one SMS a day... [58]
As long as you don't have any "prerequisite" conditions to the presence becoming present, you can safely use conditions. If, however, you have other conditions that need to be "passed" at the time presence changes, and not the other way (i.e. someone arrives and mode is home, but not if mode becomes home and someone was already present - sense the difference?) - then you need to use a trigger. When mixing triggers and conditions, only devices involved in the trigger can make things happen. When using conditions only, any device involved in those conditions is "eligible" to reevaluate the piston and do things. [59]
Conditions are independent of each other, non-contextual, if I may. "before 5am" literally means hour is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Has no clue you'd used an after 7pm prior. Which is why you have Between. Besides that, AND is not the correct condition. Between 7pm and 5am is equivalent to after 7pm OR before 5am. Not AND... [60]
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However, all AND operands are evaluated without using conditional optimizations, whereas THEN IF uses optimizations.
Say you have conditions A true, B false, and C true.
A AND B AND C = false A THEN IF B THEN IF C = false
The difference is that when using AND, all A, B, and C get evaluated, so if C has individual actions on true, they will run. When using THEN IF, only A and B will get evaluated, C will be skipped as the overall result is now known to be false. So if you had individual actions on C, they won't run, because C never gets evaluated. [61]
Well, here's the trick: if motion is detected and the light is off, it turns it on and sets a variable to true (meaning I - the piston - turned the light on). When motion stops, if the variable is true (meaning I - the piston - turned it on), then it schedules an action to turn it off later. When the light was turned on manually or by any other means other than the piston, the light will already be on when motion is detected, so nothing will happen. That's the whole piston logic, in plain English :wink: [62]
Well, think about it, for a simple piston that turns true and executes the THEN branch, if the state changes, guess where it goes! To false, of course. And if the evalution is false, the ELSE would then run, no? :wink: when a piston state changes, it cancels all tasks marked to be canceled on piston state change and then it will execute whatever actions are programmed for that new state... [63]
The BUT IF is independent of the IF, so you can use it all conditions, the triggers in the IF won't interfere with it - it's essentially two pistons sharing the same state [64]
Else-If will only look at conditions2 if the overall result of conditions1 is false. Then-If does the opposite, it only looks at conditions2 if the overall result of conditions1 is true. The final ELSE statement is executed if the Else-If conditions2 is false, or if either of the Then-If conditions1 or conditions2 is false. [65]
It is intentional. Else-If and Then-If do not support triggers in their secondary IFs. The Else-If is only evaluated if the primary IF is false. Try a latching piston, it allows two independent condition sets. Or enable expert mode and then use individual actions, for more advanced cases. [66]
Your IF and ELSE IF cover all possible options, it's either any is active or all inactive. Your IF - ELSE IF will always match one of the two, never giving a chance to the ELSE to run. Consider moving the ELSE action under the IF THEN action group. Just add it to the IF THEN, along with the other Turn on action. It will only run during selected modes anyway. [67]
Mode
(Mode is Home OR Mode is Evening) can be replaced with Mode is one of [Home, Evening] [68]
Time
If you choose anything other than custom time the offset field will reappear. Is that set to 60 by any chance? Custom time is not supposed to have an offset, but I have a feeling it still respects it. Bug. [69]
The stay will become true at the set time after the light turned on. If that time doesn't happen to be within your time window.... you miss it. [70]
Odd Week Scheduling - use time trigger happens at custom time (or any predefined time for that matter), then instead of every day, choose every number of weeks, choose 2 and select the day of the week Wednesday. Voila! [71]
The general rule I used is that the thresholds are at second 00 because that's when the event is expected to happen. So the beginning of any interval is inclusive of that minute, while the end is exclusive.
Time is between 7:31am and 8:47pm means from 7:31:00 am through 8:46:59 pm inclusive. 8:47:00pm would be outside the range.
Time is between 11pm and 5:12am means from 11:00:00pm to 5:11:59am next morning
Time is after is the exact equivalent of time is between threshold and midnight. Same rules as above, time is after 6:17pm means 6:17:00pm through 11:59:59pm inclusive.
Similarly, time is before 7:42pm means between 12:00:00am and 7:41:59pm inclusive.
Note that midnight has a special meaning. When used at the beginning of the range, it means >= 12:00:00am but when used at the end of the range it means <= 11:59:59pm
Time is between midnight and 5am means 12:00:00am through 4:59:59am inclusive Time is between 5am and midnight means 5:00:00am through 11:59:59pm inclusive.
Another way you can look at it is the first parameter in a range uses >= whereas the second/last parameter in a range uses < [72]
Time Calculations- store the $currentEventDate into a time variable of your choice, say eventDate. Later (on a different piston run), set a time variable, say ms = $now - eventDate
You now have the number of milliseconds between the two times stored into ms. You can then set number variable minutes = ms / 60000 or seconds = ms / 1000 [73]
Event Trigger
You need to either use all triggers (full dots) or all conditions (empty circles). When mixed, only triggers actually run the piston, the conditions will only restrict the runs. When using all conditions, they all act like triggers, pretty much.
So if you want all those devices to trigger the ligths, either use changes for all of them, or use is for all of them. For the garage door, you can also use is one of [open, closed] <<< that will always be true and run your piston when the door opens or closes.
I would personally go with triggers... acceleration changes to active OR motion changes to active OR garage door changes [74]
Else-If and Then-If do not support triggers in their secondary IFs. The Else-If is only evaluated if the primary IF is false. Try a latching piston, it allows two independent condition sets. Or enable expert mode and then use individual actions, for more advanced cases. [75]
When mixing triggers and conditions, the piston only subscribes to the devices involved in the triggers, so yeah, it will check the state of condition related devices at those times, but won't listen for their change. So if you say door is open (condition) and presence changes to present (trigger), the piston will only subscribe to presence changes. It will execute whenever presence changes, whether to present or not present. At those times, it checks the state of the door, but won't execute when the door state changes. [76]
Changes
Current evaluation of triggers is always false as the triggers watch for certain events happening, not certain states. For example, "door changes to open" may be false even when the door is open - it is only true for a very short moment when the door actually opens. I'd say ignore that current evaluation [77]
Changes to one of allows multiple selections and is only true when the change happens from a non-selected value to any of the selected value. Similar to "enters range", but list of values instead of range. [78]
Motion
Both triggers and conditions subscribe to attribute changes - this means when motion becomes inactive, that trigger would be false, along with the one above the OR - this will cause the ELSE to execute. So you just need to use a trigger for motion as well. [79]
Expert Mode
If Expert Mode is not enabled, then you'll need to make sure you select the right capability. If Expert Mode is on, you get an Attribute field while building the condition, so regardless of which capability you used, you have access to all options. But the default pre-selected Attribute will differ from one capability to another. [80]
When you enable expert mode a lot of "hidden" features are revealed. Like the attribute field in the Capability condition, the "Individual Actions"


