms. Two-dimensional Poisson equations with unknown parameters are used to describe the potential and current density distribution (PDD of the positive and negative electrodes in the LIB electric model. The model parameters are difficult to determine in the simulation due to the nonlinear complexity of the model. In the proposed identification algorithm, PSO is used for the coarse-scale parameter identification and


Quick Answer: How Do Bikers Greet Each Other?
How do bikers say hello?
Titles for this greeting include "Biker wave", "Motorcyclist wave", "Motorcycle wave" or just "The Wave." The greeting made can include a number of gestures including a nod, a pointed finger, palm-out V sign, or an actual raised-hand wave..
Why bikers wave to each other?
The biker wave is as old as motorcycles. Apparently it was started in 1904 when Harley-Davidson partners Arthur Davidson and William Harley passed each other and waved. It was noted by a passerby and believed to be etiquette among riders. … I'm not talking about motorcycle rider hand signals that indicate hazards etc.
Why do bikers kiss on the lips?
The Angels differentiated themselves from society by kissing each other on the mouth as a greeting and an opportunity to shock passers-by. The bikers' kisses became immortalized in Hunter S.
Why do bikers hate trikes?
There are some notable downsides to Harley's trikes, of course. The most obvious one is the handling. Unlike Can-Am's Spider or Polaris' Slingshot, the two wheels are at the rear of the bike. This severely hampers handling in the traditional sense, as the third wheel renders leaning impossible.
Why do bikers say old lady?
Ol' Lady: Some say Old Lady and others argue about using the 'd' on the end of old. However you choose to pronounce it – – when a biker decides he likes a woman well enough to keep her as his personal property, he takes her as his Ol' Lady. The term Ol' Lady is a term of endearment, not one of disrespect.
What does the peace sign mean to bikers?
A fist with the index and middle fingers extended but spread apart – A peace sign meaning "peace on the road." Thumb and index finger making a circle other three fingers extended – The "OK" sign saying, "I'm okay, you're okay." Can also be a question asking if the other rider is okay.
What is a 2% biker?
What should you not say to a biker?
20 Things to NEVER Say When Dating a BikerYour garage really needed a makeover! … It's like you have another woman out in the garage. … You'll never get ME on that death machine! … You know, I think you love that motorcycle more than you love me. … You spent HOW MUCH on new pipes for your motorcycle?More items…
Why do bikers wave down low?
The Biker Wave is a way for motorcyclists to acknowledge each other as they pass each other on the road. It is very similar to how Jeep owners have their own wave as they pass each other on the road. It really is just a simple way of saying hello to someone who has the same passion as you, when it comes to two wheels.
What does FTW mean for bikers?
For The WindSo, the Hell's Angels are the 81, Forajidos the 6, etc. FTW: usually it would mean "For The Wind", but in the MC culture are "Fuck the World" initials, symbol of biker's absolute rebellion.
What does a 1% tattoo mean?
What do bikers call their girlfriends?
Why do bikers carry hammers?
The ball peen hammer being carried by bikers has been synonymous with Hell's Angels for a very long time, because it used to be an unassuming and very affective weapon for them to use for self protection in a fight. Most people in the biker community still associate the ball peen hammer with HA.
Why do bikers wear rings?
Some wear for sentimental reasons or vanity, and there is some who wear as a symbol of status. There are also others who believe in wearing certain rings will have benefits such as magic talismans, protection from evil spirits and amulets. … These are the reasons one should wear biker rings.
What does it mean when bikers point two fingers down?
This is a way of expressing respect towards the other motorcyclist. It's our way of saying, "Hello! Keep the rubber side down, keep both wheels on the ground". It signifies that the rider is wishing the fellow rider to stay safe and ride safe.
What does a 3% patch mean?
3 Piece Patch Meaning The 3 piece patch is normally used to identify the club as a traditional motorcycle club, shortened as MC. This type of patch is used to signify that the club is not sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association, but necessarily not a 1% club.
What does 13 mean to bikers?
What does 81 mean to bikers?
MC stands for Motorcycle Club. All members of HAMC World ride motorcycles. 81 is a metonym. It stands for the 8th letter of the alphabet which is an H, and the 1st letter of the alphabet which is an A, HA = Hells Angels.


