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Food and water are one of the absolute necessities for both humans and animals. Drinking water is necessary to maintain a good health and to replace those fluids lost when urinating or sweating. Since felines do all these functions, it is essential that they are provided with access to safe drinking water at all times.
Felines are animals that came originally from desert climates so they can last for some time without water. Also, wild feral ones often get their necessary water intake from their prey that is why they can last longer in the wild. This is why household felines can last longer without water compared to other pets in your home.
Since a household feline is your pet, it is also your responsibility to provide its basic needs such as food and water. No one wants to put their pets or any other animal in agony by denying them of these basic necessities. But what if your kitty has one day stopped eating or drinking water? Changes in the feeding habits of your pets cause major concern and worry. Loss of appetite is one sign that there is something wrong with your pet.
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How Much Water Intake Is Enough
The more food your pet kitty consumes and the more calorie intake, the more metabolic waste is produced. This mean that it also needs more water to replace lost fluids in order to maintain a healthy body temperature. Full grown felines need to drink the same amount of water as the amount of food that they consume. Canned food can contain up to 80% water while dry food only contains 7 to 12 percent water. If you regularly feed your kitty dry food, you will also need to provide more water.
How Long Without Food
Food provide nutrition and energy and is important for your feline to keep alive. This is a basic fact that every pet owner knows. The right amount of food and the right amount of nutrition should be provided if you want your felines to live long. On average, felines can survive for up to 10 to 15 days without consuming food provided that it is drinking water. Once this period of time has already passed you are sure to encounter problems such as kidney failure from hunger. Kidney failure would then lead to even worse scenarios.
How Long Without Water
As mentioned before, a feline can survive for up to two weeks with water alone. We cannot say the same if there is no water intake. Regularly drinking water contributes to the functioning of the cells in your pet's body and it is absolutely necessary, even more than food. Without any water intake, your feline can only survive a maximum of four days. If it is eating moist or wet food, then it can last longer than average since these contain water in them.
Environment and Weather
Low water intake in hot or tropical places can cause dehydration. There is already a healthy amount of fluid lost in sweating but it is not being replaced through water intake. A more active pet also means there is more fluid lost in the feline's body. Vomiting due to other illnesses can also cause fluid loss in your pet.
Health and Old Age
The age and health condition of your feline also contributes to the duration it can last without food or water. Healthy felines without diseases and younger ones can definitely survive longer without water than felines of old age and who are riddled with certain conditions. For felines with health issues, lack of water intake and dehydration will only worsen their condition.
What to Do If Your Feline Is Not Drinking Water
What should you do if your kitty is not drinking any water? If it is avoiding any intake of water or you notice that the water from the water bowl is still the same amount as before, you can try to give it water based treats. These are nutritious treats with a lot of water content in them and are generally appealing.
You can also try changing the sources of water your pet is drinking from. There are felines who love tap water while there are also those who prefer drinking bottled water. Also, if you have been using a water bowl all this time then you can also try using a water fountain, which can be found in your local pet store, for a change.
Another thing you can do to help your pet drink water is to give it canned tuna and then add some water into it. This is one thing felines love to eat. The water will not only provide hydration for your pet it will also give nutrients to the body. If this does not work then you definitely need to take your pet to see the vet. Felines love drinking and if they are not doing so, then there is something wrong with them.
It is important to give your pet access to water at all times. Do not let your pets' water bowl stay empty for a long time. Felines need food and water to survive and they won't survive for long if they are starved and dehydrated. When an organ becomes dehydrated, it takes away energy from other parts of the cat's body. Continuous dehydration will lead to the bloodstream becoming less fluid and organs drying up and shutting down. Dehydration could be fatal to your pet. Monitor your cat's water intake to see if it avoids drinking water regularly. Make sure that once you see signs of dehydration in your pet to provide it ample amount of water and to schedule a check up with the veterinarian if deemed necessary.


Dialogical argument as an interface to complex debates
Chris Reed, Simon Wells
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 The Magtalo prototype environment harnesses dialogue protocols to support flexible, intuitive interaction with data in complex, contentious domains and provides mechanisms for eliciting structured knowledge. Magtalo represents the first example of an implemented online system that uses a closely specified argument-based dialogue protocol combined with a rich language for representing monologic argument to provide a tool for intuitive user exploration of a disagreement space. This approach also enables the expansion of argument resources through knowledge elicitation, which is structured by the argument dialogue protocol. The continuing aim of our research is to use advances in argumentation theory to push the practice of argumentation technology in providing tools and interfaces that have wide appeal.
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 Pages (from-to)60-65
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 JournalIEEE Intelligent Systems
 Issue number6
 Publication statusPublished - Nov 2007
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Mineral composition of wild relatives and introgressive forms in wheat selection
Saving, T. V. and Abugaliyeva, A. I. and Çakmak, İsmail and Kozhakhmetov, K. (2018) Mineral composition of wild relatives and introgressive forms in wheat selection. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genetiki i Selektsii, 22 (1). pp. 88-96. ISSN 2500-0462 (Print) 2500-3259 (Online)
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The study of seed mineral composition of wheat and its wild relatives revealed higher content of all elements in Aegilops ovata and Ae. triuncialis, as well as an overall increased background in relatives compared to modern varieties of Triticum aestivum (standards). By content of macro- and microelements, synthetic forms of wheat occupy an intermediate position between wild relatives and modern varieties. Transitional forms with the level of mineral composition typical of wild forms (Zhetysu x T militinae; Zhetysu x T kiharae; Bezostaya 1 x Ae. cylindrica) have been identified. All genotypes have been differentiated into 3 clusters. The first consists predominantly of introgressive forms, Ae. triaristata and the Komsomolskaya 1 variety, which has wild forms in its origin. The second cluster includes mainly varieties (parental forms), T. timopheevii and the introgressive form (Steklovidnaya 24 x T militinae). The third cluster consists largely of T. militinae, T. kiharae, Ae. cylindrica species and introgressive forms originated from them: Zhetysu x T militinae and Bezostaya 1 x Ae. cylindrica. Such division allows us to classify genotypes according to the level of metabolism: wild relatives (3rd cluster), varieties (2nd cluster) and an intermediate group - introgressive forms (1st cluster). In general, inclusion of cultural forms (backcrossing with varieties) to crosses with introgressive forms is usually accompanied by a decrease in the total metabolic level, but it varies in cultivars and wild species characterized by polymorphism. Sources of high content of elements have been revealed: wild relatives and introgressive forms, some of which are donors. According to the results of topcross breeding with testers - commercial common wheat varieties Steklovidnaya 24, Almali, Zhetysu - inheritance of this trait by progenies in F-2-F-3 generations has been revealed in two constant lines: (Bezostaya 1 x Ae. cylindrica) x T kiharae and Zhetysu x T kiharae.
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In honor of my birthday (yesterday), I'm going to tell you about one of my favorite activities I learned about during my job at a science museum. It involves two of my favorite things – the sun and chocolate – a perfect combination. Plus, it's environmentally friendly – what could be better?
- Cardboard pizza box (the kind delivered pizza comes in)
- Aluminum foil
- Clear tape
- Plastic wrap or heavy-duty/freezer zip-lock bag
- Black construction paper
- Ruler or stick
- Chocolate chip cookie dough
Take the pizza box and cut a flap in the lid by cutting along three sides, leaving about an inch around the sides of the flap. Fold this flap up so that it stands up when the rest of the lid is closed.
Tightly wrap the aluminum foil around the flap, tape it to the back (outer side) of the flap. Make sure to cover the inner side of the flap with the foil to reflect the sun's rays.
Place double layer of plastic wrap over the opening you made when you cut the flap in the lid, leaving about an inch of plastic overlapping the sides. Tape each side down securely, sealing out the air. If you use a plastic bag instead of plastic wrap, cut out a square big enough to cover the opening, and tape one layer over it. You want to create an airtight window for sunlight to enter into the box.
Line the bottom of the box with black construction paper, which will absorb the heat. The black surface is where you will set your food to cook. To insulate your oven so it holds in more heat, roll up sheets of newspaper and place them on the bottom of the box, forming a border around the cooking area, and tape them down. You should still be able to close the lid, but inside there is a seal so air cannot escape.
It is best to use your solar oven when the sun is high overhead – from 11 am to 3 pm. Take it outside to a sunny spot and adjust the flap until the most sunlight possible is reflecting off the aluminum foil and onto the plastic-covered window. Use a ruler or stick to prop the flap at the right angle. You can also angle the entire box by using a rolled up towel.
Now for the best part… place the cookie dough in the center of the black paper so the cookies can be seen through the hole made by the flap. Make sure the shadow from the flap is directly behind the box for the best result. Remember to move the box every couple of hours to keep up with the movement of the sun. After 4-6 hours, your cookies should be done and ready to eat, straight from your new solar oven.
You can also make toast by buttering a slice of bread, or sprinkling cheese on it, then letting the sun do the rest, or hot dogs, nachos. If you plan on using the solar oven more than once, place your food on a clear plastic or glass plate to prevent the black paper from getting dirty.
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text: The semi-active control technology has been paid more attention in the field of structural vibration control due to its high controllability, excellent control effect and low power requirement. When semi-active control device are used for vibration control, some challenges must be taken into account, such as the reliability and the control strategy of the device. This study presents a new large tonnage compound lead extrusion magnetorheological (CLEMR) damper, whose mathematical model is introduced to describe the variation of damping force with current and velocity. Then a current controller based on the fuzzy logic control strategy is designed to determine control currents of the CLEMR dampers rapidly. A ten-floor frame structure with CLEMR dampers using the fuzzy logic control strategy is built and calculated by using MATLAB. Calculation results show that CLEMR dampers can reduce the seismic responses of structures effectively. Calculation results of the fuzzy logic control strategy are compared with those of the semi-active limit Hrovat control structure, the passive-off control structure, and the uncontrolled structure. Comparison results show that the fuzzy logic control strategy can determine control currents of CLEMR dampers quickly and can reduce seismic responses of the structures more effectively than the passive-off control strategy and the uncontrolled structure.


