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Surge in penetration of carbon fiber component in the automotive industry, rise in demand for high-performance carbon fiber in the aerospace & defense, and government regulation for emission control have boosted the growth of the global carbon fiber market. The market across North America held the lion's share in 2017, contributing to more than one-third of the market.
According to the report, the global carbon fiber market was pegged at $2.76 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $5.99 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of 11.7% from 2018 to 2025.
Surge in penetration of carbon fiber component in the automotive industry, rise in demand for high-performance carbon fiber in the aerospace & defense, and government regulation for emission control have boosted the growth of the global carbon fiber market. However, high price of carbon fiber and long product cycle and unavailability of carbon fibers hamper the market. On the contrary, increase in application of carbon fiber in wind turbines and rise in use carbon fiber in the medical industry are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players in the coming years.
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The global carbon fiber market is divided on the basis of raw material, type, end-use industry, and geography. Based on raw material, the market is classified into PAN-based carbon fiber, pitch-based & rayon-based carbon fiber. The pan-based carbon fiber held the largest share in 2017, accounting for around 90% of the market. Moreover, the segment is expected to register 11.8% during the forecast period.
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On the basis of type, the market is divided into continuous, long, and short. The continuous carbon fiber segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR through 2025. Based on form, the market is divided into composite and non-composite. The composite segment held the largest share in 2017, contributing to more than 95% of the market.
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The global carbon fiber market is analyzed across several regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and LAMEA. The market across North America held the lion's share in 2017, contributing to more than one-third of the market. On the other hand, the market across Europe region held the second-largest share in 2017.
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I need to update the Notes field in my table tblMain by concatenating the text data with the Notes field in my secondary table tblSecond by matching the ID field in both tables.
I was using the following SQL:
UPDATE tblMain
SET tblMain.Notes = (tblMain.Notes + (SELECT DISTINCT Notes FROM tblSecond
WHERE tblSecond.ID = tblMain.ID))
but I get the following error
Subquery returned more than 1 value.
presumably because the SELECT statement is returning an entire resultset.
How would I perform this operation successfully?
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I just tried it again using a MERGE MERGE INTO tblMain USING ( SELECT ID, notes FROM tblSecond ) Second ON (Second.ID = tblMain.ID) WHEN MATCHED THEN UPDATE SET tblMain.Notes = tblMain.Notes + Second.notes but I get a similar error: The MERGE statement attempted to UPDATE or DELETE the same row more than once. This happens when a target row matches more than one source row. A MERGE statement cannot UPDATE/DELETE the same row of the target table multiple times. Refine the ON clause to ensure a target row matches at most one source row, or use the GROUP BY clause. – mechaman64 Jun 28 '12 at 10:47
I assume in the tblSecond table you can have multiple notes for a single record in tblMain? In other words, it may be possible to concatenate multiple records from tblSecond into a single tblMain record? – LittleBobbyTables Jun 28 '12 at 10:48
If there are two rows in Second that correspond to one row in Main, are you looking to concatenate both rows into Main? – Triple Gilaman Jun 28 '12 at 10:50
2 Answers 2
up vote 1 down vote accepted
It will handle if subquery returns more than 1 value.
UPDATE tblmain
SET tblmain.notes = ( tblmain.notes
 + (SELECT DISTINCT notes +''
 FROM tblsecond
 WHERE tblsecond.id = tblmain.id
 FOR xml path ('')) )
share|improve this answer
This works perfectly - thanks! – mechaman64 Jun 28 '12 at 14:05
If the subquery returns more than 1 value, it means that tblSecond contains more than 1 entry for the corresponding ID. So I would suggest to first check your data.
The update itself can also be written using the from clause, something like this (untested)
update tblMain
 set Notes = a.Notes + b.Notes
 tblMain a
 inner join tblSecond b on a.Id = b.Id
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tblMain will have the only last value that was concatenated to notes. – Romil Jun 28 '12 at 10:59
_USER_ thanks for pointing out. – mfussenegger Jun 28 '12 at 11:02
either correct the post or delete because it will create confusion for other readers. it will help you to avoid downvoting also. – Romil Jun 28 '12 at 14:07
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Scott Memorial Service, St. Paul's, by unknown artist, 1913
- Published by Underground Electric Railways Company Ltd, 1913
- Format: Double royal
- Dimensions: Width: 635mm, Height: 1016mm
- Reference number: 1983/4/296
From its first pictorial poster in 1908, the Underground and then London Transport have promoted sightseeing in the capital. Posters encouraged visitors and Londoners alike to either take a conducted tour or to explore the city themselves. Well known landmarks such as Nelson's Column and Buckingham Palace featured the most frequently, although lesser known places of interest were also publicised. Many posters focused on a specific sight, others simply encouraged visitors to 'See London by coach' or 'See London in summer'. Green line coach and country bus services allowed sightseeing to extend beyond the city.
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Places of worship
London's historic churches have always been popular sightseeing destinations. Posters regularly featured St Paul's Cathedral or Westminster Abbey and occasionally smaller churches and chapels. To encourage leisure travel by Green line coach and country bus services, posters also depicted places of worship outside London. These ranged from St Albans and Waltham Abbey to Jordans Quaker Meeting House in Buckinghamshire.
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Performance Analysis Baselining
Applies to: SQL Sentry, Win Sentry, BI Sentry, V Sentry, and DB Sentry