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The Micro vs. Mainframe in Hydrologic Modeling and Forecastingby Douglas D. Speers, US Army Corps of Engineers, North Pacific Div, USA,
David M. Rockwood, US Army Corps of Engineers, North Pacific Div, USA,
Edward Davis, US Army Corps of Engineers, North Pacific Div, USA,
Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Abstract: This paper describes and compares the performance, application, and suitability of a microcomputer as host for the large-scale hydrologic model called SSARR. The SSARR Model is currently employed for operational forecasting in the Columbia River basin by the Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service. The principle host computer is an Amdahl 470V6 with IBM-MVS software. The micro-computer based version of SSARR was built from the same FORTRAN-77 source statements used on the Amdahl. A typical forecast simulation is presented as a case study for comparing execution by both the mainframe and micro computer.
Subject Headings: Hydrologic models | Computer software | Computer models | Forecasting | Case studies | Structural models | Rivers and streams | Basins
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Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and colorful creatures that nature has to offer.
Their patterns and colors carry so many stories.
Within their vibrant world, there exists a unique and captivating butterfly that sparks curiosity and wonder: the black and blue butterfly.
The blue and black butterfly is often seen as a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and profound spiritual growth. Think of it as the universe's way of nudging you towards a path of enlightenment and self-discovery.
Blue and black butterflies are actually some of the rarest butterflies you can spot. So it comes as no surprise that this mysterious winged being also holds a profound spiritual significance.
The color black is known for holding mystery and depth. The color blue is said to evoke a sense of calm, serenity, and spiritual connection.
So when you put these two colors together on a magical creature like the butterfly, the significance becomes immensely powerful.
There are several rich interpretations and messages that we can get from black and blue butterflies.
So in this article, we are diving into ancient wisdom and cultural beliefs to shed light on the true meaning of these beautiful butterflies.
- 1 What Does It Mean to See a Blue and Black Butterfly?
- 2 Meaning of Black and Blue Butterfly Flying Around You
- 3 Black and Blue Butterfly Meaning in the Bible
- 4 The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Colors: Blue and Black
- 5 How Does the Symbolism of a Black Butterfly Differ from a Blue One?
- 6 What Does the Blue Butterfly Emoji Mean in Spiritual Contexts?
- 7 Black and Blue Swallowtail Butterfly Meaning
- 8 Rebirth and Renewal: How Blue and Black Butterflies Symbolize New Beginnings
- 9 Fertility and the Blue and Black Butterfly: A Timeless Connection
- 10 How Do Blue Butterflies Influence Spiritual Growth and Inner Peace?
- 11 Black and Blue Butterly Meaning – Final Words
What Does It Mean to See a Blue and Black Butterfly?
Ever wondered why the universe sent that blue and black butterfly your way? It's not just a random fly-by. This butterfly carries a dozen divine messages, each tailored just for you. Let's flutter through them together.
1. Embrace Your Transformation
Just as the butterfly emerges from its cocoon, you too, are on the brink of a significant change. The universe is nudging you: it's time to spread those wings and soar!
2. Trust Your Intuition
The deep blue of the butterfly signals a call to trust your gut. Feel that inner pull? It's your intuition speaking. Listen closely.
3. Unravel the Mysteries Within
Black, the color of the unknown, beckons you to explore the depths of your soul. What secrets are you holding onto? Dive in and discover.
4. Luck is on Your Side
This butterfly is a harbinger of good fortune. Whether it's in love, career, or personal growth, expect some positive vibes coming your way.
5. You're Destined for Greatness
The universe doesn't send this butterfly to just anyone. It's a sign that you're on a path to achieve something truly remarkable.
6. Recharge Spiritually
Feeling drained? The butterfly's dance is a reminder to recharge your spiritual batteries. Seek solace in meditation or nature.
7. Love and Connection Await
This butterfly symbolizes deep connections. Whether it's rekindling old bonds or forging new ones, love is in the air.
8. Harness the Power of Duality
Black and blue together signify the balance of calm and mystery. Embrace both aspects in your life for a harmonious journey.
9. A New Adventure Awaits
Much like the butterfly's journey, you're about to embark on a new adventure. Pack your bags (spiritually speaking) and get ready!
10. Your Guardian Angels Are Near
Feel a protective aura? That's because this butterfly is a sign that your guardian angels are watching over you, guiding your path.