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Limiting the turn-to-turn insulation stress imposed on the device being protected
The motor surge protection bank (MSP) provides protection against insulation failure for motors, other rotating machines, and dry-type transformers. This yields assurance of continuous operation of the equipment, the electrical system and the manufacturing process.
The primary function of the MSP motor surge protection bank is to guard the winding insulation of the device being protected. Station class, and metal oxide lightning arresters act to limit the maximum voltage to the device, at a predetermined magnitude. Specially designed surge capacitors, connected in parallel with the arresters, control the rate of rise of the resultant overvoltage. The combination of surge arresters and surge capacitors serve to limit the turn-to-turn insulation stress on the device being protected.
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Mission Farm of Nambikay
'Nambikay' is Tamil for hope. Through Farm of Nambikay we wish to contribute to a hopeful future of people in the war-torn area of Sri Lanka.
The mission of Farm of Nambikay is
to contribute to the restoration and wholeness of the war affected and poor people and society in Sri Lanka and to share Gods love
Objectives Farm of Nambikay
In the period 2014 – 2017 Farm of Nambikay aims the following operational objectives:
- Establish and manage a professional and innovative small-scale farm
- Creating workand learning experience places on the farm
- Inclusion of people with disability and/or impairment on the farm
- Bring 50% of the farm profit in a project fund.
- Use this fund to initiate and/or support small-scale projects in the area
- Investigate whether this can be done in collaboration with the Grace Community Churches
These operational objectives shape the strategic objectives of Farm of Nambikay:
- To contribute to social and economic development in Mannar province
- To be an example and inspiration for farmers and non-farmers in the area
- To practise Christian service in the communities
- To strengthen Grace Community Churches in their mission
Farm of Nambikay has a Christian identity, and is based on biblical values like hope, grace, love, faith, justice, compassion, positive well-being, uniqueness of each individual and serving others.

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Kiwi study could help babies avoid brain damage
Kiwi study could help babies avoid brain damage
Kiwi scientists have made a breakthrough in helping to prevent a common cause of brain damage in babies.
According to a new study, led by the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland, stabilising blood sugar levels in new-borns with hypoglycemia can prevent brain damage.
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a risk for up to 30 percent of babies, and the study's lead researcher, Distinguished Professor Jane Harding, says it's the single most preventable cause of brain damage in new-borns.
The study examined 404 children who were born at risk of hypoglycemia at Waikato Hospital, and identified that by keeping their blood-sugar level above a safety threshold there was no increase in the risk of brain damage.
Researchers also found that babies who had blood-glucose levels that rose too high or which fluctuated widely during the first 48 hours of their lives were more likely to have brain damage.
"It may be that it's not only important to keep blood glucose levels from dropping too low, but also to keep them from swinging too high, too fast, but we need further studies to confirm that link," says Professor Harding.
Glucose is the sugar on which the brain depends most for fuel. The main factors that put a baby at risk of low blood glucose are being born preterm, small or large at birth, or having a diabetic mother.
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During this SOFREP exclusive interview, former Navy SEAL Eric Davis reveals his second book, titled "Habits of Heroes." Eric explains his interest in animal behavior studies and behavior change, and how they are now being applied to humans. Eric suggests that humans have an underlying design and overall purpose, and when we live outside of that purpose we can develop destructive behavior.
If you look at the habits of a group of people, such as people who we recognize as "heroes," those who, for the most part, feel like their lives are fulfilled and are serving the purpose for which they were created, they don't have poor coping mechanisms or destructive habits.
You can order Eric Davis's first book, "Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons," on Amazon now.