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On January 12, 2012, Heather Guy presented a program on the history of Sloss Furnaces at the Bessemer Public Library. Heather is the education coordinator at Sloss, and she brought photos and artifacts to complement her slide show.
In April, 1882, the furnaces went into blast and within a year had sold 24,000 tons of iron. read the story of Sloss here.
Sloss produced pig iron. This is pig iron, much smaller than the ones produced by the furnace back in the day.
Here is a picture of a group of workers at Sloss.
Here a lone iron worker is dwarfed by the hot furnace.
Sloss Furnaces is now a National Historic Landmark. A visit to Sloss Furnaces is worth the time. Information on hours, etc, can be found here.
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The Ancient Art of Naalbinding
Ethnic Knitting Style at Norstead Viking Village
Woman knits with one needle carrying on centuries-old tradition.
Woman knits with one needle carrying on centuries-old tradition.
An Ancient Form of Viking Knitting Resurfaces in Modern Times
Twenty-first century crafters have discovered the art of medieval naalbinding, turning to a form of ancient knitting that involved knitting with one needle. Knitters have adapted this method for use in modern times.
How does naalbinding knitting differ from the knitting we know of today? Naalbinders use a spiral knitting technique that connects one row to the next and to the loops on either side. It is a challenging craft, one that is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but modern naalbinders gain a better understanding of crafters that have gone before, and they feel the results are well worth the effort.
What makes naalbinding distinctive is that a person doesn't have to use patterns to produce knitted goods. Each naalbinder develops his or her own particular style and this is expressed in unique, one-of-a-kind creations.
Needle-binding is similar to sewing, darning but because yarn is used, it produces a fabric that looks similar to that which is knitted. Naalbinders use a single-eyed needle and yarn to create a series of loops, which makes every stitch secure and produces a stretchy material. Increases are made by working two stitches into one stitch in the previous row; decreases involve combining two stitches.
Short lengths of yarn are used because the yarn is pulled all the way through each stitch. Yarn is added as a piece progresses. Colored yarns are also woven into the work.
Sturdy Mittens Made With Naalbinding
Sturdy Naalbinded Mittens--a hardy people learned how to make knitted items to ward off the cold.
Discoveries of Ancient Knitting
Naalbinded items have been found in different parts of the world, some fragments dating back to the neolithic period. Items have been discovered in Iceland, Finland and Poland, to name a few.
Naalbinding continued in Scandinavia and the mountain areas of Central Asia, probably due, in part, to climate.
While, In other locations, knitting largely replaced naalbinding, the craft still survived over the centuries in certain areas and thus, has come down to us from antiquity and gives us insights as to how warm and sturdy garments were made in the past.
Roman Socks
An ancient method of knitting produced dense socks.
An ancient method of knitting produced dense socks.
Quick Look
Literally translated as "needle binding" or "binding with a needle," naalbinding is a time-honored method of creating fabric that is considered to be older than crocheting or knitting. The process was based on:
 - Use of one needle rather than two
 - Needles were flat and fashioned from materials at hand, such as moose or antler wood
 - The entire length of a short yarn strand was used create each loop or loops
 - Because of short lengths of yarn, different yarn colors could easily be added, which, of course, made for interesting-looking garments.
 - A loop was created and the needle was passed through the loop
 - A chain of loops were created
Naalbinding and the Vikings
Talented knitters in Norse settlements employed naalbinding to fashion clothing items to ward off winter's chill.
This ancient knitting method required many hours of labor, using a bone needle and wool to construct almost indestructible warm garments, such as knitted socks, leggings, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves, and other necessary clothing items. In a sense, naalbinded garments were survival gear, which equipped these hardy and hard-working people to protect themselves against the elements.
Norse naalbinding ranged from simple stitches to very complicated techniques. It is believed that over one thousand variations of naalbinding are possible.
On the Northern Tip of Newfoundland, Naalbinding is Alive and Well
A visit to L'anse Aux Meadows up in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, offers knitters a way to step back in a time. Knitters can tour Norstead, the Viking village, and chat with women dressed in traditional garb, seated 'round a fire and knitting with one needle. A shop on the site offers an assortment of naalbinded items, such as warm socks, mittens, hats and scarves, a delight for visitors who want to purchase naalbinded items.
Norstead--Viking Village in Newfoundland
Getting to Norstead Viking Village
Naalbinding Was Done Using Materials at Hand
Image: Needle and Sample of Naalbinding Knitting
Image: Needle and Sample of Naalbinding Knitting
Materials Ancient People Used to Naalbind
When winter winds were howling, ancient people passed the dark winter months creating many useful and usable items for their families.
 - Needles were flat and carved out of antler, wood, or bone.
 - Wool was particularly well-suited for one-needle knitting because of how it felted.
Table With Naalbinded Items
Everyday items to make life more comfortable for the Norsemen.
Everyday items to make life more comfortable for the Norsemen.
A Look at Naalbinding: Knitting With One Needle
Stitches Used in Naalbinding
Different stitches are used in Naalbinding, some relatively easier and more common and others more complex.
Pattern codes describe the action needed: "go over or under" and how many times, thus someone reading directions might see codes like: O/UO, UO/UOO, and any number of variations.
Different variations of naalbinding are used to yield different degrees of both elasticity and thickness when creating fabric.
If you want to learn naalbinging, attending a class can be a real boon, but if there are no classes in your area, a good instructional book can guide you.
Oslo Stitch
How do Naalbinded Stitches Differ From Knit Stitches?
In a row of knitting, each stitch or loop is connected to stitches above or below it. In naalbinding, each loop is connected to at least one loop on either side.
In the basic technique, a loop is formed and the needle and yarn are passed through the loop, but not all the way. The yarn forms a new loop. The needle is then passed through the new loop and thus a chain is formed.
At the end of a row, the work is turned, and each stitch is now passed through its partner but also in a loop from the previous row. This makes for sturdy fabric.
As with knitting, the work may also be performed "in the round," depending on what item is being created.
York Stitch
Naalbinding in Modern Times
In modern times, the art of naalbinding has enjoyed a revival as interest has grown in this ethnic knitting style. This method has been turned to as a valuable resource for crafters who desire to master different knitting techniques to produce naalbinded items for their own use and/or for cottage industries.
Ribbing and More
Resources For Modern Naalbinders...
 - Classes in naalbinding offer instruction in different single-needle stitches
 - Knitters learn from experienced naalbinders who share their techniques
 - Naalbinding pamphlets and booklets teach basic stitches
 - Online sites discuss naalbinding techniques and offer naalbinding instructions
Rediscovering an Ancient Crafting Method
Certainly, the past steps on the heels of the present as knitters master a style of knitting that once spelled survival for our hardy forebears who produced many useful and warm items using natural materials they had on hand, and thus were well-equipped to brave challenging temperatures on land and at sea.
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What is the minimum real value of $z_0$ for which the following equation has a non-zero solution in $z$?
$$\tan(z) = - \frac{1}{\sqrt{ \left(\dfrac{z_0}{z}\right)^2-1 } }$$
It seems that $z_0 = \frac{\pi}{2}$ is a the threshold but I am unable to prove this.
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Are you sure about min and not inf? – Kaster Feb 25 '13 at 21:11
_USER_ I haven't been very careful about "min" vs "inf". I would like to know what is the answer, however accurately it can be given. – user6818 Feb 25 '13 at 21:37
Answer is $z_0 > \frac \pi 2$, but this set doesn't have min. It has inf though. As for the difference, min is something that belongs to the set, i.e. reachable at some point, whereas inf not necessaryly, it can be outside of the set. Just like this interval -- it doesn't have min, because whatever value you choose as min you'll be able to find the value from the same interval which is less than that so called min. But inf, it is least possible number $m$ s.t. $m \le z, \forall z \in Z$. – Kaster Feb 25 '13 at 22:00
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Plot both functions $y = \frac {\tan z}z$ and $y = -\frac 1{\sqrt{z_0^2-z^2}}$ (to better understand both functions' domains). Also let's consider $z>0$ domain, since both functions are even.
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So you can see, that second function has vertical asymptote at $x = z_0$, which means it never goes beyond that line. Also, it's always negative. At the same time, $\tan z$ (as well as $\frac {\tan z}z$) is positive, and change its sign only when $z > \frac \pi2$, so the only way to those two function to intersect is when $y = -\frac 1{\sqrt{z_0^2-z^2}}$ function's asymptote lies beyond $\frac \pi2$.
So the answer is - $z_0$ to those two lines defined above to intersect is set $z_0 > \frac \pi2$. This set doesn't have minimum value, but $\inf z_0 = \frac \pi2$.
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Why are you looking at the function "y= z tan z"? I would think you should look at $y = (tan z)/z" (..if you want to intersect it with "-1/Sqrt(z_0^2 - z^2)"..) – user6818 Feb 26 '13 at 1:31
You're right. I'll fix it soon. It doesn't change answer though, sine it's based on signs. – Kaster Feb 26 '13 at 1:37
I have fixed it. – Kaster Feb 26 '13 at 1:43
I've changed those equations at first because by some reason I thought it's range would be messed up, but it turned out it's not. Anyway, either way is valid. – Kaster Feb 26 '13 at 2:49
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It will be partly to generally cloudy in Province 1, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces with chances of light rain at some places of Province 1, due to the influence of the low pressure area that has developed over Bangladesh and its surrounding.
Fog and haze will occur in most places of the country for some days more due to the influence of this low pressure system. The weather is partly to generally cloudy in the hill region of Province 1 and dense fog has developed in the Terai region.
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What is the salinity of the Indian River Lagoon?
IRL-SLE, located near the inlet, had the highest salinity, with strong tidal influences, ranging from oceanic salinity of 35, but much lower (sometime less than 15) at low tide.
Can you swim in the Indian River Lagoon?
Don't swim in the Indian River Lagoon around Coconut Point at Sebastian Inlet State Park. The health department considers levels above 70 enteric bacteria colonies in a 100-milliliter water sample to be unsafe. Similarly, what animals are in the Indian River Lagoon?
Are there sharks in the Indian River?
The Indian River Lagoon is a bull shark nursery, according to the University of Florida. Young bull sharks typically use the area until they are about 9 years old, and then move into an adult habitat offshore, George Burgess, Florida Program for Shark Research director, said in an article.
What's wrong with the Indian River?
Indian River Lagoon — Threats to the System
The most serious threats to the health of the IRL include reduced water quality due to manmade hydrologic changes, non-point source pollution, loss and fragmentation of habitats, overuse/overharvest of resources, and the threat of invasive exotic species.
Is it safe to swim in the Indian River in Florida 2020?
Bacteria warning: Don't go swimming in Indian River Lagoon at Jaycee Park in Fort Pierce. … Enteric bacteria inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals. Potential health risks for people who ingest or come in contact with the water include upset stomach, diarrhea, eye irritation and skin rashes.
Why is the Indian River Lagoon polluted?
There is an ecological crisis in Indian River Lagoon. Large quantities of water with high levels of nutrient pollution from Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie Basin are being discharged to tide, leading to toxic algae blooms in the Lagoon's waters. … This water had very low levels of phosphorus and nitrogen.
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Fish in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon in Martin County contain the blue-green algae toxin microcystin, but in levels low enough they're safe to eat — occasionally and in moderate amounts.
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Mac is really not synonymous to music but a lot of users spend time listening to music on Mac devices. The sound is not a very great factor in Mac devices and most Apple computers have such small speakers that give out a flat sound. You invest a hefty amount in owning a Mac device and it gives a major headache if the sound is not working. You must know all possible tips so that the sound on your device is always right and even if there are issues you know how to handle.
7 important MacOS audio tips
If the sound on Mac is a concern for you, here are some useful tips that you can follow:
 1. Did you just check the mute button?
Sometimes it can be that there is nothing wrong with your device; you had muted the audio sometimes or did set the volume at a very low range. A very easy shortcut is to press the F10 button, or you can locate the mute button and unmute. After doing that, check whether it's audible or not.
 1. Check all ports and for the external sound device
First of all disconnect anything that you kept connected to the ports. It's good to also check the headphone jack to check for dust particles. All of these things could cause a blockage hindering the flow of sound. It might happen that your Mac is not playing sound simply because you have Air pods or headphones connected. Play the sound, use headphones, remove headphones and play on the speaker to check the sound system.
 1. Your Mac needs a software update
You must update your Mac software because when the version goes out of date, there is a problem with the sound. The audio works immediately right after you update the software.
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 1. Fix the audio out that is missing
Your sound is not muted but you still cannot hear music? There is a method for bringing sound back to all Mac speakers including the internal, external ones, airpods, headphones or other speakers. This method is implemented when Mac chooses any other audio platform. Follow the steps:
 - Go to 'Apple Menu', choose 'System Preferences' and then select 'Sound' panel
 - Choose the 'Output' tab
 - Then you have to choose 'internal speakers' as an output device
 - Adjust sound level and play the sound to check whether the issue has been resolved
 - Alter the 'mute' stance in case it is 'on'.
 1. Fixing audio with a connect and disconnect
For this you would require an external sound device like headphones or speakers and the method is mentioned below:
 - Firstly, connect headphones to the headphone jack on Mac.
 - Now open iTunes and play music or any video.
 - Plug your headphones from the jack in your Mac device.
 - You can hear the sound that will be played from the in-built speakers
 - You can check by opening iTunes and listen to music.
 1. Add extra hardware and software
Do you have great headphones and speakers? For better sound from your Mac, it's great if you could add some extra hardware and software. Mac does not come with an impressive sound card so an external sound card could be the solution. If you want the best sound from your headphone, you could use a digital-analog-converter (DAC) and also a headphone amp. There is certain software like MP3 volume equalizer and more that can also help to improve the music experience.
 1. Invest in headphone and speakers
Invest in a set of headphones and speakers to enhance the audio quality in Mac. While buying make sure you are familiar with the terms manufacturers use to describe great headphones and speakers. There are many factors that determine which headphones and speakers you must buy. Explore the market be in online or offline to hunt for the best set of headphones and speakers.
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Empowering Youth and Women: Optimized Irrigation Designs for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
With the support of the Australia Awards Alumni Innovation Grant 2023, ICIMOD has successfully organized a two-day training session in partnership with the Nepal Engineers' Association (Sustainable Development Committee) and Gridville Kathmandu University. The training was entitled "Empowering Youth and Women: Optimized Irrigation Designs for Climate-Resilient Agriculture" and took place on 20th and 21st April 2023. One hundred young engineers benefited from the practical training on the Design of Optimized Solar Lift Irrigation Systems and GEDSI inclusive project designs. The training aimed to equip the engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and implement sustainable irrigation systems that harness the power of solar energy.