11. Release Past Baggage
The butterfly's fleeting nature is a reminder to let go of past hurts and regrets. It's time to move forward with grace.
12. Celebrate Your Uniqueness
Just as no two butterflies are the same, celebrate what makes you unique. The universe adores your individuality.
My Experience With Butterflies
If I were to choose one animal that represents me, it would be a butterfly. I LOVE butterflies and have always felt so close to them.
Mostly because they have gone through such difficult journeys. They have had a whole rebirth!
I love the idea of being able to seclude yourself in your own little cocoon and burst from it bigger and better than ever!
Growing up, I mostly had Monarch butterflies around me. However, one day I spotted a blue and black butterfly and I literally thought my eyes were playing tricks.
It was gorgeous!
It really made me stop and think about all the wondrous creatures that nature has to offer us and how blessed we are to see them.
See this related post about orange and black butterfly.
Meaning of Black and Blue Butterfly Flying Around You
Ever felt like you're not alone, especially when that blue and black butterfly seems to be doing a merry dance around you? Let's uncover the magic behind this celestial waltz.
1. A Message from the Universe
When a butterfly, especially one as special as the blue and black one, circles around you, it's not just a random flight pattern. It's the universe's way of saying, "Hey, I see you, and I've got a message for you."
2. You Have a Destiny
This isn't just any dance; it's a dance of destiny. The butterfly's flight pattern around you is a sign of protection, guidance, and a nudge toward your spiritual path.
3. Your Personal Guardian Messenger
Think of this butterfly as your personal messenger from the cosmos. It's here to guide, protect, and sometimes, just to remind you that you're loved and watched over.
4. Time to Reflect and Meditate
When this butterfly circles you, take a moment. Breathe in deeply, close your eyes, and meditate. What feelings or thoughts arise? This is your soul speaking.
5. Embrace the Energy
The energy of the blue and black butterfly is potent. Embrace it. Let it wash over, cleanse, and fill you with wisdom.
Black and Blue Butterfly Meaning in the Bible
Ever wondered how the ancient scriptures, like the Bible, view our mystical blue and black butterfly? While the Bible might not mention our butterfly explicitly, it's rich with symbols and metaphors that resonate with its essence. Ready to decode?
1. A Biblical Tale of Transformation
Remember the story of the resurrection? Just as Christ rose, the butterfly emerges, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and a new beginning. Feeling the connection?
2. Trust the Divine
The butterfly's journey from caterpillar to its full glory is a testament to faith and perseverance. Similarly, the Bible teaches us to trust in the divine plan, even when the path seems uncertain.
3. The Colors Speak Volumes
Blue, often seen in biblical contexts, represents heaven, divinity, and truth. Black, on the other hand, can signify mystery or periods of waiting. Together, they paint a picture of life's spiritual journey.
4. Messages of Hope and Faith
Just as the butterfly spreads its wings against all odds, biblical stories inspire hope, urging us to believe in miracles and the power of faith.
5. Embracing Life's Seasons
The Bible teaches us that there's a time for everything. Similarly, the butterfly's life stages remind us to embrace each season of our lives, trusting that each brings its own blessings.
The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Colors: Blue and Black
Colors aren't just about aesthetics; they carry profound spiritual meanings. Ever paused to ponder what the colors blue and black on a butterfly might signify?
Let's explore this colorful journey together.
Blue: The Divine Whisper
Blue isn't just a hue; it's a heavenly whisper. Ever felt an inexplicable calm looking at the vast blue sky or the deep ocean? That's the universe speaking in color.
Blue is the color of intuition, inner wisdom, and spiritual insight. Feeling a bit lost? Let the blue guide you back to your inner compass.
Blue also symbolizes peace, serenity, and a depth of understanding. It's a gentle reminder to breathe, relax, and trust the journey.
Black: The Enigma Unveiled
Black, often misunderstood, is so much more than just the absence of light. It's the canvas of the cosmos, the backdrop against which stars shine brightest.
Black beckons you to explore the unknown, to embrace the mysteries of life and the universe.
Black is also a symbol of strength, resilience, and endurance. It reminds you of your inner power, urging you to stand tall, even in the face of adversity.
You should also read the spiritual meanings of a black and yellow butterfly.
