text: The distribution of archaeomagnetic data in eastern Europe and the Near and Middle East shows a remarkable gap in Turkey. This study presents the first archaeomagnetic results from five different mounds in southeast Turkey, the northern part of Mesopotamia. The rock magnetic experiments indicate that in the majority of the samples the dominant magnetic carrier is magnetite, which is stable to heating to temperatures of 700 degrees C. In general, the demagnetization diagrams are single component and all five sets display well-defined characteristic magnetizations and clustered directions. For the period between 2500 and 700 BCE, the declinations are between 350 degrees and 20 degrees while inclinations are in the range of 49-64 degrees. The directional results are compared with the global geomagnetic field models (CALS7k.2, ARCH3k_cst.1 and CALS3k.4) and the data from the archaeomagnetic database GEOMAGIA50v2. The results are coherent with both the data and the models except for two near-contemporaneous sets dating similar to 2000 BCE, which are offset to the east by more than 20 degrees with respect to CALS7k.2. Archaeointensity measurements were made using the microwave and conventional thermal Thellier methods applied to five sets of samples (four furnaces and a mud-brick wall). These yielded comparable and intriguing results. While those from the furnaces are slightly higher than the CALS7k.2 model and in agreement with the GEOMAGIA50v2 and the Middle East data, the results from the mud-brick wall suggest a high intensity of 100.8 mu T (17.7 x 10(22) Am-2) at similar to 1000 BCE. This result is in excellent agreement with recent claims of extremely high intensity measured in other regions of the Middle East for this time period though less consistent with these being associated with extremely short-lived events. Finally, we discuss our new and other recently published archaeointensity results in terms of geomagnetic intensity versus climate. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.


The 'Real' Triple Crown
2002-195 trophy
In 2006 a silver shield was produced as the physical embodiment of an idea that had existed since 1894. The Triple Crown was first made reference to by the Irish Times in 1894 after Ireland had defeated England, Wales and Scotland in a single season for the first time. Since then the notion of a mythical crown has been a firm part of rugby lexicon and the Triple Crown is one of several accolades contested annually during the 6-Nations Championship.
1914 Triple Crown Illustration
However the 2006 shield was not the first such trophy to have been proposed. In 1975 Dave Merrington, a retired miner from County Durham, sculpted an ornate crown embellished with an English rose, Irish shamrock, Scottish thistle and Welsh Prince of Wales feathers out of a piece of coal that had been hewn from the Haig Colliery in Whitehaven, Cumbria.
This 'Real' Triple Crown was then offered to the four home unions as a trophy for whichever team successfully defeated the other three. Tudor Jones, sports editor for Coal News, campaigned for several years to have the trophy accepted by the unions but eventually conceded defeat when Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies, themselves sons of miners, sIMG_0554aid that they would prefer for the crown to remain the stuff of legend.
The 'Real' Triple Crown however lived on. In 2000 it was formally presented to the World Rugby Museum by former England centre Jeff Butterfield.
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 1. Phil Mead says:
 There are several types of coal, with different calorific values and density. The coal used for the Triple Crown is anthracite, which is very hard and has a high calorific value and therefore expensive to buy.
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 2. Huw Richards says:
 The timing is interesting. 1894 completed a cycle, never since repeated, in which all four countries won in turn in as many seasons. That also included the first Triple Crowns for Scotland (1891), Wales (1893) and Ireland (1894). So it marks a point at which beating the other three becomes a serious feat, since all are potential winners themselves. There's a similar significance to the arrival of the Grand Slam as a concept in the late 1950s. I interviewed several players who took part in Wales's Grand Slam seasons of 1950 and 1952 more than 50 years after that achievement. They all remembered it in terms of the Triple Crown. That's because it was still assumed that any team good enough to win the Triple Crown would also beat France. By the mid 1950s this was no longer the case (and only about half the Triple Crown winners since have completed a Slam) so the new term reflected a changing reality.
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 - Thanks Huw, that's interesting to hear the 1950s Welsh player's perspective. Our understanding is that it was the Times newspaper that first coined the term 'Grand Slam' (as it applies to northern hemisphere rugby) the day before England achieved a clean-sweep in 1957.
 3. Carin meider says:
 Who was the 1st team to win The Triple Crown made from Coal
 4. Hi Carin, the trophy was never awarded but Wales were the first side to win a Triple Crown (1976) after it was carved.
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Macadamia shells are already used as a biofuel. Australian researchers are now proposing to use the nut's extraordinary properties as a basic element in a new Microtimber, made using pioneering 3D-printing technology. Until now, this technology has been primarily used for small-scale, industrial design products.
A research team led by University of Sydney architecture and engineering experts has received funding to investigate ways to 3D-print a new gradient timber panel using forestry waste and by-products, including the discarded shells of the popular Australian bush nut.
The three-year study, partially funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia, aims to break new ground in the use of agricultural waste and 3D printing, which has the potential to revolutionise Australia's building industry. Dr Sandra Löschke, Director of Architecture, Design and Technology and co-leader of the research team, says that the innovative work lies in the micro-layering and fusing of different 3D-printed timber compositions, to provide a unique material and geometric gradient suitable for large-scale building projects. … (read more)

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Velvet worm
The Australian velvet worm Euperipatoides rowelli is a living fossil that has been puzzling researchers for years (Image: Paul Sunnucks)
The soft and elusive velvet worm might look like a pretty caterpillar. But its brain is strikingly similar to that of a spider, new international research shows.
The architecture of the worm's brain has more in common with a spider's brain than with the brains of other arthropods, researchers report in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
Velvet worms have a body formation between that of a worm and an insect and for many years scientists believed they were the'missing link' between the two.
This view was supported not only by the way they look, but also by the fact that they date back 540 million years.
Researchers including Associate Professor David Rowell from the Australian National University in Canberra were interested in finding out whether this was true.
They found out that the worms are not a sister group of the arthropods, but lie within the arthropods and share a common ancestry.
The team catalogued aspects of the microanatomy of various arthropod brains and then loaded the information into a computer program designed to sort out molecular lineages and create a 'family tree'.
"We found the [worms] did actually fall within the arthropods and are very similar to the chelicerates [spiders and scorpions]. The brains of the velvet worms looked strikingly like spider brains," Rowell says.
"That's interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly because it's not something we've seen before, and secondly because the worms don't carry many of the body characteristics of the chelicerates and yet their brain structure suggests that they are [similar].
"We can only assume that [over time] they lost a lot of the characters that identified them as chelicerates."
Velvet worms, or onychophorans, are extremely rare and are only found along the east coast of Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and along the tropics.
Contrary to the way they look, they are vicious carnivores that "eat almost anything that moves", Rowell says.
They trap their prey by firing a sticky goo over them.
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text: Briquette is a building wall component, which is widely used in developing countries. This study, supported by the State Planning Organization of Turkey, aims to improve the thermal insulation characteristic of the wall briquette by adding hazelnut shells to its mortar. For this purpose, briquette specimens, which consist of pumice, sand, cement and various ratios of hazelnut shell, have been prepared and the thermal conductivity of the specimens has been measured in conjunction with parameters such as temperature, humidity, etc. The results obtained show that the thermal conductivity of the specimens decreases with increasing ratio of addition of hazelnut shells under all circumstances. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.


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The dog story2 min read . Updated: 10 Sep 2007, 11:34 AM IST
The dog story
The dog story
Osama Tezuka is to comics what Henry Fielding is to the English novel. Tezuka, who died in 1989, was the father of manga. The medium's clean lines, portrayal of sex and violence and its proclivity to adorn characters with large eyes and small noses are all inherited from Tezuka. Some people claim that Tezuka himself was inspired to do this (give characters big eyes) by Walt Disney's portrayal of characters such as Bambi. From Bambi to Astro Boy and Atom (both Tezuka creations) to Pokemon that became as much a craze in the US as in India, things came full circle almost a decade ago.
Tezuka's eight volume retelling of the story of the Buddha is representative of the man's art.
There's more to Tezuka, though, than his clean lines (usually in black and white) and uncluttered images.
This edition of CF isn't about Astro Boy, Buddha or Apollo's Song, though. It is about an unwieldy 822-page English language version of what this columnist considers Tezuka's greatest work: Ode to Kirihito.
At one level, Ode to Kirihito is about a mysterious disease that converts people into dog-like creatures—the ensuing bone damage results in death. It is about the search for the cause of this disease (this being set in Japan, the cause ends up being not a pathogen but something in the water that affects the pituitary gland).
Kirihito Osanai, after whom the book is named, is a young doctor who is sent to the village where most of the people afflicted with the disease come from; he contracts the disease himself, but discovers its cause in time to arrest further deterioration in his condition. But he has the face of a dog. Sold into slavery and taken to Taiwan, he escapes and, after a series of adventures (or travails, since most of them end badly for him), comes back to Japan.
Some of Tezuka's finest brush work can be seen in Ode to Kirihito, especially in panels that display the internal conflicts of characters such as Kirihito's friend Urabe, who is given to strange impulses. Much of the book is also extremely dystopian. Yet, in some ways, Ode To...is among the most 'human' of Tezuka's works.
It is a graphic novel equivalent of Pilgrim's Progress, replete with religious symbolism (Kirihito, I am told, is the Japanese name for Christ). Kirihito suffers his way through the book but, in the end, he overcomes everything. Man becomes dog and stays that, but ends up more human than the people around him. Tales of redemption don't come any better. Write to Sukumar at _EMAIL_