Baselines are created and managed from the History view of the Performance Analysis Dashboard. There are two distinct baseline types available. The first type of baseline is the predefined type. SentryOne includes several predefined baselines that are based on the historical metrics gathered in your monitored environment. The second type of baseline is the custom type. SentryOne also allows you to define your own custom baselines.
Once a baseline has been selected, it's overlaid on the various Performance Analysis Dashboard charts, giving you information that can help you to manage change in your monitored environment. Custom baselines can also be used in Advisory Conditions, allowing the comparison of baseline values to current metrics, as they are captured.
Note: At this time, you can't display a baseline created by one type of target overlaid on a different type of target. For example, creating a baseline against a SQL Server instance running on a Windows target can't be overlaid on an Azure SQL Database dashboard.
Predefined Baselines
Predefined baselines are available without any custom configuration. They can be accessed from the Baseline drop-down menu on the Dashboard while in History view.
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Baseline drop-down list
The different predefined baselines are available based on the historical time range you are viewing on the Dashboard. For more information, see the following table:
BaselineTime Range AvailabilityRange Option Availability (detail data)
Previous PeriodThis baseline is always available. Corresponds to the immediate preceding timeframe.Yes
Previous DayZero <= 24 hrsYes
Previous WeekZero <= 168 hrsYes
Previous Month36 <= 720 hrsNo
Previous Quarter480 <= 2160 hrsNo
Previous Year960 <= 8760 hrsNo
Average and Range Modes
It's important to understand that predefined baselines are based on the historical data collected in your monitored environment. The granularity of the data-points that make up a baseline is entirely dependent on the time range you are viewing.
Average
By default, predefined baselines are shown with data-points that show the average value over that sample period.
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Average Baseline
Range
When viewing certain predefined baselines, and within a time range that has a resolution of detail data, an additional option is available, allowing you to view that baseline with a range of values (reference the Range Option Availability column in the previous chart). This range includes both a minimum and maximum observed value during the respective sample period.
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Range Baseline
Custom Baselines
Custom baselines can be created on demand using the Dashboard user interface while in History view. To create a custom baseline, left-click on any Dashboard chart and drag to highlight your desired timeframe.
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Create Baseline context menu
Note: Create a custom baseline for a more specified time frame by adjusting the start and end time on the calendar toolbar to the time frame you'd like to baseline.
Select Create Baseline from the context menu to display the Create Baseline form.
SentryOne Create Baseline form
Note: By default, a baseline is tied to the server and instance where it's created. Enable your Custom Baseline Globally by selecting the Global Baseline check-box.
SentryOne Dashboard Create Baseline Global Baseline check-box
Create Baseline Form
The Create Baseline form contains information about all of the metrics captured as part of a custom baseline. For more information, see the following table:
FieldDescription
MetricThe name of the metric captured in the baseline.
DefaultDefines which metric in the chart is used when displaying the baseline.
Note: This can be changed at any time.
Average
The value that's used for that metric in the baseline. This controls both the actual line displayed on the respective chart and the value used for comparison purposes in Advisory Conditions. Average is calculated based on the observed values for the metric within the baseline's time range.
Note: To define custom values to be used with the baseline, simply edit the pre-calculated average value.
MinThe minimum value captured during the baseline's time range.
MaxThe maximum value captured during the baseline's time range.
Standard DeviationThe standard deviation for the values captured during the baseline's time range.
Note: You can change the Min, Max, Average, and Standard deviation values for any metric in the Create Baseline or Edit Baseline forms. Select the desired metric, change it to your desired value, and then select Ok to save your changes.
SentryOne Create Baseline changing a metric
Using Custom Baselines in Advisory Conditions
The values defined for metrics that make up a custom baseline can be used in Advisory Conditions. To access a baseline in an Advisory Condition, define the Advisory Condition at that same instance level for which the baseline is defined. For example, if you create a baseline on the server named LONDON.UK.COM, to access the baseline in an Advisory Condition, create the Advisory Condition from the context of the LONDON.UK.COM server in the Navigator pane. For more information about Advisory Conditions, see the Advisory Conditions topic.
Editing Baselines
Edit baselines in the Edit Baseline form. Open the Edit Baseline form by right clicking the graph next to the baseline,
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Edit Baseline context menu option
 or by selecting SentryOne Ellipsis button by the Baseline drop-down menu.
SentryOne Performance Analysis Dashboard Edit Baseline (...) button
Deleting Baselines
Delete a baseline by selecting Delete Baseline from the Edit Baseline form, and then selecting Ok from the Delete Baseline window.
SentryOne Delete Baseline
Baselines and Performance Counter Mapping
When using baselines in Advisory Conditions, reference the following tables that include mapping between the metrics captured in baselines and their associated friendly performance counter names.
SQL Server Baseline Mapping
ChartMetricAssociated Exposed Performance Counter (Advisory Condition format)
Backup/Restore
Backup MB/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQL Server: Databases: Backup/Restore MB/sec
Cache Hit Ratios
Page Life Expectancy (sec)SQL Server Database Engine- Buffer Node - PLE : Equals : "Node Name"
SQL PlansSQL Server Database Engine Plan Cache Hit Ratio: Equals: SQL Plans
Object PlansSQL Server Database Engine Plan Cache Hit Ratio: Equals: Object Plans
Checkpoint pgs | Lazy writes
Checkpoint pages/secSQL Server Database Engine SQL Server Buffer Manager: Checkpoint pgs
Lazy writes/secSQL Server Database Engine SQL Server Buffer Manager: Lazy writes/sec
CPU Usage
Total CPU Usage PercentWindows: Processor Information: Percentage Processor Time: Total
Database Latency
Total ms/ReadSQL Server Database Engine: SQL Server Virtual File Statistics: ms/Read
Total ms/WriteSQL Server Database Engine: SQL Server Virtual File Statistics: ms/Write
Disk IO
Total ms/ReadWindows: PhysicalDisk: ms/Read
Total ms/WriteWindows: PhysicalDisk: ms/Write
Faults (Read | Write)
Faults: ReadWindows: Memory: Faults: Read
Write Faults: WriteWindows: Memory: Faults: Write
Key lookups | Forwarded recs
Key lookups/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQL Server:Access Methods: Key lookups/sec
Forwarded records/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQL Server:Access Methods: Forwarded Records/sec
Log Flushes
Log Flushes/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQLServer:Databases: Log flushes/sec: Total
Network In
In PercentWindows: Network Interface: Received percentage: Total
Network out
Out PercentWindows: Network Interface: Sent percentage: Total
Pages
Page reads/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQLServer:Buffer Manager: Page reads/sec
Page writes/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQLServer:Buffer Manager: Page writes/sec
SQL Activity
Batches/secSQL Server Database Engine:SqlServer: SQL Statistics: Batches/sec
Transactions/secSQL Server Database Engine:Databases: Transactions/sec: Total
Compiles/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQLServer:Statistics: Compiles/sec
Recompiles/secSQL Server Database Engine: SQLServer:Statistics: Recompiles/sec
SQL Server Memory
Total SQL Memory Usage (MB)SQL Server Database Engine:SQLServer: Buffer Node: Database pages: Total
SQL Server Waits
Total Wait Time (ms)SQL Server Wait Statistics: Waits by Category: Total
System Memory
Total Memory Usage (MB)Windows: Memory: Total used Memory (MB)
SSAS Baseline Mapping
ChartMetricAssociated Exposed Performance Counter (Advisory Condition format)
CPU Usage
Total CPU Usage PercentWindows: Processor Information: Percentage Processor Time: Total
Disk IO
Total ms/ReadWindows: PhysicalDisk: ms/Read
Total ms/WriteWindows: PhysicalDisk: ms/Write
Faults (Read | Write)
Faults: ReadWindows: Memory: Faults: Read
Faults: WriteWindows: Memory: Faults: Write
Network In
In PercentWindows: Network Interface: Received Percentage: Total
Network out
Out PercentWindows: Network Interface: Sent Percentage: Total
SSAS Activity: Rows Transferred
Query rows sent/secSSAS: Storage Engine Query rows sent/sec
Processing rows read/secSSAS: Processing: Processing rows read/sec
SSAS Activity: Threads Formula Engine
Query pool busy threadsSSAS: Threads: Query pool busy threads
Query pool job rateSSAS: Threads: Query pool job rate
Query pool job queue lengthSSAS: Threads: Query pool job queue length
SSAS Activity: Threads Storage Engine
BusySSA


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Quickbooks gaining popularity among business owners because of their dynamic features. It is because of Quickbooks that the users can place any transaction without any fear of losing or missing them. Quickbooks changes the whole conventional mode of business and accountancy and builds up a new gateway for digital transactions. It emerges as the best tool of accounting software with different features that serve the different functions destined to them.
In an attempt to perform so many tasks at a time, Quickbooks often get interrupted with errors that bring hindrances to the working procedure. The user can face so many troubles due to these errors like slowing down the system and crashing the window. In this guide, we will help you out to deal with one such error of Quickbooks that you have seen in the title.
So, let's get started with the article containing all the details about Quickbooks error -6000, -77.
What is QuickBooks error -6000, -77?
Quickbooks error 77 generally occurs in our device when we try opening a QB file. The error always appears with a message saying "We're sorry. Quickbooks encountered a problem. Error codes: 6000."
Like, many other Quickbooks errors, this error also has some reasons that lead to the error. You can check them below and get rid of the error by removing all the causes that bring the error to your device. So, let's jump into the reasons leading to the error.
Reasons responsible for Quickbooks error 6000 77
- The first reason could be the location of the QB file, if it is located on external media instead of local media then it leads to the error.
- Bit defender security software can lead to the error if it is blocking the connection to run Quickbooks in multi-user mode. Quickbooks error H202 also occurs due to multi-user mode.
- Incorrect folder permission is shown on the folder in which your company file is located.
- Quickbooks attempts to open the company file while referencing a mapped drive.
The reasons given above can be very dangerous for your system and your working procedure. So, remove these causes as soon as possible to have a better workflow. You can easily erase them with these solutions given below. So, without any ado, let's jump into the troubleshooting that will help you eradicate the error.
Also Find, Steps To Resolve Quickbooks error 6073
How can you remove the Quickbooks error -6000, -77?
Following are the solutions that you need to perform step-by-step. Keep in mind to follow every step calmly as in haste, you will skip one of the steps and this can bring more interruptions in the systems. So, avoid follow the steps in haste and get started with the first troubleshoot.
1. Run Quickbooks file Doctor
Quickbooks file doctor is the best tool that can resolve all Quickbooks errors. You can download it from the steps given below and can get your system back. You can also check out our article on Quickbooks File Doctor and Quickbooks Tool Hub to get a better understanding of these two amazing tools.
- The first step you need to do is download and install Quickbooks tool hub software.
- Run the Quickbooks tool hub.
- Go to the company file issue and click on it.
- Then, click on the green bar Run Quickbooks File Doctor.
- Now go to the second option saying click the browse and select you company file you wish to repair.
- After that click on the repair tab.
- This will make the file doctor repair the issue and you will also be notified about it.
After performing all the steps, check if the error persists or not. If it is there then check out the second solution.
2. Recreating the damaged folder
The damaged folder can result in a disruption in the program files and stored in there. But, you can resolve them by recreating the damaged folder. So, follow the steps below for doing the same.
- Go to the c:\ drive and craft a new folder.
- Now, go to the folder that has saved company file data and open it.
- Save the.qbw file.
- Select copy by right-clicking on the.qbw file.
- Again, craft a new folder and paste.qbw there.
- Now, you have to create access for sharing it to know about the queries. Keep in mind to give windows permission before creating access.
- From the new folder that you created, open Quickbooks.
3. Rename files.ND and.TLG
Moving towards the third solution if the error still appears on the screen of the system. This solution involves renaming the files. To do the same, you can proceed with the steps below.
- Go to the folder that has the company file and open it.
- Locate them with the same name but having these two extensions.ND and.TLG.
- Search for the file with the name. For instance: company_file.qbw.ND and company_file.qbw.TLG
- Now go to.ND/.TLG and click on rename option by right-clicking on it.
- At last, add this extension.old too. For instance, company_file.qbw.nd.OLD and company_file.qbw.tig.old
If the error is still appearing then the real cause might be different which does not follow all the three solutions given above. You can proceed towards the next solution to remove the error.
4. Use an Anti-virus defender
Firewalls can be a threat to Quickbooks as it sometimes stops the functioning of the system. In order to reduce the effect of the Firewall on your system. You have to perform all the steps.
- Go to firewall settings and configure the settings to automatic.
- Set up exceptions manually for all firewall ports.
- You can do it by using an anti-virus defender on your device.
5. Instead of the mapped drive try the UNC path
This is the last solution that you can perform to get rid of the error. Follow all the steps nicely and get rid of the error.
- Go to the Quickbooks icon right-click on it.
- Click on run as an administrator while holding the Ctrl key from your keyboard.
- Hold the ctrl key until no company open window appears.
- The ctrl key will not allow the opening of company files on the Quickbooks desktop.
- Go to the File menu and select open or restore company.
- Then, go to open a company file and click on next.
- Click on the network in the left pane and go to the location where you saved your company file.
- In case, you become unable to find the folder then go to set folder permission.
- At last, choose the company file and open it.
If the error persists there even now, then you can do one more thing. Let's see what else you can do in removing the error in the conclusion section.
After performing all the solutions, if the error still makes hindrances in opening the company file then you can contact the Quickbooks technical support team. They are technicians in this field and will surely help you out in removing the error.
You can also check out our recent posts on Quickbooks error 6000 80 and their troubleshooting methods to avoid any further chance of errors. This Quickbooks error occurs When the user requests Quickbooks to open a company file, the error 6000 80 normally displays on the screen but due to glitches and technical issues, Quickbooks brings this error when he tries.
At last, kindly share your thoughts with us in the comment section and also tell us what kind of Quickbooks errors you are facing in your device so that we will help you out in no time by providing you another resourceful article containing all the methods to troubleshoot it.