10 reasons your kids need their cousins growing up
Family gatherings are an important part of growing up, especially if your kids have cousins similar in age.
Most of us remember hanging out with our cousins at family barbecues or we may have even been lucky enough to live close by and even go to school, or be in the same class, as a relative.
In fact, cousins play a vital role in a child's development and social interactions.
10 reasons your kids need their cousins growing up
Family gatherings are an important part of growing up. Source: Pixabay
Here are 10 reasons why your kids need their cousins….
1. Cousins are your first best friends
Siblings are too – but cousins are like siblings that don't annoy you as much! Plus, they're more like a friend as you can have sleepovers at your cousin's house!
2. You'll always have someone to hang out with at family gatherings
It's nice to have someone to hang out with at Great Aunt May's annual family tea. Family gathering are so much better and less of a chore if your cousins are there when you're younger.
3. It's basically like having more siblings
This is great if you are an only child. If you only have a brother, you may have a female cousin or vice versa. It's like having lots of siblings that you don't have to share all your toys with all of the time!
4. It's easier to make plans with cousins
If your parents are going to visit their siblings then it's easy to make plans for playdates with your cousins.
5. You can share hand-me-downs
If you have a cousin that lives nearby, chances are you'll have clothes for life!
10 reasons your kids need their cousins growing up
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6. You'll always have someone to confide in
Kids are always going to complain about their parents, let's face it. Having a cousin to vent to is always handy, as they will understand more where you're coming from.
7. You're connected for life
Like siblings, cousins are family. You share grandparents, aunts, uncles and other cousins. That's super special.
8. You have more role models
Whether you're the youngest or the oldest child in your family, chances are there will either be someone older than you or younger than you when you have cousins.
Things, like manners, can be learnt from older cousins. Exposure to more people is always a good thing when it comes to learning social cues.
10 reasons your kids need their cousins growing up
You have friends for life in cousins. Source: Pixabay
9. You get to reminisce with cousins
Not many people get to see their friends on Christmas Day, but chances are, you'll spend it with your cousins. This way, you make so many personal memories that you can look back on later in life.
10. Cousins love each other unconditionally
Friends often come and go as you grow up, but your cousins will be there from birth until adulthood. There may be bickers but they'll resolve quickly because of those family connections.
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Flying drones is an exciting and immersive experience, especially when maneuvering through trees and capturing amazing views. However, if you are a beginner, you might be hesitant about flying your drone near trees, more so if you ever noticed some loss of drone signal when flying your drone through or around them. This brings us to our question: Do trees block drone signals?
Trees can interfere with the signal between the drone and remote controller and even block it. However, you can avoid this issue by correctly calibrating your drone compass or flying your drone higher. This will ensure that the transmission of signals between your drone and its remote controller is not blocked.
How trees block drone signals
It's actually the high water content of trees that causes a reflection and absorption of radio signals. This is seen in the trunks, leaves, and branches, although you will notice signal interference more during the spring and summer seasons when the foliage is at its height.
During fall and winter when trees shed their leaves, the water content and thus the radio signal interference is minimized.
Trees can cause signal disruption in a number of other ways as well. See the discussion below to learn how trees and other types of obstacles can interfere with your drone's radio signal.
What causes interference with drone signals?
Several factors cause the signal of your drone to degrade. Here is a discussion of some of them.
This is an occurrence that takes place when the electromagnetic waves of your drone signal encounter an obstacle. The obstacle can cause a split of the waves, causing them to continuously spread in different directions. The obstacle can be trees, buildings, or a wall.
When this happens, the diffracted signals begin to bend around the obstacle. In most cases, rounded objects cause more signal loss than sharp ones.
This occurs when a signal bounces back towards its source after encountering an obstacle. Most drone signals are subjected to reflection to some degree, and this will cause them to be lost temporarily.
An excellent example of signal reflection is when your aircraft receives signals that do not come directly from a remote controller but instead from a signal that is bouncing off a tree. Some of the signal will reflect towards the remote controller, and as a result, there will be an interference between the drone's and controller's communication. At worst, this can cause the aircraft to crash land or at best cause a temporary loss of signal.
In this scenario, a wireless signal is diffused or spread apart after encountering the surface of an uneven object. The primary signal dissipates into double reflection signals once it strikes the rough surface.
Scattering causes a substantial degradation or even complete loss of signal. Some elements that are likely to cause your drone's signal to disperse include smoke, dust, tiny water drops, or plant leaves.
The signals of your drone have to navigate through the atmosphere. Therefore, the farther they travel, the more they will lose their strength. This is why it is critical to ensure that your drone doesn't fly past the recommended range of operation.
Your drone's signal is likely to be affected by anything that has a communication frequency of 2.4 GHz. However, the strength of the aircraft's signal can also be affected by other factors, including the smart controller's transmission distance.
This is a reduction of your drone's signal strength once it passes through an object that has no radio signal transparency. Absorption might cause you to lose control of your drone so long as the object remains in between your drone and controller.
This is another factor that dramatically affects drone signals. In this case, the radio signals that are reflected split and get to the receiver through several different paths. In some cases, there might be an interference between the path and the main signal, thus causing a downgrade of the drone's signal.
How to prevent drone signal blocking?
You can easily minimize magnetic interference by calibrating your drone's compass. However, make sure you are at a distance from any magnetic field for best results.
Also, avoid calibrating your aircraft near a dense forest or a building. It's best to do the compass calibration in a place that's isolated or empty.
Here are some other ways you can prevent drone signal blocking.
Don't take off or land on magnetic surfaces
Drone signal interference can cause issues when your drone is landing or taking off. For this reason, you should fly your drone in areas with low magnetic interference. Some of the surfaces your drone should not land or take off from include wet wood, concrete, or places with metal pipes buried underground.
Additionally, make sure to fly your drone at least a distance of 90 yards (80 meters) from power lines with high voltage.
If you are having a hard time finding a perfect spot, consider using a drone pad to quickly launch your aircraft while it remains portable and compact.
Check your MOCA to set the correct RTH altitude
MOCA stands for Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude. It is used to identify the tallest buildings in your area. Your observation should go beyond construction equipment.
Once you establish your MOCA, you should set your Return to Home Altitude above the MOCA. This will prevent crashing your drone when it's flying back.
Avoid flying your drone in GPS mode between tall buildings
Tall buildings are great contributors to drone signal interference. Flying your drone in GPS mode between tall buildings is likely to cause signal loss. The signal will reflect on the tall buildings, resulting in a degraded signal. In this case, the drone has a high chance of flying into a building.
Set the drone to hover in case of signal loss
When flying your drone around trees, you should anticipate possible signal loss. So in case it happens, you should adjust the settings of your drone to land at a particular spot, hover it in an area, or automatically return home using the RTH feature.
However, even though flying the drone home using the RTH is usually the best idea, it depends on the GPS reception quality. A good GPS signal might be challenging in areas with many trees or tall structures because your drone might lose orientation and fly in the wrong direction.
Setting your drone to hover will prevent such an incident from happening since it will pause and hover in place, and you can move yourself to restore the signal. This will give you a chance to reconnect with your drone and prevent a flyaway or crash.
Trees block drone signals due to water content. When combined with the presence of trunks, leaves, and branches, this issue causes a reflection of and absorption of radio signals. Winter is the only season that trees pose little risk of signal disturbance because there is no foliage to block your drone's signal.


or logistics facilities to interact with a Sawtooth application.
This blog post describes the first native mobile client applications for Hyperledger Sawtooth, which we have developed using the Sawtooth Java SDK as well as a new Sawtooth Swift SDK. These first example applications showcase a client for the XO transaction processor that, although simple, opens up possibilities for Sawtooth mobile applications moving forward.
Sawtooth Java and Swift SDKs
The Sawtooth Java SDK is already familiar to many Hyperledger Sawtooth developers; no changes are needed to make it compatible with an Android project. The SDK works similarly in Java-native projects or in Android projects in Java or Kotlin. The Sawtooth Java SDK documentation describes how to import the SDK into an Android project and includes example code for writing a client application in Kotlin.
The new Sawtooth Swift SDK supports iOS applications on the Hyperledger Sawtooth platform and provides a way for an application to sign transactions before submitting them to the blockchain. This SDK implements the same functionality present in other Sawtooth SDKs. Cocoa/Cocoa Touch projects can import the SawtoothSigning framework via Carthage, an iOS dependency manager. The Sawtooth Swift documentation includes instructions for using the SawtoothSigning framework.
Example XO Mobile Apps
Our example mobile applications use the XO transaction processor, which allows two users to play tic-tac-toe on the blockchain. (For the details of XO, see the XO CLI tutorial and transaction family specification.)
Both applications implement most of the functionality from the XO transaction processor. The applications open to a landing screen with tabs to navigate between games to play, games to watch, and finished games.
The Play tab lists the current games that a user is able to join. In the following figures, the iOS example (using Swift) is on the left, and the Android example (using Kotlin) is on the right.
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Figure 1. Play screen
The Create Game screen lets the user enter a unique name for a new game. The new game will appear on the Play screen once this transaction has been successfully submitted.

Figure 2. Create Game screen
The Game Board screen allows the user to submit their moves, with Player 1 as 'X' and Player 2 as 'O'.