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The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree program was established in 1975 as a Department with the aim of producing highly skilled Dental Surgeons comparable to those trained in the developed countries. The first set of Dental students started their clinical training in 1977 and the program attained full accreditation by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council in 1978.The single Dentistry Department was split into four autonomous departments in August 1981.
The Development Committee of the Senate of the University of Ibadan approved the creation of these departments in 1985 and four departments in Dentistry were accorded full Faculty status in April 2002. The Department would have been split into two at the creation of the four departments but for the low staff strength. Department of Preventive Dentistry in 1981 was one of the four departments at that time consisting of four different discipline/units namely: Periodontology, Dental Public Health, Paedodontics and Orthodontics.
The first Acting Head of Department was Dr. M.O. Noah and the current is Dr. Modupe O. Arowojolu.The staff strength in the department then increased to eight (8) and this has also brought up the€€ need for a split of the department to ensure compliance with the normal academic structure, the world over and as recommended by National University Commission (NUC) minimum standards. The department was then officially split into two departments (Preventive Dentistry and Child Oral Health) in the year 2004.
- Didactic and clinical teachings to Dental students.
- Laboratory instructions to Dental students.
- Community Health Program.
- Primary Health Program was established in Idikan area of Ibadan and Igboora for the purpose of teaching dental students in community.
- Dentistry, for carrying out research and for rendering services to patients in a Primary Health Care Setting.
- The Department also conducts planned visits to Schools and Community.
- Research projects are assigned to students in their final year.


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Part of PowerPoint's charm is being able to give objects such as images, shapes, and text boxes animations, making your presentation more interactive and engaging. When animating text boxes, you can animate all the text in the box at once, or you can animate characters individually.
Animating Characters in PowerPoint
When you select a text box and give it an animation, PowerPoint treats the text box (and all contents inside) as a single object by default.
If you want to give each character a different type of animation, you'll have to highlight each character individually and then assign the animation to it. However, if you want all of the characters or words to have the same animation, and you just want to initiate or time the animation separately, there's an easier way.
RELATED: How to Control When a Picture Appears in PowerPoint
In your PowerPoint presentation, select the text and then choose the animation you want to assign. To do so, move over to the "Animations" tab and select your desired animation in the "Animation" group. In this example, we will use the "Fly In" option.
Next, head over to the "Advanced Animation" group and select "Animation Pane."
A pane will appear on the right-hand side. Find the animation effect assigned to the text box and double-click it.
A window will appear, giving you several advanced options for the animation. On the "Effect" tab, click the "Animate text" drop-down menu. Here, you can choose whether you want to animate by word or letter. Make your choice and then click "OK."
By letter
Now you'll see a preview of the animation take place. Notice that each character (or word) executes the animation individually. Repeat these steps as often as required for your presentation.
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What is a potential diagnosis for Melanie?
What is a potential diagnosis for Melanie?.
Melanie is a 16 year old who lived with her parents and two siblings in a suburban neighborhood until her parents separated 6 months ago. At that time her school performance began to decline and she was truant from school, frequently not returning home until after dark. When she arrived home, she was verbally abusive to her mother when asked where she had been. Three days ago, her relationship with her boyfriend of 1 year ended when he told her she had "changed" and he didnt know how to "relate to her anymore". That evening, Melanie became very disruptive at home, breaking lamps and mirrors and turning over furniture. When her mother attempted to talk to Melanie, her daughter threatened her. Melanie was admitted to the childrens psychiatric unit of the local inpatient mental health facility.
Since her admission, Melanie has refused to attend any group sessions or talk to staff and spends most of her time in her room. At change of shifts today, the staff heard a loud noise after which the nurse practitioner and two psychiatric technologists rushed to Melanies room. There they observed Melanie screaming incoherently and throwing chairs against the wall; clothes were littered across the floor (Broyles, 2006). You will need to answer the following questions and summarize in 1-2 paragraphs.
1. What is a potential diagnosis for Melanie?
2. What impact might Melanies level of growth and development have on her response to life stressors?
3. What are the priorities of care for Melanie at this time?
4. What other assessment data would be helpful for the nurse practitioner to have?
5. What factors should the nurse practitioner consider prior to approaching Melanie?
6. Do you think that Melanies behavior at home warranted hospitalization and why or why not?
7. Do you think Melanies present behavior warrants continued hospitalization, why or why not?
Melanies mother calls the unit every day to check on her daughter but is not sure whether she should visit Melanie because as she says, "Im afraid Ill upset her. I think she feels that this whole situation is my fault. I love my daughter and I just want her to get well." How would you respond to Melanies mother?
What is a potential diagnosis for Melanie?
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"Knowledge is power. Power to do evil.. or power to do good. Power itself is not evil. So knowledge itself is not evil."
Gelatin powder Meaning
Gelatin powder is a gelling agent and thickener used in a variety of recipes, from desserts and snacks to savory dishes. It's derived from animal collagen, primarily from cows or pigs.
The benefits of gelatin powder include improved digestion, joint pain relief, weight loss, improved skin, hair and nail health, better gut health and improved digestion. Also, it acts as a binding agent in foods and contains essential amino acids
Gelatin can be found in a range of different forms, including unflavored, flavored and light gelatin. All forms are created by boiling bones and tendons in a process called acid hydrolysis. The collagen is then processed into smaller, easier to digest pieces and the result is powdered gelatin
Gelatin can also be used in recipes that don't require any cooking. For example, a popular recipe is marshmallows. The gelatin is combined with corn syrup, extract, food color and water and then placed in a mold and chilled to form the marshmallow
When using gelatin in cooking, it's important to follow the package instructions for the best results. Generally, you should use ¼ teaspoon per cup of liquid, water or some other liquid. This can be mixed by stirring or shaking the container until it's dissolved. Guide times for setting gelatin in desserts and snacks will vary based on your recipe.
Gelatin may be cooked with dairy, eggs and citrus fruits. It does not have to be used with every meal as it causes no undesirable flavors. Generally, it forms a firm structure when cooked with other foods and helps to bind them together.
Gelatin is naturally low in fat, calories and carbs and is the perfect ingredient for people looking to reduce their calorie intake while providing great texture and flavors. In addition, it's an excellent source of protein and helps to improve digestion when consumed regularly.
Overall, gelatin powder is a versatile product in the kitchen. It helps to give texture, thickness and binding power to recipes. Plus, as it's an animal product, it's full of nutrients including essential amino acids and protein.