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In this paper we present a macroscopic model of a metasurface-optically dense grids of resonant scatterers located on a refracting interface. Similar models were previously built for the case when the scatterers are non-resonant electric dipoles and for the case when there is no substrate. In the present case scatterers are resonant, can have magnetic response, and for substrates with large refraction index acquire also substrate-induced bianisotropic properties. Representing the homogenized response of a metasurface to incident electric and magnetic fields through surface susceptibilities we derive the reflection and transmission formulas for semi-infinite and finite-thickness substrates. We develop a robust algorithm of the retrieval of the characteristic surface parameters from the reflection and transmission coefficients measured or exactly calculated for three different incidence angles. With numerical examples we show that the retrieved susceptibilities of metasurfaces are independent on the incidence angle and can be really called characteristic parameters.
|Number of pages||28|
|Publication status||Published - Dec 2011|
|MoE publication type||A1 Journal article-refereed|
- Effective material parameters
- Electromagnetic characterization


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Nandi Hills, Kenya – With a colonial background, Kenya's fertile soil has produced CTC teas for decades. But a few tea farmers are taking a different angle to compete on the global specialty tea market. They see Kenyan Purple Tea as a Healthy Green Choice for the global specialty tea market. Purple tea offers a healthy angle. The purple pigment in the leaf is anthocyanin rich, meaning it has super high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants provide anti-cancer benefits, improved vision, lower cholesterol, increased metabolism, and anti-aging properties.
We refer to purple tea as our "climate change tea". About 25 years ago, Kenyans knew they had to invest in a tea plant that could withstand the inconsistencies that come with climate change. They developed purple tea, which is a hybrid of camellia sinensis and local Kenyan plants. Purple tea plants respond better to frost, drought and pests. These are all increasing effects of climate change. Purple tea is a healthy, green alternative for tea drinkers. The leaf has a lower caffeine content than black tea and is comparable in taste to green tea.
We've offered purple tea since 2013. As the tea plants mature and the manufacturing techniques develop, the flavor of our purple tea just keeps getting better and better. Drink this tea knowing you are contributing to an industry that is on the offensive for climate change. In addition to purple tea, we also source whole leaf black tea and CTC tea from David.
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text: Anglicanism was brought to the Dominican Republic in 1897 when Benjamin Isaac Wilson migrated from the Virgin Islands. Wilson was a teacher of the Christian faith, and was ordained priest in 1898 by the Bishop of the Independent Haitian Episcopal Church. His primary mission was to serve the English-speaking community in the Dominican Republic. The work of the Episcopal Church began in the Dominican Republic during the occupation of the United States Marine Corps. The Rev. William Wyllie arrived in 1918, and the Rev. Archibald Beer came in 1920. From 1918 until 1960, the supervision of the church was assumed by the Bishops of Puerto Rico and Haiti. In 1940 the General Convention established the Missionary District of the Dominican Republic. The first resident Bishop of the Dominican Republic was the Rt. Rev. Paul Axtell Kellogg, who was consecrated on Mar. 9, 1960. In 1970 it became a missionary diocese, and on Jan. 1, 1986, it became the Diocese of the Dominican Republic.


December 13, 2017
Query Components with Apollo
Kureev Alexey
Senior Software Engineer @ Twilio
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Apollo + Query Components hype rocket!
Anatomy of Query Components
const QUERY = gql'
 query allCities($country: String!) {
 allCities {
class CitiesQuery extends Component {
 render() {
 return this.props.children(;
export default graphql(QUERY, {
 options: ({ country }) => ({ variables: { country } }),
Comparing to the standard approach where you add a graphql wrapper to your higher-order components, query components have a set of advantages:
Once a Query Component is defined, it can be used as any other component in your application:
class MapPicker extends PureComponent {
 render() {
 return (
 //...
 {({ allCities }) => }
 //...
Mutations with Query Components
const MUTATION = gql'
 mutation (name: String!) {
 createProposal(input: $input) { clientMutationId }
class UserMutation extends Component {
 constructor(props, ctx) {
 super(props, ctx);
 this.execute = () => this.executeMutation();
 executeMutation() {
 variables: {
 render() {
 return this.props.children(this.execute);
export default graphql(MUTATION)(UserMutation);
Therefore, you can use this component in a similar way:
class Profile extends PureComponent {
 render() {
 return (
 //...
 {execute =>
 //...
Testing Query Components like a pro 😎
How to test Query Components?
One of the very first things we would like to test is that every Query Component is able to produce variables, required by a query. To ensure that, we check a shape of resulting variables.
Another assertion that we would like to make is about response shape. In other words, we check if given data.x complies with the shape of the mock that was passed to the fake client during initialization.
And the last, but not least: query component should call a function that we pass as a child with the data pulled from Apollo. Altogether, the test suit looks like this:
describe('CitiesQuery component', () => {
 it('renders children with a query result', () => {
 const spy = jest.fn(() => null);
 const config = {
 context: {
 client: makeFakeClient({
 resolveWith: {
 allCities: allCitiesFixture,
 shallow({spy}, config).render();
The very last uncovered function is makeFakeClient. It is a self-written helper that generates an Apollo Client with a fake link:
import { ApolloLink, Observable } from 'apollo-link';
import ApolloClient from 'apollo-client';
function createMockLink(options) {
 return new ApolloLink(() =>
 new Observable((observer) => {
 if (! {{
 data: options.resolveWith,
 } else {
export default options => new ApolloClient({
 link: createMockLink(options).request,
 cache: new InMemoryCache(),
Where to go from here
Don't hesitate to ask questions, challenge this approach and share your ideas about Apollo and GraphQL overall. You can always find me on Twitter or Discord (kureev on _TAG_).
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My intention is to hold up these objects without qualifying them as historical reenactments or accurate reconstructions, or as some document or proof of anything, but to hold them up to start to resonate with that nail that still sits inside people, that moment from the Cold War that is still sitting very deep inside people - Stephen Felmingham
The Violet Club is a body of work by Stephen Felmingham, made in response to the Cold War bunkers of the Royal Observer Corps that still exist, abandoned, across the UK. Using the possibilities of drawing as a 'sensitive detector', he sets out to investigate the trauma of the generation that lived through this most dangerous period in history.
The bunkers have been an enigmatic presence in the landscape for Stephen since childhood and now, as an artist, they have provided him with objects and contexts for drawing. They also act as conceptual 'laboratories' for experiments into the subtle field of perceptions that form his work.
This show is the first in a season of drawing exhibitions at Plymouth College of Art, and the work in The Violet Club continues Stephen's exploration of the abilities of drawing to hold cultural memory and anxieties.


In this guide, I'm going to show you how to create a cart value booster based on your free shipping threshold.
Note: This tutorial will only work if:
 - You're using Shopify and have installed the latest version of our app
 - You have a free shipping threshold (this is probably obvious)
Step 1:
Create a new campaign in your Wisepops account.
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Drag and drop a text block into your popup.
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{{ X | minus: cart.total_price | round: 2 }}
Replace the "X" with your own free shipping threshold.
When the popup is displayed, this section will be replaced with the value that your visitor needs to add to his cart to get free shipping.
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Add the text around the dynamic block.
Your should end up with something like this:
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In Display > Page, create the following rule:
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In Display > Ecommerce, add the following rule (replace 100 with your own free shipping threshold):
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The Ministry of Finance has allocated a budget of ZWL$341.7million to the Information Communication Technology ministry this afternoon during the 2020 National budget presentation in parliament.
Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube said this provision will go towards developing the Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Master Plan and also assist in rolling out the National E-Government Program in order to simplify communication between citizens and government.
"The Government of Zimbabwe is developing the Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Master Plan, which is an all-inclusive guideline that clearly articulates how the country will develop, deploy and manage ICTs across all sectors,"
"Government is also rolling out the National E-Government Programmes in order to simplify communication between citizens and government, and the creation of an effective system for government Departments to interact with each other. This also enables citizens to gain quicker access to government services and hence greater user satisfaction and substantial monetary saving,"
"In this regard, the 2020 Budget has made a provision of ZWL$341.7 million for the above ICT programmes," he said.


