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Submarine pipelines encounter significant wave forces in shallow coastal waters due to the action of waves. In order to reduce such forces (also to protect the pipe against anchors and dropped objects) they are buried below the seabed. The wave force variation due to burial depends on the engineering characteristics of the sub soil like hydraulic conductivity and porosity, apart from the design environmental conditions. For a given wave condition, in certain type of soil, the wave force can reduce drastically with increased burial and in certain other type of soil, it may not. It is hence essential to understand how the wave forces (both horizontal and vertical) vary while the pipeline is buried in soils of different hydraulic conductivity. The selection of minimum safe burial depth of submarine pipelines mainly depends on the magnitude of wave force on the buried submarine pipeline. The minimum safe burial depth is the depth of burial at which the hydrodynamic forces encountered by the submarine pipelines do not destabilize them during the design environmental condition. The variation of wave forces on buried submarine pipeline is investigated using four different cohesion less soils with hydraulic conductivity varying from 0.286 mm/s to 1.84 mm/s. The physical modeling investigations were carried out for a wide range of random wave conditions (PM spectrum with significant wave heights from 5 to 20 cm and peak period from 1.0 to 3.0 s) and for different depth of burial. The horizontal and vertical hydrodynamic forces on the submarine pipeline were estimated by numerically integrating the measured dynamic pressures around the circumference of the pipe line at 12 points.
It is found from the study that the horizontal force reduces with increase in depth of burial, and is less dependent on the hydraulic conductivity of the soil. Whereas, the vertical wave force varies quite significantly (generally increases up to certain depth of burial and reduces with further increase in depth of burial), mainly due to the significant change in the magnitude and the phase lag between the dynamic pore water pressures. In general, if the hydraulic conductivity is high (order of 1.84 mm/s), then varying the relative burial depth from e/D = 0.5 to 1.5 does not provide appreciable advantage from the vertical force reduction point of view. On the other hand, for a soil with low hydraulic conductivity (order of 0.29 mm/s), changing the depth of burial from e/D = 0.5 to 1.5 reduces the vertical wave force more than 50%, where 'e' is the vertical distance between the sea floor and pipeline bottom and 'D' is the pipeline diameter. For half buried (or half exposed) condition, the pipeline in the soil with high hydraulic conductivity attracts the least vertical force and attracts high vertical force in the soil with low hydraulic conductivity, due to appreciable Bernoulli effect in low hydraulic conductivity soil. The results of this study will help the submarine pipeline design engineers to select the minimum safe burial depth in a range of cohesion-less soil in a wide range of hydraulic conductivity and random wave conditions.


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How to Play Media with USB on Vizio TV?
If you have Vizio TV, except for streaming on the TV, you can also enjoy media on the USB. The USB Media Player allows you to connect a USB thumb drive to your TV and play music, video, or photos, and here is the guide.
Preparing Media on Your USB Drive to Play USB Media
To display USB media, you must first save your videos onto a USB thumb drive:
- The USB thumb drive must be formatted as FAT32.
- Files on the USB thumb drive must end in a supported file extension
( .mp3, .jpg, etc.)
- The player is not designed to play media from external hard drives, MP3 players, cameras, or smartphones.
Displaying USB Media
To display your USB media:
1. Connect your USB thumb drive to the USB port on the side of the TV.
2. The TV will recognize the USB stick. Use the Arrow Keys on the remote to select the content you'd like to play.
3. Select USB from the bottom streaming icons on the SmartCast Homepage.
Removing the USB Drive from the TV
To safely remove your USB drive from the TV:
1. Turn off the TV.
2. Disconnect your USB thumb drive from the USB port on the side of the TV.

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Erbil to Baghdad distance, location, road map and direction
Erbil is located in iraq
at the longitude of 44.01 and latitude of 36.21. Baghdad is located in Iraq
at the longitude of 44.36 and latitude of 33.31.
- Driving Distance : 366 KM and 237 meters / 227.6 miles.
- Straight Line Distance : 323 KM and 400 meters / 201 miles.
- Travel time : 7 hours and 16 minutes.
- Direction and bearing : South side, 174 degree.
Distance between Erbil and Baghdad
The total straight line distance between Erbil and Baghdad is 323 KM
(kilometers) and 400 meters. The miles based distance from Erbil to Baghdad is 201
miles. This is a straight line distance and so most of the time the actual travel distance between Erbil and Baghdad may be higher or vary due to curvature of the road.
The driving distance or the travel distance between Erbil to Baghdad is 366 KM and 237 meters. The mile based, road distance between these two travel point is 227.6 miles.
Time Difference between Erbil and Baghdad
The sun rise time difference or the actual time difference between Erbil and Baghdad is 0 hours, 1 minutes and 24 seconds
Erbil and Baghdad time calculation is based on UTC time of the particular city. It may vary from country standard time, local time etc.
Erbil To Baghdad travel time
Erbil is located around 323 KM away from Baghdad so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Baghdad in 7 hours and 16 minutes. Your Baghdad travel time may vary due to your bus speed, train speed or depending upon the vehicle you use.
Midway point between Erbil To Baghdad
Mid way point or halfway place is a center point between source and destination location. The mid way point between Erbil and Baghdad is situated at the latitude of 34.759689360214 and the longitude of 44.188129396901. If you need refreshment you can stop around this midway place, after checking the safety,feasibility, etc.
Erbil To Baghdad road map
Baghdad is located nearly South
side to Erbil. The bearing degree from Erbil To Baghdad is 174 ° degree
. The given South direction from Erbil is only approximate. The given google map shows the direction in which the blue color line indicates road connectivity to Baghdad. In the travel map towards Baghdad you may find en route hotels, tourist spots, picnic spots, petrol pumps and various religious places. The given google map is not comfortable to view all the places as per your expectation then to view street maps, local places see our detailed map here.
Erbil To Baghdad driving direction
The following diriving direction guides you to reach Baghdad from Erbil. Our straight line distance may vary from google distance.
Travel Distance from Erbil
The onward journey distance may vary from downward distance due to one way traffic road. This website gives the travel information and distance for all the cities in the globe. For example if you have any queries like what is the distance between Erbil and Baghdad? and How far is Erbil from Baghdad?. Driving distance between Erbil and Baghdad. Erbil to Baghdad distance by road. Distance between Erbil and Baghdad is 320 KM / 199.2 miles. distance between Erbil and Baghdad by road. It will answer those queires aslo. Some popular travel routes and their links are given here :-
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Bangladesh Agricultural University (Bangladesh) Great Independence Day celebration in Bakrivi with great enthusiasm
Great Independence Day-2022 was celebrated in Bangladesh Agricultural University (Bakribi) with due dignity and great enthusiasm . On the occasion of the day, the Bakrbi National Day Celebration Committee held various programs including wreath laying at the martyr's altar, parade and physical exercise . In addition, various programs are also conducted by various social and voluntary organizations affiliated to the university. At the beginning of the day, the national flag is hoisted at sunrise on the occasion of the great Independence Day . Then at 15:00 AM, the University laid wreath at the Liberation War Monument 'Sea of Death' located in Bakribi Square.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Lutful Hasan. At seven o'clock in the morning, a parade and physical exercise were held at the university stadium.
During the parade and physical exercise demonstration, Vice-Chancellor Bakribi said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had shown the dream of building a golden Bengal by bringing the red-green flag , and the current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working to implement Bangabandhu's dream and ideals. At this time, he called upon the students, teachers, officials, employees and the people of Mymensingh to unite and strengthen the hands of the Prime Minister. In the afternoon , special prayers were offered at various religious places of worship seeking forgiveness and peace for the souls of the martyrs of the liberation war . Besides, University Club, Muktijoddha Sangsad,
Agricultural University College, Agricultural University High School, Muktijoddha Memorial School, 3rd Class Staff Council, Technical Council, 4th Class Staff Council,Bakribir Officers Council, Mahila Sangh organize various types of friendly sports. After that at seven in the evening, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Auditorium held a commemoration and cultural program of the Liberation War.