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Step into the world of modern architecture where elegance meets functionality with the graceful addition of archways in homes. These architectural elements bring a touch of sophistication and timeless charm to any living space, showcasing a celebration of elegance that transcends trends. Whether used as a grand entrance or a subtle divider, archways create a sense of harmony and balance in contemporary design. Join us as we explore how these graceful structures elevate the aesthetic appeal of modern homes.
1. The Evolution and Comeback of Archways in Modern Design
Architectural archways have made a triumphant return in modern interior design, bringing a touch of elegance and sophistication to contemporary homes. These graceful structures add a sense of grandeur and visual interest, creating a stunning focal point in any room. By seamlessly blending traditional elements with a modern aesthetic, archways have evolved to become a symbol of architectural innovation and timeless beauty.
One key factor contributing to the resurgence of archways in modern design is their ability to enhance the aesthetic appeal of household spaces. Whether used as a doorway, window frame, or decorative feature, archways add a sense of charm and sophistication to any room. Their curved lines and graceful curves create a sense of flow and movement, making them a perfect choice for creating a sense of openness and airiness in smaller spaces.
Innovative materials and construction techniques have revolutionized the way archways are incorporated into modern homes. From sleek, minimalist designs to intricately detailed arches, architects and designers are pushing the boundaries of creativity to create unique and eye-catching archway structures. Bold color choices, unconventional shapes, and mixed materials are just a few ways in which archways are being reinvented to suit the tastes and preferences of today's homeowners.
2. Aesthetic Appeal of Archways: Enhancing Elegance in Household Spaces
Archways have long been admired for their ability to enhance the aesthetic appeal of household spaces, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. In modern homes, archways serve as not just functional elements but also as design statements that elevate the overall ambiance of a room. The graceful curves and architectural details of archways create a sense of luxury and timelessness that is hard to replicate with other design elements.
When incorporated into interior design, archways can help define different areas of a home while maintaining a sense of openness and flow. Whether leading from one room to another or framing a doorway, archways add a sense of grandeur and elegance to any space. By choosing the right materials and finishes, homeowners can personalize their archways to match their desired aesthetic, whether it's a sleek and contemporary design or a more traditional and ornate style.
With their ability to seamlessly blend with various design styles and enhance the overall look and feel of a home, archways have become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of sophistication to their living spaces. From simple arched door frames to elaborate architectural details, archways continue to be a timeless and elegant design feature in modern homes.
3. Innovative Materials and Techniques in Modern Archway Construction
Archways in modern homes have evolved to encompass a wide range of innovative materials and construction techniques, showcasing the fusion of elegance and technology. Architects and designers are now incorporating cutting-edge materials such as carbon fiber, glass, and concrete, which not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also offer durability and sustainability. These advanced materials allow for greater creativity in architectural design, enabling the creation of unique and visually stunning archways that serve as focal points in modern household spaces.
In addition to materials, modern construction techniques such as 3D printing and parametric design have revolutionized the way archways are built. These innovative methods allow for greater precision and efficiency in constructing archways, resulting in seamless integration into contemporary homes. By embracing these new technologies, architects can push the boundaries of traditional design and create archways that are both functional and visually striking. The use of these demonstrates a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and creating spaces that exude elegance and sophistication.
4. Maximizing Space with Archways in Modern Compact Homes
Archways have long been revered for their elegant and timeless appeal in architectural design. In modern compact homes, they play a crucial role in maximizing space while adding a touch of sophistication. By incorporating archways into the design scheme, homeowners can create a sense of openness and flow between rooms, making even the smallest spaces feel more expansive.
Utilizing archways in modern compact homes not only adds a visually stunning element but also serves a functional purpose. By replacing traditional doorways with arches, homeowners can eliminate the need for swing space, allowing for more efficient use of square footage. Additionally, the curved shape of archways softens the hard lines of a space, creating a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
Incorporating archways into modern compact homes requires careful consideration of size, shape, and placement. Whether it's framing a doorway, creating a passageway between rooms, or defining a space within an open floor plan, archways can be customized to suit the specific needs and aesthetic preferences of each homeowner. The key is to strike a balance between style and functionality, ensuring that the archways not only enhance the visual appeal of the home but also serve a practical purpose in maximizing space.
5. Case Study Analysis: Successful Integration of Archways in Contemporary Homes
Archways have made a significant comeback in modern design, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to contemporary homes. These architectural features have a timeless appeal that can enhance the aesthetic of any household space. By incorporating archways, homeowners can create a sense of grandeur and style that is both visually stunning and functional.
In successful case studies of integrating archways into contemporary homes, designers have demonstrated the artful combination of traditional elements with innovative materials and techniques. The result is a seamless integration of old-world charm with modern sensibilities, creating a space that feels both classic and current. By maximizing space with archways in compact homes, designers have managed to create a sense of openness and flow that can transform even the smallest of spaces into a stylish and inviting environment.
In conclusion, archways in modern homes serve as a timeless and elegant feature that adds both charm and sophistication to any living space. Through their ability to create a sense of grandeur and provide a visual focal point, archways have become increasingly popular in contemporary home design. Whether they are used as doorways, windows, or architectural accents, these gracefully curved structures truly embody the epitome of sophistication. Embracing the beauty and allure of archways in our homes is not only a celebration of elegance, but also a tribute to the rich history and artistry of architectural design. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of classical design elements that continue to captivate and inspire us in the modern world.


text: The sample size must be less than the diffraction-limited focal spot size of the incident beam in single-shot coherent X-ray diffraction imaging (CXDI) based on a diffract-before-destruction scheme using X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs). This is currently a major limitation preventing its wider applications. We here propose multiple defocused CXDI, in which isolated objects are sequentially illuminated with a divergent beam larger than the objects and the coherent diffraction pattern of each object is recorded. This method can simultaneously reconstruct both objects and a probe from the coherent X-ray diffraction patterns without any a priori knowledge. We performed a computer simulation of the prposed method and then successfully demonstrated it in a proof-of-principle experiment at SPring-8. The prposed method allows us to not only observe broad samples but also characterize focused XFEL beams.


text: Do you ever wonder what happens when you train a machine learning model on really bad data? In this article, we show the effect of bad data on a machine learning model. Specifically, we take a good data set conducive towards modeling and distort the data in two different ways. First, we randomly distort the labels and train models using this randomly distorted label field. Second, we distort the labels in a biased way and then again train models using this distorted label field. These two types of distortion will allow us to see how different types of bad data can affect a model.