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What is GI Nurses CONNECT?
A group of international experts
Discussing the latest scientific and clinical insights
Sharing best practice from international centres of excellence
Sharing new data from congresses and meetings
Responding to topics that matter most
A dynamic and evolving suite of educational resources
Supporting oncology nurses around the world
To provide the best possible care to their patients
GI Nurses CONNECT gathers an international group of nurses with decades of experience in the field of GI and HCC Oncology. Together they collaborate in scientific activities and develop educational programmes to support oncology nurses around the world to provide the best possible care to their patients.
The objectives of the GI Nurses CONNECT group are to:
- Share the best practices in the management of patients with CRC or HCC
- Connect with other expert nurses to develop collaborations and networks
- Discuss the latest clinically relevant insights in the management of CRC and HCC
- Develop educational programs to translate the scientific insights into implications for clinical practice
Independent Educational Grant
The programme has been developed and designed by COR2ED. The experts are solely responsible for the content and conduct of the programme. Influence by the supporter is therefore not possible, as this conflicts with the necessary independent nature of the programme. The Independent Educational Grant format emphasises the independent nature of the programme.


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A volatile mixture of liquid hydrocarbons boiling in the range 80°C to 180°C, used as a solvent. Naphtha is obtained by distilling coal tar (yielding aromatic products) or shale oil, or from the refining and cracking of petroleum. Several types of products are now called naphtha, including coal-tar naphtha and petroleum naphtha. Petroleum naphtha contains aliphatic compounds and boils at higher temperatures than petrol and at lower temperatures than kerosene.
In the 1st century AD, "naphtha" was mentioned by Pliny the Elder. Alchemists used the word for various liquids of low boiling point.
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text: Dublin, Ireland is scheduled to constructing its first metro in 2010, with a pair of tunnels connecting the city center to the airport. This study presents first-order predictions of the anticipated soil settlement and related building damage for a single structure on the route. The structure is a 19th century, stone church on glacial till situated almost directly above the shallowest portion of one of the tunnel crowns and immediately adjacent to a station box. To assess potential damage, a settlement trough is predicted based on another recent Dublin tunnel and the anticipated settlement is applied to the church. Damage predictions based on these freefield predictions are made and then revised as to the anticipated impact of the structure itself based on building stiffness, which significantly reduces the maximum differential settlement from 63mm to 36mm resulting in minimal predicted damage.


Difference Between string and String
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Pls can any one tell me what is the difference between string ang string in Asp.net?
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string is an alias of System.String
string and System.String are the same when it comes to functionality
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The string type represents a sequence of zero or more Unicode characters. string is an alias for String in the .NET Framework.
'string' is the intrinsic C# datatype, and is an alias for the system provided type "System.String". The C# specification states that as a matter of style the keyword ('string') is preferred over the full system type name (System.String, or String).
Although string is a reference type, the equality operators (== and !=) are defined to compare the values of string objects, not references. This makes testing for string equality more intuitive. For example:
String :
A String object is called immutable (read-only) because its value cannot be modified once it has been created. Methods that appear to modify a String object actually return a new String object that contains the modification. If it is necessary to modify the actual contents of a string-like object
Difference between string & String :
the string is usually used for declaration while String is used for accessing static string methods
we can use 'string' do declare fields, properties etc that use the predefined type 'string', since the C# specification tells me this is good style.
we can use 'String' to use system-defined methods, such as String.Compare etc. They are originally defined on 'System.String', not 'string'. 'string' is just an alias in this case.
we can also use 'String' or 'System.Int32' when communicating with other system, especially if they are CLR-compliant. I.e. - if I get data from elsewhere, I'd deserialize it into a System.Int32 rather than an 'int', if the origin by definition was something else than a C# system.
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Valentin Gasenko MCT | MCP | Senior Power Platform Developer
If you haven't read the first part, be sure to do so.
Today, we will delve into the intricacies of configuring the RichText component, specifically focusing on data management and attachments.
The behavior and capabilities of the rich text editor can be fine-tuned through configuration settings. By default, the rich text editor control is equipped with properties and values that cater to common rich text requirements. However, these settings can be customized to better suit our needs. Configuration properties and values can be applied to individual instances of the rich text editor control, allowing for specific adjustments. The configuration process involves up to three levels of settings, and the logic for applying properties and values is as follows:
1. The non-editable global configuration file RTEGlobalConfiguration_Readonly.json is loaded.
2. The editable global configuration file RTEGlobalConfiguration.json is loaded.
- Properties defined in this configuration file overwrite corresponding properties from the previous configuration file.
3. If available, the instance-specific configuration file is loaded.
- Properties defined in this configuration file overwrite corresponding properties from either of the preceding configuration files.
All properties are replaced except for extraPlugins, which are merged. Merging extraPlugins allows the use of a wide range of plugins in RTEGlobalConfiguration.json using externalPlugins and out-of-box provided plugins. Then, only the necessary plugins can be activated by adding them to the extraPlugins values in the instance specific configuration.
Use the default web resource for organization-wide changes
The default RTE webresource is available with the display name RTEGlobalConfiguration.json. This configuration is used for all instances of the RTE control and can be used to make organization-wide changes. This includes RTE used in timeline rich-text notes, knowledge management, and single and multi-line fields that are configured to use the RTE control. By default, RTEGlobalConfiguration.json is empty. Based on your business requirements, you can specify the values you want to customize in this file. Use the non-editable RTEGlobalConfiguration.json as a sample to add the parameters in the required structure format or you can use custom config.
Create and use advanced configuration for the rich text editor control
To create and use advanced configuration for the rich text editor control, follow these steps:
Save, and then Publish the form.
However, there is a pitfall here that Microsoft, for some reason, does not mention and which I cut my foot painfully on my project.
So, for example, we have some custom config and we want to use it for our form:
If you use RTE in Power Pages and decide to install a custom configuration on the form, you will almost certainly run into this error:
It is important to note that this error only occurs on Power Pages. It does not occur on model-driven, for example. What is the problem? And why, most importantly, did our configuration path change from /WebResources/***RTEconfiguration.js to /_webresource/***RTEconfiguration.js?
Turns out, the point is that in order for Power Pages to "see" our new configuration, we need to set separate privileges to use WebResources. These privileges are set on the Table Permissions side and should look like this:
Yes, as strange as it may seem, it is true that to read custom configurations we have to add a Global Read to the Webresources entity.
I have been struggling with this problem for a few days and found a solution myself, so I really hope it helps you if you have a similar situation.
After that, your configuration will work successfully for Power Pages.
Security of the RTE Attachments
Another important point is the security of the attachments we can add to RichText.
Imagine we have a Power Pages Portal, on the Portal we use D365 forms, one of which has two fields that we've defined as RTEs.
In these fields we need to store images and attachments.
This can be achieved by applying a configuration to the field with the following parameter:
You can read more about all kinds of applicable configurations here.
The images inserted through our portal into this field start to be stored in the msdyn_richtextfile table, but there's a nuance. As you know, in order to access certain entities and records on the portal side, you need to define the appropriate table permissions. This is pretty well written about here.
Without the privilege of reading attachments, you'll get a situation like this:
To avoid this situation and to be able to successfully read attachments uploaded to the RTE, you need to create a separate Table Permission:
Thus, informally, we have the binding like that:
msdyn_richtextfiles.msdyn_parentid – contains a link to the record where the RTE field is located and from which the attachment was created.
msdyn_richtextfiles.msdyn_parententityname – contains the name of the parent entity that contains the RTE field and from which the attachment was created.
msdyn_richtextfiles.msdyn_parententity_fieldname – contains the name of the field that is represented on the entity form as an RTE.
Everything seems to be taken into account, except for one nuance. All of these fields are fictitious. They are just strings, reference information, not real lookups.
And if they are not lookups, then another problem arises – the security control of these records.
We cannot assign parent access because the msdyn_richtextfiles entity has no lookup to the parent and no security control over that parent. It means, other than global access, we have no other choice.
In other words, by having global access to attachments, we get a situation where all the users we have in CRM can (e.g. via dataverse API) get any attachment completely unhindered!
This is a huge security hole if we think about it that way.
What Microsoft gives out of the box for richtext attachments (global access to attachments: global read, global write) doesn't fit for us, because there's a risk that someone who is not involved in creating their colleagues' entries will have access to their attachments.
Microsoft itself acknowledges this vulnerability and marked it as a known issue, but there is no solution to this problem.
That's why we came up with our own solution: we need to create a lookup to the parent record from the attachment table and ensure that this field is filled in correctly.
That is, msdyn_richtextfile.LookupParentID -> RecordID from Parent Entity (which is our table where the richtext field is located and where the record occurs).
So, having a relationship between tables, we can create our own Table Permission with Parent access type and restrict access to attachments to those who are not involved in creating the corresponding records.
There is an important point to be made here. As soon as we insert any image into the RTE field, a new entry is immediately created in the table we defined in the config (by default this is the msdyn_richtextfile table and, except for an explicit reference to the parent, it has everything we need in its structure).
Even if we don't save the parent entry, we still save the picture to the msdyn_richtextfile table. The entries in it are never updated and never deleted from there (it sounds awful, but the fact remains).
JFYI, even if we remove some pictures from the RTE field, which is on the parent entity, and insert a new picture, all that happens is that the value of the field itself changes.
For example, the value in our table looks like this:

And if we delete the old picture and add a new one, the value of the field will be like this:

Both images will continue to be stored in the msdyn_richtextfiles table.
Returning to our problem, as for the sequence of actions, it should look as follows:
i) paste some image to RTE;
ii) OOB logic creates new row for msdyn_richtextfile (RTE Attachments);
ii.1) OOB logic fill msdyn_parentid;
ii.2) custom pre-operation plugin: fill custom parent lookup = OOB msdyn_parentid;
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]چکیده [English]
Discharge measurement by sluice gates is one of the classical issues in hydraulic engineering. Based on the energy conservation relation, this study presents a novel method for estimating the discharge coefficient of sluice gates under free and submerged flow conditions. This method gives the discharge coefficient of sluice gates only as a function of upstream depth and bottom pressure measured by manometers located under the gate lip and is independent of flow conditions (free and submerged), gate opening and tailwater depth. For evaluating the applicability of the proposed equation in this research for estimating the flow discharge, the experimental results (418 runs) of two sluice gates with 25 and 40 cm widths are used in the conditions of presence and absence of end baffle blocks for both free and submerged flows. Independency of discharge coefficient from the tailwater depth has important advantages such as: continuous estimation of discharge coefficient under free and submerged flow conditions using a unified equation and higher accuracy at the lower submergence. Also being independent of tailwater depth makes easy flow estimation even at the presence of baffle blocks on the stilling basins. The results show that, applying the energy loss coefficient in the proposed equation decreases the mean absolute relative errors to 0.4% and 2.6% for free and submerged flow conditions respectively. Also the proposed equation has a relative error less than 5% under submerged flow conditions. The proposed method is very sensitive to bottom pressure head especially under higher submergence levels.


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- Can you carry in a movie theater?
- Why is movie popcorn so expensive?
- Can you bring a skateboard into the movies?
- Can you bring a blanket in the movie theater?
- Is it illegal to bring your own snacks into a movie theater?
- What happens if you get caught sneaking into a movie?
- How do you make out at a movie theater?
- How do movie theaters make their money?
- How long do movies typically stay in theaters?
- Is outside food allowed in Cinemark?
- Can I bring a blanket to Cinemark?
- Can you get kicked out of a movie theater for making out?
- Do movie Theatres have cameras in them?
- Can you bring water bottles into movie theaters?
- Can a movie theater legally search your bag?
- Is it OK to sneak food into the movies?
- Can you go to the movies just to buy popcorn?
- Can you bring food to AMC Theatres?
- Is it illegal to sneak snacks into a movie?
- Can I kiss my girlfriend in Theatre?
- Why are movie theaters so cold?
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Reciprocity law
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For the reciprocity law in photography, see Reciprocity (photography).
In mathematics, a reciprocity law is a generalization of the law of quadratic reciprocity.
There are several different ways to express reciprocity laws. The early reciprocity laws found in the 19th century were usually expressed in terms of a power residue symbol (p/q) generalizing the quadratic reciprocity symbol, that describes when a prime number is an nth power residue modulo another prime, and gave a relation between (p/q) and (q/p). Hilbert reformulated the reciprocity laws as saying that a product over p of Hilbert norm residue symbols (a,b/p), taking values in roots of unity, is equal to 1. Artin reformulated the reciprocity laws as a statement that the Artin symbol from ideals (or ideles) to elements of a Galois group is trivial on a certain subgroup. Several more recent generalizations express reciprocity laws using cohomology of groups or representations of adelic groups or algebraic K-groups, and their relationship with the original quadratic reciprocity law can be hard to see.
Quadratic reciprocity[edit]
Main article: quadratic reciprocity
In terms of the Legendre symbol, the law of quadratic reciprocity for positive odd primes states
Cubic reciprocity[edit]
Main article: cubic reciprocity
The law of cubic reciprocity for Eisenstein integers states that if α and β are primary (primes congruent to 2 mod 3) then
Quartic reciprocity[edit]
Main article: quartic reciprocity
In terms of the quartic residue symbol, the law of quartic reciprocity for Gaussian integers states that if π and θ are primary (congruent to 1 mod (1+i)3) Gaussian primes then
Octic reciprocity[edit]
Main article: Octic reciprocity
Eisenstein reciprocity[edit]
Suppose that ζ is an th root of unity for some odd prime. The power character is the power of ζ such that
for any prime ideal of Z[ζ]. It is extended to other ideals by multiplicativity. The Eisenstein reciprocity law states that
for a any rational integer coprime to and α any element of Z[ζ] that is coprime to a and and congruent to a rational integer modulo (1–ζ)2.
Kummer reciprocity[edit]
Suppose that ζ is an lth root of unity for some odd regular prime l. Since l is regular, we can extend the symbol {} to ideals in a unique way such that
where n is some integer prime to l such that pn is principal.
The Kummer reciprocity law states that
for p and q any distinct prime ideals of Z[ζ] other than (1–ζ).
Hilbert reciprocity[edit]
Main article: Hilbert symbol
In terms of the Hilbert symbol, Hilbert's reciprocity law for an algebraic number field states that
where the product is over all finite and infinite places. Over the rational numbers this is equivalent to the law of quadratic reciprocity. To see this take a and b to be distinct odd primes. Then Hilbert's law becomes But (p,q)p is equal to the Legendre symbol, (p,q) is 1 if one of p and q is positive and –1 otherwise, and (p,q)2 is (–1)(p–1)(q–1)/4. So for p and q positive odd primes Hilbert's law is the law of quadratic reciprocity.
Artin reciprocity[edit]
Main article: Artin reciprocity law
In the language of ideles, the Artin reciprocity law for a finite extension L/K states that the Artin map from the idele class group CK to the abelianization Gal(L/K)ab of the Galois group vanishes on NL/K(CL), and induces an isomorphism
Although it is not immediately obvious, the Artin reciprocity law easily implies all the previously discovered reciprocity laws, by applying it to suitable extensions L/K. For example, in the special case when K contains the nth roots of unity and L=K[a1/n] is a Kummer extension of K, the fact that the Artin map vanishes on NL/K(CL) implies Hilbert's reciprocity law for the Hilbert symbol.
Local reciprocity[edit]
Hasse introduced a local analogue of the Artin reciprocity law, called the local reciprocity law. One form of it states that for a finite abelian extension of L/K of local fields, the Artin map is an isomorphism from onto the Galois group.
Explicit reciprocity laws[edit]
In order to get a classical style reciprocity law from the Hilbert reciprocity law Π(a,b)p=1, one needs to know the values of (a,b)p for p dividing n. Explicit formulas for this are sometimes called explicit reciprocity laws.
Power reciprocity laws[edit]
Main article: Power reciprocity law
A power reciprocity law may be formulated as an analogue of the law of quadratic reciprocity in terms of the Hilbert symbols as[1]
Rational reciprocity laws[edit]
A rational reciprocity law is one stated in terms of rational integers without the use of roots of unity.
Scholz's reciprocity law[edit]
Shimura reciprocity[edit]
Weil reciprocity law[edit]
Main article: Weil reciprocity law
Langlands reciprocity[edit]
The Langlands program includes several conjectures for general reductive algebraic groups, which for the special of the group GL1 imply the Artin reciprocity law.
Yamamoto's reciprocity law[edit]
Yamamoto's reciprocity law is a reciprocity law related to class numbers of quadratic number fields.
See also[edit]
 1. ^ Neukirch (1999) p.415