How to Fix Ghost Touch on iPhone
Don't you just hate it when you are using your iPhone, and suddenly it starts behaving strangely? This may occur occasionally but can progress to a level where these glitches get out of hand and become a nuisance. If left unchecked, ghost touch is a common iPhone problem that can make your screen entirely unresponsive to touch.
What You Should Know About Ghost Touch on iPhone
Ghost touch is when your iPhone screen seems to react to nonexistent touches. In most cases, the screen moves or starts tapping buttons, such as open apps or dial numbers. Sometimes the screen doesn't respond at all. Ghost touch was a problem previously seen on some iPhone 6 variants following a successful iOS update implementation. But it later emerged in iPhone 7,8 and the older iPhone 11, 12, and 13 models. Ghost touch problems are also common in iPhones X, XS and XR. Apple openly acknowledged in November 2018 that the iPhone X screen had touch issues related to ghost touch and started offering customers repairs. In most cases, the iPhone ghost touch issue is caused by a build-up of static electricity. This can happen if you're using a particular iPhone model in a dry environment or wearing clothes that generate static electricity. The solution, then, is to increase the humidity levels around your iPhone or reduce the amount of static electricity your body generates. You can do this using a humidifier or placing your iPhone in a bowl of rice overnight (to absorb the static electricity). If you live in a particularly dry climate, you may also want to invest in a moisture-resistant iPhone case for your iPhone. Related Reading
Common Issues That May Cause Ghost Touching on iPhone
The ghost touch screen is a typical iPhone problem that may be caused by several factors such as:
The Screen Is Replaced or Repaired
Your iPhone is more likely to start experiencing ghost touch issues if the screen is replaced. The touch and screen sensitivity may be damaged during this process, leading to ghost touch issues. Fortunately, fixing the iPhone ghost touch is usually relatively easy as it's a hardware issue. Most repair shops will re-calibrate the digitizer during the repair process and restore iPhone to its original settings, so it should be properly aligned when you get your phone back.
Manufacturing Defects
A defect in digitized manufacturing involving a factory automation error or data analytics fault may lead to ghost touch problems. This may happen due to a potential disruption in part of a program or an incorrect program installation. If you're experiencing this iPhone ghost touch problem, simply take your iPhone to an Apple Store or an authorized service provider, and they'll take care of it for you. In the meantime, there's no need to panic – just enjoy your new iPhone and rest assured knowing that Apple has you covered.
Hardware Issues
A hardware problem may sometimes cause your iPhone to develop ghost touch problems. It may be a problem with the screen itself that causes electrical interferences to trigger false touches. Although it can be frustrating, there are a few things you can try that might fix the phantom touch problem. First, ensure your screen is clean and free of dirt or debris. Sometimes ghost touch can be caused by something as simple as a smudge on the screen. If that doesn't work, try resetting your phone. This will often fix minor software issues that could be causing the ghost touch problem. If neither of those solutions works, then it's probably time to take your phone to a repair shop or Apple store and have them take a look at it.
Software Errors
Software issues like an iOS update may also trigger ghost touches, especially if the update is infiltrated with bugs. It's not such an uncommon occurrence with iOS updates. One of the most infamous examples is the ghost touch problem that plagued iOS 9. The touchscreen would register phantom inputs, leading to frustrating iPhone user errors. Apple eventually fixed the issue with a software patch, but it shows that even the most well-intentioned update can sometimes cause problems.
Here Are Some Quick Fixes For Ghost Touch On iPhone
How to Fix Ghost Touch on iPhone
How to Fix Ghost Touch on iPhone
While ghost touch will sometimes require you to take your iPhone to Apple for repair, there are quick fixes you can employ to reduce further damage. You can opt to clean the iPhone's touchscreen, restore factory settings, or even replace the screen. Here is an in-depth look into the top fixes for ghost touch issues on iPhone.
1. Restart Your iPhone
Booting your iPhone can solve minor bugs leading to ghost touching. That's why it's always advisable to reboot or force restart your iPhone whenever this problem happens. Restart your iPhone to help clear the temporary memory and fix any glitches causing the screen to play up. The process involves pressing and holding your iPhone's sleep/wake button until it turns off. Then press and hold the same button again until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Some iPhones don't have a home button but can still be rebooted by holding the Side button or Volume button until the slide to power off slider appears.
How To Force Restart An iPhone
If your iPhone isn't responding, you can try to force restart it. This process will reset your iPhone and clear any glitches that may be causing the ghost touch problem. To force restart your iPhone X, 8, or 8 Plus:
 1. Press and release the Volume Up button.
 2. Press and release the Volume Down button.
 3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
To force restart your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume Down button at the same time until you see the Apple logo. How To force restart your iPhone 6s or earlier: 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.
2. Clean the Touch screen
Cleaning your iPhone's touchscreen is a simple but effective defense against ghost touch issues. It removes any debris on the touchscreen that causes your iPhone to think you're touching the screen. However, it's a more delicate process that will first require you to turn the phone off and unplug any cables. Find a soft cloth and slightly dampen it with water. This will make it wet enough to wipe any dust particles off the screen from one end to the other.
3. Remove/Replace Screen Protectors
A screen protector incompatible with your iPhone device can touch some part of the device automatically, causing erratic behavior on the touch screen. Removing the protector can solve the problem if it is the reason for ghost touching. If possible, clean the screen before putting the phone back into the case. This is a precautionary measure, just in case there may be any debris stuck inside the case that is causing the issue. Consider placing a new screen protector on your iPhone after removing the old one and cleaning the phone.
4. Apply Phone Resetting
Phone resetting is another possible way to troubleshoot ghost touch on your iPhone and restore it to normal functioning. During the reset process, there is a complete deletion of any customized settings and possible bugs that might be triggering the ghost touch problem. You don't need to have your phone data backed up during the process. All the saved data on your iPhone will remain intact. However, you can make a backup of your saved data before the reset for security purposes. The steps to reset your iPhone are as follows:
 - Go to the Settings
 - Click General
 - Click Reset
 - Click Reset All Settings
 - Enter your passcode when asked for and complete the reset process
5. Restore Factory Settings on Your iPhone
Sometimes resetting won't deliver the magic you want to restore your touch screen to normal functioning. If this happens, the next logical fix is to attempt a factory reset. Restoring factory settings puts all other settings and configurations to default. It also uninstalls bugs that may be causing the ghost touch problem. The only problem with factor reset is that it effectively wipes all your data. So, the most logical thing to do when restoring your iPhone's factory settings is to back up your data. To factory reset your iPhone, do the following:
 - Go to Settings > General.
 - Tap Reset iPhone.
 - Select Erase All Content and Settings
 - Continue to enter the passcode for your iPhone.
 - Wait for the reset to finish and check if the ghost touch issue is solved.
6. Update iOS to the Latest Version
iPhones require regular updates for the operating system to work efficiently. The reason for the regular iOS updates is that Apple wants to fix as many issues on their devices as possible. A problem with a previous iOS version is most likely to be fixed in a newer update. Operating with an old version of iOS on your iPhone could be one of the reasons for ghost touch issues. Although there are fewer chances for this, older iOS versions are known to have issues, and an update could fix any bugs causing ghost touching. To update your iPhone, ensure your phone is connected to a charger and a stable internet connection. Click the Settings option> General> Software Update> Download and Install. This should fix ghost touch issues and restore your iPhone to normal functioning.
7. Contact Apple Support
Sometimes constant ghost touch issues on your iPhone may result from a serious hardware problem. This is especially if you've exhausted the available software fixes. Hardware issues can range from improper display assembly to touchscreen seating problems. You shouldn't try to fix such issues unless you have enough experience. Instead, contact Apple Support and book an appointment for repair. It's even easier if you have an active warranty. Final Thoughts Ghost touch is a problem you can quickly fix on your iPhone if you follow the above-shared tips.


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ActiveXperts Network Monitor requires an Environmental Monitor device from Sensatronics to monitor humidity. The Environmental Monitor connects directly to your network via an Ethernet hub or switch. With Sensatronics the application addresses issues beyond typical server CPU temperature as storage, network or telecom environmental issues are inclusive.
ActiveXperts supports the following Sensatronics devices to monitor humidity:
All devices a capable of monitoring humidity on 4 (or more) locations.
A Humidity check requires the following parameters:
ActiveXperts Network Monitor Humidity check
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text: The study estimated the relationship between carbon dioxide, crop and livestock production index in Ghana: Estimating the long-run elasticities and variance decomposition by employing a time series data spanning from _PHONE_ using both fit regression and ARDL models. There was evidence of a long-run equilibrium relationship between carbon dioxide emissions, crop production index and livestock production index. Evidence from the study shows that a 1% increase in crop production index will increase carbon dioxide emissions by 0.52%, while a 1% increase in livestock production index will increase carbon dioxide emissions by 0.81% in the long-run. There was evidence of a bidirectional causality between a crop production index and carbon dioxide emissions and a unidirectional causality exists from livestock production index to carbon dioxide emissions. Evidence from the variance decomposition shows that 37% of future fluctuations in carbon dioxide emissions are due to shocks in the crop production index while 18% of future fluctuations in carbon dioxide emissions are due to shocks in the livestock production index. Efforts towards reducing pre-production, production, transportation, processing and post-harvest losses are essential to reducing food wastage which affects Ghana's carbon footprint.


How can I write a script that configures my Windows NT server to automatically map the home directory of Windows 9x users to the Z drive when they log on?
You typically use logon scripts to automate the task of mapping drives during logon. Logon scripts are batch files or other types of scripts (e.g., WSH) that run as part of each user's logon process. You can use logon scripts to not only map network drives but also map network printers and perform other client configuration tasks. Here are the general steps for creating and using a logon script:
 1. Create a batch file named logon.bat (or whatever name you prefer) that contains the commands to execute during the logon process. In your case, the batch file would include a command similar to
 2. net use Z: \\ServerName\ShareName
 where Z: is the drive you want to map to, ServerName is the name of your server, and ShareName is the name of your share.
 3. Save the batch file to the C:\winnt\system32\repl\export\scripts directory on your NT PDC. Use the Directory Replicator service to copy the script from your PDC to your BDCs. (You must properly configure the Directory Replicator service before you can use it. See NT's Help file for information about how to configure this service.)
 4. Use the User Manager for Domains to configure each user account's Logon Script Name to run the batch file you created in Step 1.
You can find a wealth of information about creating logon scripts on Microsoft's Web site. For example, go to _URL_ and perform a search using the key phrase logon scripts.


text: The aim of this document is to provide development practitioners with an introduction to the SLED process as well as guidance for practitioners facilitating that process. The Sustainable Livelihoods Enhancement and Diversification (SLED) approach has been developed by Integrated Marine Management Ltd (IMM) through building on the lessons of past livelihoods research projects as well as worldwide experience in livelihood improvement and participatory development practice. It aims to provide a set of guidelines for development and conservation practitioners whose task it is to assist people in enhancing and diversifying their livelihoods. Under the Coral Reefs and Livelihoods Initiative (CORALI), this approach has been field tested and further developed in very different circumstances and institutional settings, in six sites across South Asia and Indonesia. While this process of testing and refining SLED has been carried out specifically in the context of efforts to manage coastal and marine resources, it is an approach that can be applied widely wherever natural resources are facing degradation because of unsustainable human use. The SLED approach provides a framework within which diverse local contexts and the local complexities of livelihood change can be accommodated.