Single, childless, female and ageing - the grim future facing some Australian women
ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay
Many single women without children are doing it tough in their senior years, according to new Australian research.
Whereas much past research has focused on the'motherhood penalty' faced by older woman who took time off from work to look after children, the new research by Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW board member Associate Professor Myra Hamilton and colleagues has found that single women without children (SWWC) face particular challenges which can leave them vulnerable to poverty and isolation.
SWWC make up around nine per cent of the surveyed population aged 45 and older in the National HILDA (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia) study which follows 17,000 people throughout their lives.
I did find though that because I was single and had part time work it was assumed (by many people, not just my brother) that I would be the main carer. Of course I wanted to - it was my mum, but my health and energy were not even considered. It was hard, but I wouldnt have had it any other way.
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Myra said the research challenged the misconception that SWWC generally have uninterrupted careers and a healthy superannuation balance, instead finding they often have interrupted career paths from various causes - redundancy, ill heath, and the expectation they were available to care for elderly or disabled family members.
Associate Professor Myra Hamilton.
Associate Professor Myra Hamilton.
Housing was a major issue for many older SWWC who cannot rely on a partner to help get and pay off a mortgage making it more of a struggle to enter and stay in the housing market; and single women were less able to absorb temporary financial shocks than a partnered person; so a redundancy, illness or caring responsibility can result in them losing their home and having to move to rental accommodation.
The historical gender factor plays an enormous impact. The facts that these women have often worked in the workforce in maybe casual jobs, part time works. Lower paid work where either no superannuation was required to be paid or a minimal amount of superannuation was required to be paid. So that absolutely impacts their financial security
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Also while single women were more likely to bear the lion's share of caring for ageing parents, they were the least likely to have someone to provide informal care and support for them in later life, leaving them at risk of needing early entry to residential aged care.
Being single and aging is scary. I look around me and my siblings and friends who have children have a network around them as they get older. Who will be the young people in my life to lift me up and support me? Sure I'll have friends, but they'll all be old like me.
Research participant
The report's recommendations include:
 - Address the effect of family care on employment and income
 - Amend anti-discrimination legislation to clarify that discrimination against people without family responsibilities is also unlawful
 - Develop more affordable housing options for older women
 - Provide advocates in the aged care system to help older people without informal support
 - Make financial advice more accessible, affordable and catering to women's needs and communication styles.
Security in old age for older single women without children, presents findings from a collaborative project between the Universities of Sydney, New South Wales and Curtin and was funded by CPA Australia.
This story The single woman, no kids paradox first appeared on The Senior.


At Schull CC, our Climate Change Activists work to raise awareness of issues to do with climate change, identify areas for action and engage with their peers and their teachers in a range of activities. They organise whole school climate protests and beach clean ups, they gather crisp packets, ink cartridges, aluminium and batteries for recycling and they have fitted bird boxes, bat boxes and an insect hotel on the college grounds and in the local community.
A current objective is to install a bottle-refill station on the college campus. Some of the organisations that these activists liaise with are; Tidy Towns, Repak Ireland, the Climate Ambassadors programme, National Spring Clean and Amnesty International.


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Knowing when you've got a leak or an unusual water flow in your pipes is a big concern for water and utility companies, so smart water sensors and monitoring devices are needed to stay on top of those situations.
Powering all of those monitors takes electricity, and for the ones in remote locations, batteries are necessary, which only last for a couple of years. But an innovation in microgenerators from an Israeli startup may be able to power those remote monitoring systems with energy generated from the water in the pipes themselves.
Hydrospin, based in northern Israel, developed their generator system based on two years of research into solutions for eliminating the need for batteries in monitoring systems. Locations with no access to electricity can still have sensor deployed there, without any fear of solar panels or other remote power generators being damaged or stolen.
"HydroSpin has developed a set of unique in-pipe generators that generate electricity from the flow of water inside distribution pipes. The HydroSpin generator creates enough power to support low-energy devices throughout the water network; such as sensors, probes and transmission devices (GPRS)." - HydroSpin
"The batteries are at the source of two problems: First, the used battery cannot be recycled, so it's not environment-friendly. Second, replacing batteries is expensive and causes disturbance in the water networks during the replacement." - Gabby Czertok, CEO of HydroSpin
According to the company, their system is able to generate electricity without any water loss or disturbing the flow inside the pipes, and any necessary maintenance can be done via a remote control - without any physical human intervention.
Find out more about HydroSpin at their website.


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How to Mount a Windows Share on Ubuntu Linux
A partner of ours asked me today to help him mount storage for backups on his linux backup server
His storage was located on a Windows 2008 Server, and so the question is how to get the Windows storage visible on our White Label Online Backup Server?
Turns out it's not hard, but it is tricky!
 1. create the share in Windows, and give a specific user read and write rights to that share. Let's call that user "windowsuser" and the password "windowspassword".
 2. Next, we go into Ubuntu and create a mount point directory (where the windows share will appear in the Linux system). Let's call that /jail/home1:
 mkdir /jail/home1
 3. In the Ubuntu system, we may need to install the samba support if it's not there already:
 apt-get install smbfs
 4. now we will edit the /etc/fstab file to add the line to mount the share. Let's assume that the windows box has the ip 192.168.100.1, and the share is called "windowsshare".
 nano /etc/fstab
 5. In the /etc/fstab, we're going to insert the following line, then hit CTRL-X and follow the prompts to save the /etc/fstab file. :
 //192.168.100.1/windowsshare /jail/home1 cifs credentials=/root/.smbcredentials,uid=nobody,gid=nogroup,iocharset=utf8,codepage=unicode,unicode 0 0(Note: The first bit is the address of the server that's got the share on Windows, then where we want to mount it, followed by the "cifs:" which tells the system this is a samba mount, and a location for the credentials file (we will get to that in a second) then the user id (UID) and group id (GID), followed by some options for codepage support so characters are mapped the right way between the two machines, and then 0 0 to instruct the Ubuntu machine to skip dumps and filechecks at boot time — we are saying we don't want any! Note that we chose the root user and "backupusers" group for the uid and gid, respectively. Since the files are in the group backupusers, this will allow users in the backupusers group (in our case the backup accounts are all in this group by default) to read and write files to these folders. Having root as the owner is not going to affect anything: since the whole mount will have one owner and group under linux, this is the best we can do. )
 6. Create a file with the username and password from Windows (see step 1), using the filename specified in the /etc/fstab line from step 5:
 nano /root/.smbcredentials
 and enter these two lines in the file and save changes:
 username=windowsuser
 password=windowspassword
 7. secure the file so only root can get in and access it:
 chown root:root /root/.smbcredentials; chmod 400 /root/.smbcredentials
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Yellow sarson (Brassica rapa var. trilocularis) is one of the important rabi oilseed crop under rainfed residual fertility situation in Assam, India. It is mostly used as condiments, spices and leafy vegetables as well as for extraction of oil. Proper planting geometry helps in altering canopy architecture affecting light interception and CO2 assimilation, which further affects the productivity. Among various agronomic factors responsible for crop yield, optimum plant population and fertilizer application are of paramount importance as fertilizer application contributes 18-73 per cent in yield increase of rapeseed-mustard crop.Nitrogen helps in better partitioning of photosynthates to reproductive parts which increases the seed-stover ratio and enhances the yield. Results of field experiments revealed that seed and stover yields of yellow sarson were recorded highest in bi-directional sowing method. All the growth and yield attributing characters, seed and stover yield and harvest index increased with the increase in levels upto 90 kg N/ha; however, the oil content, oil yield and nitrogen use efficiency was significant only upto 60 kg N/ha.
CHAYANIKA THAKURIA, daughter of Dr.Kumudeswar Thakuria did M.Sc(Agri) in Agronomy from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat in 2011 with "Fertility Management" as a major field of Specialization.Presently she is working as a Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy)at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karbi Anglong, Diphu under AAU, Jorhat (Assam).
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Groundwater externalities of surface irrigation transfers under national river linking project: Polavaram – Vijayawada linkposted 10 years 4 months ago
- to provide irrigation benefits to the upland areas
- to provide a water supply to the industries in Visakhapatnam city, including the Steel Plant, for the generation of hydropower
- for the development of navigation and recreation facilities.
The project envisages the construction of an earth-cum-rock filled dam that is 1,600 m long across the Godavari River at Polavaram, and about 42 km upstream of the Godavari Barrage at Dowlaiswaram.