Figure 3. New game board (iOS) and finished game board (Android).
Running the Sawtooth Mobile Apps
If you want to try out these apps, you can find them in the Sawtooth Java SDK and Sawtooth Swift SDK repositories.
 1. Check out the repositories and open the project on Android Studio or Xcode to run the apps on a simulator or on your device.
 2. The application needs to communicate with a Sawtooth validator connected to an XO transaction processor. To start a local Docker network with the validator, XO transaction processor, and Sawtooth REST API, run docker-compose up in the examples/xo_ios folder in the Sawtooth Swift SDK project or examples/xo_android_client in the Sawtooth Java SDK. This will allow your application to send transactions to the validator.
Further Development
We have proposed a new Sawtooth Swift SDK, using the Hyperledger Sawtooth Request for Comments (RFC) process. Once that process is completed, a new GitHub Hyperledger repository will host the Sawtooth Swift SDK. We have already implemented part of that SDK and will contribute the code to the Hyperledger repository once the RFC has been approved. At this moment, the only framework available with the SDK is SawtoothSigning, which can be used to sign create private/public key pairs and sign transactions. In the future, we plan to implement a framework help generate Sawtooth protobuf messages.
Summary
Native mobile applications are a logical step for Hyperledger Sawtooth development. With projects such as Hyperledger Grid encouraging a larger suite of technologies to be used for supply chain solutions, flexibility in the interactions with the Hyperledger Sawtooth platform is critical. Native mobile applications make interactions with Hyperledger Sawtooth more convenient and comfortable.
The Sawtooth Java and Swift SDKs, along with the example XO client application, provide a solid foundation for getting Sawtooth mobile. Using the Sawtooth Java SDK and a new Sawtooth Swift SDK, native mobile applications allow developers and users to unlock the full potential of Sawtooth applications wherever they go.
Want to Learn More?
To learn more about mobile development in Sawtooth, see the source code and the documentation in the Sawtooth Java SDK and Sawtooth Swift SDK git repositories. These repositories include the source code for the example XO client and documentation with details on how to import the modules and how to use the SDKs to write clients.
You can also join the Sawtooth SDK development community in the #sawtooth-sdk-dev channel on chat.hyperledger.org.
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Hyperledger Sawtooth events in Go
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This blog post shows how to use the Sawtooth Go SDK for event handling. We can create events in a transaction processor and write a client to subscribe to events via ZMQ. There's also a web socket based event subscription feature not in scope of the topic discussed here. The article has information useful for developers, technical readers, architects, Sawtooth enthusiasts and anybody interested in blockchain.
Please refer to Sawtooth Go SDK reference for setting up the development environment. It includes information on how to write a client in Go.
Events and Event Subscription In Sawtooth
Thanks to the many open source contributors. The Hyperledger Sawtooth documentation describes in detail about event and event subscription. This article supplements the document. Sawtooth has SDK support in many languages, giving flexibility to the application developer. We will discuss the Go SDK usage in detail.
Sawtooth defines two core events sawtooth/block-commit and sawtooth/state-delta. Both occur when a block is committed. The former carries information about the block. The latter carries information about all state changes at the given address. In addition to the predefined events, Sawtooth allows application developers to define new events. A combination of sophisticated SDK and protobuf definitions abstract the complex network communications. The SDK exposes APIs to add new application-specific events. It also provides the mechanism for clients to subscribe to available events.
Figure 1: Representation of the Validator connection with Transaction Processor and Client via ZMQ.
Event: A savior for real world use cases
 1. Notification events such as state change and block commit help the design of interactive clients. It saves clients from having to poll the validator for the status of submitted batches.
 2. Events can be used as a debugger for transaction processors. Transaction processors can register application-specific events allowing clients to debug the flow remotely..
 3. In addition to debugging, the asynchronous behavior allows for stateless application designs.
 4. Deferring the processing of events at a later point in time. Sawtooth Supply Chain is one such well known example, which makes use of this feature.
Caution beginners! Do not get carried away with overwhelming application specific use cases. Events are also being used for internal operation of Sawtooth. The horizon is open and our imagination is the only limit.
Adding Application-Specific Event In Go
Creating a custom event involves defining three parts, namely
 1. Define attributes: A list of key-value pairs, which later is used to filter during event subscriptions. There can be many values per attribute key.
import
("github.com/hyperledger/sawtooth-sdk-go/protobuf/events_pb2")
// Create a key-value map to define attribute
attributes := []events_pb2.Event_Attribute{
Key: "MyOwnKey", Value:"ValueIWantToPass",
})
2. Define data payload: Byte information for a specific event type.
payload := []byte{'f', 'u', 'n', '-', 'l', 'e', 'a', 'r', 'n', 'i', 'n', 'g'}
3. Define event type: Used as an identifier when subscribing for the events.
After defining these parameters, we can use the available API in the SDK to create an event and add to the context. Listing 1 shows and example of adding an event. Please note that any change to the context's events will affect the way subscribed clients work.
import("github.com/hyperledger/sawtooth-sdk-go/processor")
func (self *OneOfMyTPHandler) Apply(
request *processor_pb2.TpProcessRequest,
context *processor.Context)
error { // -- snip --
context.AddEvent(
"MyEventIdentifier",
attributes,
payload)
// -- snip --
}
Listing 1: Adding an event to the context.
Event-Subscription In Go
Subscribing to an event involves establishing a ZM


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It postulates the existence of an innate aptitude of homo sapiens for art. It proposes that a work of art is successful when it creates in the body-mind of the recipient an 'effect' that awakens not only the affect, but all faculties, and does so in a coherent manner.
A work of art is therefore a living work, and a work of life. In order to study it, one needs a specific human science that is able to integrate the rich contributions of the other sciences that study art, as well as to examine closely the corollaries of the life effect invariant.


A Quick Glance at Direct and Indirect Remuneration, Is Your Plan Compliant?
Five insights into understanding DIR
Although DIR is typically a finance and analytical responsibility within a Part D organization, the compliance department also needs to be engaged in this effort. Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) typically involves external vendors and therefore should be part of a comprehensive Compliance Effectiveness Program. Here's a brief overview to gauge your preparedness.
1. What is the definition of DIR when related to Medicare Part D?
The actual definition of DIR can be found in 42 CFR 423.308, in short: DIR is the total dollars in which the Part D sponsor received or an entity in which they are affiliated with (e.g., PBM) received that ultimately would reduce the incurred drug cost experienced by the plan after the transaction at point-of-sale; principally the net amount.
2. How do Medicare Part D Plan sponsors use DIR?
Each year a plan sponsor is required to submit a bid to CMS for the upcoming plan year. This bid estimates expenditures such as drug costs, administrative fees, operational costs, formulary and plan design, and DIR amounts. In the end, it calculates the premium in which the plan will charge beneficiaries to be a member of their Part D plan. DIR is a key component of this calculation as it helps reduce the premium amount in which a beneficiary will pay.
3. Isn't DIR just rebates received from the drug manufacturers?
DIR can include several other components. Part D sponsors are also to report any other sources of remuneration that would have decreased the cost of the drug incurred by the plan. A few examples include generic dispensing incentive payments and adjustments between the plan and the pharmacy, legal settlements that were in relation to the drugs dispensed, free/reduced-price goods or services received, and performance guarantees.
4. What happens to these DIR payments received by the Plan sponsor?
At the end of every plan year, a Plan sponsor is required to report to CMS DIR amounts incurred by the plan during the previous plan year. These amounts are to be used for the plan to reconcile with CMS and calculate reinsurance amounts and risk-sharing arrangements.
5. DIR seems to be a finance component, what other departments should be involved with DIR?
Although DIR focuses primarily on financial aspects of the Part D benefit there are several other departments within a Plan Sponsor's organization that should be involved. Notably the compliance team should be heavily involved. For most plans, majority of DIR is received through delegated relationships with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and/or third party rebate aggregators. These vendors will all serve as First Tier, Downstream, or Related Entity and part of an effective compliance program.
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Workshop focuses on Robotics and Pollution in relation to oil spills
Two maritime Thematic Networks have hosted a 'Workshop on Robotics and Pollution' in the wake of the Prestige oil spill. Topics included new technologies for clearing spills from the surface of the sea and robotic systems for pumping oil out of wrecked vessels.
Prestige breaks up; Image: Guardian Unlimited
Prestige breaks up; Image: Guardian Unlimited
The ERASTAR and ROBMAR Thematic Networks joined forces on 4 March 2004 to organise the Workshop. Participants from around Europe discussed ways to improve prevention and cleanup of catastrophic oils spills through the use of advanced robotics systems.
Presentations by leading maritime robotics experts were followed by a brainstorming session. Each of the participants outlined potential contributions by his or her own group to a consortium submitting a proposal in response to the second call for proposals under FP6 Priority 6.2 'Sustainable surface transport'. A list of possible proposals was also drawn up.
The Workshop was one in a series of events being organised by Thematic Networks funded under FP5, aimed at stimulating proposals in response to upcoming FP6 calls.