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Have you ever been offered a fancy cheese that smelled more like a used gym sock than something edible? Odor artist Sissel Tolaas and researcher Christina Agapakis took this idea and ran with it, with their project Synthetic Aesthetics. The duo used bacteria isolated from human hands, feet, noses, and armpits to generate cheese!
Many cheeses, like beer, wine, and yogurt, are the product of fermentation. Fermentation occurs when microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria convert carbohydrates such as sugar into alcohols, gasses, and acids to generate energy in the absence of oxygen. One common cheese-making type of bacterium, Lactobacillus, breaks down lactose, the primary milk sugar, to lactic acid. This results in lowering the pH of the milk, which as pointed out in a previous post, causes coagulation and solidification into cheese. The work of microorganisms in cheese also results in the creation of many other byproducts that give cheeses their unique smell, texture, and flavor profiles. For example, the bacterium, Propionibacterium freudenreichii, generates carbon dioxide gas in the process of making swiss cheese and causes its characteristic holes. Penicillium roqueforti, which is related to the fungus that helps produce the antibiotic, penicillin, gives blue cheese it's distinct aroma and look.
Microorganisms that use fermentation are found everywhere. Tolaas and Agapakis realized that the human body shared many characteristics with the environments for creating cheese. On a hot day or before a hot date, your armpits may be just as warm and moist as an industrial cheese incubator. Furthermore, cheese-making bacteria like Lactobacillus are common inhabitants in the mammalian gut. With this information, they isolated bacteria from hands, feet, noses, and armpits and added them to whole milk to serve as starter cultures.
|Figure 2. Samples prepped for the smell survey. Participants of the survey were asked to smell the samples and provide a description of the odors they detected.|
Here are the results:
|yeast, ocean salt, sour old cheese, feet|
|sweat, big toe nail, cat feet, sweet, milky, orange juice in the fridge too long, fungus, buttery cheese, soapy, light perfume|
|Feta cheese, Turkish shop, nutty, fruity, fishy|
|cheesy feet, cow, cheese factory, old subway station, toilet cleaner|
|neutral, perfumed, industrial, synthetic, fermentation, car pollution, burning, sharp, chemical|
|neutral, sour, floral, smooth, yogurt|
|yeast, jam, feet, putrid, sour, rotten|
|Armpit-4||Enterococcus faecalis||yogurt, sour, fresh cream, butter, whey|
The cheeses displayed a diverse range of bacterial species and odors. Interestingly while some cheeses smelled like "old subway station" or "cat feet," others exuded the familiar & appetizing flavors of "yogurt," "feta cheese," and "light perfume." Furthermore, some of the bacteria isolated were common to various cheeses. For example, Enterococcus faecalis is a lactic acid bacterium found in raw milk and cheeses, like farmhouse cheddar varieties. Proteus mirabilis is related to Proteus vulgaris, which is responsible for giving surface-ripened cheeses like Limburger and Munster a strong aroma.
While these bacterial cultures may not serve as the basis of a new type of artisan cheese, Agapakis notes:
"These cheeses are scientific as well as artistic objects, challenging us to rethink our relationship with our bacteria and with our biotechnology.... The cross-over between bacteria found on cheese and on human skin offers a tantalizing hint at how our bacterial symbiotes have come to be part of our culinary cultures."
In the face of diminishing resources, we are reminded that untapped reservoirs, which may be literally under our noses, might contain hidden treasures that could change the way we generate and produce food.
- More about this project
- More about Christina Agapakis
- More about Sissel Tolaas
- More about bacteria found on the human body
- More about the basics of cheese making
- Agapakis, C. 2011. Human Cultures and Microbial Ecosystems. _URL_
- Gelsomino. R. et al. 2002. Sources of Enterococci in Farmhouse Raw-Milk Cheese. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 68(7): 3560-3565.
- Deetae. P. et al. 2009. Effects of Proteus vulgaris growth on the establishment of a cheese microbial community and on the production of volatile aroma compounds in a model cheese. Journal of Applied Microbiology 107(4):_PHONE_.


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According to folklore, you can predict the weather with a persimmon seed. Here's how to do it:
Cut open a persimmon seed. (Find persimmon fruit in your supermarket. It should be locally-grown to reflect your weather.)
Look at the shape of the kernel inside.
- If the kernel is spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow will fall. Spoon = shovel!
- If it is fork-shaped, you can expect powdery, light snow and a mild winter.
- If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect to be "cut" by icy, cutting winds.
It's best to use ripe seeds.
That's it! Now, what did you see?

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Trainer
An AIOPS (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) trainer is a professional who specializes in teaching individuals and organizations about using AI and machine learning techniques to optimize IT operations. They typically have expertise in both AI and IT operations, and are able to provide training on a wide range of topics related to AIOPS.
The main goal of an AIOPS trainer is to help individuals and organizations understand the benefits and best practices for using AI in IT operations, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to implement AI-based solutions.
Some of the responsibilities of an AIOPS trainer may include:
 1. Developing and delivering training programs on AIOPS, including topics such as performance monitoring, incident management, and automated troubleshooting.
 2. Creating training materials, such as presentations, hands-on exercises, and case studies.
 3. Providing guidance and support to individuals and organizations as they implement AI-based solutions in their IT operations.
 4. Monitoring and assessing the progress of trainees, and providing feedback and additional support as needed.
 5. Staying current with industry developments in AI and IT operations, and incorporating new technologies and best practices into training programs.
 6. Providing consulting services on AIOPS strategy development and implementation.
An AIOPS trainer typically has a background in IT operations or a related field, as well as experience with AI and machine learning technologies. They may also hold relevant certifications, such as the International Association of AIOPS Professionals (IAOP) or the Association of AIOPS Professionals (AOP) certification.
The role of an AIOps Consultant is to help organizations implement and use AIOps solutions. This includes tasks such as:
 - Understanding the organization's IT environment: The AIOps Consultant needs to understand the organization's IT environment, including the different systems and applications, the data that is collected, and the problems that the organization is facing.
 - Designing and implementing an AIOps solution: The AIOps Consultant needs to design and implement an AIOps solution that is tailored to the organization's specific needs. This may involve selecting and configuring an AIOps platform, collecting and preparing data, and building and deploying models.
 - Training the organization's staff: The AIOps Consultant needs to train the organization's staff on how to use the AIOps solution. This includes training on how to collect data, build models, and interpret results.
 - Monitoring and troubleshooting the AIOps solution: The AIOps Consultant needs to monitor the AIOps solution to ensure that it is working properly and to troubleshoot any problems that occur.
The role of an AIOps Trainer is to teach others about AIOps. This includes tasks such as:
 - Providing training on the basics of AIOps: The AIOps Trainer needs to provide training on the basics of AIOps, such as what AIOps is, the benefits of AIOps, and the different components of AIOps.
 - Providing training on specific AIOps technologies: The AIOps Trainer may also need to provide training on specific AIOps technologies, such as anomaly detection or root cause analysis.
 - Providing hands-on training: The AIOps Trainer may also need to provide hands-on training, where participants can learn how to use AIOps tools and techniques.
 - Providing ongoing support: The AIOps Trainer may also need to provide ongoing support to participants, such as answering questions and providing guidance.
Both AIOps Consultants and AIOps Trainers play an important role in helping organizations adopt and use AIOps solutions. By providing expertise and guidance, they can help organizations to improve their IT operations and achieve their business goals.Here are some of the skills that are typically required for these roles:
 - Knowledge of AI and machine learning: AIOps is a technology that uses AI and machine learning to improve IT operations. Therefore, AIOps Consultants and AIOps Trainers need to have a strong understanding of these technologies.
 - Experience in IT operations: AIOps is a solution that is used to improve IT operations. Therefore, AIOps Consultants and AIOps Trainers need to have experience in IT operations.
 - Communication skills: AIOps Consultants and AIOps Trainers need to be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
 - Problem-solving skills: AIOps Consultants and AIOps Trainers need to be able to identify and solve problems related to AIOps.
 - Teaching skills: AIOps Trainers need to be able to teach others about AIOps.
If you are interested in a career in AIOps, there are a few things you can do to prepare:
 - Get a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. This will give you the foundation in AI and machine learning that you need to be successful in this field.
 - Get experience in IT operations. This will give you the hands-on experience that you need to understand the problems that AIOps can solve.
 - Take courses on AIOps. There are many courses available online and in person that can teach you about AIOps.
 - Network with other AIOps professionals. This will help you to learn about the latest trends in AIOps and to find job opportunities.


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Surface Based Temperature Inversions on the White Sands Missile Range,
ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE N MEX ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES LAB
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Surface based temperature inversion data were extracted from daily radiosonde observations RAOB at White Sands Desert WSD and Holloman HMS Raob sites on the White Sands Missile Range. The total number of observations, the percent of observations with surface based inversions, the average temperature at the top and at the base of the inversion, the average temperature change the inversion, the extreme temperature change through the inversion, the average depth of the inversion in presure and geometric height units, and the standard deviations of the average temperature and heights of the inversions were compiled and presented in both tabular and graphical form. Discussion of the monthly variations in the surface inversion along with a closer look at the diurnal change of the surface inversion is presented.


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What are the real keys to improving job performance and satisfaction in the workplace?
It's not about making people "happy." Instead, the keys to improving job satisfaction are: improving autonomy, skill variety, task identity, task significance, and feedback loops. In plain English, it means empowering people with meaningful tasks where they can feel their impact, while growing their skills. This is how people find their flow and improve, while enjoying the job they're in.
In Social Psychology: Theories, Research, and Applications, Robert S. Feldman identifies key dimensions that influence your performance and satisfaction.
Five Key Job Dimensions
The key job dimensions are:
- Skill variety
- Task identity
- Task significance
Job Dimensions Explained
Feldman explains what the five key job dimensions are:
- Skill variety: the degree to which the job requires different skills underlying the activities that are part of the job.
- Task identity: the degree to which an individual produces a whole, identifiable unit of work (versus completion of a small unit which is not an identifiable final product).
- Task significance: the degree to which the job has an influence over others.
- Autonomy: the degree to which an individual holding a job is able to schedule his or her activities and decide on the particular procedures to be employed.
- Feedback: the extent to which clear, precise information about the effectiveness of performance is conveyed.
Improve Job Dimensions to for Higher Performance, Motivation and Satisfaction
Improving the job dimensions improves job performance and satisfaction. Feldman writes:
"Improving the job dimensions improves higher productivity, increases motivation and job satisfaction, high-quality performance and lower-levels of absenteeism and turnover. The following table is based on Hackman & Oldham (1976)."
Feldman shares a summary of table of high job satisfaction:
|Job Dimension||Psychological States||Outcomes|
|Meaningfulness of work||High motivation and satisfaction|
|Autonomy||Perceived responsibility||High-quality work|
|Feedback||Knowledge of results||Low absenteeism and turnover|
While I don't think the categories are a surprise, I like the precision and the mapping. If you're feeling a lack in the "Outcomes" column, check the corresponding "Job Dimension" column to see what the underlying issue might be.