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Beginning today, students will have the opportunity to vote on two referendums that could drastically affect the look of the University of Wisconsin campus and the people who work on it.
This is the second in a two-part series addressing the referendums.
Student Labor Action Coalition members have continually expressed two goals for its Living Wage referendum.
Primarily, SLAC representatives said the referendum aims to raise the wages of University of Wisconsin employees earning less than a "living wage" and, secondly, to expand student-government power.
However, according to Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell and ASM Student Services Finance Committee Chair Rachelle Stone, the referendum, if approved, could do just the opposite.
Explicitly, the referendum would not allow ASM to allocate student segregated fee funding to "auxiliary budgets" — which includes the Wisconsin Unions, University Health Services and UW recreational sports — that do not pay workers a "living wage." A living wage is defined as a wage equal to or greater than 110 percent of the Federal Poverty Line.
In accordance with Wisconsin's state shared-governance laws, ASM has the authority to work in conjunction with the UW chancellor on deciding segregated-fee funding for various UW organizations.
The budgets are divided between "allocable budgets" — which include student organizations — and "auxiliary budgets" or "non-allocable budgets" — which include entities such as the Wisconsin Unions, University Health Services and UW recreational sports.
According to University of Wisconsin System Regent policy, representative student-government bodies, such as ASM, "shall have the responsibility for the disposition of 'allocable portions of … student fees'" and are "responsible for formulation of the allocable [segregated fees] budget."
However, questions about the role of student-government bodies regarding "non-allocable" budgets have been raised with the introduction of the living wage referendum.
The debate on the ultimate outcome of the referendum, should it be approved, centers on whether ASM has the authority to directly allocate funding for auxiliary budgets or merely make recommendations to the chancellor.
According to Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell, ASM can only play an advisory role in auxiliary budget funding decisions.
"Students have the right to advise the chancellor, but do not enjoy the right to approve or disapprove those budgets," Bazzell said in a March 23 interview.
Bazzell said then, and reaffirmed Monday, that should the living wage referendum pass, the student voice would be essentially removed from the segregated fee allocation process for auxiliary budgets.
By mandating that ASM can not approve funding for auxiliary budgets that do not pay workers a living wage, ASM would not be able to make a recommendation to the chancellor on how those budgets should be funded, Bazzell said. However, the chancellor would still be permitted to allocate funding to those budgets regardless of the provisions of the referendum, which applies only to ASM.
"My understanding of the provisions is that it would remove [ASM's] ability to advise," Bazzell said Monday.
Stone, chair of the ASM Student Services Finance Committee, which hears and amends organizations' segregated-fee budget proposals, agreed with Bazzell's assessment.
"The intention had been good, but cutting out a huge portion of the student process is problematic," Stone said. "The referendum could take some voice from the SSFC."
However, SLAC representative Joel Feingold and SLAC attorney Ben Manski, contend ASM does have the right to directly approve auxiliary budgets.
Both Feingold and Manski argued that a court has not yet resolved the issue and that if ASM were to be removed from the segregated-fee process, the university would be in violation of Wisconsin's shared-governance laws.
"It's actually the student body that drafts the budget for general student services," Manski said. "The chancellor has no role in that."
Feingold said the issue would have to be resolved by state courts if the UW administration attempted to block the referendum if it were approved.
Overall, though, Feingold said the primary goal of the referendum is to raise the wages of many UW employees.
"Right now, limited-term employees and students are working at a poverty wage," Feingold said. "And that's not enough to pay for basic needs in Madison."
All UW students have from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Thursday to voice their support of or opposition to the referendum during an ASM online vote. Students can vote at _URL_.


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The role of pre-compliance testing is to provide an early indication of whether equipment is likely to meet the requirements when full compliance testing is carried out. Whilst not fully conforming to the requirements of the relevant standard, it should still be carried out in a manner which will give meaningful results. However, there is no specific definition of pre-compliance testing other than 'that which is not compliance testing' and companies should be aware that a test which is deficient in a relatively minor detail and one which bears little resemblance to the compliant form may both be offered as pre-compliance testing. There are 3 main ways in which pre-compliance testing may differ from compliance testing:
Each deviation from the standard produces an increase in the measurement uncertainty of the test and the risk to the company, both of which are often not quantified.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the body responsible for accrediting laboratories in the UK. A laboratory applying for accreditation must demonstrate that it operates a comprehensive quality policy and that it possesses both adequate test equipment and technical ability in order to be able to carry out the tests in the prescribed manner.
Accredited laboratories are subject to regular scrutiny by UKAS and many manufacturers see this as offering them a significant degree of confidence both in the testing carried out and in making their Declarations of Conformity.
Euro-Norme (EN) standards published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Community can be used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive. For most apparatus there are two types of standard which may be used:
Product standards relate to specific types of apparatus e.g. household appliances, lighting or information technology equipment. For apparatus where no product standard exists, the generic standards may be applied. These are based on intended operating environment and consequently may apply to a wide range of apparatus.
The European Commission issues lists of standards which have been published in the OJ. A consolidated list is the subject of another Technical Information Note in this series.
Generic standards are defined for two operating environments:
and for each environment, there are both emission and immunity standards available.
Some apparatus is intended to be used in both environments and in this case careful selection of the emission and immunity standards should ensure that the requirements for both environments are met. In general, if a piece of apparatus meets the emission requirements of the residential, commercial and light industrial environment and the immunity requirements of industrial environment then the requirements of both environments should have been satisfied. Specific advice, however, should be sought in each case.
All EMC tests have an uncertainty, or tolerance, associated with them. The uncertainty budget is derived from a number of contributions such as test equipment calibration and test repeatability.
The measurement uncertainty is often most noticeable during emission testing whereby a 'grey area' is formed around the limit line. Where emissions are measured within this area, the equipment under test cannot be said to have passed or failed the test. It is a UKAS policy that in such cases a statement is given as to whether the equipment is more likely to have passed or failed the test based upon the position of the result within the uncertainty band.
This is a question of balancing cost against risk. To be 100% confident, all the testing should be carried out with the equipment under test in a final, production state, however there may be cases where the perceived risk to the validity of other test results as a consequence of a modification is small. An accredited test laboratory will always document the modification state in which each test was performed.
In cases where significant modifications are made during testing, a manufacturer would be advised to integrate the modifications into a new unit and re-submit it for testing.
In the main the answer is yes, depending upon how similar the products are. There are two mechanisms for doing this, one is through Extended Justification, ie a technical argument presented as part of the Technical Documentation (TD) and the second is by the use of standards. There is more information on the second mechanism contained in the May 2007 issue of the European Guide. The principle of each is to define and demonstrate compliance for the worst case model in the range and then draw up a technical argument that the EMC performance of 'lesser' models should not be worse.
For equipment which cannot be taken to a laboratory for testing, a range of 'on-site' or 'in-situ' tests can be performed using test equipment taken by the laboratory to the manufacturer's premises. There are no harmonised standards currently available for on-site testing and test results must be included within the TD.
Alternatively, manufacturers may consider testing smaller sub-systems and including the results within the TD. We recommend you seek competent advice whenever TD including an Extended Justification is being considered.
Some EMC test standards require the testing of multiple samples, usually for emissions, others do not. However, manufacturers should be aware that a batch of test samples will produce a spread of results which will not be identified from a single test sample. In cases where a single type test is performed, adequate margin should be allowed below the specified limits or manufacturing tolerances.
For more information about this topic and how York EMC Services Ltd can help you further, please contact us.
The above information is provided in good faith and no warranty is given as to its accuracy. The application of technical information depends upon the specific case in question and it is recommended that competent technical advice is obtained and source documents consulted before acting on the information in this document. York EMC Services Ltd accepts no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this information.
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text: Using a craft knife, carve the clay into a rectangular piece roughly the circumference of the glass bottle and bend it gently around the bottle. (Tip: Clay will stick to glass if pressed against the surface, so use a light hand in working with clay on the bottle mold.) Add strips of clay to form the bottom portion of the vase, using your finger to smooth the joints. Add another strip to create a top lip. Use your finger to gently smooth the surface, join the creases, and use a small amount water to wet the clay along the seams. Use dampened sponge to smooth uneven surfaces.


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QMidiArp is an advanced MIDI arpeggiator, programmable step sequencer and LFO for Linux. It can hold any number of arpeggiator, sequencer, or LFO modules running in parallel.
Arpeggiator modules produce sequences depending on the notes sent to their input port, which is typically connected to a keyboard or another sequencer.
Step sequencer modules allow you to create simple linear, monophonic and globally transposable sequences similar to the first analog sequencers.
MIDI LFO modules independently produce MIDI controller data of adjustable waveform, time resolution, amplitude and duration.
A Global Storage Tool can store different setups and switch between them at a given time. It allows you to dynamically combine patterns and LFO wave forms.
For each module, an input note filter is available, and the output port and channel can be set independently. QMidiArp can be synchronized to an incoming MIDI realtime clock or as a JACK transport client. Most of the relevant control elements are accessible via MIDI controller through a MIDI-learn infrastructure. QMidiArp also has a log tool displaying the history of incoming MIDI events in colors depending on their type. It has support for JACK MIDI and ALSA MIDI backends. QMidiArp runs on Linux and uses the Qt toolkit. The modules are also available as LV2 MIDI plugins.
- Programmable arpeggio patterns with preset infrastructure
- Pianoroll-type display of arp patterns and cursor line
- Envelope function for chord arpeggios with high polyphony
- Latch mode or Footswitch for holding notes in arpeggio buffer
- Keyboard-triggered or -restarted modes for all modules
- Small input note delay making QMidiArp suitable for live play
- Random and Groove functions
- MIDI LFO modules: LFOs have calculated and drawable waveforms, selectable frequency, amplitude, offset, time resolution and length
- Waveforms can be recorded from a MIDI controller
- Step sequencer modules: Sequencer can be transposed and velocity-modulated by received notes, sequence can be drawn on the fly
- MIDI-learnable control of many live-relevant functions
- MIDI-controllable Global storage panel for Live switching between setups
- MIDI realtime clock slave synchronization (ALSA MIDI only)
- JACK transport client synchronization
- MIDI Event log window
- Manual pages and i18n support in English, French and German
- JACK and ALSA MIDI backends
- LADISH level 1 support
- JACK Session support
- NSM support
- Modules available as LV2 plugins