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sarangi, also called saran or saranga, short-necked fiddle used throughout South Asia, particularly for folk and classical Hindustani music. Measuring about 76 cm (30 inches) long, the instrument has a roughly rectangular slightly waisted body and broad fretless neck generally carved from a single piece of wood. It has three melody strings made of gut, usually tuned a fifth and a fourth apart, and 11 to 37 sympathetically vibrating metal strings. At least two convex bone bridges are required to accommodate the three melodic strings on top and the many vibrating strings below. The musician, who is seated, normally holds the instrument against his left shoulder in a vertical position and plays with an arched bow held in an underhand grip in his right hand. The cuticles (or sometimes the space on the fingernail just above the cuticles) of the left hand are pressed against the strings to sound specific pitches.
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Origin of smitten
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at smite, -en3
un·smit·ten, adjective
What does smitten mean?
Smitten is most popularly used to mean deeply in love.
It can also mean infatuated due to being extremely impressed or fond of someone or something, as in I'm just smitten with your new hairstyle or She's smitten with her new granddaughter. Another way to say any of these things is in love.
In a more negative sense, smitten can mean severely or intensely affected or afflicted, such as by illness.
All of these senses derive from the fact that smitten is the past participle of the verb smite, which means to strike, damage, injure, attack, or afflict. While smite is often associated with archaic uses (such as its use in the King James Bible to refer to the wrath of God), most senses of the word smitten don't have this association.
Example: I can tell just by the look in your eyes that you're smitten. What's his name?
Where does smitten come from?
The first records of smitten come from the 1200s. The verb smite is recorded earlier, before 900. It derives from the Middle English word smiten and is related to several Germanic words, like the Old High German smīzan, "to smear," and the German schmeissen, "to throw." Smitten is the past participle of smite is the exact same way that bitten is the past participle of bite.
The most common use of smitten is to imply that someone is in love, especially so deeply that it's just obvious—a person who's smitten in this way is always smiling. People also use smitten to express that they're infatuated with something or have a strong (and often new) fondness for it. People are usually smitten with a new puppy. A fashion critic might say they're smitten with a designer's new collection.
Similar ways of saying this are in love with and taken by. You can be smitten with things, but you can also be smitten by things, meaning you're strongly affected by them, as in I was completely smitten by her charm. Often, this sense of the word applies to negative situations, such as being smitten by the flu. In these cases, smitten is very similar to the word stricken or afflicted.
Smitten can still be used literally as the past participle of smite (in which case it means "struck down"), but this is much less common.
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What are some synonyms for smitten?
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How is smitten used in real life?
Smitten is most commonly used to imply that someone is in love, but it's also often used to refer to an infatuated fondness.
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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for smitten?
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Hourglass funnel diagram PowerPoint and keynote template is a professional design that can be used to show multi-topic presentations. Normally hourglass and funnel represent the different spheres of organized knowledge. Hourglass indicating time management and the funnel symbolizes the filtering process; both have certain values in management and marketing areas. Historically hourglasses have been used to measure time years back. One can calculate the time by the amount of sand that has been distributed from the top part of the hourglass to the bottom. When all the sand is found at the bottom, it means that time has run out. Users can apply the hourglass theory to project reports and studies. This template can use to display the importance of time scheduling in project management and personal development.
Funnel diagram PowerPoint is used to show the conversion rate of a specific product. It is for sales presentations. To achieve preferred goals and milestones this diagram process flow chart surely helps you. The process behind marketing and sales and the strategies and plans and project and business development can be illustrated with this simple hourglass funnel diagram PowerPoint. The layout has seven segments including the heading section. Users can depict six-element or concepts related to the theme. Each segment is colored differently and having individual text areas. Any topic like; time cost, quality, HR management, risk evaluation, procurement can display on this structure. It is for the presentation of organized knowledge than random perception. The presenter should try to filter out the concepts through using the method of science and make an exact presentation before the executive audience. The presenter can resize the design and its objects, also customize the color including background. Users can search funnel diagram to showcase business and marketing plans.


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Cities are critical to meeting our sustainable energy goals. Informal settlement redevelopment programs represent an opportunity to improve living conditions and curb increasing demand for active cooling. We introduce an energy modeling framework for informal settlements to investigate how building design decisions influence the onset of heat stress and energy-intensive cooling demand. We show that occupants of tropically-located informal settlements are most vulnerable to prolonged heat stress year-round. Up to 98% of annual heat stress exposure can be mitigated by improving the building envelope. We find a universal solution (cool roofs) that reduces up to 91% of annual heat stress exposure. Finally, we show how proposed redevelopment building schemes could worsen thermal conditions of dwellers and further increase urban energy demand. Our results underscore how building design affects human well-being and highlight potential near-term and long-term pathways for reducing energy-intensive cooling demand for 800+ million informal settlement dwellers worldwide.


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Macquarie Five Towns
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The year 2010 marked the 200 year anniversary of the commencement of the Governorship of Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Macquarie. Hawkesbury Regional Museum honoured this celebration with an exhibition that looked at Macquarie's impact on the Hawkesbury settlers and the subsequent creation of the five Macquarie Towns.
On Monday 3 December 1810, Governor Lachlan Macquarie set about the task of marking out five new towns in the Hawkesbury, all to be on the Commons which had been set out by his predecessor, Governor King, in 1804. Accompanied by Assistant Surveyor George Evans, Acting Surveyor James Meehan, Magistrate William Cox, the Rev. Robert Cartwright and members of his own staff, Macquarie rode across the Richmond Hill Common (which stretched from Yarramundi Lagoon to just east of the Windsor Road from Sydney) looking for appropriate sites. Macquarie's vision was to improve the morals of the colonists by encouraging marriage, provide for education, prohibit the use of spirituous liquors, and to increase agriculture and stock, thus ensuring the certainty of food to the inhabitants under all circumstances.
The establishment of towns and communities in structured permanent locations was the ultimate goal and in these early days of his governorship he so named and designated the principle locations of what are now known as the five Macquarie Towns of the Hawkesbury; Richmond, Windsor, Wilberforce, Pitt Town and Castlereagh.
Click on the PDF link below for more information on the exhibition.
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Is a "proforma" invoice valid for the VAT deduction? Binding tax ruling V2825/2017
On the basis of the provision set in the article 97 of the Spanish VAT Act, the deduction of the input VAT by a taxpayer is possible when it is in possession of the document supporting its right, which is only the original invoice complying with the formal requirements established in the Regulation. That is, documents that do not comply with the formal requirements established by the Regulation would not justify the right to deduct VAT, without considering the chance of rectifying the documents to correct them.
Occasionally, as a document that sets a budget or that supports the advance payment for a service or a delivery of goods, the taxpayer is in possession of what is commonly called "proforma invoice". This is the case of a taxpayer who asks to the Spanish General Tax Directorate about his right to deduct VAT for the services provided by a lawyer, according to the "proforma invoice" provided by the latter.
In this sense, it is provided in the Royal Decree 1619/2012 of Invoicing where are set, in the articles 6 and 7, the mandatory content that the invoices must have, such as the invoice number, date of issue, identification of the recipient and VAT quota, among other information. Only a document that contains all the information established in the article 6 of the Royal Decree of invoicing would be valid for VAT deduction purposes.
This same criterion is established in the General Tax Law, in the article 105, which refers to the invoice delivered by the entrepreneur or professional who has performed the transaction and which complies with the requirements of the tax regulation as the document justifying the tax deduction, without considering that the taxpayer may provide other evidence that justifies the reality of the transactions.
Therefore, from a joint interpretation of the previous articles, the General Tax Directorate concludes that the invoice is a preferred mean of proof, but without existing a specific invoice model, although with a minimum content. In addition, the Invoicing Regulation does not establish that the document must contain the word "invoice", so this word is not a mandatory requirement, contrary to the formal requirements set forth in the article 6 of said Regulation.
In brief, in order to exercise the right to deduct, it will be necessary to be in possession of a document that complies with the content established in the article 6 of the Invoicing Regulation, regardless of the name given to it, which in the case of the tax ruling is "proforma invoice", but that in this case lacks several of the mentions of article 6 of the Royal Decree on Invoicing, such as the document number, the date and the identification of the recipients.
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Thermally-treated strawberry extrudate: A rich source of antioxidant phenols and sugars
- Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Guillermo, Cardoso, Juan Cubero, Rubio-Senent, Fátima, Serrano, Antonio, Borja, Rafael, Fernández-Bolaños, Juan, Fermoso, Fernando G.
- Innovative food science & emerging technologies 2019 v.51 pp. 186-193
- agricultural wastes, antioxidant activity, antioxidants, bioactive compounds, food waste, heat treatment, landfills, liquids, phenols, solubilization, strawberries, sugars
- Strawberries have antioxidant, cardiovascular, and antiproliferative properties. The agroindustrial production of strawberry concentrate generates a food waste after extrudation that is usually landfilled. This strawberry extrudate is a rich source of valuable bioactive compounds such as phenols and sugars. In the present study, industrial thermal treatments currently in use for the valorization of other agricultural wastes were determined to be suitable for the treatment of strawberry extrudate. Thermal treatment conditions in the range of 90 °C to 200 °C were studied. Thermal treatment at 150 °C for 60 min without acid addition was the most efficient process based on the solubilization of sugars and phenols as well as the antioxidant capacity of the liquid phase produced. Instead of sending this residual fraction to landfill, such treatment would permit the use of strawberry extrudate as a source for the recovery of valuable bioactive compounds.