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Geophysical characterization of an undrained oil sands tailings pond dyke was conducted at Syncrude Canada's Southwest Sand Storage Facility (SWSS). Push tool conductivity (PTC), electromagnetic (EM), and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) methods in tangent with hydrogeological and chemistry measurements were used to investigate soil moisture, hydraulic heads, and groundwater salinity distributions. Geophysical data were collected from 2001 to 2008 and interpretations can further be used to validate studies of groundwater flow and salt transport within the structure. An Archie's Law petrophysical model was used to relate measured bulk conductivity, from geophysical surveying, with measures of soil moisture and fluid electrical conductivity. It was found that a relatively strong relationship between bulk electrical conductivity and soil moisture exists, while weak to no correlation was observed between bulk and fluid electrical conductivity. ERT surveying was capable of clearly identifying the location of the capillary fringe within the dyke. This study provides a unique look into the application of geophysical techniques to investigate soil moisture, hydraulic head, and salt distribution in an active undrained tailings dam structure. The methodology and insights gained from this study may be applied to similar undrained and drained oil sands tailings storage sites.
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Breed profile of the Himalayan rabbit, one of the oldest breeds known for its distinctive colouring of dark points on a white coat. Popular childrens pets and house rabbits, Himalayans are generally very calm, good-natured and friendly.
The early origins of the Himalayan breed are obscure. White rabbits with dark colouring on the ears, nose and feet have been known in many parts of the world for hundreds of years. They have been given many names including the Chinese, Russian, Egyptian and Black Nose. It is one of the oldest and most widespread breeds. (In fact, the mutation responsible for the 'Himalayan' colouring may have occured spontaneously in different breeds in different parts of the world. Scientists have shown that the British Himalayan breed shares no genetic link with a similar breed developed in France around the same time, and therefore must have had different origins).
The Himalayan breed, as we know it today, originated in Britain in the mid 19th century. It is thought that the breed was developed from rabbits brought back from the Himalayas by English merchant adventurers. The Himalayan was developed both for its distinctive colouring and the quality of its fur and became popular as both a commercial and show breed. The first Himalayans were black, a blue variety was achieved through cross-breeding, followed by several other colours. The Himalayan was exported to the United States in the early 1900s.
The Himalayan is a small rabbit, usually weighing around 1.5-2.5kg (3-5½lbs).
Himalayans have a slender,'snaky' build. They have a long body with a level back and hips the same width as the shoulders, and long, slender legs. The head is long and slim, with short, tapering, upright ears.
The Himalayan colouring is white with coloured ears, nose, legs and tail. The oval nose marking runs beneath the jaw and well up the profile of the nose towards the eyes. The ears are coloured from the base to tip, as is the tail. The feet, including the nails are dark and the colouring runs well up the legs.
The actual colouring of the Himlayan is imprinted through a recessive gene and only shows itself on the body extremities which are colder through poorer circulation. Himalayan rabbits are born white or pale grey; the colouring starts to appear at about 4 weeks and develops fully over the first 6 months. The colouring is susceptible to change, growing darker in cold temperatures and lighter in warmth.
The Himalayan has short, fine hair and a smooth, soft coat.
Black, Blue, Chocolate and Lilac.
Himalayans are generally very calm, good-natured and friendly. They are intelligent, playful and social rabbits and thrive on attention. Himalayan rabbits are usually excellent with children, they are very tolerant, content to be cuddled, and rarely bite or scratch.


Decay Data Evaluation Project: Evaluation of (52)Fe nuclear decay data.
@article{Luca2016DecayDE,
 title={Decay Data Evaluation Project: Evaluation of (52)Fe nuclear decay data.},
 author={Aurelian Luca},
 journal={Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine},
 year={2016},
 volume={109},
 pages={169-171}
}
Within the Decay Data Evaluation Project (DDEP) and the IAEA Coordinated Research Project no. F41029, the evaluation of the nuclear decay data of (52)Fe, a radionuclide of interest in nuclear medicine, was performed. The main nuclear decay data evaluated are: the half-life, decay energy, energies and probabilities of the electron capture and β(+) transitions, internal conversion coefficients and gamma-ray energies and emission intensities. This new evaluation, made using the DDEP methodology… CONTINUE READING


Dread start: 6, 9801279100561222763, 1552024982320 count: 2, 9801295593230199896, 0
now we have something like that:
vtkHDFReader (0x559590378920): Error H5Dread start: 6, 0, 32 count: 2, 0, 32
Next, the root of your issue is the usage of CellOffset, ConnectivityIdOffsets.
In your file, only the ConnectivityIdOffsets needs to be updated like what you done.
However, you shouldn't update the CellOffset and let each row to 0 as your cells don't varying on time.
Here the corrected version of your file:
se.out.m0.hdf (107.7 KB)
And here is what I have in ParaView:
result
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Dear Lucas,
thank you, I can confirm this works and the provided corrected hdf file was really helpful.
I have one follow up question: suppose that my domain (cells and points) is evolving with time. Actually the example I provided was prepared in this direction: Connectivity, NumberOfCells, NumberOfConnectivityIds, NumberOfPoints, Offsets, PointData, Types and Points attributes were appended by relevant data for each step (although the data were the same in all steps in this example). Also the Steps Group in my opinion contained data for each step.
The question is how to adapt the example to take evolving domain into account?
Thank you,
Borek
Dear @Borek_Patzak,
I'm glad to see that the corrected file helps you.
The question is how to adapt the example to take evolving domain into account?
As you already append at each step all of these data, for me your example is already ready to support evolving domain.
Regarding the Steps group, it contains several array offset (such as PointsOffset) to be sure to read at a specific step the correct data but it seems to me that you already update it correctly.
I believe you can try it with evolving domain. Let me know if it works or not.
Thanks
Dear Lucas,
thank you. I am still confused by the documentation and missing an example illustrating the data structure for transient unstructured grid with changing topology.
I prepared the simple example of transient hdf file with two steps, in the first one there are 2 elements, in the second one there is additional element added. Basically, I obtain reading error when switching to second time step (Offsets array). I believe I have properly appended all the arrays for both steps and set up the Steps group correctly, but obviously, there is an error that I can't see.
You can find the dump below and you can access hdf file using this link: se2.out.m0.hdf - Google Drive
HDF5 "se2.out.m0.hdf" {
GROUP "/" {
 GROUP "VTKHDF" {
 ATTRIBUTE "Type" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STRING {
 STRSIZE 16;
 STRPAD H5T_STR_NULLTERM;
 CSET H5T_CSET_ASCII;
 CTYPE H5T_C_S1;
 }
 DATASPACE SCALAR
 DATA {
 (0): "UnstructuredGrid"
 }
 }
 ATTRIBUTE "Version" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( 2 ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 2, 2
 }
 }
 GROUP "CellData" {
 }
 DATASET "Connectivity" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 20 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 0, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 3, 0, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5, 3, 4, 6, 7, 5
 }
 }
 DATASET "NumberOfCells" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 2, 3
 }
 }
 DATASET "NumberOfConnectivityIds" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 8, 12
 }
 }
 DATASET "NumberOfPoints" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 6, 8
 }
 }
 DATASET "Offsets" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 7 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 0, 4, 8, 0, 4, 8, 12
 }
 }
 GROUP "PointData" {
 DATASET "DisplacementVector" {
 DATATYPE H5T_IEEE_F64LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 14, 3 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED, 3 ) }
 DATA {
 (0,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (1,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (2,0): 0.012328, 0.00199971, 0,
 (3,0): 0.012328, -0.00199971, 0,
 (4,0): 0.025, 0.00137615, 0,
 (5,0): 0.025, -0.00137615, 0,
 (6,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (7,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (8,0): 0._PHONE_, 0.00415912, 0,
 (9,0): 0._PHONE_, -0.00415912, 0,
 (10,0): 0.05, 0.00211351, 0,
 (11,0): 0.05, -0.00211351, 0,
 (12,0): 0._PHONE_, -0.000350552, 0,
 (13,0): 0._PHONE_, 0.000350552, 0
 }
 }
 }
 DATASET "Points" {
 DATATYPE H5T_IEEE_F64LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 14, 3 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED, 3 ) }
 DATA {
 (0,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (1,0): 0, 1, 0,
 (2,0): 1, 0, 0,
 (3,0): 1, 1, 0,
 (4,0): 2, 0, 0,
 (5,0): 2, 1, 0,
 (6,0): 0, 0, 0,
 (7,0): 0, 1, 0,
 (8,0): 1, 0, 0,
 (9,0): 1, 1, 0,
 (10,0): 2, 0, 0,
 (11,0): 2, 1, 0,
 (12,0): 3, 0, 0,
 (13,0): 3, 1, 0
 }
 }
 GROUP "Steps" {
 ATTRIBUTE "NSteps" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SCALAR
 DATA {
 (0): 2
 }
 }
 DATASET "CellOffsets" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2, 1 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED, 1 ) }
 DATA {
 (0,0): 0,
 (1,0): 2
 }
 }
 DATASET "ConnectivityIdOffsets" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2, 1 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED, 1 ) }
 DATA {
 (0,0): 0,
 (1,0): 8
 }
 }
 DATASET "NumberOfParts" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 1, 1
 }
 }
 DATASET "PartOffsets" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 0, 0
 }
 }
 DATASET "PointOffsets" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_I32LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 0, 6
 }
 }
 DATASET "Values" {
 DATATYPE H5T_IEEE_F64LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 2 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 1, 2
 }
 }
 }
 DATASET "Types" {
 DATATYPE H5T_STD_U8LE
 DATASPACE SIMPLE { ( 5 ) / ( H5S_UNLIMITED ) }
 DATA {
 (0): 9, 9, 9, 9, 9
 }
 }
 }
}
}
Any help very much appreciated.
Borek
Dear @Borek_Patzak,
on my side I didn't have an error when I load your data at step2, which version of vtk do you use? I try it in Para