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My Ventile jacket is getting a bit dirty. Is there anything special I need to know when washing it, or will a regular washing liquid and low temperature do?
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Ventile can be either dry-cleaned as detailed below or hand washed using Grangers 30 Degree Cleaner
 - Professional dry-cleaning in: perchloroethylene, hydrocarbons. Mild cleaning process with stringent limitation of added humidity and/or mechanical action and/or temperature. Commercial stain removers on a solvent base may be used with some restrictions. A trail on a concealed part of the article is advisable beforehand.
 - We recommend hand washing in Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile, using the following procedure :
 1. Gently brush or sponge off any dirt or grit.
 2. Close the zip fastener
 3. Turn the garment inside out
 4. Hand wash in Grangers Pure Liquid Soap for Ventile.
 5. Ensure all residue soap is removed from the garment, re-rinse if necessary.
 6. Re-shape the garment on a hanger and allow to dry naturally avoiding direct sunlight.
 7. Iron carefully on a warm setting – this reactivates the DWR treatment.
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Calculating Combinations the Erlang Way
If you recall, I wrote some Ruby code to calculate combinations of values in lists. I needed to create a list of all combinations of values, where each combination had between 0 and N number of values, where N is equal to length of the source list. (I'm not sure I'm explaining that correctly, but refer to my previous post for examples).
Here's my first shot at how to do this in erlang. It look longer to find math:pow and how to convert a float to an integer in erlang than to write the actual code.
combos(L) -> combos(L, bit_masks(length(L))).
combos(L, [BH|BT]) ->
[mask_list(L, BH)|combos(L, BT)];
combos(_, []) -> [].
mask_list([H|T], [BH|BT]) ->
case (BH) of
1 -> [H|mask_list(T, BT)] ;
0 -> mask_list(T, BT)
mask_list([], []) -> [].
bit_masks(NumColumns) ->
bit_masks(0, round(math:pow(2, NumColumns))-1, NumColumns).
bit_masks(Max, Max, NumColumns) ->
[padl(NumColumns, bl(Max))];
bit_masks(X, Max, NumColumns) ->
[padl(NumColumns, bl(X)) | bit_masks(X+1, Max, NumColumns)].
padl(N, L) when N =:= length(L) -> L ;
padl(N, L) when N > length(L) -> padl(N, [0|L]).
bl(N) -> bl(N, []).
bl(0, Accum) -> Accum;
bl(N, Accum) -> bl(N bsr 1, [(N band 1) | Accum]).
Brief explanation:
The bl function creates a "bit list", given a number and an accumulator. So, bl(5,[]) will return [1,0,1].
The padl function pads the list, which is useful when you want to ensure that all combinations ultimately have the same length. So, padl(4, [0]) would return [0,0,0,0].
And then bit_masks creates a list of bit masks which we'll use to create the combinations. For example, bit_masks(4) returns:
And finally, to create the actual combinations, you will use combos. Example: combos([a,b,c,d]). This generates a result of:
So, is there a more erlang way to do this?
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Does Cocaine Make You Lose Weight?
Cocaine has long been associated with weight loss, even being labeled "the skinny drug." This loss of body fat is due to many factors, such as stimulant drugs and their relationship to satiation, as well as cocaine uniquely changing fat storage methods in the bodies of people who use it.
Does Cocaine Make You Lose Weight?
The effect cocaine has on body weight is very well known. In fact, cocaine is sometimes known as "the skinny drug," and one of the historical uses of cocaine was weight loss.
But using cocaine to lose weight is unhealthy and a sign of cocaine addiction. Additionally, the reasons it affects body weight are varied and have only recently become better understood.
Read on to understand how cocaine affects weight loss in ways similar to other stimulants, as well as the specific effects it has on the body.
Cocaine As An Appetite Suppressant
Cocaine addiction has many long-term and short-term effects on the body. This is due to a variety of factors, but one of the most important is its nature as a stimulant drug.
This drug stimulates nearly all areas of the body, including the central nervous system, into functioning faster than their normal rate.
As with other stimulant drugs, this increased energy often means that calories are burned faster than normal.
Stimulant medications also activate the hypothalamic and limbic regions of the brain, which are in charge of satiety and the sense of fullness. This makes people feel full for longer.
All of this combined often results in weight loss and a decrease in body fat, even to the point of malnourishment and starvation.
Cocaine's Effect On Fat Storage
Despite their weight loss, many people who use cocaine find their eating habits have changed. They have increased cravings for fatty foods and carbohydrates, even to the point of overeating.
The reason for this has recently been discovered. New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that cocaine may affect the body's ability to store fat in the first place.
According to the study, chronic cocaine abuse can directly change the body's metabolic processes, causing an imbalance between fat intake and storage.
This was discovered by looking at the amounts of leptin in the body, which is a protein associated with weight gain in people who do not use cocaine.
Despite their weight loss, amounts of leptin were somewhat high in people who experience cocaine drug use. This suggests cocaine changes the metabolism of people who use it.
Cocaine And Eating Disorders
Some people looking to lose weight may turn to cocaine use to accomplish this goal. This form of weight loss is not healthy and may be a sign of an eating disorder.
Disordered eating is a common co-occurring disorder with addiction, especially cocaine abuse.
Engaging in substance abuse to facilitate these behavioral health problems is more common among cocaine-dependent women than among cocaine-dependent men.
In fact, this side effect may be the reason some people start engaging with the drug in the first place. A desire to lose weight may begin drug use, and cocaine's effects sustain the addiction.
Cocaine Recovery And Weight Gain
As mentioned, research tells us that cocaine directly interferes with metabolic processes. Because of this, formal cocaine addiction treatment is often needed in order to restore healthy weight.
This treatment has a great track record for success. The detox process for recovering from cocaine drug abuse often includes side effects such as weight gain.
Many may find this uncomfortable. But your body returning to a healthy, well-functioning state is a good thing. Body fat is needed to protect your bones and organs and acts as energy storage.
Weight gain, despite the societal norms we are led to believe, is a normal and healthy part of addiction treatment.
Cocaine Abuse Treatment At Spring Hill Recovery Center
You can gain back healthy weight and experience relief from cocaine drug addiction. Call Spring Hill Recovery Center to receive the health care you need.
Whether you are calling on behalf of yourself or a loved one, our top-of-the-line treatment center in New England has everything you need to recover from cocaine addiction.
Reach out today to start the path toward a healthy, well-nourished, and sober life.
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Emacs: Manage Split Windows
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This page is a tutorial on managing split windows in emacs.
First, know the basics:
PurposeCommand NameKey
split top/bottomsplit-window-belowCtrl+x 2
split left/rightsplit-window-rightCtrl+x 3
unsplit alldelete-other-windowsCtrl+x 1
remove current panedelete-windowCtrl+x 0
cycle cursor to next paneother-windowCtrl+x o
wildly split emacs screen
Wildly split emacs screen. From top to bottom: calendar, Unicode, shell, hex editing mode, HTML mode, file management, calculator.
Note: in emacs, a "window" is technically called a "frame", while a pane in a split window is called "window".
Adjusting Split Pane Size
You can adjust the split pane size by dragging on the mode line bar in the middle. For windows split left/right, drag the status bar at the split point.
Or, you can use keys. Here's the commands:
enlarge-windowCtrl+x ^increase height
shrink-windowdecrease height
enlarge-window-horizontallyCtrl+x }increase width
shrink-window-horizontallyCtrl+x {decrease width
shrink-window-if-larger-than-bufferCtrl+x -shrink a window to fit its content.
balance-windowsCtrl+x + make all windows same width/height
Most of these commands also take a argument. You can call universal-argumentCtrl+u】 first then type a number. If you use these commands often, you probably want to give them a easier key. 〔☛ Emacs: How to Define Keys
Save Split-window Config for Current Session
winner-mode lets you revert to a previous pane configuration. (in emacs 23.2 () or later)
Example use:
 1. Call winner-mode to turn it on.
 2. Call split-window-vertically.
 3. Call split-window-horizontally.
 4. Now, remove all split panes by calling delete-other-windows.
 5. Now, you can go back to previous split pane config by calling winner-undoCtrl+c 】. There's also winner-redoCtrl+c 】.
If you want this functionality always, put in your emacs init file:
;; ability to revert split pane config. Call winner-undo 【Ctrl+c ←】 and winner-redo 【Ctrl+c →】
(winner-mode 1) ; in GNU emacs 23.2
Save Split-Window Config
You can save split-window config to register, like this:
Note: this doesn't work when you restart emacs, even if you have desktop-save-mode on.
Save Split-window Config Across Sessions
Use revive.el by HIROSE Yuuji. It's in emacs MELPA package repository. 〔☛ Emacs 24 Packages (ELPA) Tutorial
First, install it. Then, call save-current-configuration. It'll generate a file at ~/.revive.el.
To restore, call resume.
Swap Buffers Among Panes
If you want to swap buffers among your current split panes, install buffer-move.el by Lucas Bonnet. It's in emacs package repository MELPA 〔☛ Emacs 24 Packages (ELPA) Tutorial 〕.
(thx to Mark Hepburn and John D Cook)
Flow Buffer Side-by-Side
See: Emacs: You Have Widescreen? Have Screen Flow Side by Side
Move Cursor to Different Panes by Arrow
By default, you can move cursor to the next pane by calling other-windowCtrl+x o】. The default key is hard to use. Also, there's no key to move cursor to previous pane.
You can put the following in your emacs init file. It'll let you move cursor by {【⇧ Shift+】, 【⇧ Shift+】, 【⇧ Shift+】, 【⇧ Shift+】}.
However, you'll lose shift select.
;; use Shift+arrow_keys to move cursor around split panes
;; when cursor is on edge, move to the other side, as in a toroidal space
(setq windmove-wrap-around t )
Move Cursor to Previous Pane
alternatively, you can put the following in your emacs init file:
(defun move-cursor-next-pane ()
 "Move cursor to the next pane."
 (other-window 1))
(defun move-cursor-previous-pane ()
 "Move cursor to the previous pane."
 (other-window -1))
You can give them easy keys, such as {【Ctrl+3】, 【Ctrl+4】}. 〔☛ Emacs: How to Define Keys
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Avoid the "dry lake bed" look
I'm guilty of this one as much as anyone else. We're all tempted to stage dinosaur scenes on featureless dry lake beds. Why? Because it's easier than dealing with foliage. But nature rarely looks like that. Usually every available piece of ground is covered with plant life. Unless you're actually setting the scene on a flat landscape, make the terrain uneven. Toss in a fallen log or some boulders. Give the dinosaur something to step over or to squeeze underneath. By giving your dinosaur something in the scene to interact with, you can convey tremendous realism.
Grab environment photos
Whenever you travel to places with Mesozoic plant types, take photos for future reference. Florida has palmettos and cypress swamps that look a lot like what you would have seen 100 million years ago. In other locales you can find ginkgo, redwoods, low ferns, tree ferns, and Araucaria. Take a variety of angles: closeups of branches, tree bases, rotting trunks, and swampy edges.
Add dino damage
Large animals in Africa are hard on plants, and dinosaurs would be no different. Look at photos of plants in Africa, where animals break off low branches, trample small plants, rub against the bark, or nip off all but the highest leaves. If you add dino damage on the plants and trees, you'll add a level of storytelling that will add naturalism to the whole scene.
Overlap the foreground
Overlap parts of the dinosaur's figure with foreground detail. This almost always happens in real life. The detail might be a branch, a rock, a clump of ferns, or another dinosaur. Don't show the whole pose in crisp detail. Throw parts of it out of focus. If the foreground element is close to the viewer, blur it a bit.
Add dappled light
If your scene is set underneath tall trees, most of the subject will be in shadow, with spots of dappled light filtering down from the canopy. You can use this effect to your artistic advantage by featuring the center of interest in strong light, and disguising the less important parts of the pose with dappled illumination. Remember that the size and blurriness of the dots of light increases as the ray of light travels farther from the source of the cast shadow.
Previous dino art workshop posts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Previous GJ post on dappled light, link.
ImagineFX Magazine, link.
Cassowary image from Picasaweb, link.
Elephant damage, link.
Tomorrow: The last installment on vignetting