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While each has its own distinct look, there's a lot more to choosing between brick and timber than aesthetics. Both materials are widely used throughout Australia and have their own pros and cons. In this article, we're comparing timber and brick houses and weighing up the advantages of each so you can make an informed decision. Brick house vs timber house: let's find out what's the best option for you!
Brick homes – Advantages and Disadvantages
Higher resale value: Brick houses on average tend to fetch higher prices in auction and the open market than wooden ones.
Durable: Brick homes are known for being long-lasting and require little maintenance compared to wood.
Pest and weather-resistant: Brick houses aren't as susceptible to termites or problems such as mould, wood rot or water damage.
Great insulation and energy efficient: Better insulation will help your home reduce heat loss during the winter and keep cool during the summer, increasing your house's energy efficiency. Popular in colder climates.
Higher initial costs: The major drawback of brick homes is the higher initial cost, both for the materials themselves and the labour. Though you spend more money upfront, the build quality may save you money on repairs, maintenance costs and heating in the long run.
Less Stylistic choices: When choosing your floor plan, you may find your builder has fewer options for brick homes than timber-framed ones.
Not ideal for areas with erosion: If your block has issues with erosion, brick won't be an ideal material for you. It's also vulnerable to earthquakes, however, in Australia this isn't a huge issue.
Timber Homes – Advantages and Disadvantages
Affordable: Timber usually has a lower initial cost than brick making it the preferred method among those on a budget.
Sustainable option: This depends on where you're getting your wood, but assuming it is from a sustainable source, such as reclaimed timber or specially designed trees, timber can be an eco-friendly option.
Pests: Termites, carpenter ants and other pests can make a home in a wooden house and cause significant damage to the building structure.
Fire: Timber is more vulnerable to fire than brick. This is particularly an issue in bushfire zones.
More maintenance costs: Timber is a natural material and is vulnerable to weather conditions. Regular maintenance is required to avoid issues such as pests, wood rot, warping and water damage. All of these issues can be incredibly expensive to fix if not caught early.
Construction and Insulation Considerations
In terms of initial construction costs, timber tends to be cheaper to build with than bricks. Both the bricks themselves and the labour costs will be higher with a brick house initially, but it could be a great investment in the long run. There's more maintenance needed and they can also attract higher insurance costs due to their vulnerability to fire and termites.
When it comes to insulation, both materials can be used to build a comfortable house that will use less energy to heat or cool. Brick houses are great at keeping heat and coolness, but their thermal mass means they take longer to heat or cool if you do wish to change the temperature.
Maintenance and Longevity
When it comes to longevity, both are fairly even. There are plenty of examples of both wood and brick buildings that are decades, even centuries, old. The key difference comes down to the weaknesses of each material. A wood house can suffer severe damage from termites, rot and moisture, which aren't issues with brick houses. However, brick suddenly becomes much more susceptible if you have erosion issues or are in an earthquake-prone area.
While overall brick houses tend to need less maintenance and repairs, when they do need work, it tends to be more expensive. Therefore, The importance of trying to limit the amount of work your house will need.
Overall, with proper maintenance, both timber framed and brick houses are incredibly durable.
Design and Aesthetic Considerations
The question of which looks better really comes down to personal taste and the quality of your house design. A badly designed house is going to look unsightly regardless of your choice of material.
Timber houses tend to be available in more floorplans than brick houses are, however, this will depend on your builder. More houses use timber frame construction than any other method, therefore a timber frame house will fit into just about any neighbourhood in Australia.
Brick tends to add more resale value to a house, however, both materials have a timeless quality to them.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
The answer to this will depend on a few factors. Nowadays, timber-framed construction and wooden houses can be more environmentally friendly than masonry construction and brick homes. It may seem surprising, but due to timber coming from specifically grown trees, it is actually a renewable material that has a smaller carbon footprint than the process of making a brick home. Now, if your wood is for some reason coming from a non-sustainable source, this completely changes things, however, this is an unlikely scenario.
Brick houses are made of clay, shale and other readily available materials and are also seen as more eco-friendly than other options such as stone.
Brick houses will usually cost more to build than timber homes. However, there is the long-term benefit of a higher resale value. For the materials alone, expect to pay around $50-100 per square metre.
If you're a first home buyer, a wooden house will have a lower initial price making it an affordable option for getting your foot into the property market door.
For a middle-ground solution, you could consider brick veneer construction. Brick veneer is a thin layer placed on the outside of the house with gives your home the appearance of brick at a fraction of the price. This means you won't have many of the benefits of double brick construction such as insulation and added home value, but it will provide a downgraded version of this.
Regional and Climate Considerations
Where you're building can play a role in deciding whether to build a timber or brick house. Timber frames and wood houses can be vulnerable to moisture meaning a higher chance of rot, mould or water damage. Brick is vulnerable to severe frost, but otherwise provides solid insulation in most weather conditions.
Resale Value and Market Trends
According to market trends and our personal experience, brick houses tend to have a higher resale value than other types of homes. Remember there are external factors such as your location and the design of your home. Stylish wooden houses in a desirable location can still fetch a great price.
Which building material should I choose?
The right choice for you will come from careful consideration of your budget, what suits your needs, aesthetic. Timber is a more flexible material that can create either a modern or traditional look. Brick houses are less versatile in design than wooden houses, but offer a durable home with a classic look.


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HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:44:57 GMT
Server: Warp/3.1.3
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
This was a DELETE request!
Great!
Handling more complex requests
Let's add a few more handlers to handle different kinds of requests. Add the following to server/Main.hs:
Encode/Decode JSON
Most web services these days interact via JSON. Haskell provides a type safe way to encode/decode JSON strings using theAeson library.
Defining the model
Let's create an Article data type that could represent a news article for example. An article consists of 3 fields: anInteger id, a Text title and a Text bodyText. By making Article an instance of FromJSON andToJSON typeclasses, we can use Aeson library for converting between JSON strings and Article objects. Add the following code to the file server/Article.hs:
We'll need to add a couple of routes to our Scotty router function to handle encoding and decoding Article types:
We'll also need to add a couple of dependencies to scotty-webapp-example.cabal file:
build-depends: base >=4.8 && <4.9
 , scotty
 , http-types
 , text
 , aeson
Test JSON encoding/decoding
Let's fire up Scotty and see if it can handle JSON properly:
GET /article
% http get :3000/article
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:51:17 GMT
Server: Warp/3.1.3
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
{
 "bodyText": "content",
 "id": 13,
 "title": "caption"
}
POST /article
% http post :3000/article id:=23 title="new caption" bodyText="some content"
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:56:57 GMT
Server: Warp/3.1.3
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
{
 "bodyText": "some content",
 "id": 23,
 "title": "new caption"
}
Source
The complete source for this section is available on github: _URL_
Next…
We know how to build & run a basic web service in Haskell that can talk JSON. In the next section we'll dockerize it!
4. Dockerize your scotty-webapp
This section assumes that you have docker installed on your system. Please go to _URL_ if you need to install Docker on your machine.
Write a Dockerfile
We'll base our docker image on the official haskell image. The image has GHC and Cabal available so we'll copy our source files and use cabal install to build our executable.
Start Docker
I'm assuming you have docker installed and set up correctly. On OSX, you need to run the following two commands to get docker up and running:
% boot2docker up
Waiting for VM and Docker daemon to start…
……………..ooooooooo
Started.
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/ca.pem
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/cert.pem
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/key.pem
To connect the Docker client to the Docker daemon, please set:
 export DOCKER_HOST=tcp://192.168.59.103:2376
 export DOCKER_CERT_PATH=/Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm
 export DOCKER_TLS_VERIFY=1
Or run: 'eval "$(boot2docker shellinit)"'
% 'eval "$(boot2docker shellinit)"'
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/ca.pem
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/cert.pem
Writing /Users/psingh/.boot2docker/certs/boot2docker-vm/key.pem
Build Docker Image
% docker build -t scotty-webapp-docker .
Sending build context to Docker daemon 136.6 MB
Step 0 : FROM haskell:7.10
…
…
Step 9 : CMD scotty-webapp-example
 — -> Running in 96b20daed3cc
 — -> cc46fe7ce920
Removing intermediate container 96b20daed3cc
Successfully built cc46fe7ce920
Run the Docker Image
% docker run -i -t -p 3000:3000 scotty-webapp-docker
Setting phasers to stun… (port 3000) (ctrl-c to quit)
So, our web app is running inside the docker container!
Let's test it now. On OSX, Docker runs inside a virtual machine. So, accessing localhost:3000 won't work. Use the following command instead:
% open http://$(boot2docker ip):3000
We can also test our web app using the httpie client:
% http $(boot2docker ip):3000
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:37:46 GMT
Server: Warp/3.1.3
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
This was a GET request!
% http $(boot2docker ip):3000/article
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:38:27 GMT
Server: Warp/3.1.3
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
{
 "bodyText": "content",
 "id": 13,
 "title": "caption"
}
Source
The complete source for the final application is available on github: _URL_
Finally
I hope you found this tutorial useful. Please let me know if something didn't work for you or if I missed documenting any step.
Downloading sources for maven and sbt project dependencies
My experience with Intellij for downloading sources for the dependencies hasn't been good. It frequently fails to download the sources. I've tried a few (googled) suggestions but they haven't helped. However, there's an alternative way using the command line. The downside to this is that it will download the sources for all dependencies. But, I don't really mind that till I start running out of space on my laptop!
Maven
$ mvn dependency:sources
sbt
$ sbt updateClassifiers
Failing fast in bash scripts
If you want your bash script to stop execution as soon as any of the commands returns a non-zero exit status, invoke bash with the -e option.
For example, the following script will continue to run, even though the sub-shell exited with the status 1.
#!/bin/bash
( exit 1 ) # subshell that returns non-zero exit status
echo "This will be echoed"
However, if the script invokes bash with the -e option, the script ends as soon as the subshell returns 1.
#!/bin/bash -e
( exit 1 ) # subshell that returns non-zero exit status
echo "This will not be echoed"
Note: Although I've used the subshell as an example here, but the script will stop executing for any command failure e.g. wget, curl, etc.
Another way to enable bash scripts to stop execution on failure is by using the set -e option. This can be set at any point in the script.
#!/bin/bash
( exit 1 ) # subsh