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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Pope Francis as part of his two-day visit to the Vatican City, which saw him being welcomed with an official ceremony at the Apostolic Palace. Erdoğan's visit was the first by a Turkish president to the Vatican in 59 years, during which he discussed the status of Jerusalem with the pope. Small-scale scuffles broke out between police and demonstrators nearby. Returning a visit made by the pope to Turkey in 2014, Erdoğan spoke privately with Francis for about 50 minutes in the pontiff's frescoed study in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, which he uses mostly for ceremonial purposes.
The two leaders later went for a closed-door meeting at the palace's Library Hall, which ended after one hour. The president and First Lady Emine Erdoğan were initially received by Archbishop Georg Ganswein at the San Damaso Courtyard. Erdoğan's delegation included Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci, Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli, EU Minister Ömer Çelik, and Energy Minister Berat Albayrak.
The pope and the Turkish president also exchanged gifts. Erdoğan presented a 24-piece miniature İznik pottery, which had been made with a ceramics technique popular at the time of Ottoman Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. He also gave him a volume of poems by the medieval poet Rumi translated into Italian and English. At the end of the private part of the meeting, the pope gave Erdoğan a bronze medallion showing an angel embracing the northern and southern hemispheres while overcoming the opposition of a dragon. "This is the angel of peace who strangles the demon of war. [It is] a symbol of a world based on peace and justice," the pope told Erdoğan as he gave him the medallion, made by the Italian artist Guido Verol.


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How Somali Pirates Get Ransom for Hijacked Ships
Somali pirates are modern day armed groups, hijacking ships near a Somalia coastline. They use small, fast speedboats and are armed with automatic weapons and RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades). These sea bandits are often well organized and a combination of ex-fisherman, ex-militia, and computer geeks, but they rarely have quality training. In response to their attacks and to ensure the safety of ships, a fleet of international warships are now on daily patrol in the Gulf of Aden.


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There are total 5 letters in Bazoo, Starting with B and ending with O. In Bazoo B is 2nd, A is 1st, Z is 26th, O is 15th letters in Alphabet Series.
Total 12 words created by multiple letters combination of Bazoo in English Dictionary.
Bazoo is a scrabble word? Yes (16 Points)
Bazoo has worth 16 Scrabble points. Each letter point as below.
There are some words list based on poppularity created by adding extra letters to Bazoo, These may helps in word games like scrabble and word puzzle.


Why is the USS Arizona Underwater?
The USS Arizona is the resting place to hundreds of sailors. The Navy decided to leave them and the ship there after an inspection a few months after the attack. It was determined that there was so much damage taht the ship was a total loss and could not be salvaged. Though, it should be noted that some parts from the Arizona were taken for use on other ships during WWII.
After deciding that the ship could not be salvaged, was not a navigation risk and would be left where she was, the Navy had a decision about what to do with the men who perished on board. It was decided that the men would be considered buried at sea because it would be too difficult to remove them in a respectful manner.
The decision to leave the USS Arizona underwater at the bottom of Pearl Harbor was made after much deliberation. The same decision was made for the USS Utah. The USS Oklahoma was similarly sunk in the attack, but raised and put in drydock in 1943. In 1944, the USS Oklahoma was decommissioned. She eventually sunk to the bottom of the ocean as she was towed to the US mainland. All of the other ships sunk or damaged during the attack were returned to service.
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Northwest Social Realism and the American Scene is an exhibition focused on Northwest artists and their depictions of scenes of everyday life in the Northwest during the 1930s through the 1950s. Many of the works reflect the industrial, political and social aspects of the Great Depression and WWII period.
Beginning in the late 1920s, younger American artists were turning away from the dominant influence of a completely unique representation of America. These artists utilized subject matter depicting elements of their individual regions and often celebrated the urban and rural environments as well as local industries and recreational activities.
On the other side of the spectrum, some Northwest artists used their talents to reflect their interest in communist and socialist ideology as well as labor causes and racial and class inequities. The Leftist movement was so strong in Washington State that in 1936, Postmaster General James Farley quipped…"There are forty-seven states in the Union, and the Soviet of Washington."


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PEI 4-H Fast Facts
- 4-H began in Canada in 1913 in Roland, Manitoba
- 4-H began on PEI in 1918
- 4-H was known as "Boys and Girls Clubs" until 1952
- The 4-H motto, "Learn to do by doing", was adopted in 1952
- 4-H PEI has a history book called, "Rural Roots".
- The first 4-H clubs on PEI were:
- Teach practical business methods, feeding, exhibiting, selling, and to instill a love for animals.
- Gave members a means of contributing to food production while earning money
- First clubs were in Central Lot 16, Tryon, Hillsborou, and Morell.
- Similar goals of inspiring young producers, increasing efficiency, and proper management.
- First clubs were in Charlottetown, Eldon, Hillsboro, Morell, Mt. Stewart, O'Leary, St. Georges, St. Peter's, St. Teresa, Tyne Valley, Tryon and Uigg.
- The Women's Institute developed projects in home economics in 1933
- The five 4-H Districts were established in 1970
- There have been four Presidents of the Canadian 4-H Council from PEI:
1942, 52 – Stewart Wright
1975 – Dale Dewar
1987 - Gwyneth Jones
2000 – John J. MacDonald
4-H Brand and Logo
- 4-H emblem is a four leaf clover with a capital "H" inscribed on each leaf and the word 'Canada' forming the base or banner.
- The official 4-H colors in Canada are green and white. Green is symbolic of agriculture and youth. White is symbolic of purity.
- The 4-H Mascot is Frisco the Fox
- The 4-H Pledge, recited at the beginning of most 4-H events, is:
I pledge:My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service, and my
Health to better living,
For my club, my community, and my country.
4-H PEI Stats
- On Prince Edward Island there are currently:
- 570 members
- 250 leaders
- 23 clubs
- In 2012/13, the top 4-H project was dairy.
- One third of 4-H members identify as living on a farm.
- The longest continuous 4-H Club on PEI is the Freetown Harmony 4-H club: 85 years and counting!


= 'git diff-index --cached --name-only HEAD'.split("\n")
 files_modified.each do |path|
 next if path.size == 0
 has_file_access = false
 access[$user].each do |access_path|
 if !access_path || (path.index(access_path) == 0)
 has_file_access = true
 end
 if !has_file_access
 puts "[POLICY] You do not have access to push to #{path}"
 exit 1
 end
 end
end
check_directory_perms
This is roughly the same script as the server-side part, but with two important differences. First, the ACL file is in a different place, because this script runs from your working directory, not from your Git directory. You have to change the path to the ACL file from this
access = get_acl_access_data('acl')
to this:
access = get_acl_access_data('.git/acl')
The other important difference is the way you get a listing of the files that have been changed. Because the server-side method looks at the log of commits, and, at this point, the commit hasn't been recorded yet, you must get your file listing from the staging area instead. Instead of
files_modified = 'git log -1 --name-only --pretty=format:'' #{ref}'
you have to use
files_modified = 'git diff-index --cached --name-only HEAD'
But those are the only two differences — otherwise, the script works the same way. One caveat is that it expects you to be running locally as the same user you push as to the remote machine. If that is different, you must set the $user variable manually.
The last thing you have to do is check that you're not trying to push non-fast-forwarded references, but that is a bit less common. To get a reference that isn't a fast-forward, you either have to rebase past a commit you've already pushed up or try pushing a different local branch up to the same remote branch.
Because the server will tell you that you can't push a non-fast-forward anyway, and the hook prevents forced pushes, the only accidental thing you can try to catch is rebasing commits that have already been pushed.
Here is an example pre-rebase script that checks for that. It gets a list of all the commits you're about to rewrite and checks whether they exist in any of your remote references. If it sees one that is reachable from one of your remote references, it aborts the rebase:
#!/usr/bin/env ruby
base_branch = ARGV[0]
if ARGV[1]
 topic_branch = ARGV[1]
else
 topic_branch = "HEAD"
end
target_shas = 'git rev-list #{base_branch}..#{topic_branch}'.split("\n")
remote_refs = 'git branch -r'.split("\n").map { |r| r.strip }
target_shas.each do |sha|
 remote_refs.each do |remote_ref|
 shas_pushed = 'git rev-list ^#{sha}^@ refs/remotes/#{remote_ref}'
 if shas_pushed.split("\n").include?(sha)
 puts "[POLICY] Commit #{sha} has already been pushed to #{remote_ref}"
 exit 1
 end
 end
end
This script uses a syntax that wasn't covered in the Revision Selection section of Chapter 6. You get a list of commits that have already been pushed up by running this:
git rev-list ^#{sha}^@ refs/remotes/#{remote_ref}
The SHA^@ syntax resolves to all the parents of that commit. You're looking for any commit that is reachable from the last commit on the remote and that isn't reachable from any parent of any of the SHAs you're trying to push up — meaning it's a fast-forward.
The main drawback to this approach is that it can be very slow and is often unnecessary — if you don't try to force the push with -f, the server will warn you and not accept the push. However, it's an interesting exercise and can in theory help you avoid a rebase that you might later have to go back and fix.