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What can be rewoven?
Any kind of fabric with threads that can be pulled is usually a good candidate for reweaving. Some fabrics like flannels and tweeds reweave beautifully, while others like polyester and satin may show slightly after reweaving. Certain garments, such as raincoats and leather, cannot be rewoven.
What types of reweaving do we offer?
French Reweaving is the meticulous process of repairing damages in woven fabrics to as near perfect as possible. There are no machines involved in this Old World skill, each repair is done by hand by a skilled craftsman, one thread at a time. French weaving technique involves taking individual threads from a garment (hem, inside seams or other inconspicuous areas) and weaving them back into the fabric duplicating the same pattern so that the damage is in most cases "invisible".
Inweaving or Piece Weaving is the process generally used for larger tears. A piece of fabric is taken from an inconspicuous area of the garment and a square is woven into the garment, on all four sides, matching exactly the pattern of the garment. In some cases, this may show as a faint square outline.
Reknitting is similar to the french reweave, matching strands are taken from the garment and knitted into the damaged area matching pattern and style.


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SAHEL WEATHER AND CROP SITUATION REPORTGlobal Information and Early Warning System on food and agriculture
Report No.1 - 18 June 2002
Click on one country or its name to consult the situation of this country
You can also look at the film of the rainy season in Western Africa and the Sahel.
The rainy season started in late April or May in southern Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger and the extreme south-east of Senegal; seasonably dry conditions prevail in the rest of Senegal, Cape Verde, The Gambia and Mauritania. The start of the rainy season is delayed in Guinea Bissau, which may seriously affect crop production as the growing season in this country usually starts in late April/early May. Satellite imagery for the first dekad of June confirms the rainfall pattern.
Land preparation and plantings are in progress following the onset of the rains. Dry planting is also underway in Mauritania. Seed availability problems are likely in Mauritania and Cape Verde following the 2001 reduced harvest and the unseasonable heavy rains in early January, and in Guinea Bissau as a result of the delayed rains.
The pest situation is calm. A few Desert Locusts were reported in early May
in a few places in Mali and Mauritania.
BURKINA FASO CAPE-VERDE CHAD GAMBIA GUINEA-BISSAU
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Pataky Name History
The Hungarian Language is quite distinct from its Germanic and Slavonic neighbors, and is of Finno-Ugric rather than Indo-European origin. Thus, it is related to Finnish. Nevertheless, the strongest cultural influence in historical times has been German, and the pattern of Hungarian surnames is similar to that found in Germany and Austria. Hungarian surnames are placed before rather than after the given name. A few surnames that are relatively common in Hungary are not in fact of Hungarian linguistic origin; they represent Magyarized forms of German and Slavonic names imported from neighboring regions.
The Hungarian surname Pataky is of locative origin. Locative surnames are those names which derive their origin from a particular feature, either man made or natural, near which derive the original bearer lived or held land. In this instance, the surname Pataky is derived from the Polish word "potok", meaning "stream". Thus, the surname Pataky was the name given to someone who lived by a brook or stream. Pataky is the Hungarian form of the name. Variants of this surname include such names as Patak, Pataki, Potok, Potocki, and Potucek.
References to this surname or to a variant include a record of the Pataky family who were a very large and noble family of Hungary. A specific blazon of arms was granted to one Johann Pataky in 1703.
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Low-voltage Power Line Noise Estimation Using Compressed Sensing
Zepeng Hu, Yue Yang, Qun Wan
Available Online July 2015.
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- Compressive Sensing; Power Carrier Communication; OMP; Harmonic Noise; Impulsive Noise;
- Large-amplitude random impulsive noise and harmonic noise have a very serious impact on the quality of low-voltage power line communication. Taking the time-domain sparsity of random impulsive noise and the frequency-domain sparsity of harmonic noise into consideration, we apply Compressive Sensing (CS) theory to reconstruct the noise, and to restrict the power line noise. The simulations show that the orthogonal matching pursuit (OMP) algorithm can effectively reconstruct the random impulse noise and harmonic noise. Applying this method to the research of carrier communication module interchangeability,we can reduce the bit error rate caused by carrier module interchange, and improve the robustness of carrier communication system.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license.
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TY - CONF AU - Zepeng Hu AU - Yue Yang AU - Qun Wan PY - 2015/07 DA - 2015/07 TI - Low-voltage Power Line Noise Estimation Using Compressed Sensing BT - First International Conference on Information Sciences, Machinery, Materials and Energy PB - Atlantis Press SP - 164 EP - 168 SN - _PHONE_ UR - _URL_ DO - _URL_ ID - Hu2015/07 ER -


Seminar Abstract
Geoffrey Boynton
Measuring Threshold Performance in Behavioral Experiments
Time: 12:30 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Place: Savery 409
A primary tool for the experimental psychologist is the use of 'psychophysics', which is the quantitative measurement sensory experience as measured with behavioral responses. A common psychophysical measure is the 'threshold', which is the weakest stimulus needed to be reliably detected. Psychophysicists have standard methods for measuring thresholds which involves concepts and procedures including signal detection theory, maximum likelihood model fitting and bootstrapping. I will provide a general overview of the psychophysical methods for threshold measurement, hopefully in a context that a statistician might find interesting.


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Texas drought killed 301 million trees
By Kathy Huber | September 25, 2012 | Updated: September 26, 2012 7:52am
The numbers are ugly. A whopping 301 million trees have died across state forestlands as a result of the 2011 drought, the Texas A&M Forest Service reported Tuesday.
The latest count was determined after a three-month, on-the-ground study of hundreds of forested plots, as well as satellite imagery from before and after the drought. It includes trees killed directly by the drought and those so weakened that they succumbed to insects and disease.
The Brazos Valley region took the heaviest hit, losing nearly 10 percent of its trees on forested land. North Texas and western northeast Texas lost 8.3 percent and 8.2 percent, respectively.
Harris County is included in the 6.5 percent loss in the western section of southeast Texas. That's nearly 19 million fewer trees than the near 290 million live tree count before the drought. Far east stretches of southeast Texas got better news: a 1.3 percent loss, down 7.5 million trees from pre-drought 597.1 million live trees.
The 301 million count falls about midway of the forest service's previous estimates of 100 to 500 million drought-related tree deaths.
Although still a huge toll, the good news is the forest is resilient, says Burl Carraway, department head for the Texas A&M Forest Service Sustainable Forestry department. Young, new trees eventually grow in the place of fallen dead trees.
"Tree death is a natural forest process," he said in a news release. "We just had more last year than previous years."
Most of the dead trees will stand until they fall, says Forest Service analyst Chris Edgar. This benefits wildlife and helps prevent soil erosion.
The dead trees, however, could become hazards in fire conditions.
The 301 million does not include trees that shade our home gardens, city parks and streets. Another 5.6 million urban trees have died from the drought, according to an earlier study done by the service's Urban Forest program.
Houstonians have been shaken by the drought-related gaps in our urban forest.
Forester Mickey Merritt roughly estimates the drought has taken 50 percent of the trees in the city's Memorial Park.
Nature will also gradually help re-green urban canopies. More help will come from those that residents are eager to replant.


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Congleton Town Council is encouraging people to join in World Car Free Day on Friday 22 September. The council hopes to raise awareness of the campaign taking part in towns and cities across the world. Motorists will be inspired to take a break from driving in a bid to make the town more environmentally friendly.
Congleton Town Mayor, Cllr Rob Moreton said: "Giving up your vehicle for all or part of the day could prove quite a challenge and is not the most convenient way to get from A to B. But if we can all act together and do our bit by making small changes, such as biking and walking, car sharing or using public transport it will help to reduce congestion, clear up our air and create safer streets particularly around the town's schools. Cleaning up our air is good for us in many ways, it not only benefits our physical health and the environment but can also protect our mental and brain health. Any reductions in air pollution that we make will lead to health improvements for our families and our local community."
Volunteers headed by Barry Speed from the town council's Green Working Group will be out and about on Friday 22 September measuring air quality outside three of the town's schools. Mr Speed says: "Local streets often get congested during drop-off and pick up times and are hot spots for air pollution. We will be using specialist monitoring equipment to take the air quality readings. Look out for us outside Mossley and Daven Primary School and Eaton Bank Academy from 8am-9am and 3pm-4pm. We will also be handing out leaflets to raise awareness and offering practical advice to residents to take simple steps."
If you miss the opportunity to talk with the volunteers on Friday, you can find them at the Congleton Green Fayre on Saturday 30 September from 10am – 4pm. Congleton Air Quality will have a stall on the closed Hight Street in the town centre. There will be something for everyone at the fayre organised by Congleton Town Council and Congleton Partnership. The closed High Street will showcase more than 30 local groups, organisations and businesses who are carrying out projects to help protect nature and our environment. Have a hug with the 'Hedgemen' who will make 30-minute appearances at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Be entertained and join in with circus skills – with no electric gadgets! Discover more about electric cars and electric bikes. Inside the Town Hall find the Congleton Repair Café, a book swap, and The Big Clothes Movement – for £2 you can fill a bag with pre-loved clothes. Congleton Lions will be collecting some of the hard-to-recycle products on their stall and North West Ambulance Service will be joining them to carry out free heart defibrillator awareness sessions.