explore
Explore is a table pager, just like less but for table structured data.
Signature
> explore --head --index --reverse --peek
Parameters
 - --head {boolean}: turn off column headers
 - --index: show row indexes (by default it's not showed)
 - --reverse: start from the last row
 - --peek: returns a last used value, so it can be used in next pipelines
Get Started
ls | explore -i
explore-ls-png
So the main point of explore is :table (Which you see on the above screenshot).
You can interact with it via <Left>, <Right>, <Up>, <Down> arrow keys.
You can inspect a underlying values by entering into cursor mode. You can press either <i> or <Enter> to do so. Then using arrow keys you can choose a necessary cell. And you'll be able to see it's underlying structure.
You can obtain more information about the various aspects of it by :help.
Commands
explore has a list of built in commands you can use. Commands are run through pressing <:> and then a command name.
To find out the comprehensive list of commands you can type :help.
Config
You can configure many things (including styles and colors), via config. You can find an example configuration in default-config.nuopen in new window.
Examples
Peeking a value
$nu | explore --peek
explore-peek-gif
:try command
There's an interactive environment which you can use to navigate through data using nu.
explore-try-gif
Keeping the chosen value by $nu
Remember you can combine it with --peek.
explore-try-nu-gif


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A factor which occasionally affects stilling basin operation is the slope of the chute upstream from the basin. The foregoing experimentation was sufficiently extensive to shed some light on this factor.
Civil Engineering Articles
- Syed Ahmad Amin Shah
Energy and water are the prime movers of human life, though deficient in oil and gas, Pakistan has abundant water and other energy sources like hydel power, coal, wind and solar power.
In the absence of a shaking table, some laboratories have developed simple simulators for dynamic testing of structures. One such kind of a facility, named as the shock table, is installed at the University of Roorkee, India and was developed by Keightly [Ke 72].
The concept of pseudo-dynamic test (also called computer-actuator on-line test or hybrid test) was originated in Japan by Takanashi [Ta 75]. Since then, many researchers [TN 87, MS 89] developed the concept and verified the suitability of this method.


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Introduction to Opera Online
In this course you will have an added opportunity to meet with opera singers and directors when possible.
This course is an intoduction to the standard operatic repertoire in terms of development of musical style, dramatic structure, and performance tradition. Emphasis is on the elements of the art of operatic singing, voice classification, vocal range, technique, and dramatic values.Opportunities for attendance at operatic performances will be provided.
Textbook and Supplies
- Opera for Dummies - 1997 Edition (w/CD) - David Pogue and Scott Speck - ISBN _PHONE_
- Carmen - George Bizet - Black Dog Publishers (2 CD's)
ISBN - _PHONE_
- The Barber of Seville - Rossini - Black Dog Publishers (2 CD's) - ISBN _PHONE_
You can order books online from the Cypress College Bookstore.
The Honors Introduction to Opera Course (Music 118 H) is designed to provide a broader intellectual experience with increased critical thinking, analysis, discussion and/or writing skills. Honors students will extend the range of reference matierials to include opera libretti, opera music journals such as Opera News and online resources from major opera companies such as the New York Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera,.Los Angeles Opera and San Diego Opera.
Opera Attendance Requirement and Review
We will be attending 1 live opera performance A Night at the Opera and watching 2 opera DVD's called Opera Movie Nights in class. A schedule and ticket information will be given the first Orientation meeting. Students will complete an Opera Review for the live opera presentation.


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Chimpanzees modify intentional gestures to coordinate a search for hidden foodHumans routinely communicate to coordinate their activities, persisting and elaborating signals to pursue goals that cannot be accomplished individually. Communicative persistence is associated with complex cognitive skills such as intentionality, because interactants modify their communication in response to another's understanding of their meaning. Here we show that two language-trained chimpanzees effectively use intentional gestures to coordinate with an experimentally naive human to retrieve hidden food, providing some of the most compelling evidence to date for the role of communicative flexibility in successful coordination in nonhumans. Both chimpanzees (named Panzee and Sherman) increase the rate of non-indicative gestures when the experimenter approaches the location of the hidden food. Panzee also elaborates her gestures in relation to the experimenter's pointing, which enables her to find food more effectively than Sherman. Communicative persistence facilitates effective communication during behavioural coordination and is likely to have been important in shaping language evolution.


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Screw feeders are one of the industry's most useful feeding devices: they use relatively simple components and can be designed to reliably feed many kinds of bulk solids in a variety of applications. Unfortunately, the mechanisms governing the operation of these feeders under bin outlets aren't well understood. As a result, many existing screw feeders don't operate properly. This often leads to excessive power consumption, abrasive wear, particle attrition, or worse, unreliable material flow. Such problems can be avoided. This article reviews design procedures that can help you improve screw feeder performance. It also discusses the interaction mechanisms between proper bin design and optimum screw feeder design.
Feeders are used to control the rate of material discharge from a bin, hopper, silo, or bunker outlet. They shouldn't be confused with conveyors, which simply transport material from one location to another without controlling the flow rate. Common mechanical feeding devices include screw, belt, chain, rotary vane, rotary plow, rotary table, vibrating pan, and vibrating louver feeders. These feeders are typically used in a volumetric mode, where the volume of material being discharged per unit of time is varied by changing the speed, amplitude, or frequency of the feeder. Several of these devices can be designed to operate in a gravimetric mode, where the mass flow rate of material is actually measured and controlled.