What is the Difference between Headhunting and Recruitment?
While headhunting is a specialised job, recruitment is more functional in nature. Recruitment can be handled by a team of in-house recruiters or by professional recruiting firms, whereas headhunting needs the active involvement of the board of directors of the company, including the top management.
The terms recruitment and headhunting are often used interchangeably, but are they exactly the same things? If not, what is the difference between recruitment and headhunting?
To begin with, both of these are very different in many ways. To find out the difference between recruitment and headhunting, let us first understand what each term means.
What is hiring or recruitment?
Recruitment is best defined as the exhaustive process of sourcing and finding the right candidates from out of a pool of job seekers to fill up open job positions in the company. Therefore, recruitment is mainly about filling up vacant positions in the company with qualified and right-fit candidates.
This involves a broader process of sourcing, screening, recruitment and selection of candidates for the company, wherein, a recruiter or a team of recruiters and hiring managers work together to fill up positions.
So, when one uses the term "recruitment", it doesn't generally mean recruitment of the top management. As discussed, the term is mainly used to fill up the lower ranks rather than for filling the top executive roles.
The people involved in recruiting often serve as the link between the employer and the job seekers, providing their services to both the parties.
What is headhunting?
Allow us to explain this with an example: Salil Parekh is the CEO of Infosys. Before joining Infosys as the CEO, he served as the deputy CEO of Capgemini, another software technology firm.
How did Mr Parekh land the job as Infosys' CEO? What happened here was, Salil Parekh was headhunted by Infosys to spearhead their software technology business.
This transition materialised because Mr Parekh was already a big name as the member of the group management board at Capgemini, and was leading the business as deputy CEO. At the time he was headhunted by Infosys. So, his experience in the second most executive role at the software technology firm became a desirable skill for headhunters at Infosys. They were sure that he was perfect to lead the company as their top executive.
Hopefully, this example has properly explained headhunting. In simple terms, headhunting is also referred to as executive search and is often associated with the process of scouting and recruiting individuals for the top management positions in the organization. Headhunting, essentially, means the process of finding exclusive or highly skilled candidates for top-level positions.
Therefore, headhunting is an exclusive process limited to hiring one or 2 top people for the company, unlike recruiting, which is usually a mass hiring drive.
Headhunting is more a proactive process, wherein, the employer is looking for an eligible candidate regardless of whether the candidate is currently actively searching for a new job or not. This type of hiring is generally undertaken by the top management such as the board of directors, chairman, HR head, and other executive members of the organization.
Headhunting vs Recruitment
Now that both the terms have been understood, let us check the major difference between recruitment and headhunting.
 - Scope of open job positions
The scope of job positions is the most significant distinction in headhunter vs recruiter or headhunter vs recruitment agency.
In general, headhunters focus on hiring for limited open positions only. The purpose and scope of the headhunter are limited only to those top open job postings, which they are required to fill. The headhunting is generally done by the company board members or the top management, to fill the executive-level roles. These are top roles and, hence, are hard to fill as they usually require top experienced and highly skilled candidates who have had considerable experience working in top positions of other companies.
Whereas, recruiters are individuals or firms who undertake the overall recruitment or hiring process of the company. In general, recruiters have a wider scope of scouting for candidates as they have to fill a comparatively large number of positions. They are usually concerned with hiring for entry-level, lower-tier or middle-level job positions. They mostly hire for several different roles. Recruiters usually have a wider knowledge of the industry as their primary job is recruiting candidates.
 - The kind of job
When we talk of headhunter vs staffing agency for recruitment, it boils down to the kind of job each one recruits for. The headhunter's role is often limited to hiring for a singular role. For instance, if the company wants or needs to hire a CFO or the HR head, then the headhunting will most probably be done by the board of directors.
They will appoint one of the directors as the headhunter who will be in charge of the search committee that will scout for eligible candidates. In order to hire for CFO level roles, sometimes, the chairman and/or MD could also be present during the selection process. When the vacant position is filled, the process of headhunting is dissolved.
The recruiting team is generally an in-house, full-time team of the HR department or are hired professional recruiters whose sole purpose is recruiting and all activities associated with the process of hiring. They handle the overall recruitment process of the company, such as job ads posting, sourcing for candidates, candidate engagement, interview, selection and onboarding of new employees.
 - Time to hire
This is the major difference in headhunter vs recruitment agency. In general, recruiters or a recruitment agency has to deal with a large number of job applicants for given job positions. Therefore, they comparatively spend less time on each candidate as they have to entertain a large number of candidates. Their focus is on quantity rather than the quality of recruitment. The faster they fill the jobs the faster they earn.
As headhunting is generally about filling top-level positions, they are more focused on quality rather than quantity. Top positions require the person to be the best in the industry, therefore, headhunters are entrusted with the job to search for the best in the respective skillset. Thus, one needs to invest considerable time and effort in finding the perfect candidate, right from gathering information about prospects, rapport building, until the final selection of the candidate.
Therefore, sometimes headhunters spend months researching a particular prospect only to switch later to a different prospect due to minor differences in the key required and existing skills. So, headhunters must find the perfect candidate before finalizing the job offer.
Headhunting and recruitment are poles apart in their scope and functions. While headhunting is a specialised job, recruitment is more functional in nature. The recruitment activity can be handled by a team of in-house recruiters or by professional recruiting firms, whereas headhunting needs the active involvement of the board of directors of the company, including the top management, as the job positions are more to do with the executive level roles.
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Photos in order of appearance: gargoyle and Cummer Oak, 2012; detail of gargoyle, 2012; gargoyle, 2012.
The gargoyle on the pedestal was acquired in 1981 from a building slated for demolition in New York City and was installed in the Italian Garden. The gargoyle symbol dates to Greek and Roman times and is a common feature in medieval churches in France. They were protective symbols and often projected from the eaves of buildings to drain off rainwater.
Near the gargoyle, sitting at the foot of the stairs, is a pink marble lion that is the biggest of the many lion sculptures and decorations. The lion motif is seen frequently throughout the Cummer Gardens on benches and chairs. Though it is not known why Mrs. Cummer chose lions, it is possible that they were selected for their association with courage and nobility. It is also possible that because the heraldic lion is seen all over England, Mrs. Cummer chose to use the symbol throughout her gardens as a complement to her English Tudor style home.