A Symphony of Spiritual Significance
When blue and black come together, especially on the delicate wings of a butterfly, they create a symphony of spiritual messages. It's a dance of depth, mystery, intuition, and divine guidance.
How Does the Symbolism of a Black Butterfly Differ from a Blue One?
Ever found yourself pondering the individual magic of black and blue butterflies? While together, they create a mesmerizing dance of spiritual significance; each color has its own unique tale to tell.
Black Butterfly: Embracing the Shadows
The black butterfly isn't just about the night; it's about the magic that lies within the shadows.
Black urges you to delve deep, to explore the uncharted territories of your soul.
Black symbolizes strength, resilience,


Remnants of a Frozen Sahara
Navajo Standstone
Remnants of a Frozen Sahara The pale rock you see here is Navajo sandstone. This rock caps the top of the Vermilion Cliffs for more than 80 miles. Navajo sandstone also forms the high canyon walls at Zion National Park.
Imagine an enormous Sahara-like desert, full of wind-blown sand dunes, stretching from today's Wyoming to southern California. Geologists theorize that such a desert became the Navajo sandstone. When covered by a vast inland sea, that desert solidified in place. Minerals like calcium and iron cemented the ancient dunes together.
Along the Vermilion Cliffs and in Zion National Park the Navajo sandstone formation can be more than 2,000 feet thick.
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Windows Guides Feed
We're always seeing it on TV: John Doe logs onto his computer and the computer says "Welcome, John."
Here's how to make your computer greet you, upon your return.
Write a simple script…
It's actually pretty easy and you don't have to buy or even download any software to do it. Just open Notepad and type the following text:
Dim speaks, speech
speaks="Welcome, John"
Set speech=CreateObject("sapi.spvoice")
speech.Speak speaks
Replace the text "Welcome, John" with anything you like. Remember to use punctuation to get the pronunciation more correct.
Save the file with the .vbs extension (Greetings.vbs) and put it in the Startup folder.
Now, each time you log on, you will be greeted by Microsoft Anna (or John, depending on your windows version).
Fun Tip!
Create one for a unknowing friend ("Oh No, Not YOU again! Please Log Off now!"), place this on his or hers computer, and enjoy the reaction.
Additional Settings
The Voice Properties have several settings:
.Pause = pause speaking
.resume = resume after pause
.Rate = speed at which voice speaks. The larger number, the faster pitch.
.Voice = you can use set and a voice value to change the voice (if multiple exist on machine)
.Volume = volume of voice (not system volume, just voice). The number is Percentage.
.WaitUntilDone = wait until done – you get the idea.
You may add these settings like this:
with speech
Set .voice = .getvoices.item(0)
.Volume = 100
.Rate = 0
end with
If you only want to add one setting you can also do it like this: speech.volume=50.
Add the settings before the last line.
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13 thoughts on "Make your Computer Greet you on Login [Quick Tip]"
 1. Rstan66 says:
 This is about as cool as anything i have seen in a loooong time,
 thanks a ton.
 2. Tom says:
 Where and how can I locate the startup folder in windows 7?
 1. Rich says:
 Open up My Computer and, in the address bar, type:
 %ProgramData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup
 Press Enter.
 2. Anonymous says:
 You can also find it by clicking the Start-Button, choose "All Programs" and you will find it as a folder. Right Click it and choose Open or Explore.
 In case Ricks tip don't work ;-)
 3. sergiogarcia9 says:
 Awesome!
 I got my PC to say "Access Authorized" everytime i login :)
 Good stuff
 4. Uvais(forum.Mintywhite.com) says:
 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its superb i luv it:)
 Thnx Thomas;) n Rich too:)
 5. Cassy says:
 Interesting!
 6. Rileywash says:
 This is pretty cool. Is there anyway to change the voices in Windows?
 1. Anonymous says:
 In Windows 7 and Vista the default Voice is Anna.
 in Windows XP (and 2000) the Voice is Sam.
 The voices installed depend on your OS Language.
 New voices are not available as individual installs. There are 3rd party voices available for purchase.
 In Vista and 7, you can choose between the default voice(s) and change pitch, volume and read speed, by Clicking the Start-Button, and type "Narrator" in the search field. You should then see "Change The Narrator Voice".