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In astrophysics and nuclear physics, nuclear pasta is a theoretical type of degenerate matter that is postulated to exist within the crusts of neutron stars. If it does in fact exist, nuclear pasta is the strongest material in the universe.
Nuclear pasta is known as the strongest material in the universe. It is found within the crust of a neutron star. The matter there is so strong, and so heavy that it can be 10 billion times stronger than steel, and a teaspoon of this would weigh 10 million tons.
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How to Change Differential Fluid
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Like any lubricant, the fluid in an all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle's rear differential will eventually break down and need to be replaced. In most applications, the fluid in your rear differential should be replaced every 12,000 to 50,000 miles to ensure the gears within are properly lubricated.[1] Replacing differential fluid at regular intervals will prolong the lifespan of the vehicle. This project requires only common hand tools and a container to catch and seal the old fluid in.
Part 1
Locating the Differential
 1. 1
 Purchase the right differential fluid. It is extremely important that you determine the correct type of differential fluid for your vehicle. Ask the clerk at your local auto parts store to help you find the correct fluid to use.[2]
 - Be sure to provide the year, make and model of your vehicle to get the right fluid.
 - Your vehicle's owner's manual should also indicate the correct type of differential fluid to use.
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 Jack the car up. Be sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface that is strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle centralized beneath the jack. Black top or concrete are the optimal surfaces. Slide the jack beneath the vehicle at one of its designated jack points and use the handle to jack the vehicle up off the ground.[3]
 - If you are unsure of where the designated jack points are for the rear of your vehicle, refer to the owner's manual for guidance.
 - Never jack up a vehicle on grass, gravel or dirt.
 3. 3
 Support the vehicle with jack stands. Never work beneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Once the vehicle is jacked up to a sufficient height, slide jack stands under the vehicle at another designated jack point.[4]
 - Jacks may lower the vehicle unexpectedly while you're beneath it.
 - Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands slowly to ensure they are positioned correctly.
 4. 4
 Locate the differential and drain bolt. The rear differential is located between the two rear wheels of the vehicle. While it is not always located directly in the center of the vehicle, it is usually close to the middle. The differential may resemble a basketball or a pumpkin, prompting some to refer to it as "the pumpkin" of the vehicle.[5]
 - Along the bottom of the differential there is a bolt that can be removed to drain the fluid.
 - The drain bolt will resemble the one you might remove from an oil pan to drain the oil from the engine.
Part 2
Draining the Differential
 1. 1
 Place a container beneath the differential. Make sure you have a sealable container to catch the old differential fluid as you drain it from the vehicle. Place the container beneath the drain bolt so the fluid will pour into the container once you remove it.[6]
 - Used differential fluid will need to be brought to a certified recycling location.
 - Do not mix old differential fluid with oil or gasoline.
 2. 2
 Remove the drain bolt. Use a hand or socket wrench of the appropriate size to turn the drain bolt counter-clockwise to loosen it. Once the bolt is hand loose, use your hand to unscrew it while applying pressure inward to keep it from leaking as you loosen the plug. Once it is completely unthreaded, pull the plug away and let the fluid pour out.[7]
 - You may want to wear gloves to avoid getting old differential fluid on your hands.
 - Make sure the vehicle is cool when doing this otherwise the fluid may burn you.
 3. 3
 Allow the fluid to drain completely. It may take a few minutes for the differential fluid to drain out completely. Make sure the container is positioned properly and does not overflow as the fluid drains out.[8]
 - Allow the differential to drain until there is only a slow drip of fluid remaining.
 - Seal the container once the differential has finished draining for storage and transport to a recycling center.
 4. 4
 Replace the drain bolt and wipe down the area. Once the differential is empty, use your hand to thread the drain bolt back into place, then use the wrench to tighten it until the differential is once again sealed.[9]
 - Do not overtighten the drain bolt. It only needs to be tight enough to provide a seal.
 - Be sure to use the correct size wrench to avoid stripping or damaging the head of the bolt.
Part 3
Refilling the Differential
 1. 1
 Locate and remove the differential fill bolt. With the differential drain bolt in place, locate the fill bolt near the top of the differential. In some vehicles, you will not be able to see it easily, but you should be able to feel it if it is on the top. Many vehicles now place the filler bolt on the back side of the differential for easier access.[10]
 - Use a hand or socket wrench to remove the filler bolt.
 - Set the bolt aside some place safe so you don't lose it as you fill the differential.
 2. 2
 Insert a pump into the differential fluid. Use a hand pump to fill the differential with fluid. You will not be able to pour the fluid directly in because of the angle. Hand pumps come in a number of varieties and will allow you to pump the fluid out of the container from beneath the differential.[11]
 - Open the seal on the top of the differential fluid and insert the inlet hose or tube for the hand pump.
 - Be careful not to tip the differential fluid over with the pump as you get situated beneath the differential.
 3. 3
 Slowly pump the fluid into the differential. Crank or pump the hand pump to introduce new fluid into the differential. Continue to pump until you reach the maximum capacity listed in the vehicle's owner's manual or until you see fluid start to seep out of the filler hole.[12]
 - You can purchase hand pumps at most auto parts stores.
 - Check the automaker's website for maximum capacities if you do not have an owner's manual.
 4. 4
 Replace the fill bolt. Once the differential is full of new fluid, replace the filler bolt with your hand, then tighten it using the wrench. Ensure the filler and drain bolts are both secure and wipe them down with a rag so you will be able to identify any leaking in the future.[13]
 - Take the vehicle for a short drive, then check to ensure neither bolt is leaking.
 - If you spot a leak, tighten the bolts and wipe them down again.
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 How often should I change the differential fluid?
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 Most people never do. It should be checked periodically, and topped off as necessary. There is a fill hole on the side of the box, and the oil should come up to the side of the hole. Check your car owner's manual if you want to change it in order to determine the intervals that it should be checked and changed.
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 How much should it cost on average to change the differential fluid?
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 All you will need to purchase for this project (assuming you have the tools) is the differential fluid. There are a variety of options to choose from that may range in price from as little as $10 to as much as $50, depending on the application and brand.
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 Will replacing the rear end fluid make my vehicle quieter?
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 It may, but it depends on whether the noise is from the differential, the U joints, or even the wheel bearing/hub. It couldn't hurt to change it though.
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Crystal formation meanings
 Crystal formation perceptions: These are signature descriptions based on our own experience and perception, they can help you as a reference but we highly encourage you to connect with your crystals and generate your own perception about them.
1a) Diamond Face - This crystal is about inner work, the diamond face mirror provides a reflection of the self. By helping you receive your true essence, offering space to understand who you are and what your soul's mission is. This lemurian operates in commitment to self healing
1b) Time Link - This extra face on the crystal can be helpful by enhancing your own intuition and has the potential to help access other timelines as well. This energy can be intertwined between past lives or interdimensional travel.
2a) Smoky tone invites you to download knowledge from higher dimensions into your present reality.
2b) Pink tone: inspires a softening of the heart to support your soul expansion
2c) Lemon tone: motivates our words into action and manifest your wildest dreams
2d) Golden healer: represents inner manifestation, on a divine level.
3) Dolphin crystal (look for a smaller crystal that lays down on a side of the main point and it looks like a dolphin with its baby swimming on its side). This crystal is a loving guide that teaches you to enjoy the process of your own transformation and awakening. Dolphins are carriers of ancient lemurian knowledge and wisdom, they're the living libraries of Lemuria.
 4) Lemurian castles: (look for a couple of small crystal point forms on a side that together look like a lemurian light castle), they facilitate your connection with the divine and remind you that you are loved and part of the cosmic collective.
5) Record keepers: (shown as sacred geometry patterns edged on the sides of the crystal) these formations carry very specific information that the crystal releases when meeting with its keeper. If you're drawn to a crystal with record keepers, don't hesitate on getting it. It will probably unfold ancestral knowledge you've been waiting for.
6) Channeler: (the main face has seven sides and there is a triangle directly behind) They are a great tool to access your higher self's wisdom and connect with your guides in order to live according to your life's purpose. They are commonly used for divine channeling and to deepen your intuition.
7)Twin flame or soulmate crystal: Look for two crystal points that are parallel to one another and are born from a single base. When one is smaller it's often called twin and when they're about the same size they're called twin flame crystals. To me they can represent two different perspectives: on a personal level the connection in between the etheric and the physical following up with its balance. On a relationship level, this crystal can represent the "growing together" of an existing relationship or the crossing of paths for a future one, like a "soulmate calling"
8) Key: (hexagonal or angular shape edged on the crystal that looks sort of like a sacred geometry keyhole) this feels like a doorway to other dimensions waiting for the right key to activate them. I really enjoy placing a finger to it as a "key", close my eyes and unlock the door of limitation. The crystals with keys can be very helpful on DNA activations that unfold during the self-awakening process.
9) Double terminated:(this crystal has point termination on both ends) this creates a free flow of energy, letting energy come in and out of the crystal body. Which may be helpful in "filtering the energy " and getting rid of the negative aspects of that energy flowing. It can also help with balancing opposites.
10) Manifestors/keikis: (smaller crystal points coming in or out of the main crystal point)
10a) outer manifestors: highlights the material type of manifestation in one's life
10b) inner manifestors: refers to the spiritual, personal type of manifestation in one's life, such as self-realization, self-healing, self-empowerment.
11) Keikis (children): (they can also be considered manifestors if they cross the side of the main crystal, either growing inwards or outwards. Oftentimes, they are small crystal formations that lay down the side of the crystals -significantly smaller than dolphin formations) Keikis represent the pure, non-rational, innocent and unconditioned mind of the children. The unconditional love a mother and father has for their child is the energy that can be felt through this crystal's keepers. Potentially promoting group stability within a family.
12) Rainbow: (visible rainbows within the crystal structure) if you know us, you know we are rainbow hunters and lovers! The rainbows carry all the spectrum of colors, making the crystal a great tool to help balance all the different chakras.
13) Phantom: (3D phantom or ghost like crystal point shape inside of the body of the crystal) Oh man! These formations are so mesmerizing, I can get lost while watching them. They are very special and they feel very powerful. Phantoms can help you erase your judgment away and be able to see the big picture without a biased mind. In an early stage of interacting with this crystal, you might experience healing from past trauma (either this life or past lives). Once you establish a relationship with your past, they help you move to your next step towards healing it.As Phantoms relate to divine balance and universal love they will encourage you to embrace your responsibility for contributing to raising the collective consciousness.
14) Isis face: (5 sided symmetrical main face, where the top part is a triangle, visually bigger than the base) Embellished with the utmost Divine feminine essence and her undeniable power. I feel it like a warrior who is covered in armor that is based on universal love when working with this crystal formation. Truly inspiring the majesty of a goddess presence.
15) Generator: (a crystal with six faces that when looking at it from above they meet in the exact center of the crystal, like a gang of triangles hugging each other) As their name indicates, they're great generator tools or break points to leave behind what does not serve you anymore. Inspiring it's keeper to start a new chapter! They're masters of helping bring oneself to balance in a harmonious way.
16) Laser: (these crystals are longer than regular crystals, and most of the time thinner towards the point) great tools to direct energy to a specific area. Think of a crystal wand perhaps! They can be very helpful in sharpening your mind and focus your attention on what really matters in your life according to your soul's calling and life purpose.
17) Self healed: (these are marks on the crystals that were made during its formation, when the crystal broke at one point during the generation process but continued to heal the wound) I oftentimes find crystals where their self healed marks make a perfect thumb holders, making the crystal a perfect handheld instrument when using it for energy work. I see these marks similar to that of a Phoenix bird! This crystal can be a great tool to assist in the process of deep forgiveness. Coming as a reminder that anything can be healed and brought back to harmony.
18) Inclusions: (this occurs when the quartz has another crystal formation included on its body), in this case, the energy of the crystal itself is combined with the energy of the inclusion, creating combined properties. For your reference look up the inclusion's properties to see what meaning this mixture represents.
19) ET or rooted crystal: (a double terminated crystal where one end is a single point and the other is a group of very small point terminations) A very rare formation. I feel this crystal is a true representation of the starseeds work on this planet! They're a great tool to download interdimensional energies and root them within Mama Earth to help the acceleration of the planet's energy.
This information is purely metaphysical in nature and is by no means medical. By using this site and associated materials, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use of this information as a supplement to professional medical advice.
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kinectxbox kinectdevice
 1. What is Kinect?
 2. Kinect for Xbox 360, or simply Kinect, is a motion sensing input device by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game console.
 Based upon a webcam-style add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, it enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller, through a natural user interface using gestures and spoken commands.
 3. Some Demos
 4. The first demo shows two persons making gestures or dancing. The color of the figure conveys depth information. For each figure, the Kinect OpenNI interface can track a number of body parts and display the match-stick skeleton consisting of tracking points connected by straight lines.
 The second demo shows how a robot car can be controlled by gestures. The screen on the right shows the gestures to control the robot car.
 5. How to install it?
 6. We will use an open source driver provided by OpenNI.
 7. How to test it?
 8. To test it, please finish installation and connect Kinect Device to your computer,
 then compile and run sample programs contained in the installation package (under OpenNI/Sample and OpenNI/platform/YOURSYSTEM/build/sample)
 For Visual Studio user, there are precompiled VS project in OpenNI/platform/Win32/build/sample
 Frequent Error Messages
 "Failed to open XML, Error: Unknown USB Device Speed"
 You need to use the power adapter for the Kinect camera when using a regular USB port on a PC
 "error initializing NITE"
 NITE isn't installed properly. Make sure you have used the correct license key. When it requests for the license key use the one provided by Primesense : 0KOIk2JeIBYClPWVnMoRKn5cdY4=
 "Can't create any node of the requested type!"
 NITE isn't installed properly. Make sure you have used the correct license key provided
 I keep getting a message telling me I need .NET Framework 4.0.
 This error can be fixed by installing with the .exe installer first then reinstalling with the .msi installer. If you use the auto-installer above you should not see this error.
 "Kinect Motor Driver not found. LED & Motor control disabled"
 You need to manually install the motor/ LED driver for the Kinect device.
 9. How to develop Kinect application using recorded Kinect data?
 10. (You probably do not need to use this option)
 11. How to present your demo?
 12. You can give a live demo. However, just in case Murphy's Law strikes again, it is always advisable to also pre-record your demo and upload it to Youtube.
 kinectxbox kinectdevice
 13. How to use Kinect Interface?
 After initial calibration, Kinect is able to track human movement in the form of match-stick skeletons.
 The OpenNI Inteface will produce the position of each body part of interest (head, hand, elbow, etc.) in the form of its coordinates (x,y,z). In what follows, updateBodyInfo() pushes the device to grab next frame from camera and update BodyInfo in kinect object, and getBodyInfo() retrieves the BodyInfo from kinect object.
 A typical main program may look like the following:
 int id = 0x01;
 Kinect *kinect = new Kinect(id); //create kinect object
 BodyInfo body; //declare BodyInfo object
 kinect->initKinect(); //init kinect object and start the
 device
 while(1) {
 kinect->updateBodyInfo(); /*request the device to
 get a new frame from camera and update BodyInfo*/
 body = kinect->getBodyInfo(); /*retrieve BodyInfo
 from kinect object*/
 if(body.bTracking) /*bTrack indicate whether the device
 has confidence about what it is tracking*/
 printf("%.0f, %.0f,
 %.0f\n",body.pRHand.X,body.pRHand.Y,body.pRHand.Z);
 /*pRHand.X is X coordinate of right hand*/
 //else
 //printf("No Body Info Updated\n");
 }
 delete kinect; //clean up