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Three Fundamental Components of Aerial Work Platforms
In the realm of construction, maintenance, and various industrial operations, aerial work platforms (AWPs) serve as indispensable tools. These versatile machines provide access to heights and locations that would otherwise be challenging or unsafe to reach. An AWP's functionality relies on a sophisticated interplay of several key components, each contributing to its overall performance and safety. This article aims to explore and dissect the three fundamental components that form the backbone of aerial work platforms, shedding light on their importance and functionality.
Introduction to Aerial Work Platforms
Before delving into the core components of AWPs, it's essential to understand their significance and applications. Aerial work platforms, commonly referred to as aerial lifts or elevated work platforms, encompass a wide array of machinery designed to elevate workers, tools, and materials to different heights. These platforms find extensive use in construction, maintenance tasks, firefighting, rescue operations, and various industrial applications.
AWPs come in diverse types, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, and personnel lifts, among others. Each type caters to specific operational needs, providing distinct capabilities in terms of reach, height, mobility, and load-bearing capacity.
The Three Basic Components of Aerial Work Platforms
1. Platform Structure
The platform structure serves as the foundation of an aerial work platform, constituting the area where workers, equipment, and materials are placed during operations. This component is crafted to withstand dynamic loads while ensuring stability and safety for the occupants.
a. Base and Chassis
The base and chassis form the structural framework that supports the entire AWP. Constructed from sturdy materials such as steel or aluminum, these components provide stability and structural integrity. The base incorporates features like outriggers or stabilizers to enhance balance, especially when the platform is elevated.
b. Platform Deck
The platform deck is the elevated surface where operators stand or position equipment. It's typically equipped with guardrails, toe boards, and gates to prevent falls and ensure worker safety. Materials used for the platform deck are chosen for their durability and non-slip properties to offer a secure working environment.
c. Controls and Operator Compartment
Controls play a pivotal role in maneuvering the AWP. These include joysticks, buttons, or levers situated within the operator compartment, enabling precise movement and operation of the platform. The operator compartment is designed ergonomically to ensure comfort and ease of use for the personnel handling the machine.
2. Lifting Mechanism
The lifting mechanism forms the core operational aspect of an AWP, enabling vertical or horizontal movement of the platform. It facilitates the extension and retraction of the platform to reach varying heights and positions.
a. Hydraulic System
Most AWPs utilize hydraulic systems to power their lifting mechanisms. Hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and valves work in unison to control the extension and retraction of the platform. This system provides the necessary force to lift the platform while ensuring smooth and controlled movements.
b. Telescopic or Articulating Boom
Depending on the type of AWP, the lifting mechanism might consist of a telescopic boom or an articulating arm. Telescopic booms extend vertically or horizontally using hydraulic cylinders, allowing access to different heights and distances. Articulating arms comprise multiple sections that articulate or bend, providing enhanced maneuverability to reach challenging spots.
3. Propulsion and Mobility System
The mobility system enables the AWP to navigate across diverse terrains and maneuver into position efficiently. It comprises various components that power and control the machine's movement.
a. Power Source
AWPs commonly rely on electric, diesel, gasoline, or hybrid power sources. Electric-powered AWPs are favored for indoor applications due to their quieter operation and zero emissions. On the other hand, diesel or gasoline-powered units offer greater mobility and are suitable for outdoor use.
b. Drive and Steering Mechanism
The drive and steering mechanism allows the AWP to move forwards, backwards, or steer in different directions. Depending on the model, AWPs feature various drive systems such as wheels, tracks, or a combination of both. These systems enable precise maneuvering, essential for positioning the platform accurately.
c. Safety Features and Controls
Integrated safety features are critical in ensuring the secure operation of an AWP. These include emergency stop buttons, overload sensors, tilt alarms, and interlocks to prevent unauthorized use. Additionally, control systems manage the speed, direction, and operation of the AWP, enhancing overall safety and efficiency.
Conclusion
Aerial work platforms have revolutionized the way tasks at height are performed, providing safe and efficient access to elevated areas. Understanding the intricate components that constitute these machines is crucial for proper operation, maintenance, and ensuring the safety of personnel using them. The platform structure, lifting mechanism, and propulsion and mobility system collectively define the functionality and capabilities of an AWP, making them indispensable tools across various industries.
As technology continues to evolve, advancements in materials, design, and safety features will further enhance the efficiency and safety standards of aerial work platforms. Continual innovation in these fundamental components will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AWPs, making them more versatile, reliable, and safer for operators in diverse working environments.
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Benedetta Jasmine Guetta
"From deep-fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudia) to hearty fish stew (zuppa di pesce), the Venetian specialty of sarde in saor (sweet-and-sour sardines), and orecchiette pasta, some of Italy's best-known dishes are Jewish in origin. But little is known about the Jewish people in Italy and their food traditions. From Milan to Rome and Florence to Sicily, the culture of Jews is entrenched in Italy. It was the Jews, for example, who taught Italians...


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Rooster egg
A tiny yolkless egg shows up in your henhouse. Today, we know this to be a chicken's first training egg. In the 12th century? It came from a rooster, and you better throw it over your house or it will be born a monster.
This egg is known by a number of enchanting names: wind egg, dwarf egg, cock's egg, and witch egg. It's basically the egg equivalent of training wheels – a young chicken will lay a small egg without any yolk as a way of getting its egg-producing parts in order.
In Medieval Europe, however, it was a bad sign. Folklore had it that such an egg was laid by a rooster. I'm not sure where the egg would have come out of said rooster, and folklore is suspiciously silent on that topic.
Anyway, if that rooster egg was hatched by a toad or a snake, it would produce not a chicken but a cockatrice. It's some kind of weird chicken-snake hybrid.
This fearsome monster could kill you with a glance, or a breath. The only way to kill it: take the wind egg and throw it over your house. If it gets to the other side and smashes, you're safe. If it doesn't make it all the way, I guess you have a cockatrice on the roof now?
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With time, our skin becomes dull and our complexion gets darker. Other than that, many people have lived their life with dark complexion due to allergic reactions or family genes. You should get benefits from the advanced cosmetic treatments that can change your overall experience in just a few shots.
In general, people consider this treatment as it is non-surgical and free of risks. Now, your next concern would be its cost and how it's calculated. In this blog post, you will learn all about Cost of Glutathione Injections in Pakistan as well as how it will calculate by including other cost factors. So, keep reading!
An injectable treatment that is used to inject with a natural liquid substance is known as Glutathione Injections. The substance is produced by human livers that have antioxidants. This agent will help to improve several body issues and make your look naturally smooth and bright skin tone. It is a workable cosmetic procedure that will give you amazing results. Also, it is FDA approved treatment that any candidate can have it.
What Do Glutathione Injections Do?
According to SKN Cosmetics, glutathione injections can fix many problems like dark skin tones, pigmentation on the body, sunburned or damaged skin tissues, patches or aging spots. Moreover, it can improve your overall health as well. The practitioner will inject you with glutathione through a drip, and it will be given to you according to the 600-1200mg. Moreover, it requires multiple shots for providing desirable outcomes and a brighter tone.
Glutathione Injections Price at SKN Cosmetics:
Generally, the cost of glutathione shots may vary from client to client as some people require a small quantity of these injections and some of them require more quantity. The cost will be offered according to the choice of the candidate.
However, the average cost range is 15,000 PKR to 25,000 PKR. This is a rough range that is mentioned to mentally prepare you for considering the treatment. So, it would be best if you visit our clinic and tell us about your expectation and we will calculate the cost according to your concerns.
Factors That Can Impact The Cost:
After knowing the actual Cost of Glutathione Injections in Pakistan, it is necessary to know that there are a few factors that can impact the cost of the treatment. A few common factors are mentioned below:
- If you are going to choose an expert practitioner who performs your treatment accurately, it will affect your cost according to his/her fee criteria.
- The location and reputation of the clinic matter a lot, if you have a well-known clinic near to you then it is best otherwise you may need to travel from one place to another. Travelling expenses will affect your cost.
- This treatment is an injectable method that requires multiple sessions to perform, the more shots you need the more it will charge you accordingly.
- There are some additional charges like medication, further checkup sessions or if you require other cosmetic treatments in combination with this treatment then it will affect your cost.
Furthermore, if you are willing to know more information related to its price and factors then you can contact us or visit our clinic anytime.
How Cost Will Be Calculated?
The cost of Permanent skin whitening injections are calculated as the practitioner will examine your skin tone and discoloration issues, ask you about the expectations and desired outcomes. After that, the practitioner will plan your treatment about how much mg quantity of injections and sessions you will need. These all factors will include after planning the treatment and then the overall price will be calculated and the practitioner will let you know about the estimated cost figure.
Therefore, undergoing skin whitening treatments like glutathione injections can give you satisfying and effective results in a reasonable cost range. So, if you are willing to get this treatment at affordable prices then feel free to consult SKN cosmetics for a memorable experience. You will get satisfying services and amazing results.