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Class yii\data\Sort
Inheritanceyii\data\Sort » yii\base\BaseObject
Implementsyii\base\Configurable
Available since version2.0
Source Code _URL_
Sort represents information relevant to sorting.
When data needs to be sorted according to one or several attributes, we can use Sort to represent the sorting information and generate appropriate hyperlinks that can lead to sort actions.
A typical usage example is as follows,
public function actionIndex()
{
 $sort = new Sort([
 'attributes' => [
 'age',
 'name' => [
 'asc' => ['first_name' => SORT_ASC, 'last_name' => SORT_ASC],
 'desc' => ['first_name' => SORT_DESC, 'last_name' => SORT_DESC],
 'default' => SORT_DESC,
 'label' => 'Name',
 ],
 ],
 ]);
 $models = Article::find()
 ->where(['status' => 1])
 ->orderBy($sort->orders)
 ->all();
 return $this->render('index', [
 'models' => $models,
 'sort' => $sort,
 ]);
}
View:
// display links leading to sort actions
echo $sort->link('name') . ' | ' . $sort->link('age');
foreach ($models as $model) {
 // display $model here
}
In the above, we declare two $attributes that support sorting: name and age. We pass the sort information to the Article query so that the query results are sorted by the orders specified by the Sort object. In the view, we show two hyperlinks that can lead to pages with the data sorted by the corresponding attributes.
For more details and usage information on Sort, see the guide article on sorting.
Public Properties
Hide inherited properties
PropertyTypeDescriptionDefined By
$attributes array List of attributes that are allowed to be sorted. yii\data\Sort
$defaultOrder array The order that should be used when the current request does not specify any order. yii\data\Sort
$enableMultiSort boolean Whether the sorting can be applied to multiple attributes simultaneously. yii\data\Sort
$params array Parameters (name => value) that should be used to obtain the current sort directions and to create new sort URLs. yii\data\Sort
$route string The route of the controller action for displaying the sorted contents. yii\data\Sort
$separator string The character used to separate different attributes that need to be sorted by. yii\data\Sort
$sortParam string The name of the parameter that specifies which attributes to be sorted in which direction. yii\data\Sort
$urlManager yii\web\UrlManager The URL manager used for creating sort URLs. yii\data\Sort
Public Methods
Hide inherited methods
MethodDescriptionDefined By
__call() Calls the named method which is not a class method. yii\base\BaseObject
__construct() Constructor. yii\base\BaseObject
__get() Returns the value of an object property. yii\base\BaseObject
__isset() Checks if a property is set, i.e. defined and not null. yii\base\BaseObject
__set() Sets value of an object property. yii\base\BaseObject
__unset() Sets an object property to null. yii\base\BaseObject
canGetProperty() Returns a value indicating whether a property can be read. yii\base\BaseObject
canSetProperty() Returns a value indicating whether a property can be set. yii\base\BaseObject
className() Returns the fully qualified name of this class. yii\base\BaseObject
createSortParam() Creates the sort variable for the specified attribute. yii\data\Sort
createUrl() Creates a URL for sorting the data by the specified attribute. yii\data\Sort
getAttributeOrder() Returns the sort direction of the specified attribute in the current request. yii\data\Sort
getAttributeOrders() Returns the currently requested sort information. yii\data\Sort
getOrders() Returns the columns and their corresponding sort directions. yii\data\Sort
hasAttribute() Returns a value indicating whether the sort definition supports sorting by the named attribute. yii\data\Sort
hasMethod() Returns a value indicating whether a method is defined. yii\base\BaseObject
hasProperty() Returns a value indicating whether a property is defined. yii\base\BaseObject
init() Normalizes the $attributes property. yii\data\Sort
link() Generates a hyperlink that links to the sort action to sort by the specified attribute. yii\data\Sort
setAttributeOrders() Sets up the currently sort information. yii\data\Sort
Protected Methods
Hide inherited methods
MethodDescriptionDefined By
parseSortParam() Parses the value of $sortParam into an array of sort attributes. yii\data\Sort
Property Details
$attributes public property
List of attributes that are allowed to be sorted. Its syntax can be described using the following example:
[
 'age',
 'name' => [
 'asc' => ['first_name' => SORT_ASC, 'last_name' => SORT_ASC],
 'desc' => ['first_name' => SORT_DESC, 'last_name' => SORT_DESC],
 'default' => SORT_DESC,
 'label' => 'Name',
 ],
]
In the above, two attributes are declared: age and name. The age attribute is a simple attribute which is equivalent to the following:
'age' => [
 'asc' => ['age' => SORT_ASC],
 'desc' => ['age' => SORT_DESC],
 'default' => SORT_ASC,
 'label' => Inflector::camel2words('age'),
]
Since 2.0.12 particular sort direction can be also specified as direct sort expression, like following:
'name' => [
 'asc' => '[[last_name]] ASC NULLS FIRST', // PostgreSQL specific feature
 'desc' => '[[last_name]] DESC NULLS LAST',
]
The name attribute is a composite attribute:
 - The name key represents the attribute name which will appear in the URLs leading to sort actions.
 - The asc and desc elements specify how to sort by the attribute in ascending and descending orders, respectively. Their values represent the actual columns and the directions by which the data should be sorted by.
 - The default element specifies by which direction the attribute should be sorted if it is not currently sorted (the default value is ascending order).
 - The label element specifies what label should be used when calling link() to create a sort link. If not set, yii\helpers\Inflector::camel2words() will be called to get a label. Note that it will not be HTML-encoded.
Note that if the Sort object is already created, you can only use the full format to configure every attribute. Each attribute must include these elements: asc and desc.
public array $attributes = []
$defaultOrder public property
The order that should be used when the current request does not specify any order. The array keys are attribute names and the array values are the corresponding sort directions. For example,
[
 'name' => SORT_ASC,
 'created_at' => SORT_DESC,
]
See also \yii\data\attributeOrders.
public array $defaultOrder null
$enableMultiSort public property
Whether the sorting can be applied to multiple attributes simultaneously. Defaults to false, which means each time the data can only be sorted by one attribute.
public boolean $enableMultiSort false
$params public property
Parameters (name => value) that should be used to obtain the current sort directions and to create new sort URLs. If not set, $_GET will be used instead.
In order to add hash to all links use array_merge($_GET, ['#' => 'my-hash']).
The array element indexed by $sortParam is considered to be the current sort directions. If the element does not exist, the default order will be used.
See also:
public array $params null
$route public property
The route of the controller action for displaying the sorted contents. If not set, it means using the currently requested route.
public string $route null
$separator public property
The character used to separate different attributes that need to be sorted by.
public string $separator ','
$sortParam public property
The name of the parameter that specifies which attributes to be sorted in which direction. Defaults to sort.
See also


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Gone are the days of a simple "short back and sides" and limited choices for eyewear. In today's world of style, understanding how different face shapes influence your look is paramount. Your hairstyle and choice of glasses can either accentuate your features or leave you wishing for a more flattering outcome.
Consider This: rocking John Lennon frames on a round face? Not the best idea. Opting for a skin fade with a diamond-shaped face? Think twice. To truly elevate your style game, you need to grasp the nuances of face shapes and how they play a pivotal role in crafting a look that suits you perfectly.
If navigating the intricacies of face shapes feels as perplexing as escorting a vegan to Nando's, fret not. We've got you covered with a fail-safe guide to help you confidently answer the age-old question, 'what is my face shape?' It's time to unlock the secrets of your unique profile.
Face Shape Chart
The diverse realm of face shapes encompasses seven unique profiles, as depicted in the chart below. If identifying your face shape isn't as straightforward as a quick glance, or you find yourself wavering between categories like round and square, don't worry. We'll guide you through a precise and detailed method to measure your face accurately, enabling you to confidently determine your distinctive face shape.
How to Measure Your Face?
STEP 1: The Essential Tools
While you might have a trusty builder's tape measure somewhere in your toolbox, it's not exactly the ideal choice for measuring your face shape. To make the process easier and more accurate, equip yourself with a flexible tape measure akin to those used by tailors. With this tool in hand, along with a notebook, you're ready to embark on your face shape measurement journey.
STEP 2: Measuring Your Forehead
To determine your face shape, it's crucial to identify the dimensions of your facial features – whether they are long, short, or perfectly balanced. We'll begin with the forehead, a key area. Measure across the widest section, usually located approximately halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. This measurement serves as the foundation for understanding your unique face shape.
STEP 3: Measuring Your Cheekbones
Your cheekbone width is a critical factor in selecting the right hairstyle. An incorrect choice can significantly impact the balance of your features, including the relative proportions of your ears.
To measure your cheekbones accurately, position the tape measure across the most prominent part, which is typically just below the outer corner of each eye. This measurement is essential for a precise understanding of your face shape and subsequent hairstyle recommendations.
STEP 4: Measuring Your Jawline
Regardless of your build, your jawline is a defining feature worth measuring. To locate it, measure from the tip of your chin to just below your ear, at the spot where your jaw begins to angle upward. Keep in mind that you have a jawline on both sides of your face, so remember to multiply the obtained measurement by two to determine your jawline length accurately. This measurement plays a pivotal role in deciphering your face shape and making informed decisions about your hairstyle.
STEP 5: Measuring Your Face Length
The distinction between a rectangular face and a square face is a mere two inches—no joke, it's a fact.
To determine your face length, place the tape measure from the center of your hairline and extend it down to the tip of your chin. For individuals with shaved or bald heads, estimate the point where your hairline would naturally be. This final measurement provides a comprehensive understanding of your face shape, enabling you to make well-informed choices regarding your ideal hairstyle.
Deciphering Your Face Shape
After obtaining these measurements, the largest among the four will serve as the telltale sign, guiding you to your distinct face shape. Compare your measurements with the profiles provided below to pinpoint the shape that best defines your face:
Oval Face Shape
- Characteristics: Face length surpasses cheekbone width, and forehead length exceeds jawline.
- Jawline: Rounded.
Square Face Shape
- Characteristics: All measurements are relatively similar.
- Jawline: Sharp, not rounded. Often considered the masculine ideal.
Rectangle/Oblong Face Shape
- Characteristics: Face length is the longest measurement; forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are similar in size. Are you wanted to know which hairstyles would suit on your oblong face shape? Check this guide of stylish haircuts for long face men.
Round Face Shape
- Characteristics: Cheekbones and face length measurements are similar and larger than the forehead and jawline.
- Jawline: Soft, less defined.
Diamond Face Shape
- Characteristics: Face length is the largest measurement, followed by cheekbones, forehead, with the jawline being the smallest.
- Chin: Pointed.
Heart Face Shape
- Characteristics: Forehead measures greater than cheekbones and jawline, and the chin is pointed.
Triangle Face Shape
- Characteristics: Jawline surpasses cheekbones, which, in turn, are larger than the forehead.
Understanding your face shape empowers you to make informed decisions about various aspects, including your hairstyle, beard, and sunglasses, to enhance your overall look.
FAQs About Face Shapes
How Can I Determine My Face Shape?
Determine your face shape by measuring your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and face length. Then, compare these measurements to the defining features of each face shape.
Which Face Shape Is Considered Best for Men?
Some consider the square face shape ideal for men due to its traditional masculine look, characterized by a well-defined jawline and sharp features. However, you can use your hairstyle, beard, accessories, and style to enhance your natural features.
Do Round Faces Age More Gracefully?
Indeed, they do! Round faces have a natural advantage as they tend to store more fat in the cheeks, contributing to a more graceful aging process. So, even if you possess a round face, remember that aging can be on your side.