 The above program produces the following output (the coordinates of successive right hand positions):
 14. Where to download the source code?
 We will use google code for version control. These are detailed instructions on how to access google code svc server.
 Our course google code url is "_URL_
 kinectxbox kinectdevice
 15. How to provide an add-on Kinect Interface?
 For some applications it is often more convenient to have both a web interface and an add-on Kinect Interface that provides some of the functions of the web interface. Therefore a user can use the Kinect Interface for certain essential functions and fall back on the web interface for other functions.
 For the following example, the source code is available on google code: "_URL_ A video demo can be found on YouTube: "_URL_
 In the demo, after the Kinect calibration phase a 'start' gesture (a wave of the right hand) will start the application. A 'stop' gesture (a horizontal left hand pointing at a vertical right hand) will stop the application.
 When the GestureDetector in the main program HHAMain.cpp detects a gesture such as the 'start' hand gesture, the sendCommand(ICMD_START) outputs "HOME HEALTH APPLICATION START" and starts the application. When the 'stop' gesture is detected the sendCommand(ICMD_STOP) stops the application and outputs "HOME HEALTH APPLICATION STOP".
 The user can also use the web interface to do the same. When the user clicks on the "Start Application" button on the web page test1.html, the associated JavaScript function runCmd('start') (see the source for test1.html) sends a 'start' message to c:\\Program Files\\HomeHealthApp\\HHARemoteClient.exe. The HHARemoteClient sends ICMD_START through a socket to the main program. The main program HHAMain maintains three threads to interact with Kinect device, display device and HHARemoteClient. Upon reception of ICMD_START, sendCommand(ICMD_START) in the main program outputs "HOME HEALTH APPLICATION START" and starts the application. It is the same for the 'stop' command. Please note the web page for this example only works properly on IE brower.
 The application developer can add more buttons to the web page test1.html, more commands to HHARemoteClient.cpp, and more processing functions to sendCommand() for a realistic application. GestureDetector() must also be expanded to detect additional hand gestures and body gestures. For this purpose a structure called BodyInfo containing the 3D-coordinates of all body parts that can be tracked by Kinect is provided. The program is BodyInfo.cpp, and the corresponding structure is BodyInfo.h. More information can be found in the following Readme.txt.