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In Understanding Horse Coat Color the following learning objectives are addressed.
- Learning the basic coat colors of horses.
- Learning the characteristics of each color.
- Identifying color patterns of horses.
Once you have completed this lesson, please take a few minutes to give us feedback about your learning experience. Provide Feedback
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This paper focuses on road sign classification for creating accurate and up-to-date inventories of traffic signs, which is important for road safety and maintenance. This is a challenging multi-class classification task, as a large number of different sign types exist which only differ in minor details. Moreover, changes in viewpoint, capturing conditions and partial occlusions result in large intra-class variations. Ideally, road sign classification systems should be robust against these variations, while having an acceptable computational load. This paper presents a classification approach based on the popular Bag Of Words (BOW) framework, which we optimize towards the best trade-off between performance and execution time. We analyze the performance aspects of PCA-based dimensionality reduction, soft and hard assignment for BOW codebook matching and the codebook size. Furthermore, we provide an efficient implementation scheme. We compare these techniques to design a fast and accurate BOW-based classification scheme. This approach allows for the selection of a fast but accurate classification methodology. This BOW approach is compared against structural classification, and we show that their combination outperforms both individual methods. This combination, exploiting both BOW and structural information, attains high classification scores (96.25% to 98%) on our challenging real-world datasets.
|Title of host publication||Proceedings of the 2014 22nd International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR), 24-28 August 2014, Stockholm, Sweden|
|Place of Publication||Piscataway|
|Publisher||Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers|
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Ultrasound Therapy Systems, Angioplasty
Definition : Ultrasound therapy systems that deliver energy into the vessels to eliminate areas of narrowing (i.e., angioplasty). These systems include a radio-frequency generator (frequency of 20 kHz is typical), ultrasonic transducers, and a catheter. Some systems include a ball-tipped wire that act as an acoustic wave guide, transmitting the energy to the target areas within the artery; other systems use small ultrasonic transducers on the distal tip of a catheter that are excited to produce the ultrasonic waves. Ultrasound angioplasty systems are mostly used in total occlusion and calcified plaques and to facilitate balloon angioplasty.
Entry Terms : "Direct Ablation Angioplasty Systems"
UMDC code : 18824


Should America stop offering unemployment benefits
Statutory health insurance for the unemployed
Anyone who pays into the statutory unemployment insurance is entitled to unemployment benefit I after a certain period of time. The state supports people without such a claim with unemployment benefit II or basic state security if necessary. We explain what each of these means for statutory health insurance.
 1. Receipt of unemployment benefit I
 2. Receipt of unemployment benefit II
 3. Receipt of basic security in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity
 4. Private health insurance for the unemployed
Receipt of unemployment benefit I
Anyone who becomes unemployed and is entitled to unemployment benefit (ALG I) is required to be insured by law. The only exception to this rule is the unemployed who are 55 years of age or older.
For all others there is a compulsory insurance in the statutory health insurance (GKV). The Federal Employment Agency pays the contributions to the statutory health insurance. In principle, the unemployed person remains insured with the health insurance fund with which he was already insured before he became unemployed.
Recipients of unemployment benefit I do not have to pay the additional health insurance contribution themselves. The Federal Employment Agency pays the respective additional contribution to the fund.
If the recipient of unemployment benefit I has partners or children who are family insured through their health insurance, nothing changes in this free family insurance.
Insurance during blocked periods
The employment agency can impose a blocking period of up to twelve weeks - for example, if you quit your job yourself. During this time you will not receive any unemployment benefit I. Statutory health insurance initially continues for one month. From the second month onwards, the Federal Agency pays the health insurance contributions.
Receipt of unemployment benefit II
For recipients of unemployment benefit II (Hartz IV), the job center pays the costs of the health insurance, provided that they are legally required to have insurance. The job center also pays the additional contribution.
However, the job center does not pay the specific additional contribution of the fund with which the ALG II recipient is insured. Rather, it pays a flat rate that takes into account the average additional contribution of all health insurance companies.
The job center transfers the fixed lump sum for the insured directly to the health fund.
If the head of the household has a partner or children, the GKV family insurance has only been valid for children up to the age of 14 since 2016. All others from the benefit community become independent members of a health insurance company of their choice. However, the job center also pays the contributions for them.
Anyone who has reached the statutory retirement age and is in need of help or is no longer able to work in the long term due to reduced earning capacity is entitled to basic state security under certain conditions. This benefit is intended to guarantee the welfare recipient an adequate livelihood.
The basic security is a benefit of social assistance. The legal regulations can be found in the Social Security Code (Sections 41 to 46b SGB XII).
Full disability
A full reduction in earning capacity is when one can pursue any gainful activity for less than three hours a day. Your own professional qualifications do not count here.
If the recipient of the basic insurance is subject to insurance, the contributions to statutory health and long-term care insurance are deducted from the creditable income. As a result, the need for the needy increases.
If the person in need pays the contributions to their health insurance themselves, they are taken into account as needs. This is often the case with people who have private health insurance (PKV) or who are voluntarily insured by the state.
In the case of statutory health insurance, the additional contribution from the respective health insurance fund is also taken into account in order to determine the level of basic security.
Contributions from privately insured persons
In the case of people in need with a private health insurance, the contributions are only paid in an appropriate amount. Contributions to a basic tariff or standard tariff are considered appropriate. These PKV social tariffs offer protection that is comparable to statutory health insurance.
Legal entitlement to the basic tariff
Health insurance is compulsory in Germany. Anyone who, as a recipient of basic security, does not have health insurance, but is also unable to take out statutory insurance, has a legal right to a basic PKV tariff. This applies, for example, to those in need who have lost their private insurance due to premium debts.
Better performance with a change of fund
If you are unemployed or receive basic security, you will not save anything by changing your health insurance company. The additional contribution is taken over or taken into account by the social welfare office in the amount of the need.
A change can still be worthwhile if the new health insurance company offers better additional services for the insured - such as an attractive bonus program or reimbursements for special preventive examinations.
Private health insurance for the unemployed
If privately insured people receive ALG I, they must take out statutory insurance for as long as they are younger than 55 years. However, you can be exempted from compulsory insurance if you have had private health insurance throughout the past five years. Such an application should be made within two weeks of the start of unemployment.
The Federal Employment Agency then pays a subsidy for private health insurance. This grant is as high as compulsory membership in statutory health and long-term care insurance would cost.
Alternatively, you can switch to statutory health insurance and at the same time take out private health insurance. This secures the current conditions of your contract. If you want to go back to private health insurance later, you can re-enter your tariff - without having to go through a new health check and lose your accumulated aging reserves.
No change from 55 years
Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is no longer required to take out insurance even if they receive ALG I. In any case, he remains privately insured.
Privately insured persons who receive ALG II (Hartz IV) keep their private health insurance. The ALG-II recipient can switch to the basic tariff with his insurance, the benefits of which correspond approximately to the level of the statutory health insurance. The contribution in the basic tariff is halved for the period of ALG-II receipt and completely covered by the job center.
If you do not want to change your tariff, the job center pays a maximum of half of the contribution in the basic tariff as a subsidy. If the actual private health insurance contribution is higher, the insured person would have to pay the difference himself.