How To Identify a Means of Egress
2. Identify: If the tactic of using observation to ascertain the location of a means of egress is unsuccessful, please execute this more advanced protocol.
a. Attempt to use logic to identify the means of egress. For example, anything that is transparent is most likely a window. This is a means of egress, but not the preferred one (See step 3).
b. If the previous effort is unsuccessful, look for these telltale signs a surface is a means of egress:
i. It has a knob
ii. It has a hinge
iii. It is in a frame
iv. It has a sign indicating that it is a means of egress
c. If you remain unable to deduce a means of egress, proceed to step 3.
BACK TO STEP 1 STEP 3
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Over deze norm
1.1 This practice describes a solvent rub technique for assessing the solvent resistance of an organic coating that chemically changes during the curing process. This technique can be used in the laboratory, in the field, or in the fabricating shop. Test Method is the preferred method for ethyl silicate zinc-rich primers.
1.2 This practice does not specify the solvent, number of double rubs, or expected test results.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Consult the supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet for specific hazard information relating to the solvent used.
|Nederlandse titel||Standard Practice for Assessing the Solvent Resistance of Organic Coatings Using Solvent Rubs|
|Engelse titel||Standard Practice for Assessing the Solvent Resistance of Organic Coatings Using Solvent Rubs|


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Rural/Urban Counties in North Carolina
Rural: The Rural Center serves 85 of the state's counties. Of these, 80 have an average population density of 250 per square mile or less, as of the 2010 Census. Five rural transitional counties have higher population densities but still retain significant rural characteristics.
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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
- SearchAbout HomelessnessDoing ResearchCommunity ProfilesSolutionsAbout Us
We can end homelessness in Canada, if we want to.
Housing solves homelessness; a simple answer to a complex problem, but no less true for its simplicity. Yet, questions still remain. How do we get someone into housing? What kinds of supports are needed? How do we engage newly housed people in meaningful activities? What issues do people from specific populations face? These questions and more are explored in our Solutions section.


text: I purchased something at the pet shop called Fancy Duckweed. It really took a bit for me to find what this stuff actually was. I finally found that is is Spirodela polyrhiza. It grows like duckweed and multiplies like it but is much larger. There are a couple of regular size duckweed plants on the far left. The ruler is turned with the metric side toward the plants so those dimensions are in centimeters. The leaves of this plant are several times larger than regular duckweed (Lemna minor) although the specific smaller plant may be a bit different from the regular. It should have been easier to find since at one time the plant was known a Lemna major.