A black bear was euthanized after chasing a pet dog and injuring a woman Wednesday morning, a state spokesman confirmed.
Sharon Flannery reported around 7:30 a.m. that a black bear had attempted to attack her small terrier-type dog in her backyard, at 49 Avondale Road in West Hartford, said Dwayne Gardner, of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The 200 pound female black bear had entered the yard with her two yearling cubs. The bear continued to chase the dog as it ran toward the house, he said. When Flannery tried to protect her dog and get it inside, she received puncture wounds and scratches from the bear on her lower right leg.
The bear and cubs then fled the yard and climbed a tree in another yard.
Flannery was treated for her wounds at a hospital and released.
The officers from the DEEP's Environmental Conservation Police, wildlife biologists from the agency and West Hartford police found the bear and her cubs, Gardner said.
The animals were all tranquilized and taken to the DEEP's Session Woods Wildlife Management Area where the mother bear was euthanized and as a precaution tested for rabies.
The yearlings were deemed to be old enough to survive on their own and released into another area, Gardner said.
Adam Roberts, of the conservation group Born Free USA, said that the key to avoiding negative encounters with wild animals is to remain alert. "Many people are shocked when they actually encounter a bear, coyote, or other animal, and get angry or frightened when this happens.
"Learning how best to avoid a conflict from the start and to manage any encounter properly can put you at ease and possibly save lives,'' Roberts said. "Keep food out of reach of wildlife and never feed wild animals intentionally or unintentionally."
Black bears are rarely aggressive toward humans, and attacks are exceedingly rare, DEEP wildlife biologists agreed. Black bears are generally shy and avoid contact with people. However, if they regularly find food near houses, they can lose their fear of humans and become a problem.
In the rare instance when a bear appears to exhibit aggressive behavior, residents should contact the DEEP, Gardner said. Bear sightings reported by the public provide valuable information to assist the DEEP Wildlife Division in monitoring the black bear population.
Anyone who observes a black bear in Connecticut is encouraged to report the sighting on the DEEP's website _URL_ or to call the Wildlife Division's Sessions Woods office.


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CD cover
Hungary and Romania: Descendants of the Itinerant Gypsies: Melodies of Sorrow and Joy
Produced by Yuji Ichihashi, Aki Soto, and Stephen McArthur. Recorded by Kazuyuki Tanimoto and Norio Inagaki. Multicultural Media: Music of the Earth MCM3009. 1997. Compact Disc. Liner notes by Kazuyuki Tanimoto and Norio Inagaki.
Melodies of Sorrow and Joy is a re-release of field recordings of songs and instrumental pieces performed by Gypsy (Rom) musicians from Hungary and Romania and originally released in Japan. The disc is divided into two halves, each recorded by a different researcher, with the pieces in each half grouped together on the recording by geographical region. As a result, the CD and its accompanying notes seem like two separate projects, which they originally were.
AU sound iconAudio 1: "Khelimaski dyili," opening (152 KB.au)
RealAudio iconAudio 1: "Khelimaski dyili," opening
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AU sound iconAudio 2: "Meselaki dyili," opening (381 KB.au)
RealAudio iconAudio 2: "Meselaki dyili," opening
The first half of the disc, recorded in Hungary, consists of sixteen tracks of vocal music. All of the songs are examples of either thekhelimaski dyili, a rhythmic, sung dance, (Audio 1) or the meselaki dyli, a slow song with free rhythm (Audio 2). Brief, paraphrased translations are provided for each of the slow songs, while no translations are provided for the dance songs.
The generous number of examples of both song types provides a good introduction to these genres, and a welcome opportunity for comparison of styles between various singers and different villages. The meselaki dyli selections recorded in Gyngys Village, for example, are sung in heterophonic style by a group of men's and women's voices, and provide an important contrast to the meselaki dyli examples of Piricise Village, which are performed by solo voices.
AU audio iconAudio 3: Men's Dance, opening (188 KB.au)
RealAudio iconAudio 3: Men's Dance, opening
AU audio iconAudio 4: Wedding March, opening (141 KB.au)
RealAudio iconAudio 4: Wedding March, opening
The second half of the disc provides a more diverse sampling of instrumental styles from the Carpathian Mountain region, including a Csardas, a funeral piece, several varieties of men's dances, (Audio 3) a wedding march, (Audio 4) and couples' dances. With the exception of one piece played by a violin/gardon (cello-like stringed instrument) duo, the instruments playing on each track are not listed.
Multicultural Media is to be commended for releasing these valuable recordings and for translating the original notes. The notes however, and the format in which they are presented, are confusing and perhaps require more editorial comment than the brief disclaimer at the back of the booklet which describes both the difficulties of transliteration as well as the diverse professional backgrounds of the researchers. Several problems are apparent. Some tracks include no annotation other than the name of the genre. None of the songs or instrumental pieces are given a title, and none of the performers appearing in the recording or the accompanying photographs are identified or credited.
The editors state that they wanted to preserve the tone of the original Japanese notes, but the original commentary seems to need some additional context and frame, particularly for the notes which accompany the first half of the disc. While the romantic travelogue-type narration employed here can perhaps be forgiven for its exuberant enthusiasm, at other times the notes are dangerously misleading as when, for example, the first annotator proclaims that in general, Gypsy dancing has no fixed gestures or organized movements.
Although these recordings were originally released in 1992, with the songs from the first half recorded in the 1980s, the photographs in the accompanying booklet are from 1963, leaving some question as to when the rest of the field recordings were made. Again, some historical context for the recordings and the notes would be a welcome addition.
Difficulties in presentation aside, the recordings and the notes too, contain much that should delight and interest many listeners, especially newcomers to Rom music of this region. The song selections are compelling performances representing a variety of individual and regional styles, and the instrumental tracks provide documentation of some fine examples of solo violin and ensemble playing from the Carpathian Mountains. Although the annotations to the individual selections are somewhat incomplete, the notes provide a fine history of Gypsy instrumental music in Hungary, and good, informative general descriptions of the song genres.
Suzanne Camino
Suzanne Camino is a doctoral candidate in the ethnomusicology program at the University of Michigan. She is currently researching songs of emigration and exile among Albanian communities in the United States. Her past research has focused on Albanian polyphonic singing and Bektashi Sufi chanting.
Thanks to Aaron A. Fox for web design assistance


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A new Super-Kamiokande search for supernova relic neutrinos was conducted using 2853 live days of data. Sensitivity is now greatly improved compared to the 2003 Super-Kamiokande result, which placed a flux limit near many theoretical predictions. This more detailed analysis includes a variety of improvements such as increased efficiency, a lower energy threshold, and an expanded data set. New combined upper limits on supernova relic neutrino flux are between 2.8 and 3.1ν ̄ecm -2s -1>16MeV total positron energy (17.3MeV E ν).
|Journal||Physical Review D - Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology|
|Publication status||Published - Mar 22 2012|
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)