According to MuckRock data, perceived ethnicity does not impact public records response times - with one exception
Analysis of over 45,000 requests found that, by and large, requesters with names predicted to be Hispanic had FOIAs filled more quickly
Over the years, a number of requesters, researchers, and members of the public have asked whether we think who the requester is impacts how requests are handled. Under the law, every requester should be treated the same, but we've seen a number of cases where different requesters get different answers (and prices, and response times) for largely identical requests.
So we decided to analyze our data to see if one factor - predicted ethnicity based on name - swayed how requests were handled.
First, some important caveats.
Predicting ethnicity and race by name is an infamously flawed and inexact exercise; a number of users we know personally, for example, were matched incorrectly. That means the data is not a good breakdown of who actually makes up our user base.
But since we're mostly interested in how the requester's ethnicity and race are perceived by the public records officer, rather than what they actually are, we don't need to have correct data, just data that matches the perceptions of the people processing the request.
Second, MuckRock's users are self selecting. While we represent a broad swath of requesters (with over 18,000 registered accounts), MuckRock tends to draw some communities - such as activists, reporters, and researchers - more than others. Having a more limited sample of records requesters might mean that a smaller subset of users who happen to write better requests, or file requests with speedier agencies, might skew the data. We go into some of those possible considerations later, and welcome other researchers who want to explore the data with other hypotheses in mind.
Those caveats aside, we found some broad reassuring consistency across how quickly requests were responded to, with one surprising exception. But first, a look at MuckRock's pool of requesters.
Who appears to be filing FOIA requests?
So, what are we looking at here? For starters, we pulled FOIA data from the MuckRock API and joined it with the user's account information. User's names, as provided, were analyzed using the ethnicolr Python package to predict users' race/ethnicity. These counts represent the predicted race/ethnicity, not a reported one.
As of July 12th, 2018, MuckRock had facilitated 46,068 FOIA requests by filers likely to be perceived as white based on their names. That number compares to 1,964 likely Hispanic filers, 1,302 filers from Asian or Pacific Islander descent, and just 257 filers likely to be perceived as black.
Predicted race Count of FOIA requests through MuckRock
Asian or Pacific Islander 1,302
black 257
Hispanic 1,964
white 46,068
See full table here.
Are there differences in response rates based on perceived race/ethnicity?
Sort of, but there is a lot of uncertainty around this.
Take the following graph for example. (Find more survival curves here.)
What can be seen here is that white is essentially the same as the overall estimate. That is expected given the sizes of each group.
Predicted race Count done Percent done
Asian or Pacific Islander 382 40.86
black 74 35.58
Hispanic 717 61.92
white 14,927 43.94
The "black" group here is relatively small at just 74 FOIA requests. That's reflected in the wide uncertainty and jagged form of the graph – twenty completed requests could account for the abrupt drop in the purple line around 1,300 days. Twenty requests getting marked as done in the "white" group wouldn't make a noticeable difference in the green curve.
However, the Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander groups have more similarly shaped curves and more comparable n-sizes. These two curves are distinct with reasonable confidence. In other words, it appears that perceived race/ethnicity may impact the time it takes for a response to reach the "done" status. More specifically, the analysis showed that having a likely Hispanic name is correlated with faster time to "done" state.
Pairwise logrank tests results:
PredictedRace_A PredictedRace_B significance_code p_value
api black 0.437883
api hispanic *** 0.000000
api white 0.194233
black hispanic *** 0.000005
black white 0.163292
hispanic white *** 0.000000
Something that we have not yet sorted out is the possibility of location as a confounding variable in the predicted race analysis. One hypothesis is that the Hispanic group has a higher percentage of FOIA requests filed with agencies that more strictly enforce response timelines, thus resulting in the group having generally faster responses. If so, predicted race could simply be functioning as a proxy variable for request location and jurisdiction. Further assessment is needed to rule that scenario out.
Are there differences in response rates based on jurisdiction level (federal, state, or local)?
Yes. The survival curves below show that FOIA requests at the state level are generally much quicker to get done.
To further clarify, the curves show that the median time for a state-level FOIA request to reach the "done" was 527 days. That's compared to 1,490 days for the federal level and 1,188 days for the local level.
Limitations and thoughts on further analysis
As noted previously, there are a number of caveats to understanding this data. Other factors that could be impacting outcomes include:
 - The analysis doesn't account for the contents of the FOIA request.
 - This analysis doesn't take into account variance in confidence of name predictions. For example, if a name is predicted to be 42% likely to be Hispanic and 43% likely to be Asian, it would be classified as Asian in the survival analysis. This could be taken into account, but would require a more complicated analysis.
 - There are a few people that appear to use fake names or names of a company/group rather than a human name. These are relatively rare.
 - It would be worth further study to see if controlling for the jurisdiction or agency receiving the request impacts the predictive analysis.
For this study, FOIA and user data was most recently pulled on July 12th, 2018. Agency and jurisdiction data was most recently pulled on August 22nd, 2018.
If you are interested in learning more about the research methodology used, or would like sample code to extend the research in other directions, we'd love to talk: Reach us at
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English (Lancashire): habitational name of uncertain origin. Thomas
de Wallerwork was living in Lancashire c.1324. Throughout the
Middle Ages English forms in -work alternate with ones in
-worth, and the surname may derive from places in County Durham
or Greater London called Walworth.
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LEGO makes Technic Angle Connectors, like these:
Technic Angle Connector #1 Technic Angle Connector #2 Technic Angle Connector #3 Technic Angle Connector #4 Technic Angle Connector #5 Technic Angle Connector #6
(Here are names and part numbers).
They also make angular liftarms, like these:
Technic Beam 4x4 liftarm bent (part 32348).
That last part has an angle of 53.5 degrees. What are the angles of the angle connectors, and why were these angles chosen? (I'd understand angles like 45, 60, and 72 degrees, but 53.5?!)
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The regular connector have simple angles which are multiples of 22.5°. #4 is 45°, #3 is 22.5° and #5 is 67.5°. That's pretty boring stuff, but there you go.
The 53.5 angle isn't as bizarre as you would think and there's a very good reason for it (and less boring to me, but YMMV).
That reason is that it forms a Pythagorean triangle, and specifically the best known 3:4:5 one, meaning these liftarms can be used together with regular right-angle frames to make sturdy constructions.
The one you chose isn't the best example as the beam doesn't extend to the full hypotenuse (the connection points need to be 5 studs apart), but the longer one is perfect for that. If the small side is attached to a beam, the cross at the end of the long side will be perfectly aligned on a beam that would be 4 studs higher.
LEGO uses that to connect beams 4 studs apart in a very solid way, for example in 8435 - 4WD (the blue beam behind the front wheel) or in the more recent 8053 - Mobile Crane (left of the linear actuator)
And for the record, the angle in degrees is weirder that just 53.5°; it's actually 53.130102...°, or the invert cosine of 3/5. So if you thought Pythagoras and trigonometry wouldn't come and annoy you in your play, you're oh so wrong.
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Aha! I knew there was a reason for the angle on the lift arm. Thank you. I did try connecting a number of angle bricks (of the same type) together with axles to see if I could make a complete circle, and it didn't work. I'll have to try again; maybe my axles are bent. – Clinton Blackmore Feb 19 '13 at 15:34
Try shorter axles :-) - that said, it works fine with #3 (16 sides) #4 (8) and #6 (simple square, obviously), but it won't work with the #5 one. And #2 might take a loooooong time, but there at least bendy axles will actually help. – Joubarc Feb 19 '13 at 15:42
Ah. It must've been the #5 ones I was working with. Thanks again : ) – Clinton Blackmore Feb 19 '13 at 16:58
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We propose a mathematical programming methodology for identifying and examining regression rules extracted from layered feed-forward neural networks. The area depicted in the rule premise covers a convex polyhedron in the input space, and the adopted approximation function for the output value is a multivariate polynomial function of x, the outside stimulus input. The mathematical programming analysis, instead of a data analysis, is proposed for identifying the convex polyhedron associated with each rule. Moreover, the mathematical programming analysis is proposed for examining the extracted rules to explore features. An implementation test on bond pricing rule extraction lends support to the proposed methodology.
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Definitions of lead:
- noun: the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
Example: "The lead was in the dummy"
- noun: a position of leadership (especially in the phrase 'take the lead')
Example: "He takes the lead in any group"
- noun: mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
- noun: thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
- noun: an advantage held by a competitor in a race
Example: "He took the lead at the last turn"
- noun: evidence pointing to a possible solution
Example: "The police are following a promising lead"
- noun: the introductory section of a story
Example: "It was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter"
- noun: a news story of major importance
- noun: (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
Example: "He took a long lead off first"
- noun: the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
- noun: a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull gray
Example: "The children were playing with lead soldiers"
- noun: the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
- noun: an indication of potential opportunity
Example: "A good lead for a job"
- noun: a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
Example: "It was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads"
- noun: restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
- noun: an actor who plays a principal role
- verb: tend to or result in
Example: "This remark lead to further arguments among the guests"
- verb: be ahead of others; be the first
- verb: pass or spend
Example: "Lead a good life"
- verb: cause to undertake a certain action
- verb: travel in front of; go in advance of others
- verb: take somebody somewhere
Example: "We lead him to our chief"
- verb: be in charge of
- verb: be conducive to
Example: "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
- verb: lead, extend, or afford access
- verb: cause something to pass or lead somewhere
- verb: lead, as in the performance of a composition
- verb: move ahead (of others) in time or space
- verb: result in
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Performance tuning guidance for using PowerShell with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1
This article lists the properties that can be tuned to get a better performance while using PowerShell to work with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen1:
Note
This article has been updated to use the new Azure PowerShell Az module. You can still use the AzureRM module, which will continue to receive bug fixes until at least December 2020. To learn more about the new Az module and AzureRM compatibility, see Introducing the new Azure PowerShell Az module. For Az module installation instructions, see Install Azure PowerShell.
Property Default Description
PerFileThreadCount 10 This parameter enables you to choose the number of parallel threads for uploading or downloading each file. This number represents the max threads that can be allocated per file, but you may get fewer threads depending on your scenario (for example, if you are uploading a 1-KB file, you get one thread even if you ask for 20 threads).
ConcurrentFileCount 10 This parameter is specifically for uploading or downloading folders. This parameter determines the number of concurrent files that can be uploaded or downloaded. This number represents the maximum number of concurrent files that can be uploaded or downloaded at one time, but you may get less concurrency depending on your scenario (for example, if you are uploading two files, you get two concurrent files uploads even if you ask for 15).
Example
This command downloads files from Data Lake Storage Gen1 to the user's local drive using 20 threads per file and 100 concurrent files.
Export-AzDataLakeStoreItem -AccountName <Data Lake Storage Gen1 account name> -PerFileThreadCount 20-ConcurrentFileCount 100 -Path /Powershell/100GB/ -Destination C:\Performance\ -Force -Recurse
How do I determine the value for these properties?
The next question you might have is how to determine what value to provide for the performance-related properties. Here's some guidance that you can use.
 - Step 1: Determine the total thread count - You should start by calculating the total thread count to use. As a general guideline, you should use six threads for each physical core.
 Total thread count = total physical cores * 6