March 31, 2013
C# - Deploying Application with One-Click Install
1. Introduction
In this article, we will explore "Publishing the C-Sharp application" in the network path. The article shows the demonstration steps using Visual Studio 2005 IDE.
Publishing the application to a shared location benefits in such a way that the interested consumers go to that location and starts installing the published application from that network location. There is no need of cutting a CD for each client and shipping it to them.
In the above screen shot, you can see the application developers create an install-able setup and publish that in a shared location. This shared location can be:
 1. Web Location
 2. A Ftp Site
 3. Network share
Multiple clients who have access to the shared location takes the application from the shared location and installs that on their local machine. This happens for the first time. The next time onward publisher of the application publishes the application updates on the same location. When the client starts their application they get the notification about the available update on the published location.
Publishing the application in a shared location is useful and gives benefit for both publisher and clients subscribed to the published application. In the publisher point of view, they no need to cut CDs and ship to every client. In client point of view, they will automatically get the update to the application that they are using.
In this article, we are going to look,
 1. Publishing the application in Network shared path
 2. Providing the Update notification to the Client
 3. Pushing the updates forcibly to the Installed client location
I am not providing any sample application with this article. You can try this article with any simple c# application on your own.
2. Publishing a C# application
To start the publishing wizard, open the project in visual studio, then right-click on the project name is the solution explorer. From the displayed context menu, select the publish… Option as shown below:
Then from the displayed wizard, publish the application on a network share. Once the application is published on a network share, the shared location contains a file called publish.htm by default. Clients can access the file in the Internet explorer using the file protocol as specified below:
When a user accesses the application in Internet explorer the page looks like the below shown:
1: User navigating to publish location
2: After reviewing the content, they install the application on their local machine by clicking Install
In the video below, I explained the process of publishing the application on the network path, then installing the application by navigating to the published page on the network path.
Video 1: Explains how do you publish the application.
3. Publishing the Updates to the Application
Let us say 7 people installed the application from the network published location. Also, say the application is modified with lots of look and appearance changes and published in the same location.
In the above situation, the software update is placed on the published location. When those seven clients start their installed application next time, they get the notification that talks about getting the software update from the published location. This notification provides the end user a choice of updating the application to have the new version installed or skipping the update to use whatever version they have right now.
Click the updates button in the publish property page of the project settings. From the displayed dialog you can specify how you want to provide an update to the end user.
Providing the software updates to all the installed location via the published location is shown in the below video.
Video 2: Explains how user gets the Update from the Published location
Sometimes, we may need to push the important updates to the end locations not providing the end user the option of skipping this update. The Updates dialog has an option for that also. Use the third option shown in the below picture to push the major updates to installed subscribers.
Pushing the update to end-user is shown in the below video.
Video 3: Pushing the Major updates to end user machine.
No Sample application required for this article.
March 19, 2013
SQL 2005 - Understanding Auto Commit, Implicit, Explicit Transaction
1. Introduction
In SQL Server we call a complete set of action as "Transaction". The complete set of action together forms a meaningful change to the database. Say for Example, you are transferring money from one bank account to another one. This involves the below specified actions:
 1. Create a withdraw entry in the First back account
 2. Reduce the Balance in your First Bank account
 3. Create a Deposit entry in the second bank entry
 4. Increment the Balance in the Second bank account.
Now consider replacing first bank account as Savings Account and second bank account as Current Account within the same bank (For easy understanding). Now we say the bank website will consider all these four actions together as Money Transfer Transaction. Even a single action fails the entire transaction get cancelled to avoid existence of unmatched records for the account holder.
In this article, we will explore how do we use transactions in SQL server.
In SQL Server, we can set three different types of transactions. These transactions are:
 1. Auto Commit Transactions
 2. Implicit Transactions
 3. Explicit Transactions
2. Auto Commit Transactions
In "Auto Commit Transaction" mode, SQL Server immediately commits the change after executing the statement. That's why we call this as Auto commit transaction. Auto commit transaction is the default transaction mode in SQL Server.
Have a look at the video 1.
In the video you can observe that we executed three update statements by highlighting each update statement one by one. The second update statement is made wrong intentionally. After executing all three statements, the select query result shows first and third update persisted to the database. Here, after executing each statement, the change is committed to the database automatically. That is why we call this as Auto Commit Transaction, which is the default transaction mode in SQL server 2005.
Now, have a look at the video 2.
The script is same. We have same three update statements with a same spelling mistake in the second update statement. However, this time we update all three update statements at once, by selecting all three and hitting the execute button. Here, all these three statements are executed on a single go and hence we call these three statements as batch. Since the second update statement in the batch is failed, none of the row update takes place in the database. In this case, a Roll-back is performed because of the batch failure (2nd update).
The "Go" statement actually forms the batch of SQL statement. We can write the script for video 1 and video 2 (The way the update statements are executed) as shown below:
--Example 1
--Batch 1
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Black' where Au_Id = '172-32-1176';
Go
--Batch 2
Update Authors Ser Au_LName = 'Voyer' where Au_Id = '213-46-8915';
Go
--Batch 3
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Peterson' where Au_Id = '238-95-7766';
Go
--Batch 4
Select Au_Id, Au_Fname + ',' + Au_Lname as Name,
Phone, City from Authors where Au_id in ('172-32-1176',
 '213-46-8915','238-95-7766');
Go
--Batch 5
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'White' where Au_Id = '172-32-1176';
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Green' where Au_Id = '213-46-8915';
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Carson' where Au_Id = '238-95-7766';
Go
--Example 2
--Treat All three as a Single Batch.
--Batch 1
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Black' where Au_Id = '172-32-1176';
Update Authors Ser Au_LName = 'Voyer' where Au_Id = '213-46-8915';
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Peterson' where Au_Id = '238-95-7766';
Go
--Batch 2
Select Au_Id, Au_Fname + ',' + Au_Lname as Name,
Phone, City from Authors where Au_id in ('172-32-1176',
 '213-46-8915','238-95-7766');
Go
--Batch 3
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'White' where Au_Id = '172-32-1176';
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Green' where Au_Id = '213-46-8915';
Update Authors Set Au_LName = 'Carson' where Au_Id = '238-95-7766';
Go
From the above statements, I can say that SQL server performs a Commit or Rollback after the Go statement is encountered. Hence, in the Auto commit transaction we don't have to control the commit and rollback as it is taken care by the SQL Server.
Also note that the roll-back will not be applied when SQL Server encounters a Runtime error. Imagine that in example 2, instead of the misspelled keyword Set we violate a constraint (Say Primary key constraint) in the second statement. In this case, SQL server commits first and third statement.
3. Implicit Transactions
In "Implicit Transaction" Mode, we can control the "Rollback" and the "Commit" operation. A new transaction automatically begins after the commit/Rollback. We can turn ON and Turn OFF this transaction mode based on the need.
In the above picture, two commit and one rollback statement are executed after


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Parvati DWC pipes are Double wall corrugated pipes made with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material. They are externally corrugated and have a glass smooth surface inside. DWC HDPE Pipe have very high strength because of its design, are economically viable, have a very long life expectancy, and enumerable environmental benefits that make them the most suitable pipes for underground sewerage and drainage applications.
DWC HDPE pipe is used all over the world as a standard in efficient waste water collection and transportation networks for the last 40 years. These DWC HDPE pipes help municipal bodies, urban conglomerates, agricultural drainage, and industries to manage their waste water and rain water very efficient. Parvati pipes once installed are maintenance free, which allows it to lie underground for years. Such a system will not only protect the environment but also your investment.
Manufacturing is done through a comprehensive environmentally friendly process certified by Indian Standard IS 16098-2 CPHEEO, The Central Government Environment and Engineering Policy Making Body. Has also recommended the use of Double Wall Corrugated pipes (DWC pipes) for Indian Sewerage and Drainage applications which is included in the latest manual.
Effluents disposal and Industrial drainage
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Some static maps made from the interactive site, including overview maps of the path across Mexico and the US. The green line is the predicted central line, while the blue lines are the predicted limits of the occultation; the asteroid is expected to be only 7 km across, subtending only 0.019". The blue lines are 18 km apart, both because of projection of the shadow on the Earth's surface, but more due to the angular diameter of the star, causing a partial occultation to be visible over a larger area (more on that later). More important in this case are the red lines; they are where the outer limits could be in case of a 1-sigma error in the path, shifting either east or west. With the current prediction, there is only a 7% chance of an occultation at the central line, while this probability falls to 4% at the red "1-sigma" lines. In order to ensure that the occultation is observed, to about 84% certainty, it will be necessary to have observers, or observing stations, spread at, at most, 18-km intervals across the entire 218-km distance between the two red lines; preferably, the spacing would be 9 km or less, so that at least 2 stations record at least a partial occultation of the star. Then, 25 stations are needed to cover the uncertainty zone well enough to have a high probability of success.


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H. H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is the 18th Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah in a chain of Al Qasimi Rulers since 1600 AD.
How it was named
Sharjah, or the 'rising sun' as it means in Arabic appears as early as the 2nd century AD in a map drawn by the Greek geographer Ptolemy, which indicates the settlement of Sarcoa, where Sharjah can now be found.
Sharjah is lies on the West coast of the UAE. It shares its southern borders with Dubai. It is the only emirate that is distinguished by a coastline along its both sides; the Arabian Gulf Coast and the Gulf of Oman. It is the third largest emirate with an area of 2650 sq. km, equivalent to 3.3 per cent of the UAE's total area, excluding the islands.
Sharjah has a diversified economy and a solid infrastructure. It has 19 industrial areas that contribute to more than 48% of the UAE's gross industrial output. In 2003, Sharjah had the first low cost airline in the Middle East (Air Arabia). It maintains 3 ports with a total area of 49,588,000 square meters. Key contributors of the emirate's economy are: gas, tourism, education, healthcare and logistics.
Sharjah's population is 800,000 as of 2008 estimations i.e 19 per cent of UAE total population.


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Information about Careers in Science and Technology
In its Information about Careers in Science and Technology program, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is working to make available detailed, accurate information about the nature of scientific and technical careers.
Foundation efforts have led to the launch, in 2003, of the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center, an ever-expanding online repository of information about careers in more than 150 scientific and technical fields. Containing information on education requirements, salaries, networking, precollege ideas, career planning resources and hundred of interviews with career professionals, Career Cornerstone has become an invaluable resource for students, advisors and guidance counselors seeking information about the prospects and challenges of work in science and technology.


Power of the mind powers Auckland tech inventor
By Siobhan Leathley
MindAngel inventor and current student of engineering at the University of Auckland, Song Xing. Photo / Supplied
A University of Auckland engineering student has developed futuristic software which he says will allow people make calls or send texts without even moving or speaking.
To use MindAngel, a person places a wireless hairband around their head, containing three electrodes measuring and recording brain activity. The wearer then looks at a panel containing numbers 0-9, and letters A-Z.
The band decodes these thoughts and translates them into words or actions, the same way an EEG machine does. This should give the ability to call a friend on a smartphone and talk without moving or physically speaking.
Gamers can use it to interact with video and computer games by using the technology to control characters.
MindAngel chief executive and developer Song Xing said it communicates with most electrical devices including computers, electrical wheelchairs and Bluetooth devices.
So far he has spent $200,000 researching and developing this. His scholarship from the University of Auckland and the Chinese Government paid for half; the university's mechanical engineering department paid the remaining $100,000.
To ensure this money is well spent. Professor Shane Xie closely monitors Xing's progress.
He said other groups around the world are also developing this technology, but Xing is the most successful so far.
The next step after the MindAngel band is manufactured is to move into building robotic limbs for amputees.
The artificial limbs will be connected to the MindAngel band enabling amputees to walk, run and hug again.
"I want to help disabled people stand up again.
"They think: I want to move my arm, and they can move their arm."
He will begin focusing on researching this in November.
Xie confirms it is possible the technology will be able to do this, but it will take a lot of hard work to achieve.
"It's possible, but how effective it will be will depend on the research."
Xing's interest began three years ago, when he was studying electrical engineering in China.
"I wanted to know whether there was an engineering way to find out human intentions."
He developed this further, and in 2010 started his PhD research project on this. Now he spends each day in one of the university's labs developing this.
When he graduates he plans to focus on growing MindAngel.
"I treat MindAngel as a child; I want to focus on making it better, faster and stronger."
MindAngel is also competing in the Spark 100k Challenge - a student-led initiative recognising and encouraging young entrepreneurs. Winner of the challenge gets $25,000 in seed capital and six-months' incubation at The Icehouse.
He expects the MindAngel device will sell for around $500.
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English net-artist Toxi has released the new version of the hub, an audio visualization software for creating realtime generated and sound-reactive 3d visuals. The engine itself is the successor of the already impressive macronaut.
"The underlying engine does attempt a beat detection instead of visualizing the raw audio data, like iTunes does for example. this extra layer acts as "server" of sorts, providing event data and statistics of a sound fragment to the currently active visual module, which is then free to interpret this data in any possible way. those generated "beat" events are the primary source of change for the visuals. the audio data itself is (so far) only used as additional, secondary input for creating the visuals. as all of the implemented visuals are making use of 3d so far, i also focussed on "filmic" elements like camera changes and cuts as event receivers."