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Tom asked: How do I remove spray on sunscreen from a tile floor? My daughter has been using spray on sunscreen in the kitchen. The area where she's been doing this has a thin, sticky film that I can't seem to scrub off the floor. It's waterproof, of course, so any type of soap and water doesn't work. It won't go away, and the stickiness attracts dirt like a magnet. Please help.
Spray on sunscreen is meant to stay in place no matter what elements it is exposed to. While this is a great feature for sun protection, it can make it difficult to remove from other surfaces. Though it may seem harmless, over time, sunscreen can leave a stain if allowed to set on a surface. It is best to remove it promptly and completely following the instructions below.
You Will Need:
- Soap or detergent
- Household ammonia
- Soft cloths or sponges
- Soft towels
Steps to Remove the Sunscreen:
- Fill the bucket with warm to hot water.
- Add the appropriate amount of soap or detergent.
- Add a small amount of ammonia to the water. This is the component that will help to cut through the water-proof barrier of the sunscreen.
- Agitate the water to mix the soap and ammonia.
- Moisten the soft cloth or sponge with the mixture and use it to gently scrub the area clean. Repeat until all of the sunscreen is removed.
- Rinse the area thoroughly with clean water and a clean cloth.
- Dry with a soft towel.
Additional Tips and Ideas
- For a quick clean-up, spray the area with Windex and wipe with a soft cloth. The ammonia in the Windex may be enough to cut through the sunscreen so that it can be removed.


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Closed 5 months ago
#2696 closed Defect (fixed)
Investigate halo1 - halo2 differences with ICB
Reported by: acc Owned by: acc
Priority: low Milestone:
Component: ICB Version: trunk
Severity: minor Keywords:
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Description (last modified by nemo)
Context
SETTE tests with ORCA2_ICE_PISCES give different results with nn_hls=1 and nn_hls=2 if icebergs are active. This ticket is to record investigations and potential solutions.
Analysis
This is a tricky one to pin down because differences in run.stat outputs don't show for many timesteps (84 on my test system), the initial differences are very small and much of the calculation in icb routines is done through function calls that are difficult to instrument. First observations are:
 - Running with icebergs on but ln_passive_mode =.true. will give identical results. This isn't surprising since the icebergs do not affect the ocean in this mode. It does, however, provide an option for running with icebergs on for the purposes of assessing computational performance with nn_hls=2 vs nn_hls=1.
 - With ddefault settings, the earliest detectable diffferences can be found after 6 or 7 timesteps in the values returned from icb_accel (icbdyn.F90). These are caused by 14th or 15th decimal place differences in the interpolation weights returned by icb_utl_pos which is called from icb_utl_interp which is called by icb_accel. These differences occur despite the iceberg positions appearing to be 'identical' in the two cases. iceberg positions are given as a continuous local gridcell value so they are offset by one between the two cases but appear otherwise identical to 15 decimal places. Nevertheless the interpolation weights in the two cases have small differences which eventually lead to significant differences. The onset of differences can be delayed by ensuring the calculation of weights is identical in both cases by removing the additional offset in the nn_hls=2 case. For example:
 - icbutl.F90
 svn diff icbutl.F90

 279365 ! note that here there is no +0.5 added
 280366 ! since we're looking for four T points containing quadrant we're in of
 281367 ! current T cell
 282 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi ))
 283 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj )) ! T-point
 284 zwi = pi - REAL(kii,wp)
 285 zwj = pj - REAL(kij,wp)
 368 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-(nn_hls-1) ))
 369 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-(nn_hls-1) )) ! T-point
 370 zwi = pi-(nn_hls-1) - REAL(kii,wp)
 371 zwj = pj-(nn_hls-1) - REAL(kij,wp)
 286372 CASE ( 'U' )
 287 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-0.5_wp ))
 288 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj )) ! U-point
 289 zwi = pi - 0.5_wp - REAL(kii,wp)
 290 zwj = pj - REAL(kij,wp)
 373 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-(nn_hls-1)-0.5_wp ))
 374 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-(nn_hls-1) )) ! U-point
 375 zwi = pi-(nn_hls-1) - 0.5_wp - REAL(kii,wp)
 376 zwj = pj-(nn_hls-1) - REAL(kij,wp)
 291377 CASE ( 'V' )
 292 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi ))
 293 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-0.5_wp )) ! V-point
 294 zwi = pi - REAL(kii,wp)
 295 zwj = pj - 0.5_wp - REAL(kij,wp)
 378 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-(nn_hls-1) ))
 379 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-(nn_hls-1)-0.5_wp )) ! V-point
 380 zwi = pi-(nn_hls-1) - REAL(kii,wp)
 381 zwj = pj-(nn_hls-1) - 0.5_wp - REAL(kij,wp)
 296382 CASE ( 'F' )
 297 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-0.5_wp ))
 298 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-0.5_wp )) ! F-point
 299 zwi = pi - 0.5_wp - REAL(kii,wp)
 300 zwj = pj - 0.5_wp - REAL(kij,wp)
 383 kii = MAX(0, INT( pi-(nn_hls-1)-0.5_wp ))
 384 kij = MAX(0, INT( pj-(nn_hls-1)-0.5_wp )) ! F-point
 385 zwi = pi-(nn_hls-1) - 0.5_wp - REAL(kii,wp)
 386 zwj = pj-(nn_hls-1) - 0.5_wp - REAL(kij,wp)
 301387 END SELECT
 388 kii = kii + (nn_hls-1)
 389 kij = kij + (nn_hls-1)
 302390 !
 303391 ! compute weight
 304392 pw(1) = (1._wp-zwi) * (1._wp-zwj)
There is further complication in that icb_utl_interp also estimates the local ssh gradient using:
 CALL icb_utl_pos( pi+0.1_wp, pj, 'T', iiTp, ijTp, zwTp, zmskTp )
 CALL icb_utl_pos( pi-0.1_wp, pj, 'T', iiTm, ijTm, zwTm, zmskTm )
 !
 IF ( .NOT. PRESENT(pe1) ) pe1 = icb_utl_bilin_e( e1t, e1u, e1v, e1f, pi, pj )
 pssh_i = ( icb_utl_bilin_h( ssh_e, iiTp, ijTp, zwTp*zmskTp, .false. ) - &
 & icb_utl_bilin_h( ssh_e, iiTm, ijTm, zwTm*zmskTm, .false. ) ) / ( 0.2_wp * pe1 )
To make these calculations identical, the (nn_hls-1) factor has to be subtracted before the offset is applied. An alternative version of icb_utl_pos can be created for this purpose.
These changes further delay the onset of differences but do not eliminate them.
 - A test has been carried out where the least signifcant decimal places of the iceberg positions and speeds are set to zero. I.e.:
 - icbdyn.F90
 svn diff icbdyn.F90

 9696 ! position using di/dt & djdt ! V2 in m/s
 9797 zxi2 = zxi1 + zdt_2 * zu1 ; zuvel2 = zuvel1 + zdt_2 * zax1
 9898 zyj2 = zyj1 + zdt_2 * zv1 ; zvvel2 = zvvel1 + zdt_2 * zay1
 99 zuvel2 = int(zuvel2 * 1.e10_wp,KIND=8)*1.e-10_wp
 100 zvvel2 = int(zvvel2 * 1.e10_wp,KIND=8)*1.e-10_wp
 101 zxi2 = int(zxi2 * 1.e10_wp,KIND=8)*1.e-10_wp
 102 zyj2 = int(zyj2 * 1.e10_wp,KIND=8)*1.e-10_wp
 99103 !
 100104 CALL


How to List Permissions of an Android Application Using ADB
How to List Permissions of an Android Application Using ADB
22 April 2024 Stephan Petzl Leave a comment Tech-Help
When managing Android applications, it's crucial to understand the permissions they require. This knowledge is especially important for developers and testers who need to ensure that their apps are not requesting more permissions than necessary. Thankfully, Android's ADB (Android Debug Bridge) provides a way to list these permissions directly from the command line.
Step-by-Step Guide to Listing Granted Permissions
To view the permissions granted to an application, you can use the following ADB command:
adb shell dumpsys package packagename
After running this command, you should look for the grantedPermissions section in the output, which will list all the permissions that have been granted to the package.
Listing All Requested Permissions
If you're interested in seeing all permissions that an application has requested, including those that haven't been granted, you can follow these steps:
 1. Identify the APK path using the command:
 adb shell dumpsys package packagename
 Look for the codePath element in the output.
 2. Pull the APK file from the device to your computer:
 adb pull /data/app/com.your.package.apk
 3. List all permissions of the APK file using the aapt tool, which can be found under the build-tools/<version>/ directory in your Android SDK:
 aapt d permissions /path/to/com.your.package.apk
Note that if aapt is not available on your system, you may need to install the appropriate Android SDK build-tools or look for alternative methods to obtain the APK's permission details.
Quick Permission Check
For a fast and straightforward check of an application's permissions, you can use this simplified command:
adb shell dumpsys package packagename | grep permission
This command filters the output to show only lines that contain the word "permission".
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Conclusion
Understanding and managing app permissions is a critical aspect of Android development and testing. With the help of ADB and tools like Repeato, you can ensure that your applications maintain the right balance between functionality and privacy.
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