 Example
 Assuming you are running the PowerShell commands from a D14 VM that has 16 cores
 Total thread count = 16 cores * 6 = 96 threads

 - Step 2: Calculate PerFileThreadCount - We calculate our PerFileThreadCount based on the size of the files. For files smaller than 2.5 GB, there is no need to change this parameter because the default of 10 is sufficient. For files larger than 2.5 GB, you should use 10 threads as the base for the first 2.5 GB and add 1 thread for each additional 256-MB increase in file size. If you are copying a folder with a large range of file sizes, consider grouping them into similar file sizes. Having dissimilar file sizes may cause non-optimal performance. If that's not possible to group similar file sizes, you should set PerFileThreadCount based on the largest file size.
 PerFileThreadCount = 10 threads for the first 2.5 GB + 1 thread for each additional 256 MB increase in file size

 Example
 Assuming you have 100 files ranging from 1 GB to 10 GB, we use the 10 GB as the largest file size for equation, which would read like the following.
 PerFileThreadCount = 10 + ((10 GB - 2.5 GB) / 256 MB) = 40 threads

 - Step 3: Calculate ConcurrentFilecount - Use the total thread count and PerFileThreadCount to calculate ConcurrentFileCount based on the following equation:
 Total thread count = PerFileThreadCount * ConcurrentFileCount

 Example
 Based on the example values we have been using
 96 = 40 * ConcurrentFileCount

 So, ConcurrentFileCount is 2.4, which we can round off to 2.
Further tuning
You might require further tuning because there is a range of file sizes to work with. The preceding calculation works well if all or most of the files are larger and closer to the 10-GB range. If instead, there are many different files sizes with many files being smaller, then you could reduce PerFileThreadCount. By reducing the PerFileThreadCount, we can increase ConcurrentFileCount. So, if we assume that most of our files are smaller in the 5-GB range, we can redo our calculation:
PerFileThreadCount = 10 + ((5 GB - 2.5 GB) / 256 MB) = 20
So, ConcurrentFileCount becomes 96/20, which is 4.8, rounded off to 4.
You can continue to tune these settings by changing the PerFileThreadCount up and down depending on the distribution of your file sizes.
Limitation
 - Number of files is less than ConcurrentFileCount: If the number of files you are uploading is smaller than the ConcurrentFileCount that you calculated, then you should reduce ConcurrentFileCount to be equal to the number of files. You can use any remaining threads to increase PerFileThreadCount.
 - Too many threads: If you increase thread count too much without increasing your cluster size, you run the risk of degraded performance. There can be contention issues when context-switching on the CPU.
 - Insufficient concurrency: If the concurrency is not sufficient, then your cluster may be too small. You can increase the number of nodes in your cluster, which gives you more concurrency.
 - Throttling errors: You may see throttling errors if your concurrency is too high. If you are seeing throttling errors, you should either reduce the concurrency or contact us.
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1 October 2009
A picnic basket linked to Agatha Christie, soil samples collected before the Channel Tunnel was built and a radioactive rock used in a Nobel Prize-winning experiment feature in a provocative new exhibition at UCL.
Disposal?, which opens on Monday 19 October 2009, invites you to comment on the most challenging question faced by museums today: What should we collect and hold on to and what should we get rid of?
The exhibition includes objects which would not normally be on display, such as a crusher which can apply the weight of 150 hippos, a collection of plastic dinosaurs and slides containing microscopic fossils.
Among these are five objects earmarked for disposal that the public can vote on. This is one of several ways in which people can contribute their views on the collections: on what they think is important, what should be collected and what they feel would be better off elsewhere.
Featured pieces will include:
- A picnic basket belonging to Agatha Christie's husband's second wife Barbara Parker. The husband, Max Mallowan, was a famous archaeologist. Parker donated the hamper and its contents to UCL. The contents included Minoan pottery, a key, a doorknob, beads and a copy of The Times.
- Soil samples collected before the building of the Channel Tunnel. Archaeologists take such samples to see if a site contains archaeological material. These samples were stored at UCL soon after they were taken, but have never been analysed.
- A radioactive mineral sample which emits alpha particles, but which is historically important. William Ramsay (1852–1916), a former head of UCL Chemistry, used it to discover helium in one of a series of Nobel Prize-winning experiments.
The exhibition will also host two events:
- 'Fight at the Museum: Rescue My Object!' on Tuesday 20 October, 6.30pm – 9pm, will see experts battle to convince an audience to save their favourite object housed in different collections at UCL.
- 'Treasured? Hunt' on Wednesday 28 October, 6pm – 9pm, will invite people to seek out intriguing objects and specimens in store and decide for themselves just how treasured objects should be.
Disposing of objects by museums is controversial, conjuring up emotive images of collections thrown into skips or valuable artworks lost to the nation through private sales. With ever-decreasing resources and ever-expanding collections, museums are under serious pressure. Collections are fast becoming unsustainable – ethical but tough decision-making is essential to museums' survival.
In a research-led university such as UCL, collections have to keep pace with cutting-edge innovations and new discoveries. While active collecting always goes on, responsible and regular disposal is essential for collections to stay manageable.
Subhadra Das, UCL Collections Reviewer, says: "UCL Museums & Collections hold thousands of fascinating and historically important objects which are used for teaching and research. Like all museums, they also contain objects whose roles and use are unclear or problematic. Some objects may no longer be useful, some are too big or have become damaged and some should never have been collected. In the past such things have sometimes been disposed of thoughtlessly – by putting them in the skip. This exhibition is about thoughtful disposal."
The exhibition runs from Monday 19 October to Saturday 31 October 2009, is open to the public and is free of charge. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm. The exhibition is in the Chadwick Building, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.
Media contact: Jenny Gimpel
Image: A hippopotamus skull


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Question: How to force a CSV file to download when clicking on a download link using PHP?
Example: We have a CSV file called example.csv we want users to download to use as a template. Now some browsers will display the contents of the file instead of asking users to download the file. What we want to do is to force the download instead of displaying the contents in the browser.

Answer:
 - Create a new PHP file called 'download.php'
 - Open the file for editing
 - Copy the code below into the 'download.php' file
 {codecitation style="brush: PHP;"}
 header('Content-Type: application/csv'); //Outputting the file as a csv file
 header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=example.csv'); //Defining the name of the file and suggesting the browser to offer a 'Save to disk ' option
 header('Pragma: no-cache');
 echo readfile('example.csv'); //Reading the contents of the file
 {/codecitation}
 - Now on the page where you want the user to click on the link to download the file add the following code
 {codecitation style="brush: HTML;"}
 Click here to download an example of the "CSV" file
 {/codecitation}
 - Now everytime the user clicks on the link the browser won't display the contents but will offer to download the file


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Portuguese prove SKA green energy system
SmartGlow, led by engineering specialists dstgroup, was awarded €1.9m by the Portuguese Innovation Agency to prove feasibility of delivering green solar energy to off-grid sites.
Its aim was to develop a renewable, scalable, and reliable electric power supply system with a reduced operating cost and reduced carbon footprint.
To develop and test their system, SmartGlow took the demanding requirements for power quality and energy autonomy of SKA equipment as their benchmark.
Working in close partnership with SKAO engineers, SmartGlow created a standalone off-grid power system supplying a small SKA-Low prototype station of up to 32 antennas located in Portugal.
The pilot scheme comprised a photovoltaic production unit and next generation power converters offering reduced electromagnetic emissions.
The scheme has aided proof-of-concept for both SKA-Low and SKA-Mid power stations. A prototype of the latter will be constructed in South Africa to build on the findings of SmartGlow's ground-breaking work.
SKA-Mid's prototype station will be the most electromagnetic-quiet power station on Earth, packed with a host of world-first scientific breakthroughs.
Through their collaboration with the SKAO, SmartGlow was able to fine-tune a complex green energy solution, furthering Portuguese industrial expertise and providing an eco-friendly platform that can be adopted by other Big Science projects.
Sustainability and minimising the environmental impact of the SKA telescopes has been at the core of our thinking. It was great to see SmartGlow demonstrate the feasibility of providing our telescopes with affordable and renewable energy.


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The Pigeon Problem
The new aircraft from mission ATLAS2 it's composed by a compacted structure shaped like a cilinder. This makes up a better isolation and a makes up a abetter aerodinamic system.
The entire aircraft can be divided in 2 sections: the top section containing the neck of the balloon, the deflation system during flight and the parachute, the second section contains the instruments and it's completely isolated from the external atmoshpere.
Let's analyze an emergency scenario: during the first phase of the flight a bird could cause an explosion of the balloon where the craft could impact without the parachute, since it's expelled at an attained altitude (14km).
It's necessary to elaborate a system that will not use electronic instruments (they could malfunction) and the mechanical solutions that could enter in a specific scenario and not during a regular flight.
To avoid the problem we decided to position a small parachute inside of the module. When the pigeon causes the explosion of the balloon, the secondary parachute (exposed in the atmosphere) it will blow up and will activate the block trigger of the explosion system of the primary parachute for the rientry of the module.
The elaborated system will allow a secured rientry even if there is going to be an explosion of the balloon due to different structure problems.