 In XP (and 2000) you have to do a registry hack to be able to change anything. You can find some information here: _URL_
 I will gather some more information on the subject in an article if you have the patients to wait for it :-)
 7. Prabhatdoley says:
 great ……it works
 8. Gdsouza53 says:
 i dint get the startup folder
 9. Kotesh Javvaji says:
 Why don't you just change the wav file of logon,, as it is more simpler than writing a script,, and you can download variety of sounds from internet
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Givv: Blockchain Project for Non-Profit Fundraising with Sustainable Development Goals
Givv is a blockchain-based venture that focuses on building a decentralized and unique cloud-computing network, with all revenues generated directed to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Givv creates a new model that will enable non-profit organizations to access large-scale grassroots fundraising, allowing individuals and companies to contribute to causes that matter to them, at no cost. The platform embraces the use of blockchain technology and easy-to-use app to provide users with a direct and scalable way to finance the world-changing initiatives.
How Givv Works
Givv comes with an open, accessible, and reliable technology framework that facilitates the integration of millions of nodes. This makes it a platform of choice for many cloud computing customers. When it comes to hosting, the platform utilizes a peer-to-peer network to distribute its hosting capacity among many individual computers.
With the intention of assembling the largest cloud computing network in the world, Givv seeks to utilize its immense processing power to solve complex tasks on behalf of corporate buyers. The platform uses blockchain technology to provide a robust infrastructure for distributed processing, utilizing the idle computing capacity of individual computers in the network to power the computation of the tasks.
The platform is an improvement of the server farms used for web hosting today, with a wide range of scientific simulations, 3D computer-generated imagery, as well as artificial intelligence. On the contrary, server farms consume too much amount of power while cloud computing provides a much greener alternative. Combining the untapped processing capacity of millions of PCs will allow users to build a platform for blockchain and DApps hosting that is dependable, environment-friendly, and socially responsible.
Participants On Givv Platform
Individuals And Corporate Partners
Each participant earns a small amount of money daily from the processing power of the idle computers. Both individuals and corporate partners can generate big sums to make meaningful difference to real-world causes. Individual participants will have a way to contribute to causes that they care about without a dime from their pockets. For corporate participants, the platform provides a costless way of expanding its matching programs and staff retention efforts, as well as increasing the scope of the existing corporate social responsibility programs.
Organizations and charities motivate their followers to participate on Givv and enjoy the fruit of their support. Once joined, each follower or Givver can generate micro-earnings on a daily basis to support their favorite causes. The earnings can accumulate very quickly to become a source of recurrent large-scale avenue.
Companies That Purchase Cloud Computing Services
Companies can buy computing power to perform a number of computational activities using Givv's distributed cloud computing network. The Givv's platform embraces global best practices for software and cloud computing services. This, in the end, provides a flexible, scalable, secure, and stable computational power competitively priced against the universal cloud-computing providers.
The main priority of Givv platform is to protect the user of data and the transparency of their vetted security systems. Givv works with a minimal hardware footprint, which limits the strain on your computer. Givv motivates participants to contribute their computers as nodes that participate in distributed computing tasks while addressing their security and privacy concerns. Givv achieves this objective through its secure, sandboxed container for DApps.


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Peter Jonsson, Christer Bäckström
One of the most widespread approaches to reactive planning is Schoppers' universal plans. We propose a stricter definition of universal plans which guarantees a weak notion of soundness not present in the original definition. Furthermore, we isolate three different types of completeness which capture different behaviours exhibited by universal plans. We show that universal plans which run in polynomial time and are of polynomial size cannot satisfy even the weakest type of completeness unless the polynomial hierarchy collapses. However, by relaxing either the polynomial time or the polynomial space requirement, the construction of universal plans satisfying the strongest type of completeness becomes trivial.


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BSIP-2 (For XLR input connector, 2 pieces)
Principle & Structure
Each equipments vacant digital input and analog input terminal are place where dust gets easily collected. Not only that becomes an origin of mixture for noise.
By letting these input terminal short-circuit, it prevents noise getting inside the equipment. Furthermore, letting the input terminals short-circuit, unstable element of electrical current on ground side gets removed and movement of machinery circuit becomes stable. Result is, advantage for power supply impedance and sound quality improves greatly.