Gait trajectory prediction via extreme learning machine
Lim, Han Leong (2021) Gait trajectory prediction via extreme learning machine. MPhil thesis, University of Nottingham.
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In this thesis, an algorithm to estimate the gait trajectory based upon the electromyography (EMG) signal is proposed. The algorithm is developed using Extreme Learning Machine (ELM). Experiments were conducted to acquire the gait parameters from 20 healthy human subjects. EMG signals from Tibialis Anterior (TA) and Gastrocnemius Lateral (GL) muscles were obtained during the gait cycle. Three stages were completed to ensure the viability of EMG signals and ELM used to predict the gait trajectory. The first stage comprises of using EMG signals to predict temporal gait parameters and benchmarked with a basic same architecture Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The target temporal gait parameters are gait speed and stance/swing phase which were measured using an inertia sensor and camera system. The ELM algorithm was developed using a single hidden layer feedforward network architecture where the weights from the input layer to the hidden layer were randomized and not updated during the run. Results obtained from ELM were compared with an ANN model with the same architecture as the ELM algorithm. In ELM, the mean estimation errors of gait speed, stance percentage, and swing percentage were 11.86%, 7.62%, and 6.07% respectively. This was compared to the errors of 12.92%, 11.75%, and 9.56% using ANN. Besides that, ELM achieved shorter training and testing time. The robustness of the ELM algorithm demonstrated the capability of real-time computation due to superior computing performance compared to conventional ANN models. The second stage superseded the first with a more advanced variant of ELM to classify the endpoints of EMG for each gait cycle during the whole gait duration. This was done with a Weighted ELM, and for 20 participants, it was able to achieve an average testing classification rate of 99.38%. In the last part, a boosted Ensemble ELM was proposed to predict the x trajectory of the gait using features of EMG signals. The best configuration of 8 ELMs boosted is shown to produce an average RMSE of 0.1055m when compared to an un-boosted version of 0.1344m.
Item Type: Thesis (University of Nottingham only) (MPhil)
Supervisors: Ho, Jee Hou
Jauw, Veronica Lestari
Keywords: gait trajectory, electromyography signal, extreme learning machine, architecture artificial neural network, machine learning
Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Faculties/Schools: University of Nottingham, Malaysia > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Item ID: 63929
Depositing User: Lim, Han Leong
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2021 04:40
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Class Overview 6.18.07
Updated Fri, Jan 02, 2009 by Savanja
The Classes of EverQuest II
This is an overview of the classes currently available in EQ2. The class you choose, will have a hand in which races and starting cities are available to you, so choose wisely!
Each class is listed below along with their in-game description.
Good Aligned Classes
These classes may be utilized with good aligned races and will start in either Qeynos or Kelethin.
Templar: Templars use divine power to mend the wounded and cure the suffering of the afflicted. They can enhance the fortitude of their allies while making their opponents more vulnerable to attacks. Templars can pacify foes, nullifying their normal combat attacks for a short time.
Illusionist: Illusionists employ subtlety and distraction to impose their will upon the enemy. Using their mental acuity to confuse, misdirect, and subdue their opponents, Illusionists can bring order to an otherwise chaotic environment while bestowing beneficial enchantments upon their allies.
Monk: The Monk is a spiritual combatant who believes in the philosophy of mind-over-body. This mastery of physical prowess allows Monks to hasten their formidable attacks, purge their bodies of ailments, move invisibly past their enemies, and even fool opponents into believing them dead.
Paladin: The epitome of honor and valor, Paladins excel in martial combat while employing divine magic to enhance their abilities and strike down their enemies. By invoking both protective and healing magic, the Paladin can often survive battles that would crumble those of lesser resolve.
Ranger: Rangers are unrivaled in their ability to hunt foes and scout dangers in the untamed wilds of Norrath. Known for sneaking safely through dangerous territory, Rangers use stealth, perception, and cunning to seek out enemies and fell them from a distance with a deadly volley of arrows.
Swashbuckler: The Swashbuckler is a dashing rogue known for flamboyant acts and grandiose accomplishments. Using cunning and skill, Swashbucklers inflict devastating attacks against foes before slipping into the shadows. Masters of misdirection, Swashbucklers often avoid the blame for their potent strikes.
Mystic: The Mystic is a shaman of spiritual preservation and enlightenment. Mystics are known for their powerful warding spells that protect allies from harm. The Mystic can enhance the party's attributes and provide magical protection in combat while inflicting debilitating weakness upon the enemy.
Conjurer: Though possessing many potent abilities, the greatest weapons in the Conjurer's arsenal are the powerful elemental minions summoned forth to do their bidding. These dutiful servants obey their master's every command, whether ordered to stand guard or launch attacks against the Conjurer's foes.
Neutral Classes
These classes will work in combination with any race and any starting city.
Troubador: Troubadors inspire and protect their companions with songs of bravery and heroism. By infusing music with magic, Troubadors enbolden their allies into performing outstanding feats of courage against their opponents. The Troubador's songs are particularly popular with the spellcasters.
Dirge: Dirges play songs of despair, misery, and lamentation that invoke intense fury and aggression within the hearts of their allies. The Dirge can use music to inflict great despair and longing in enemies, demoralizing them so completely that their abilities are significantly diminished.
Fury: Embodying the primal forces of nature, the Fury is equally capable of both defense and destruction. In addition to regenerative healing, Furies can enhance the physical attributes and mystical might of their allies, making the attacks of their party members even more formidable.
Warden: Wardens invoke their druidic powers to mend wounds and purge disease and poison from their allies. While Wardens excel in regenerative healing, they can command the forces of nature against their foes. They can change shape, imbuing themselves and their allies with the form of the great wolf.
Wizard: The Wizard can unleash the purest forms of destruction by harnessing the arcane magics of fire and ice. Channelling the full force of these elements into deadly focus, no other type of mage is able to match the Wizard's ability to inflict such great devastation upon a single target.
Warlock: Warlocks are masters of death and decay who channel the forces of poison and disease to bring untimely end to their enemies. By invoking these dark powers and unleashing destruction all around them, Warlocks can deal devastating damage against multiple opponents at once.
Guardian: The Guardian is the anchor of any group of adventurers, providing leadership and protection for their allies. Combining durable armor with an impressive array of defensive skills, Guardians can remain standing after absorbing substantial amounts of physical damage from their enemies.
Berserker: The Berserker is the personification of unbridled aggression and fury. They are fearsome opponents, especially when facing many foes at once. Berserkers stand at the forefront of battle, unleashing their devastating rage upon the enemy while keeping unwanted attention away from their allies.
Evil Aligned Classes
These classes may be utilized with evil aligned races and will start in either Freeport or Neriak.
Inquisitor: Capable of serving as the cornerstone of any adventuring party, the Inquisitor can heal wounds and purge ailments such as disease and poison. Inquisitors invoke divine strikes against their opponents and retaliate with unyielding conviction against those that dare to harm their allies.
Coercer: The Coercer is capable of subduing enemies, sending them into a paralyzing state of fascination of causing them to flee in uncontrollable terror. Masters of domination, Coercers can subjugate the mind of another, taking complete control and forcing an unwitting creature to do their bidding.
Bruiser: Bruisers are relentless juggernauts of strength and intimidation who have transformed their bodies into vicious weapons to inflict pain and suffering upon their enemies. Masters of physical combat, Bruisers rely upon deflection and agility to avoid attacks as they brutalize their foes.
Assassin: The Assassin is the master of sinister strikes and opportunistic attacks. Exceptionally skilled at surprising unwitting opponents, they strike suddenly and inflict massive damage. Assassins are known for using deadly poisons to debilitate their targets before finishing them off.
Brigand: Brigands are crafty rogues who employ intimidation and force to subdue their enemies. The Brigand maintains an element of unpredictability to arouse discomfort, fear, and confusion in an opponent. Strikes from a Brigand will often leave a foe crippled and vulnerable to further attacks.
Shadowknight: Shadowknights are malevolent crusaders who wreak fear, hate, and despair upon all who would oppose them. In addition to their formidable martial skills, Shadowknights conjure dark magic with which they can enhance their abilities and drain away the life force of their enemies.
Defiler: The Defiler is a shaman of corruption and spiritual enslavement. A powerful ally, Defilers are able to mend wounds and remove ailments from the afflicted. Fearsome in battle, the Defiler employs ancient rituals of dark power to sicken, harm, and reduce the fighting prowess of the enemy.
Necromancer: The Necromancer is the unholy master of death and decay. Dominating the unliving, Necromancers summon forth undead servants that attack their opponents without fear or hesitation. Necromancers employ dark arcane magic that weakens the enemy as they drain away its life force.
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Sila Lat District
Amphoe Sila Lat ( in Thai อำเภอ ศิลา ลาด ) is a district ( Amphoe - administrative district ) in the north of the province of Si Saket. The Si Saket province is located in the northeast region of Thailand, the so-called Isaan.
Amphoe Sila Lat borders the following districts (from the south clockwise): Amphoe Rasi Salai on in the province of Si Saket, Amphoe Phon Sai to, Nong Hi and Phanom Phrai the province of Roi Et, Maha Chana Chai and at Amphoe Yasothon Province.
Sila Lat was on 1 July 1997 initially as a small district ( King Amphoe ) was established by four Tambon Amphoe Rasi Salai were separated from.
On 15 May 2007, the Thai government had decided that all 81 King Amphoe to rise in the simple Amphoe status to unify the administration. With the publication in the Royal Gazette " Issue 124 chapter 46" of 24 August 2007, this decision officially entered into force.
Amphoe Sila Lat is divided into four communities ( tambon), which in turn in 44 villages ( Muban ) are divided.
There are also four " Tambon Administrative Organizations" (TAO, องค์การ บริหาร ส่วน ตำบล - administrative organizations) in the district.