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A number of schools in Scotland is looking to spread the word of cheap energy bills by becoming the first in the country to test out new energy meters.
The meters are designed to show exactly how much gas, water and electricity each school is using and as well as helping deliver cheap energy bills, teachers are hoping they can be used to demonstrate to pupils how to cut energy bills in general.
Kenmore, Longforgan, Stanley and the Royal School of Dunkeld primary schools in Perthshire have become the first in the country to pilot the devices, which have been created by eco energy technology company Ewgeco.
Anne Burrell, head of Kenmore primary school said the arrival of the new devices would not only help to cut the school's energy bills, but could also be used to promote energy efficiency among the children, as well as getting them interested in environmentally-friendly businesses.
"It has given the children an insight into the world of enterprise and innovation as they have followed the design process throughout the past year," she explained.
Earlier this month, it was reported that a school in Cornwall had installed a wind turbine in its grounds, in a move that could help it pursue cheap energy rates.
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I have this sentence from a game:
From what I can tell it says something like:
"If the demon king's last words spread throughout the world, people would continue living in fear [can't make much sense of the last part]"
Can anyone help me with this? Please explain the way the words in the second part of the sentence are connected and the forms used there - I'm especially interested in grammar.
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 Your translation is almost perfect! If I add some explanations from a point of grammar, 「～ねばならない」 means "have to ~" or "must ~". So the phrase:「暮らしていかねばならない」 can be divided into these two parts:「暮らしていく」+「～ねばならない」. So the second sentence means "people will/would (still) have to continue to live in fear. "
 I hope you have a great time with a Japanese RPG!
 I'm not a native speaker, and they probably know better than I do, but another way to think about is to look at the grammatical construction for "must":
 Basically, for "must not do X" you use "if you do X, it won't come to anything (good)":
 "X-eba naranai" or "X-eba ikenai". The -eba form is one of the conditionals.
 For "must do X", you use a double negation and negate X as well, as in "if you don't do X, it won't come to anything".
 If you negate "iku", you get "ikanai", and the conditional is "ikanakereba", as Shuntaro-san has already said. That's why ku changes to ka. The vowel a followed by n already indicates the negation, so shortening it to "ikan(aker)eba" doesn't loose any important information: both the negation and the conditional indicators are still clearly recognizable.
 If you want to learn more about Japanese grammar, I can only recommend reading all of I found it incredibly helpful.
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Legal audit of company activities prior tax audit
Every corporate manager or private entrepreneur knows: one sould always be ready for a tax audit. It is likely even if bookkeeping and tax accounting are set up transparently, and tax authorities show no interest in the company.
Legal audit of a company is a kind of "dress rehearsal" of tax audit, the purpose of which is to put in order the primary documentation and reports, prepare reasonable retorts to the tax authorities inquiries in order to prevent additional tax charges and avoid their judicial and administrative claims.
The legal audit of the company, which VigoLex conducts prior tax audit, is as follows:
 1. Checking the legality and validity of the impending tax audit:
 - verifying the legality of administering an unscheduled tax audit, analysis of the prospects of appealing its designation;
 - checking the legality of the company's inclusion to the schedule of tax audits and analyzing the possibility of appealing such decision.
 2. Checking the primary documentation of the company regarding the main transactions:
 - checking the primary documents for the presence of obligatory details (compliance with formal requirements);
 - checking the primary documents for the degree of business transactions detailization (compliance with the content requirements);
 - removal of defects in the primary documentation.
 3. Legal assessment of the existing taxation mechanism of the company:
 - determination of the main factors affecting tax indicators;
 - assessment of the methods for tax payment accounting;
 - legal expertise of the existing tax payment accounting system;
 - preparing reasonable written answers to potential questions from tax authorities.
 4. Briefing by VigoLex lawyers for the director, chief accountant and other employees of the company regarding the tax audit.
VigoLex recommends that business owners do not neglect a legal audit of the company activities before a tax audit. This will help prevent additional tax charges and avoid significant costs of appealing the audit results in court.
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Design forecasting: a method for performing DFX analyses in complex product design
Design Forecasting is modeling methodology for performing DFX analyses such as Life Cycle Assessment and the Modified Westinghouse Method earlier in the design of automobiles and other complex products. Specifically, Design Forecasting uses probabilistic design methods to supplement DFX analyses in a systematic, yet flexible, manner that reduces data collection ambiguity and effort for the design team. In addition, the methodology uses scenario analyses to evaluate potential design decisions or alternatives. Finally, the methodology allows for rigorous review, improvement, and customization of individual, underlying models. In this dissertation, Design Forecasting is developed, illustrated, and validated using two automotive case studies. The first is a material substitution case study used to evaluate Design for Environment metrics for a Ford C-class sedan. The second case study evaluates Design for Assembly metrics for the washer and wiper systems on the same C-class sedan. The research presented in this dissertation is significant because it defines a previously informal or even nonexistent process within design decision-making, and provides a sound framework for future, scholarly research.
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Development of bespoke integrated systems solutions in the area of biodetection and microfluidics.
Biological detection technologies are the basis for significant civil and defence protection measure for a wide range of hazards. This includes military detection capabilities for the protection of personnel and infrastructure as well as civil detection for the protection of health and existing supply chain measures.
The technological solutions being developed for biodetection range from permanent, fixed airborne particle sampling installations to portable disposable single use microfluidic immunoassay devices.
At the University of Hertfordshire we are investigating the key components necessary to ensure successful systems integration. This includes sample collection, sample preparation, handling and microfluidic systems integrating detector technologies.
Our primary focus is on optimising the capture, delivery and detection of appropriate sample, incorporating significant microfluidic flow analysis to ensure high concentrations of target pathogen whilst minimising sample contamination and cross over.
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Globe-Trotting Gnome Highlights Earth's Weird Gravity
Here, the gnome is standing at the Antarctic South Pole. Turns out, the gnome (and you) weighs more at the South Pole than at the equator.
There aren't too many gardens at the South Pole. But there are, apparently, garden gnomes.
A globe-trotting little garden gnome dubbed "Kern" recently visited Amundsen-Scott Research Station at the geographic South Pole in Antarctica. The inanimate traveler's trip was a take on the "Traveling Gnome Prank," a joke that's been in vogue since the 1980s, when pranksters started stealing garden gnomes and sending photographs of the statuettes in front of famous sightseeing spots to their owners.
Kern's travels have a scientific bent, however. The precision scale company Kern & Sohn is teaming up with schools and research stations worldwide to highlight the variations of gravity across the globe.
"Most people don't realize Earth's gravity actually varies slightly," Tommy Fimpel, one of the experiment's coordinators, explained in a statement. "One of the main causes is variations in the shape of the planet. Believe it or not, the Earth is actually slightly potato-shaped, so you'll weigh up to 0.5 percent more or less, depending on where you go."
Even glaciers can change an area's gravity; a mysterious dip in gravity over Canada is likely the result of now-melted glaciers that left behind an imprint from which Earth is still rebounding.
"We thought our Gnome Experiment would be a fun way to measure the phenomenon," Fimpel said.
So far, Kern has traveled, via the mail, to places as far-flung as Lima, Mumbai, Mexico, South Africa, San Francisco, New Caledonia, Sydney and the South Pole. [Photos of Globe-Trotting Gnome]
At the South Pole, where Kern landed last month, the gnome tipped the scale at 309.82 grams, his heaviest measurement yet. That's because the inertia produced by Earth's rotation is stronger at the poles, said Marie McLane, a researcher with the United States Antarctic program and Kern's "host" on the visit to Antarctica. Earth is also slightly squished in shape, with a bulge at the equator, so the planet is less thick at the poles, also contributing to a stronger gravitational effect.
Kern jetted off to Japan after hitting Antarctica, weighing in at 307.9 grams in Tokyo. His next stop is at Snolab in Canada, an underground research station 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) below the Earth's surface. From there, Kern will visit the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator, at CERN near Geneva.
Kern's journey to Antarctica didn't only highlight the gravitational vagaries of Earth; it also shed light on the planet's elusive garden gnome population. The gnome's visit inspired McLane to do some detective work around the Amundsen-Scott Research Station. She found five little gnomes already lurking in labs and other spots around the station — including one, fittingly enough, guarding a greenhouse.
Kern's progress can be tracked at gnomeexperiment.com.
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Title: Alternative Materials in Cementitious Composites for Noise Control
Author(s): Lucas S. Batista, Fabiana M. da Silva, Luísa A. Gachet, and Rosa C. C. Lintz
Publication: Materials Journal
Appears on pages(s): 129-138
Keywords: acoustic properties; alternative materials; lightweight aggregate; lightweight cementitious composites; microstructure; residues
Expanded vermiculite and tire rubber are low-density materials and can be used as lightweight aggregates in the production of mortar and concrete. In this research, the properties of cementitious composites containing expanded vermiculite and tire rubber in partial replacement of the sand were studied to verify the potential effect on impact noise control. The ratios of tire rubber in the composites were 10,
20, and 30% varying the ratios of vermiculite by 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50%. With the increase of the rubber and vermiculite contents, it was observed that the density decreases in the range of 9 to 26% and the compressive strength in the range of 37 to 75%. There was a reduction in ultrasound pulse velocity by 28% and dynamic modulus by 61%. Cementitious composites containing vermiculite and tire rubber can be a sustainable alternative for lighter structures, promoting a reduction of impact noise in buildings.


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The paucity of weathering rates for quartz in the natural environment stems both from the slow rate
at which quartz dissolves and the difficulty in differentiating solute Si contributed by quartz from that derived
from other silicate minerals. This study, a first effort in quantifying natural rates of quartz dissolution, takes
advantage of extremely rapid tropical weathering, simple regolith mineralogy, and detailed information on
hydrologic and chemical transport. Quartz abundances and grain sizes are relatively constant with depth in a
thick saprolite. Limited quartz dissolution is indicated by solution rounding of primary angularity and by the
formation of etch pits. A low correlation of surface area (0.14 and 0.42 m2 g21) with grain size indicates that
internal microfractures and pitting are the principal contributors to total surface area.
Pore water silica concentration increases linearly with depth. On a molar basis, between one and three
quarters of pore water silica is derived from quartz with the remainder contributed from biotite weathering.
Average solute Si remains thermodynamically undersaturated with respect to recently revised estimates of
quartz solubility (,180 mM) but exceeds estimated critical saturation concentrations controlling the initiation
of etch pit formation (.17–81 mM). Etch pitting is more abundant on grains in the upper saprolite and is
associated with pore waters lower in dissolved silica. Rate constants describing quartz dissolution increase
with decreasing depth (from 10214.5–10215.1 mol m22 s21), which correlate with both greater thermodynamic
undersaturation and increasing etch pit densities. Unlike for many aluminosilicates, the calculated natural
weathering rates of quartz fall slightly below the rate constants previously reported for experimental studies
(10212.4–10214.2 mol m22 s21). This agreement reflects the structural simplicity of quartz, dilute solutes, and
Schulz, M.S., White, A.F. (1999): Chemical weathering in a tropical watershed, Luquillo Mountains, Puerto Rico III: Quartz dissolution rates. Geochimica Et Cosmochimica Acta.


text: Samchunpo(Sinhyang) Harbor is located at the Sachun bay, on the central south coast of Korean peninsula. The harbor and coastal boundaries are being protected by natural coastal islands and shoals. Currently, The Shinhyang harbor needs maintenance and renovation to the weather deterioration and typhoon damages on the sheltered structures. Consequently, the calculation of accurate design wave through the typhoon wave attack is necessary. In this study, calculation of incident wave condition simulated by steady state spectrum energy wave model (wide area wave model) from 50 years return wave condition. And this simulation results in wide offshore area were used for the input of the extended mild-slope wave model at the narrow coastal area. Finally, the calculation of design wave at Sinhyang harbor entrance was induced by Boussinesq wave model (detail area wave model) simulation. The numerical model system was able to simulate wave transformations from generation-scale to shoreline or harbor impact. We hope to contribute from this study that coastal engineers are able to assist in the placement, design, orientation, and evaluation of a wide range of potential solutions.