In addition, board for terminal part tends to be very thin. This receives the influence of vibration. By using high specific gravity and hard material for short pin, it reinforces terminals and protects from vibration.


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Autumn: the perfect time to prepare your farm for a spring market launch
Duncan Clarke, Associate, explains why autumn is the perfect time to prepare your farm for a spring market launch.
The recent publication of the Agriculture Bill has, perhaps, given us some idea of the future of the industry post BREXIT. Whilst many column inches have already been written about the implications of the bill, should it become law, much can change between now and the end of March 2019.
Some farmers and landowners will undoubtedly see the opportunities which BREXIT will present, however, I am almost certain that there will be a squeeze on farm incomes going forward and whilst there are a myriad factors which influence land values, and the direct connection between the value of an acre of land and its earning capacity has long since been largely severed; for some this may be the trigger to put the farm on the market.
Traditionally spring is when farms are launched onto the market; potential vendors looking to do so should be making preparations now and indeed over the winter months, to ensure a smooth launch next year.
Farms need to stand out to attract potential buyers in what can often be a crowded spring market; if farms are not properly presented they can easily be overlooked. So, what can, and indeed should, vendors be doing now to ensure the best possible chances of success in the spring?
The winter months tend to be quieter on the farm so any spare time should be used to undertake repairs and improvements to property, including redecoration of houses etc. Time should also be taken on having a good tidy up so that, come spring, the farm looks at its best and is in a 'move into' condition.
Thought should also be given now as to whether there are any development opportunities that can be exploited to add value to the farm. Permitted Development Rights were extended in 2014 with the introduction of Class Q which means that, since then, it has been somewhat easier to secure the conversion of redundant farm buildings to a residential use. As part of this process the landowner should ensure that they have all the evidence they need to meet the various planning requirements and thus, avoid any uncertainty as to the eligibility of the building during the conveyancing process itself.
The winter months are also a good time to make sure that all paperwork is in order and to prepare sales particulars and marketing literature. Clear, sunny winter days can provide a great backdrop against photographs, videos and promotional material. Many professional photographers now use drones to take wider angle shots of the farm and if these are all taken in the right conditions over winter, they will really make the farm stand out in spring.
Alongside making sure the marketing literature is all in place, potential vendors will need to make sure that any residential tenancies, cropping licences, short term grazing arrangements etc. are brought to an end or at least properly documented so that the farm can be sold with the certainty of vacant possession or, if this is not possible so that vendors know exactly on what basis they will be taking on existing occupiers. Thought will also need to be given as to how existing employees will be looked after.
For more information and advice on launching your farm to the market, please contact Duncan Clarke on 07834 321429 or alternatively, by emailing _EMAIL_.
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Steps to Start Adventure Racing
Even if you're an experienced triathlete, runner, mountain biker or kayaker—if you're new to adventure racing—your biggest challenge will undoubtedly be: "How do I get started?"
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But if you are new to the sport, there are a few simple steps you can take to make it easy and not so intimidating to get your feet wet, so to speak. So familiarize yourself, do a little footwork and you'll soon immerse yourself in the exciting world of adventure racing.
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1. Find your local adventure racing community. Do some research, reach out and ask questions. Get to know the other people involved—they'll become great friends and resources.
2. Find out what events and races are happening around you—or what events you may want to take a special trip to. It will allow you to keep a running calendar, which you can organize and hone as you go.
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3. Volunteer at these events and races, at first, to get acquainted with the sport and the community. There's no better way to familiarize yourself than by taking some time to feel the world out, somewhat on the sidelines, before diving in.
4. Join the weekly activities in your community. Racing teams, local outdoor shops and other sponsors often coordinate to organize (mostly) free activities that encourage skill building, community building, training opportunities and that are an all around good time.
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5. Attend free clinics. Many adventure race organizations also offer free clinics. Capitalize on that.
6. Do a sprint race and see how you like it. These races are usually about 4 hours for newbies (or 2, for the fastest teams) and are considered entry level for adventure racing. You can expect to be riding for 1.5 hours, trekking for an hour, and kayaking for 30 minutes.
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Hani Juha owns and manages ARCalifornia and He's been an avid athlete and cyclist for years. His mission is to share his knowledge and passion for cycling and adventure sports with his community.
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